The Ugly Empress《丑娘娘》Chou Niang Niang
The Ugly Empress, Chapter 75, vol 2 Chapter 29: Expedition
Emperor Feng sent troops to fight the Xue army by Qi Zi Jie.
Zhao Lu's men and horses, as the first line of attack, naturally fought with Qi Zi Jie's men and horses at the first time.
Zhao Lu sent soldiers to guard the hill while sending the main force to intercept the enemy through the Shui River.
The Shui River is the border between Xue and Feng. Both sides know that as long as they pass the Shui River, they have already won the majority, so they can't let the other person cross the water naturally.
During the Imperial court session, Xue Jun Liang asked people to read the battle book from Emperor Feng, saying that Xue Chang Jing insulted the princess. Xue Jun Liang took this opportunity to order Xue Chang Jing to be arrested, his title to be removed and his military power to be confiscated.
Xue Jun Liang became the next book to seal Four Tiger Generals, respectively in charge of Zheng'an's soldiers and horses.
Because the water in the lower reached of the Shui River is shallow, it was equal to land war, this place, no matter the Feng state or the Xue state, must pass here no matter whether it's fighting first or later. Xue Jun Liang has named the hill guarded by Zhao Lu, which is called the Gazing river slope.
Teng Xin and the He Family’s three brothers set off for Zheng'an to collect the power. They are nomads born in their own country and can't fight in water. Different from Teng Xin, Tengnan is located in a place with plenty of water. Teng Xin fought on water like it was a flat ground. Although it's a little late to train the naval army, it's better than not.
When the naval army is mature, it will form horns with Zhao Lu's horse and attack the enemy from both sides, which will surely make the Feng army escape.
When people see that Emperor Xue has calculated everything, first the right to recall troops and then to confer the four general titles, they dare not say anything. Obviously, Xue Jun Liang has already planned this.
Xue Jun Liang said, “You say, who should Zhen send to support the Shui River?"
The first idea of the Imperial court official is Teng Yun, but no one dares to put it forward. After all, Teng Yun is not the same as before. Now the Imperial concubine is in charge of the Phoenix Seal, and he and Emperor Xue share the same control. They are also a couple. How can they go to war?
Some people who despise Teng Yun think that the Marquis of Tengnan has been favored by Emperor Xue for such a long time. They don't know how to fight him. If they let him go to the front line, they will surely lose the Xue state.
In fact, Xue Jun Liang didn’t want Teng Yun to go. After all, fighting is a test of life and death. If you are not careful, you will never return. There are few generals who died on the battlefield. How many people can pick up pieces of their bodies when they die?
So Xue Jun Liang wanted to ask everyone's opinions, but no one spoke, Xue Jun Liang said: "No one has an idea? Let's talk about how to fight this war first Lang Jing, you are always resourceful. How do you say to fight?"
Lang Jing was named and stood out half a step, then said: “In the opinion of the Imperial court official, as long as we keep the Shui River and then cross Shui Qi, we will be able to defeat the Feng state."
“Oh? The Shui River is just a small boundary, how can it have such a big effect?"
Lang Jing said: “His majesty is the top of the Ninth Five-Year Plan. There is nothing in the Xue state. If you take the Shui River, it will be like a dragon entering the river. Isn't it handy? When the time came, you will be satisfied with the people's different ideas, and you will not break through by yourself."
“It's nice to say, but as you know, Zhen's army is not suitable for navy war."
Lang Jing said: “It's not necessary to fight on the water to win the Shui River battle. Xue Jun's navy war is the weak point, so we must start from the downstream of the Shui River. On the one hand, we should make a good defense of the Shui River to distract the enemy. On the other hand, we should send troops to pass through the lower reached of the Shui River. According to this low Imperial court official, the small county next to the Feng state the Shui River has not been rebuilt after being flooded. His majesty can raid from this place and disturb the Feng state people's hearts. "
Xue Jun Liang said: “Although it made sense, Emperor Feng is not easy to fool. How to make a good impression."
Lang Jing said, “It's up to his majesty."
Xue Jun Liang stared at Lang Jing for a long time, then smiled: “Yes, you are really talented, and Zhen's mind was seen through by you."
And when he had said this, he commanded the next thing, and he made all men perplexed.
In fact, the most important governor in Xue Jun Liang's heart is Teng Yun, no doubt, but he is reluctant to let Teng Yun go. He doesn't want to let Teng Yun take risks. Last time, Teng Yun almost died in the Peach Blossoms pond. When the news of death came, Xue Jun Liang felt almost collapsed.
The four words “He died from exhaustion" were like nightmares, twining around Xue Jun Liang.
Xue Jun Liang remembered that Teng Shang told him that the battlefield is Teng Yun’s birthplace, but he was afraid that Teng Yun would be too devoted to war and saving other people lives, but he had no hope of life.
Xue Jun Liang went back to the hall and sat on the Dragon chair. If he sent Xue Yu to the front, he will not be relieved. It was not because of the problem of any dissidence from Xue Yu, but the nature of Xue Yu was not suitable for fighting with Feng Ming. Compared with Feng Ming, Xue Yu was still too young and wet behind the ears.
Xue Hou Yang was sent to the capital, but Xue Hou Yang had never fought in a navy war. He was a land battle master. If Feng Ming sent someone to attack the capital from the other side at this time, he would not be surprised.
Teng Yun is suitable for navy war and Xue Hou Yang is suitable for guarding the city, which is a seamless distribution mode.
Seeing his majesty, Jiang Yu couldn't get the word in his mouth, so he had to go out and get a refreshing tea.
Just out of the hall, he met Teng Yun. Jiang Yu asked Teng Yun to say hello. Teng Yun said, “His majesty is in there?"
Jiang Yu said, “He has been sitting in the Emperor’s Library since the Imperial court session ended. He didn't speak. He really worries this old slave."
Teng Yun didn't say much more. He walked into the main hall and went to the Emperor’s Library. Xue Jun Liang was really staring at the map not far away.
Teng Yun went in and coughed. Xue Jun Liang woke up and said, “Teng Ying is here. Do you want to have lunch with me?"
Teng Yun said, “What's the difficulty troubling his majesty? Can he share the worries with the Imperial court official?"
“It's nothing. It's just something I want to fight... You also know that if we don't start a war, there will be countless casualties. We need to think hard about how to win."
“Is his Majesty chosen the General for the Shui River?"
Xue Jun Liang smiled, “You have been practicing so well these days."
Teng Yun said, "Lang Jing said half of what we talked about this morning. Can the candidate in his mind be the Imperial court official guess?"
Xue Jun Liang suddenly stood up, turned his back, and said, “Don't worry, Teng Ying will go back to the Yunfeng palace. I want to be quiet and think about it."
“His Majesty.”
Teng Yun didn't walk away and said calmly, “There is a candidate in his Majesty's heart. Why don't you say it?"
He paused and continued, “Why won't you let me go?"
Xue Jun Liang seemed to be out of breath. He turned around to sit down and signaled that Teng Yun can also sit here. Although not everyone can sit in the Dragon chair, Teng Yun has been sharing the Dragon chair with Xue Jun Liang these days. Naturally, he sat next to Xue Jun Liang.
Xue Jun Liang leaned against the back of his chair, raised his head and said, "Naturally, I don't want you to go. Ordinary people don't want their families to go out to fight. How can I want the people I care about to go out to fight?"
Teng Yun didn't speak or dare to look at his expression. Xue Jun Liang gently held his hand and said, “When you were fighting in the Shui River, the news of your death came to the capital. It's impossible to know how desperate I was."
Teng Yun didn't draw back his hand. He could feel the warmth of the other’s skin when they held their hands together. Teng Yun said: “His majesty knows that, like Teng Xin, our life is prepared for the battlefield. How can a man want to be comfortable when the county suffers? What's more, have you ever thought about how the Imperial court officials now evaluates the Marquis of Tengnan? I'm not that kind of person. You care about me and to tell the truth I am moved and happy. It's just that Teng Ying wants to tell these great Imperial court officials that Teng Ying deserves these concerns. "
Xue Jun Liang heard this and turned to see Teng Yun. Teng Yun said with a smile, “His Majesty must have the best assignment in mind. It's better to recruit people to draft the Imperial decree quickly."
At this time, Xue Hou Yang and Teng Shang came to the palace. Xu Hou Yang got the secret report from Zhao Lu's military camp. The soldiers and horses led by Zhao Tong were defeated by Imperial court official Lu Shi near the Peach Blossoms pond, downstream of the Shui River. Ten miles away, Zhao Tong ordered to encamp and prepare for a counterattack.
Teng Yun looked at the report, his face was a little heavy, and said, "Zhao Tong is already in someone who is versed in the mind game."
He said, pointing to the map, and said: “It has been raining for many years in the south of the Shui River. Because of the flood, the roads in the prefecture have not been completely repaired, the weather is wet, and the roads are uneven. All these hinder the Feng state from transporting food to the front line. Grain and salaries are fundamental in the army. Without grain and salaries, the army would be in a state of chaos. Naturally, it's hard to fight a war. Imperial court official Lu Shi is a smart man. Maybe he got caught up with the heavy rain in the Feng state in recent days. He couldn't deliver the grain and salaries. He wanted to steal the grain and salaries from Zhao Tong. The report said that Zhao Tong's defeat is not many, only ten miles, which can be recovered. But in my opinion, the Imperial court official Lu Shi didn't send troops to pursue him in this situation. In fact, he is not sure that he can win Zhao Tong, just wants his camp. Zhao Tong's retreat was in a hurry. It must be too late to take all the grain and salaries away. The Imperial court official Lu Shi sent his soldiers to take the camp, which is to take over a batch of grain and salaries. Now, Zhao Tong is camping ten miles away and fighting again. I'm afraid he will have to give up some grain and salaries."
As soon as he finished, Teng Shang nodded and said, “The Imperial court official Lu Shi is resourceful. He is not good at fighting, but he is good at planning attacks. He knew when to enter and when to retreat. Within three rounds, Zhao Tong will lose the Peach Blossoms pond to the Feng army because of the poor grain and salaries of the other side."
Xue Hou Yang said: “His majesty, hurry up to draw up the Imperial decree, send troops to Peach Blossoms pond, because if we lose the Peach Blossoms pond. General Zhao Lu's the Gazing river slope is in danger. Once the Peach Blossoms pond is lost, Feng army can encircle the Gazing river slope. When the grain is exhausted and the water is exhausted, the soldiers of the Gazing river slope will have to surrender without any cost."
Xue Jun Liang stared at the report and was confused. This was the first time he was a little unprepared. It's not that Xue Jun Liang's resourcefulness and means were inferior to others, but that he is trapped by his feelings.
Xue Jun Liang looked up to see Teng Yun, and Teng Yun looked at him at the same time, but at the right moment, Xue Jun Liang said: "Let Lang Jing come here. Zhen wanted to draw up an Imperial decree, worship the Marquis of Tengnan as the military commander in chief, and build up the Shui River."
Lang Jing came here soon. He went back to the military camp office rather than coming here soon. Lang Jing knew that Xue Jun Liang would make up his mind.
As soon as Lang Jing arrived, he took out a piece of paper from the sleeve and wrote it in a long, passionate way, leaving the last roll call.
Xue Jun Liang took a piece of paper and threw it on the desk table. He took a pen and wrote the Marquis of Tengnan's name on it.
The next day, Xue Jun Liang had the Imperial court session read out to the public. The faces of the Imperial court official were different.
The general worship ceremony was very grand. All the civil and military officials were present. Xue Jun Liang once again saw the appearance of Teng Yun’ figure turning around to lead the army.
He narrowed his eyes and looked at Teng Yun’s back in the wind until he couldn't see clearly and truly, only vaguely saw the flag flying in the wind.
Teng Yun went to the Shui River to solve the crisis of Zhao Tong's defeat in the Peach Blossoms pond, so time waits for no man, so he can't go to the Shui River with the big army bit by bit.
He ordered five thousand elite soldiers as the vanguard, with the vice general and the troops behind him, and rushed to Peach Blossoms pond first.
Zhao Tong has lost three rounds in the Imperial court official Lu Shi's hands. There is no grain and salaries in the barracks, so he has to wait for the inland to deliver to this place. Zhao Tong has been in a panic. If this battle fails, he will be completely defeated in the Peach Blossoms pond. He also knew that his failure to defend means that Zhao Lu will be pushed to the brink of extinction.
Zhao Tong was thinking of fighting against the background. However, he is resourceful. This war has surrounded Zhao Tong's people and horses, almost turning him into a turtle in a jar.
When Zhao Tong was in a desperate situation, he heard from the soldiers that a team of soldiers had been killed in the north. At first, Zhao Tong thought it was an ambush arranged by Imperial court official Lu Shi, but later he thought it was impossible. How could the Feng state arrange soldiers and horses to the north when this war was south?
Teng Yun arrived with 5000 elite soldiers and surrounded the soldiers and horses of Imperial court official Lu Shi from the periphery. In this way, it turned into internal and external attack. The soldiers and horses of Imperial court official Lu Shi were defeated, disordered, driven back for 30 miles and returned to the south of the Peach Blossoms pond.
Although Zhao Tong was rescued, there was no grain and salaries in the captured camp. It must be that the Imperial court official Lu Shi was very careful in his life and had taken away the grain and salaries before abandoning the camp.
Teng Yun didn't bring grain and salaries because of his hurry. Although he won a battle, he hasn't really come out of danger.
Zhao Tong heard that Teng Yun was the military commander in chief, so he pleaded guilty and was willing to be punished to strengthen the military morale.
Teng Yun looked at Zhao Tong kneeling on the ground and said, “Do you know what punishment is if you are to be punished?"
Teng Yun did not wait for Zhao Tong to speak, but smiled and said, “It's a capital crime. You have lost your grain and salaries, shaken our army morale and lost a hundred of soldiers. If I kill you, will it not be easy way out for you?"
Zhao Tong bit his mouth, but hung his head and didn't speak.
"Now is the time to employ people not to lose people. If you can make contributions in repent to your sins, you will not be killed."
Zhao Tong kowtowed: “But the dispatch."
Teng Yun said: “The most urgent task now is to get grain and salaries. The grain and salaries are not enough, so the soldiers can't fight. On the one hand, we need to make people like the mainland know we have an emergency, so that they can quickly transport food, but the food can't feed us by much so we need to get back the grain and salaries by ourselves."
Zhao Tong knew that there must be a way for Teng Yun.
Teng Yun summoned the soldiers under Zhao Tong, pointed out the map to them, and said: “There are many reeds in the Peach Blossoms pond, which are poisonous when exposed to the sun in the daytime. The local people know that although the water is shallow, they can't cross the river in the daytime, so they are told to rest in the daytime and be on guard at night."
Then he said: “I think Feng army also knew this truth. I see that your horses of the report and the Imperial court official Lu Shi are all coming to attack at night, so as to make a surprise Since the Imperial court official Lu Shi likes raiding, why don't we just take it into consideration?"
Teng Yun told Zhao Tong to follow his plan, and the soldiers began to prepare.
Within a few days, the north wind began to blow. When the wind blows, fire attack must be thought of. Because only with the help of the wind can fire attack exert its power. This wind is obviously beneficial to the army.
Teng Yun smiled and told Zhao Tong that the Feng army will come to attack this evening.
At midnight, the Imperial court official Lu Shi's horse came to attack unexpectedly. It showed that he rode lightly, lit a torch, and burned the gate of the camp. Then the Feng army rushed to kill Xue army in the commotion.
But when the Feng army rushed into the barracks, it was found to be an empty stronghold.
At this time, the Feng army was shocked to know that it had been caught in a trap. To retreat back, Teng Yun and Zhao Tong led two thousand troops to block the Feng army and drive the Feng army to the burning camp.
The fire burned the stronghold, and there were pursuers. The Imperial court official Lu Shi's horse had already broken into pieces. He naturally found a breach and ran back. He was lucky that he didn't get stopped by the pursuers all the way. But when he went back to his camp, he found that the gate was closed. No matter how he called it, the soldiers on the corner tower couldn't open the gate.
Then the watchtower was set on fire again, causing a great disorder in the Feng army. The fleeing ran away, but they trampled on many of their own people.
The Imperial court official Lu Shi knew that his camp had been captured by the people of Teng Yun, and the pursuers from the Teng Yun and Zhao Tong army had come. The Feng army had not fought and just surrendered. Only the twenty or thirty cavalry refused to return and protected the Imperial court official Lu Shi.
Zhao Tong wanted to take advantage of the victory, but was stopped by Teng Yun. He said: “The poor can't catch up, and then to the south is the power of the Feng state. I'm afraid that if we will be ambushed and lose more than what we gained. Moreover, we are only here for grain and salaries. Since we have taken it down, it is not suitable to stay here for a long time. Before dawn, let the officers and men carry the grain and salaries back to the camp."
The battle was very beautiful. The most daunting thing was that there were no casualties. Many people in the army didn't agree with Teng Yun. After all, a man became a consort, which made it difficult for these men on the battlefield to understand. They thought it was only a weak flatterer. How could he use turn such a situation like a God?
After this battle, Teng Yun was immediately famous. No one, no matter the great Imperial court officials of the Xue state or the troops of the Feng state, heard of the Marquis of Tengnan.
Some people will compare the Marquis of Tengnan with the Iron General Teng Yun in those days. Teng Yun just smiled. In fact, none matters.
Xue Jun Liang received the rapid report, read it over and over again several times, and asked Xue Hou Yang, “Is there any casualties?"
“As far as this Imperial brother knew, there are no casualties."
Xue Jun Liang nodded and said, “It's so good."
He said and gently stroked the report. The handwriting on the report was indeed Teng Yun's. He could not understand it more clearly. He seemed to want to reassure himself. Even the report was written by himself.
Xue Jun Liang said: “You go to supervise the grain and salaries affairs. Although they can get the grain and salaries back, we can't let Zhen’s soldiers feel that Zhen doesn't attach importance to them and let the nearby counties and states deliver the grain and salaries in time. If anyone dares to do something about the grain and salaries, Zhen will never give up eradicating them."
“Yes, his majesty."
Xue Jun Liang nodded and said: “There's another thing. The Feng state has failed in the Peach Blossoms pond. It will find another breakthrough. Though the front of the Shui River is too long to send troops, if the Feng state does send troops from this place, I'm afraid it will go straight to the hinterland. Then the capital will be in danger. Zhen is going to send someone to increased guards. Who is the best person to go to this place?"
Xue Hou Yang pondered for a long time and suddenly said, “This Imperial brother has another thing to submit to his Majesty the emperor."
Xue Jun Liang took over. It was just a piece of paper. It was also the handwriting of Teng Yun. There were only two words
-- Xue Yu
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~ The Ugly Empress ~
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