Between Clouds and Water(GL)

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With mixed feelings in Shui Xinyou's heart, he held Yun Chenxiao's hand back and said, "This matter is difficult and dangerous, and I didn't want you to get involved too deeply. Since we met, you always take risks for me, and I... I always... It's because of being favored and arrogant, ignoring your feelings. Now, how can I have the heart..." At this point, my eye sockets became hot, and I couldn't say a word.

Seeing this, Yun Chenxiao hurriedly embraced Shui Xin, who was about to cry, into her arms, and said comfortingly: "If you can't bear it, then make a promise with your body! Or, I can do it with your body."

Shui Xinyou laughed through tears: "Who wants you stupid dog!"

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The current situation in Dayan is like the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty when the feudal lords were separated.Although there is an emperor, the land under the jurisdiction of the emperor is only the territory of Gyeonggi, and food, taxation, and military are very limited.The vassal kings in various places are powerful, such as King Ning in the southeast and King Ding in the northeast. They not only have strong troops, but also have their own taxation system. some taxes.The county guards, governors and other officials sent by the emperor are completely useless, and the real power is the officials of the palace.

Since the Suzong Dynasty, the court has declined, so it has to turn a blind eye to this situation.In recent years, Emperor Xuanzong has made great efforts to govern and employ people on their merits. In the court, there are people from the Five Elements School who perform their duties, and there are many talented ministers to assist them. The power of the central government is growing day by day. The determination to challenge the board and rule the troubled times.

Even so, there are many hidden secrets that cannot be understood by outsiders.To use soldiers, you must first have money.The emperors Renzong, Suzong, and Xuanzong were diligent and thrifty, and the imperial treasury was relatively full.But if you really want to fight against the outside world and settle inside, and fight for years, the military salary and military supplies will be a bottomless hole, and the money from the treasury alone may still be a drop in the bucket.

Followed by soldiers.Although there are soldiers from Huguang Prefecture to assist them, there are only tens of thousands of people, and there are still some old, weak, sick and disabled.How can these tens of thousands of weak soldiers compete with the elite troops of King Ning and King Ding? Shui Xinyou originally thought that Yun Zhengting would command the troops, but when he had to fight, he let the soldiers of Huguang Mansion be the vanguard of King Qin , Abandoning the pawns to save the car, delaying time for defending the capital, but at this time the commander-in-chief was replaced by Yun Chenxiao, Shui Xinyou had to re-plan the marching plan----she could watch Yun Zhengting go to die , but he couldn't watch Yun Chenxiao make ashes.

The last is the general of the army.Although Shui Xinyou is good at state affairs and economics of the world, they are all civil servants.If she really marched and fought, she would have no confidence at all.Although Yun Chenxiao has learned the Big Dipper Bagua Sword Formation, as Huo Hengyang said, she is only talking on paper and has no actual combat experience. How can she take on this great task? Unless she is really a once-in-a-century military genius.Thinking of this, Shui Xinyou only felt that there were many people in the imperial court who were serving vegetarian food, but few people with real talents and real learning, so that the battle was imminent, and there was no one in the tent to lead the army, so he could only shake his head and sigh.

The night was full of moonlight, and Shui Xinyou was worried about state affairs, so he went outside the Jingzhou mansion alone to relax.After walking for a while, I felt someone following behind me.She heard someone, slowed down and said, "Dangtang Huguang's political envoy, why did he also engage in such activities as stalking?"

Xie Ziliang laughed, and then appeared and said, "Master Shui blames me for not being troublesome? I see that you have been out of your mind these past few days, and you are worrying about state affairs, so I am here to offer advice."

"You know I'm bored, why are you making fun of me?" Shui Xinyou had no intention of entangled with Xie Ziliang, so she wanted to turn around and leave.

Xie Ziliang said sternly: "When did I ever joke about national affairs? It's just that your worries today are not about state affairs, but personal affairs. In all fairness, if Yun Chenxiao is not the person in charge of the army, you would be so restrained ?"

"I..." Shui Xinyou was guessed by Xie Ziliang, and he didn't know how to refute it.

"Hey..." Xie Ziliang let out a long sigh, and persuaded respectfully: "You and I, as well as Yun Chenxiao, met ten years ago, so we can be regarded as old friends. I also know a thing or two about your love and hatred. Actually It's not a bad thing to have something in your heart. At least, she can let you understand your bottom line and your weakness. You used to govern the country, and your strategy was too radical. Although the effect was obvious, it was too much. It's a truth to only seek to attack and not seek self-protection. You have been safe so far, not because of your superb martial arts, but because you have not met a real opponent. If a strong enemy comes out, you will undoubtedly expose all your flaws. How can this be done? But fortunately..." Xie Ziliang smiled slightly at this time, and raised his head and said: "Fortunately, Yun Chenxiao appeared in time, otherwise, Master Shui, even if your martial arts are world-class, you may not be able to escape this calamity."

"Why are you pretending to be mysterious like a fortune teller when you talk tonight? You just said to offer advice, what advice did you offer?" Although Shui Xinyou was talking, he didn't consciously stop.Seeing that she seemed to be moved by him, Xie Ziliang was overjoyed, and continued: "The imperial court is going to cut down the feudal clan, and Ziliang would like to ask Master Shui, where does he plan to start?"

"Catch the thief first and capture the king first. Naturally, start with King Ning. Once King Ning is leveled, the other kings are not to be feared. The court's financial resources and military strength are limited, so it is really not suitable to fight and kill more. It is the best way to complete all their achievements in one battle."

Xie Ziliang shook his head with a smile and said, "Lord Shui wants to fight King Ning first, but I'm afraid it's out of selfishness rather than righteousness. I know that you have a deep grudge with King Ning. However, if state affairs are the most important thing, King Ning really shouldn't be the first Attack." Seeing that Shui Xinyou was noncommittal, Xie Ziliang continued: "In the last years of the Warring States period, seven heroes fought for hegemony, and the world finally returned to Qin. King Ning and King Ding will mainly attack Southwest Anwang, take down thousands of miles of fertile land in the land of abundance in the middle of Shu, and then recharge their energy, and then plan far-reaching plans! Since ancient times, the key to fighting is to first make it easy and then difficult, not to capture the thief and the king."

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For several days in a row, apart from practicing the sword array and directing the daily training of the three thousand courtyard guards, Yun Chenxiao just stared at the map in a daze for several hours, almost forgetting to eat and sleep, in a state of intoxication.When Shui Xinyou found her, she was sitting cross-legged, looking at the map and muttering to herself: "Han Xinbing is a real god!"

Shui Xinyou unconsciously said with a smile: "General Yun, if you don't eat, you will become a 'god man' who can't eat fireworks."

"You'er, you're here?" Yun Chenxiao's already bright eyes became brighter the moment he saw Shui Xinyou, and said, "What's your plan? When are we going to see King Ning?"

Shui Xinyou looked at Yun Chenxiao's excited face, and couldn't bear to defy her, so he took a piece of pastry and stuffed it into her mouth, and then said slowly: "Let's not talk about anything else! I see that you have been studying maps these few days, and you always It seems that I have a lot of experience in talking about government affairs with Xie Ziliang. Let me ask you, if you were a national player, how would you play the game of chess well?"

Yun Chenxiao was fed a mouth full of food by Shui Xinyou, and was busy moving around in his mouth. Hearing Shui Xinyou's question, he didn't dare to neglect, his mind was racing, pointing to the Southwest Shu land on the map, hesitating : "Naturally, yes, Bashu! Cough..." I was so excited that I almost choked.

Shui Xin hurriedly handed over the water, Yun Chenxiao swallowed it in one gulp, patted his chest and continued: "Now the imperial court has Hanzhong in the north and Jingxiang in the south. If we can win Bashu again, it will become the imperial court's rear area, and the Guanzhong Plain will be restored." In addition, the land of abundance is rich in products, so we don’t have to worry about food, grass and military supplies. Why are we afraid of King Ning and King Ding? There is a poem in the Tang Dynasty: Wang Junlou’s boat went down to Yizhou, and Jinling King’s spirit was sadly received. According to the land of Bashu If you go forward, you can seek the world, and if you retreat, you can maintain peace. And if Chengdu is used as the capital of the imperial court, in case... I mean in case, we can also have a refuge. And among the vassal kings, King An is relatively the weakest and should be the most Let’s take care of this place first. It’s just that... since ancient times, the road to Shu has been difficult, and it’s difficult to go to the blue sky. King An relies on natural dangers, one man is in charge of the pass, and ten thousand men can’t open it, which is enough to dominate one side. Therefore, in the land of Bashu, it is the best policy to outsmart. If a strong attack , I'm afraid it's difficult!"

Regarding Bashu's assertion, Xie Ziliang only analyzed it from a political point of view, while Yun Chenxiao looked at it from a military strategy level, and seemed to have a lot in his heart, only a few details about the use of troops had yet to be implemented.Shui Xinyou didn't expect Yun Chenxiao to analyze the general situation of the world in just a few days. When he was surprised, he couldn't help but look at Yun Chenxiao with admiration, and thought: "Yun'er is really talented, as long as she is willing to pay attention to everything, There is nothing impossible." So he put his arms around Yun Chenxiao's neck and said with a smile: "Then, does our General Yun have a good plan to flatten Shu?"