Chapter 240 Military Intelligence
After hearing her analysis, Cao Guangjin couldn't help but look at the person in front of him.
The person in front of him is the daughter of Shen Zhongan, the Du Yuhou appointed by the late emperor, and now the Princess of Beilin.
She has a petite figure, bright eyes and white teeth. Apart from her heroic features, there is really no trace of a military talent in her.
Cao Guang had been transferred to the post less than a year ago. When he went to Shengjing to report on his work, he had met Shen Zhongan and Shen Zhao. The two generals were so heroic.
It’s not that Cao Guangjin looked down on women, but he had never seen a woman who could play a big role on the battlefield. She could only light a fire and cook in the back.
But after hearing her assessment of the military situation just now, people were impressed and their attitude became more respectful than before.
"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense." Cao Guangjin said, "Then according to your opinion, what exactly are they planning?"
Chen Yu smiled faintly, "I just arrived at Yanliang Pass, and I was able to analyze their plot based on just a few bits of information. Lord Cao thinks too highly of me."
Cao Guangjin was ashamed, "I was too hasty. I was just too anxious. I don't know when the Western Jue people will launch another attack. Even if we defend ourselves, it will be a huge loss."
Chen Yu said: "I analyzed the situation with the prince before I came here, and I guessed that they attacked Chihe before in order to remove the support of Yanliang Pass."
Cao Guangjin also analyzed the battle reports of previous years. "But according to my understanding, when they attacked Yanliang Pass in the past, didn't they also attack Chihe to contain it? Why bother with this?"
"Then why not this year?" Chen Yu asked back.
Cao Guangjin was stunned by the question, "Princess, you have stumped me. I hope you can give me some advice."
Chen Yu frowned slightly, "I suspect that they are doing this to withdraw the troops fighting against the Xiao family army in Chihe and attack Yanliang Pass with all their strength."
"What?!" Cao Guangjin stood up suddenly, "This is impossible. What if the Xiao family army comes to support us? Wouldn't it be even more difficult for them to fight?"
Chen Yu took a sip of tea and said, "That's why they attacked Chihe first, creating the illusion that they were going to enter the country from Chihe. Under such heavy pressure, the Xiao family army would not dare to withdraw troops to reinforce without authorization even if they were not attacked. Yanliang Pass was left isolated and helpless."
Cao Guangjin was struck by lightning and fell back into his chair, his mind unable to think for a long time.
"Lord Cao, there is no need to panic at this moment." Chen Yu calmly put down the teacup, "We still have time to buffer."
Cao Guangjin said anxiously: "We have to panic. What if they attack again? How can we stop them?"
"Another attack is inevitable."
Seriously: "But we are not at the end of our rope yet."
After the analysis just now, Cao Guangjin was convinced and guessed that this was most likely the prince's plan before the princess went to the war.
Chen Yu continued, "Why did they retreat after attacking three days ago?"
"How do I know this?" Cao Guangjin said, "I thought the Xijue people were waiting for the reserve baggage, but after the princess's analysis, I felt that was not right."
Chen Yu said: "Maybe they are waiting for some opportunity, but I don't know what it is."
In fact, Shen Yu was not completely confused. She had a very crazy guess.
In the past, Marquis Xuanping and Li Yanchang killed 100,000 soldiers for their own selfish reasons, and now they are able to collude with the Western Jue people for their own selfish reasons.
But she couldn't say it at the moment.
They were afraid that news of internal and external troubles would disrupt military morale.
"Now we can only hold on until reinforcements arrive." Chen Yu said.
Cao Guangjin thought that since the princess was here, the King of Beilin would not leave her here alone, and would come to reinforce her sooner or later, so he felt a little relieved.
"Don't worry, Princess. Due to the war last year, the court stopped supplying food and grass from the southwest granary in order to avoid repeating the same mistake. Now the granary in Ganzhou City has sufficient reserves. Even if the court does not have food and grass supplies, we can still support us for more than a month."
Chen Yu nodded, "Most of the Western Jue people are here for this granary."
After the discussion, Cao Guangjin asked Chen Yu and others to stay overnight in the city, but Chen Yu refused, so Cao Guangjin sent them to the city gate.
"Please forgive me, Princess." Cao Guangjin said bluntly, "I am grateful to you for coming thousands of miles to reinforce me, but you also know that the letter has already spread throughout the Great Zhou. Without the order from Shengjing, I cannot leave the mobilization of the garrison to you, Princess."
Chen Yu climbed onto the horse and looked down at Cao Guangjin, "If I say I don't think highly of your military power, you probably won't believe me, but that's the truth."
Chen Yu turned her horse around and looked back at Cao Guangjin. "I forgot to remind you, Lord Cao, that it has been three days since the last attack. In two days, the Western Jue people will surely attack again. You should hurry up and arrange for people to dig trenches."
Cao Guangjin suddenly felt a chill on his back.
Just as he wanted to ask for more details, Chen Yu had already whipped up her whip and left, followed by several people who had come with her.
Before reaching the camp, Shen Yu slowed down, "Did you hear everything?"
Xiao Chuan nodded. "This Cao Guangjin wants us to help him, but he is afraid of being held accountable by Shengjing, and he doesn't want to offend anyone. How can such a good thing happen in the world? Is he trying to make our troops obey his orders?"
Chen Yu snorted and laughed, "This is a smart guy, with a tough attitude, but he keeps a very humble attitude."
"Luckily, the princess is very foresighted." Xiao Chuan said, "If I hadn't delayed for a few days and waited until he was anxious, I guarantee he wouldn't have the good attitude he has today."
Chen Yu led an army of 10,000 and marched day and night, arriving in the territory before the Western Jue people attacked, but she did not provide support immediately because she expected that the reinforced walls and garrison of Yanliang Pass could withstand the first wave of attacks from the Western Jue people.
In the past, Chen Yu would definitely join the battlefield at the first opportunity, and it was Xie Tingzhou who taught her how to control people's hearts.
It is better to attack the heart than to attack the city. If Cao Guangjin is not made to feel isolated and helpless, there will definitely not be the friendship of timely assistance and the good attitude today. It will also be easy for conflicts to arise when the two armies meet in the future.
Chen Yu looked back at Chang Liu and Sixi, "What about you? How are you?"
Changliu is ignorant and simple, which makes people let down their guard easily. Sixi looks thin and listless, but he is actually a smart guy. It would be a good idea for the two of them to find out some information together.
Chang Liu rode forward and said, "Princess, we have inquired about it. This Cao Guang has done some real work in the past year since he entered Yanliang Pass."
"A new official has three things to do when he takes office." Chen Yu said leisurely, "This fire hasn't burned out yet."
"The people have a good opinion of him, he seems to be a good official," Changliu said.
Chen Yu smiled, "Naive, aren't you? Then do you know how many concubines Cao Guangjin has?"
Chang Liu was stunned by the question, "Aren't you here to find out how he performs as an official? Why would I want to know this?"
"You speak." Chen Yu gestured to Si Xi.
"Yes." Si Xi said, "This Cao Guangjin has thirteen concubines in total. He brought two of them into the family just this year after arriving in Ganzhou. The youngest is only seventeen."
"Ah?" Chang Liu's face fell. "He's already that old, he can be someone's father."
"Got it?" Chen Yu tapped Chang Liu's head gently with a whip, "You can't just look at what others put out for you to see."
"The world of adults is too complicated." Chang Liu muttered, "Can't we be simpler as human beings?"
Chen Yu said: "Believe it or not, if Cao Guangjin defeated the Western Jue people, he would turn his knife against us and take me to Shengjing to seek credit."
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In order to avoid everyone confusing it with Yanliang Pass and Ganzhou, let me explain here that Yanliang Pass is a checkpoint and the city inside the pass is called Ganzhou. I referred to ancient maps for this, but the name is just something I made up.
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