Chapter 251 The Knife in the Back

Liu Xinyu and related personnel left the Zhang family in a hurry. The news of the sudden defeat caught everyone by surprise—it was too sudden.

Everyone in Dayang Group sat together again, and a not-so-formal general meeting of shareholders began.

Bai Ye took the information of Yeyue Building and made a detailed report:

"After the last negotiation of the exchange of prisoners of war, our country has begun to rebuild the second line of defense.

Because the Kingdom of Jinyang has already occupied Jianwu County, and the country has voluntarily abandoned Wuyang County in the northeast, which has been heavily infiltrated by the Kingdom of Jinyang, the second line of defense is to extend southward along the west side of Wuyang County, passing through To the east of Guangling County, it extends to Xingchang County.

Because the north was occupied, Xingchang County protruded into the occupied area of ​​Jinyang Kingdom, facing attacks from the east and north, the pressure was extremely high.

From the map, Qixia Country looks like a pie that has been bitten, with a protruding point appearing on each side. But because the north is bordered by the country of Zhoushan, the pressure is not great; in contrast, the pressure in Xingchang County in the south is the greatest.

In terms of military deployment, Hussar General Wu Fanghai was in the center to support and lead the country's main army to guard the center.

Xingchang County in the south has become an elite soldier because of its victories in several wars.

Only the north, under the charge of Su Jianzhong, is the weakest area of ​​defense; but this weakness is also relative, and General Su Jianzhong's talents are sufficient. "

"This defeat happened in the north. The Kingdom of Jinyang actually launched an attack in the north, which is the least worthy of attention. The matter is more complicated, and it also involves Jiuyangzong.

Behind the northern defense line is Anling County.

According to the information we have obtained, it was the remnants of the Nine Yang Sect who returned to Anling County, took refuge in the Kingdom of Jinyang, and instigated many families. And further instigated many people around Su Jianzhong, including guards and generals.

The specific information is still under investigation.

But at dawn today, Su Jianzhong was assassinated by force in the Shuai camp. In the morning, the army of Jinyang Kingdom was dispatched. That is, less than ten thousand people escaped.

Now the defense line of Anling County in the north has completely collapsed, and it is unable to build a new line of defense. "

Everyone gasped, looking at the map on the wall, everyone felt the seriousness of the matter.

Zhang Hao also got up, and his eyes slowly swept across the map, analyzing the current situation:

(text version map)

****Anling County*Wuyang County

Ninghe County*Guangling County*Jianwu County

*****Nanyang County*Xingchang County

Wuyang County and Jianwu County have long been invaded by the Kingdom of Jinyang; if Anling County in the north falls into the hands of the Kingdom of Jinyang, the entire Qixia Kingdom will be half surrounded by the Kingdom of Jinyang.

And after Anling County, it will be Ninghe County immediately.

This situation is extraordinary!

After a while, Zhang Hao said loudly: "We must support the battle in Anling County! At least we must set the battlefield in Anling County, and we must not let the battlefield affect our Ninghe County!"

Bai Yutang got up slowly: "I want to say a few words."

Hearing that the former head teacher of Nine Yang Sect wanted to 'say a few words', everyone immediately paid attention to him.

After a short pause, Bai Yutang said slowly: "First of all, those of us who have left Nine Suns Sect will no longer use the name of Nine Suns Sect. We will change our name to "Qingyang Villa". Our name in Dayang Group And so on, also make changes.

Secondly, everyone needs to pay attention to the south of Guangling County, which was originally the place of Jiuyangzong. But now it has become a vacuum, and even left a lot of chaos. In my opinion, we have to guard against it here.

Third, the main military forces of our Ninghe County and Dayang Group are both in Xingchang County. If we bring these forces back, it will definitely have an impact on Xingchang County. Now Xingchang County is in jeopardy. Unless we can add enough artillery to Xingchang County.

Our current defense strength is already somewhat stretched. Especially the chaos in Anling County may have shaken more families that were not firm at all. This situation has to be guarded against. "

Bai Yutang sat down, but everyone started to discuss intensely. Regarding the matter of Bai Yutang and others changing their names, everyone has nothing to do with it. However, everyone had to pay attention to the two issues raised by Bai Yutang.

The Nine Suns Sect was originally the most important line of defense for the Qixia Kingdom, but after the Nine Suns Sect betrayed and was forcefully removed by the Qixia Kingdom, it left a power vacuum in this area.

Of course, it doesn't look fatal now, but it can't be ignored.

In addition, there is a lack of defense forces in the north.

Zhang Hao listened to the discussion, and his face gradually became firm. When the discussion was almost over, Zhang Hao finally said, "Everyone, I have a suggestion, please refer to it."

When Zhang Hao finally spoke, everyone stopped discussing.

This was a brand new discussion. Zhang Hao discussed with everyone very quickly, but the discussion was an unprecedented decision. In the evening of that day, Zhang Hao and Feng Zhiling flew to the imperial capital together.

In the palace, at dusk, Zhang Hao and Liu Xinyu sat opposite each other, while Liu Xinyu quietly read the proposal submitted by Zhang Hao. The advice is simple, yet unprecedented:

Thoroughly open up business and allow the industrial and commercial class to acquire aristocratic status!

There are many detailed terms, but they are also well-organized. Liu Xinyu looked at it for a long time, but her expression was a little hesitant. Zhang Hao's proposal almost completely broke the old social system and was subversive.

Liu Xinyu looked at it three times and carefully for more than an hour before finally looking up at Zhang Hao: "Your purpose...is too clear."

Zhang Hao nodded and directly admitted: "My purpose is actually very simple, that is... to save the country! And I think the current system of nobles, families and sects cannot save the country.

This time General Su Jianzhong was forcibly killed in the army, which is the best proof. This is a frontal killing, not an assassination! This matter is very bad, and its impact is immeasurable. "

Liu Xinyu sighed: "Then how do you prove that the rise of business can save the country?"

"For the time being, I can't prove it! However, if the Qixia Kingdom becomes a country that focuses on commerce, while other countries still suppress commerce, what do you think merchants will do, Your Highness?"

"But in a weak country, how can everyone trust it?"

"Who said we are weak!" Zhang Hao's voice was a little louder, but even more majestic, "We have artillery, explosives, we have Xinglintang, we have the Refining Guild and the Black Iron Guild. We still have a million legions .

We also have the veteran Wu Fanghai, and the support from the Land of Canglan, and we have a giant steel ship.

Your Highness, the Zhang family has recently developed a low-level artillery technology. Its power may not be comparable to the current artillery, but its cost is extremely low. We can control it within the range of 10,000 low-grade spirit stones; Thousands of artillery, and tens of thousands of shells.

At that time, we will use artillery to consume the enemy's army. Let's see if they have more people or our artillery! "

"Oh? Is there such artillery technology?"

"Yes, we named this type of artillery a mortar. Its barrel is made of ordinary black iron, and an ordinary seal is added to reinforce it. The barrel is relatively short and can fire very large shells. The firing distance exceeds three kilometers, completely It can exceed the artillery attack distance of the Kingdom of Jinyang."

"Oh... Since there is this kind of artillery, let's hurry up and produce it. And this kind of artillery has nothing to do with industry and commerce, right?"

"It does matter!" Zhang Hao said firmly, "A long time ago, I proposed a strategy called 'People's War'. Now that the Kingdom of Jinyang invades our country, it is equivalent to falling into the siege of the people.

I divide the people into three types: the common man, the industrial and commercial class, and the aristocratic class.

The aristocratic class, including nobles, aristocratic families, sects, etc., needless to say; they are the most able to 'weigh the pros and cons', and most of them will seek refuge in the Kingdom of Jinyang.

The second is ordinary people. In the world of practice, ordinary people have little influence.

The last is the industrial and commercial class, which is also the easiest class to win over. In fact, they were the ones who suffered the most from the invasion of the Kingdom of Jinyang.

Ordinary people don't have much, and the aristocratic families are the ones that the Kingdom of Jinyang needs to win over, at least for now, in order to split our country.

As for the business class, they have wealth but no social status, and they are not welcomed in any country. Now it is the first target of the harvest of the Kingdom of Jinyang.

If we can give them hope and affirmation, that is our strength.

Industry and commerce have developed particularly rapidly in recent hundreds of years, and the volume is very large.

Compared with traditional nobles, families, etc., industry and commerce need a breakthrough. As long as His Highness develops industry and commerce, as long as the Qixia Kingdom wins one or two wars dominated by industry and commerce, even the foreign industrial and commercial classes may come close.

Today's industrial and commercial class is seeking higher development. And this is also an opportunity before Qixia Country! "

Liu Xinyu nodded slowly, but looking deep into Zhang Hao's eyes, she was full of vigilance. "Your proposal is very good, and I will think about it seriously. But this matter is too important, let me think about it for a few days. You go back first."

Zhang Hao frowned slightly, Liu Xinyu's last words were full of perfunctory colors. Oh, yes, I was in a hurry. But there is no rush.

After Zhang Hao left, Liu Xinyu thought about it, but called Su Ming and Xu Jie from the Administration for Industry and Commerce; at the same time, there were several core personnel including the Prime Minister.

Liu Xinyu talked about Zhang Hao's proposal, not wanting Xu Jie to be the first to express objection.

"Your Highness, this is a statement that will harm the country!" Xu Jie's voice was stern, and he was not polite.

Liu Xinyu looked up at Xu Jie in surprise, with surprise in his eyes: "Xu Jie, I remember you and Zhang Hao have a good relationship, right?"

"Yes." Xu Jie agreed without hesitation.

Liu Xinyu was even more surprised: "Then do you know that Zhang Hao came up with this suggestion?"

"Of course, what His Highness said just now is very clear."

"You and Zhang Hao are very familiar and have a good relationship, and you still have a five-point family relationship. Is it really okay for you to oppose Zhang Hao's opinion like this?"

No wonder Liu Xinyu was confused, even Su Ming, Prime Minister Ouyang Si and others were also puzzled, puzzled, and astonished. In everyone's conventional understanding, not to mention friends, even political enemies rarely express their opposition clearly, and most of them will express it tactfully.

Xu Jie, what are you doing?

(Interest of this chapter: How many times were the parties stabbed in the back?)