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Text Three Hundred and Two: Facing the War (Part 1)

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    Mr. Wen looked solemn: "My lord Mingjian. The emperor's uncle led the rebels to charge forward, and the imperial army followed behind - the enemy of our army is not just the emperor's uncle's rebels If our army fights the rebels with all its strength  , if the weak flank is exposed, it is really difficult to predict whether the imperial court will take action against our army.

    Therefore, in this battle, our army must use both "war" and "peace" strategies. One is indispensable.  Our army wants to fight the rebels, but it cannot fight to the death with all its strength; it also wants to make peace with the rebels, but it cannot truly make peace.

    You need to know that ¡®war¡¯ is the foundation of ¡®harmony¡¯. The ancients said that peace cannot be achieved without war; ¡®harmony¡¯ is also the purpose of ¡®war¡¯¡­¡±

    Mr. Tingwen was explaining the words "war" and "harmony" in a clumsy manner. He couldn't get to the point after talking for a long time. Meng Ju heard this impatiently and interrupted him, "I guess what you mean, Mr.  Are we going to be tough on Tuoba Xiong and soft on the other?"

    "One hand is hard and the other is soft?" Mr. Wen was stunned for a moment, and then he sincerely admired: "What the Lord said is more precise and concise than the students. The rebels are running like a flood that bursts a dike. They  If we want to escape, we must choose the weakest side in the encirclement. We must first show our combat power and let the rebels know that they cannot take advantage of us. Then, we can be gentle to the rebels and take advantage of the situation.  So that it will no longer harm me"

    In the second half, Mr. Wen spoke vaguely and just took advantage of the situation, but this time, Meng Ju and the generals understood what he meant.

    Wang Hu grinned and said: "Sir, you just said so much, about war and peace, but we were so confused that we couldn't understand. The governor is still very powerful. He can explain it clearly in one sentence. He has a hard hand and a soft hand.  ! It¡¯s nothing more than let¡¯s beat up Tuoba Xiong¡¯s son-in-law first, let him know that we are not to be trifled with, and then coax him to turn around and go find trouble with the court. It¡¯s such a simple matter, Mr. Wen, why are you talking so much?  !¡±

    The generals laughed, and Mr. Wen also laughed.  Not the least bit embarrassed about being made fun of.  He bowed his hands in all directions and said, "Ashamed, ashamed. A rotten scholar is indeed not as heroic as the generals."

    As the days passed, Chu Nan Mansion organized its troops and horses to prepare for war every day, and the atmosphere of war became increasingly intense.

    On May 21, news came that a group of border troops had entered Jeju and were heading north along the post road.

    Meng Ju immediately summoned all the generals.  Mobilization has already been done, in Jeju.  Meng Ju considered it his own territory. When they heard that the border troops were invading, everyone had no other words to say except one word: "Hit!"

    Wang Hu, Qi Peng, Xu Haojie and others followed Meng Ju in many battles in the north and south. They cooperated with Meng Ju very well in many battles. Meng Ju was also very good at commanding them, and he would definitely take them all away.  It's just that the original Chinese military officer Jiang Hai was left in Jizhou to farm, and for a while he couldn't find a Chinese military commander who could coordinate the overall situation.  Meng Ju could only lead the Chinese army by himself.  Being in charge of the main operation made Meng Ju, who always likes to rush to the front, very unhappy.  He once considered transferring Jiang Hai back from Jizhou to take command of the Chinese Army, but was dissuaded by Mr. Wen, and it was indeed too late in time, so he had to give up the matter.

    In the early morning of the next day, with the low sound of horns, the Dongping Army went to battle.  The sun is shining brightly.  The soldiers and horses left the city in a mighty manner and headed south along the official road.

    ??The flags in the team are like a sea, the queues are neat, the armor is bright, and the people and horses are jumping for joy.  The whole army marched forward, just like the river rushing forward and the iron current rushing.  The soldiers were in high spirits.  The majestic war song was sung from the front to the end of the team.  From time to time in the queue, officers' orders and the sound of horse hooves could be heard, and the soldiers' shouts were loud as thunder.

    There are a total of four brigades of troops going into battle this time, with a total strength of about 13,000, including 1,100 armored warriors and more than 5,300 cavalry. They are the main force of the Central Army.  Although they traveled a long distance, they rested in Chunan Mansion for more than a month, eating and drinking well to recuperate. The soldiers who went on the expedition were exhausted and full of energy.

    Seeing the high morale of his men, Meng Ju was also deeply inspired: In these troubled times, with strong troops at his disposal, he still has a lot to do.  Such high-spiritedness, could the six-town border officer have imagined?

    On the third day after setting off from Chunan Mansion, the army arrived at Anping Mansion in Jeju.  At dusk, as soon as the soldiers and horses arrived at the edge of the city, the scouts from the front came to report that they had found traces of the border troops. About five thousand soldiers and horses of the border troops were rapidly heading towards Anping Prefecture, and they were less than ten miles away from the city.

    Hearing the report, Meng Ju didn¡¯t pay attention.  The distance was less than ten miles. According to common sense, just as we discovered the other party, it was time for the other party to discover us. The Dongping Army marched along the official road without deliberately hiding their banners.  He also has a weak martial arts reputation. When the other party knows that he is here, they will definitely stop.

    But things are often as unexpected as this. At midnight, Meng Ju received news that the frontier army of five thousand people, Ma Lian, was on the way.After a quick march, they have arrived at the outskirts of Anping Mansion.  Now, they are busy setting up camp outside the city!

    Looking at the campfire outside the city at the top of the city, Meng Ju was puzzled: "Are they looking for death?"

    He couldn¡¯t figure it out. There were only 5,000 border troops. Since they knew they were here, they actually dared to march over in a hurry, and then set up camp under his nose almost unsuspectingly.

    When we encounter ourselves, we don¡¯t have more than three times the strength of our troops. How dare the border troops come?  Meng Ju really didn't know whether to evaluate whether the other party was brave or reckless.

    Looking at the campfire outside the city, Meng Ju said quietly: "It seems that we haven't fought for a long time. The border army has forgotten our name - which general is willing to go out of the city to fight the enemy?"  His pupils reflected the distant firelight, glowing in the darkness.

    The generals surrounded Meng Ju, all looking gloomy as well.  Wang Hu was the first to shout: "Governor, I am willing to lead my troops and leave the city tonight to attack the camp."

    Not to be outdone, Xu Haojie, Qi Peng and other generals also asked for war one after another. Meng Ju was about to agree, but at this time Mr. Wen said: "My lord, don't be anxious, the enemy is doing this, it's like luring our army to fight. My lord,  Are you sure there are no border ambush troops around?"

    Xu Haojie answered on Meng Ju's behalf: "Military advisor, our scouts have already investigated and found that there are no more soldiers and horses of the Border Army within twenty miles. Their main force is still far away from them, a full thirty miles away."  .¡±

    Mr. Wen frowned and thought hard, and finally shook his head: "Lord, please forgive the students for being shallow, I really don't understand what they want to do."

    Meng Ju didn¡¯t understand what the border troops were doing, but he knew that many unbelievable and unreasonable things often happened in wars, and he probably encountered one again this time.

    "If you don't understand, then you don't have to think about it. Since the emperor's uncle has brought this plate of food to your door, then we are disrespectful! Send the order, we will leave the city to attack the camp tonight. Before the enemy's main force arrives, tonight  Eat their vanguard. I will personally lead the attack tonight, and the rest of the troops"

    "Sir, there's a situation over there! There seems to be some movement in the enemy camp!"

    The enemy's formation was lit with torches, and under the light of the fire, everyone could see the scene clearly: a small group of cavalry ran out from the enemy camp and were heading straight towards the city.  The night was clear and the stars were shining brightly. The small group of cavalry ran to a hundred steps away from the city head and stopped. Only a rider who looked like an officer came out of the crowd and ran to the city head.  Under the attention of everyone, he shouted to the top of the city: "Brothers of the Dongping Army, I am the envoy. I have important matters to discuss with your superiors."

    The generals at the top of the city looked at each other, and Meng Ju ordered: "Put down the hanging basket and pull him up."

    Soon, the border army officer was brought over.  The guards searched his body and found no weapons, so they let him in.  In the light of Xunxun's flying torch, everyone could see him clearly. He was a middle-aged military attache in his early forties, wearing thin armor, with straight eyebrows and a good complexion, but he looked a little frightened.

    He came in and saw the generals surrounding Meng Ju like stars circling the moon, and immediately knew that the people in front of him must be important members of the Dongping Army.  He bowed and saluted: "Generals, it's time for you to be polite."

    "You're welcome. Why did you come so late at night? Do you want to declare a challenge to us?"

    "War letter?" The officer's face changed, and he said eagerly: "Don't dare, Governor Meng is here, and we dare not offend his power. The general wants to see the Governor himself, because there are urgent matters.  After discussing with the Grand Governor himself, I wonder if all of you, sir, can inform me?"

    "Who are you, and what do you want to see the Governor about?"

    The officer hesitated for a moment, and finally, as if he had made a lot of determination, he said: "The last general is Shi Wenting, the brigade commander of the Thunder Brigade of the Woye Border Army. I have something to ask to see the Governor himself. I also ask all the generals to make it convenient and help.  Report to the commander."

    "Hey!" Everyone exclaimed in unison.  The two armies were facing each other and a war was imminent. It was not unusual to send envoys to each other at this time, but it was really unheard of for a senior general at the brigade commander level to be sent as an envoy to the enemy camp.

    "I am Meng Ju. Commander Shi, if you have any important matters, please tell me here."

    Hearing that the general in front of him identified himself as Meng Ju, Shi Wenting was visibly relieved.  He knelt down on one knee and said: "See the Governor. When I saw him, I felt that the Governor was brave and brave, and his bearing was extraordinary. I also thought that there were so many famous generals in the Dongping Army. No wonder they could win consecutive battles. Unexpectedly,  It's the Grand Governor himself - no wonder, the Grand Governor is known as the most powerful general in the world, and his reputation is truly justified. I'm afraid there won't be anyone else in the world with such heroic spirit."

    "Shi Shuai has given me the award. The general said late at nightYou must be here for an important visit, right?  If you have something to say, just say it.  "

    Hearing the impatience in Meng Ju's words, Shi Wenting did not dare to be verbose anymore. He said: "Yes, the general will speak bluntly: The general has been entrusted by the army commander Pao Ze to come to ask for the surrender of the governor."
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