"General, now we have taken the gates of Xuzhou. Will we send an order to the King of Qi to let the subsequent army enter here immediately? After all, there are two major cities to attack next. Today we will attack Quyang City, so we will definitely let it go.
The other two cities are prepared. In addition, I am afraid that the Xuzhou army will also receive news. We can only wait for the arrival of the King of Qi army. With the army, the army will be invincible. "In the General's Mansion of Quyangcheng, Xu Qing suggested
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Xu Yandong nodded and said, "You don't need to say these things. This general has informed my king. Now, what we need to do is to immediately rush the two cities of Huaiyin and Huaipu, and it is best to break through with one blow.
When we took the land down, Xuzhou completely let go of the door and let us enter and exit."
"Therefore, the general is preparing to divide his troops into two groups and attack these two cities at the same time. If possible, we will break through these two heavy cities in one blow just like today."
"General, having said that, I'm afraid these two places will be ready when our army arrives. After all, these two places can get timely support from the surrounding small towns within Huaiyang Prefecture. In addition, the Xuzhou Army
The army sent to fight against Situ Lei is also advancing towards Huaiyang Prefecture. With our army alone, we are divided into two groups, and we cannot capture these two cities in a very short time."
"In addition, in Guangling Prefecture, Jiangdu Prefecture and other places in southern Xuzhou, there are large army of Xuzhou army stationed. Once the Xuzhou army gets news, more than 100,000 Xuzhou troops will gather. Once we are in the two cities
If the ground attack is blocked, it will inevitably affect the morale of the army and the progress of our attack on Xuzhou." Xu Qing said in a "urgent voice".
After hearing Xu Qing's words, Xu Yandong laughed and said, "General Xu Qing, you are the leader of ten thousand troops. Don't you know the meaning of speed in the army? We only used 40,000 to attack Quyang City this time.
I am just a soldier. Even if the remaining two heavy cities have defenses, can they resist the strong attack of 70,000 or 80,000 troops? Besides, did this general say that the troops should be divided into two groups, but he didn't say that the two groups were evenly divided. One was virtual and the other was real.
It is entirely possible for the army to take another battle. I don’t believe that they can gather reinforcements in just half a day.”
"As for the Xuzhou army that was hoarded in southern Xuzhou, let alone. Don't forget why Li Chi hoarded most of the Xuzhou army in the south. Now our Qi army has launched an operation. Do you think I am Yangzhou side?
Just stay indifferent? This general tells you that the Xuzhou army in southern Xuzhou is probably unable to move. The only one that has an impact on us is the only army that more than 50,000 people who came to fight against Situ Lei. However, they should not be that fast
Arrive at Huaiyang Prefecture.”
Impossible? What you said is impossible. For the Xuzhou Army who is prepared, nothing is impossible. Xu Qing sneered in his heart, but there was no abnormality on his face. Instead, he said in surprise: "Big Big"
General, one is empty and one is real? Isn’t it that the two places attacked together?”
Xu Yandong said proudly: "Of course not. The two cities of Quyang, Huaiyin and Huaipu are important places for Huaiyang Prefecture and are also important cities for Xuzhou to intercept foreign enemies in Yuzhou. However, now Quyang has been conquered by us and has already adopted this defense system.
A corner is broken. We only need to win another city, and the last city is no longer important. When the army of King Qi arrives, we can completely defeat it in one fell swoop."
Xu Qing nodded secretly, why did Xu Yandong say make sense? The three cities of Quyang, Huaiyin and Huaipu form a triangle placed upside down. The sharp corners are Quyang City, and the two bottom corners are Huaiyin and Huaipu. Now the top is When the angle is broken, one bottom corner will lose its original function when the other bottom corner is taken.
Seeing Xu Yandong say this, Xu Qing no longer continued to defend himself and said with a smile: "It turns out that the general had made a decision, but Xu was negligent. The general's move is extremely reasonable. It can not only reduce losses, but also in the shortest time. Get the greatest benefit. Xu admires it, admires it!"
Xu Yandong nodded slightly, seeing that Xu Qing's performance has always been relatively normal since the beginning and is quite concerned about the situation of the army. So he let go of Xu Qing's investigation.
"We mainly attack Huaiyin and Huaipu cities, and Huaipu are auxiliary. Therefore, we need an army to confuse the Huaipu army so that they dare not go out lightly. The army directly attacked Huaiyin City and attacked down with one strike. Huaipu, when Huaiyin City is defeated, the army of King Qi will no longer be a problem." Xu Yandong said seriously.
Xu Qing understood that the reason why they were in a hurry to take down Huaiyin City was because they needed to pull the front south and connect it with the southern part of Xuzhou, allowing the Yangzhou army to attack from north to south and break the Guangling, Gaoyou, and Jiangdu prefectures.
"I wonder how the general arranged it?" Xu Qing asked. He knew that since Xu Yandong said everything was false and true, he naturally had to have his own part. Instead of being raised, it would be better to say it out by himself. The commander of the Qi army had other ideas in his mind. The two armies joined forces. Xu Qing knew very well that the other party did not believe in him.
"I wonder if General Xu Qing is going to do Yixu? Or do this with our army?" Xu Yandong asked with a smile.
"Our Yanzhou army cooperates with the Qi army. Here, I naturally obey the general's orders. The general has orders, just give orders. Although our Yanzhou army dare not say what a strong army is, we can still do it according to the orders. ' ' Xu Qing answered in a sentence.
Xu Yandong's eyes flashed with divine light, pondered for a moment, and said, "This way, your troops and us are divided into two armies after all, and they may not cooperate well when they join forces to fight together. Therefore, this time, this time, the false attack on Huaipu was confusing Huaipu. The mission of Pu Shoujun is to make friends with General Xu Qing and your subordinates. Just in case, I will give you another 5,000 soldiers from our troops to cooperate with your actions. Ten thousand five thousand people should be able to cause tens of thousands of troops. What are the signs of siege?”
Xu Qing said respectfully: "Xu should take the order!" This appointment is naturally the best. After all, whether it is with the army or the division of troops, Xu Qing needs to take his subordinates away from the Qi army. However, if you are with the Qi army, you need to leave when the Xuzhou army counterattacks. Although the Xuzhou army cooperated secretly with itself, who knows whether the Xuzhou army will wipe out it together. You can pretend not to be able to do so afterwards. I know that it is the one who suffers from it. Now that the troops are divided into two groups and separated from the Qi army, this is the most advantageous thing.
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"The Qi army has begun to act. According to our spies, Quyang City has been captured by the Qi army's front line. Now, King Murong Cheng of Qi has begun to set off from Huaiyang Prefecture and march towards the east." The southernmost part of Yanzhou In Luzhou Prefecture, Zhao Xun and other major generals of the Yanzhou army participated in the war, and they were all gathered here at this moment.
"In this way, the army that just came from Jingzhou has never stopped in our Chenliu Mansion?" Zhao Xun asked in a deep voice. Murong Cheng first took advantage of the excuse of attacking Situ Lei to drop Jingzhou.
An army was stationed in Chenliu Mansion, waiting for the battle situation in Huaiyin Mansion in Xuzhou. But now it seems that the "unpreparedness" of the Xuzhou army made Murong Cheng impatiently stop in Yanzhou and transfer the troops stationed in Yanzhou to show others.
Leaving.
"Yes, the troops stationed in Chenliu Mansion still left. The subordinates have asked local officials to take over the passage along the way according to the master's wishes and seized some of the food and supplies transported from Jingzhou on the spot." Wei Dong
He said excitedly.
"By the way, what is Tang Xian going to do this time? Should he send his army south again and then create an enclave in the south?" Zhao Xun said in confusion. He was not very clear about the negotiations between the Xuzhou army and the Tang army. Later,
Feng Ziming came forward to negotiate the matter.
Feng Ziming said with some confusion: "Tang Xian wanted to pass Yanzhou and Yuzhou entered Jingzhou."
"Enter Jingzhou?" Wei Dong said in confusion: "How could Tang Xian go to Jingzhou? Jingzhou is located south of Yongzhou, which is Situ Lei's attack range. How could the Tang army intervene?"
Zhao Xun said indifferently: "Don't forget that Tang Xian was born in the imperial guards and was from Jingzhou. He also had been stationed in the Nanyang area of Jingzhou to protect Luoyang for a long time. Therefore, Tang Xian had a deep connection in the northern part of Jingzhou.
.If Murong Cheng fails this time, Tang Xian is very likely to gain a foothold in Jingzhou."
Feng Ziming suddenly realized, "So that's it. No wonder he had to use our Yanzhou to go south. He turned out to be the only one who valued Jingzhou. However, aside from Murong Cheng, Tang Xian really had a better chance to occupy Jingzhou than others."
Wei Dongdao: "What about Situ Lei? Where is his goal? If he acts, he will not be able to give up the land of Jingzhou to Tang Xian."
Feng Ziming said in a deep voice: "Situ Lei's targets are naturally Jiaozhou and Jiangzhou in the south. According to spies' reports, the Yong army had secretly mobilized the army to Yizhou. It seems that they have already seen Jiangzhou.
.Jiangzhou is located on the north side of Jiaozhou. Once Jiangzhou is occupied, Jiaozhou will naturally not be a problem. In this way, Situ Lei needs an outlet and will no longer be restricted by the Qi army."
"Okay, I'll send a message to Tang Xian and let them cooperate with us. Now the Qi army has left Yuzhou. If he wants to go to Jingzhou, he must take over the land of Yuzhou with us. Murong Cheng is immortal and let us attack Xuzhou. Now,
We are busy chasing the Tang army in the territory." Zhao Xun said in a low voice.
"Zi Ming, be ready to take over the officials of Yuzhou. By chasing the remnants of the Tang army to the south, we must take over the western prefectures of Yuzhou as quickly as possible. Let the vanguards and the rear guards start their actions, and go south immediately to the west of Huaiyang Prefecture.
The governments were controlled and the direct contact between Qi army and Jingzhou was disconnected." Zhao Xun ordered in a deep voice.
"Luzhou Prefecture opened its doors to let the Xuzhou army pass, and let it attack the Qi army behind it. But be careful and not careless. Although the Xuzhou army is our allied army, it cannot be trusted."
"Notify Xu Qing from Huaiyin Prefecture to make him prepared for the situation and immediately retreat to the land of Yuzhou."
Immediately, the entire Yanzhou began to take action. With Zhao Xun's delay, the news of the Qi army's treason and raiding the Huaiyin Prefecture in Xuzhou finally came. Suddenly, an uproar came. After all, the one who knew the actual situation was
A few. The Yanzhou army was also mixed up.
"Did this news spread by the Qi army or the Xuzhou army? It is obvious that we want to bear the infamous reputation as well. Now, many scholars from places are cursing us." Wei Dong said with an indignant look on his face.
Zhao Xun was wearing armor and rode on a war horse and said in a low voice: "No matter who he said, things will be clear sooner or later. What we need to do now is to occupy the land of Yuzhou at the fastest speed and hoard the Yuzhou.
It is enough to support tens of thousands of troops in March to take down the food and grass."
Zhao Xun did not care about the rumors that the Yanzhou army and Qi army were betrayal, attacked the Allies, and destroyed the unjust campaign. After all, once the matter was clear, these rumors would naturally disperse with the wind.
More importantly, in the face of strength, these rumors cannot harm oneself.
The 50,000 Yanzhou Army entered Yuzhou under the pretext of chasing the Tang army that was originally planned to respond to Murong Cheng's expedition to fight Situ Lei. The local officials and garrison officers in Yuzhou also knew that the Yanzhou Army and Qi Army were alliances, and the Yanzhou Army brought Murong Cheng.
The warrant was not blocked, so he rushed into Yuzhou all the way.
Because there were no more troops left in Yuzhou, the Tang army, a total of 50,000, passed by the city and headed straight to Jingzhou. As for the food and supplies of these Tang army, there were naturally Yanzhou army that "chased" behind them.
The Yanzhou army followed the central part of Yuzhou, with Huaiyang Prefecture as the boundary, and went straight down, dividing Yuzhou into two, scattering into western Yuzhou.
Soon, when the Yanzhou army entered the western part of Yuzhou, a reserve army of 30,000 was immediately formed in Yanzhou and advanced southward. At the same time, Zhao Xun immediately asked the Yanzhou army entering Yuzhou to seize power and all
The civil and military officials of the Qi army took it down and replaced it with the Yanzhou army's flag. The 30,000 trained reserve troops immediately became county soldiers, and the government soldiers took over the local area and maintained local public security. The Yanzhou army, which had been prepared, was also equipped with a number of
A considerable civil servant began to take over local government affairs.
As usual, once officials of the Yanzhou Army took office, they immediately began to post notices, reduce taxes, and soon began to measure the fields, divide the fields equally, and unify taxes. They immediately gained support from the people, and merchants
You should know that, under the influence of Zhao's policies, the influence and power of merchants is much greater than that of the large gentry who rely on land in the local area. Therefore, in just half a month,
The Yanzhou Army has already controlled half of the land in Yuzhou.
As for Murong Cheng, his army ahead conquered Quyang City, it was "unexpected" and broke with one blow. Unfortunately, when the army ahead attacked Huaiyin City, they faced a large army of 50,000 prepared, and let the vanguard go.
Eighty thousand Qi army was bleeding. When attacking Quyang City, the Qi army lost only more than 6,000 people, but in this Huaiyin City, the Qi army lost more than 20,000 people, while Huaiyin City was still
unbreakable.
When the Yanzhou army entered Yuzhou, Zhang Tu and others felt something was wrong and suggested that Murong Cheng send an army back to investigate the situation. However, Murong Cheng believed in what Zhao Xun said, chasing the Tang army fleeing south.
These news also came from Yuzhou, and the situation was indeed true. In addition, outside Huaipu City, the Yanzhou army, which was mixed with the Qi army of weapons, was also harassing the Huaipu City outside the city.
But Murong Cheng didn't know that most of the defenders in Huaipu City went to support Huaiyin City. The subsequent reinforcements did not arrive. Of course, the defenders in Huaipu City left the city to support Huaiyin in advance.
I got the news from Xu Qing.
As Xu Qing and the Qi army general Bai Ling saw that Huaipu was still in a stable position, he suggested taking an attack many times to observe the situation in the city. Xu Qing, who knew the situation in the city, naturally refused repeatedly, and he was confident that the defenders in the city deliberately
In this way, you are luring yourself into the trap.
Unfortunately, if Bai Ling was the chief general at this moment, I was afraid that Huaipu City would have been lost, and King Murong Cheng of Qi and his army would be able to march straight into here.
At the end of March, after Zhao Xun's main force entered the western half of Yuzhou, after making all preparations, he suddenly took action and took the six prefectures in western Yuzhou every night. It can be said that three-fifths of Yuzhou's territory were
The Yanzhou Army was controlled by the Yanzhou Army, especially the areas connected to Jingzhou and Yangzhou, were suddenly taken over by the Yanzhou Army. More than 100,000 dan of grain hoarded in Huaiyang Prefecture in Yuzhou fell into the hands of Zhao Xun.
This is enough to support the food needed for 100,000 troops in March. It can immediately put Murong Cheng, who is now entering Xuzhou, into a state of no food.
Xu Qing, who received the news in Huaipu, immediately secretly took action and summoned the commander of Qi army, Bai Ling and some officers to kill them. As for the five thousand Qi army, after Xu Qing explained the situation in public, he was a large army of 10,000 Yanzhou.
Under the coercion and temptation, more than 3,000 people were immediately willing to surrender to the Yanzhou army, and the rest were also released. Because the situation in Yuzhou would soon be exposed, and whether these soldiers stayed or not would affect the overall situation.
Xu Qing took the road from Huaiyang Prefecture to the Xuzhou Army and returned. At this time, Guangling Prefecture and Jiangdu Prefecture in southern Xuzhou panicked after learning that the Qi army was treasonous and hurriedly transferred their troops to support it. The Qi army in Yangzhou
Immediately advanced and even entered Xuzhou. As a result, the Xuzhou army commander Li Yi successfully defeated the opponent by luring the enemy into depth, and wiped out more than 70,000 Qi troops. This time, Murong Cheng suddenly defeated the Yangzhou army and let the Yangzhou army go
To restrain the Xuzhou army's plan, even to make Yangzhou a situation where there is no soldiers to defend.
At this time, the Tang army had been stationed in the southwestern part of Yuzhou, which is now part of the Yanzhou Army for many days. While taking a small-scale attack, Tang Xian won over his former colleagues and informed the general situation where the current princes joined forces to deal with Murong Cheng.
The tribes obtained the support of civil and military officials and gentry in the Nanyang Prefecture.
On the one hand, Zhao Xun took over the Xinna prefectures and counties in the same period and implemented the new policies. On the other hand, he was ready to attack the east. At the same time, he was also waiting for Situ Lei's actions. Now Zhao Xun has to deal with the east side.
The Qi army was about to go crazy, with shortage of troops in their hands, while some of the Yanzhou army had to guard against the Yong army and the Tang army. The Tang army had already taken action, so they could naturally put it aside. Then, there was no movement in the Yong army, just Zhao Xun needed to be on guard.