Chapter 1119 1119: Annexation of Gao Guo (6) [Ask for double monthly tickets]
Shen Tang waited, but did not receive other lists.
"Besides Mi and his heirs, are there others?"
Shen Tang asked herself that she was not a vicious person who would not eat. Even though she had countless lives on her hands, she thought A war is a war, and killing people during the war is natural, but bullying the weak and defenseless after the war is an animal behavior.
The strong wield their swords against the stronger, instead of venting their anger on the weak to find that little sense of pity and satisfaction. She has known Wu Xian for many years, and the two have gone from being friendly to having their own agendas to fighting to the death. In the final analysis, it is not because they have different views or have deep hatred, but purely because of a conflict of interest. No matter how the war between the two countries goes, it will not bring harm to the young and old, so Shen Tang will naturally not refuse his request.
Wu Xian was startled.
He seemed not to have expected Shen Tang's reaction.
Shen Tang also didn't expect that Wu Xian didn't mention the other people at all. For a moment, the two of them looked at each other, and a kind of silent embarrassment filled the air. Shen Tang wanted to change the subject, but Wu Xian added: "Everyone else has someone to rely on."
Mi and her children can only rely on themselves.
If he didn't say this, who else could support their mother and son? Sons and daughters love each other long while heroes are short-tempered. Wu Xian also knew that he was not a hero for interceding for his concubine. If there were only a few words from him in the history books in the future, this incident would become a joke for future generations.
However, he thought about it and said it.
If you are laughed at, be laughed at.
Ms. Mi has been with him for many years, helped him solve many troubles at home, and gave him filial and obedient children. What could she not be ashamed of? Wu Xian thought of the other concubines and the careless sons they gave birth to, and said helplessly: "I'm not afraid that Mr. Shen will hear the joke, but Mi is different from others. She doesn't have so many plans, a good background, and a maternal clan that she can't rely on. But others have aristocratic heritage! Even if the Gao Kingdom is destroyed and the family’s land and people are confiscated, they can still enjoy a life of prosperity and wealth.”
Wu Xian felt even more regretful when he thought about this.
On weekdays, he should reward Mi with more gold and silver and less flashy green feather pearls. If he has enough money, he can live a stable life even if he becomes a commoner. Wu Xian, who was immersed in his own world, did not notice the subtle details on Shen Tang's face.
The Mi named by Wu Xian is the same as the Mi named in her intelligence...
Are these two definitely the same person?
On the day of the palace change, Mi was much more decisive than the filial son Wu Xian said. He held banquets and imprisoned people, took hostages, and started to eradicate dissidents, and settled a lot of bad debts through the palace change. This scheming and skill are nothing like the dodder flower Wu Xian mentioned.
Alas, she no longer blames Wu Xian for not understanding her.
Wu Xian didn’t even see clearly the person beside his pillow whom he had loved for many years.
Shen Tang didn't mean to pour cold water on either.
Hearing is false, seeing is believing.
Perhaps only by seeing that Mi with his own eyes, Wu Xian will know how wrong he has been over the years, and that he is destined to be a loser. Shen Tang responded vaguely: "Brother Zhaode, don't worry, as long as they don't get in the way, I won't touch them."
This was the only promise she could give.
If Mi had suppressed herself before Shen Tang took Gao Kingdom, or was suppressed by other forces in Gao Kingdom, she cannot be blamed for breaking her promise. As a seasoned veteran, Wu Xian naturally understands this rule. He said gratefully: "Thank you very much, Mr. Shen."
Shen Tang felt sad when he heard what Wu Xian called him.
Shaked his head and sighed: "Looking back at the time, things have changed and people have changed."
Because the elite of the Gao Kingdom were seriously injured in the previous battle, Shen Tang used three Zen positions again The edict alienated officials from Gaoguo's family, so the soldiers and horses guarding the border were either veterans, wounded soldiers or temporarily recruited men. One can imagine their combat effectiveness.
Wu Xian’s son is quite remarkable.
After taking office, he first sent people to negotiate a peace and made two preparations at the same time. He ordered the dispatch of combat-ready garrisons from all over the territory of Gao Kingdom to support the border cities and delay as much time as possible.
It's a pity that a clever woman cannot cook without rice.
Mi's son has some brains, but not much.
Without Wu Xian, the shortcomings of the Mi family's background were fully exposed. Most of the generals stationed in various places were from aristocratic families, and a few common people from poor families were also related by marriage to aristocratic families. When the new king's orders came out of the royal capital, few people obeyed them.
These generals have their own private tribes.
Being willing to listen to Wu Xian does not mean that you will listen to Wu Xian’s son.
Huh, a boy with no background, no background, no knowledge of rules! Do you want to use your so-called status as the leader of the country to make them work for their lives? Innocent! His father, Wu Xian, wants to coax him with benefits, so who does he count? Chicken feathers can't move arrows, but money and food can move people's hearts!
Therefore, when the order from the royal court to mobilize troops was conveyed to the generals of various prefectures and counties, the reaction of these soldiers and horses was interesting. Those who give a little face will deliberately send hundreds or even thousands of newly recruited soldiers, but these soldiers are enough to be used as cannon fodder; those with a better temper will pretend to be sick to delay or intercept the envoys, but they don't care at all; those who don't give any face. , directly stepping on the transfer order.
After a lot of hard work, the number of soldiers and horses gathered was only five thousand.
If this force is dispersed in three directions, what will it be enough?
It’s not even enough for Kang’s soldiers to fill their teeth.
Shen Tang received frontline battle reports every other day, and was also surprised by Gao Guo's dishonest behavior: "Is there really no fraud?"
Don't you want to invite you to the urn?
First use a winning streak to relax her vigilance and induce her own troops to be eager for success. After each department breaks away from the large army, suddenly concentrate on encroaching? For a moment, the image of an ambush jumping out of the grass and a sneak attack flashed in Shen Tang's mind, and the siren beeped!
She slapped the table and said: "Don't take it lightly! Give the order and let the army advance slowly. Don't run wild like a wild horse. The people in Gao State may have a conspiracy waiting for us..."
Ning Yan: “Maybe, you don’t have to think about it so complicated.”
Sometimes, the enemy's strength comes from one's own imagination.
Shen Tang asked: "What's going on?"
"According to the intelligence sent back by Zi Xu, soldiers and horses from all over the country of Gao are acting against the will. From the time we rejected the peace talks with the country of Gao, hundreds of people in the country of Gao have official The number of people is decreasing day by day, and they are taking leave of absence due to illness. Currently, less than 50% of the officials are still on duty. They basically have no real power and are just pretending.”
These information are all unfounded. .
After completing the Way of the Scholar, Ning Yan found that she could summon two more incarnations, and there were no restrictions on contacting them. She could even control the incarnation of literary energy for a short period of time. The feeling of multitasking is extremely subtle. You are not used to it at first, but you will become familiar with it after three to five days. Other surprises are still being explored. In order to ensure the accuracy of the news, she also asked Zixu Wuyou to travel to various places to verify each other.
Shen Tang: "...It's so ridiculous!" "Wu Zhaode relied heavily on these generals, generously gave them military power, and tacitly allowed them to continue to support and expand their troops. Various places checked and balanced each other's competition. Although this move can improve combat effectiveness, it also has great disadvantages. The soldiers recognize the general but do not recognize the master, even if they receive military pay from the state of Gao. Wu Zhaode was in his prime and could suppress these monsters. Once there was a conflict, they would not accept anyone else." Ning Yan was not surprised by this. Warlords headed by military generals have always been like this. They only admired those who were stronger than them and could provide them with food. For those who eat, if one condition is not met, they may bite back.
Being bitten to death by them means that there is really no way to redress your injustice.
"Except for these generals..." Ning Yan suddenly paused as she spoke, then continued after seeing that Shen Tang's expression was normal, "Since the founding of the country, Gaoguo has reused officials from aristocratic families. The likes of aristocratic families, since There is a way to settle down and make a living, and you can adapt to the situation..."
Ning Yan's words are unpleasant to hear, but they are also true.
When the prospects are poor and there is no chance of winning, the Gao Kingdom will be destroyed if it is destroyed. Officials in the DPRK and Central Government can continue to work in another place. If they change jobs early, they may be able to get promotions and salary increases. There is no need to really fight for it. How can a man of character survive to this day?
Shen Tang’s three imperial edicts on the Zen throne undermined the core group of the Gao Kingdom, causing the wishful thinking of several large families in the Gao Kingdom to fail. After the palace coup, three important concubines died, and the family was broken. With the retreat route of reconciliation with the new king, and the fact that the disobedient generals who support the army are acting as troublemakers, it is surprising that Gao Guo can unite to resist.
"This is really...sad."
As an opponent, Shen Tang laughed at Wu Xian, who was taken advantage of, but also felt a bit sad that the rabbit had died. Although the internal unity of Kang State is much higher than that of Gao State, all this is based on the fact that she is still alive and a winner. Once she loses or dies, how much better will Kang Guo's fate be? Why don't the demons and snake gods who were suppressed by Shen Tang take the opportunity to come out and cause trouble?
"I will never follow in their footsteps." Shen Tang secretly clenched his fists. The car in front is overturned, and the car behind is a lesson. Kang State will not become the second Gao State, let alone the second Wu State!
Ning Yan's news was reliable, but Shen Tang still wanted to be on the safe side.
For no other reason than the logistical baggage cannot move quickly.
If she doesn't restrain herself, the main force will jump too far and will be separated from the logistics. When marching and fighting, it depends on the timing and the rules. We cannot condone this trend of only looking at military merit and not observing military discipline.
Once a habit is formed, what’s next?
She deliberately suppressed it, but her speed was still astonishing.
Wu Xian refused Shen Tang's proposal to move him elsewhere and followed the army silently. He silently calculated the time and distance of his daily march, and by inferring where he was based on the nearby vegetation and terrain, he could roughly know the progress of Kang Guo's battle. As a result, he became increasingly depressed and quiet. In his speculation, it shouldn't be so stretched.
There are many generals and civilian officials who are loyal to Wu Xian.
Some of them are still close friends.
Decades of friendship!
Can they just watch Gao Guo fall so quickly?
Have they forgotten the hardships it took to conquer these territories in Gaoguo? Whenever they fight, even if they lose, Wu Xian won't feel so uncomfortable. He couldn't help but reflect, had he made a mistake, or had they changed long ago? When he was in a bad mood, he lost his appetite, and he didn't eat for two or three days in a row, which reached Shen Tang's ears.
Shen Tang still wanted to keep Wu Xian to advertise for himself. He couldn't let him starve to death like this. With a wave of his hand, he sent the captured Gao Guo Wenwu to the camp where Wu Xian was being guarded. These prisoners were all witnesses, and he did not abuse Wu Xian.
If Wu Xian is too strong, it is because he lacks courage.
Well, no wonder she is Shen Youli.
More than half a month has passed, and Gao Guo has obtained half of the country.
In addition to the ones that were captured here, there were also several areas that were surrendered without a fight. Before Shen Tang's soldiers and horses came, the rich and wealthy families in the city packed up their belongings and fled in advance. Overnight, all the local government offices were empty, and there were only a thousand guards left in the city.
Folk rangers spontaneously organized troops to defend the city.
In this troubled world with underdeveloped information, in the eyes of the people of other countries, Shen Tang is no different from an ordinary warlord. They are said to be regular troops, but they are doing the work of bandits. They will definitely take advantage of the chaos to burn, kill and loot. Before the war between the two countries, Wu Xian used the funeral of his wife and two legitimate sons to pour dirty water on Shen Tang, which aroused the indignation of the whole country. Due to many factors, the people feared Shen Tang like a jackal.
In addition to being able to fight, Shen Tang can also gain favor.
The latter is even better than the former.
Under her influence, civil and martial arts also followed the same example.
Lu Ji sent people to investigate the situation in the city, and it was not difficult to capture it. If it is fast, it may be faster than the other two routes.
Bai Su: "The first step is to attack the strategy, the second step is to attack the enemy, the second step is to attack the troops, and the third step is to attack the city. If you can rely on strategy to win, why use force to conquer the people? Since the government officials in the city have become deserters. , leaving the common people alone, we might as well do the opposite. If it is feasible, it can be spread throughout the army as an example."
Her method is to send people to send messages to the city.
It is best to spread it so that ordinary people know about it.
As long as the city is opened, the culprit will be captured without any effort, and they promise not to hurt anyone! Lu Ji glanced at the outline of the city under the night cover.
"How to send a message?"
Send people to call the formation and shout into the city?
Bai Su suddenly said without any clue: "It's time to practice calligraphy."
Lu Ji understood instantly and showed a secret smile: "Understood!"
Literacy has always been a tradition in Shen Tang's army. Regardless of military rank, those who can't read must learn it. In addition to the martial arts test, there is also a literary test every month. If you don't know how to read in battle, how can you understand the instructions? Reading has many benefits. It can not only improve the efficiency of formation changes, but also make the soldiers more united and strengthen their fighting thoughts and will.
Bai Su gave the order that night.
Attach the heart first! Let the soldiers write "notices", and then let the scouts ride on the martial arts totem to distribute these "notices" from high altitudes all over the city, ensuring that the soldiers and horses defending the city cannot clear them.
The people in the city are inherently afraid.
When I heard that there was such a good thing, I was immediately moved.
The next day, everyone in the city was talking about this matter.
“This is definitely a lie!”
“We must never believe these lies!”
There are people who deceive people into opening up cities and then massacring them.
You are seeking death if you really believe the lies!
"...Didn't the above say that Mr. Guan escaped early? They have all escaped, how can we resist?" There is no airtight wall in the world. No matter how ill-informed ordinary people are, they still know a little about what is happening in the local area, just by temporarily pulling it together How can the defenders resist the army outside? If someone really takes action and fights with his own life, he will only give others a life and military glory.
It’s still a way to die without a complete body!
The enemy soldiers are arrayed outside the city, and catapults are ready to go! Once it falls, how many people will be smashed into meat pies?
You will die anyway, why not take a gamble?
"Kaicheng!" The rangers are a mixed group with flexible bottom lines. Although there are righteous people who care about justice, most of them are rogues. Some people who stand up want to take advantage of the opportunity to make a profit, but they don’t really want to fight for their lives. Bai Su gave them the steps and the sounds in the city, so they chose to follow it soon.
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