Author: Shangtang Doumiao

In Daliang Kyoto, the festive atmosphere of the New Year has not yet dissipated, and the urgent news from the Western Region shocked the government and the public.

Emperor Xuanwu of the Western Wu Dynasty personally marched on the army, and the millions of troops were divided into three routes: north, middle and south, and went straight to the border areas of Daliang.

Many people subconsciously thought it was a joke when they first heard the news - it was not because they were timid. In the past century, Liang has been besieged many times by various countries. Not only did it not fall, but it became more prosperous and stronger. Liang people have already developed a

A simple value, that is, no matter how difficult the situation is, the final winner must be Daliang.

The reason why they were shocked was that they found the behavior of Emperor Xiwu difficult to understand.

On the vast Gaoyang Plain, the Xiwu cavalry naturally had the advantage. After all, the Daliang cavalry had not many elites to deal with. However, Daliang used the military strongholds built on the border as a defense system, and it was extremely difficult for the Wu army to capture the city. This was

When Emperor Xuanwu mobilized his army, it could be said that he made a huge gamble with the fate of the dynasty. In the eyes of most Liang people, this was a gamble that was destined to lose everything.

The old and young men in the capital were talking loudly, the imperial students in the Imperial College were passionate, the lower-level officials shared the same hatred, and the retired Wu Xun nobles swarmed to the Weiguo Palace with thick gift lists, hoping to be able to serve in the next imperial palace.

There is a chance to lead troops into battle during the battle.

No matter what kind of response, no one thinks that the Daliang Western Army will lose. At least it can securely guard the border.

However, the atmosphere in the Jianzhang Hall of the Imperial Palace was not so relaxed, and all the ministers in purple clothes looked solemn.

Liu Xian sat on the dragon chair and unconsciously looked at Pei Yue, the leader of Wu Xun Squadron, feeling quite pleased in his heart.

In fact, after Pei Yue issued a warning about the impending war last year, not only some ministers in the court raised questions, but Liu Xian was also doubtful. Although he did not doubt that this was an excuse for Pei Yue to further seize power, but judging from common sense, Western Wu and Southern Zhou

It shouldn't be a desperate move, even Empress Dowager Wu had implicitly expressed her opposition.

Fortunately, he had become accustomed to trusting Pei Yue over the years, so even with some discounts, he still sent two military planes to the border, and at the same time allowed Pei Yue to take charge of Xifu to promote military preparations for war.

Looking back now, Liu Xian couldn't help but be a little surprised while feeling lucky. He was deeply moved by Pei Yue's accuracy in predicting the overall situation.

Liu Gongchuo, the commander-in-chief of the Fifth Army Commander-in-Chief, was briefly describing the military situation.

"...On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, Zhang Qingbai, the general of the south of Xiwu Town, led his troops out of Queshou City. On the fourteenth day, the vanguard commander led his troops to surround Chaobaicao Village. Qi Xin, the commander of the Dingxi camp, sent cavalry to help, but after repelling the

After the first wave of the opponent's offensive, they retreated to the main camp to avoid being entangled by the enemy's cavalry. We still don't know the subsequent battle situation on the southern front."

"On the 13th day of the first lunar month, Xiwu Zhendong General Xie Lin personally led 30,000 cavalry and marched eastward along the Beidian River. After passing Guyuan Village, they approached the defense line of Changgong Camp."

"On the 15th day of the first lunar month, Emperor Xuanwu of the Western Wu Dynasty led his Anyang dragon cavalry out of Beijing, followed by General Zhou Dewei of Zhenbei. The enemy army was marching towards Hucheng."

"Left Junji Gu Liang led the Western Army as the temporary commander-in-chief, and immediately issued military orders, strictly ordering the border troops to defend the defense lines and not to leave lightly. When the Western Wu army came out, Gu Junji had already arrived at Xingyang City in Lingzhou, and the governor of Lingzhou

With the cooperation of Tang Youzhi, he established a commander's office and commanded the entire Western Army to fight in a coordinated manner."

"Gu Junji stated in the emergency report that Lingzhou's own reserves can cope with the early war, and at the same time, local soldiers will be recruited. However, the imperial court needs to send out elite reinforcements as soon as possible, and the ordnance and food must also be raised in time."

Liu Gongchuo put away the memorial and reported to Liu Xian: "Your Majesty, Kyoto is more than two thousand miles away from the western border. It is urgent to send reinforcements, otherwise the war opportunity may be delayed."

All the ministers nodded.

The total number of regular soldiers of the Western Army is 250,000. Normally, it is enough to deal with the harassment of the Xiwu army, and it can also ensure the security of the thousands-mile border. But this time Xiwu used all his family resources. Although the number of millions is just a bluff, thirty

With more than 10,000 regular soldiers including 100,000 cavalry, the Western Army of Liang Dynasty will bear unimaginable pressure.

Even if the imperial court sends reinforcements immediately, it will take some time on the road.

Liu Xian immediately looked at Pei Yue, as did the important officials in the palace.

The northern camp of the Beijing army had strong men and horses, and Pei Yue had been invincible in all the battles in recent years. In addition, the current commander-in-chief of the Western Army was Gu Liang, so there seemed to be no doubt about the ownership of the reinforcements.

In the silence, Pei Yue said calmly: "Your Majesty, I agree with Lord Liu's opinion."

Liu Xian then asked: "In the opinion of Duke Wei, which battalion of the Beijing army should be sent to the western border to support the border army?"

Pei Yue looked up at the young emperor and said calmly: "In my humble opinion, we can send the Marquis of Nan'an to lead the west camp of the Beijing army, and the Marquis of Puding to lead the south camp of the Beijing army to advance westward at the same time."

Like a spark falling into a frying pan, there was a sudden commotion in the palace.

These important ministers were like a mirror in their minds. The late emperor induced Wang Pingzhang to rebel and transferred one section each of the Longbow Army and the Changping Army to Kyoto. The main purpose was to check and balance the Beiying commanded by Pei Yue. The Marquis of Nan'an, Su Wu, and the Marquis of Puding, Chen

Huan Zhong was loyal, coupled with the existence of the Kyoto garrison and the imperial army, Pei Yue would not be disobedient even if his power grew.

The situation in the Western Region is now dangerous. Pei Yue actually does not take the initiative to seek war as he did in the past. Instead, he wants to take advantage of the situation and transfer the Xiying and Nanying away from Kyoto. What on earth does he want to do?

Nan'an Hou Su Wu looked at the two rulers with worries in his eyes.

Luo Ting and Han Gongduan looked at each other and did not immediately object.

Chen Kuan, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, thought for a moment and then went out to the squad and said: "Your Majesty, Duke Wei has made outstanding achievements in the battlefield for a long time. The soldiers of the Northern Battalion are brave and have high morale. I recommend Duke Wei as the deputy commander of the Western Army to lead the Northern Battalion to the western border to assist

The left military plane is facing the enemy Wu army!"

This proposal was reasonable and reasonable, and immediately won the approval of some courtiers.

Liu Xian looked at Pei Yue steadily, his eyes still calm, and asked: "Can Duke Wei be more detailed?"

Chen Kuan's face was suffocated. He was neither advancing nor retreating. He was quite embarrassed.

However, everyone had no time to pay attention to his predicament at the moment, and all looked at the young prince who was becoming more solemn.

Pei Yue met the young emperor's gaze and said calmly: "Your Majesty, the defense line in the western border is too long, and a battalion of Beijing troops is not enough to help the overall situation. This time Xiwu emptied his family's wealth to go into battle, and the target was obviously not only the people in Hucheng.

Therefore, the northern and southern fronts are the top priority. I suggest that the western battalion of the Beijing army should support the Dingxi camp on the southern line, and the southern battalion of the Beijing army should support the Changgong camp on the northern line."

He paused slightly and said in a slightly higher tone: "After I learned about the war in the western border, I sent people to rush to the wilderness at night and ordered the Tibetan front guards to rush at full speed along the northern border to Lingzhou, and handed it over to the command of the Zuo military aircraft."

There was a solemn silence in the hall.

Liu Xian breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, he was a little surprised when Pei Yue made the suggestion. After all, this was not Pei Yue's style.

Pei Yue looked around at the people in the hall and continued: "As for the Beijing Army's North Camp, the Wuding Guard has already rotated with the Southern Army's Pinghu Guard last autumn, and the Tai'an Guard and the Southern Guard will also prepare to move south. My lords, maybe you have a little luck.

, I think this national war is just a battle between Liang and Wu, but I hope you can understand that the enemies in the south will not miss the opportunity, and Liang will face the biggest crisis since the founding of the country."

"At this time, if anyone still hides his hidden agenda and hopes to stir up trouble, even if His Majesty is benevolent and does not punish him, my Lord will sacrifice your head to the flag first!"

The sound was like thunder, echoing in everyone's ears.

Liu Xian breathed a long sigh of relief and said solemnly: "According to what Duke Wei said, the West Palace will immediately prepare for the army to go out, and the East Palace will make logistical preparations."

Pei Yue looked back and saw only the word trust in the young emperor's eyes.
Chapter completed!