Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 190
Zhang Jun is going to Guanshan, so he can't stay longer in Xiangyang.On the third day, I brought several important officials to Xinye to see the recruits Wang Xiao was training.This is what Zhang Jun attaches the most importance to at this time.There is a powerful army that can go north to Luoyang at critical times, and cooperate with the Song army to come from the Guanzhong East.

When setting off, both court officials and subordinates advised Zhang Jun to be cautious.At this time, the Jin army is too strong, and the Song army is not strong enough. They should rest and recuperate first, and slowly look for opportunities to attack.Although Zhang Jun agreed, he actually didn't take it seriously.In his heart, he should go to Shaanxi Road immediately, gather all the Song troops, and fight to the death with the Jin army.

That night, I arrived at Xinye City and rested in the yamen.Wang Xiao ordered Niu Gao and Shao Ling to lead their troops, and Zhang to be the vanguard. Tomorrow, they will parade outside Xinye City.This is the first large-scale military parade after the Xinye military training, so it must be done well.

That night, Zhang Jun went to bed early.Wang Yan and Liu Ziyu asked Wang Xiaolie to drink together in the courtyard.

The fire flickered under the night, and the cool wind was blowing, making it a little cold.A bright moon in the sky hangs in the sky like a disc.The cold moonlight shines down, accompanied by the night wind, there is an indescribable meaning.

Wang Yan sat on the seat, looked at Wang Xiaolie, and said: "I want to meet you in Kaifeng Mansion last year. You brought hundreds of soldiers and horses and worked hard to train soldiers. How could you have imagined that a year later, you will have the current situation! Let's see Xinye City today. , the city is strong and well-arranged, so it is easier said than done to build it!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Every man in the states under his rule has [-] days of hard labor every year. This is how this city was built. It looks bright, but it's actually shabby inside. What can I do? I'm not rich, so I can only Build a shelf, but less flesh and blood."

"If you have an airs, you won't be able to get up." Liu Ziyu was a little emotional. "Except for the soldiers and horses of the imperial court, which one of the people who lead troops outside now claims to be in the tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands? In fact, the fact that there are tens of thousands of soldiers is enough to affect the situation of one side."

Wang Xiaolie was deeply moved by this matter.The number of the regular army of the imperial court is generally not outrageous, and 10 to [-] soldiers are considered a large army.But the local military leaders are different, claiming hundreds of thousands at every turn.Even the officials of the imperial court couldn't figure out the specific figures, so they could only make rough estimates.For example, Yang Jin, who was hunted and wiped out by Wang Xiao, had attacked De'an Mansion before.At that time, the stereotype estimated that he had [-] troops.But in fact, how could Yang Jin have so many people?There are really [-] troops, and the entire Jingxi Road is unstoppable.This kind of confusion in the number of people even affected the inaccuracy of historical records.Historical researchers of later generations often cannot give the correct number of people for the course of the war.In the small battles of World War I, hundreds of thousands of troops often participated in the battle.In fact, without strong logistical support, how could a state support [-] people?
For generals, there is a rough estimate of soldiers.You said that there are tens of thousands of people, but what is the record in the past, where is the base, how much food can be produced there, and how long will it last for your army.Such information can roughly estimate the strength.

For example, the Jin army often marched quickly without food and grass, and the number could not be large.Even if it is due to the enemy's food, there must be time to grab food and grass, and there must be time to feed the horses.Counting miscellaneous things, there can be 2 people along the way, even if it is not a lot.The hundreds of thousands of troops that are often said are impossible.

Wang Xiaolie really has 10 to [-] troops in Xinye, which is considered very strong at this time.If you want to attack here, you need several times the army, and you will have to enter [-] people.With an army of one hundred thousand, it can already be regarded as a national war at this time.

When the food and wine were served, the three of them drank and chatted some gossip.Zhang Jun is not around, so he is relatively relaxed.

Liu Ziyu said: "Since last winter until now, the Jin army has been using troops on Jingdong Road. If Jingdong is cleared, a road to the south will be found. I'm afraid they will use troops to the southeast. At that time, it will be difficult for the imperial court to support it."

Wang Yandao: "Today's Jin army is divided into east and west. The east will attack Jingdong and Lianghuai, and the west will attack Shaanxi. This winter, I don't know where the Jin army will use its strength. Now it seems that it should use troops to the southeast, and Shaanxi will not There will be a big fight."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Since the Jin people disregarded the states in Hebei and sent heavy troops south to Kaifeng, they have been extremely arrogant. In my opinion, even if they use troops in the east of Beijing and the Huaihe River, the Jin army will still attack Shaanxi. If Zhang Shumi goes to Sichuan and Shaanxi, if Being able to integrate various armies and focus on one place may be promising."

Liu Ziyu sighed: "Now Shaanxi has heavy troops in Qu Duan's hands. The imperial court recruited Qu Duan to go to the palace, but he refused to go in every possible way. Many people in the court said that Qu Duan would rebel, and the privy officials guaranteed it. Alas, even if Qu Duan did not It will be reversed, I'm afraid it will not be easy to command him."

Wang Xiaolie was not familiar with the Shaanxi army, but these generals did.The two most important generals in Shaanxi at this time are Wang Shu and Qu Duan.Wang Shu controlled the five armies and horses, and Qu Duan was his capital.

At this time, there were still many soldiers and horses in Shaanxi.It may be an exaggeration to say 30 people, but there are still 10,000+ people.If they can be integrated, they can indeed fight the Jin Army.But the problem is that after Zhao Gou succeeded to the throne, his prestige was not high, and many generals in Shaanxi were extremely domineering.

Speaking of going to Sichuan and Shaanxi, Wang Yan and Liu Ziyu are both ambitious.But when it comes to the situation in Shaanxi, neither of them is optimistic.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Now the targets of the Jin Army are the two Huaihe Rivers and Zhejiang Provinces, and the other is Shaanxi, Sichuan and Shu. Last year, the Jin Army attacked the West Beijing Road and broke through Xiangyang. I'm afraid they won't come again in a year or two. In two years, you can train an army."

Wang Shu nodded: "That's right, now the West Jing Road is in the abdomen, and the Jin army snatched it once, but it was not taken seriously. This is called darkness under the lights. If you are training in Xinye, as long as you care for the people and can resist the bandits, how many people are there?" Peaceful time of year."

Liu Ziyu nodded: "Exactly. Since the Jin army broke through the Kaifeng mansion and destroyed the surrounding counties, this area has become an abandoned land."

Wang Xiao said: "The golden man has the habit of wolves and only wants to rob gold and silver. He has already robbed Jingxi Road and Kaifeng Mansion, so he doesn't bother to come again. Now the richest people in the world are the southeast and Sichuan. in two places."

Wang Shu and Liu Ziyu nodded and drank together.

What Wang Xiaolie said was right, at least until now, Jin people only think about looting, and they have little interest in land.In the south of the Yellow River, many places are just robbed and left, and there is no plan to stay for a long time.If Zhao Gou can really integrate the Song Dynasty, make every effort to govern, and restore the Central Plains, this is the best time.

After leaving Kaifeng Mansion, Wang Xiaolie first went to Luoyang, then to Ruzhou, and finally occupied Xiangyang Mansion.Wang Yan went south to defect to the imperial court. At first the army was taken away by Fan Qiong, and later Zhang Jun took it back. He has experienced a lot.Speaking of the experience of this year, it is embarrassing.

The strategic situation at this time is actually very clear.The Jin army is divided into two offensive directions, east and west. The east is aimed at the two Huaihe and Zhejiang provinces, and the west is aimed at Sichuan and Shaanxi.Even people who don't understand military affairs are very clear about this.The Song Dynasty's response was to use Zhang Jun to guard Sichuan and Shaanxi, and Du Chong to guard the Huaihe River.Of course Wang Xiaolie knew the result, neither of these two people could be trusted.But at this time, what can I say?

It was already the eighth month at this time. According to the habits of previous years, the soldiers and horses of the Jin army should have begun to gather, and the attack was about to begin.The Jin army on the East Road has not retreated since last year, and the war on Jingdong Road has continued.The west road is based in Yunzhong, and it will gather in autumn, attack in winter and spring, and retreat northward to escape the heat in summer.For Jin Jun, the Song Dynasty at this time was a broken house with air leaks everywhere, and it would collapse with a kick.

(End of this chapter)