In response to Wei Wenzhong's question, Yun Zheng did not waste time and quickly told him the exchange plan he had agreed upon with Jia Yao.
To show sincerity, Beihuan can give up Gobian City first.
Once Dagan's army enters Gobian, Dagan must release Jiayao.
The exchange of prisoners was carried out outside the city of Gobian.
Listening to Yun Zheng's exchange plan, Wei Wenzhong's brows knitted instantly, "What if they refuse to withdraw from Qingbian and Weibian after we release their princess?"
"Once we enter Gobian, Beihuan will have no choice but to withdraw." Yun Zheng said calmly: "The core of Sanbian City is Gobian. As long as our army enters Gobian, it means that we have completely controlled the Beiyuan Shoal. If Beihuan continues to occupy Qingbian and Weibian and consume us, it will only be disadvantageous to them!"
Goubian can be said to be the throat.
As long as the border is occupied, both the Qing border and the Wei border lose their defensive significance.
Beihuan wouldn't be so stupid as to gather an army to retake Gobian, right?
If they put the 30,000 troops currently guarding the Beiyuan shallows at Goubian, Beihuan would certainly suffer extremely heavy casualties if he wanted to break through Goubian.
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Listening to Yun Zheng's words, many people nodded slightly.
For Beihuan, Gobian is the most important.
Clearing and defending the borders is only one part of the entire frontier defense line, and its main role is to provide logistical support.
Although Wei Wenzhong was unwilling to admit it, he had nothing to say.
After thinking for a moment, Wei Wenzhong said: "Before we send troops to station at Gobian, we must carefully survey the surroundings to prevent the enemy from launching a surprise attack when our army crosses the Beiyuan Shoal!"
After all, he is the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army.
Even if it is just unnecessary suggestion, he must make it!
Otherwise, wouldn't it seem that he, the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army, is useless?
"That's natural."
Yun Zheng nodded and said, "Not only should we send people to survey the surroundings, but we should also send a hundred or so people into Goubian City to see if Beihuan has hidden troops there and suddenly close the city gates before our army enters the city..."
Listening to Yun Zheng's words, many people nodded.
"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense."
"That's exactly what it should be."
"Your Majesty is very meticulous, I admire you..."
Hearing these words of approval, Wei Wenzhong's face turned green.
When he gave his suggestions, these people didn't say a word.
Yun Zheng just added a little bit and they all echoed him.
Are they so eager to show their loyalty to Yun Zheng?
It's obvious that they don't take me seriously!
Wei Wenzhong suppressed his anger and asked, "Then how will the prisoners be exchanged? I am worried that Beihuan will cheat when exchanging prisoners."
“This is easy.”
Yun Zheng said: "We will release their prisoners first, and then they will release our prisoners. Finally, we will release Princess Jiayao!"
As Yun Zheng finished speaking, many people began to echo him.
Wei Wenzhong felt extremely uncomfortable after hearing this, and wanted to find the loophole in Yun Zheng's method of exchange, but he couldn't find any for a while, so he could only nod reluctantly.
Just as Wei Wenzhong was about to ask more, his personal guard suddenly ran in and said, "General, General Wu who is guarding the city has just sent someone to report that the Holy Envoy has brought the Imperial Edict into the city to pass it on. Let us be prepared!"
Imperial edict?
Hearing the words of the guards, everyone stood up immediately.
Led by Wei Wenzhong, everyone quickly came to the courtyard.
Soon, the sound of hurried horse hooves was heard outside.
Soon afterwards, a small team of imperial guards appeared at the door on fast horses.
The leader was Han Jin, the deputy commander of the imperial guards.
Han Jin glanced at everyone and quickly spotted Yun Zheng in the crowd. He immediately shouted, "Yun Zheng, Wei Wenzhong, accept the order!"
Yun Zheng and Wei Wenzhong walked out quickly.
"The emperor has issued an order: General Wei Wenzhong of Zhenbei is ordered to assist King Yunzheng of Jingbei in handling the exchange of the three border cities..."
As Han Jin's voice rang out, many people showed joy on their faces.
Let Wei Wenzhong assist Yun Zheng in handling this matter, which means that Yun Zheng should be the main one!
Before the exchange is completed, even Wei Wenzhong has to obey Yun Zheng's orders!
OK!
Great!
Now there is no need to worry about the timid Wei Wenzhong missing the good opportunity to recapture the three border cities!
Wei Wenzhong lowered his head, looking extremely ugly.
Let him assist Yun Zheng in handling this matter?
Isn't this a slap in the face of Wei Wenzhong?
What this means is that even Emperor Wen thought that he would be timid and miss the opportunity to retake the three border cities?
Wasn't I too cautious in the previous battle?
Even the emperor thinks he is a coward?
Wei Wenzhong was filled with anger and couldn't figure it out.
When was it wrong to even be cautious?
I only have so few troops and they have to defend such a large area of Shuobei. Is it wrong for me to be cautious and not cause too many casualties to the Northern Army?
"General Wei, please accept my order!"
Just when Wei Wenzhong was feeling angry and aggrieved, Han Jin's voice rang in his ears.
Wei Wenzhong finally came to his senses and said in a daze, "I accept your order and thank you!"
Han Jin placed the imperial edict in Yun Zheng's hand and said, "Sixth Prince, the emperor asked me to give you a message in private."
"What?"
Yun Zheng asked curiously.
“Ahem…”
Han Jin cleared his throat and imitated Emperor Wen's tone, saying, "Sixth Brother, listen carefully to me. All the merits you have made before are not as great as the merit of taking back Sanbian City! Take back Sanbian City for me, so that I can face my ancestors with dignity!"
"yes!"
Yun Zheng straightened his body and responded loudly.
He knew that Emperor Wen really wanted to take back the three border cities.
At Emperor Wen's age, he no longer had much ambition.
He just wanted to take back the territories that were lost in his hands, so as not to be known as a king who lost his land in the history books of later generations.
Han Jin bowed to Yun Zheng and continued, "The emperor has ordered us to stay in Shuobei until the Sixth Prince helps me take back Sanbian City, so that we can rush back to tell the emperor the good news as quickly as possible!"
"That would be great."
Yun Zheng smiled and said, "We will start the exchange with Bei Huan tomorrow, so we won't keep you waiting too long! You must be tired after coming all the way here, so go and rest first. I'll send someone to notify you when we set out tomorrow!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Han Jin bowed again.
Yun Zheng ordered someone to take them down to rest, and immediately said to Wei Wenzhong: "In order to prevent Beihuan from thinking that we have changed our minds, I need to release a prisoner immediately and report to Beihuan. Send someone to take your token and escort the prisoner away from Beiyuan Shoal!"
After all, Beiyuan Shoal was defended by 30,000 troops.
Without Wei Wenzhong's token, the captives from Northern Huan would not have been able to pass at all.
Hearing Yun Zheng's words, Wei Wenzhong's face twitched violently.
He actually uses chicken feathers as a token of authority!
This is when you start giving orders to yourself!
Although Wei Wenzhong kept cursing in his heart, he had no choice.
Yun Zheng is the leader in the matter of getting back Sanbian City!
He was just assisting Yun Zheng!
"yes!"
Wei Wenzhong gritted his teeth and answered, then took out his token and handed it to the commander of his personal guards...
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