The Child Emperor

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Zhang Yanghao attributed the reason for repeated gambling and repeated failure to bad luck. Gamblers have all had similar experiences. Although they vowed to quit gambling immediately, they hoped to do it again: they have been unlucky for so long, in case they will be transferred. Woolen cloth?

But when the gambler finally lost everything, Zhang Yanghao also came to this point, and he had no chance to bet again.

The commander of the Northern Army and several other generals interrogated the relevant people overnight, and finally came to a unanimous conclusion: Zhang Yanghao, Xie Ying, and Ding Hui had long had a feud with the King of the East Sea. ; The King of the East Sea's entourage to protect the master and kill the generals has been slaughtered and has nothing to do with others;

In short, the guilty living people are Zhang Yanghao and other three people and their entourage.

As for the Drawing Sword Order shouted by Donghai Wang and others, no one has seen the sender himself, so they can't contact General Zhenbei. Like the secret order passed by the champion Hou, they were all ignored. carry.

It is said that it is a capital crime, but noble children have privileges and cannot be beheaded immediately. They need to report to the court. Many times, they can use their titles or their father and brother titles to atone for their crimes. Zhang Yanghao and others were imprisoned because of this, waiting for the court to issue an decree-the palace has already It has been a long time since any memorials were approved, but the rules cannot be broken.

Han Ruzi didn't have the energy to deal with these three people for the time being. He was facing a dilemma and needed a solution that best of both worlds.

There are only two people worthy of his trust and reuse, one is Chai Yue and the other is Fang Daye, but their opinions are exactly opposite.

Da Danyu of the Xiongnu is trustworthy. A large number of Huns moved eastward in the snow, which proves that something big has really happened in the West. I think we can continue the peace talks. This is Fang Daye's opinion. A comfortable time.

The three were discussing matters in the tent, Han Ruzi was in the middle, Fang Daye and Chai Yue were on the left and right, Meng E was sitting in the corner, Zhang Youcai was serving tea and water, and there was no one else.

Chai Yue had become the de facto commander-in-chief of the Chu army, so naturally she had to stand by the soldiers and speak: No matter what happened in the west, or whether the Huns were sincere or not, the 80,000 Chu troops came to fight the Huns, and they The purpose of coming to Iron Shattered City is also a credit. Everyone in the army thought that the peace talks were just an excuse, but suddenly it became a falsehood, and many people found it difficult to accept it, and the military’s heart would be even more turbulent.”

The Northern Army is the absolute main force of the Chu Army in Broken Iron City, but the situation is extremely embarrassing. The unfortunate death of Jun Zheng Chai Zhi... The military has always been unstable, and the common enemy is almost the only reason for them to obey the command. Once they lose the threat of the Huns, it will be difficult for Han Ruzi and Chai Yue to control the entire army, not to mention their lack of prestige. Liu Kunsheng et al.

This is where Han Ruzi is in a dilemma.

After all, Fang Daye was not a lobbyist for the Huns. He proposed two solutions: If you really want peace talks, you should suggest that the Huns send troops to scare the Chu army. When no one wants to go to war, the peace talks will come naturally. Peace talks, then simply take the opportunity to cross the river to fight, Da Chanyu seems to believe in General Zhenbei, and the defense will not be very strict.

Han Ruzi would not do such a thing to scare his own army, and Chai Yue was even more opposed to it, but when it came to war, Chai Yue also had difficulties, Even if the Huns have no backup, it is impossible to encircle and destroy the Huns, and the previous battle plan was completely It is not feasible, the 80,000 Chu troops cannot be scattered, and must be gathered together. The Huns are likely to retreat, so they will become chasing and fighting. The Chu troops are not afraid of the Huns turning back to fight, but they are afraid of lack of food and grass.

Just stay in Broken Iron City, and the supply of food and grass will not last for a few days. Once it becomes a pursuit battle, the consumption will be even faster, and the Huns' style of play has always been that the enemy will follow them when they turn around, and it is difficult to get rid of them.

Han Ruzi had no choice but to call in more generals, but the result was even more chaotic. The generals who led the troops all hoped to start the war as soon as possible, to eliminate the Huns and make great achievements. If it lasted for three more days, if the battle could not end by then, the Chu army would be in danger.

After arguing for an hour, the generals who led the troops gradually gained the upper hand, and vowed to claim that they would be able to defeat the Huns in one day.

Han Ruzi was persuaded by the generals that the North Army was like a bulldog that had just come to its new owner. If it wasn't for the lack of some delicious food at this time, the bulldog would immediately be furious.

For the Chu army, the Huns on the other side are delicious food. For decades, the Chu army has never been defeated. The previous Chu army of less than 30,000 was able to defend the Broken Iron City against powerful enemies. Down.

Han Ruzi sent the order down, and the whole army was ready. The next day, they would eat before dawn, cross the river at sunrise, and attack the Danyu camp in the north. If the Huns fought, it would be best. It is to continue to go north, cut off the long Huns camp, let the stragglers from the east go, and turn to surround the Xiongnu in the west, and strive to end the battle in one day and stop chasing.

Chai Yue had done a detailed inspection before, and the number of Xiongnu cavalry in the west was the largest, and eliminating them would greatly weaken the strength of the Huns.

This is a combat plan with a much smaller target, especially if it is prepared to let Da Shanyu and others go, and only wants to eliminate a large number of Xiongnu cavalry in the west. The whole process is relatively simple, and it can also establish an advantage for future battles.

Chai Yue and others went to assign tasks, and Han Ruzi left Fang Daye behind and asked him for advice: After this battle, Da Chanyu will never have peace talks with Da Chu again, is it worth it?

Fang Daye was silent for a while, and did not answer the question directly, but told a story from the past, In the later period of Emperor Wu, the East and West Huns had not yet split, but they were afraid of being beaten, so they sent messengers to the Great Chu to declare themselves ministers, and the then general Deng Liao went there in person. He negotiated with Da Shanyu in the Huns' camp and won the trust of the Huns. A few days later, he led a large army to surround the Huns, annihilated at least 50,000 Huns' cavalry, and forced some of the Huns to surrender. Another part of the Huns fled westward, and they have not returned until now.”

General Deng thinks that there are too many Huns and it is difficult to control them? Han Ruzi said with a smile.

Well, that's not what I want to say. Soldiers never tire of cheating, General Zhenbei, soldiers never tire of cheating. You are worried about breaking your trust here. Maybe Da Shanyu is preparing for a sneak attack to defeat the Chu army and go straight to Shenxiongguan.

Han Ruzi did not show any obvious guilt, but he was indeed hesitant in his heart, which could not be concealed from the old general Fang Daye. He stood up and said, The Chu army has not done enough, please allow me to immediately go to the Xiongnu as an envoy. I will stay in the Xiongnu camp and make an agreement with Dadan to continue the peace talks tomorrow. At the same time, I will observe whether the Huns are fully prepared. I will stay in the Xiongnu camp and send someone back to report. After noon, General Zhenbei will be cautious.

Han Ruzi also stood up and said in surprise, How can the old general stay in the Huns' camp? Once the war begins, the Dan Yu will not let you go.

It's the same sentence, soldiers never tire of deceit. If I alone can make the Huns relax their defenses, it will be a big profit.

Han Ruzi still wanted to speak, Fang Daye said: There are no outsiders here, General Zhenbei, you can tell me that you have persuaded me three times, but I insisted on going to the Huns camp, so there is no need to waste time now, anyway, you always will agree.

Han Ruzi was embarrassed, and finally had to say: The loss of General Fang Lao will be a bigger loss for me.

I'm a soldier, not a strategist. It's not my advantage to make plans, and I may not die in the Xiongnu army. Please, General Zhenbei, arrange for me two bold, careful and trustworthy guards.

Han Ruzi called two Buqu soldiers from outside the camp. Although there were traitors in the Buqu camp, they were all outsiders who joined halfway. Those fishermen near the riverside village have always been loyal and have no betrayal at all.

It was the first time for Han Ruzi to do this kind of relentless deceit. Han Ruzi was indeed a little uncomfortable. He walked back and forth in the tent and glanced at Meng E in the corner. She was always there, but she was rarely noticed.

Would you trust someone who cheated in battle? Han Ruzi asked.

Meng E was as motionless as a wooden man. After thinking for a while, she said, I don't know, but in my opinion, you are more like an emperor.

Han Ruzi smiled. Everyone has a time of dilemma: those who are incompetent are not worth following and assisting, and those who are capable may be ungrateful to their followers.

But everyone has to make a choice. Han Ruzi chooses the soldier never tires of deceit, and Meng E chooses to trust the young man in front of him.

Are you worried about the golden girl? Meng E asked suddenly.

Han Ruzi was taken aback for a moment, Jin Chuiduo? No no... You haven't seen her, have you?

Meng E shook her head, I haven't seen it before, but I've heard about it. Jiangshan is matched with a beautiful woman. It is said that the golden girl is a beautiful woman. If you want to be an emperor, naturally you also need a beautiful woman.

Han Ruzi couldn't help laughing, Fortunately, there is a beautiful woman in the House of Marquis Juan, who is worthy of the Great Chu Jiangshan.

Meng E lowered her eyes, and it seemed that she did not intend to ask again, but she was not persuaded either.

Han Ruzi said sternly: There must be something happening in the capital, and I am trapped outside the fortress, and I don't even have the qualifications to compete for the throne. Do you think I would care about a 'beautiful' from the Xiongnu? Tomorrow, everything will be known.

Meng E nodded and didn't speak again.

Han Ruzi walked to the door of the tent, opened the curtain and looked out. The sun was half down, and the ground was covered with a layer of snow. Zhang Youcai and Loach at the door were breathing into their palms. Standing still in the cold wind.

He does not need to be responsible to the Huns, and even if the so-called gods and ghosts in the West dare to invade the Chu land, the Great Chu does not have to join forces with the fleeing Huns.

He is responsible for the 80,000 Chu troops in Broken Iron City, and he will also need the loyalty and support of these Chu troops in the future.

Han Ruzi wiped away the last trace of hesitation in his heart.

In the evening, Ma Da, who followed Fang Daye to the Xiongnu camp, came back, The peace talks are scheduled for tomorrow before noon, and it's still the same place.

This is the offensive signal given by Fang Daye.