Chapter 4 Pre-War Preparations
After the palace meeting, the crown prince called the prime minister Zhang Ping to visit the king of Han with the general Storm Kite. In fact, even if the crown prince does not go to meet the king of Han, the king of Han will announce that the prince will meet him. After all, King Han is very old, and he is very concerned about his only heir.
Just now in the hall, Wang Ziran's remarks had moved King Han and impressed King Han. But soldiers, the major affairs of the country, the place of death and life, and the way of survival, must not be overlooked. Prince Ran had never been involved in the military before, and it was unwise to risk his life this time.
King Han just promised the prince that it was also a helpless move, and finally the prince had a wonderful appearance, and he had to support it to establish his prestige. However, King Han did not think that a mere 40,000 army could defeat the 150,000 combined forces of Zhao and Wei.
Asking for help from the Qin State is something to do right now no matter what, and you can't just rely on Prince Ran's high-minded talk to put all the bets on him. King Han thought in his heart, "It's a big deal to let the storm kite be cautious in everything when the time comes, but if you can harass the enemy army and hold out until the Qin army comes to help, it will be a great achievement." ”
"Father, there are some things that are inconvenient to say in the court just now. Now that the prime minister and the general are here, I will tell me the general plan. I hope that my father, the prime minister, and the general will cooperate more. The prince said solemnly.
"This time to solve the danger of Huayang, it is important to take it by surprise. In order to paralyze Zhao and Wei, the son had a reluctant request, and the father could send someone to spread the news to the city, saying that the father heard that the Zhao and Wei armies had invaded the territory, and fainted in the palace, and the ministers quarreled. In this way, Zhao and Wei must have thought that their father was timid, and the monarch and ministers were terrified. After speaking, the prince knelt down.
Hearing this, Zhang Ping and Storm Kite's faces changed. Such an idea that damages the reputation of the king, the prince actually said it so lightly. The two of them thought that if King Han was angry, they would do their best to exonerate the crown prince, and at the same time observed King Han's expression.
Unexpectedly, King Han had no intention of blaming, and said, "The widow is approved, the prince hurry up." ”
Seeing that King Han didn't blame himself, Prince Ran stood up and excitedly continued to explain his plan.
At the same time, several messengers were sent in a row to the Qin State to ask for help, and sent a message to the surrounding counties to gather soldiers and prepare for King Qin. From tonight, a curfew will be imposed in the capital, and the city gate will be closed from tomorrow, leaving only the north gate for the transmission of military information, firewood, and swill. In this way, the spies of Zhao and Wei reported this to the coalition forces, and the coalition forces would think that we were cowardly and did not care. ”
Prime Minister Zhang Ping called out a clever plan. Even the first person in the South Korean military, Tyrant, has to admit that putting himself in the shoes of the commander of the coalition forces will be confused by a series of measures by South Korea. After all, South Korea is weak and has few major generals, and the countries will definitely not expect that South Korea would dare to attack a powerful army four times its size with a mere tens of thousands of weak troops.
Seeing that the three of them agreed with his own point of view, the prince continued: "Of course, if our army wants to go out of the city, it will definitely be known to the coalition army, so it is better to go out of the city in a big way. Therefore, after gathering 40,000 troops tomorrow, I will go out from the north gate with great fanfare, the ranks will be longer, the march speed will be slower, and the day will not exceed 20 miles, making a look of not daring to meet the enemy, and confusing the combined forces of Zhao and Wei. At the same time, after the army left the city, the city gate was immediately closed, and the people were summoned to defend the city. ”
"When the sun sets up camp, we will make strict patrols and send out scouts to show the enemy's weakness. Our army was so cautious that Zhao and Wei must have thought that our army's rescue of Huayang was a last resort. The next day, the march was only fifteen miles before camping. Zhao and Wei will not take our army to heart, and our army will attack the camp in the middle of the night, and it will definitely be able to win a complete victory. ”
"And Zhao and Wei are afraid of Qin for a long time, and when we attack in the middle of the night, our army can wear the black clothes and black armor of the Qin army, Zhao and Wei will be shocked, and the big thing can be done, and the danger of Huayang will be solved." Wang Ziran swung his fist vigorously with confidence.
After listening to Prince Ran's remarks, King Han, Zhang Ping, and Storm Kite looked excited. That's a great plan! The whole plan has grasped the hearts of the people to the extreme, and all kinds of factors have been taken into account, and if you are the commander of the Zhao and Wei coalition forces, you will also be scheming! If this plan is successful, breaking the enemy is still secondary, and the key is to greatly increase South Korea's prestige and dispel the covetousness of many countries. The only deficiency is that the number of reinforcements is too small, and they can't get in touch with the Huayang defenders, otherwise they will definitely win a big victory.
Even if there is some risk, it is worth taking. Winning a war and years of peace is a good deal. It's just that King Han still has some drums in his heart, and said with hesitation, "Prince, the battle is dangerous. The plan is already so detailed, you don't have to go to war with the army. Just leave this matter to General Tyrant. ”
"Yes! The identity of the son is noble, and if something goes wrong, South Korea will never be able to afford it. Prime Minister Zhang Ping also persuaded loudly. There is no doubt that what he said just now made Zhang Ping see the wise and wise side of Prince Ran. One day, the crown prince must be a wise man. Monarchs and ministers work together to establish a foundation in the world, even if it is not as good as King Wen of Zhou and Jiang Ziya, it is better than Duke Qi Huan and Guan Zhong.
"Father, Prime Minister", the crown prince looked at their concerned eyes and said: "In a certain way, this battle will determine the living environment of our country in the next few years. Nowadays, the wolves are around, and everyone regards our country as that piece of fat. I just want them to know that we in Korea are not that piece of fat. We are tough bones, and if they want to eat us, they also need to see if their teeth are hard enough! "The prince said sonorously and passionately.
"I came up with the plan, but the plan couldn't keep up with the change. With me in the army, I can adapt to changes when there are changes. Please also ask for your understanding from my father and the prime minister. ”
"The last general swore to protect the safety of the son. Please rest assured, as long as the last general still breathes, he will never let anyone hurt his son in the slightest. Even if the last general dies, he will let people escort the childe back safely. The storm kite suddenly knelt down and said solemnly.
"Storm general, please hurry up", the prince pulled up the storm kite helplessly under the signal of King Han.
"I will win this battle in South Korea, and the violent general does not have to die. I went out with the army to boost morale and prevent trouble. After all, our army is less than half of the Wei army in terms of strength, and it is a good thing to increase the chances of victory by one point. ”
"Prince, Tyrant General," King Han said with a stern face, "Regardless of victory or defeat in this battle, the two of you must come back safely." With you here, we will have a time to make a comeback and turn defeat into victory! ”
"Yes, my lord." After hearing this, the prince and the violent kite couldn't help but be moved, if they can always be the monarch and the minister, even if South Korea is defeated repeatedly, there will be a moment when the Central Plains will rise and dominate one side!
"But for the sake of secrecy, tomorrow when you go out on battle, no one will be able to do it for you. However, the widow must pray for you in the temple, and when you return victoriously, the widow will lead the doctors out of the city to greet you! King Han swore an oath.
Xinzheng, Xicheng.
Since the fast horse galloped into the palace, the palace bell rang urgently, and the entire Xinzheng City fell into an unprecedented panic.
Korean law stipulates that unless it is an emergency, the messenger who transmits military information is not allowed to gallop on the street, otherwise he will be enslaved with fifty canes. And the palace bell will not ring even in times of non-national crisis. These two points undoubtedly reveal to the people that the country is facing great trouble. And what the people saw next was countless doctors hurrying to the palace in carriages, looking panicked.
By noon, news finally came out. Zhao and Wei's 150,000 troops besieged Huayang! King Han was in a hurry, vomiting blood and falling into a coma! Batches of envoys rushed to the Qin State to ask for help! Xinzheng is under martial law, and the city gate will be closed tomorrow! There will be a curfew tonight, and the 40,000 army will go out tomorrow to rescue Huayang!
In the Xicheng school field, the prince was standing on the high platform with the violent kite, looking at the soldiers gathered under the stage. Thousands of generals shouted to the chief of a hundred people, and the chief of the army shouted to the chief of the subordinates (note: the commander of fifty) and the chief of the ten to restrain the whole team of soldiers under his command. The shouting, scolding, and incessant voices were mixed with the inquiries of the soldiers from time to time, and it was simply a vegetable market!
"The soldier is like this, this battle is worrying!" The prince sighed, and when he heard the sigh, the violent kite's face couldn't help but turn red. After all, it is the soldiers under his command who are not angry, and they are still negligent in disciplining themselves when they say it. When the war returns, he must train these soldiers well, and the tyrannical kite secretly plans in his heart.
"General, where are the soldiers over there?"
Wang Ziran's words interrupted the violent kite's train of thought. Looking in the direction of Prince Ran's finger, there was a phalanx standing in an orderly manner, and everyone held their heads high and was silent. Compared with the chaotic phalanx around that has not yet been assembled, it is tantamount to standing out from the crowd and is very conspicuous.
"Hui Gongzi, that's our Korean elite - Caishi!" Storm Kite replied proudly.
"This is the material?!" In the past, the prince didn't care much about the military, and he knew that the soldiers were the most elite troops in South Korea. During the Warring States period, each country had its own elite troops, which were selected from among the soldiers and soldiers, and they were well paid. Such as Qin's sharp soldiers, Zhao's Hu knife, Qi's technical attack, Wei's martial arts, and Chu's selection and training.
"General, how many more troops do we have like this?" Prince Ran asked excitedly. If there are enough such troops in the whole country, not only will it be more certain to rescue Huayang, but the military reform that it is brewing will progress faster.
"It's only 10,000." Storm Kite's face was slightly embarrassed.
looked at the puzzled look on the prince's face, and then explained, "Childe, since Shen Xiang (note: that is, Shen does not harm) changed the law, there are 100,000 scholars. However, in the twenty-eighth year of King Xian, Wei attacked our country, but it was lost in half a year. If we hadn't consumed Wei's military strength, how could Qi have defeated Wei so easily in the Battle of Maling. ”
Speaking of Wei, Storm Kite was also indignant. At that time, Wei Wushu was rampant in the world, and only the Ruishi of Qin could fight with it. The State of Qi was purely sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, and when Han and Wei were almost consumed, they came to the aid and destroyed Wei Wushu in a battle.
It's a pity that after fifteen years of changing the law, the 100,000 talented people who have been trained hard are difficult to defeat Wei Wushu, and they haven't been in half a year. This also led the later Korean monarchs to despise the caishi and not pay much attention to the development of the caishi, and the number was maintained at about 20,000, which was not up or down, and half of the caishi had to be assigned to the almost enclave Shangdang County.
"General, it's okay. Feng Shui takes turns, believe me, in this battle, the material will be famous all over the world. "Even if South Korea's elite is not worthy of its name, after this war, it is the time of the best name.
Seeing that the phalanx under the audience was assembled, there was no noise. The crown prince stood in front of the stage, looking at the black soldiers under the stage, a surging excitement arose, this feeling is difficult for people who have never experienced the expedition to understand.
Under the stage are my soldiers, the soldiers of Great Korea. Whether they are poor or vulgar, when the country is in danger, only they will stand up and fight for their relatives and homeland behind them!
"Soldiers, I'm Han Ran." One sentence caused a commotion in the audience. What, he is Han Ran? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? The future monarch?
After everyone digested this fact, Prince Ran continued: "Yes, everyone should not be surprised. I'm Han Ran. But today, I am not standing here as a prince, but as a Korean national, as your robe. ”
"Presumably, everyone has heard the news that Zhao and Wei's 150,000 troops are besieging Huayang, and now I can tell everyone that this news is true! Moreover, I want to tell everyone that we are going to send troops to rescue Huayang, and I and General Tyrant are your commanders! ”
Another stone stirred up a thousand waves, first the prince suddenly appeared on the parade platform, and then the 150,000 soldiers committed Huayang, and the prince went out with the army. Every news shocked the soldiers very much, so all the soldiers in the audience were talking about each other. Fortunately, the uncles and subordinates still know the military discipline and maintain order.
Looking at the commotion of the soldiers below, a trace of helplessness swelled in the heart of the violent kite. According to the meaning of the tyrannical kite, the chances of winning against the 150,000 people with an army of 40,000 were slim, so it was really not appropriate to let the soldiers know the situation of the enemy before the battle. Otherwise, they will be cowardly before fighting, and there is even a danger of mutiny. However, the prince insisted, and the violent eagle had to obey.
"The enemy army is menacing and has already surrounded Huayang City. What does this mean, I come to tell you, it means that the enemy army is coming! ”
Looking at the soldiers who were talking about it in the audience, the son was not messy enough, so he added another fire.
Under the signal of the sword-like eyes of the storm kite, the soldiers in the audience finally quieted down. The crown prince was able to continue to deliver his "pre-war speech".
"What are they here for? They are not here to visit the mountains and rivers, but to invade us! What is aggression is to kill our relatives and humiliate our wives. Sue me, Korean soldiers, you, as a Korean, can you retreat? Can we sit idly by and watch our homes and compatriots destroyed? ”
"Can't!" The audience answered in unison.
"Good! Neither can I. So we can't retreat, we can only fight! ”
"Fight, fight, fight!" There was a roar from the audience.
"Well said! But I would like to tell you that we are facing an extremely severe test, even a protracted struggle and suffering. As a prince, the only thing I can contribute is blood, hard work, tears and sweat. All I can guarantee is that no matter how difficult it is, I will face it with all of you! If we fight to the last man, if the last man is me, then I too will fall in the path of the charge, and I will never give in! ”
The soldiers in the audience were stunned, in this era of clear classes. The prince actually said that he would live and die with these mud-legged people!
"Let me tell you what our goal is. I can answer in one word, and that is victory! Go for victory at any cost! No matter how hard it is, no matter how much sacrifice it takes, we are going to win! Because, you can't survive without victory! ”
"Let me tell you what our approach is. That is, on the ground, on the chariot, on the horse. Fight with all our strength, with all the strength that God has given us. Fight a ferocious, criminal enemy until death. That's how we do it! ”
"Soldiers, although Korea is big, we have no way out! Behind us are our relatives and our homes! Sue me, soldiers, are you willing to fight with me to drive out the sons of bitches of Zhao and Wei out of our Korea? ”
"Yes! Willing! Willing! The soldiers in the audience were completely excited, and it turned out that the prince could also swear. Although the son of a bitch was not very elegant, and even made the ministers around Wang Ziran blush, it suddenly shortened the distance between Wang Ziran and the soldiers.
"Sue me, do you choose to cowardly submit to the enemy's sword, or do you choose to fall in the path of the charge? For the sake of survival, for the sake of your family, for the pastoral behind you, do you dare to fight? ”
"Fight, fight, fight!" The answer to Prince Ran was the sonic shock of the nine heavens!
"Good! Soldiers, follow me, let's drive the Zhao and Wei minions out of our land! South Korea, win! ”
"Victory! Win! ”