A Clash of Gods - Chapter 1309

[Chapter 1299 The trouble that must be eliminated]

Xuanyuan Po pondered for a moment, then said: “Now our Qinhuai Corps and the Dongqi Navy are in a situation of insufficient logistics, but in comparison, our army’s situation is even more dangerous. The Dongqi Navy is crisscrossing the waterways and can advance or retreat. Moreover, even if the two sides of the Huai River are strong and clear, but the Huai River extends from the East China Sea to the Qinling Mountains, it is impossible to guard against it from beginning to end. Without the navy blocking, the Eastern Qi navy can do whatever he wants in the Huai River, and it is impossible to completely cut off the supply of food and grass. On the contrary, my Qinhuai Army Corps, although they have won the land of the three counties, I am afraid that it is an exaggeration to say that they have already controlled the three counties.”

Qi Ning nodded and said, “What Colonel Xuanyuan said is very true. Chu has been fighting for decades. Although the people on the front line of Huai Shui have been harmed by the Han army, the northern Han must also be quite resentful of our army. It is not a matter of time to regain the people’s hearts, and our army is short of food. If we want to collect grain locally, it will inevitably cause even greater anger among the local people. If our army is always worried about grain and grass, then the confrontation with the Han army will be weaker.”

Wei Shutong sighed: “The three armies Before moving, the food and grass should go first. This is the best policy of the military. In fact, the lower officials also know that the Qinhuai Army is in a difficult situation. If the people of the Eastern Qi really join forces with the Northern Han to attack our army on both sides, the situation of our army will be even more dangerous. .”

Qi Ning knew from the beginning that he wanted to attack the Northwest when he raided Eastern Qi, but if there was a mistake, it would definitely lead to extremely serious consequences.

Attacking Dongqi, although Linzi was taken, but getting rid of Duan Shao was already a mistake in his eyes, and the Donghai division was defeated by the Dongqi navy, and the control of the waterway was completely handed over to the Dongqi people. further aggravated the situation.

Nearly 100,000 troops of the Qinhuai Army are stationed in Dingtao, in the hinterland of the Northern Han Dynasty. The daily consumption of food and grass is naturally a huge amount. It may be able to survive in a short period of time. After a long time, it is very likely that there will be a result of collapse without a fight.

As Wei Shutong said, once the Eastern Qi and the Northern Han people reached a settlement and attacked from both sides, the predicament the Qinhuai Army would face would be extremely dangerous.

The Qinhuai Army is the main force of the Chu State. Once this army is lost, the Chu State’s slight advantage over the Northern Han will be gone, and the possibility of the Northern Expedition to dominate the world will be minimal.

And Qi Ning didn’t forget that Jizo was about to move in the territory of Chu State, and no one knew what kind of big moves would come next.

The State of Chu is currently in a precarious situation of internal and external difficulties. If there is a slight mishap, the consequences will be unimaginable.

“In order to turn the Qinhuai Army into a safe place, we must solve the problem of logistics supply.” Qi Ning said with a serious expression: “And now to solve the logistics problem, we must solve the Dongqi Naval Division.”

Wei Shutong shook his head and said, “Guo Gong, Dongqi The navy is the most powerful navy in the world today. Our Donghai navy is also considered to have a large number of people, and the warships are not weak. However, after a water battle, the entire army was almost wiped out. This shows that the Dongqi navy It is indeed difficult to deal with. That Shen Tuluo is even a first-class navy general in the world, and there is almost no one on the water.” He smiled bitterly: “If we want to solve the Dongqi navy, we are more than enough.”

“Wait .

Their own food and forage were cut off and scattered, which undoubtedly put the lives of 100,000 soldiers of my Qinhuai Army in the hands of Shen Tuluo.” Qi Ning sneered: “If the Eastern Qi Navy never collapsed because of the problem of food and grass, then my Qinhuai Army will be defeated. We can only face defeat, so we must not sit idly by.”

Xuanyuan Po immediately said, “The Duke said very well, we must not wait for Shen Tuluo to collapse.”

Wei Shu said, “What good ideas does the Duke have? Qi Ning pondered for a moment, then said,

”

This is a big matter, and we have to consider it carefully.”

“Guo Gong, Duan Canghai and Ban Yun are guarding the northwest side, and Tongguan is also in our hands, so there shouldn’t be any big problems.”

The problem.” Wei Shu said, “The emperor is most worried about the Qinhuai Army. He wants to come and he is waiting to discuss with the prince. I don’t know if the prince is going to the northwest or return to the capital?”

Qi Ning glanced at Xuanyuan Po and said, “It seems that I still have to go back to Beijing. Mr. Wei, please help prepare the carriage and the dry food on the road. We will leave tomorrow morning.”

“The Duke doesn’t look very good. “Wei Shu said, “Why don’t you take a rest for two days and wait for your body to rest before leaving?”

“Can’t wait.” Qi Ning got up and shook his head: “Go and help prepare first.”

Although he had already bought a car The carriage, but after all, it was only purchased in the town. The horse’s leg strength is really average, and the real horse is always on the side of the governor’s house.

Wei Shutong didn’t dare to say more, and stepped back first.

“Guo Gong, you will go back to the capital tomorrow.” Xuanyuan Po thought for a while before lowering his voice, “I will go to Huaishui.”

“Oh?” Are you trying to assassinate Shentu Luo?”

Xuanyuan Po’s face changed slightly, his eyes were full of surprise, his lips moved slightly, but he didn’t say a word, but Qi Ning turned his body slightly and leaned closer, “You are doing this, In fact, that’s exactly what I thought.”

Xuanyuan Po said, “So the Duke also has this plan?”

“If Shen Tuluo is not eliminated, the Dongqi Navy will not be able to solve it.” Qi Ning sneered: “The Dongqi Navy will not be able to solve it.

, the food supply of the Qinhuai Army will not be able to be cleared.”

Xuanyuan Po said solemnly: “That’s right. The food supply cannot be delayed, and every day of delay will increase the threat to the Qinhuai Army. Therefore, after thinking about it, I can only assassinate Shentu. Luo.”

“Shen Tuluo wouldn’t have thought that he had become a thorn in the side of my great Chu.” Qi Ning clenched his fists and whispered, “He would have guessed that we might send someone to assassinate him, so he must have been prepared to deal with it. Getting ready, wanting to assassinate him is no easy task.”

Xuanyuan Po said: “Beijing first go to Huaishui, check the movements of the Dongqi navy, and then find out the details of Shen Tuluo, and then formulate an assassination plan.”

“Shen Tuluo is on the water, and his own martial arts are very good.” Qi Ning said: “Even if you figure out a way to find him, it will not be easy to stab him under the knife.”

Xuanyuan Po nodded and said: “Shen Tu Luo was born in a family of military commanders. This man has not only learned the art of war strategy since childhood, but also practiced diligently and hard work. He really has a very good martial arts.”

“To assassinate him, you must succeed in one strike. Ascension to the sky.” Qi Ning said, “I will secretly go to Huaishui with you this time. If the circumstances permit, we will discuss the plan to travel together.”

Xuanyuan Po was stunned, and immediately said: “Guo Gong, the son of the daughter can’t sit down. Tang, how can your noble body participate in such a dangerous thing? Just leave this matter to the humble office, and the humble office will come up with a perfect plan.”

“It’s not that I can’t trust your mansion.” Qi Ning sighed: “Go to the gods. Now, the Divine Marquis Mansion is headed by you, I respect you as a big brother, a big brother, I ask you, if you don’t lose your inner strength, can you be sure to defeat Shentu Luo?”

Xuanyuan Po thought for a moment, then said, “I didn’t Having seen this person, I only know his identity and background. The fourth junior brother has been lurking in Dongqi. He is quite familiar with this person. According to him, Shentuluo’s martial arts are not inferior to mine, and if I confront him head-on, I may not be his opponent.”

Qi Ning said, “You have no absolute certainty to kill him without losing your inner strength, not to mention that you have not recovered your inner strength now, even more so. It is impossible to carry out this task.” Xuanyuan Po said: “Although the lowly position is impossible, you can find assassins in secret.

Assassins

do not need high martial arts to assassinate, but to grasp the timing to deliver a fatal blow.”

There is indeed such a type of assassin who specializes in this kind of business. The shadow mouse that he subdued at the beginning was a master of assassination, and nodded slightly: “This matter must not only be secret, but also fast. I will accompany you to Huaishui, just in time for the journey. Help you recover your inner strength.”

Xuanyuan Po said, “Does the Duke know how to recover my inner strength?”

“Just like you, I have all received the cave sealing method of Ksitigarbha.” Qi Ning did not hide it, “Senior Li taught me how to crack the cave sealing method before he died. I have this experience and can help you give it a try. .”

Xuanyuan Po stood up and cupped his hands, “Thank you for your help.” Then he said, “How to arrange Xiang Gang Master and Xiaodie?”

“Of course the two of them can’t follow us.” Qi Ning said, “I own this matter. Arrangement.”

Whether the assassination of Shentu Luo is successful or not will have two consequences for the Qin Huai Army’s situation. It’s not that Qi Ning doesn’t believe in Xuanyuan Po’s strength, but the opponent this time is not an easy one. It will cause extremely serious consequences, so this assassination plan must be foolproof.

And what Qi Ning considered was not just assassinating Shentu Luo.

After leaving the Governor’s Mansion, Qi Ning went to the inn alone and saw Xiang Baiying. Xiaodie was taking care of Xiang Baiying. She was very happy when she saw Qi Ning coming back. After Qi Ning sat down, she asked, “Uncle Xiang, how are you feeling?”

Xiang Although Baiying was severely injured, after the incident, the whole person became more peaceful, “It’s not a big problem, you don’t have to worry. Thanks to Miss Xiaodie for taking care of her these days, she has worked hard.”

“No… No!” Xiaodie hurriedly said: “You are Xiao Diao…… Guogong’s uncle, that’s my uncle, it’s a matter for the junior to take care of the senior.”

Qi Ning smiled: “Xiaodie said That’s right, Uncle Xiang, we are all your juniors, and it is your duty to take care of you by your side.”

“Xiao Die said you are going to the northwest?” Xiang Baiying said: “State affairs are the most important thing, you can go anyway, Don’t worry about me. There is a sub-rudder of the Beggar Gang here, so just hand me over to the Beggar Gang.”

“Uncle Xiang, I may go to Huaishui.” Qi Ning said softly, “I’m going to let the Governor’s Office arrange it. People will escort you to the capital first, but you never like to deal with people from the government, so I came over to discuss with you first.”

Xiang Baiying shook his head and said, “You don’t have to bother the people in the government. In fact, I don’t have to worry too much about my current situation.” After a short pause, he said, “The Beggar Gang is the number one gang in Jianghu. There are hundreds of thousands of people in the gang. If I can’t choose a successor who has both political integrity and talent, it will be my sin to kill the beggar gang. So when I can do something, I will first select the successor, and The position of the leader of this gang will be passed on.” He raised his hand and waved, and said to Qi Ning, “Come here!”

Qi Ning got up and approached the past, held Xiang Baiying’s hand, and thought about it for a while before saying, “In the beginning, the crisis was in danger. At that time, I asked you to act as the leader of the gang, but you are the Duke of the court after all. If you were to lead the beggar gang, it would inevitably embarrass you.”

Qi Ning said, “That is also an expedient measure. Uncle Xiang has come out now. Naturally, you are still in charge of the beggar gang yourself.”

Xiaodie was a little stunned by the side, she didn’t know that Qi Ning had actually been the leader of the beggar gang, and at this time, she learned from Xiang Baiying’s mouth, which was quite bizarre and dark. Think about what kind of adventures Xiao Diao’er had in the past two years, not only became the prince of the country, but also became the leader of the beggar gang?