Liu Yu nodded, with a cold glint in his eyes: "Fat man, do you know the reason why the last defeat at Yecheng failed? After thinking about it for the past few years, I finally realized that in the final analysis, it was because the Northern Expedition only benefited Xie
Xianggong, it is good for the Beifu Army, but it is not good for the conspirators who hold real power, and it is not good for the Huan family in Jingzhou, or in other words, it is not good for Huan Xuan. Therefore, after all, we are a minority and will be used by these powerful mafia.
They have been harmed by dark means and are unable to fight back. Even if they do not collude with Murong Chui, as long as the logistics supplies are blocked, we will not be able to succeed in the end."
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "But it's the same this time. Even if you go to the Northern Expedition, it's not in the interests of the mafia. What they want is a civil war to cleanse other aristocratic families who are clearly on the side of the royal family. That's the point.
,Don’t you still understand it now?”
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Of course I understand, so I must have a Northern Expedition that does not require the support of any big Jiangnan families, so that they cannot affect the war ahead. Although I don't know who these mafia families are, but
No matter who they are, they all control the land, manpower, and financial resources in the south of the Yangtze River. They are the real masters of the Jin Dynasty. The emperors and brothers are fighting. They are watching in secret, hoping to provoke a civil war between the two major vassal towns of Jingyang and bring all the superficial conflicts to a close.
The family that supports the royal brothers is exposed. Supporting the royal family is betraying the family and must be eradicated. Therefore, civil war is what they really want, and it is what I will try my best to prevent."
Liu Muzhi shook his head: "But the mafia is powerful after all. You also know this. Last time Wang Miaoyin suggested that you cooperate with them, at least not to interfere in this civil war. No matter you win or lose, you have nothing to lose. The Beifu Army is not involved.
Apart from the war, they can still serve as the main force of the Northern Expedition in the future, and what they really want to get back, apart from the small and medium-sized aristocratic families who are not loyal to them, is also the Jingzhou lost since the Huan Wen era."
Liu Yu's eyes flashed coldly: "This is the reason why I can't cooperate with them. Back then, Huan Wen finally took advantage of the internal contradictions of the mafia and took advantage of the emperor's opportunity to seize power to obtain Jingzhou. Now he was not restricted and could
During the three Northern Expeditions, the mafia suffered heavy losses. It has not taken back Jingzhou until now. It is even less likely that I will be given the opportunity to become the second Huan Wen in the future. Therefore, no matter what they promise, I cannot believe it and can only take advantage of this opportunity.
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"I originally wanted Huan Xuan to stay in Saibei, so that the mafia could lose Jingzhou at any time. In this way, I didn't dare to force me or the Beifu army too much. I never believed in the promises of these conspirators.
Only by controlling them can we make them be honest and stop harming me."
"But the situation has changed this time. Fu Pi was defeated quickly, and Murong Yong had the intention to get involved in the Central Plains. This situation is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If Murong Yong's main force does not come out and shrinks back to Bingzhou, I think it will be difficult to defeat him.
Heaven, but if he leads a large army to the Central Plains, I have the possibility of defeating him in one fell swoop and taking advantage of the situation to seize Bingzhou. However, in the Central Plains area, Tianshi Dao has long controlled the rural Wubao. Even Zhu Xu can't do anything to them. I lead a mere thousand
When people come, it’s even more impossible to convince them quickly, but this is where my advantage lies.”
Liu Muzhi smiled and said: "Yes, if a large army comes, the military city will be under great pressure, and the mafia will be alert and will try its best to stop you. You may not be able to succeed. But when this small army comes, everyone thinks you are just
If you want to defend Luoyang, or stay out of the civil war in Changdao, you won't pay too much attention to it. At this time, if you release Huan Xuan and control the Huan family's old tribes in the Central Plains and Jingzhou that he can control, they can be your help."
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Yes, Wang Chen originally wanted to take these troops back to fight the civil war. If Huan Xuan did not return for a long time, these people might really be swayed by Wang Chen's coercion and inducement, but as soon as Huan Xuan came back
, and directly allowed these people to accomplish the great feat of killing Qin Emperor Fu Pi, and instantly won the hearts of the Jingzhou army. He is now at odds with the mafia. At least at this time, it is impossible to cooperate, and he will try every means to expand his power.
, if I can defeat Murong Yong and invade Bingzhou, he will definitely follow and take over the Central Plains. In this case, there will be a conflict with Tianshi Dao, which has been running the Central Plains for a long time. The mafia is unlikely to control Tianshi Dao.
, and Wang Gong and Liu Lao, seeing that there is meritorious service and territory to grab in the north, they will definitely come and intervene. In this way, the Northern Expedition will have great potential, because the Northern Expedition can be beneficial to almost everyone except the mafia.
It’s no longer something they can manipulate and control.”
Liu Muzhi nodded: "But you have to pay attention to Tianshi Dao, Huan Xuan, and Wang Gong are officials and generals after all. They can get the benefits of official titles from the Northern Expedition, but Tianshi Dao cannot. If only Lu Xun wants to grab the top position
, compared with the general trend of the world, this benefit is obviously not enough. If the mafia realizes that the situation is serious, it is not impossible to directly cooperate with Tianshi Dao. If there is the support of the mafia, then Huan Xuan and Wang Gong,
You will never be their opponent. When the time comes, the Central Plains will become the territory of Tianshi Dao, and your escape route will be cut off."
Liu Yu said seriously: "So I have to seize the time and try to fight for Bingzhou before they compete for the Central Plains, and then join forces with Maoqiu to capture Guanzhong. Once Guanzhong is captured, I can join forces with Bashu.
The land west of Mount Wei is in my hands and will not be controlled or restricted by anyone. The dream of expelling the Huru and regaining the world is not far away."
Liu Muzhi sighed: "Your idea is very grand, but it is very difficult to implement it. All you have to do is make a move and then induce Huan Xuan and Wang Gong to invest in the Northern Expedition. If Huan Xuan
Reaching cooperation with the mafia in advance, or the mafia supporting Tianshi Dao in advance, will make your success fail. Even Murong Chui's movements, including the battle of Luoyang, whether he can wipe out Murong Yong's main force in one fell swoop are subject to variables.
But the current plan is appropriate only if we take it one step at a time and change according to the situation."
Liu Yu nodded: "This is natural. The bottom line is to defend Luoyang and the Central Plains. On this basis, we will see where we can go. If I really tell you that the Northern Expedition is not feasible, then at least we must find a way.
Divide the Tianshi Dao and strive to stabilize and control the Central Plains. If military supplies and food are completely dependent on rear transportation like now, the Central Plains cannot be defended, because big families like the Mafia still control our destiny."
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "Go back to Jinyong City. I think the battle of Luoyang will start soon."