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Volume 5: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, Looking North Chapter 158: Taking advantage of the situation?

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    I lay down in the ancient capital at night, listening to the wind and rain, and dreaming of the iron horse and the glacier.  In Chang'an City in April, the remaining snow disappeared in a drizzle, and the wicker and withered grass burst into life in the spring cold. A caravan of hundreds of people slowly left the ancient capital of Chang'an and embarked on the Silk Road.  Since Lu Qi bought six shops in the West City of Chang'an City, it has aroused the desire of the people of Chang'an City to go to Hexi. Under the greedy mentality of man-made wealth, caravans going to Hexi have appeared one after another, and An'an has gone to Hexi.  The returning merchants brought back the information that Hexi was very stable, which triggered more profit-seeking businessmen to go to Hexi, and Chang'an West City once again became a golden place where the east and west meet.  While the Silk Road was reappearing in the ancient capital of Chang'an, the war was quietly approaching. Military intelligence secrets were gathered into Lu Qi's hands. Military forces were deployed in many places in the west, all heading towards the Han River area, and Lu Qi  The Bashu Zhou Army and Wang Yansheng's army that were most concerned about finally took action. Of the 300,000 Zhou army in Hanzhong, 200,000 suddenly marched eastward. However, Wang Yansheng's army abandoned its defenses in several states in Longxi a few days early.  Lu Qi couldn't figure out the specific leader of the Zhou army's movements. On the surface, it seemed that Zhao Kuangyi was launching a war against Jingzhou. However, Lu Qi did not dare to rule out whether it was a secret order from Emperor Zhou. This was very possible.  It was a battle of wits. Lu Qi wondered whether Emperor Zhou deliberately stabilized him and used his wait-and-see mentality to achieve a strategy of taking advantage of others.  Lu Qi's suspicion arose after arranging the wrist-breaking strategy. The main reason was that Emperor Zhou did not let him lead the attack on Taiyuan as he expected. Since he was not allowed to attack Taiyuan, Emperor Zhou should not let him go.  In Chang'an City, he was not the only one who had to escort King Ji. Emperor Zhou's actions were probably a hard-to-get trick.  Lu Qi originally thought that Emperor Zhou would not want Zhao Kuangyi to invade Jingzhou, but after he became suspicious, Lu Qi felt that Emperor Zhou was a figure who could look at the overall situation and was a monarch who longed to unify the world. If it were replaced by Li Guozhu,  He must have been extremely afraid of the border ministers' meritorious service, but Emperor Zhou was able to tolerate the achievements of the heroes. Just like Lu Tianfeng, after conquering Hexi, he received Emperor Zhou's repeated kindness and tolerance.  "Perhaps it is really about taking advantage of the situation. The problem is that Pan Mei. Pan Mei is now the king of Wuhui County and is a big shot on the same level as Zhao Kuangyin. Emperor Zhou gave Pan Mei a very generous gift. Pan Mei is even close to Zhao Kuangyin.  , but Pan Mei is already a king with a different surname. Even if she helps Zhao Kuangyin win the kingdom of Zhou, what else can Pan Mei get? If Pan Mei is further crowned a king, Pan Mei will probably have to bear it for her life. Normally, instead of  It is better to be a loyal minister than to be a rebellious minister." Lu Qi guessed the psychology of Zhou's powerful military ministers.  He left the military camp and went to Chang'an City, where he reported to King Ji that Wang Yansheng had abandoned his defense without warning, and asked King Ji to ask the court what to do. King Ji was really shocked, and hurriedly traveled 800 miles to report to the court urgently, and strengthened the  After understanding the defense of Chang'an City, he also informed Fengxiang Jiedushi to take strict precautions in the west.  Four days later, the Zhou court heard back and ordered Lu Qi to mobilize the Huizhou garrison to take over the defense of the Longxi Governor's Mansion. Lu Qi received the military order and sneered in his heart. He had already ordered 50,000 troops from Hexi to leave Hexi. Emperor Zhou  Maybe they just want to mobilize the Hexi military force to leave Hexi. It may be a strategy of "lubing the snake out of its hole" to attack it.  On the fifth day, another military order came from the imperial court of the State of Zhou, ordering Lu Qi to lead the troops belonging to Chang'an City and march to the Han River under Pan Mei's control. The State of Zhou launched a war against Jingzhou. After receiving the order, Lu Qi and the commander of the other 20,000 troops in Chang'an City  , set out for Xiangzhou on the Han River, and only the 30,000 forbidden troops who returned to Hehuang were left in Chang'an City.  King Ji carried out the mission for 40,000 soldiers. This young prince had no idea about the court's plan for the Han River War. During the mission, Lu Qihu asked for the two thousand guards around King Ji. King Ji was startled and then agreed.  , the two thousand guards who came from Kaifeng Mansion became Lu Qi's guards again.  Lu Qi's army moved hundreds of miles away, and 10,000 cavalry came from the west to join Lu Qi's 20,000 army. However, the 20,000 forbidden troops who were given way by Lu Qi had no idea that Lu Tianfeng's army was behind them.  King Ji was rewarded with ten thousand cavalry, but he didn't care, thinking that Lu Qi wanted to make a contribution. After Lu Qi left, King Ji ordered 30,000 imperial troops to stay behind, and all of them entered Chang'an City to guard, and arranged for the support of heavy troops.  It is also a thousand miles away from Chang'an City to Xiangcheng, and it is also a thousand miles away from Hanzhong to Xiangcheng. If you start from Hanzhong or Chang'an City to Xiangcheng, you will go eastward in parallel, and finally converge at Xiangcheng.  During the seventh march, he received a military order from Pan Mei, asking him to lead his army to meet up and go to Xiangcheng together.  After receiving the order, Lu Qi ignored it and went straight to Xiangcheng. However, the 20,000 Imperial Guards who were walking in front of him. After the commander asked Lu Qi, he still decided to turn around and head south to fight with the 200,000 soldiers from Hanzhong heading towards Xiangcheng.  The troops joined together, so ten days later, Lu Qi's 30,000 troops arrived at Xiangcheng first.  Lu Qi stationed 30,000 troops ten miles north of Xiangcheng before setting up camp.Cheng Dexuan asked for an audience outside. Lu Qi personally greeted him and welcomed Cheng Dexuan into the commander's tent.  Cheng Dexuan was a little flattered. Lu Qi's status and power were already much higher than his. After entering the commander's tent, he bowed respectfully before taking his seat.  "Master Cheng, are you a little surprised by the arrival of my army?" Lu Qi said with a straightforward smile.  "It's no surprise to me that Lu Shangshu led the army to Xiangcheng. The imperial court has informed him." Cheng Dexuan replied.  "I guess I informed you later that the 30,000 troops from the Longxi Governor's Mansion came eastward without warning. I was shocked into a cold sweat, thinking that General Wang was going to attack Jingzhao Mansion." Lu Qi said with a smile.  "Lu Shangshu misunderstood. General Wang's coming east was a military order from the imperial court. As for why the imperial court didn't tell Lu Shangshu, I think there was something wrong with the messenger." Cheng Dexuan replied calmly.  Lu Qi laughed when he heard this, and said, "Even if the messenger made a mistake." Cheng Dexuan looked slightly embarrassed, and then said, "The imperial court asked Lu Shangshu to join the battle. It is foreseeable that he will win." Lu Qi said with a smile.  : "Since I specialize in martial arts, I can handle the war in the west. I am just here to wave the flag in the attack on Jingzhou." "Lu Shangshu is humble. A general who is good at fighting will not be inferior in any war." Cheng Dexuan  said.  Lu Qi shook his head and said: "In this war, I am just an auxiliary army, under the control of Marshal Pan, so I can just respond to the situation. Victory or defeat has little to do with my interests. If I win, I may get a title from the Duke of the country. If I lose,  It's not as bad as mine." Cheng Dexuan nodded and asked again: "It is said that Jingzhao Mansion sent 40,000 troops to Hanshui. Lu Shangshu's military strength seemed to be 30,000." "It was 40,000 troops who were picked up halfway.  Marshal Pan ordered to turn south to rendezvous. My original army was 20,000 infantry, and I temporarily transferred 10,000 cavalry from Hehuang." Lu Qi replied.  Cheng Dexuan nodded and said, "Didn't Prince Wuhui ask Lu Shangshu to join him?" "Yes, I refused the order and didn't go. I was afraid that if I went, I would become a prisoner." Lu Qi answered bluntly.  Cheng Dexuan's face changed slightly, and then he said seriously: "Lu Shangshu must be worrying too much. How dare Prince Wuhui harm Lu Shangshu? On the contrary, Lu Shangshu's disobedience of military orders gave him an excuse to accuse him." Lu Qi looked at it with a smile.  Cheng Dexuan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "I'll be in the military camp and let him question the crime. If he's not convinced, he can use the sword first." Cheng Dexuan shook his head and said, "Lu Shangshu can't act on his own initiative." Lu Qiyi smiled and said:  "When I was in Hehuang, I once had a military conflict with Pan U.S. Army, and we had a lot of grievances, so I had to guard against retaliation. I just didn't go to see him, and it wasn't like I ran away from the battle. It would be difficult for him to commit crimes." Cheng Dexuan smiled.  He smiled and said: "Lu Shangshu came from a long way to support the war. Duke Xiangguo said that he would support Lu Shangshu and asked Lu Shangshu to come to the city in the afternoon to have a close chat." Lu Qi shook his head and said with a slight smile: "I just like to be in my own military camp.  If Duke Xiang wants to get close to you, you can come to my camp as a guest. I brought a jar of good wine from Chang'an, and I would like to have a good drink with Duke Xiang." Cheng Dexuan smiled bitterly and said, "I didn't invite Lu Shangshu when I returned.  "I will inevitably be complained by Duke Xiang." "If Lord Cheng doesn't want to listen to Duke Xiang's complaints, then you can join me and I can give Lord Cheng the position of governor." Lu Qiping responded.  Cheng Dexuan's expression changed and he said seriously: "Lu Shangshu should not tease the lower officials." "I am telling the truth. Master Cheng is a capable official who works tirelessly for the Lord. Of course I am willing to accept it sincerely." Lu Qi looked at it.  Looking at Cheng Dexuan, he said with a smile.  "Since Lu Shangshu doesn't want to go to the city to rest, I have no choice but to go back and take my leave." Cheng Dexuan didn't dare to talk to Lu Qi anymore, so he stood up and said goodbye, and Lu Qi sent him out politely.
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