Situ Jun was in a dilemma. Tianshui Prefecture City was just as defense facilities. If he had to bite the bullet and hold on, although he dared not say it was impossible, he would definitely have to strengthen his military strength. But now he could not draw out one soldier. Not only could he not draw out, but he also had to find a way to solve the security of the southern line. The Maqi Khan had been silent for too long. With Bi Xili and Lei Juetian's behavior, this was definitely not a good omen. If it really didn't work, he could only draw the First Division of the Fifth Army stationed in Huanggang Prefecture on the defense line between Wuhu and Heshuo, so that the 6th Army, who had been freed, could draw two divisions back to the southern line to prevent the Maqi Khan.

But now the more than 100,000 troops were suddenly pressed from the east, and the situation suddenly reversed. Can Tianshui still defend Situ Jun's heart completely lost. He was unwilling to consume his only reliable weight in the fight with the Taiping Army. The situation in the empire was not clear, so he would use up all his trump cards at this time. What would he use up to compete with his brothers and brothers who were eyeing him? While cursing the abomination of his brothers and Yusufu and Yusufu, he was angry at the timidity of the new military minister Jilin. Since the two newly formed legions have been formed, why not attack Jinzhong, it can greatly reduce the pressure on the west, making the Taiping Army dare not move west with confidence, but now it pushes itself to the crater to steam and roast.

Situ Jun was at a loss, and the huge pressure made him realize that he was taking down the Tianshui Mansion was actually a stupid move. At that time, Qiuyuan, his think tank, did not agree with sending troops to Tianshui. In Qiuyuan's view, the Taiping Army and His Highness and Yousufu's city guard army had already achieved a tacit understanding. The fall of Heshuo was a foregone conclusion. Taking down Tianshui when the Taiping Army had no time can certainly win the joy of His Majesty the Emperor, but when the Taiping Army stood firm in Heshuo

They would definitely not let Tianshui ignore it. With their own strength, if they want to fight the Taiping Army alone, they would obviously lose their strength, but if they want to fight, they were not sure and it was extremely unprofitable. However, giving up Tianshui and retreating to Huanggang would have a bad view of the central government. Only then did Situ Jun realize that he was really trapped in a quagmire and could not escape. He could not stop and had to summon his generals overnight to discuss the matter with his advisers.

After some secret discussion, Qiuyuan and his generals agreed that it was too difficult to defend Tianshui Prefecture and would cause huge casualties. A safer way was to retreat to Huanggang and use space for time. After occupying Tianshui, the Taiping Army must face the threat of the Northwest Army in the east of Longdong, and must leave enough military force to prevent it. If you want to go south, the troops will be reduced a lot. The Wuhu area is the old defense area of ​​the Fifth Corps. The situation is familiar. The Fifth and Sixth Corps are equipped with a considerable amount of water army equipment and have also undergone necessary water combat training. Moreover, the climate and terrain of the Five Lakes are very different from those of the area north of Heshuo. The water network is dense and the rivers are crisscrossing. If the Taiping Army dares to go south, it will inevitably suffer failure. Instead of fighting with the Taiping Army in Tianshui, it is better to retreat to Huanggang, wait for work and fight with one's own strengths and fight against each other's shortcomings, and you will definitely win.

However, if Tianshui City gives up without fighting, it seems a bit unreasonable to the central government of the empire. The experienced Qiuyuan suggested to Situ Jun that it was simply arguing that the defense of Tianshui Prefecture was transferred to the Northwest Army on the grounds that Macedonia might withdraw its troops to the south to defend. This would not only shirk responsibility, but also rule to Li Wufeng once Tianshui is lost. On the other hand, it could also cause the Northwest and Taiping Army to clash again, allowing the two tigers to fight, consume the vitality of both sides, and achieve the effect of killing two birds with one stone.

Qiuyuan's move cannot be said to be non-toxic. Not to mention whether Situ Jun asked the Northwest Army to accept the defense in the name of Situ Jun's orders to Li Wufeng. The importance of Tianshui Prefecture alone will make the Northwest think repeatedly. Moreover, before evacuation, one side can widely publicize to the people of Tianshui that the Northwest Army will receive the defense. Once the war in Tianshui was not going well, the focus of the people's anger will be on the newly taken over Li Wufeng. Naturally, no one will consider who was responsible for the defense before.

Situ Jun accepted this suggestion almost immediately. While promoting the threat of the Maqi Khans on the southern front, he ordered his three divisions to start preparing their luggage. At the same time, he quickly notified Liang Chongxin's troops of the Northwest Army stationed in Longdong to immediately take over the defense of Tianshui Prefecture.

"Juetian, can you issue an attack order?" The proud and energetic man was patrolling happily in the army that had been prepared, with a look of satisfaction on his face. He was about to realize his lifelong dream and advanced into the Central Plains. This thought can be hidden from others, but he can't hide it from the person around him, and he doesn't seem to hide it.

"Well, I'm almost ready. The news from the north that Taiping Cult has advanced to the west as promised, taking into account that their target of attack would be Tianshui. Tianshui is now controlled by Situ Jun. The two legions in Wuhu County seem to be under Situ Jun's control now. As long as Taiping Cult attacks Tianshui, it will inevitably drag down the Tanghe army in the Wuhu area. If Situ Jun gives up Tianshui, then after the Taiping Army occupy Tianshui, the army of the Tanghe Empire will face the pressure of Taiping Cult hundreds of miles from Jiujiang to Huanggang in the east, and their defense will be even more difficult.

The military strength required will be more and will be more beneficial to our actions." Lei Juetian, who was half a step slower, nodded, his tone was calm, but he did not have much excitement. In his opinion, this was just an expected plan. Faced with the empire that was already at an extremely disadvantage, even He Zhiqiu, who was the only one who could compete with him, was dismissed from his post and was idle at home. The new military minister Jilin? Humph, the mediocre person who was talking big was worthy of being compared with He Zhiqiu? It seems that this is really the heaven is about to destroy Tanghe, and he has no time to use the counter-espionage plan. He Zhiqiu automatically stepped down. He really can't blame others.

"Well, I really hope that Taiping Teach can perform better. If they can defeat the Fifth Division of the Tanghe people, I would rather let them occupy Huanggang and Jiujiang Prefectures. I am afraid that they will get used to fighting in the north and entering the Wuhu area. There are water towns and marshes everywhere, but don't be beaten back in a few seconds." Lei Juetian was full of hope and was a little worried. He was not worried about his army. In recent years, his army has done countless adaptive training drills in the country. After capturing Yuejing, he even further.

He took turns to the territory of Yuejing to a zone similar to the terrain of the south of the empire, and conducted targeted practical exercises based on the terrain and climate of the empire's Jiangnan and Wuhu areas so that the troops could adapt. He had strong confidence in this. However, he was not very relieved to the Taiping Army, an ally in the north. Taiping Army was not very strong in the Jiangnan and Wuhu areas. Moreover, most of the Taiping soldiers were northerners, and they might not be able to adapt quickly in terms of climate and living habits. Whether they can advance north and south as agreed in the alliance agreement depends mainly on them.

"Haha, Khan doesn't have to worry too much. I heard that the leader of the Taiping Army who was heading west and south this time was Cheng Dayou. This guy is not an idiot. He was able to first use surprise troops to surround the imperial army in Heshuo area, and then burst the dike and release water to flood half of the palace. He wiped out the main army of the Tanghe Empire in one fell swoop. Such tricks and such scheming are not something that ordinary people can do. I think this time the Taiping Army has also decided to seize the granary of the southern part of the empire.

, Our actions cannot be beyond descendants." Lei Juetian shook his head slightly, not agreeing with his Khan's opinion. "All the general is the soul of a soldier. With such a military general, it is probably difficult to get it well with a group of old-fashioned or playboys in the Tanghe army who climbed up with their relationship and qualifications. Although on the surface, the Tanghe Empire army seems to be stronger than the Taiping Army in terms of combat effectiveness, and it will be decided only after all, it will be truly fought."

"That's best. I hope they can perform on the northern battlefield, and it's not in vain for us to form an alliance with them." Bi Xili smiled wide, but tears appeared in his eyes. "I'm really looking forward to it. Since I ascended to the throne of Khan, I have been looking forward to this day all the time. With the great rivers and mountains in the south of the Central Plains, the people have been complained about by the Situ clan. Even talents like Juetian were abandoned as if they were abandoned. If the Situ clan did not perish, how could they conquer the world? If I could live up to heaven and enter the Central Plains, I would definitely change the surname and face the mountains and rivers!"

Bi Xili, who has been influenced by Tanghe culture for a long time, speaks the standard Tang language even more standard than many Tang people. Influenced by the Khan of all generations, the upper class of the Maqi Khanate has changed to Tang language as the official language, and the upper class is even more ashamed of not being Tang language. It turns out that their mother tongue, Maqi Khan language, formed by the mixed Hu language brought from the grassland and the local Tu people, is only occasionally used in some sacrificial occasions. After Bi Xili ascended the Khan throne, he set an example, vigorously reformed the old customs and habits in his tribe, learned the advanced culture and art of the Tang people, imitated the lifestyle of the Tang people, and continued to serve.
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