Hsu Fengnian nodded and said, "Sixty percent of the world's taxes come from West Chu. Over the years, Liyang has squeezed West Chu into a miserable state. No matter how rich a place is, it can't afford to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. However, Yuan Benxi and Bi Yan have always wanted to force West Chu to rebel. Gu Jiantang and Gu Lu have also dreamed of fighting West Chu. In times of peace and prosperity, civil officials enjoy prosperity, while military generals can only live off their savings. Therefore, the Emperor of the Zhao Family quickly found something for important officials like Zhao Youling and Yin Maochun to do, either to evaluate officials or to preside over imperial examinations, so that when the time comes, they won't have too much energy and can only be used as a hindrance. Over the years, the imperial court has deliberately weakened the military defense around West Chu. On one hand, it wants to make West Chu feel that there is hope for the restoration of the state. On the other hand, it wants to be more sinister. Among the vassal kings, not to mention the Prince of Jiaodong Zhao Sui, the Prince of Huainan Zhao Ying and the King of Jing An Zhao Heng, they are all relatively weak vassal kings. However, they still have at least four to five thousand elite soldiers in their hands. Sending them to quell the rebellion is an overt plot by the imperial court. They have no choice but to obediently go to West Chu's border and wipe out all the elite soldiers. This kind of sinister move to weaken the vassal kings is definitely Yuan Benxi's idea. When the West Chu matter is over, the Prince of Guangling, Zhao Yi, will have a direct confrontation with West Chu. After this battle, most of the fat that he has painstakingly cultivated will be cut off. If he is unlucky, not a single soldier will be left behind. Even I feel pain for him. Liaodong's Zhao Sui has been suppressed by Gu Jiantang to the point that he can't breathe, so only Yan Chi's Zhao Bing and I are still unrestrained. However, Beimang is very considerate and has a tacit understanding with Liyang. He will immediately fight to the death with Beiliang. You fight your West Chu, I fight my Beiliang. Everyone is doing their own thing. I even suspect that Yuan Benxi and the Imperial Decree of Peace are in cahoots. In the end, only Zhao Zhu's father, the Great Vassal King, can still be free and unfettered. "
Yang Guangdou smiled gently and said, "Nalan Youci's ability to avoid disaster is the second in the world, no one can claim to be the first."
Hsu Fengnian muttered to himself, "The battle between Liyang and West Chu will definitely be fought before us and Beimang. Even if the Zhao clan is fully aware that Beimang has no time to take care of the eastern front, they will not let Gu Jiantang participate in it. With great difficulty, they managed to get rid of Xu Xiao, they can't raise another Xu Xiao. It's not that civil officials can't be given titles or rewards, but military generals mostly need to have their own troops. If nothing goes wrong, it should be Lu Baijie and Lu Shengxiang. One of them will be in charge of the Ministry of War, while the other will go to the south. However, Lu Baijie is just the newly appointed Minister of War, so the possibility is small. As long as Lu Shengxiang can obtain military merits, he can return to the capital next year to contend with Lu Baijie, so that the Ministry of War will not become the only Ministry of War under Tangxi Sword Immortal. If Lu Shengxiang takes the lead, a few old bastards like An Guo's General Yang Shenxing will definitely take advantage of the opportunity to get a share of the action. However, whether it's Lu Shengxiang or Yang Shenxing, these old generals, they are all far inferior to Cao Changqing. Lu Shengxiang is still fine, he's not bad at commanding troops, but he is bound to be restrained in all aspects. In the early stages, the only ones who can fight to the death in a disadvantageous situation are probably the troops of Prince Guangling, Zhao Yi. In my opinion, this battle is not likely to be fought. Perhaps Cao Changqing will be unstoppable all the way to Great 'an City. "
Yang Guangdou frowned. "After West Chu takes the advantage, they will go up north? Not to mention Cao Changqing, even if Beimang dares to place the final battle outside of Great 'an City, their chances of victory are not high. "
Hsu Fengnian smiled and said, "I'm just speaking casually."
Yang Guangdou laughed and said, "If that's really the case, it will be a great thing for Beimang. Perhaps Beimang will suddenly have an idea and decisively give up on the western front and turn to attack the eastern front. Together with West Chu, they will attack Great 'an City from the north and south. That will be wonderful. Didn't Gu Jiantang always feel that he lost to the General because of the timing? Now, he has a chance to prove himself. For so many years, he's been building the Eastern Front. He's got both manpower and money. He can get whatever he wants from the imperial court. If he still can't get what he wants, Gu Jiantang should hang himself with some noodles. "
Cao Wei interrupted and asked, "Is Cao Changqing really that powerful?"
Yang Guangdou sighed softly and said, "During the Spring and Autumn period, the scholars of West Chu were the most prosperous. West Chu's Cao Longli was the most proud. Cao Tou is the best, and he alone is the best in West Chu. This is not a boast. However, the world has been blinded by his magnificent feat of entering the palace. Most people feel that he is an expert in martial arts. When it comes to arranging troops, he and Chen Zhibao are probably the best. Gu Jiantang's strength lies in the fact that in every battle, he wants to take advantage of the geographical advantage. He says that if he doesn't fight, he will win. Overall, compared to Cao and Chen, he is still slightly inferior. However, the timing of the heavens is illusory and can only be encountered but not sought. Gu Jiantang's timing is the general trend of Li Yang. Cao Changqing's timing is the length of West Chu's destiny. As for Chen Zhibao, he is probably still waiting. "
Hsu Fengnian smiled faintly and said, "Chen Zhibao is waiting for Cao Changqing and West Chu to be destroyed together. He is waiting for Beimang to fight Beiliang and Gu Jiantang until their vitality is greatly damaged. Then, it will be his turn to take the stage. Xu Xiao only flattened the Spring and Autumn period. Chen Zhibao's ambition is obviously greater. He wants to unify the world with his own hands and forge a vast empire that has never been seen in a thousand years. As for whether he wants to be the emperor himself, only heaven knows. "
Yang Guangdou exhaled deeply and said, "Once the Great General leaves, the world will be in chaos."
Cao Wei clicked his tongue and said, "In any case, I definitely won't fight Chen Zhibao face to face."
The short man counted on his fingers and said slowly, "The land of refugees already has the Feng Battalion stationed in Qing Cang. Young Prince's Long Xiang Army has also infiltrated. In addition to Fatty Chu and Yuan Baixiong in the north of Liang and You Provinces, Beiliang finally has its own eastern and western lines. In addition, there are 14 new captains guarding the important towns and passes within the borders. It is the second line of defense. As for me, I am further northwest of the land of refugees and can be considered the most important third line of defense. In fact, I don't care whether I am defending or not. In any case, I am only attacking and not defending. When you guys are fighting to the death, I will make the final decision. Hey, surnamed Xu, let's make a deal first. If you give me 5,000 light cavalry and 10,000 high-quality warhorses, I can help you take advantage of the chaos and flatten the Southern Dynasty's nest. If you dare to give me 10,000 men and 20,000 horses, I will help you take over the Northern Dynasty's King's tent. "
Hsu Fengnian said helplessly, "It's not that I can't give you, but do you really think that Beimang is a bunch of blind and useless people?"
Cao Wei rolled his eyes and said, "I have been calculating this great raid that is destined to go down in history for more than ten years. I have been counting on this battle to become famous my whole life. Do you think?"
Hsu Fengnian was about to speak when he heard a familiar "Haha."
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