Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 846 Advance to Lanzhou
Wang Xiaolie organized the captives in the recent war into engineering teams and distributed them among the armies to help the engineering troops build roads and bridges.Liang Xing's army also divided thousands of people, how to allocate them was really troublesome.

That day, I was watching the assignment of the engineering team at my desk, when the soldiers came in suddenly.He crossed his hands and said, "Deputy Dutong, someone from Lanzhou said that the city of Lanzhou has been destroyed."

Upon hearing this, Liang Xing hurriedly asked: "Who attacked in? Didn't I say to wait two months before attacking Lanzhou?"

The soldiers said: "It's not ours. I heard that it was the Feiyuan Fort and Red Ni Fort armies that entered Zhoucheng because of the capture of Mrs. Zhou from Loubanzhai."

Liang Xing patted the table and said, "Then there is no other way. Who is here from Lanzhou? Let him see me."

The soldier said: "It's Zhang Guang from Red Ni Fort. He's waiting outside now."

Liang Xing nodded: "Let him wait, I'll go see him."

After the soldiers went out, Liang Xing got up and walked around the table twice.

The reason why Lanzhou is not occupied is because after occupying Lanzhou, it is necessary to occupy the Kelan Army and Ninghua Army as soon as possible, and fight the Jin Army in Xianzhou.With the current strength, Liang Xing is sure to fight, and there will be no great difficulties.However, the rugged mountain roads in these places will greatly lengthen the supply line.

There is another more important reason, Wang Xiaolie has not yet made a decision on which places are under the jurisdiction of the prefecture and which places are under the jurisdiction of Jiang Min.Jiang Min's idea is that he only manages Lanzhou, Xianzhou and Ninghua Army, and the rest belongs to Fuzhou.It's just that although Fuzhou has an army, it has not been reformed, so people can't be assured.

Entering the living room, I saw Zhang Guang sitting there with an anxious look on his face.Seeing Liang Xing coming in, he hurriedly got up.

After saluting, Zhang Guangdao said: "Deputy Dutong, because the Jin army captured Mrs. Zhou, I took Lanzhou together with Master Wei. In Lanzhou City, we are waiting for Vice Dutong to preside over the overall situation!"

Liang Xing signaled Zhang Guang to sit down.He said: "You have made great contributions to the imperial court by breaking Lanzhou. Since you have come to invite me, why should I not go? After you go back, tell Wei Shouquan that I will arrive in Lanzhou in three days. Thank you."

Zhang Guang didn't expect it to go so smoothly, thank you very much.

Liang Xing had an army of nearly ten thousand stationed in Fangshan County, and he never attacked Lanzhou, which confused the surrounding fortresses.They all speculated that maybe the imperial court had some policy and would not go north for the time being.When Zhang Guang came, he was well prepared that Liang Xing might refuse.

Zhang Guang sat down, and Liang Xing said: "You have killed Ali, there is no other Jin army in Lanzhou. When you go back, you can tell the people in the mountains to return to the countryside early, and don't miss the next year's spring plowing. The nearby state army It's been a miserable year, and we need to recover early."

Zhang Guang bowed his hands and said yes.

Liang Xingdao: "In the past few years of the Jin army's occupation, the people have not been able to plow in spring or harvest in autumn, and they have to work hard from time to time. The most important thing now is to restore the place as soon as possible. I can promise you that in the next three years, the court will Tax-free and food-free."

Zhang Guangxi said: "If this is the case, the people will have a better life!"

Liang Xingdao: "Of course, there is still labor. There is no other way. Tens of thousands of troops stationed here, how can they not harass the people? But please rest assured, if you want to collect labor, you will be paid by the day. One day's work is paid for one day." Money, never in arrears!"

Zhang Guang cupped his hands again and again, expressing his thanks.

Liang Xingdao: "I'm telling you this because I know that there are many local people in Chini Fort who went up the mountain to avoid the war. After you go back, you can go with Feiyuan Fort and let them go home. By the way, you and Feiyuan Fort How many troops are there?"

Zhang Guangdao: "I have more than 600 people, and Feiyuan Castle should be about the same. Adding up the two castles, there should be about 500 people."

Liang Xing nodded: "I see. Let's talk about how you deal with it when I arrive in Lanzhou."

Zhang Guang said yes.

After some gossip, Zhang Guang bid farewell to Liang Xing and hurried back to Lanzhou.

Watching Zhang Guang leave, Liang Xing shook his head and sighed.If you don't want to go to Lanzhou anymore, now that the rebel army has captured it, you can't go there.Now that he has gone to Lanzhou, he can no longer hesitate to occupy the army of each state quickly.

After thinking for a while, Liang Xing called Qin Xiang, the commander of the Chinese army, and Ma Chengzhong, the governor of the capital, to discuss the war.

The two entered Liang Xing's room and took their seats.

Liang Xingdao: "Just now Zhang Guang from Chini Fort came to Fangshan County, saying that because Mrs. Zhou from Loubanzhai was captured by the Jin Army, he and Wei Shouquan from Feiyuan Fort captured Lanzhou City. We want us to send troops, Go to Lanzhou."

Hearing this, Ma Chengzhong couldn't help frowning: "We don't have enough food and grass, and most of the supply troops haven't arrived yet. It's not easy to go to Lanzhou now."

Liang Xing sighed: "Whether it's easy or not, I have to go."

Ma Chengzhong said: "These rebels are unorganized and undisciplined. They really don't accomplish enough and fail!"

Liang Xing's face immediately collapsed upon hearing this.Said: "What are you talking about? The rebel army was originally organized by the people themselves to resist the Jin army. Since they have the opportunity to capture the prefectures and counties, how could they let them go! If we can't stay in Fangshan County, they have already thought about it. It’s just that it’s hard to say it out. Occupying Lanzhou now, it’s not causing trouble for us, it’s just an accident!”

Ma Chengzhong was silent.After thinking for a while, he sighed and said, "I was impatient and said the wrong thing."

Qin Xiangdao: "Our army has repeatedly emphasized that there is no rush to occupy territory, and we must first build the rear road. I said too much, and Ma Dujian forgot for a while. The rebel army didn't know these words. They can only fight according to their own ideas. intelligence."

Liang Xing said to Ma Chengzhong: "You are the capital prisoner, how can you speak out of your head? Forget it this time, and pay attention in the future!"

Ma Chengzhong said yes.

Liang Xingdao: "Although Lanzhou is an important place, the important place for transportation in that area is Xianzhou. Lanzhou and Xianzhou are originally one. If we occupy Lanzhou, the Jin Army will definitely strengthen the defense of Xianzhou. When the time comes to attack Xianzhou will definitely take a lot of effort. So I think, when entering Lanzhou, take Xianzhou by the way."

Qin Xiang said: "The Vice President is looking for us to send the Chinese Army Corps to Xianzhou?"

Liang Xing nodded: "That's right. Prepare today and set off early tomorrow morning. Go eastward in the area of ​​Mafang Village in the north, take Loufan, go up the Fenshui River, and attack Xianzhou directly. I will take other troops to Lanzhou. The East cooperates with you."

Qin Xiang thought for a while, crossed his hands and said, "The last general obeys orders!"

Liang Xing nodded.He also said: "The Jin army concentrated all the puppet troops from nearby counties in Xianzhou, with about two to 3000 people. In addition to the [-] Jin troops stationed, they cannot be underestimated in terms of strength alone. However, the combat effectiveness of the puppet army is questionable. , you should make good use of this.”

Qin Xiang nodded in agreement.

Liang Xing said again: "This road is rugged and difficult to walk on. The carts and artillery can't be transported even more. You can bring a few more days of food, the artillery is dismantled, and you can transport it by manpower. After I arrive in Lanzhou, Regardless of whether you have captured Xianzhou or not, we can provide you with logistics. In a word, capture Xianzhou as soon as possible!"

(End of this chapter)