Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

Moreover, gunpowder is not ready to be used after it is made, and it needs to be treated with moisture-proof treatment, and a special wooden barrel is made for transportation. There is no open flame. less than people. "

When the voice fell, Li Chuyun had no choice but to nod and stopped talking.

At this time, Fan Zhi also continued: "Do you think I don't know that harvests are bumper every year? I'm talking about people, and people are the foundation of strength. Years of wars, not to mention casualties, also make it impossible for a large number of people to farm.

After a long time, even the best peace and prosperity will be full of devastation. No matter how big a country is, it will die if it is warlike. Officials will not understand this truth.

The veteran is not letting the opponent use troops against the Southern Han Dynasty, nor is he releasing the opponent to repel the invasion of the Southern Han Dynasty. He is saying that this matter should not be rushed for a while, and this year, the war was fought in the first half of the year.

Now our dynasty is indeed strong, but we can't just do things like that just because we are strong, and launch two major wars within a year without restraint. "

Shi Congyun kept silent, seeing everything in his eyes. It has to be said that the debate in the court can very well reflect the current situation of the Qin court.

The generals are powerful, and it is difficult for civil servants to compete, but a new force has emerged in the court of the Qin Dynasty, that is, the craftsman power of the confidentiality department, represented by Feng Jisheng.

Civil servants cannot independently check and balance warriors, but together with Gongpai, the three parties will form a delicate balance.

This method of checking and balancing generals has achieved initial results, and it is different from the methods used in the Song Dynasty in history. He does not know the final effect, but it seems to have achieved initial results so far.

Shi Congyunbu ignored their argument and began to think carefully.

The thoughts of Li Chuyun and other generals are understandable, but although Fan Zhi is old and stubborn, he also makes sense.

No matter how powerful the Qin State was, it could not engage in militarism. It would be unbearable for even the most powerful country to start two full-scale wars within a year. What's more, the Khitans used up their gunpowder stocks in the fight against the Khitan last time, and it took time to replenish them.

What's more, if he really wants to destroy the Southern Han Dynasty, he must prepare a navy...

However, it is impossible to ignore it. The Southern Han Kingdom has already crossed the border, plundered the people of the Qin Kingdom, and killed his soldiers. Sovereign country.

Quickly weighing the pros and cons and the situation in his mind, he deployed the troops of the whole country again.

Before the discussion below came to a result, he had his own ideas in his mind.

Shi Congyun's mind was running fast, and after he had thought about it, he raised his left hand slightly, and the whole hall fell silent.

Shi Congyun turned his head and pointed to the huge map behind him:

"I don't think it's better than this, the court will not send troops for the time being, and let's rest and recuperate first.

With Pan Mei as the commander and Yin Chongke as the deputy, he mobilized the Xiaoxiang army assembled in Jingchu, and the Xiang army launched a counterattack.

If the battle is unfavorable, defend the front line of Guiyang and wait for the enemy to attack.

If the war is favorable, fight over and cross the border to teach them a lesson, but don't go deep into the enemy's territory, at most capture Chenzhou. "Shi Congyun pointed to an important place in the east of Guiyang.

Without talking, his expression turned cold again, with a murderous look in his eyes: "If you don't clean it up now, you are concerned about the people of Qin State. After two years, I will be ready. Sooner or later, I will send [-] troops to completely eradicate the scourge in the south and regain control. south."

"Official sage!" Everyone flattered.

Shi Congyun nodded, then waved again, and Wei Min, who was waiting beside him, handed over several memorials respectfully.

Shi Congyun casually threw several memorials in front of the case: "There is no need for the memorials for the impeachment of Pan Meishang and the transfer of troops, and there is no need to think about relying on such things to gain something.

Pan Mei and Yin Chongke have no responsibility for this matter, I promise, just spend your mind on other things, don't add to the chaos on this matter.

The Privy Council and the Political Affairs Hall will sort out the matter, and the Imperial Academy will write a memorial for me, and send it to Pan Mei and Yin Chongke in an urgent [-] miles, so as not to delay the frontline battle.

Since there is going to be a war, everything must give way to the war. Please trouble Wei Gong (Wei Renpu) to go to Jingzhou, as a frontline supervisor, and send back battle reports from time to time. "

"Your Majesty!" Wei Renpu stepped forward and cupped his hands.

Shi Congyun nodded, and then arranged many small details. The south may have already fought, and the support from the rear must also be in place. Since a full-scale war is not planned, but a counterattack and a limited attack, it is a local war.

We only need to temporarily levy additional grain from surrounding states and counties. Fortunately, this year's Sichuan has a bumper harvest, and some can be transported downstream along the Yangtze River to support the frontline battles.

Once the war started, it would not be a trivial matter. That night, the Privy Council and the Political Affairs Hall were brightly lit, and many officials stayed up all night...

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a long distance away......

Chapter 379, Monarch and Minister

Outside Hengzhou, the mountains in the distance are hidden in the twilight, and only vague outlines can be seen, like faintly undulating waves, as dark as rolling dark clouds, layer upon layer, disappearing in the distant mist and gray light In it, the whole land is like steaming in a stove, filled with mist, ethereal and mysterious.

On the avenue at the foot of the mountain, many neat queues are slowly moving forward, and the brigade of people is slowly moving southward. Looking from a distance, the stars are scattered all over the earth, covering the sky full of stars, and they are more dazzling than the stars in the night sky. General reversal.

Such a majestic scenery, in the land of Xiaoxiang with a rich smell of books, is a rare sight that has been seen for decades.

The river water was dyed red, the earth was as bright as the river surface where the stars fell, and the sky and the earth were full of stars.

Facing the night wind, Pan Mei was full of apprehension, which was hard to erase. Lieutenant General Yin Chongke let it go and didn't care so much. He galloped around, coordinating the march of the army.

When things got to this point, he let go and was much calmer than Pan Mei.

Soon, Yin Chongke stepped on the night and stopped in front of Pan Mei, "What's the use of thinking so much about things until now, we have done what we have to do, if you want to lose your head, then you can only say that I can accompany you Together, what else can we do.

Besides, I believe in the official family, what kind of person the official family is, I remember it in my heart, and I also followed the official family to fight Jiangbei and Jingchu. I know the character of the official family better than anyone else.

Officials have always been enlightened people..."

Pan Mei looked at him, a hint of embarrassment flashed in her eyes. He wanted to say a lot, but he didn't know how to speak, or how to make Yin Chongke understand.

Compared to Yin Chongke, Pan Mei is well-informed and well-read. He understands the affairs of the emperor, and few people can explain clearly. There are too many lessons in history, and it is difficult for anyone to tell whether the current housekeeper is still the official family in the past. .

Heaven's power is unpredictable, misfortune and good fortune are unpredictable, not to mention that at the critical moment when many Jiedu envoys with heavy troops were being suppressed and punished, they immediately did the thing of secretly mobilizing the army.

Such a move could easily be interpreted by the emperor as a provocation, not to mention that this place is more than a thousand miles away from the beam, and there is no room for maneuver and explanation for many things.

No matter how wise and open-minded the officials are, they will always have doubts in their hearts, and if the officials in the DPRK gossip, things will develop in the worst direction...

He had no choice but to sigh softly, trying to slowly push away all the things in his heart, but he couldn't do it at all. Looking into the distance, the Shu King's army was ready to attack, but looking at his feet, it seemed that he couldn't stand still.

"Official family..." Pan Mei looked far north, which was the direction of Daliang.

"Why is this so? Why can't you figure it out..." Yin Chongke shook his head.

Pan Mei also shook her head: "It's you who don't understand. As a minister, who doesn't have any expectations." Looking forward to a sage master who understands and supports her, so that the ministers can be willing to serve and die without hesitation, and win the victory. fame behind.

He didn't say what he said later, but just clenched his hand to the handle of the knife.

......

Time flies, when the night wind blows and the fire flickers, the placement and camping of the army is still going on.

When Pan Mei was about to go back to the city to rest, suddenly a soldier ran towards him on horseback and said loudly: "All envoys, the imperial decree has arrived, the official's decree has arrived, the envoy is in the big tent, and all the generals have passed by." .”

Pan Mei felt dizzy for a while, she felt weak all over, she didn't dare to delay any longer, she got on her horse and galloped towards the big tent.

Many soldiers on the side of the road gave way to greet him, but he didn't notice it at all, and he didn't pay any attention to it, until he rushed to the front of the big tent, got off his horse, threw the whip to the guard next to him, and raised his hand to go in.

In the big tent, the generals had already put on armor and waited, the ground was also replaced with a red carpet, and an incense burner was set up in front of him. When he arrived, the emissary above was already waiting.

Pan Mei looked up and immediately recognized that it was Prime Minister Wei Renpu!

Even if he wanted to worship, he was held back, "Everyone wait a minute, it won't be too late to pray until the holy will is read out, have all the commanders and envoys in the army arrived?"

Pan Mei was flustered, looked back, nodded and said, "It's all set."

Wei Renpu nodded, and solemnly held up the imperial decree from the front of the case, "The generals accept the decree."

All of a sudden, everyone knelt back and forth, and the big tent was full of people. Pan Mei listened carefully without daring to lose her mind.

"The Son of Heaven has an order, Pan Mei and Yin Chongke, I have read your report, and you have handled it very well and have not disappointed me.

Such an emergency is handled properly. Don’t worry about your apology. I’m not a person who doesn’t distinguish between right and wrong. Just focus on fighting and don’t worry about other things. Food and grass will be far away. I will give them the cooperation of officials from states and counties along the way. ordered.

But regarding this battle, I also have an explanation:

If the bandits are strong and there are many people, you can defend Guiyang, but Guiyang is not a fortified city. If necessary, you can abandon Guiyang and go north to defend.

If the thieves are unbearable, you can pursue them across the border, but you can't go deep alone. The imperial court can't send troops to cooperate with you this year. At most, you are allowed to take Chenzhou. Remember, don't blindly go south and go deep into the hinterland.

What I mean is only this, how to fight and how to use soldiers, you can make up your own minds, and adjust measures according to local conditions. You don't need to report one by one, please allow me, just give me a memorial afterwards.

......"

After the imperial decree was read, all the anxiety in his heart was vented instantly, and Pan Mei's eyes filled with tears, so much so that other generals had already got up, but he was still kneeling on the ground.

It wasn't until Wei Renpu reminded him twice to let him take over that Pan Meicai took it with both hands, held it high above her head, and then held it tightly in her arms, and said solemnly: "The official family is a wise king and sage, and he is more worthy than Yao and Shun. I will definitely not disappoint the official family." High hopes!"

Wei Renpu nodded and reminded: "The old man will convey Dushi's wishes to the officials, but there is still a battle to be fought at the moment, and everything depends on the victory or defeat. The officials have great trust in Pan Dushi, and have even explained to the frontline Everything is based on the decision of the Dushi, and I hope the Dushi will not let the officials down."

Pan Mei nodded solemnly: "Master is here to supervise the army, and a certain person will lead the army to Guiyang, and he will definitely give him a satisfactory answer."

After finishing speaking, he turned around quickly and led many generals out of the big tent.

As soon as they got out of the big tent, everyone chattered excitedly.

"I said long ago that the officials are wise, so how can they be confused?"

"Scared me, luckily it's an official!"

"Aren't you talking nonsense, the official can be the emperor because he is the most wise person in the world!"

"You didn't say that before..."

"..."

I also agree with what everyone said, Yin Chongke said happily: "How about it, I just say that the official family is still the official family."

"That's right, Holy Monarch and Ming Lord!" Pan Mei answered.

"Our spies have found out that the Southern Han Kingdom has indeed assembled troops in Chenzhou, but they are sloppy and move too slowly, and they haven't left Chenzhou City for more than ten days." Yin Chongke said.

"They are procrastinating, so let us help. Don't they want to attack Guiyang and ask us for a decisive battle? Let's kill them first!" Pan Mei said decisively, "I will let them know that they dare to kill and plunder the people of our Qin Kingdom. What a price to pay!"

Chapter 380 , Offensive Army

The autumn moon is hanging high, the shade of the trees is swaying, and many stars are shining.

At the foot of a small hill in the south, all the trees thicker than the mouth of the bowl were cut down, a lot of soil was turned over on the mountain ridge, a deep ditch was plowed, and many fences were built on the east side, and many stones and wood were piled up. The fence stretches from the hill to the side of the road below. There are sentry posts every ten steps, and there are often teams of more than ten soldiers patrolling back and forth.

Such ravines and sentry posts divide the low hills into two halves, and the left and right sides are filled with troops from the Southern Han Dynasty, and there are people all over the hills.

There are still more than [-] miles away from Guiyang, but the army stays here. For a while, people don't know whether the Southern Han Dynasty is attacking or defending.

The gray-haired and bearded Ji Yanyun had a grass root in his mouth, one shoulder was bare, there were several hideous scars on his chest, and he was wearing a tiger skin.

After he finished urinating under a big tree, he raised his pants and shook it vigorously. The only big tree in the area was still there. The soldiers didn't dare to cut it down. It was reserved for him, and he didn't use it for shade. It's just for peeing.

Ji Yanyun was a veteran of the Southern Han Dynasty, and he was promoted to the commander of a giant ship during the reign of the first emperor Liu Shengqian.

The reason why he was able to rise to the top is indeed because he has the ability, but his ability is not something that ordinary people understand. It is because Ji Yanyun often leads troops into the sea to plunder merchants' gold and silk for the emperor's travel and entertainment, so he is valued .

Rather than being a general, Ji Yanyun is more like a pirate.He doesn't like to wear armor. He bares his arms all the year round, and he never sticks to one pattern in doing things. Sometimes he doesn't even listen to the emperor's order.

When he arrived at the east of Guiyang, he ordered to stop the march, dig deep ditches, defend the hillside, and only send a small group of soldiers to cross the border, which was completely different from the mission His Majesty entrusted to them.

But he didn't care about that at all.

The lieutenant general asked a little puzzled: "General, will His Majesty blame us for not marching like this?"

Ji Yanyun turned around: "You know what, do you know why that little baby sent troops? It was calculated by the fan beard dancer in the palace. She said it would be beneficial to send troops, and said that His Majesty is the son of the Jade Emperor and is blessed by heaven. The battle is invincible and the attack is invincible.

That's why His Majesty is preparing to send troops, is that plausible?Do you think we are the opponents of Qin?Shit! "

"At the end of July, I ordered the governors of neighboring states and counties to send troops to gather here. As a result, more than half a month has passed, and less than half of them have arrived. This is a fart battle.

Besides, is the Northern Dynasty easy to deal with?He has no brains at all, does he think that fighting is playing tricks, is it burning incense and worshiping Buddha?As soon as the battle started, the army of the Northern Kingdom continued to flow in, hundreds of thousands of tigers and wolves, what could he do to stop it!

I bring you here to guard to save your lives, and return when the time is almost up, we will be able to save it, and you will have the head to go back to meet the No. 13 concubine in your house, hum!Shit don't understand. "

"The general is wise, how can I understand." The deputy general smiled flatteringly: "But since it's just a show, why did you send people over and kill a few people."

"What do you know, His Majesty has to explain. Although he is stupid, it's not that he doesn't have eyes. A group of hermaphrodites around him are all staring at us. If I die one day, it must be at their hands... ..." Ji Yanyun spat viciously.

"I have been a hero all my life. If I die at the hands of those Yin and Yang people, I will sleep in the emperor's grave."

The lieutenant general could only smile at the general's unrestrained words, not daring to echo or refute.

"But what if the Northern Dynasty is angered and they send troops?"

"No, I have killed a lot of people. I know these things best. I was also a person who rode through the evil waves and galloped." He said with a lot of experience: "Do you think that human life is really so important in the hearts of those big men?" ?

When I was the commander of a giant ship, I often led the fleet to make some money in the South China Sea, and killed many people, but the late emperor didn't care at all, because half of my money was used to honor his old man, and the rest was for himself. Used. "

The lieutenant was in disbelief, his eyes widened.

So in the final analysis, the emperor was just like that, and he was blind to money, so he wouldn't care if a few big shots died. "Ji Yanyun judged the state of Qin based on his own experience. He was promoted because he led the navy to plunder the merchants along the coast. As the emperor's expenses, His Majesty was very happy. Not only did he not punish him, but he was promoted.

He felt that it didn't matter to kill a few ordinary people, and those big figures didn't care. If it didn't work, he would repeat his tricks and bribe Qin with money, which would also calm Qin's anger.

This is Ji Yanyun’s plan. The so-called judge others by oneself is probably like this. It is difficult for people to escape from such limitations. Most of the time, their own experiences and experiences have shaped the inherent appearance of the world in their minds, so there are also rules for the world. Fixed understanding and inferences about things are judged based on one's own experience.