Chapter 146 [Heavenly Soldiers and Generals]

This time when leaving Kyoto, Li Chengqian still brought Fan Xian with him.

To some extent, he still admired the talent of this time traveler.

To be precise, Fan Xian cannot be considered a pure time traveler, but a special existence created by Ye Qingmei using high technology.

The best thing to do is to use the knife where it matters most, otherwise it would be a waste.

Since Fan Xian is talented, Li Chengqian naturally has to make good use of him.

Otherwise, it would be a shameful waste.

Li Chengqian was well aware of Emperor Qing's temple plan.

However, ever since he became regent, Li Chengqian has had a strange feeling in his heart.

What exactly it is, I can’t tell.

It was as if there were eyes staring at me from behind.

In addition, there was another strange feeling that made him feel uneasy, which forced him to be vigilant.

There is one thing he is basically certain of, Emperor Qing must have other plans for him.

Maybe you don't even know about this plan.

By bringing Fan Xian along, Li Chengqian also intended to delay and control the Qing Emperor's temple plan.

"Your Highness!" Fan Xian rode his horse to catch up with Li Chengqian, lowering himself to the water gourd.

"No, I'm not thirsty. Let's continue on our way."

The battle situation at the front was stalemate, and Li Chengqian did not intend to delay any longer, as this might delay the opportunity that might be missed.

"Your Highness, how confident are you in this battle?" Fan Xian was riding a black horse.

In fact, he himself is also a dark horse.

"Victory or defeat on the battlefield depends on the army's morale, the weather and the terrain, not on how confident I am."

Li Chengqian's mount was a thousand-mile horse specially selected by Xia Zhu.

White hair.

He was riding a white horse and wearing white clothes, with the emperor's sword hanging from his waist.

After several contacts, Fan Xian's impression of Li Chengqian can be described as "stunning".

Whether in terms of handsome appearance or demeanor and conversation, they are all role models for the younger generation and are worthy of admiration.

More importantly, Li Chengqian seemed to think highly of him.

Whether it was going out to sea to destroy Japan or the current war between the North and the South, he was personally named as the vanguard general.

There is a saying that goes, A gentleman will die for his friend.

Fan Xian asked himself that he might not be able to do it to such an extent, but he was still very grateful to Li Chengqian for his kindness.

After returning from Japan, he had already become a complete princeling.

The scouts sent out by Qiu Zhu brought news from the front line.

Li Chengqian listened quietly and thought about countermeasures.

The commander of Northern Qi was Uesugi Tora, who was known as the ever-victorious general. In his life, he fought in hundreds of battles, big and small, and never lost a battle.

In Northern Qi, Uesugi Tora was the number one man in the military.

It is precisely because of this that he has the confidence to stay neutral between the camps of the old empress dowager and the young emperor, not taking sides.

"This Uesugi Tiger is really capable. He can actually remain neutral in the Northern Qi court."

Li Chengqian smiled and said:

“This is not called neutrality, but independence.

If it is a party dispute, it is called neutrality.

However, whether it was the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi or the young emperor, it was not a party struggle, but a struggle for royal power.

At this time, Uesugi Tora did not take sides. This is called independence.

He wanted to break away from the imperial court and become an independent king.

There is a way to die."

After saying that, Li Chengqian suddenly thought of a solution.

"Qiuzhu, immediately send a letter to Uesugi Tora in my name, saying that I support him becoming an independent king.

Moreover, I am willing to join forces with him to attack the Northern Qi royal family. After the fall of Northern Qi, I will let him become the king of Northern Qi.

Remember, you must leave traces and deliberately leak the news to the Northern Qi Jinyiwei. "

"Yes!"

Qiu Zhu accepted the order, smiled slyly, and turned away.

"Your Highness, this is a very sinister move of yours." Fan Xian laughed.

border.

The two armies faced each other, fighting continuously, with both sides winning and losing.
The battlefield was filled with broken halberds and smoke. The two sides fought six times, with heavy casualties.

However, overall, Northern Qi currently has a slight advantage.

Northern Qi military camp.

In the tent.

Uesugi Tora was holding a sharp black dagger, with one foot on a stool, his elbows on his knees, cutting raw beef and putting it into his mouth.

His eyes fell on the map.

Standing next to him was his deputy general, eating roasted beef.

"General, there's news from Qing State that Li Chengqian is on his way to the front line and is expected to arrive today.

I heard that this person is very capable, should we prepare in advance?"

Uesugi Tiger, with a rough and bearded face, cut a piece of raw beef, put it into his mouth, chewed it and swallowed it.

"What a bullshit prince, I'll beat him up even if he comes, what are you afraid of!
Since he dares to come, I will make sure he never returns. I will capture him and use him to exchange for my adoptive father."

Over the years, Uesugi Tora has been looking for an opportunity to rescue his adoptive father Sean.

But there has never been a suitable opportunity.

Li Chengqian's arrival gave him hope.

As long as Li Chengqian is captured alive, he can be exchanged for Sean.

"Pass my order and prepare a cavalry of 1,000 men to be on standby at any time."

"Yes!"

After the deputy general left, the tent suddenly became quiet.

Sean finished the large piece of raw beef in his hand in a short while.

The dagger in his hand flew out and just stuck on the map.

And there, there was hanging a portrait of Li Chengqian, which was brought over from Qing Kingdom.

Young, handsome and very handsome!
"The emperor is going to conquer it personally?"

Thinking of the news from the court, Uesugi Tora sneered.

He has always been disdainful of the young emperor. Now that he is leading the army in person, there is no way he would hand over the military power to him.

In the evening, Li Chengqian finally arrived at the front line.

From a distance, you can see the flag of Qing Kingdom fluttering in the wind.

The one who came to greet him was the eldest prince who was leading the army to fight against Northern Qi.

All along, the eldest prince has been in charge of stationing in the east to guard against Dongyi City.

Emperor Qing had no choice but to let him lead the troops this time.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Although he was the eldest prince, he still had to bow when meeting Li Chengqian.

"Brother, please stand up quickly." Li Chengqian stepped forward and helped him up.

The eldest prince briefly reported the battle situation to Li Chengqian.

The combat strength of both sides is similar and the battle situation is very tense.

This is a protracted war. Unless there are special circumstances, it is possible that the two sides will fight for three to five years.

After listening to the eldest prince's report, Li Chengqian finally understood why Emperor Qing had not rashly launched a war between the North and the South.

If it weren't for the temple project, he might not have planned this battle.

Because the strength of both sides is equal, it is difficult to determine the winner in a short period of time.

This is a war of attrition.

Continuing the fight will not be good for anyone.

Fighting a war is not only about fighting with all your strength, but also about competing with national strength and financial resources.

If the war continues for one more day, the silver in the national treasury will be quickly drained out like water.

"Your Highness, do you have any method to achieve a quick victory?" asked the eldest prince.

"Have."

"What method?" The eldest prince was somewhat surprised when he heard this.

"Wait." Li Chengqian said.

"What are you waiting for?" the eldest prince asked in confusion.

Li Chengqian pointed to the sky and said, "Wait for the heavenly soldiers and generals to come to help."

Hearing this, the eldest prince's face became a little stiff.

(End of this chapter)