She Song

Chapter 150 Cai Jing, who has paid homage to the Prime Minister for the fourth time

Han Xiaoyao praised Jiang Queer in his heart.

This is a typical way of reverse thinking. When it is difficult to achieve satisfactory results in normal ways, reverse thinking can often open up ideas.

Yuan Fourteen asked: "The camp is well-equipped with deep ditches and high fortresses. Although the Imperial Army is a little timid, they are not fools. How do you plan to force them out?"

Jiang Que'er then twirled her fingers and said, "As long as we trap them and try to consume and control their water, grain, medicine, and even firewood and other necessary supplies in three to five days, they will have no other choice but to leave the camp!"

Sima Hengru stroked his beard, nodded and said: "Those who are good at fighting do harm to others without harming them. What a 'force the enemy to harm'!"

Han Xiaoyao also nodded in praise: "It's really good to think of mobilizing the imperial army out of the camp to attack again. Is there any better idea?"

Dong Xiaoyi was inspired and added: "We can pretend to attack Tokyo and scare the court into mobilizing them to come out for rescue. We can encircle the points for reinforcements and use the cavalry to annihilate them in the field!"

Sima Hengru applauded and said: "If you attack the enemy, you will save it. If you kill someone with a borrowed sword, it is a great kindness!"

But Zheng Liang said: "The other side is waiting with [-] infantry troops of the Forbidden Army. With the strength of our existing cavalry, I'm afraid I won't be able to take one bite! If they divide their troops into two groups, they will definitely be able to defeat each one!"

According to the configuration of the Forbidden Army of the Song Dynasty, there were [-] soldiers and at least [-] crossbowmen. If arrows were fired at the same time, it would definitely be like a dark cloud.

According to the rule of one hundred steps and three arrows, sixty thousand arrows... It is estimated that Han Ji's small fortune will reduce his staff by at least half.

This is not a siege for reinforcements, but a suicide attack that kills eight hundred enemies and damages one thousand.

However, there are many ways to divide the troops. For example, Han Xiaoyao proposed a combat plan to lure them to their advantage.

After listening to Han Xiaoyao's idea, everyone focused their attention on a slope in the southeast outside the city... Mu Tuo Gang!

This is the largest military horse farm of the Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty, raising at least [-] high-quality war horses.

In this era, the ratio of infantry and cavalry in various armies of the Song Dynasty was far less than ten to one, but here they would rather leave them idle than send them to the northwest battlefield.

The strong trunk and weak branches have reached the extreme!

Since the troops were to be divided and the Korean army was in urgent need of war horses, they simply faked the capture of Mu Tuo Gang, and then deliberately leaked the news of the transfer of war horses to the Chengdong camp. I believed that the Forbidden Army generals, who were also in desperate need of war horses, would be tempted and "take advantage of the situation."

In this way, they are actively induced to "split their troops", and after the enemies leaving the camp are annihilated, they can then implement the encirclement and reinforcement plan, which will reduce the pressure.

After careful discussion, everyone quickly worked out the implementation details of "Operation Military Horse" and handed them over to Han Xiaoyao for review.

After Han Xiaoyao confirmed it, he immediately approved Zheng Liang to lead a thousand cavalry to seize Mutuo Gang overnight.

At the same time, Yuan Shili led two thousand cavalry to advance five miles northeast of Tokyo and set up camp in a posture of long-term garrison.

When the Korean army held a combat meeting, the city of Tokyo was in an uproar.

The scouts of the forbidden army and the secret agents of the imperial city have found out the news that the [-] forbidden army has been destroyed and the Duke of Chu has been decapitated.

When Zhao Ji heard the report, he was almost dumbfounded.

The most knowledgeable commander in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, the most fierce and elite army in the country, just like that, just one night and one day, gone?

Can Han Xiaoyao know how to cast evil spells?
Millions of rebels in the south of the Yangtze River were frightened by this powerful army, but a few thousand people defeated him and killed him?Not only that, the rebels have won successively, and while their morale is high, the opponent's number has exceeded [-], and it continues to grow...

Han Xiaoyao actually pushed south to the outskirts of Tokyo. What did he want to do?
Did he want to... Zhao Ji felt a chill in his heart and his scalp was numb.

what to do?Who can solve this troubled world?

If everything is undecided, ask the Prime Minister!
So, seven or eight prime ministers entered the palace overnight to help the officials clean up the mess.

Tong Guan died, Xin Zongxing was captured, Cai You was detained, and the [-]-strong army was wiped out. Zhao Ji was so distressed that he burst into tears.

Liang Shicheng, Wang Fu, Zhao Huan, Zhao Kai, Li Yan and other important ministers even invited their husband and Prime Minister Cai Jing to come for consultation.

The king's father was worried that it would be a shame for his son or his ministers. Seeing Zhao Ji shed tears, everyone panicked.

Zhao Huan took the lead in asking for a battle to show his loyalty: "The officials and ministers are willing to lead troops to destroy the thieves, and vow not to withdraw troops if the Han thieves are not destroyed!" Liang Shicheng shook his head in his heart. Zhao Huan's EQ is too low. Anyone present can lead troops , only you, the prince, can’t.

Sure enough, Zhao Ji wiped away his tears, looked around at everyone, and asked, "Is what the prince said acceptable?"

Li Yan suddenly said: "As the crown prince, the prince is the foundation of the country's future. How can he put himself in danger for a mere rebel?"

Everyone nodded in agreement and joined forces to cut off the possibility of the prince commanding troops.

Zhao Huan had no choice but to retreat.

Zhao Ji's expression softened, and he sighed and asked, "The soldiers are approaching the city, and the Korean thieves are arrogant. What can I do?"

At this time, everyone offered their opinions and suggestions.

Li Yan believed that Han Xiaoyao should be appeased, be granted the title of county king, be given land in several states, and be given marriage to Emperor Maode.

Wang Fu clearly opposed it. Han Ji had already launched an army to rebel, annihilating the imperial army, killing the princes, and imprisoning important ministers. If there was no heavy encirclement and suppression, the whole world would think the imperial court was weak and follow suit, causing endless trouble.

Zhao Kai used data comparison and the actual situation of the Korean army he saw with his own eyes, and believed that the Korean army was stronger with tens of thousands of prisoners and was most likely planning to plot the three battalions outside the city. Once the three battalions were lost, Tokyo would have no troops to defend.

Therefore, it is recommended to recall the forbidden troops outside the city, use the Tokyo city defense to hold on, confuse the other party through negotiations, and then mobilize the strong military forces across the country to encircle and annihilate the Korean army under the Tokyo city.

These ideas are well-founded and the most secure, and have been recognized by Li Yan and Wang Fu.

Zhao Ji also thought there was no problem, but he glanced at Cai Jing, who only listened but said nothing, and after thinking about it, he asked for advice.

"What does Prime Minister Cai think?"

Cai Jing calmly answered with his hands raised: "Since the official asked, the old minister remembered that he had met the Han family a few months ago. At that time, he was very concerned about the country and the people, and he was also able to properly resettle tens of thousands of refugees. It can be described as a hero among men.

If it were anyone else, he would definitely seek glory and wealth through this. The old minister also asked if he could be recommended to become an official?His answer: I am willing to do practical work and not seek fame. "

At this time, Cai Jing slowly raised his head and said with a smile: "To be honest with the officials, a few days ago, I heard that Han Ji had rebelled. The old minister was shocked and inexplicable. To this day, I still have three doubts. I don't know whether I should ask them?"

Zhao Ji asked: "Cai Xiangzhi is focused on the country, but there is no harm in asking."

"Why did Han Ji rebel? Why were the Forbidden Forces so miserable? What was Han Xiaoyao thinking at this time?"

Zhao Ji roughly understood what Cai Jing meant.

Cause: Han Ji's rebellion was forced out by you.

Combat: Fifty thousand pigs are better than the Forbidden Army.

Countermeasures: Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you eliminate the cause of trouble.

At this time, everyone's expressions became unnatural, especially Zhao Kai's face turned dark, but Cai Jing's expression remained calm.

It was right to suppress Han Ji and suppress the refugees, but if they were not prepared for the encirclement and suppression, or even lost the battle, that was the problem of the person in charge.

Li Yan, as the chief executive, naturally represented the will of the government, and said again and again after careful consideration: "It is indeed as Cai Xiang said, but the matter has come to this point, and the Han bandits are ambitious. Is there a way to achieve both?"

Cai Jing smiled and asked, "Why not?"

Li Yan was speechless and unable to answer.

Zhao Ji perked up after hearing this.

Cai Jing has always been extremely resourceful in his actions, and he can easily resolve all difficult situations in his hands. If he can really solve Han Ji's rebellion, why not be promoted to a higher position!
He was in a hurry and went to the hospital. Zhao Ji was extremely afraid of the Korean army attacking Tokyo, so he drafted a decree that night to restore Cai Jing to the prime minister. He also added "Pingzhang's important military and national affairs" and ranked first among the prime ministers.

Cai Jing, who is in great power, feels the vitality and beauty of life again.

(End of this chapter)