It's December, and there's endless flakes of snow falling outside the tent like goose feathers. Zhu Wen worked step by step, so that Li Cunhuan could not wait for work. Although Heyang City was captured, it did not have much effect. It's just that Li Cunhuan has a place to stack grain.

On the contrary, it was Zhu Wen, who acted step by step, making Li Cunhuan helpless against him. Fighting, Zhu Wen followed the example of Cao Xiang under the advice of Jing Xiang and watered the method of building a city. A small castle was built on the west side. Although the city wall is not high, it is only less than two zhang high, but no matter how short the city wall is, it is also a city wall. If Li Cunhuan attacked, it would take three times Zhu Wen's troops to capture. At this time, the strength of Zhu Wen and Li Cunhuan was not much different.

Zhu Wen was 73,000 people, and Li Cunhuan was 87,000 people, and he did not occupy much advantage in terms of troops. made Li Cunhuan quite anxious, but he couldn't beat Zhu Wen's camp, so he could only spend it with Zhu Wen. Thankfully, the message came from the east. Yang Shihou broke Liu Rengong in Jizhou. Liu Rengong was in Jizhou to govern the capital of the capital [***]. and Luo Hongxin fought against Zaoqiang. Yang Shihou was indeed good, and he fought with 20,000 soldiers and horses and Luo Hongxin's 50,000 Wei Boqiang army, and dragged Luo Hongxin to live at the junction of Jizhou and Dezhou.

Li Cunxiao and Xun Qianyong led an army of 50,000 across the sea and landed in Dengzhou. After Yang Xingmi suffered a big loss in Surabaya County, he was not able to capture Yanzhou City, so he had no choice but to surround Yanzhou City. led the army north, but because of this delay, Lee Cun-hyo rushed to Jeju.

Li Cunxiao sent Shenwei, led more than 100 elite cavalry to rush left and right, Huainan's first general Zhou Ben was swept off the horse by Li Cunxiao with a shot in only twelve rounds, if it wasn't for the soldiers under his command to save him desperately, I am afraid that Zhou Ben, who had been in Huainan for more than ten years, would be bloodstained on the battlefield. Mi Zhicheng, the first archer in Huainan, was also shot over his helmet in the confrontation with Li Cunxiao and fled in embarrassment. In that battle, Yang Xingmi had to lead his troops to retreat to Mount Tai, relying on Mount Tai to restrain the terrain of the cavalry, which stabilized the position, so that Li Cunxiao's cavalry could not play to the fullest, and a temporary stalemate was formed. When Pang Shigu came with his troops, Yang Xingmi had the ability and Li Cunxiao to fight back. forced Li Cunxiao to lead his troops to retreat, changing from offensive to defensive.

But Li Cunxiao's threat is a small surname, and the two armies were not very friendly before, so naturally the two sides from the generals to the soldiers are not in harmony, and they smile when they see each other, but they are thinking about how to kill each other in their hearts, but they are not truthful. Therefore, although the coalition army combined, although there are 100,000 troops, there are 30,000 more troops than Li Cunxiao. But helplessly, the people's hearts were not aligned, and Li Cunxiao was indeed brave and good at fighting, and the battle situation was stalemate on the front line of Mount Tai.

The war situation in the world has reached a stalemate for a while, and everyone doesn't know how this war will end, and both sides will lose? Or is it the defeat of one side or another?

"Your Highness, the military advisor and General Yelu ask to see you!" The soldier reported respectfully through the tent curtain.

"Oh! Hurry up, please! When Li Cunhuan heard this, he was slightly stunned, and then said in a happy voice.

As soon as Li Cunhuan's words fell, the curtain of the tent was lifted, and Yelu Abaoji, who was wearing a beast skin robe, walked in, followed by Zhou Yanpet, who wrapped himself as if he was wrapped in a zongzi, walked in, Yelu Abaoji shook his shoulders and shook the snow on his body. Then he untied the animal skin robe from his body and hung it on a hanger on the side.

Zhou Yanpet sat down to the side, just shaking his shoulders and shaking off the snow on his body, but he didn't take off his winter clothes. is obviously very cold, and at the moment he does not have the demeanor of a worldly master at all, but like an old man who is so cold that he shrinks his head. But he didn't forget to carry it with him.

"Strategist, Abaoji, what good news do you have coming to find this king?" Li Cunhuan asked with a smile, seeing Zhou Yanpet's appearance, Li Cunhuan couldn't help but want to laugh.

"Laugh if you want! When did Your Highness become so hypocritical! Who is Zhou Yanpet, as soon as he saw Li Cunhuan's expression, he knew why he was, and muttered dissatisfiedly.

When Li Cunhuan heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

Zhou Yanpet ignored Li Cunhuan's 'ridicule', pretended to be a magic stick with an unknowing face, waved the shabby dust in his hand, and said: "Immeasurable Tianzun!" One is good and one is bad, I don't know which one His Highness wants to hear? But Your Highness, don't laugh too much, otherwise Poor Dao will throw a bad news down, and your Highness will be so scared that he can't laugh! ”

"How? How bad? When Li Cunhuan heard this, he didn't think it was allowed, but he still asked with a smile. Because Li Cunhuan has long known that if it is too bad news, I am afraid that Zhou Yanpet will not sell it.

Yelu Abaoji saw that Zhou Yanpet was still about to sell Guanzi, pursed his lips, and said: "You old Taoist priest is just talking nonsense, let me tell you." In the name of the Son of Heaven, His Royal Highness issued an edict to all towns to crusade against Yang Xingmi, Zhu Wen, and Li Maozhen. Jingxiang Jiedu made Zhao Kuangning and Jingnan Jiedu made Cheng Wei have already responded to the edict to raise troops. However, Qian Biao in eastern Zhejiang, Wang Shenzhi in Fujian, Ma Yin in Changsha, Zhong Chuan in Jiangxi, Liu Yin in Lingnan and others did not respond. It is estimated that he is prepared not to stab Zhu Wen and Yang Xingmi's back, paralyzed! When Zhu Wen is destroyed, none of these bastards will want to run. ”

Speaking of this, Yelu Abaoji paused, and waited for Li Cunhuan to digest this information, and then continued: "But the Wu'an Army made Feng Xingxing and Wuling Lei Yanwei raise troops, one south and one north to harass Zhao Kuangning and Cheng Wei, I am afraid that these two have already been bought by Zhu Wen!" These guys are even more damned! ”

When Li Cunhuan heard this, he sneered: "It's just two clowns jumping off the beam!" Feng Xing's attack was just enough, and he also occupied Shangzhou, Jinzhou, and Junzhou, and there were more than 10,000 male soldiers under his hands. What kind of thing is Lei Yanwei! It's just that the land of Wuling is a state that dares to shout! I really don't know whether to live or die! ”

Although the strength of these two beam-jumping clowns is very small, Li Cunhuan is also very disdainful on the surface. But Li Cunhuan still felt angry, paralyzed, our gods fight, you little ants don't hide to the side, you dare to jump out and bite people, naturally it makes people angry!

Zhou Yanpet also knew a little bit of Li Cunhuan's thoughts, and comforted: "Your Highness, in fact, these clowns just want to have a future in front of Zhu Wen!" He knew that clowns like them would be difficult to keep their current territory when the dust settled. So they pressed on Zhu Wen, if Zhu Wen won this battle, they could get half of Zhao Kuangning and Cheng Wei's territory, and they would become a chess piece with some weight! For such speculative guys, why should Your Highness bother! ”

Li Cunhuan picked up the liquor that had already been poured on the side, took a sip slightly, and only felt a hot breath rising from his body, driving away a lot of cold in his body. opened his mouth and said: "That's it, but is it that Cheng Wei and Zhao Kuangning can't send soldiers and horses?" ”

Zhou Yanzhong nodded and said: "It's Zhao Kuangning's soldiers and horses who can't go north, but Lei Yanwei has a lot of troops on his side, and Cheng Wei has the ability to send troops under Lei Yanwei's potential." However, Cheng Wei prepared to mobilize a naval army and go down the river to conquer Yang Xingmi's Ezhou. ”

"He's so bold! Pick a thorn and pinch it, and you are not afraid of pricking your hands. Li Cunhuan sneered when he heard this, although Cheng Wei was his ally, if he chose to attack Ezhou, it would be a little unwise. Ezhou is Jiangxia during the Three Kingdoms period, and now Wuhan City. Since ancient times, the city wall has been solid, and in the past, Sun Quan once moved the capital to Jiangxia, and changed the name of Jiangxia to Wuchang, and the city wall was further strengthened. In addition, Hanyang, Jiangxia and Hankou are fighting each other. At that time, Sun Quan and Sun Ce of Eastern Wu poured the power of Jiangdong and consumed tens of thousands of soldiers and horses to capture this place. If Cheng Wei is smart, he should support Zhao Kuangning, as long as he pinched the two soft persimmons of Lei Yanwei and Feng Xingxi, even if they don't do anything, they can contain a lot of Zhu Wen's troops. On the other hand, a small piece of land can also be accepted.

When Zhou Yanpet heard this, he smiled and said, "Why did Your Highness say this!?" In fact, you and I both know that Zhao Kuangning is just that, the world talks a lot about his loyalty, and maybe he really has a little loyalty to the country. But I'm afraid Cheng Wei just wants to expand his territory! Walking in the Central Plains, I heard that the people talked a lot about North Korea and Nanguo, so the two of them were the best at governing civil affairs in troubled times. In the past ten years, Cheng Wei has not suffered any major wars, and naturally the treasury is abundant and the rice and grain are rich. If you help Zhao Kuangning fight Feng Xingxi and Zhu Wen, it is naturally impossible to occupy the territory through Zhao Kuangning's success. And Lei Yanwei is afraid that Cheng Xingmi can destroy him, he will be extinguished a long time ago, Cheng Wei naturally wants to find trouble with Yang Xingmi, but he doesn't want to think about it, how can Yang Xingmi be so easy to deal with! ”

Li Cunhuan nodded when he heard this, he didn't know this truth. But now there is only that, I hope that Cheng Wei will not be stupidly clicked by Yang Xingmi, and he does not expect him to copy Yang Xingmi's back road, that is, he can drag Yang Xingmi's 30,000 or 40,000 soldiers and horses, and Li Cunhuan is already Amitabha!

When Yelu Abaoji heard this, he asked: "Old Taoist, what did you just say about North Korea and Nanguo, what kind of guy is that Cheng Wei?" ”

When Li Cunhuan heard this, he was also a little curious, and looked at Zhou Yanpet.

Zhou Yanpet chuckled: "North Korea refers to Han Jian, the former envoy of Huazhou Jiedu, but now that he has surrendered to Zhu Wen, he doesn't know that he has been thrown into that corner by Zhu Wen as an official, and I am afraid it will be difficult to implement the ambition in his heart." And Nan Guo refers to Cheng Wei, Cheng Wei used to kill someone, so he fled to the bandits and bandits, in order to cover up, he changed his name to Guo Yu, and later became the envoy of Jingnan Jiedu, which restored his original name. But this person is not a person who has achieved great things. Therefore, His Highness should not have too much hope for him. ”

"Oh?" When Li Cunhuan heard this, he replied suspiciously, and looked at Zhou Yanpet with his eyes.

Zhou Yanpet opened his mouth and replied: "Although Cheng Wei became the envoy of Jingnan Festival, he was worried about internal and external troubles. It was all up to the general Xu Cun to lead the troops to raid the White Emperor City and kill the Kuizhou Assassin who did not obey Cheng Wei. Then assist Cheng Wei, go against the Yangtze River, go west to Shuzhong, and attack the Taiwu Festival. Capture Yuzhou (now Yucheng) and Fuzhou. If it is His Royal Highness, he must reuse Xu Cun. However, Cheng Wei was afraid of Xu Cun, and appointed Xu Cun as the assassin of a small state, and instead appointed Xu Cun's deputy Zhao Wu as the queen of Taiwu and appointed himself as the envoy of Taiwu Festival. ”

"Is this the other way around?" When Li Cunhuan heard this, he couldn't help but show a look of disdain, at this time, he should be both encompassing and powerful, and he should be more attracted instead of idle. Before the world is settled, it has already begun to hide the good bow, how can you be an idiot.

Zhou Yanpet shook his head and said, "This is not true, but Xu Cun is flustered, neglects government affairs, and is obsessed with juju." Cheng Wei thought that Xu Cun was not angry in his heart and intended to rebel. Sending troops to attack, Xu Cun defected to Wang Jian, the envoy of Xichuan Jiedu. ”

When Li Cunhuan heard this, he pursed his lips disdainfully and said, "This Cheng Wei may be good at recuperation, but that's it!" It is natural for Xu Cun to be resentful, but instead of appeasing him, he forced the other party away, I am afraid that Wang Jian will wake up when he sleeps at night! ”

When Zhou Yanpet heard this, he nodded and said: "Although I don't know Wang Jian's attitude, but without Xu Cun, Cheng Wei's territory has been decided, although there are many disputes with the surrounding Lei Yanwei, Ma Yin, and Yang Xingmi, but it is only a small war." In the past, when Cheng Wei took Yuzhou, Wang Jianbei had Li Maozhen, who occupied Hanzhong, and Cheng Wei, who occupied Yuzhou, in the south. He, the envoy of the Xichuan Festival, is really enough to be a nest! ”

When Li Cunhuan heard this, he smiled, there are only two roads into Sichuan, one Hanzhong and the other Three Gorges, both of which are not under Wang Jian's control. Wang Jian simply did not have the ability to take advantage of the steep terrain of Sichuan. Suddenly, Li Cunhuan's heart moved, and he said, "Do you think Wang Jian will get involved?" Hanzhong has now been occupied by Wang Jian, do you think Wang Jian will take the opportunity to occupy the prefectures and counties west of Kuizhou (Three Gorges)? You must know that if Wang Jian doesn't take the opportunity to attack Cheng Wei this time, it will be difficult to have such an opportunity next time! ”

When Zhou Yanpet heard this, he was slightly stunned, nodded and said: "I didn't think of this, but Cheng Wei and Zhao Kuangning are just insignificant chess pieces. Now Heyang is the focus of the world's chessboard. ”

Li Cunhuan shook his head and said: "If Wang Jian gets the land west of Kuizhou, he will really occupy Shuzhong, and it will not be so easy to recover it in the future!" Come on, write a letter on behalf of the king and send it to Cheng Wei! ”

Hao Yi, who had just taken refuge in Li Cunhuan, hurriedly picked up his pen and wrote a letter, he heard about it on the side, and naturally knew how to write a letter. This kind of thing doesn't need to be dictated by Li Cunhuan.

Li Cunhuan pondered for a moment, waved his hand to Hao Yi and said, "You go down and order some wine and food!" ”

"Yes!" Hao Yi naturally understood that Li Cunhuan was not serving any wine or food, but had important matters to discuss. After Hao Yi walked out, he ordered the tooth soldiers to patrol five steps away from the Chinese army's big tent. Without the order of His Highness, no one is allowed to enter within thirty paces of the Great Tent of the Chinese Army. Zhu Jilong nodded, but after Hao Yi left, he turned his head and walked into the Chinese army's big tent, and saw Li Cunhuan nodding slightly at him, so Zhu Jilong went out to order.

Li Cunhuan's trust in Hao Yi is not as unguarded as it appears to be.

After Li Cunhuan waited for Zhu Jilong to go out, he asked Zhou Yanzhong: "Strategist, what do you think of the current situation?" ”

When Zhou Yanpet heard this, he smiled and said, "Your Highness, isn't this asking knowingly?" ”

Li Cunhuan smiled bitterly: "This king knows Zhu Wen's intentions, and he also knows that the best thing at the moment is to wait." But does the advisor think that this king is the kind of person who waits for the enemy to strike? The first strike is stronger, and the last strike is the first to suffer! ”

"Your Highness, there will be a word at the end, I don't know whether to say it or not!" Yelu Abaoji, who rarely spoke, suddenly spoke.

"Oh?" Li Cunhuan opened his mouth and asked, "Is there anything that should not be said, as long as the current situation has improved, it doesn't hurt for you to say it directly!" ”

Yelu Abaoji, gritted his teeth, and said: "Your Highness, the last general thinks that if you transfer Ge from the two generals Zhou and Zhou Dewei to the south, Your Highness will have no less than 150,000 troops, and then concentrate your forces to go south......"

Li Cunhuan didn't wait for Yelu Abaoji to finish speaking, shook his head and said: "A large number of people does not mean that the odds of victory are high, and this king did not transfer Zhou Dewei and Ge Congzhou to the south because the food was unsustainable. Although the road is not as difficult as the Shu road in Sichuan and Shu, it is not easy to go to the sky, but it is not an easy road to take. This king already has nearly 90,000 troops here, and it is not easy for Ge to transport grain and grass from Zhou. ”

The idea of transferring troops to the south Li Cunhuan has not thought about it, but the problem is as he said, there are too many soldiers. But first of all, Hedong and Zhenwu are just occupied places. Don't look at the officials of Hedong and Zhenwu, they all look respectful, but who knows what these people think in their hearts. After all, Hedong has been operated by Li Keyong and his son for decades, and he also has some henchmen. In case there are too many soldiers and horses in Hedong, and someone is making trouble behind the scenes, I am afraid that in a short period of time, the threat to Li Cunhuan will be greater than Zhu Wen's.

When Zhou Yanpet heard this, he also agreed: "What His Highness said is even, the soldiers are not much more expensive!" In addition, Hedong and Zhenwu are not newly occupied, and there are many passes to guard the main roads. If someone commits a rebellion and guards a dangerous pass, the grain road will not be smooth, or even cut off. At that time, I am afraid that Zhu Wen will not be used to fight us, and after a long time, we will be defeated without a fight. ”

Li Cunhuan nodded in agreement, if you don't eat, even if you are a tiger, you will have to become a soft egg.

Li Cunhuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Then what is the opinion of the military advisor...... Keep waiting! ”

Zhou Yanpet waved the dilapidated whisk in his hand, and said with a smile: "No, Poor Dao suddenly thought of a way, why didn't His Highness send Xiao General to invite the battle outside the Xuanwu military camp!" ”

Li Cunhuan shook his head and said, "It's good to invite you to fight!" But defeat affects morale, and victory is nothing more than that! Our army has the advantage right now, so there is no need for such heads-up things! ”

Zhou Yanpet shook his head and said, "Definitely! Your Highness, if the two sides are at a stalemate, it is best to send a general to invite the battle, which is the best way to break the stalemate. However, this method is quite risky, so His Royal Highness Zhu Wen wisely did not choose this method! But if His Highness doesn't want to 'wait', then sending a general to invite the battle is naturally the only way! ”

When Li Cunhuan heard this, he smiled wryly and said, "If the eldest brother is here, this method is naturally the best!" ”

The eldest brother in Li Cunhuan's mouth naturally refers to Li Cunxiao, and there is indeed Li Cunxiao, the god of war, and the Xuanwu Army is afraid that it will have to use the method of three British battles against Lu Bu to be able to resist Li Cunxiao's attack. Attention, it's resistance, not defeat!

Li Cunxiao can be described as Li Yuanba in the Sui and Tang dynasties, a top ten hero who resisted seven or eight people. Combat effectiveness is not generally strong.

(To be continued)