Doupeng’s brows furrowed slightly: “Yuan Ming, do you really think so?”
Tao Yuanming nodded: "Since the Jin Dynasty's southern crossing, there have been many Northern Expeditions. The number of troops dispatched ranged from more than 100,000 to at least 50,000 to 60,000 elite soldiers. Most of them were to take advantage of the division, civil strife, and political instability in the north.
Only then will there be a chance. For example, after the last Battle of Feishui, the former Qin collapsed. Xie Xuan and Huan Chong led two armies of Jing and Yang, with an army of more than 200,000 in the Northern Expedition. Only then did they regain the Central Plains and point directly at Hebei, but they also
That's all. The northern plains are fertile and wild for thousands of miles. There is no water network like the south, which is very conducive to the movement of cavalry. This time I have made special observations in the north, including when I was on my previous mission to the Later Qin Dynasty. The terrain and conditions are completely the same as ours.
no the same."
"Although Nanyan only has one state, there are more than 100,000 Xianbei households. The Xianbei people's tents are different from ours. There are often more than ten people in a tent, and more than two men can serve in the army. Moreover, the Xianbei people
Most of them are not engaged in production, but only make a living by fighting. When a war happens, they will be very excited, thinking that there is an opportunity to make money through robbery. In just ten months, they can produce hundreds of thousands of horsemen, one of whom has two horses.
There are more than 60,000 cavalry troops in armor and cavalry. If Liu Yu were to meet Liu Yu head-on on the plains, he would probably be dead."
Do Peng Ke said softly: "So, you think Liu Yu is just showing off and attacking Nan Yan's Shannan land in retaliation?"
Tao Yuanming said sternly: "Yes, in fact, Shannan Prefecture is like chicken ribs to Nanyan. It is tasteless to eat and it is a pity to abandon it. There are not many Xianbei tents here, and most of them are Han farmers. The Xianbei people themselves dress up from time to time.
Chengma bandits came to Dacao Valley to plunder these Han villages. Murong Chao robbed Jiangbei just to establish his authority, prove that he could do what his father could not do, and convince the Xianbei nobles. He did not really want to seize Jiangbei.
The land. Master also told me that the biggest enemy of Southern Yan is still the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the future, the best strategy is to find a way to seize the land of Hebei and open up Liaodong. It is just a waste of time to fight with the Eastern Jin Dynasty here."
Doupeng nodded: "So, what kind of peace agreement does Murong Chao want to reach with Liu Yu? What did your master say?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Master said, let Liu Yu rob Shannan to give him face. The army will guard Muling Pass in Daxian Mountain. When the Jin army runs out of food and retreats, they will regain Shannan and rob the land north of the Yangtze River. This is a tug of war.
, Liu Yu can't stand it, and he can't keep nearly 100,000 troops out of production and stationed in Jiangbei for a long time, otherwise the money and food will be unbearable. The final result is to release Murong Lan and make peace between the two sides."
Doupeng frowned: "Let's make peace? What kind of peace does Murong Chao want?"
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "It's the same as Murong De's last result. As long as the Eastern Jin Dynasty is willing to make peace and pay tribute, the relationship can be maintained for a long time."
Doupeng laughed: "Make a marriage? Pay tribute? What does this mean? Do you want the Sima family to follow the example of the Han family and send a princess to marry Murong Chao?"
Tao Yuanming curled up his lips: "Anyway, Nan Yan has already professed its vassal status to the Later Qin Dynasty, and it doesn't care to profess its vassal status to the Eastern Jin Dynasty again. In Murong Chao's view, Nan Yan can help them deal with the Northern Wei Dynasty. Isn't Liu Yu's most loyal to the Han people? The Northern Wei Dynasty
Now the Han people are being massacred in the north, especially the last time Tuoba Gui tried to massacre Qinghe and killed ten thousand people. If the Helan tribe had not sent troops to save the people of Qinghe, it would have been another tragedy. Nan Yan can say that he is willing to serve the Jin Dynasty
Ping Fan, to fight against the cruel Hulu for them, only needs the hereditary kingship, two million stones of grain and grass, and one million bolts of silk every year."
Doupeng frowned: "This is a big deal. Such conditions are equivalent to the output of the entire Jiangbei within a few years. Will Liu Yu agree?"
Tao Yuanming laughed: "If Murong Lan is sent back and Sima is allowed to marry another princess, even Liu Yu will probably seriously consider it. I have said before that Murong Yan's military is strong, and if Liu Yu
Fighting may not necessarily give you an advantage. If the two countries have been fighting for many years and the war is fierce, it will be difficult for Liu Yu to fight in Qingzhou and confront the Yan army. It will also be difficult to defend Yan's cavalry from plundering Jiangbei. In the end, rationally consider compromise.
Peace is almost certain. Besides, the places where Liu Yu can really build his achievements are Western Shu and Lingnan. Even if he wants to go to the Northern Expedition, he is more confident in attacking the Central Plains of the Later Qin Dynasty and the Henan Province of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Why bother with this lack of strength now?
Under such circumstances, how about risking all your wealth to become an enemy of the powerful Nanyan?"
Doupeng sighed softly: "Are you, master and disciple, too optimistic? Don't you still understand who Liu Yu is? He is a standard gambler who will never give up until he achieves his goal, and he will never give up.
What I am afraid of is that when Huanxuan's army of more than 100,000 was in Jiankang, he only had one or two thousand men and he dared to raise troops to establish righteousness. Earlier, when he was in the Beifu Army, a few thousand men dared to attack the million-strong army of the former Qin Dynasty.
, most of the generals under his command have this kind of fearless character, not to mention that when fighting against Tianshi Dao, they repeatedly put themselves in danger and even drove thousands of people away by themselves. If you underestimate Liu Yu, it may cause serious consequences.
Misjudgment. It will be too late to regret it by then!"
Tao Yuanming put away his smile and nodded: "My lord is very correct. I was also taught by my master at that time, saying not to be too optimistic, because Liu Yu is not a person who can use common sense to judge things, and all kinds of accidents must be fully considered."
Situation. He said that once Liu Yu sent troops, he would persuade Murong Chao to use the main force to block the Daxian front line, divide his troops to detour to the seaside and Yanzhou, harass the Jin army's food road from the flanks, and finally force Liu Yu to retreat, and then take the opportunity to use light cavalry to plunder from Shannan to Shannan.
The counties in Huaibei used war to force peace, forcing Liu Yu to return to the negotiation table and accept his terms. However, if the war went unfavorably and Liu Yu broke through Daxian Mountain, Nanyan would be in danger. At this time
, need help from the lord!"
Doupeng said coldly: "He is doing his own thing in the north. First he ruined the Northern Wei Dynasty, and now he wants to recover his losses and restore his strength in the south through Nan Yan. Why should I wipe his ass again and again? I supported him last time.
If Huan Xuan fails, you still want me to try my best to find a place for him in Hou Qin and Xi Shu. Do you want to come again this time?"
Tao Yuanming saluted seriously and said: "My lord, now that the divine alliance has encountered a setback, it is even more necessary for the two divine beings to work together to..."
Doupeng waved his hand: "I know what to do, just listen to my arrangements. However, you'd better pray that your master can stop Liu Yu on his own this time. I don't want to waste my resources here again and again."
Speaking of this, he looked at the fleet of ships going away and murmured: "Old friend, can you really stop Liu Yu'er?"
This chapter has been completed!