Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 486 Are you going to Hedong?
Jiang Min entered the back office and saw Wang Xiaolie sitting by the osmanthus tree in the yard, and went forward to salute.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Sit down. I have nothing to do today, let's drink a glass of wine and talk gossip."

Jiang Min said yes, and sat down opposite Wang Xiaolie.Not daring to sit down, sat empty in the seat.

Wang Xiaolie said: "My place is simple, there are no delicious food or wine. There is only sauced beef, as well as chicken feet, lotus root and boiled edamame. Although the things are ordinary, they are good for drinking."

Jiang Min got up slightly, and said: "The lower officials don't like to drink alcohol."

Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "It's just for boredom, what does it matter if you like it or not? There is no wine, we two big men, it's weird sitting in the yard and talking together in this weather."

After speaking, he picked up the wine bottle next to him and filled the two bowls on the table with wine.

Jiang Min hurriedly said: "With a subordinate official here, how dare you let Zhenfu pour wine!"

Wang Xiaolie waved his hand: "I am the master today, so of course I will pour wine. Erlang, you have been by my side for more than two years, you should know my temper. These vain rituals can be avoided if you can. In this world, it is good to be free. .”

Jiang Min said yes and sat down again.

Picking up the wine, Wang Xiaolie and Jiang Min took a sip, put down the wine bowls and ate the vegetables.

Since the lifting of the cattle ban, in just a few months, the chefs in the army have cooked good beef.In Xiangyang, because the beef is cooked well, the noodles with roast beef are so popular that it has become a local famous food.

Ate a few pieces of beef.Wang Xiaolie put down his chopsticks, and said, "I read the official document you sent today, and said that you don't want to be in the township envoy anymore?"

Jiang Min said: "The junior officer is young, has no military achievements, and has not experienced any major events. He has no name in the staff hall, and many things are inconvenient. He wants to leave the Zhenfu Division and get acquainted with the army."

Wang Xiaolie nodded.Said: "However, what you said in your official document is not to go to the army, but to go to Hedong."

Jiang Min said: "Xiaguan said that the location of Hedong is important, and it is the main route for the Jin army to go south. There are also rebels there, so there is a lot to do!"

Wang Xiaolie sighed: "A few months ago, after Ding Jin was destroyed and the road to Hedong was opened, I wanted to send people there. I just didn't expect that you would take the initiative to bring it up. Yes, the geographical location of Hedong The location is important, and we can't underestimate it. However, it is not easy to integrate the rebel army there. Have you thought about it clearly?"

Jiang Min said: "Is it human effort?"

"That's right, it's up to people." Wang Xiaolie nodded. "The Central Plains fell, Guanzhong fell, and the rebel army in Hedong had no rear. It is not easy to persist until now. These people have passed the test, and there is no need to doubt their loyalty to the country and the nation. However, the conditions in Hedong are difficult, and most of them are Gather in the cottage, farm and feed yourself. Most of the people gathered in the cottage are clansmen and fellow villagers, and there are few outsiders. It is not easy to reorganize such an army. Before you leave, you have to think Clearly, in what method."

Jiang Min said yes.He said again: "I heard that Liang Xing, Li Songchen and others are loyal to the imperial court. Could it be that they will not cooperate?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "It's not that they don't cooperate, but that it's hard for their subordinates to think clearly. Originally, they are doing well in the local area according to their clan, fellow villagers, or some friends. How can they be reorganized? It's just that a leader can think about it." It’s not enough to be clear, and the people below need to think clearly.”

Jiang Min nodded in agreement and remained silent for a while.

After drinking, the two of them chatted and chatted while eating vegetables.

The sun set on the mountain, and the cool wind picked up at night, blowing on my body was much more comfortable.

After a long time, Jiang Min said: "I don't know what Zhenfu thinks, how to deal with the things in Hedong?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "What I originally thought was to send some of them to occupy a place alone and cooperate with the Hedong rebel army. When the war is not tense, let them come to the rear and then slowly reorganize. It's just that you go, It is best to train their officers and be able to reorganize their troops. If they can be reorganized successfully, these troops can conduct large-scale field battles, and they will pose a greater threat to the Jin army."

"I see." Jiang Min nodded, thinking quietly.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Hedong area, especially the southeastern part of the river, is an important route for the Jin army to go south. Now the main force of the Jin army is in Shaanxi, so pay special attention to the rear road. You can leave him alone. At this time, you should gather in the southeast of Hedong, in the area of ​​Zezhou and Longde Mansion, and cut off the road for the Jin Army to enter Luoyang from the Zenith. In a year or two, the Hedong Rebel Army can be reorganized, even if there is only one 2 people are a great threat to the Jin army. If it is not good for the Jin army to attack Sichuan and Shu, the passage to Guanzhong can be cut off."

Jiang Min nodded: "Zhenfu has far-reaching thoughts, and the next official understands."

Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "It's not a matter of far-sighted thinking, it's obvious. The Jin army is short of troops, and those guarding the south of Yannan Gate are the Wanyan Yinshu of Taiyuan Prefecture, with only [-] soldiers and horses. There are many states in the east of the river. In the counties, the Jin Army just appointed officials at will, and let them go. In addition, there are many mountains and deep valleys in the East River, and many places are beyond the control of the Jin Army, which is suitable for guerrilla areas."

In addition to large-scale southern crimes, the Jin army gathered troops to move south, and usually the Jin army did not have many troops stationed in places.If you don't count the Datong area north of Yanmen Pass, the Jin army's strength in Hedong all the year round is only [-].The Hedong rebels gathered in the cottage, and the Jin army was basically helpless.Even when occupying states and counties sometimes, it took a long time for the Jin army to respond.

In fact, when the military operations of the Jin army to attack the Sichuan and Shu areas ended, there were only 8000 people on the huge Shaanxi Road.These 8000 people oppressed the Sichuan and Shu army of the Song Army to the south and Xixia to the north, and they have not been at a disadvantage for decades.

The places where the Jin army's forces are concentrated are Hebei with Youzhou as the center in the north, and the Yunzhong area with Datong Mansion as the center in the west.In other places, there are not many troops.Except for Yue Fei's large-scale Northern Expedition, the Song Army basically had no capability for the Northern Expedition.

After taking a sip of the wine, Wang Xiao said: "A few years ago, Du Chong conquered the Yellow River. The area east of Kaifeng Mansion was flooded by the Yellow River. It was difficult to collect food and grass when attacking from there. Without food and grass, this kind of pressure will be unbearable. In the Central Plains area in the north centered on Kaifeng and Luoyang, the most suitable route for the Jin army to march is from the east road for at least three to five years. As long as the east road is blocked, don’t say Kaifeng Mansion and Luoyang have become the meat in our mouths. You should understand the importance of Hedong Road."

Jiang Min said: "The lower official understands."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "It's good to understand. As long as we control the south of Hedong Road, whether it's in the Central Plains or in Guanzhong, we will have the initiative. At that time, we can fight when we want, and retreat when we want. The army is helpless."

(End of this chapter)