Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 767 Calculation
Candles dimmed and lights flickered.

Somewhere in another courtyard in the north of Puzhou City, several people were sitting opposite each other, racking their brains to plan conspiracies.

"This matter is absolutely true. The military government has sent people to our camp. All the sergeants are not allowed to leave. They are all in the camp, waiting for dispatch." He Gui, who was dressed as a merchant, said.

The candlelight in the room was dim, reflecting on He Gui's face, it looked a little gloomy.

Shao Lun also came.

The matter has come to this point, everyone must be drawn in, and it is the best policy to help each other in the same boat.

In fact, Shao Lun was surprised that He Gui knew that he was secretly casting for Xia, but after thinking about it, it didn't seem so strange.

If you want others to not know, unless you do nothing.He Gui is a relatively sophisticated person, and he has been stationed nearby for a long time. He is still a Puyang Tu nationality, and he was born as a local snake. He wanted to inquire about something, and there was almost no difficulty.

This dog thing!

"Why, Zhu Xuan still wants to use force?" Liang Hanyong laughed.

He didn't seem to panic at all, and even gave people a ridiculous feeling that the bigger the mess, the better.Even though Shao Lun had imagined the worst scenario, he was not as courageous as he thought when things came to an end, and he was still a little hesitant.

"The secretary of the shogunate, Zhu Gao, approached me and said that we should be courteous first and then soldiers." Shao Lun said, "They don't want to make it too ugly."

"It's ridiculous. They drove us away, so you're tearing our faces? Self-deception? Zhu Xuan's mind is not clear." Xue Li laughed lowly.

"If he had a clear mind, he wouldn't have pulled Zhu Jin together to rescue Zhu Quanzhong, and he would have used his entire army to fight to the death." Liang Hanyong looked down on this person very much, and said mercilessly: "See Quanzhong later. The soldiers are very sharp, and they recruited Xuanwu soldiers to make the relationship worse."

"He was still thinking about taking over Huazhou. He obviously started first, but Zhu Zhen took the lead."

"At the time of the fiercest battle with Quanzhong, Qizhou was invaded eastward. Fortunately, Wang Shifan endured it, otherwise it would be a double attack."

Liang and Xue sang together, making Zhu Xuan useless.

Shao Lun and He Gui felt a little uncomfortable.Isn't that what warriors do?Everyone is scheming, thinking it is King Xia?
Seeing that the two were a little embarrassed, Du Guangyi hurried out to smooth things over, only to hear him say: "Let's think about what to do with the matter in front of us. The soldiers just fought hard in Danzhou and need to rest. If I don't leave, how will Zhu Xuan deal with it?" we?"

"First of all, it is an order to prohibit the supply of food, arrows, wound medicine and other supplies, and horses and mules are not allowed to buy them." Shao Lun said: "Yesterday, I have received an order from the shogunate to cut off the supplies to your army."

You will not be provided with food or hay.

I will not provide you with soup and medicine to treat the wounded and sick, and will not house the wounded and sick.

I will not replenish arrows and repair equipment for you.

You will not be provided with various bits and pieces of gadgets such as tarpaulins, ropes, hammers, clay pots, whetstones, etc. that are daily needed in the military camp.

They don’t provide you with guides, don’t provide you with information, and don’t allow you to purchase mules consumed by long-distance raids.Even when you want to replenish the discarded weapons, the blacksmith shop will not make them for you.

These logistical assistance may seem inconspicuous, but they are essential.Do you really think they are all iron men?After going out to fight in the enemy's rear for a period of time, you must return to rest and replenish consumption, otherwise it will be difficult to persist for a long time.

"There are still reserves in the camp. It's okay within a month." Liang Hanyong said: "But this is not a long-term solution. General He, Shao Shijun, and Zhu Xuan are insane and ignorant of the general situation. Is there a solution?"

This is a naked question. Who among the people present does not understand the meaning behind the words?
The ambition in He Gui's eyes was fleeting, and he didn't speak.

Shao Lun had a bad feeling.If Zhu Xuanzhen was so careless and wanted to use force to expel Xia Bing, Liang Hanyong and Du Guangyi would definitely resist, because they didn't want to leave.

It wasn't that there was no place to go. In fact, after Zhu Xuan "invited" Xia Bing to leave, Liang Hanyong and the others could go north to Weibo, and Luo Hongxin also sent envoys to express that they could return to Heyang by way, and the return route was not cut off.

But Shao Lun felt that they would not leave, and they might cause trouble.I might have recognized it a few years ago, but when is it now?Even fools can see Shao Shude's intention to enter the world. Everyone in the Kanto towns is in danger, and everyone in them is excited and eager to make meritorious service. Will Liang Hanyong leave obediently?Too unlikely.

Therefore, at this time, the value of He Gui is reflected.Yuhou, the horse-buying capital of the Tianping Army, holds more than 5000 soldiers and horses, and carries them with him all year round. He has a strong control power, and at the same time has a high prestige in the army and has a great appeal.

On the other hand, he himself is just a governor of Puzhou.Some governors of feudal towns are concurrently served by the generals, either remote or real, and at the same time, the governors also have foreign town troops in their hands. This is a powerful faction, but Shao Lun is not.

He can mobilize only three or four thousand prefectural and county soldiers, whose combat effectiveness is much worse than that of He Gui's troops, and they may not be completely obedient.With few soldiers, weak combat effectiveness, and limited influence in this town, how can it compare with He Gui?

If Xia Ren insisted on prioritizing between the two of them, He Gui could only take priority.After Shao Lun figured it out, he felt a little lost.

"Don't worry, everyone. I just received the news from Heyang. Our army won a big victory in Caizhou, captured more than [-] people, and surrendered to the national army Jiedu envoy Zhang Quanyi and dozens of generals and schools. The southern line of the Liang bandits is in danger. A big defeat is a foregone conclusion." Seemingly noticing Shao Lun's expression, Du Guangyi revealed a piece of news that came through Weibo to calm people's hearts.

Shao Lun was a little shocked, and He Gui was skeptical, but they both had to admit that judging from Xia people's fierce offensives in the past few years, it is likely to be true.And their aggressive momentum, as well as Shao Shude's strict measures to cut down the vassal, will more and more arouse the horror and resentment of the Kwantung heroes, and it is inevitable to become public enemies.

He Gui was suddenly shaken.He wants to be a Jiedushi, but it doesn't mean that he wants the Tianping Army to be annexed, but the current situation, alas!I feel like I have stepped on a road of no return, and I am so annoyed.

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The first month is almost over, and Zhu Xuan has just sent off the envoy of his cousin Zhu Jin.

The two towns of Yun and Yan are connected with each other and are closely connected. They are serious "towns of brothers", covering the seven prefectures of Yun, Pu, Qi, Yan, Hai, Yi, and Mi. They are indispensable in the boundaries of Henan. A force to be ignored.

The two brothers had been happy for the past two years. Zhu Quanzhong's troops had suffered huge losses, and troops from all walks of life were constantly transferred to the west. Now, only Zhu Zhen's [-] cavalry were on the eastern front.

With such a small number of troops, the Tianping Army and the Taining Army are not afraid at all.

Brothers Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin also analyzed the situation.After Shao Shude took Luoyang and Heyang, even if he was defeated by Ru and Xu and wiped out tens of thousands of elites, it would not be a big problem to him.Relying on the defenses of Luonan Three Passes, Revolving Gate Pass, and the Yellow River's natural barrier, even if he is old and faint, and has repeated tricks, he can last for many years, which is stronger than the pattern of the Western Wei Dynasty.

To put it bluntly, Shao Shude can now proclaim himself emperor according to Chang'an. It is not at all a problem to be a sage of the Western Wei Dynasty behind closed doors. It is not so easy to destroy him.

Zhu Quanzhong is destined to deploy the main force on the western front all year round, and the eastern front can only be abandoned, there is no second possibility.

He is now a large shield, helping the heroes of the Guandong to block the human barrier of the Xinguanlong Group's eastward expedition.

The human barrier has been fighting all the year round, the people are suffering, and the output of money and food will remain at a very low level all year round. This is also doomed that there will be no extra supplies to support him in fighting on multiple fronts-for the current meeting, Wei Bo and Huainan are still needed. , where did the money come from?
"In troubled times, peace of mind is so precious." Zhu Xuan returned to the banquet, with musicians and dancers in full bloom, and civil and military generals pushing cups and changing cups. It has been many years since I have seen such a scene.

"Qilang, after driving Liang Hanyong away this time, what do you think?" Zhu Xuan sat down beside Qizhou Inspector Zhu Wei, smelling of alcohol, smiling all over his face.

Qizhou put down the wine bottles of brothers Zhu Qiong and Zhu Yu, and listened silently.

"Brother, I'm afraid Liang Hanyong won't give in easily." Zhu Wei frowned, and said, "If he is willing to leave, that would be fine. Brother, immediately supervise the troops to advance eastward, and we will go and rob Wang Shifan together. If the people of Qi are weak, then Together with the Taining army, the Ziqing states were divided."

In Ziqing Town, there are still five prefectures of Qing, Zi, Deng, Lai, and Di. It is a rich place with prosperous business travel and rich household registration.

The six counties in Qizhou are currently occupied by the Tianping Army. The large counties with a population of 40 to [-] are a great complement to the Tianping Army who were in great difficulty back then.Moreover, this place has not experienced any wars, almost comparable to Tianbao's heyday, it would be a pity not to grab one.

"I really don't want to fight with Liang Hanyong." Zhu Xuan shook his head, as if he was about to sober up, only to hear him say: "But if he doesn't leave, it's not an option. I have asked Shao Lun to cut off the supply of food, grass and equipment. Without these things, Liang Hanyong couldn't keep going, so he had to leave."

Of course, there is another possibility.If you don't give it, Xia Jun will take it for himself. This will tear you apart, and you will have to fight each other. Are you sure?
More than ten years ago, the Tianping Army had [-] soldiers and horses, and now it is still [-] troops, but is the current [-] troops really the same as before?Obviously impossible.In a real fight, there may not be a chance of winning.That is to say, bullying and bullying. Liang Hanyong is an outsider, and food and grass can be robbed, but equipment cannot. Once the fighting time is long, there is no place to replenish the damaged swords and guns, the bow strings that have been pulled out cannot be replaced, and the empty quiver has no place to fill. inevitably be affected.

But it's not safe yet.If it is really done, Zhu Jin will definitely come to help, and most likely Zhu Zhen will also come. If the elites of the three parties gather together, and then recruit a large number of Tutuan villagers to gather an army of 15, they will be more sure.

"Brother, do you think Liang Hanyong will withdraw obediently?" Zhu Wei asked.

"Luo Hongxin agreed to make an excuse. He can leave after crossing the river." After thinking for a while, Zhu Xuan said, "Let's gather more people and make preparations for him not to leave."

Yanzhou soldiers will not come before they have officially broken their faces.Zhu Xuan calculated the strength of the troops at hand, and said: "In a few days, you will return to Qizhou, gather a large army, and practice rigorously. This is not a child's play, your soldiers must be able to stand up at the critical moment."

"Don't worry, Li Ke's soldiers were beaten to pieces by us back then, no problem." Zhu Wei replied.

In March of the second year of Dashun, An Zhijian in Xingzhou defected to Qingzhou because he was riding on the wall between Zhu Quanzhong and Li Keyong, which was not tolerated by Li Keyong. He wanted to kill him.Later, through the mediation of the imperial court, An Zhijian entered the court as a strategic general. When he was passing through the ice of the Yellow River near Yunzhou, he was attacked by Yun soldiers, and all three thousand Jin soldiers were wiped out.

"It's still not enough." Zhu Xuan felt uneasy.

Xia Jun's momentum these years has been too scary, even Liang Bing was defeated, this combat power should not be underestimated.

"How about this, you go back to Qizhou to prepare food, equipment, and soldiers first, and then I will go to Puzhou and talk to Liang Hanyong. If you can do it, don't do it." Zhu Xuan sighed and said: "The other one, see you nearby Take Zhu Zhen's people. If you really want to do something, you can't do it without their help."

(End of this chapter)