Teasing the First Dragon at the Start

She rubbed the soft cotton with her slender jade hands, raised her head, and looked at Bai Su with eyes as clear as autumn water: "With this, the Donghu are indeed more confident in their campaign against the Xiongnu, but... how can Lord Bai buy us these two months?"

Upon hearing her words, the excited officials in the hall all became serious.

After all, according to what Bai Su just said, this commander named Xiang Yu is no ordinary person. In just ten days, he has already captured several cities.

Like a sharp spear, it was invincible.

If the main force of Xianyang is sent to annihilate the Donghu and Xiongnu allied forces, and the war drags on with the rear exposed, it is very likely that the army will be overthrown by the backstabbing of these remnants of the six states.

This has happened before in history.

When King Zhou of Shang dispatched the main force of the Chaoge army to attack the Eastern Yi, he was suddenly betrayed by the Zhou people.

Because the main force was still far away and could not be withdrawn in a short time, they could only hastily organize a demoralized slave army to fight, which resulted in defeat and the destruction of the country.

The Great Xia of today is actually quite similar.

Despite seemingly possessing a million-strong army, most of its troops are stationed on the frontier, making it like an egg—hard on the outside and soft on the inside.

If the Great Wall army beyond the Great Wall, the Western Regions army, and the Liaodong garrison do not withdraw, Xianyang itself will not have many usable troops.

How can we use our limited troops to hold off the enemy in the Chu region and prevent them from continuing their invasion?

The officials in the court looked at each other and whispered among themselves.

At this moment, one of the officials stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Highness... I believe that we should send a person with a calm and composed character and the demeanor of a great general to lead the army, stabilize the situation in the south, and buy time for the decisive war on the grasslands."

Hu nodded slightly. Although she was not particularly knowledgeable about strategy, she knew that in the current situation, the southern battlefield urgently needed a commander with high prestige who could mobilize the three armies and stabilize the local situation.

After a moment's hesitation, she asked, "Which of you, my esteemed minister, is willing to lead the expedition?"

Everyone instinctively looked at the figure in white robes.

Bai Su's eyelids twitched. What the hell? Shouldn't this military campaign be handled by that old fox Wang Jian? Why are they all staring at me?

A smile appeared in Hu Su's heterochromatic eyes; in fact, Bai Su was also the best choice in her heart.

It's not that Bai Su's military strategy is particularly brilliant, but rather that the people sent by the imperial court at this time, regardless of their abilities, their loyalty is a question.

She has only just assumed the reins of government today, and she is not yet able to suppress those veteran generals with high achievements. They are leading large armies in the field, and it is uncertain whether they will obey her orders.

If the other party is secretly colluding with her sister Fu Su, and deliberately creates problems on the battlefield to damage her reputation in order to support Fu Su, then we'll be in trouble.

As for the young generals in the court, although they all yearn to make achievements, they are far from sufficient in terms of ability and prestige.

After careful consideration, it turns out that this person is capable, prestigious, and whose loyalty is absolutely not a concern.

Hu Yu said with a smile, "It seems that Bai Su is the popular choice."

Bai Su's eyelids twitched. What the hell, the one everyone was hoping for?

To put it bluntly, it was just about stabilizing the situation in the past, hiding in the city and getting beaten. Although Xiang Yu was brave, he ultimately lacked the weapons to attack cities and didn't have much ability to win siege battles.

As long as you don't let your guard down and have a thick skin, no matter how much the other party shouts and curses, you just have to refuse to leave the city, and that will be enough to stabilize the situation in a short time.

There's no need for him to take the lead in this defensive battle.

However, at the moment, he couldn't very well embarrass Hu Hai in front of all the officials.

The selection of the expedition team was quickly finalized, with Bai Su personally leading the army, and Liu Ji, Cao Can, Fan Kuai, Zhang Han, and others accompanying him.

After all, these people are all from Pei County and are acquaintances, so it's more convenient to use them.

in the hall.

Bai Su looked at Hu Yi with some helplessness: "Why do you insist that I lead the army personally? The imperial army is strong now, and even if I am not the one leading the army, it is enough to stabilize the situation."

Hu Su smiled sweetly, her heterochromatic eyes looking at Bai Su with amusement: "Of course, I feel more at ease when my husband is personally overseeing things..."

Her voice was exceptionally gentle: "Those remnants of the six states are using King Huai of Chu's name to gather the nobles and powerful families of the former six states for help. Right now, apart from you, my lord, I don't trust anyone."

A smile appeared on Bai Su's face as she asked, "Could it be... that you don't even trust General Wang Jian and the others?"

Hu Yu hesitated for a moment, then muttered, "Wang Jian? Hmph, her opinion of Fu Su far surpasses mine. I'm worried that sending her out to lead troops would cause numerous problems, forcing me to relinquish power to Fu Su in the end. I won't give her that chance..."

Bai Su couldn't help but find it amusing to look at her serious expression.

He wanted to say that his worries were unnecessary, and that Wang Jian, a cunning old fox, would never easily get himself involved in the trouble of the succession struggle.

She wouldn't be foolish enough to do something like that.

However, since Hu Yi trusted him so much, Bai Su couldn't very well reprimand him.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "After I leave, you can seek help from Xiao He and the Mohist Master of the Imperial Household Department regarding the logistics of cotton, grain, and other supplies."

"With the two of them helping you oversee logistics, there's no need to worry about the affairs of the Beiting Protectorate."

"With Meng Tian's military leadership, as long as there are no problems in the rear, the Great Wall army can act as an iron wall, holding back the Xiongnu and Donghu forces outside the border and pushing them back step by step..."

After listening to the explanation, Hu nodded slightly.

She raised her head, her eyes brimming as she looked at Bai Su: "Husband, wait..."

After saying that, she gently untied her collar, took a red rope from her snow-white neck, pulled it out from between her two swaying breasts, and tied it around Bai Su's wrist, making a small knot.

Bai Su was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "What is this?"

Hu Yi said with a smile, "This is a talisman I'm giving to my husband, to protect him on his journey and ensure his triumphant return..."

Bai Su looked at the thin red string on her wrist, then looked up at the girl in front of her, dressed in a plain black dress, with a beautiful face and eyes that reflected her own image.

He couldn't help but chuckle: "Haha, with my wife's armband, what do I have to fear from the enemy's thousands of troops? I'll be going now..."

As Hu Su watched Bai Su's retreating figure, a blush crept onto her fair and pretty face.

Sure enough, as long as my husband is by my side, there's nothing to be afraid of.

Chapter 306 is just my type.

Outside Xianyang City.

Bai Su led his troops out to war, and all the officials saw him off.

Currently, only Bai Su can boast such a grand display.

Watching the departing army, Hu Yi's eyes flickered, and she subconsciously clenched her small hands.

This was her first time overseeing state affairs, and also the first time she had encountered such a large-scale operation, so she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Fu Su remained silent, her heart filled with complex emotions.

She dreamed of defeating Bai Su, that scoundrel who always bullied her, and wished he were dead.

However, when Bai Suzhen led his troops to fight against the remnants of the six kingdoms, Fu Su was surprised to find that she actually felt a little worried about the comfort offered by this scoundrel.

Why would she feel this way when she clearly dislikes Bai Su? Could it be that she has unknowingly developed feelings for this guy?

No...impossible, absolutely impossible!!!

How could I possibly like this scoundrel? I hate him so much I could grind my teeth.

The reason for my worry is simply that if this scoundrel loses, the rebel army will besiege Guanzhong.

Fu Su seemed to have found a reason to comfort herself, and she clenched her fists with a serious expression.

But despite saying that, her almond-shaped eyes couldn't help but stare at Bai Su's receding figure, lost in thought for a long time.

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Bai Su's army was heading to Jiujiang, and it wouldn't be able to arrive in a short time.

After all, the population of the Central Plains is now mainly concentrated in the northern region, which has flat terrain, dense population, and is relatively close to the core area of ​​Guanzhong. The official roads there are also relatively complete.

The Wu and Yue regions, as well as the Chu region, which are relatively far from Guanzhong, are mostly hilly and basin-like, with complex terrain.

In addition, large areas remain undeveloped, resulting in sparse populations and a low population density.

The official roads here are not very complete. It took Bai Su nearly half a month to finally approach the Jiujiang area.

Jiujiang City.

As night fell, the lamplight flickered in the study.

Liu Ji pushed open the door and went in. He saw Bai Su sitting upright at her desk, staring intently at the map on the table.

Liu Ji's large, almond-shaped eyes stared at Bai Su's handsome face, and he was momentarily stunned: "Young Master..."

Bai Su looked up and asked, "How is the situation?"

Liu Ji snapped out of his daze and gave a bitter smile: "The situation is not optimistic. Those rebels have somehow acquired excellent equipment and are fully armed. The ordinary rebels are alright."

"But those soldiers from Jiangdong were incredibly brave, and the local soldiers were no match for them."

"What's even more frustrating is that the rebels' marches are unpredictable. Just when you think they're attacking from the east, they suddenly appear from the west, leaving the city's defenders with no time to react."

"In just half a month, the rebels have captured several cities in succession. At this rate, Jiujiang will fall in less than ten days..."

Bai Su raised an eyebrow. He knew that the Jiangdong army led by Xiang Yu was brave, but he did not expect the situation to be so severe, to have reached this point.

After pondering for a long time, he asked, "How are the people in the city?"

"The battle for Jiujiang was extremely difficult, and the allied forces suffered heavy losses. The Wei and Han allied forces once wanted to massacre the city to vent their anger, but I heard that Xiang Yu ultimately stopped them at the suggestion of a young general named Han Xin. It is probably to win over the hearts of the people and recruit more soldiers..."

Bai Su's eyelids twitched involuntarily: "Han Xin, Xiang Yu, no wonder the city was lost so quickly."

He finally understood why the rebels were attacking so swiftly.

With these two monsters joining forces, even if they had ten times the number of troops, let alone twice the number, they could easily be caught off guard and capsize if they weren't on their best.

Liu Ji noticed Bai Su's furrowed brows and couldn't help but roll his large, almond-shaped eyes.

She skillfully stepped forward, massaged Bai Su's shoulders, and asked, "Young Master, what should we do next?"

Bai Su stroked his chin, pondered for a long time, and then said, "Guard."

Liu Ji was taken aback and gave Bai Su a strange look. He thought that the young master had been pondering for a long time and would have some brilliant strategy, but he didn't expect that all he could come up with was the word "guard".

Bai Su seemed to have seen through her thoughts and said, "Using troops is like gambling. Only when you have very little capital will you go all in and gamble everything. If you win, you can turn your life around in one go; if you lose, you will die without a burial place."

"We're in a dominant position, the advantage is on our side, it's like we have ten times, a hundred times the resources, why be foolish and go all in with the other side?"

"The best strategy is to invest little by little and avoid risks as much as possible. Even if we lose again and again, even if we lose nine out of ten times, it doesn't matter. But if they lose just once, it will be a disaster for them."

"After all, our capital is most of the Central Plains, while their capital is only a few counties. We just need to keep them trapped here."