Chapter 188 Mu Zhijian proposes the Northern Expedition
Liu Yu's expression changed drastically and he frowned: "Fat man, what do you mean by this? Do you mean to say that the Xie family and Da Jin do not really want to go to the Northern Expedition? This is impossible, right? This time the Xie family But after forming a large army, even the servants in his family joined the army. You probably didn't know that among the people just now, the smallest Shui Sheng was named Xie Tingfeng, and he was a banker of the Xie family. This time they I really want to go to the Northern Expedition!"
Liu Muzhi said calmly: "Isn't it strange? The Xie family is willing to let their nephews join the army, just like the Huan family also went on the Northern Expedition three times. It seems that they have contributed, but the actual purpose is not as pure as yours." Wanting to recover lost territory is different. What they want is power, not the success or failure of the Northern Expedition!"
Liu Yu's head began to sweat, and his voice was trembling: "No, I don't believe it. If the Xie family had the opportunity to make the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, why didn't they do it? It would not be harmful to their family!"
Liu Muzhi sighed: "The foundation of the Xie family's industry is already in the south. There is no large-scale foundation in the north. This determines that they have no strong motivation for the Northern Expedition. Jinu, think about it, if you are Xie Mr. Xuan, or Mr. Xuan, what do you want?"
Liu Yu said unconvinced: "Even if it is to keep the Xie family in power forever, we should make great contributions in the Northern Expedition!"
Liu Muzhi sneered and said: "It is precisely because of this that they cannot go all out in the Northern Expedition. Since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, we have always been a world of aristocratic families, but there is a delicate balance in the world of aristocratic families, which means that we cannot let one family dominate. And then comprehensively suppress other families. In other words, a super family like King Sima Xuan of the Western Dynasty who suppressed other families would not accept or allow it."
"As powerful as Huan Wen, he made three Northern Expeditions and dominated the world. He then wanted to ask Jiuxi. His tampering intentions were well known. However, big families such as the Wang family and the Xie family would unite and boycott collectively. This is why Huan Wen did not become the emperor in the end. The reason. In the world of the Jin Dynasty, the Huan family has occupied Jingzhou for generations in the west, the alliance of aristocratic families controls the court and supports Yangzhou in the east, and the Xie family is the leader of the aristocratic family."
"If the Xie family can really achieve great success in this Northern Expedition and regain the Central Plains, they will turn from the leader of the family into the public enemy of the family. At that time, families like the Wang family and the Xi family may even unite with the Jingzhou family. The Huan family came to suppress the Xie family. Therefore, even if Xie Xianggong and Commander Xuan have the ambition of the Northern Expedition, they will only be restrained in many ways in the end and will not be able to realize it!"
Liu Yu broke into a cold sweat after hearing this. Liu Muzhi had never mentioned this to him before, but it made so much sense that he could not argue with it. He gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "In that case , then I should help the Xie family, after all, the brothers in the army are all warring and want to make contributions, and this is not something that those high-ranking family members can stop!"
Liu Muzhi shook his head: "Now the Qin army is moving south. In order to protect themselves, these high-ranking families will certainly not cause trouble and will even help. But if they can defeat the Qin army and want to further conquer the Central Plains, then They will definitely try every possible means to obstruct it."
"Even if the soldiers want to fight at that time, the logistics and food supplies will be heavy. Where will the military supplies come from? At that time, Huan Wen was also full of ambitions. He wanted to make achievements in the Northern Expedition and come back to stand on his own behalf for the Jin Dynasty. As a result, others secretly held him back and did not open up food channels for him. As a result, the army in front retreated without food, which led to the defeat of Fangtou. Isn't this a living lesson?"
Liu Yu said bitterly: "Since this won't work, then that won't work either. Why should we form Beifu soldiers? Just disband them!"
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "Send slaves, it has been nearly a hundred years since the founding of the Jin Dynasty. Those nobles who migrated to the south have already formed their foundation in the south. Their family property and slaves are all in the south. If the barbarians from the north move south, naturally
We must resist with all our strength, but if they are asked to spend huge sums of money to recover the Central Plains, that is something they are unwilling to do."
"I am in the supply camp and in charge of the logistics accounts. These things are very clear. The military supplies of the entire army are only about three months. This can only support us to fight defensive wars in the Jianghuai area, and it is impossible to bear the responsibility of the Northern Expedition. Therefore, I
I just said these words."
Liu Yu's body swayed slightly, his vision went dark, and his chest was so blocked that he could hardly breathe. After a while, he breathed a long sigh of relief: "So, the great cause of the Northern Expedition will always be just a mirror image?"
Liu Muzhi shook his head: "No, Ji Nu, I am not telling you these words to dampen your ambitions. On the contrary, I want you to understand the situation clearly! The difficulty of the Northern Expedition will never lie in the barbarians on the opposite side.
How strong you are depends on how strong the resistance of the aristocratic family is behind you! If you really become a member of the Xie family, then you will only be able to get out of the system of the aristocratic family!"
Liu Yu's eyes sparkled: "Why can't I get out? Even if I marry Miaoyin, I am still a general in the army, so why should I be controlled by others? The family can only manage some logistics supplies. If that doesn't work, I will learn from Zu Ti.
He can conquer a kingdom in the north with his three thousand servants during the Northern Expedition, why can't I?!"
Liu Muzhi laughed: "Then you must have Zu Ti's consciousness and not rely on support from the rear at all. Moreover, these brothers of yours are not the heroic swordsmen under Zu Ti. They all have wives, children, and children.
In the south of the Yangtze River, you are like a hostage in the hands of aristocratic families. Why do you want them to abandon their wives and children and follow you to work hard in the north? What can you give them? "
Liu Muzhi looked at Liu Yu, who was frowning more and more, and sighed: "Even Zu Ti was jealous of the court controlled by the aristocratic families. After finally regaining the land of Henan, he was betrayed by another person.
Will he be replaced by the generals sent, relieved of military power, and then die in sorrow and anger? Send slaves, whether it is Zu Ti or Huan Wen, they have proved one thing. Within the family system, it is difficult to reach the sky in the Northern Expedition.
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Liu Yu let out a long sigh, feeling short of breath as a hero, and murmured: "So, is it impossible for us to achieve the feat of regaining the lost ground and drinking in Chang'an in this lifetime?"
The fat on Liu Muzhi's face jumped. He took a step forward and looked into Liu Yu's eyes: "No, it is still possible, but you have to fully control the army and independently own a large feudal town.
Just like Zu Ti back then, in addition, you must have aristocratic families as allies in the court, at least not to let high-level aristocratic families hold you back. Then slowly conquer areas in the north, relying on the newly conquered areas
Use your own manpower and material resources to form your own team. Only in this way can you achieve hegemony!"
Liu Yu gritted his teeth and stared at Liu Muzhi motionless: "Fat man, will you help me become a hegemon?"
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "Since I left my family behind and accompanied you to join the army, I have already made my intentions clear. Why do you need to ask?"
Liu Yu suddenly laughed and patted Liu Muzhi on the shoulder: "Then let us brothers join forces and do a big fucking thing, so that those sons of bitches who look down on us can only look up to us in the future. Okay.
