Chapter 647: Three Strategies
In the huge Daijun County Lord's Mansion, it is empty, basically there are no decorations, Zilan's family is noble and has a profound heritage, but for many years, in order to support Daijun, he has almost no money left at home, every time the county is in trouble, he will take out some of his old bottom and sell it to support the operation of Daijun at the first time, the most recent time, in order to raise military expenses, Zilan sold all the valuable things in the mansion, seeing this qiΔ, Bai Yucheng couldn't help but feel a little sad, Because the latest sale was completed by Sihai Commerce. Thinking of Zilan's dignified Zhao royal family, a generation of outstanding people, and living in such a shabby place, Bai Yucheng admired.
Zilan is thin and small, at first glance, she looks like a dry little old man, if it weren't for the deep eyes, which occasionally flashed the majestic aura of a person who had been in the upper position for a long time, it would be difficult for Bai Yucheng to associate this little old man who was dressed in cloth clothes and did not have any ornaments on his body with the famous Zilan.
"Bai Yucheng, under the jurisdiction of Zhengdong Mansion, has seen Lord Zilan." Bai Yucheng gave Zilan a standard military salute to Zhengdong Mansion, Zilan was slightly stunned, for him, the etiquette of Zhengdong Mansion was really a little unaccustomed to him.
"Gao Du Governor Gao Feng Liang Festival, Zilan doesn't say anything else, great grace is not thanks, this friendship, Zilan can only remember in her heart, if Zilan can survive this catastrophe this time, the future generations of the county and Zhengdong Mansion will definitely be friends and brothers, and support each other." Zilan clenched her fists with both hands and arched her hands.
Zilan said this, naturally it is its significance, Gao Yuan is now fighting with Donghu in the east and north directions, and the Hetao battle is imminent. At this moment, to be honest, Gao Yuan is a mud bodhisattva crossing the river. It is difficult to protect itself, compared to Donghu, Gao Yuan is also weak, fighting against Donghu, at this moment Gao Yuan has more troops, it is not too much, but Daijun is in difficulty. Gao Yuan even desperately squeezed out some people and horses to help Daijun fight, how could Zilan not be grateful?
"Your Excellency's words are serious. The governor of my family said that when he started from the end of the world, he was valued by Lord Zilan and was very helpful. After the Eastern Army opened the government and built a tooth. He also maintained a brotherly etiquette with Daijun, this time the brotherly state is in trouble, how can Zhengdongfu sit idly by, and will definitely try his best to help, the last general is only the first batch, General Ye Zhen is raising people, and later, the infantry general will bring a thousand cavalry to help. General Ye Zhen said that he would also ask Lord Zilan to forgive. At present, it is really difficult to draw more people from the Eastern Mansion. β
In this way, Zilan has been inexplicably grateful, everyone knows the advantages of the Eastern Army, and it is light to block ten, with these horses, it is enough to greatly alleviate the urgency of Daijun. But General Bai, this cavalry? β
Knowing what Zilan meant, Bai Yucheng smiled slightly, "My lord, but please rest assured, among the thousand cavalry, there is not a single Huns." β
Zilan let out a sigh of relief, "This is very good, General Ye knows my heart very well, although the Huns have been subordinated to the Gaodu Governor, but General Bai also knows that a few years ago, my Daijun really suffered from the Huns, and the people still hate the Huns. β
"General Ye Zhen also took this section into consideration, so he selected this thousand Central Plains cavalry to help. Although their combat effectiveness was slightly weaker than that of the Hun cavalry, they were enough to deal with the Zhao army. Bai Yucheng said with a smile.
Hearing Bai Yucheng's words, Zilan couldn't help but feel a little strange in her heart, but in a blink of an eye, she couldn't help but feel sad when she thought that she had become a rebel of Zhao Guo.
"Lord Zilan, these days, I see that there are not more and more people outside the city, according to the last general, select the brave ones to stay and train into the army, and the rest, it is best to let them go back as soon as possible, stay here, waste money and food, maybe it will delay the farm work in the field, the gains outweigh the losses, according to the last general, this battle, I am afraid that there will be no result in a short period of time, Lord Zilan still needs to be prepared for a long-term war of resistance!" Bai Yu Cheng said.
Zilan nodded silently, "Does Jiang Yizheng also see it that way?" β
"This battle, for Zhao Guo, is to fight quickly, but for us, it is the longer it drags on, the more advantageous, as long as the Zhao army can't take Daijun in a short period of time, it will be difficult to ride the tiger, and external pressure will force them to either negotiate peace with adults, or take the risk of choosing a decisive battle, and throw alone, which is the most advantageous thing for Daijun."
"How innocent are the people?"
Bai Yucheng shook his head and said: "For the sake of thousands of generations, even if this generation has to sacrifice some, it is helpless. β
Zilan took a long breath: "General Bai is right, the general's troops are still stationed outside the city, I will order to go down and let the general's troops enter the city, outside the city, it is too cold." β
Bai Yucheng shook his head and said: "Thank you for your kindness, but you don't have to enter the city, after I have met your lord, I will lead my troops into the battlefield, Xiling, is not the place where we fight." β
Zilan was taken aback, "Go to the battlefield?" The county of Kodai has not yet prepared food and grass weapons for you. β
"No need, as soon as needed, our department has its own carrying, adults don't have to pay attention to me, later the infantry general will lead a thousand cavalry to arrive, I'm afraid it will trouble the adult supply logistics, you also know that cavalry is indeed powerful in battle, but it is also an ancestor who costs money and food. My lord, for now, you only need to concentrate on holding Nanzhang, and the Zhao army will be at a loss. β
"Are you going to Nanzhang?"
"No, the places I'm going to are those places that have been occupied by the Zhao army, the rear of the enemy army." Bai Yucheng laughed, "My lord is sitting in Xiling City, laughing at the bee smoke behind Zhao Jun, we take care of one thing and lose the other, and smoke is on the head." β
Bai Yucheng gave Zilan a salute and went out proudly.
After sending Bai Yucheng away, Zilan ushered in another messenger, Li Si from the Qin State. However, for Li Si, Zilan did not have the casualness of facing Bai Yucheng before, but changed into a formal official uniform, and met with the envoy of the Qin State who came with obvious ill intentions in the main hall.
"Li Si has seen Zilan Xianggong!" Li Si was dressed in the official uniform of the doctor of the Qin State and saluted Zilan meticulously.
"Well, Dr. Li, this official has limited time and can't talk to the doctor in detail, Dr. Li had better get straight to the point, King Qin Wulie sent you here, what is the purpose, just say it!" Zilan's tone was cold.
Qin and Zhao have been enemies with each other in recent decades, attacking and killing endlessly, Zilan has broken out several major wars with the Qin people during the phase, including the battle of Hanguguan with Zhao Mu and the battle of capturing Shannan County a few years ago.
Li Si smiled indifferently and said: "King Zhao is perverse, and my king is also angry when he hears it, so he intends to help Zilan Xianggong, Zilan Xianggong, you also have a deep understanding of my Great Qin's military might, as long as you can get my Great Qin's help, Zilan Xianggong will hit Handan, and it will be easy to regain the throne that should belong to you." β
When Zilan heard this, she laughed, looked Li Si up and down, and looked at Li Si inexplicably: "Zilan is a father!" β
Zilan shook her head, "Doctor Li, you are not a qualified lobbyist. Before you came, didn't you inquire about my Zilan's personality? β
Li Si was stunned, "Zilan Xianggong, now that King Zhao wants to destroy you quickly, this is either your death or my death, if I can't help Daqin, I'm afraid that Zilan Xianggong will be difficult to support for a long time, and please think twice." β
"The dispute between me and Zhao Wuji is just a brotherly battle between my big Zhao, what is the idea of King Qin Wulie, my Zilan is clear, in the Qin State, I have nothing to say, you go back and tell King Qin Wulie, I have nothing to talk about with him, and he doesn't want to fish in troubled waters."
When Li Si heard this, he smiled indifferently, "Okay, what Zilan Xianggong meant, it really didn't happen to my king's expectations, in fact, what I just said is just one of the strategies, Zilan Xianggong is like taking it, then it is naturally good luck, if you don't take it, I have two strategies here for Xianggong to choose." β
"Is there still a three-way strategy? I'd love to hear about it! β
"The middle strategy is my army stationed in Hangu, under the command of General Li Xin, to attack Hedong County and attack the Hedong camp, so as to contain Jing Rufeng's army, but to implement this strategy, I will ask Zilan Xianggong to send a partial division to attack Hedong, so that the two phases can defeat the Zhao army of the Hedong camp."
"If you take the middle way, what do you want in the Qin Kingdom?"
"The Qin State doesn't want much, we only need the land of Hedong County and the head of Jing Rufeng." Li Si said indifferently.
"Don't even think about it!" Zilan flatly refused.
Li Si was not disappointed, "Then there is only a strategy, my king in order to show his sincerity, decided to withdraw troops from Shannan County, Dai County's troops are insufficient, and the elite Cheng DΓΉ is also difficult to compare with the standing army of Zhao State, and the most effective army under your command is also stationed in Shannan County under the leadership of Feng Fayong, my king is willing to withdraw the garrison of General Guan Wang Jian of Shannan County, so that General Feng Fayong can bring the 20,000 tiger soldiers back to aid Dai County, this battle, there is still a fight."
"If you make a decision, what does King Qin Wulie want?"
"This is the next policy, my king doesn't expect anything, but I just hope that after Lord Zilan wins this war, Shannan County will be returned to my Great Qin, if Lord Zilan is willing, he can sign a contract with me, of course, we are also willing to give Zilan Xianggong the greatest support in terms of grain, weapons and intelligence."
Zilan smiled coldly and stood up, "Go back and sue the king of your family, I won't take any of the three strategies."
When Li Si heard this, he couldn't help but be slightly angry, "Xianggong Zilan, you have to think clearly, if you don't agree, General Wang Xiao will wave his troops to Shannan County, and the soldiers of Shannan County will inevitably be fluctuating at the moment, and if they fight, our army may be able to take Shannan County, and when the time comes, you will not only lose Shannan County, but also lose 20,000 elite soldiers. Could it be that Xianggong Zilan thought that with the meagre 2,000 reinforcements from the Eastern Army, he would be able to turn the tide of the war?"
Zilan laughed, "Your intelligence is also well-informed, go back and tell your King of Qin, if he wants to fight, then come." (To be continued......)