Chapter 482: The Cursed War
Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi did things very well, and also deliberately drew a military map to depict in detail the distribution of troops and the situation of the sentry posts of Bai Tieyu's rebels. To be on the safe side, Xuan Yunzi used his own potion to draw this map on the back of the moon slave, and at first glance there was nothing unusual about it. But as soon as she applied her special potion, the map would appear like a tattoo, and it would dissipate again after a while.
Xue Shao felt quite surprised, such chemical technology is very common in modern times, but he didn't expect that the ancients also had their own unique methods, which should really be used in military affairs - I will ask Xuan Yunzi for advice when I go back!
Later, Xue Shao took matters into his own hands and drew the map on the back of the moon slave. Because of this war, Xue Shao hasn't been close to women for a long time, and even when he was writing the map, he was a little nervous. After that, he and the moon slave had a hard time.
Both of them were a little choked, and in an instant, the sky and thunder hooked the earth, and the passion was vivid.
Xue Shao felt that if it was the joy of the bed, it was the moon slave who was the most suitable for him. This girl's figure is definitely the best of all the women I have ever seen. Moreover, she is in good health when she practices martial arts, even if she shows herself no matter how wild a beast she is, she can bear it, and she is willing to eat it.
Have fun with the moon slave, that is the real chess opponent will meet the good material.
Then Xue Shao convened the generals to discuss the matter, showed them the map, and told them about the new movements of Bai Tieyu's rebels.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our army." Guo Yuanzhen said, "Bai Tieyu started in Chengping County, which is his foundation. Now that Bai Tieyu is leading the main force to attack Longquan, if we can take out his old nest Chengping in one fell swoop, then he will become a rootless rogue, and he will no longer be able to make any waves. ”
All the generals agreed with Guo Yuanzhen's point of view, and they all nodded yes, and some people actively asked for battle.
Xue Shao said: "From the overall situation, now that the Tang Dynasty is peaceful, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and Bai Tieyu's rebellion is unpopular against the sky. However, he has been active in Suizhou for many years, using Buddhism to deceive people, and he still gathered a group of diehard loyalists who were deceived by him. The army under his command numbered more than 20,000 people, nearly half of whom were his followers and coerced people, as well as some rebellious government soldiers, prisoners released from prisons, and Hu thugs hired from all over the Western Regions and grasslands at their expense. ”
"Young marshal, please allow me to say a few words." Xue Chuyu said, "In my opinion, although Bai Tieyu has a large number of people, they are just a group of improvised rabble, not a real army with strict discipline and strong beliefs. The biggest characteristic of such a rabble is that if they fight with the wind, they will fight more and more crazy, and they will really think that they are the teachers of kings blessed by gods and Buddhas, and they are invincible. But if the battle is lost, it is easy for confidence to collapse and the army will be defeated like a mountain, and it will be out of control. So the first battle between us and Bai Tieyu can only be won and not lost. If we can finish his lair in one fell swoop, just as Guo Yuanzhen said, Bai Tieyu will become a rootless rogue, and he will no longer be able to make any waves! ”
"Well said." Xue Shao nodded in approval, among his own group, Xue Chuyu has the longest time in the army and the most experienced combat experience, and he is still a general, so he must have learned a lot of military knowledge from his father Xue Rengui since he was a child. His insight is very unique and incisive.
"Young marshal, let's fight!"
"Smashed the city and broke his roots!"
"I'm going to fight the vanguard!"
The generals are gearing up and enthusiastically asking for battle.
Xue Shao didn't rush to make a statement, he looked at everyone calmly, and found that Xiao Zhizhong was silent and thoughtful, so he asked, "Xiao Changshi, what do you think?" ”
Xiao Zhizhong hesitated for a moment and said, "Young marshal, the next scholar doesn't understand military affairs. Seeing the generals colliding with their fists, they shouldn't have poured cold water on them, but ......"
"Xiao Changshi, you are a civil official, you are cautious and cautious in your thinking, and your way of thinking about problems is different from that of us martial artists. Perhaps what you are worried about now is what we have overlooked, and it is also where our fatal mistake lies. Xue Shao said, "Only by speaking widely and drawing on the wisdom of others can we draw the most reasonable conclusions." Even if it is to pour cold water, it is better than to keep your mouth shut - just say it! ”
"Okay, then I'll say it." Xiao Zhizhong said, "I'm thinking, what if Chengping is a huge trap, and when our army goes to attack and kill Bai Tieyu's lair, it falls into his flanking encirclement? ”
As soon as these words came out, Xue Shao, Guo Yuanzhen, Xue Chuyu and others lit up at the same time, and some others were almost scared into a cold sweat and exclaimed: "Won't it?" Could it be that Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi would want to frame us? ”
"They won't." Xue Shao said it categorically.
Xiao Zhizhong frowned, "Why does the young marshal trust the two of them so much?" ”
"To be honest, I don't know them well at all, let alone trust. However, I trust the diva. Xue Shao said, "No matter what, the queen of heaven will not joke about this kind of military affairs." Therefore, the person specially sent by the queen of heaven is absolutely reliable! ”
"Surely they will not betray the young marshal!" The moon slave blurted out a vow.
Xue Shao turned his head to look at the moon slave, and the moon slave added, "I'm serious!" ”
Xue Shao couldn't help laughing, this Han girl couldn't hide things in her heart, she must have known something, so she said so surely.
"But I still believe that the victory or defeat of the war and the survival of the army should not be based on simple trust." Xiao Zhizhong said, "Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi are outsiders after all, not our robes. Perhaps there is no question of their loyalty, but there is no guarantee that they will misjudge our army by making military misjudgments. ”
Xue Shao's brows furrowed slightly, "What does Xiao Changshi mean, Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi are also likely to be deceived and used?" ”
"Of course it's possible." Xiao Zhizhong said, "I have repeatedly investigated Bai Tieyu's origin and resume, he is a mixed blood of Han and Hu, he has wandered in the Central Plains and lived in the grassland, he knows both the Han and the Hu people. He has read books, practiced martial arts, committed crimes and served in the army; He fought with the Tibetans and did business with merchants from all over the world who walked on the Silk Road; In addition, he is familiar with Buddhist scriptures and knows six languages. He was able to tamper with the Buddhist scriptures transmitted from Tianzhu into his own doctrine and deceive so many believers, which is enough to see that he is quite shrewd and cunning. ”
"Xiao Changshi makes a lot of sense." Xue Shao said: "What else do you have to say, just say it!" The purpose of the military conference is to broaden the way of expression and absorb the wisdom of the people! ”
Xiao Zhizhong nodded, and then said: "Since Bai Tieyu is using false Buddhism to deceive and trap others, then he himself will definitely not believe in Buddhism." Although Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi are extraordinarily intelligent and extraordinary, if they talk about cunning and insidiousness, they must not be Bai Tieyu's opponents. So I think there must be something strange about Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi being able to blend in with the rebels so easily and be respected and relied on by Bai Tieyu. So I think that Chengping may be a trap to trap and kill our army! - Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi are likely to be used by Bai Tieyu! ”
As soon as Xiao Zhizhong said this, the moon slaves were shocked into a cold sweat, "Won't it?" ”
Xue Shao frowned, "What if it is?" ”
"That Xuanyunzi is miserable!" Yue Nu exclaimed, "Although Bai Tieyu didn't make it clear, I can see that he has quite intentions for Xuan Yunzi. In those days, under the guise of asking for teachings on Buddhism, Bai Tieyu frequently approached Xuanyunzi and repeatedly offered his affection. Once after drinking too much wine, Bai Tieyu half-jokingly and half-seriously said that if he could marry a wise and alluring woman like Xuanyunzi, then he would rather not believe in his Buddha than his country, and would like to live in seclusion in the mountains with Xuanyunzi for a lifetime! ”
"This wine and meat monk who has been plagued by the plague is really shameless in deceiving the world and stealing his reputation - phew!" Guo Yuanzhen scolded on the spot.
Xue Shao's face tightened a little, "What kind of attitude does Xuan Yunzi have?" ”
Seeing that Xue Shao's face had changed a little, Yue Nu was a little scared, and said in a panic: "Xuan Yunzi laughed and didn't say anything. ”
"Needless to say, Sima Chengzhen just laughed it off?" Xue Shao asked.
Yue Nu nodded again and again, "The two of them laugh when they're fine, it's amazing, I don't know what they laugh at!" ”
Xue Shao smiled bitterly, "Then what am I laughing at, do you know?" ”
Yuenu's face turned red and stuck out his tongue, "Childe is laughing at me for being stupid......"
Everyone else laughed, and the moon slave shouted angrily, "Except for the son and the father-in-law, you are not allowed to laugh!" - Whoever laughs at me beats whom! ”
"General An is mighty, you are all strict!" Xue Shao waved his hand to signal everyone not to laugh, and then said to himself, "When marching and fighting, you must first prepare for the worst. As Xiao Changshi said, if Chengping County is a huge trap, what about it? ”
"Of course, we can ignore it, but the people of Longquan County will definitely be difficult to protect, and Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi are also in danger!" Guo Yuanzhen said.
Everyone nodded in unison.
Guo Yuanzhen usually giggles, but as long as he is serious, his brain is far more active than ordinary people, which is recognized by everyone. Otherwise, Xue Shao would not have used him as his right-hand man all the time.
"So, even if we know that Chengping County is a trap, we have to jump into it?" Xue Shao asked everyone rhetorically.
Everyone was silent and had ugly expressions.
Xue Shao's eyebrows tightened and he thought for a moment, and slapped it on the table, "Then let's go and find Bai Tieyu to fight this battle!" ”
Everyone was taken aback, and Xiao Zhizhong hurriedly said: "Young marshal, you have to think twice!" Although you have the responsibility to protect Sima Chengzhen and Xuan Yunzi and save the people of Longquan County, if you are likely to put the lives of the entire army into it, then this battle cannot be fought! After all, your biggest task is to quell the rebellion and save more people! ”
"I know." Xue Shao nodded lightly, his eyes shining, "If this battle is fought, I will most likely regret it; But if I don't fight, I'll regret it! ”
Everyone was stunned!
Xiao Zhizhong's expression froze, and he muttered, "I know I can't do it...... Has this war been cursed by the art of disgust? ”
"You're right, this is a cursed, deserving death, deprived of offspring!" Xue Shao took a deep breath, "So, now is not a question of whether to fight or not; It's about discussing, how to fight! ”