He Guicai and Xu Sanzhong couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

They knew that this Xia Gongzi was erudite and talented, and he was very good at magic, but now he was talking about military issues after all, and it was related to the vital interests of the princess, what good advice could a monk make?

Xia Fan didn't answer immediately.

He first asked rhetorically, "The people of the city...... What are you going to do?"

"Lord Xia doesn't need to worry too much," Xu Sanzhong replied, "It won't take long for Shenzhou's reinforcements to come to Jinxia, one day soon, two days later, and when the enemy advances or retreats, he won't focus on robbing the people." For Jin Xiacheng, a day's loss is not a bone-break. ”

"Cities don't remember, but people do. Xia Fan said calmly, "In this way, the image of Her Royal Highness the princess will be wiped out by everyone, and it will be no different from the official mansion and the privy council." ”

"Image?" He Guicai coughed lightly, "Lord Xia, we are talking about military deployment and response plans......

"I really don't understand operational command, but there is no pure war in this world - any military operation is an extension of politics, and what to fight for is the core that must be clear. If you forget this core, an army that is only fighting for war often can't go far. ”

"Of course we're fighting for Her Royal Highness the Princess—"

"You're talking about personal purposes," Xia Fan interrupted, "and I'm talking about the army as a whole. Your Royal Highness Princess, do you want to preserve these 3,000 people, or do you want to really get a new Jinxia City?"

Ning Wanjun blinked, "Do you want me to enter the city to resist the enemy and wipe them out in the city, instead of waiting for the Shenzhou army to come to help?"

"Exactly. ”

"Sure enough, you always think differently. Ning Wanjun raised the corners of her mouth, "But these few words alone can't convince me, you have to explain in more detail - why did my image disappear everyone, and what does the new Jinxia City mean?"

"Let me give you an example. There was once a place ......," Xia Fan took a breath, "in just a few decades, three rulers have changed. ”

"Three dynasties alternate over decades...... Is there such a place on the mainland?" He Guicai questioned.

"Quiet!" Ning Wanjun glanced at the staff officer, "Listen to him." ”

"The frequent change of rulers brought great turmoil, and there were robbers, bandits, and new enemies everywhere. They all did the same thing, like conscripting troops, collecting taxes, and developing a land. But in the end, only the last one was successful. Xia Fan paused when he said this, "If you want to say how strong they were at the beginning, it can't be said, and even compared to the previous two sessions overall, it is quite inferior." But in just a few years, they swept away the robbers and bandits, just because these people promised the local people this thing. ”

"And then?" Ning Wanjun asked with great interest.

"No more. They were supported by soldiers, taxes, and the natives, and the other rulers and enemies were simply no match for them, and soon faded into obscurity. ”

"Why?" Mo Yun wondered, "robbers and bandits don't threaten the people of the town, do they?" ”

"Because people see the change. Xia Fan smiled, "Actually, most people are not stupid, although the equipment, armor, and titles of the previous two rulers are different, but in the eyes of people, there is no essential difference between the two." Only the third term has brought a fresh change, they do what they say, they spit into nails, as long as they have promised something, they will definitely be able to do it. As a result, it was realized that this army was very different from the previous two, and it was self-evident which side was more executive and more ruler-like, so it was more proactive in supporting it. There was even a period when they were able to borrow a lot of grain with just a white slip. Because the people know that this debt will not be deliberately delayed, but will definitely be rewarded. ”

Ning Wanjun listened with a relaxed heart, "This is the image you said before?"

"Yes, if you can do what the government can't do, or won't do, it will inevitably bring a new impression to everyone. This impression can not only be inherited, but also disseminated. As I mentioned before, cities don't remember, but people do. After you change everyone's mindset, you get a new Jinxia City. ”

Xia Fan spread his hands, "When the people of Jinxia realize that Her Royal Highness the Princess will not treat them as nothing, will not abandon them at the moment of crisis, but is willing to face a strong enemy in order to protect everyone, no matter how the officials of Shenzhou change in the future, you can truly control the city." ”

After Ning Wanjun was silent for a long time, she laughed slowly, "So war is an extension of politics...... Xu Sanzhong, pass on my orders and let everyone get ready for battle. ”

"Your Highness!" He Guicai wanted to dissuade him, but was stopped by the princess raising her hand.

"In fact, without Xia Fan's statement, I am more inclined to take the initiative. Ning Wanjun said bluntly, "According to the normal situation, the Shenzhou garrison can arrive in one day, what if they don't arrive? Don't forget that Jinxia City is a strong city near the sea, once the four walls are lost, how long will it take for the Mu Shou to capture Jinxia? Half a year? This also means that the progress on both sides of the salt field and the Privy Council will be greatly delayed." ”

"Not to mention that we made an alliance with the Evil Horse Kingdom not long ago, and when they send an envoy and find that Jin Xia has been occupied by their mortal enemy, is there any possibility that this alliance will be fulfilled?"

"I don't think it's the best way to give up the initiative and rely on the Shenzhou Army to help at the first time. I'd rather take a risk, and I don't want to put my hopes in others. ”

Ning Wanjun looked around the lobby for a week, "In the end, if I sit back and watch others suffer for my own purposes, what is the difference between me and my brother's biological mother? Jinxia City is my territory, and the people of Jinxia are also the people under my rule, is there anyone still suspicious about this?"

Mo Yun smiled with satisfaction.

"Please give the princess an order!"

Everyone clenched their fists and bowed their heads.

"Staff Officer He, according to the plan of taking the initiative to meet the attack, formulate a feasible plan. Be fast, and we must act before the enemy is fully in the city. The princess said quickly, "Gonggong Li, please count the supplies and rice noodles in the villa, and set up a shelter camp outside the West City Gate, so that those who have escaped from Jinxia can take refuge here temporarily." ”

In the end, she turned to Xia Fan, "Since the enemy is the Dongsheng Kingdom, it is likely that he will invade with the Qi Sensers. I need your help and the Privy Council. ”

"Do you need to say this?" Xia Fan replied, "Of course I will help you to the end." ”

Boom Rumble————————————

At this moment, a series of thunderbolts rolled across the sky, followed by a very dull humming sound, as if the air was trembling slightly.