The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 28: Arrange incense bait

On the tenth day of April, the Yongdu Army received the report, saying only the fiasco in the Qinshui River Valley of the Yong Army. Taizong was angry when he heard the news, led his army to conquer the Northern Han Dynasty, stayed in the Crown Prince, and went to Tongguan.

——"Zi Zhi Tong Jian Yong Ji San"

Qinyuan City, after handling the complicated military affairs, Duan Wudi stood up and moved a somewhat stiff body. Since the last poisonous injury, although the injury has healed, he still feels weak and weak. This time He was instructed to stay at Qinyuan and was busy with Qinshui River Valley all day long, in case he could retreat here in case of defeat, so he was almost blindfolded these few days. The frontline military newspaper was delivered daily, Duan Wudi knew After the Northern Han dynasty chased, the Yong army had already fled, but at this time today, why did not see the military report, Duan Wudi was extremely worried, but it was more than a hundred miles away from the Ji family, although he had already sent a scout. Go to explore, but if there is a problem ahead, it is impossible to get the news before tomorrow morning.

Walking around in the study for a few times, Duan Wudi felt a little uneasy after all. His inspiration flashed. He thought of a person who had an unusual identity. Perhaps he had some unique insights into the fighting situation in the mist. People will never say it lightly, but there is still a chance to speak out. Thinking of this, he summoned his guards and walked to the dungeon behind the Taishou Mansion.

Duan Wudi walked slowly down the bluestone corridor, the walls on both sides were cold and wet, and even moss grew near the ground. Apart from the light of the torch, there was no light from the sky. This is where the prisoner of the repeat offender is located. , The inside and outside are tightly guarded, even a rat can hardly escape. At the end of the tunnel, it was a steel gate, but maybe it was a long time, and there was a layer of rust on it. The two sergeants guarding the gate bowed.

Duan Wudi asked in a low voice: "How is the prisoner?"

A sergeant replied: "General Qi, he has been silent since waking up, but he has not resisted. Now he can get up, but he cannot walk."

Duan Wudi nodded and told them to open the iron door. As soon as the door opened, a strong smell of medicinal materials mixed with moisture rushed out. Duan Wudi frowned slightly and walked in. The prison was about two feet square, with only a stone bed placed directly opposite, covered with thick straw, exuding moisture, an iron chain extended from the wall, and the shackles at the end locked the hands and feet of the person sitting on the stone bed. Live, making it difficult for this person to move beyond the scope of the chain. The man was dressed in a coarse cloth prison shirt, and there were many wounds wrapped in cloth. He was obviously seriously injured. His long hair was scattered in front of his face, and his appearance was not visible, but his left face could be seen from the hair gap. Also wrapped in white cloth, this person described it as embarrassed, but sitting there, he was still tall and upright, with a more relaxed attitude. Although in prison, there was no trace of fear or depression.

Duan Wudi frowned slightly. This person was injured by fire. This dungeon is really not suitable for him, but this person is a general of the Yong army, and he is not comfortable with him. Walking to the bed, Duan Wudi said: "General Xuan, has the injury improved?"

The man raised his head and lifted his right hand away from the long hair covering his face, revealing a haggard face. The left cheek was wrapped in white cloth, but the burn marks could still be seen, but he looked exactly like Xuan Song Xuan Changqing. He smiled slightly and said: "It turned out to be General Duan, and his injury has not deteriorated in Xia. Thank you for the diagnosis and treatment of the generals."

Duan Wudi sighed slightly. On that day, the Yong army was desperately trying to rush out of Taniguchi, but was ordered by the general to seal the way with a bow and crossbow. Several guards pressed under his body and protected him with blood. It is a rare event in recent years that the Yongjun general with this status was captured. Therefore, Long Tingfei ordered him to be imprisoned and ordered a military doctor to treat him. When Xuan Song woke up, Long Tingfei had already set off with his troops. Duan Wudi had also deliberately learned from Xuan Song about some military planes of the Yong army, but after Xuan Song woke up almost silently, although he did not intend to seek death, he was completely silent. Without the heart to give in, Duan Wudi was busy with military affairs, and Xuan Song was still unhealed, so he didn't work **** it. But now that the military situation is unknown, Duan Wudi can't be soft-hearted, and he needs some ideas to find out the secrets of the Yong army from Xuan Song.

Xuan Song faintly looked at Duan Wudi who was fascinated. He knew what this person was coming from. Although he did not see the sun in this prison, he could know the approximate date based on the number of times he ate, plus he was seriously injured and unconscious. At the time, presumably the North Han Army was already in a state of collapse. It seems that Duan Wudi hasn't received accurate information yet, it just found something wrong. To escape from the battlefield, Xuan Song had no intention of being martyred except for the sergeant who died. It was only because of the words of the king of Qi when he was leaving. If he could return to the Yong army, it would be worthwhile to suffer some humiliation. Yes, but if the North Han general wanted to ask him what military planes he wanted, he would never think about it. Although he wanted to go back to battle, he was a greedy and fearful generation. Thinking of this, Xuan Song said: "General Duan knows why Xuan has lingered until now?"

Duan Wudi's heart moved and said: "Duan wants to declare that General Duan is not a person who surrenders on his knees, he must want to see Dayong Banner again."

Xuan Song smiled and said: "Xuan has been familiar with military books since he was a child, but his martial arts is mediocre. In the Yong army, he was originally the heaviest martial art of riding and shooting. Therefore, although Xuan wanted to lead the war, he had no fate and was also lucky. Yes, I first joined the army under General Jingchi. General Jingchi was open-minded and did not care about the dispersion of power. He allowed Xuan to lead the army. Later, he was appreciated by Master Jianjun and His Royal Highness Qi Wang. Qin Ze fought and claimed that a certain name moved the world. Only then did he become a general. This hard-won fame, Xuan Mou had a long-lasting memory in his heart, so that day General Long fired Qinshui on fire. Xuan Mou knew that he would die nine times, and still led his army to death."

Duan Wudi frowned and said: "In fact, your Royal Highness King Qi had already led his army away that day. You can't retreat in time, so why surrender. Unfortunately, General Xuan was so confused that he died in the sea of ​​flames. Forbearance?"

Xuan Song said indifferently: "General Duan's words are not correct. Although he could beg for his life that day, I am a brave warrior who is greedy for life and fear of death. If so, I am afraid that although I live in the world, I will never Seeing people without a face. Some things are like this. Is General Duan in a desperate situation, will he surrender in order to care for the lives of his sergeants?"

Duan Wudi is speechless. If he can do this, why bother fighting with Da Yong. He knows that the situation is unfavorable, but he still has to work hard to deal with it. Some things seem to be just a step back, but that step is after all Unable to give in. He also understands the meaning of Xuan Song's words, that he should not expect to ask what military aircraft from his mouth, but this is the only way for him to give up gently, after thinking about it, only to knock on the side, hoping to know more about it. . Thinking of this, Duan Wudi respectfully said: "It's Duan Menglang. General Xuan is a loyal and righteous person. He will not defile himself. Duan also doesn't want to be boring, but this place is not suitable for healing. Yes, please let General Xuan come to the house to heal his wounds. I don’t know how respectful is it?"

Xuan Song knows that he just wants to behave in a roundabout way, but he doesn't want to, and it is difficult to stop his kindness. Moreover, he is not a pedantic person, so he just smiled and said: "So Xuanmou, thank you very much."

Duan Wudi was slightly happy, so the soldiers helped Xuansong out of the dungeon and sent him to his residence. He found a tightly guarded room for Xuansong to heal his wounds. Whether or not he could soften his defense, it was just a respect in his heart. It was enough for Duan Wudi to do so.

Unfortunately, the bad news came too soon. When the scout reported that the Yongjun army appeared to the south of the Ji family, and General Long had been surrounded, Duan Wudi was almost stunned. He fidgeted over all the information he could get. Duan Wudi reluctantly discovered that the only mobile force of the Northern Han Dynasty had been trapped, and he had only tens of thousands of infantry in his hand. It was good to defend the city, but he was powerless to rescue. He only felt that all his strength in his body was overwhelmed by the bad news. He was stunned for a moment. He ordered the news to be blocked, and immediately made people secretly report the military situation of the country’s lord here, strengthen Qinyuan’s defense, and then do everything he can do. After that, he walked into the house where Xuansong was under house arrest.

At this moment, Xuan Song has changed into a clean robe, leaning on the collapse to recover from his injuries, and when Duan Wudi walked in, he was holding an ancient book and reading it with relish. Hearing Duan Wudi's footsteps, he raised his head and saw Duan Wudi's face solemn, his eyes filled with icy killing intent, his heart moved, and he guessed that the military sentiment that might have been trapped by the Northern Han army returned, and put down the booklet, Xuan Song faintly Said: "General Duan looks uneasy, but there is something wrong with him?"

Duan Wudi took a deep look at Xuan Song and said: "General Xuan is a general in the army, and he has the trust of the Chu township. Does he not know what happened today?"

Xuan Song said calmly: "Chu Township Hou Zhi is deep and brave, with a million soldiers hidden in his chest. I can't know his strategy, but if the temple is calculated, no one in the Northern Han Dynasty is his opponent. Although the general The use of troops is like a god, but unfortunately it is limited to the military situation. Even if ten battles and nine wins, this last defeat can be overwhelming."

Duan Wudi only felt a pain in his heart, and the trace of unrealistic fantasy that still existed was vanished. He held down his saber at his waist, wishing to kill the person in front of him with a sword, but after a long time, he finally faded. Murderous, coldly said: "The general brought one hundred thousand cavalry, and the assistance of Princess Jiaping. Although trapped, it is not easy to eat. The battle may not turn around. General Xuan should not be happy too early."

A cold light flashed in Xuan Song's eyes, and said: "The general Qingqi attacked far away. At most, he is surrounded by only two days of food and grass. I don't know how many days can be supported?"

A fluke flashed in Duan Wudi’s eyes. Before the information he had obtained, the naval forces responsible for transporting grain and grass had entered the encirclement and joined the Longtingfei army, although the naval forces could not have been encircled. , But Long Tingfei has at least half a month of food and grass around him. If you save some, you can delay some time. Although the North Han Army is trapped, there is not necessarily no hope of breaking through. It’s just these things that he certainly didn’t want to say to Xuan Song, but in order to continue to shed some information, Duan Wudi mocked and said: "Whether the food and grass around the general is sufficient, the general does not bother about it. It is just that Emperor Yong’s army came out lightly, although it has been revealed so far. , But now everyone knows, I’m afraid Emperor Yong will regret it."

Xuan Song knew his secret guide to Chu's eyes and the instability of Dongchuan, but he didn't know how to deal with these things, so he just smiled and said: "Daizhou army is going south, I don't know what is the situation in Yanmen?" /

Duan Wudi was stagnant, and the situation in Daizhou was tense. He was not clear about this, but he was powerless to do anything about it. Thinking of this, Duan Wudi could not help but smile wryly, thinking that he was just an ordinary general and could hardly control the overall situation. Now that the situation is so degraded, he is even weaker. The only thing he can do is to ask the Lord for help and try his best to defend Qinyuan City.

Looking at Duan Wudi's slightly sad back when he left, Xuan Song smiled faintly. He understood this person's mind, but the North Han Mansion was about to fall, and how many people can turn the tide, just don't know Whether he has any hope of surviving, maybe the Northern Han Dynasty will order himself to be killed in order to be firm and uncompromising.

In the Great Yong Emperor Capital, in the Zhaotai Pavilion, Huang Chongmei and Huang Li raised his eyebrows with joy, each stitch and thread embroidered with bright yellow dragon robe. These days, the emperor is very fond of her, and she has always been fortunate enough. She is a woman with no intentions. I have long since let go of the distress, and I just try my best to please Li Zhi every day, hoping to get more favors.

While she was concentrating on embroidering, her confidant maid Chan'er came in holding tea, and seeing Huang Chongmai's concentrated expression, a trace of contempt flashed in her eyes, but she turned into a smile, and said, "Manny The embroiderer became more and more fascinated. This Yunlong really wants to fly away with his clothes broken. The emperor must be very happy to see it."

Huang Chongyi smiled lightly: "My embroiderer is not as good as my cousin's fur, my cousin is the first one in the old Shu embroiderer, and she embroiders the dragon robe alive."

At this point, a hearty smile came from outside the door: "Is that true, is Aifei too modest? Your embroiderer looks pretty good."

Huang Li raised her head happily and saw Li Zhi come in, followed by Song Wan, she hurriedly stepped forward to salute and was picked up by Li Zhi. Li Zhi picked up the half-embroidered dragon robe, while looking at the exquisite embroidery workers on it, he said: "Why, is your cousin's embroiderer better than you?"

Huang Li's eyes were full of brilliance, and said: "Of course, the four famous embroidery in the world, the first person in Su embroidery was Nanchu Gu Xiuniang, the first person in Hunan embroidery was Dayong Xue Lingyi, and Min embroidery was Nanmin The more Qingyan, the first person to embroider in Shu was the cousin Song Ying, who was the cousin of his concubine. When he was a child, the concubine used to learn embroidery from her cousin, but her talent is far less than that. Dragon Robe."

Li Zhi thoughtfully and authentically: "Fujian embroidery, the more green smoke, but Donghaihou bride?"

Huang Li's eyes flashed with a confused color, and said: "The concubine doesn't know it, but I heard people say that southern Fujian Yueqingyan, the most favorite imitation embroidery calligraphy and painting, the brushwork style is like the original work, but Miss Yue is a famous lady, works Very rarely, if one can be obtained, it is often treasured and not revealed, so the concubine has never seen it."

Li Zhi smiled and said: "If you really are the person I want, it would be easy. I will definitely let her send you a pair of embroidery in the future, but your cousin is also a famous embroidery. I don't know where it is now?"

Huang Li's face changed, she glanced at Li Zhi, bowed her head and said: "The concubine's cousin was originally a female official of Shangyi of Shu, who was sent home after the death of Shu. Two years ago, he was included in the mansion for Prince Qing."

Li Zhi frowned inadvertently and said: "So, Song Wan, is there such a woman among the concubines of King Qing?"

Song Wan glanced at Huang Li and said: "The emperor, there is no such woman, presumably this woman is just a concubine of the king of Qing, so she did not report to the Mingzong family."

Li Zhi nodded and said with a smile: "Why don't it matter, I will give the Song concubine the name of the concubine."

Huang Li was overjoyed and said: "The concubine, on behalf of the sister, thank the emperor for grace."

Li Zhi picked her up and saw that she was radiant, joyful, and soft in her heart. He gently embraced her in his arms. Huang Li was weak and blush, and Song Wan and Chan'er pushed wittily. Get out. At the moment when the two were in love, Song Wan suddenly rushed in with an expression of nervousness, and said, "The emperor, Zezhou has 800 miles to report urgently."

The annoyance on Li Zhi's face was immediately replaced by a frightened look. He let go of Huang Li, regardless of whether he was still in the concubine's dormitory. He stepped forward to receive the military report. At first glance, his body was shaky and his complexion was pale as snow. After a long while walking out, Song Wan hurriedly followed. Huang Li was shocked, and quickly knelt to send Li Zhi away. After Li Zhi left, Chan'er walked in in panic and asked: "Niangniang, why did the emperor leave in a huff? Could it be that Niangniang was not serving well?"

Huang Li shook his head and said: "No, the emperor suddenly received the Zhezi from Zezhou and left like this. Seeing the emperor's expression, there must be something up front that annoyed the emperor."

Chan'er's expression moved, and said: "Niang Niang, the emperor is so troubled, so you might as well ask about it, so as not to accidentally touch the emperor's thoughts in your words."

Huang Li said distressedly: "But how does this palace inquire about this? If this kind of thing is too diligent, I am afraid that the empress will be blamed."

Chan'er smiled and said: "What's so difficult? The empress is not grateful for the empress’s love. Why don’t you go to see the empress empress now, that is because the emperor is suddenly angry. You are worried that the emperor is getting angry. Please go to the empress. Inquire about it, and then ask the queen empress afterwards what's wrong. The empress is kind and compassionate, and she will never hide her from her."

Huang Li thought so, and stood up and said: "You serve my palace dressing up, this palace will go to ask the queen empress for peace." Chan'er was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward to help Huang Li dress up, but Huang Li couldn't see the viciousness of Chan'er's mouth. smile.

When Huang Li came back from the Queen’s Palace, she was already full of sadness. She complained to Chan'er: “How good is this one? Zezhou has defeated again. I heard that Daizhou Army appeared. Qi His Royal Highness retreated thirty miles, and was burnt down by a fire. It seemed that there was another general who was separated and his life or death was unknown. Isn’t His Royal Highness a well-known general? There is also the Jiang Luma who is said to be more intelligent. After such a terrible defeat, the empress said that the emperor is gathering important officials and is preparing to set off in person. Alas, the emperor is a body of ten thousand gold. Why is it necessary to conquer himself? There are no generals in the court. Although the general Changsun was sent out a few days ago Guard against Nanchu, but is there also General Qin and others?"

Chan'er counseled: "Niangniang, the emperor was the number one general in Dayong before. If he is personally recruited, he must be successful. If he embroiders the dragon robe sooner, if you can make the emperor wear it in time Come on, that would be great."

Huang Li nodded after hearing this, and quickly picked up the unfinished dragon robe and began to fly the needle. Chan'er saw that she was paying attention to herself, so she quietly went out and went to the imperial dining room. That night, Li Zhi was about to The personal information was sent to Dongchuan.

Outside the Temple of Wenhua, all the servants and maidservants have been expelled from the temple since a few important officials entered the temple. These people are all trembling. Who doesn’t know that the emperor was furious in the temple, if he angered the emperor at this moment , I'm afraid that their lives are worrying. Even in the eyes of Emperor Ming, the lives of these people are just as cheap as ants, and the wrath of the emperor is no small thing. These people never expected that the atmosphere in the Wenhua Palace was not as tense as they thought. In fact, Li Zhi was sitting behind Long Shumo with a smile on his face, looking at a secret book, which was the secret book jointly signed by Qi Wang Li Xian and Chu Xiang Hou Jiangzhe, and it was delivered through the most secret channel.

Zheng Xia, Shi Yu, Dong Zhi, Guan Xiu, Gou Lian, and Qin Yi and Cheng Shu were all summoned to the temple by Li Zhi. This pattern makes people believe that there is indeed an emergency military situation ahead. It is Qin Yihe. Cheng Shu was also disturbed when he was specially called in. He didn't feel relieved until he learned of the inner situation.

Li Zhi put down the secret papers, and said with joy: "The sixth brother and Suiyun really lived up to my expectations. Now that the Northern Han Army has fallen into doom, the overall situation has been determined. The sixth brother is not afraid of hardships and dangers, and forgot to die. I am very comforted. ."

Shi Yu smiled and said: "Your Majesty has planned for the Battle of the Northern Han Dynasty for a long time. Although General Changsun was an excuse to support General Pei, the 300,000 army rushed to Zezhou silently. Your Majesty has exhausted his thoughts. Now it is finally The main force of the Northern Han Army was trapped. With the use of troops by His Royal Highness King Qi, Long Tingfei was using troops like a **** and it was impossible to break through the siege, and the main force of the Daizhou Army also fell into a heavy siege, which is very beneficial to the future acquisition of Daizhou."

Qin Yi frowned and said: "I have also seen Lin Yuanting in Daizhou. This man is brave and heroic, loyal and loyal. It would be very difficult for him to subdue this person, but the Lin family of Daizhou has contributed to Li Min's society and his reputation in Daizhou. His prestige is as high as the sky, if Lin Shijian does not surrender, I am afraid that his Majesty will be embarrassed."

Gou Liandao: "Even though Xinguo Gong’s concerns are extremely correct, although Daizhou Lin’s reputation is well-known, it is because they guarded Daizhou and resisted the barbarians in their time. For them, guarding the hometown is the most important thing. So even though they were dissatisfied with the independence of the Northern Han ancestors, they finally surrendered because they did not want to make enemies on both sides. They only had to separate Daizhou from Jinyang. When Jinyang was defeated and the Northern Han Dynasty fell, the Lin family would eventually succumb. , Maybe they will resist Dayong’s rule, but they will not be enemies of the court."

Li Zhi nodded and said: "Nevertheless, I hope that the Lin family can willingly return to Dayong. The Lin family will reign in the prefecture and resist the barbarians. The merits are outstanding. In the future, the Dayong will dominate the world, and the Liang will also need to guard Daizhou. The best candidate, I have passed the book to King Qi, so that he must save the life of Princess Lin Bi of Jiaping, and to make a forced landing for the Daizhou army."

Zheng Xia respectfully said: "Your Majesty Shengming, although the Lin family of Daizhou is suspected of separatism, they have always been loyal to kings from generation to generation and have no ambitions. If they can caress, they must be a barrier to the northern border, but if you want the Lin family The best way to surrender is to force the Northern Han Dynasty to surrender to the Northern Han Dynasty and ask the Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty to write a book to persuade him to surrender. If the army suppresses the territory, the Daizhou army will inevitably rise up. If the two armies suffer heavy losses in the battle, it will not be conducive to the future comfort of Daizhou."

Li Zhi said: "The same is true of my intentions. This time I am determined to conquer the enemy. Although I have the intention to lure the enemy, the primary purpose is to calm the overall situation of the Northern Han Dynasty. Although the king of Qi is brave, he has never cared about government affairs. , I can't bear the exhaustion. After Ping Han, I need to be the master of all the affairs."

For Li Zhi’s personal campaign, Zheng Xia and others did not object, not to mention that Li Zhi was originally the army **** of Da Yong. It was a matter of course to go out and win the battle. It was for King Qi that Li Zhi went to the Beihan battlefield in person to have more advantages than disadvantages. Although King Qi’s record in this battle was not significant, if he hadn’t used his own risk to induce the Northern Han Army to fall into the trap, there would be no current situation. After King Qi annihilated the Northern Han Army, he could go north to Jinyang. This kind of credit is too heavy for King Qi~IndoMTL.com~If Li Zhi personally directed the final battle against the North Han Dynasty, it would be more appropriate for both Da Yong and King Qi. disposal method. What's more, Li Zhi's personal campaign also has the effect of enticing the snake out. Instead of letting King Dongchuan Qing attack at the most vulnerable time of Dayong, it is better for him to attack at the time chosen by the court.

While Li Zhi was discussing with others about the personal enlistment, Song Wan quietly walked into the hall and carried a secret paper. After Li Zhi took it, Jianmei Yixuan said, "It’s Xiahou’s Zhezi, where he is It has already been arranged and can be launched at any time. This is to ask me for instructions."

Hearing the name of Xiahou Yuanfeng, everyone couldn't help but frown slightly. Although Xiahou Yuanfeng had become a cron of Emperor Yong in the past few years, this handsome young man who was as rich as a jade in the past is already in everyone’s hearts. It has become a shadow in the dark, and Xiahou Yuanfeng's sinister and ruthless methods have also caused much criticism, but everyone knows the position of Ming Jiansi in Li Zhi's heart, and there is a shadow of Jiang Zhe behind Xiahou Yuanfeng. Although Jiang Zhe did not intervene in Ming Jiansi's affairs, Xiahou Yuanfeng used to serve the Emperor Yong through Jiang Zhe in the past, and his deputy Liu Hua was Jiang Zhe’s confidant in the past, and Xiahou Yuanfeng acted against Jiang Zhe overtly and secretly. He was very respected, so everyone had faintly regarded him as a force of Jiang Zhe's line.

Nevertheless, after hearing that the biggest hidden danger is about to be eliminated, everyone showed satisfaction. Li Zhi put down the secret book, but there was a faint worry in his heart. Xiahou Yuanfeng's secret book suggested that he would take the opportunity to take over. Jiang Zhe's secret power in Jiu Shu. According to Li Zhi's heart, when Dongchuan fell into his grasp, he did not want any forces independent of his control to exist, and the Splendid Alliance, no matter how much Jiang Zhe controlled this force, after all, For a rebellious organization, Li Zhi's only concern is whether this will cause Jiang Zhe's dissatisfaction?