Chapter 79: Confrontation

The death of King Liang was an earthquake for the princes and kings, which made them frightened.

King Liang was the heart of Empress Dowager Dou, and was arrogant and protected him everywhere. Unexpectedly, Empress Dowager Dou personally issued an order to execute King Liang. This incident was even more powerful than a thousand troops.

Although the princes and kings were all surnamed Liu and were relatives, could he kissed King Liang? Even the King of Liang was executed. If they committed a crime, what would be the better result?

Those princes who had inappropriate thoughts had to put aside their gaze and be honest in being Prince Anle.

Of course, the most worrying thing is Liu An, King of Huainan. Not long ago, when King Liang was defending Suiyang and was preparing to confront the court, he thought that Suiyang City was tall and thick enough to withstand a long time. As long as the war was delayed for a long time, no matter who wins or loses, the prestige of the court will be greatly reduced, and he will have a chance. On a whim, he wrote several letters to the princes and kings of various places.

He was very surprised that Suiyang City was caught in one go, and King Liang was captured. He immediately sent someone to recover the letter.

The soldiers who delivered the letter worked so hard that they were sent all the way to the ground, and even the soldiers who were chasing them did not catch up with them. After receiving the letter, the princes stopped returning them, and even spoke a lot of good words, which in turn comforted him.

Liu An would not know what the princes made. Once profitable, he could sell Liu An. Of course, if the princes seized the handle, he could threaten him and gain benefits.

Liu An was a little worried about these things, but it was not serious. Because he thought that King Liang would not have any trouble. As long as King Liang could not even deal with the court, what could he do to rebel?

However, King Liang actually executed Empress Dowager Dou, which was tantamount to declaring to the princes: Don’t want to rebel, the court will not be lenient!

In this way, Liu An was feeling like he was feeling uneasy when he thought of those letters. He tried every means to ask for it, but he couldn't get it back. The reason was very simple. The court did not show that it was too dull before, and this letter was of little use. Once the court expressed its attitude, the letter was a rare item, so who would return it?

Not to mention how Liu An was restless and asked for letters.

A new face in the court was Han Anguo, who was the Censor. Han Anguo was a talented man who made great contributions when quelling the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms. Furthermore, this time, he followed King Liang to Chang'an regardless of the danger, and served the King of Liang all the way, carefully serving King Liang. Even King Liang sighed, "It is difficult to see sincerity at this time. Han Anguo is so loyal, and he is not listened to him, so he has today's prison."

Emperor Jing knew about Han Anguo and knew his talents, so he became the Censor.

Mei Cheng, Zhuang Ji and Sima Xiangru, who followed King Liang to Chang'an, also gave Emperor Jing a doctor. Emperor Jing was given a gift to them in terms of brotherhood.

However, these three people do have real talents and knowledge, and are very good at writing. It is hard for anyone in the world to reach them. I won’t say that Mei Cheng and Zhuang Ji are famous all over the world. Those are famous scholars and scholars. If they are given doctoral students, no one will have any objections.

As for Sima Xiangru, although he was not well-known and had no reputation, Mei Cheng and Zhuang Ji highly praised him, and it was reasonable that Emperor Jing gave him a doctorate.

Emperor Jing did not do too much in terms of brotherhood for the children of King Liang. He demoted them to common people and seized their titles, but gave them a lot of money, which was enough for them to live.

Empress Dowager Dou had no objection to this kind of treatment and praised Emperor Jing's treatment.

No matter what, the children of King Liang were her grandsons, and Empress Dowager Dou naturally thought of them.

Once King Liang died, the biggest obstacle to establishing a crown prince was no longer there. Emperor Jing made a natural result, and he only took the opportunity to report to the world.

However, Empress Dowager Dou's was unable to get up ill and her health was getting worse day by day. The death of King Liang was really a big blow to her. Any mother who had to execute her most beloved son would be unbearable.

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Pucheng, the Magistrate's Mansion.

Zhou Yang was filled with maps, and he was rushing on the map, his eyes widened and he looked carefully.

"The Grand Marshal is showing off the map again!" Li Guang shook his head and muttered.

"General Fei, are you praising me or hurting me?" Zhou Yang asked without raising his head.

"Master, did you hear it?" Li Guang was a little surprised.

"Your voice is as loud as thunder, who will not hear it?" Cheng Buzhi made fun of Li Guang.

"You can't be much better, either." Li Guangke was dissatisfied, and immediately asked: "Master, you always look at the map and look at it. After watching it for so many days, have you chosen the battlefield?"

"Just looking at the map, I can't be sure. I have to wait until Zhao Ponu and the others come back." Zhou Yang finally raised his head from the map and looked at Zhu Maichen and said, "The chief clerk is very familiar with Minyue, and it can be said that he knows it well. However, the way of playing this time is a bit different. You must be familiar with this geography and have a clear idea."

Although Zhu Maichen was very familiar with Minyue, he could not have any way or any path. If he really wanted to say this, unless the gods were. Zhou Yang's plan this time was very grand, so that no one in the Minyue army could escape.

It is extremely difficult to do this. The defeat is like a mountain of defeat. Even if the Fujian and Yue army is not the opponent of the Han army, it will be difficult for the Han army to chase after it if it is defeated and the war is broken. Even if it is riding a war horse to chase it, it is not necessarily possible to keep one.

Not to mention, this is Minyue. The terrain is complex and there are many mountains. From the forest, once the Fujian Yue army gets into the mountains, the Han army will have no choice.

The most important thing is that there are many dangerous passes in Minyue, and the Fujian-Yue army is divided into troops to guard it. Once the Fujian-Yue army is defeated, it is very convenient to escape, but it is difficult for the Han army to pursue it.

Because it is very difficult to fight in the mountains and jungle, it is not the master of the Han Dynasty's New Army. Even if the Kuaiji garrison is sent, it may not be taken down.

The more the Minyue army fled, the worse the consequences, and the more difficult it was to clear it out. Therefore, Zhou Yang must wipe out the Minyue army, and no one can escape.

"Zhao Ponu is back!" Zhou Yang's eyes rolled, and his eyes flashed.

I saw Zhao Ponu's dust and mud stride in and greet Zhou Yang: "I've seen the Grand Marshal!"

Those who came in with him were Wei Qing, Zhang Tong and a group of soldiers who were ordered to investigate the terrain, and they all greeted Zhou Yang.

When Zhou Yang looked at it, he saw Wei Qing and the others all looked tired, with dust on their bodies and faces. Just looking at this, you know that they were not lazy and must have carefully reconnaissed.

"How did you explore?" Zhou Yang waved his hand and asked the matter directly.

"Report to the Grand Marshal, no problem." Zhao Ponu was very excited: "Although the terrain here is dangerous, Minyue built a pass on the mountain. However, there is a hidden path that can reach the gates and bend down from above, and a stone is enough to take it down."

Zhao Ponu said, pointing at the map and explaining it loudly to Zhou Yang.

"Are you sure?" Zhou Yang raised his eyebrows.

"Report to the Grand Marshal, I'll never be wrong." Zhao Ponu said with confidence and a little regret: "But this road is too narrow and there can't be too many people."

"As long as someone can go up, it will be done!" Zhou Yang smiled and said, "If you are condescending, you will inevitably be in chaos. If you take the opportunity to attack, you will surely succeed. Wei Qing, tell me about yours."

"No!" Wei Qing responded and pointed to the map to explain to Zhou Yang.

After he was ordered, he took someone to reconnaissance himself and was very familiar with geography. His explanation was completely different from that of Zhao Ponu. He had a good vision. He could ambush troops and attack surprises. He was very knowledgeable and had the secret to using troops.

Listening to his explanation, Li Guang and Cheng didn't recognize him with a look of surprise. It was rare for a small military marquis to have such a vision. No wonder Zhou Yang asked him to go in person, he was really aware of people.

After Wei Qing finished speaking, Zhang Tong talked about it again. After Zhang Tong talked about it, other officers talked about it again.

"Okay, you guys go out!" After they finished speaking, Zhou Yang waved his hand, and Zhao Ponu and the others bowed and said he would leave.

"Master, can you confirm now?" Li Guang looked hopeful.

"You can be sure, choose this battlefield here! Chonggu!" Zhou Yang knocked heavily on the map with his right hand: "This place is not far from the Minwang City. When we get here, Zou Ying will definitely come to fight."

"After passing here, it's like you'll be at the King of Min. Zou Ying won't let me arrive at the King of Min." Cheng Buzhida agreed with Zhou Yang's plan: "He will definitely lead a large army to invite the battle."

"Also, he must have thought that the terrain here is good for him."

Li Guanghu's eyes shining brightly: "There are dozens of miles of flat land here, which is enough for the two armies to fight. To the west is the King of Min City, a road, but several passes are built. To the north is a dangerous road, and one pass is controlled by the Min Yue Pass, and no matter how many troops are, they cannot be expanded. To the south and east, it is almost the same. Zou Ying would definitely think that even if he could not defeat us, he could still defend the dangerous passes. However, what he could not expect was that the general had sent people to find out the place. As soon as he arrived and we launched a fierce attack, he would definitely not be able to defeat us. When he wanted to retreat, he suddenly found that these dangerous passes fell into our hands and he would become a turtle sent to the pass in the urn."

There was no saying in the Han Dynasty that "catching turtles in a jar" and Li Guang could only say this.

He expressed all Zhou Yang's intentions, and Zhou Yang arranged this way.

The terrain of Minyue is complex and mountainous. Even if the Minyue army is defeated, it is not difficult to defend. If you want to wipe out the Minyue army, you can only seize these dangerous passes.

The battlefield chosen by Zhou Yang is really a good place. A flat land worth dozens of miles, with a flat terrain, is suitable for the Han cavalry and the Moshu.

The only shortcoming is that there are dangerous passes around this flat land, and the guards of the Minyue army can make the Minyue army advance and retreat and stand invincible.

If the Han army seized these dangerous passes, the Fujian and Yue army would become a turtle in the jar and could not escape. To seize these dangerous passes, it would take some great effort. Zhou Yang sent Zhao Ponu, Wei Qing and others to reconnaissance.

The results of the investigation made Zhou Yang very satisfied. They found a secret path. Some of them were even more dangerous and they had to climb up from the cliff. Fortunately, Zhao Ponu, Wei Qing and others had tried it, so there would be no problem.

"Come Li Yan!" Zhou Yang ordered, and Li Guangfei left.

Not long after, Li Guang turned around and came in with a large general. The man was named Li Yan, who was the general of the Kuaiji garrison.

"I've met the general!" Li Yan greeted him.

"Forgive!" Zhou Yang waved at him and said, "You Kuaiji garrison troops are good at fighting in the mountains and jungle. I will give you a task to seize these dangerous passes."

"This..." Li Yan looked embarrassed and pondered for a moment: "The general has an order, and he will obey it. However, these dangerous and critical obstacles are easy to defend but difficult to attack, and it is difficult to capture them."

He was right, and the dangerous obstacles are not so easy to seize. Zhou Yang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have sent someone to investigate, and there are all roads on it. Some roads are too dangerous, and some roads are very dangerous. As long as you are careful and well prepared, you will definitely be able to get up."

Next, Zhou Yang explained the investigation situation to Li Yan.

"Master, you have already figured it out." After listening to Zhou Yang's explanation, Li Yan was very happy and smiled: "The land of Minyue has a complex terrain, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. However, as long as we can stand, we can go up. Who told us to practice this? Hiking mountains and crossing ridges is what we are good at!"

The Kuaiji garrison was specially trained for Minyue, and what he was good at fighting in mountain jungle. It was common for them to hike mountains and cross ridges.

"You have to remember that this battle is of great importance." Zhou Yang's face was solemn and his tone was stern: "If you cannot cut off the retreat of the Fujian and Yue army, you will let them go. In that case, the future clearance will be difficult. The previous dynasty will clear one mountain and one mountain to pacify it, and there will be great casualties."

Li Yan naturally knew what the price the Qin army paid to pacify Lingnan, and nodded and said, "Master, don't worry, the general will definitely cut off the retreat of the Minyue Army! Never let anyone go!"

"That's good! I will hand over the Investigation soldiers to you and lead the way, so it will be much easier." Zhou Yang said last.

After arranging this matter, Zhou Yang gave the order, the Han army drove out of Pucheng and drove westward, taking the pre-determined battlefield, Chonggu.

The land of Chonggu is dozens of miles round and is extremely flat, which is convenient for cavalry to gallop and use the sword. It is indeed a good battlefield.

More importantly, Chonggu also has a river, and there is no shortage of water. Water sources are a prerequisite for military camping, which is very important.

When he arrived at Chonggu, Zhou Yang passed the order and the Han army set up camp. This time, Zhou Yang no longer set up a small camp, but a large camp. There were 30,000 people, but a large camp of 80,000 people were set up.

Of course, this was to confuse Zou Ying. The 50,000 Kuaiji garrison had already advanced secretly. With the protection of mountains and rivers, they quietly drove towards the passes and hid in the jungle.

The reason why Zhou Yang sent all the Kuaiji garrison out was to prevent them from blocking the retreat if they did not conquer the dangerous passes and gain time for the pursuit.

Because the terrain of Minyue is complex, the dangerous passes are built in dangerous places, and it is difficult to attack. Even if the Han army finds the road, it may not be possible. If this is the case, the Kuaiji garrison can also line up in front of the dangerous pass to prevent the Minyue army from escaping into the dangerous pass.

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"What did you say? Zhou Yang set up camp in Chonggu?" Zou Ying almost didn't believe his ears, his eyes were almost falling out, and he stared at the guard who came in to report.

"Master, it's true!" The personal guard hurriedly affirmed.

"Okay, go out!" Zou Ying happily waved his guards and hit each other with his hands in a high tone: "Zhou Yang, Zhou Yang, you are seeking death! You dare to set up camp in Chonggu! Haha! Everyone says that you have strange soldiers, but that's it!"
To be continued...