Chapter 232 (1/2)
Zhuge Ya knew that the war in southern Xinjiang was, on the surface, a war between Daqian and Tianxing and Nanli. But behind the war, there was an overlap of power within Daqian. The younger generation of Daqian, led by Lu Que and Yu Tianxiang, had gradually begun to take over the power of their generation for 20 to 30 years.
Just like now, although Xihe county is not completely in their hands, it is only a matter of time for Zhai Ning and his 10000 troops to be here. Therefore, it is not that the 10000 Fengxiang yunqi who are now resting in a stable place in Xihe county city are unable to attack Heyan County eastward, or even because these 10000 people are all elite cavalry, They can continue to harass each county of Heyan County, thus forcing the 80000 Tianxing garrison of Heyan county to shrink the defense line, so as to achieve the purpose of containing part of Heyan's troops for Princess Tianxiang.
But Gu Qingcheng is obviously constantly trying to do this, and the reason why he doesn't do it is clear to Zhuge ya. After this war, Princess Tianxiang will take over the military power of Fengxiang army and become the new generation of Fengxiang army commander after Princess Yu Chuqing. But Princess Yu Tianxiang is not the princess Yu Chuqing, who was entrusted by the former Emperor, It can be said that the military power and the power of the assistant government are combined, and no one dares to refuse.
However, Princess Tianxiang is not like this. Although she is also the eldest daughter of the emperor, she has just graduated from the school and is less than 20 years old. Apart from her identity and her famous reputation for her appearance, her age, prestige, ability and skill can not be compared with the eldest princess Yu Chuqing, Therefore, she needs to obtain certain military achievements in the southern Xinjiang war, so that she can smoothly take over the military power of Fengxiang.
Thinking of this, Zhuge Ya sighed. She has been in Fengxiang army since she graduated from the Academy. She has been in charge of Fengxiang yunqi for 20 years. Although some of her previous promotions were due to her family background in the auxiliary state of Zhuge, her military achievements were not affected at all.
As a woman, she didn't choose her official career like her father Zhuge Xingzhi or her second brother Zhuge Wei. Instead, she chose to join the army just like her elder brother Zhuge Ju because she didn't want to join the imperial power melting pot. But with the advancement of her position, she also understood that the higher her military position, the more difficult it is to be a pure leader. Although as a general, it is a natural mission to defend Xinjiang and expand the territory and defeat the enemy, military is always the continuation of politics, and it is meaningless to send troops to attack without practical purpose.
Just like now, she and Gu Qingcheng are both generals in the front line, but they can not only consider how to fight this battle well, but also worry about the future court situation and the military achievements of Princess Tianxiang. Thinking of this, Zhuge Ya sighed, discussed the situation of Xihe county with Gu Qingcheng, and left.
In the twinkling of an eye, seven days later, it was September 19. On the seventh day, Zhai Ning had all the counties in Xihe county. After Gu Qingcheng got the news, he handed over all the soldiers who had chosen to stay in Fengxiang army after seizing Xihe county to Zhai Ning, because no matter what reason Zhai Ning took refuge in Daqian, after he captured all the counties in Xihe County, Can also be assured to accept him, do not have to use and prevent as before.
Gu Qingcheng ordered Zhai Ning to incorporate the captured Tianxing soldiers into the army as he had done before, while those who did not want to stay were given money and food back home. After Zhai Ning made a further statistics, there were 5000 people willing to join Fengxiang army in Xihe eight counties. In addition, there were 12000 people in Xihe County before. After counting the number, Zhai Ning returned 12000 people to Gu Qingcheng in the name of his lack of ability to control so many troops.
Gu Qingcheng saw that Zhai Ning did so, but he did not give in any more. He set up another battalion for the 12000 people, and then separated 600 people from the 10000 fengxiangyun cavalry to serve in the new army composed of all the Tianxing soldiers.
Just at this time, Dongya, the white jackdaw, returned from the capital. In addition to Lu Que's letter, she also brought back the military order of waige. The content of the military order was very simple. She ordered Gu Qingcheng to lead the army to attack Heyan county with Princess Tianxiang after stabilizing the defense of Xihe. After taking Heyan County, she went directly north to threaten Tianxing capital.
Although Gu Qingcheng didn't understand why the military order of waige suddenly became a little urgent, he knew that although the military order was sealed with the gold seal of the emperor's jade seal and the military Prime Minister Lu Chun of waige, it must mean Lu que.
Although Xihe county has just fallen into her hands, there is no problem for Gu Qingcheng to March eastward at this time. Xihe county city was conquered overnight. Naturally, the most important grain and grass of Xihe military depot for their surprise soldier was not damaged at all. All of them fell into her hands. Even now her troops have increased to 32000, but those grains and grass are enough for these 30000 troops for more than two months. Only one thing made him a little embarrassed, That's who will stay in Xihe county.
According to the previous expectation, after she conquered Xihe County, as long as she stationed her troops at the border between Xihe county and Heyan County, if there were good fighters, she could decide whether to enter the army or not. If not, he just needed to put on a posture of sending troops at any time, so as to lead a part of Heyan Garrison for Yu Tianxiang. In this way, just wait until the end of the war in Heyan, she and the left battalion of Fengxiang army led by Yu Tianxiang join forces, and then randomly choose a strong and steady general to guard Xihe county.
But now the foreign cabinet ordered her to attack Heyan county directly, so some troops must be left behind. Gu Qingcheng didn't worry much about the troops. The 12000 soldiers were demoted by 600 Fengxiang yunqi. She didn't intend to take them away. It was just good to stay in Xihe county. But the problem is that they took the mountain road to attack Xihe county. She, Zhuge Ya and Zhai Ning were the only ones who could garrison a county and stabilize the people.
It is impossible for her to stay. She is the deputy commander of Fengxiang army, and the 50000 Fengxiang left army is her direct subordinate army. Although the rest of Fengxiang left army is led by Yu Tianxiang now, as the deputy commander of the general army, she can not personally participate in the battle of Heyan, but she must be on the side of the battlefield as the support of the whole army. Neither Zhuge Ya nor Zhai Ning wants to stay. It's not that Gu Qingcheng doesn't believe in their ability and loyalty. It's because they are both veteran generals. With them, they can help her accomplish many things.
Take Zhai Ning as an example. He used to be a disciple of the Qiu family of Tianxing, and he has been in Tianxing army for many years. He has even achieved the position of vice general of the former army of the mad lion army. He knows the domestic situation of Tianxing, especially the city defense of counties and counties and the population Ding Fu. He even knows the temperament and military habits of the generals of Tianxing. Zhai Ning is in charge of most of them, It means that there is one more person who is familiar with the situation of Tianxing, which is very important when the two armies play each other.
But for Zhuge ya, Gu Qingcheng couldn't let her stay. On the one hand, in addition to the good personal relationship between Zhuge family and Gu family, Zhuge Ya is also her mother's close friend, which is the reason why she calls each other's aunt. This is not the courtesy of the founding government, but she really regards Zhuge Ya as her elder. Zhuge Ya was also her teacher in map class when she was in Fengming Academy, I have the grace of teaching and dispelling doubts.
The more important reason is that after the war in southern Xinjiang, there will be great changes in the Fengxiang army. The eldest princess Yu Chuqing will hand over the military power of Fengxiang to Yu Tianxiang. In this way, many old people in the Fengxiang army will be transferred one after another, either to the military headquarters or to the outer cabinet as the center of the army.
That is to say, this battle may be the last battle they fought as generals, including Gu Jieyun, her aunt, Su Leyi, the think tank of Fengxiang army, and Zhuge ya. Under such circumstances, how could Gu Qingcheng let Zhuge Ya stay behind the stable Xihe county.
Even in the battle of Danshui with Lu que at the beginning, Gu Qingcheng didn't feel so difficult in the face of the mad lion mat rear army, which was 20 or 30 times more powerful than her own side. She even thought that Bai Yu Hanya would send a message to Yu Tianxiang and let her send a stable battalion general.
”The city has fallen, and the army's supplies are ready. We can go out at any time.” Just as Gu Qingcheng hesitates to write to Yu Tianxiang, Zhuge Ya comes in from the door.
”Wait a few days. I'll write a letter to Tianxiang to solve some problems.” Gu Qingcheng took up the cup and poured a cup of tea for Zhuge ya.
”How many more days?” Zhuge Ya was stunned when he heard that the military order of the imperial capital had been issued and ordered them to attack Heyan county directly. Obviously, he didn't want to wait any longer. How could he wait a few more days. Zhuge Ya looked at Gu Qingcheng's hesitant expression, and her mind turned quickly. After a while, she understood the reason why Gu Qingcheng hesitated. She asked, ”but because of the candidate who is stationed in Xihe county?”
”Er ~” Gu Qingcheng hesitated for a moment, then nodded.