Qin Xiao thought that the strength of the Bohai Navy was outstanding, and if it really came out in full force, it would indeed be a huge threat to Long Rui's army.
The Liaoxi navy is based on Tu Kuohai's Taihu Army. It is only in the initial stage of construction, and the military port is still under construction.
Although Zhou Lie's Liaodong Navy had been defeated before, one of the most important reasons for the victory in that battle was that the Taihu Military made careful arrangements first and set up a huge trap for the Liaodong Navy to fall into the trap.
Only then did he achieve a great victory.
If the Liaodong Navy had made a full-scale attack and had a head-on confrontation with the Taihu Army, Tu Kuohai would not have won so easily.
Therefore, Qin Xiao would not overestimate the strength of the Liaoxi Navy.
Judging from the books alone, the current strength of the Liaoxi Navy is really unable to compete with the powerful Bohai Navy.
"Does Lieutenant Tan know what the attitude is on the Bohai Sea?" Qin Xiaowei pondered, and then asked Tan Zhi: "Wang Xingchao wants to second the Bohai Navy, so naturally he has to come up with conditions that are enough to attract Yuan Gaijian. Do you know what Wang Xingchao has done?
What are the benefits of living with Bohai people?”
Tan Zhidao: "My brother said in the letter that Wang Xing asked for military expenses from the generals in Liaodong, claiming that the generals donated their wealth to save the crisis in Liaodong. Wang Xing fell.
He also mentioned that if he wanted the Bohai Navy to send troops, he would definitely have to provide money and food to the Bohai people, so the money and food donated was also to bribe the Bohai people."
Huangfu Yunzhao shook his head and said: "Just providing some money and food, and expecting the Bohai Sea Army to come out in full force is unlikely. Yuan Gaijian is an extremely cunning person, and cannot be bribed with a little money." He looked at Qin Xiao.
, said sternly: "General, Yuan Gaijian is not a man who is driven by impulse. He has deep knowledge and is very patient. If there are no interests that can tempt him, he should not easily get involved in the affairs of the Tang Dynasty."
Qin Xiaodao: "Do you think Wang Xingchao has any leverage besides money and food to persuade Yuan Gaijian to send troops?"
The generals looked at each other, and Huangfu Yunzhao finally uttered two words: "Certain territory!"
Qin Xiao's eyes turned cold and he said: "Cede the land?"
"Yes!" Huangfu Yunzhao said: "The Bohai people have been coveting the Tang Dynasty for a long time, especially the four northeastern counties, which have always been coveted by the Bohai people."
Xu Shendao: "Although the territory of Bohai is small, their ambitions are great. They have always wanted to become the overlord of the Northeast, but to achieve this goal, they must include the four northeastern counties. As long as there are ambitious people in Bohai, they will definitely
We will take this as the strategic goal of the Bohai Sea." After a pause, he continued: "However, they also know that achieving such a goal is more difficult than reaching the sky, so they do not expect to be able to swallow up the four northeastern counties in one go. But if
If there is an opportunity to encroach on it step by step, they will not miss it."
Qin Xiao frowned and said, "Xuan Tu?"
"Bohai territory borders Xuantu County, and they have been sending people to harass the border area for many years." Xu Shen said: "Not only that, under the banner of doing business, the Bohai people have sent many spies to infiltrate Xuantu County, and there are many Bohai people.
They settled in Xuantu County. These people spent a lot of money to make friends with the officials of Xuantu County, and they have formed a force in Xuantu County. But so far, they have not caused any big trouble, and
They come to Xuantu County in the name of Tang Dynasty subjects, and it is difficult for the Duhufu to expel them."
Huangfu Yunzhao nodded and said: "This problem has existed for a long time. In fact, many years ago, the Anton Protectorate advised the court on this, telling the Bohai people that there might be some risks in the large influx of people from the Bohai Sea into Xuantu. However, the court did not take this into account.
I don’t care, how can it be said that the Celestial Empire has no tolerance for others? So the matter has never been resolved. As far as the general knows, there are no less than 20,000 Bohai people in Xuantu County, but there is usually nothing to see.
, If the Bohai Navy really marches into Xuantu one day, these people must be insiders and will be a big trouble."
Qin Xiao sneered: "So the Bohai people have long planned to eat Xuan Tu."
"Emperor Wuzong almost destroyed the Bohai Sea, so they still feared the Tang Dynasty in their bones." Huangfu Yunzhao said: "This is why they did not dare to provoke the Tang Dynasty easily even though they had strong soldiers and horses. But once they had an excuse, they did not dare to provoke the Tang Dynasty.
, they would never miss it. Wang Xingchao was in a desperate situation. He didn't want to plead guilty and surrender, but still wanted to make a final struggle. He actually decided to target the Bohai people. In order for Bohai to send troops, the only one who could successfully persuade Yuan Gaijian
The only condition is to cede land."
Qin Xiao had already understood and said: "So Wang Xingchao may have reached an ulterior deal with the Bohai people in private."
"Wang Xingchao will definitely not negotiate such a secret agreement in his own name." Huangfu Yunzhao said: "Although he holds military power, in name only
It’s just that the Northeastern Border Guards are not qualified to enter into such a secret agreement. If the general’s guess is correct, the person who concluded the secret agreement must be someone sent by the Duhufu. The Anton Dufufu is in charge of the military and political affairs of the four northeastern counties. As long as the Duhufu signs it,
With the secret agreement in hand, the Bohai people will have an excuse to march into Xuantu with great fanfare."
Xu Shen sneered and said: "In this way, Wang Xingchao can let the Duhufu be charged with treason on his behalf."
"This is drinking poison to quench thirst." Tan Zhi couldn't help but said: "Such a traitorous act will be punished by everyone."
Huangfu Yunzhao looked serious and said: "If this comes true and the Bohai Navy comes out in full force, we will definitely face great trouble." Xiang Qin Xiao said: "General, it is difficult for our navy to resist the Bohai Sea.
The navy and the Bohai people will be able to come and go freely along the entire northeastern coastline. Especially the southern coasts of Liaoxi and Yingping counties will always be threatened by the Bohai people."
"The coastline of these two counties alone is hundreds of miles long." Xu Shen also frowned, "Unless we deploy troops and horses along these hundreds of miles of coast, the Bohai people can find weak points to land and attack the people along the coast.
Carry out plunder. Once this happens, the people will be panicked, and our army's rear will always be under the threat of the Bohai people, and the situation will be very troublesome."
Qin Xiao, on the other hand, touched his chin and frowned, thoughtfully.
In the General's Mansion in Liaoyang City, Wang Xingchao's face turned blue.
The generals present all lowered their heads and did not dare to express their anger.
The Battle of Jiashan was another disastrous defeat. Not only were the 5,000 soldiers and horses they had finally recruited exhausted, but even the 800 elite soldiers were also lost.
It took six thousand men and horses to attack a county town, but it could not be conquered for several days. In the end, it was eaten by Long Rui's army. This was another great shame for the Liaodong Army.
But there is so much shame that many people are used to it.
"Are they ghosts?" Wang Xingchao clenched his fists and sneered: "Our Liaodong Army has reached this point. We have fought against Qin Xiao and been defeated repeatedly. Why is this?"
No one here can give an answer.
"Why aren't you talking?" Wang Xingchao glanced at everyone, "Jiashan is lost, what should we do next?"
General Zhao Fu looked up and moved his lips, but in the end he did not dare to make a sound.
"Zhao Fu, tell me a few words, what should we do?" Wang Xingchao said coldly.
Zhao Fu hurriedly said: "General, that...that is because Hu Sheng was too incompetent. He was cut off by Long Rui's cavalry and didn't notice it. This...Jiashan is an important town, we must attack it."
Take it back."
"Take it back?" Wang Xingchao laughed strangely, "Do you know how many troops there are in Jiashan now? The rebels Huangfu Yunzhao and Yu Wenchengchao have already stationed their troops in Jiashan City. There are over 10,000 troops in the city. How to fight? The Tan family has gathered together
Money and grain, there are more than 100,000 shi of grain in Jiashan City, as well as countless wealth and silk. Did you know that the money, grain, and silk collected by the Tan family were all dedicated to Qin Xiao, and Qin Xiao used the Tan family's money to reward the entire army. The food and grass in the city are enough to support the army.
If the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses are needed for several years, there is no need to supply food and grass from the rear."
Someone scolded: "Tan's family is a traitor, and everyone will punish him if he finds it."
"Everyone can tell big lies." Wang Xingchao said: "Jiashan is only more than a hundred miles away from Liaoyang. As long as they are willing, they will come to the city at any time. There is also Fucheng. Long Rui's army sent cavalry to cruise near Fucheng, although they did not attack Fucheng.
city, but as long as they are willing, they can also capture Fucheng at any time. After the merchants in the city learned that Jiashan fell and Wei Dinosaur's army attacked Fucheng, they all had withdrawn from Fucheng with their goods. Now Fucheng is almost a
The city was empty, and all trade was completely interrupted."
Everyone could hear the anger in Wang Xingchao's tone, and no one dared to say a word.
At this moment, the sound of footsteps was heard, and then a guard appeared outside the door and said respectfully: "Report to the general, Kangfeng County Lieutenant asks to see you!"
All the generals raised their heads, feeling shocked.
"Let him in." Wang Xingchao said coldly.
The county lieutenant is the military chief of a county, responsible for the security and defense of the county. Although the defense troops and horses in each county are directly subordinate to the Duhufu, the command power is in the hands of the county lieutenant.
The county captains of the counties in Liaodong were all from the Liaodong Army.
Today's meeting was attended by important generals of the Liaodong Army and several military civilian officials. Of course, mere district and county captains were not allowed to enter.
Moreover, Kangfeng County is located in the southeast of Liaoyang City, more than a hundred miles away from Liaoyang City. If a county captain is not stationed in the city, but comes to Liaoyang City without being summoned, something must have happened.
Soon, I saw a man wearing leather armor hurriedly into the hall. There were blood stains on his body, making him look miserable.
Everyone present was surprised when they saw it.
"I'm in a humble position... I'm in a humble position, Kangfeng County Lieutenant Zhang He, to pay homage to the general!" The county lieutenant fell to his knees, his scalp on the ground, and his voice trembled: "Please...
..I ask the general...the general to send out troops immediately...to destroy the thieves!"
Zhao Fu stood up suddenly and said in a deep voice: "Zhang He, what is going on? Speak clearly, the sky will not fall!"
Zhang He was once a general under Zhao Fu. He was transferred to Kangfeng as a county captain a few years ago. Seeing Zhang He panicking, Zhao Fu naturally scolded him.