Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 633 Exchange
  Huan Wen has been in good spirits recently, and regaining Hanzhong is tantamount to consolidating Xiangyang's defense.

The next time the Liang army attacks Xiangyang, the Hanzhong garrison can go down the river to attack the three Shangyong counties and contain the Qin army in Nanyang.

Moreover, Fu Fang's army of more than [-] Di people is also a considerable fighting force, and there are also a few fierce generals.

As for Liang Guo's rebuke, Huan Wen didn't take it seriously at all. He made a few random remarks and sent the envoy away with tens of thousands more dans of grain.

Isn’t this what Liang Guo wants?

Jiangdong has plenty of grain, and Jiaoguang has two or three crops a year, so there is plenty of grain.

The current situation is that Jiangdong is incapable of the Northern Expedition, and Liang Guo is incapable of the Southern Expedition.

This severe drought greatly weakened the Liang State's national strength. They did not even fully occupy Guanzhong and hurriedly retreated after taking Chang'an. This shows that Liang State is strong on the outside but weak on the inside.

Huan Wen even had the idea of ​​taking advantage of the opportunity to make the Northern Expedition, but it was fleeting.

The risk is too great. If you fail, you will never be able to recover.

"The confrontation between the north and the south has come to an end. All we need to do is rush to the aid of Yao Chang and contain Liang Guo. This severe drought will give Guandong only five years to recover. After five years, Ming Gong's soldiers will have enough food to resist Liang's army." Go south!”

This time Hanzhong returned to Jin, all because of Xi Chao's plan.

After the fall of Di Qin, Jiangdong also took a sip of soup, which greatly broadened Jiangdong's strategic depth, moved the defense line northward, and even linked up with Yao Chang.

Yao Chang was more obedient and more submissive than Fu Jian, and he received the titles of Yong, the governor of Jiangdong, the military officers of Qin and Liang, the military governor of Qinzhou, the general of Lang of the Hudong Qiang, and the Duke of Nan'an.

Anyway, it’s all northern land and it’s not under Jiangdong’s actual control. You can seal it as you want...

Yao Chang fought with Liang Guo, and Jiangdong couldn't ask for it.

"Can the recovery of Hanzhong be equal to the defeat of Hefei?" Huan Wen is a man who holds grudges. He has been obsessed with the defeat of Hefei for so many years.

It was this battle that became a stain on Huan Wen's life, forcing him to postpone his move to power.

Xi Chao cupped his hands and said, "If Duke Ming wants to plan something big, there are two ways to do it."

Huan Wen pretended to be all ears. In fact, he was only one step away from becoming a great leader. Everyone in the court and in the field, as well as in the army, were his people.

"First, defeat the Liang army, recapture Luoyang and Xuchang, and capture all the prefectures and counties south of the river!" Xi Chao looked at Huan Wen with hope.

But the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. Huan Wen obviously has no interest.

The Northern Kingdom today is no better than it was back then, when most powerful nobles and nobles were on their side. As long as they called for the Northern Expedition, countless heroes and common people would respond.

Now Liang Guo conquers Murong Yan in the east, annexes Fu Qin in the west, and conquers Tuoba in the north. His martial arts is comparable to that of Cao Wei.

This kind of dynasty that emerged from troubled times could no longer be orthodox in the eyes of the powerful nobles and common people.

Even the person who had secretly communicated information to Huan Wen has long since disappeared.

"Secondly, Duke Ming has taken full control of the military power in the east of the Yangtze River. His civil and martial arts are well known to everyone, and the world looks up to him. He can do things with swordsmanship. Please ask the Sima family to abdicate and make way for others! If you wait too long, the nights will be long and you will have many dreams!" Xi Chao was much more courageous than Huan Wen.

However, it was impossible for Huan Wen, who cherished his reputation, to adopt such a drastic suggestion.

Huan Wen always regarded himself as a famous scholar, and always hoped that Sima would take the initiative to give in, so that he would gain face and foundation, and everyone would still be harmonious.

"As a human minister, how can I do such a treasonous and unethical thing? Guests, please don't put me on the fire! And Liang Guo is eyeing the enemy, Jiangdong can't be in chaos anymore, and we should take care of it slowly." Huan Wen waved his hand.

"Ming Gong is thoughtful." Xi Chao had assisted Huan Wen for many years. He had known that this would happen, but he was not disappointed.

In fact, now is a very good time.

Liang Guo had just annexed Guanzhong and was hit by a drought and locust plague, so he could not take care of Jiangdong.

After passing this village, there is no such shop. "Report to the Grand Sima, an official letter from Jiankang has arrived!" Yuan Hong reported outside the hall.

Normally, the political staff would handle it directly, and what was brought to Huan Wen was usually not a trivial matter.

Huan Wen announced his entry and opened the official letter. However, it was an edict promoting Xie Xuan to the rank of Beizhonglang General, Guangling Prime Minister, and supervising the military affairs in the north of the Yangtze River. The emperor's seal was stamped on it, and all the ministers' desks were signed. He was the only one missing. Sima nodded.

Ever since Huan Yun was captured by the imperial court, Guangling fell into the hands of the Xie family.

There is no problem in promoting Xie Xuan to be Beizhonglang General or Guangling Prime Minister. The problem is that supervising the military affairs in the north of the Yangtze River is equivalent to having the power to supervise the troops stationed in Dongguan and Ruxu.

I can't see any impact now. Once there is a war, the Jiangdong court will reach out to the army.

"Xie An knows how to find opportunities." Huan Wen curled up into a sneer.

To squeeze Huan Yun away, Xie An was behind the plan.

"If Grand Sima refuses, his subordinates can directly refute it, and the court dare not disobey." Yuan Hong cupped his hands and said.

"It's useless to refute. Everyone in Guangling is either a member of the Xie family or a hero recruited by the Xie family. If Xie An wants Guangling, give it to him!" Although Huan Wen always hesitates when fighting externally, but internal fighting is. Expert, otherwise it would be impossible to grasp Jiangdong's Achilles' heel.

He has always been unwilling to join Jiankang to assist the government, which shows his shrewdness.

"To the Xie family? Once the Beifu Army succeeds... it will be a trouble for the Grand Sima in the future." Yuan Hong said in confusion.

Huan Wen said: "Can we stop it without giving it? When Yunzi was in charge of Guangling, weren't they squeezed out by them? Why not give the Xie family some favors, so that they can get along with each other more easily in the future."

Among all the people in Jiankang, Xie An was the most obedient. In front of Huan Wen, he directly regarded himself as a minister.

There is no need for Huan Wen to be a villain at this time.

Based on his understanding of Xie An, the Xie family will not be an obstacle to him.

Xie An has always put his family first, followed by the people of the country, and finally the court.

Huan Wen has been wooing the Xie family for so many years. As long as the situation is established, the Xie family will definitely bow their heads.

Yuan Hong said: "The Xie family also wants to supervise the military power in the north of the Yangtze River..."

"I can't reach into Guangling, but Xie An can reach into Dongguan, Ruxu and Liyang?" Huan Wen said confidently.

The essence of politics is to compromise with each other. Huan Wen gave Xie An face, and Xie An would return it in the future. This was a tacit understanding between the nobles.

Huan Chong is not a loser like Huan Yun. The Huan family has a solid foundation in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and it is definitely not something that a military officer in the north of the Yangtze River can intervene in.

"Then there is only one way for Duke Ming to defeat Liang Jun's southern expedition a few years later, and then take advantage of the great victory to regain Luoyang!" Xi Chao said expressionlessly.

"This battle is inevitable. I must prepare our troops hard and prepare for war. I will avenge my previous disgrace!" Huan Wen said bitterly.

At this moment, someone from outside came to report, "Da Sima, the Liang Kingdom has taken advantage of this severe drought to move its capital to Luoyang!"

"What?" Yuan Hong was surprised.

Huan Wen and Xi Chao frowned. Liang Guo moved his capital to Luoyang. How could they regain their old capital?

Huan Wennu might be able to defeat Liang's southern expedition with his hard work, but it would be more difficult to break through Liang's capital.

After the capital is moved, the northern population and troops will definitely move to Luoyang.

Moreover, moving the capital to Luoyang itself was a huge impact on the people of Jiangdong...

(End of this chapter)