The alliance in the north attacked Hulao, Zhu Yuanzhang in the south attacked Jiangxia and Jiangling, and the alliance in the Central Plains attacked Nanyang. For a time, the Jin army truly reached a situation where everyone in the world was the enemy.
In the past, although there were several times when the princes united to deal with the Jin army, at that time, there were always troublemakers like Yuan Shu or Xiang Yu. Regardless of whether these people acted as troublemakers actively or passively, but
I have to say that these troublemakers really helped Li Xiang a lot at that time.
Without these troublemakers, Li Xiang would have faced many more difficulties along the way.
It is precisely because the influence of these people is so great that the princes from all walks of life are forced to join forces to deal with Xiang Yu and Yuan Shu one by one.
But now, it is not easy to continue to find these troublemakers. Therefore, this time the Jin army has indeed reached its most dangerous moment.
Although the troops and horses of all the princes are still in the stage of gathering, the news of a million-strong attack on Jin has already spread.
The soldiers and horses of these princes were not just one, but nine princes took action together. Once there were more people, the news would naturally not be concealed. Therefore, they simply did not think about concealing the news of the troops, and instead went all out
Spread the news and do your best to build momentum for yourself.
Although the alliance of princes has great momentum, Li Xiang's reply to this is only one simple word, "war"!
This battle will be the one that determines the future direction of the world. If this will allow him to persist until he captures Yizhou, then who in the world will be worthy of being his enemy in the future?
But if he were defeated in this battle, then his kingly dominance would be in vain in an instant.
Since then, 100,000 Sizhou troops, 10,000 heavy cavalry, 30,000 Yellow River navy troops, and Xue Rengui personally led 20,000 troops from Bingzhou back to Luo. A total of 160,000 troops will join the Northern Alliance in hunting Hulao.
Although there are 100,000 soldiers and horses in Bingzhou, the ability of the governor Xue Rengui to mobilize 20,000 to return to Luoyang is already the limit. After all, the geographical location of Bingzhou is too important to allow any loss.
There are Yuanmeng and Tuoba in the north of Bingzhou, and Huguan in the south may also become the target of attack by the coalition of princes. Therefore, the strength of Bingzhou is absolutely indispensable.
For this reason, Li Xiang did not hesitate to order Lian Po, a general who was good at defense, to sit in Huguan instead of coming to the most important battlefield, Hulao Pass, just to prevent any accidents from happening and distract him.
Huguan cannot be lost. If Huguan is lost, Bingzhou cannot be preserved. If Bingzhou is lost, how can Hezhou be preserved?
If these two places are lost, then even if the entire Yizhou is captured, it will definitely be a loss but no gain, and it will be meaningless.
Guangwu Camp, in addition to the 30,000 troops and horses used to strengthen the defense of Xuanyuan Pass, Dagu Pass and other key places, there are 20,000 troops and 30,000 Qiang cavalry forcibly recruited by Li Xiang, and 5,000 heavy cavalry, a total of 55,000 troops and horses
Enter Jingxiang.
After all, the three princes of the Central Plains could attack in more than just Nanyang. It was definitely a feasible way to attack Sizhou along the Eight Passes of Luoyang.
If the defenses are not strengthened in these places, once these people discover the opportunity, they may immediately turn their guns and catch Li Xiang by surprise.
Coupled with the original twenty Jingzhou army, Yue Fei's available troops increased to 255,000. Coupled with the Wei army and the trapped camp, Yue Fei could barely scrape together 260,000 troops.
of soldiers and horses.
Jingbei is destined to be the most dangerous battlefield among the several battlefields of the Jin army.
Thirty thousand Qiang cavalry, this is definitely a big boost for Yue Fei. Li Xiang's move is even more of an idea of killing multiple birds with one stone.
The cavalry power in the hands of the princes in the Central Plains and the South is limited, and these 30,000 Qiang cavalry definitely have huge room for use.
Secondly, mobilizing the strength of the Qiang people who have already been subdued as much as possible can also prevent this part of the Qiang people from taking advantage of the lack of Jin army troops to liaise with the Qiang people who have not yet been subdued and give them to the Qiang people who have not yet been subdued.
What kind of trouble is caused in Liangzhou?
At the same time, several figures also set off from Luoyang to Jizhou, Central Plains and other places. After seeing the balance so many times, the subordinates of the princes actually have some hidden dangers.
However, even though Li Xiang saw this, he just let the floating room quietly place some small chess pieces, and even abandoned these chess pieces if he was alerted.
The reason for not using these people is simply because even if he used these people before, he would not be able to achieve the greatest value in his heart.
Secondly, even if some people want to take advantage of you, some of them who can be taken advantage of by Li Xiang are fools. If you want to take advantage of others, it is not certain whether they will cooperate or not.
Just like Li Cunxu, Li Siyuan and even Li Keyong, are these people really the kind of people who absolutely keep to themselves? But why have these people kept to themselves in these years? It's because there is no chance for them to be restless. Li Xiang is here,
They are Li Xiang's sharp sword in conquering the world.
Although most of these people are not doing very well, it is now time for Li Xiang to take the initiative to contact them. At this time, if these people can be used well, then, in Li Xiang's view, this
The value in it is enough.
Even though it may not be possible to persuade all those people, as long as one or two can succeed, it will be a huge help to the Jin army.
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As Li Xiang said the simple word "war", the huge machine of the Jin army began to operate nervously again.
Three days later, the emperor, his grandson, his younger brother, and even all kinds of important ministers were holding ceremonies for Jin Wang Li Xiang, who was about to go on an expedition.
That day, everyone stood outside the city gate, followed closely by a large army. In front of the army, a group of military horses were whining. The soldiers riding on the horses looked so energetic.
Feeling refreshed!
Riding in the front was undoubtedly Jin Wang Li Xiang. He was wearing a golden armor marshal uniform and a very majestic helmet on his head. He looked so energetic!
Suddenly, he jumped off his horse, came to the emperor, and bowed, "I bid farewell to your Majesty!"
The autumn wind rustled, and everyone's clothes and hair were fluttering slightly. The emperor's eyes flashed with light like running water, and he was slightly depressed, "Grand Master, I wish you a triumphant return, no, you must return in triumph!"
Although Emperor Liu Xie said these words very reluctantly, he definitely said them truthfully and sincerely.
Before the expedition, Li Xiang issued an order in front of Liu Xie. It was precisely because of this order that among all the people present, Liu Xie was definitely one of the people who most hoped that Li Xiang would return victorious.
