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    Twenty miles away from Anping City, there was a small village called Mapozhuang, where the imperial court camp was stationed.  The main force of the 150,000 King Division led by Xingying was stationed in the wilderness outside Mapozhuang. The army camped near the mountain. The camp extended from the heights all the way down, stretching for more than ten miles. There were strict sentries and flags flying, surrounded by people on all sides.  The campsite is surrounded by peaceful fields and mountains.

    These days, the distinction between "Master" and "Rebel" is very blurred. Just like an actor occasionally wears the wrong costume, "Court" and "Rebel" will suddenly switch roles.  For example, the leader of the rebellion, Tuoba Xiong, has always insisted that he is the uncle of Tuoba Huang, the orthodox emperor of the Wei Dynasty. After Tuoba Huang was killed, the border troops going south were the real imperial masters, and the Murong family was just a gang.  They are just rebels who have usurped the capital.

    Since the camp arrived at Mapozhuang five days ago, it has stopped moving forward and launched no further attacks on the rebels.  Xingying's statement to the outside world is - there is no explanation. Who does your Majesty have to answer to when doing things?

    On the day when the border troops launched an attack on Anping City, the camp was unusually busy.  Early in the morning, a steady stream of messengers and spies frequently came in and out of the main tent, reporting the war situation to the commander-in-chief.

    "Your Majesty, the rebels have been out of camp and arrayed. It is estimated that there are more than 20,000 soldiers and horses. The rebels are still increasing their troops"

    "Your Majesty, Anping City sent a messenger to our army, saying that the rebels are launching a massive attack and the city is in danger. Please ask Master Wang to send reinforcements quickly - Your Majesty, the messenger is outside the tent. Do you want to send him in?"

    Murong Po, the head of the Murong family and the emperor of the Wei Dynasty, waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to call the envoys of the Dongping Army to come in - they were just crying and wailing, which was just adding noise and was of no use.

    Murong Po sat on the seat in the middle of the tent. He looked at the people in the tent majestically: "Everyone, the rebels are launching a massive attack. Governor Meng of Northern Xinjiang has asked the court for reinforcements - tell me what you think.  .¡±

    The tent was very quiet, exuding the fragrant smell of burning fine sandalwood.  On Murong Po's left hand side stood the civil servants of the imperial court, including various ministers, ministers, censors, and logistics officials in charge of the army's baggage; and on Murong Po's right side.  They are the governors, military envoys, road managers and Zhonglang generals in the Jinwu Guards in various places in the Wei Dynasty.  Civil servants and military generals faced each other in rows, standing on the wall like a forest, and the atmosphere was solemn and solemn.

    Hearing the emperor¡¯s question, the civil servants and generals were silent.  There was silence in the tent.

    According to common sense, if a friendly army is in trouble, it should naturally be rescued. But if this "friendly army" is the Dongping Army, this is a different story.  Can't save Meng Ju?  This is not a simple military issue, but also involves an extremely complex political issue.

    Meng Ju's domineering strength to suppress the vassal has always been the target of the imperial court's desire to destroy it. Now let him fight to the death with the traitor Tuoba Xiong. This is a matter of great benefit to the imperial court, and the imperial court can just sit back and take advantage of him.  From this perspective, everyone can shout: "Let Meng Ju die!"

    But the court¡¯s problems are never that simple.  Meng Ju was domineering and good at suppressing the vassal.  But he is the savior of His Royal Highness.  He is a die-hard princeling.  Although the rumor that His Majesty is going to change the East Palace has been rumored recently, the change has not actually happened yet.  No one can see clearly what the outcome of this kind of struggle will be.  What if His Royal Highness survives this disaster and secures his position?  The cronies who framed His Highness the Crown Prince could easily be seen as an attack on His Highness the Crown Prince.  When the time comes, I will be in trouble soon after being settled by the Prince Qiu.

    And similarly, it was proposed to rescue Meng Ju.  He will also be regarded as a minion of His Highness the Crown Prince. If the third prince conquers the world in the future, there will be nothing good to gain.

    Who is qualified to stand here and participate in the imperial meeting, who is not a shrewd and cunning person?  Long before Murong Po opened his mouth, everyone had figured out the key to it.  For the sake of safety, now, all the civil servants and generals of the Murong family have practiced silent meditation, observing the eyes and nose, observing the heart, and are as quiet as Buddhist monks in seclusion.

    Murong Po waited for a moment, but no one spoke.  He frowned slightly: "Why, you are all mute? Zhang Quan, you have been to Chu Nan Mansion. Tell me about the situation of the Dongping Army. Can they stop the rebel attack?"

    When Murong Po called him by name, Shuzhou Governor Zhang Quan looked troubled.  He knelt down on one knee and replied: "Your Majesty, the general did go to Chunan, but he did not stay there. He left on the same day. He is not very clear about the situation of the Dongping Army. I only know that there are about four brigades of Dongping troops.  , there are more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, and the number of battle armors is unknown. As for whether the Dongping Army can withstand the rebel attack, I really dare not say anything unreasonable, and please forgive me."

    Murong Po hummed, with no comment on his face.  He asked: "What does the Ministry of War think about this matter?"

    Murong Huai, Minister of the Ministry of War, was the emperor¡¯s younger brother.  Just now, he had been dozing with his eyes closed. It was not until the emperor called his name that he opened his eyes and spoke slowly.?: "It is disrespectful to come and not go back. In the past, the Governor of Meng traveled thousands of miles south to rescue the imperial court and played a great role in protecting the imperial court. Today, the Governor is in trouble. How can the imperial court stand by and watch? What if we are just watching Zhong Zhongzhong at such a close distance?  The imperial vassals along the way were wiped out by the rebels. How will the imperial court's face be saved in the future?

    If your Majesty asks Wei Chen what he thinks, Wei Chen thinks he should be saved.  But the specific number of troops and horses to be dispatched and how to rescue them are left to His Majesty's judgment.  "

    As soon as Murong Huai, the Minister of the Ministry of War, finished speaking, someone immediately interrupted: "The old Minister is cautious in his views and is experienced in planning the country, but he underestimated Governor Meng. But the minister thought that the rescue was completely unnecessary. Governor Meng decided to  We can defeat the rebels and achieve a complete victory.¡±

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? That?the person who spoke was?Xuan Wenke, the general manager of the Second Town of the Hou Army, with a dignified appearance and impressive equipment.

    Murong Po nodded: "Manager Xuan, why do you think so?"

    Xuan Wenke took a step forward. He knelt down in front of Murong Po and said with great strength: "Your Majesty, in the old battle of Jincheng, Wei Chen had the honor to fight alongside Governor Meng, so he knows him well. According to what Wei Chen saw with his own eyes.  , Commander-in-Chief Meng was wise and courageous, used soldiers like a god, and his combat power was far beyond ordinary.

    In the past, the Grand Governor only commanded 300 soldiers and defeated the entire frontier army. Now General Meng has four brigades of strong soldiers under his command. The combat power of his command is a hundred times stronger than that of the day, but the rebel army is only 40,000 to 50,000.  No match for the Grand Governor.

    Your Majesty¡¯s sending out reinforcements was naturally out of concern for the Governor. However, outsiders did not know this and thought that the imperial court was trying to steal credit from the Governor.  .  .  It would be bad if there was any misunderstanding between the reinforcements sent and the Governor's troops.  Wei Chen thought that it would be better for us to do less than to do more, and just wait for the good news from the governor.  "

    It sounds like General Manager Xuan Wenke has great respect for Meng Ju, saying good things and praising him as a famous general with "both wisdom and bravery". But who is an idiot here? The past grudge between Xuan Wenke and Meng Ju has been widely circulated, General Manager Xuan  The intention is simply known to everyone on the road.  Hearing what he said, everyone in the tent smiled.

    Murong Po looked at Xuan Wenke for a while and let out a soft "hum" - of course he knew Xuan Wenke's intention.  In the eyes of this experienced general and emperor, the various little thoughts of his subjects were as clear as if they were written on the palm of his hand.

    In fact, in his heart, Murong Po had the same idea as Xuan Wenke, and he was also inclined to eliminate this ambitious new Han warlord.  If the court still has two years after solving Tuoba Xiong, he is confident to use both soft and hard tactics to eliminate the Dongping Army. Although Meng Ju is very capable of fighting, the court has mastery of the armor, soldiers, food and salary, and the name of justice.  This advantage is all-round and cannot be resisted by a brave warrior.

    But the question is, do I have two years left?

    Will the ambitious Southern Dynasty still give the Wei Dynasty two years?

    Murong Po knew very well that the ambitious Han Empire in the Southern Dynasties was the real threat to the Wei Dynasty.  Since Emperor Renxing came to the throne, the Southern Dynasty has been vigorously preparing for war. In the battle to conquer Western Shu, they emerged with a large number of young generals who were good at conquering and fighting.  Nowadays, the Southern Tang Dynasty is full of vitality and its national power has been greatly improved, which is in sharp contrast to the twilight period of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

    Once the Southern Army crossed the river and headed north, the Northern Wei Dynasty had to mobilize all its combat power to fight them.  At this time, the Dongping Army's combat power became very precious - Meng Ju himself was an unparalleled general in the world, and he had powerful armored soldiers and horses under his command. If he could be used by the court, he would become the Wei Dynasty's trump card against the Southern Dynasty.  .

    On the contrary, if he breaks with Meng Ju and the imperial court goes to war against the Dongping Army, the Southern Dynasty will definitely take advantage of it. At that time, the Wei Dynasty will face the dilemma of fighting on two sides - Murong Po knew very well that with the current national strength of the Wei Dynasty, he would have to deal with  The Dongping Army was already very reluctant. If it was attacked from behind by the Southern Dynasty again, it would be doomed.

    Murong Po sometimes thought that when Murong and Tuoba were fighting for hegemony, the Southern Dynasty remained silent. Is it possible that when he eliminated Meng Ju, the Southern Dynasty would continue to watch silently?

    But he himself knew that this was impossible.  Things were completely different between him and the Tuoba family and between himself and Meng Ju.

    First: the timing is different.  After a year, the Southern Dynasty had recovered from the fatigue of the Battle of Shu.  They have the ability to intervene in northern affairs.

    Second: Meng Ju is a Han Chinese and someone the Southern Dynasties can win over and join forces with.  Li Gongwei cannot miss this rare opportunity again.

    To eliminate Meng Ju, this is a huge risk, and it is a desperate gamble on the state of Wei.  Murong Po really didn't dare to take this risk, but if he were to win over him, would he be allowed to become more powerful and eventually become a tiger?

    The answer is almost yes.  Dongping's army went south, conquering cities and territories along the way, and was good at serving as officials.??He was good at killing court officials, secretly recruiting rebels, supporting his troops with self-respect, and doing his own thing without obeying orders-these performances have proved that Meng Ju was not a kind gentleman, let alone a loyal minister of the court and an obedient people.  !  ~!

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