Royal road

The war is about to start, and the incense in Huai'en Temple is flourishing again.Not to mention the wives and daughters of the soldiers, even the family members of the generals in the army, nine out of ten would also come to burn incense.After all, swords and guns have no eyes, and with the blessing of gods and Buddhas, it is always reassuring.

Because too many people came to offer incense, it was inconvenient for the female relatives of the high family to show up.Often, with a light car, they drive directly into the courtyard, and then go to the side hall to offer incense under the guidance of the Zhike monk.Today, even the carriage of General Fenwei's family arrived at the temple.However, after the car came to a complete stop, it was not the female relatives who got out of the car, but General Fenwei himself.

In just a few days, Linghu Sheng seemed to have aged a lot.Recruiting soldiers is not an easy task, the military households have been turned upside down, and the labor force formed by the refugees still needs to be guarded.With such turbulent preparations for war, the lieutenant officers and soldiers could no longer hold back and complained again and again.This is not over yet, maybe because of being surprised by Dudu Pei's actions, even the aristocratic families in the city began to move around frequently, quite a bit of an undercurrent.The Linghu family is also a high school in Taiyuan, and they are the army in this battle, how could they ignore it?Under such circumstances, staying in the mansion is simply suffering every day.

"General, this way please." A monk respectfully made a gesture of invitation.

After calming down his emotions, Linghu Sheng followed the monk and walked into the courtyard without saying a word.The courtyard of Huai'en Temple is quite tasteful, with winding paths leading to secluded places, luxuriant forests and bamboos, and without the sound of incense and people in front, it is very clean.Passing through the corridor, the two stopped in front of a meditation room. After the Zhike monk informed, he pushed open the door.

Taking a step forward, Linghu Sheng bowed his hands to the man sitting by the window in the meditation room, and said: "I will see the envoy in the end."

"General Linghu, you don't need to be polite. Please sit down." Although he was dressed lightly and his face was pale, Liang Feng's expression was not as peaceful as in this meditation room.

However, seeing Liang Cishi's appearance, Linghu Sheng felt relieved, and sat down in the banquet properly.Today is a secret talk, invited by Liang Feng, to invite Linghu Sheng to Huai'en Temple for a talk.After all, as generals under Dudu Pei, it's not very appropriate for the two to meet before the battle, so it's better to be cautious.

After waiting for people to sit down and offer tea, Liang Feng said slowly: "General Linghu has really worked hard in recruiting troops these days."

"Thanks to Shi Jun persuading Dudu Pei to change conscription into conscription. If not, there might be riots outside the city that day." Linghu Sheng sighed softly, "Even so, there will still be a lot of trouble there..."

I don't know whether it was intentional or not, but now the gossip that Pei Dun's heart is in Hedong has spread throughout the Jinyang family.Bingzhou is not other states and counties. It has always been strong in human nature and is accustomed to fighting horses. Therefore, both the big and small gentry have a style of performing martial arts.In the Jinyang army, there are not many powerful families, so Pei Dun's order to send troops this time can be regarded as being stabbed in a hornet's nest.

Taking advantage of the weakness of the Huns, it is not a problem to recover Lishi.But in order to understand the siege of Hedong, go to attack Lishi?They have just taken a breath from the siege, how can they ignore their own family and serve others first?

Liang Feng snorted: "But has anyone talked to General Linghu?"

"The Guo family, the Sun family, the Zheng family, and the Li family all have visitors..." Linghu Sheng said after thinking about it, "I'm afraid that apart from the Wang family, the Jinyang gentry will more or less hate that man."

Although the Wang family is the head of the gentry in Taiyuan, their position is a bit embarrassing now.That is Pei Dun's in-laws, and almost married Liang Feng.Now that Wang Wen is not in Bingzhou, his attitude is even more ambiguous.But even if the Wang family was bypassed, Bingzhou Gaomen also showed their due attitude.Of course, Sun Li's previous actions were indispensable for such a result.

Liang Feng nodded: "Bingzhou is not a family, and if someone acts against the law, it will naturally arouse public anger."

"Then what should we do?" Linghu Sheng asked in a low voice.

No matter how much Gao Men hated the new governor, the military order was there.Moreover, Pei Dun had already reported to the imperial court to ask for food and armaments, let alone take back his order.This expedition is really difficult to escape.Then it is even more important to fight this battle.Did he jointly write to the court after losing the battle to persuade Sima Yue to dismiss Pei Dun?Or join forces with the families of Jinyang to put pressure on Pei Dun to see if he can get that kid to back down?

"General Linghu thinks this battle is hard to win?" Liang Feng asked back.

"It's true that Lishi has few soldiers, but this is the side of the Xiongnu. I'm afraid that once they fight, the opponent will send out generals. Moreover, the Baibu Xianbei in Xinxing County is also in trouble. They took the opportunity to counterattack Jinyang. Our army was attacked by the enemy. How can we win?" Linghu Sheng is old in battle, how can he not understand the current situation?

"Lishi cannot be captured. Even if it is captured, it will not be eaten." Liang Feng gave a simple answer.Lishi has been plagued by locusts for a year, not to mention food, and there is not much grass left.It is useless to take down such a place, it is impossible to garrison it, and it is impossible to develop it in a short time.It is not worth the loss to bear the attack of the Huns.

Linghu Sheng was about to nod, but Liang Feng continued, "But Lishi is hopeless, what about the other cities?"

Linghu Sheng was stunned, and blinked involuntarily: "Your envoy wants to attack other cities?"

"This time, the Shangdang will also send troops to assist Dudu Pei." Liang Feng gave a piece of news that no one else knew.

Linghu Sheng hissed softly: "If the Xiongnu pay attention to the army, Jingling and the cities of Zhongdu seem to relax their vigilance. But the envoy's move, isn't it using the army as a bait?"

"What else can be achieved by sending troops this time?" Liang Feng asked back.

"This..." Linghu Sheng was speechless for a moment.That's right, people's hearts are so chaotic, what else can they achieve?However, he quickly reacted, "In this way, the envoy will not violate the military order?"

The partial division of the Shangdang was going to support the main force, so if they went to attack the city like this, Pei Dun would definitely put all the blame on Liang Feng.Even if you win, you may not be able to get good fruit to eat.

"The battlefield is changing rapidly, who knows what will happen. I heard that this time the Chinese army will be accompanied by Lord Yuan?" Liang Feng did not answer directly, but suddenly changed the subject.

A thin layer of chestnut immediately appeared on Linghu Sheng's back. Could this mean...

However, the pair of black eyes on the opposite side were unparalleled in sharpness, with a kind of determination and determination.As soon as the words came to his lips, Linghu Sheng changed his words: "...What the Shijun said is very true. Going to war has its own risks. Whether it is a blessing or a curse, who can predict it?"

Hearing Linghu Sheng's answer, Liang Feng nodded in satisfaction: "This attack on Lishi is still extremely dangerous. I hope that General Linghu will be careful not to lose the control of the army. There are not many soldiers left in Bingzhou. General Lai Linghu has kept this salary."

"This, the last general will definitely do his best." Linghu Sheng answered more firmly this time.Those words just now almost sentenced Pei Dun to life and death.It seems that Governor Liang is not going to let Dudu Pei go back to Jinyang.However, as long as he didn't do it himself, Linghu Sheng really didn't mind letting that surname Pei Yi settle everything.Anyway, you are the one who is going to fight. If you die, it can only be regarded as a sacrifice for the country.As for myself, saving the lives of more soldiers is the key.

"That's right." Linghu Sheng thought of another matter, "If Baibu Xianbei takes the opportunity to attack Jinyang, what should we do?"

"Jinyang and the army's back route, I will guard." Liang Feng answered simply.

This time, the Bingzhou soldiers and horses led by Pei Dun are not the only bait?Jinyang City is also a live bait, it just depends on whether the fish is dead or the net is broken.

No one knew better than Linghu Sheng the combat power under the command of the envoy, he let out a sigh of relief, and bowed again: "It is really a blessing to have the envoy in charge of Bingzhou!"

Without comparison, there is no distinction.Can another governor or governor be able to do better than the person in front of him?Linghu Sheng has now made up his mind, and in troubled times, he still has to choose people who are worth relying on.Moreover, the Liang family is indeed related to Bingzhou.When Liang Xi was in power, the government was smooth and the people were harmonious, and the Rong and Di retreated. I don't know if I can see it again in my lifetime?

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"My dear brother, I'm afraid it will be difficult for our brothers to get together this time." In the barracks, Li Jun also had a desolate face.

Who would have thought that after the arrival of the new governor, he would directly send troops to attack Lishi?And it's so hard to die, he has military exploits and no contacts in this part, so he was selected as the striker.Lishi is the home of the Huns!In a real fight, the odds of winning are really unpredictable. I am afraid that my good luck has come to an end!

"Brother Li's words are too frustrating. The brave will always win the battle. As long as you lead the army properly, you won't lose too many people." Yi Yan hadn't drank with them these days, and he got to know them long ago, so he persuaded them.

"That's you, Yi Boyuan!" Li Jun snorted, "Jinyang soldiers are no better than Shangdang, if you are with the army, I'm afraid it will be better. Now the leader of the army who is only thinking about Hedong, I'd better ask for blessings. "

Not only Li Jun, but even the generals under his command sighed.The people below don't know, but they, the generals, have heard about it a long time ago. The surname Pei is not authentic, so they rescued his Hedong family with Bingzhou soldiers.If it wasn't for the mountainous military orders and the pressure from the Shangguan, they might all give up.What are you talking about?The governor of Liang came, and everyone rewarded him for the defense of the city.Changing to a decent governor did not care about their life or death.Instead of this, it is better to let the governor take charge of the army!

"Brother Li has been diligent in training these days. The soldiers have benefited a lot. When they are on the battlefield, they have a chance to survive." Yi Yan said again.

Li Jun couldn't refute this point.Although he is a guest general, Yiyan treats him really well. Drinking is still a trivial matter, and the little practice and guidance is even more beneficial.It's just that I don't know if this gun sharpened in battle is fast enough, can it block the enemy?

"If I had known this, I should have practiced for a few more days." Li Jun smiled wryly, "Boyuan, you soldiers guarding Jinyang, you have to be careful. If this Jinyang city is lost, it will be lost... ah bah ! Of course there will be no loss!"

After Li Jun finished speaking, he realized that the words were too frustrating, and he pouted a few times, trying to get rid of the bad luck.Yiyan's complexion didn't change, "Brother Li, you should rest assured that as long as Shijun is in Jinyang, the city will never be lost!"

His tone was extremely decisive, which made Li Jun feel relieved.You can't feel it until the time of war. Who doesn't want such friendly troops on their flanks?It's just that Governor Pei conscripted almost all the guards in the city. Instead of leaving some old and weak soldiers, it's better to let Yiyan and his group guard the city.

"Forget it, it's all fate!" Li Jun spat, and stood up holding the wine bowl, "If I come back safely this time, I will go to Huai'en Temple to burn its incense for three days and three nights! My dear brother, please Have a good drink!"

When Huai'en Temple was mentioned suddenly, there was naturally some deep meaning in the words.Li Jun didn't believe in Buddhism before.

Yi Yan also stood up, raised a bowl to greet him: "Brother Li and other brothers, don't worry, this battle will return safely!"

Although he didn't say it clearly, Yiyan knew that the hearts of these people were completely biased towards the lord.As long as the methods he taught can be effective, this army will definitely be included under the Lord's command after returning, and become another usable army.For this goal, he has thought of many ways.

The wine bowls collided boldly, and they were drunk down to the last drop.

Two days later, the governor's mansion swore to order troops, and led a mighty army to kill Lishi!