Chapter 55: The End of the Crossbow?

Since a serious illness in autumn, Guo Wei's body has not been very refreshing, either cold or flu, or dizziness and wheezing. If you are a flat-headed ordinary person, the idea in your heart at this time is nothing more than to retire and enjoy your old age in peace. It's a pity that as the emperor of the Great Zhou, he can only barely support it. The profession of emperor, since its birth, seems to be lifelong, living until old age. Since ancient times, emperors have only been "forced" to give in, and few have voluntarily abdicated. Even Tang Shunzong, didn't he have to abdicate under the "force" of his son and eunuchs?

Of course, his righteous son Guo Rong has not only been by his side since he was a child, but he has always been obedient and filial, and the relationship between the two is very deep, Guo Wei is not worried about Guo Rong making any small moves. He was afraid of the group of arrogant soldiers under his command. How did the Great Zhou get the world, didn't it rely on the support of the old brothers in Yecheng back then.

In one day, these people are naturally respectful, but in case they return to dust and dust. Can Guo Rong control them? Wang Jun, Wang Yin... One name after another flashed in Guo Wei's mind, Guo Wei couldn't help but shake his head, it's okay for other people, this Wang Jun and Wang Yin are probably not the kind of people who are willing to be.

However, let Guo Wei be ruthless, black hands, and spicy hands, he was a little uncertain to pay attention, after all, these people are good brothers and good buddies who have been with him for many years. If it weren't for today, he became the emperor and had the restrictions of this identity, and these people would probably have to drink and chat often, hunting and outing. It's a pity that as soon as the yellow robe is put on, many things can't help yourself.

Guo Wei shook his head vigorously, these things can be put aside again, and then look at it, the most important thing at the moment is how to deal with the Chu army. Two days ago, the bad news of the defeat of Dangshan and the surrender of Songzhou came one after another, which was also a great blow to the old emperor. It's only been a few days, and the body, which was already emaciated by illness, looks much thinner. In that silent expression, there is occasionally a little hesitation. After all, the emperor is old, and the haggard in his heart is probably a little deeper than his external performance. The heroic spirit of guiding the country when he was young seems to have faded with time. Once upon a time, when Li Congke's army attacked the city of Taiyuan several times, and when Shi Jingjiao's butcher's knife was raised several times, Guo Wei did not have the slightest fear. At those times, he had a clear idea in his heart and a firm position. But now, when the Chu army entered the city in a big way, and when the troops were almost about to come to the city, there was a lot of noise inside and outside the court, whether to fight or make peace, whether to defend or retreat, and after a long discussion, they couldn't be discussed.

"Dangshan is pale and yellow, millions of heroes have passed the big gang, and the tiger is better than the past, and the world is turned upside down and generous. It is advisable to chase the poor bravely, and not to learn from the overlord. If there is love in the sky, the sky is also old, and the right way in the world is the vicissitudes of life. In front of the imperial table, there is a new poem, which was brought from Songzhou by the Great Zhou Dynasty, where he has already started his own propaganda machine and is doing a comprehensive military mobilization. A wry smile flowed from the corner of Guo Wei's mouth, Ma Yun? When he was crisscrossing the Central Plains, he was probably still wearing open crotch pants, right? But now it's going straight to come over. It's a pity that his body really can't withstand the toss of the military, otherwise, he really wants to personally lead the troops to compete with this junior who has never met.

"Your Majesty, the King's Privy Envoy asks to see you." When Guo Wei was wandering around the world and thinking about chaos, a confidant eunuch reported in a low voice outside the house.

"Oh... Guo Wei came to his senses, he reluctantly settled down, and said, "Please come in, Brother Wang." ”

After a lot of effort, an old man in his sixties, with a big belly, walked in with square steps, and when he saw Guo Wei, he just bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, is your body better?" ”

"Come on, show Brother Wang." Guo Wei smiled and said: "The enemy army is deep, and the world is shaken. Brother Wang came again, he must have a good plan in his heart, right? ”

"Haha, I really don't hide it from Your Majesty. As soon as his ministers came as privy envoys, they all tried their best to protect the country of my Great Zhou. These days, there is a lot of discussion in the court, and the ministers think that they are all pedantic words. Please behead all those who talk about moving the capital in vain! ”

Looking at Wang Jun's old and strong and high-spirited appearance, Guo Wei couldn't help but feel a little envious, and he pondered silently for a while: "Listening to Brother Wang's words, he must be going to defend Bianjing and wait for reinforcements?" ”

"This is natural." Wang Jun glared at Guo Wei with two big eyes, and continued: "Your Majesty, although the Chu army is now prestigious, the minister thinks that it is already the end of the crossbow!" ”

Guo Wei glanced at Wang Jun, as if he had seen Wang Jun for the first time. Guo Wei himself is also battle-hardened, it can be said that he was the first general under Liu Zhiyuan, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, although he is old and in poor health, his brain is not confused. Since the Chu army besieged Xiao County to the current victory in Dangshan, the time has been less than a month, how can there be a saying of "the end of the strong crossbow"? Now is probably the time when the Chu army's military spirit is at its peak.

Wang Jun shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, where do you think the Chu army's next move is?" ”

Guo Wei smiled: "Brother Wang, you are taking the exam for me again." If I were Ma Yun, there would be two choices, first, go south to cooperate with Ding Sijin, capture Caizhou and other places, and use a small number of troops to disturb Bianjing; Second, we have concentrated all our efforts on attacking Bianjing. Judging from the current situation, the state of Chu is very sure to besiege Bianjing. ”

"Hehe, Your Majesty is clever. Therefore, the ministers did not retreat because they should defend Bianjing. ”

Guo Wei still had a smile on his face, of course he knew that the Chu army was going to attack Bianjing, if he was Ma Yun, in the current situation, he couldn't help but try Bianjing's situation. The Chu army attacked Bianjing, not only Guo Wei could see it, Wang Jun could see it, and the whole court of the Great Zhou Dynasty basically saw it, otherwise, why would there be a lot of discussion in the past few days, or to fight, or to retreat?

"Wang Aiqing, do you have any strategies to break the enemy?"

"Your Majesty, the focus of the battle now is Bianjing. If Bianjing misses, whether it is we who take the initiative to give up, or whether the Chu army conquers it, the strength of our Great Zhou will inevitably be hit hard, and when the time comes, but whether Liu Chong in Hedong will take the opportunity to capture Hebei, Wang Yin in Caizhou, Henan alone may not be able to hold on! If Henan and Jingdong were captured by the Chu army, the Great Zhou would be in danger. Therefore, Bianjing must be defended! Moreover, the minister thinks that we will definitely win in Bianjing! ”

Looking at Guo Wei's suspicious look, Wang Jun smiled again: "It's still the same old saying, the Chu army is already at the end of the crossbow!" ”

Looking at Wang Jun's appearance of selling Guanzi, Guo Wei was inevitably a little unhappy in his heart, but he begged for advice: "Brother Wang, where do you start with this?" ”