Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 544 Zhai Xing's Northern Expedition
Wang Xiaolie sat in the yard, bathed in sunlight, and read Jiang Min's letter.After a while, he put down the letter and said to Wang Ruohai, "I have two suggestions for Jiang Min. One is to center on the Yangjiao Mountain in the south of the sacred mountain, and the army will be stationed in the mountain and develop slowly. It can prevent the advance and suppression of the Jin army, and it can also control the two counties of Shenshan and Yicheng at the same time. In my heart, I hoped that he would choose the first one, but in the end he chose the second one."

Wang Ruohai said: "Jiang Min is a young man after all. I'm afraid he has no confidence in dispersing the army into the mountains. The county border is fortified, which is relatively easy to manage. The Jin Army on the East Road has only [-] troops. Can stop it."

Wang Xiaolie sighed: "So what if it can be stopped? There are not many people in Shenshan County, and it is difficult for him to recruit soldiers. Even if it blocks the Jin army's attack for a while, the power will not develop and it will not be of great use. No The only way is to send troops from the rear."

After finishing speaking, Wang Xiaolie looked at the sun in the east and was silent for a while.Said: "Yes, Jiang Min is a young man after all, he is too cautious in doing things, no wonder he is. After this winter, wait for him to settle down in Shenshan County, and then send him soldiers. Shenshan is a county, According to Jiang Min, it can support 5000 people. 2000 people cultivate the land, and 3000 people fight the war. The scale is not small.”

With [-] soldiers and horses in his hands, plus a strong base, Jiang Min is a powerful force on the East Road, and he can wait for the time to move.Once Wang Xiaolie goes north to attack Luoyang, Jiang Min can attack Jiangzhou and Jinzhou, which is a great help.If the Jin army aids Luoyang from the east road, Jiang Min can cut off the Jin army's retreat at any time.If Jiang Min is not defeated, Jin Jun will be greatly affected.

At this time, the Golden Army on the Hedong Road was not strong enough, so it was a very good opportunity, and it was not reconciled to miss Wang Xiaolie.But Jiang Min is young after all, it is difficult for him to gain a firm foothold, so how can he ask for more?
At this moment, a soldier came in, crossed his hands and said, "Jieshuai, Zhai Zhenfu's envoy has arrived outside the city."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Oh, since it is Zhai Zhenfu's envoy, I should greet him out of the city—"

Wang Ruohai hurriedly stopped him.Said: "Jieshuai's status is extraordinary now, not comparable to ordinary military towns. Welcome out of the city, don't say whether the envoys who come are worthy of being an envoy, where should we put our faces? It's better for me to go out of the city to welcome."

Wang Xiaolie thought for a while and had no choice but to agree.Now that I am the envoy of the Jingxi South Road System, I have already established a festival, which is indeed not as good as before.Even if Zhai Xing came in person, Wang Xiaolie shouldn't have greeted him, let alone an envoy.

Wang Ruohai changed his official uniform and brought his own soldiers out of the city to meet him.Not long after, they entered the system and set up envoys together.

It was Zhai Xing's cousin Cui Xin and Ren Zhiqing who came to pay their respects to Wang Xiaolie.

Wang Xiaolie was accepted, and the guests and hosts sat down and served tea.

After inviting tea, Wang Xiaolie said: "Sheren has worked hard all the way, why not take a rest for a day."

Cui Xin is Zhai Xing's cousin.According to the custom at this time, the children of military generals and prefectural and county officials were generally called Ya Nei, and the children of middle and senior civil officials were called Sheren.Although Zhai Xing was a general, he had a civil position, and people at that time were either high or low. Cui Xin was called Cui Sansheren.In Zhai Xing's army, Cui Sanshe was in charge of food and grass in the army, as well as civilian work, and had an important position.

Hearing Wang Xiaolie's words, Cui Sanshe cupped his hands and said, "This time I was ordered by the governor to come here to do something important, so I'm not in a hurry to rest."

Wang Xiaolie said: "I don't know what important business Zhai Zhenfu has?"

Cui Sanshe said humanely: "The defender of the puppet Qi in Luoyang is Meng Bangxiong. Does Marshal Jie know how many soldiers he has?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "About ten thousand people. Luoyang has been dilapidated these past few years, and no matter how many people there are, it really can't support them."

Cui Sanshe clapped his hands: "That's right, that's right! How important is Luoyang? Puppet Qi only puts less than [-] people there, so don't you look down on our heroes in the world! Zhenfu intends to take advantage of the cold winter and freeze rivers At that time, the Northern Expedition to Luoyang! There are enough soldiers and food, why not participate in this matter together! Occupying Luoyang, our situation in the Central Plains will be completely different! At that time, please come back to Luan, and try to recover!"

Wang Xiaolie was stunned for a moment.The imperial court asked him to give up Yique Town to Zhai Xing, thinking that Zhai Xing might not be able to resist the Northern Expedition.It's just that Zhai Xing didn't expect Zhai Xing to act so quickly, and he would do it this year.

After thinking for a while, Wang Xiaolie said: "To be honest, Meng Bangxiong is just a local tyrant. He became the chief official of Xijing during the Jingkang period. His strength is not very strong. It is not difficult to attack Luoyang, but it is difficult. It is to hold Luoyang after it is captured. Luoyang is located in the heart of the Central Plains, connected to the east of the river in the north, and controls Shaanxi in the west. It is incomparable to other places. After losing Luoyang, how can the Jin army be reconciled?"

Cui Sanshe said humanely: "Luoyang has eight guards, the east controls the tiger prison, the west controls Hangu, the north has a big river, and the south has a large army of Jieshuai. Even if the Jin army comes with an overwhelming force, why should we be afraid of him!"

Wang Xiaolie was taken aback when he heard that.After being silent for a while, he said, "Sheren, what's the use of saying these big words? Even if Zhai Zhenfu and I join forces, how can we be an opponent of the Jin army? The reason why we have been safe in the past few years is because we did not have the Northern Expedition, not the Jin army." The goal of the army. If we really occupy Luoyang, we must face the counterattack of the Jin army. Not only that, Liu Yu's attack direction was originally the Huaihe River area. After we occupied Luoyang, he would definitely send troops to attack. At that time, thinking It is not an easy task to defend Luoyang."

Cui Sanshe was a little disappointed.Said: "So, does Marshal Jie not support my family's Northern Expedition?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Of course the Northern Expedition is necessary, but it can't be so rash. Instead, we should plan carefully and make sufficient preparations before sending troops. If not, the enemy will fight back after occupying Luoyang, which will affect the morale of the army instead."

Cui Sanshe was silent.Look at Ren Zhiqing on the side, don't look away.

Ren Zhiqing said: "Jieshuai, when the country is in trouble, we should work hard and be aggressive in order to repay the imperial court. Meng Bangxiong in Luoyang has less than [-] troops and occupies the big city. Is it God's will? It's to blame!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Do it, marching and fighting is not a child's play! You have to plan carefully and think about all kinds of possibilities before you can raise an army! How long will it take me to give you Yique Town? Could it be that you are ready in such a short time? According to me, let’s wait a year or two, and when the plan is in place, it will not be too late to raise troops. Luoyang is not an ordinary city, occupying it is to fight to the death with the Jin army in the Central Plains!”

Ren Zhiqing said: "Nowadays there are enough soldiers and food, Zhenfu can't wait for a moment in Fengniu Village, let alone a year or two. To be honest, it would be best for Jieshuai to join us in the Northern Expedition. If Jieshuai doesn't send troops, Zhenfu Fu then started the Northern Expedition with all the troops under his command!"

Wang Xiaolie thought for a while and said, "If Zhenfu Zhai must make a northern expedition, I won't be able to stop him. I will send troops from Ruzhou to go north along Dengfeng and Mi counties to get out of Mount Song. If Zhenfu Zhai occupies Luoyang City, I will Attack Zhengzhou. When Liu Yu comes to attack, just block it for him. The Jin army coming from Shaanxi and Hedong can only rely on themselves to appease themselves. I don’t think there will be only a few thousand soldiers, probably tens of thousands.”

Cui Sansheren was overjoyed when he heard this.Said: "If so, Luoyang City is already in our hands!"

Looking at Cui Sansheren, Wang Xiaolie sighed secretly.If Luoyang was really so easy to occupy, I would have gone north by myself.

(End of this chapter)