Chapter 507 Attacking Hetao and Defending Yinshan Mountain
Chapter 507: Attack Hetao and Defend Yinshan
The grassland war has reached its most critical moment. After experiencing heavy losses in the early stages, Xianbei was finally forced to unite under the crisis of genocide.
But in the face of the flanking attacks from the Xiongnu and Wuhuan, Xianbei's resistance, although very tenacious, had no tendency to reverse the defeat.
Facing the aggressive offensives of the Xiongnu and Wuhuan, Xianbei considered the shortcomings of fighting on two fronts and finally decided to concentrate on solving one front and then deal with the other. Only in this way can the crisis be relieved.
Because Temujin's offensive was too fierce, and the relatively weak Wuhuan was regarded as a soft persimmon, Xianbei senior officials decided to attack Wuhuan first.
Xianbei's foundation is still very deep. After holding on to fight several battles, Wuhuan leader Qiu Liju died in battle "accidentally", and Nurhaci also succeeded to the throne and became the new chanyu.
According to common sense, after Nurhachi succeeds to the throne, he should first retreat his troops, and then slowly consolidate his position before coming to continue to seek revenge on Xianbei. In this way, Xianbei can temporarily take a break.
But who would have thought that Nurhachi did not follow common sense. As soon as he succeeded to the throne, he launched a slogan to avenge his brother, threatening that Wuhuan and Xianbei would never stop fighting.
Tianjiao is Tianjiao. In terms of attacking Xianbei, Temujin and Nurhaci have an amazing tacit understanding.
Indeed, there are only so many big forces on the grassland. If the original overlord Xianbei did not fall, how could the Xiongnu and Wuhuan rise?
Therefore, both Temujin and Nurhachi are determined not to give up until they annex Xianbei, because once Xianbei is relieved this time, it will not be so easy to annex Xianbei next time.
Gradually, the Xiongnu and Wuhuan gained greater and greater advantages. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that if this continues, it will only be a matter of time before Xianbei is engulfed by the two tribes.
Two stronger grassland tribes are about to be born. This is a bad thing for the two states of Bingyou that border the grassland in the north.
Northern Xinjiang is already unbearable, and now the two races are about to become stronger? Is this going to stop people from living?
The two tribes must be organized to annex Xianbei. This is what Qin Wen and Liu Yu thought in their hearts.
But Youzhou had just experienced a big battle, and Liu Yu didn't have the ability to stop it even if he wanted to.
Everything in Bingzhou is proceeding in an orderly manner, and its strength is increasing day by day, so it is naturally impossible for Qin Wen to watch the Huns grow, and the plan to conquer Hetao has also been put on the agenda in advance.
Xianbei is the overlord of the grassland and has a profound background. If the Huns want to annex it, they must use all their strength, so naturally they have no intention of worrying about the Hetao.
The Hetao is extremely important to both Bingzhou and the Xiongnu. Whoever owns it has the upper hand, so it is normal for the Huns to return to the Hetao.
If the Xiongnu annexed Xianbei and gave up the Hetao, the Jin army would take advantage and seize the Hetao in one fell swoop.
If the Xiongnu gave up annexing Xianbei for the Hetao, the Jin army might not be able to capture the Hetao, but it would also prevent Temujin from expanding his strength, which would be a good thing for Bingzhou.
In order to win the battle with Xianbei, Temujin mobilized 80% of his clan's troops. The current garrison in Hetao can be said to be the lowest in history.
Therefore, as soon as the Hetao strategy was proposed, it won the support of most generals in the army, while most of the opponents were civil servants.
Taiyuan, Jinyang, Zhoumufu.
"Lord, during the battle with the Yellow Turbans, our army of 30,000 cavalry went south, but only 3,000 returned. At present, we should focus on restoring our military strength." Hao Tong advised hard.
"My lord, the military strength in Hetao is unprecedentedly weak now. This is a God-given opportunity. If you miss it, you will regret it!" Qin Jian said seriously.
"It won't be too late to capture the Hetao after the military strength recovers." Sima Fang added.
"By then, I'm afraid Xianbei will have been annexed. Facing the Xiongnu who are more powerful, taking Hetao will be half the result with half the effort." Zhao Yun stood up and retorted.
Seeing that Zhao Yun, a newcomer, dared to refute, Hao Tong immediately showed a look of displeasure on his face and said coldly: "Xianbei is a veteran overlord of the grassland, can he be defeated so easily?"
"That is, when the strength of the two tribes is almost exhausted, wouldn't it be good for our army to join again? Joining at this time will actually help Xianbei." Sima Fang agreed.
Zhao Yun was stunned when he heard this, and then showed a wry smile. He was a junior in such a big occasion, and it was really not suitable to talk back to his seniors. Zuo Zuo had to shake his head and retreat.
Qin Jian was not happy when he saw this. Zhao Yun is both his junior brother and the future son-in-law of the Qin family. Can you, Hao Tong, bully my Qin family's son-in-law even if you are old enough?
"The difference between Mr. Hao's remarks is precisely because Xianbei can no longer hold on any longer, so our army will attack Hetao at this time. Who can predict the timing? I, Qin Jian, think now is the best time."
A trace of anger flashed in Hao Tong's eyes, and he said sternly: "Fourth Master knows how to fight, but do you know the logistics situation of our army? Without food, grass and military pay, how can we fight this war?"
Bingzhou, especially Bingbei, has received more than one million refugees in more than a year. The foundation accumulated by the Yanmen Army over the past few years has basically been exhausted, so Hao Tong opposed sending troops.
Qin Jian only knows how to fight but doesn't know much about logistics. He didn't know how to respond to Hao Tong's question. Then he still showed off his strength and said: "It's so good that you can fight even if you want to sell iron."
"I'm afraid I won't be able to win even if I sell iron." Hao Tong said calmly.
"How is it possible..."
"How is it impossible..."
"We must fight..."
"I'll beat you if you can find money and food..."
Seeing that the two people were arguing more and more outrageously, Qin Wen immediately slammed the table angrily and shouted: "Shut up, everyone."
The two generals became angry and said in unison: "This subordinate (the last general) is guilty."
Qin Wen glared at Qin Jian, and then said to Xi Zhicai: "Commander, do you think our army should send troops this time?"
Xi Zhicai's brows had been furrowed since the beginning of the meeting, and he had not spoken. After being named by Qin Wen, he thought briefly before speaking.
"Lord, our army must send troops this time." Xi Zhicai said with a serious face.
Military advisor Xi Zhi was Qin Wen's most reliable adviser. It was basically a foregone conclusion that he would support sending troops, so the military was immediately delighted, while the civil servants all looked sad.
Qin Wen saw that there was something wrong in Xi Zhicai's words, and immediately asked: "What does the military advisor mean by this?"
Xi Zhicai walked to the map, pointed to the three northern and central counties, and said: "Please see, my lord, the three northern and central counties are close to the Hetao, with a vast expanse of water between them. There is almost no place that can be defended for a long time.
Temujin is much stronger than Yuvluo, so the Huns now are no longer the Huns before. Only by taking the Hetao and establishing a checkpoint in the Yinshan Mountains can our army completely bring the Hetao Plain under our control.
Otherwise, the Xiongnu cavalry can enter the three northern and central counties at any time."