Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 366 Military Power

  The eldest prince tore the letter from the prince to shreds. He didn't even read it, and naturally he didn't reply.

  Prince's personal soldiers rested all night, and without waiting for a reply, he had to leave for the army camp. It's hard work all the way, no need to go into details. Half a month later, I finally returned to the familiar military camp.

   The personal soldier who delivered the letter first went to see the prince's personal soldier commander: "Commander Zuo, where is His Royal Highness the Prince?"

Commander Zuo said in a low voice: "Recently, there have been frequent fierce battles, and His Royal Highness the Prince is discussing matters in the military tent with the Prince of Xingyang, the Marquis of Puyang, and others. It's been half a day, and we haven't discussed it properly yet."

   "Don't worry, go back to the tent to rest for a while. When the prince is free, he will summon you."

   If you take a closer look at Dayan's map, Dawei has already captured five cities. The sixth city is Dayan's military center, and Dayan's elites were sent to reinforce, blocking Dawei's army from the city walls.

   The Xingyang army and the Zhao family's army did not divide their troops, and together they set up camp fifty miles outside the city.

  The Marquis of Puyang led the army and suffered a defeat.

  The Marquis of Puyang suffered some minor injuries, and his arms were tied tightly with strong white cotton cloth and hung around his neck. He was disheartened, lost the calmness and calmness of the past, and gritted his teeth and said angrily: "These Yanman, as if they had eaten a cannonball battle, exchanged their lives for their lives on the battlefield. How can we fight such a battle!"

King Xingyang's expression was also very solemn, but he was still calm: "The rabbit is in a hurry and even bites people. Dawei has conquered the five cities of Dayan and swallowed a third of other people's territory. How can Dayan not be in a hurry. All the elite soldiers have been dispatched. It is not uncommon for them to defeat the Great Wei army in one go."

  The rest of the generals also frowned.

   Fighting is a momentum. Before the Great Wei was like a broken bamboo, he won successive battles, and the morale of the army was high. Now that they have lost several games in a row, there are quite a few soldiers killed and wounded, and the morale of the army has also dropped a lot.

  It will never be a good thing if it goes on like this.

   A big victory is urgently needed to boost morale and inspire the military.

The Marquis of Puyang was not very good at fighting, but his vision was very precise. He opened his mouth and said, "Anyway, we can't lose any more. The Zhao family's army will fail, and my main general has also been injured. Next, the Xingyang army will take the lead, and the momentum of the Yan army will be taken. Press down first."

   The truth is correct, but speaking from the mouth of Puyang Hou, it is inevitable that people will feel a little uncomfortable in their hearts.

   Zhao's army suffered casualties and Puyang Hou felt like he had been cut into flesh. Did the Xingyang Army deserve to charge into the battle?

  Zheng Zhong felt resentful and couldn't help but opened his mouth and said, "The Xingyang Army has been playing the front line, and the casualties are more serious than the Zhao Family Army."

  The Marquis of Puyang was never shameless when it was critical, and sent his injured arm to everyone's eyes: "The Zhao family's army has even been injured."

   solemnly: "..."

   and Puyang Hou are shameless and have never won!

   solemnly twitched the corners of his mouth and was defeated.

   His Royal Highness also lowered his face slightly.

The    army tents are all military commanders of rank four or above. On such an occasion, the Marquis of Puyang had the face to back down. This has affected the morale of the generals!

   However, Marquis Puyang was the main general of Zhao's army, and Li Jing was not happy, and he couldn't show the face of Marquis Puyang in front of so many generals.

  Lu Fei said solemnly: "From the point of view of the last commander, it is impossible to fight blindly. It is better to let the soldiers rest first, and then secretly dispatch elite troops to attack. The last commander is willing to take the initiative and ask His Royal Highness for permission!"

   At critical times, it is still uncle and brother who can be trusted.

  The prince's expression slowed down, and he was about to nod his head. The third prince, Li Hao, opened his mouth and said, "The Marquis of Puyang is injured and should not go into battle. I would like to lead the troops in person, and I ask His Royal Highness to agree."

   Li Jing looked at Li Hao, and the eyes of the two brothers met in the air.

   One has a condensed expression, the other has a sharp look. It was like the tip of a needle and the wheat awn, stabbed together.

   A few months ago, the Xingyang Army and the Zhao Family Army were separated by dozens of miles. There is no chance for the two brothers to meet. Now that the two armies are together, there are more opportunities to meet. Must compete with each other.

  Li Hao, as the military governor, has never been able to lead the troops in person, and he is very depressed. Taking advantage of today's opportunity to open his mouth to fight, Li Jing has no reason to refuse.

  Li Jing did not intend to refuse.

   The most important thing right now is to unify the Central Plains, and discord between brothers can be put aside. Li Hao is brave and good at fighting, and it would not be a pity to abandon him.

   "The third brother took the initiative to ask Ying, I have no reason to." Li Jing said solemnly: "Since the Marquis of Puyang is injured, he will take good care of the wound. The right to lead the army will be handed over to the third brother for the time being."

  No matter what, the boldness of the prince is already admirable.

   Li Hao secretly let out a sigh of relief, and thanked him with his hands: "Thank you, His Royal Highness."

  The Marquis of Puyang was not happy.

  It is one thing for him to be unwilling to go into battle, it is another thing to hand over the military power in his hand to someone else.

   Li Hao led the army to fight, but it wasn't his soldiers who died? At that time, it is his people who will die, and the credit goes to Li Hao. It's not worth it anyway!

  The Marquis of Puyang coughed and said, "His Royal Highness the Third Prince has never led troops before, so it's enough to be an overseer. How dangerous it is to lead troops into battle. His Highness the First Prince's lesson is first, and His Royal Highness the Third Prince should not go into battle in person."

   "If there is a mistake, how will the minister explain to the emperor? At that time, the prince will also have a bad reputation for not condoning siblings."

   All the generals were shocked when they heard it, and they all looked at the Marquis of Puyang.

   Hou of Puyang, how dare you say it!

  Why don't you just say that the third prince wants to fight for military power, and His Royal Highness wants to use a knife to kill you!

  The Marquis of Puyang certainly dared to say it.

   He is the nephew of the empress dowager, the cousin of the emperor, and the cousin of the princes. Is there anything he dare not say?

The Marquis of Puyang straightened his back in the eyes of all the strange people, and said shamelessly: "By the way, His Royal Highness the third prince is so impatient, and he wants to win the battle. Why don't you do this? , it can not only ensure the safety of His Royal Highness the third prince, but also not delay the war."

   That is, I want to let the third prince contribute, but I don’t want to give up the credit for the position of the main general!

   No matter how rough the generals were, they would not be able to tell the difference, and they rolled their eyes in their hearts.

   King Xingyang did not move, but nodded slightly: "What the Marquis of Puyang said makes sense. Changing generals at the moment of battle can easily shake the army's heart. It's okay for His Royal Highness the Third Prince to lead the troops. The position of the main general should be led by the Marquis of Puyang!"

  The military power of the Zhao family should preferably be led by the Marquis of Puyang. It also prevents Li Hao from developing forces in the army and becoming a confidant in the future.

   King Xingyang thought for his son-in-law without any guilt.

  As the king of Xingyang, when he said such words, Li Hao's attempt to take away the military power suddenly came to nothing.

  Li Jing accepted his father-in-law's kindness, nodded and said, "Just follow what King Xingyang said." Then he said to Li Hao, "Third brother, would you like this arrangement?"

   No matter how unwilling Li Hao is in his heart, he must be willing in his mouth: "Everything will be arranged by His Royal Highness."

   (end of this chapter)