sweeping the world

Chapter 615
Shi Hu did not die, although he could only speak and move his fingers after a period of training, but he was still tenaciously alive.

Dingxiang has been under siege for a year and a half. During this period, a plague broke out in the city. Except for the group of people who hid in Miyagi, most of them survived, the rest of the place basically became an area similar to ghosts.

How many people are there in Miyagi?The Han army can even know the health status of Shihu, and they also know how many people are still there.

When the Longteng Guards were full, there were [-] armored cavalry and [-] armored heavy infantry. Shi Hu led the army to retreat to Dingxiang, and there were only [-] heavy cavalry and about [-] armored soldiers left. The heavy infantry, among them, assigned some troops to his sons, and waited for Dingxiang to be besieged by the Han army. The Longteng guards dropped to [-] heavy cavalry and [-] heavy infantry.

During the one-and-a-half-year siege, Shihu was unable to make any orders most of the time, and the Longteng guards did not participate in battles other than guarding the palace city, that is to say, they did not suffer much damage.

After the outbreak of the plague, Miyagi was affected to some extent, but Fu Yun dealt with it in a relatively timely manner, and the plague did not spread. The Longteng guards did not die many, but the handymen and maids suffered heavy casualties because of their isolation from the patients.

Fu Yu is Shihu's Taichang.And Taichang is actually the official position in charge of sacrifices and education. It can also be seen from his management of Miyagi that there are not many people willing to work hard for the fragmented Shijie Zhao Kingdom that may be destroyed at any time.

Liu Yan was going to send Shijie to the country of Zhao for the last time, and Ran Min also wanted to put an end to his past disgrace, but it was a bit difficult to deal with the battlefield of Mieyan.

Many official positions in the Han Dynasty were established but not appointed. Not everyone can bear the task of destroying the country, especially the destruction of a powerful country like Murong Yan.

Liu Yan originally wanted Ran Min to enjoy the credit of Mieyan, so that Ran Min would have enough merit to be promoted to Shiyi.

Ran Min may not realize Liu Yan's good intentions, which is not surprising given his character and political acumen, but it is a bit difficult for Liu Yan to arrange a successor.

Ji Chang intentionally reminded Ran Min, but when he wanted to speak, Sang Yu pulled him aside and didn't know what to talk about.

The faces of the rest of the people who could be seen were different, and they all completed the communication in a silent stare at each other. It seemed that everyone had their own little thoughts.

"Since General Hussars is going to Dingxiang, may the king not have to go there in person?" Sang Yu didn't know what he said to Ji Chang. Ji Chang was standing behind him, but he approached Liu Yan. His sentence seemed reasonable. After finishing the nonsense, his expression turned hesitant: "General Zhengdong has to face Murong Jun's main force and guard against the three vassal states on the peninsula. I'm afraid it will be difficult to preside over the overall situation of destroying Yan."

What Liu Yan hesitated was that Lu Tai couldn't control the overall situation. If Ran Min didn't stay to host, then he would be the only one to stay.

"Xintinghou is also in Yandi..." Yu Yi said with a smile: "Xintinghou led his army deep into the grasslands, destroyed Tuoba Xianbei's prestige in the first battle, deterred Rouran from getting involved in the Central Plains war, and forced Xiliang to surrender The achievement shows that the ability is extraordinary."

What I'm talking about is Xie Ai's series of achievements. If you look purely at the results, he is really suitable to preside over the battle to destroy Yan.It's just that Xie Ai is not a general with the prefix "Zheng" in the military. There is an official position in the Yushi Mansion with the title of Yushi Zhongcheng. Although he is a marquis, the "weight" is still not enough.After all, Lu Tai, the general who conquered the east, was also in Yandi. How could there be any reason for the general who conquered the east to be an auxiliary general?
Xu Zheng hesitated to speak many times.Isn't he, the Taiwei, also in Yandi?He is fully qualified to preside over this war of annihilation of the country, but it is because the qualifications are so sufficient that even he himself cannot ask for orders.

It's a very real thing, it's all Taiwei, and if he makes another contribution to destroying the country, what will Liu Yan do in return for his contribution?

Hussar general Ran Min made great achievements in destroying the country. At most, he was promoted to a general. It would be reasonable to add some food towns. As the No.1 military commander, the rank of Taiwei has no way to be promoted. It is completely inappropriate to just increase the food towns. , Jin becoming Chehou will also break the balance of the aristocratic system of the Han Dynasty.

Facing Yu Yi's words, some people laughed "hehehe..." because they knew very well what Yu Yi was thinking.

Among the people who originally belonged to the small imperial court system of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, only Huan Wen climbed to the top of the military in the Han Dynasty, but Huan Wen, the general who conquered the South, basically didn't care about the same origin, and he couldn't be called a member of the "Southern School". Like "Creampie Traitor".

Xie Ai was born in Xiliang, and the original Liangzhou shogunate had a friendly relationship with the small imperial court of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. In this way, the faction born in the south and the faction in Xiliang naturally have a sense of closeness, and some of them are officials in the Han Dynasty. It's perfectly normal for Yu Yi to recommend him when he has a chance.

"Is it necessary to be difficult to decide?" Ran Min simply felt that the atmosphere had become a little strange, and he didn't bother to guess what was going on. Biao said, "Since the king is going to Dingxiang, Guantinghou will take the lead." , Xintinghou is the assistant. Such a simple matter, I can’t stop talking about it.”

For a moment, the atmosphere was turned weird by Ran Min's words.

There was a lot of "hehehe" again, and everyone felt embarrassed. When everyone tacitly snatched benefits, it didn't matter if someone was "outside", but it would be bad if this person just turned the table , It is simply impossible to play happily together.

Liu Yan naturally knew what everyone was doing, and he had long learned to be like a real king, turning a blind eye to certain behaviors and thoughts of his subjects.

As a king, you really don't need to care about what your subjects are thinking, what you need is to let them go down to do something, and getting out of control is nothing more than dismissal or cleaning.

In fact, as a king and his ministers, they are not on the same level at all. If the kind of intrigue between the king and his ministers really happens, it can only be said that this king only has the name of a king but no reality of a king.

Liu Yan tried his best to be a sage king, and the ministers had their own interests and demands, so they would show their talents. He would be the arbiter, and be his own referee instead of playing games with him himself.Under the premise of not violating the strategic direction he designated, the game between the subordinates is actually a kind of balance. If the civil and military officials really want to work together, either the monarch and the ministers will form opposition, or worse, the dynasty will change.

There is no exaggeration, any power is suppressed, the east wind always prevails over the west wind, the king is weak and his ministers are strong, even if all the ministers are loyal, what about some governance concepts that conflict with the king?Contradictions will inevitably arise, and conflicts will lead to confrontation.

"Your Majesty." Ji Chang glanced at his colleagues coldly, and said to Liu Yan: "General Hussar's proposal is reasonable."

It is not reasonable, Lu Tai was suppressed on the front line of Majushui, but Majushui is not within the territory of Murong Yan.Xie Aicai is in the territory of Murong Yan country, especially Murong Yan country has already fallen to half of the country.How can the main general be suppressed outside the enemy's country, but the deputy general leads the army to rampage in the enemy's territory.Such a master-subsidiary relationship?If there is, it also reflects the incompetence of the general.

As a king, Liu Yan must maintain the dignity and prestige of his subjects. If Lu Tai is the leader and Xie Ai is the assistant, but Xie Ai's light is too bright, but Lu Tai is dim, then Lu Tai will inevitably become a joke.

Once a general becomes a joke, especially if he relies on others to gain credit that does not belong to him, it will be a big blow to his prestige. If his reputation is ruined, no one will be willing to follow him in battle, which means that this general is basically useless. .

So, for a person like Ran Min who has no political sense and doesn't care about interpersonal relationships, it is probably justifiable to say something that has not been considered, but Ji Chang's seconding is more than just echoing.

"Tai'an will stay as the coach, and Heng'an and Mingda will be the lieutenants." Liu Yan can actually continue to stay, but there will be a trace of being forced to leave behind, which is naturally not advisable for the king.Seeing that someone had something to say, he made an arbitrary decision: "That's it!"

For a moment, no matter who had something to say, they could only bow and salute in response: "No!"

With a new appointment, it is not enough for Liu Yan to just open his mouth. The prime minister needs to write down the edict, and Liu Yan personally seals it, and then conveys it to all the officials. He also needs to notify the whole army to complete a series of procedures.

If Liu Yan doesn't stay in Yandi, he doesn't have to go to Dingxiang with Ran Min, so returning to Xiangguo becomes a necessary choice.

Before setting off, Liu Yan summoned Tuoba Shiyijian, and Tuoba Shiyijian rushed over to see him.

Tuoba Shiyijian came over very quickly, left immediately after being summoned, and arrived at the army camp that night, when he asked for an audience, he was not summoned immediately.He looked travel-laden because he rushed too fast, and he didn't bring many people with him in order to show respect. He was arranged to freshen up, and he was not summoned until the sky brightened.

What Liu Yan saw was Tuoba Shiyijian, who was dressed in Han family clothes. The middle-aged Tuoba Shiyijian was about 1.6 meters tall, but his body bones seemed a bit big, and he looked very strong.

When Tuoba Shi Yijian entered the big tent, he immediately knelt down on his knees and made a big salute, without saying a word.

"Get up." Liu Yan didn't stand up to greet him, let alone put on a friendly smile, and didn't even let Tuoba Shiyijian sit down. Instead, he stared at Tuoba Shiyijian with a frightened face, He said expressionlessly: "If it weren't for Xiu's face, you should be killed."

Tuoba Shi Yijian's cheeks twitched and he knelt down again, acting like a boneless person.But those who know his past experience know one thing, he is definitely not a person without bones, on the contrary, he is a person who is good at patience and depending on the situation.

In fact, Tuoba Xianbei's royal family may not be so brave and good at fighting, but when it comes to toughness of character, there is nothing to say.From Tuoba Xianbei's weak dormancy to his avoidance when he was oppressed by Murong Xianbei, no matter how difficult the situation was, Tuoba Xianbei was not torn apart. It was enough to prove that at least Tuoba Shi Yijian was not an incompetent person.

This time Liu Yan didn't make Tuoba Shiyi healthy, and the tent remained quiet for a while.

Liu Yan'an sat at his original position and watched the documents, and would write something from time to time.

Tuoba Shi Yijian was kneeling on the ground and did not dare to move. Maybe it was because of nervousness, or maybe it was because the temperature in the tent was a little higher. His forehead was soon covered with sweat.

The silence was broken when Xun Xian opened the curtain and walked in.When he came in, of course he saw Tuoba Shiyijian kneeling on the ground, he just took a look and didn't look too much, he walked up to the case in front of Liu Yan with some documents in his arms, saluted and said: "Your Majesty, General Zhengdong has an urgent report to submit."

The so-called emergency report is a bit complicated, including Murong Jun showing signs of withdrawing troops, turmoil broke out in Goguryeo, and Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla among the coalition forces are forming a group.

The area belonging to the territory of Murong Yan Kingdom is not too large, at best it is [-] miles deep, and the width should be within [-] to [-] miles. Three or four days can be notified to the Madushui battlefield.

Murong Ke's collapse happened two days ago. If calculated according to the distance, even if there are desperate people rushing, it is impossible to notify Murong Jun within two days. Besides, the urgent report sent by Lu Tai is at It was issued five days ago, before Liu Yan defeated Murong Ke.

"Goguryeo..." Liu Yan's face showed sarcasm: "It's to test whether the Han Dynasty has the intention of annexation. Collusion with Baekje and Silla is nothing more than showing to the few that they are not without the power to fight."

Obviously, the Murong Yan Kingdom must have secret ties with Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. It's just that the Han Kingdom seemed too powerful, which prevented those countries on the peninsula from directly resisting.It was probably because the countries on the peninsula did not dare to resist, which made Murong Jun feel that there was nothing to do, and Murong Yanguo's East Route Army was preparing to withdraw.

"Are you marching into Dragon City?" The person Liu Yan questioned was Tuoba Shiyijian, who had been paying attention and finally dared to raise his head when he heard the question.

The place where Tuoba Shiyijian knelt was obviously wet. He supported the carpet with both hands and lifted it up slightly. It may be that his limbs were numb and trembling slightly after kneeling for a long time. He tried his best to stabilize before replying respectfully: "King Qibao Now, after marching into Dragon City, march toward Daliaoshui."

The imperial guards on the northern line and the Tuoba Xianbei cavalry after the surrender were divided into several parts in the back, mainly cutting off the traffic of various roads, and approaching Longcheng was only incidental.

The main force of Murong Yan's army is divided into east and west, and only necessary garrisons are left in the territory. It is said that Murong Ba is in command?
The current battle situation on the entire northern front is somewhat chaotic, with chasing, blocking and breakthroughs everywhere, and the Han army has not achieved the strategic goal of completely cutting off.The Han army on the Qiushui battlefield will then advance directly to the northern line, aiming at the position of Daliaoshui, seeking to block Murong Jun's retreat.

"It may be too late in time." Liu Yan stood up slowly, motioned for Tuoba Shiyijian to get up and waved, first walked to the shelf where the map of mountains and rivers was hung, and waited for Tuoba Shiyijian to get close Then he asked abruptly, "Are you willing?"

(End of this chapter)