Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 495
Looking back at Ezhou City, Xu Fu couldn't help but sighed heavily.He said: "Kong Yanzhou is domineering and rude, how can he look like a minister? He snatched most of the gifts that Wang Xiaolie paid to the court. Only now did he realize that a general like Wang Xiaolie is really rare."

Gao Shi nodded: "The remonstrance is not bad. Compared with Kong Yanzhou, Wang Xiaolie is very decent."

The two sighed a few words, set off on the road together, and went down the river.When I arrived at Chizhou, I went ashore and rushed all the way back to Yuezhou.

As soon as the two of them entered the city, after getting the news, Yue ordered them to enter the palace immediately.

After entering the main hall, he saluted like a ritual, and Zhao Gou ordered him to give him a seat.

Xu Fu and Gao Shize had just sat down without taking a sip of tea.Zhao Gou asked, "How is it? When will Wang Xiaolie go to the palace?"

Xu Fu held the wat and said: "Your Majesty, Wang Xiaolie said that he was busy with military affairs and couldn't spare his time. He didn't say when he would come. He just said that he would think of a way when the military affairs are free. I'm afraid he's just It's just an excuse."

After Zhao Gou heard this, he raised his head suddenly, his eyes widening.It just disappeared in a flash, and quickly returned to its normal appearance.He asked faintly: "You have been in Xiangyang for some time. In your opinion, what is Xiangyang like?"

Xu Fu hesitated.Said: "Your Majesty, I have been an official for many years, and I have traveled to many places, and there is no place comparable to Xiangyang. During the days when Gao Ducheng and I were in Xiangyang, we traveled everywhere and saw everything. Xiangyang City , Merchants gather here, the people are rich, and even small families have enough food and clothing. According to officials in Xiangyang, a city in Xiangyang has a business tax of nearly one million guan a year, which is far more than that of Kaifeng. Now everywhere No place in the feudal town can compare to Xiangyang's richness."

Zhao Gou nodded slightly.Said: "From this point of view, Wang Xiaohun is a good general on the battlefield, and he has many means to govern the region. Such a person cannot be used by the court, and it is not a blessing for the world."

Xu Fu said: "Looking at Wang Xiaolie's appearance, although he cherishes his feathers and refuses to leave the fundamental place, he has a respectful attitude and has no dissatisfaction with the imperial court. Making things difficult in every possible way. This person has a domineering attitude. With his army, he demanded in every possible way and even robbed him. This time when we came back, Wang Xiaoliu’s tribute gift was originally more than [-] guan. Whoever wants to pass by Ezhou, at least [-] guan will be snatched by Kong Yanzhou Go. Alas, Kong Yanzhou is probably unreliable."

Zhao Gou said: "Kong Yanzhou was a man who committed a capital crime. He joined the army and accumulated meritorious service. He is a scoundrel. How can he keep his own place when he has a large army? This is expected, not surprising. A few days ago Zaizhi discussed that he was afraid that Kong Yanzhou would occupy a rich place like Ezhou, and that it would be more difficult to control in the future, so he was appointed as the governor of Qihuang Township. But there is no army around him, and he will not leave Ezhou if he occupies Ezhou."

Xu Fu said: "A few months ago, Li Cheng voted for Puppet Qi, and I heard that he was highly valued. Kong Yanzhou told us clearly that if we want to build a festival, we should seal the land along the way like Wang Xiaohun. If not, he will go north. Go vote for Liu Yu."

After hearing this, Zhao Gou closed his eyes and thought for a while.Said: "Kong Yanzhou claims to have 20 soldiers, but how can there be so many people in reality? When the imperial court withdraws its hand and orders Zhang Jun to go north, it will be enough to destroy it. In comparison, it seems that Kong Yanzhou is just a disease of moss, but Wang Xiaolie is I'm in serious trouble!"

Xu Fu said: "I see that Wang Xiaolie has no rebellious heart. I think he started from the rebel army and suffered a lot around Kaifeng. When he went south to Xiangyang, he had a crowd of [-] in two or three years. He was too cautious. As long as the court is kind If you comfort me, you will be able to protect Xiang Deng Wuyu."

Zhao Gou nodded lightly: "What you said makes sense. I understand. This time you are in Xiangyang, tell me in detail what you have heard and seen."

Xu Fu and Gao Shi cheered up and told Zhao Gou how Wang Xiaolie entertained them after they arrived in Xiangyang.

Xiangyang set up the envoy's yamen, and Wang Ruohai said to Wang Xiaolie who walked in: "Look at the end of July, and it's autumn. This year, the Jin army did not withdraw from Guanzhong, and has been watching the Sichuan and Shu areas. Now Wushu leads an army of [-] Yu Fengxiang, Wu Jie and others are under a lot of pressure. Zhang Shumi sent an official document, let us go north from Shangzhou in August, and hold the Jin army's back to contain Wushu."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Wu Jie defended according to the danger. There is pressure. But when we marched north from Shangzhou, the Jin army didn't care about it if we had fewer troops. We can't afford it if we have more troops. This matter is difficult. Well, after a few days Order Shao Ling to go to Shangzhou, and look for opportunities."

Wang Ruohai said: "Jieshuai, Shangzhou's northward advance is not far from Jingzhao Mansion, and the Jin army can't ignore it. As long as there are 2000 people, the Jin army can be attracted back to support Wu Jie's army near Dashan Pass."

Wang Xiao said: "Shangzhou's road to the north is rugged. It can't be used as a large army. It can only be used as a surprise soldier. The so-called combination of righteousness and surprise wins. If there is no frontal battlefield cooperation, surprise soldiers are of no use. Wu Jie's army is only one More than ten thousand people, the pressure on the Jin army is not enough. That is to say, even if we send thousands of troops from Shangzhou, it will not be able to affect the frontal battlefield."

Having said that, Wang Xiaolie walked to the sand table on the table.Said: "The road of Shangzhou needs to be effective. It must be in the west. There are tens of thousands of troops under Zhang Shumi's command, which can confront the Jin army. Or in the east, we will go north to Luoyang and attract the main force of the Jin army from Guanzhong. At this time , Thousands of troops marched north from Shangzhou, and the Jin army was passive. Now in Fengxiang, Wu Jie can defend but cannot attack. If we go north to attract thousands of Jin troops, what is the use in the overall situation? To put it bluntly, it is just a waste of money and food. . Our money and food, Zhang Shumi is not heartbroken."

Wang Ruohai nodded: "Jie Shuai is right."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Since the Jin army broke through the Kaifeng Mansion, this dynasty has not had a unified strategy for the Jin army. Either they are busy dealing with the Jin army's southern crimes, or they think about it as soon as they come. This is not possible. We do not have our own strategy. Wan Dajun will be dragged down sooner or later."

Wang Ruohai said: "According to Jieshuai's wishes, what should we do?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "We are stationed in Xiangdeng, and there are two most suitable directions to go north. One is Luoyang and the other is Kaifeng. Going north to Luoyang will inevitably affect Guanzhong and Hedong. If you go north to Kaifeng, you will face Hebei. And the Jin army in the direction of Jingdong. It is impossible to make a conclusion for a while. You must always pay attention to the two places, and order your staff to draw up a battle plan. In a year or two, we may not be able to make the Northern Expedition, but the plan must be Do it well first. I estimate that after two years, our army will be reorganized and it will be time for action."

Wang Ruohai pondered for a while, and said: "Although Kaifeng is the capital city, after the plunder by the Jin army, the people fled, and it is not as good as before. In addition, Du Chong's decision to destroy the Yellow River, all the surrounding counties suffered from it. Suddenly, I'm afraid it's not suitable for a big war there."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Where is the capital after all, the status in the hearts of the people is different. If the Central Plains can be restored, the officials will still be in Kaifeng, and morale will definitely be boosted. The Jin Army is also very clear about this."

Wang Ruohai nodded.Wang Xiaolie's meaning is very clear. Although he knows that the military status of Kaifeng Mansion is not as good as before, its political status is still there.For the Song army, the occupation of Kaifeng Mansion was a great victory, which could boost the morale of the army.Jin Jun also knew this well, and of course he would not let Song Jun easily succeed.If Wang Xiaolie attacked Kaifeng Mansion in the north, the Jin army would definitely deal with it with all its strength.

(End of this chapter)