Competing

Chapter 595
Bashu in the Chu and Han Dynasties was not only the plain, but also included the entire Bashanshu River south of the Qinling Mountains.

Gai because when Liu Bang was canonized as King of Han/China, he additionally applied to Xiang Yu for the territory of the Land of Abundance, and it was precisely because of this that Liu Bang was able to make a fortune.

But now it seems that all the brains and brains were racked back then to make wedding clothes for others.When the Yue army entered Bashu, all the land fell into the hands of the Yue army.The Han-Yue western national border has also directly advanced to the Qinling Mountains!

Although the Qinling Mountains are surrounded by mountains, the mountains are high and the roads are dangerous, and the roads are impassable. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that the road to Shu is more difficult than going to the blue sky, which can be called natural dangers.But now the Han people don't have the slightest sense of security, especially when the opponent is from the Yue country, they feel even more uneasy.

At the beginning, the Qinling Passage known to people was only the plank road.However, since Han Xin started, there was an additional Chencang trail, which was actually informed by Yue Wang Yinxu.

That is to say, the Yue people were the first to know about other passages in the Qinling Mountains.This matter is not surprising. After all, the Qin State patriarchs Li Si, Wei Liao, and Zhang Han were all from the Yue State. Based on the Qin people's familiarity with and exploration of the Qinling Mountains for hundreds of years, it seems not surprising that they know a few secret roads.

It is precisely because of this that the Han people are worried.They don't know if the Yue people have other channels besides the Chencang trail!Will there be a scene where the Vietnamese army suddenly crosses the Qinling Mountains and appears in Guanzhong?

To the north of the mountain is the Guanzhong land of the Han Dynasty, and the significance of Guanzhong to the Han Dynasty is self-evident.Fertile and rich, rich in products, it is a base for the rise of the Han Dynasty.Almost all of Han's funding came from Guanzhong's support, and a large number of Han soldiers also came from Guanzhong.After the failure of the Battle of Pengcheng, Xiao He made the man in Guanzhong proud to let Liu Bang stabilize his position and make a comeback.

Therefore, Guanzhong is very important to the Han Kingdom. If there is no logistical support from Guanzhong, the Han Kingdom may not be able to support it for long.More than that, there is also a strategic consideration.If Guanzhong is lost, the territory of the Han State will only be left in Hedong, the Central Plains, and part of the territory of Huaisi.

The State of Yue will encircle the State of Han from the southeast. The Vietnamese army in the area of ​​Huainan and Jingchu is already eyeing them. If they occupy Guanzhong and go east out of the Qin Pass, the State of Han will face a situation of irreparable doom.

Therefore, Guanzhong is too important to the Han Dynasty, and there is absolutely no room for loss, otherwise the Han Dynasty will be over.

This time they jointly deal with the Western Chu Kingdom, and the focus of the competition is mainly on the nine prefectures of Liang and Chu.Originally, the Han army tried to capture Huainan in vain, but it was a pity that the Vietnamese army occupied Huainan first.Today, the two armies have basically formed a confrontation along the Huai River. The Vietnamese army has no more than 8 troops, and the Han, Qi, and Liang coalition forces have 70.

At the same time, there is a huge hidden worry behind it, and that is Guanzhong.But King Yin Xu of Yue knew very well that the country of Yue in Huainan had more than enough heart but not enough strength, the defense was acceptable, but the attack was absolutely impossible.

Therefore, he has long turned his attention to other places, such as Bashu and Jingchu.

Hitting east and west is a common method. Taking advantage of Liu Bang's attention on Huaishui, he cannot overestimate Guanzhong.The main force of the Han army also went east, and the defense in Guanzhong was weak, which can be said to be an excellent opportunity.

However, the Yue Kingdom has secretly assembled [-] to [-] troops in Bashu, and there are famous generals such as Yingbu in charge, so it is much more convenient to do things.Therefore, when Yin Xu set off for the Huainan front line, a secret order had already been delivered to Bashu Yingbu at high speed.

While Yingbo was making intensive preparations, Xiao He was extremely distressed in Guanzhong, which was separated by a mountain.

Xiao He, one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty, is of great significance to the Han Dynasty.Although he can't accompany Liu Bang to make suggestions like Zhang Liang, nor can he lead the army to fight in all directions like Han Xin.But no one can deny Xiao He's value and role in the Han country. Without him to stabilize the rear, how can Liu Bang fight on the front line with peace of mind?
If Xiao He hadn't taken care of the internal affairs and continuously sent food, supplies and soldiers, Liu Bang on the front line would have starved to death from the northwest wind.The simplest thing for author Xiao He plays the most basic and fundamental role.

In the past few years in Guanzhong, Xiao He has been extremely busy.After his painstaking efforts, Guanzhong's wounds from the late Qin war finally healed.Today's Guanzhong has once again restored the prosperity and stability of the past, making the Han army's journey to the East worry-free, and there is a steady stream of material support.

Xiao He's sacrifices are really worthless. Even though the King of Han couldn't see it, he has always been loyal and conscientious.After several years of hard work and hard work, my temples have turned white.

Originally, the continuous victories of the Han army made him very gratified and relaxed a lot. It was a good thing for Han to destroy the Western Chu State.But there happened to be another Yue Kingdom, especially after the Yue Kingdom captured Bashu, Xiao He never had a peaceful night's sleep, and was completely in a state of worry.

Xiao Henai is Liu Bang's confidant, and he knows exactly how Han Xin's plan to build plank roads and cross Chencang secretly came about.Now the Yue Kingdom is on the other side of the mountain, maybe it will come over at any time.This made him very worried, as if he was waiting for death.

When the Han army went out to fight the final battle with the Western Chu State, Han King Liu Bang specially sent Xingyang to send an edict to remind him to be careful to guard against the Vietnamese army.This put even more pressure on Xiao He. Over the years, in order to deal with the Western Chu Kingdom, all the troops in Guanzhong had been withdrawn. The defense of Guanzhong was empty, and the pressure caused was not small.

The pressure on Xiao He's shoulders was really heavy, but he still followed the King of Han's instructions and took precautions.The Bashu plank road was successfully rebuilt, and now there is only one Chencang trail that can be accessed.To be precise, the Han Dynasty only knew this route, but it is not known whether there are other channels.

The Qinling Mountains are stretching and there are countless mountain passes. It is impossible to send troops to garrison every place.Therefore, even if the Han army in Guanzhong is on the alert, it is extremely passive. It may work hard for a long time, but it will not have the slightest effect.

This is the greatest sorrow of the Han army, and Xiao He's greatest sorrow!

Today I received news that Xiang Yu committed suicide by the Huai River. The battle against Western Chu was a victory, and he seemed to be relieved.But after learning about the deeds of the Yue Kingdom, the Han Kingdom after Xiao He was cheated this time, and the cheating was very serious.

So what is Hanwang going to do next?Xiao He was very concerned about this issue.As the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, he was responsible for the transportation of grain and supplies, so he naturally needed to know the movements of the country's army like the palm of his hand.

At the same time, there is also a certain expectation in his heart, hoping that the King of Han will return in time to help him guard Guanzhong.

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Liu Bang, the king of Han, who was on the bank of the Huai River, was also anxious. Yue Guo's accusation put Han in a very disadvantageous position, and Liu Bang was very angry about this.

Now we must resolve the public opinion that is unfavorable to the Han State as soon as possible. More than that, the Western Chu State has perished, and the phased tasks of the Han State have been completed, and the next step must be made.

The enemy of the Han State is undoubtedly the State of Yue, but it seems a little bit to go to war with the State of Yue... Liu Bang still has some concerns and hesitation about this.Therefore, the coalition forces temporarily stayed on the banks of the Huai River and did not make further mobilization.

However, the daily consumption of food and grass consumed by the army stationed in this way is very huge. If it does not fight for a long time, problems will arise, so a decision must be made.

Therefore, Liu Bang summoned several important ministers under his command to discuss this matter, hoping to come up with a solution as soon as possible!

"You also know the current situation, all Aiqings, think of a way!" Liu Bang's mood was a little depressed, and his firepower was much less.

"King of Han, just cross the river and start a war with the Yue people!" Fan Kui was impatient, and the Yue people's actions on this matter had already made him very angry.He had long wanted to go to war with Yue directly, expressing his anger.

"Now our 70 troops are gathered here, and a single shoal of Huai River can't stop us. I heard that there are less than 10 defenders in Huainan. We have the strength to fight the accusations!"

Even Cao Can expressed his approval of sending troops, which shows the aspirations of the Han army.

"Yes, it is not difficult for a 70 army to cross the Huai River and sweep Huainan. Even Xiang Yu can't stop our troops, let alone the Vietnamese army!"

Many agree with this!
Liu Bang was a little hesitant about this, but his heart was slightly moved. It would be best if he took advantage of this opportunity to defeat Yue Guo in one fell swoop.But whether it will be successful or not, and what the consequences will be after sending out troops, all make him very worried.Therefore, I dare not act rashly and make a decision.Now that the ministers said this, the psychological aspect moved again.

But seeing that Zhang Liang had been standing at a hundred, silent, and his face was quite gloomy, Liu Bang asked, "Mr. Zifang, what do you think?"

Zhang Liang then said: "The strength of the Yue army in Huainan is not inferior to that of the Chu army, and Zhang Han may not be inferior to Xiang Yu. The reason why the Chu army was defeated so quickly was because they were unprepared and suddenly encountered an attack. The Yue State The situation is completely different if they are ready for battle and their attention is highly concentrated. What's more, the opponent now has the natural barrier of the Huai River. It is hard to say whether the battle will be successful.

What's more, the people in Chu are now bewitched by the Yue State, and they all believe the rumors. The Yue State has the support of the people, and many things are much more convenient, which is not very beneficial to us.There is another key factor. I wonder if King Qi and King Liang are willing to continue sending troops? "

A question comes to the crux of the problem, are Han Xin and Peng Yue willing to continue sending troops?Without them, Liu Bang would not have much confidence based on the strength of the Han army alone.What's more, Zhang Liang also mentioned that the Huainan Vietnamese army is so powerful that it is impossible to win by acting rashly.

Are you going to give up like this?The state of Han is really at a loss now.Liu Bang was a little reconciled, maybe he should ask Han Xin and his friends what they mean!
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