Chapter 894 Desire becomes a vanguard and a rearguard
Xie Xuan's brows widened and he smiled and shook his feather fan: "Jinnu, I'm really happy to see you growing up like this. You are no longer the stupid young man with only blood and courage a few years ago.
You are now very good at this kind of military strategy, which is very good."
Liu Yu was secretly happy in his heart, with a slightly proud look on his face: "If Commander Xuan thinks this style of play is feasible, can he do it this way?"
Xie Xuan looked cold and shook his head: "No, although this strategy is safe, it cannot completely wipe out the enemy. Fu Pi can retreat westward into Bingzhou, and Murong Chui can also retreat to the land of Youyan, or even
Outside the customs, once we let them leave, it will be difficult for us to catch up."
Liu Yu's expression changed: "But this is a safe way to play. It is too risky to catch up. Fu Pi may not be reliable, and Murong Chui may also have preserved his strength. If he is ambushed, he will be in trouble!"
Xie Xuan sighed: "Hebei has been fighting for so many years, and it has long been dilapidated. The last time Liu Yi went to Yecheng to check, this famous northern city has been besieged for nearly two years and has long been dilapidated. Not only is there a shortage of food in the city, but there is also a shortage of money and silk.
There was not much left. Fu Jian was originally a benevolent and righteous man, and he did light corvee and low taxes. He did not collect much silk, and many of them went to buy grain for the army. Now that the war has been going on for several years, production has been destroyed, and there is almost no one in Hebei.
Those who have resumed farming have already eaten up all their stored grain, and it can be said that there is almost nothing left except empty cities and hungry people."
Liu Yu gritted his teeth: "You can't say that we are fighting for plunder and profit. As long as we regain the lost land, we can naturally organize households and educate the people in the future, and we can naturally collect taxes again."
Xie Xuan sighed and looked in the direction of the school grounds in the distance: "Jinnu, tell me, these old brothers of ours heard that there was a war and came here without saying a word. What is it for? They are all doing the same thing as you.
Is the ideal of the Northern Expedition? Our Beifu sergeants rely on high rewards to maintain morale, allowing the looting of trophies after victory, and auctioning prisoners. This is the reason why a large number of sergeants benefited last time, and this time they are willing to pay more attention to it.
The reason for returning to the battlefield. If they find that there is nothing left in Yecheng, will they still have the mood and willingness to continue taking risks?"
Liu Yu sighed. He knew that what Xie Xuan said was true, but he still shook his head and said: "Commander Xuan, since there is no treasure left in the north, let's fight slowly and steadily. We can't give rewards to the soldiers for the time being. We can count the merits first."
, it will be returned slowly in the future, the soldiers are all reasonable people, and they will not stop fighting without the rewards."
Xie Xuan shook his head and said: "People cannot stand without faith, and an army cannot stand without faith. When I asked Liu Yi to call everyone together this time, he said that there are people in the north from Shi Zhao to Ran Wei to Murong's Qian Yan, and even to Qin.
The treasures of Guandong for many years said that the reason why Fu Pi insisted on staying in Yecheng was because he was reluctant to give up the treasures in the city. If not, how could these warriors who had already married and established careers be willing to go to the battlefield again? "
Liu Yu's eyes widened: "Xuanshuai, how can you tell everyone like this? This is not the Northern Expedition, this is to encourage everyone to rob. When the Beifu Army formed an army, they did not talk about glory and wealth. Everyone's purpose was to
Recover the lost territory in the north."
Xie Xuan smiled slightly: "Everyone has different motives. For example, you are bent on the Northern Expedition. During the Battle of Feishui, many northern refugees who lost their homes also wanted to fight back. But after the Battle of Feishui, you
After being promoted, most of the soldiers also received rewards and resettlement, and could settle down in Jin Dynasty. For these homeless people, this is the greatest happiness. They must give up their current stable life and go to Jin Dynasty.
How can it be possible if there are no real benefits to working hard?”
Liu Yu was silent for a long time, and then he sighed: "The matter has come to this, it is useless to say this, but even so, we can't take risks. Since the people are already here, they can form an army, even if they don't find any hidden treasures,
It can also be said that it was taken away by the enemy and it is not your responsibility."
Xie Xuan shook his head and said sternly: "You can't say that, Jinu, if we cross the river and attack Yecheng, and succeed before Fu Pi moves, then even if there is no treasure, it can be said that it was transported away by Fu Pi. That's not the case.
It is our responsibility, after all, we went straight to Yecheng as soon as possible."
"But if we follow your strategy of fighting steadily and making progress step by step, then by the time Fu Pi abandons the city and Murong Chui leaves, Ye City will be an empty city with nothing, and the soldiers will only resent us for missing the opportunity to grab the treasure. Send
Slave, you have been leading troops for a long time, you should know that military morale cannot be violated."
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "Life is more important than treasure, and the success or failure of the Northern Expedition is more important than the temporary thoughts of the soldiers. Even if these old brothers retreat ten thousand steps and refuse to fight anymore, as long as Yecheng is captured, they can be relied on.
As the follow-up troops continue to fight, there will be no losses."
Xie Xuan's lips curled up: "Okay, slave, we have already decided on this matter, so don't talk anymore. Not only the soldiers, but also the various generals who came this time, you have also seen it, including General Huan's
Under his subordinates, there are also generals from the Beijing Guard Army, and even His Majesty's Royal Forest Army, who also participated in this battle. They all want to make meritorious deeds. If the main forces of the Qin Army and Yan Army are let go, we will not be able to gain a foothold in Hebei. Once the war is delayed,
Over time, the central government's finances will be unable to make ends meet, and it is impossible for our Xie family to throw money and food into this bottomless pit forever."
Liu Yu sighed: "Murong Chui is not invincible. Hebei is something he doesn't want to give up, but he will never fight with us when our army is at its peak. As long as we fight steadily and do not give him any opportunities, over time
, his subordinates will be separated, and they can be captured in one fell swoop when the time comes, but if you are eager for success, it is likely that he will seize the opportunity."
Xie Xuan said in a deep voice: "If Yecheng is in our hands, then people in Hebei will naturally turn to us. Ji Nu, your proposal makes sense. I want to give you an important task this time, and you must execute it well.
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Liu Yu frowned: "What mission?"
Xie Xuan smiled slightly and said in a low voice: "When the army arrives in Hebei, it must consider the worst case scenario. If the war goes unfavorably, it needs to retreat to the Central Plains. Therefore, the retreat channels must be well preserved, and we will sweep them away as quickly as possible.
The ferry along the Yellow River, then cross the Yellow River north from Fangtou, occupy the Liyang ferry, and go north to Yecheng. Liyang is the escape route for our army. No matter what, you must hold it. This mission belongs to you!"