They all say I'm a tyrant

Chapter 78

The situation in the southwest is not complicated to say it is, but it is indeed as You Yan expected, it is not as simple as leading troops to fight.Because of the fierce offensive by Fan Guo and its allies, Guo Zhun had no choice but to ask the capital for help, but he still hoped that he could lead the war in the southwest, but he did not expect that Lin Ce would send someone who had already made military achievements and brought them with him. Tao Jiang with his own soldiers.

This is not a good thing for Guo Zhun.Because compared to leading troops to fight, he is definitely inferior to Tao Jiang, but he will not be reconciled to letting him completely hand over the dominance of the southwest war to Tao Jiang.Because in Guo Zhun's heart, if he didn't participate in the war, even if the Southern Wei Dynasty won in the end, it would have nothing to do with him.What's more, he couldn't absolve himself of the blame for the previous defeat caused by Wu Sheng's mistakes. Lin Ce didn't seize his power to stabilize the situation in the Southwest. If he can't live up to this opportunity, then after this battle, his position as the general manager of Yizhou may have to be given up.

He has worked hard in the Southwest for many years, and only then has he secured his position. Yizhou is in charge of all affairs of the thirteen states in the Southwest, and he has military power. Even if he returns to the capital, he can't be replaced by an idle official.Now, if all previous efforts were wasted because of such a battle, and the previous fault that he should not be blamed for, how could Guo Zhun be willing?

Fortunately, Guo Zhun still has a general understanding, and he doesn't argue with Tao Jiang on important matters such as the layout of the art of war, but he refuses to give in to other daily matters, and even asks about food and grass.

Tao Jiang has been in the army for many years, and has never been subject to so many shackles and restrictions. He didn't care about military affairs when he was in the northwest, but when he returned to the capital, You Yan entrusted the power to him and gave him a lot of freedom and trust. In this case, according to his past character, Guo Zhun might be charged with disrupting military affairs, and he would report the situation to Lin Ce after the war ended, and he would take full responsibility.

But before he left the capital, You Yan made a special trip to explain his priorities in the Southwest, and told him to focus on war and try not to conflict with Guo Zhun.

Tao Jiang thought that You Yan was too worried, but he didn't understand his instructions until he arrived in the southwest.Guo Zhun has been in the Southwest for many years, and he has been regarded as the local lord. To them, the Southwest is extremely unfamiliar, whether it is the climate or the customs. Enough for them to struggle for a period of time, it will be even more difficult to fight Fan and its allies.

Although there were many discords in the middle, the battle situation in the southwest was generally smooth. The [-] troops that You Yan brought to the southwest were all elites from the court. Rescued from the disadvantaged situation, the whole army was trained and armed, and the counterattack began.

In terms of combat strength and combat experience, no matter Fan country or all the small countries on the border, no one can match Tao Jiang. Therefore, since Tao Jiang arrived in the southwest, the reports sent to the capital are obviously lower than before. People are much more comfortable.

Since Tao Jiang led the army to go out, it means that the Southern Wei officially started war with Fan Guo and other countries, but simply regaining the advantage is obviously not enough, it is bound to defeat the enemy heavily, so that they will no longer have the ability to resist, and bow their heads to the Southern Wei Only by not daring to have two minds can we exchange for long-term peace for the people in the Southwest and Southern Wei.

In this way, Tao Jiang still has a long way to go, but You Yan still has more confidence in him.

And the successive battle reports that followed proved this point.After a period of recuperation, the army of the Southern Wei Dynasty was ready to go and marched towards the territory of Fan Kingdom.The [-] army under Tao Jiang's jurisdiction was the vanguard, and the former Southwest garrison was responsible for the reinforcements. The two cooperated with each other, and the momentum was like a rainbow. Not only did they take down Jiaozhou City, which the Southwest Army had been unable to attack for a long time, but also four or five cities in a row. , approaching the capital of Fan Guoguo.

However, the coalition army dominated by Fan Guo was no longer the opponent of the Southern Wei army, and could only retreat and linger in Yingdu.Tao Jiang didn't give them any chance to breathe. He surrounded the city of Yingdu and cut off all the roads in Fan Kingdom that could support Yingdu. At the same time, he ordered people to deliver the siege equipment. When resisting, launch an offensive and capture Yingdu City in one fell swoop.

Yingducheng is the capital of Fanguo, and the Lord of Fanguo and all the relatives of the emperor are in it. If Yingducheng is taken down, it is equivalent to taking down the entire Fanguo. At that time, no matter whether Fanguo will resist or accept Gong, the war in the southwest has finally come to an end.

You Yan closed Tao Jiang's secret letter, the battle plan was tight, he was focused on the battle situation, he had no time to be distracted by Guo Zhun's trivial matters, and he didn't ask You Yan for help for a long time.On the secret letter this time, his next combat opportunity was written, and he asked You Yan for his opinion.

You Yan carefully read all the plans, pondered over the map for a long time, and finally decided that if he was in the southwest, the decisions he could make would probably be the same.Moreover, Tao Jiang was more decisive than him in battle, and he was able to grasp the opportunity more accurately. He knew that according to the previous performance of the Fan Kingdom Lord, he could not be given a little respite, and he had to be completely wiped out as quickly as possible. If not, he will wait for an opportunity to counterattack whenever he senses a chance, and if he is not careful at that time, he will create a serious disaster.

"Read it?" Lin Ce put down the military newspaper in his hand, "Do you think Tao Jiang's battle plan is feasible?"

You Yan closed the map: "According to the current situation of Fan Kingdom, a quick battle is the best solution. Yingdu City must not be dragged on like Jiaozhou City that day. Who knows what the Lord of Fan Kingdom will have in mind." You Yan Yan was talking, and looked up at Lin Ce, "You said, according to the man's city and plan, he would not have expected that once the Southern Wei Dynasty officially started the war, they would end up like this? His allies, although given to him I have brought a little help, but compared to the national strength and military strength of the Southern Wei Dynasty, it is like a mayfly shaking a big tree. Anyone who has a little understanding of the battle situation will not make such a decision. What does the Lord of the Fan Kingdom think? They are all capable, so I am not at ease with him."

"The spies sent to the southwest did not find any special information. He did send a letter to the countries of the Western Regions, but according to the news brought back, the countries of the Western Regions did not agree to his cooperation." Lin Ce said, " If you agree, now that the war in the Southwest is so stalemate, if the countries in the Western Regions really want to grab a piece of the pie, now is the best time, why haven't they made any moves?"

"Perhaps it's that Fan State's follower is not the Western Regions, or the Western Regions temporarily changed their minds, and they don't want to cooperate with Fan State, but want to be the fisherman who fights with the snipe and the clam and wins in the end." You Yan sighed. "But these are just speculations. I can only let the northwest side take more precautions. As for the southwest... I can only really feel at ease if I take down the Lord Fan as soon as possible."

You Yan stood up, and raised the corner of his mouth: "At that time, I must ask Tao Jiang to bring him back, and meet the Lord of Fan Kingdom with my own eyes, and see who he is, so that I can rely on Fan Guo's such A bigger place will mess up my Southern Wei and Southwest for a long time without peace."

As he spoke, he walked to the window and opened the window. The pattering autumn rain was still falling. The battle had dragged on for more than half a year. When Tao Jiang led his army to leave, it was still spring and a hundred flowers were in full bloom. The sun is shining brightly, and with the battle reports one after another, it has already entered autumn before you know it, the lotus in the imperial garden has begun to wither, and other flowers and plants have gradually lost their former vitality. The few plum trees planted by Yan are becoming more and more lush, with luxuriant branches and leaves, as if they are just waiting for the winter to come and bloom.

Lin Ce walked up to You Yan, and put on a cloak for him: "It's autumn, and it's getting cold."

You Yan responded, looked out the window, and looked at the servant in a hurry on the corridor not far away: "It's autumn again before you know it, and this year is coming to an end. In [-], I still failed to achieve anything," he turned his head and glanced at Lin Ce beside him, "but fortunately, your wish seems to be fulfilled step by step. If you can end the war in the Southwest, you can put all your energy in the court. When the government is sound and the people are harmonious, the country is rich and the people are strong.”

Lin Ce bent his lips: "That's so fast, but now that the court has reached the present point, I am very satisfied." Since the palace examination, those students who were originally from poor families gradually entered the court, and Lin Ce also began to work hard for the court. On top of the political measures, the various powers and interests that were originally firmly in the hands of the aristocratic family were eroded bit by bit.

He was extra patient this time, and every step he took was so small that many people didn't even realize his real purpose. Up to now, many powerful children who came from aristocratic families but only knew how to eat, drink and play have been invited from the court They found a random excuse and placed them in a certain position in the capital. It seemed like a reward, but in fact they didn't have any real power, and there was nothing they needed to use.

These rich and powerful children are happy to be at leisure, but they don't know what they will lose behind these seemingly rewarding actions.

What's even more ridiculous is that the person who made Lin Ce do this step by step was You Yan, who was born in a family and was once similar to them.

But You Yan is different from them after all.

You Yan leaned back, half leaning on Lin Ce's body: "It's raining endlessly, and I don't know if there will be a sunny day on the day of Shuwen's wedding in a few days." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand Going out the window to catch the rainwater, "So, I have done some things this year, at least it made Shuwen's marriage possible, and it also made my mother and brother and sister-in-law feel at ease."