Chapter 236: Preliminary Plan
Ying Jieyan's sudden visit was also for the imperial court to be surrounded and suppressed by the Yuan army, and suffered heavy losses. When he entered the house, he found that His Highness was already reviewing the naval battle that had taken place recently, so he did not bother to avoid being affected. In his opinion, although His Royal Highness is still immature in some places in terms of tactical arrangement, and even takes it for granted, his tactical arrangement is correct, taking into account the advantages and gaps between the two sides, as well as the current situation and the personal ability of the general. But as Zheng Huchen said, His Royal Highness is responsible for strategizing, not a commander who fights in battle, thinking that his age and experience are already good to have such insight.
And Zhao Yu is not surprised by the arrival of the strict response and his understanding of the battle situation, as for how the old man found out so quickly, he is not worried, he has his own affairs bureau, and it is not new for Fu Si to have an intelligence department and an investigation department. His supervisor is equivalent to a modern intelligence director, looking honest, as far as he knows, he is also a powerful character, and the old man still has some old protégés in the government and the opposition. It can be said that the bureau is still in the initial stage of relying on money and ruthlessness in collecting intelligence; And the old man's access to information has entered the advanced stage of relying on personal connections.
"Your Highness, although the court has lost one after another, there is no intention of leaving at the moment, but we have to have a countermeasure." Ying Jieyan sat down and took a sip of tea and said.
"Well, what is the arrangement of the sir?" Zhao Hao nodded and said, Zheng Huchen got up to retire when he saw them discussing the matter, but he was left behind, but he was very useful in his heart, His Royal Highness did not treat himself as an outsider.
"Your Highness, the old man thinks it's just three situations." Ying Jieyan said, "First, the imperial court is trapped in Jingao, and it can't move if you want to go; In the two, it was difficult for the imperial court to decide where to go for a while; Third, the imperial court still wanted to stay in the coastal area of Guangdong, command the armies to recover the lost territory, and find another foothold. ”
"How is the gentleman going to deal with that?" Zhao Hao thought about it for nothing more than this reason, and asked again.
"The old man thought that if the court was trapped, he should organize reinforcements to rescue him as soon as possible, so that the Queen Mother and His Majesty would not fall into the hands of the enemy; If the court is hesitant to decide where to go, His Royal Highness should also send an envoy to meet him, so as not to be truthful; If it is the third case, the old man thinks that it means that the court is still more than self-preservation, and we can observe and then move. Ying Jieyan said.
He was also worried about the possibility of the imperial court coming to Qiong, but this sudden battle had greatly damaged the strength of the imperial court, and the strength of the Shuaifu army was already between him, and it was difficult for them to shake His Highness's position when they came. And if the Queen Mother and Her Majesty are lost, it means that the restoration of the country will be hit hard, not only will the great cause be damaged, but the Shuai Mansion will also be more difficult. Yingjia is more of a gesture, and it can also be used to show the strength of the Shuaifu, so that those with bad intentions in the DPRK and China are afraid and dare not easily move to Qiongzhou.
"Mr. is very appropriate to arrange it this way, but I think the first situation is the most likely, they lost the two battles, and they dare not move lightly, so as not to be entangled by Liu Shen. But it is also dangerous not to move, it is difficult to support so many soldiers and civilians in the land of Jingao, and Liu Shen trapped them to death as long as he besieged them without attacking and blockading the sea lane. I don't think the imperial court will not fail to understand the sinister situation, and Xu is planning to fight again, so it is better for us to form the Qinwang army sooner rather than later, in case of accidents! Zhao Yu said.
"His Royal Highness's concern is exactly, but our troops to defend the island are insufficient, if it is too much, it will inevitably appear loopholes, and the Guangxi side of the puppet dynasty Pingzhang Ali Hague was the enemy chief Zhao Ping Guangxi, and now he has captured Yanguan and threatened Jingjiang, and there are surrenderers in all the states and counties he has passed, and the troops will come to Leizhou in a few days, and confront me across the sea!" Ying Jieyan said.
"This Ali Hague is not simple, he is a fearful of children, born in a hidden mansion, brave in battle, not afraid of death, gradually reused, once presided over the Central Plains provinces, take care of political affairs. After the southern invasion, he was awarded the title of counselor and governor of the Han army, and was also the marshal of the Han army, and was in charge of the Han army with Liu Quan. attacked Xiangyang and led the sailors to break through Fancheng and persuade Lu Wenhuan to surrender; Later, the town guarded Xiangyang, passed through Jinghu, and broke the Yangluo Fort, a fortress along the river, resulting in the collapse of the Hanjiang River defense line and the loss of Ezhou. After that, he captured Zhang Gui, the envoy of Huaixi, descended to Yuezhou, Tusha City, promoted Pingzhang political affairs, and ran the province in Huguang. This time, the enemy chieftain is not good at marching into Guangxi! Zheng Huchen added.
"This guy is a strong enemy, although this king is the envoy of Guangxi, but no one listens to me except for this Qiongzhou!" Zhao Hao licked his lips and said, it was Ali Hague who attacked Qiongzhou in history, but the states and counties of Guangxi that have not yet fallen are not interested in themselves, they do not comply with government decrees, and they do not pay taxes.
"Then His Highness also needs to issue an edict, and it can be regarded as dutiful!" The same is true of the situation faced by Ying Jieyan, and he also knows that the strength of the Shuaifu army cannot compete with Ali Hague, so he can only do his best.
"It's best to let them retreat to Qiongzhou while they can get out, or scatter in the countryside to retain their strength and make a comeback. Just ask the gentleman to watch it! Zhao Hao sighed and smiled bitterly, he knew that it was mostly in vain, "Since Guangxi can't hold it, then hand over Leizhou to Zeng Yuanzi to toss, and then form the Qinwang Army in the rear army and the navy. ”
"Your Highness's arrangement is just right, but it is still necessary to announce the states and counties, saying that the enemy army is strong, and the states are required to retreat into Qiongzhou to avoid the enemy." Ying Jieyan also smiled and said, he was also helpless, so he could only try his best to save some face!
"Alas, no matter how much powder is wiped on a black face, this infamy of losing the city and losing the land can't be run away from this king!" Zhao Yu stretched out his little fat hand and touched Zheng Huchen's black face.
"Hehe, the world is stupid and ignorant of righteousness, but His Highness's hard work will eventually be known to the world!" The good and bad words have been finished for His Royal Highness, what can Zheng Huchen say!
"Sir, who will be sent by King Qin to lead the army this time?" Zhao Yu thought about it and said again.
"Jiang Yishan is good, the palace marshal can still speak in the court, and he has been in battle for a long time, and he can also deal with the enemy with a camera. Let them be ready to go as soon as the situation is decided. Ying Jieyan thought about it and said, there is no loss in the etiquette of welcoming the king, and those people in the court can't find fault.
"Sir, am I going to avoid the limelight with me?" Zhao Yu thought about it and said, sending Jiang Xuan to his acquaintance, maybe he can save Jiang Wanzai, these are all beneficial, he has nothing to disagree with. But I also want to go and see, and see the real war, it is good to beat Liu Shen hard, lest he make trouble with Ali Hague in the future.
"By all means, His Royal Highness's slight departure will definitely shake Qiongzhou up and down, and the army's heart will be shaken!" Ying Jieyan immediately understood His Highness's careful thoughts, where he was going to avoid the limelight, it was clear that he wanted to be in the limelight...... (To be continued.) )