Liu Jingxuan's expression softened slightly and he said: "In this way, it seems that the situation in Jiangling and the pressure faced by Daogui are not that terrible. His troops plus the Yongzhou Army should be no less than 50,000 people, concentrated to defend
Jiangling City can be defended for a year and a half even if the army of demon thieves arrives."
Liu Yu nodded, "There are enough food, grass and weapons in Jiangling City. The people of Jingzhou are grateful for the kindness of the Taoist regulations and are willing to die for it. I think that if we defend the city resolutely, even if the demon bandit army comes to Jiangling, it will not be so easy to capture it."
, once all the monsters and thieves are really pressing towards Jiangling, then we can start our troops and march westward to rescue Jingzhou along the river."
Liu Jingxuan laughed: "So, we can't delay too much. The fear of an enemy ambush will not affect our ability to take Liyang first and then open the Dabie Mountain Pass to the north. It is most appropriate for you to let Changmin do this. But,
After Liyang is captured, according to the rules of our Beifu, the land of Yuzhou must be guarded by Zhuge Changmin, will Xile agree?"
Liu Yu's eyes flashed coldly: "I will coordinate and deal with this matter after the demon thief is eliminated. The elders have always been more afraid of Xi Le. If Xi Le wants the land of Yuzhou, he dare not deny it. However,
I will ask Xi Le for some benefits elsewhere. This is a matter between them. You, here, take a good rest for those seasick soldiers, and be sure to restore their combat effectiveness within half a month. As for the boatmen in Qingzhou, they can follow the boat south.
The team set out to make a surprise attack on Guangzhou. After the demon thieves are destroyed, I also want to hand over the land of Guangzhou to you and share it with Meng Huaiyu."
Liu Jingxuan was a little surprised: "Huaiyu should take over Guangzhou, what are you going to do with my place?"
Liu Yu shook his head: "Guangzhou has been the nest of demon thieves for many years. It needs to be cleaned up after the war. Huaiyu has a more important place, and that is Jiangzhou. I need Huaiyu to step in here and take over Wuji's territory."
Liu Jingxuan frowned: "Are you afraid that Wuji's old tribe will fall into the hands of Xile, so you want Huaiyu to seize Jiangzhou?"
Liu Yu sighed: "Not only Wuji, but also Yu Yue's subordinates. Now Xi Le has determined that Yu Yue colluded with Liu Tingyun, robbed the ordnance and food and grass in his camp, and wanted to separate himself in Jiangzhou, so he
At first, he didn't even want to take over Yuzhou directly. He would rather let Changmin pacify it first, and he wanted to seize the position of governor of Jiangzhou in order to absorb all the forces in Jiangzhou, whether it was Wuji's old tribe or Yu Yue.
He has taken a fancy to his subordinates and even the surrendered troops of demon thieves."
Liu Jingxuan sighed: "After so many years, Xile has not changed at all. For him, war is an opportunity to expand his power. Looking at it this way, you are planning to ask me to take over Jingzhou and Huaiyu to take over Jiangzhou.
Let my subordinates or Sun Chu take over Guangzhou again, in order to prevent Xile from expanding externally."
Liu Yu said seriously: "Yes, in terms of the ability to fight, Xi Le may not be the strongest, but if it comes to the ability to expand one's troops and increase one's territory through fighting, I think no one in this world can match it.
Le, so I don’t want to give him too many opportunities to make contributions and expand. This is also for his own good. Ah Shou, do you think Wang Mengzi is reliable? In the last battle of Guanggu, he also fell into the dark side.
In the hands of the robe, you even lose your mind and fight against our military brothers. Is there really no problem?"
Liu Jingxuan laughed: "Of course there will be no problem. Last time Mengzi was stunned by Hei Pao's magic. He didn't even know what happened. Now he is conscious. I have been observing him for a long time, and Fatty has also checked
There is nothing wrong with him. He performed bravely in this sea battle. I didn’t know he had such ability in water battles. He could rely on Goguryeo’s fleet to defeat the demon thieves."
Liu Yu said seriously: "The demon thieves are cunning, and the Tiandao League is proficient in all kinds of secret arts and sorcery. I know that Mengzi has been your bodyguard and life and death brother for many years, but you'd better be cautious. When I go back to Guangzhou, I still want to
With Sun Chu as the governor, I still respect your opinion on whether Mengzi can be entrusted with important responsibilities."
Liu Jingxuan replied without hesitation: "I can't bear to leave Mengzi in a place like Guangzhou where birds don't poop. I don't want to go myself. Once the monster thieves are eliminated, I will let Sandanzi (Sun Chu) guard Guangzhou and eliminate the monsters."
The remnants of thieves, and I, want to return to Qingzhou, or prepare to take over Jingzhou in the future according to your arrangement, wherever I go, Mengzi will follow."
Liu Yu sighed: "One more thing is that in Jingzhou, I don't plan to swap the soldiers and horses in the state with Qingzhou. In other words, if you go to Jingzhou alone, you will bring at most a few hundred generals to escort you, and the soldiers and horses will have to be
Stay where you are. Of course, you will have full command of the troops and horses in Jingzhou. The generals Tan Daoji, Tan Shao, Dao Yanzhi, Fu Hongzhi, and Zhu Chaoshi will also fall under your command."
Liu Jingxuan laughed loudly: "Then I will make a lot of money. Although some of the soldiers and horses in Qingzhou are my old troops for many years, most of them are recruited from Qingzhou now. There are also some soldiers and horses from the Xianbei tribe. I will use them."
It’s not that easy. My old troops for many years are mainly the 8,000 people who came back for reinforcements this time. Can I take these troops to Jingzhou?"
Liu Yu said calmly: "These old troops of yours, I will let them belong to the army of which state according to where they fought and stationed in this battle to quell the demon thieves. From now on, when we rebuild the order of the world, we must not only weaken the
The situation in which aristocratic families control the grain, taxation and population of a place must also solve the phenomenon of private armies where soldiers serve as generals and soldiers serve as commanders. This is the root cause of separatism."
Liu Jingxuan shook his head disapprovingly: "Aren't these the rules that have been established for many years? According to the merit system, the territory acquired should also belong to the general. Jinu, I know your intention, but if you want to change the Beifu Army rashly like this,
Even the rules that have been established for many years since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, I am afraid that many people will turn against you, especially the young marshals. They also want to follow our old path, accumulate merit and become generals, support their troops, and become vassal towns.
Woolen cloth."
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "This is the source of trouble. Whether it is a clan with troops to separate one side, or a general to separate one side, it is undesirable. If I can't reverse this at the stage of establishing rules, it will be even less possible for me to do it in the future.
The military power has been returned to the country. Ah Shou, I hope that after the demon thieves are defeated this time, you can take the lead and cooperate with me. You will no longer support the army, but go wherever the court tells you to go. Can you help me with this?
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The corner of Liu Jingxuan's mouth curled up: "My father was forced to rebel and died because of the reduction of his military power. If someone else wanted me to hand over my troops, I would not agree even if I started a rebellion. But if it were you, send slaves
, let alone the old army, it’s my life. Whenever you want it, just take it, I won’t say no!”
This chapter has been completed!