The wind blows the plum blossoms over Guanshan

In the season of dry grass in the Northwest, there was a severe drought in the dog army, and the country had poor harvests and food rations were insufficient. Many troops stationed on the frontier crossed the Guanshan Mountain to rob the people of Yan State for food rations.In recent days, the Tianquan army even used the loss of cattle and sheep as an excuse to attack the country of Yan and seize supplies.The border troops of Yan State were no match for the strong and strong dog soldiers, so they had to rush to send the news to Longcheng to ask the court for support.Murong Zhaohui read the urgent letter and felt anxious.He had just ascended the throne for less than two years, domestic affairs had initially settled down, and the problem of Quan Rong came up again.

This year's rainfall is low, and the food produced by Yan is only just enough for self-sufficiency. There is a famine in a small part of the area, and a lot of food and money are used for disaster relief, but the military pay is less.After Murong Zhaohui received the urgent letter, he immediately increased the army's salary in the border area, transported a lot of food there, and increased the border guards. Unexpectedly, the other party took a lot of the army's salary, but his own people did not get it.

The border guards are too weak. Murong Zhaohui originally wanted Lu to release Zhang Liao and his right-hand men who used to follow him to solve the border problem. Just be careful, if they are allowed to go to the border, if they are entangled and unable to escape and there is a sudden emergency in the country, no one can save him.The Shu army under Murong Zhi was pretty good at fighting, but the recruited soldiers didn't accept him. It's a good thing not to make trouble, and they lacked a strong general.Murong Zhaohui discussed with Jiangling Xu Wen and Lu Fang, and they all agreed that the world is not yet completely peaceful, and the loyal officials and soldiers in the court cannot move, and they must guard Dragon City just in case, and there can be other people at the border. Find new generals to replace them.But at this moment, where can I find a suitable candidate?Murong Zhaohui became worried.Lu Fang actually made an opinion and selected some young officers and soldiers and people of insight.Murong Zhaohui thought for a long time, and felt that it was time to promote newcomers. If this continues, the pillars of the Yan Kingdom will inevitably be broken.

It was the winter solstice, and Dragon City ushered in the first snow of this winter.Snowflakes are falling like fine salt.Looking at the falling snowflakes, Murong Zhaohui suddenly thought of the cold and faint fragrance of plum blossoms in Chudi.Since he left Jingzhou, the Chu Palace has become an empty palace again. I don't know if the plum blossoms there have bloomed.

"Your Majesty, it's ready, do you want to go in person?" Gao Ji asked from the side.

"It's natural." Murong Zhaohui put on a cloak and slowly stepped up to the tower on the north side of the palace city. Below the tower, young soldiers were waiting for a contest of brain and physical strength.Seeing that he had arrived, Lu Fang ordered the candidates to get ready for the first competition.

A general must be proficient in martial arts, especially the skills needed in combat.Therefore, today's first competition is riding and shooting.Zhang Liao was in charge of the riding and archery competition, while Murong Zhaohui just watched from the tower.The second round was a close combat, and Jiang Ling was in charge.The final winner of the two competitions will be received by him personally, and the final question will be asked.

The snowflakes fell quietly, Murong Zhaohui held the warmed flagon and tied the cloak a little tighter.

Last night he dreamed about what happened many years ago again, remembering the first time he saw Changsheng.At that time, the mother concubine had not passed away for a few years, and he would always miss her uncontrollably on the night of the full moon in the Mid-Autumn Festival.On weekdays, the unfair treatment from his father and the bullying from his brothers made him breathless, so he had to live carefully, not daring to make any mistakes. It was the arrival of Changsheng that he gradually found a new support.Sometimes he would think that if he hadn't returned to Longcheng, he and Changsheng would probably still be living a happy life in Chudi, but now, there are many more things that he can't help himself.It is not easy to be the king of a country if he seeks his own government in his position.

The candidate was fully armed, and Murong Zhaohui stood up and leaned on the railing.The competition began, and the sound of drums shook the sky.Several feathered arrows were fired at once, directly hitting the red heart.Each candidate shoots three feather arrows, and those who hit all hearts will enter the second round.One was wearing black armor and a helmet with a visor, so he couldn't see his face clearly, but Murong Zhaohui couldn't stop looking at him and couldn't take his eyes off.The man's arrow skills are very accurate, the other candidates are just hitting the red heart, but he always hits the target every time, his technique is not sloppy, even Zhang Liao, who is proficient in riding and archery, can't help but nod slightly.Murong Zhaohui was stunned on the tower for a long while, only to realize that the wine pot in his hand was already cold.

"Your Majesty, it's still early. Your Majesty, please sit and rest." Gao Ji reminded him.

Murong Zhaohui waved his hands and said, "No, you can go down."

Murong Zhaohui's eyes returned to the field again, that person had stood out like a dark horse and entered the next round of competition smoothly.There are only 20 people left in the second round of melee combat. Ten people are divided into groups, and only one person in each group can win.Murong Zhaohui seemed to have returned to the martial arts competition in Dongting, where Changsheng fought against ten opponents, and in the end he met a Tang Sect master, but in the end he miraculously won and got the qualification to board the boat.However, Changsheng also disappeared on that boat, and disappeared for more than two years.Murong Zhaohui's heart suddenly twitched, a little sad.He drank a glass of wine and felt a little warmer in his body.

The competition on the field was still going on, and the group that the man was in was progressing very rapidly.Standing out among ten people is very exhausting, and the longer it is delayed, the more exhausting it will be.That man knew the principle of quick battles and quick decisions, almost all of them eliminated the opponent within a few moves, so fast that people couldn't take their eyes off it.After winning, the man looked up the tower, and Murong Zhaohui happened to meet his eyes, and his heart trembled unconsciously.He returned to his seat and sat down, unable to calm down his complicated emotions.

Lu Fang came from the arena, clasped his fists and saluted, "Your Majesty, one of them has already won, will your majesty order him to interrogate first?"

Murong Zhaohui stroked the fine fluff on the cloak, thought for a while, then nodded: "Let's declare."

After a while, this person has come to him.He bowed and saluted without taking off his mask.Murong Zhaohui calmed down, and said: "Excuse me, if I order you to be the general on the border, how can you rescue the immediate emergency?" The man stared at Murong Zhaohui for a long time without answering, Murong Zhaohui only felt that there was something wrong in the middle of winter Fever illusion, he thought, maybe it was because of the wine he had just drunk.

"The dog army suffered a poor harvest due to the severe drought. They did not have enough food and grass. They relied on looting to supply supplies, so they could not fight a protracted war. We should put the people first. First evacuate the people near Guanshan from the area, and remove the granaries and cattle. Yang, temporarily retreat to Tianshui County to rest and reorganize the army, waiting for an opportunity. The dog army will not benefit, and there is not enough food and grass to support it, so naturally it will not be able to continue fighting. When they run out of ammunition and food, I will take advantage of the situation and drive the dog army back in one fell swoop. West of Guanshan."

After Murong Zhaohui stared at the person in front of him and thought carefully, he said: "Your strategy is certainly good, and it is very reasonable, but it is too risky. Are you absolutely sure to defeat Quan Rong? If you blindly give in and lead to Quan Rong If you enter the Central Plains, the country will be at stake."

"Your Majesty, I have absolute certainty to drive the dog army back. According to the strategy I said earlier, we will retreat and rest, so that the dog army will not benefit. In the first case, the dog army will continue to attack us. Robbing supplies, this is exactly what we planned. The ministers will deploy in Tianshui County to catch the turtles in the dog army. In another situation, the dog army will give up the siege and return to the country to rest. However, according to the personality of the dog army, I think the possibility of this situation is not great. In the third case, Quan Rong will give up robbing Yan State and attack Qiang State. Your Majesty can join forces with Qiang State to subdue Quan Rong. You can also kill people with a borrowed knife The plan is to wait for the fisherman's profit."

Murong Zhaohui nodded: "You're right, but...strategy alone is not enough. Marching and fighting can never be won by strategy alone. Tell me, what else do you need?"

"Your Majesty is right. You need not only strategies, but also good generals and obedient and durable soldiers. At present, Yan's border guards are too weak and lack strong leaders, which has led to consecutive defeats. I implore Your Majesty to send the former King of Shu The army collected by Murong Zhi was given to the minister."

"Can you command Murong Zhi's army?"

"You can give it a try."

Murong Zhi nodded: "Very good. Is there anything else you want to say?"

"Your Majesty, victorious in a hundred battles is not a good man. A soldier who surrenders without fighting is a good man. Therefore, the first is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the enemy, the second is to attack the enemy, and the second is to attack the city. Solving the war by force is the only way to solve the war." It is not a long-term solution to solve a temporary emergency. The dog Rong is a nomadic people. They lack rations every time the grass dries up, and they are good at fighting. The mutual benefit and mutual benefit will enhance the relationship between the people of the two countries, and send skilled craftsmen to help the dog army improve the food planting and animal husbandry technology, so that they will not be too short of food. Only when the people of the two countries are friendly can the country be stable, and our country can also be Saving a large amount of military expenses will benefit the country and the people."

After hearing these remarks, Murong Zhaohui was stunned for a while, and finally sighed: "Changsheng, you can really be your own."

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