"I understand. Thank you for your brother-in-law's advice. No wonder my father always praised you for your own opinions during his lifetime. This is the first time you have talked to me like this."

Guo Hao was shocked when he heard this. He knew that he was a little rude, but he was also concerned and confused. He immediately knelt down and said, "It's rude that I am rude, please punish him."

When Chai Rong saw that Guo Hao was willing to kneel down, he suddenly felt that maybe he was a little too serious to him, which made Guo Hao a little unwilling to let go. If the situation was not for the grim situation this time, Guo Hao would probably not have said so much.

"Get up quickly, why would I blame you? You woke me up. If it weren't for your reminder, I almost forgot that I am no longer a military governor."

Guo Hao did not get up after hearing this, but looked at the bowl of medicine and bowed: "Your Majesty, please take care of the dragon's body!"

Chai Rong felt warm after hearing this, and couldn't help but feel a little moved. If Guo Hao really had the intention to compete with him, how could he care about his body?

But he didn't know that Guo Hao actually didn't care much about him. He just didn't want him to die so early. After all, Chai Rong was the emperor for less than a year, and if he died now, it would be a mess.

"Okay, I'll drink, brother-in-law, get up quickly."

As he said that, Chai Rong drank all the medicine in one go. The generous spirit seemed to be drinking, but the bitterness quickly spread in his mouth. Chai Rong couldn't help but frown.

"Your Majesty, now that I am back, I will leave it to me next. If you are not at ease, let Zhao Kuangyin be the vanguard and I am the military advisor. You are the commander-in-chief. Let's take the Tang army back to your hometown together!"

Be a military advisor...

Chai Rong suddenly felt that this scene was a little familiar. He was still a capital school and followed Guo Wei in the army. Guo Hao also wanted to be a military advisor when he entered the army. The fate of the two began.

Now he is the head coach, and Guo Hao is the military advisor. This scene is so similar, but five years have passed. The people who used to be gone, and the things that used to be changed.

Li Hui and Bai Wenke, the veterans who followed Guo Wei either passed away or ruled the country. Now he is under his command, all young generals like Zhao Kuangyin.

Looking at Guo Hao again, he is no longer as immature as he used to be. The beard under his chin proves that his growth and majesty are increasing day by day.

"Brother Hao, you have said that you don't doubt people, but you don't need to doubt people. Since I called you back, it means that I believe in you. When you were able to assist your father in pacifying Li Shouzhen, I believe you will definitely be able to repel Southern Tang.

Since that's the case, I'll leave it to you next, and you'll be in command of all the troops. I've been away from Beijing for a long time, and it's time to go back."

After Chai Rong finished speaking, Guo Hao was silent and suddenly spoke for a long time: "Why might as well let Yuen Long be the commander, I am still a military advisor!"

"What? No, no, with the Duke of the State, how can I be the commander? The last general has to go to inspect and leave first."

After saying that, Zhao Kuangyin left the room, Guo Hao was speechless. The reason why he did not become the head coach was mainly because his status was already high enough, and if he had any contribution, he would be able to make great contributions.

So he gave up the position of coach, which is equivalent to giving up the credit, so that he can retreat behind the scenes and command the battle.

"Haha, your little brother still respects you very much, don't refuse. Anyway, the army is handed over to you, and the survival of the Great Zhou is also handed over to you!"

Chai Rong had already stood up at some point, walked to Guo Hao, pulled his hand, and patted it lightly twice.

Guo Hao nodded seriously after hearing this. He would stop this Northern Expedition of the Southern Tang Dynasty, no matter what, he would only succeed and not fail.

Next, Chai Rong issued an order and handed over the things. He was really scared by Li Hongji, so he left without hesitation.

It was only then that he realized that he had so many civil and military officials, why did he have to lead the army in person? It would be fine if he won. It was himself who was embarrassed if he lost, and he would even destroy his country if he didn't do it well.

But the generals are different. If Guo Hao doesn’t do it, he can change others. If he doesn’t believe in the great Zhou Dynasty, there will be no capable person!

...

Guo Hao took charge and Chai Rong returned to Beijing, which calmed the hearts of the people to a certain extent. In addition, Guo Hao's fame, so the situation in the court was relatively stable, and the people who were afraid were a little relieved.

Guo Hao sat in the big tent and looked at the map below.

"The current deployment of the Tang army is very suspicious. Li Hongji defeated our army before. If he did not advance, he would definitely return to Yingzhou, where there was sufficient food and food.

If he advances, he will inevitably attack Bozhou and go straight to Boxian, but he will neither move forward nor retreat, so I analyzed that he is bluffing, and the ultimate goal is to divide two groups of people and surround Bozhou!"

After Guo Hao finished speaking, all the generals nodded, hesitating about Zhao Kuangyin's takeover. The Tang army could not conquer Bozhou for a long time, and Li Hongji would not sit still and wait for death, so he would definitely find a way.

What Guo Hao just analyzed was Li Hongji's intention. At this time, the two armies were not much different. If the Tang army divided its troops, it would be easy to be defeated by the Zhou army one by one.

The city of Bozhou is not big. If the 200,000 troops are squeezed into the city, then this battle cannot be fought because the city is filled.

"Supervisor, since that's the case, can we siege the troops in the east of the city? If they really divide the troops, we will just intercept them!"

What Zhao Kuangyin said was exactly what Guo Hao thought. It seems that Lao Zhao has begun to display his talents and will probably make his mark soon.

"Yuen Long said it well, but do you think, how many troops are there in this journey?"

Guo Hao deliberately kept a secret, and Yang Guangyi said: "The last general feels that he is unprepared and unexpected. There is no need to have too many people, just ten thousand."

Guo Hao shook his head.

"I think 50,000 is more appropriate. If the Tang army divided into two groups, it might be evenly distributed, so 50,000 is more appropriate."

After Shi Shouxin said this, Guo Hao still shook his head.

"Can we bring it with us? So many people can hide it!"

Guo Hao laughed when he heard this, nodded at Wang Zhengzhong, and said, "It's not all taken with you, but it's almost the same. Leave 20,000 guarding the city, and all 80,000 soldiers are lying here!"

Guo Hao said and pointed to the map, and everyone immediately understood.

It is said that the jurisdiction of Bozhou City is connected to the fan-shaped land of the Yellow River. It is a plain area with a flat terrain. However, there are more than 10 small hills in the east, including Longshan, Shigong Mountain, Qishan, Langshan, and Shuangsuo Mountain, which can be used to hide.

So Guo Hao planned to arrange the ambush here. No matter how many people the Tang army came, his 80,000 army would definitely make him come and go!

Li Hongji was determined to go north at this time. Judging from the current deployment of troops, it is very likely that he would divide his troops, so Guo Hao planned to use his plan to surprise him.

With the idea, the soldiers felt much more at ease. Soon the Zhou army took action and they wanted to arrive at the designated location in advance before the Tang army marched.

The Zhou army was soon deployed. The Tang army at the south gate was still bluffing on the surface, but in fact they were divided into two groups, with 50,000 troops from the east side, intending to attack the eastern part of Bozhou.

Thirty thousand people along the way, detouring from the west side, intending to attack the Ximen in Bozhou. The remaining 20,000 people were still bluffing at the South Gate. Guo Hao got the news and knew that he had bet right.

"If you send the order, you will be ambushed. When the Tang army approaches, you will fight. Don't be stingy with the bow and arrow. This time, we will fight 80,000 and 50,000, and we will definitely keep them all!"

"yes!"

After Guo Hao issued the order, he sat peacefully in the city, Zhao Kuangyin was responsible for the other side of Longshan. He felt that there should be no problem.

There are only 20,000 soldiers in the city. If the Tang army attacked the city at this time, it would be a big test for the defending party.

The terrain in the west of Bozhou is flat and there is no cover, so they can discover it as soon as the troops appear.

Guo Hao arranged the defense in an orderly manner. He had accumulated a lot of experience in Hedong before. In half a year, the city consumed a lot of equipment. At this time, the court mobilized 50,000 civilians and was still transporting materials continuously.

The north wind outside was blowing, and Guo Hao came to the city to inspect. The Tang army at the south gate had no movement. It seemed that he was waiting for the other two groups of troops.

"Li Hui!"

"exist!"

"Go and get the explosive packs and put them two first and listen to the sound!"

"Okay!"

The explosive pack at this time was Guo Hao's unique weapon, and only he could use it, and he didn't teach anyone else.

bump!

The stone-throwing machine ejected vigorously, and an explosive pack landed accurately in the Tang army camp. The explosion immediately alarmed many Tang army.
Chapter completed!