Chapter 127 [Military]
The Xiao family army was next to the Han family army. When Han Xuanchang and his son rode horses to the general's camp, the heads of the other two families also arrived here.
Xiao Huaijin's general camp was golden, spacious and bright, and very grand. The big flag of "General Xiao, the West," fluttered in the wind. The camp was surrounded by sharp iron armored guards, and they were all strong.
In the camp, the charcoal fire was burning strongly and I entered in the military uniform. In just a moment, I felt a little enthusiastic.
Xiao Huaijin is nearly forty years old, but she doesn't show any general's temperament in her armor. Her slightly yellow face looks sleepy and listless, and her eyes are drooping, as if she is awake but not awake.
When Han Xuanchang led Han Mo into the tent, two other people in the tent except Xiao Huaijin. When he saw Han Xuanchang coming in, he stood up and folded his fists and said, "Mr. Han, I haven't seen him for many years, so how good is it?"
Although Han Xuanchang's official position is only the Qing Lisi of Donghai County, his identity cannot be seen as such an official position. Here he represents the entire Donghai County and the Han family, one of the nine major families.
Both of them are also very dignified and look more powerful than the main general Xiao Huaijin.
The man on the left is wearing black armor, with a slender figure, elegant temperament, a jade-like face, and a fluttering green beard. He is Su Guanya, the head of the Su family, and is also a master of his generation and one of the cabinet masters.
Although the Su family ranks third among the nine major families and has a huge influence, the direct children of the family are very declining and have a poor population. After the previous generation of heads passed away two years ago, the position of heads of the family fell to Su Guanya, who was 40 years old.
Su Guanya was humble and was the Minister of Personnel in the court. There were many officials of the Su family in the court, and he was the leader and had a very large power.
It is precisely because the Su family is rare that this time, Su Guanya, as the head of the Su family, took action personally and was considered the most prestigious among all the leaders.
On the right is a black and fat middle-aged man, over forty years old, with a face full of steel needle-like beards. Kong Wu was strong and his hands were calloused. At first glance, he looked like a fierce general.
This person is the main general of the Ximen family in Wujun to go to the expedition. The name is Ximen Leizang. He is brave and fierce. He is one of the few powerful generals among the children of aristocratic families. It is said that when he was young, he would practice martial arts naked in the water even in the cold winter, and he had done slaughtering bears and fighting tigers. When it comes to the Ximen family, the first thing that comes to mind is Ximen Leizang, known as the "Lion of Wujun".
These two people are both peers and Han Xuanchang, so when they see Han Xuanchang come in, they greet each other politely.
Han Xuanchang hurried forward, bowed deeply, and said, "The head of the Su family, Lord Ximen, hasn't seen each other for many years, but I didn't expect to meet on such an occasion. It's really sad."
Su Guanya smiled without showing his teeth and was very well-educated. He said warmly: "After this battle, I should drink some good drinks with Lord Han."
Ximen Leizang also laughed loudly, his voice was like a big bell, full of energy: "Mr. Han, my father asked me to see you, and to say hello to your sect leader and the second sect leader on his behalf, and asked me to tell you that he wanted to find a day to ask the two sect leaders to go to Wujun. They are all older generations, so they want to reminisce about the past."
Han Xuanchang laughed and said, "It should be, it should be. My father has also talked about living in the Ximen family many times, which is also nostalgic." He turned around and said, "Mo'er, why don't you see two uncles soon."
Han Mo walked up and saluted respectfully, with a soft smile: "I have met two uncles!"
Su Guanya looked at Han Mo up and down and asked with a smile: "Is this the strange son of Lord Han who has three golden fingers?"
Han Xuanchang smiled and said, "It's the dog."
"It turns out to be a heroic boy." Su Guanya looked at Han Mo gently and smiled: "I have heard of Han Shi's shark slaughtering at sea, but I didn't expect that it would be such a handsome young man. Lord Han, you are so lucky."
Ximen Leizang also laughed and said, "Nephew, I have heard of your strange things. By the way, that hand has three golden fingers. Can you let me see it?"
Han Xuanchang smiled and said, "Mo'er, since Uncle Shi wants to see it, please let Uncle Shi's take a look."
Han Mo agreed, took off the black gloves in his right hand, reached out, and showed three golden fingers.
When Su Guanya and Ximen Leizang met, they both claimed to be strange.
But when he heard a cough coming from the main seat, Han Xuanchang hurried over, bowed respectfully, and said, "You have seen General Xiao!"
Xiao Huaijin nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Lord Han." But he looked at Han Mo and shouted, "Little guy, come here and let me see your hand." He raised his hand and waved. This action made Han Mo very unhappy, but after all, he was a general in command. Han Mo was a junior, so naturally he couldn't give face and went forward to stretch out his hand.
He was like a monkey being watched. Although Han Mo had a well-behaved smile on his face, he was unhappy in his heart. If it weren't for the fact that the people present were among the highest-level people in Yan State, he wouldn't have given face like this.
Xiao Huaijin looked at the three fingers carefully and was amazed and murmured: "This is strange. There are such strange things in the world. If I have such golden fingers, I would be much more relaxed."
The dignified general almost suffocated Han Mo to death when he said such words.
Seeing that a few people were still standing, Xiao Huaijin said, "Sit down, sir." After the few people sat down, Xiao Huaijin said, "Please come over, just to discuss how to attack Ligu Pass, but you still have to wait. Lingzhi has not arrived yet, so come here."
Han Moya, who was standing behind Han Xuanchang, was surprised that several heads and generals of the aristocratic family had already arrived, so who was "Lingzhi"?
Han Xuanchang had already whispered: "That is the general's marching deputy, the military advisor of the emperor's imperial court."
Han Mo said "Oh". Unexpectedly, the military advisor who was still wanted to be conferred a reputation in the aristocratic army could not help but be curious about this military advisor. In Han Mo's mind, he had extremely high wisdom, like Zhuge Kongming's feather fan and scarf, which was unrestrained and unparalleled.
At this moment, I heard the guard outside the door respectfully say: "The military advisor is here!"
The big tent was lifted and a person walked in from outside the tent.
Han Mo looked up and saw the man, he was stunned and almost screamed.
The man was wearing a white brocade dress, a white brocade cloak, and a white wool hat. He looked cold and handsome, but he had seen Miss Bai Qiu twice. Last night, he had been through a dangerous situation at the deserted inn together.
Miss Bai Qiu's steps were light, dressed in a man, without looking at the heads of the aristocratic families on both sides, walked straight to the front of the case, bowed slightly, and her voice was as calm as water waves: "Lingzhi has seen the general!"
Xiao Huaijin walked out of the case personally, with joy on his face and said, "Lingzhi, you are finally here." He said to everyone: "Everyone, this is the military advisor of the emperor's imperial seal, and the adopted daughter of the general... Well, it is Xiao Lingzhi!"
Han Mo frowned, and was a little surprised: "I didn't expect that she was Xiao Huaijin's adopted daughter. It turned out that she was from the Xiao family."
Although Xiao Lingzhi was dressed as a man, everyone present was smart and knowledgeable. When she came in from outside the tent, Han Xuanchang and others realized that she was a woman.
However, Xiao Lingzhi obviously understood that she entered the camp as a woman to discuss matters. Even if several aristocratic heads would not say anything, it was somewhat inappropriate to be seen by the soldiers, so she was dressed as a woman.
Although women have a low status, if women are really talented, they can participate in the military. Even among the famous generals in the ten directions, there are women.
Xiao Huaijin introduced one by one: "This is the head of the Su family, this is the Uncle Ximen, and this is the Uncle Han." Then he pointed at Han Mo and said, "This is your Uncle Han's tiger son, and it is also your brother Han Mo!"
When Xiao Lingzhi saw Han Mo, she saw a trace of surprise in her eyes, but she hid very well and had a calm expression. She had seen it one by one.
Xiao Huaijin seemed to have some respect for his adopted daughter, so he actually invited Xiao Lingzhi to sit beside him, and then said: "Everyone, Lingzhi is quite talented, intelligent and good at decisive. The emperor saw this and named her the military advisor. What she said was all about the general. In other words, Ganoderma can exercise the power of the general instead of the general!"
Han Xuanchang and Ximen Leizang were both young in Yanjing and did not know Xiao Lingzhi. Seeing that she was young, she really didn't believe how talented she was. However, when she saw Xiao Huaijin looking very trustworthy about her adopted daughter, she even said that Xiao Lingzhi had the power to be a general, so she couldn't help but frown.
After all, the ages of the few people are Xiao Lingzhi's father, so it was really inappropriate to ask a junior to order, but the two of them didn't say much.
Su Guanya just had a faint smile on his face, let alone anything else.
"My uncles." Xiao Lingzhi sat on the chair gracefully, looked around and said calmly: "I have been ordered by the emperor to work with you to quell the rebellion. I hope you will take care of me. Although my adoptive father can exercise the power of the general, I am still young. If there is any inappropriateness, I hope you will forgive me."
Ximen Leizang immediately said with great enthusiasm: "Military advisor, according to your opinion, how should we fight this battle?" When he said the word "Military advisor", he was sarcastic and his expression was quite disdainful.
Ximen Leizang, known as the "Wujun Lion", was concerned about the court and the Xiao family. He recognized Xiao Lingzhi's status in shame, but was quite disdainful in his heart.
Xiao Lingzhi said calmly and calmly: "The current situation is that the enemy defends and attacks us. For the rebels, their purpose is to defend Ligu Pass to the death to consume our morale and strength. Over time, it will be very unfavorable to our army. Therefore, it is urgent that our army must make every effort to break Ligu Pass and enter Bozhou County so that we can face the frontal confrontation. The king's army will fight westward, with the enemy in the whole country, as long as the three armies use their lives and have proper strategies, it is just around the corner of the rebels."
Han Mo smiled, Xiao Lingzhi's analysis coincided with Zhu Xiaoyan. It seemed that both of them had considerable military insight.
"How to attack?" Ximen Leizang continued to ask.
Xiao Lingzhi said calmly: "Attacking the level is nothing more than a strong attack, which is not a matter of military formation. Although Ligu Pass is not small, our army has tiger-headed hammer chariots and catapults. As long as you insist on attacking, Ligu Pass will not be able to defend for long."
Ximen Leizang laughed and said, "Everyone knows this strategy. But what army will be used as the vanguard to attack the city?"
Xiao Lingzhi did not answer directly, but said lightly: "The four coalition forces of Liguchuan, at this time, they are all the imperial army, so they naturally cannot be divided into each other. The imperial army must be allocated according to the laws of the court. My nephew was appointed as the military advisor of the army by the emperor, and he was entrusted by the general to exercise the power of the general. Therefore, my nephew has the power to allocate generals and soldiers of the aristocratic family."
Xiao Huaijin immediately said: "Yes, now there is no family division between the four armies and horses. They are all from the court. Everything must be followed by our general's order."
Ximen Leizang asked again: "Mr. Military Advisor, which army are you going to let as a vanguard?"
Xiao Lingzhi looked cold and said lightly: "I heard that the soldiers of Wujun are extremely brave. Ximen Shibo is even known as the "Wujun Lion". He is the most powerful general in the world. This small Ligu Pass should not be able to withstand the impact of Ximen Shibo and Wujun soldiers, right?"
What she said naturally means that the Ximen family will attack Ligu Pass as the vanguard.
Ximen Leizang suddenly stood up and sneered: "Since the military advisor is so righteous, why don't your Xiao family's army take the lead?"
"The four armies have their own uses. In addition to the battle of Li Guchuan, there are more difficult wars later. My nephew has long been calculating." Xiao Lingzhi was not frightened by Ximen Leizang's mighty aura, but said calmly: "And my nephew just said that there is no family at this time. They are all from the court. Everything needs to be followed and there is no room for negotiation. Soldiers regard obeying orders as their duty. Anyone who disobeys military orders, regardless of military vocation, will be engaged in accordance with military law," he said.
Ximen Leizang laughed loudly, his burly figure and his loud laughter were very domineering. He stared at Xiao Lingzhi with big eyes and said loudly: "What if I don't obey? Could it be that you still have to use military laws on me?"
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Chapter completed!