Chapter 1059: The Hebei Rebels on the Fourteenth Road
In the past few days, Dongfang Jing did not stay at Dingdong Pass. Instead, he followed Beiguan and went to the northwest junction of Dingzhou and Huzhou.
At the junction, there is a tributary of the Jijiang River. It is not too big, but it is not too small either. In normal times, there are occasional boatmen coming and going, and they earn a few copper coins from the ferry to support their families.
But recently, with the tit-for-tat confrontation between Xishu and Beiyu, gradually, even the boatmen can no longer be seen. Only spies from both sides will use the hidden boats to communicate cautiously.
Of course, there are shoals in the north of the river that soldiers and horses can cross. However, both sides also set up walls to guard against the disaster of war.
Dongfang Jing raised his head and glanced around from time to time. This location has always been the focus of defense for both Western Sichuan and Northern Chongqing. The defense line on Shentu Guan's side also extended here.
"Military advisor, people are here."
Dongfang Jing nodded, and not long after, a man wearing old armor, led by several night owls, walked up to him.
"Hu Fu met the military advisor of Western Shu."
"No need to be polite." Dongfang Jing smiled. He knew that the person in front of him was originally a general of King Huzhou, but as the power of the four kings collapsed, he has been hiding in Hebei, leading a small rebel force.
The army continued to fight against Beiyu.
"Long Gong, get a chair and let General Hu sit down."
"Thank you, Master Dongfang." There was a slight excitement on Hu Fu's face. Just like them, although they had anti-Chongqing intentions, their power was too weak to compete with the powerful Beiyu.
And now, the Xishu military advisor in front of them said that he is willing to cooperate with them. This is really a very gratifying thing.
After all, the whole world knows that only Western Shu and Northern Chongqing are left fighting for the ownership of the Central Plains. Why not be an ally with Western Shu?
"Not an ally." But Dongfang Jing's simple words made Hu Fu completely silent.
"But, I can help you." Dongfang Jing smiled and continued.
At this moment, Hu Fu slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
"So, tell me first, how many people are there in Hebei now?"
Hu Fu thought for a while and said, "There are fourteen groups of rebels. Those Beiyu families were really hateful. As soon as they occupied the state, they immediately divided our wealth."
"No wonder." Dongfang Jing nodded. If it weren't for this, the people in the four states of Hebei would not have rebelled so much. Thinking about it, this is one of the shortcomings of the aristocratic family, the greed for making money is too strong.
"General Hu, how many people are there in the 14th Route?"
"Less than four thousand people..."
Dongfang Jing rubbed his brows. There were less than four thousand people, and according to the temper of Beiyu King Chang Xiaotang, they probably wouldn't be able to hold on for long.
"What about armor coverage?"
"Little military advisor, look at me, I'm still wearing my old armor."
There are less than 4,000 people, and they are not an elite army. I'm afraid they won't achieve much success.
"General Hu, you fourteen people, what are your plans?"
"It would be great if the Eastern Military Advisor is willing to recruit them."
"That's not what I meant." Dongfang Jing smiled and comforted, "I still need to report back to my lord about the recruitment, but it won't be so soon. What I mean is, what are your plans to stay in Hebei?"
"It will turn everything upside down! Unless the aristocratic families in the inner city return the fields they have taken away to us first."
"This is unlikely." Dongfang Jing shook his head. Even if this kind of thing is not the intention of King Beiyu, the families in the inner city pride themselves on their merits and will definitely take away these benefits. You can't expect a tiger to eat the meat.
, I can even spit it out and return it to you.
"I'm waiting for these fourteen people to join forces, seize a city gate, and hold on to it."
"This is not appropriate." Dongfang Jing advised, "If you join forces together, you will be taken over by the same pot. If it is my suggestion, you fourteen people should separate immediately. It is best to divide into fourteen groups and let Beiyu suppress them.
The rebel army is exhausted."
"By the way." Dongfang Jing smiled lightly, "I have one more thing that I need to ask you of."
Hu Fu was startled and said, "Military advisor, please tell me."
"I don't know when a group of bandits appeared on the river. They stole two thousand pairs of armor from Xishu, as well as various swords and shields. If you have time, why not help me find them back. When the time comes, I will give you the food, grass and
As for the baggage, I will naturally give you more."
Hu Fu was startled, with ecstasy hidden in his eyes.
"Don't worry, Eastern Military Advisor, we will definitely help."
"Thank you. I'll be in the woods on the riverbank not far to the north. I'll have some work."
Hu Fu said goodbye and hurried back.
Gongou, who was standing nearby, hesitated and said, "Dongfang Military Advisor, if we really find the armor, these people won't return it."
"Longbow, you guessed it right. But I originally had no intention of letting them return it. Besides, these two thousand pieces of armor are inferior armor from Xishu, just defective."
"What does the military advisor mean?"
"If they wear these armors and make trouble in Hebei, what will the people in Beiyu think?"
After all, he also learned from the General Hall. Gonggou thought about it and said in surprise, "They must be thinking that there is a Shu army in Hebei? After all, that is my standard armor of Xi Shu."
"That's right." Dongfang Jing nodded.
"But in fact, I didn't do anything. I didn't break the three-year agreement between Xishu and Beiyu. Chang Sheng used the same trick. If he can use it, I can also use it. Moreover,
I need to use it better than he does."
"Military advisor, if this happens, will Beiyu raise a large army to suppress it?"
Dongfang Jing shook his head, "No. The number of rebels in Hebei is too small. This is just my first plan. Next, I need to create another situation so that Beiyu can continue to be fooled."
Seriously speaking, Dingzhou does belong to the place of the Four Wars. It is the junction outside Dingbei Pass and the opposite Dawan Pass outside Dingdong Pass. These two heavily defended places are also the lifeblood of Western Shu.
But in addition to Dingzhou, there are large armies stationed in the two Anbin states and Liangzhou behind, and they can rush over in a short time to support. Even if the Beiyu people want to attack by force, it will not be easy.
"Without the appearance of enemy troops, it is almost impossible for Beiyu to add another large army. But due to the armistice agreement, I cannot send troops into Chongqing. This matter is a bit tricky after all."
Dongfang Jing sighed. Although it is difficult, the path forward for Xi Shu has basically been decided. One day, Xi Shu will face the difficulties and create miracles one after another.
"Longbow, go back."
The wooden wheel turned, and Dongfang Jing's somewhat thin body slowly leaned on the back of the chair as the wooden wheel rolled by.
Using the weak to attack the strong is a dangerous way to conquer the world.