Han Dao world

Dong Cheng stroked his beard, silent.

He has been under Li Jue's command for several years, and he is aware of the gap in strength between the two sides. With his incomplete armour, the possibility of facing Li Jue and Guo Si head-on is almost zero.Even if he retreated to Pingshu City, he was still not sure.

Pingshu City is too small, and the city defenses are dilapidated. It can be used as a relic of ancient things, and fighting is better than nothing.

Liu Xie looked at Dong Cheng and sighed secretly.

No matter how incompetent Yang Ding is, after all, he is a survivor of many years of war. Deng Quan was not much better.

"Li Jue and Guo Si are fierce, but they are not invincible." Liu Xie patiently explained: "Although Pingshu City is broken, fortunately, there is a place to use. Uncle can protect the right wing for me and prevent me from being attacked. meritorious service."

Dong Cheng sighed. "Your Majesty, if you are not a minister, you are not willing to fight to the death. The difference in combat strength between the two sides is so great that you cannot be an enemy. To tell you the truth, most of the soldiers under your command come from the Kanto region. They are not elites. They have been bullied by Xiliang soldiers many times over the years, and their fighting spirit is full. No, how can we fight to the death with Li Jue and Guo Si. Last time when we defeated Guo Si in Xinfeng, with the help of Yang Feng and Yang Ding, the damage was equal. Now..."

Dong Cheng sighed and shook his head again and again.

Liu Xie is also very depressed. These are some kind of fairy relatives. If you place your hope in the hands of such a person, can you not be as embarrassed as a dog?

Clothes belt edict?It's better to hang it directly.

Even so, he had to be patient and cheer up Dong Cheng.

In any case, Dong Cheng is the uncle of the country and the face of the court.If he is defeated in one blow, can he still count on others to fight to the death?

"Uncle's difficulties, I know. Uncle must also know my difficulties." Liu Xie said with a wry smile: "The reason for moving the camp to Pingshu City is to consider that Uncle's troops are not good at field battles and can only rely on favorable terrain. Persevere. But as Mencius said, the location is not as good as the people, and if you want to hold the position, you must play the role of people.”

Dong Cheng shook his head and let out a long sigh. "Your Majesty, how many of those school captains and Sima do you think are available?"

Seeing that Dong Cheng was so afraid of war, Liu Xie was so angry that he wished he could just replace Dong Cheng and choose another general.

But he knew very well in his heart that not to mention that no one is available for him now, even if someone is available, he can't just change his general.

The battle is imminent, the soldiers are not familiar with each other, even if Sun Tzu and Wu stand up, they will not be able to win.

The baby is suffering in his heart, and he can't say it yet.

He thought for a while, and suddenly had an idea, and said to Dong Cheng: "Uncle just said that most of your subordinates are from the Kanto region?"

"Yes."

"Most of them have been bullied by Xiliang soldiers?"

"Yes, some people were killed by Xiliang soldiers."

"Have many family members been killed by Xiliang people?"

Dong Cheng smiled wryly. "Your Majesty, Luoyang was burned by Dong Zhuo, and the counties of Henan, Yingchuan, and Chenliu were captured by soldiers from Xiliang. How many of them survived?"

Liu Xie nodded. "I have a solution. Uncle, move your camp to Pingshu City first, build a position according to the plan, and strengthen training. After I inspect Yang Feng's camp, I will go to Uncle's camp to boost morale."

Dong Cheng looked at Liu Xie suspiciously.

He knew that Liu Xie had been smart since he was a child, and his progress over the years was obvious to all.Under his influence, the attitude of the ministers has been very positive recently.But the battlefield is not the imperial court, and the soldiers are not ministers who are knowledgeable about books and etiquette, who can persuade each other with benevolence and righteousness.Wanting to make the soldiers fight to the death with a few empty words is tantamount to daydreaming.

If you want to boost morale, you can only get big rewards.The imperial court is now like a bereaved dog, even relying on others for food and clothing, so why offer a reward?

As for the official titles, after the Chang'an Change, how many people still take the court's official titles seriously?

Dong Cheng was in a low mood and didn't even have the energy to speak.

Liu Xie didn't explain either.Even if he explained, Dong Cheng might not understand.

These high-ranking dignitaries don't know what the power of the people is, let alone how to exert the power of the people.

"Uncle, just follow the plan."

Chapter 25 The Unexpected Exam

Dong Cheng turned around to arrange lunch, while Liu Xie stood alone in Weishui, lost in thought.

His mood was visibly bad.

Although he has never dared to have any optimistic estimates, the reality still breaks down his lower limit time and time again.

This gave him an ominous premonition that historical tragedies might be unavoidable. No matter how hard he tried, he would still be beaten to pieces by Li Jue and Guo Si, and his dignity would be crushed to pieces.

Death in battle is not just a passionate slogan, it is likely to become a reality.

"Your Majesty." Yang Xiu quietly walked over.

"Huh?" Liu Xie withdrew his mind, turned his head slightly, and looked at Yang Xiu suspiciously.

Yang Xiu pursed his lips, looked around quietly, and said softly: "I have a foolish opinion, I dare to ask Your Majesty to consider it."

"tell me the story."

Yang Xiu raised his chin and looked at the slowly flowing Weishui. "Why don't your majesty cross the Wei River, enter the River East, and then rely on the river to refuse to defend? Anyway... the River East is always going."

Liu Xie laughed silently.

Yang Xiu was scared.

Even though he lacked practical experience, it could be seen that Dong Cheng and others had limited combat power and had no confidence in the upcoming battle.

"If you don't bother the two masters, let you do the planning, how about it?"

Yang Xiu blushed with a embarrassed expression.The emperor saw his timidity, but he didn't say anything.

"Your Majesty, I... I just want to be safe, not... definitely not..."

"It's okay, this is to seek survival from death. It's human nature for you to be afraid." Liu Xie turned and looked at Weishui, and said lightly.

Yang Xiu smacked his lips, not knowing how to respond.

The Son of Heaven is telling the truth.But the more truthful, sometimes the more hurtful self-esteem.

After a while, Liu Xie said again: "Do you know Yuyuelongmen?"

Yang Xiu was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this Dragon Gate is not the other Dragon Gate. The Dragon Gate where Yuyue Dragon Gate is located is in Henan, not in Hedong."

Liu Xie looked at Yang Xiu.He really didn't know that the dragon gate of Yuyue Longmen was in Henan, and he always thought it was the nearby dragon gate.

Yang Xiu also lowered his head in embarrassment, wishing he could slap himself.

What the Son of Heaven is concerned about is the carp going up against the current, jumping over the dragon gate and transforming into a dragon, but he is concerned about which dragon gate it is, which is really inferior.

The Son of Heaven is so intelligent, how can he not know that this Dragon Gate is not that Dragon Gate?

Both of them were embarrassed and speechless for a while.

After all, Liu Xie was thick-skinned, so he quickly regained his composure, and said nonchalantly, "It's easy to go with the flow, but difficult to go against the current. But because of the difficulty, it is possible for a fish to turn into a dragon. Don't Confucianists pay attention to knowing what is impossible? "

"Your Majesty's words are true. This minister is being abrupt. It's just that in the current situation, if you force a fight, it may be more dangerous than good."

Liu Xie nodded, then shook his head again. "Based on Dezu's opinion, how likely is it that the great Han will be revived?"

Yang Xiu opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.

In his view, the chances of a great Han revival are almost nonexistent.

"Is it similar to Yuyuelongmen?"

Yang Xiu smiled wryly and nodded.

Liu Xie suddenly became interested.

Yang Xiu's reaction was within his expectation and exactly what he hoped for.If Yang Xiu patted his chest solemnly and said, Your Majesty is wise, the big man will be able to rejuvenate, then he doesn't want to say anything more to Yang Xiu.

"Dezu, you are full of knowledge, can you clear up my confusion?"

Yang Xiu was taken aback, stared at Liu Xie for a moment, and saluted respectfully. "Don't dare to answer questions. If your majesty asks, I will know everything, and I will say everything. Even if there is a wild place, I dare not hide my clumsiness."

Liu Xie nodded. "At the end of the Qin Dynasty, the world was in chaos, and all the heroes rose together. There were the remnants of the Six Kingdoms, and Xiang Yu, a noble and famous general of the Chu Kingdom, why did Emperor Gao rule the world in the end?"

Without hesitation, Yang Xiu opened his mouth to speak, but was stopped by Liu Xie with a wave of his hand.

"Dezu, you must have read Jia Yi's "On Passing the Qin Dynasty". If there is nothing new, don't talk about it."

"Uh..." Yang Xiu's words filled his throat, and his face turned red.

I thought the emperor was just asking casually, but I didn't expect it to be an unexpected big exam.

Who is Jia Yi?That's real genius.

Liu Xin, who studies classics, once said: The only Confucian in the Han Dynasty was Jia Sheng.

Not to mention the haste, even if he was asked to think hard for a year, he might not be able to come up with a brilliant opinion beyond "On the Passing of Qin Dynasty".

It's ridiculous that he actually planned to improvise.

sloppy.

Seeing Yang Xiu's embarrassment, Liu Xie smiled slightly. "Dezu, you might as well take this question as your dragon gate."

Yang Xiu's expression was slightly trembling, and his heart was ecstatic. This is His Majesty's high hope for him.

He dusted off his sleeves, adjusted his clothes again, and gave a deep salute.

"only."

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A pony galloped along the river bank, and a girl on the horse shouted, raising her handkerchief.

"His Majesty--"

Liu Xie looked up, the corners of his mouth could not help but twitch slightly, and his heart felt a little softer.

That was Dong Cheng's daughter, Dong Wan, who was his childhood sweetheart. When he was young, he often went to the palace with Dong Cheng, and made love at the Empress Dowager Dong's lap.

Now that I think about it, Empress Dowager Dong deliberately let Dong Wan enter the palace. Getting married has always been a common method used by foreign relatives, and it is also the main culprit that caused the royal blood to be inferior to one generation after another.

Since the mid-Eastern Han Dynasty, there have been many situations where the big clan has no heirs and the small clan has succeeded.

If you don't consider those things, Dong Wan is a pretty good playmate.

She is very cute, and... not very smart, unlike Fu Shou who is very cautious, and has an almost blind worship for him—the real Liu Xie.

She later married Liu Xie as she wished, and became Dong Guiren, but unfortunately she did not die well, and was killed by Cao Cao together with her father Dong Cheng, together with the child in her belly.

Dong Wan came to Liu Xie, got off the horse, threw the reins, and bowed gracefully.

"Concubine Dong Wan, I have seen Your Majesty."

Liu Xie waved. "Awan, your riding skills are really good."

"Hee hee, I learned it secretly without telling my father." Dong Wan was very proud. "I heard that His Majesty is coming. I took advantage of my father's inattention and sneaked out. I will have no chance to talk to Your Majesty again when all the generals meet with Your Majesty."

"Uncle won't let you ride a horse?"

"Well, he said that this is not what my daughter's family should learn, let alone what I should learn." Dong Wan glanced at Liu Xie secretly, and two red clouds flew up on his face. "Your Majesty, I heard that we are going to move the camp to be closer to the imperial camp?"

"Yes, Li Jue and Guo Si are coming, we have to prepare for battle."

Dong Wan clenched her small fist and waved it vigorously. "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Father will definitely protect His Majesty the same way he was in Xinfeng last time."

Yang Xiu on the side listened, curled his lips, and then turned his head to the side.

Liu Xie didn't change his face, and echoed: "Yes, I'm not worried. Uncle will protect me and you too."

With Liu Xie's approval, Dong Wan was overjoyed. "Your Majesty, can I see Your Majesty often in the future, just like in Yongle Palace?"

"Of course." Liu Xie had an idea, and said casually: "How about you come back to the imperial camp with me later?"

"Okay, okay." Dong Wan clapped her hands and applauded, but then hesitated. "Is it...too hasty?"

Chapter 26

Liu Xie couldn't help but feel a rare sense of relief.

No wonder later generations are rich in daughter slaves. The innocent little beauty is indeed a caring little padded jacket, who can relieve people's worries.

"The military situation is urgent. I have a very important task, and it is up to you."

"Me?" Dong Wan opened her eyes wide in surprise, stretched out her slender finger, and pointed to her nose. "What... what can I do?"

Liu Xie glanced back at the barracks. "Are there many dependents in Uncle's camp?"

Dong Wan scratched his head. "Yeah, there are old and young, and there are many baby babies who are crying every day, which is very noisy."

Before Liu Xie could speak, Yang Xiu was taken aback and couldn't help asking: "There are so many dependents in the Anji General's camp?"

Dong Wan glanced at him, as if looking at an idiot, with disdain on his face. "Luoyang was burned by Dong Zhuo. Those people have nowhere to go. If they don't come to vote for their relatives who joined the army, who else can they vote for? Your Majesty, who is this? He has never seen the world before, and he just came out of the mountains?"

Yang Xiu was speechless, wanted to curse, but lacked confidence.