The strongest Marquis in history

"The huge Long Pass is indestructible. However, under the force of the explosion, the ground shook and the Long Pass collapsed. Then, Wang Qi bombarded the mountains on both sides with artillery fire, suppressing our forces on both sides, and directly entered Long Pass. "

Cao Yuanli said: "I can't resist, I can only withdraw my troops."

hiss! !

Cao Xuan couldn't help but gasped.

My heart was shocked.

There is such a thing.

At this moment, Cao Xuan was secretly glad in his heart, thanks to his early evacuation.If he hadn't led the troops to retreat one night in advance, once Longguan was blown up and the army was attacked by Wang Qi, it would have suffered countless losses and it would be impossible to preserve such a large number of troops.

Cao Xuandao: "Brother, thank you for your hard work."

Cao Yuanli said: "I didn't work hard, but I failed His Majesty's expectations."

Cao Xuan shook his head and said: "If I were in the rear, this battle would be even more difficult. Brother, there is no need to plead guilty. Now Long County, Beidi County, and Wudu County have all lost, and the east line of defense is gone. The situation we are facing, How do you think about defending the Kingdom of Wei? Wang Qi is coming aggressively, if you don't stop him, the Kingdom of Wei will be destroyed soon."

Cao Yuanli's expression suddenly became serious.

He can't do anything about this matter, he can't change the situation.

Cao Xuan immediately looked at Cheng Lin and said, "Cheng Gong, in this situation, what do you think we should do?"

Cheng Lin looked bitter.

He just felt that the current situation seemed to be back to the situation of successive defeats in Yanzhou in the past.In Yanzhou in the past, facing the army of Qi State, Wei State was defeated, and the Dachan Temple withdrew its troops. Cao Xuan retreated again and again, and finally retreated to Chang'an.

Then the little emperor withdrew his troops from Chang'an, and Cao Xuan also retreated to Liangzhou.Finally, I lived a peaceful life in Liangzhou.Unexpectedly, in just one or two years, I was faced with a difficult choice.

Cheng Lin thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, for the current plan, we can only block it step by step. We retreat to Ji County, guard Ji County decisively, and strive to hold Ji County. The only thing we can do now is block. After all, we have no other ways."

Cao Xuandao: "I'm afraid it will not be easy to defend. Wang Qi's artillery fire is too powerful. Even if we retreat to Ji County, there is a problem."

Cheng Lin said, "What's the problem?"

Cao Xuandao: "Once Wang Qi directly isolates Ji County and surrounds Ji County, how will we withdraw our troops? The retreat route will be cut off. If it was the old days, without cannons and rifles, it would be impossible to break through and evacuate." fine."

"Now that the opponent has cannons and rifles, once we withdraw our troops, we will be bombed along the way, and the losses will be even greater. Even, it is very likely that we will not even be able to retreat."

"Furthermore, the opponent has cannons, etc., and wants to bomb Ji County, which also makes it difficult to guard."

Cao Xuan said with a helpless expression, "It's very difficult to guard, this is the most realistic problem."

Cheng Lin said, "What does Your Majesty mean?"

A gleam flashed in Cao Xuan's eyes, and he said: "We can't stop the army of Qi, so we have no choice. My plan is to directly withdraw to Weiwu County, and then order other places to resist. If all places surrender quickly, we will retreat to the Western Regions. Move the capital of the State of Wei to Gaochang County in the Western Regions."

Gaochang County was the former Gaochang State. After Cao Xuan sent troops there, Gaochang State was easily destroyed, and the country was changed into a county, which was directly incorporated into Wei State and became a part of Wei State.

All the countries in the Western Regions were reduced to one county.

This is Cao Xuan's arrangement.

Shock appeared on Cheng Lin's old face, and she said, "Does Your Majesty give up the foundation of Liangzhou?"

Cao Xuan said bitterly: "For the present plan, if we don't give up Liangzhou, can we hold it? If we can't hold it, we can only evacuate first. What we have to do is to delay the time. Not Wang Qi, there is no sharp weapon like a cannon. So we choose to retreat to the Western Regions. As long as we delay until Aiweier arrives, we have a cannon, and after the weapon is updated, there will be a turning point. Compared with staying in Liang Zhou resisted stubbornly and was even wiped out by Wang Qi, as long as he can survive, it will be better."

Cheng Lin said after listening, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Cao Xuandao: "Withdraw the army, first go directly to Weiwu County, and take away all the officials and people. It's just this time of withdrawal, I'm afraid the hearts of our country Wei will be scattered again."

Cheng Lin sighed, "Your Majesty, there is no other way."

After a pause, Cheng Lin quickly said: "At this point, I think Jia Yu should be quickly arranged for preparations. Once we retreat to the rear, there is no need to delay, and we can evacuate directly from Weiwu County. One or two more days to prepare, It's all different."

Cao Xuan said: "It is possible!"

He immediately called Jiang Jiuge over and said, "Jiang Jiuge, I have a task for you now."

Jiang Jiuge said solemnly: "Please give orders, Your Majesty."

Cao Xuan said in a deep voice: "You know the weapons of Qi. Now we need to wait for Aiweier's weapons, so we can only evacuate Liangzhou to avoid Wang Qi's edge. I want to move the capital from Weiwu County and retreat to Gaochang County. When you evacuate, there will inevitably be waves. I will let you go back to Weiwu County first, and assist Jia Yu in handling the withdrawal. Once there are people who want to rebel, I will allow you to kill first and then play."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Jiang Jiuge clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. It is absolutely impossible for someone to betray you. Even if there is someone who betrays, he must be killed."

Cao Xuan said: "Go."

Jiang Jiuge turned around and left. He was in a hurry and had to go back early.

Only in this way can the situation be stabilized.

After Jiang Jiuge left, Cao Xuan looked at Cheng Lin, Cao Yuanli and the others, and said, "We're going at full speed, we're going to retreat right now, and we'll resupply in Ji County first, and then we'll continue to retreat."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Everyone's heart, although they are still loyal to Cao Xuan, but there is a shadow in their hearts.

Wei Guo is already in the twilight of the country.

I can't keep it any longer.

Chapter 820 New Strategies

Qi's army marched from Longguan, all the way smoothly.When the army led by Wang Qi passed through Long County, news came back from the Intelligence Bureau that the armies led by Zhu Yuanshan and Fei Xiuhu had already arrived at Ji County, the seat of Hanyang County, to join forces, and Ji County did not resist at all, so they directly chose surrender.

Wang Qi was a little surprised when he heard the news.

Ji County is the seat of Hanyang County.

The power of Hanyang County is concentrated in Ji County.Now that the two armies of Qi have arrived, but there is no resistance from Cao Xuan in Ji County, this situation is a bit surprising and strange.

Wang Qi immediately called Zhou Zishan and Zhuge Feng to discuss the situation. He talked about the situation on the front line and asked, "Cao Xuan directly withdrew from Ji County and even abandoned Hanyang County. What do you think is the intention?"

After thinking about it, Zhuge Feng said: "Your Majesty, I think that perhaps Cao Xuan knew that he was invincible, and was going to retreat to Weiwu County, and then returned to Weiwu County to resist with all his strength. The bombardment of our cannons has already frightened Cao Xuan. At least the front Cao Xuan no longer has the guts to fight."

Zhou Zishan said: "Your Majesty, I do have a different opinion."

Wang Qidao: "What do you think is the situation?"

Zhou Zishan explained: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I think that Cao Xuan's retreat is not to retreat to Weiwu County to resist, but that he will retreat again and again, and directly withdraw from Liangzhou, preparing to go to the Western Regions to avoid the pursuit of our Qi State."

Zhuge Feng frowned.

Somewhat surprised.

He didn't expect Zhou Zishan's conclusion to be so shocking.

Wang Qi asked, "What's the reason?"

Zhou Zishan replied: "Actually, my consideration is very simple. What is the difference between Cao Xuan's resistance in Ji County and Weiwu County? Essentially, there is no difference."

"Because Cao Xuan is in Ji County, we can't stop our Qi army. Even if we retreat to Weiwu County, we can't stop it. And this retreat, let our army go straight in, Hanyang County, Wudu County , Beidi counties have fallen one after another, and even the counties in Liangzhou behind cannot hold on."

"From this level of analysis, there is no benefit in retreating to Weiwu County. It must be a dead end. That being the case, why retreat. But anyone with some insight knows that it is best to guard Ji County and block it every step of the way. The choice. Through successive attacks, we will continue to consume Qi's power and constantly lure the enemy to go deeper."

"At present, it is not a wise arrangement to allow all regions to surrender to the Qi State."

"In summary, I judged that Cao Xuan's retreat was to retreat to the Western Regions, and he planned to take refuge in the Western Regions directly. After all, the situation in the Western Regions is very complicated. On the one hand, it is difficult to communicate with our Qi language. On the other hand, the Western Regions are even more bitter and cold. , it is not easy to attack the Western Regions."

Zhou Zishan said: "So Cao Xuan retreated to the Western Regions, fundamentally, to take advantage of the geographical advantages of the Western Regions so as to resist our army's attack."

After listening to Wang Qi, he thought about it and nodded.

Zhou Zishan's analysis took another approach.

But there is quite a reason.

He said in a deep voice: "According to Zishan's analysis, it is not a big problem for us to sweep Liangzhou. It's just that Cao Xuan retreats again and again. At least it will not be easy for us to destroy Cao Xuan next, and it will delay for quite a while. Especially Xianbei, The Japanese, the Xiongnu, etc. are provoking trouble again, so we can’t always focus on Cao Xuan. Otherwise, there will be problems in the Huns in the north, Xianbei in the northeast, and Japan in the southeast.”

Zhou Zishan said: "Thus considering the surrounding situation, it involves an arrangement for Cao Xuan. I believe that it is not easy to completely wipe out Cao Xuan who has retreated to the Western Regions."

"The Western Region has a vast territory and a special geographical location, and the climate is not easy to adapt to in a short period of time. I believe that after we captured Liangzhou this time, we will no longer attack Cao Xuan, but first wipe out the Xiongnu and Xianbei. Let's deal with Cao Xuan."

"After all, Cao Xuan fled to the Western Regions, so he doesn't pose any threat to our Qi Kingdom for the time being. The biggest threat now is Xianbei, Wa Kingdom, etc., and the Haixi Empire behind it."

Wang Qi didn't express his opinion for the time being, but looked at Zhuge Feng and said, "Brother, what do you think?"

Zhuge Feng said: "Your Majesty, I agree with Minister Zhou's suggestion. The biggest threat to the current state of Qi is the threat of the Haixi Empire. After solving the problems of the Haixi Empire, we will completely destroy Cao Xuan. The war cannot be completed overnight. of."

Wang Qidao: "Since everyone thinks so, let's seize Liangzhou first, take down the entire Liangzhou, and then garrison troops at the border. Next, we will go all out to sweep the surrounding areas."

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Zhuge Feng and Zhou Zishan answered in unison.

Both of them agreed. Qi State's current foundation is getting stronger and more stable.On this occasion, it is natural to maximize the stability of the place and steadily expand the country of Qi.

Wang Qidao: "Since the general strategy has been set now, it can be predicted that Cao Xuan is very likely to withdraw troops. What can we do now?"

Zhou Zishan said: "Let the intelligence bureau place people in Weiwu County, inform Li Hongzhong, gather all the people who belong to us, and overthrow Cao Xuan's people in Weiwu County. Even, try to fight for Cao Xuan before he retreats to Weiwu County. Take control of the county seat. Now we are also going all out on our way. As long as Li Hongzhong delays in Weiwu County for two or three days, Cao Xuan will not be able to take Weiwu County. Big trouble. In short, try to weaken Cao Xuan as much as possible."

Zhuge Feng said: "Minister Zhou's words are true, but what we are worried about now is whether our news will be delivered in time. After all, Cao Xuan is retreating with all his strength. Even if calculated according to the time, Cao Xuan has not yet returned to Weiwu County. But Since Cao Xuan is prepared, it will not be easy for Li Hongzhong to take over Weiwu County by arranging the evacuation first. Now, we can only do our best and obey the destiny."

Wang Qi nodded, and immediately called Chen Qinglong over, told the cause and effect of Weiwu County, and ordered: "Chen Qinglong, you arrange someone to inform Li Hongzhong about Cao Xuan's situation, and ask him to organize forces to seize Weiwu County. Stop Cao Xuan. My army will arrive soon."

"According to the order!"

Chen Qinglong hurried to make arrangements after agreeing.

Time is running out, Chen Qinglong must hurry up, otherwise it will be too late for the intelligence bureau to deliver the message.

After Wang Qi decided on a strategy, he didn't waste any time and continued on his way with his army.When Wang Qi led his troops to Ji County, the armies led by Zhu Yuanshan and Fei Xiuhu had already continued to advance westward.

Qi's army is heading steadily towards Weiwu County.

Chapter 821 Rebellion

Weiwu County, north of the city.

In the mansion where Li Hongzhong lives, he is currently sitting in the study with a very serious expression.

Previously, Li Hongzhong had already obtained information about Wang Qi. Qi's army had captured Wudu County and Beidi County, and had already begun to go to Hanyang County to attack Cao Xuan, and even encircled Cao Xuan who was stationed in Longguan.

It's a nice arrangement.

At least from Li Hongzhong's point of view, under this arrangement, as long as Cao Xuan continued to sit in Longguan, he would be cut off from retreat, and would be reduced to a shackle.

But not long after, there was news from the front line back to the court, and then Jia Yu issued an order, saying that Cao Xuan was already on the way to withdraw, and ordered the ministers of the court to pack up and salute first, and prepare to take away all the supplies. Retreat to the West.

This is because Qi State is too strong.

Wei Guo couldn't stop it, so he had to retreat early.

Li Hongzhong is getting old, he doesn't want to continue wandering around, he wants to return to his roots.Furthermore, Li Hongzhong is now working for the Qi State, and he knows better that if he continues to the West Region this time, then the Wei State will have to contend with Wang Qi, and he still has to leave his hometown.

Li Hongzhong didn't have time to ask for instructions, and he didn't have time to notify Wang Qi, because at this time, someone was arranged to notify, and the day lily was cold every time, so it was impossible to take the initiative, so Li Hongzhong thought in his heart.

In the end, Li Hongzhong made a decision to prepare breakfast. After all, in Weiwu County, he had a list of officials from the Intelligence Bureau who instigated the rebellion.

Li Hongzhong himself is the boss of everyone, the most important person.

After he made a decision, he didn't immediately notify everyone to gather, because Jiang Jiuge personally returned to preside over the situation in the current Heilongtai. With Jiang Jiuge, the Heilongtai is unscrupulous. Taiwan went out.

Therefore, Li Hongzhong didn't dare to call everyone to take action.

Li Hongzhong took the lead in arranging someone to contact someone from the Intelligence Bureau, and invited him to come to the house to discuss matters.Now Li Hongzhong is waiting quietly in the study.

Li Hongzhong has seen too many strong winds and waves. Although he knew that a storm was coming, he was still calm and calm, and there was no panic.

Li Hongzhong read the book quietly, waiting for news.

Time passed little by little.

When it was almost noon, there was a knock on the door, but it was the housekeeper who said, "Patriarch, Jiao Zigui, please see me."

"Please!"

Li Hongzhong gave an order.

Jiao Zigui was the person arranged by the Intelligence Bureau.

He is now in charge of the Liangzhou Intelligence Bureau. Originally, Jiao Zigui was the leader of the younger generation of Sanqing Temple. Even when he followed Wang Qi to sweep the place, he had already broken through to the half-step master. He returned to Sanqing Temple not long ago. , broke through to the grand master.

Jiao Zigui's breakthrough has had a great impact on Sanqingguan, because Sanqingguan's current strength is getting stronger and stronger.