Clouds and Waters

Ten days later, the emperor's edict was sent to the main hall of the prefect of Jingzhou.Shui Xinyou, Xie Ziliang, and Yun Chen Xiaoguan led the greetings.The person who preached the decree wore the stars, the moon and the wind and rain, and was quite tired of travel and dust.Xie Ziliang wanted to settle down properly before burning incense to receive the decree, but the man cupped his hands and said anxiously: "Master Shui, Mr. Xie, I dare not delay the slightest because of the emperor's life. After the decree is delivered, I must return to the capital immediately, my lord." Don't stick to these empty etiquette!" After finishing speaking, he took out a letter sealed with the imperial seal from his waist pouch and handed it to Shui Xinyou: "The emperor specially ordered that this is a secret decree. It is inconvenient for me to open it and read it. Please read it after reading it, Mr. Shui. Burn immediately." Then the imperial decree was issued.

Seeing that the angel was so cautious, everyone was terrified, and hurriedly knelt down to accept the order.I just listened to the angel saying that he was holy, and said word by word: "By God, the emperor said: Huguang military key points should be guarded by brave and skilled ministers, so as to comfort my heart. I originally wanted to be loyal to Marquis Yunzheng Pavilion, but it happened that Yunqing's old illness relapsed , please resign from the office. The words are true, the words are earnest, and I also shed tears. Yunqing is elegant and elegant, and has made great contributions to the country. , guarding Huguang admiral, Jingxiang commander-in-chief, Chizhen Guogong general Yinzhong Army Dudufu Dudu Zhongwugong, led by a first-rank official. I sympathize with his righteousness, praise his loyalty, and sympathize with his feelings, and charter everything in the Huguang army , It is known that his daughter Yun Chenxiao will be in charge. Yunchen Xiaoyi went to Huguangdu Commander, General Zhaoyong, and bestowed the Huguang Military Mansion as the chief of staff. He received the rank of fourth rank. Hereby."

Shui Xinyou heard the first half of the imperial decree, she was still calm, but when she heard the latter part, she couldn't help but lock her eyebrows tightly, her gaze was as sharp as a knife, and she stabbed at Yun Chenxiao.Yun Chenxiao felt his whole body tense, and buried his head even deeper, without saying a word.

After the messenger left, Shui Xinyou tossed the emperor's secret decree back, and sat angrily on the grand master's chair.Yun Chenxiao knew that she was in a fit of anger, so she just tiptoed around and wanted to run away.Shui Xinyou snorted softly, and said: "In the past ten years, I only know that you little dog has figured out the ins and outs of the matter, but you don't want to be so confused?"

Knowing that there was nowhere to escape, Yun Chenxiao had no choice but to stand still and said: "I can figure it out. I know that You'er, you have come so aggressively this time, and you are determined to clear up the universe and restore peace to the world. Although I, Yun Chenxiao, have little talent , but I also wish to follow you, live and die with you. Therefore, I took the initiative to ask the emperor to hand over my father's official position and military power to me, so that I can advance and retreat with you."

Shui Xinyou spat and said: "The stinky puppy said it sounding high-sounding! It's just to save that person's life."

"Father gave birth to me and raised me. If I don't repay this kindness, how can I be a human being?" Yun Chenxiao slowly approached Shui Xinyou, took her hand firmly into his palm, and said in a steady voice: "This time I went out to fight for my father. To repay you is to help you. Yu'er, I can only feel at ease when I am with you. In this life, no matter where you go, I will go after you. Just let me help you!"

With mixed feelings in Shui Xinyou's heart, she 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 have always taken 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..." When I said this, my eye sockets felt 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 comforted her: "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 the king of Ning in the southeast and the king of Ding in the northeast. They not only have strong soldiers and horses, but also have their own tax system.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. Troubled times of determination.

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 set up the inside, and fight for years, the military salary and military supplies will be a bottomless pit. Only relying on the money from the treasury, I am afraid it will 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 Yunzhengting would command the troops, but when he had to fight, he asked the soldiers of Huguang Mansion to be the vanguard of King Qin, abandoning the pawns to protect the chariot, and delaying the time for defending the capital. After becoming Yun Chenxiao, Shui Xinyou had to re-plan the marching plan—she could watch Yun Zhengting go to die, but she couldn't watch Yun Chenxiao become cannon fodder.

The last is the general of the army.Although Shui Xinyou is proficient in state affairs and economics in 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, "Lord Shui is blaming me for not being too troublesome? I think 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, so you're 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 sighed, and persuaded respectfully: "You and I, as well as Yun Chenxiao, met ten years ago, and we are old friends. I also know a thing or two about your love and hatred. In fact, It's a good thing to have something in mind, 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 is a truth to try to attack and not seek self-protection. You have been safe so far, not because of how good your martial arts are, but because you have not met a real opponent. If a strong enemy comes out, you will undoubtedly expose all your flaws. How to do it? Fortunately..." Xie Ziliang smiled slightly at this moment, 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 vassal. Ziliang wants to ask Lord Shui, where does he plan to start?"

"To capture the thief first, capture the king. Naturally, we should start with King Ning. Once King Ning is leveled, the other kings are nothing to fear. The court's financial resources and military strength are limited, and it is really not suitable to fight and kill them. It is the best way to complete all their achievements in one battle."

Xie Ziliang shook his head with a smile and said, "Master Shui wants to fight King Ning first, but I'm afraid it's out of selfishness rather than justice. I know the deep hatred between you and 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, the seven heroes fought for hegemony, and the world finally returned to Qin. Why? It's just four words - far away and near attack. For the current plan, Mr. Shui should win over King Ning and King Ding first. , and mainly attack the Southwest Anwang, take down the thousands of miles of fertile land in the land of abundance in the middle of Shu, and then recharge your energy, and then plan for a long-term plan! Since ancient times, wars should be easy before difficult, not to capture thieves and kings."

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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 anymore, you will become a 'god man' who can't eat the fireworks of the world."

"You'er, you're here?" Yun Chenxiao's already bright eyes grew 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 days, and you always It seems that I have a lot of experience in discussing the government affairs with Xie Ziliang. Let me ask you, if you were a master of the country, how would you make your move and play the world's big 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 Bashu can be captured again, it will become the imperial court's rear, 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 difficulty of the Shu road has been difficult to reach the blue sky. King An relied on natural dangers, one man was in charge of the pass, and ten thousand men could not open it, which was enough to dominate one side. Therefore, in the land of Bashu, it is the best policy to outsmart. If it is 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 astonished, 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 Ping Shu?"

"Well..." Yun Chenxiao supported Shui Xinyouliu's waist with one hand, scratched his nose with the other hand, curled his lips and said: "Not yet. However, if you know yourself and your enemy, you can win a hundred battles. We might as well send spies into Sichuan to find out the truth first. , and then make plans.”

"Well! It's not too late, let's leave immediately..." Shui Xinyou said decisively.

"Ah? We? Are we going now?" Yun Chenxiao was so shocked that she couldn't speak, and she ate the pastry too quickly, and couldn't help hiccupping at this moment.

Shui Xinyou smiled like a flower at the side, and said: "Of course it is us. Xie Ziliang is sitting in Jingzhou, and the edict to cut down the vassals has not yet been officially issued, so the vassal kings will not be in turmoil for the time being. You and I take this opportunity to enter Shu. If we can do it in one fell swoop It is best to take it down, even if you can't, you have to stir up others, so that the imperial army can take advantage of the chaos and enter."

Yun Chenxiao's mind went blank, and at this moment, she could only nod her head, packed her luggage indiscriminately, and entered Sichuan together with Shui Xinyou.This journey was ignorant, until gradually entering the territory of Sichuan, Yun Chenxiao came back to his senses and said: "Xiao Youer is really vigorous and decisive. If everything is as indecisive as I am, I don't know how many important military affairs will be delayed!" The love and admiration for Shui Xinyou became even hotter.

The author has something to say:

This volume is over.There may be some war descriptions in the second volume.By the way, is it true that no one reads writing about wars on the JJ Baihe channel (cover your face). . .

The structure of this article is a bit big at the beginning, and I am too greedy, and it is involved in all corners of the country, so I can't hold it anymore when I write it.War is not my forte, and I do what I can.

This big hole is my heart, I hope I can fill it up quickly. . .Enough chatter, continue typing

Miao Ji Ba Shu