From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 344

The cabinet meetings in Shenjing were held continuously. Even a fool knew that something might have happened in the Central Plains. Slowly, the news leaked from some unknown channel, and almost everyone in Shenjing knew that Zhou Yuan, the loyal and martial earl, was murdered by the enemy after winning several battles.

So, the whole Shenjing was boiling, and countless people were indignant and wanted to eat the flesh of Zhang the thief alive.

Under the propaganda of the Great Jin Times, Zhou Yuan was like a contemporary military god, especially in the battle of attacking Yancheng, he recovered two cities in two days, annihilated 110,000 enemies, and our casualties were less than 10,000. What a terrible record.

And the bandits were really shameless. They couldn't win on the front battlefield, so they used this kind of shady trick.

Of course, Qu Ling also knew the real situation in the Central Plains through Xiong Kuohai, so he cooperated with Zhou Yuan's plan and published an issue in the Great Jin Times, telling how difficult Zhou Yuan's predicament in the Central Plains was, which attracted the sympathy of countless people.

At the same time, Zhang Bailong in the Luoyang Palace also learned about this situation. Tian He was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, my brother wrote to me and said that the court of the Great Jin Dynasty has been so anxious that the cabinet meetings are held every day, and several cabinet ministers quarrel every day!"

Zhang Bailong stroked his beard and said softly: "Then the next step is to wipe out the remaining forces of the Five Army Camp. There are only 50,000 people. Without Zhou Yuan as the leader, we can easily kill them."

Tian He said: "Zhao Yunhu and others have led their troops to the place. The four armies of Yingcheng, Songyang, Nanyang, and Runing have gathered and have surrounded the remaining forces of the Five Army Camp and are attacking them."

Zhang Bailong said: "We need It's better to fight quickly and make a quick decision. It's already May. In two or three months, it will be the autumn harvest. We can't delay any longer. "

"We lost more than 100,000 young and strong men in this war. The pressure of autumn harvest is very high. We must make arrangements in advance."

"Fortunately, we found Chu Feifan to assassinate them. Otherwise, if we continue to fight like this, it may not be over in two or three months. I don't know how many people will die."

Tian He nodded and said, "I understand. I will send a letter to Zhao Yunhu and ask them to fight quickly and make a quick decision."

...

"Kill them back. These dogs are really weak!"

Li He, wearing bloody armor, walked into the tent, picked up a glass of water and drank a few gulps.

Xiang Yong looked at the map and frowned, saying, "We have no way out."

"The soldiers from Yingcheng have arrived in Wuyang, and the soldiers from Songyang have arrived in Yancheng and Chenzhou. The road to the north is completely blocked."

"The soldiers from Nanyang have arrived at Xiangheguan, and the soldiers from Runing have also come out and arrived at Queshan. We have no way to go up to the sky and no way to go down to the earth!"

Li He waved his hand and said, "Who cares? They are a group of refugees, just a mob. The 20,000 troops just now were killed by us and fled in panic."

Xiang Yong shook his head and said in a deep voice, "That was a feint attack. The purpose was to determine our number and combat power. After trying to fight, the other side retreated."

"Their total should be after all the people are gathered."

Li He smiled and said slowly: "Isn't this in line with the prediction of the general? We will eventually go west and station at Chaya Mountain to deal with these armies."

Xiang Yong said: "My suggestion is to kill Runing directly, kill to show momentum, and then go to Chenzhou, where the defense is weak."

"Killing Zhang Bailong makes him panic, and then he will be more willing to surrender!"

Li He was slightly stunned, and then laughed: "Old Xiang! This time you finally pissed on the same pot with me, that's what I mean! Haha!"

Xiang Yong gritted his teeth and said: "Speed ​​is the essence of war, there is no time to lose, let's go now!"

"Ah? Now?"

Li He was stunned, thinking that Old Xiang was really a ruthless person!

...

The moonlight was bright, Zhou Yuan sat under the jujube tree, eating steamed buns while looking at the map.

Li Yu'an sat beside him obediently like a little woman, holding her chin with both hands, blinking and looking at Zhou Yuan's face.

This face is obviously very ordinary. Although the outline is clear, he is definitely not a handsome man.

But when he is in deep thought, he always makes people's hearts move. Is this the so-called personality attraction?

She narrowed her eyes and asked softly: "Zhou Yuan, what are you planning?"

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "I am looking at the situation in Runing. Li He and his men are in a difficult situation now. They have to show their level and fight hard to get a chance to surrender. This is not easy."

Li Yu'an said: "So you faked your death just to let them surrender?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said: "It's not that simple. This is a chain of plans for the overall situation. If this plan succeeds, the situation in the Central Plains will be stabilized, and Zhang Bailong's death will only be a matter of time."

Li Yu'an asked in confusion: "What if this plan fails?"

"If this plan fails, it is destiny."

After saying a classic line, Zhou Yuan felt relieved.

He smiled slowly and said: "Although my plan is full of uncertainty, but it is based on huge information and is in line with the development of things. "

Li Yu'an said: "I'm curious, tell me about it."

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said: "Forget it, I'm a little thirsty."

Li Yu'an understood, and quickly poured him a glass of water, and said with a smile: "Drink it!"

Zhou Yuan drank it happily and said: "My shoulders are too sore, and I don't have much energy."

Li Yu'an stared and said: "Look at you, you are getting more and more beautiful."

She finally stood up, came behind Zhou Yuan, and gently massaged his shoulders.

Zhou Yuan smiled slowly: "The Virgin Mary's craftsmanship is really good, it makes people feel comfortable."

Li Yu'an said: "I know what you are thinking. My slender hands can make my shoulders like this, so if I serve you other parts, won't it take off?"

"Hahahaha! "

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing. Li Yu'an had been following him for so many days and had learned these more modern catchphrases.

He pointed at the map and said in a deep voice: "The five military camps are probably still moving freely between Shangcai and Suiping. Maybe they have fought two or three small battles, but they are just tentative attacks."

"Zhang Bailong will definitely wait until the army arrives before launching a general attack. At that time, it will be bloody."

"My advice to them is to move west to Chaya Mountain, which is a commanding height and easy to defend. There are many deep pools on the mountainside, and there is no shortage of water sources. They can fight like a trapped beast."

"But before that, you have to show your strength!"

"So the best way is to attack Runing or Chenzhou, and immediately retreat to Chaya Mountain after the battle."

Li Yu'an said: "The meaning of doing this is to let Zhang Bailong surrender them?"

"Yes."

"What if Zhang Bailong doesn't surrender? ”

Zhou Yuan said: "Zhang Bailong is broad-minded, far-sighted, and good at uniting all forces to achieve his so-called great cause."

"Faced with the combat power of the Five Military Camps, he must be very tempted and want to conquer them. After all, the Kaidai Dynasty currently lacks well-trained real troops."

Li Yu'an said: "But what if?"

Zhou Yuan continued: "Zhang Bailong has paid the price of 120,000 people. If he wants to kill all the Five Military Camps stationed on Chaya Mountain, he will have to sacrifice at least more than 100,000 people. These are the main forces of farming. He can't bear to die like this."

Li Yu'an said: "This reason is quite convincing. Are there any other reasons?"

Zhou Yuan chuckled and said: "There are still two or three months before the autumn harvest. Time is urging Zhang Bailong to end the battle as soon as possible. After all, food is the foundation."

"So for various reasons, surrender is the only way Zhang Bailong can go. "

Li Yu'an stopped her hands and said slowly: "So here comes the point. Surrender is just a means, not an end. What is your end?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Don't rush to ask the purpose. Let the bullets fly for a while. "