The news of the conquest of Pusan reached the capital Chang'an, and the court was immediately jubilant.

Everyone understands that this result means that a large number of troops can be freed up, and the human and financial resources can be turned against the Turks, and it is really encouraging that the Silk Country will now get rid of the unfavorable situation of fighting on two fronts.

Liu Yan was overjoyed by this victory, and privately praised Wu Sicheng's suggestion for being prescient, but it was a pity that Xue Boren, who had returned to the capital, strongly protested against Wang Han's new methods of warfare.

Liu Yan also felt that it was not appropriate, it was obviously not worth mentioning compared to solving the Goryeo problem, and it was irreparable that the incident had already happened. Liu Yan could only appease Xue Boren's emotions while discussing his next move with the two of them.

Since the fall of Busan is a recent event, it is certain that Tuqi has not yet been informed of the news, so if nothing else, Tuqi will surely go south to plunder as he did in previous years. Unlike before, the current Silk Country no longer needs to worry about the pressure of Goryeo, especially in the direction of the Liaodong Army, which means that the Silk Country can take this opportunity to launch an unexpected attack.

Considering the long distance of Liaodong, Liu Yan thought that this order must be issued to Su Chengdong immediately. While agreeing, Xue Boren also marked several alternative offensive routes on the map to Liu Yan and pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of them.

Liu Yan couldn't help but laugh dumbly, and said, "Xue Shilang, you were still complaining about Wang Hanxin's methods just now that Wang Hanxin's methods were too vicious, but you had already calculated how to make the most of his achievements. ”

Xue Boren's face did not waver in the slightest: "Your Majesty, Weichen believes that there is no fundamental conflict between the accusation of a military general's evil deeds and the calculation of national affairs. Wang Hanxin's actions disgusted Wechen, but the results he achieved were a very useful opportunity for His Majesty, and Wechen, as your courtier, must of course make full use of this opportunity. ”

Liu Yan pouted and said, "It's really high-sounding." Okay, let's not discuss this. So Aiqing, which way do you think it is more appropriate to attack? ”

Xue Boren shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive Weichen for saying bluntly, any route is not a perfect strategy, our only advantage is that this attack is unexpected, and if we send troops from Liaodong, our combat target cannot be set too big, after all, it is too far away from Dragon City, and the speed of the Tuqi army's defense is very amazing." ”

"Hearing Xue Aiqing say this, why do I think you have other battle plans?"

Xue Boren smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Wei Chen thought that sending troops from Liaodong could only attack the eastern territory of Tuqi at most, which had hardly suffered any damage since the two countries exchanged troops, and the goal this time was to deal a heavy blow to the Tuqi tribes there, so that they could no longer follow Abichilir south in the short term. However, we can create the illusion that we are going to attack Dragon City, which will force Abicheril to return to the rescue, which will reduce the pressure on our army's defenses and avoid the danger caused by the lone army. ”

"But such a battle plan is too conservative." Liu Yan said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The reason why Wechen said this is because Wechen felt that a single attack was too cheap and a breakthrough. Judging from the distance and preparations, it is obvious that the Zhongyi County King has made more adequate preparations for the attack on the Raid Deed, and it is obviously a waste of his command talent to let His Royal Highness the County King be responsible for the defense alone. Therefore, Weichen thought that it would be more effective to turn Su Duhu's attack into a feint, so as to create a good opportunity for His Royal Highness the county king to attack. ”

After hearing Xue Boren say this, Liu Yan showed a smile and said, "Xue Shilang is really worthy of being a veteran of the battlefield, and he has already thought of this. To tell the truth, Wu Sicheng had also mentioned to me the suggestion of sending troops from Taiyuan before, but he was worried that Abicheril would break through the boat and break through from the direction of Taiyuan and cross the Yellow River to pose a threat. ”

"Your Majesty doesn't need to worry, this time Weichen has passed by the defense area of His Royal Highness the King of the County on the way back to Beijing, where the defense work is very well prepared, and it continues to be strengthened, if Abicheril really dares to come, it will be delayed on the road for at least two months. If he dares to cross the Yellow River two months later, then Wei Chen will lead his troops to completely stick it to the Yellow River, and wait for our army to encircle it on all sides and annihilate it in one fell swoop! ”

Liu Yan listened to the table and said, "Well said! Xue Aiqing said so, I have no doubts, I will immediately draw up a will! ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly heard a few birdsong outside the house. Wu Sicheng, who had been waiting on the side, couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard this, and said, "Your Majesty, it's the eagle falcon that delivers the secret decree!" ”

As he spoke, Wu Sicheng hurried to the window in a few steps, pushed open the window and shouted a few times outside, and immediately a gray-backed falcon landed and stopped on his arm. Wu Sicheng took out the letter from the eagle's foot ring and shook his hand, and the eagle falcon flew back into the air.

"Your Majesty, it's a letter from the King of Zhongyi." Wu Sicheng walked back with the letter and handed it to Liu Yan.

"Oh? Liu Xianzhi, is there anything else he has to do there? Liu Yan unfolded the letter as he spoke, read it from beginning to end, and suddenly sneered.

"Your Majesty, is it a happy event?" Wu Sicheng asked.

"No, no, no," Liu Yan coughed a few times to dispel the laughter, and said, "I am laughing at the topic we just discussed, and this Liu Xianzhi is like eavesdropping on the side." The advice he made to me in this letter was exactly the same as what Xue Aiqing said. I would like to ask if you have already discussed it when you were in Taiyuan? ”

"The emperor Mingjian, Weichen just passed by, and he didn't go to Taiyuan Mansion." Xue Boren laughed as he spoke.

"That's what the hero sees. In the letter, Liu Xianzhi not only asked me for permission to send troops to attack the deed, but also said unashamedly that he would borrow 1,000 firearms from the Shenji Battalion and all the corresponding equipment, and also asked for 400,000 taels of silver and 100,000 brocades as military salaries. ”

"It seems that the king of Zhongyi County has prepared a big drama this time, waiting for the emperor to watch it." Wu Sicheng said leisurely. (To be continued.) )