As far as the eye could see, the surrounding towns had already been occupied by Yang Guangyuan, and Du Chongwei began to wonder if his strategy of gathering elite soldiers and grass in Zhenzhou City and letting the surrounding towns be occupied was correct. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

At the beginning, such a decision was not because Du Chongwei didn't know that Zhenzhou City, which had no echo, was very dangerous. He just wanted to show his attitude to Yelu Deguang, he became a German army and had no threat to the Khitan, so he did not hesitate to block the city gates on the east, west, and north sides, and forcibly suppressed the call of the generals to go out to break Yang Guangyuan's camp. After all, in this troubled world, no matter what he wants to do, without soldiers and horses in his hands, it is empty talk.

Those big turbans in Kaifeng City did not have a single soldier in their hands, although they were in a noble position, but who really took him seriously? It made sense that Jing Yanguang could call them around.

At the beginning of the battle at the East Gate, he just wanted to remind Yang Guangyuan that Cheng Dejun had the strength to defeat him, and he should not force people too much.

But Yang Guangyuan didn't appreciate it, and actually gave him such a hand, which almost made the south gate of Zhenzhou City lost.

Obviously, this battle had a huge impact on the morale of the Chengde army, and in the minds of the soldiers, the city of Zhenzhou would no longer be unbreakable, and they would feel pessimistic, depressed, and even hopeless, and once this mood was contagious, it would be fatal.

No one can be sure what the dog that has been driven to a dead end will do, maybe it will fight back fiercely, maybe it will wag its tail and beg for mercy, and entrust its life and death to others.

Du Chongwei glanced at the generals, his control over the generals would not be a problem in the short term, most of them were old subordinates who had fought with him for several years or even more than ten years, and he was completely sure of their loyalty.

But what about a longer period of time? People's hearts will always change, who can guarantee that no one among them will secretly invest in Yang Guangyuan for their own glory and wealth?

"We must ask for reinforcements! Du Chongwei reaffirmed, "It seems that the strategy of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight, and taking advantage of the situation in chaos, seems to be unworkable." ”

"Nineteen, tell me, what do you think!" In the study of Du Mansion, Du Chongwei summoned seventeen and nineteen, and now the black-clothed guard has almost become a well-known secret, and there is no need to use the wind and rain building to cover it up. Seventeen and Nineteen were the two most highly valued of the 800 dead soldiers he cultivated, and the things they endured rarely made mistakes.

"Lord," Nineteen said, "I beg your pardon for being outspoken, Nineteen thinks that with today's situation, if the Lord forbears again, it may not be the best choice!"

"Oh?" Du Chongwei raised his eyes and looked at Nineteen carefully, the idea of breaking the enemy, he had only just arisen, he had not mentioned it to anyone, and he had not revealed the slightest rumor, could it be that Nineteen had already guessed his thoughts from between the lines? If this was the case, then this Nineteen was too smart.

It's good to have smart subordinates, but it's not necessarily a good thing. Wise people are often good at making decisions, can easily see through the essence hidden behind things, and choose the most favorable outcome for them. This loyalty can change at any time as long as the price can be paid.

There are many * dogs in righteousness, and most of them are readers, and there is absolutely truth in this sentence.

So the price often paid to control a smart person is staggering.

Therefore, Du Chongwei hopes that his subordinates have brains, but he doesn't want to see them too smart, such as a dead soldier like Seventeen, and Nineteen, who seems too smart and ambitious.

"Tell me!" Du Chongwei showed an interested expression on his face.

"Nineteen also watched today's battle before he figured it out. Nineteen cleared his throat, "The Khitans are exhausted, and it is difficult to do anything." ”

"Why do you say that? The Khitan Iron Cavalry is like a bamboo, Weizhou is also looking to be taken by him, Zhao Yanshou has crossed the Yellow River, and the army is just around the corner, how can you say that the Khitan people are exhausted?" Du Chongwei raised his eyebrows and asked.

Nineteen replied: "It doesn't matter whether Weizhou will be taken by Yelu Deguang or not. But Zhao Yanshou wants to attack Kaifeng City, it is absolutely impossible, according to the news sent by the spies, now the Qinwang army in various places has been in place, and the soldiers and horses of the princes from all walks of life gathered in Kaifeng and Danzhou are no less than 300,000. And how many soldiers and horses did Zhao Yanshou bring? It was only 50,000 elite soldiers, if Zhao Yanshou could rush all the way to Kaifeng in one go, maybe there was still hope of victory, but now this situation is basically impossible.

The Khitan took advantage of the famine in the Central Plains to take the Central Plains by surprise, and in just two months, most of the entire Hebei Province was controlled by them, but this also meant that their forces would be dispersed, and how many soldiers and horses would be needed to occupy a huge piece of territory?

Moreover, because of the famine, it will be extremely difficult for the Khitan soldiers and horses to raise grain and grass on the spot, and he himself has not been prepared for long, so it is impossible to bring a lot of grain and grass.

As the saying goes, 'at the end of the strong crossbow, its potential cannot penetrate Lu Min', to this point, the grain, grass, and equipment in the Khitan army should be almost depleted. If I were Yelu Deguang, I should think about how to get more benefits from the little emperor Shi Chonggui, and it was time to withdraw the army.

It's a pity that Yelu Deguang is too ambitious, he doesn't want to ask for the property of the Great Jin anymore, he wants to enter the Central Plains, and actually rejected the peace talks of the Great Jin.

If Yelu Deguang gathered all his troops and horses at this time, joined Zhao Yanshou, made a desperate bet, fought a quick battle, and fought a decisive battle with Shi Chonggui's little emperor in Danzhou, maybe there was a three-point chance of victory, and he would defeat the Central Plains army in one fell swoop and enter Kaifeng.

However, now that Yelu Deguang is sitting in Yuancheng, 100,000 Khitan iron cavalry is scattered almost everywhere, and it is not easy to concentrate in a short period of time?

And the longer the time drags on, the more unfavorable it will be to Yelu Deguang, and if he is not careful, a defeat may bury Yelu Deguang's 100,000 iron horsemen in the Central Plains.

At that time, after losing the elite leather room army, even if he fled back to the Khitan, the throne of the Khitan emperor may not be held by him. And if the Great Jin can grasp the opportunity, the inside should be combined with the outside, and it is not impossible to subdue the sixteen states of Yanyun.

Jerod didn't realize it yet, but with his knowledge, he would think of it sooner or later. Therefore, in this Central Plains War, the final outcome is either Yelu Deguang takes the initiative to withdraw his troops, or 100,000 Khitan iron cavalry overturned here. ”

After listening to Nineteen's analysis, Du Chongwei's eyes were blazing, and he said: "So, do you think the time has come for Ben Shuai to place a bet!"

Nineteen intervened and said: "That's true, you must know that the icing on the cake is not as good as charcoal in the snow, at this time the battle situation is still unclear, many people are still hesitating, at this time, if you don't reap the merits of the war, start the prestige of the Lord, when will it be? If it is too late, everyone will see the situation, and those merits may not fall into the hands of the Lord." Those guys, snatching up the merits, can be fierce.

Lord, what you lack most now is not soldiers and horses, but fame! With prestige, warriors from all over the world will naturally come to vote for you. With warriors, why worry that there is no foundation for the eternal foundation?"

Du Chongwei hesitated for a moment and said, "Wouldn't it be bad to offend the Khitans like this?"

Nineteen smiled slightly, and replied: "The Lord has been too worried! If Yelu Deguang's 100,000 iron horsemen stumble in the Central Plains, what do the Khitan people think, and what does the Lord have to scruple about? If Yelu Deguang returns with all his masters, how can the Lord not know the character of the Khitan people? They worship the strong, and the more they grovel, the more they look down on them, on the contrary, if they know that the Lord is a hard bone, maybe they can get more benefits!"

"Hahahaha!" Du Chongwei laughed loudly, "Well said!Seventeen, what do you think?"

Seventeen shook his head and replied, "Seventeen doesn't understand, it seems feasible!"

Du Chongwei nodded, no longer discussing this issue, and asked, "Seventeen, nineteen, what do you think of Li Fengyun?"

"Cunning, treacherous, affectionate!" replied Seventeen.

Nineteen thought for a moment and said, "The appearance is rude, the heart is as fine as dust, and the conceit is quick and wise. Rare talent!"

Du Chongwei's eyes flashed, and he asked, "What do you say?"

Nineteen replied, "The conceited man is pretentious, and he is not willing to live under others for a long time, and his heart will be proud." Proud people are easy to be fooled and do wrong things, but Li Fengyun is also quick-witted, as long as there is still a breath, even in a desperate situation, he can come up with an unexpected way to escape!"

Du Chongwei stared at Nineteen for a long time before he asked in a deep voice, "You had a holiday with him?"

Nineteen shook his head and said, "Although I wanted to use him, but that matter has already been said, I don't think he will blame Nineteen! ”

Du Chongwei thought for a long time and said, "That is to say, this person can be used but not trusted, and it cannot be reused!"

"Lord Saint!" said Nineteen bowed down again.

Du Chongwei waved his hand and said, "I know, you guys should retreat first!"

Seventeen and nineteen Shi Li was about to leave, when he suddenly heard Du Chongwei say again: "Nineteen, don't go to Honglian in the future." ”

A slight cold sweat suddenly oozed from Nineteen's forehead, turned around and knelt on the ground, and explained urgently: "Lord, Nineteen and the eldest prince are just ordinary contacts, and the only people who are loyal to Nineteen are the Lord, please see the Lord!"

Du Chongwei laughed and said: "Nineteen, what are you afraid of? In the old man's heart, he has always regarded Seventeen and you as the biological sons of Ben Shuai, if it weren't for everyone, he would have accepted you as a righteous son a long time ago." If he doubts you, how can the old man tell you this? Your loyalty, Ben Shuai naturally knows, you are too careful!

It's just that when your son is older, it is inevitable that they will have their own ideas, if you are too close to him, you will also attract some gossip from others, and even slander with secret arrows, you are so self-conscious!"

Nineteen intervened and thanked: "Nineteen understands in my heart, Nineteen thank you for the reminder from the Lord!"