On the night of April 15, the third year of Guangshun, the east gate of Yan'an County, the administrative office of Yanzhou, was opened, and horse-drawn carriages drove out of the city gate and headed for Fushi County on the other side of the Yanhe River. According to the recollections of the officers in charge of guarding the gate of Yan'an, the carriage that hurried to Dongcheng that night was carried by some powerful figures who held the power of the state, Qin Gu, the director of Yanzhou, Xiao Yali, the director of the inspection department, and Zhang Nai, the commander of Yan'an County, Cao Sinong, the chief inspector of Yan'an, actually went to Dongcheng by car late at night.

These many big men went to Dongcheng together, and people who were familiar with the military and political pattern of Yanzhou could guess where they were going without even thinking about it. In addition to the former Observation Mansion located in Xicheng, which is now the Prime Minister's Mansion, who else can work late at night and these officials of the Yanzhou government are collectively dispatched?

On this night, not long after the officials entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, eight fast horses galloped out of Li Bin's Prime Minister's Mansion and galloped towards the eight counties in Yanzhou under the vast night.

That night, several street guards saw a scene that shocked them inexplicably, the highest judicial officials of ten counties in a state personally took the head of the general patrol officer team to post notices everywhere in Yan'an County.

Early the next morning, the residents of Yan'an County, who got up early, saw this proclamation with the highest legal force in Yanzhou on the streets.

The Yanzhou Observer Office told the civil and military officials, military and civilians, etc.: Because of the raging Huyi Koubian, there are many people who spy on military planes in detail, and the state is urgent, in order to appease public order and deter small matters, since the Gengchen Prefecture border in April of the third year of Guangshun, the county officials are on duty day and night, so as to ensure that the official affairs of the government office are analyzed in a timely manner; The gates of the prefecture and county towns are opened at noon and closed at no time, and officials are arrested day and night according to the inspection of public security, so as not to let the small and small work rampant rage. State Governance Business Travel. All good people, in this extraordinary period, it is forbidden to hoard and raise prices. The roads of the state are patrolled by soldiers, and sentry posts are widely set up, and Hu merchants walk in the state border. Within the time limit, until the name of the business department is established, the state is bound, and the state is not allowed to leave the customs, and can be settled and resettled in the state government. Whoever sees a situation similar to Pingxia Fanyi and speaks nonsense is not allowed to stay overnight without permission, and must report to the government and reward 1,000. This life is out of the state. Each Cao County Cory, see the order to follow, if there is a mistake. Arguments on the enemy. The inspection of the school Sikong Yanzhou observed the same Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhang Shi Li.

As soon as this proclamation came out, the entire Yanzhou became tense and killed.

This is the first time that this border state has entered a so-called "state of emergency" since Li Wenge took charge of Yanzhou for a year, and it is also the first time that martial law has been closed.

Although there have been several martial laws before, they have only been imposed in Yan'an County, and the degree of martial law is much lighter than that of this state martial law.

As soon as the order came out, the entire administrative machine was quickly put into operation.

Li Bin is old, and it is up to him to make decisions on major matters, but things like the rotation of the state government cannot be arranged for him to do. After a meeting, Qin Gu, Xiao Yali and the article finally determined the rotation order of Jiedu Mansion, which was divided into day and night. It is necessary to ensure that the state government has someone to handle government affairs and emergencies at all times. According to the patrol team of all officials of the three departments of Chacao and Cao, they are on duty for four hours, and during extraordinary times, the public security section dispatches officials and officials to various departments of the prefecture to be ready for emergency response at any time.

Bu Zhengcao's Economic and Commercial Division suspended the issuance of Hu Shang's departure guide and extended the validity period of his residence policy.

As for the transshipment Cao. On the contrary, there was not much to do, and as soon as the proclamation came out, the water transportation and Yanlu road transportation were all under the control of the military, and military checkpoints were also set up on the main roads in the south, and the relative affairs of the transshipment Cao were reduced. A group of civil officials were dispatched to help Bu Zhengcao and the state government maintain their daily operations.

For Shen Chen, he was able to convince Li Bin of the state of emergency. Wei Xun was surprised. He even began to wonder if Li Bin was behind the scenes, but he had no evidence. Second, Li Bin's position is too high, and no matter how much power he has as a prisoner, he can't control Li Bin's head. What's more, the relationship between Li Bin and Li Wenge is known to the world, and even if Wei Xun has doubts in his heart, he will never dare to be rude to Li Bin.

However, Wei Xun was even more worried, so at his insistence, the Eighth Route Army Duyu Marquis and the Dujian Military Department co-located, and he simply moved to Shen Chen's house with bedding and other things, and he had to carefully review every order issued by Shen Chen here, and only after confirming that there was no problem did he refuse to countersign. In this way, he still couldn't rest assured, he transferred all the supervising officers of the Supervision Division, and every Yu Hou officer who went to the troops below to convey the order would be followed by a supervision officer, confirming that Du Yu Hou Si would not play tricks in the transmission of orders.

Similarly, according to the army building regulations, Wei Xun unceremoniously took over the transfer and command of the military department. In other words, before the state of emergency was lifted, Shen Chen, the Marquis of the inspection school, had the greatest authority to mobilize the troops and horses of the whole army, but the guard unit responsible for guarding the military headquarters was in the hands of Wei Xun, the military envoy of the inspection school. Shen Chen was in charge of the deployment of the army, but Wei Xun was in charge of the security of Shen Chen and the headquarters organs.

For Wei Xun's overreaction, Shen Chen could only smile bitterly. Wei Xun told Shen Chen without shame that this was the right thing and not the right person, and according to the emergency regulations set by Li Wenge, Wei Xun had such power.

Wei Xun's statement is very simple, this is a system, and it is also a military law, and there is naturally nothing to say about brotherhood, and he also believes that Shen Chen will not have different aspirations, but the system is the system, and the system is not for people but for things. If the state of emergency had not been promulgated, the command of the pro-soldiers would naturally still be in the hands of Shen Chen, and now that Shen Chen already had the power to mobilize the whole army according to the proclamation of the state of emergency, Wei Xun would naturally have to take over the pro-soldiers in accordance with the regulations.

The military supervision system has never been an individual to guard, but an absolute power under special circumstances.

In addition, as for whether Wei Xun really believed that Shen Chen had no different aspirations, only God knows.

Fortunately, Shen Chen didn't care about this, he sat in Duyu Housi, and issued simple but clear orders one by one.

The first order was to mobilize the left battalion of the Yan'an Regiment (owed to Liangdu) to guard the Yanlu Highway and at the same time garrison the Yanhe Stone Bridge.

The second order was to mobilize the entire regiment of the Fushi Regiment to draw troops from the six capitals into the back mountains of Fenglin Mountain to conduct a large-scale search, so as to search out all the potential enemy troops who had infiltrated into the back mountains.

The third order was to issue all the iron armor in the arsenal to the right battalion of the Yan'an regiment, and ordered the right battalion to be on standby for 12 hours, no one was allowed to remove the armor, and no weapons were allowed to leave the body during meals.

The fourth order was to order the remaining four troops of the Fushi Regiment to guard the north and west directions of the two county towns respectively, and strictly check the passing pedestrians and merchants.

The fifth order was to withdraw the wounded battalion, Fenglin, and Liutao Pavilion into Yan'an County.

The sixth order was to issue weapons to the soldiers of the labor camp.

The six orders were all issued after Wei Xun's careful review, and at least until this time, Wei Xun had not found any misdeeds on Shen Chen's part.

Just after the sixth order was issued. A fast horse galloped back to Fenglin Mountain.

A messenger soldier walked into the small courtyard quickly and saluted Shen Chenping, who was looking at the wooden map: "Yudu Division, Ling Tongzhi replied that there is no movement of the enemy army in the direction of Qinglingmen, and it is impossible for a large number of enemy troops to cross or bypass Luzi Pass and enter Yanzhou in the near future!" ”

Shen Chen heard this. He raised his head and looked at the messenger, and nodded slightly: "I know, you have worked hard, go down and rest!" ”

The messenger retreated as ordered, but Wei Xun on the side finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's not the party members who are doing ghosts, this state of emergency can be lifted, right?" ”

Shen Chen glanced up at him: "Not yet!" ”

Wei Xun frowned and said, "Why?" ”

Shen Chen said lightly: "Our Fenglin Mountain's defense boasts of being tight, but these foreigners who don't even have weapons can easily blend in. This is a big loss. These foreigners don't seem to be hostile, but they are more careful. Until the origins and purposes of these people are clarified, martial law is necessary. ”

Wei Xun frowned and said: "For the sake of such a Dihu people who don't even carry weapons, they have brought the trade of Hezhou to a halt. Up and down nervous, is there a bit of a big fuss? ”

Shen Chen smiled faintly: "I asked Li Xianggong to issue a state of emergency, it wasn't all for the sake of these Hu people!" ”

Wei Xun was stunned.

Shen Chen turned his eyes to look at the silk silk map hanging on the wall, and said briefly: "As soon as the adults come back, they will plan the Northern Expedition, and when the time comes, the troops will go out of Luzi Pass, that is a big move, a military operation, and always keep it secret as the first priority." From now on, the state of emergency is also to prepare for the Northern Expedition! ”

Wei Xun followed his gaze to the map, but he didn't understand the meaning of Shen Chen's words at all.

Shen Chen said: "Brother Zhou's side has already started to build siege equipment such as throwing cars and ramming mallets. We cut down trees and iron in the mountains all day long, and our defense was not tight enough, and it was difficult to keep it secret for a long time. Spies from the north always get the news. When these things reached Xiazhou, the Tuoba family naturally knew that we were going to get out. Naturally, the defense of Qingling Gate will be strengthened accordingly. We took a step forward to close the martial law, which not only prevented the party spies from delivering the news. It can also make the Tuoba family unable to figure out the truth and reality, and not act rashly. ”

Wei Xun frowned: "The Northern Expedition will always take a month and a half to two months before it can be carried out, is it too early to close the road now?" ”

"It's not early!" Shen Chen shook his head, "It's really time to close the road when you want to go on a northern expedition." I'm afraid it's too late! ”

"What do you mean by that?" Wei Xun still didn't understand.

Shen Chen pursed his lips slightly. Dao: "The most advocating way of reality in the art of war, in fact, whether it is the virtual is real or the real is virtual. None of this is the best approach. It is better to make it difficult for the enemy to understand the truth and the truth. The more the other party is not clear about our reality and reality, the more they dare not act rashly, and the current situation may be able to be maintained, and only when it is time to launch can it exert its unexpected effect. ”

"Once we retreat and impose martial law, won't the Pingxia Department immediately guess that we have made a big move?"

Shen Chen smiled: "It's one thing to guess, it's another thing to confirm." The Tuoba family was almost squeezed to death by us this year, and both the food stored in the clan and the mobile forces available in their hands were stretched. It is still possible to mobilize them for emergencies, but it is difficult to keep them in this state for a long time. This winter, this year, the Tuoba family has no capital to fight a big battle at all. Now that we are in retreat, the Tuoba family may be surprised and frightened, or they may mobilize their clan to prepare for war, which is not difficult, but let them maintain this state of preparation for a month to two months, and they must be dragged down. ”

Wei Xun listened silently and did not interject.

“…… Take 10,000 steps back and say, even if they can survive, they will start mobilizing and preparing for war from this moment. By the time we actually start sending troops a month or two later, the enemy will already be exhausted. An army that has been waiting for war, waiting for a month before the war has come, will produce illusions and fatigue from top to bottom. At that time, our dispatch of troops will be sudden, and the results of the battle may be more abundant......"

Wei Xun said slowly: "Just for such a purpose." Ban business travel and close the state border? It's a local deal! ”

"We are losing, and the Tuoba family is even more losing!" Shen Chen said simply, "We lose, but we can afford to lose; The Tuoba family also lost, but they couldn't afford to lose. ”

"The lord originally wanted to squeeze the Tuoba family to death in two years, but now, for some reason, he suddenly changed his mind and wanted to quickly cut through the chaos and solve the Pingxia problem. In that case, we need to do things in the way of adults. The biggest thing this year is by no means to take Gyeongju into the bag, but to send troops to the Northern Expedition, and bring the four states of Pingxia and the land of the three surrendered cities in the north of the desert into the command of the adults. To do this. We must die less. Before the war officially started, why not play the Tuoba family first? Shen Chen said.

Wei Xun gasped and asked, "If the territory is closed for a month, the state capital and local finances will lose at least tens of thousands of dollars!" That's not a small amount! ”

Shen Chen said without hesitation: "The lives of the soldiers cannot be bought with money. If we take one step in advance, the enemy will be in a state of readiness too soon. In this way, when the time really comes to the place where the troops are dispatched, the enemy will be exhausted and slackened because of the long-term preparation for war, and we will be able to take the army by surprise strategically......"

"I think you're taking it for granted!" Wei Xun shook his head disappreciatively.

Shen Chen smiled: "Fighting a war is actually a meticulous job, relying on calculations before the war, and the strength and weapons. When the time and place are right, these must be counted in the same way; When we really fight, we rely on deception, and if we deceive the enemy's deployment mistakes, we will take advantage of the gap. Even if you can't do that. You also have to deceive the enemy into messing up the rhythm of your footwork. Preparations for our Northern Expedition will take at least a month, and if the enemy does not receive accurate and clear information during this month, he will sit back and watch what happens. As the saying goes, before the soldiers and horses move, the grain and grass go first, and if the enemy army reacts in advance. A month of empty morale and food. It is very cost-effective. If the enemy does not react for the time being, our army can receive a surprise effect! ”

Wei Xun said: "According to what you say." We are under martial law, no matter how the enemy responds, we will lose! ”

Shen Chen nodded: "That's the case." The enemy's reaction only needs to look at the movement in the direction of Qingling Gate to know! ”

"It is natural to block the return of news before the war, and it is also a common means in the art of war!" Shen Chen said lightly.

Wei Xun said: "Before the war, seven points in the war rely on cheating, and what do you rely on for three points?" ”

"Three points depend on courage!" Shen Chen said lightly, "Everything that should be calculated has been calculated, everything that should be deceived has been deceived, and the rest is for both sides to fight for courage and courage." In a big war, both sides naturally have to desperately hide their main forces and attack targets, and whether they dare to make a move at this time is the key. For those mediocre generals who look forward to the future, this bold word is particularly rare. Good generals always like to go to the battlefield in person, not to show off their bravery, but to be able to grasp the direct evidence of the enemy's army. Where is the virtual and where is the real, as long as you fight a battle, you can see it immediately, and this cannot be deceived no matter how you deceive. The general is on the front line and can adjust the deployment and decide on countermeasures at any time according to the results of the trial. If you rely only on scouts, you will always have no intuitive impression of what passes through other people's eyes, ears, and mouths, and the time it takes to make decisions is also extended, so it is difficult to win a war like this......

Wei Xun exhaled lightly and asked again, "Who is this group of inexplicable and wonderful Hu Yi?" How could it suddenly appear within the state rule? There was no warning beforehand, and there were so many people, that we were so busy......"

Shen Chen was stunned for a while, and said slowly: "It doesn't matter who they are or where they come from, the important thing is that we are negligent and overconfident in Luziguan." I have forgotten the truth that there is no barrier in the world that cannot be bypassed......"

"But didn't Ling Pu send a message saying that there was no change in the party soldiers in the direction of Luzi Pass? From yesterday to now, there have been more than 300 captives, so many people can't have come from the mountains in the northwest, right? Even if he can get around, Ling Pu will never fail to find out......"

Wei Xun's analysis was indeed reasonable, Shen Chen was in a daze for a while, and suddenly turned his head and shouted outside the door: "Prepare a horse for me-"

"Where are you going?" Wei Xun was stunned.

"Go visit Zhe Linggong—" Shen Chen said thoughtfully.