Chapter 580 Sit back and watch the success or failure
Once the news of the fall of Meilin Island came out, it can be said that it shocked the government and the public.
Before the war started, everyone was more worried about Jinzhou, which was surrounded by enemies, than Meilin Island, which had a dangerous terrain and elite troops stationed there. What hope should we have for Jinju anymore?
However, who would have thought that the result would be a loud slap in the face for everyone.
Pingcheng, which should not be lost the most, was lost like this.
In the past half month, the two armies fought several times. The Zhou army retreated back to the camp halfway through the attack and made no more moves. However, after a few days, they attacked again.
What is even more annoying is that the supplies in the city were intercepted by the Zhou army several times. After repeated attempts, all the soldiers were impatient and complained.
This time the Zhou army besieged again. In view of the previous battle, many people in the city were disdainful and just waited for the Zhou army to withdraw. It was not until the Zhou army concentrated its main force to break through a city gate that they realized that the situation was wrong. But there was nothing he could do to save himself.
Gaozongyou, the king of Hejian, saw that the situation was not good and made a prompt decision to retreat. However, the Zhou army had some knowledge of the military strength in the city from previous attacks and had already planned to pursue and intercept them everywhere.
Fortunately, the King of Hejian was quick to think and used a trick to confuse the enemy generals and lured them into a trap, and he was able to escape.
After suffering a defeat, losing most of his elite troops, and losing the city, Gao Hao was very angry.
Of course we must be held accountable.
Inevitably, Gao Zongyou, who survived, became the target of criticism and blame in the Jin Ye court.
Some people say that if the King of Hejian had not been greedy for life and feared death, he abandoned the city and retreated hastily with half of his soldiers, General Fan, who was also leading the army, would not have been left alone and killed by the Zhou army.
Some people even speak righteously, saying that even if they are really defeated by the enemy, they should die in the city. How can they escape?
Of course, there are also people who vigorously defend and argue with reason, and several parties argue endlessly.
At the end of the quarrel, someone actually claimed that Gao Zongyou had always been at odds with Fan Tingzheng, and Xu took this opportunity to eradicate his dissent.
As soon as this statement came out, someone immediately proposed a strict investigation of Gao Zongyou...
The battle with the Zhou army is fierce now, and the situation in the DPRK and China is not stable. How can Gao Hao dare to thoroughly investigate the front line at this time? The general is afraid of shaking the morale of the army, and he is even more afraid of falling into the trap of someone with serious intentions.
But in order to block Youyou's mouth, he had to send noble people to Yancheng.
On the other hand, Jinzhou had several battles with the Zhou army, and the wins and losses were even. Many people in the court praised Hulu Qiguang for his godly tactics and Xiong Tao's leopard strategy, and even called him a thousand-victorious general.
As for Ande King Gao Yongsheng, he became famous for a time because he severely damaged the Zhou army and defeated the general Sima Bo.
This Sima Bo is very famous because he has repeatedly won several battles in the past. His defeat to Gao Yongsheng this time is really unexpected.
Gao Hao is full of joy and sorrow.
In the east hall of Tai Chi Hall.
Gao Hao pursed his lips and rubbed his brows tiredly.
Gao Jun knew that he was still annoyed by the debate in the court, so he comforted him with kind words: "Although the battle at Meilin Island was defeated, the Jinzhou army and the Zhou army were in a deadlock. Now Gao Zongyou retreated to Yancheng, and after regrouping, he may not be able to give Zhou Jun a head-on blow."
Gao Hao put down his hand and looked at him with dark eyes: "They were talking about the King of Hejian just now, but you never said anything. My opinion, why?”
Gao Jun looked away and said: “Compared with doubting Gao Zongyou, I think the emperor is more worried about Jinzhou.”
Gao Hao did not deny it.
He still knew to some extent what Gao Zongyou was like.
Gao Jun said: "As long as the Queen Mother supports the emperor's brother as always, Hu Lu Qi Guang can be put aside and not mentioned, but it will be difficult to deal with Ande King Gao Yongsheng. He was brought out by Gao Huan. Nowadays, having too much prestige in the military is not a good thing for the emperor..."
He paused and then said: "He is really lucky."
Not only did he not die 'accidentally' on the battlefield, but he also gained considerable prestige in the camp.
The man who arranged to take advantage of the situation in the army was discovered by Gao Yongsheng and beheaded with a knife.
Gao Hao pondered for a moment and said: "It's fortunate that he didn't die this time, otherwise it would be difficult for Hulu Qiguang to resist it alone."
He sighed softly: "It doesn't matter, since he is not alive. Jue, there is no conclusive evidence to prove that he has rebellious intentions, and he is still brave on the battlefield, so let's save his life first. By the way, the traces that should be erased and the people who should be silenced must not be allowed. If you omit it, you must not let him know about it and be ordered by Gu."
Gao Jun lowered his head and responded: "Brother, don't worry, my brother will definitely ask someone to deal with it."
Gao Hao's eyes brightened. Ning, smiled slightly: "If there are any clues for him to notice, then let them be recorded on the head of the Queen Mother."
Gao Jun understood: "Yes, my brother obeys the order." Gao Jun walked across the east hall. On the threshold of the palace, the chamberlain led him out of the palace.
As soon as he turned around the long corridor, he saw a palace man heading towards the east hall. He turned his head and glanced at it, and said casually: "That palace man looks very familiar. I have seen him several times in the Tai Chi Hall." "That's it."
The chamberlain raised his eyes, followed his line of sight, glanced briefly, and lowered his head again.
“Your Highness, I am on duty at Hanzhang Palace.”
“Oh.” Gao Jun thought thoughtfully.
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The banquet was held at the Bishui Terrace. The palace was already luxurious, but now a lot of thought was put into decorating it, and the lanterns and colors added a bit of joy that was not there in the past.
During the banquet, the concubines painted their eyebrows and dressed up, and the fragrance of powder lingering on their noses covered the original incense in the hall.
After a quick glance, I found a lot of new faces, probably those who entered the palace not long ago.
She is truly a top beauty, a pleasure to behold.
Of course, the most outstanding one is today’s birthday girl, Wei Zhaoyi.
Tingting sits in front of people, looking extremely beautiful.
While receiving the congratulatory gifts, I listened to the auspicious words.
The smiling appearance makes people unable to take their eyes away.
Liang Huan sat quietly, and the other seat next to her was still empty.
Gao Hao hasn't come yet.
She also heard about the war on the front line.
I heard that everyone was talking about it in the morning. Thinking about it, it was quite disturbing for Gao Hao.
As a result, sitting alone in a high position, she looked extremely eye-catching and a little out of place.
Wei Zhaoyi’s birthday party was more grand than she expected.
Since they stopped greeting her every day, they seemed to be quite alienated from her when they met again.
No more talking and laughing as before.
After all, who in this harem does not know the relationship between the emperor and the queen mother?
There were constant glances from all directions, quietly sizing up the charming queen mother who in the legend bewitched the emperor to the point of losing everything in his six palaces.
Liang Huan didn’t bother to pay attention.
Let them see as much as they can.
If it had been a long time ago, she would have wished she could have explained it clearly to them one by one.
Now, what else is unbearable?
Liang Huan drank tea calmly, with a beautiful and reserved smile on her lips that best suited the Queen Mother of the day.
Lu Wanying once said that she looked very much like Lu Xuan. I didn’t know if she looked like her before, but now she looks more and more like her.
Liang Huan glanced at the empty spot below. Although Lu Wanying saw red that day, it did not hurt the fetus in her belly.
She sent Jin Zhi to deliver supplements to Yaohua Palace. Not surprisingly, Lu Wanying smashed the things in front of Jin Zhi.
After Gao Hao found out, he inevitably sent someone to scold him.
Liang Han put down the cup in his hand.
Being too quiet waiting for the emperor's arrival, the queen found many topics, ranging from the eldest prince's studies to the fourth princess's new painting.
"I'm so sorry, I'm late."
A man wearing trousers came in, carefully supported by the chamberlain.