After hearing Zhang Yuanjing's words, Wei Zilin on the side nodded and said, "Subordinates also think it is feasible. If Situ Fei really wants to have any connection with Qianghu, he will definitely let his civil and military officials, especially soldiers from the eastern part of Liangzhou.
He was very dissatisfied. Furthermore, as long as Situ Fei did not directly send troops to target us, even if he spread the news to the Qiang and Hu tribes, we would not be afraid."
Zhao Xun pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, let Li Chenfeng's troops start to act. The Eight Banners of the Marine and Eight Banners of the Khitan are all members of the Hu tribe. If they attack the Qiang and Hu tribes, they can also make these things happen.
The tribe better understands the policies of our Zhao army and lets them surrender to this king."
"In addition, Li Chenfeng's troops must be allowed to separate the attacks. The tribes that once invaded Liangzhou and were extremely evil must be wiped out. Those who have a good attitude towards the Han people can win over and take them for their own use."
"These things are all taken step by step. What needs to be solved in front of us is the 50,000 coalition forces in the Dingping Land. We are not afraid of these 50,000 people, but staying behind us is a big disaster. If we let them go four times
It’s even more troublesome to wander around.”
Zhang Yuanjing smiled and said, "The master's method of separation is the best solution. Since we trapped the two of them in the land of Dingping, the two armies have fought each other because of the discord between the two commanders.
We can do it all by ourselves if we continue to solve them. We just need to put strong pressure on them. As long as the two fight with their troops, they will surrender to the Lord sooner or later."
"Well, the army will rest and go north to Dingping tonight. Let's go to the place where the soldiers celebrated the victory of this battle, which can be regarded as a welcome to the two." Zhao Xun said with a laugh.
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Dingping County, the southernmost part of Yunzhou Prefecture, is neither big nor small. However, since Yang Li and Cao Gang's troops entered this place, it has become a large barracks. Two armies of 20,000 troops entered the city, making the entire city seem complicated.
many.
In Dingping County, Yang Li's troops had more than 11,000 people, while Cao Gang's troops had more than 15,000 people. It was not that Cao Gang's troops were too much, but that this place was originally the territory under Cao Gang's jurisdiction, and in the city
There were originally three thousand people. Even if Cao Gang was willing, he could summon another five thousand young and strong soldiers as soldiers at any time.
Since he fled here, Cao Gang understood the importance of military power. More than 25,000 people were killed in the evacuation south, and about 20,000 people were also under his command.
He also replied to the scale of more than 25,000 people, and the generals were all from the Cao clan. In addition, Cao Gang also made great contributions and recruited 5,000 local young and strong people and trained them to become new soldiers.
Learning about the importance of the troops was also because Cao Gang was unwilling to hand over the troops in his hands to Yang Li, the Bingzhou Army, immediately after he was trapped in Dingping. He did not want to become a lamb to be slaughtered after he had no power and power. Then Zhao Xun
After the army was rampant in the northern part of Bingzhou and the army was approaching the Bingzhou army, Cao Gang did not want to hand over the power in his hands. Moreover, the more than 25,000 soldiers and 10,000 new soldiers can be said to be his private army, relying on the
How can Cao’s financial resources be handed over to Yang Li?
It is also because of this that the two armies delayed the land of Dingping, which led to Zhao Xunbing besieging Meijicheng and cutting off their retreat. In addition, there were not many supplies available in Dingping, which made the two armies contradict here.
There are so many soldiers in the two armies fighting each other that they have no idea about Fanfan.
"General...General... Major... Major things are not going well..." Yang Li, who lives in the military camp, was worried about retreating south, and a cry came from outside the house.
Upon hearing this, Yang Li frowned slightly and said angrily: "What's wrong? Which soldier had a dispute with Cao Gang's bastard's subordinates? Didn't I say that? Don't..."
"General, that's not the case. Something happened to the south...the south." The one who rushed in was not someone else, his personal guard camp lieutenant and his clan brother Yang Xiong.
"What do you think about in a panic? As a captain of the first battalion, you must be calm and always be calm. South? South... Where did you say? South?" Yang Li, who was careless, was shocked and asked anxiously.
As I said before, if you want to stay calm, you have already been out of the sky.
Yang Li naturally understood the meaning of his clan brothers. The south side is not Dingyang City thirty miles south, but Meiji City in Xihe Prefecture.
He also knew that he was besieged by Zhao Xunqian's army. If Cao Gang hadn't refused to cooperate, he would have led his army to Meijicheng long ago.
Yang Xiong cried and said in panic: "General, Meijicheng, pacified and Guangyan counties have fallen. Five thousand troops in the three counties have all been captured by Zhao Xun. Now, Zhao Xun's army is coming north."
"What?" Yang Li was shocked and stood up suddenly, bringing all the objects on the table to the ground. "How does this news come? Can you confirm?" Three counties in the south were lost, and tens of thousands of troops were killed.
Yang Li said that it was basically dark and retreating south was no longer possible.
"General, this news is said by the defeated army who fled back from Meijicheng. In addition, some people and merchants who were preparing to go south also returned one after another, which also brought this news." Yang Xiong said tremblingly. Regarding the three counties of Meijicheng, he was in trouble.
Yang Xiong is also very clear about the consequences of the lost news.
Yang Li grabbed Yang Xiong's arm and said, "Does the merchants take care of the defeated army and the people who spread the news?"
Yang Xiong nodded and said, "I have been taken care of. In addition, he also asked his soldiers to notify the South Gate that if anyone who is returning from the south is found, they will be taken down and will be released after verification."
"Fortunately, I did a good job. I immediately notify the generals and schools of all departments to come to discuss matters." Yang Li said solemnly.
"General, something is wrong..." Before Yang could finish his military order, the leader Sima Qinling rushed in with a very panic expression.
"What's the matter of panic? Sima, who is in charge of thousands of soldiers, can he be like this?" Yang Li, who was already in a displeasure, suddenly looked even more gloomy when he saw the generals and school under his command, "Aren't you responsible for the inspection in the city today? Why don't you inspect the city?
Come here?"
Qin Ling said anxiously: "General, something is not good. For some reason, news spread in the city that Meiji, pacified, Guangyan's three counties were taken away by the Zhao army, and the King of Zhao personally led the army to attack."
"What? Why is this happening?" Yang Xiong was shocked.
"Have you ever taken down the rumor?" Yang Li's eyes turned dark and he said with a trembling voice. Now, he found that he seemed to have left the control of the situation.
Qin Ling smiled bitterly and said, "General, the news has spread throughout the city. The people in the city are talking and how to capture it? Nowadays, the soldiers in the city are a little panicked, and the people in the city are also panicked."
"Damn it! The Zhao army's methods are so fast. What a good King Zhao, it's really amazing." Yang Li shouted angrily, "Yang Xiong, Qinling, immediately send troops to patrol the whole city and appease the people. It is best to let the people who have nothing to do return home.
.The people in the city are forbidden to continue talking about this matter. In addition, those who dare not obey military orders and spread rumors will be killed without any hesitation. Go! Yang Xiong sent someone to summon generals and schoolmen here to discuss military affairs."
At the same time, Cao Gang, who is located in the east of the city, also got the news. After all, how could they not know the news that even the people in the city knew? Furthermore, Zhao Xun intended to let the two people in the city know this news, so how could it be
It's just spreading in Nancheng.
Like Yang Li, Cao Gang was also shocked and had a pale face. He was defeated by Zhao Xun in the northern part of Bingzhou. In two months, he lost more than 100,000 troops and fled in a panic. How could he not know how powerful Zhao Xun was.
.Now that Zhao Xun's army seized his southward passage and cut off the roads in the southern part of Bingzhou, he was already frightened, let alone Zhao Xun's army was attacking.
He knew that he could not stop the news from the people in the north gate and the west gate without restricting the passage of the people under his control. After all, the south side of Meiji City should have received the news earlier, and he was the one who could make the decision in the city.
Both of them knew that there was no need to stop anything. In addition, Cao Gang knew more about Zhao Xun's methods. In the process of Zhucheng in the northern part of Bingzhou being captured by the Zhao army, this kind of trick to capture the heart by leaving a message.
It is already a common example. Therefore, he believed that this extraordinary news should soon spread in the city.
Sure enough, Cao Gang had just as he assembled his subordinates and learned that the news had spread in the city. As someone who fought with the Zhao army and was defeated by the Zhao army, he still had a certain understanding of the Zhao army.
"Oh... no matter how you clean it up, there are still Zhao Xun's spies in the city. I regret it a little. I shouldn't have been guarding the soldiers in my hands at the beginning and rushed back to the south." Hearing the news from my subordinates,
Cao Gang said with some regret.
"Uncle, if we don't have these tens of thousands of soldiers in our hands, we will enter Situ Tai's territory and will not be able to use mermaid meat. How can we save the money accumulated by our Cao family? Let's not talk about these things, let's talk about Situ Tai and Zhao Jun are not only here.
The Northern Line defeated the Bingzhou Army and crossed the Taihang Mountains in the south and swept across the southern part of Bingzhou, as if entering a deserted land. According to our secret reward, Situ Tai had fled to Fenzhou Prefecture and completely gave up the southern part of Bingzhou.
The eastern half. It can be said that after the defeat of Xihe Prefecture, Situ Tai, in addition to Fenzhou Prefecture, was already the meat in Zhao Xun's mouth. If we arrived in Situ Tai's territory, we would be appointed.
Haven't you become the abandoned son in his hands?" Cao Yun, the former commander of the army, said in a muffled voice.
The general who once supported tens of thousands of troops has now become a commander with a commander of 5,000 troops. The entire Cao clan fled in a panic, and Cao Yun became much more calm, not convinced the old days of being in the northern part of Bingzhou.
It is precisely because of this that Cao Yun is working harder to train his soldiers. He now values military power a lot.
Cao Gang said in a muffled voice: "Okay, let's not talk about these things for now. You and I have already understood the situation in front of you. Now is the most critical time for me, Cao. You four are all outstanding talents of my Cao family.
What solutions can you do for yourself?”
Cao Yun took the lead and said: "Uncle, we have more than 35,000 new soldiers in our hands. In addition to the 20,000 soldiers in Dingping County, there are more than 7,000 people in the other two southern cities. It is urgent to
Immediately I will send an order to keep the city and refuse to go to war. In addition, I will also tell them that without my uncle's military order, I will not be allowed to go out at will, even the generals and school of the Bingzhou Army. Finally, I will send an order to prevent the Bingzhou Army from being strictly guarded.
.”
Cao Gang frowned and said, "You mean, what mutation will happen to this Bingzhou army?"
Cao Yun said: "That's right, Meijicheng was defeated, and the Bingzhou army of these three cities has become an isolated army. Especially the two cities in the south, they may be surrendered by surrendering generals or officials of Meijicheng. It is this Dingping
, it is not impossible."
Cao Zhi, who was on the side, also said: "In addition, we have to take out a batch of money and food to appease the people in the city. We must not let any accidents happen in the city. After all, this is our last place to rely on."
Cao Gang nodded and said, "Very good, you will be responsible for this matter. You are now in charge of the property of the Northern Army of Bingzhou and the finances of the Cao family. You are fully responsible for the expenditure matters of this matter. Tell everyone, now
If you can’t bear to give up money, you have to give up your life.”
"Cao Yong, you should immediately be more vigilant. In addition to the West Gate and North Gate, the South Gate and East Gate also sent people to assist the Bingzhou army in defending the city. I think they would not agree. In addition, send someone to monitor Yang Lida for me.
If you find it, report it immediately.”
The two took the order and left.
"Yun'er, I seemed to want to say something when I saw you before, but I didn't say it in the end. Now it's okay!" Cao Gang looked at Cao Yun and said in a stern voice.
Cao Yun said in a deep voice: "Uncle clearly sees that in my nephew's opinion, we can take the initiative first, eliminate Yang Li, and seize 20,000 soldiers from the Bingzhou Army. This place of Dingping is the last residence of my Cao family.
If something happens again, it will be…”
Cao Gang frowned. Although Cao Yun did not finish speaking, he also understood. If Zhao Xun really broke through the Dingping County, the Cao family would be completely finished. Even if he defected to Situ Tai's name and was not as good as an ordinary person.
.In the Zhao army, in the northern part of Bingzhou, Cao Gang was on the list of deaths.
After a while, Cao Gang frowned and said, "I understand what you mean, but if you fight with Yang Li, you will immediately fall into civil strife. How can you deal with Zhao Xun's attack?"
Cao Yun said: "A fatal blow will eliminate Yang Li and gather the soldiers in his hands. Although it will fluctuate for a while, it is better than having a tiger beside him that can bite people at any time. In addition, as long as we act quickly, the Bingzhou army will not have time to react.
, and the assassin of the Zhao army was not unable to stabilize quickly. In this way, 20,000 Bingzhou troops could share the same hatred. At that time, Zhao Xun attacked, and the opposition voices among the Bingzhou troops could be suppressed.
In addition, after we divided and disintegrated, and after the tribes were annexed, we could have more than 50,000 troops in our hands."
"Besides, this Dingping is our territory. When we retreated south, we also brought a lot of money and food. With 50,000 soldiers, Zhao Xun wanted to take this place soon, which was not a big deal.
Easy things. The Zhao army entered Bingzhou from Taihang Mountain and swept across the southern part of Bingzhou. Situ Lei from Yongzhou would not remain indifferent. This was a sharp blade on his neck. At that time, the Yongzhou army would definitely go north to support him. At that time,
Our opportunity comes.”
After a pause, Cao Yun continued, "Even if we cannot turn over, at that time, even if we surrender to Zhao Xun, we would not be in danger of being attacked by swords and weapons. However, with Zhao Xun's means,
, At that time, we were afraid we could no longer hold military power."
After hearing Cao Yun's words, Cao Gang couldn't help but fall into deep thought. I have to say that Cao Yun's suggestions made sense at this moment. But in terms of operation, the difficulty was also quite large. Apart from eliminating Yang Li, it was a difficult task.
In addition, it is also very unreliable to rely on the Yongzhou army to relieve the life and death danger brought by Zhao Xun. It is not a serious matter after all, and it is very uncertain.
What if the Yongzhou army cannot go north in time? What if Zhao Xun is determined to solve the problem of himself in this place of peace first? Furthermore, with more than 50,000 troops, but only a sized place, how can he stand stalemate with Zhao Xun? Let Cao Gang make Cao Gang
There are too many things to worry about. In addition, there are more than 25,000 cities in the south. In addition to Dingping County, it is difficult to face Zhao Xun's two small cities in the south.
storm.
What made Cao Gang feel most difficult to accomplish is the thunderstorm in Zhao Xun's hands. He knew about the thunderstorm that appeared when Zhao's army attacked the Jiancheng of Chengle County, Dingxiang Prefecture. Chengle County is comparable to Dingping.
The county town is much stronger, but the result is that it can be broken by the Zhao army's strong attack...
Seeing Cao Gang falling into deep thought, Cao Yun thought he was still thinking, so he hurriedly said: "Uncle, at this moment, it is related to my life and death of Cao's family. If you should break it, then it will be broken!"
"Uncle, uncle, the Bingzhou army in the east and south of the city began to take action. They began to strengthen their vigilance, and more Bingzhou army inspected the city, and ordered the people in the city to return home. In addition, the city defense of the four gates was increased.
It seems that they are still guarding against our army." Cao Gang's other nephew, Cao Lin, the commander of the rear army, rushed into the house.
Cao Gang, who had originally planned to fight to the death, suddenly felt soft and smiled bitterly: "Yang Li is not a good person. We are guarding against him. Why isn't he the same if he wants to make his decision? Forget it, Yun'er, you
Forget about this idea. Now, we have no chance. If Yang Li had apart from the problem, the Bingzhou army in the city would be afraid that they would immediately turn against us, and even abandon the city and surrender to Zhao Xun."
"Cao Lin cooperated with the Bingzhou army in the city and cooperated with each other. From now on, our soldiers may not have any disputes with the Bingzhou army."
Seeing that Cao Yun was unwilling to accept it, Cao Gang bitterly told him his concerns. Cao Yun still didn't know about Chengle County, and when he heard this, he was shocked by the Zhao army's powerful weapon to attack the city.
"Not only these, Yang Li in the city is not easy to get along with. If we have any abnormal movements, it will immediately cause a lot of trouble. So, what we have to do now is to cooperate with it. Yang Li is
Situ Tai's hardcore confidant always said that unless he was in a desperate situation, he would not surrender to Zhao Xun."