Chapter 1204 1205 [There will be times when the wind and waves break] (1)

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1204 1205 [There will be times when the wind and waves break] (1)

The ninth day of March in the first year of Daliang Civilization.

Lingzhou, Tianshui Prefecture, Xingyang City.

Nearly a month has passed since Gu Liang led the army on the expedition, and the people in the city are eagerly waiting for good news from the front line almost every day. Half a month ago, news came from the northern front that the main cavalry of Xiwu had been wiped out, even though the governor's office did not intervene.

, the city was also decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and countless people enthusiastically donated money.

These natives of Lingzhou are very aware of the consequences of failing to guard the border. If they cannot unite as one at this time, all their family properties will be destroyed at the hands of the soldiers of Xiwu. Even if there are some hidden Xiwu spies who try to stir up the situation, they are also blocked.

The elite spies of Taishitai Pavilion dealt a fierce blow and soon disappeared without a trace.

Today, Xingyang City is lively again, because while countless people are waiting like looking for the stars and the moon, reinforcements from the Beijing Army have finally arrived.

People all over the city lined the streets to welcome him. Although not all the Beijing troops entered the city, but only thousands of elite soldiers as representatives, they were also treated with extremely high standards of courtesy.

It was extremely noisy outside, but the atmosphere inside the Governor's Mansion was relatively calm.

Tang Youzhi, the governor of Lingzhou, greeted each other and the two Beijing camp coaches, and then the guests of honor took their seats.

After the greetings, the commander of the South Camp of the Beijing Army, Puding Marquis Chen Huan, took the initiative and asked: "Uncle Fang, please introduce the battle situation on the front line."

Tang Youzhi smiled and said calmly: "On February 17, Zuo Junji personally led troops near Huweiyuan, Gaoshan County, Dongqing Prefecture, and defeated the cavalry commander of the North Route Army of Xiwu. He killed and captured more than 15,000 people and severely damaged Xiwu.

The Wu North Route Army relieved the crisis in Longgong Military City. Then after a series of maneuvers, it successfully induced the West Wu Middle Route Army to attack Guping Military Town, and won the great victory in Guping on the third day of March."

The two Beijing coaches showed shocked expressions in unison.

Tang Youzhi continued: "Our army won a complete victory in this battle. According to rough statistics, the Wu army lost more than 30,000 people, and the commander Zhou Dewei fled back in embarrassment. After this battle, although Xiwu still maintained its advantage in military strength, it has not been able to do so in the past few days.

Dare to take the initiative to attack again. Zuo Junjie is now waiting for the two marquises to lead the Beijing army to reinforce the border, and then start a decisive battle with Xiwu."

The commander of Xiying, Nan'an Hou Suwu, hesitated and said: "Uncle Fang knows that the journey to Beijing Ying is a day and night journey. The soldiers are very hard and it is not advisable to send troops immediately. They always need to rest for a few days, otherwise it will be difficult to display their combat power."

Chen Huan looked at Su Wu with deep eyes and did not refute this statement.

Tang Youzhi seemed to have expected it, and asked: "I wonder how long it will take for the rest of the capital camp to rest?"

Su Wu muttered: "It will take at least three days."

Tang Youzhi said without hesitation: "That's three days. Zuo Junji has other instructions. There is no need to hurry up the journey from the Beijing camp. The distance from Xingyang City to the border pass can be carried out at the normal marching speed."

Su and Chen nodded in agreement.

Tang You said: "The food and grass have been prepared a long time ago, and I have ordered people to be sent to the camp outside the city."

Su Wu sighed: "Thank you for your trouble, Uncle Fang. I still have something unclear. I wonder if Uncle Fang can clarify it?"

"Excuse me, Lord Marquis."

"I also received the previous victory report on the way here. I admire Zuo Junji's ability to lead troops, and I am also curious about the details of the Battle of Huweiyuan. As far as I know, Zuo Junji had only 20,000 soldiers under his command at that time.

How did the remaining infantry defeat the 20,000 Xiwu cavalry?"

Tang Youzhi's heart moved, and he said calmly: "I don't know the details of the war, so the Marquis might as well ask him face to face after seeing Zuo Junji."

Su Wu stopped asking questions. After chatting for a while about the situation on the front line, he and Chen Huan stood up and left.

At night, the majestic and majestic Xingyang City finally returned to silence.

An ordinary carriage entered the residence where Puding Marquis Chen Huan was staying. Tang Youzhi got out of the carriage, looked at Chen Huan who came to greet him in person, smiled slightly and said: "I'm asking for your forgiveness for coming here."

However, Chen Huan seemed to have expected that he would come, and said calmly: "Before leaving the capital, Duke Wei said that Brother Tang would come to see me."

Tang You understood the situation and said: "So, our young Duke has already had a perfect plan."

Chen Huan turned sideways and said, "Please."

The two of them walked into the study, and the guards outside were heavily guarded.

The room was brightly lit by candlelight, and only whispers could be heard.

…

Thousands of miles away, Daliang Kyoto.

The early morning sun awakens the earth, and the city is gradually filled with people.

In the Jingren Palace in the imperial city, Empress Dowager Wu was sitting in front of the window, while two personal maids were dressing her up.

Outside the bead curtain, a man in his thirties lowered his head and reported: "As reported to the Queen Mother, the Western Army has achieved great victories one after another. After the Battle of Huweiyuan, the left army aircraft Guliang fought against the famous generals of Western Wu in the west of Guping Military Town.

Commanded by Zhou Dewei

The 60,000-strong army, relying on the surprise attack of the Tibetan Front Guards, defeated Zhou Dewei's subordinates in one fell swoop. Only about 20,000 Wu troops fled back. Although this battle did not break Xi Wu's muscles and bones, the enemy's morale was already severely damaged.

."

Empress Dowager Wu was silent for a moment and said slowly: "In other words, my army in the west will definitely win?"

The man said calmly: "It can only be said that our army has a certain advantage, but the main forces of Xiwu are still there, and the Anyang dragon cavalry cannot be underestimated. In the decisive battle in the wild, it is difficult for Xiwu's heavy cavalry to deal with it. The key

It depends on whether Zuo Junji has a way to crack it."

Empress Dowager Wu looked at the woman in the bronze mirror. Although she was well-maintained, she could no longer hide the traces left by the years.

She raised her hand to stop the palace maid's movement, and then said: "If Gu Liang can survive this battle, even if he leaves the Xifu, he will become a force that cannot be ignored in the court. Now that Pei Yue is in power and has made a lot of noise, if Gu Liang brings him again

When we return to the dynasty with a great victory, who can check and balance the young Duke Wei?"

The man's heart tightened.

As the chief officer of Luan Yiwei's dark department, he is certainly aware of the difficulties facing the Tian family.

The Duke of Wei, Pei Yue, was indeed loyal, and without him working tirelessly in the West Mansion, the rear military affairs would never have been handled so efficiently. Now, under the command of Gu Liang, the Western Army has reversed the situation and brought both sides into a state of even rivalry. Not only is it

The desperate efforts of the generals and soldiers on the front line were also inseparable from Pei Yue's exhaustive thinking at the rear.

But from another perspective, the power in Pei Yue's hands is really disturbing, not to mention that his father-in-law is not a fuel-efficient lamp either.

For example...the real situation of the Battle of Huweiyuan.

Empress Dowager Wu seemed to be able to guess what he was thinking, and changed the topic: "The Ai family remembers that you said that day, the reason why Gu Liang was able to take the lead and defeat the Xiwu cavalry with infantry was because of those two mysterious firearms.

"

The man looked solemn and said: "Yes, Queen Mother."

Empress Dowager Wu let out an expressionless sigh and said slowly: "Although the emperor has ordered people to study gunpowder, as far as the Ai family knows, the gunpowder in the imperial court should not be that powerful. Is the firearm used by Gu Liang very powerful?"

Has it been reported to the imperial court?"

The man shook his head and said: "Back to the Queen Mother, Zuo Junji never said that."

Empress Dowager Wu asked again: "How do the firearms that appeared on the battlefield in the West compare with the gunpowder that destroyed the houses in Nanxun Palace that day?"

The man lowered his head and replied: "Although I don't know how the firearm produced by Zuo Junji can be so effective, but in terms of power alone, the two are not far apart."

A cold look appeared in Queen Mother Wu's eyes, and she turned around and walked towards the soft couch.

She looked at the man behind the beaded curtain and said quietly: "There is no need to investigate further in Guliang. The Ai family has its own plan. I have called you here today for another matter."

The man said respectfully: "The Queen Mother, please tell me."

Empress Dowager Wu said indifferently: "After the Battle of the Western Border, regardless of whether Gu Liang can come back alive, the Ai family believes that Duke Wei cannot continue to stay in the court."

"This..." The man hesitated to speak. He was naturally completely loyal to the Tian family, but if Empress Dowager Wu had murderous intentions for Pei Yue, it would shake the foundation of the Daliang court.

Empress Dowager Wu knew why he was worried and said calmly: "The Ai family understands your thoughts, so there is no need to worry in vain. Although the Ai family is a womanly family, they will not assassinate important officials in the court, and neither will the emperor."

Promise. But you must not forget that although Duke Wei has already left the palace to live in another life, he is still a descendant of Dingguo."

The man suddenly changed color.

Empress Dowager Wu whispered: "Since his surname is Pei, we cannot erase his connection with the Pei family. After all, Pei Rong is still his nominal father. Although dandies like Pei Rong are of no great use to the country,

, but there is also a place where you can make a contribution.”

She paused and said word by word: "The emperor still needs to observe filial piety, let alone a minister?"

The man was silent for a moment, then saluted and said, "I understand."
Chapter completed!