Phoenix Hairpin Chapter 366: Military power
The eldest prince tore the letter from the prince to shreds. He didn't even read it, and naturally he didn't reply.
The prince's personal soldiers rested for the night, and without waiting for a reply, he had to leave for the military camp. It's hard work all the way, no need to go into details. Half a month later, I finally returned to the familiar military camp.
The personal soldier who delivered the letter first went to see the prince's personal soldier commander: "Commander Zuo, where is His Royal Highness the Prince?"
Commander Zuo said in a low voice: "There have been frequent fierce battles recently. His Royal Highness is discussing matters in the military tent with the Prince of Xingyang, the Marquis of Puyang and others. It's been a long time, and we haven't discussed it properly yet."
"Don't worry, go back to the tent to rest for a while. When the prince is free, he will summon you."
If you take a closer look at Dayan's map, Dawei has already captured five cities. The sixth city is Dayan's military center, and Dayan's elites were sent to reinforce the city wall.
The Xingyang Army and the Zhao Family Army did not divide their troops, and they set up camp together fifty miles outside the city.
The Marquis of Puyang led the army and suffered a defeat.
The Marquis of Puyang suffered some minor injuries, and his arms were tied tightly with sturdy white cotton cloth and hung around his neck. He was disheartened, lost his usual calmness, gritted his teeth and said angrily: "These Yan Man, as if they had eaten a cannonball battle, exchanged their lives for their lives on the battlefield. How can we fight such a battle!"
King Xingyang's expression was also very solemn, but he was still calm: "The rabbit is in a hurry and even bites people. Dawei has conquered the five cities of Dayan and swallowed a third of other people's territory, so Dayan can't be in a hurry. This is to send out all the elite soldiers. It is not uncommon to defeat the Great Wei army in one go, and it is not uncommon to exchange life for life."
The rest of the generals also frowned.
A war is a battle. Before the Great Wei was like a broken bamboo, he won successive battles, and the morale of the army was high. Now that they have lost several games in a row, there are quite a few soldiers killed and wounded, and the morale of the army has also dropped a lot.
It's not a good thing to go on like this in the long run.
A big victory is urgently needed to boost morale and inspire the military.
The Marquis of Puyang's ability to fight is not high, but his vision is very precise. He opened his mouth and said: "Anyway, we can't lose any more. If the Zhao family's army is not successful, my main general is also injured. Next, the Xingyang army will take the lead, and the general Yan will take the lead. The momentum of the army should be suppressed first."
That's right, but speaking from Puyang Hou's mouth inevitably makes people feel a little uncomfortable.
The Zhao family's army was killed and wounded, and Puyang Hou felt like he was cut into flesh. Did the Xingyang Army deserve to charge into the battle?
Zheng Zhong was angry and couldn't help but opened his mouth and said: "The Xingyang army has been playing the front line, and the casualties are heavier than the Zhao family army."
The Marquis of Puyang was never shameless when it was critical, and sent his injured arm to everyone's eyes: "The Zhao family's army has even been injured."
Solemnly: "..."
Shameless than Puyang Hou, never won!
Seriously twitched the corners of his mouth and lost.
His Royal Highness also lowered his face slightly.
The military tents are filled with generals of rank four or above. On such an occasion, the Marquis of Puyang had the face to back down. This has affected the morale of the generals!
It's just that the Marquis of Puyang is the main general of the Zhao family's army, and Li Jing is not happy, and he can't show the face of Marquis Puyang in front of so many generals.
Lu Fei said solemnly: "From the point of view of the last commander, it is not enough to fight blindly. It is better to let the soldiers rest first, and then secretly dispatch elite troops to attack. The last commander is willing to take the initiative to ask Ying, and ask His Royal Highness for the permission!"
At a critical time, my uncle and brother can be depended on.
The prince's expression slowed, and he was about to nod his head. The third prince, Li Hao, opened his mouth and said, "The Marquis of Puyang is injured and should not go into battle. I would like to lead the troops in person, and I ask His Royal Highness to agree."
Li Jing looked at Li Hao, and the eyes of the two brothers met in the air.
One has a condensed expression, and the other has a sharp look. It was like the tip of a needle and the wheat awn, stabbed together.
A few months ago, the Xingyang Army and the Zhao Family Army were separated by dozens of miles. There is no chance for the two brothers to meet. Now that the two armies are together, there are more opportunities to meet. Must compete with each other.
As the Overseer, Li Hao has been unable to lead the troops in person, and he is very depressed. Taking advantage of today's opportunity to open his mouth to fight, Li Jing has no reason to refuse.
Li Jing did not intend to refuse.
The most important thing right now is to unify the Central Plains, and discord between brothers can be put aside. Li Hao is brave and good at fighting, and it would not be a pity to abandon him.
"The third brother took the initiative to ask Ying, I have no reason to not." Li Jing said solemnly: "Since the Marquis of Puyang is injured, he should take good care of his wounds. The right to lead the army will be handed over to the third brother for the time being."
In any case, the prince's boldness is already admirable.
Li Hao secretly let out a sigh of relief, and bowed his hands to thank him: "Thank you, His Royal Highness."
The Marquis of Puyang was not happy.
It's one thing he doesn't want to go into battle, it's another thing to hand over the military to someone else.
Li Hao led the army to fight, but it was not his soldiers who died? At that time, it is his people who will die, and the credit goes to Li Hao. It's not worth it anyway!
The Marquis of Puyang coughed and said, "His Royal Highness the Third Prince has never led troops before, so it's enough to be an overseer. Leading troops into battle, how dangerous. His Highness the First Prince's lesson is first, and His Royal Highness the Third Prince should not go into battle in person. "
"If there is a mistake, how will the minister explain to the emperor? At that time, the crown prince will also have a bad reputation for not condoning siblings."
All the generals were startled and looked at the Marquis of Puyang.
Marquis of Puyang, how dare you say it!
Why don't you just say that the third prince wants to fight for military power, His Royal Highness wants to use a knife to kill you!
Of course the Marquis of Puyang dared to say it.
He is the nephew of the queen mother, the cousin of the emperor, and the uncle of the princes. Is there anything he dare not say?
The Marquis of Puyang straightened his back in the eyes of all the strange people, and said shamelessly: "Speaking of which, His Highness the Third Prince is in such a hurry, and he wants to win the battle. It is better that His Royal Highness the Third Prince will give advice and send other generals. Set off. In this way, the safety of His Royal Highness the Third Prince can be guaranteed without delaying the war~IndoMTL.com~ It is necessary to let the Third Prince contribute, but not willing to give up the credit for the position of the main general!
No matter how rough the generals were, they couldn't tell the difference, and they rolled their eyes in their hearts.
Prince Xingyang didn't change his expression, but nodded slightly: "What the Marquis of Puyang said also makes sense. Changing generals at the moment of the battle can easily shake the army's heart. It's okay if His Royal Highness the Third Prince should lead the troops. Let's go!"
The military power of the Zhao family should preferably be led by the Marquis of Puyang. It also prevents Li Hao from developing forces in the army and becoming a confidant in the future.
The king of Xingyang thought for his son-in-law without any guilt.
As the king of Xingyang, when he said such words, Li Hao's attempt to take away the military power suddenly came to nothing.
Li Jing received his father-in-law's kindness, nodded and said, "Just follow what King Xingyang said." Then he said to Li Hao: "Third brother, would you like this arrangement?"
No matter how unwilling Li Hao is in his heart, he must be willing in his mouth: "Everything is arranged by His Royal Highness."