Invincible son

Chapter 1204 1205 [There will be times when the wind and the waves break] ([-])

The first year of Daliang civilization, the ninth day of March.

Lingzhou, Tianshui Prefecture, Xingyang City.

It has been nearly a month since Gu Liang led the army to set off, and the people in the city are eagerly waiting for the good news from the front line almost every day.Half a month ago, there was news of the extermination of the main cavalry of Western Wu from the northern front. Even if the governor's office did not come forward to carry out the plan, the city was decorated with lights and festivities, and countless people actively donated money.

These native Lingzhou people are well aware of the consequences of not being able to hold the border. If they can't unite as one at this time, all their family businesses will be destroyed by the soldiers of the Western Wu army.Even though some hidden Western Wu spies tried to stir up the situation, they were severely attacked by the elite spies of Taishitai Pavilion, and soon disappeared without a trace.

Today, Xingyang City became lively again, because while countless people were waiting for the stars and the moon, reinforcements from the Beijing army finally arrived.

People all over the city lined the road to welcome them. Although not all the Beijing army entered the city, but only thousands of elite soldiers as representatives, they also received a very high standard of courtesy.

It was extremely noisy outside, but the atmosphere inside the Governor's Mansion was quite calm.

Tang Youzhi, governor of Lingzhou, greeted each other with the two Beijing camp coaches, and then took their seats as guests of honor.

After exchanging pleasantries, Marquis Chen Huan of Puding, the commander of the Southern Camp of the Beijing Army, took the initiative to ask, "Could Uncle Fang introduce the situation on the front line."

Tang Youzhi smiled and said calmly: "On February [-]th, Zuo Junji personally led troops near Huweiyuan, Gaoshan County, Dongqing Prefecture, and defeated the cavalry commander of the Western Wu North Route Army. Wu North Route Army relieved the crisis in Longbow Army City. After a series of dispatches, they successfully lured West Wu Middle Route Army to attack Guping Army Town, and achieved a great victory in Guping on the third day of March."

The two coaches of the Beijing camp showed shocked expressions at the same time.

Tang Youzhi continued: "Our army has won a complete victory in this battle. According to rough statistics, the Wu army lost more than [-] people, and the coach Zhou Dewei fled back in embarrassment. After this battle, although Western Wu still maintains its superiority in military strength, it has not Dare to take the initiative to attack again. Zuo Junji is now waiting for the two Hou Ye to lead the Beijing army to the border, and then start a decisive battle with Western Wu."

Marquis Suwu of Nan'an, the commander of the Xiying camp, said hesitantly: "Uncle Fang knows that the road to the Beijing camp can be described as a day and night journey. The soldiers are very hard-working. It is not advisable to send troops immediately. They always need to rest for a whole day, otherwise it will be difficult to display their combat power."

Chen Huan looked at Su Wu deeply, and did not refute this statement.

Tang Youzhi seemed to have expected it, and asked, "How long will it take for the Beijing camp to rest?"

Su Wu pondered: "It will take at least three days."

Tang Youzhi said without hesitation: "That will be three days. Zuo Junji has other instructions. Next, the Beijing camp does not need to hurry. The distance from Xingyang City to the border can be done at a normal marching speed."

Su and Chen nodded in response.

Tang Youzhi said: "The food and grass have been prepared long ago, and I have ordered people to send them to the camp outside the city."

Su Wu sighed and said, "Fang Bo is bothering you. There is still one thing I don't know. I wonder if Fang Bo can explain it?"

"Master Hou, please."

"Ben Hou also received the previous victory report on the way here. He not only admired Zuo Junji's ability to lead the army, but also was curious about the details of the battle at Huweiyuan. As far as I know, Zuo Junji only had [-] troops under his command at that time How did Yu Bubing manage to defeat the [-] cavalry of Western Wu?"

Tang Youzhi's heart moved, and he said calmly: "I don't know the details of the battle, Lord Hou may as well ask the Zuo Junji face to face."

Su Wu didn't ask any more questions, and after chatting about the frontline situation for a while, he and Chen Huan got up and said goodbye.

At night, the majestic Xingyang City finally regained its tranquility.

An ordinary carriage entered the mansion where Chen Huan, Marquis of Puding, stayed. Tang Youzhi got off the carriage, looked at Chen Huan who came out to greet him in person, and smiled slightly, "I hope that Lord Marquis will forgive me for coming here."

However, Chen Huan seemed to have expected him to come, and said quietly: "Before leaving Beijing, Duke Wei said that Brother Tang will come to find me."

Tang Youzhi understood and said: "So, our young Duke already has a perfect plan."

Chen Huan turned sideways and said, "Please."

The two entered the study room, and the guards outside were under strict martial law.

The candles in the house were brightly lit, and only whispers could be heard.

……

Thousands of miles away, Daliang Capital.

The morning sun wakes up the earth, and the city is full of people gradually.

In Jingren Palace in the imperial city, the Empress Dowager Wu was sitting in front of the window, and two maids were dressing her.

Outside the bead curtain, a man in his thirties lowered his head and reported: "Qizou Queen Mother, the Western Army has achieved great victories one after another. After the Battle of Huweiyuan, Zuo Junji Guliang fought against the famous generals of Western Wu in the west of Guping Army Town. The [-] troops led by Zhou Dewei attacked Zhou Dewei's subordinates by relying on the surprise soldiers of the Zangfengwei, and only [-] of the Wu army fled back. Although this battle was not enough to hurt Western Wu, the morale of the enemy army was already high. Big blow."

Empress Dowager Wu was silent for a moment, then said slowly: "That is to say, my army towards the west will surely win?"

The man said unhurriedly: "It can only be said that our army has a certain advantage, but the main force of the Western Wu is still there, and the Anyang Dragon Rider cannot be underestimated. In a decisive battle in the wild, the heavy cavalry of the Western Wu is difficult to deal with. The key It depends on whether the left military plane has a way to crack it."

Empress Dowager Wu looked at the woman in the bronze mirror. Although she was well maintained, she could not conceal the traces left by the years.

She raised her hand to stop the maid's movement, and then said: "If Gu Liang can survive this battle, even if he leaves the West Mansion, he will become a force that cannot be ignored in the court. Now that Pei Yue is in power and making a big noise, if Gu Liang leads Returning to the court with a great victory, who can check and balance that young Wei Guogong?"

The man's heart tightened.

As the chief officer of the Anbu of Luanyiwei, he is of course aware of the difficulties that lie in front of the Tian family.

Wei Guogong Pei Yue is indeed loyal, and without him working tirelessly in the West Mansion, it is absolutely impossible to handle the military affairs in the rear so efficiently.Now under the command of Gu Liang, the Western Army has reversed the situation and brought the two sides into an evenly matched state, not only because of the desperate efforts of the frontline generals and soldiers, but also because of Pei Yue's exhaustive thinking in the rear.

But from another point of view, the power in Pei Yue's hands is really unsettling, not to mention his father-in-law is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

For example... the real situation of the Battle of Huweiyuan.

Empress Dowager Wu seemed to be able to guess what he was thinking, and changed the topic: "Ai Jia remembers that you said that day that the reason why Gu Liang was able to take the lead and defeat the Western Wu cavalry with his infantry relied on those two mysterious firearms. "

The man said solemnly: "Yes, Queen Mother."

Madam Wu let out a blank expression from behind, and said slowly: "Although the emperor has ordered people to study gunpowder, as far as Ai's family knows, the gunpowder on the court's side should not be that powerful. Are the firearms used by Gu Liang as important as they are?" Has the imperial court reported it?"

The man shook his head and said, "Back to the Queen Mother, Zuo Junji never said that."

Empress Dowager Wu asked again: "How is the power of the firearms that appeared on the battlefield in the western region compared to the gunpowder that destroyed the houses in the Nanxun Palace that day?"

The man bowed his head and replied: "Although I don't know how the firearms brought out by the Zuo Junji can achieve such effects, but in terms of power alone, the difference between the two is not far."

Empress Dowager Wu's eyes turned cold, she turned and walked towards the soft couch.

She looked at the man behind the bead curtain, and said quietly: "There is no need to investigate at Guliang, the Ai family has their own plans. There is another matter for calling you here today."

The man respectfully said: "Please show me the Queen Mother."

Empress Dowager Wu said indifferently: "After the battle in the western region is over, regardless of whether Gu Liang can come back alive, the Ai family believes that Duke Wei cannot be allowed to stay in the court."

"This..." The man hesitated to speak, he was naturally completely loyal to the Tian family, but if the Empress Dowager Wu wanted to kill Pei Yue, it would shake the foundation of the Daliang court.

Empress Dowager Wu knew why he was worried, and said unhurriedly: "The Ai family understands your thoughts, so there is no need to worry in vain. Although the Ai family is a woman, they would not assassinate important officials in the court, nor would the emperor Promise. Just don’t forget that although Duke Wei has already left the residence, he is still a disciple of Dingguo.”

The man suddenly changed color.

Empress Dowager Wu said in a low voice: "Since his surname is still Pei, his connection with the Pei family cannot be erased. After all, Pei Rong is still his father in name. Dudes like Pei Rong are useless in the court , but there is also room for contribution.”

She paused, and said word by word: "The emperor still needs to be filial, let alone a courtier?"

The man was silent for a while, then saluted and said: "I understand."

(End of this chapter)