Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 394
Yuanqu is located on the bank of the Yellow River, opposite to Mianchi County.Here the Yellow River flows gently, and it also serves as the North-South Road, an important ferry.The nearby Zhongtiao Mountain was an important copper mine in ancient China, and Qianjian was set up here in successive dynasties.In the eighth year of Xining, Yuanqu Qianjian was set up, which was abolished after Zhezong ascended the throne.Although the Qianjian was abolished, the copper is still there, and the small Yuanqu County is extremely prosperous.

At this time, a large number of troops were stationed in various valleys around the county seat.The banners of each ministry are different, and the Taihang Loyalty Society is the most numerous.

In the county government office, several leaders surrounded the official hall, listening to Xue Cheng, who was standing in the middle, read the new official document from Guozhou.

Hearing that Wei Yang led the army to occupy Jingzhao Mansion, the leaders of the rebel army looked at each other in disbelief.What is Jingzhaofu?There is the center of Guanzhong, and if it is occupied there, the victory of the Song Army this time will be of great significance.

Putting down the official document, Xue Cheng said: "Everyone heard it. Wei Tongzhi led a large army into the Jingzhao Mansion after a great victory on the western front. This victory not only caused the Jin army in Shaanxi to be unable to sleep, but even the emperor of the Jin Kingdom in the Huanglong Mansion would have to worry about it." I can't sleep anymore. The western front has won, and now it's our turn to the eastern front. Wushu has broken through Yanxi Town, and soldiers are approaching Mianchi city. I invite you to discuss how to help Shaoyun defend the city. Mianchi defends for one more day, and the western front We can stay in Guanzhong for one more day. Qinchuan, which is eight hundred miles away, has been rich and prosperous since ancient times. Staying for one more day will have many benefits."

Li Songchen said: "Wu Shu did not bring an army of servants to attack Mianchi this time, but only his own headquarters with less than 2 soldiers. Shao Yun has more than 3000 soldiers in Shanzhou, plus [-] under the command, plus tens of thousands of our rebel army." People, you can fight one by one, why be afraid of the Jin Army!"

All the leaders of the rebel army said yes one after another, gearing up.

Xue Cheng said with a smile: "Before sending out troops this time, Zhen Fu specially instructed me to try to avoid confronting the Jin army head-on, but to attack its grain roads and small units that left the army. Although our military strength is superior, this principle cannot Change."

After hearing this, many rebel leaders were dissatisfied and clamored.There are only [-] troops in the west, and they have occupied Jingzhao Mansion and made great contributions.I have an army of tens of thousands here, and I need to fight a big victory.

With a smile on his face, Xue Cheng quietly listened to everyone's opinions.It's just that the tone is very strict, and he is determined not to let go.

A young man about 20 years old stood up and said in a loud voice: "Leaders, this time we are cooperating with Xue Tong to fight, and everything is just to follow Xue Tong's orders! Fighting with the imperial army, you must not let yourself go!"

Xue Cheng's eyes lit up.The one who spoke was Liang Xing, one of the leaders of the Taihang Loyalty Society.He was originally from Zezhou, and he was born in a farming family. After the Jin army occupied Hedong, he raised troops to fight against the Jin.Because of his clear mind and politeness in doing things, he soon became the leader of the Taihang Rebel Army.

Seeing everyone stop talking.Xue Chengdao: "The governor asked me to give a message to everyone. Now that the Jin army is in full swing, and the dynasty has failed repeatedly, it is a time when the enemy is strong and we are weak. At this time, the dynasty should guard its position, counterattack in a timely manner, and consume gold. The strength of the army. During this period, don’t get too hot-headed, thinking about making great contributions and fighting a decisive battle with the Jin army. Otherwise, the Jin army will seize the opportunity and wipe out our organic forces—”

"In this case, why did Wei Tongzhi on the Western Front enter Jingzhao Mansion?" one of the leaders, Hu Qing, asked.

Xue Chengdao: "Because in addition to guarding the place, there is another way to counterattack at the right time. What is the right time? Just like this time the western front entered the pass. Wushu was blocked to the east of Mianchi, and Eriduo was in Fengxiang Mansion with Zhang Shumi The army is fighting, Wanyan Huonu is far away in Yuanzhou, and Guanzhong is empty. After Fuping's defeat, morale is low, and a big victory is desperately needed to boost the morale of the army and the people. That's why Zhenfu decided to attack the weakness of the Jin army."

All the leaders could not help but nod after hearing this.Before these people became volunteers, most of them were peasant children with limited knowledge.This is caused by their living environment, there is no way.Although most of them have flexible minds, they are trapped behind enemy lines and their vision is indeed not broad enough.But these people, though limited in their knowledge, were not simple-minded.What Xue Cheng said made sense, and everyone naturally understood.

Xue Cheng said again: "During this period, it was very difficult for you rebels standing behind the enemy's rear. You are surrounded by enemy troops and are often surrounded and suppressed. It is difficult for the army to grow and grow, and life is difficult. However, you are very important. It is because of you The existence of the Jin army can attract a large number of Jin troops, so that the Jin army cannot fully realize the local potential. For you, two things are very important for survival. One is how many Jin troops to encircle and suppress, and the other is to have a supporting force behind it. Zhenfu told me that if you need it, Dengzhou can give you the necessary support."

Li Songchen asked: "What support?"

Xue Chengdao: "The first is money and food. Most of you are in the deep mountains, and money and food are very difficult. Dengzhou can support some of you when necessary. The other is that when necessary, Dengzhou can send troops to cooperate with you to break the encirclement and suppression of the Jin army. Of course, There are some other aspects. For example, some non-combatant personnel targeted by the Golden Army can move south to Dengzhou. The training of personnel can be sent to Dengzhou. Dengzhou can also help with the connection of the Shanzhai.”

Li Songchen nodded.He whispered: "The most important thing is money and food. In the past few years, many cottages have been hungry and full, and life is difficult."

Xue Chengdao: "No problem. I think in Luoyang area, Xiangyang clubs are common. This time I came to the north, I brought some clubs, which can be used by you. With money in hand, many things can be done easily."

Liang Xing said suddenly: "There used to be a money prison here in Yuanqu. If it's convenient, we can mint money ourselves. It's just that there are no workers for minting money for a while. If it's convenient for the governor, he can send us some workers."

Xue Chengdao: "That would be too troublesome. Besides, Dengzhou doesn't have workers who mint money. How about this, if you receive the copper, you can exchange it with us. We have copper as capital, so we can print more coins. Get the best of both worlds.”

Liang Xing turned around to discuss with several leaders in a low voice, and nodded happily after a while.

At this time, the Huizi in Xiangyang is still printed according to the amount of copper coins in hand. If the capital is more, the Huizi will naturally print more.In addition, banks have an amplifying effect on money.Also in Yinhuizi, the effect in Xiangyang is several times that of other places.During this year, the meeting in Xiangyang was enlarged by the bank, and the funds in the society were much more abundant than before, and the economy became prosperous.

Seeing everyone slowly relax, the atmosphere became much warmer.Xue Chengdao: "All in all, with the Taihang Mountains as the center, the rebel forces on the Hedong and Hebei routes are extremely important. Zhen Fu means that I hope you will persist in fighting behind the enemy lines and cooperate with Shanzhou, Dengzhou and Luoyang. Shanzhou and Luoyang will not go He said that Dengzhou will definitely provide help. In addition to passing through Shanzhou, he will send people to contact Ding Jin's department in a few days, and try to open a line passing through Yanshi and Mengzhou. With these two lines, it will be convenient to support you .”

After hearing this, all the leaders became happy.In the past two years, the connection with the imperial court has been severed, and everyone's life is really difficult.Once there is a firm support force behind it, the situation is completely different.

Due to the small population, the Jin army's management of the occupied places is very rough.Except for strategic locations, most places are entrusted to local tyrants and appointed as officials.To the south of Yanmen Pass on Hedong Road, there are only Wanyan Yinshu with less than [-] soldiers and horses, how can they manage it?As long as these rebels didn't do something that particularly attracted Jin Bing's attention, there was a lot of room for movement.

(End of this chapter)