Chapter 1587: Isolating news and confusing the enemy
Sima Yao glanced at Sima Shangzhi who was sneering, raised the corner of his mouth, and said to Liu Yu: "Okay, we will investigate the mafia matter in the future. You can continue to talk about the military situation on the front line."
Liu Yu knew in his heart that the emperor was not willing to really investigate the mafia affairs thoroughly at this time, because he might have said some harsh words in excitement in the fighting field at that time, but after returning to the court, he found that without the support of the wealthy family, he
It is difficult to move even an inch. Even the Su Wei army is in the hands of Sima Shangzhi, who is a party with Sima Daozi and Wang Guobao. It can be said that his life hangs on others. It is impossible to overthrow these century-old families by himself. Maybe, this
The first military consultation he received from himself would become a tool for refuting the opinions of the courtiers from aristocratic families in the court in the future and establishing the authority of the king.
Thinking of this, Liu Yu said seriously: "Your Majesty, the military situation on the front line is basically as what I said just now. The Yan army's food and grass should be able to support it for more than half a year, but if there is no possibility of victory, they cannot continue to do so.
After a long-term confrontation there, the other kings have no interest in staying in the grassland for a long time. Only Murong Lin has the ambition to control the grassland for the throne, and only he wants to truly eliminate Tuoba Gui."
Sima Yao nodded: "But others don't think so, so as long as others withdraw their troops, Murong Lin's lone army will naturally not be able to stay for a long time. That's what I mean."
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Your Majesty Shengming, this is exactly what you meant. Moreover, according to other military reports, there is also a big trouble in the rear of the Yan army. The messenger sent from the Mosong front line to Zhongshan has been completely intercepted. Now the soldiers in the front
We don’t know about Murong Chui’s condition at the rear, and Murong Chui can’t get information about the battle situation on the front line in Zhongshan. It can be said that we are thousands of miles apart and we don’t know each other. This is the biggest taboo.”
Sima Shangzhi sneered and said: "Sergeant Liu, you should know very well that the general is out there, and the emperor's orders are not taken care of. Since it is a large army expedition, he naturally has full command authority. How can he ask the old emperor thousands of miles away for instructions on everything? Yan Jun
If you retreat, it must be because of food and grass, and it has nothing to do with Murong Chui. Moreover, how do you know that the communication between the front and rear of Yan State has been interrupted?"
Liu Yu sighed: "I can't tell you the source of my intelligence. I can only mention to Your Majesty that over the years, I have never forgotten the Northern Expedition. Therefore, I have eyes and ears all over the north. I may not be able to find out about the military aircraft, but this
Public affairs such as the front and rear army reports are still clear. Tuoba Gui's intelligence network is very powerful, and it seems that there are Han people from the Central Plains in Hebei to help. Almost all the messengers coming and going from the Yan army are in the Taihang Baxing area.
This situation has been going on for more than half a month, does your Majesty know what this means?"
Sima Yao's heart stirred: "You mean, the kings of the Yan army on the front line may think that their father is dead in the rear, and they are blocking the news and not announcing the funeral?"
Liu Yu nodded: "Yes, Murong Chui, a veteran general for many years, can temporarily calm down even if he does not know the battle reports on the front line, but it is different at the front. Although the kings all have their own abilities, but together they are
They were vying for credit and had no cooperation at all. In their eyes, the throne at the rear was far more important than the war at the front. If their father died, who would be the first to lead troops back to the capital, control the harem and Queen Duan, and then issue an edict?
If you are self-reliant, you can ascend to the throne first."
Sima Shangzhi shook his head in disbelief: "Impossible. Murong Chui had already appointed Murong Bao as the crown prince. Even if he dies at this time, the throne will belong to Murong Bao."
Liu Yu sighed: "In our Han family in the Central Plains, the prince naturally supervises the country. Once the emperor dies, he will naturally ascend to the throne. But among the Hu people, power is used to become the king. There is no such thing as the old Shi Zhao Empire.
Emperor Shi Le originally made his son the crown prince, but his nephew Shi Hu had a lot of troops. Shi Le tried to get rid of Shi Hu several times, but in the end he couldn't do it because of family ties. When Shi Le died, Shi Hu immediately sent troops into the palace.
, attacking and killing the prince to establish himself. This kind of thing has almost become the norm in the Hu people's country. Even if Fu Jian once became a benevolent emperor, he would seize the world by killing the king in a coup. Therefore, a mere title of prince cannot really stabilize the throne. If this is not the case,
, how could the other Murong kings have the desire to spy on their heirs?"
Sima Yao gave a high-five: "So, you are saying that the Murong kings on the front line will rush back to seize the throne and withdraw their troops?"
Liu Yu nodded: "With Murong Bao and Murong De here, at least they can control the kings on the surface. They are not afraid of going back slower, they are afraid that someone will get ahead of them. If everyone walks together and walks slowly
But if you retreat, you can retreat safely, just be afraid..."
At this point, Liu Yu frowned: "I'm afraid that a certain prince will have bad intentions and bring his troops back to the country first. In this way, the various ministries will fight for each other and there will be no orderly cover. Although the Murong family's cavalry is elite, it is not heavy
The cavalry lacked mobility, and the Wei cavalry was mostly light cavalry, which was much faster than the Yan army. If the Yan army formed a formation and retreated in an orderly manner, the Wei cavalry would have no choice but to watch it return home, but if the Yan army retreated
If it turns into a rout, the Wei army will pursue them all the way, and the Yan army will inevitably be defeated. Even if the entire army is annihilated, it is not impossible."
Sima Shangzhi laughed: "Liu Yu, how much do you look down on the Yan army, and how much do you think highly of your good brothers on the grassland? What ability does the Wei army have to eat these 100,000 Yan army in one bite? He doesn't even have the courage to do so.
In terms of strength, if you want to say that the Yan army withdrew because they wanted to seize the throne, there is some truth in it, but if you want to say that the main force of the Yan country was wiped out in one battle, hey, have you lived up to your reputation as a Yan army for so many years?"
Liu Yu's eyes flashed coldly: "In my opinion, the Wei army should have already had such a plan and intention. If the Yan army only needs to retreat, there is no need to cut off the news from the front and rear. Murong Chui, such an experienced commander,
Since we can't go to the front line in person, as long as we know that the front line is in a stalemate along the bend of the river and there is no possibility of crossing the river, we will order the withdrawal of troops and no longer waste time. But now there is only one reason for isolating the news from the front and back of the Yan Army, which is to let the Yan Army
Just like what I just said, they are fleeing out of order. Only the Yan army can catch up and annihilate them!"
Sima Yao's eyes were shining brightly: "If the main force of the Yan army is really defeated in the first battle, then do we have a chance of the Northern Expedition now? Can we take the opportunity to send troops northward and regain the old land of Hebei in one fell swoop?"
Liu Yu looked at Sima Yao quietly with no expression on his face. After a long while, he met Sima Yao's expectant eyes and gently shook his head: "Your Majesty, although there is no one in the Jin Dynasty who desires the Northern Expedition more than me, I am humbled by my position."
It must be said that even if the main force of the Yan army is completely wiped out, we have no possibility of regaining Hebei, at least within three years."