Qin Xiao surrendered the Liaodong Army, but it could not be accomplished overnight.

First, all weapons and equipment must be collected, and then people must be sent to register and properly dispose of them according to everyone's wishes. The specific operation is quite complicated and cannot be completed overnight.

Fortunately, Qin Xiao had made preparations in advance. After the opponent surrendered, the surrender procedures began immediately.

After Qin Xiao made arrangements, he handed over the surrender matters to his subordinates and rode directly to Zhumapo.

Seeing Qin Xiao coming here, he immediately opened the camp gate and let Qin Xiao into the camp. Gu Baiyi had been waiting at the camp gate. When he saw Qin Xiao dismounting and coming, he stepped forward to greet him, bowed and saluted, "I'm a humble general."

See the champion general!" But he already knelt down on one knee, and the surrounding Long Rui Army officers also knelt down to pay homage.

Qin Xiao had already stepped forward to help Gu Baiyi up and said with a smile: "General Gu, get up quickly." The two of them arrived side by side in a tent on Zhuma Slope. Qin Xiao took a deep breath and said: "Brother, this time

Guan really survived, and to tell you the truth, when I learned that Huangfu Yunzhao was leading troops to station in Shunjin City, I felt really uneasy."

"This deployment is enough to prove the general's talent in using troops." Gu Baiyi said with a smile: "After seeing the response plan sent by the general, I admired it very much. Huangfu Yunzhao stationed in Shunjin City, I

I have been thinking about how to deal with it, but before I can think of a better way, the general's strategy has been sent to me. It's really clever to use the other person's way to retaliate against the other person."

Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Actually, I just thought that since the Liaodong Army has deployed its troops, prepared at every step, and wants to eat up the grassland, why can't we use the same means to encircle them and put Song Shixin's troops behind them?"

Eat the strength first?" Looking at Gu Baiyi, he showed respect and said: "I just had this idea at the time, and I hadn't fully figured out how to implement it. If my eldest brother hadn't quickly come up with a detailed deployment plan, I wouldn't have.

So smooth.”

Gu Baiyi smiled and said: "Although Song Shixin is brave, he is not good at using soldiers. Huangfu Yunzhao sent him to deploy in Tianji Mountain. It is not that Song Shixin is really capable in the Liaodong Army, but Song Shixin has always been Huangfu Yunzhao's man.

, he is loyal to Huangfu Yunzhao." He smiled slightly and said: "Han Ying was left behind in Zhumapo for the same reason. The Liaodong Army had despised us from the beginning, and only thought that once it was with us

Starting a war is an opportunity to easily make meritorious deeds."

"So I gave the opportunity to perform meritorious service to those closest to me to strengthen the strength of the Liaodong Army." Qin Xiao sighed: "Brother, at first I really thought that the Liaodong Army was extremely powerful, but now it seems that it is really

It’s just a paper tiger. Even after reaching this point, they still only think about nepotism and increasing the power of their own factions. I’m afraid that their strength has been exhausted by each other internally.”

Gu Baiyi said: "Having been entrenched in the Northeast for a hundred years, the current Liaodong Army has become a monster that combines warlords and clans. Such a monster may seem terrifying, but its own weaknesses are also fatal. Whether it is military power or status,

It is only occupied by a few families of the Liaodong Army. No matter how talented the people below are, it is difficult to be promoted and reused. On the contrary, some people with mediocre talents can be promoted step by step because of their relationship with those families...

...!" He smiled slightly and said: "The most important weakness of the Liaodong Army is not its internal factional disputes, but the drifting apart between the generals and soldiers."

Qin Xiao immediately nodded and agreed: "What the eldest brother said is absolutely true. The soldiers of the Liaodong Army are indeed very strong and well-equipped, but in their eyes, they can't see the determination to fight to the end. Although our soldiers are from poor backgrounds,

Okay, but you really dare to fight hard. Otherwise, the Liaodong Army would not have surrendered continuously." Looking at Gu Baiyi, he said: "Actually, they put down their weapons so easily, which is really beyond my expectation."

"The reason is actually very simple." Gu Baiyi said with a smile: "Except for the eldest son who comes from a noble family, the generals promoted by the general have ordinary backgrounds. Zhao Shengtai is from the remnant tribe of Qingzhou, Chen Zhitai, Lu Xiaolou, Geng Shao, and even

People like Xuanyuan Chong and Zhou Yuanbao were almost all from poor backgrounds. The soldiers saw this and naturally understood that as long as they could achieve military exploits under the general's command, the general would never treat them badly. Since there is a chance to change their destiny

, of course, everyone takes care of themselves."

Qin Xiao smiled and said: "I understand what brother said. The Liaodong Army has no fighting spirit, just because their soldiers can't see a future, so naturally they have no desire to fight to the death." He also knew in his heart that what Gu Baiyi said was nothing more than that.

Remind yourself that you must not repeat the old path of the Liaodong Army in the future.

"The so-called raising soldiers for a thousand days, using them for a while." Gu Baiyi sighed: "The meaning of raising soldiers is not just to feed them. The Northeast has been comfortable for too long, and the generals are indulged in enjoyment, and the distance between them and the soldiers is getting farther and farther. They are like strangers.

People, now it's time to fight. If we couldn't share the joys and sorrows before, who can fight now?" After thinking for a while, he asked: "General, what are you going to do next?"

"Although the first battle was successful and the Liaodong Army suffered heavy losses, we have not yet taken the initiative in the current situation." Qin Xiao said: "Shunjincheng is too close to Heishan, and both the pastures and the trading grounds are too important to us.

As long as Shunjincheng is not in our hands, Montenegro will always face threats." His expression became grim and he sneered: "Since we have met them at war, there is no need to be polite anymore. Shunjincheng must be taken.

Just go down."

Gu Baiyi nodded with a smile and said: "With Shunjincheng, Yingping County will almost be in our hands. With Liaoxi as our back, we are already in an invincible position. In this way, the trade route from Guannai to Heishan will be

It is completely in our hands." He picked up the water bag on the table, took a sip, and said calmly: "With Yingping in hand, our trade will not be interrupted. If Wang Xingchao does not dare to act rashly,

We can only watch helplessly, and the longer it goes on, the worse it will be for them."

If we can capture Shunjincheng and then control the entire Yingping County, it will certainly be a great situation for Long Ruijun.

As a result, the trade routes are smooth and trade flows continuously. Not only can the merchants in the pass conduct large-scale commercial trade with the northern tribes at the Black Mountain Trading Ground, but Long Ruijun can also continuously obtain a large number of high-quality war horses from the northern grasslands.

With Long Ruijun's possession of the northeastern half, and the wealth of the trade field, he can get rid of his dependence on Jiangnan and ensure that the economic lifeline is in his own hands.

If the government was stable and the world was at peace, Qin Xiao would never make such a choice.

Local soldiers and horses have independent financial sources, which is of course the most feared thing by the imperial court. If Long Ruijun does this, it will almost become the second Liaodong Army.

But today's situation is completely different.

The saint has become a puppet, Tantai Xuanye and the forces behind him have taken control of the court, and it is only a matter of time before the world is in chaos. If Long Ruijun continues to rely on Jiangnan for its logistical supply and economic lifeline, there will be no good results.

Qin Xiao now has no scruples about the imperial court. If he wants to overthrow Tantai Xuanye or even revive the Tang Dynasty, he must first ensure that Long Ruijun can survive.

Qin Xiao knew very well that the biggest asset he could rely on was this army, so no matter what difficulties he encountered, he must make sure this army survive at all costs, and even grow rapidly.

Looking back at the Liaodong Army, if Qin Xiao was still very afraid of the Liaodong Army before, after this confrontation, although he would not despise the Liaodong Army, he had more confidence and truly understood the deadly power of the Liaodong Army.

weakness.

If Shunjincheng can be captured quickly and the camp is controlled, the Liaodong Army will have no choice but to huddle in the Liaodong area.

The Fucheng trading ground was abandoned and could not continue to provide large amounts of wealth to the Liaodong Army. A large amount of fertile land was in the hands of the Liaodong generals and taxes could not be collected. Under such circumstances, one had to reduce the number of troops and reduce the number of troops, and was forced to weaken oneself. If you wanted to continue

The Liaodong family, which maintains a large number of soldiers and horses and owns a large amount of fertile land, will not lose its own interests and take the initiative to take out money. It will only increase the taxes on the people, which will make the people of the family who are already dissatisfied with the Liaodong Army even more resentful.

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In the past, although the people of the aristocratic families in the Northeast also had resentment towards the Liaodong Army, after all, the Liaodong Army held military power and could wield knives at disobedient people, so the people of the aristocratic families could only curse in their hearts and did not dare to act rashly.

But now the Long Rui Army exists in the Northeast, and it is facing tit-for-tat with the Liaodong Army. Under this situation, the Long Rui Army can actually give the people of dissatisfied families some confidence. If they really can't bear it, a civil unrest occurs in Liaodong.

It's not impossible either.

In fact, both Qin Xiao and Gu Baiyi knew the truth behind this.

"Brother, what can you do to capture Shunjincheng?" Qin Xiao has always admired Gu Baiyi and knows that this uncle is calm and calm in everything. He has already thought of countermeasures for many things quietly.

Gu Baiyi smiled as always and said: "Shunjin is the second city in the Northeast, second only to Liaoyang City. The walls of this city are extremely strong, and there is a moat around it. A large amount of grain and grass are stored in the city all year round. Now Huangfu Yunzhao

There are still four to five thousand soldiers and horses in hand. These troops alone are enough to defend Shunjin City. There are 300,000 people in the city. If Huangfu Yunzhao opens the official warehouse and recruits young people with food and money, then he can collect more people.

Thousands of strong men are not difficult." After a pause, he continued: "And once we approach the city, unless we can capture the city quickly, Wang Xingchao will never let Shunjin City fall into our hands. Shunjin City

Wang Xingchao knows the consequences of the fall better than anyone else, and he will rescue them at all costs."

Qin Xiao's expression also became solemn and he said: "So it is not easy to win Shunjin."

"If you want to take over this fortified city, you must not act too hastily." Gu Baiyi said sternly: "Don't underestimate Huangfu Yunzhao and Wang Xingchao behind him just because the deal with Song Shixin goes so smoothly. Rabbits bite people when they are forced to do so. Deal with it

The Liaodong Army must move step by step and not push too hard all at once, otherwise those people will do anything to survive."

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