Lin Shucheng's words were very sharp, and he directly expressed the essence. You, King of Luoyang and King of Hanzhong, are both from the Situ family. Doing so now can be said to have cut off the secret relationship with the Shu army. However, I did so
, which is equivalent to a complete isolation from the Yongjun system.
Despite this, now, it is the only way for the coalition forces to solve the problem. Lin Shucheng knew very well that if he didn't do this, the land of Jingzhou that the coalition forces worked hard to win would be considered a wedding dress for others.
"Brother, I can't control so many of the others. Now, we still focus on Jingzhou. No matter how we choose, Situ Che will not change his attitude towards us because of our choice." After a while, Situ Fei said gloomyly.
.
"Well, you are right. Situ Che is determined to take down Jingzhou and to kill us. Since he is not kind, we cannot blame us for doing this. Contact Murong Cheng to fight against the Shu army together." Situ
Hao also responded coldly.[
"Tell Murong Cheng that if he does not abide by the agreement, we will have to give up this Jingzhou land to the Shu army."
The Shu army was approaching, and the King of Luoyang and Hanzhong were unable to resist. As a result, they remembered the alliance with King Murong Cheng of Qi and asked Murong Cheng for help.
While the Shu army was advancing towards Jingzhou, Murong Cheng took advantage of the navy that Tang Xian returned to recover the small half of Jiangzhou that had been occupied by the Shu army, and prepared to move the center of gravity westward. In particular,
Taking over Jiangxia Prefecture on the flank of Jiangzhou, Jiangxia protects Jiangzhou’s flanks and the western part of Yangzhou, is very critical for the Qi army. Murong Cheng naturally would not see that this place was recaptured by the Shu army, and under the advice of others,
He also reached an alliance agreement with the King of Luoyang and the King of Hanzhong.
Although Murong Cheng did not take the alliance agreement between the King of Luoyang and King Hanzhong and himself at the beginning, he even had to be wary of these two people. After all, the King of Luoyang and King Hanzhong, no matter what, were the former King Yong Situ Lei of King Yong.
Son, he is a brother with the King of Shu, who knows if he will join forces to sell him? Secondly, his Qi army also occupied a relatively prosperous mansion in Jingzhou without any bloodshed. The alliance with the King of Luoyang and King of Hanzhong is just
A means of suppressing the King of Shu, but it cannot be put on the table. It is precisely because of this that he, Murong Chengcai, ceased to fight with the Chu army, and his center of gravity moved westward. Otherwise, he would have to teach the Chu army a lesson before he would cease to fight.
However, when Murong Cheng heard that the Shu army was heading north and first started to fight against the King of Luoyang and the King of Hanzhong, Murong Cheng was very happy. The war between Brother Situ not only means that the former enemy Yong army was officially divided, but also the Jiangxia Prefecture and Jiangzhou in Jingzhou,
It will be safe for the time being. After all, the Qi army has been attacked from all sides in recent years. Although it has captured Jiangxia Mansion without bloodshed, it has also driven the Shu army in Jiangzhou out of the boundary due to the navy, but the price it has paid in recent years is not
Younger. In addition to the battle with the Chu army, the navy was annexed by the Zhao army and lost the right to collect taxes by the maritime merchants. The current Qi army is no longer comparable to that of the past. The Shu army still inherited Yong
The army has a strength of more than 70% as its foundation and is the most powerful prince in the south.
Of course, this does not mean that everything is going well. In order to prevent the King of Luoyang and Hanzhong and Shu King from pretending to attack, in fact, cooperation is also to prevent the King of Luoyang and Hanzhong King from losing to the Shu army, which will lead to the Shu army going against Jiangxia Prefecture and Jiangzhou in the future
Before the ceasefire with the Chu army, the Qi army began to mobilize the army to move to Jiangxia Prefecture and Jiangzhou in Jingzhou.
After receiving a letter of help from the King of Luoyang and King of Hanzhong, Murong Cheng wanted to see the three brothers of Luoyang, King of Hanzhong and King of Shu Situ, but was worried that King of Luoyang and King of Hanzhong would lose to King of Shu, and in the end, the Shu army took advantage.
Speaking of which, the three Situ brothers were the sons of King Yong in the past and were the great enemy of the Qi army. Murong Cheng's hatred for them was definitely higher than that of others. But now it is related to the Qi army's plan, and he cannot hate the three Situ brothers because of hatred.
And lost the scruples.
"This is the letter of help from the King of Luoyang and the King of Hanzhong. Do you think that our Qi army should be the army?" Murong Cheng, who was difficult to make a decision, summoned his important officials Zhang Tu, Zhong Yan, and Fei Bin to discuss the rescue together.
.After all, it is difficult to consider the overall situation with your own personal feelings.
"King, I think you should save me!" Zhang Tu spoke first, "From the news from the west, the attacks of the King of Shu against the King of Hanzhong and Luoyang are real. The two sides fought several times in the southern part of Jiangling Prefecture, Luoyang
The king and the king of Hanzhong have lost tens of thousands of troops and are unstoppable."
Murong Cheng frowned slightly and said, "I know what you are talking about, but I know that the lost soldiers in the north are all surrendered soldiers from the King of Luoyang and Hanzhong. Their elites are not lost.
many."
Zhong Yan said: "Is the king worried that they would attack us in a false way, but in fact he would attack us? Speaking of which, this really requires precautions. Whether it is the King of Shu or the King of Luoyang and the King of Hanzhong, they are all the sons of Situ Lei. However, since Lord Zhang
He said he needed support, there must be a reason for support." Zhong Yan had been in charge of the war on the southern front before, and organized manpower to confront the Shu army in Jiaozhou.
It is precisely because of Zhong Yan's existence that the Shu army, which almost captured the entire Jiaozhou area, now only occupied one-third of the territory. The rest are either in the hands of the Qi army or in the hands of the Zhao army, and some areas are still there.
It is a place where local bandits are full of chaos or occupied by local natives. Therefore, he does not know the situation in Jingzhou. However, Zhong Yan still knows Zhang Tu. Zhang Tu said this, and he must have done the most
Survey of the West.
Zhang Tu said in a deep voice: "The king is worried, it's not reasonable. But according to my investigation, Situ Che attacked north and did not target us, but directly attacked his two brothers, except because Situ Hao and Situ Fei fought against Jingzhou.
, not only is the place not stable, but also the long-term fatigue, there are other reasons."
"A month ago, because we recovered half of Jiangzhou, and because Situ Hao and Situ Fei occupied Jingzhou, but Situ Che did not get any, some rumors spread in the Shu army, saying that Situ Che's injustice came to power
, said that he was not as strong as Situ Hao and Situ Fei, and he was not the suitable heir to King Yong."
"I think this rumor is enough to make Situ Che go north. Otherwise, although his position will not be lost, his prestige will be complete, and his control over the Shu army will be greatly reduced. After all, the predecessor of the Shu army will be
It was Yong's army, and the arrogant soldiers and generals were all under the command of Situ Lei in the past. They would definitely disrespect Situ Che, who was getting worse and worse as the battle began. Therefore, when rumors suddenly started, Situ Che had no choice."
"Why didn't the Shu army attack us? In Jingzhou, our Qi army only occupied one of the prefectures. Situ Che should have attacked us first, which is more reasonable, right?" Murong Cheng was still a little worried.
Zhang Tu smiled and said, "Although we only occupy Jiangxia Prefecture in Jingzhou, Jiangxia Prefecture is Yangzhou in the east, and Jiangzhou in the southeast and south. There are large troops to support it at any time. Moreover, the support is more than that of Kings of Hanzhong and Kings of Luoyang.
It is even bigger. In addition, our Qi army has a complete navy, traversing the Yangtze River, which makes Situ Che unable to ignore it.”
"Of course, we are the weakest in Jingzhou alone. But if Situ Che attacks us first, it will inevitably delay a long time. These time is enough to make Situ Hao and Situ Fei stable, and it is best to prepare for the battle.
In this way, even if Situ Che occupied Jiangxia Prefecture, it would be compared with Situ Hao and Situ Fei."
"Although Situ Hao and Situ Fei, which occupy 80% of Jingzhou, are relatively easier to attack. This Jingzhou land was once the land of the king. Situ Hao and Situ Fei had absolutely no such fast and stable place as the king took over Jiangxia Mansion.
.When fighting against Situ Hao and Situ Fei can not only solve the rumor problem, but also win Jingzhou that Situ Lei could not take over in the past, and it will increase its reputation."[
Zhong Yan and Fei Bin also nodded in agreement with Zhang Tu's analysis. Although they did not know more about the Jingzhou war as Zhang Tu, they had heard of the war in the west.
After a little silence, Murong Cheng showed an inexplicable "sex" and said indifferently: "That's the case, then send troops to help. But I didn't want to fight. I, Murong Cheng, finally, wanted to support the son of Situ Lei, the former mortal enemy."
Zhang Tu said in a deep voice: "The king needs to think so. Supporting Situ Hao and Situ Fei is far from just solving the Jingzhou problem. This has a deeper meaning. The king will never suffer any loss in this support."
Murong Cheng said in surprise: "Oh? What's the point? I am very unhappy with supporting Situ Lei's son."
Zhang Tu smiled and said, "Whether Situ Hao or Situ Fei were all split from the Yong army in the past. It was either Situ Lei died. Situ Che was indeed more suitable to inherit the great cause of King Yong than Situ Hao and Situ Fei.
Unfortunately, Situ Lei failed to make arrangements early. Of course, this is also related to Situ Hao and Situ Fei's long-awaited awareness. But there is one thing that no one can deny, that is, the three of them have a considerable influence among the princes of the three sides.
”
"Especially when Situ Lei personally led his army to Yizhou and died of illness, in order to allow Situ Hao and Situ Fei, who were thousands of miles away, to give up their rights, they did not announce Situ Che's heir in public. However, they were waiting for their preparations.
When the announcement was announced, the sun was setting. Therefore, many soldiers in the Yong army suspected that Situ Che, the youngest prince, could inherit the great cause. Therefore, Situ Hao and Situ Fei also had a certain influence in the Shu army.
Power, this is also an important reason why Situ Che insists on attacking his two brothers."
"Now, Situ Hao and Situ Feifa resisted the invasion of the Shu army and asked us for help. If we fight against the Shu army with Situ Hao and Situ Fei, among the Shu army, we will inevitably give up on Situ Hao and Situ Fei, and even be hostile to them.
We hate our army for the former Yong army, isn’t the other party the same for us?” Whether it was Murong Cheng’s in the past, the tyrant of the tyrant Situ Lei, or Situ Lei personally led a large army to raid the Qi army, they all formed each other
Deep hatred.
"The Shu army hated Situ Hao and Situ Fei, which means that it cut off the opportunity for Situ Hao and Situ Fei to get together again. In this way, even if the former Yong army was completely divided into three parts, this is for us,
It is also a good thing. After all, it is true that we cannot be hostile to the three Situ brothers. However, if we divide them, although we are not as good as the Shu army, we are also stronger than the King of Luoyang and the King of Hanzhong. We join forces with each other and attack the strongest first.
In this way, the Shu army can be gradually eliminated. If the Shu army is gone, the King of Hanzhong and the King of Luoyang are no longer any threats. And the Chu army in the north, let alone the details, are far from our opponents."
After hearing Zhang Tu say this, Murong Cheng was overjoyed and smiled and said, "It's so good. Since that's the case, I will send troops to support this former enemy."
Zhang Tu said in a cold voice: "However, we must also beware of the Zhao army. Since then, when rumors spread in the Shu army, people have sent people to investigate the origin of the rumors. Although they were unable to investigate the source, the rumors do not seem to be.
It was heard from the Shu army, but others deliberately did it.”
Murong Cheng frowned and said, "You mean, is the Zhao army spreading rumors in the territory of the Shu army? Zhao Xun's hand stretched too long. He did not attack south, but he would cause trouble in the south. However,
Zhao Jun spread rumors, but it seems that he cannot get any benefits from it?"
Zhang Tu frowned and said, "This is something that I am a little confused about. However, he stirred up a dispute between the three Situ brothers, and indirectly separated the three Situ brothers who might be integrated. I think, Zhao
I don’t want the three Situ brothers to go together again and form the powerful Yong army system in the past so that they can fight south in the future.”
"The Zhao army is now busy with war in the Western Regions and is leisurely looking south, but Zhao Xun doesn't want a powerful Yong army system in the south to appear again. However, this time is a good opportunity for us. As long as we complete the solution in the Zhao army.
In the war in the Western Regions, the army completed the operation to eliminate the Shu army before going south. Then, we are the most powerful princes in the south. By then, even if we cannot unify the south, we can summon the remaining princes in the south to fight against the Zhao army and Zhao
The army divides the north and the south and governs it.”
"In addition, this operation not only supports Situ Hao and Situ Fei in Jiangling Prefecture to block the Shu army, but also takes action from Jiangzhou to attack the flanks of the Shu army, weaken the Shu army as much as possible, and also allow the Shu army to be allowed to do so.
Even more disappointed with Situ Che.”
"Okay, let's not care about the others for now. First, support the two brothers Situ Hao and Situ Fei, so that they can completely cut off the possibility of repair with the Shu army. As for Jiangzhou, we will look for fighter opportunities and attack from the Shu army side and back." Murong Cheng said in a narrow voice
.The former powerful Qi army has lost most of its losses. Now that he has the opportunity to return to the southern overlord, how could he not cherish it?
Although Murong Cheng was very happy, Zhang Tu, Zhong Yan and Fei Bin knew that their chances of winning against the Zhao army were too small. Zhao Xun established the country and the north was stable for many years, and it was a country that was rich and strong. What about Qi army?
I hope to become the most powerful prince in the south and call on other princes to fight against the Zhao army. I will not talk about the strength of both sides, nor will I talk about the tax comparison between the two sides. The Zhao army has now occupied the eastern waters of Qi army, southeastern Jiaozhou and other places.
, which was already in the eastern and southern Qi army, was still arranged to form an encirclement. However, Zhang Tu and the other two did not say much. As ministers, they should help the lord win, rather than pour cold water on the lord.
Murong Cheng acted very quickly, and a 50,000 army hurriedly drove out of Jiangxia Prefecture and headed towards Jiangling Prefecture. Moreover, the Qi army also made great progress in this matter, and news spread out.
As Zhang Tu said, when the news of Qi army joining forces with Situ Hao and Situ Fei to deal with the Shu army reached the front battlefield of Jiangling Prefecture. Situ Che scolded Situ Hao and Situ Fei in public before the battlefield, saying that he forgot the previous king and
The hatred between hundreds of thousands of soldiers and the Qi army even Situ Che made a statement in public that he would kill Situ Hao and Situ Fei with his own hands.
Situ Che's actions were naturally deliberate. When the news of the Qi army's support for Situ Hao and Situ Fei reached Situ Che, Situ Che was secretly happy. What he did in front of the formation mentioned the previous king and hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
, in order to break the Shu army, Situ Fei had other ideas about Situ Hao and Situ Fei. He designated Situ Hao and Situ Fei as enemies and attacked his brothers.
Situ Hao and Situ Fei were indescribable. Could it be that you were all "forced"? But no matter that, Situ Hao and Situ Fei had already made this preparation when they asked for help from Qi army. After all, the Shu army was in progress.
Among them, although there are soldiers who are interested in themselves, they are just a potential help after all, and it is almost impossible to turn into real help. However, Jingzhou is indeed related to its own great cause and cannot be taken lightly.
Situ Che's goal was achieved, Murong Cheng's goal was also achieved, and Zhao Xun's goal was also achieved. Murong Cheng's angrily shout in front of the formation made the Shu army scold Situ Hao and Situ Fei.
Che's position in the Shu army became more stable, and even the combat power of the Shu army became stronger. Before the arrival of Qi reinforcements, the coalition forces lost three cities again in just a few days. Until Qi reinforcements entered Jiangling Prefecture
, the situation improved slightly.
Zhao Xun did not care about the war in the south except for the general changes. At this moment, the people moved westward on a large scale, transporting food and supplies to the west, and preparing for the war in the Western Regions. However,
As summer approaches, the temperature begins to rise, Zhao Xun has to move his preparations for war backwards.[
When Murong Cheng supported Situ Hao and Situ Fei, Zhao Xun met a talented person. This person was no one else, but Ling Xiao, the former important official under the command of King Yong Situ Lei. Ling Xiao was sent to Luoyang by Situ Lei to take over Situ.
Hao's rights. But Situ Hao had already received a reminder from Zhao Xun, and he had already sent back the news from the secret line, which made Ling Xiao's action unsuccessful. After Situ Lei's death, Situ Hao was separatist and independent. Ling Xiao realized something was wrong in advance and fled to death
. After entering the territory of Zhao under his identity, he was discovered by the merchants who returned from Luoyang and reported to the Zhao army. Afterwards, he was naturally captured by the Zhao army.
Zhao Xun also knew about Ling Xiao. Under Situ Lei, he was also a top talent. Zhao Xun naturally would not think there were too many talents. In addition, he had a very good understanding of the situation in the south, and for Zhao Xun, he had a
A very important role.
Ling Xiao did not refuse Zhao Xun's appeal. According to what he said, since Situ Lei died, Yong's army disappeared, and Situ Hao pursued him, he had no relationship with Yong's army. But because Situ Lei had the same attitude towards him in the past.
Well, so he was unwilling to participate in the war in the south. Therefore, after he reported what he knew about the Privy Council, he was arranged by Zhao Xun in the Western Regions to participate in the war in the Western Regions and local government affairs.