Shuicheng, the Southern Xinjiang Army Council Hall——

On the huge sand table, there is a three-dimensional topographic map of southern Xinjiang. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info

Huangfu Qianchong and others were gathered around the sand table table, studying and discussing.

I only listened to Fu Lingnan Dao, "From Shuicheng to Jiaguan City, we must take Peony City and Nancheng in the middle, these two cities." As he spoke, he planted the red flag in his hand on the map.

"If you take these two cities, the nearby small cities can basically do it without attacking." Nangong Mao took over the words, put his hands on the table, and couldn't help frowning, "The question now is, which city to attack first?" ”

"In these two cities, there are nearly 10,000 defenders in Peony City, plus the nearby strongholds, and the neighboring small cities sending troops to support, once the war starts, the number of the other party can almost reach about 30,000." Fu Lingnan briefly explained the news he got from the spies to everyone, "Relatively speaking, the defenders in Nancheng are only about 10,000. Looking at it this way, maybe Nancheng is better to win. ”

"Indeed!" Huangfu Qianchong nodded, "And the defenders of this Peony City are Jiang Kuo's people, and the ones in the southern city were originally set up by a local snake gang in that area, and it is easier to capture than the regular army defending the city." ”

"So we attack the southern city first?" Xia Ziyou said and looked at Qingying, his eyes showing hesitation.

Qingying naturally understood why Xia Ziyou was so worried, and when she looked up, she saw that everyone was looking at her silently, and they seemed to be worried about something.

She knew they were thinking the same thing.

Pursing the corners of her mouth, she smiled lightly, "The most taboo thing in discussing military affairs is to mix personal feelings into it, please don't worry about me and Ziyou, just make a hasty decision to attack Nancheng first." ”

In fact, this southern city is Qingying's hometown, and it is also the location of the Lu family and the Xia family's mansion.

According to the report of the spies sent, during the war, the two families of Lu Xia did not leave Nancheng, and at this time, the head snake in Nancheng also knew the identities of Qingying and Xia Ziyou, and imprisoned the two families.

To put it bluntly, it is to wait for Huangfu Qianchong and others to attack, as a negotiation.

Qingying nodded as she spoke, Nangong Ao knew that she hadn't let go of that worry at all in her heart.

The family was arrested, and it was the two of them who were most worried. Therefore, compared to the others, the two of them are also the ones who want to capture Nancheng the most.

However, hearing Qingying's meaning, she seemed to have other plans.

Nangong Ao couldn't help but sigh in his heart, raised his hand to hold her shoulder and rubbed it.

Qingying raised his head to meet his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth lightly, suppressed the sorrow in his heart, and whispered, "It's okay." ”

Huangfu Qianchong saw that Qingying was supporting herself, and she couldn't help but sigh in her heart, she was still too calm, so calm that it made people feel distressed.

"Qingying, do you want to attack Peony City first?" He asked.

Qingying turned his head, and looked at Emperor Fu Qianchong's serious eyes, and saw that he looked like he wanted to think clearly, and his heart warmed. She nodded gratefully at him, she understood, he would say that, he just wanted everyone to attack Nancheng first!

"Your Highness, actually, you also know it in your heart, don't you? Whether it's Peony City or Nancheng, for us, the cost of attacking any city is about the same. Kiyokage said and raised an eyebrow at him.

She saw through it again...... Huangfu Qianchong couldn't help but smile bitterly and sighed, and nodded silently.

At this time, Fu Lingnan's deputy general Liang Xi felt a little confused, "There is such a huge disparity between the forces of Peony City and Nancheng, and the terrain of the two is similar, why do you say that the troops consumed are about the same?" ”

Qingying pursed the corners of his mouth and explained, "The defenders of the main city of Peony City are the same as the defenders of the southern city, if we contain the strongholds of other cities near Peony City, then these two cities will attack and wear about the same. ”

Liang Xi listened and nodded.

"Of course, in order to contain the nearby reinforcements, we will definitely have some losses, but the strongholds near Peony City have a total of five, and after the troops are dispersed, it is not difficult for us to contain them, so this loss will not be too much." Qing Ying added, "Moreover, we are not attacking a city based on the amount of damage as a criterion for the target of the attack. ”

"Rather, it is in our best interest to take that city." Huangfu Qianchong raised his eyebrows as he spoke, facing the eyes of the supernatant shadow.

The two glanced at each other tacitly, smiled at each other, and Qingying continued, "The so-called 'three armies have not moved, grain and grass go first', the soldiers must be well fed, and the battle will be fought!" At present, we have nearly 100,000 troops at our disposal, and about 50,000 for the rest, such as those defending the city and in training. 150,000 people is not a small number, and the cost of grain and grass is a very big problem for us in the later stage! ”

"The land of Peony City is fertile, it is the granary of Liuyu, it is a place where the people are rich in non-wartime, but it is a place where soldiers must fight for in wartime! If we take Peony City, it means grain and grass, and this most important problem is basically solved. ”

Qing Ying saw that everyone nodded in agreement, paused, and continued, "Moreover, this battle is unlikely to end in a while. Time drags on for a long time, and the cost of funds is the biggest key. The reason why Emperor Taizu was able to overthrow the tyranny of the previous dynasty was that he had the support of the Nian family in Peony City. If we want to fight this battle, it is also indispensable, and it is also necessary to have a source of gold to support us behind it!

Nanwangfu is in this peony city, although it has been robbed of the limelight by other rising businesses over the years, making the Nian family look not as starry as before. But, as the saying goes, 'A skinny camel is bigger than a horse!' What's more, the family hasn't fallen this year! As long as the Nian family can fund for us, then we don't have too many worries. ”

"But......" Xia Ziyou hesitated a little, "Didn't the spies say that when the thief army killed the original guard of Peony City, they had already searched the Nanwang Mansion, and they didn't loot anything at all?" ”

"Then why are the people of Nanwangfu still under house arrest? A useless prince, why send someone to keep an eye on it? Qingying asked with a smile, and then continued, "In the past three years, I have lived in seclusion in the rivers and lakes, and I have had several encounters with the prince of the Southern Palace. This person looks like he has a gentle personality, but he is a full old fox and very business-minded! Over the years, the old prince is no longer good, and the Nanwang Mansion is basically in his control. With Nian Baiyu's ability, will he not be able to make money? Nanwangfu has no money? I don't believe it at all! ”

Qingying said with a bright smile, she believed in Nian Baiyu and her own vision.

"We are currently in full swing, if we can take Peony City, with Nian Baiyu's shrewdness, he will definitely fund for us!"

She was firm, and everyone agreed.

"Good! Then let's be sure, the sword points to the peony! Huangfu Qianchong said, clapping the final word.

Qingying nodded, and then sighed, "There is a very important reason why we took Peony City, and this reason is also the biggest problem in our siege ......"

Hearing her say this, everyone knew in their hearts, and their faces couldn't help but be stained with a touch of sadness.

"Qingying, is there any way to do it?" Huangfu Qianchong asked.

Kiyokage sighed and shook her head.

"I have!" Xia Ziyou suddenly shouted, looked at Qingying, raised his eyebrows, and smiled treacherously, "Cousin, you forgot, ten days later, there will be a fog ......" (to be continued.) )