"Li Guochang has been in charge of Zhenwu for eight years and is deeply rooted. The Zhenwu army's family is all in the city, and there are Shatuo cavalry and guards who are suppressing it. I am afraid they are not willing to surrender lightly. If you have any suggestions, please tell me. I have no idea at the moment." Hao Zhenwei sat in the upper head carelessly and looked around the generals and said.

The military supervisor Qiu Weidao sat down at his head. Several dozen generals from Xicheng, Zhoucheng and Beicheng stood on both sides. Everyone frowned, as if there was something indissoluble in solving the problem. At this time, when they heard Hao Zhenwei's question, everyone was very clear in their hearts. Soon, they saw someone saying, "Zhenwu Army City has been in operation for many years. The city has a high wall and a moat, which is difficult to fight. Our army has only more than 2,000 combat soldiers. The situation in the city is not very clear, but there must be more than 1,000 soldiers stationed there. I do not agree with squandering the lives of soldiers. In the end, it is often impossible to fight, and the old capital is vain."

"Can we drive the Fengzhou Dangxiang who is following the army to attack the city? They have 3,000 people. As long as they promise rewards, they will not be afraid that those poor people will not take the bait." Someone said.

"The barbarians are not stupid! What is the situation of siege? How can they not know? If you have the life to pay money, if you have no life to spend money, someone will do this?" Someone was displeased and said.

"Disobeying orders in front of the formation is a death penalty. We can enforce military laws, first kill a few thorns, and then increase the rewards, so that we will not be afraid that they will be disobedient."

"Stop!" Hao Zhenwei slapped the handrail of Hu's bed hard and said, "Dangxiang is not confident enough, driving them to attack the city is the worst."

Hao Zhenwei had a headache. These martial artists were all stupid and actually discussed seriously how to attack the city. This was contrary to his original intention, so he hurriedly interrupted. Zhenwu Army City is a big city. Even if Li Guochang took away the main force, it was not something that their small team could defeat. Now the situation in the state is strange and undercurrents are surging. If the people are fought all over here, that would be stupid.

"It's better to send someone to the military city to ask about the situation." A middle-aged man in a long gown said: "The people who were determined to rebel with Li Guochang have already gone to Hedong. Most of the people left in the city are loyal to the court. As long as they send envoys to explain their righteousness, they can definitely be told to open the city gate and express their feelings. When the rebels who are still in Hedong hear the news, they will definitely be frightened and dare not fight again."

"Haha, the scholar's opinion. The people in Zhenwu Army are not fools. Some people may be loyal to the court, but what is the situation when opening the city gate? Are you not afraid that we will make money and start a massacre? I can't guarantee that I will be able to be unreasonable after entering the city." Someone laughed again, with a sarcastic meaning in his words, and he would not give him any face.

"You - the national affairs are corrupted by you, the people!"

"His grandma! If it weren't for the city's mansion, I would have cut you with one knife."

"I'm most annoying to you. Last time I went to get spring clothes, one on the left was embarrassed and the other on the right refused. I wanted to chop you up. I heard that your little lady is pretty. I don't know who will get cheaper after you are chopped, hahaha!"

"Everyone is, this person is so rude, and he is the official—"

"Don't you just shit!" Hao Zhen stood up with a loud voice, and the stern voice made a sound. He saw his face turned blue and said angrily: "How important is military and national affairs! You are noisy and noisy here, just like a vegetable market. What kind of discipline is it? I will ask you for advice, it's really a matter of fishing. Forget it! I have decided to advance east along the Yellow River and take down the East City first (Note 1). In this way, you can attack and retreat and defend, and there will be much more room for you."

"Everyone will be wise!" "Everyone will follow the order!"

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Shao Shude stood outside the door for a long time, listening to a group of personal soldiers and guards chatting nonsense. To a certain extent, the military men who served in the army are straightforward and terrifying. As long as no one cares about them, they really dare to say anything. This is naturally related to the "miracle populism" that has lasted to this day after the middle Tang Dynasty. A vassal state, who wants to come to power, must please the martial men and promise various benefits and benefits. Moreover, this kind of welfare can only be added or not. If those who come to power later want to get the support of the martial men, they must issue a larger check and better benefits. Over time, the status of the martial men and the martial men will be spoiled and they speak casually.

Shao Shude chatted with them for about half an hour, and learned a lot of important information from these big mouths, and had a deeper understanding of the operation to send troops to attack the Zhenwu Army. Rather than a war, it was a performance. Few of the entire army were willing to sacrifice their lives for the so-called imperial edict.

Soon, the military congress presided over by Hao Zhenwei was dispersed. Qiu Weidao walked out silently, and Shao Shude immediately stepped forward to greet him: "Envoy Qiu."

"Let's talk about it when you have something to do." Qiu Weidao waved his hand and turned over the war horse that Sanlang led. Shao Shude responded and greeted Brother Yihuo who was following him, holding a bow with a knife and carefully guarding Qiu Weidao back to the temporary military supervisory academy.

The area of ​​Zhongcheng is not small, but because it is a military fort, it is not a normal city in terms of structure. There is only one street, two or three hundred households, and a few shops, which are the same as the Xicheng, and are even worse than that. At this time, the buildings on both sides of the street are closed, and there is no sign of a single figure. It can be seen that the martial artists are so fierce and have a bad reputation.

After the temporary military supervisory institute arrived, Qiu Weidao immediately closed the door and called Song Le, the judge who was accompanying the army, and the team leader Kai Run, and the four of them together to make up for the next step.

"Hao Du is unstable and hesitated. This Eastern Expedition will probably be nothing. "Qiu Weidao asked someone to cook a pot of tea, and while drinking it, he shook his head and said, "The Zhenwu Army appointed by the court, Lu Taiqing died of illness on the way. The two states and three cities have their own thoughts. If one person presided over the overall situation and responded to various royal troops, the situation would be much better."

"Lord, this may not be a bad thing." After a short silence, Song Le, who was the judge of the Military Supervisory Academy, spoke out and heard him say: "Guochang and his son are fierce and stubborn. The Zhenwu Army is known as good at fighting, and its forces are twice as good as heavenly virtues. If they really fight, they will definitely not be able to get benefits. Now the main force of the rebels is going east, and Zhenwu Army City is its old nest, so there must be considerable forces to stay behind. Attacking is the worst strategy."

"Judge Song said deeply, "Qiu Weidao nodded and said, "Guan Team Head, how much do you know about Zhenwu Army?"

"The Zhenwu Army is good at fighting. In the past... I used to..." Guan Kairun was a little overwhelmed. He squatted in the military supervisory courtyard for many years and did not have much contact with foreign troops. He was not a local soldier in Fengzhou. He could get some news, so he got stuck for a while and didn't know how to continue.

"Captain Shao, tell me." Qiu Weidao frowned and glared at Guan Kai Run, and then asked Shao Shude.

"Reported to the envoy, the Zhenwu Army had more than 5,000 infantry soldiers and more than 3,000 horse soldiers, mainly stationed in Dongcheng, Juncheng and Shengzhou. Linzhou (Note 2) Because it was located in the rear, there were not many soldiers, it mainly relied on the help of Tutuan Township, the local wealthy family, to help guard it, such as the Zhe family and the Yang family. During the Huichang period of Emperor Wuzong, Liu Mian and Liu Taifu led the Hedong Army and Qixin, Tuoba, Shatuo and other foreign troops to defeat the Uighur Wujie Khan, and rebuilt the Tiande Army. At that time, a large number of them were drawn.

He mobilized the officers and soldiers of the Wu army to Fengzhou to serve as officers at all levels. In the past 30 years, the Zhenwu army has gone to the grassland in the south, with great reputation and great combat power. All the troops in Fengzhou have admired him." Shao Shude didn't care about Guan Kairun's face and said directly: "After Li Guochang entered the town, the Zhenwu army's military strength expanded, mainly because there were more troops from Shatuo, Dangxiang and other vassals, about 2,000 people, all of whom were cavalry and soldiers, and their combat power was quite impressive."
Chapter completed!