The relationship between Wei, Qi and Chu has always maintained a strange structure of mutual suspicion, mutual suppression, and mutual crushing since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoAll three parties want to annex each other, and they all treat each other as enemies. However, due to geopolitical relations and the existence of external pressures, the three countries had to form an offensive and defensive alliance. Especially in the state of Qi, there was a lot of pressure from the northern Rong Di, and in the past few hundred years, the state of Qi and the state of Chu jointly sent troops against the Rong Di, and there were countless battles large and small.

Everything is superficial. The prince is well aware that this delicate balance will eventually be broken. As long as there is a proper opportunity, the Wei State and the Qi State will make a comeback and jointly divide the territory of the Chu State.

On the other hand, on my own side, why is this not the case?

It's just that this kind of thing is buried in everyone's hearts, and no one will say it. It's like a man who sees a beautiful woman and wants to push it down, but he always pretends to be a decent gentleman on the surface. When the opportunity is ripe and he gets a beautiful woman drunk on a dark and windy night, he must take the woman out to open the room as soon as possible, and then ......

The crown prince never thought that Emperor Shunming's policy of governing the country was wise. The reason why the bandits' private army is hidden in Cuiping Mountain is that they want to master a military force that can obey their orders. The consequences of not having military power are really terrible. Even if you have royal blood, you will be driven down by the rebels. There are many records of this kind of thing in the history books, and the prince has always taken it as a lesson. He needs courtiers who are loyal to him, and he needs a strong army. With these two things, we can really talk about building a country.

Bright red and eye-catching blood marks were left on the walls. The skin was broken, but the prince didn't feel the slightest pain. His eyes were red, and his frantic and angry thoughts gradually cooled down in the process of this violent venting, and his mind gradually became clear.

"Yang Tianhong, what do you want to do?"

Look at the red marks that you smashed yourself on the wall. The prince looked tired and muttered to himself: "No, you are not the kind of person who has courage and no strategy. The people of the Yang family in Guangping are loyal and brave, and you have proven your worth with many things. Hongu doesn't know what your plans are. Do you really think that if you win the battle against the Yue barbarians in the south, Rong Di from the north will naturally be no problem? No, no! Rong Di is not a Yue person, and their combat effectiveness far exceeds that of the Yue people. You Yang Tianhong did a good job in Anzhou, but in the Northland, I'm afraid that the previous set will not be able to be used at all. What's more, the disaster you broke into this time is too great, involving both Wei and Qi. ”

The prince's hair was disheveled, and the expression on his face could not tell whether he was crying or laughing. He looked lonely and turned around. Look outside at the gloomy sky for the future of the thunderstorm. Suddenly, I don't know where the strength came from, and a thunderous roar suddenly came out of my mouth.

"Someone!

A personal attendant hurriedly walked in from outside, stopped beside the prince, bowed, and asked cautiously, "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

The frenzy in the prince's eyes had vanished. His whole person was full of anxiety and nervousness, and even his speech became hurried: "Pass on the order of the main palace." All the private armies hiding in various places will begin to be reorganized from now on. The amount of grain, grass and ordnance must be reported to the marching commander. If there is an order from this palace. The army must gather in the capital within three days. ”

The crown prince began to raise a private army from a very early age. The Luoping Mountain Bandits who were exterminated before were only the most powerful of them. The rest of the private armies scattered all over the place, large and small, there are more than a dozen. Combined, the number is about 50,000.

It was also the only military force that the crown prince was able to control.

Now, the state of Chu has reached a critical moment of life and death. The crown prince did not want to hide his secrets, nor did he want to watch the entire country be destroyed by war. In any case, he has to make some efforts. Even if it's a drop in the bucket. I did my best.

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The Imperial Palace of Chu State, the Palace of Qinzheng.

Emperor Shunming's face was blue, and Dongfang Kong, the head of the chamberlain, stood next to him and bowed his head and said nothing. In front of the two people, Yang Tianhong stood silently and did not speak.

After the incident in the banquet hall. Yang Tianhong was brought here by Dongfang Air for the first time. Emperor Shunming had already rested, but suddenly when he heard this news, he was so shocked that he jumped up from the bed, and his face was full of horror.

Emperor Shunming's thoughts were similar to those of the crown prince, and they all felt that the state of Chu was really finished this time. With the current military strength of the Chu State, it is very reluctant to deal with one of the Wei States, the Qi States, and the Rong Di State, let alone the three countries attacking at the same time. Although the northern border town has the advantage of geographical advantages, the opponent's strength is too strong, far beyond imagination.

Emperor Shunming really had the urge to rush over and beat Yang Tianhong fiercely. He stretched out his ten fingers, clenched them into fists again, his teeth clenched in his mouth so loudly, and slowly released them with tenacious willpower. After a long time, he let out a long sigh and returned to sit down on the dragon chair. It was already dark, and the palace maid lit the lamp and candle early. Under the light of the fire, Emperor Shunming's face looked extremely gloomy. He took a deep breath and looked at Yang Tianhong with a cold gaze that hated iron but not steel, and it took nearly half a minute before a faint voice came out of his mouth.

"Say it, tell me what you think. You...... Why?"

Yang Tianhong's expression was calm. He bowed to Emperor Shunming, his voice was clear, and his words were round: "Weichen knows that His Majesty does not want to make peace with Rong Di." Whether it was the princess candidate promised before, or others, His Majesty was unwilling to marry them far away to Rong Di. This kind of thing sounds good, and it is related to each other. It's not good to say, it's to use a large amount of gold and silver money, plus a lonely woman, in exchange for a few years of peace in my Chu country. ”

"Rong Di's envoy Moto is fierce and domineering, and he has repeatedly despised my Dachu. If this person is not killed, it is not enough to calm the anger in Wei Chen's heart. ”

"Yi Qi, the prince of Wei, has a bad heart, and he is trying to turn my Chu State into a Wei territory. This person harbors evil intentions, and the purpose of sending my Chu country is unknown. On the surface, he was asking to marry the princess, but secretly colluded with the Rong Di mission, and he had many contacts with the ministers of the DPRK and China. If you don't take this person, it will only make things worse. ”

"The purpose of Kuang Mu, the prince of Qi, is also similar to that of Yi Qi, the prince of Wei. The State of Qi and the State of Wei are the same dog, and the ambition of the wolf is undoubtedly exposed. If we can't take precautions early, our Great Chu will definitely be attacked by the Three Kingdoms Alliance at the same time. When the time comes, even if you want to deal with it, it will become difficult. ”

Hear here. The anger on Emperor Shunming's face subsided slightly. He frowned, looked at Yang Tianhong seriously, and said slowly, "In this way, you already have a way to deal with it?"

Yang Tianhong nodded and replied, "Your Majesty, this matter seems to be extremely dangerous. In fact, it is not difficult to deal with it. ”

Emperor Shunming suddenly came to his senses: "Oh?"

Yang Tianhong continued: "There are natural obstacles between Wei and Qi and China. If the Wei army wants to invade our country, it must first conquer Leping Pass. The same is true of the Qi State, the victory of the martial arts pass is steep, and it is famous all over the world. If there were no these two key points, there would have been constant wars between our Great Chu and the two countries. Emperor Wei and Emperor Qi were well aware of the crux of the problem, so they became allies with our country. Although Yi Qi and Kuang Mu are the princes of the two countries, they are not officially canonized princes. Wechen inquired in advance. Yi Qi, the prince of Wei, came to the capital half a year ago, ostensibly as an envoy, but in fact, it was for the sake of business and trade between the royal family of Wei and our country. Kuang Mu, the prince of Qi, came to be even simpler. This person was repeatedly excluded from the Qi court, and he chose to go to our country in desperation. To put it bluntly, whether it is Yi Qi or Kuang Mu, it is not important to Wei and Qi. Don't say that there is a crime in words and actions, even if you directly kill these two people in a random name, Wei and Qi will not feel any loss. ”

Emperor Shunming had a thoughtful look on his face. Dongfang Kong, the head of the chamberlain, did not agree with Yang Tianhong's statement. He shook his head again and again: "Even if what Yiyong Gong said is reasonable, but after all, Yi Qi and Kuang Mu are also the princes of the two countries. Emperor Wei and Emperor Qi heard the news. He will be furious. Duke Yiyong must know that this Wei State and Qi State are not comparable to Rong Di, the emperor is angry, and the world is bleeding. When the time comes, it will be the result of a never-ending and continuous war. ”

Yang Tianhong smiled slightly: "Father-in-law Dongfang is too worried. Even if Emperor Wei and Emperor Qi were angry. It is impossible to make any excessive moves. If you can't capture Leping Pass and Shengwu Pass, then no matter what you do, it's useless. ”

Emperor Shunming also felt too optimistic about Yang Tianhong's statement and did not agree: "Although the pass is important, it is not the way to win. Qi and Wei were both great powers in the world, with more than one million armies. If you attack our country at the same time. It's just overwhelming. ”

Yang Tianhong's eyes flashed with shrewdness. The smile on his face remained unchanged, and it seemed to have a calming effect: "Your Majesty, don't panic. Since Weichen dared to kill the Rong Di envoy in the main hall, he knew what was going to happen next. The Yang family has been loyal to the Chu State for generations. Tianhong's move is also a move after deep thought. This matter is foolproof, and the two armies of Wei and Qi are not to worry about at all. ”

Emperor Shunming and Dongfang Kong were both surprised, and asked in unison, "What do you mean by this?"

Yang Tianhong said frankly: "Your Majesty, let's talk about Wei first. Leping Guantian insurance is definitely not a casual breakthrough. Our Great Chu army is becoming decadent day by day, but the border defenders still have some combat effectiveness. The state of Wei is bordered by the state of Qin to the west and the state of Zhao to the north. The military strength on the border, Emperor Wei will not easily mobilize it no matter what. What's more, the state of Qin and the state of Wei were feuding, and the emperor of Wei set up an army of 800,000 in the direction of the state of Qin, led by the general Lian Guang. Although Zhao and Wei were allies, they were also wary of each other. In that direction, another 300,000 Wei troops. As a result, Wei was left with only 200,000 troops on the border adjacent to our country. Although the defenders of Leping Pass only had more than 50,000 people. However, the advantage of natural danger was enough to offset the numerical advantage of the Wei army. ”

Although Dongfang Kong is the head of the internal service, he is also quite insightful in military affairs. He interjected: "If the situation between Wei and China is only like this, it is indeed not worth worrying about. The 200,000 Wei troops on the border are known to our family, and as early as the time of Emperor Qinzong, the Wei army could still guarantee this number. Over the years, there had been no war between Wei and Chu, and the military had become lax. Wei fought repeatedly with the Qin army in the west, and 200,000 troops were transferred around, and now it is at most 120,000 or 30,000. However, the 300,000 horses between Wei and Zhao could be used for maneuvering at any time. What if Emperor Wei uses these forces for Leping Pass?"

Yang Tianhong was full of confidence: "Emperor Wei will never use 300,000 troops to attack our country. ”

Emperor Shunming was very surprised and asked, "Why?"

Yang Tianhong walked quickly to the wall with the map of Chu and pointed to Anzhou, which was located in the southernmost part of the map: "Your Majesty, please see, Anzhou faces the sea on both sides, and this is the advantage that God has given me to Great Chu." Wechen has worked hard in Anzhou over the years, and the Caixian wharf has begun to take shape. There are hundreds of large and small warships, which can carry tens of thousands of soldiers and horses at a time. Just follow the offshore all the way north. You can land anywhere on the border of Wei. The Wei army was stationed on the border, and the interior could almost be said to be unguarded. In this kind of battle, the losses of Wei are definitely far greater than those of our country. As long as the Anzhou army landed on the coast of Wei, the Wei emperor was bound to call in troops to guard the border of Zhao. If the Anzhou army moved bigger, maybe the Wei Emperor would have to call in even the defenders opposite Leping Pass. In short, at most, only 10,000 Anzhou troops were needed to harass in the territory of Wei. The Wei army was also difficult to take care of each other, so naturally there was no talk of attacking our country. ”

These words completely relieved the worries in the hearts of Emperor Shunming and Dongfang Kong. The two men looked at the map and nodded frequently. Although the naval landing operation was a completely new method for them, both of them knew very well that as long as an army attacked the hinterland of Wei by surprise, the situation in the entire Wei State would become chaotic. In this way, the crisis in the direction of Lepingguan will be solved without a fight.

Yang Tianhong turned his finger to the Qi State in the north of the map, and said seriously: "As for the Qi State, the solution is similar to that of the Wei State. Speaking of which. As for the war, the Qi State is probably even more reluctant to be an enemy of our country than the Wei State. They also have to face threats from Rongdi. Even if Tuyu Hun singles out a million elites to go south, the Qi State will definitely be attacked. Rongdi's social system is different from ours. The direct force that Tuyuhun can control is only the hundreds of thousands of cavalry within the Golden Horde. The left and right Xian Wang, Xiu Tu Wang, Lou Fu Wang, Aries King, etc., all obey Shan Yu's orders and do not listen to Xuan. This is Rong Di's characteristic, as long as it can be beneficial, he will not care about Qi or Chu at all. The main force of Tuyuhun must be attacking our country with all its might, as for the other kings of Rongdi. will only follow the pass of the Great Wall, looking for opportunities. Faced with this situation. Emperor Qi must have also ordered the army to be on strict alert at the border. Even if Emperor Qi has the intention to invade our country, he must be the first to beware of Rong Di. In this way, the situation at Shengwuguan will be tense at most, but no substantive battle will break out. ”

The nervous expression on Dongfang Kong's face had completely relaxed: "In this way, neither the Wei State nor the Qi State have anything to fear?"

Yang Tianhong nodded and said, "That's true." His Majesty only needs to send an envoy to explain to Emperor Wei and Emperor Qi everything that happened at the banquet today. It shows that all the incidents were provoked by the Rongdi envoy Moto, and then sent gold and silver gifts, and the matter was eliminated. Of course, it is also very important for the important ministers of Wei and Qi to speak. Preferably, bribe it with more gifts. The two countries intersect. Sooner or later, these relationships will be useful. ”

That's a pun. Emperor Shunming and Dongfang Kong didn't ask much. They knew very well that if they were dealt with according to Yang Tianhong's method, it would indeed be of great benefit to the Chu State. After all, as long as the threat from Rongdi in the north is resolved, the troops of the Chu State will definitely point to the Wei State and the Qi State.

Perhaps, Emperor Shunming can't see this situation. But no matter what, as an emperor, he must always leave some commendable legacy to future generations.

The atmosphere in the Diligent Hall was no longer so tense. Whether it is Emperor Shunming or Dongfang Kong, they are no longer as anxious as before. Yang Tianhong's words are reasonable and well-founded, and they are definitely not empty words. Now that the matter has been explained, the hanging heart has slowly fallen into place. Emperor Shunming's gaze continued to move north on the map, falling to a large area marked with the word "Rong Di".

"As for Rong Di, it's the real issue that needs attention. ”

Yang Tianhong's face began to become solemn: "Your Majesty handed over the 300,000 Lizhou army to Weichen before, if there is a few years as a buffer, Weichen will definitely make this battle an unforgettable nightmare for Rong Di." The Rongdi cavalry came and went, and now it was obviously too late to transfer troops from Anzhou, so they could only send the Lizhou army nearby to participate in the battle. ”

Emperor Shunming's brows furrowed again: "There are at least 600,000 direct elites under Tuyuhun's command. With the addition of the kings of the other tribes, the total strength should be around two million. Rong Di also has wars with other countries in the north, and the forces that are really used to attack our country are about one million. There are only 300,000 Lizhou troops, and with the towns of Biansai, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist. ”

Yang Tianhong smiled: "Your Majesty only saw the worst side of things. We occupy the geographical advantage of the Great Wall, and the people in the border areas can be requisitioned at any time. If necessary, a civilian army can be formed at any time. Speaking of which, it is not difficult to be undefeated in this battle. The difficult thing is how to beat Rong Di hard, so that these grassland barbarians can firmly remember the lesson, and they will not dare to start a war lightly from now on. ”

Hearing this, Emperor Shunming's breathing became heavy. He stared at Yang Tianhong, couldn't help but grab his wrist, and his tone was serious: "I ask you, are you really sure of being invincible?"

Yang Tianhong said: "If you want to win, Weichen is not 100% sure. But if it is to keep the enemy out of the country and ensure the safety of the people in the border areas, Weichen can definitely do it. The biggest problem now is how to do the best to kill and injure the Rongdi cavalry. It's better to let them suffer heavy casualties and stop knocking for a few years. (To be continued.) )