Zhu Xuan ordered people to sort out the execution sites, and Han Quanhui officially announced the decree.
Witnessed by He Gui, Liu Cun and other Yun generals, An Fushun, An Fuqing, An Fuqian and other Jin generals, as well as local officials in Puzhou, he was officially promoted to Duke of Lu, and received ceremonial guards, utensils, and robes issued by the court.
Clothes.
Zhu Xuan laughed loudly and put it on on the spot.
Feng Wei also laughed. He was an impatient and cheerful person. If he were to be a military commander, he would actually be suitable, and he could be classified as a brave type. However, he was just a military commander, so he didn't seem to be qualified for the job.
"Today we will reward the three armies with wine and meat." Zhu Xuan ordered.
The sergeants cheered loudly and were in a warm mood.
"Congratulations, General, this is..." Feng Wei was a little puzzled. Rewarding people with wine and meat is certainly gratifying, but it's not like this, right?
"We have been fighting for many years and have been exhausted. The soldiers have not been rewarded with food and wine for a while." He Gui stood next to Feng Wei and explained in a low voice: "Even the generals and I have lost our salaries."
Feng Wei was a little surprised.
There are fewer rewards of food and wine, let alone food and money. And this is not an isolated phenomenon, it is a holistic phenomenon.
In such a difficult situation, why didn't the Yunzhou soldiers surrender?
I would rather get less money and still work with the Bian Army. There must be a deeper reason for this.
Yes, Zhu Quanzhong already has a lot of troops. If he annexes the three towns of Yun, Yan, and Xu, and the local areas are in dilapidated condition and cannot provide a large amount of money and food in a short period of time, will he integrate all these troops? If he did, he would have to
Paying according to the standards of the Bian Army would put great financial pressure.
The most likely possibility is to select the best and strongest to join the Bian army and let the rest go.
Of course, this may only be one reason, and there are probably other reasons, which can be observed slowly.
Shao Shude didn't set a return date for him. It was a rare trip, and he certainly couldn't go back in a hurry. He had to travel all over the three towns.
After the ceremony, Zhu Xuan sent Liu Cun to lead his troops to garrison the wall outside the city. He Gui was responsible for the city defense. He took Han Quanhui, Feng Wei and his party to the mansion for a banquet.
Feng Wei took a quick glance at the Puzhou market.
There were few pedestrians, and every household had its doors and windows closed. Those who occasionally went out looked disheveled, and their clothes were patched, looking like they were in poverty.
"It's the fifth year of the war, and we are still fighting on our own territory. It's normal to see this." Feng Wei sighed secretly, and began to think about how to allow the Tianping Army to continue to exist.
The Tianping Army has jurisdiction over the three states of Yun, Pu, and Cao, and governs Yunzhou.
Geographically speaking, Caozhou is the frontmost barrier. If the Bian army cannot capture Caozhou and directly attacks Puzhou, its flanks will be threatened. In addition, it will not be able to use the Jishui River to transport supplies, which will greatly increase the logistical pressure.
Now that Caozhou has surrendered, Puzhou and Yunzhou have opened their doors. Zhu Quanzhong can choose the target of attack at will, and the defensive pressure has greatly increased.
Fortunately, the three towns of Yun, Yan, and Xu knew the truth of the situation and rescued each other. The Bian army fought for five years, but they did not capture a single town and only gained two states.
Zhu Quanzhong was not attacking one town, but three...
"Yunzhen was originally very wealthy. However, over the years, it first resisted Wei Bo, then attacked the Cai thieves, and was invaded by Quanzhong again. The people were displaced and all their wealth was lost. The garden that used to be full of fruits, sunflowers and vegetables is now full of miscellaneous
Grass is everywhere." After drinking some wine, Zhu Xuan recalled the past with some sadness: "We have no ambitions, we just want to pass this family inheritance on to our descendants, but Quan Zhong refused and insisted on taking away my inheritance.
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No ambition? It's impossible.
The battle with Zhu Quanzhong for Huazhou had only been a few years ago, but Quanzhong was quick and rushed into the city. If the Tianping Army annexed Yicheng Town, it would be difficult to say whether Zhu Quanzhong could develop so fast.
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It's a pity that there is no if in the world.
"Commander Zhu, I see that the soldiers of the Tianping Army are very capable, but the number of soldiers is not suitable for field battles. Why do they take the initiative to attack?" After drinking for three rounds, Feng Wei took the initiative to ask.
Zhu Xuan glanced at everyone present. Except for a group from the imperial court, the rest were his confidants, and said: "If you are trapped in the city and watch the Bian army plundering, you will be despised by the soldiers. They are all local people, and no one has a
Relatives and friends, who hasn’t bought some land yet and just paid it off once or twice? If it happens again and again, what will they do to you? Even if you don’t surrender Quan Zhong, someone else will come up."
This is the truth. Feng Wei nodded, then raised his wine glass and said: "In the past, the Yun soldiers entered Liangzhou and guarded the border for the country. They were worthy of admiration. Today, the Bian army's invasion is unreasonable. The prince of Lingwu County will not do it.
Sit back and watch, sooner or later I will work with you to destroy Quanzhong."
Zhu Xuan picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, saying, "May I ask how many soldiers and horses the Lord Lingwu has?"
Han Quanjie remained silent, and Feng Wei said directly: "No less than 150,000."
Zhu Xuan, his staff, and generals looked at each other, and they were all a little surprised.
The army of 150,000 was no less than the three towns of Yun, Yan, and Xu before the war with Quanzhong.
During the Yuanhe period, the total number of troops allocated by the imperial court to these three towns was only 90,000. In fact, it was far more than 100,000. After Qin Zongquan started to cause trouble, each town rapidly expanded its troops, and the total strength of the three towns had swelled to 100,000.
More than 50,000.
In the battle of Wukang Town, Shi Pu relied on 30,000 yamen troops as his old base, and then raised 40,000 miscellaneous troops and horses, totaling 70,000 infantry and cavalry, to resist Quanzhong.
Four or five years have passed since the war, and all the elite main forces in the three towns have been lost. Most of them are scattered soldiers who have been gathered and defeated. The new people recruited are not the same in combat effectiveness as they were back then, and the scale is also very different.
Shuofang's army actually numbered 150,000 people? This news shocked Zhu Xuan. But he calmed down immediately. He had a rough understanding of the territory of Shuofang's army. The states and counties were far apart and there were many Tibetan people, so it might not be easy to rule.
At least half of the troops must be used to guard all parties. Excluding those left behind in Lingzhou, less than half can actually be deployed to fight.
The most important thing is that it is too far!
Zhu Quanzhong can use the water system to mobilize troops and food at an extremely fast speed. This is equivalent to adding a lot of troops out of thin air. Every time he attacks you, he will defeat you with more troops. The army's combat effectiveness is still strong and its equipment is excellent. Henan, the place where the Fourth Battle was fought, has convenient transportation.
Well-developed shipping is a disadvantage, making it easier for enemies to invade. But if you are strong enough, it is an advantage, making it easier to invade others.
How many men could Shuofang's army dispatch to defeat Zhu Quanzhong?
"When will Prince Lingwu send troops to defeat Quanzhong?" Zhu Xuan's first aide asked after receiving the signal from his lord.
"Everyone." Feng Wei cleared his throat. Seeing that everyone's attention was focused, he said, "I heard that the Taining Army and the Wuning Army have arrived. What we should do now is to unite all the troops and horses.
Defending is the main thing. It does not mean that you are trapped in the city, defending while attacking, and attacking while defending. Use the terrain, cities, forts, and rivers to consume the energy of the Bian army and preserve your own strength. This is the right way. I don't know about soldiers, and you all are.
Everyone in the art of war naturally knows what to do better than me. After Shaanxi and Guo get the news, a large army will march eastward to threaten Henan Prefecture. When Quanzhong hears about it, he will not be able to attack with all his strength. There may be an opportunity for victory in this.
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In Feng Wei's view, Zhu Xuan, Zhu Jin, and Shi Pu were too gambling-minded.
Zhu Jin led an army of 30,000 to attack the Bian army, and even a large group of cavalry rushed against the infantry of the Bian army. Isn't this crazy? He was so anxious about losing that he didn't care about anything. He just wanted to make a comeback immediately. In the end, he "rided alone to escape".
", who is to blame?
This time, Zhu Xuan received reinforcements from Hedong, Taining, and Wuning, and his confidence was greatly increased. He actually planned to take the initiative to fight against the Bian army in the field.
He is indeed a cousin, what is the difference between him and Zhu Jin? They all hope for miracles in the field, such as a sudden strong wind and the Bian Army at a disadvantage, flying sand and rocks; or a flood, overwhelming the Bian Army troops; or even the Bian Army themselves making low-level mistakes
, the field battle was defeated.
This is irresponsible gambling! The more you gamble, the more you lose, and in the end you lose everything.
Marshal Shao will not gamble. If he is not sure, he will not fight decisively. He will spend time with you. He will hold the capital firmly in his hands and will not let you come back with a small probability.
Erzhu and Shipu have little capital left, so they should cherish it.
Zhu Xuan was a little irritated when he heard this. The smile on his face dropped and he said: "Feng Shijun still hasn't said when the Xia army will leave eastward."
Feng Wei sighed. Zhu Xuan's expression was no longer very good. Just now he was talking and laughing loudly and toasting constantly, as if he were brothers. Now looking at his irritable and restless look, could he be about to fall out?
"Shuai Zhu." Feng Wei said: "The imperial court has promoted you as the Duke of the country, which shows that the saint likes you. If things are not harmonious, you can still bring your tribe and young people to the court to serve as officials. Now the whole family is loyal and powerful, so you must not do it.
Face the enemy head-on, stand firm and defeat the enemy, and wait for the opportunity to take the right path."
Zhu Xuan's face was still not very good, and he raised and put down the wine glass.
He has his own difficulties. When he first came to power, he relied on prestige and bravery. In the past few years, he has continued to promote his confidants, and his position in the town has become much more stable. However, if this trust and prestige are squandered without restraint, the interests of the sergeants will be harmed, and in the end, the soldiers will
They can also change their looks.
But what Feng Wei said is right.
The imperial court promoted him to a higher rank, which had a certain effect on calming people's hearts. The righteousness of the imperial court had not declined to the point of being ignored.
In fact, when the situation is at the end of the line, and the soldiers are impatient, they can resign and leave. Confidants and generals can also be taken with them, and they can use their way to other towns to serve as officials in the court.
It is a common practice for a vassal to enter the imperial court, so it is not a bad place to go.
"Zhu Shuai, in Xuzhou Sikong sent his son to bring 3,000 people to the court. Most of them have arrived in Guanzhong by now. The family bloodline has been preserved, there are officials available, and the livelihood will not be difficult..." Feng Wei was on the side and was good at tempting.
These words seemed to be the last straw that broke the camel's back, and Zhu Xuan's face finally softened.
"I have some old brothers who have been with me for many years, and they all have children. There are also many brothers who have fought for me for several years and died on the battlefield, and their families..." At this point, Zhu Xuan's voice deepened.
When the officers and generals heard this, they also sighed, and some had red eyes. In the past five years, too many people have died!
"Zhu Shuai. The imperial court will rebuild the Shence Army and give generous rewards. As a disciple of the generals of the Tianping Army, you may be able to join the army and find a job. This matter can be kept secret and only everyone here knows. If it is not possible, the imperial court will issue its own decree.
, Zhu Shuai may be able to hold the position of Crown Prince and Grand Master, with honor and dignity, generous salary, and a mansion in the capital. The generals and assistants also have different official positions. Wouldn't it be more wasteful than the current situation to fight and ruin the foundation?
He Xingming is strong?" Feng Wei said: "Zhu Shuai, the court values you, and you have no worries about your future, so why worry?"
Zhu Xuan turned his attention to Han Quanhui.
Han Quanjie listened for a long time and said with emotion: "Commander Zhu can rest assured. Before leaving the capital, the saint was worried about the reconstruction of the Shence Army. If he could get a disciple of General Yunchen, he would be overjoyed.
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Han Quanhui is a lieutenant in the Northern Division, and the Forbidden Army has always been controlled by the Northern Division. His words are still credible.
"That's it." Zhu Xuan finally made up his mind and said: "When the walls are fortified and the wilderness is cleared, fences and strongholds are set up at strategic locations to dampen the enemy's energy and kill or injure the Bian army personnel. In addition, send a message to the soldiers and send 10,000 elite cavalry from Hedong.
I, Shuofang, have also sent a hundred thousand troops out of Shaanzhou to attack Luoyang. All we need is to strengthen the wall and weaken the enemies, so that the thieves can retreat, or we can pursue them in tandem and eliminate the worries in our chests."
Feng Wei was very happy. This time he came out and finally made a contribution.
The more foundation the Tianping Army retains, the greater its containment effect will be on Zhu Quanzhong and the longer it can persist.
With Zhu Xuan setting an example, it might be easier to convince Zhu Jin.
As for Shi Pu, he is actually of little value. Among the three towns, Xuzhou suffered the heaviest losses, was in the most critical situation, and was least able to contain Zhu Quanzhong. But how can I put it, Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin both knew about rescuing Xuzhou, and Shi Pu this time
We also sent troops to rescue Yunzhou, but we still have to do what we need to do.
If these three brothers in distress adopt the correct strategy, they can still cheer up, or at least be able to resist for a longer period of time.
The only thing that needs to be considered is not to be surrounded by Zhu Quanzhong for reinforcements. This man is still a bit cunning. Yan, Yun, and Xu Sanzhen have been ambushed by the Bian army when they rescued each other in the past few years, and suffered heavy losses.