Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 221
In the back office of Shanzhou, Wang Xiaolie, Li Yanxian, and Zhai Xing gathered around a stove, drinking and eating meat.The area around Shanzhou is mostly mountainous, which is very suitable for raising sheep.Although it has been plundered by the Jin army, there are still sheep in the mountains.The three of them cooked half a sheep, then lit the fire, drank and chatted.

Li Yanxian said: "This time the golden captives attacked Shanzhou, the previous ones are incomparable. There are many soldiers here, and their determination is particularly strong. If it were not for the king's defense to bring troops to help, the Jin army would definitely go to Shanzhou. From this point of view , this year the Golden Army is likely to focus on Shaanxi."

Wang Xiaolie said: "It depends on whether the Jin army is going well in the southeast. If our army cuts off the return route when returning to the division, the weather in the southeast will heat the Jin people to death! Don't look at the Jin army's fierce attack now, it depends on How did they come back?"

Zhai Xingdao: "Last year, the Jin army concentrated its forces, went east to the two Zhejiang provinces, and attacked Jiangxi in the middle. It was really frightening. However, the strength of the Jin army has come to an end, but the soldiers and horses of this dynasty are gathering. It is hard to say what will happen in the end. "

Li Yanxian sighed: "There are less than [-] real Jurchen soldiers in this attack on Shanzhou. The rest are soldiers from Bohai and Khitan, as well as Fuzhou soldiers who can be found. If the war drags on, there may be more servants of the Jin Army , is really something to worry about."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "The observation is right."

This is the bonus brought by the winning streak.With continuous victories, more and more territories are occupied, and more and more servant armies.Moreover, there are many ethnic groups in the occupied area of ​​​​the Golden Army, and they can be divided and disintegrated through different policies.For example, the Liao Dynasty was also destroyed by the Jin Dynasty, but the Khitan people hated the Song people because of the Song Dynasty's betrayal of the alliance, and became an important force for the southern invasion.

The meat was not cooked well and had a stinky smell. At first Wang Xiaolie was a little awkward.On the other hand, Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing didn't take it seriously and ate deliciously.

After drinking for three rounds, the three of them gradually became drunk, and their scruples became less when they spoke.

Zhai Xingdao: "Since the year before last, the defense rate of [-] soldiers went to Ruzhou. I don't think they can rush thousands of miles to help Shanzhou today. Especially when they defeated Lou Su, a famous general of the Jin army in the first battle, and occupied several cities in a row, it is really amazing! This ability will surely become a great tool in the future!"

Li Yanxian nodded again and again: "I have been in Shanzhou for more than two years, but I have more than [-] soldiers. I thought I could be alone, but when Lou Su came to attack, I realized that it was not worth mentioning! Killed the Jin army and fled all the way! What a young hero!"

Wang Xiaolie laughed when he heard this: "Two observations, in a battle on the battlefield, the comparison is who has a strong army and a strong horse. Lousu has attacked Shanzhou for nearly two months, and it can be said that the army has consumed more than half of its strength. I came suddenly, and I was defeated in one battle. What's so strange about Zhe Keqiu's army? Without Zhe Keqiu's cover to cover his flanks, Lou Su had no choice but to flee. Many battles were fought, but Zhe Keqiu's army was actually defeated, and the rest of the army suffered little loss. Now the Jin army Avoid me, not because you are afraid of me, but because you know that if you cannot defeat me, you will be held back instead. Once held back, the Jin army will be surrounded by several of our troops. This victory, but it should not be exaggerated."

Zhai Xing said: "How many victories have you won since the Jinlu invaded the South?"

Wang Xiaolie was silent for a while, and said: "To defeat Lou Su, this year's west road can be regarded as a victory. But the east road Jin army has penetrated too far, and the number of troops is not large. If there are generals to invite them to retreat, there may be a big victory. "

"Great victory?" Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.A victory in Shanzhou is enough to boost morale.If the southeast wins again, wouldn't it be able to destroy the arrogance of the Jin army?There is hope for the revival of the imperial court.

Wang Xiaolie knew that Wushu's return to the north this time would not be smooth.Han Shizhong and Huang Kaidang fought, although they did not wipe out the Jin army, it caused an unprecedented crisis to Wushu.It was after the first battle of Huang Tiandang that the Jin army did not dare to cross the river easily, and the battlefield moved to Shaanxi.

Since the Jin army invaded the south, this year is the most prosperous year for the Jin army, and it is also a year of exhaustion.It's just that the Song Dynasty has never established its own basic military strength, and with the subsequent failure of Shaanxi, it still has nothing to do with the Jin Dynasty.

After drinking two cups of wine, Li Yanxian said: "Defense, what do you want to do, can you tell us two? Now on the front line of the Yellow River, only our three families have more soldiers and horses, and we need to support each other. What you said a few days ago , I always feel unreliable."

Wang Xiaolie ate a piece of mutton and chewed it slowly.After thinking for a while, he said, "Why do you think the observation is unreliable?"

Li Yanxian said: "This year when the Jin army crossed the river, there were [-] Jin soldiers in the middle, passing through states and counties, sweeping across thousands of miles. How many imperial troops did you encounter? Which one can fight against the Jin people? In a real fight, the Jin army is so powerful .You want to use Xiangyang and Dengzhou as your base to fight against the Jin army. Isn't it just a dream? We should do our best to accumulate food and grass, stock up on elite soldiers, and hold on to key areas to wait for the right time. The way of defense always feels unrealistic. .”

Wang Xiaolie said: "Observe, how many troops does the Jinren have? One hundred thousand? Two hundred thousand? Or three hundred thousand?"

Li Yanxian said: "Up to now, it seems that it is not difficult for the Jinren to dispatch an army of 30."

Wang Xiaolie said: "How many real maidens are there? How many Khitan people? How many Boyu people? How many Han soldiers?"

Li Yanxian shook his head: "Who can explain this kind of thing clearly?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "How can we do it if we don't understand? In the final analysis, we are fighting the Jurchen. If we gain the upper hand, those Khitan, Bohai, Han'er, servants of various ethnic groups, who will listen to the Jin people?" In my opinion, it is not easy for the real Jurchens to have an army of 20. It is very likely that the Jurchens’ army is only more than 20. If there are 30 soldiers in this dynasty, the Jinren will not dare to go south easily. If there are 50 A large army can be as offensive and defensive as the Jin people. With an army of 30 million, we can go north to restore the Central Plains! I am in Xiangyang and Dengzhou, hoping to train an army worthy of the first battle, at least [-] million. In this way, there is hope for the world! "

"Two to three million people?" Hearing Wang Xiaolie's words, Zhai Xing opened his mouth wide in shock, with an expression of disbelief on his face.

Li Yanxian said: "In a land of several states, if you want to raise an army of 30 to [-], you think too much about defense!"

"It's up to people!" Wang Xiaolie said firmly. "If you want to support the army, you must have money. If you want to have money, you must restore the place so that the people can recuperate. Therefore, in the north of several states, you must set up enough guerrilla zones. With the support of the foundation, the Jin army thought about guerrilla warfare It’s also difficult. That’s what I meant by moving the people along the Yellow River to the south. Don’t speculate too much. That’s what I think, and I’m going to do it. The road is the foundation. As long as the Jin army can be defended, everything is possible!"

At this time, Zhao Gou was chased by Wu Shu and fled here and there.In the end, they had to board a boat and hide in the sea. Except for a few officials, the officials of the imperial court were arranged to find their own way of life and hide in Tibet in the east of Liangzhe.To be honest, the prestige of the imperial court has been squandered almost.If it weren't for Huizong's only son, Zhao Gou, who hadn't been captured by the Jin army, I don't know how many people would change emperors.

In a few more years, Wang Xiaolie may have to pay attention to his words and deeds, and dare not speak too directly.This time there is no need.No matter what you say, others will not find it strange, and there will be no future troubles.

After hearing Wang Xiaolie's words, both Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing thought about it.Li Yanxian was a little moved and wanted to know why Wang Xiaolie said that.Zhai Xing didn't take it seriously, thinking that Wang Xiaolie was talking big.The foundation of the Zhai family army is the family, which is different from other armies.

In the study, Liu Ziyu sat alone under the lamp, checking the battle process in Shanzhou during this period.The more I look at it, the more I feel that I still underestimated Wang Xiaolie.

From Shaoyun to Dengzhou for help, Wang Xiaolie made a quick decision.Later, they sent troops into the city several times, sending food and people.If not, it would be difficult for Li Yanxian to persist until Wang Xiaolie's arrival.After arriving in Shanzhou, Wang Xiaolie made a decisive decision and used the main force to attack, defeating the Jin army in World War I.

These steps are connected end to end, almost in one go.If any step is missing, Shanzhou may not be able to save it.After defeating the Jin army, Wang Xiaolie did not chase after him.Mainly focus on Zhe Keqiu, and almost wiped out his army.After Lou Su arrived at Hezhong Mansion, he let him go.

Gently knocking on the table, Liu Ziyu said softly: "Of the three armies in this area, Dengzhou is the strongest. What a surprise! In the past, everyone respected Li Yanxian and thought he was a famous general. Now, it seems that may not be the case."

Zhang Jun's idea of ​​quickly gathering troops to attack was not supported by anyone except a few staff members around him.Liu Ziyu also felt worried.Now after hearing the thoughts of Wang Xiaolie, Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing, he was even more shaken.

If it is true as Wang Xiaolie said, this year the Jin Army transferred the troops from the East Road to the West Road, and the Song Army would have difficulty defending, so how can we talk about attacking?At this time, it is better to prepare early, and first defend against the Jinren's offensive.

(End of this chapter)