Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 580 Please Retreat
"It's not a bad idea to give Jiangdong some fantasy. It's just a Dongguan. I'm waiting for Huan Wen to make another northern expedition!" Li Yue's expression remained unchanged.

If you dominate the world, everything will definitely not go smoothly, and everything will be done according to your own wishes.

Qin and Jin also have talented people and are working hard to govern.

This is very different from the sluggish Yan State.

The atmosphere in the hall became much gentler, and others relaxed their brows.

"Dongguan is actually not conducive to our army's defense, and it will be gained by Jiangdong sooner or later." Chang Wei cupped his hands and said.

Dongguan lies across the Ruxu River, with mountains to the left and right, and Chaohu Lake to the north. If you win a battle here, you will not be able to take advantage of the victory. If you lose, it will be difficult to return to Hefei.

When Sima Zhao was defeated at Dongguan, the [-]-strong army was unable to advance or retreat. The entire army was wiped out, leaving casualties and casualties. Sima Shi also specially modified the etiquette system for this purpose, keeping everything simple, and marriage and official service were not prohibited during the mourning period.

Therefore, only by attracting the Jin army to the open Hefei area can they be severely damaged.

Sun Quan frequently killed 10 people in Hefei.

As long as Huan Wen launches another Northern Expedition, Jiangdong will undoubtedly perish.

Sometimes a little strategic retrenchment is a wise move.

The defeat in this battle can also serve as a warning to the generals not to take it lightly. The enemy is not a soft persimmon that can be easily kneaded.

Cui Hong said: "If you want to defeat Jiangdong, you must not go to Jianghuai, but to Jingxiang!"

"Yes, if you want to capture Jingxiang, you must first capture Guanzhong and Hanzhong." Li Yue pointed his finger at Di Qin in the west again, feeling that Huan Wen's move this time had something to do with Di Qin's instigation.

As soon as Qin and Jin formed an alliance, both sides became bolder.

Jiangdong, who used to be obedient, now dares to send troops to curb the tiger's beard.

To the south, we still have to focus on attacking the heart. The real enemy is in the west.

It's not that he looked down on Huan Wen, Jiangdong only had so little ambition. Even if Huan Wen wholeheartedly pursued the Northern Expedition, there would still be people holding him back, not to mention that Huan Wen always had his own selfish motives.

"I suggest that you invite Fu Jian with great fanfare and ask him to attack Jiangdong together and divide the land equally." Cui Hong rolled his eyes and came up with a plan.

This is to drive a wedge between Qin and Jin. Try to see if the relationship between the two parties is tight.

Even if it doesn't work, it can still make Huan Wen sick.

One year has passed and a new year is coming.

At the beginning of the new year, Yecheng was still in full swing despite the wind and snow.

There was a bumper harvest last year, and every household had a surplus of grain. At the end of the year, they bought beef and mutton and went home to have a prosperous New Year.

Yecheng lacks everything except cattle, sheep and livestock.

Last year, [-] Heiyun troops went north to hunt and returned with a lot of cattle and sheep. The mountains, rivers, and rivers of Liang State were all open to the people, and they could fish and hunt at will. There was not much shortage of meat, and most people could always get a bite at the end of the year.

This year Yecheng is more prosperous than in previous years, and merchants traveling from north to south bring all kinds of new things that have never been seen before.

There are marine products from the East China Sea, mountain products from Liaodong, and even peacock feathers and sea pearls from Jiangdong.

Ma Gu's navy also kidnapped several Japanese women and sent them to the palace. When Li Yue saw that the Japanese women were short and thin, he was really not interested and gave them to Ma Gu...

Yecheng has become the most prosperous city in the world.

After a lively new year, on the Lantern Festival, the people of Yecheng spontaneously lit up lanterns. The city was filled with wind and snow, decorated with various lanterns, which gave it a unique charm.

Li Yue canceled the curfew and the people rejoiced all night.

The strength of the country can be seen from the faces of its people.

The deep pain caused by the Yongjia Rebellion has finally faded away.

At the beginning of the new year, the Liang Empire began to operate again. Li Yue struggled out of the bed of the concubines in the harem and devoted himself to the government.

Huan Wen's reply came, and his tone was different from before. The Battle of Dongguan was a rare victory for Jiangdong in recent years. "Your Majesty already has the northern territory. Only when it returns to the south of the Huai River can the two families be reconciled..." "Huan Wen was of course satisfied with a small Dongguan. His tone made even Shouchun want to take it too.

Li Yue was very happy. He was not afraid of Jiangdong's Northeast Expedition, but he was afraid that Jiangdong would only focus on staying south of the Yangtze River.

Historically, Mongolia had been at odds with the Southern Song Dynasty for 34 years, and it took six years to capture Xiangfan.

"Jiangdong is treacherous and rude. Don't blame me for attacking him someday. If you want to take Huainan, you can send troops quickly!" Li Yue didn't talk nonsense.

As soon as the edict was sent out, Fu Jian's reply arrived.

He is much smoother than Huan Wen, saying that Guanzhong is exhausted and the people have no food to eat and no clothes to cover their bodies. If His Majesty wants to send troops, Fu Jian will follow him, but he must support him with 50 stones of food and grass...

The two have completely opposite personalities.

Huan Wen was old and vigorous, while Fu Jian was young and cunning.

"Send Fu Jian's letter to Huan Wen and let him comment on it." Li Yue acted as the middleman.

"If you send it directly, I'm afraid Huan Wen won't be fooled. It's better to spread rumors through school affairs." Cui Hong became more and more like a counselor.

"I'm afraid rumors won't be of much use. They have just formed an alliance, and it's the moment when they are in love. It's his business whether he is fooled or not. If he doesn't succeed once, there will be another time." Li Yue didn't hold out much hope.

"Your Majesty, Yuan Zhen is coming to Yecheng." Lu Qing came to report.

"Let's go out of the city to meet him." Li Yue put on his mink-collared fur cloak.

The Yuan family of Chen County was one of the noble families who traveled south in ancient times. Yuan Zhen himself was also a famous person and had important influence in Jiangdong.

It is very necessary to give him face.

At least the Jiangdong scholars in Yecheng could see Daliang's sincerity.

Yu Bao advocated, yellow troops and green caps, and groups of soldiers marched out of the city to meet Yuan Zhen.

Although the wind and snow have stopped, the chill is still there.

It was freezing and snowy outside the city.

After waiting for a long time, I finally saw Yuan Zhen's carriage and horse approaching slowly.

As soon as he saw the emperor's guard of honor, Yuan Zhen hurriedly got out of the carriage and rushed over. He bowed his hands and saluted, "The guilty minister Yuan Zhen pays homage to your majesty."

Li Yue quickly helped him up and said, "General Yuan, you are so polite. Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers. Don't worry about it. Your Excellency will still need to take care of the Ministry of War in the future. You can also give me some guidance."

"I am old and cannot bear such an important responsibility. Although Your Majesty will not punish me, I regret it immensely. I just want a house to live in my old age." Yuan Zhen looked sincere.

Li Yue was surprised for a while at first, but then he figured it out. It was a very dangerous thing to serve in the court without a backer and an unfamiliar place, and it was difficult to gain a foothold.

Yuan Zhen was also a defeated general, and he was even more difficult to move in the court, easily getting involved in right and wrong.

Instead of shamelessly being the right minister of the Ministry of War, it is better to take this opportunity to quit and pave the way for his son Yuan Jin.

Yuan Jin was born in Shangwu Hall and was regarded as a disciple of the Emperor, with a bright future.

"Why is General Yuan like this? It's not easy for you and I to meet..."

"Your Majesty has your heart in mind, but I am really weak mentally and physically. The former accidentally fell into Huan Wen's plan to alienate people, and almost made a big mistake. The Ministry of War has such a prominent position, and I really don't dare to shoulder it. I hope your Majesty will choose another capable person." Yuan I have really decided to leave.

Xin Can is over 70 years old, but he still stays in the literature museum.

Yuan Zhen is only around sixty.

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Li Yue could not force him to stay. Everyone was happy that he was so understanding, so staying at the Ministry of War was not necessarily a good thing.

After some encouragement, he was granted the title of Doctor Yinqing Guanglu, and was given the idle post of governor of Yongzhou, which was regarded as a high praise.

(End of this chapter)