Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 546 Hesitation
On the second day, several officials including the signing of the Xiangyang government accompanied Cui Sansheren and Ren Zhiqing to tour Xiangyang.Wang Xiaolie and others were in the Si Yamen, discussing Zhai Xing's Northern Expedition in detail.

Everyone takes their seats.Wang Xiaolie said: "Give Yique Town to Zhai Xing, I think he will not be willing to be lonely, it is very likely that the Northern Expedition is possible. Yesterday Cui Sansheren and Ren Zhiqing came to Xiangyang and made it clear that Zhai Xing will attack Luoyang this winter. Assistance. This is not a trivial matter, and we need to discuss it carefully before we can make the right decision. In one day today, we must discuss this issue clearly, and everyone knows it.”

Everyone said yes together.

Wang Xiaolie said: "The meeting was presided over by Wang Shenyi, and Chen Shenyi came to take charge of the secretary and take notes today. Everyone speaks freely and expresses their opinions. This matter is no small matter. Just say what you have, and don't have anything. concern."

Wang Ruohai said: "Zhai Xing is in Yiyang, with a total strength of about 6000 people. Because all his troops are in mountainous areas, 8000 people are farming and fighting so that they will not be hungry. Meng Bangxiong of Luoyang was originally a local tyrant in Yong'an. It is said that it has [-] soldiers. Of course, this cannot be taken seriously. As far as we know, Meng Bangxiong has more than [-] soldiers and horses. There are mixed fish and dragons, and there are all kinds of people. The combat effectiveness is very doubtful. Only Judging from the strength of the two armies, Zhai Xing should have the upper hand."

Niu Gao said: "Zhai Xing's Northern Expedition, will Dong Xian from Yongning join the battle?"

Wang Ruohai said: "Should be able to participate in the war. Dong Xian occupied the four counties and had more than 3000 soldiers. He was named the deputy envoy of the Henan Provincial Governor, and actually did not listen to Zhai Xing's command. But Zhai Xing went north, and Dong Xian would not Watch from the sidelines. We estimate that Dong Xian may wait and see in the early stage. If Zhai Xing has the upper hand, he may quickly send troops to occupy Luoyang. If Zhai Xing loses in battle, Dong Fu probably will not go to rescue."

Li Yanxian said: "Zhai Xing has six thousand soldiers, and Dong Xian has three thousand soldiers. If they can join forces to attack, their strength will be superior to that of Meng Bangxiong. However, the world is chaotic and people's hearts are scattered. Who can explain what is thinking? We estimate , or take Zhai Xingbing as the basis, and don’t count Dong first. Zhai Xing’s northern expedition must start from Yique Town along the Yihe River Valley. First attack Pengpo and Longmen Towns, and then approach the city of Luoyang. Meng Bangxiong’s defense It should be in Longmen Town, taking advantage of the local terrain."

From Luoyang to the western mountains, there are mainly three valleys: Yishui, Luoshui and Gushui.Zhai Xing was stationed in Yiyang and occupied the Yishui River Valley.Dong Xian occupied the four counties of Shou'an, Fuchang, Yongning, and Changshui, in the Luoshui River Valley.Along the coast of Gushui are Xin'an, Mianchi, etc., leading to Shanzhou.

Attack Luoyang from Luoshui and Gushui Valley, Luoyang has no danger to defend.The important points of these two roads are outside.Gushui Valley is in Mianchi, the terrain is dangerous, and it is the gate of Luoyang.The Luoshui Valley is located in Changshui, and between Lushi County and Lushi County, there are high mountains and dense forests, making it difficult to pass through.Only the Yihe River is different. The terrain in the downstream area is open and the roads extend in all directions.In the vicinity of Luoyang, Longmen is the most dangerous place where two mountains stand between each other and a river runs through the middle.

Longmen is the south gate of Luoyang. As long as you guard here, the south of Luoyang will be safe.

Wang Xiaolie said: "There is one more thing to consider. Luoyang is already dilapidated. Before we came to Xiangyang, we went to Luoyang. The city wall has already collapsed, and there are no people living for dozens of miles outside the city. It is very difficult to guard the city. Zhai Xing During the Northern Expedition, Longmen Town is the place where the two sides are most likely to fight. The terrain there is dangerous, and it is not easy to enter Luoyang if you hold the pass tightly."

Several people discussed for a while, and they all felt that the possibility of Dong Xian participating in the war in the early stage was not high, and the fighting between the two sides should be concentrated in the Longmen area.

Shao Ling said: "We came south from Longmen Town. The pass there has long since disappeared. Looking at Meng Bangxiong's appearance in the past two years, it doesn't look like he can repair these defensive facilities in a short time. Zhai Xing's Northern Expedition, It should be said that Meng Bangxiong is very difficult to stop!"

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Yes, in terms of the strength of both sides, Zhai Xing's Northern Expedition has a great chance of winning. But in this battle, the most difficult thing is not to defeat Meng Bangxiong and occupy Luoyang. It is whether you can hold Luoyang after occupying Luoyang. How will the other forces, especially the puppet Qi and Jin react? Whether they will save Luoyang, how many troops they will send, and how determined they are are the most important things."

Wang Ruohai said: "That's right, what Jieshuai has been worried about is that occupying Luoyang will attract a full-scale attack from the Jin army. The Jin army committed crimes in the south and was divided into two armies, the east and the west. Now the East army still has 3 to 6 troops in Lianghuai. People, the rest all came to Shaanxi. The Jin army in Shaanxi should have 1 or [-] people. The West Route Army, except for less than [-] people in Shaanxi and about [-] people in Hedong Road, most of them withdrew to the cloud. If the army rescues Luoyang, unless it sends a large army from the clouds, it can only draw people from Shaanxi."

Li Yanxian said: "This is the most ideal situation. The entire army in Shaanxi is only 6 to 3 people, and it is already the limit to draw 5 to [-] people to save Luoyang. Liu Yu in the east, even if he sends out an all-powerful army, it will not exceed [-] soldiers." Thousands of people. Our whole army can press up and be able to stop it."

Shao Ling said: "We have more than 4 troops in Ruzhou and Shangzhou combined, and we can still withstand [-] to [-] Jin troops. In addition to Shangzhou's threat to Jingzhao Mansion, it should not be too difficult."

Niu Gao said: "The right army is about 2 people, and the rear army will draw another [-] people to support it. Although Liu Yu's [-] to [-] troops are barely holding back, they should be able to hold Yingchang Mansion. If the central army goes out of Zhengzhou, it will be safe. "

Wang Ruohai nodded: "This is the best."

Wang Xiaolie looked at the map on the table, and after a while he said: "Liu Yu is nothing. If the Jin army only came from Shaanxi with 3 or [-] people, they would naturally not do anything to us. What I am most worried about is Nianhan in the clouds. If Nianhan's army comes out in full force and goes straight to Luoyang, it will not be easy to stop it. Unfortunately, in only two or three years, we still have no way of knowing the situation of Nianhan."

The rest of the people were silent and stopped talking.

Nianhan in the cloud is now the largest military group of the Jin Army, with a mobile force of about 7 to [-] that can be dispatched at one time.Going south with all their strength, and with the cooperation of other Jin troops, it is still very difficult for Wang Xiaolie to block it.Wang Xiaolie was reluctant to go north because he was worried that he would be surrounded by the Jin army.Even if it can be resisted, it will take a lot of effort, and it will cause too much damage to the Jin army.With this time and energy, it is better to develop Xiangyang and Dengzhou and accumulate strength.

After a while, Wang Xiao said: "If we occupy Luoyang, will Nianhan go south? Seriously, I can't convince myself that the Jin army will be so united and can make up their minds to do such a great thing. Nianhan will go south with all his strength. Shaanxi will also come to attack, and more than [-] Jin troops will be gathered around Luoyang City. Back then, only [-] Jin troops surrounded Kaifeng Mansion. Luoyang City will have such a status in the hearts of the Jin army? Impossible!"

Wang Ruohai said: "Jie Shuai said so. In the eyes of the Jin Army, the south of the Yellow River is all abandoned land. Xiangyang, Dengzhou, including the counties in the south, were all robbed once. Why did the Jin Army spend so much effort?"

"Yes, theoretically, the Jin Army shouldn't do this. But in the past few years, the Jin Army has been invincible and has no obstacles. If their reinforcements fail to save Luoyang, what will happen? It's really not clear. "

Looking at the map, Wang Xiaolie hesitated for a moment.

(End of this chapter)