Chapter 845: Do it for yourself
The generals dispersed, leaving only Qin Luo, Wang Siyu and Ling Yun three generals...
"The military newspaper said that the people of Qing stopped attacking Nanyang Pass." Han Mo signaled the three of them to sit down and asked slowly: "Commander Ling, what is the details over there?"
"According to the information inquired by the spies, the people of Qing once had the upper hand in Nanyang Pass. If they persisted for a few more days, Nanyang Pass would probably be broken." Ling Yun said solemnly: "But at that time, the Qing army suddenly withdrew its troops. It is said that the troops were sent to the capital to supervise the troops, which even brought the order to withdraw."
Wang Siyu and Qin Luo looked at each other, their expressions were quite strange.
"This general is really a little confused." Han Mo touched his chin and said, "No matter how stupid Emperor Qing is, he shouldn't have issued this order, right?"
Wang Siyu pondered for a moment and finally said, "General, it's probably not that Emperor Qing wants to issue this order, but that the Later Party doesn't want to see Lin Chengfei's military achievements too much!"
"Oh?" Han Mo immediately thought of the beautiful woman who was noble and dignified but coquettish, and was thoughtful.
After a long time, Han Mo smiled and asked, "Commander Ling, have you said in the military newspaper that this time the attack on Nanyang Pass was Lin Chengfei's command of the troops?"
"It's true." Ling Yun nodded and said, "Although Shang Zhongli's Holy General's flag has been flying on Longshan, the flag has not gone down the mountain."
A faint smile appeared on the corner of Han Mo's mouth.
Shang Zhongli's flag fluttered on Longshan, which was naturally hidden. Shang Zhongli had already died on Longshan, and the flying flag was just concealing the truth.
Without repelling the Wei army, the upper class of the Qing army naturally did not dare to disclose the news that Shang Zhongli was not in the camp, and could only hold flags to cover up. After all, once the Qing army knew that the Holy General was not with them, the military spirit would be greatly weakened.
"I thought of a question." Han Mo said softly: "If Shang Zhongli suddenly fell seriously ill, or he was already ill now, and the flag was just covering up, what do you think the consequences would be?"
Ling Yun and the other two changed their expressions slightly, they looked at each other, and fell silent for a moment.
After a while, Wang Siyu said solemnly: "If Shang Zhongli dies at this time, Qingguo will inevitably fall into internal and external troubles."
"Why do you say this?"
"The external trouble of Wei State is not to be said." Wang Siyu said seriously: "If there is an internal trouble, in addition to the future party, the Qing State military may also be divided."
"Split?"
"Yes." Wang Siyu nodded and said, "If the three major legions of Qing Kingdom were not suppressed by Shang Zhongli, they would have been a mess. Lin Chengfei was originally from Nanyang County, while Yuan Mu, the commander of the Northwest Legion, was a native of Qing Kingdom North County. When Qing Kingdom was founded, the military had a dispute over the north and south faction, and never stopped."
Ling Yun nodded and said, "The Li family of Qing was a foreign relative of Qi. He became famous in Nanyang County. Later, he usurped power and seized the throne. The main ones were generals of Nanyang County. At that time, most of the royal generals in Shangjing were from the north. After the Li family usurped the country, they also appointed southern generals, so the northern generals naturally had a lot of complaints. If it weren't for Shang Zhongli, a general like Yuan Mu who could fight but had a background in the north, it would never be possible to become a general who was the only one. Wang Yanping, of the Northeast Legion, was also classified as a general of the Northern Generals. For example, the generals in the north and south had been in dispute for many years. Shang Zhongli only relied on his qualifications and prestige to suppress these subordinates. It would probably be impossible for them to make a complete peace."
"As soon as Shang Zhongli died, the successors would have to be selected from these three people." Qin Luo sneered: "According to the strength of his subordinates, Lin Chengfei, who holds more than 100,000 troops, is naturally the most likely candidate, but Yuan Mu will definitely not accept it."
Wang Siyu smiled faintly and said, "Actually, the general once told us that the Qing Kingdom is a broken ship floating on the sea, with water leaking everywhere, and it is built on Shang Zhongli to block the hole. As long as Shang Zhongli dies, no one can block the hole. Qing Kingdom's demise is just around the corner." After a pause, the light flashed in his eyes, he looked at Han Mo and said, "It's really time that time, it's the day of my Great Yan's northern expedition."
Speaking of this, Ling Yun and Qin Luo's eyes also shone with light.
Han Mo saw it and nodded with a smile.
These northwestern generals are stationed in the northwest for many years. The first priority is naturally to guard the border and protect their own security. However, deep down in their hearts, it is undeniable that they always want to set foot on the land of Qing Kingdom, conquer cities and make achievements.
For soldiers, it is their dream to build great military achievements on the battlefield, and only war can show their true value.
At this moment, a commotion came from outside the tent, and another stern voice heard: "Do away, I am an imperial envoy, inspecting the border and seeing Han Mo, how dare you stop me?"
The voice was full of energy and came from afar. Han Mo frowned slightly and then smiled and said, "You guys are tired too, so go down to rest first." He ordered Wang Siyu and Qin Luo to say, "Everything in the army will still be the same as when the commander is there, don't slack off." He said to Ling Yun again, "Other end of Linyang Pass should pay close attention to the war ahead. Whether they fight or not, the situation ahead should be reported every day. In addition, additional personnel can be sent to patrol the inside and outside Linyang Pass at night, and there must be no slack off at all!"
The three generals stood up at the same time and bowed, "The last general obeys the order!"
After leaving the tent and reaching the camp gate, he saw Jiang Siyuan carrying his hands on his back, with several high-end warriors behind him, and the guards guarding the tent were preventing Jiang Siyuan from entering.
Jiang Siyuan's identity as an imperial envoy was blocked outside the camp gate, and his expression was very ugly.
"Master Jiang, General Han asked you to enter the tent." Ling Yun respectfully bowed to Jiang Siyuan, while Wang Siyu and Qin Luo nodded slightly, and did not even bow, so he left alone.
These Northwest generals would not take literati with only clothes and tactful mouths and politeness seriously?
Jiang Siyuan snorted coldly, carried his hands on his back, and quickly stepped into the big tent, but saw Han Mo leaning against a big chair, holding a book in his hand, and entering the tent by himself. Han Mo seemed to have not seen it, and was still sitting leisurely on the big chair and reading the book.
"General Han!" Jiang Siyuan was not polite, and called out, then sat down on the chair next to him, looking very bad.
Han Mo raised his eyelids, but did not put down the book. He just said "Oh" and said with a smile: "It turns out to be Lord Jiang. I worked hard all the way, why didn't Lord Jiang rest well? What's the price to do when I come to see me?"
Jiang Siyuan glanced at Han Mo, sat upright, and said, "I am here, General Han also knows why. There is a decree to let me take a look at the prince's condition instead of the emperor, and ask General Han to lead him to see the prince!"
"Prince?" Han Mo put down the book in his hand and smiled faintly: "Mr. Jiang, it's really a coincidence that we arrived today."
"What do you mean?"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has left Linyang Pass a few days ago and seems to have taken some entourage to patrol other places." Han Mo said calmly.
Jiang Siyuan frowned and said, "Didn't General Han report to the emperor that the prince was unwell and was recuperating in Linyang Pass?"
"When I entered the capital, the prince was indeed still in Linyang Pass." Han Mo said calmly: "But when I came back this time, the prince has left."
"You...!" Jiang Siyuan's face became annoyed, but soon calmed down, and smiled indifferently, saying, "Since that's the case, I don't know where the prince is now?"
"I don't know this." Han Mo shook his head, "The prince's status is respectful, and it is said that he still left secretly. I really don't know where he is now. I am afraid that the prince is going to visit privately and want to see the real side of the Northwest Army."
"Han Mo, the emperor once issued an order for you to protect the prince, but you don't know where the prince is now. How did you protect His Highness?" Jiang Siyuan shouted coldly.
Han Mo's face also darkened, and he said, "Mr. Jiang, I led my troops back to Beijing to quell the rebellion. That was with the consent of the prince. You didn't know. The prince wanted to visit privately in a private place. Even if others knew, would they dare to stop it? You also know that it was because I left the prince's side that my merits and demerits were offset. Even the emperor did not punish him, so why should you scold him?"
Jiang Siyuan was not a cowardly person. When facing Han Mo, he was not afraid and suddenly stood up, "Han Mo, don't forget that you are just temporarily pursuing military power, but you are not a general in the Northwest. I am following the emperor's will to coordinate the matters in the Northwest. I have the right to inquire about any military affairs of the Northwest Army. Moreover, I will also remind General Han that General Han will issue orders in the future and discuss with me in advance. If I do not issue military orders with me, it is abusing power."
Han Mo was not anxious or impatient and said lightly: "In this way, Lord Jiang is actually familiar with military affairs?"
Jiang Siyuan was stunned. He was just a literati and could not understand military affairs.
"If Lord Jiang is really well versed in military affairs and is also an imperial envoy from the Emperor Qin Sect, then Han Mo should cooperate with Lord Jiang." Han Mo touched his chin and stared at Jiang Siyuan's face sharply. "If Lord Jiang works hard, he can go and teach the soldiers' training tomorrow. I will ask Lord Jiang for more advice at that time!"
Jiang Siyuan frowned and before he could answer, Han Mo said lightly: "Can Lord Jiang not even guide soldiers in training? If so, how can he assist us in handling military affairs?"
Although Jiang Siyuan was a little embarrassed, he was tough and snorted coldly: "It's just training, why is this official afraid of it?" After that, he shook his sleeves and wanted to leave the account.
But Han Mo said behind him: "Mr. Jiang, there are some things that I will have to remind you."
Jiang Siyuan didn't look back or say anything, but just stood up and waited for Han Mo to say what he next.
"If you assist me in handling military affairs, I will naturally be welcomed." Han Mo picked up the book on the table, his face calmly, and said leisurely: "If you participate in military affairs, you will be a member of the Northwest Army for the time being. The general is strict in governing the army and the military law is strict. I will naturally act in accordance with the military laws formulated by the General. I will remind Mr. Jiang here to remind you not to violate military laws in the Northwest Camp, otherwise... it will not be good for you and me!"
Jiang Siyuan carried his hands on his back, turned his head, stared at the young man who was quite cold in his bones, and sneered: "Can General Han dare to kill the imperial envoy without permission?"
Han Mo Youran said, "Mr. Jiang is saying this seriously." After a pause, he said, "But the military law is ruthless. Even if I commit a death sentence, I have to engage in military law. It is good that Lord Jiang has nothing to do. If I really violate the military law, if I don't deal with it, I am afraid that the soldiers in the army will be even more unwilling to accept it. I will not explain it to the general in the future, so... I would like to ask Lord Jiang to do it myself."
"Thank you for General Han's reminder." Jiang Siyuan looked solemn: "It's just that I dare to come to the northwest with you General Han, and there is no idea of life and death at all." After that, he shook his sleeves and left with his chest.
Han Mo looked at Jiang Siyuan's back, shook his head, sighed lightly, and murmured: "I'm a little bit of backbone. How good is it to be a tool thrown out by the emperor?"
Chapter completed!