Yao Xing still didn't believe it: "Can you really pass through Lu Zongzhi's defense zone without being blocked?"
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "Of course, as long as Your Majesty allows the garrison in the Central Plains to take some actions, such as stationing troops in Luoyang and pretending to assist Nanyan, then Lu Zongzhi will have a reason to mobilize the main force to defend Xiangyang. At this time, let Huan Qian
The Qiang and Hu troops, led mainly by cavalry, quickly passed through Wuguan, crossed Nanyang, and headed straight for Jiangling. It was understandable that Lu Zongzhi could not stop him, and he could explain it to his superiors and subordinates. "
Yao Xing frowned: "But Lu Zongzhi is also a famous general. It is impossible for Wuguan to be undefended. If tens of thousands of troops really pass through Wuguan, he must think that we are going to seize his Yongzhou first, instead of thinking about
It's just a transit, so he will definitely lead the army in Xiangyang back to fight. However, the Qiang and Hu people's army has always been undisciplined. They may plunder even in Daqin territory, let alone Yongzhou, if they encounter undefended people.
They will definitely rob the city first and then talk about it."
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, don't worry about this. Lu Zongzhi and I are old acquaintances. We have cooperated before when we were under Huan Xuan. Let him defend himself with troops, firmly guard Yongzhou, and not accept any Liu Yu
The suggestion for an official position in the DPRK was also given to him by me. He should still have some trust in me. If I told him this plan in advance to show my sincerity, Lu Zongzhi would definitely stay put. At most, he would just make a show of it.
The Qiang and Hu stragglers who fell behind and robbed were eliminated."
Yao Xing smiled and said: "How good is your relationship with Lu Zongzhi? Can he trust you on such important military matters?"
Tao Yuanming said calmly: "When I was under Yin Zhongkan, my switch to Huan Xuan was to inform Lu Zongzhi in advance, so that he could capture Yin Zhongkan alive. And he also regarded me as a close friend. He didn't know what happened back then.
To betray me is to have enough trust in me. This time I will help him again and give him the opportunity to return to Jingzhou through Huan Qian and fully realize his independence. How can he oppose me? "
Yao Xing nodded with satisfaction: "If there is such a promise from Mr., then there is something we can do. It will take some time to let Qiao Zong return to Huan Qian, and it will take at least three people to organize Longyou's Qiang and Hu troops to go to Jingzhou.
More than three months, can Guanggu be able to defend it in these three months? If Liu Yu returns to the army early or sends elite troops to rescue Jingzhou, is this plan still feasible? You know, He Wuji in Jiangzhou and Yuzhou
Meng Longfu has tens of thousands of elites."
Tao Yuanming said seriously: "The problem is not big. This involves the third key figure I mentioned, Sima Guofan. As long as he can go back to organize the rebel army and raise the banner against Liu Yu, then Jiangzhou, Yuzhou and other
Wherever there is, there will inevitably be strong rebel forces."
Yao Xing was a little surprised: "Why are there forces supporting the Sima family in these places? Why don't Jingzhou and Yangzhou have such forces?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Because Yuzhou has always been at the border with the north and has a complicated population. Many people who could not survive in the Jin State fled to Yuzhou. It is at the border with the Qin State, the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the Southern Yan State, just like the Huan State.
There are some remnants of the clan and some old thieves from Tianshi Dao, who are now lurking on the border of Huaihe and Huaihe in the north of Yuzhou. Sima Guofan sneaked back to Jin State, and it was in this area of northern Henan that he set up a banner against King Liu Qin.
, to recruit these forces, they and Liu Yu are sworn to be incompatible, and once there is a common master, they will immediately come to join him."
Yao Xing laughed: "Just rely on Sima Guofan? What virtue and ability can he have to make the rebels, bandits, and even many barbarians in northern Henan and Huaihe surrender? You know, these people are on the border of the four countries.
A desperado who is so easy to get along, even Liu Yu doesn't buy it, will he still listen to him when a Sima clan defectes from the clan?"
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "It is because these people are tough and difficult to control and are not convinced by each other, so the fights and attacks among themselves are often more fierce than those with Liu Yu. Although everyone knows that this is not a long-term solution, the reality is
In order to seize territory and tribesmen, they still had to fight, so what they needed was a big banner and a righteous name so that everyone would be willing to work for it. These rebels all had a grudge against Liu Yu, so
We need people like Sima Guofan to give them a title. In addition to the title, we also need practical benefits, which are nothing more than ordnance, food and grass. Your Majesty can also give these together, but they are only equipment for ten or twenty thousand people.
, there are plenty of them in Luoyang’s arsenal, and giving them to these rebels is enough to make them feel at ease to serve you."
Yao Xing sighed: "There are 20,000 Qiang Hu on the left and tens of thousands of rebels on the right. I have to provide food, grass and weapons, but they have to be in other people's names. Is this really worth it to me? Let's talk about Sima Kingdom.
Fan is just a traitor. Are those bandits and bandits in northern Henan really willing to defect to him? He is not Liu Jingxuan, even if he has a reputation for bravery, he is not worthy of mention."
A meaningful look flashed in Tao Yuanming's eyes: "As long as he is willing to raise the flag, there will be other forces that will use his flag to secretly join some of his desperadoes in northern Henan.
The chaos in the country is never just a matter of these bandits themselves, there are always shadows of aristocratic families behind them, I'm afraid your Majesty doesn't know this yet."
Yao Xing was a little surprised: "There is still this matter? Where do we start talking about it?"
Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "In the Jin Dynasty, aristocratic families always have to appear with two faces. On the surface, they are in charge of the country. They must abide by the law and strictly abide by the regulations they have made. Their fields and the number of slaves are also determined by their titles and official positions.
Yes, these people are in the imperial register and may be inspected at any time, unless they are hiding in their own manors."
Yao Xing smiled and said: "If all the aristocratic families in the Jin Kingdom abide by the rules as you said, most of the country's resources would not be in their hands. I understand what you mean. You mean these aristocratic families,
In addition to the conditions stipulated by the law, there are also many hidden households, and even criminal thieves with lives on their hands. These people dare not really put them in their own manors, and many of them are placed in areas such as Northern Henan and Lianghuai.
, I usually give some money and food supplies, and when I need them, I will call them back, right?"
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "That's right. In fact, the same was true for Liu Laozhi and others back then. On the surface, they were refugee commanders. They had their own fortresses and subordinates in places like Huaibei, but when they really wanted to form an army, they would raise
When the stronghold surrenders to the army, or when they want to do dirty work such as assassination, they will also find desperadoes from these places to participate. This has been the case for the Jin family for many years. The powerful soldiers will be found from Huaibei and Henan, while the civilians and logistics will be found from
Wudi Manor is recruiting!"
This chapter has been completed!