Reborn in the late Northern Wei Dynasty

Chapter 435 Preparation
In the rebellion in the Southern Dynasties, whether it was the warlords of Jingzhou or the strong vassals of Jiangzhou, there are many cases of success and failure for reference.

The root of its success or failure, the crucial point is that after the uprising, troops must be dispatched immediately and go down the river.

Xiao Lun had been planning for this rebellion for a long time. On the day when he issued a public statement and gathered a crowd to revolt, he personally led the army to Jiangzhou, intending to join forces with Xiao Yi.

And Xiao Gang had already made preparations. He replaced Xiao Zhengde with Yang Kan, a veteran general, and supervised all the military forces in the capital. In addition to the crown prince Xiao Daqi to guard Jiankang with him, he also sent his second son Xiao Daxin, king of Xunyang County, and third son Linchuan. The county king Xiao Dakuan, the fourth son Nanhai County Wang Xiao Dalin, the fifth son Nanjun Wang Xiao Dalian, the sixth son Anlu County Wang Xiao Dachun and other adult descendants totaled 12 people, guarding the prefectures and counties under their control.

At a critical moment, he trusted his son more than outsiders.

After all, local officials may surrender to Xiao Lun and Xiao Yi, but the sons under their knees dare not entrust their lives on the kindness of their uncles.

On the eighth day of May, when Xiao Gang received Xiao Lun's proclamation, he immediately issued an imperial edict to designate Xiao Lun and Xiao Yi as rebels, revoke their family status, revoke their official positions, and arrest and kill the two protons in Jiankang City. Among them are Xiao Jian, the eldest son of Xiao Lun, Xiao Fang, the eldest son of Xiao Yi, and Xiao Fangzhu, the second son.

The swords are already on the verge of breaking out, so it's time to take into account the affection between uncle and nephew.

The Jiangnan War was about to break out, and the spies lurking in Jiangnan sent information back to Jiangbei, Shu, and Lingnan.

Don't look at Gao Chengyuan is in Luoyang, unlike the other two who crossed mountains and ridges, it can be said that the road is flat, but he was the first to hear the news.

Among the three forces coveting Jingnan, Xiao Ji was the last to hear the news because of the Nanling Mountains blocking him.

In fact, with Chen Yuankang's wisdom, how could he not know Gao Cheng's intention of ordering Hu Luguang to go to the three eastern counties? This doubt is just for flattery.

"So Xiao Ji also wants to be an oriole?"

Chen Yuankang suddenly realized when he heard the words:

Yu Wentai said calmly, as the controller of the Western Wei regime in Shu, he certainly knows about Lingnan.

At the same time, Yu Wentai also visited Zhidianjiang County (Banan District, Chongqing) in Chuzhou Prefecture in person, and planned the strategy of dispatching troops with the generals.

Inspired by Yu Wentai's gaze, Yu Wenshen spoke:
"I deeply believe that what the generals said is all reasonable, but there is one thing in Lingnan that really makes people puzzled."

Cui Jishu then explained Chen Yuankang's doubts:
"Your Majesty used Hu Luguang to march along the Han River to transport a large amount of luggage in the new city, which was actually far more than what was used for the Western Expedition. It was just a preparation for going south in the future."

But this is the difference between the joint-stock system and the private system. Gao Cheng can insist on going his own way without explaining the reasons to his subordinates, while Yu Wentai, who is trapped in Shu, must explain the truth to the generals.

Pre-war preparations are nothing more than three items, call up soldiers and horses, recruit civilians, and prepare food, livestock, and weapons.

So Yu Wenshen introduced Chen Baxian and his past achievements to the generals present, and then concluded:
"At the critical moment when the war in the south of the Yangtze River was about to break out, a slang rebellion happened to break out in Lingnan. Isn't it strange that Chen Baxian is such a fierce general, but he has not made any progress in suppressing the rebellion for several months?"

Except for holidays, the Gyeonggi Legion is stationed outside Luoyang City for drills, so there is no need to convene again.

"Your Majesty, now that the Xiao brothers have torn their faces apart, should we prepare for the battle?"

As for grain, livestock, and weapons, as Cui Jishu said, Gao Cheng had already set up a large supply camp in Xincheng County, one of the three counties in the East and the East, in the name of providing military supplies for Hu Luguang, which could be transferred at any time for the southern expedition.

Chen Yuankang, the regular servant of Sanqi, asked:

There are also people who think that after the Xiao family brothers are both defeated, they will then plot their territory.

However, comparing the strength of Lingnan and Northern Qi, there is still a small gap.

"Your Majesty's foresight is beyond the reach of my ministers."

Yu Wenshen's words made everyone look at each other in dismay. They were not involved in intelligence work and were indifferent to what happened in Lingnan. Intelligence gathering in Lingnan.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, the brothers of the Xiao family are killing each other, it is God who wants to give Jiangnan to His Majesty."

"Exactly, Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was intended for Pei Gong. Now Xiao Ji and Chen Ba are acting first, and it is for the three brothers Xiao Lun, Xiao Ji, and Xiao Gang to watch."

"The high-ranking bandit occupies the Jiangbei area of ​​Yizhou, and it is Yiling County. Xue Guyan led the troops to garrison. The last general thought that we should go east from the Jiangnan area of ​​Yizhou, and stay in the garrison, so as not to be cut off by Xue Guyan crossing the river. I'll wait for the way home."

All the generals insisted on their own opinions. Some people thought that after Xiao Lun and Xiao Yidong came out, before the forces of all parties had time to react, they sent troops quickly and swept Jingnan.

As for civilian husbands, they can order officials from various states and counties to recruit while going south, without delaying things.

Li Hu's words were recognized by everyone present, and Yu Wentai asked the generals again:
"Now that Xiao Lun and Xiao Yi are raising their troops, in your opinion, when will our army go east?"

Da Xiwu's words made all the generals frown, but Yu Wentai suddenly laughed and said:

That is to say, Gao Cheng can lead the Gyeonggi Army's [-] cavalry and [-] infantry at any time to cooperate with the [-] sailors who stayed in Shangyong County to go south.

"The mantis catches the cicada, and the oriole is behind. Why don't we let the two orioles Gao Thief and Xiao Ji fight for food, and let's be hunters with bows, how about?"

The generals also knew that with their strength, even if they seized Jingnan, it would be difficult to defend it under the successive attacks of Lingnan and Northern Qi. Just as Yu Wentai said, it is better to be patient and wait for Gao Cheng and Xiao Ji to fight for Jingnan In one battle, if Xiao Ji was unable to defeat the Northern Qi, they would go east to rescue and join hands with Xiao Ji. If the two could stand in a stalemate, they would be more than happy to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and be the fisherman of the profit.

At the stalemate, Yu Wentai looked at his clan son Yu Wenshen, who was in charge of the intelligence department of the Western Wei Dynasty.

"continue."

Da Xiwu blurted out when he heard the words:
"You mean Chen Baxian was playing tricks with slang people?"

"Haven't the pre-war preparations been made a long time ago?"

Yu Wenshen affirmed:

Gao Cheng looked at Cui Jishu and smiled.

Cui Jishu's compliment made Gao Cheng feel at ease, and the fatigue from visiting Yaoguang Temple last night was also swept away.

The flattering Gao Cheng felt comfortable all over, and Chen Yuankang's ability to serve others, probably only Cui Jishu could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Xiao Ji hurriedly sent someone to send a letter to Chen Baxian, asking him to 'put down' the slang rebellion as soon as possible, and return to Guangzhou to prepare for the follow-up dispatch of troops.

The day after Chen Baxian received the letter, all the slang tribes who had been stalemate with the counter-insurgency army all surrendered, and Chen Baxian did not punish those who initiated the rebellion. As Yu Wenshen and others said, it was just acting after all.

At the same time, Xiao Lun only left a small number of troops to guard, and personally led the main force of Jingnan to join forces with Xiao Yi in Xunyang.

　Thanks to the book friend Xueyu for the reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)