Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 545 Northern Expedition?

After arranging Cui Sansheren and Ren Zhiqingxi, Wang Xiaolied to his official hall, thinking quietly.After a while, Li Yanxian and Wang Ruohai came in and saluted Wang Xiaolie.Wang Xiaolie told them not to be too polite, and sat down at the table.

Wang Xiaolie said: "Since Jiang Min left, our headquarters has become much deserted. Shao Ling, Niu Gao and Li Dutong have to go out of the city often to inspect their subordinates, and I am also busy with political affairs. Only Wang Shenyi is left alone. Here. How can this be done? The most indispensable person in a headquarters is the secretary. Pay attention these days and choose someone as soon as possible."

Li Yanxian and Wang Ruohai agreed and sat down at the table.

After taking a sip of tea, Wang Ruohai said to Wang Xiaolie: "Zhai Zhenfu wants to make a northern expedition, does Master Jie think he can succeed?"

Wang Xiaolie sighed: "To be honest, I'm really not sure about this matter. From a rational point of view, Luoyang is located between the Central Plains and Shaanxi, and its geographical location is extremely important. Zhai Xing took Luoyang and cut off the Central Plains. How could Liu Yu be reconciled to his connection with Shaanxi? How could he send people to Shaanxi to bypass the East Road! However, Liu Yu is now a grass-roots team, and their reactions cannot be measured by normal people. But for Jin Jun , has already given up on the south of the Yellow River, and there is not much interest in sending troops. Who knows the final result!"

Li Yanxian said: "Since this is the case, Marshal Jie should join forces with Zhai Xing and launch a large-scale northern expedition together."

Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "What's the use of taking down Luoyang in today's world? If the Jin army and Liu Yu don't come to attack, the Jin army is still thousands of miles away from Luoyang to the west through Shanzhou. Go east to Kaifeng Mansion, the oncoming yellow flooded area hundreds of miles away. Only a road to the north east of the river can truly threaten the foundation of the Jin army. What is the situation, it is really hard to say—"

Wang Ruohai said: "Luoyang is located in the world, and it is the fundamental place. Not to mention that there are fertile fields under the rule, and it has been prosperous since ancient times. It is more suitable as a fundamental place than Xiangyang. Between Wanluo and Luoyang, it has been prosperous and prosperous since ancient times. The real king The foundation! Jieshuai went north and took Luoyang, which is not the same as now! At that time, you can invite the emperor to return to Luan Central Plains to clean up people's hearts in order to recover. If the emperor does not come, Jieshuai occupies such an important place, and slowly Development is beyond what can be imagined now!"

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "What you said makes sense. But I always feel that now is not the time for the Northern Expedition. First, we said that we have a [-] army, but we haven't finished training. After going north, if the Jin army is in full swing If the country's soldiers come to attack, then they will be passive. Another thing, now that the Central Plains area is broken after the war, I am afraid that it will not benefit much."

Wang Ruohai wanted to talk again, but Wang Xiaolie waved his hands and said, "I know, my reasons can't convince you. In fact, it's not just you, I can't convince myself—"

Having said that, Wang Xiaolie was silent for a while.Said: "Well, you don't force me, I don't force you, think about it carefully. When Niu Gao and Shao Ling came back tonight, we gathered together and discussed it. Is it suitable for the Northern Expedition? Let’s wait a little longer and see what everyone’s opinions are. The few of us are the headquarters, and of course we should listen to everyone’s opinions on important matters.”

Wang Ruohai nodded and said nothing.

In fact, the problem that bothers Wang Xiaolie the most is not the one mentioned above.But now the army of the Song Dynasty is still in the process of reorganization, and the few generals who will really keep the Southern Song Dynasty in the future are only Han Shizhong and Zhang Jun.Even these two armies have many problems.

Yue Fei is still under Zhang Jun's subordinate and has not formed an independent army.Brothers Wu Jie and Wu Lin are guarding the front line of the Qinling Mountains, and there are no more than [-] troops now.Liu Qi was demoted to Zhimianzhou because of Fuping's defeat and successive loss of land.Yang Yizhong, who was trusted by Zhao Gou after taking over, was also under Zhang Jun's subordinates at this time.

At this time, when Wang Xiaolie went north, it was very likely that he would attract all the Jin troops.The Song army in other places will take the opportunity to counterattack, causing unexpected consequences.Wang Xiaolie didn't want such a consequence, so he kept hesitating.

Can my 15-strong army stop the Jin army's full attack?Wang Xiaolie was not sure.What can be said with certainty is that my own army of one hundred thousand will never fail against the one hundred thousand of the Jin army.But what if Jin Jun comes to 20? What about [-]?

Li Yanxian sat on the side, just silent.Wang Ruohai was flipping through official documents, obviously absent-minded.

Wang Xiaolie stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bleak autumn wind outside.The sun is very good, sprinkled on the earth, bright everywhere.

Will the Jin army attack with all its strength?In fact, most likely not.The intention of the Jin army is very clear, it just wants to occupy the land north of the Yellow River.To the south of the Yellow River, I just want to set up a puppet and digest it slowly.If Liu Yu is short of troops, the Jin Army will help, but not with all its strength.

In the end how to do?Wang Xiaolie was uncertain.

In the next guest room, Cui Sansheren and Ren Zhiqing were sitting together, chatting about today's news.

Ren Zhiqing said: "Wang Jieshuai is really an extraordinary person! When we came down from Luanchuan, Neixiang was already very prosperous. We haven't seen such a place for many years. From Neixiang along the river, the more we walked, the more we went. Wealthy. When we arrive in Xiangyang, my God, this place is like heaven!"

Cui Sanshe said humanely: "He occupies a large area and has a large population. Naturally, it is not comparable to other places. Moreover, he prints papers, which are so exquisite that no one else can imitate them. How many places in the world can use paper as money?" Compare with him!"

Ren Zhiqing said: "Sheren, among the generals outside, which one doesn't print the meeting? Not only the general, but also the imperial court! But how many people recognize their meeting? It's only a few months, and no one is there. If you are willing to use it, it is really paper! Xiangyang Huizi must have the ability to sell the world."

Cui Sanshe said humanely: "Look at Xiangyang, what kind of place is this? Ships from the south and horses from the north meet here, and it is a truly prosperous place. What kind of place do we occupy? In the valley. If we occupy Luoyang, we will naturally It will be like here! Luoyang is a big city in the world, the land is fertile, and the trade routes are all over the world. At that time, you will know that there is more than one Wang Xiaohun who can do things in the world!"

Ren Zhiqing said: "We have less than [-] troops, and attacking Luoyang, it is already difficult to deal with Meng Bangxiong. If the Puppet Qi sends troops to help, it is really worrying! Tell me, Sheren, will Commander Jie help us block Liu Yu? reinforcements?"

Cui Sanshe said humanely: "Yes, although Meng Bangxiong is a rebellious army, its strength is not weak. Although Dong Xian in the north is under the command of the governor, he has always formed an independent army and does not listen to the military orders of the governor. It's not easy. You heard it today, as long as Zhenfu sends troops, Wang Xiaolie will let Ruzhou soldiers go north to Zhengzhou. When he occupies Zhengzhou, the Puppet Qi's reinforcements will naturally be blocked."

Ren Zhiqing nodded: "As long as we block the reinforcements, we should be able to capture Luoyang. Although Dong Xian doesn't listen to military orders very much, he has to send troops when the army goes north. If the two armies are combined, Meng Bangxiong should not be able to stop them."

Cui Sanshe said humanely: "The only thing to worry about in this Northern Expedition is Liu Yu. If you block his reinforcements, you will be successful. Although Shaanxi has a Jin army, it is thousands of miles away. And it is confronting the Wu family brothers. How can we get away? Hedong only has [-] gold troops, so it won't be a big deal!"

Ren Zhiqing nodded, as if this was the reason.

Zhai Xing's Northern Expedition, of course, considered the situation in the world.However, he has fewer troops, unlike Wang Xiaolie who only considers the general situation of the world.

(End of this chapter)