Chapter 114 [Family Discussion]
The Ye and Wu families launched a rebellion in Yanjing, with their purpose naturally being to assassinate Emperor Pingguang, causing chaos in Yanjing, and allowing the families to fight each other more violently for their own interests in the chaotic situation. In this way, it would be extremely difficult for the court to form a powerful army of aristocratic families...
If Emperor Pingguang is really successfully killed, even if the court hastily formed a noble family army, once the emperor dies, the army will be in a very chaotic place, and the cohesion of the Ye and Wu coalition forces is naturally stronger than that of the court. In this way, the Ye and Wu armies will be in a more favorable position in the battle.
However, the plan to kill the regicide plan planned by the Ye and Wu families failed. In this way, the imperial court was still under the control of the emperor, and other aristocratic families would unite at this time, determined to erase the two major aristocratic families of Ye and Wu from the territory of Yan State.
"The East Flower Hall has discovered some of the situation in Bozhou County." Yang Qing said: "It is reported that the two families have a standing force of about 30,000 people now, and their equipment is extremely well-equipped and their combat effectiveness is not weak. The Ye and Wu families have already torn apart. They have the ability to assemble another 40,000 to 50,000 within a month, and the total force can reach up to 70,000 to 80,000. And after so many years of preparation, they have enough food and equipment."
"The heart is punishable!" The sect leader said coldly, turned to Han Xuanchang, and said in a deep voice: "Xuanchang, holding the documents of the Ministry of War, quickly issued a family order, and from today, we will immediately start gathering the army."
Han Xuanchang said respectfully: "Xuanchang receives the order!"
Yang Qing stood up and bowed deeply to the sect leader: "The sect leader is loyal to the emperor and patriotism, and Yang Qing admires it very much."
"Where can you have a family without a country?" The master of the sect stood up: "Those rebels intend to kill the lord and rebelled, and their crimes are unforgivable. Now they are going to rebel. Our Han family has been favored by the emperor, and it is natural to suppress the rebellion and rebellion."
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The main members of the Han family gathered in the study of the sect leader that night. Everyone looked extremely solemn, only Han Mo's eyes were filled with a hint of excitement.
"The court wants to quell the rebellion and dispatch the army of aristocratic families." The sect leader said slowly: "A letter has also come from Xuandao. He told me that this time the aristocratic families were very angry at the blatant and arrogant behavior of the Ye and Wu families. Now the seven remaining aristocratic families in the cabinet have reached a unified state. This time, the Ye and Wu families must be erased from the territory of Yan State."
In the study room, Han Xuanling, Han Xuanchang, Han Yuan and Han Mo were all present. Even the second sect leader Han Zhengkun, who rarely inquire about things, appeared in the study room today, sitting on the chair next to him, squinted his eyes, as if thinking about something.
Han Xuanling was still in military uniform. He heard the sect leader say this and immediately said: "The Ye and Wu families exploited the people in Bozhou County and caused the people to live in poverty. They are two major cancers in our Yan State. This time they seek death, and they must be wiped out."
"The cancer is a cancer, and it's good to wipe it out." The sect leader said slowly: "But how to wipe out, Xuanling, what do you think?"
Han Xuanling clenched his fist like a hammer and said, "The coalition forces of the seven major families are far stronger than those of the Ye Wu coalition forces. They are even more so as to eliminate them with one country's enemy and one corner."
The sect leader shook his head and said lightly: "If the Ye and Wu families are not sure, they will naturally not dare to initiate the ruthless act of regicide in Yanjing, and they will not dare to prepare for war without regard for the consequences. They are naturally extremely confident in their efforts to be enemies with the court, and they are definitely not as easy to deal with as we think."
Han Xuanchang nodded slightly and said, "What my uncle said is very good. Bozhou County is the richest prefecture and county in our Yan State. It has a large amount of minerals. The best weapon smelters in Yan State are also in Bozhou County. Their equipment is definitely stronger than us. They collect taxes in the county, but they do not pay taxes to the court, and there is a lot of silver in the treasury. Over the years, they have been planning to rebel, and they have made great preparations. They secretly colluded with the Wei people and also obtained a lot of Wei horses. Whether it is infantry or cavalry, the equipment is far better than us. What we rely on is just a large number of people. However, if we really want to fight, they have the advantage of the geographical advantage. If they really want to fight, whoever wins and loses is really unknown."
The second sect leader Han Zhengkun coughed and finally spoke: "None of these are necessarily the keys to victory or defeat. As Xuanling said, with a country invading one corner, Bozhou County may not be able to hold on. The key to victory or defeat is not Bozhou County, but the desire to suppress the rebellion of the seven major families!"
Han Xuanchang nodded and said, "What my father said is that the coalition forces of the seven major families to suppress the rebellion may not be all their best. Although the seven major families, including my Han family, want to wipe out the Ye and Wu families, who is willing to do their best to suppress the rebellion at any cost? The aristocratic families are soldiers of major families, and they are flesh and blood. The foundation. If the price is too high and the family power is weakened, he will not be the next one to be wiped out."
The sect leader smiled and said, "That's right, so it's true that the seven major families will be in charge of their tusks, but the one who sent them was a lion with fangs or a paper tiger, which was everyone's mind."
Han Xuanling frowned and said, "Father, if this is true, if everyone does not do their best, how can the Ye and Wu families be destroyed? Even if the coalition forces of the seven major families try their best to encircle and suppress, they may not be able to win. If they save their own strength, this war will probably be in danger."
The second sect leader smiled and said, "Don't be impatient. If you say you are impatient, you should worry about the Xiao family and the Su family. There are also the Fan family. They have a mortal grudge against the Ye family. These families hope to see the destruction of the Ye and Wu families more than we do. Fighting is to be fought. As for how to fight then, it will only be known on the battlefield."
"What my second brother said is very much." The sect leader nodded slowly and said, "What we are discussing today is just to let you know that this time the Donghai County army is the foundation of my Han family. You must not easily consume your vitality unless you have to." After a pause, he looked at Han Xuanchang and said, "Xuanchang, you will lead the army to go there this time. What do you think?"
"Yes!" Han Xuanchang immediately said respectfully: "Xuanchang received the order!"
Han Xuanling said anxiously: "Father, second uncle, and third brother have never been to the battlefield. This time I will go to the army to rule the army."
The sect leader waved his hand and said, "This time, the war is secondary. How to protect the foundation of our Han family is the primary. When it comes to leading troops to fight, Xuanchang is not as good as you, but when it comes to harmonizing yin and yang, you are not as good as Xuanchang. Since Xuanchang is willing to lead the army, then this matter is decided like this."
Han Xuanling sighed and said, "Xuanling follows the instructions of his father." He patted Han Xuanchang on the shoulder gently and said, "Third brother, you go to the battlefield, be careful."
"Brother Xie is concerned." Han Xuanchang smiled and looked calm.
Han Mo finally couldn't help but say, "Grandpa, I want to go with my father, too."
Han Xuanchang immediately frowned and said, "Mo'er must not make a fuss. This is the command of troops to fight. What are you doing with him? It's not a joke."
"Father, if it's a joke, Mo'er won't go." Han Mo said: "It's because he's going to fight that Mo'er wants to go with his father to experience it. Will the Han family men go to the battlefield sooner or later? If my eight hundred wind cavalry doesn't practice, it will become a rusty blade."
Han Xuanchang did not answer, but just looked at the sect leader.
The sect leader did not answer immediately, and turned to the second sect leader.
Han Zhengkun looked at Han Mo lovingly and said with a smile: "It is naturally a good thing for young people to experience more. The little tiger will never become a real tiger without hunting training."
Han Moxi said: "Grandpa, did you let me go?"
Han Zhengkun smiled and said, "Since you are going, then go. But I am ugly in front of you. If you go with the army, you must abide by the military rules and obey your father's command in everything. Don't act like a hero by yourself. Your 800 Wind Cavalry was not picked up for nothing, and good steel should be used on the blade. If you commit any mistakes, don't blame your father for punishing you. After you come back, I will still deal with it by family law."
Han Mo laughed and said, "Don't worry, I have never dared to disobey my father's words."
Seeing that Han Mo was about to go, Han Yuan hurriedly said, "Grandpa, I...I want to go with my second uncle too."
The sect leader immediately shook his head and said, "No. Xiao Wu went there to let his cavalry see the world and know what the war was going on. Why did you go with the army? The sanctuary army is enough for you to experience it. Follow your father and stay in the sanctuary army."
Han Yuan was disappointed, but knew that the decision made by the sect leader had always been difficult to change, so he could only look at Han Mo with envious eyes. Han Mo laughed and made a face.
Thinking that he was about to take the Eight Hundred Winds to the battlefield for training, Han Mo was not nervous at all, but more excited.
He not only hopes that this war can wipe out the two major families of Ye and Wu, but also hopes that after this war, his wind cavalry can become the real blade in his hands.
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Chapter completed!