Samuel didn't answer immediately.
Ning Que understood immediately.
Waved hand.
He signaled Shou Bo and others to leave.
"Can you speak now, Princess?"
"I've already told you what I know." Samuel spread his hands. "Someone sent a message via sharp arrow, revealing the old King Ning's marching route and battle plan. The arrow was engraved with the word 'Gu'. And Gu Yuan, who was responsible for rushing to support the old King Ning, led an army of 50,000, but was blocked at Gaoque for over 20 days."
"That's all?"
Ning Que was somewhat dissatisfied.
He had known this news before.
And asked many people.
It has been basically confirmed.
Xiliang was also very secretive about this battle.
Shen Qinghe knew very little.
Only a few senior executives knew the inside story.
Many people involved in this matter have died.
It is very difficult to obtain proof.
Xiliang had always wanted to defeat Dafeng head-on.
He considered his father his mortal enemy.
Xiliang did it in the end.
But they all thought it was not very glorious.
So this matter is rarely mentioned.
The reason is very simple.
Old King Ning did not lose to Xiliang.
But died from internal strife!
"When I returned to Xiliang this time, my father told me some things that I also found out in Xiliang. As for whether it is true or not, you can judge for yourself."
Samuel breathed a sigh of relief.
When her father learned of her actions, he realized she might be in danger. However, due to diplomatic ties between the two countries, Samuel insisted on coming to Chang'an. To ensure her safety, the King of Xiliang told her everything he knew.
In this case, Ning Que will definitely help.
With Ning Que's help, Samur can save his life!
"In that battle, Dafeng's goal was to recapture Yumen Pass. Old Prince Ning personally led the troops and swiftly defeated our Xiliang main force, forcing us to retreat. Your father had a principle when leading troops in battle: to minimize casualties. But that battle was different; it was a relentless assault at all costs."
"Um?"
"According to my father's speculation, it must be that you were running low on food and fodder, forcing you to fight quickly. But Prince Ning quickly set his sights on Jiuquan, and his battle route was very risky. He first ordered Gu Yuan's troops to guard Yumen Pass, while he bypassed Gaoque and planned to launch a surprise attack on Jiuquan. Then, he and Gu Yuan would attack Gaoque from both sides, completely opening up the northwest."
The thing that Prince Ning’s Mansion has the most is maps.
There is one hanging in every hall.
Samuel raised his chopsticks and pointed at the map.
Ning Que also frowned when he heard this.
This is a bit strange.
If there is not enough food and supplies, why advance recklessly?
"Not long after the old King Ning sent out his troops, my father got the news. So he set a trap in Hulu Valley and trapped your father to death. You know everything else, so I won't mention it."
Samuel spoke slowly.
At this time, even Shen Qinghe was stunned.
"That's not right..."
"how?"
"Old Prince Ning clearly wants to split his forces into two groups. Gu Yuan will attack Gaoque, while he will attack Jiuquan. The two of them must have discussed this in advance, but he has already arrived at Hulu Valley. Why would Gu Yuan launch the attack several days later?"
That’s right!
At this moment Ning Que also came back to his senses.
A detail they always overlook!
time!
"That's right." Samuel nodded. "We don't know Dafeng's specific battle plan, but after reviewing it, we found that the old King Ning's route was very strange. And according to records, Gu Yuan only started attacking Gaoque on the fifth day after the old King Ning was trapped in Hulu Valley. It took a full fifteen days, but he still failed to capture it. In addition, there is another thing..."
"What?"
"As far as we know, after capturing Yumen Pass, Prince Ning wants to postpone the attack until food and supplies arrive from the rear. We can send an imperial edict from Chang'an, instructing Prince Ning to attack Jiuquan as quickly as possible!"
"I know."
"ah?"
Ning Que looked at them and said calmly, "This matter is the result of a court discussion. The ministers, led by the King of Qi, submitted a petition, all agreeing that this is the best time to retake Jiuquan. My brother, the emperor, has mobilized all citizens aged 15 and over to transport food and fodder to the western border, allowing my father to launch his offensive."
Samuel was silent for a moment.
What is this?
"So, the problem still lies with Gu Yuan."
Ning Que looked at the map with cold eyes.
The main reason my father and brother died in the war was that someone leaked information.
The arrow shot was engraved with the word "Gu".
Another thing is that Gu Yuan did not attack Gaoque as promised.
Failed to take down Gaoque.
If Gaoque is taken, my father and brother will be able to conquer the center and even annihilate the main force of Xiliang. Not to mention retaking Jiuquan, even attacking the royal court is possible!
"Perhaps, it has something to do with King Qi."
"After all, it was he who proposed the attack on Jiuquan."
"And the Gu family has a close relationship with the King of Qi." Shen Qinghe seemed to be thinking about something, and continued, "The ones in Dafeng who want your father and brother dead the most are probably the kings of other surnames, headed by the King of Qi."
"Um."
Ning Que nodded in agreement.
He always felt that the more he investigated, the more complicated the matter became.
It seems like there is an invisible hand controlling it.
More and more people are involved...
"Does the princess have any other news?"
"That's all." Samuel shook his head. "That's all the people in Xiliang know. The old Prince Ning died in battle, ultimately due to the betrayal of a traitor in Dafeng. As for who this traitor is, it's up to the prince to find out for himself."
"good."
"Goodbye then."
"Goodbye."
"Ning Que, thank you."
Samuel walked out of the hall and paused.
Watching the snowstorm getting smaller and smaller.
Then he went out into the snow.
"Qingfeng, go and see the princess off."
"promise."
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