The candlelight is dim and the lights are flickering.
In a courtyard in the north of Puzhou City, several people were sitting across from each other, racking their brains to plan conspiracies.
"This is absolutely true. The military government has sent people to my camp. All sergeants are not allowed to take leave. They are all in the camp, waiting for dispatch." He Gui, dressed as a businessman, said.
The candlelight in the room was dim, and it reflected on He Gui's face, making it look a little eerie.
Shao Lun also came.
Now that the matter has reached this point, everyone must be brought in. Working together is the best strategy.
In fact, Shao Lun was surprised that He Gui knew that he secretly defected to Xia, but after thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem surprising.
If you don't want others to know, you have to do it yourself. He Gui is a relatively subtle person and has been stationed nearby for a long time. He is also a Puyang Tu tribe and comes from a local snake. He wants to inquire about something, which is almost not difficult.
This piece of shit!
"Why, Zhu Xuan still wants to use force?" Liang Hanyong said with a smile.
He didn't look panic at all, and even gave people the absurd feeling that the bigger things get, the better. Even though Shao Lun had imagined the worst case scenario, he was not as bold as he thought he was when it came to the matter, and was still a little hesitant.
"Secretary of the shogunate Zhu Gao came to me and said that we should be polite before fighting." Shao Lun said: "They don't want to be too ugly."
"It's ridiculous. We've all been driven away, why don't we break up with each other? Are we deceiving ourselves? Zhu Xuan is not clear-headed." Xue Li said with a low smile.
"If he had a clear mind, he would not have roped in Zhu Jin to rescue Zhu Quanzhong, but would have used all his troops to save Zhu Quanzhong." Liang Hanyong looked down on this man very much, and said mercilessly: "I saw Quanzhong afterwards.
The soldiers are very capable, and they also lured Sergeant Xuanwu to ruin the relationship."
"He also wanted to seize Huazhou. He obviously set out first, but Zhu Zhen beat him to it."
"At the height of the war with Quanzhong, they invaded Qizhou from the east. Fortunately, Wang Shifan endured it, otherwise it would have been a flanking attack."
Liang and Xue sang and harmonized, making Zhu Xuan completely useless.
Shao Lun and He Gui were both a little uncomfortable. Aren't all warriors like this? They were all so scheming that they thought it was the King of Xia.
Seeing that the two of them were a little embarrassed, Du Guangyi hurriedly came out to smooth things over, only to hear him say: "Let's think about what to do about the matter in front of us. The sergeants just had a fierce battle in Shanzhou and are in urgent need of rest. If I don't leave, what will Zhu Xuan do?
we?"
"First of all, it is ordered that the supply of grain, grass, arrows, wound medicine and other materials is prohibited, and horses and mules are not allowed to be purchased." Shao Lun said: "Yesterday, I received an order from the shogunate to cut off supplies to your army."
I won't provide you with food or hay.
We will not provide you with decoctions to treat your injuries, and we will not place the sick or injured.
I won't replenish arrows or repair equipment for you.
We do not provide you with all the bits and pieces you need every day in the military camp, such as tarpaulins, ropes, hammers, clay pots, whetstones and other bits and pieces.
They won’t provide you with guides or intelligence, and you won’t be allowed to purchase the horses and mules that you’ve used up during long-distance raids on the spot. Even when you want to replenish your discarded weapons, the blacksmith shop won’t make them for you.
These logistical aids may seem inconspicuous, but they are indispensable. Do you really think they are all iron men? If you go out to fight behind enemy lines for a period of time, you must return to rest and replenish consumption, otherwise it will be difficult to persist for a long time.
"There are still reserves in the camp, and it will be fine within a month." Liang Hanyong said: "But this is not a long-term solution. General He, Shao Shijun, and Zhu Xuan are crazy and do not understand the general trend. Is there any solution?"
This is a very naked question. Who among the people present does not understand the implication?
The ambition in He Gui's eyes flashed away and he said nothing.
Shao Lun had a bad premonition. If Zhu Xuan was really that careless and wanted to use force to expel Xia Bing, Liang Hanyong and Du Guangyi would definitely resist because they didn't want to leave.
It's not that there is no place to go. In fact, after Zhu Xuan "invited" Xia Bing to leave, Liang Hanyong and others could go north to Weibo. Luo Hongxin also sent an envoy, saying that they could use the road to return to Heyang, and the return route was not cut off.
But Shao Lun felt that they would not leave, and would probably cause trouble. They might have admitted it a few years ago, but when is it now? Shao Shude's intention to enter the world, even fools can see it, and everyone in the towns in Guandong is in danger
, everyone among them is excited and eager to make meritorious deeds. Will Liang Hanyong just leave obediently? The possibility is too slim.
Therefore, the value of He Gui was reflected at this time. The Tianping Army and Horse Budu Yuhou held more than 5,000 troops and horses, and they carried them all year round. They had strong control, and they also had high prestige and appeal in the army.
Very big.
On the other hand, he himself is just the governor of Puzhou. Some governors of vassal towns are concurrently appointed by Yamen generals, either remotely or actually. At the same time, the governor also has troops from other towns in his hands. This is a powerful faction, but he, Shao Lun, is not.
.
He can mobilize only three to four thousand state and county soldiers. Their combat effectiveness is much lower than that of He Gui's troops, and they may not be completely obedient. With few soldiers, their combat effectiveness is weak, and their influence is limited to this town. How can he fight with He Gui's troops?
Compare?
If the Xia people had to prioritize the two of them, He Gui would have to be the main one. After Shao Lun figured it out, he felt a little disappointed.
"Don't worry, everyone, I have just received news from Heyang. Our army has won a great victory in Caizhou, captured and killed more than 10,000 people, and surrendered dozens of generals and commanders below Zhang Quanyi, the military commander of the national army. The southern front of the Liang bandits is in danger.
The defeat is a foregone conclusion." As if he noticed Shao Lun's expression, Du Guangyi revealed a piece of news that Wei Bo had passed on to stabilize people's hearts.
Shao Lun was a little shocked, and He Gui was doubtful, but they both had to admit that judging from the Xia people's fierce offensive in the past few years, it was probably true. And their aggressive momentum, as well as Shao Shude's strict measures to reduce the vassal
, will also increasingly arouse the horror and disgust of the heroes in Kanto, and it is inevitable to become a public enemy.
He Gui suddenly felt a little shaken. He wanted to be a military envoy, but that didn't mean he wanted the Tianping Army to be annexed. But in this situation, alas! It felt like he was on a path of no return, which made him very upset.
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The first month of the new year is almost over, and Zhu Xuan has just sent away the messenger from his cousin Zhu Jin.
The two towns of Yun and Yan are connected with each other and are closely connected. They are the "brother towns" of Zhengerbajing. They cover the seven states of Yun, Pu, Qi, Yan, Hai, Yi and Mi. They are indispensable places in Henan.
A force that has been ignored.
The two brothers have been relatively happy in the past two years, but Zhu Quanzhong's troops have suffered huge losses. Troops and horses from all walks of life have been transferred westward. Now the only people on the eastern front are Zhu Zhen's 27,000 infantry and cavalry.
With such a small number of troops, the Tianping Army and the Taining Army are not afraid at all.
Brothers Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin also analyzed the situation. After Shao Shude captured Luoyang and Heyang, even if Ru and Xu were defeated and tens of thousands of elites were annihilated, it would not be a big deal to him. Relying on the three passes of Luonan, Xuan
Gate Pass, the Yellow River's natural danger defense, even if he is old and dim, and makes foolish moves, he can still last for many years, which is stronger than the pattern of the Western Wei Dynasty.
To put it bluntly, Shao Shude can now proclaim himself emperor in Chang'an. There is no problem at all behind closed doors and becoming a sage of the Western Wei Dynasty. With four fortresses as the country, it is not that easy to destroy him.
Zhu Quanzhong was destined to deploy the main force on the Western Front all year round, and had no choice but to abandon the Eastern Front. There was no second possibility.
He is now a large shield, helping the heroes of Guandong block the human barrier of the Xinguanlong Group's Eastern Expedition.
The human barrier has been fighting all year round, and the people are suffering. The output of money and food will remain at a very low level all year round. This also means that there will be no extra supplies to support him to fight on multiple fronts. At this moment, Wei Bo and Huainan will be needed to help.
The money came?
"In troubled times, how precious it is to have peace of mind." Zhu Xuan returned to the banquet, where musicians, dancers, and generals were in full bloom, and the civil and military generals were changing cups and cups. He had not seen this scene for many years.
"Qi Lang, what do you think after driving away Liang Hanyong this time?" Zhu Xuan sat down next to Zhu Wei, the governor of Qizhou, smelling of alcohol and smiling all over his face.
Qizhou general Zhu Qiong and brothers Zhu Jian put down their wine bottles and listened silently.
"Brother, I'm afraid Liang Hanyong won't give in easily." Zhu Wei frowned and said, "If he is willing to leave, that would be great. Brother immediately supervises the troops to advance eastward, and let's go to rob Wang Shifan together. If the people of Qi are weak, we will
Together with the Taining Army, they divided the Ziqing Prefectures."
Ziqing Town currently has five prefectures: Qing, Zi, Deng, Lai, and Di. It is a prosperous place with prosperous business and travel and well-off households.
The six counties in Qizhou are currently occupied by the Tianping Army. The large county with a population of 300,000 to 400,000 people is a great complement to the Tianping Army, which was in extremely difficult times. Moreover, this place has not experienced any war, and it is almost as good as Tianbao.
Period, it would be a shame not to grab one.
"I really don't want to get into a fight with Liang Hanyong." Zhu Xuan shook his head, as if to sober up, and heard him say: "But if he doesn't leave, that's not an option. I have asked Shaolun to cut off the supply of food, grass, and equipment.
Without these things, Liang Hanyong cannot survive and has no choice but to leave."
Of course, there is another possibility. If you don't give it, Xia Jun will take it for himself. This will lead to a falling out and they will have to fight each other. Are you sure?
More than ten years ago, the Tianping Army had 30,000 troops, and it is still 30,000 troops today. But is the 30,000 troops now really the same as before? Obviously impossible. If there is a real fight, there may not be a chance of winning. In other words, bullying Liang Hanyong
As an outsider, you can rely on grabbing food and grass, but not on equipment. Once the fighting lasts for a long time, there will be no place to replenish the damaged swords and guns, no place to replace the broken bowstring, and no place to fill the empty quiver, and the combat effectiveness will inevitably be affected.
But this is not safe. If we really take action, Zhu Jin will definitely come to help, and Zhu Zhen will probably come as well. If all the elites from the three parties are gathered together, and a large number of native Tuan folk are recruited to form an army of 150,000, the certainty will be much greater.
"Brother, do you think Liang Hanyong will retreat obediently?" Zhu Wei asked.
"Luo Hongxin agreed to borrow the road. He can leave after crossing the river." Zhu Xuan thought for a while and said: "Let's gather more people and be prepared if he doesn't leave."
The soldiers from Yanzhou will not come before we officially break up. Zhu Xuan calculated the strength of the troops at hand and said: "In a few days, you will return to Qizhou, gather the army, and drill rigorously. This is not a child's play. At the critical moment, you
The soldiers must be able to resist."
"Don't worry, all Li Keyong's soldiers were defeated by us, no problem." Zhu Wei responded.
In March of the second year of Dashun, An Zhijian of Xingzhou was standing on the wall between Zhu Quanzhong and Li Keyong. Li Keyong did not tolerate him and wanted to kill him, so he defected to Qingzhou. After the mediation of the imperial court, An Zhijian became the chief minister of the court.
When the general was passing through the ice of the Yellow River near Yunzhou, he was attacked by Yun soldiers, and all three thousand Jin soldiers were wiped out.
"It's still not enough." Zhu Xuan felt unsafe.
The Xia army's momentum in recent years has been so terrifying that even the Liang soldiers were defeated. This fighting power should not be underestimated.
"Let's do this. You go back to Qizhou to prepare food, equipment, and soldiers first. I'll go to Puzhou and talk to Liang Hanyong again. If you can't do it, don't do it." Zhu Xuan sighed and said, "For the rest, I'll see you nearby.
Let’s take a look at Zhu Zhen’s people. If we really want to take action, we can’t do it without their help.”