Chapter 165

The moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and the night is long.

The officials left the palace.

The civil servants gathered together and did not disperse. They also had to discuss the changes in the current situation and come up with strategies to deal with the emperor.Then came to a courtyard in Chang'an in the middle of the night.

Dong Zhongshu settled down here.

After entering the room, Dong Zhongshu took out a chessboard from the wooden stand.

Six Bo chess board.

From the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Liubo chess has gradually become a popular entertainment activity, and it was called Boxi at that time.

In the Qin and Han Dynasties, Boxi became more popular.

The word "Bo" in the word game comes from Liuboqi, while "Yi" refers to Go.

Liubo is related to astronomy, xiangshu and mathematics.

Throw chopsticks first, then play chess, fighting wit and skill, with astronomical divination and military meanings in it.

Dong Zhongshu took out the chessboard, not to play chess, but to sort out his thoughts through the game on the chessboard.

The room was quiet, with the slightly dim lights flickering.

In the Fan family, Zhou Ping and two other civil servants sat beside him.

Sima Qian, Dong Zhongshu's disciple, and Bai Yu were also there.

Several people watched him throw 'chop', that is, bamboo dice on the chessboard, and move chess step by step.

After a long time, Dong Zhongshu put down the chess pieces, and Zhou Ping asked: "Master, what do you think the chances of winning this time is that the champion marquis rushes to attack the people who make trouble?"

Dong Zhongshu was silent for a moment, then said, "I can't see clearly."

Fan Xi and Zhou Pingping civil servants were surprised: "So, the master thinks that Huainan may be able to resist the champion's soldiers?"

A few shallow wrinkles appeared at the corners of Dong Zhongshu's eyes:
"Huainan suddenly launched a month ago, and there were signs of rebellion. At that time, you should have felt that Huainan's rebellion was nothing to worry about, just like me.

Only now do I know that the incident in Huainan was just their first step, a means to unite with the Huns and create turmoil.

This shows that the other party has a very meticulous and careful plan. If this is the case, if they are not sure, they will never make another move at this moment. "

Zhou Pingdao: "Although that's the case, why do they think they can deal with the soldiers and horses of my big man to suppress the rebellion, and the soldiers of the champion Hou?"

Although the political views differ, both Zhou Ping, the Fan family, and Dong Zhongshu must admit that Huo Qubing has actually become one of the representatives of the military family, with outstanding military talents.

The Liubo chess piece in Dong Zhongshu's hand twirled unconsciously: "I still can't figure out what the other party's methods are.

But this battle will never be that simple. The opponent must be sure, prepared, and consciously able to resist my big man's offensive before he dares to fight. "

There is no doubt that the other party is plotting secretly, and it has exploded at this moment, hiding a huge trump card.

So Dong Zhongshu said that Huo Qubing's attack is unpredictable.

"The other party's plan is to cede territory and self-government."

Dong Zhongshu Qingjun showed doubts on his face:

"However, the fortune of our Han Dynasty is at its peak. Even if they occupy a few cities, they can still fight on the land of our Han Dynasty. In terms of supplies, people's hearts, national fortune, etc., our Han army has the absolute advantage.

After all, it is difficult for them to make a big difference, and the other party can't think of this, so where does their confidence come from when they dare to launch?

unless……"

"Unless what?"

"Unless they can cut off part of my national fortune!" Dong Zhongshu worried.

"It's impossible!" Several civil servants said in unison.

The fate of the country is the hearts of the people, and it is a good weather. Over the long years, the people of the country have cultivated a breath of energy, and it is impossible to shake the fate of the country.

Dong Zhongshu analyzed: "This is exactly what I can't figure out.

However, King Huainan is also from the clan, so it may provide them with a possibility..."

----

Dark clouds covered the moonlight.

Three thousand elites left Chang'an late at night, and were already hundreds of miles away by dawn.

Huo Qubing slightly slowed down the impetus of the miraculous marching method, and the marching speed of the team was slightly slowed down.

Zhang Cigong, who was wearing a battle armor, approached and asked, "How will Lang Zhongling plan to fight this battle?"

On the other side of Huo Qubing is Tong Xuan, the right middle man of the guard.

On his bronze-colored face, his slender eyes were shining brightly, and he and Zhang Cigong stared at Huo Qubing on horseback from left to right.

Dong Zhongshu and the others could see that the opponent had prepared for a long time and must have a lot of cards. This battle is not easy to fight.

Huo Qubing and other generals can naturally think of it.

So how to fight to defeat the enemy, to suppress the opponent, is the leader of the army, must consider the problem.

Tong Xuan and Zhang Cigong have been thinking about ways to defeat the enemy all the way, but they have no good strategy.

The pass at the junction of Shanggu County and Yuyang County was built for hundreds of years to resist foreigners.

The Great Wall is Xiongguan, with high walls and thick walls.

The opponent has already made the first move. If they occupy the powerful city, they will rush over to defeat it and quickly establish an advantage, which is impossible.

Otherwise, the Xiongnu and other foreign tribes would not have fought hard for many years to no avail.

"The border towns of Shanggu and Yuyang counties were built on the basis of the city built in the Yanzhao period. It was strengthened again in the Qin Dynasty, and it was in the hands of my big man. It mobilized hundreds of thousands of laborers and built it over the years. With the current scale.

There are also Mohists and military strategists who have set up a defensive array, layer upon layer of protection.

If it really falls into the enemy's hands, it is absolutely impossible to break it in a short time. " Tong Xuan looked sad.

Zhang Cigong also had the same opinion.

Because of the thick walls of the city, Huainan wanted to use it as a foundation to resist the counterattack of the big Han and cede the land for independence.

Zhang Cigong and Tong Xuan's brain hurts, but they still have no countermeasures, and their hearts are heavy.

Huo Qubing said: "They have been preparing for a long time, and they are fully conscious. The first thing we need to do is to attack the slow and attack the unprepared."

There is a saying in the art of war: The passion of soldiers is speed, taking advantage of others' inability to attack what they do not guard against.

It is said that soldiers are precious and fast, and if you take the lead in a war, you will grasp the initiative is an unbreakable truth.

After Huo Qubing finished speaking, he promoted the miraculous marching method, his speed increased sharply, he crossed mountains and rivers, and approached Beiguan.

When the sky is getting brighter, the speed of the team is getting faster and faster, going straight to the destination.

The scorching sun rose into the sky, and the time soon came to the afternoon.

Outside the Weiyang Palace in Chang'an, the officials gathered again as ordered by the emperor.

Dong Zhongshu got off the carriage, and the carriage of Prime Minister Gongsun Hong just came to the gate of the palace.

Gongsun Hong was very old and no longer visited the court every day, and the power of prime minister was gradually handed over to Li Cai.

If there is no major event, he will not even come to Weiyang Palace every day.

But right now is clearly the exception.

Dong Zhongshu and Gongsun Hong met at the palace gate and walked into the palace together.

"Didn't sleep last night?" Gong Sunhong glanced at Dong Zhongshu.

"Well, I've been studying the surrounding terrain of Shanggu and Yuyang. I claim to know a little about military affairs, but I don't see that the champion Hou Benji has a chance of winning. The opponent is waiting for work at ease in this battle. If the border town is captured by him, how strong it will be. It is absolutely difficult for our army to defeat the enemy by rushing."

Dong Zhongshu said slowly: "What does the prime minister think?"

Gong Sunhong said frankly: "I, like you, stared at the border map of Shanggu County and Yuyang County all night."

Dong Zhongshu said: "I have counted the winners and losers of the two sides several times, and I always feel that the other side must have some means that we don't know. Fang dares to launch at this time and invade the important town at the junction of Shanggu and Yuyang counties."

"Your Majesty, the champion Hou Zi also has their own considerations and arrangements. It is useless to think too much. After all, we are not military strategists, or there may be omissions."

"I actually wanted to remind Your Majesty yesterday that General Wei and Champion Hou should go together. Their joint efforts may increase the hope of defeating the enemy." Dong Zhongshu was obviously not very optimistic about the current situation, and sighed.

"If this battle gets involved and we cannot quickly establish an advantage, we must make preparations in advance." Gongsun Hong said solemnly.

The two talked while walking, and soon entered the emperor's study.

Wei Qing was dressed in military uniform and sat at the head of the military commander.

Below him is Rubohu in a reddish-brown embroidered official robe.

The reason why the emperor asked the ministers to watch the battle together is to know the situation of Beiguan and Huainan's plan in time, so that they can start to deal with it.

On the border of the Han Dynasty, the emperor can divide the country's fortunes and observe the battle situation at any time.

After the ministers came in, the emperor stretched out his hand to hold it in vain, and a bronze mirror was raised and suspended in the air.

In the mirror, the light flashed, and thousands of miles of mountains and rivers disappeared in a flash.

In the end, the picture froze, showing a scene of a majestic pass, which was seen by everyone.

That is the northern pass of the Han Dynasty, the pass city at the junction of Shanggu County and Yuyang County.

At this time, the city was shrouded in a misty atmosphere, and it was hazy, and only the general scene could be seen.

This shows that the city has indeed fallen into the hands of the opponent, and the opponent has used means to cover up the reality of the city.

Liu Che stretched out his hand and flicked it, and the purple energy of the national fortune rose.

The scene in the mirror began to become clear, forcibly breaking through the opponent's obstruction.

Looking in the mirror, one could see the city gate at the pass closed, and the atmosphere was chilling.

The opponent is clearly ready to fight.

Time passed and the sun moved westward.

The emperor judged before that Huo Qubing should reach his destination this afternoon and start an offensive against the enemy.

But until evening, there was no movement inside or outside the city.

"Champion Marquis should have arrived, but the city pass is difficult to attack. He didn't launch an offensive, but hibernated somewhere looking for an opportunity?"

"Could it be that the opponent sent troops to obstruct it, and the Champion Hou had already fought the opponent elsewhere before he approached the city?"

The ministers guessed.

Evening sunset.

Inside and outside the city, it was still quiet.

Obviously, even the emperor's judgment was wrong.

The team led by the champion Hou did not arrive at the destination according to the fixed time.

Dong Zhongshu and the others frowned slightly, feeling more and more that the situation was not good.

Was it an accident, or did Huo Qubing have other plans?
"Your Majesty, look in another direction!" Wei Qing thought for a while, then suddenly suggested.

The emperor said: "Where does Wei Qing think Qu Bing is?"

While inquiring, he took out an ancient scroll and wrote the words Huo Qubing.

In the study room, a dragon chant sounded faintly. The emperor obviously used more powerful means to find Huo Qubing's trace.

Seeing the scene in the mirror change, slowly tracing back and reflecting the traces of a team, it was the [-] elite commanded by Huo Qubing.

And they are confronting people, and the battle is extremely fierce and affects people's hearts.

Prime Minister Gong Sunhong and the others observed for a while, but they slowly revealed expressions of surprise and surprise: "So that's how it is! It's unprepared."

boom!
In that scene, Huo Qubing led the team and rushed into a city like a whirlwind.

Ps: Regarding Huainan and the secret forces, is there a chance to control the counties in the northeast corner of the Han Dynasty, but the emperor is unaware of it, and there will be a reasonable explanation later.

ask for a ticket~
(End of this chapter)

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