Chen Zhuguo is here?

Although he knew that the current situation was getting worse and worse, and he also knew that Chen Pu, who had just taken over the military and political affairs of Yanshan Wei, would definitely encounter all kinds of difficulties, Shang Cheng was somewhat surprised that she came to visit him so late.

Chen Pu obviously didn't come to visit him. She probably encountered some difficult problems, and she really couldn't come up with any good solutions, so she wanted to let herself give her some ideas.

But what good ideas could he have?

Faced with the difficult situation in front of Yan Shanwei at the moment, he was also at a loss.

To be honest, if possible, if he was not injured or sick, he really wanted to help Chen Pu, but the key was what he would do to help? Now, in addition to the bunch of meaningless data he learned from the military newspaper and others, other things such as personnel status, resource scheduling, logistics organization, etc., which are closely related to success or failure, he is blind. In this case, even if Chen Pu trusted him again, he didn't dare to make up his mind.

Before getting dressed and going out, he was still thinking that if Chen Zhuguo really wanted him to help, then he should send himself to the front line to command the troops to fight and kill. The enemy had come in at the door, and he was still sitting idle in this little compound to recuperate, and there was nothing more anxious than this. He knew that although he was probably not a qualified commander, he was still a horseman, right? When it comes to controlling the overall situation, he is not good at it, but when it comes to field battles and destroying cities, he may not be worse than others! As long as he can go to the front line to cut down the Tuqi people, he would rather not be the commander of the Dingyuan general. But his physical condition did not allow him to do so. Even if he didn't care about his own life, others would not let him go to the front line to kill.

Alas, it's all because the injury didn't come at the right time......

He opened the curtain of the hall, only to see the candlelight in the room, Chen Pu sat at the head of the table with a haggard face, and Wei Mulu signed diagonally to sit with him. In addition to the two of them, there were two middle-aged men wearing light crimson general robes on the left and right, one of them had a long face and short eyebrows and a falcon nose, and he was very familiar, and when he saw him come in, he turned sideways and looked at him with a reserved and friendly smile.

Shang Cheng immediately greeted a junior who saw the elder's long salute: "Li Sima." ”

Li Shen hurriedly came over and grabbed his arm and said, "General Shang is too polite. ”

Shang Cheng still insisted on saluting and said: "Li Sima's kindness and simplicity will not be forgotten. ”

Li Shen replied with a half-salute and said sincerely: "General Shang, you and I are already colleagues at the same level and level, whether it is official or private in the future, don't do such a big courtesy." After speaking, he looked at Shang Cheng.

Shang Cheng nodded lightly with a serious expression. He knew that Li Shen had just been reinstated, and he had to be cautious and cautious in his words and deeds, and it happened that his brother Li Wei was suffering a lawsuit for defeat. He whispered, "General Li rest assured. After speaking, he gave Chen Pu a military salute, and bowed his hand to Lu Ji, and then glanced at the general who stood up with Lu Ji, knowing that this was the new left army Sima Ximen Sheng that Wang Yi had told him two days ago, and he also gave a flat salute.

When Li Shen took Shang Cheng's arm and sent him to sit in the chair under him, Chen Pu didn't have anything to say, and directly briefly described the current situation. It is also thanks to her good memory that she has clearly sorted out the important military and political affairs in the past month since the sudden exhaustion of the people broke through the ancient Great Wall of Yanxi on August 23, when did the military county start to meet the enemy, how many days of resistance, how many soldiers were wounded and damaged, and when it fell, how many people and soldiers were safely transferred, and all the piles and piles were well prepared; In the middle, there are also local responses, the mobilization and reinforcement of guards in other places, and the resettlement of the fleeing people, which were originally a thousand entangled things, but they are clear and articulate. Everyone followed her introduction, and involuntarily sketched a thick or thin picture of the situation in Yanshan, and the branches and branches were all refreshing, which was more detailed and thoughtful than looking at the official document and viewing the public opinion map, and they were all secretly admiring and admiring in their hearts. She recounted the arguments at the emergency military meeting held in the Admiral's Mansion just now, and finally asked, "General Zida, what do you think we should do now?" Is it better to take Shengguan and Pei County as important Jinjin and strengthen the defense of Yanzhong, or is it better to protect the grain and grass of Yixian County according to Duanzhou? ”

Shang Cheng put his forehand to his forehead, restraining his headache while contemplating the intentions of the Tuqi people, and did not notice her problem for a while.

Chen Pu paused slightly, saw that Shang Chengku frowned and didn't answer, hesitated for a moment, and asked with concern: "General Zida, is there too much charcoal in this room, which makes you uncomfortable?" Or are you having a headache again? She knew that Shang Cheng's eye disease was serious, and what she needed most now was peace of mind and recuperation, not that the military situation was extremely urgent, and she didn't want to disturb this young general who was covered in injuries.

Only then did Shang Cheng realize that Chen Pu was talking to him.

Speaking of the expression "Zida", it was after returning to Yanzhou, Chen Pu once came to visit his illness and once asked about his expression. At that time, he vaguely remembered that he had come up with a table word because of something, but what was it for, and what table word was called at that time, but he had already forgotten it completely. He had no choice but to casually re-invent a word for himself. He thought, Cheng, there is the meaning of success in it, Da, there is also the meaning of achievement, these two words should be considered similar, so his name Zida should not be smiling and generous, right? This is indeed the case, and when Chen Pu and Wang Yi came to visit him separately, they both called him his cousin to show respect. But until now, only they are calling him by the table word, close people like Bao Kan Qian Laosan have always been called by the general, even Sun Zhongshan, who has read the book, has never called his table character, so until now, he is still not used to others calling his own table character.

He lowered his arm, shook his head and said, "It's nothing to have a headache, I'm used to it." …… The general just introduced the development of the situation, and his subordinates listened clearly, but they were not familiar with the geography of Yanshan, and they were a little distracted when thinking about the details. ”

Ximen Sheng also smiled: "What Lord Shang said is what he wants to say." The post is worse than that of Lord Shang, and more than half of the things that the general talks about can only be listened to. ”

Chen Pu nodded and said apologetically: "This is because I was not thoughtful. Yiyizida is there a topographic map of Yanshan here? ”

"Yes." Shang Cheng asked Bao Kan, who was standing by the door, to move the map in his house with the shelves.

With the map as a reference, the situation that Chen Pu had just introduced became intuitive, and the four generals and one Wei Mu all gathered around the map silently, bowing their heads and frowning nervously.

Li Shen is an old Yanshan, and an old military officer, and his qualifications are still above Ximen Sheng, who was born in the hussar army, although he has suffered some slumps for more than a year, but his eyes are confident, and he has carefully considered his idea while aiming at the picture, and he feels that there is nothing missing, so although his expression is focused, he is already a little impatient in his heart. He set out from Shangjing, and traveled all the way in the wind and snow day and night, and it took less than ten days to travel 1,300 miles, and now he was tired physically and mentally, and now the only thought was to quickly discuss a decision, and then find a place to sleep well. But this blind businessman has a lot of things, so he has to take a map to watch and think......

He stared at the map, but the corner of his eye was looking at Shang Cheng opposite. Unexpectedly, in just a year and a half, the original packer mud legs have now transformed into a general Dingyuan on an equal footing with himself. There's nothing more emotional...... Recalling that in the past year, he was exhausted and depressed in the grange on the outskirts of Shangjing, and he had been trembling and thinking about it behind closed doors every day, but he was roaring on the grassland to make achievements, and an indescribable taste surged in his heart, sweet and sour, all stirred up in one place......

It took him a long time to wake up from his stunned thoughts, and he heard Shang Cheng say, "...... In my opinion, the most urgent thing at the moment is to screen the civil and military officials who are being detained and awaiting investigation as soon as possible and release them back to take charge of official duties as soon as possible, so that the smooth execution of government affairs and the flexibility of command over military affairs can be maintained. In particular, the directors of the various divisions of the camp and the generals of the various armies participating in the war must be brought out as soon as possible to resume their duties. ”

Chen Pu furrowed his brows and said, "The inspection officials sent by the imperial court and the inspection department and the yamen who assisted are not enough, so I am afraid that this matter cannot be done in a hurry." ”

Shang Cheng said: "If it can't be done, don't rush to inspect and screen, release people first, and keep the daily military and government affairs smooth." ”

Chen Pumu kept his face and didn't speak. Lu Ji interjected beside him and said, "General, don't mind Lord Shang's recklessness. Shang people have been in the government for a long time, and they are not familiar with the system of the imperial court, and their opinions are understandable. ”

Shang Cheng nodded to Lu Ji and thanked him for his words to protect himself, but said in his mouth: "The most important thing at the moment is to stop the situation in Yanshan from deteriorating further. In order to keep Yanshan, these officials are needed to come out to deal with local affairs and military operations. Since it is a state system to suspend from office pending investigation, then we can be flexible and let these officials wear crimes, have meritorious rewards, have punishments, and neglect their official duties, then the previous crimes and subsequent crimes will be combined together to resolve and punish them. ”

Chen Pu still groaned and didn't say anything.

Lu Ji was angry and hated Shang Cheng. Although from the bottom of his heart, he agrees with Shang Cheng's point of view. He knew that the current difficult situation in Yanshan was actually related to the detention of officials pending investigation, and if it weren't for the fact that a large number of civil and military dignitaries were unable to take charge, the Tuqi people would not have been able to attack the hinterland of Yanshan so easily. And he also knows that this situation is not only him, Wei Mu, but also many people have seen the crux of the problem, but no one is willing to come out and mention this matter one by one, after all, this is a violation of the imperial court system, although it can alleviate the current predicament faced by Yanshan, but who knows how the imperial court will deal with the people who take the lead in the future? Now is an eventful autumn, it is the right thing to protect oneself, and more things are better than less...... But since the reckless martial artist of the blind man has brought it up, he, the Wei Mu, can't help but say a word. Alas, if the blind man doesn't mention this, he can still pretend to be deaf and dumb, even if someone asks "why Yan Shanwei doesn't take state affairs as a priority" in the future, he can also push Chen Pu, the girl, out as a shield, "Yanshan's integrated affairs are all in charge of Governor Chen", although he can't run away from a denigration, he doesn't have to bear much responsibility; However, his wishful thinking was now out of order, and since he had heard such a suggestion, he had to choose between support and rejection......

He decided to support Shang Cheng.

He pretended to think for a while, and then said after considering his words: "Commander, I think that Lord Shang's proposal is very reasonable, and it can be implemented according to his words. In addition to those who have been convicted of serious circumstances continuing to be detained and investigated, other officials can be reinstated by agreement, and everyone can work together to tide over the difficulties. The subordinate is willing to submit a document to the court with his name together with the governor, affirming that this is a move of power and power, and the next is not an example. ”

Lu Ji, the head of the civil official, nodded, and Ximen Sheng and Li Shen also said that they could do so, and they would also name themselves on the submission.

Now that everyone has reached a consensus, then the matter will be settled in this way, and early tomorrow morning, according to the judges, they will begin to screen and release people. Chen Pu looked at Shang Cheng again and asked, "Militarily, does Zida have any suggestions?" ”

Shang Cheng didn't answer immediately, just looked at Yutu and pondered, and only asked a question for a long time: "Guangliangzhai, what is the situation now?" ”

This question was so sudden that Chen Pu didn't know how to answer it. Since Liuzhen, Zhutang Pass, Chisheng Pass to Pingcheng, and Yanbian have all fallen into the hands of the Tuqi people, and Xiashengguan and Pei County, which are the gateways to Yanzhou, are emergency documents more than a dozen times a day. But she felt that Shang Cheng would definitely not be without reason to ask like this, thought about it, and said: "In the military information received from Chishengguan Wanyu on September 21, Guangliangzhai was mentioned, saying that it had been lost. ”

Shang Cheng thought about it carefully and said, "Guangliangzhai should still be in our hands. He looked up at the gray beams in the candlelight, and said slowly, "I have three reasons. First, Liuzhen fell on 14 September, Zhutang Pass was lost on 17 September, and the first emergency document at Chisheng Pass was issued on 19 September. Staying in the town to Chisheng Pass, a distance of one hundred and forty miles, the Tuqi people attacked and advanced along the road, which was almost six days. That is to say, they are very short on time, and they may not have time to leave the main road to attack Guangliang, which is fifty miles away from the right flank of the town. And Guangliang is also the grain and grass transshipment base of the middle route army, stationed heavy troops, even if the Tuqi people plan to conquer there, and dare to divide the army, it is impossible for a small force to fight Guangliang one by one, and to open up the road to the south, if there is no focus, it is likely that in the end both roads will be controlled. Shang Cheng accentuated his tone and said categorically, "I conclude that they must be focusing on the south and giving up Guangliang!" ”

Li Shen raised his eyebrows and glanced at Shang Cheng, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

I don't know how thick the sky is! You asserted? One by one, what do you judge!

Ximen Sheng leaned down and carefully examined the map, and asked without looking up: "You judge like this, is there any other basis?" ”

"Yes." Shang Cheng said immediately. His finger pointed to a place name between Liuzhen and Guangliangzhai, "This is Shizhezhai, also a small military village on the right flank of Liuzhen, with a battalion of border troops stationed in dissatisfied...... Chen Pu added; "I asked the border army office, and there are three border troops stationed in Shizhe Village, only 254 border soldiers, and more than 30 border households." Shang Cheng followed and said, "Shizhezhai is only less than thirty miles away from Liuzhen, and it is between Liuzhen and Guangliang, since they are still holding on before September 20, then Guangliang, who is still on their right flank, is probably also holding on. ”

Ximen Sheng said: "Based on these two points, you can't judge whether Guangliang is still in our hands at the moment." ”

Shang Cheng nodded and said, "Yes, this cannot be judged, but it can only be judged that the intention of the Tuqi people before September 20 is to focus on opening up the road to the south. ”

Ximen Sheng straightened up, stared at Yutu and scratched his chin and fell into thought. Chen Pu didn't know what the significance of Shang Cheng's judgment was, and why Ximen Sheng looked thoughtful, he really couldn't guess what kind of dumb riddle the two generals were playing, so he simply asked bluntly: "Since they are determined to go south, how should we deal with it?" ”

Ximen Sheng also asked, "Why didn't they attack the grain and grass warehouse of the Middle Route Army immediately?" Why don't you open up the battle line, but leave us such a stronghold between Yanzhong and Yandong? ”

Shang Cheng smiled and added another question: "Why didn't they take any further action in Yanxi after they captured Qixian on the third day of the ninth month?" ”

Ximen Sheng frowned, and asked with Chen Pu, "Why?" ”

Shang Cheng was radiant, grinned, drew a half circle around the northern border of Yanshan with his fingers, pointed at Yutu and said in a firm tone: "The enemies in these three directions should not act in concert!" They don't have a unified command, they fight on their own! He straightened up and stared at the north wall, his blazing gaze seemed to have crossed the Yan Mountain in the north, and scanned all the way to the grassland, and his voice was as sonorous as a golden stone. Something must have happened on the prairie! Something big has happened to the Turks! ”

A room full of people was shocked. After a while, Chen Pu asked Ai Ai, "What happened to the people of Tu Jici?" ”

"I don't know. Although I don't know what the specific thing is, it must be a big event, so big that the king of Donglu Valley can't even command the team! ”

Chen Pu suppressed his emotions with the greatest perseverance, but his heart was already flustered, his body was tense and trembling, and he tried his best to ask: "Then, look, what should we do now?" She had never been so nervous, even in the midst of the heavy encirclement of the Tu Tu people, she could be calm and composed, but now that she heard Shang Cheng's words, she couldn't even say a word......

Shang Cheng said word by word: "Cut off all communication between Yanxi and Yanzhong." The 4,000 cavalry stationed in Fangzhou, combined with the 1,300 cavalry troops from the four nearby counties, from Qixian to Lankou out of the grassland, from west to east one by one" His hand copied the vast area north of Yanshan on the map, and smashed it into a fist on the word "Mogan", his eyes flashed with a vicious light and looked around the people around, and said slowly, "Wrap up all the enemies in this area......

The room was so quiet that people could hear each other's heartbeats. Chen Pu, Lu Ji, Li Shen, Ximen Sheng, and Bao Kan, who was standing by the door, were all shocked by his whimsical and huge military plan, like a wood carved clay statue.

I don't know how much time passed before the silence in the room was broken by a burst of lights.

People looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Li Shen swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva before he opened his mouth with great difficulty: "This is too risky. In the cold season, spitting on the grassland can freeze into ice, and let the five thousand cavalry light cavalry rush in, which is a matter of no return. It's so adventurous......"

Shang Cheng said faintly: "As long as you can encompass these tens of thousands of Turpents, the death of five thousand cavalry is worth it!" ”

"What if you can't hold it? What should I do if I can't cover it? ”

Shang Cheng smiled coldly and said, "It's cold, the traffic is unfavorable, as long as we move quickly, it is impossible for them to escape!" What's more, the Tuqi people have had a smooth journey, they have already regarded us as something in their pockets, so arrogant and arrogant that they can't even bother to open the battle line, and the flanks are unwilling to cover, how could they expect us to cast such a big net on them? ”

Li Shen's lips squirmed a few times, but he couldn't speak anymore.

Ximen Sheng's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he said in a calm voice: "This is a big deal, and it is also a drudgery to work hard, you have to find a brave and fierce person to bring these five thousand dead soldiers......

Chen Pu only now woke up from the shock and trembling. Listening to Ximen Sheng's words, her eyes immediately fixed on Shang Cheng. But the new scar on Shang Cheng's face that had not yet scabbed and the dark eye patch reminded her that what he needed most now was rest and recuperation...... So, what about Li Shen? This old Sima of the right army of Yanshan has prestige, but he has never shown his "courage and fierceness". Ximensheng is even more unlikely. He had just taken office, and without prestige, it was impossible for him to suppress the 5,000 soldiers who were bound to die. None of the three of them, let alone the others...... As for herself, she didn't even need to mention it, even if others agreed to her going, she didn't dare to go to a thousand miles to leap forward, she didn't know how many problems and risks she would encounter on the way, she didn't have that vision, she didn't have that mind, she couldn't let herself go to death with 5,000 soldiers......

Shang Cheng pursed his lips and said, "Sun Fu, the captain of Huaihua in the Chinese army, is wise and brave, and can lead this team." Huaihua Lieutenant Ji Zheng and Huaihua Lieutenant Fan Quan can be his left and right deputies......"

"No! How can a few Huaihua lieutenants, sesame officers, take on such a big responsibility? Li Shen blurted out.

Chen Pu also rejected this ridiculous idea without thinking about it. She didn't even give Shang Cheng a chance to defend herself, and said directly: "This plan can't be implemented!" Does General Shang have any other ideas? ”

Shang Cheng's face darkened. He stared at the map for a long time, sighed, and said with some interest: "Then cut off one of his arms." …… Send two battalions of brave soldiers, with enough guides, from Yi County along the path in Yanshan to Ruqi Village, and then go from Liangchuan to Beizheng, cut off the back road of the enemy in Yandong, the enemy besieging Duanzhou will naturally be chaotic, and the siege of Yanzhou will be solved. If Yi County can draw out more manpower and move fast enough, it will go straight to Guangliang Village from Beizheng County along the old official road of Ximazhi, and then attack Liuzhen, and the matter of the middle road will be solved. ”

Chen Pu and the two generals exchanged glances. Neither Chen Pu nor Li Shen objected; Ximen Sheng, who was not very familiar with the situation, also felt that this method was feasible, even if it could not be successful, the transfer of two or three battalions would not have much impact on the overall situation, so he nodded in agreement. Chen Pu pondered and asked, "Who is better to take these two battalions?" ”

Li Shen was about to recommend two capable subordinates, and Shang Cheng had already opened his mouth:

"Just let Sun Fu go. Anyway, he is in Yi County now, and he can be dispatched with a single order. He can't bring 5,000 cavalry, so there should be no problem with two battalions to outflank the rear road. ”

Chen Pu nodded and said, "Okay." ”