Liu Muzhi sighed: "Yes, the fact must be like this. The Xie family's Northern Expedition was to consolidate their own power, while the Huan family's Northern Expedition was to establish achievements and usurp the throne. This is the fundamental difference between the two families. Murong Chui must have
It was only after seeing this clearly that he made such a deal with the Huan family. His original intention was to let the Qin army and the Beifu army fight here in Feishui. Both sides would suffer. The main force of the Qin army was lost, and the Beifu army also suffered heavy losses and was unable to carry out the Northern Expedition.
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Liu Yu nodded: "Then Fu Jian returned to the north, reduced the strength of the Di tribe in various places, and defended Guanzhong to the death. A huge vacuum appeared in the Central Plains and Hebei. If the Xie family was unable to go north, the Beifu army would return to the south of the Yangtze River. At most, they would retain
In the land of Huaihe and Huaihe, the Huan family army, which has not suffered any losses, will send its troops northward, not only to recover the Nanyang Basin, but also to send troops out of Wan and Luo to recover the Central Plains."
Liu Muzhi said sternly: "So Murong Chui did not hesitate to instigate Murong Lan to betray you in Shouchun City, let the Qin army take Shouchun, and force the Beifu Army to fight with it in advance, just to maximize the strength of the Beifu Army, even if the Beifu Army is defeated.
, the Qin army also suffered heavy losses and was unable to conquer the south of the Yangtze River. At this time, the Murong family and the Huan family army can achieve their goals by joining forces. No matter how you look at it, it is a win-win situation."
Liu Yu stamped his foot bitterly: "It's a pity that Fu Jian was not killed today, which ruined their wishful thinking!"
Liu Muzhi shook his head: "Misfortune and fortune depend on each other. Fu Jian's survival may not be a bad thing."
Liu Yu's heart moved and he looked at Liu Muzhi: "What's the good thing? After analyzing it for so long just now, it will only benefit the Murong family. It will be harmful to our Jin Dynasty and our Beifu Army.
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Liu Muzhi laughed: "There are always advantages and disadvantages to this matter. How can it be only one-sided? Ji Nu, even if the Huan family can march into the Central Plains, even if the Murong family can rise in Hebei, this will also bring trouble to the Beifu Army.
Here comes the opportunity. Think about it, for the emperor, who is the greater threat to the Xie family or the Huan family?"
Liu Yu nodded: "Of course the Huan family poses a great threat. The Xie family only controls the government at most, but it does not threaten his throne. But Huan Wen really wanted to replace him back then. Speaking of which, the Xie family and
The Wang family worked together to retain the throne of the Sima family. Although the current emperor is dissatisfied with the Xianggong's control of the government, he is not willing to let the Huan family control the power in order to replace the Xie family."
Liu Muzhi smiled and said: "That's it. If the Huan family and the Murong family have a private agreement to capture Luoyang, the situation will be the same as when Huan Wen went on the Northern Expedition, destroyed Bashu, entered Guanzhong, captured Luoyang, and finally marched into Hebei. I think
The situation of unifying the world is almost over. With such a shocking achievement, Huan Chong is bound to have different intentions again. Didn't Huan Xuan make this very clear when he met you? "
Liu Yu said seriously: "So what you are saying is that if the Huan family's Jingzhou troops capture Luoyang, then the emperor and the Jiankang family will no longer create obstacles for the Xie family and the Beifu army's Northern Expedition?"
Liu Muzhi nodded with satisfaction: "That's right. After all, the Xie family has a bottom line. At least when the husband is in power, they will not seek to seize the throne. However, the Huan family is completely out of control. Once they gain control of the entire Central Plains,
Even in Guanzhong, Huan Wen will definitely do what he did. Therefore, the Xie family will be released to compete with the Huan family for time to occupy the Central Plains and Qilu."
Liu Yuqi said: "Then the Huan family army will not turn to capture Guanzhong and establish a foundation? Also, if they occupy Luoyang, I'm afraid it will be too late for the Xie family to think about the Northern Expedition."
Liu Muzhi shook his head: "Luoyang is a land of four fortresses. It is surrounded by various passes for defense, such as Hulao Pass, and the Yellow River is to the north. But on the other hand, if you want to go out from Luoyang and capture the vast territory of Guandong, it is not possible.
It is easy. On the contrary, it is very convenient to start from the Lianghuai River and go west along the Bian River, or go north to Qilu. In terms of marching speed, the Beifu Army will not be slower than the Jingzhou Army."
"As for Guanzhong, Qiang and Di have lived together for hundreds of years, which is very different from the Han in the Central Plains. Moreover, according to Murong Chui's plan, if Fu Jian shrinks his troops and tries to protect Guanzhong, the Jingzhou army will not be able to take it. Huan Wen defeated Jingzhou back then.
With the strength of his army, he entered Guanzhong, but he was still unable to capture Chang'an. In the end, he had to retreat with no food and suffered heavy losses. He could not recover for several years. With this lesson, I think Huan Chong will not easily enter Guanzhong.
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Liu Yu gritted his teeth and said seriously: "But if Murong Chui raises troops in Hebei, he should be able to capture the land in Hebei very quickly. The Xianbei people of his Murong family are very ambitious and will never be satisfied with just occupying the land in Hebei.
If there is a confrontation with us across the river, I'm afraid we won't be able to regain the lost ground for many years."
Liu Muzhi's eyes flashed coldly: "As long as the Qin army in Yecheng does not withdraw, Murong Chui will not be able to pacify Hebei so easily. On this point, I think Xuan Shuai and the Xie family will find a way to solve this problem. In fact,
The last time I asked you to find Ding Ling, it was also a hidden move."
Liu Yuqi said: "Ding Ling people? Are you talking about the bandits of the Zhai tribe? Can they also make a difference in troubled times? In this battle of Luojian, we almost wiped out the main force of Ding Ling, and it was difficult for them to protect themselves.
, how can we be independent?"
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "This power of strength and weakness can be constantly transformed. There are not many Xianbei people in Hebei, but Dingling people are scattered across the north and south of the river. The Zhai family has been robbing families and homes for many years, and has a notorious reputation. During the reign of the times,
, it seems that he is not very powerful, but in troubled times, there must be many stragglers who are willing to follow him. So Jinu, don’t underestimate these people. Although they are vulnerable to you, if they are in troubled times,
The Central Plains and Hebei of China can really make things happen for them."
Liu Yu gritted his teeth: "No wonder Commander Xuan ordered me not to kill Zhai Bin and let him live. But even if the Zhai family becomes independent, what does it have to do with Fu Pi in Yecheng?"
Liu Muzhi said seriously: "If the Ding Ling people take the lead in rebelling and Hebei is in chaos, then Fu Pi will have an excuse not to return to Guanzhong. He is the eldest son of a commoner. After returning to Chang'an, he can only hand over military power and live under the prince Fu Hong.
This was obviously something that he, an ambitious prince, did not want. In the previous battle of Qin's attack on Jingzhou, the two princes' overt and covert fights were very fierce. Therefore, after Fu Jian captured Xiangyang, he only asked the other prince, Fu Hui, to stay behind.
Move both of them away. With Fu Pi and tens of thousands of Qin troops supporting Hebei, it is not easy for either Ding Ling or Murong Chui to quickly raise troops to stand on their own feet, let alone..."
Speaking of this, Liu Muzhi's eyes flashed coldly: "I don't think Murong Chui is as shrewd as he would raise an army so easily. If I am right, he will have to wait and see for a while!"