Eastern Jin Dynasty: My powerful father

Chapter 346 Chu State Reinforcements
Among the generals of the Chu State, there were not many named Mao, and in Luoyang, there were only two brothers, Mao Muzhi and Mao Anzhi.

Huan Wen and Huan Huo looked at each other and smiled. They both knew that the other person was referring to Mao Muzhi, the elder brother of the Mao family.

Mao Muzhi was one of the few generals with a foreign surname under Huan Wen who could act independently.

When Huan Huo went south to attend the funeral, he handed over the task of staying in Luoyang to Mao Muzhi. Mao Mu was cautious and did not go wrong.

Staying at the rear, doing nothing wrong means meritorious service.

Therefore, Mao Muzhi became more valued by Huan Wen and Huan Huo.

Now it is necessary for a confidant to lead the army northward, which is inconvenient for Huan Wen, and Huan Huo cannot let go of his uncle's arrogance and is unwilling to take the initiative to ask for military service while Huan Wen is still alive and go to Huan Xi's command to obey orders. Mao can take charge of it alone Mu Zhi became the best choice.

Of course Huan Huo knew that his brother's family fortune would be handed over to Huan Xi sooner or later. Therefore, although he acted like an elder, he did not forget to be friends with Huan Xi.

For example, his son Huan Qian was allowed to go to Guanxi, or if he mentioned it more today, he asked Huan Wen to send a general to lead an army to escort military supplies and help Huan Xi in the war.

This matter will definitely reach Huan Xi's ears in the future.

When Mao Muzhi was brought to Huan Wen's mansion, Zhou Qiong was no longer in Chu Gong's mansion.

As for Mao Muzhi's joy, it is understandable. Not everyone has the status of an uncle like Huan Huo. Whether Huan Wen is in charge or Huan Xi is in charge, Huan Huo can occupy the future Huan family. important position.

The first is the clan, the second is the former Liang generals headed by Wang Meng, and the third is the former Chu generals headed by Xi Chao.

Of course, even if Huan Xi misunderstood, Huan Huo was not afraid. After all, he was Huan Xi's uncle. Huan Xi could not say to Wang Meng: He must kill this old thief to vent his anger on his husband.

Now Huan Wen wants Mao Muzhi to go north and serve under Huan Xi. Although it is only temporary, it also gives Mao Muzhi an opportunity to deepen his relationship with Huan Xi directly.

As long as Huan Huo behaves upright and sits upright, no matter how much Huan Xi hates him, he still has to hold his nose and recognize this uncle.

After all, Luoyang was the true capital of the Western Jin Dynasty. Now that Huan Wen was rebuilding the palace in Luoyang, he was preparing to welcome back the emperor. How could Huan Wen occupy the magpie's nest?

Not everyone is like Xi Chao, who was both Huan Xi's first aide and Huan Wen's mastermind.

There is no doubt that after the founding of the Huan clan, three important forces will appear in the court.

In fact, Huan Xi used Xi Chao to make friends with the civil and military ministers of Chu State on his behalf and maintain their relationship.

As a general of Chu State, how could he refuse this opportunity to enhance friendship with the Crown Prince of Chu State.

The previous reminder to Huan Wen that he wanted to limit Wang Meng's power was based on the interests of the Huan family. He was worried that Huan Xi would trust outsiders too much, which would lead to disharmony within the clan, and was not intended to cause trouble for Huan Xi.

However, given Huan Xi's temperament, it would be impossible for Huan Huo to really dislike him if he behaved upright and sat upright.

"The general will pay homage to the Duke of Chu."

After all, he was a general of the Chu State, not a general of the Liang State. If he was so happy when he heard that he was going to serve under Huan Xi, what should Huan Wen think?

For Mao Muzhi and others, if nothing else happens, they must connect with Huan Xi through Xi Chao, because Huan Xi is in the north all year round and cannot personally maintain his connections in the south.

Huan Wen didn't beat around the bush, but talked about the whole thing straightforwardly:

What else could Mao Muzhi have? Naturally, he was overjoyed in his heart, but he had to pretend to be calm on his face.

Mao Muzhi first bowed to Huan Wen, and after standing up, he bowed to Huan Huo.

Compared with Huan Xi who grandly occupied Weiyang Palace as his residence, Huan Wen was much more cautious. He did not move into the palace in Luoyang, but built another residence in the city.

"Xi'er is fighting in the east of Hedong and lacks bows and arrows. Now he writes to me for help. I want to send Mu Zhi to lead the army and escort the bows and arrows north. If necessary, I can stay in Hedong to fight. What does Mu mean?"

"In the end, I will be at the mercy of Duke Chu."

Mao Muzhi said seriously, and there was no trace of joy on his face.

At other times, Huan Wen might have felt that Mao Muzhi was too thoughtful, but now that Mao Muzhi was required to lead the army alone, when Huan Wen saw this, he felt that Mao Muzhi was unfazed by favors and humiliations, and he was indeed a man who could stand alone.

After all, the leader will not change his expression even if the mountain collapses in front of him, at least he cannot lose control of his expression just because of this matter.

Huan Wen nodded and said slowly:

"Xi'er has no shortage of cavalry under his command. Mu Zhi, I will give you ten thousand elite infantry. Remember, although Xi'er is the lord of the Liang Kingdom, he is also the heir apparent of our Chu Kingdom. After you arrive in Hedong, you should obey the military orders. , don’t do anything without permission.”

How could Mao Muzhi dare to make his own claims in front of Huan Xi? He has always been a measured person. Mao Muzhi originally lived by his words and was called Mao Xianzu, but this conflicted with the word "Xian" in the name of Huan Wen's mother Kong Xian. Since then, people no longer call Biaozi by name.

Huan Wen also let Mao Muzhi go to Hedong just because he knew he knew how to measure.

As for bringing only infantry, one of the reasons was that Huan Xi had no shortage of cavalry. Another reason was that Huan Wen couldn't bear to part with his precious cavalry, even his own sons.

The south is not a place without horses. Yunnan horses are also horses, but the climate and environment are indeed not suitable for the growth of war horses. Yunnan horses are dwarf horses.

A group of cavalry are charging on ponies. No matter what you think, it feels weird.

The current cavalry of the Chu State were all obtained by Huan Wen through population transactions with Huan Xi. They were hard-won. Of course, Huan Wen was reluctant to transfer them to Hedong. However, to be honest, Huan Xi actually didn't like Huan Wen's cavalry. Not only were they small in number, but their combat effectiveness was far behind Liang's elite cavalry.

In terms of mounts alone, the Chu cavalry was equipped with the worst quality horses among the horses that Zhang Chonghua paid to Huan Xi. How could they be compared with Liang's Dayuan horses and Tuguhun horses.

After Mao Muzhi responded to Huan Wen's instructions, he was taken to the residence where Zhou Qiong rested.

Huan Wen gave him bows and arrows and soldiers, and he also needed Mao Muzhi and Zhou Qiong to plan the journey and camp there along the way.

No matter how many miles you walk every day and how many days you travel in total, you need to bring a corresponding amount of food and grass.

Fortunately, Huanwen was not short of food.

Now is the autumn harvest season, and even Luoyang, which has regained its vitality, is ushering in a long-lost harvest.

In fact, Huan Xi and Fu Jian caused great harm to Luoyang back then. They divided the people of Luoyang, leaving the place desolate. When Zhou Cheng abandoned Xuzhou and moved to Sizhou, he also used Yingchuan County as his home base, with only five hundred People guard the empty Luoyang.

While other places were immersed in the joy of the harvest, the people of Hedong County could not feel this joy.

This is naturally because Lu Polou had no choice but to fortify the wall and clear the country when facing the menacing Huan Xi before the reinforcements arrived.

Hedong County, the western section of Yanchi, Anyi, Liang Jun camp.

Huan Xi said angrily:

"Damn Lu Po Lou!"

The Yu State had previously established a strong wall and cleared the country, so it was destined that no matter who won, they would have to bear the burden of rescuing the people of Hedong County.

Fortunately, he was just a citizen of one county. When Liangzhou was hit by the disaster, Huan Xi also survived.

Compared with the benefits that occupying the salt pond can bring, this cost is almost negligible.

But the problem is that Huan Xi is currently fighting on the front line. Due to the addition of Zhu Xu's 30,000 cavalry, there may be a shortage of food and grass.

In Hedong County, many families do not have any surplus food. Now that there is no harvest due to the strong walls and clear fields, the people now have to look to the government for relief.

Huan Xi really hated the strategy of clearing the country by fortifying the wall. In the original time and space, Huan Wen made the Northern Expedition and invaded Guanzhong. The former Qin Dynasty adopted the strategy of clearing the country by fortifying the wall. Although Huan Wen was finally repelled, it also caused a great famine.

"Ziliang, I still have to worry about relieving the victims. I have only one request. I can't starve people to death."

Huan Xi warned Quan Yi face to face.

If this matter is handled well, it will undoubtedly restore the hearts and minds of the people in Hedong County.

Since Huan Xi had not done anything in human affairs before, he not only wanted to monopolize salt profits, but also forced the people of Hedong County to work. It is normal for the people to have complaints against him. Although Huan Xi ordered tax reductions and exemptions, it was not enough to make Hedong The people of the county completely let go.

Now, the Yu army burned their crops, and the Liang army rescued them, which is equivalent to the fact that the Yu state wanted to put them to death, and the Liang state had a favor for their lives.

I believe that after experiencing this incident, the people of Hedong County can sincerely regard themselves as Liang people.

Of course, with Fu Jian's temperament, once the Yu Kingdom wins, he will definitely actively provide disaster relief.

Quan Yi complained in his heart. He not only had to be in charge of the logistics of the camp, but also was responsible for relieving the victims. Huan Xi thought it would be useful, so he used him to death.

In front of Huan Xi, given the relationship between the two of them, Quan Yi did not need to disguise some things. Huan Xi saw his sad face and reminded him with a smile:
"Ziliang, don't forget, this is also a key part of the plan."

Hearing this, Quan Yi could only nod in agreement.

After sending Quan Yi away, Huan Xi was worried about Liang Guo's harvest this year.

According to Wang Meng's previous report, officials from many counties and counties sent people to observe the growth of crops and predicted that it would be a good year.

But just like no matter how good the mock exam is, the results still have to be judged by the college entrance examination.

Whether it will be a good harvest or a bad harvest will profoundly affect Huan Xi's plans for next year.

If possible, he hoped to take a short rest after capturing Hedong County, and then go all out to destroy the Yu Kingdom next year.

Huan Xi walked out of the handsome tent, looked westward, and said thoughtfully:

"Jinglue, what are you busy with now? Are you teaching Aman?"

Thinking like this, Huan Xi unconsciously missed his wife and children who were far away in Chang'an.

Even he is like this, let alone the soldiers in the army.

'This battle cannot be delayed for too long. '

Huan Xi secretly said.

(End of this chapter)