In the letter, Ouyang Shuo made a promise to Gu Henxiao and Li Mu.
To Gu Henxiao, Ouyang Shuo gave him the position of Prefectural Governor and the title of First Rank Earl. Compared to the current Lai Feng City Lord, it was a step closer, causing Gu Henxiao to be rather satisfied.
However, the world did not worry about scarcity, but about inequality. Compared to Gu Hen Xiao, Li Mu's treatment really made people jealous.
Ouyang Shuo didn't deny it. He directly promised Li Mu the position of general, and he could lead an army. Li Mu would enjoy the same treatment as Han Xin, Sun Bin, and Huo Qubing.
After Li Mu finished reading the secret letter, even with his shrewdness, his hands trembled uncontrollably. This was because the position of the commander of the Great Xia Army was not only limited to Great Xia, but also the entire world. It was the highest aspiration of a general.
With this promise, Li Mu had nothing else to ask.
Seeing this, Gu Henxiao sighed in his heart. He knew that if he did not agree to it, the emperor and his official would immediately break up. It was not a wise move. He pretended not to see Li Mu's loss of composure and turned to Official Ximen and said, "Since Emperor Xia is so kind, I dare not to disobey. Brother Ximen, if you have any specific arrangements, you might as well tell us directly. Come to Feng City and listen to our orders. "
With Li Mu's help in the Great Xia army, Gu Henxiao's position as the prefectural governor would be as stable as Mount Tai.
High Official Ximen was overjoyed and said with a smile, "What dispatch? Brother Gu is laughing at me. His Majesty's intention is for General Li Mu to assume command of Fengmound City, Lai Feng City, and the rest of the armies in the two provinces that have pledged allegiance to Great Xia. He will ambush the army of Dan Yang City and cooperate with the Leopard Troop to complete the encirclement and annihilation of Xiangnan Province. "
When Gu Hen Xiao heard this, he felt a little better in his heart and said, "As you command!"
After the discussion was done, Gu Henxiao signed the formal agreement. Then, Senior Official Ximen felt relieved. His task was basically completed, and the rest was up to Li Mu.
The reason why High Official Ximen was so enthusiastic was because Ouyang Shuo's promise to him was even bigger. Ouyang Shuo directly promised him the position of province governor. The premise was that High Official Ximen had to display his influence in the two big city-states and assist the dynasty to smoothly take down the two big provinces. Otherwise, all the promises would be an illusion.
Ouyang Shuo's actions faintly carried the meaning of buying a horse's bones with a thousand pieces of gold.
Following that, High Official Ximen handed over the command of the 70,000 troops in Fengmound City to Li Mu. After they joined up with the 40,000 troops in Fengmound City, they immediately set out for the other two prefectures in Changde County.
Li Mu commanded an army of one hundred and ten thousand men. In addition, there were seven territories in Xiangnan Province that had declared their allegiance to Great Xia. If he still couldn't defeat the two field corps of Danyang City, Li Mu wouldn't dare to accept the position of general.
That battle was the one that Li Mu was going to challenge the army of the Great Xia.
Following the change of banner of Fengmound City and Lai Feng City, the war situation in the northern part of Xiangnan Province took a turn for the worse. The two powers were in a standoff, effectively restraining Dan Yang City's army from attacking cities and seizing strongholds.
Not only that, but even Baoqing County's resistance against the Rosy Cloud City's army became more intense. Coupled with the fact that the Leopard Troop led by Han Xin was heading straight for Rosy Cloud City, the war in Xiangnan gradually tilted in favor of Great Xia.
The [Yan Huang Alliance]'s plan to unify the South Xiang Province had become a bubble.
At the same time, the Second Corps of the Imperial Guards and the Fifth Corps of the Leopard Troop, who were ordered to head north, split into two groups and broke into the North Sichuan Province. They cooperated with their allies of Great Xia and completed the capture of the North Sichuan Province.
Half of the territories in the North Sichuan Province declared their allegiance to Great Xia. While the other territories were alarmed, they didn't dare to act rashly. Because the territories of both sides were intertwined, no one knew what to do under the situation where there was no external intervention. They could only maintain the current stalemate.
The Second Corps of the Imperial Guards and the Fifth Corps of the Leopard Troop entered Sichuan and immediately broke the stalemate. Coupled with the mediation of the Ximen Clan, the Great Xia army's conquest of the North Sichuan Province was just around the corner.
… …
In just a few days, the situation in the southwest changed drastically, causing the players who were watching to be taken aback.
The change of banner of High Official Ximen and Gu Henxiao, as well as the simultaneous surrender of a small half of the territories of the two major city-states, caused the layout of Great Xia in the two provinces to be exposed one by one.
"The [Yan Huang Alliance] chose to compete with Great Xia in the South Hunan Province. They are really asking for trouble."
The players suddenly came to their senses. Up to now, even if it was in terms of scheming and manipulating the chess pieces, Great Xia had already surpassed the [Yan Huang Alliance]. In the past, this kind of method was exclusive to the [Yan Huang Alliance].
Without a doubt, Great Xia had already surpassed the [Yan Huang Alliance] in all aspects. Thinking of the young emperor who grew at a rapid speed, the players in the wilderness shuddered and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Ouyang Shuo's' support group 'and' fan club 'had also caused an explosive growth. The members were no longer limited to Ouyang Shuo's fangirls, there were also countless hot-blooded youths.
"A man should be like this!"
Ouyang Shuo had just become the superhero of the younger generation, an invincible idol who led a new era.
What the players in the wilderness were curious about now was how the [Yan Huang Alliance] would deal with Great Xia's backup plan. Would they withdraw now, or would they fight again?
There was no reason for the [Yan Huang Alliance] to just give up after investing four field legions in the South Hunan battlefield.
… …
Handan City, the mayor's residence.
Di Chen, Lord Chunshen, War Wolf, Xiong Ba and the rest urgently gathered together to discuss the South Hunan battle.
The one who spoke was Di Chen. "Now that things have come to this, let's not hide anymore. Other than the necessary troops stationed at the borders, how many troops can each of the territories send as reinforcements? Give us a precise number and calculate it so that we can decide what the alliance should do next."
Di Chen's so-called decision was naturally whether to send reinforcements to Rosy Cloud City and fight again.
Lord Chunshen was the first to express his opinion. "Dan Yang City can't send a single soldier, unless we withdraw the two field legions that entered the South Hunan."
Di Chen and the rest nodded, expressing their understanding.
In the end, even if everyone present compressed their forces to the limit, they could only gather 150,000 reinforcements. Any more and it could cause the borders to collapse, followed by a complete defeat.
Seeing this, Di Chen didn't press further. He also knew that this was already the limit. At least there was an increase of 50,000 troops from the original estimate of 100,000. Even so, it was still difficult.
"150,000 reinforcements can only support one side. Choose Swordsman City or Rosy Cloud City. Everyone, speak up."
Vaguely, Di Chen actually played the role of moderator, leading this discussion. But Lord Chunshen, Xiong Ba and the rest did not express any objections. It was really surprising.
It seemed that within the [Yan Huang Alliance], there was a tacit understanding.
Di Chen's authority was once again established. Perhaps the major families also realized that "a snake without a head can't do anything". Without a clear leader, the [Yan Huang Alliance] was ultimately a pile of loose sand, unable to fight against the Great Xia.
It was unknown what kind of compromises and sacrifices the Di family had made in order to push Di Chen to the forefront again.
"Swordsman City has already attached itself to the Shu Han Dynasty. If we become their slaves, is there still a need for reinforcements?" The one speaking was Xiong Ba. This ambitious and ruthless person was obviously very dissatisfied with Feng Qingyang's actions.
"Rosy Cloud City." War Wolf said concisely.
"Swordsman City."
Military Kill Ripper's choice was not at all surprising. If the Great Xia took over Shu, it would directly threaten the safety of the Guanxi Province. For the safety of his own territory, Military Kill Ripper still wanted to protect Swordsman City.
Wandering Huan also wanted to choose Swordsman City, but seeing Xiong Ba's firm attitude in supporting Rosy Cloud City, he sighed in his heart. Under this dilemma, he simply said nothing and gave up.
Finally, only Lord Chunshen was left. He smiled and said, "I have already invested two legions. Is my attitude still not clear?" Obviously, he had decided to abandon his traditional ally, Feng Qingyang, and rope in South of Rosy Clouds.
Strangely, South of Rosy Clouds did not attend this discussion.
Seeing this, Di Chen concluded, "The proposal to accept Rosy Cloud City was made by me, and I still insist on it. Rosy Cloud City has four votes in favor, one against, and one abstention. "
In this way, Swordsman City had unknowingly become the abandoned pawn of the alliance.
With 150,000 troops rushing to reinforce Rosy Cloud City, coupled with the 10,000 imperial guards left behind, and a strong city to defend, it was enough to block the attack of the Great Xia's Leopard Army.
As long as the Leopard Army was delayed, the two field legions of Rosy Cloud City could speed up the attack of Baoqing Prefecture and join forces with the army of Dan Yang City. At that time, it was still unknown who would emerge victorious in Xiangnan Province.
Just as Di Chen was about to announce the decision, Peerless Elegance suddenly said, "Actually, there is a plan that satisfies both sides. Everyone can consider it."
"Oh?"
Zhan Lang and the rest's eyes lit up.
To be honest, Zhan Lang and the rest could not bear to abandon Swordsman City just like that.
"When the rabbit dies, the fox grieves."
This time, they voted to abandon Swordsman City. Who knows, the next vote might be on them?! If there was a plan that satisfied both sides, it would naturally be the best.
Peerless Elegance said, "At present, the Great Xia Dragon Stallion Army is stationed outside Swordsman City, silently confronting the army of Shu Han. They obviously want to wait for Bai Qi to arrive at the front line before attacking the city. This will create a time difference.
"If we teleport all 150,000 reinforcements to Swordsman City, then Swordsman City will have 360,000 soldiers, while the opposing Great Xia Dragon Stallion Army will only have 220,000 soldiers. 360,000 against 220,000, and the soul of the Dragon Stallion Army, Bai Qi, is not in the army. The four commanders of the Dragon Stallion Army are doing their own thing. Isn't this enough to give us the confidence to take the initiative to seek a decisive battle and defeat the Great Xia army in one fell swoop? "
"This …"
Di Chen and the rest looked at each other and gasped. They didn't expect Peerless Elegance to be so bold.
According to conventional thinking, Swordsman City had the geographical advantage and should be defending instead of attacking. When the Great Xia army attacked the city, they would then seek a counterattack. Who would want to take the initiative to attack?
But after thinking about it carefully, Peerless Elegance's proposal was very feasible.
360,000 against 220,000, and it was a homeground battle. All the elite troops were deployed, and they even had the support of the Shu Han imperial guards. There was no reason for them to lose. This was a huge temptation.
No matter how unconfident Di Chen and the rest were, they were still tempted.
Seeing this, Peerless Elegance continued, "The decisive battle outside the city will only take a day or two. Once the Dragon Stallion Army is defeated, our army can still be teleported to Rosy Cloud City in time. As for the defense of Rosy Cloud City, we can let the South of Rosy Cloud City transfer a legion back to defend it. It won't be a problem to defend it for a few days. "
This was Peerless Elegance's plan to satisfy both sides.
Using offense to replace defense and taking advantage of the time difference to create a local military advantage, encircling and annihilating the enemy.
This kind of strategic thinking already had the demeanor of a great master!
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