"Shaohou, please come back. Your Majesty has already made up his mind and will definitely not change it." Lu Chongzong advised him, blocking the way.

"Marquis Yu, please tell me one more time. If the prince still can't change his mind, I will leave immediately and will never make it difficult for Marquis Yu again." Meng Yan swore.

Lu Chongzong looked very embarrassed, hesitated and said, "That's it, I'll inform Shaohou again."

Meng Yan waited anxiously, but Lu Chongzong came out within two cups of tea. Seeing Lu Chongzong's expression, Meng Yan knew that he had failed. Meng Yan bowed his hands and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, Marquis Yu, I'm leaving first."

"Shaohou, stay here!" Lu Chongzong stopped him, walked up quickly, and whispered: "Shaohou, I know your difficulty in this matter, but since the prince has already made up his mind, you'd better abide by it and don't embarrass us.

The prince’s feelings!”

Meng Yan was very willing to accept Lu Chongzong's kindness. Lu Chongzong was the closest person to Xiao Huli since he went south. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was a brother of the opposite sex. Someone once tried to bribe Lu Chongzong, but he could not recall the tragic consequences. Lu Chongzong's kindness was not for himself.

But out of loyalty to Xiao Huli, Lu Chongzong didn't want one of Xiao Huli's right-hand men to have a rift with Xiao Huli, and he was always somewhat inexplicably close to Meng Yan, "Thank you so much, Marquis Yu, for your kindness.

It is only the duty of a minister to remonstrate for a second time. Since the prince has made up his mind, no matter what the result is, it is our responsibility as ministers!"

Lu Chongzong looked at Meng Yan with admiration. Although he was young, he was very responsible. Even Xiao Yu could not compare to him in this regard. "Shaohou, please do your best. If something cannot be done, you can send someone to me directly."

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With Lu Chongzong's guarantee, Meng Yanxuan's heart was more or less at ease. Meng Yan really couldn't figure out why he wanted to attack the Zhuo family now. He had discussed it with Xiao Yu and, excluding family feuds, both of them felt that it was best to deal with the Gu family first.

This method can ensure the stability of the Tushan family by solving the Gu family, and can also threaten the Zhuo family to bow down. It can also provide guarantees to Dongyang City, which is even more pressure on the Central Plains. But now to deal with the Zhuo family, and not

When it comes to whether Dongyang City, an unreliable ally, will send troops to attack from a pincer attack, the Gu family will definitely take advantage of their own retreat. They always fight on both sides. Even if they win with their current strength, both sides will suffer losses.

The more Meng Yan thought about it, the more wrong he became. He did not return to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, but said to Meng Xin who was driving: "Uncle Xin, go to the Governor's Mansion and inform Duke Zhanchuan to come to the Military Machinery Pavilion as soon as possible. I have important matters to discuss."

After untying a horse, he quickly ran to the Junji Pavilion, which was the original Chongsheng Mansion. As soon as they entered the Junji Pavilion, they saw Xiao Yu already in the lobby, and Xia Houming, Geng Xian, and Zhong Ju were also there. They seemed to be there.

Wait for yourself.

Meng Yan looked at these people in confusion, Xiao Yu smiled and said: "Are you feeling depressed again? I told you it's useless. We have been waiting here for you long ago."

"Shaohou, now that things have happened, we should think about how to remedy this battle plan." Geng Xian consoled him.

Meng Yan looked up at Xia Houming and bowed in vain. He knew that Xia Houming looked down on him and he didn't bother to care. He was just an official in the same dynasty. When it comes to public affairs, we are of equal rank. When it comes to private affairs, I am a marquis. You

You still have to salute me.

Seeing Meng Yan's casual and rude actions, Xia Houming's complexion suddenly turned into the color of pig liver. Xiao Yu had long been accustomed to it. Seeing this, he shook his head and started to make jokes, "Father-in-law, my wife is here with me today. I have to bother you after today's discussion."

father in law."

When Xia Houming heard Xiao Yu's words, his face immediately turned into a flower. No matter what this kid said, he always made people feel comfortable, but today was a meeting in the military aircraft pavilion. He immediately returned to his straight face, coughed lightly and blamed: "Zhan Zhan"

Duke Chuan is discussing matters in the main hall, since Marquis Shao has arrived, let’s get started.”

"Your Majesty's plan to attack Jiangyou will not be changed. Here is the intelligence collected by the Military Intelligence Department. Please worry about the rest." Zhong Ju was very cheerful and directly put his own weakness in front of everyone.

before.

"Mr. Zhong, is there any news from the Gu family?" Xia Houming asked first.

"Lord Xiahou, the Gu family has not taken any action for the time being. All the Gu family's troops have gathered on the south bank of Dushui and Yunmeng. The Gu family has been keeping pressure on the Tushan family. I think Shaohou should know the situation there better. After all,

The relationship with the Tushan clan has always been a matter of Shaohou." Zhongju directly shifted the focus of the matter to Meng Yan.

"Lord Zhong, I have always believed that we should take advantage of the opportunity to capture Lincheng and Lingling first. This can not only put pressure on Jiang You, but also alleviate the pain of the Tushan clan." Meng Yan didn't care about Zhong Ju's passing the blame.

"Hey, hey, hey, we've gone too far. What we are discussing now is to attack Jiangyou first, not Xingtan." Xiao Yu stopped the argument immediately when he saw it was about to start.

"According to the established plan, we will send troops to Luling early next month. We will mainly use the Xuanwu Army stationed in Shaonanguan, supplemented by the White Tiger Army, with a total of 60,000 troops. Shaohou is the commander of the Xuanwu Army. Let's talk about it.

It's your plan." My uncle had already spoken, and my father-in-law couldn't just watch the joke, so Xia Houming continued.

"Xianghu County, only by taking Xianghu can we form a confrontation with Jiangyou. If we can't take Xianghu County within a month after sending troops, there will be no chance of winning this northern expedition." Meng Yan said the key points directly without being polite.

At this time, everyone stood up and looked at the map that covered an entire wall behind Xia Houming. This map was the masterpiece of Xu Tianya, the youngest son of the Xu family from the Central Plains who came south. Xu Tianya loved to travel around the mountains and rivers since he was a child.

He would draw maps everywhere in detail, but he was unwilling to give them to him at first. Meng Yan knew that he was good at drinking and had tricked countless people into getting the map. When Xiao Yu saw it, he immediately reported it to Xiao Huli. Xiao Huli was also unambiguous and immediately

Dozens of copies were drawn and divided among the garrisons according to the area. Except for the Wangfu, Meng Yan and Xiao Yu, only the Junji Pavilion had one complete copy. Xiao Huli was not a stingy person. The eldest son of the Xu family was Xu Tianya.

His eldest brother Xu Tianji is now working as a doctor in the military aircraft pavilion, and Xu Tianya gave him the title of Duke of Youchuan County and asked Xu to establish a title in Youchuan County.

I have to say that Meng Yan’s approach is right. Xianghu County is adjacent to Shixing County. It is like a sharp sword hanging over the head of the eight states in the north of Zhenbei. It is also Jiangyou’s natural barrier against the southern border. He captured Xianghu County.

There will be no danger to defend the counties and Luling. It will not be difficult to capture Luling, Xingzhou and Lizhou. By then, the six prefectures and thirty-one counties of Jiangyou will be within our grasp.

"What Shaohou said is right. Xianghu County's capture of Houluling is not a problem. However, the Zhuo family is not a fool. Xianghu County has always been their top priority for garrisoning troops. The commander of Xianghu County is one of the Zhuo family's descendants.

Zhuo Bailing, a rare master of martial arts, is not easy to deal with." Xiao Yu said with a frown.

"Zhuo Bailing, the third brother of the Zhuo family, is thirty years old. He is the commander of Xianghu. He has 50,000 troops. His martial arts has reached Ksitigarbha. His cultural background has been cultivated to the realm of clear consciousness. He has no special hobbies. He is unmarried. The only possible shortcoming is

She is from a third-room concubine, and her status in the Zhuo family is not high. She has no other weaknesses and is really difficult to deal with." Zhong Ju explained Zhuo Bailing's situation clearly, as if pouring out the beans.

"It's true that his status in the clan is not high, but Zhuo's ability to hand over so many soldiers and horses to him really shows that he has trust in him." Xiao Yu analyzed.

"What if we send troops for real or fake?" Geng, who had been silent for the whole time, said slowly and melancholy.

Everyone's eyes instantly shifted to him. Geng Xian was embarrassed by the stares and said quickly: "What I mean is that Shaohou, you can send out troops that are true and false, false and false, to confuse Zhuo Bailing."

Meng Yan needed to digest Geng Xian's words, so he didn't say anything. He turned around and continued to look at the map. Others began to ask Geng Xian for advice on how to play realistically and realistically. When everyone's mouths were dry from the discussion, Meng Yan said expressionlessly.

: "What if true and false are both true and false and false are true?"

Xiao Yu was the first to react, with a look of surprise. Just when he was about to praise Meng Yan, he suddenly thought of a crucial question, "No matter how true or false, Zhuo Bailing only needs to keep an eye on you. Wherever you are,

It must be the main force, Wang Zongqing doesn't have the ability to resist Zhuo Bailing head-on."

"I'm not going anywhere, I'm just staying here!" After saying that, he pointed to a place on the map. Everyone looked along his direction. This time Xia Houming understood it first, "You want to set up a university in Gushan?"

Camp? This is a desperate place. It’s not easy to get in or get out. It’s a big taboo for military strategists. What do you think?”

The valley road can be entered and exited. Once the valley road is lost, as long as the soldiers and horses in the valley are blocked outside, it will be basically explained. The reason why he did not directly refute it is that he always felt that Meng Yan had a back-up plan, but he really couldn't think of how to break the situation.

"That's right, I will set up a large camp in Gushan. The Xuanwu Army and the White Tiger Army will send out 10,000 troops on each side to attack Xianghu. Only 3,000 people will be left in the camp, and the rest of the troops will all go up the mountain." General Meng Yan briefly planned.

Say it.

"Is Shaohou planning to use himself as a bet to lure Zhuo Bailing into the valley?" Zhongju was surprised with a look of admiration. Zhongju is also a man who knows soldiers. This approach is really too risky, but it has to be said.

This is a good plan.

"Yes, Zhuo Bailing has no shortcomings, so I will simply expose my shortcomings to him. I don't believe he can bear it with the fat of 40,000 horses." Meng Yan said confidently on the surface, but in fact he was very panicked.

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After hearing this, everyone stopped talking. It’s not that they had nothing to say. The generals of the Northern Expedition had already thrown themselves into the tiger’s mouth. What else could they say.

"That being the case, the plan for the Northern Expedition has been decided. Let me remind you that the matters discussed today are only in the Military Machinery Pavilion. Mr. Zhong, you may have to get busy." Xia Houming said seriously, no matter how much he disliked Meng

Yan, but he still has integrity when it comes to important matters.

"The responsibility lies." Zhong Ju replied calmly.

"Then let each of you perform your duties. Don't worry, Marquis Shao. The food, grass and ordnance will not be held back on the day you set out. The local officials involved will be in trouble for Mr. Zhong." Geng said calmly.

After getting everyone's assurances, Meng Yan still looked confident, but felt worried in his heart. It was okay to stuff himself into the tiger's mouth, but he was afraid that the tiger would take a nap and not take the bait. If Zhuo Bailing couldn't come out alive, all his operations would be in vain.

"Second brother, it's too risky for you to do this. I know your martial arts cultivation level is high, but this is a battlefield and not a personal fight. It's better to change someone in the camp." Xiao Yu was really worried for his brother.

Xiao Yu's words reminded Meng Yan, and Meng Yan immediately had a plan in mind and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhanchuan, thank you for reminding me! I really need to ask you for a favor."

Xiao Yu was confused by Meng Yan's words and didn't know what he wanted to do. "You are mentally ill, how can you help me?"

"I'll borrow your robe and use it with Uncle Cong and the Qinglong Army Flag. In the past two years, there has been a rumor in the world that you are the first person under the command of King Zhenbei. I think Zhuo Bailing also knows that the Xuanwu Army is the main force this time, playing auxiliary role."

It’s not bad, the name of Xiao Yu, the commander of the Qinglong Army, is still useful.” Meng Yan said jokingly.

Xiao Yu knew that Meng Yan was having bad intentions, and he also laughed, "Second brother, you are too yin, you are poisoning Zhuo Bailing! Regardless of whether I am in the army or not, Uncle Cong can't do it in Zhuo Bailing

Look down, okay, it’s settled, on the day we capture Luling, I’ll personally bring the wine there!”
Chapter completed!