Bu Xun nodded, then waved his hand to signal his attendants to stop, not allowing them to follow. It seemed that he wanted to talk to Huyan Wuhen alone.
Huyan Wuhen understood. He waved his hand to signal the guards to stop. However, Butler Cha Hu didn't pay any attention to him.
Bu Xun turned his head to look. He knew that even if they were to enter the palace, Cha Hu would still follow Huyan Wuhen. He was Huyan Wuhen's absolute confidant, so he didn't have to worry about any leaks.
After walking away from the crowd, Bu Xun sighed and said, "His Majesty is slightly dissatisfied with the Marshal's defiance of the edict."
Huyan Wuhen replied, "Being dissatisfied is better than being destroyed. The previous changes were obviously a scheme of the Jin Nation. How can we let them lead us by the nose? If that was the case, by the time the rebellion was quelled, the Jin Nation would have already taken care of the Wei Nation. The Jin Nation is clearly trying to delay our reinforcements. I don't believe that Your Majesty can't tell. "
Bu Xun replied, "His Majesty naturally understands Marshal's painstaking efforts, but does Marshal understand His Majesty's painstaking efforts?"
Huyan Wuhen said, "Please enlighten me, Manager."
Bu Xun replied, "I saw Marshal's letter in the palace. In Marshal's eyes, the five hundred thousand rebel soldiers are nothing more than a motley crew. The Grand Marshal's letter to His Majesty was very relaxed, asking His Majesty to mobilize the troops in the country to encircle and annihilate them. But Marshal should know what people's hearts are like. Some people don't even put in the effort, hoping that others will put in the effort, secretly preserving their strength. Otherwise, how could the one hundred and fifty thousand rebel soldiers be swept up to five hundred thousand so easily? "
Huyan Wuhen coldly snorted, "No eggs remain intact when the nest is overturned. They're still hiding their selfish motives at this time. The Qi State is finished. What's the use of preserving their meager strength? I've said it before, those people should have been eliminated long ago! "
Bu Xun smiled bitterly. 'They've all been wiped out by you. Is it good to have a single dominant family?' Shaking his head, he said earnestly, "Everyone understands this logic! Did some people not understand? Everyone knows that they all wish for the Qi Kingdom to be good, and no one wishes for the Qi Kingdom to be bad. However, when the interests of the Qi Kingdom are harmed, it's an entirely different matter! "
"Commander-in-chief, the rebel army has already reached 500,000 soldiers. If we let them continue, it will shake the foundation of the Qi Kingdom."
Huyan Wuhen asked, "What does Your Majesty mean?"
Bu Xun replied, "His Majesty's words are still the same. The Marshal has his reasons for using troops, but I hope that the Marshal can transfer a million troops back to quell the rebellion!"
Huyan Wuhen replied, "What if I don't agree?"
Bu Xun's expression instantly turned grave as he said, "Commander-in-chief, how many people's interests have been affected by the rebel army's assault on the city and land? You should know that it's not just the territorial interests of the officials in the imperial court. Who are the people behind those officials? It's the various sects and clans, the three great sects. Have you ever thought about the consequences of offending these people? Marshal, His Majesty understands your painstaking efforts, but His Majesty is under a lot of pressure! Now, many people are talking about your defiance of the imperial edict! "
Huyan Wuhen asked, "Is this the reason why His Majesty personally sent the Chief Steward here?"
Bu Xun replied, "There are some things that can't be helped. His Majesty's life is not easy. If he wants to win this war, he also has to take care of everything else. Marshal should know that the three major sects have taken into account His Majesty's advanced age and have already planned to appoint a successor. Marshal is His Majesty's relative by marriage, he should think of His Majesty. "
Huyan Wuhen stopped and held his breath in rapt attention. Bu Xun stared at him anxiously.
After a long time, Huyan Wuhen suddenly said, word by word, "When a general is on the battlefield, there are times when the emperor's orders cannot be obeyed!"
"You …" Bu Xun's face darkened, "Marshal is resisting the imperial edict, and His Majesty is bearing the pressure for you. If even His Majesty can't bear it, have you thought about the consequences?"
Huyan Wuhen replied, "Ten days. Give me ten more days. At most, His Majesty can hold on for half a month. After that, I will definitely wipe out the rebel army for His Majesty!"
Bu Xun was stunned for a moment, then immediately became overjoyed, "Marshal, are you serious?"
Huyan Wuhen clasped his hands behind his back and said, "There is no joking in front of the army. I am willing to make a military pledge!"
"Good!" Bu Xun clapped his hands and praised. Then, with an incomparably humble and respectful appearance, he cupped his hands and asked for instructions, "May I ask Marshal to tell me when to transfer troops back to quell the rebellion? This old servant can also bring the news back to His Majesty to set his mind at ease!"
Huyan Wuhen's face tightened, "Troops? The Jin Nation's military strength is formidable. I need enough troops to have a chance of victory. According to the original battle plan, I will not move a single man. I cannot let the enemy lead me by the nose. Just let His Majesty wait for my report of victory. "
"…" Bu Xun was somewhat dumbfounded. If he did not move a single man, how would he quell the rebellion? He couldn't help but ask, "Is Marshal joking with this old servant?"
Huyan Wuhen sighed, "There is no joking in front of the army. I am willing to make a military pledge. Is there anything else that Marshal is worried about? Marshal should know that Huyan Wuhen has spent his entire life in the army. On the battlefield, I have never treated the lives of my soldiers as a joke. "
Bu Xun became anxious and spread out his hands, "You have no proof and no proof. How do you expect His Majesty to withstand the pressure? Are you going to let this old servant bring some empty words back to His Majesty? If you do this, how will His Majesty have the confidence to face the pressure from above and below? "
Huyan Wuhen was silent for a while. Slowly, he said, "Marshal, how can I not know the consequences of a rebel army's rebellion? This is clearly a ploy by the Jin Nation to impede our army!"
"The Jin Nation's commander-in-chief, Gao Pin, is in charge of this battle. I have fought with him before. He is quite capable. To be able to climb all the way from a small soldier to the position of commander-in-chief, he is indeed a talented general. I understand him very well. If we want to win against him, we must use strategy!"
"The Qin army has moved! Xi Ping Pass is a place that the three countries must fight for! Our army is not disturbed by the Jin Nation's treacherous plot and continues to advance towards the east to intercept Yin Chu's army. Our troops have been delayed for a day or two because of the disturbance. I'm afraid it will be too late to intercept them directly. If we rush too quickly, our army will be exhausted. Even if we manage to intercept them, it will be difficult for us to fight. I have already ordered a change of route. The troops from the east have been ordered to intercept them and head straight for Xi Ping Pass! "
"Xi Ping Pass is guarded by the imperial guards. Tian Zhengyang's troops and our troops from the east have arrived. The three armies are working together to stop Yin Chu's army. How can Yin Chu succeed so easily? In this case, why don't you guess what Gao Pin's next move will be? "
Bu Xun listened attentively and was stunned for a moment. He shook his head in confusion and laughed dryly. "How would this old servant know about these things? This old servant is a layman when it comes to strategizing on the battlefield. I only need to listen to Marshal's wise opinion. This old servant is listening. Marshal, please speak."
Huyan Wuhen said, "In order to break the siege, Gao Pin will order the Jin Nation's rebel army to stop harassing the Kingdom of Qi. The five hundred thousand rebel troops will change their route and head straight for Xi Ping Pass to assist Yin Chu's army in seizing Xi Ping Pass!"
"When the Jin Nation rebelled, I sensed that something was wrong. We can't let the enemy lead us by the nose. When the rebellion started, I immediately ordered the thirty thousand Valiant Cavalry troops to split up and set off secretly. They have already set up an ambush at the place where the rebel army must pass on their way to Xi Ping Pass. Gao Pin did not expect that we would act so early. "
"Gao Pin's plan changed. He knew that I would not be able to send troops to stop them in time and would have to use the east to intercept them. This would reduce the pressure on Yin Chu's army. However, he did not know that I had acted early and had already laid down a killing move. The mere rebel army is nothing to worry about! "
Bu Xun made an 'oh' sound, then asked hesitantly, "Can thirty thousand Valiant Cavalry troops wipe out five hundred thousand rebel troops?"
Huyan Wuhen said, "This is the reason why I disobeyed the decree. Those people don't have to work hard. As long as they work hard, it's fine. They just have to surround and annihilate the troops and chase after them. The troops in my hands cannot act rashly. I must mobilize them to participate. Once the rebel army enters the ambush area set up by my Valiant Cavalry troops, as long as my Valiant Cavalry troops make a move, we have our own ways to make those people work hard.
"I have sent a message to His Majesty, ordering the Valiant Cavalry troops to participate in the encirclement and annihilation. They are already making preparations to quell the rebellion. This is my backup plan.
"Once Gao Pin gives the order, once the rebel army enters my trap, our army will wipe them out in one fell swoop!
"In this way, not only can we quell the rebel army's internal strife, but it will also not affect our main army's entry into the defense battle. We can take care of both sides in one fell swoop!"
Bu Xun suddenly looked like he had come to a sudden realization. He nodded as he pondered.
At this moment, a general rushed in to report. "Report! Marshal, the rebel army has changed their route to the southeast. Based on their intentions, it seems that they want to mobilize their troops at Xi Ping Pass! "
"Got it." Huyan Wuhen waved his hand after hearing this, and the general immediately retreated.
Bu Xun was stunned. Suddenly, he was pleasantly surprised. "Just as Marshal predicted, Gao Pin has fallen for it. Marshal is a strategist and deploys troops like a god. With Marshal around, Qi will have no worries. I think that Gao Pin will definitely be defeated! "
Huyan Wuhen shook his head. "The war situation is ever-changing. Anything can happen. I am not His Majesty. There is no need for Head Chief to say such flattering words."
Bu Xun sighed and said with a slight grumble, "Since Marshal already has a good plan to quell the rebellion, why did you hide it and make His Majesty worry for nothing?"
Huyan Wuhen said, "Previously, the military communications hub was breached by Jin. This is the fault of Head Chief. I have already become a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow. How many soldiers' lives are at stake? How can I easily leak the secrets of the war? Not to mention His Majesty, even the scattered Valiant Cavalry troops do not know what to do. Since we are going to set up a trap, we must make it look real. The reactions of everyone will be just right to confuse the enemy. "
Speaking of the breach of the communications hub, Bu Xun was embarrassed by his words. He was indeed responsible for this.
"Chief Steward, remember, this military secret must not be told to a second person other than His Majesty, not even the leaders of the three major sects. After the secret was leaked, I no longer trust anyone. I can't risk the lives of the soldiers. Let His Majesty withstand the pressure and continue acting. After a great victory, there will naturally be no need to explain anything. "
Bu Xun cupped his hands. "Rest assured, Marshal. This old servant will remember this. I will not delay the war!"
Huyan Wuhen said, "Now that the secret has been told to Head Chief, can His Majesty rest assured?"
"Since there is such a chance of success, how can His Majesty not be at ease?" Bu Xun laughed for a while and continued to flatter. "Marshal's words really make this old servant gasp in amazement. People say that Qi Wuhen is Yan Shanming. Today, this old servant has finally experienced it. "
Huyan Wuhen said calmly, "Head Chief is overpraising me. I am not Meng Shanming's match!"
"Uh …" Bu Xun waved his hand. "Marshal commands troops like a god. There is no need to belittle yourself. I think Meng Shanming may not be as good as Marshal!"
Huyan Wuhen shook his head. An indescribable emotion appeared on his face. He sighed. "In my current position, I am not his match. If he was in my position now, he might not be my opponent! "
Bu Xun was stunned. "What does Marshal mean?"
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