Using the same trick to disrupt the capital
Yue Lingxi stared at the map of Taiyue City that he had obtained from Tiance Mansion, and spoke to help Lu Ren clear up his confusion.
"Uncle, the Zhennan Gate and the Xuanwu Gate are connected. We originally thought the Emperor was doing this to facilitate the entry of Prince Ning's troops into the capital, but now it seems this is a big bait offered by the Emperor and the Crown Prince to Prince Ning!"
"As the saying goes, if you want to get something, you must first give it! If we don't give Prince Ning such a big advantage, this old fox may not take the bait!"
Lu Ren asked doubtfully, "The road ahead is smooth, but this bait is too big. Borrowing troops from Prince Ning was like playing with fire. Now, isn't this just drawing fire?"
Wang Sheng, standing by, said, "Lord Lu, the saying 'a flat plain' is relative. From Zhennan Gate to Xuanwu Gate, there's only one road, Xuanwu Street. If we block both ends, we'll be trapped!"
Lu Ren asked, "It would take quite some time to send troops from the nearest Yongchang Gate and Jianguo Gate. It wouldn't be enough to stop the Jingzhou army, right?"
Wang Sheng asked uncertainly, "Can we hide our troops?"
Then he shook his head in denial. On one side of Xuanwu Street were the East and West Markets, and on the other side were the residences of princes and ministers. It was basically impossible to hide a large number of people!
But Yue Lingxi and Liu Buqi looked at each other and said almost in unison, "Block the East and West Markets!" Wang Sheng also felt his eyes light up!
Yes, in order to capture Gongsun Wuhui, Tian Ce Mansion had previously blockaded the East and West Markets for two full days with great fanfare. It was probably with the help of these two days of blockade that a large number of troops were stationed in the East and West Markets and the residences of Tian Ce Mansion officials!
After the Jingzhou troops entered the city, these Tibetan soldiers could completely block the road leading to Xuanwu Gate in the first place!
In this way, the defenders at the three gates of the imperial city can calmly wipe out the Jingzhou army at the Xuanwu Gate!
As for the Zhennan Gate, it doesn't even need to be captured. As long as the people from the Tiance Mansion hiding nearby seize the opportunity and block the city gate with bows and crossbows, they can completely block the exit from the city!
In this way, the elite troops from Jingzhou brought by Prince Ning will inevitably be wiped out in the capital!
The Han clan of Jiangdong seized the opportunity to cross the river, leaving the remaining troops of Jingzhou unable to resist! Taiyue's only iron-hatted king is about to become a thing of the past!
As for Youzhou, it is a new force after all. As long as Yue Lingxi is strangled at the first opportunity during the grand court meeting, the remaining generals will be leaderless and there will naturally be no need to worry!
It should be said that this strategy is very clever. If I had not combined the information from Prince Ning and the Tiance Mansion, it would have been difficult to imagine that the emperor and the prince would have such a big plan.
Liu Buqi was a little puzzled. Prince Ning was also a suspicious person. Could it be that he didn't see the danger at all? If Prince Ning had seen through the plot, how would he break it?
He shook his head and cleared his dizzy mind. It didn't matter if he couldn't see it now. He would just find a way to force King Ning to reveal himself.
"Lingxi, it seems that if we want to make a difference in this chaotic situation, there is only one way to do it!"
Yue Lingxi also smiled slightly. "As long as we force them to take action first, disrupt their plans, and prevent them from starting the grand court as planned, we will have a chance to take advantage of the situation. But how can we force them to take action?"
"Wang Sheng, do you remember what I said to you when I returned to Youzhou? If we use that method, we will definitely be able to force the hidden soldiers out! Naturally, it will also give them a reason to take action immediately!" Liu Buqi looked at Wang Sheng with bright eyes.
He gave a bitter laugh and said, "Madam, the brothers have already found several hidden corners and placed fire starters in advance. We can definitely complete the plan!"
This kind of arson in the market can easily lead to public outrage, so the fewer people who know about it, the better!
Yue Lingxi looked at Liu Buqi seriously and said, "In order to confuse Prince Ning, you should leave the city with your uncle and Bai Jinjing in a grand manner."
Liu Buqi shook his head and said firmly, "No, my uncle and Jin Jing will leave the city first to attract Prince Ning's attention, but I have to stay! The situation in the city is changing rapidly, and it will be easier for me to observe closely and spot any flaws!"
Yue Lingxi also knew that his side really needed someone who could take charge of the center, and Liu Buqi was indeed the best candidate, but she was pregnant, so the situation was completely different!
Liu Buqi understood Yue Lingxi's concerns. She stroked her belly with her hand and said with infinite emotion, "This chaotic battle is Youzhou's first full-scale attack as an independent force within the empire. It is a battle to show our strength and we must not lose!"
"You and I are one, and we share the same honor! If this child is destined to follow us through troubled times, then let him start here! Besides, I have Wu Hui to protect me. I'm not a weak woman who grew up in the boudoir, so you can rest assured!"
Yue Lingxi placed her hand on the one that was stroking her belly and nodded silently. The others could only hold back their words of dissuasion.
For a moment, the study was filled with a sense of tragedy!
Yue Lingxi calmed down and looked around at everyone with his fierce eyes. On weekdays, Liu Buqi was the one who planned and commanded the troops, but on the battlefield, Yue Lingxi was the true fighting spirit of Youzhou!
Youzhou has been a military town for generations, and the people are governed by military rules. When encountering an enemy, all men, women, young and old must obey orders and go into battle to protect their families.
If there were discussions before, now that everything has been decided, there can only be one voice!
"Generals, listen to my orders!"
"Yes!" No matter whether they were men or women, from the local forces of Youzhou or the forces of Prince Yin, everyone in the room stood up and obeyed orders!
"Zhang Xiruo, escort Lü Ren and Bai Jinjing out of the city and evacuate towards Fengbo Ferry. 1,500 Youzhou Canglang Cavalry are heading towards the capital from there."
"After you meet, you will lead the troops back to the capital and patrol near Anhua Gate, Zhenguo Gate, and Yongchang Gate. Prince Ning will definitely make a move at these three gates. You will be adaptable and wait for an opportunity to enter the city!"
"Lü Ren, you will be in charge of the matter of leaving the city. The only goal is to make King Ning think that the Hou Mansion is evacuating as a whole!"
"Wang Sheng, after you've set the market on fire, return to the Hou Mansion and obey orders! Also, arrange for the soldiers to seize control of the Imperial Guards' stables tonight. This will ensure the safety of our horses while disrupting the Imperial Guards' cavalry!"
"Gongsun Wuhui, you must protect my wife throughout this journey. Remember, never leave her side!"
"Bai Qiangwei, you stay with Buqi and be the liaison."
Everyone obeyed!
Two jars of wine have been delivered by personal soldiers. This is also a tradition in Youzhou. Before going to the battle, drink a bowl of "death wine" together so that you will not be alone on the road to the underworld!
"Everyone, the first battle in Youzhou's capital has been won!"
A great start!
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