Wang Xiaolie sat in the yard, bathing in the sunshine, reading Jiang Min's letter. After a while, he put the letter down and said to Wang Ruohai on the side: "I gave Jiang Min two suggestions. One is to use the sacred mountain

With Yangjiao Mountain in the south as the center, the army is stationed in the mountains and slowly develops. It can be

To prevent the advance of the Jin Army, it can also control Shenshan and Yicheng counties at the same time, which has a larger territory. Either the army can be stationed in Shenshan County and the entire county can be fortified, so that the army can farm and fight and wait for the right time. Alas, in

In my heart, I hoped he would choose the first option, but in the end he chose the second option."

Wang Ruohai said: "Jiang Min is still a young man. He dispersed his troops into the mountains. I'm afraid there is no certainty. The county is a fortress, which is relatively easy to manage. The Jin army on Hedong Road only has 10,000 troops. Even if they send troops, they can still

It can be stopped."

Wang Xiaolie sighed: "So what if we can block it? There are not many people in Shenshan County anymore, and he can't even recruit soldiers. Even if he blocked the Jin army's attack for a while, the force cannot develop and it will not be of great use. No

The only way is to send troops from the rear."

After saying that, Wang Xiaolie looked at the sun in the east and was silent for a while. He said: "Yes, Jiang Min is a young man after all, and he is still too cautious in doing things. I can't blame him. After this winter, wait until he is in the sacred mountain."

After the county has settled down, let him send troops. According to Jiang Min, the land in Shenshan and one county can support five thousand people. Two thousand people farm and three thousand people fight. The scale is not small."

With three thousand soldiers and horses in hand and a base, Jiang Min is a big force on Hedong Road and can move when the time comes. Once Wang Xiaolie goes north to attack Luoyang, Jiang Min can attack Jiangzhou. Jinzhou is a big force.

Help. If the Jin Army assists Luoyang from Hedong Road, Jiang Min can cut off the Jin Army's retreat at any time. If Jiang Min is not defeated, the Jin Army will be greatly affected.

At this time, the Jin Army on Hedong Road was not strong enough, so it was a very good opportunity. Wang Xiaolie was unwilling to miss it. But Jiang Min was young after all, and it would be difficult for him to gain a firm foothold. How could he ask for more?

At this moment, a soldier came in, crossed his hands and said: "Commander Jie, Zhai Zhenfu's envoy has arrived outside the city."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Oh, since he is Zhai Zhenfu's envoy, I should welcome him out of the city——"

Wang Ruohai hurriedly stopped him and said: "The status of Commander-in-Chief is extraordinary now, not comparable to that of ordinary vassal towns. When we welcome you out of the city, if you don't say whether the envoys who come are worthy or not, where should we put our faces? Or I went out of the city to welcome you.

good."

Wang Xiaolie thought for a while and had no choice but to agree. He was now the envoy of South Jingxi Road and had established a festival. It was indeed no better than before. Even if Zhai Xing came in person, Wang Xiaolie should not welcome him out, let alone just an envoy.

Wang Ruohai changed into his official uniform and brought his own soldiers out of the city to greet him. Not long after, they all entered the Envoy Office.

It was Cui Xin, Zhai Xing's cousin, and Ren Zhiqing, the office manager, who came to salute Wang Xiaolie.

After Wang Xiao lied, the guests and hosts sat down and served tea.

After inviting tea, Wang Xiaoxing said: "She has worked hard on the journey, so you might as well take a day's rest."

Cui Xin is Zhai Xing's cousin. According to the custom at this time, the children of military generals and prefecture and county officials were generally called yamen, and the children of middle- and high-level civil servants were called sheren. Although Zhai Xing was a military general, he had a civil service and was a famous person at that time.

If you are not high, then you should be low. Cui Xin is called Cui Sanshe. In Zhai Xing's army, Cui Sanshe is responsible for the army's food and grass, as well as civilian work, and has an important position.

After listening to Wang Xiaolie's words, Cui Sanshe raised his hands and said, "I am here on the orders of the governor to have important matters, so I am not in a hurry to rest."

Wang Xiaolian said: "I wonder what important matters Zhai Zhenfu has?"

Cui Sanshe said: "The guard of the puppet Qi in Luoyang is Meng Bangxiong. Does Commander Ji know how many troops he has?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "About ten thousand people. Luoyang has become extremely dilapidated in recent years, and we really can't afford to support more people."

Cui Sanshe clapped his hands: "Yes, that's right! How important is Luoyang? The Puppet Qi only put less than 10,000 people there, wouldn't they look down on our world's heroes! The governor deliberately took advantage of the cold winter and the frozen rivers.

At that time, the Northern Expedition to Luoyang! We have plenty of military supplies, so why don’t you join us in this matter! If we occupy Luoyang, our situation in the Central Plains will be completely different! At that time, please ask your Majesty to return to Luan and try to recover!"

Wang Xiaolie was stunned for a moment. The imperial court asked him to hand over Yique Town to Zhai Xing, thinking that Zhai Xing might not be able to resist the Northern Expedition. But he didn't expect that Zhai Xing would move so quickly and would start this year.

After thinking for a while, Wang Xiaolie said: "To be honest, Meng Bangxiong is just a local tycoon. During the turmoil of the Jingkang period, he became the chief official of Xijing. He is not very strong. It is not difficult to attack Luoyang. It is difficult.

It is to capture Luoyang and then hold it. Luoyang is located in the heart of the Central Plains, connecting Hedong to the north and controlling Shaanxi to the west. It is incomparable to other places. After losing Luoyang, how can the Jin army be willing to do so?"

Cui Sanshe said: "Luoyang is guarded by eight passes, Hulao in the east, Hangu in the west, a big river in the north, and a large army of commanders in the south. Even if the Jin army comes with an overwhelming force, why should we be afraid of him!"

Wang Xiaolie was stunned for a while. He was silent for a while and then said: "She Ren, what's the use of talking about these big words? Zhai Zhenfu and I, even if we join forces, how can we be the opponent of the Jin Army? In the past few years,

We are safe because we did not have the Northern Expedition and were not part of the Jin Army.

Target. If we really occupy Luoyang, we must face the counterattack of the Jin army. Not only that, Liu Yu's attack direction was originally the Lianghuai area. After we occupied Luoyang, he would definitely send troops to attack. At that time, we wanted to defend Luoyang.

It’s not a simple thing.”

Cui Sanshe was a little disappointed and said: "So, Marshal Jie doesn't support my family's Northern Expedition?"

Wang Xiaolie said: "Of course we have to go to the Northern Expedition, but we can't be so rash. We should plan carefully and make sufficient preparations before sending out troops. Otherwise, if we occupy Luoyang and then be beaten back by the enemy, it will affect the morale of the army."

Cui Sanshe was silent. He looked at Ren Zhiqing on one side and looked away.

Ren Zhiqing said: "Commander Jie, at this time of national crisis, we should work hard to govern and be proactive in order to repay the imperial court. Meng Bangxiong in Luoyang has less than 10,000 troops and takes over the big city. Is it God's will? It is said that God does not take, but suffers.

It’s your fault!”

Wang Xiaolie said: "Come on, marching and fighting is not a child's play! You must plan carefully and think about various possibilities before you can raise a large army! How many days have it been since I gave Yique Town to you? Are you ready in such a short time?

Alright? According to me, wait a year or two until the plan is in place. Then it will not be too late to raise troops. Luoyang is not an ordinary city. If we occupy it, we will have to fight the Jin army to the death in the Central Plains!"

Ren Zhiqing said: "Now that the troops are well-prepared, Zhenfu cannot wait for a moment in Fengniushan Village, let alone one or two years. To be honest, it would be best if the commander-in-chief can join us in the Northern Expedition. If the commander-in-chief does not send troops, the commander-in-chief will not be able to wait for a moment, let alone one or two years."

Fu Bian then mobilized all his troops for the Northern Expedition!"

Wang Xiaolie thought for a while and said: "If Zhai Zhenfu is determined to make the Northern Expedition, I can't stop him. I will send troops from Ruzhou to go north along Dengfeng and Mi County out of Songshan. If Zhai Zhenfu captures Luoyang City, I will

Attack Zhengzhou. Liu Yu comes to attack and just block it for him. The Jin army coming from the direction of Shaanxi and Hedong can only rely on pacifying itself. I think there will not only be a few thousand troops, but probably tens of thousands."

Cui Sanshe was overjoyed when he heard this and said: "If so, Luoyang City is already in our hands!"
Chapter completed!