Zhu Xu's eyes were shining brightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Are these your speculations, or are they things that are already happening? I can't let the army move lightly just because of your few words."
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "If you let the scouts investigate, they will naturally know whether I am telling lies."
Zhu Xu curled his lips and said: "Very good, then I will reorganize the army now, collect the prisoners in this battle, and prepare to send troops. If it is true as you said, a large army will come to take over Luoyang's defense,
I can go north with you, but if it’s not as you said, then I can’t act rashly.”
Liu Yu nodded: "Then we will make an agreement. I hope our Prince Huan can move faster and faster."
Nanyang, Wancheng, County Sheriff's Mansion.
This plain, located at the southern foot of Funiu Mountain, is the key link between the Central Plains and Jingxiang. Transportation from all over the world extends here. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Tang, Deng, Chen, Cai and other states were located on this plain.
Above, it has witnessed the vicissitudes of the human world for eight hundred years. The Qin Dynasty was first prosperous, and Qin Shihuang moved the unruly people of the six countries here. From then on, merchants gathered and became a famous commercial city in the world. The Eastern Han Dynasty was established, and Liu Xiu conquered the world with Nanyang's power.
Most of the founders of the country were born in Nanyang. From then on, Nanyang became known as the hometown of the emperor and became a first-class metropolis and important county in the world.
Hundreds of years have passed since the Han and Jin Dynasties, but this place has become a battleground for military strategists in the struggle for hegemony between the north and the south. The king's flag changes on the city head, and the dynasty of Qin, Mu, and Chu has been better verified in Nanyang in this era, and now it stands
At the head of Nanyang City, there is a tall and slender young man, well-dressed and with exquisite tattoos. Even though he is wearing a military uniform, he still cannot hide his top-notch aristocratic appearance, just like the one around him.
The muscular, sweaty, and thick Qiu Ba people formed an incompatible contrast.
The noble prince gently stroked a crenel at the head of the city, on which was crookedly engraved the words "Lingbao came here for a visit". He sighed and murmured: "Nanyang, Wancheng, my late father will take me with you."
When I came here, I was only four years old, the scenery was still the same, the people and things had changed, but I, Huan Lingbao, stood here again!"
A middle-aged man dressed as a scribe and wearing a blue gown smiled and said: "Your Majesty, with the blessing of God and the foundation laid by the late Lord, it will only be a matter of time before you achieve great things. How can this little Nanyang satisfy you?"
Where are your ambitions?!"
Huan Xuan laughed and patted the middle-aged scribe on the shoulder: "Zhongwen, your mouth is getting sweeter and sweeter, but if you can use more of your good words to write military orders, then
Even better."
This middle-aged scribe's name is Yin Zhongwen. He is a famous literati in the world. He is also the current minister of Huangmen and the cousin of Yin Zhongkan, a son of a famous family. Yin Zhongkan and Huan Xuan have always been on good terms, just like their fathers Yin Hao and Huan Wen.
He was also a classmate when he was a child, and he has been a colleague all his life when he became an adult. Yin Zhongwen was famous all over the world for his literary talent. He was once commented by a famous scholar: "If Yin Zhongwen is as educated as Yuan Bao, his literary talent will not be reduced." However, Huan Chong was in power before and did not like these things.
A pure scholar who could dance and write, when Huan Xuan returned to Jingzhou, this man immediately gave up his position as a minor official and came to Huan Xuan, and he was by no means the only one to do this.
Standing next to Huan Xuan was another young man in yellow clothes. He was about thirty years old. He had a black mole the size of a mung bean on the side of his right eye. He was holding a feather fan and looked like an expert military advisor. His name was Bian Fanzhi.
After Bian Hu, a famous minister in the early years of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, although his literary talent and martial arts were not as good as those of Yin Zhongwen, he was also recognized as intelligent and intelligent, and his beauty was outstanding in the world. He made friends with Huan Xuan during the years when he was living in Jiankang, and he was a good friend at that time.
After seeing Huan Xuan's ambition and identity as the prince of Jingzhou at a glance, he would rather give up his future as a minor official in Jiankang and follow Huan Xuan. In the past few years, Huan Xuan has been placed by Lu Zongzhi's side.
, was both the mastermind and the spy on Lu Zongzhi, and the idea of intercepting and killing Fu Pi and dedicating credit to Wang Chen came from this man.
Bian Fanzhi frowned slightly: "My lord, although we have attacked and killed Fu Pi, this great victory is not so outstanding compared with Liu Yu's victory in Luoyang. I am afraid it is not the time to withdraw our troops yet.
The best strategy is to compete with Liu Yu for time and fight for the Northern Expedition."
Yin Zhongwen shook his head disdainfully: "Jingzu (Bian Fanzhi's word), don't forget that my lord has neither an official position nor the right to command troops. Even if he intercepted and killed Fu Pi, he had to borrow Guo.
The troops and horses of General Feng are nominally under the control of the imperial court, and they are also owned by the governor of Jingzhou. If you send troops against the order, there are already hidden dangers, not to mention that you have to cross the Yellow River for the Northern Expedition. Your
These ideas are all suggestions that will put the lord in danger, so it is best to think twice."
Huan Xuan frowned slightly: "Zhongwen, the imperial court can't control Jingzhou at all, and Wang Chen, the governor of Jingzhou, is far away in Jiangling and doesn't know the situation on the front line. I continue to go north in the name of the second general, and I just say that I am pursuing Murong Yong.
, there is nothing wrong with it. Besides, this place is so close to Luoyang and the military situation is urgent. Even if I say that I am sending troops to rescue Luoyang, there is nothing wrong with me. But I am not sure. What good will it do to me to go to the Northern Expedition at this time? Liu
Even if Yu wins by chance in Luoyang, will he have the strength to go north? Will Zhu Xu listen to him?"
Bian Fanzhi said sternly: "Liu Yu can make thousands of veterans of the Beifu Army follow him thousands of miles away. He is an extraordinary person. Although his subordinates are few, they are loyal and reliable. This victory will bring a lot of captive tigers, and the people of the Central Plains will also
We will re-understand the strength of the Jin army, and take advantage of Murong Yong's defeat and the unsettled people in Bingzhou for the Northern Expedition. At this time, if Liu Yu is allowed to regain the land in Hebei and establish the great achievements of the Northern Expedition, it will be too late. Our victory the day before yesterday
, it will also lose a lot of color.”
Yin Zhongwen sneered and said: "There are too many people who don't want Liu Yu to make contributions. He will not succeed so easily. Even if Luoyang can win this time, it depends on the power of Tianshi Dao. It is said to be an evil sect. I didn't expect these monsters to actually do it."
With such a great influence in the Central Plains, Liu Yu needs to consider how to compete with Tianshi Dao for the hearts of the Central Plains, instead of going north with the little power he has now. Otherwise, if he moves his front foot, the demon thieves behind him may
If he rebels and becomes self-reliant, even if he takes Bingzhou, it will still be Liu Kun's fate."
Huan Xuan waved his hand: "Okay, don't argue. I know what you mean very well. Jingzhou is indeed our foundation. However, we cannot have a strong enemy in the north. This is also something I want to ensure. If the Central Plains maintains its status quo,
, Zhu Xu defends the isolated city alone, while Zhai Ding Ling and Zhang Yuan are watching. That is the best, but if Liu Yu is allowed to gain a firm foothold and make contributions, that is absolutely not allowed. I have asked Wang Jishi to lead his army to join me.