Chapter 178: Determination (I)

Contrary to what most people imagine, this kind of war is a stalemate first, consumes each other, and finally suddenly one side collapses, causing a qualitative change in the situation of the war.

The Battle of Chibi was fought from October to December, and the Battle of Poyang Lake by Zhu Yuanzhang was fought hard for three months, which demoralized the enemy division and was destroyed in one fell swoop.

Lu Suhai is the governor of the power of the water division, commanding the water division, replenishing soldiers and firearms, and the water division can actually let go of most of it.

The so-called "right" is "agency", which is the reason why Lu Suhai's qualifications are not high, but as long as Wang Hongyi is willing to be promoted, as long as he can win, his position will be stable.

At the beginning of August, the weather is getting hotter and hotter day by day, the heat in the north is unbearable, and the southern provinces, with many rivers and damp land, are becoming more and more uncomfortable at this time.

However, it is rainy in the south, and after a few days, it will rain, and the cool rain will neutralize the dry air.

Xiangyang City

Xiangyang City is the head of a county, after Dayan moved south, it was repaired with Xiangyang as a base, so it had the reputation of the first city in the world, but after the passage of time, the court became more and more weak, and even the city could not be controlled.

After the Shu army captured, the city of Xiangyang became more and more important, the number of trade in the city did not decrease at all, and the merchants came and went, under the control of the Shu army, became more and more prosperous.

It's just that in the past few days, the city has become heavily guarded.

The horse teams patrolling the streets, although these cavalry did not disturb the people, came and went, making many people feel uneasy, for fear that war would be ushered in again.

The newly renovated outer city has been strengthened at this time, and groups of patrol soldiers, all dressed and sharp, staring at the outside, will fight back at the slightest disturbance.

However, the city was not blocked, and every day as usual, it was to get up early and open the mén at sunset, and the moat was bubbling day by day.

At this time, it is the time of sunset, the sky is sprinkled with gold, and the sunset has appeared in the west. The remnant sun is like blood, the sunset is like fire, and the returning pedestrians rush on the way.

Smoke was curling in the city, and most of the people had begun to make dinner.

On the tower of the city, a group of people went up and climbed the wall to look into the distance—the city was about to be closed.

"Lord!"

Ge Zhong walked in. This is a man, and he still has a scar on his face.

Seeing that it was Wang Hongyi, he was stunned for a moment, knelt down, and said, "Chen Ge Zhong pays a visit to the lord." ”

"Ge Zhong, oh, remember, the deputy general guarding the city!" Wang Hongyi said flatly: "Get up, Lone just come up and take a look, don't make a noise." ”

"Yes!" replied Ge Zhong.

Wang Hongyi waved his hand: "You retreat first, there is something lonely that will call you in." ”

"Yes!"

Behind Wang Hongyi, in addition to a few guards, there is also Zhang Youzhi.

"Ka!" came from below.

It turned out that when it was time to close the city every day, the city officials below were still shouting: "Today is the hour, if you want to go out of the city, come back tomorrow morning!"

The city was then closed, and the drawbridge hung high.

Not long ago, there were vehicles and pedestrians coming and going, and at this time there was silence, only the water of the moat, the sound gradually sounded, and when the twilight came, it flowed slowly.

Wang Hongyi leaned against the wall and looked, and the sè color of the sunset fell on his face, setting off a golden light.

Zhang Youzhi, who was standing, saw it and condensed slightly.

After a while, Wang Hongyi asked, "Zhang Qing, according to you, how is Xiangyang City?"

This question was just asked casually, but Zhang Youzhi did not dare to slack off at all.

"My lord, it depends on where you look at it. Zhang Youzhi looked back at the lord and said with a smile.

"Oh?" Zhang Youzhi's words made Wang Hongyi's interest suddenly rise.

Although he thought about it, he did ask casually just now, but Zhang Yuzhi didn't answer directly, but let him pay attention.

Wang Hongyi looked at him and motioned for him to continue.

Zhang Youzhi immediately replied, saluted and said: "Xiangyang City is indeed extraordinary, when Dayan moved south, Xiangyang was the key to the health of the imperial court, the structure and defense of this city is the first in Jingzhou, it is a bit exaggerated to say that it is the first city in the world, but there is absolutely no problem in the top five." ”

"Xiangyang City is divided into two cities, the outer city wall is high and thick, in the past, our army used thunderbolt and Tao Lei, for a long time to break through a gap, enter the city, the degree of solidity, can be seen. ”

"There is an endless moat outside the city wall, the river is wide and dangerous, if it were not for the invention of the earth dragon car, the army has been throwing mud and stone cloth bags into the river for days, and it is extremely difficult to cross the river. ”

"It's just a fortification, it's already defensible but it's hard to attack. Then mobilize a large number of soldiers to defend the city, 100,000 troops, if there is no thunderbolt and Taolei, it will not be possible to attack for several years, although the inner city of Xiangyang City is built in a hurry, it can not be compared with the outer city, it can be reasonably arranged, the place is sufficient, it can be rebuilt, and it can be used properly and has defense. ”

"Xiangyang is located in a dangerous place, retreating to Hanzhong, and entering the whole of Jingzhou, which is really a military important place. Using this city as a place to govern is a good choice at the moment. ”

Wang Hongyi listened and nodded: "Go on." ”

"No. Zhang Youzhi smiled and bowed.

"The lord insisted on water warfare, but did not use the army to attack Gangneung, the minister has always been puzzled, and now he knows that the lord is wise and sage, and he has long been dòng candlelight. ”

"First of all, there are many rivers in Jingzhou, and the navy division is the lifeblood of the relationship, and if the sailor cannot win, the counties and counties can be divided and broken at any time, and no matter how many troops there are, they are exhausted and at a loss. ”

"The second is that the lord has not occupied Jingbei for a long time, the headquarters is only 50,000, the people in the county are unstable, the naval division has failed, and the army is there...... Therefore, it is better to fight a water war, delay the time, and carry out overall management in the rear, so that every day will increase the stability. Jiuzhi naturally unites the people!"

"Now that jīng has been practicing for nearly three months, millions of people are gradually reassuring, and the 100,000 army is also proficient and stable, this is the result of the lord's foresight, I think the lord is going to move troops by land and water!"

Suddenly there was silence in the city......

Gradually, Zhang Youzhi oozed some cold sweat.

"What a Zhang Yuzhi. With a loud laugh, Wang Hongyi said with a smile: "I didn't let Gu misunderstand you!"

Wang Hongyi has been a superior for a long time, and gradually integrates the temperament of stability, grace, wisdom, and calmness, and this smile breaks the tranquility.

At this time, Zhang Youzhi just stood and didn't say anything more.

For a moment, the surroundings of the two fell silent.

All I could hear was the bubbling of the river outside, and the sound of patrolling soldiers walking back and forth in the distance.

They were talking here, and there was no one else nearby except a few guards, but they were not afraid of being overheard or disturbed, and of course, no one dared.

"However, Lone's fundamental plan is to delay time with a water war, Jingnan Chuping, Zheng Pingyuan's 20,000 troops are fighting on the river, grain and grass alone is not a small number, Jingnan in Chuping can bear it? ”

If there is no external force to intervene, it is not a big deal, but once there is an external force, it will destroy the bones and decay, and this is the will of the people.

"And Wu Di is even more so, thousands of miles to transport grain and grass, although there is the Yangtze River is not an easy task, this army is dragged here, the Wu Land of Chuping is also unbearable, the Thirteen Divisions report, loyal to Dayan, has fanned the flames behind. ”

"Only the lonely and peaceful land, has been cultivated for a year, and cleaned up again, at this time, the politics are harmonious, the foundation is stable and unshakable, the luck grows and wanes, and the offensive and defensive trends are different, it is time. ”

Zhang You's heart was convinced, and he arched his hand and said: "The lord is far-sighted, dòng is thousands of miles, and the minister's knowledge is shallow. ”

Wang Hongyi smiled, not believing that he didn't understand, and would speak again later, but what he asked was another matter.

"Zhang Qing, what do you think about the situation in the world?"

Zhang Youzhi was silent for a while, and there was no connection between the two questions, but in fact, this was not the case.

"My lord, the situation in the world is changing rapidly, and the princes are rising one after another, all devouring in order to fight. There are two dragons and one snake in the south, entangled, and in the north, there are many dragons, and the dragon qi has appeared, and it is not far from forming. ”

"More importantly, the Thirteenth Division reported that this year's war on the grassland is nearing the end, and the Hu people want to establish a khanate, even if they want to cultivate after the war, it will be two or three years of peace at most, no matter how much, I am afraid that there will be more border troubles. ”

"My lord, now is the time for a great fight. ”

"It's a good time for a big fight. Wang Hongyi listened, his eyes sparkled, and he said with emotion.

"Lonely Buyi joined the army, inherited his father-in-law's position, fought in the south and the north, and annexed everywhere, it has been five years, in these five years, the vicissitudes of life, the situation in the world is very different before, especially the trouble of the Hu people, only you have noticed, sure enough, it is now time for a big dispute. ”

"The lord has already known this, and today he suddenly asked the minister about these things, but what did he hesitate about?" Zhang Youzhi was silent for a while, and asked with a smile on the side.

"Yes, but, listening to what you say, there is nothing to ask, go back. Smiling and saying, Wang Hongyi seemed to be in a good mood, turned around as he spoke, and walked towards the city.

Zhang Youzhi saw that the lord didn't want to say more, so he didn't ask anymore and followed.

On the tower of Xiangyang City, the ground was clean, and the bloody battle with the Xiangyang Army that day was tragic in the blood-stained city wall, but now, there are no traces of the past.

Walking on the solid bluestone floor tiles, everyone landed on the ground, making a crackling sound.

The sun in the sky had gradually set in the west, and had descended to the bottom of the tower, and the surrounding light suddenly dimmed.

Dozens of guards waited, and when they saw Wang Hongyi coming down from the city, they all stepped forward to salute.

"Zhang Qing, you've been busy for a day, let's go back first. I'll talk about it tomorrow. Before stepping into his carriage, Wang Hongyi turned around and said to Zhang Youzhi.

"Yes, my lord. ”

Zhang Youzhi smiled and responded, first let the lord get into the car, and when he drove away, he got into his carriage, the wheels turned, and the attendants all got on their horses.

The two carriages left the tower, one after the other.