Liu Yu was startled for a moment, then laughed: "Yanzhi, twenty years have passed in a blink of an eye. Do you still remember what happened back then? At that time, you were a civilian captain. Seeing that you civilians who are not soldiers all stayed behind
Defending the city, how can I, a soldier of the Beifu, leave the people in the city behind and retreat?"
Dao Yanzhi said with a smile: "Actually, we were scared to death at the time. Although I tried to be brave, I wanted to run away right away. However, what you said at that time moved me. You said that soldiers have to protect the people, and only then can they be worthy of the responsibility they have.
This armor and this sentence have been in my heart for twenty years, guiding my path in life, so I later made up my mind that no matter what Brother Jinu does, I will accompany him life and death, and I will not seek wealth and glory.
I just want to protect the country and the people."
Liu Muzhi smiled and said: "Yanzhi is really ambitious. Yes, this time we risked a near-death chance of annihilation. When others thought there was no hope, we still raised troops to rebel against Huan and built Yi Jingkou. It depends on you and
The brothers have absolute trust in the slaves. This kind of trust transcends life and death, let alone wealth. You see, even if the Yan brothers took such a big risk and raised an army but failed, they have no regrets now. And Nan Yan
He gets news about things over there faster than I do."
Liu Yu's heart moved: "Yanzhi, what's the situation over there, and how did you know about it?"
Dao Yanzhi smiled slightly: "Commander, I am from Pengcheng. I have lived in Huaibei for a long time and have many friends with Qidi. As you know, Huaibei and Qidi have always been in close contact. Many people go back and forth from both sides and are related by relatives.
Therefore, a few years ago when the Murong family captured Qi, many people from Qi fled the war and came to Huaibei and became my brothers. Later, when Qi was settled, they also went back, but with them around, every move in Nanyan's place would be unknown.
I can basically know it. Although Liu Zhubo's spies are powerful, he is not a local after all, so in this regard, my news may be faster than two hours."
Liu Muzhi smiled and said: "Yes, we are different intelligence lines and different spies, but in this way, we can compare the information to ensure that it is correct. Alan had a chance to intercept Ah Shou in Linqu, but she
I let Ah Shou go, and it was precisely because of this that I went back to jail. Yanzhi, can you tell me how the military situation is in Nanyan now?"
To Yanzhi said sternly: "Now Nanyan has entered a state of full mobilization. All Xianbei tribes are required to keep only one son to guard the family, and all other males must apply for conscription. The Han people also implement the method of drawing sons from three to five.
, one out of three or two out of five. In the Linqu area in the south, as of three hours ago, 50,000 soldiers and horses had been assembled, with General Duan Hui in charge of the army, and Murong De also assembled seven soldiers in Guanggu.
Thousands of chariots, 150,000 infantry, and 60,000 cavalry will march south to meet up soon."
At this time, even Liu Muzhi frowned: "How come there are so many troops? I know about Linqu, but Murong Beide in Guanggu still has an army of 200,000?"
To Yanzhi sighed: "Because the Xianbei households in Hebei have poured into Qilu in large numbers over the years. When Murong Beide entered Nanyan, he brought less than 50,000 households. In recent years, there have been more than 200,000 households.
The Xianbei people from the north came to seek refuge. There were few soldiers of the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the past, they relied on Han families to monitor the Xianbei people in various places. However, after the massacre of the Lu family and the Cui family, the Han people in various places also acted in secret and even secretly encouraged these Xianbei people to escape.
Going to the south of Yan, Murong Beide has been running the land for many years, and his strength has become several times stronger than before. In addition, there has been no war for many years, and the Xianbei people who used to make a living by fighting and plundering are also bored. This time they heard
Some Han people wanted to assassinate their emperor, and everyone was so angry that they joined the army."
Liu Yu nodded: "It's understandable that the Xianbei people do this, but the Han people in Qi, we are all of the same race, why should we stand on Murongde's side?"
Zhi Yanzhi said: "That's because the local Han clan, such as the Han family and the Gao family, all sided with Murong Beide. After Murong Beide entered Qilu, he strictly prohibited his subordinates from killing and plundering Han people, and even went to worship Confucius Temple in person. He reused Han people on a large scale to win over people's hearts. He treated Han people and aristocratic families very favorably, with tax exemptions and exemptions from military service. He relied on these people to govern the Han people. So he quickly gained the support of these Han aristocratic families."
Liu Muzhi said seriously: "The Xianbei people are used to grazing cattle and sheep. There are also many grasslands suitable for them to graze in Qilu. The Han people have also eaten these cattle and mutton in recent years, and their lives are better than before during the war. Send slaves Ah, think about the Battle of Feishui back then. Wasn't it the case that a high-ranking family like the Xie family allowed their child servants to join the army and suddenly raised an army? This time in Qidi, what about the Han family, the Yue family, and the Gao family? These local high-ranking families, just like the Xie family, organized Zhuangke in Wubao to join the army. They may not directly participate in the battle, but they can transport food, manage baggage, and provide logistics to ensure that the Xianbei soldiers on the front line fight. The news I got now is that there are about 20,000 Xianbei infantry and cavalry in Linqu, and the army directly commanded by Murong Beide has no less than 100,000 combat troops. The other hundreds of thousands of Han infantry are mostly reserve personnel to fill up the number. .But even so, there are still hundreds of thousands of elites, so you have to think carefully about how to face the enemy."
Liu Yu nodded and looked at Yanzhi: "Yanzhi, do you have any contact with Brother Ashou?"
Yanzhi shook his head: "Not yet. After Ah Shou escaped from Nanyan, he has been gathering his old troops in various villages and fortresses in Huaibei these days. It's a pity that he didn't save much weapons and food in the past. Many of those villages have He will not participate in this battle. I heard that so far, the army he has been able to assemble is only three thousand. There is a serious lack of equipment, and the military rations are less than a month's supply. If he fights against the Nanyan army with such strength, it will be There is no hope of victory at all."
Liu Yu frowned deeply and said to Yanzhi: "Brother Yanzhi, thank you for telling us such important information. Now please return to Pengcheng immediately. In the name of our general of the town army, ask Pengcheng guard Liu Gai to mobilize immediately. All the troops that can be mustered, including the soldiers you can recruit from the civilian population, are all gathered in the Pengcheng area, and all the people, women and children who are not participating in the battle are arranged to go south. I will mobilize the army as soon as possible to go north, and they will arrive within ten days. Pengcheng!”
Liu Muzhi's expression changed: "Jinu, are you going north to attack? Are you serious?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "This battle, the more we are afraid of it, the more inevitable it will be. Only by showing a strong enough attitude will we not teach Hu Ma to cross Daxian. But before that, I have to go see my Good brother Ah Shou, besides, in Huaibei, we can take this opportunity to find out who are the true friends and who are the enemies!"
This chapter has been completed!