Huaidong news was cut off, Lu Can, the general of Southern Chu, invited himself to be the master of Huaidong, the chief Shang Weijun did not allow, the Yongjun army was based on Yangzhou, the tiger looked at Jingkou, and the army reported to Jianye, Shang Weijun was frightened inexplicably, it was Lu Can's military power, Lu Can supervised the Jiujiang camp of 30,000 people, 2,500 boats, Chen Bing Jingkou, and confronted the Yongjun.

-- "General Guide to Information Governance; Yongji III

On the second day of November, Yongdu, Princess Changle's mansion, in the Linbo Pavilion, into November, the late night in Chang'an was already very cold, not to mention that there was a snow a few days ago, but Jiang Zhe preferred to enjoy the moon in the lake, how not to make Xiao Shunzi have a headache, early in the morning he let people burn the fire dragon in the Linbo Pavilion warm, when Jiang Zhe came to the Linbo Pavilion from the cold garden, the pavilion was already warm as spring, but looking at Jiang Zhe's lonely and gloomy look, Xiao Shunzi couldn't help but feel distressed. Since the beginning of the Dayong Southern Expedition, Jiang Zhe has lived in seclusion in the mansion and has not gone anywhere, except for studying in the Cold Garden, or in a daze in the Linbo Pavilion. Xiao Shunzi naturally understood why Jiang Zhe was like this, and it was a matter of time before the Great Yongnan Expedition was made, but everyone didn't expect that once it came true, Jiang Zhe would be so depressed.

After a long time, Jiang Zhe suddenly groaned: "I have been working hard for a long time, and I don't learn the way of life." When you are young, you are sick, how can you be old in this body? ”

Xiao Shunzi was shocked when he heard it, the poems involve birth, old age, sickness and death, often easy to become poetry, Jiang Zhe was exhausted in his early years, so that Huafa was born early, almost vomited blood and died, but it is not "a long time to work and make a living", "do not learn the way of life" Although there is a slight deviation, he has also begun to practice some health exercises over the years, but because of his talent, he has not made much progress, "young and sick" is needless to say, if "this body is not worthy of old age" This sentence is fulfilled again, isn't it a prophecy, thinking of this, Xiao Shunzi only felt a cold sweat, hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Why did Childe say this, if Childe feels that he can't live in peace in Yongdu, why don't I accompany Childe back to the East China Sea?" ”

I said lightly: "This time, the emperor attacked Jiangnan and did not discuss the strategy of entering the army with me, do you know why?" ”

Xiao Shunzi's eyes flashed with a sharp man, and said: "Could it be that the emperor has been suspicious of the son, so he deliberately excluded the son, this time the army conquered the south, and it should have set up Pingnan Xingyuan to supervise the army, if so, His Royal Highness the King of Qi is the marshal of Pingnan Xingyuan, but the emperor did not decree the establishment, could it be that the emperor was dissatisfied with the friendship between His Royal Highness the King of Qi and the prince?" ”

I shook my head and said, "It is unknown whether the emperor is suspicious of King Qi, but even King Qi has not proposed to prepare for the establishment of Xingyuan. As for me, if the emperor was really suspicious, he would definitely not show such a trace, he was just worried that I would be nostalgic for my homeland and didn't want to embarrass me. What's more, after the Ping Han Dynasty, the emperor has already given birth to arrogance in his heart, he thinks that it is easy to destroy Chu, the three-way army of 500,000 horses and horses go hand in hand, and Jiangnan is only 200,000 elite soldiers can fight with Dayong, naturally the first battle is successful, and the jade is burned. Not only the emperor, but also His Royal Highness the King of Qi and the generals inevitably despised Jiangnan. That's all my worries. ”

Xiao Shunzi slapped his palm and said: "Childe knows everything about Jiangnan, could it be that Dayong will lose troops in this battle, in this case, why doesn't Childe explain the situation to the emperor?" ”

I smiled bitterly: "Sometimes, if things are not in front of us, it is difficult for people to believe, when the emperor and the ministers discuss the matter of Pingchu, even with Shi Yu's steadyness, they all say, 'Southern Chu has the power of the ministers, and there are Fengyi remnants of trouble, will be discordant and even worse, although there are generals such as Lu Can, there is no reason to make meritorious contributions to the outside, our army marches in an orderly manner, even if it cannot be pacified in a war, it can also attack Huainan, occupy Shuzhong, and seize Xiangyang, so that Southern Chu can only rely on the Yangtze River to survive. In this way, it can be seen that the upper echelons of Dayong have lost their coolness. On the contrary, it is Southern Chu, although Lu Can is subject to the ministers, but he is the same enemy from top to bottom, and he is united in his efforts, and in this battle, Dayong will inevitably be defeated by Southern Chu. I have already sent a secret fold to the emperor, speaking of this victory and defeat especially between the two, to persuade him not to rush to raise troops, but unfortunately the emperor will keep the secret fold in the middle of the question, obviously do not agree with my opinion, or will think that I can't bear to see the soldiers of the old country, so alarmist, in fact, how can the husband look forward and backward, I have been supported by Dayong for more than ten years, and by the emperor so much, how can I be a snake and mouse at both ends, I don't know the choice. ”

Xiao Shunzi said suspiciously: "Childe, not to mention whether what Shi Xiang said can be realized, but the Southern Chu generals are not in harmony, and there is Fengyimen from it, this is indeed a fact, although General Lu is slightly outstanding, but he can't control all the military power, can it be defeated in this way, General Qin is steady and sophisticated, General Changsun is deep and wise, General Pei is brave and decisive, all three of them are generals who can take charge of themselves, how can General Lu win alone." ”

I sighed and said: "Shang Weijun is indeed a person who misled the country, but Zhao Long, the lord of Southern Chu, is his grandson, and he regards the Southern Chu rivers and mountains as his own thing, so once the situation is critical, he will definitely fully support Lu Can, as for the overturning and exclusion after the victory, there is no need to elaborate, but it was too late for Dayong at that time." Speaking of Fengyimen, I have a lot of regrets, the original indulgence of Fengyimen's remnants was really because they were not successful enough, and they were more than defeated, but I really shouldn't have let Wei Ying go, but because of the situation at the time, I had to. Although this person is ruthless and fettered by fame and fortune, so that his family is ruined and he lives in Southern Chu, but after all, this person is the son of Wei Guan, and he is valued by the master of Fengyi, he is really talented, his eyes are like torches, and he actually chose Lu Can as the object of assistance after learning from the pain. Over the years, if he hadn't been transferred from the middle, with Lu Can's character and surname, he would have been defeated by Shang Weijun. Lu Can is different from me, I like to use power to use people, all my subordinates, even if they respect and love me, they must completely control his life and death, once they have a disobedient heart, they can be dealt with categorically, Lu Can uses people with integrity, even if his subordinates have their own plans in their hearts, as long as they are harmless and loyal, he will use them without doubt, so Wei Ying can be used by him, there is such a person to eliminate political enemies for Lu Can, solve problems, and Lu Can can stand tall in Southern Chu. ”

Xiao Shunzi asked in surprise: "Wei Ying, is this person really so powerful?" ”

I sighed slightly, and said: "This person's power is still above your imagination, since the plot against the East China Sea failed, this person somehow reached some kind of tacit understanding with Lu Can, over the years, Shang Weijun and Fengyimen have used means against Lu Can, all of them have been resolved by him, the Ministry of War Si Wencao has used stratagems many times, and wants to frame Lu Can through the power struggle within Nanchu, and he has also been eliminated by him. Alas, Lu Can was able to appoint Wei Ying, which was beyond my reach, and Wei Ying could not mind the relationship between Lu Can and me, which I didn't expect. ”

Xiao Shunzi thought for a moment and said: "Childe, yesterday the emperor sent a military report to the cold garden, Jiamengguan and Xiangyang have already started a war, although there is no progress, but the defenders of these two places have absolutely no time to take care of it, the overall situation of Huaidong has been decided, and the Southern Chu court has to deal with it, Lu Can mobilized Jiujiang Daying Town Jingkou, but in January, Southern Chu has lost Huaidong, such a war situation Gongzi still feels uneasy, if it were not for the constraints of the Southern Chu court, how could Lu Can lead the troops to fight now, now that the Huaidong barrier has been lost, Lu Can has the power to return to the sky, I am afraid that there is nothing to do. ”

I looked away at Leng Yue, turned my head and said: "Do you know that this time Lu Can did not send troops to Huaidong in time, which was not expected by the emperor. Why do you say that he was willing to delay Jianye, and why did Pei Yunyu report that the news between Huaidong and Jianye was cut off? ”

Xiao Shunzi was shocked in his heart and said, "Gongzi once said that Lu Canxin's surname is Guangming. ”

I said lightly: "For the sake of the general, it is necessary to be ruthless, Lu Can is indeed above board with friends and enemies, but his methods may not be much kinder, otherwise he would not have arranged a plan to intercept and kill me back then, not to mention that Wei Ying was by his side." ”

Xiao Shunzi pondered for a moment and sighed softly. I continued: "The terrain of Huaidong is dangerous, the rivers are staggered, and it is most suitable for land and water warfare, and the Southern Chu naval army is familiar with geography and is good at using boat divisions to run back and forth in the rivers. It's just that in this way, it is not easy for the Southern Chu army to give up Huaidong, the soldiers are connected, and they must not retreat easily, if so, it is in line with the will of our army. If Lu Can is tied to Huaidong, Huaixi, Jiujiang, and Jiangxia are unprepared. The Xuzhou battalion sailors rode 150,000 troops, why did 30,000 troops not know where to go, and the 200,000 troops of Changsun Ji were all ready to stay in Xiangyang? The other generals of Southern Chu are not yet able to take charge of themselves, Jia Mengguan Yu Mian is just Xiao Gui Cao Sui, if Xiangyang Rongyuan leaves Xiangyang, it is just a fish out of the water, a group of lonely geese, the weakness of Southern Chu is that only Lu Can can support the overall situation, not as good as the original Northern Han Dynasty, after Long Ting Fei died, there are Princess Jiaping and General Duan can inherit his will. Therefore, General Pei steadily attacked and plundered in Huaidong, just to lure Lu Can into Huaidong, but unfortunately Pei Yun couldn't go too far, and finally failed, so that the two armies confronted each other in Guazhoudu. Although Southern Chu lost Huaidong, relying on the natural danger of the Yangtze River, Lu Can could cruise back and forth flexibly, and at this point, our army's intentions have suffered a setback. But Huaidong's smooth sailing will inevitably make Dayong's vigilance against Nanchu weaker, and you can understand Dayong's current situation! ”

Xiao Shunzi was in a cold sweat when he heard this, but he retorted: "Even so, Lu Can can't move in Jingkou for a while, the Jiangxia camp can't move lightly, and the other armies can't rescue, Gongzi's intention, our army intends to Huainan, although Huainan Guard Shiguan is good at fighting, he can't beat the warriors of Dayong who have survived a hundred battles, with the weak brigade of Huaixi, how can he fight against Dayong's iron cavalry?" ”

I sighed and said: "I can't think about this matter clearly for a while, but there are times when manpower can win the sky, I think before the fifteenth, there will be a military report, and then it will be clear how Lu Can will respond." I only hope that Dayong will not lose too much in this battle. ”

Xiao Shunzi was silent, and said after a long time: "It's better that Gongzi still doesn't have to worry, General Pei and General Changsun are all people who can fight well, and they will definitely not fail miserably to the point of being out of control." Childe, Chen Zhi said yesterday that your cousin Jing Changqing was captured in Chuzhou and suffered a lot, but Shanzi and Qu Huang had already used Tianji Pavilion's secret rudder in Huaidong to send their family back to Jiaxing. ”

I smiled slightly and said: "My cousin's surname is stubborn, my uncle intends to move to Chang'an, only he resolutely refuses to abide by the way of loyalty and righteousness, this time he has suffered a lot, Pei Yun must not know the relationship between him and me, otherwise how can he not embarrass him?" ”

Xiao Shunzi said with a smile: "Gongzi and the Jiaxing Jing family have long been cut off, even the young master Shunqing has already been kicked out of the house by Master Jing, no wonder General Pei didn't pay attention to this matter, but I'm afraid that the people of the Mingjian Division already know about this matter, although Chen Zhi arranged it very carefully, even the Jing family doesn't know their identity, but I'm worried that the Mingjian Division will find out about the relationship between Tianji Pavilion and Gongzi." ”

I nodded and said: "This matter must be guarded against, but the last time in Shuzhong, Xiahou Yuanfeng suffered a lot of lessons, because of the loss of Jiameng Pass, many ministers blamed him for not doing well, and we have the widow of the King of Shu in our hands, Xiahou Yuanfeng did not dare to offend me too much, and after Nan Chuping, Tianji Pavilion should also disappear, these years, the achievements of the green ear and the profits of the Hai clan are enough to support our lives, but there is no need to worry too much about the survival of Tianji Pavilion, let them be careful, don't be found by Lu Can and Wei Ying." In the battle of Pingchu, I still have a place for the Heavenly Machine Pavilion. ”

Xiao Shunzi whispered a promise.

At this time, there was the sound of breaking snow in the distance, I frowned, why would someone come to the Boting Pavilion to disturb me at this time, looking up, I saw a few palace lights, Princess Changle only took two maids and Xiao Liuzi to this side. There was a burst of warmth in my heart, ten years of husband and wife, respecting each other like guests, this woman is still as affectionate as when we left Chang'an hand in hand.

In order to enjoy the snow scene, I deliberately did not allow people to sweep away the snow around the Linbo Pavilion, the same is true on the stone path, seeing her trekking in the deep snow with the support of the maid, I couldn't help but come forward to greet him, as soon as I walked out of the Linbo Pavilion, the cold wind came to my face, I couldn't help but shiver, but also a pain in my heart, took a few steps to hold Changle's plain hand, and said: "It's so late, what are you doing here?" With that, he hurriedly pulled her into the Linbo Pavilion.

In the Linbo Pavilion, the light is like snow, I can't help but look at Changle's quiet and beautiful face, so many years of ups and downs, even after returning to Chang'an, she often needs to maneuver around the palace, dealing with all kinds of open guns and dark arrows, fighting for me a comfortable space, but no matter how time passes, her demeanor is not the slightest detracting, although the eyebrows have left traces of the years, but it can only make her more moving, like a refreshing spring, although silent and quiet, but sweet and pleasant. Holding her cold hands and looking at her jade face that was blown red by the cold wind, I sighed softly and kissed her cherry lips gently.

Changle's delicate body shook slightly, even if she had been married for many years, she was still not used to such intimacy in front of people, but she didn't push me away, and let me love and pity me arbitrarily. Feeling her shyness, I gave up my intention to continue the attack and said with a smile: "I'm fine, don't worry, don't worry about me." ”

Changle's jade face became more and more red at this moment, and he quickly glanced at the four people who were looking at the nose, nose, mouth, and mouth outside the Linbo Pavilion, and said gently: "I know you must have a plan, and I don't want to ask you, it's just that the snow night is cold, you should also add a shirt, little Liuzi, take it." ”

Xiao Liuzi walked in with a package, Princess Changle shook off the yellow wrapper, took out a ferret fur and said: "This is sent by the imperial sister-in-law today, it is the tribute of Youzhou this year, the most light and warm, I don't care if you enjoy the snow or the moon, you always have to add a piece of clothing." ”

I let her tie the big hat for me, and then held her hands again, nodded with satisfaction, her hands have regained their warmth, reached out to hold her waist, I smiled: "Since you are here, come with me, look at this wave of cold moon, cold stars in the sky." ”

Changle raised his head, not looking at the stars and moon in the sky, but looking at me, silent. I just feel at peace in my heart, and I wish time had stood still forever.

At this time, Xiao Shunzi and the others had already retreated far away with interest, leaving only our husband and wife whispering under the moon. Holding Changle, temporarily leaving aside the troubles in his heart, concentrating on accompanying her to talk, a thought surged in his heart, and disappeared in an instant, such a moonlit night, on the Yangtze River, is there anyone who is savoring the silent cold moon?

Thousands of miles away, across the mighty river, the camp of the Yong army and the water camp of the Southern Chu army are facing each other, the crescent moon is dim, the stars are one, standing on the boat, Lu Can looked at the cold moon in the heart of the river, and prayed: "May the heavens bless me, expel the strong enemies of Dayong, and protect the people of our society." General Cai has a heroic soul, forgive me for my distress. Anyway, he looked at the token of Cai Lin in his hand, and couldn't help sighing, saying that before, someone came to see Cai Lin's token, and then the person was going to return to Huaidong to save Cai Lin, and after he confessed that Cai Lin had committed suicide and martyrdom, the man cried and fainted. Thinking of his abandonment of Huaidong, even if no one blames him, he is also uneasy.

A person behind him said coldly: "Why should the general be worried, it is Wei who cut off the news exchange between Huaidong and Jianye, if not, how can Shang Xiang hand over all the military power, now the general has controlled all the military strength of Southern Chu, and can fight against the Yong army with all his might, what is the sacrifice of Huaidong, not to mention that the Huaidong army is weak, and it is Shang Xiang's lineage, and their heavy losses are only good for the general, isn't it?" ”

Lu Can smiled bitterly: "Brother Wei said this, I am also an accomplice in this matter, although the news of Huaidong is cut off, but how do I not know Pei Yun's ability, the generals of Huaidong, there is no one to fight against, but for the sake of the overall situation, I can only pretend that I don't know, the monk is entangled in Jianye, so that Huaidong fell, General Cai calmly took justice, alas, this is my sin, Brother Wei is just for the sake of our army." ”

Wei Ying's expression moved, but he just said lightly: "Why is Wei trying it for you, it's just that I want you to win a big battle, are you sure?" ”

Lu Can smiled silently, and said: "Huaixi an hour ago the army reported to this, the Nanyang battalion Cui Jue has marched to Shouchun, and the Xuzhou battalion did not show up in Huaidong this time Dong Shan has arrived in Zhongli, the eldest grandson Ji personally led the Nanyang battalion 140,000 troops to besiege Xiangyang, Huaixi only has 30,000 horses of General Shiguan, the meaning of the Yongjun is clear, is to force me to take care of the end, I have ordered Zhongli, after holding three days, you can retreat to Shouchun, if you really can't retreat safely, always please surrender without hindrance, in this way, You can attract both the Yongjun to Shouchun. ”

Wei Ying frowned and said: "Do you really think that Shouchun can fight against the Yongjun, Shiguanzhi's talent is only in the middle and upper, but the Yongjun army has many generals." ”

Lu Can said solemnly: "The key to defending the city lies in the hearts of the army and the people, General Shi will be able to defend Shouchun without hindrance, not to mention that Yun'er is my eldest son and the son of Zhenyuan Gong, with him in Shouchun, the army and the people will be at ease, and Shouchun will not be lost." ”

Wei Ying said: "But just relying on the city to hold on, after all, it is difficult to last, not to mention that the Jiangxia camp is also dominated by the navy, although there are 3,000 cavalry, it is also a drop in the bucket, you will never let the navy go to fight with Dayong's iron cavalry, then isn't it to give up the roots, and the Jiujiang battalion is here to confront the Yongjun, Pei Yun only needs to contain our army, Shouchun will not be guaranteed sooner or later, don't you worry about the safety of your son?" ”

Lu Can said lightly: "As the son of the Lu family, he should have the intention of sacrificing himself for the country, not to mention that I have been prepared for this battle, this time the Yongjun army is mainly aimed at Huaixi, Huaidong is a trap, Xiangyang and Jia Mengguan are just dispensable targets, but unfortunately, the Yongjun army has no one to lead the overall situation, and there is no dispatch of the East China Sea army, this must be the reason why Emperor Yongdi despises my Southern Chu soldiers, Lu should give the Yongjun a heavy blow, so that the Yongjun iron cavalry no longer dare to spy on Huainan. ”

When Wei Ying heard this, he was silent, at this moment, he could clearly see the battle intent that broke out on Lu Can's body, maybe choosing to support this man was really the most correct decision in his life, since this was the case, he had to think carefully for him, and he must not let him be victimized by the powerful ministers.

Thinking of this, Wei Ying asked tentatively: "Yangzhou County Shouhu Cheng is already in the general's camp?" ”

Lu Can raised his eyebrows and said: "Yes, this person abandoned the city and fled, abandoned tens of millions of soldiers and civilians in Yangzhou, he really deserved to be killed, cross the river, this person also wanted to return to Jianye to enjoy the glory and wealth, but it fell into my hands, I have decided to use his head to sacrifice the flag before crossing the river to fight." ”

Wei Ying sighed and said: "Although this person is shameless, but he is the county guard chosen by Shang Xiang, it is said that he spent 300,000 gold to buy the official position of this county guard, this time he returned to Nanchu, and sent his family to bribe Shang Xiang 200,000 gold, Shang Xiang's document will arrive tomorrow, so you can send him back to Jianye for disposal." ”

Lu Can's eyebrows flashed with anger, and said: "What a corrupt official, no wonder he openly smuggled sea salt in Yangzhou, it turned out that he wanted to recover his losses, Shang Weijun was really confused, such a person actually went to be the county guard of Yangzhou, no wonder Yangzhou was self-defeating, since the Ming Dynasty had only arrived." He pondered for a moment and then said aloud, "Someone." A guard came in from the outside and listened to orders. Lu Can said coldly: "You go back to the camp, pass on my military order, and immediately behead Hu Cheng to show the public." The sergeant said yes. Then Lu Can looked at Wei Ying with a smile and said, "Brother Wei also wants to intercede for Hu Cheng?" ”

Wei Ying smiled faintly and said, "It's just that I want the general to do it earlier, so as not to clash with the monks." ”

Lu Can was stunned, shook his head and smiled, looked at the fire in the camp on the opposite riverbank, and said, "Brother Wei, dare to go to the camp with me?" ”

Wei Ying said with a smile: "Didn't the general summon me on the ship just to inspect the enemy's situation?" ”

Lu Can smiled slightly, and ordered the sergeant to drive the boat to the opposite shore. At this moment, the sky is full of stars, Jiang Xinyue is cold, and in addition to the cold wind whimpering between heaven and earth, there is only the sound of the boat crossing the water.

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