"The general will be waiting to meet the general!"
Outside Wuyang Pass, one of the three passes in Yiyang, Guancheng guard Quan Jingxuan led a group of civil and military officials to wait here early in the morning. When they saw Li Tai's ceremonial flag approaching, they rushed forward to greet him.
Go and pay homage to General Li who is in the team.
"General Quan, there is no need to be polite. I have thanked you for waiting for a long time."
When Li Tai saw this, he also turned over and dismounted. First he bent down to help Quan Jingxuan, and then looked at the group of Suilu wealthy people accompanying him behind him and said with a smile: "The territory of Suilu must be kept stable, and we can rely on Quan Jingxuan's etiquette to keep it safe."
You and other countrymen have really benefited a lot from the equally capable and brave soldiers guarding the three passes. I must be deeply grateful to see Quan Yitong before this pass city today!"
When the local tycoons in Suilu heard what General Li said, of course they did not dare to object. What's more, the three passes of Yiyang are indeed vital to the safety of Suilu, so they all stepped forward to bow to Quan Jing.
grateful.
Quan Jingxuan was a little confused for a while, and waved his hands repeatedly: "Everything you do as a general is your duty. Since you hold this position, you should do your best!"
"It is precisely because of the general's sincerity that I have entrusted this military affairs to the general for a long time. It is not only these protected soldiers and civilians who need to thank the general, but I also want to express my gratitude to the general! The general lives here.
, so that I don’t have to worry about this so often, and can rest assured to plan elsewhere.”
Li Tai took Quan Jingxuan's arm and said sternly: "Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements. Generals need to guard important passes and have no time to leave, so they are unknown in the world. But I know that generals are only powerful and can only do what they do when they are trapped.
If we bring the masses here now, we will surely make the general famous!"
After Quan Jingxuan heard this, his face suddenly became excited: "General, I am a warrior. His only abilities in his life are military and military affairs. He is so favored and appreciated by the general. I really deserve it."
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In the Western Wei Dynasty, Quan Jingxuan can definitely be regarded as a veteran. Long before He Batayue and others entered Guanzhong, he served under Xiao Baoyue, the then Guanzhong Xingtai. Yuwentai succeeded He Batayue.
After gaining power, he was turned into a Xingtai doctor.
But his resume also reflects what it means to be unlucky, getting up early to catch the market late. When he followed Xiao Baoyu, Xiao Baoyu failed in Guanzhong's rebellion. When he transferred to Yuwentai's subordinates, he was not from Beizhen because he was not from Beizhen.
Because of its high importance, especially its long-term activities in the Kanto region, even the series of military reorganizations during the Datong period did not catch up.
As early as when Changsun Jian was the governor of Jingzhou, Quan Jingxuan came to Miobei to serve, and was then taken out of Miobei by Wang Sizheng. Finally, he was taken over by Li Tai as the remnant of Wang Sizheng.
Li Tai also had his own team, but Quan Jingxuan was stationed nearby. As for the series of important military operations of the military government, the main force was his subordinates. After so many years, Quan Jingxuan still
He was still just a rider, but he was gradually surpassed by Quan Xu, the son of the clan who followed Li Tai.
Quan Jing's ability to declare is definitely good, it can even be said to be better than that of a considerable part of the soldiers. It is not limited to killing on the battlefield. He also has good results in handling complex local disputes and contradictions. However, because he has always
Being in a relatively marginal situation, he rarely has any highlight moments, so it is not wrong for Li Taeyan to remain unknown in the world.
A group of people exchanged greetings outside Guancheng, and then entered Guancheng under the leadership of Quan Jingxuan.
Yiyang Sanguan is located between the two mountains of Dabie Mountain and Tongbai Mountain. It is an important gateway for the Huainan area to enter and exit the Suizao Passage. Several pass cities are also established among the mountains and passes. Such places have no territorial jurisdiction as
In addition, generally speaking, there is no system for people's livelihood and military supplies.
But this was not the case in Yiyang Sanguan under the governance of Quan Jingxuan. There were more than 20,000 soldiers and civilians affiliated with Sanguan alone. In addition to the 5,000 troops stationed by Quan Jingxuan's headquarters and Jingzhou Military Mansion, the remaining
They are all the barbarians in the Dabie Mountains who have been recruited by Quan Jingxuan in recent years and the wandering and food refugees in the vicinity.
More than 20,000 people relied on Sanguan in Yiyang to engage in wood cutting and other production activities. In addition to meeting their own daily needs, the materials produced were supplied to the garrison at Sanguan.
Because the Jingzhou Military Government attaches great importance to the development of commerce, there are not a few merchants from the east and west who travel to and from the three passes of Yiyang. They open the gates for ten days every month for business travel, and of course they have to collect Daicheng City Tax. These business taxes are
One-tenth of the money was left in the three passes to maintain the expenses of the garrison at the three passes.
In recent years, due to the recuperation of the Jingzhou military government, there have been fewer and fewer foreign wars, and the three passes of Yiyang have been less affected by the war. Quan Jingxuan used the money and grain allocated by the military government to build warehouses near the three passes to lease to business travelers.
Now that Li Tai came to Sanguan for inspection, Quan Jingxuan reported these matters to Li Tai in detail. Only then did Li Tai discover that the affairs of Sanguan in Yiyang were developing in an orderly manner, especially the income from business and trade was second only to
The existence of Shicheng. In addition to the revenue that was turned over to the military government, the rest, after deducting the necessary garrison expenses, was also stored in the Sanguan government treasury. It can be said that the treasury is well-stocked.
"General, you are really a talented person. I was only used as a fighting general before. I am really ignorant. Please forgive me, General!"
After Li Tai learned about the government affairs of Yiyang Sanguan, he couldn't help feeling that he had not paid enough attention to Quan Jingxuan before.
Outside the three passes there is Yiyang, and within the three passes is Suilu. Li Tai has always paid attention to these two places, but he did not pay enough attention to the three passes of Yiyang. Even if he knew something about it before, it was all in the government.
I casually listened to the staff's business reports, and I just knew that the three levels were operating well, but there was no active and systematic inquiry.
Now, after learning many specific details of the military and political affairs of the Three Passes, Li Taicai discovered that he still underestimated Quan Jingxuan's ability. He was a more outstanding person and more comprehensive in ability than he had previously thought.
Quan Jingxuan's failure to achieve his goals was no longer a short-term matter, and he was not only ignored by his boss. He would not be resentful towards Li Tai because of this, but when he heard that his ability was recognized, he couldn't help but look excited.
He said: "The general has a little talent, but he really shouldn't be praised so highly by the general. The general is responsible for the important military and political responsibilities in the southeast, and he has a lot of things to do. He cannot be appreciated by the general based on his merits. This is also due to the mediocre qualifications of the general..."
Li Tai waved his hand to prevent Quan Jingxuan from continuing, then sighed and said: "General Quan said that I have a high and powerful position, but he still has the grace to admit his negligence. Fortunately, I have now realized that General Quan still
We are young and strong, and it is not too late to make achievements. You and I will not miss the opportunity to make up for the situation. Preface: This act will make the general famous, and seeing that the general can do this also makes me more confident!"
After Quan Jingxuan heard this, he quickly lowered his head and said: "The general is extremely talented and has a profound strategy. The last general is fortunate to be driven, so there is no need to worry about fame and glory! But if you have a mission, you must do your best!"
"A few days ago, the bandits from the East sent envoys to Jiangling, hoping to join forces with Liang Guo to plot against us in Yiyang and the lands in the east of Han Dynasty. Although the two are deeply suspicious of each other and it is absolutely impossible to accomplish this, we must investigate this situation and we should be on guard against this kind of situation.
Changes occurred. Therefore, the military government used troops this time to warn and intimidate Huainan."
Li Tai first explained the previous situation to Quan Jingxuan, and then continued: "This time I will personally lead the elite cavalry to Hefei to fight the Huainan divisions of the Qi army. Please ask General Quan to lead the troops of the three passes and follow the land troops.
Go north to Yiyang, join forces with Yiyang and advance along the Huaihe River to cut off the reinforcements from the east thieves on the Huaihe River..."
Since he planned to cause a big event, Li Tai naturally would not make a small fuss. He took Hefei as the target of aggressive operations and used this to drive Northern Qi's deployment of defenses throughout Huainan.
Hefei is located in the hinterland of Huainan and is also an important hub for the Northern Qi to control Huainan. Once this city is attacked, it will inevitably affect the garrison situation of the Northern Qi in the Huainan area.
Li Tai himself led the elite cavalry to Hefei, which was like a sharp arrow shooting at Hefei. When the troops in Huainan of the Northern Qi Dynasty were stirred up, Quan Jingxuan and other divisions could take advantage of the situation to expand the results of the war.
In addition to the army that Quan Jingxuan marched eastward along the Huai River and cooperated with his actions from the north, when Li Tai passed through Anlu, he also told Wang Jie, who was stationed in Anlu, to also lead an attack along the Yangtze River.
Marching eastward, they gathered together with Li Tun's men who were stationed in Qichang County and had changed their surname to Dugu Tun, as well as brothers Lu Xida and Lu Guangda from Jinxi County, and marched along the north of the Yangtze River to Hefei via Lujiang County.
This time, they are advancing in three directions, pushing forward to destroy Northern Qi's control in the west of Huainan. Li Tai does not plan to leave after fighting as before. He does not actually occupy the city, but plans to send troops for a long period of time.
Stationed in Hefei, we must leave our mark deeply in Huainan.
There are many reasons why he was unwilling to agree to Wang Sengbian's request before, but now he wants to take the initiative.
The more critical point is that Li Tai must break away from the military and political structure of the Western Wei Dynasty and rebuild a border defense line based on the Jingzhou Military Government itself. Not only the Northern Qi Dynasty, but also Wang Sengbian was a target that he needed to guard against and balance.
Originally, Li Tai was still considering who to send to guard Hefei after he captured it. Now, there is no shortage of candidates under his command who are talented and experienced enough to take on their own role, but there are not many who are still idle. Quan Jingxuan originally belonged to this category.
It was one of the alternatives he had in mind, but after getting to know the management status of Yiyang Sanguan on the spot, he felt that none of the other alternatives seemed as suitable as Quan Jingxuan.
After Quan Jingxuan heard about this arrangement, he was quite surprised for a while. Although he was also a little curious in his heart, shouldn't the Jingzhou Military Government be actively preparing for war to attack Jiangling?
Huainan?
Although he is not an important person in the military government, he still has full confidence in General Li. Since the general made this decision, it must be justified. And if he really wants to attack Jiangling, he may not be able to take the responsibility.
The main force, but if troops are deployed in Huainan, he still has a lot of potential.
Quan Jingxuan also put forward his own suggestions, including Li Taijie's march route to Hefei. Because he was based at the Three Passes of Yiyang, he also had good contacts with the powerful people in the prefectures and counties east of the Dabie Mountains, so he could provide more information.
A safe route and a list of places where you can get some supplies along the way.
Li Tai stayed at Sanguan in Yiyang for two days, discussing with Quan Jingxuan the rhythm and details of the next march, and waiting for the local tycoons to lead their troops to assemble here.
It has been several years since he obtained the land of Handong, and he has also managed and won over the powerful people in Suilu for a long time. In recent years, the military government has not carried out any large-scale military operations, so these powerful tribes are also here.
He had been resting in his hometown for a long time. This time he sent troops to Huainan, so he incorporated these troops who followed the powerful forces of Lu into the combat team.
It's not because there are not enough people in Jingzhou headquarters, but because it doesn't make much sense for these people to stay in their respective villages. On the contrary, they are still a hidden danger.
Ideology is a factor that is difficult to reverse. People's choices based on values sometimes outweigh the pros and cons. The powerful people in the mainland have been ruled by Nanliang for a long time. Although Li Tai's governance has been very effective in recent years, he did not dare to
It is guaranteed that these people have absolutely devoted their hearts to the Western Wei Dynasty, and they were indifferent when the Western Wei Dynasty launched a war of annihilation against Nanliang.
Now the land of Suilu belongs to the internal area of Jingzhou General Mansion, and there are no border disturbances. There are just some public security issues that need attention. With so many powerful tribes staying in the countryside, there is nothing to worry about on weekdays, but once it comes to war,
It is inevitable that people will be impetuous, and something may happen.
So it is better to simply transfer them all away from their hometowns and fight in the Huainan area. This route is not unfamiliar to them. When Nanliang captured important towns such as Shouyang and Hefei in Huainan, it mainly used Yongzhou.
and people from Sizhou.
By the time these powerful Suilu tribes were assembled one after another, they had a total of more than 7,000 soldiers, which can be regarded as the elite of the entire Suilu area. These troops and Li Tai were all handed over to the command of Quan Jingxuan, plus the three levels of the
Some of the garrison gathered 10,000 soldiers and then marched towards Yiyang.
As for Li Taize, he led his five thousand elite cavalry and entered the Huainan area from the Jiuli Pass, the easternmost of the three passes of Yiyang. Then they marched eastward close to the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains and arrived at Huainan Huo in just a few days.
state.
Although we also passed through Shazhou, Yizhou and other places belonging to the Northern Qi Dynasty on the way, these states, counties and cities were basically in the hands of the local powerful.
The reason why they attached themselves to the Northern Qi Dynasty was to protect themselves. In fact, they pursued a strategy of trying to get both sides. Some even sent people to Mianbei Rangcheng every year to give Li Tai New Year greetings and gifts. The main idea was that no one would be offended.
Therefore, when Li Tai led his army through these cities, they did not encounter any obstruction. Some even thoughtfully sent some food and grass outside the city and said that as long as General Li could achieve a complete victory on this trip, they would also
General Guiyi changed his banner and surrendered to the Jingzhou Governor's Office.
It's not that Northern Qi's governance here was so brutal and unjust, because there was no effective governance at all, it was just a nominal moderation. And even if they defected to the Western Wei Dynasty, it was not because they admired Li Tai. In troubled times,
If you are not strong enough, you can only swing left and right to protect yourself.
Huozhou is known as Liu'an in later generations, and it is only a day's journey away from Hefei. After arriving here, Li Tai ordered his troops to take a short rest here to restore their strength, and at the same time, he sent scouts around and surrounded Hefei.
How to find out the enemy's situation clearly? At the same time, he sent a team of envoys south to Lujiang River to lead Wang Jie, Dugu Tun and other armies on the southern front to join the battlefield.