Nirvana In Fire - Chapter 174

“Dayu Xingbing’s 100,000 cross-border raid, Gunzhou lost its guard!”

“The Shangyang Army was defeated, Hezhou and Xuzhou lost their guards, Hanzhou was besieged, and cry for help!”

“The East China Sea Marine Division invaded the coastal states and plundered the population and people’s wealth. It was difficult for the localities to control the situation, so please ask for support!”

“Beiyan Tieqi fifty thousand, has broken the Yinshan Pass, straight into the river, approaching Tanzhou, urgent!”

“Yeqin rebellion, the local governor was killed, please send troops to suppress the court!”

A stack of urgent documents was pressed against Xiao Jingyan’s desk like a hill, and there were many battle reports on the way of transmission, declaring the deterioration of the situation one by one.

The three neighboring countries launched attacks at almost the same time period, and there was rebellion in the territory. Even if it happened during the heyday of the girders, this was a great crisis. Moreover, the girders were already going downhill at this time, especially when King Qi tried After the reforms failed, the situation of corrupt government affairs and abolition of military affairs became more and more serious. In the past year, although Xiao Jingyan vigorously reorganized and improved slightly, how can he be cured in the eve of the decades of weakness.

Nowadays, in the face of the tiger and wolf teacher, if there is no good strategy to resist and fight desperately, I am afraid that the land will be incomplete and the mountains and rivers will be shaken, causing the people to suffer the loss of their homeland.

“His Royal Highness, in addition to the garrisons that must be retained for security in various places, the mobilizable forces have been counted, totaling 170,000, of which 100,000 are Taiwan troops and 70,000 are garrisons.

In addition, the southern and western borders … “

“Neither the southern nor the western army can move. Once the masters are far away, they wear out their combat power.

Yuanshui can’t save the near fire. Secondly, Dachu and Xili don’t just watch the excitement.

Deterrence must be maintained. Xiao Jingyan took it from the hands of Li Shu, Shu Shu of the Ministry of Military Affairs, and quickly looked at the distribution of these forces. “It goes without saying that the Taiwan march is equipped with 70,000 garrisons.”

“It’s okay, about 20,000 people are incomplete.

However, the Ministry of Defense still has stock, which will be ready soon. “

“What about money and food?”

“In a critical moment, the minister will try his best to raise funds,” Shen Zhui said immediately. “The minister has thought of several proper fundraising methods. As long as His Highness agrees, the minister will be responsible for the implementation.”

“No need to elaborate, please.

You step up. Xiao Jingyan squeezed his hands tightly, and murmured again.

“170,000 … How do the military commanders feel?”

His remarks were obviously aimed at several high-ranking warriors who were called to discuss matters.

These people looked at each other for a while, making it difficult to speak for a while.

Finally, Heng Guo Gong whispered and said, “His Royal Highness, the princes are still the Lord and … It is better to send members to negotiate first …”

“Lord and peace?” Xiao Jingyan sneered several times.

“In general.

All are the masters of the literary courts and the generals.

Why are our beams against each other, the war is almost burning across the river, but the servants are the main battles, and the ranks of the warlords are the same? “

“His Royal Highness, Master Liu ’s opinions are of course for the country and the people, but they are a little bit standing and talking without backaches, not courtesy, but this is only 170,000, to deal with Dayu, Donghai, Beiyan, Yeqin …… The strength is really insufficient … ”

Xiao Jingyan’s face was like a cold iron, and his eyes were like ice needles on the old military fighter’s face: “The strength is not necessarily insufficient. It depends on how the algorithm is performed.”

Heng Guogong blushed and hurriedly got up, saying, “The old minister is ignorant, please give advice to your Highness.

“

“Dayu, Donghai, Beiyan, and Yeqin are all raising troops at the same time. It seems that the wind and the smoke are rising, but do we have to quell them at the same time? We must first prioritize everything and see what will happen in the future. Situation and consequences.

The East China Sea Division invaded the sea. After all, the landing site had limited strength and could not enter the hinterland. The garrison could have dealt with it. It was just that the local officials lived for a long time and were not used to water warfare. Therefore, the court did not need to send troops, as long as it appointed a general who was good at water warfare. Just go and coordinate the war.

Most of the soldiers stationed in the coastal states have already settled in the local area. This is to protect their own homes. Instead, they have to do their best to recruit troops from other places. Xiao Jingyan looked directly at His Highness’s ministers with a calm tone of voice. “Again, Ye Qin, located in the Western Region, has weak troops and is chaotic in the local area. It can’t beat Chaoyangling at the farthest, but it is a disease of scabies.”

You can first adjust the control of the state of the neighboring states, wait for your hand, and then take care of it. “

As Xiao Jingyan said, the panicked emotions in the entire chamber suddenly stabilized a lot.

In the book, Liu Cheng said, “His Royal Highness analyzes very well.

What really threatened the Daliang River and the mountains, only the 100,000 Yu Army and the 50,000 Beiyan Tieqi, and we do n’t have to be too guilty when we count the military strength. “

“But the strength is not just as simple as a number,” Xiao Jingyan’s blade-like eyes slowly dragged across the faces of His Royal Highnesses. “The same soldiers, different people come to bring different combat power.

Now the lack of land is not a soldier, and the system of officers below the captain is also very complete. Our lack of land is just a general and a coach.

Military princes, Liang has already entered the wartime. It is precisely when you are worried about the division of the country, and when you establish the military power, I wonder which Qing family intends to invite you? Or recommend it. “

When he asked this sentence, His Highness’ warriors were almost tight all over, and they bowed their heads in silence.

Over the past ten years or so, the fighting has mainly focused on the southern border of Dachu and the western border of Xili. Most of the smoke from other places was collected by Xiao Jingyan from the Jing Dynasty.

Most of the high-ranking warriors sitting here today have not been fighting for a long time, not to mention some are hereditary. Although their status is high, they are useless. In the ordinary days, they are greedy and deducting the military pay. The robbers occupied the mountain, and then the court assigned a command post to salvage the military. The errands were all handled by middle-level officers, but the profiters were them.

So seriously speaking, in the eyes of people like Xiao Jingyan who came from the battle, they are not even the real military. If you want them to fight, it would be better to let the soldiers commit suicide faster.

But these people’s connections in Beijing are extremely wide, and they are all from the background of the family. Without proper opportunities and reasons, they cannot really be easily touched.

“Why don’t you speak?” Xiao Jingyan said like ice, “Heng Guogong.

You said. “Old … The old minister is already old, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to be a heavy task. I also invite Your Highness …”

“What about Huai Yihou?”

“Chen … Chen … Chen … Chen is also old.

As long as there are things that a minister can do, Chen Wan will die.

But this leader is facing the enemy, the minister … has more than enough heart but not enough strength … “

“Huai Yihou, you are about to tell you,” Shen Chai interjected. “Don’t your jade dragon pasture have more than 700 horses? I heard that they were all domesticated according to the standard of war horses.

During the last spring hunting, you yourself said that the sons of the princes and grandchildren came to your horse farm to buy horses … “

“Oh,” Huai Yihou responded fairly quickly, and immediately patted his head. “Master Shen doesn’t remind me that I forgot. I told the housekeeper earlier today, let him quickly check all the horses in the pasture. , The court must use it! “

Xiao Jingyan froze his face as if he hadn’t heard what he said.

But his eyes had finally left him and moved to others.

Soon, these old soldiers who were either “old” or “sick” were all twitching their brains.

I scrambled to explain what was “available to the court” in my home …

“Come down and talk to Shen Zhui,” Xiao Jingyan cut their words without mercy.

“Now the priority is to give aid to the north as soon as possible.

Prevent Dayu and Beiyan from going south to recover the lost ground.

The Shangyang army in charge of the northern border was newly defeated.

Governor Qi was killed in battle and his army was unstable. The 170,000 reinforcements went north and needed a quick victory to stabilize the overall situation.

So this palace decided … “

He hadn’t said anything. There was already a bluff in the Chamber. Shen Chao rushed a few steps before and yelled, “Please, Your Highness, think twice! Now the country is in critical condition, and Your Majesty … is also uneasy, and it is precisely His Highness who needs to sit down When you are in Beijing, you must not come out in person! “

A dozen heavy ministers also knelt down to persuade them to stop, and even a few military ministers followed the scene, saying “Impossible”, Xiao Jingyan sighed, “I naturally understand the meaning of the princes.

But if the skin is not attached, the hair will be attached? Is n’t Liang ’s life or death more important than my own safety? “

Having said that, no one dared to say what kind of situational variables he would cause by his expedition at this time. The heavy-hearted ministers rushed to Mars, but there are really few people who can be sent by the court to fight now, not to mention today. The situation is not a small battle, it is not a temporary promotion of a few middle-level officers to suppress the scene, but it is the biggest crisis in Liang Liang in more than a decade. It will be really difficult to find a person who can replace Xiao Jingyan in a little while. .

“Your Highness,” Cai Quan suddenly gleamed after struggling, “Several Chi Yan who have been reinstated will be reusable. Although … just sent to the battlefield just after the rebellion … er … but the country Critical, they are also duty-bound … “

The old general Chi Yan represented the military system and general policy of the Qi Dynasty. To stay at peacetime, the high-ranking warriors will try their best to hinder the promotion of these people. But now it is wartime, and the smoke is approaching. To the **** battle ahead, of course, they strongly support the support.

Hearing this proposal, Xiao Jingyan pondered for a moment.

This is the case in the country. Of course, it is impossible for the old generals of Red Flame to stay out of the business. He had long thought about this.

However, after careful analysis, only Nie Feng can stand alone, but his voice has problems, and it is inconvenient to conduct the command.

While others thought about it, it was enough to be a general, but he was not yet competent enough to be a coach.

Thinking of this, Xiao Jingyan looked involuntarily towards the east corner of the hall.

There was a screen there, a detailed map of the northern border was hung on the screen, and a slender figure was standing in front of the map, with his hands on his back, concentrating and thinking, looking as if he had n’t been affected by the noise here. influences.

“Mr. Su, please also persuade your Highness.” Shen Chai felt that the attitude of the Crown Prince had changed recently, as if he was particularly fond of this unicorn talent. People, people’s hearts will float! “

Mei Changsu was shouted by him, and then turned his head, asking in a daze: “What does Master Shen say?” “His Royal Highness said he wanted to personally enlist!”

Mei Changsu immediately frowned and looked up at Xiao Jingyan. Although he didn’t speak, he was strongly opposed.

Xiao Jingyan knew that the time was really pressing now, and there was nothing to discuss about the military affairs with these people in the palace, and they were ordered to do their own thing at the moment.

After everyone quit, he stood up and walked towards Mei Changsu, saying, “Looking at you, it seems that you already have a rough idea of ​​the general’s candidate?”

“Yes.”

“Don’t tell me you are going.

I won’t let you go even if I go. “

“Then let’s talk about other things first,” Mei Changsu did not contend. “This battle must use the old veteran Chi Yan.

Is there any objection to your Highness? It ’s not that I boast, although I ’m not familiar with the ground soldiers.

But where is the reputation of the Chi Yanren? First of all, there is no need to worry about whether the subordinates will be convinced. “Of course.

For Chi Yan, the process of Li Wei is not difficult, everyone is respected. Xiao Jingyan agreed, “Furthermore, Shen Yuan and Fang Xue were in danger.

It will only be admirable.

If someone else is sent, I ’m afraid I ’m just afraid of the warriors ’” Who? “

“Be sincere.”

Xiao Jingyan frowned, and immediately opposed, and was stopped by Mei Changsu raising a hand. “When Brother Meng was in the army, he was known for his bravery in fighting. There are quite a few legendary anecdotes with a high reputation. He is our gird again. “I heard Wei Zheng say, do you have a Mongolian doctor?” After a long thought, Xiao Jingyan thought of an excuse to refuse. “I want to see him. If he says you can go, I agree.” … “

Hearing this request, Mei Changsu’s eyes suddenly flashed a complex look, but then disappeared in an instant. When he looked closely, his expression was perfectly controlled.

“Well, I’ll go back and talk to Lin Chen.” Mei Changsu slightly fell back, “Financing, there is still a lot of work to be done, Your Highness, I will retire first.”

Xiao Jingyan was slightly panicked by his relaxed expression. He always felt that some things beyond his control were spreading unscrupulously, but when he looked closely, he was blank.

However, this strange emotion did not last long, because the rapid report in front quickly rushed in wave after wave, instantly occupying all his thoughts.

A series of force transfers, personnel appointments and dismissals, silver grain financing, strategic integration, the ministers of various ministries took turns to discuss the report, so busy that the supervising prince was barely attached to the ground, did not even notice when Mei Changsu was quiet Quit.

Compared to the tense and busy East Palace, Su Zhai looks much quieter and more peaceful.

However, the haze of the war has permeated the entire Peking division, and Su Zhai is no exception. When Mei Changsu entered the door and fell down, everyone tried to calm down, but his eyes were still agitated.

“Please come, son Lin.” Mei Changsu briefly told Li Gang to return to his bedroom.

After a moment, Lin Chen came in alone, still smiling, standing in the middle of the house, waiting for Mei Changsu to talk to him.

But after waiting for a long time, Mei Changsu was always fascinated. He had to say first: “I just went out. How many children are you signing up for at the recruiting office?

It seems that there are two kinds of children in this family, one is like a worm, it is useless to dream and die, and the other is to be polished, but it can become the backbone of the country more easily than ordinary people … “

“The country is at the forefront, can there be any men who do not join the army?” Mei Changsu said calmly.

“Lin Chen, I will go too.”

“Where to go?”

“battlefield.”

“Don’t joke,” Lin Chen’s face cooled down.

“It’s winter now, the battlefield is in the north, you are barely going.

How long can it last? “Three months. “

He answered so quickly, Lin Lin could not help but frown.

The lip color turned slightly white.

“Nie Duo brought two iced grasses,” Mei Changsu’s eyes fell peacefully on his face, and he whispered, “This grass cannot last for long, you must have made it into iced grass .

right? “

“How did you know.”

“This is Su Zhai, I know something strange?”

Lin Chen back turned and took a deep breath: “You know it’s useless, I won’t give it to you.”

“I understand your mood.” Mei Changsu Ning looked at his back and said quietly, “If it is the original plan, we will go to enjoy the mountains and rivers together and relax our hearts.

Well, with your medical skills, maybe I can linger for the first half of the year … one year … or longer … ”

“No, maybe.

I know I can! Lin Chen Huo Ran turned back, his eyes fierce.

“Chang Su.

The old case has been revealed, and the burden you put on yourself can be lifted.

Think about yourself too much at this time, right? There are so many things in the world, one piece after another will never stop, it’s not something you can solve alone! Why do you always give up when you should not give up? “

“It’s not about giving up, it’s about choice,” Mei Changsu looked directly at his eyes, his face was snow-white, but his lips were smiling. “People are always greedy. As long as they can wash the old cases of snow, the deceased will be named. I will be satisfied, but now, I want to do more. I want to return to the battlefield and return to the north again. I want to resurrect the soul of the Red Flame Army as much as possible in the last time.

Lin Chen, who had been Mei Changsu for 13 years, was able to choose Lin Shu’s ending in the end. Isn’t it a blessing for me? “

“Who knows Lin Shu?” Lin Chen closed her eyes to calm down her emotions. “The friend I tried so hard to keep him alive wasn’t Lin Shu … You also said that Lin Shu I have been dead long ago. In order to resurrect a dead person for three months, do you want to end yourself? “

“Although Lin Shu is dead, he belongs to Lin Shudi’s responsibility not to die.

However, there is a trace of Lin’s ethos that will survive the world, so there is no room for the loss of the northern border of the girders, the dilapidation of the mountains, and the displacement of the people.

Lin Chen, I’m sorry, I promised you, but I have to say something … But I really need these three months.

As far as justice is concerned, there is a fierce flame in the north, and there is no general in the middle of the dynasty. As a descendant of the Lin family, how can I just sit back and ignore it and live between the mountains and rivers? Speaking privately, although I have you, I haven’t had much time in the end. If I can put on the armor again, and then play in the battlefield, there is no regret in this life. I am afraid that the gains are far better than the losses. “” Mei Changsu held Lin Chendi’s arm tightly with his fiery palm, his eyes were as bright as a star, “Ice grass is a rare medicine that can be encountered but not requested. God let Nie Duo find it. This is the last three months for me, I can temporarily leave the body and relive the past pride.

Lin Chen, we do n’t say anything right, do n’t talk about the people of our country, just my wish, and please do it. “

Lin Chen looked at him staring blankly and asked softly, “What about three months from now?”

“I have carefully deduced the whole battle situation, and I have grasped the situation of the enemy generals. Within three months, I will be able to calm down this smoke and rebuild the northern border defense line.

Jing Yan had already started planning for the military’s preparations. After this battle, I believe that Liang’s combat power will gradually return to its heyday. “

“I mean you,” Lin Chen’s eyes were deep and her face was very gloomy. “Three months later, how about you? Once this Bingxu Dan is served, although it can stimulate the physical strength with the medicinal effect, there is no way to save it. Life poison, when the period of March arrives, even the Da Luo fairy, it is hard to stay you for another day. “

“I know.” Mei Changsu nodded lightly. “Life is alive, and I will die.

Lin Chen, I am ready. “

Lin Chen’s teeth bite tightly, pulled off her shirt, and grabbed a small bottle from the inner pocket. The action was very rough and was thrown to Mei Changsu. He said coldly, “Give up or choose, you are your own I ’m not qualified to veto your decision, just do whatever you want … “He said, turning around, kicking the door open, and striding out.

“where are you going?”

“The recruiting office outside is probably not closed yet. I’ll sign up,” Lin Chen just stopped a little bit, and never looked back, “I promised to accompany you to the last day.

Despite your rumors, I can’t lose faith and wait for a military position.

May Master May call me to be a personal soldier. “

Mei Changsu’s heart was hot, and the cold vial was held in his hand.

Suddenly began to get hot.

Although the others in the yard did not know the existence of Bingxu Dan, nor the details of the place where the two were talking, but from Lin Chen ’s words when he walked, it can also be presumed that Mei Changsu had decided to go north territory.

Several bodyguards are passionate young men, and Li Gang and Zhen Ping are old sergeants.

On the one hand, they all want to defend the country on the frontier and defend the enemy. On the other hand, they are afraid that Mei Changsu will not be able to withstand the hardship of the battle.

In a stiff atmosphere, Gong Yu walked out of the piano and caressed under the corridor.

Slender fingers are twisted between twists and turns, washed softly and gently, clamoring.

A group of young men’s enthusiasm, Jin Getiema, Qin Yin Lie to the climax.

Suddenly someone shot the column and sang: “Think about the hair that day and join the army, think about that day.

Think of the sword that day.

Thinking of Ling Yun that day … the streamer flashes for a moment, leaving me sad.

Wangyun Mountain, the barriers at that time, the vines were slanting … “

In the singing voice, Mei Changsu stood up and pushed the window, paying attention to Tianyu, and his passion for war between his eyebrows, which was like the edge of a sword, shivering.

The next day, the cabinet issued an order that Nie Feng led 70,000 troops against Beiyan Tieqi, and 100,000 troops to fight against the male soldiers of Dayu.

In the same purpose, Mei Changsu, a white guest in Qing Dynasty, who was famous in the imperial capital, was also appointed as a supervising warrior, holding a jade prince in his hand and embarking on a journey with Mengzhi.

The day before he sent his troops, Emperor Liang was probably shocked by the recent crisis. He suffered a sudden stroke and was paralyzed in bed. His limbs were hard to lift and he could not speak.

Xiao Jingyan led the emperor’s heavy ministers and reinforcement generals to stay in front of the station and greet him.

When the crowd approached each other saluting one by one, Mei Changsu suddenly leaned over Liang Di’s ear, not knowing what to say. The old emperor, who had already been paralyzed, immediately opened his eyes, salivated, and tried to lift one Come by hand.

“Father and Emperor are assured that Mr. Su is a talent of a prince. He is not only proficient in political and political rulings, but also better at conquering wars.

This time with Meng Qing and him, the chaos can be fixed. From then on, I will be safe in the north of the Liang Dynasty. Xiao Jingyan, who stood aside, said clearly, with a breath of air in his eyes.

Emperor Liang’s hand finally fell dejectedly, his lips trembling skewedly, making a whimper.

Once the supreme authority, now there is only a vague courtesy. When the pro-valuable ministers followed Xiao Jingyan’s departure, he could only hear his heavy breathing. In this cold and hard, he was no longer concerned. Echoed in the deep palace.

The next day, the senior generals of the two reinforcements bid farewell to Emperor Que, and Shujia went out.

Just as when silently watching Mei Changsu entering Beijing, the majestic gate of the Jinling imperial capital silently watched him leave now.

When she arrived, she was dressed in white and she was full of strangeness. When she left, she looked at the smoke and jumped the horse.

After two years of clouds and rain, it seems that the mountains and rivers have changed. The only thing that hasn’t changed is the heart of a naked child.

The early winter wind blew through Mei Changsu’s black mane horns, rolling the jade-colored cloak behind him violently.

The black horse, the silver coat and thin armor, still feel so familiar in the chest, as if printed on the bone marrow, it can’t be removed.

Looking at hundreds of thousands of men, galloping like a tiger, looking around love will be close friends, hold each other.

The world that was lost in the cold snow of Meiling at that time seemed to be faintly back in front.

In the smoke, Mei Changsudi’s lips showed a bright and bright smile, no longer looked back at Emperor Jing, but turned the horse’s head, urged the mount that was already four-hooved, and resolutely ran to the future of his choice. , Is also the ending he chose.

At the end of the sixth winter of Liang Liangyou, Beiyan returned to his homeland unfavorably during the third war, Dayu folded 60,000 soldiers, paid for peace on the table, lost all states to recover, and pardoned to appease the people.

The Mengzhi Office and the Shangyang Army defeated the merger, reorganized and renamed Changlin Army, stationed in the northern border defense line.

In this battle, many young officers stood out and became back-up talents who could be vigorously cultivated.

Both Xiao Jingyan and Yan Yujin also received military merits, but the former did not accept the reward for his life experience.

For the common people, courtiers and the royal family, this is a complete victory. The prisoners have retreated and the border is solid. The improvement of the government and military affairs in the court is rapidly advancing. The homes that have been destroyed by the states are slowly rebuilding.

In a congratulatory atmosphere, most of the rejoicing people seem to have overlooked the losses that should be mourned.

However, Xiao Jingyan did not forget that he copied the names of those who died in this battle in a prime room in the Eastern Palace in a sleepless night, starting with the lowest-ranking soldiers and writing carefully.

But every time he wrote the last name, he always dropped his pen and cried at the desk, so sad that he couldn’t restrain himself, and even the concubine who was pregnant was unable to persuade him.

In the summer of the seventh year of Yuanyou, Nie Duo returned from the East China Sea to report his job.

But for his marriage with Nihuang, Xiao Jingyan always refused to agree. Until one day, Gong Yu brought a letter written by Mei Changsu, he didn’t agree.

After the wedding, Ni Huang handed over the southern border army to the mature Mu Qing, followed by Nie Duo knocking at the Ancestral Hall of the Lin Family, and went to the east border to guard Haiphong.

In the autumn of the seventh year of Yuanyou, the crown prince gave birth to a baby boy.

Three days later, Emperor Liang died.

After observing the filial period of January, Xiao Jingyan was officially enthroned, and the concubine Jingsheng was the queen mother, and the crown prince Liu was the queen.

Ting Sheng was indeed accepted by Xiao Jingyan as his righteous son, and he appointed a famous teacher, Su Ru, to teach him carefully.

Because of his clever nature and strong temperament, Xiao Jingyan was very fond of him, so even though he was not a prince, he could often enter and exit the palace and go to the Queen Mother and Queen to please.

The long-lived Gao Zhan still holds the title of General Manager of the Six Palaces, but now the Empress Dowager has granted him the right to care for the elderly, and can live in the palace freely, without having to be served by others.

Gao Zhan likes the cute little prince Yuxue very much. He often goes to see him in the queen’s palace.

“Grandpa, do you want to hug him?” Looking at the white-haired old man guarding his eyes, Ting Sheng sometimes asked him with such a smile, but every time Gao Zhan bowed and shook his head, Trembling said: “This is the future master of the world, the old slaves dare not hug …”

Regarding his answer, Ting Sheng seemed to be only in the breeze, not caring, and still smiling with a smile on his face, teasing the little prince.

“Look at their brothers, the relationship is really good,” the maiden next to her said with a smile, while paying attention to the sky, “but it’s time to hug it.

It’s such a cloudy day, Grand Duke, don’t you think … it seems like the wind is blowing? “

“No, it wasn’t the wind, but inside the palace wall … the wind never stopped …” said the eunuch, who had gone through three dynasties, squinting his dizzy eyes.

End of the full text of “Langya Bang”