"This matter should be done sooner rather than later!" Qian Shangduan also agreed to cross the river as soon as possible.
Before the imperial court ordered King Jing to return to the capital, they crossed the river and went north to "pursue" the enemy. Before the situation in Hedong was stabilized, it was certainly impossible for the imperial court to ask King Jing and Zhao Tuan to abandon the troops crossing the river and return to Bianliang alone;
They were entangled with the enemy across the river and could not easily escape to the south. This objectively required King Zhao Tuan of Jing to stay in Hedong and take charge of military affairs.
Not to mention that this move will truly win the support of generals from both the ruling and opposition parties.
They had not considered this before, mainly because they did not have the confidence to pursue the Japanese soldiers.
Now Xu Huai said that the main force of the Red Army's Eastern Route Army would not pass through Zhiguanxing, and Taihangxing would go north through the Taihang Mountains. They thought carefully about it, and it was indeed true - they carefully selected the timing and route of crossing the river, and it was likely that they only needed to deal with it along the way.
Xiao Qian, Cao Shixiong, Yue Hailou and other tribal auxiliary troops are indeed not that worrying.
In the past month, the troops guarding the mausoleum have been mainly harassing Xiao Qian, Cao Shixiong and other tribal auxiliary troops on the northern slope of Songshan Mountain. Not only have they accumulated experience in guerrilla raids and harassment operations, but the troops guarding the mausoleum have also built up confidence from top to bottom.
After crossing the river and entering Hedong, Ze, Lu, Fen, Jin and other places are sandwiched between Luliang Mountain and Taihang Mountain. The mountains are undulating. If the enemy is too strong and cannot win suddenly, they can still take refuge in the mountains.
What's more, there are still a large number of fortresses in Hedong that are still being defended, and they can be contacted and protected.
If after crossing the river, King Jing Zhao Tuan could gather a considerable number of soldiers and horses in the east of the river and take control of one side, wouldn't it be more logical?
Qian Shangduan asked Xu Huai again: "How many troops do you plan to bring to cross the river with us?"
"It is known to everyone in the court that I acted recklessly and leaked the news of the king's death without authorization, causing unrest among the army and the people and causing chaos in the palace. If I led my troops to directly follow His Highness across the river to the north, would there be any hindrance?" Xu Huaibu said.
asked with certainty.
"Your Majesty, the King, was unwilling to serve the country and the people, but he passed away suddenly. You are a benevolent person with a strong heart. This is a justified thing, and it is also the attitude of a person who is determined to fight against the barbarians. Even if some ministers in the court do not like it, there is no need to do so.
What is taboo?" King Jing Zhao Tuan stood up after a few words, looked at the distant blue sky outside the camp, and said with emotion.
King Jing Zhao Tuan knew that what Xu Huai was most worried about was his father's attitude towards the knocking ceremony, but he knew better that his father's temperament was weak, and it was Wang Qiyong, Wang Boqian, Hu Jinzhang, Yang Yongdong and Zhou He who really determined the situation in the court.
This group of ministers who advocate peace talks.
At the same time, King Jing Zhao Tuan also knew very well that once he chose to cross the river and wanted to win the support of the generals and soldiers of the main war faction between the government and the opposition, he would actually side with Wang Qiyong, Wang Boqian, Hu Jinzhang, Yang Yongdong and Zhou He in the peace negotiations.
Opposite the minister.
In fact, once he reveals his intention to fight for the heir, not only the Queen and King Duan, but also King Lu's family will regard him as a thorn in their side, and even his brother from the same mother, Prince Zhao Heng, will regard him as an enemy.
What escape options does he have? Does he need to worry too much?
Seeing that King Jing had made up his mind and saw everything clearly, Xu Huai said: "Your Highness needs it. Within three days, 800 cavalry from Chushan will come to Gong County to meet with Your Highness. However, it is best to do this."
It would be best if you inform Hu Shijun!"
"What do you think Hu Shijun will choose?" King Jing Zhao Tuan turned his head and asked with some worry.
King Jing Zhao Tuan did not doubt that Hu Kai supported the resistance against the Red Husbands in his heart. Although the troops and horses of King Qin led by Caizhou were weak in combat effectiveness, Hu Kai still tried his best to contain the Red Husbands in Xuzhou and other places.
Hu Kai had previously sent his son Hu Yu to come with Yang Lin's son Yang Qiye to serve in front of his account, which was an even more supportive attitude.
However, Hu Kai, as the defense envoy of Caizhou and holding the Emperor's Talisman, had the power to control the soldiers and horses of King Qin of the southwest. Previously, he forced the soldiers and horses of King Qin of the southwest to enter Xuzhou. The battle in Ruzhou has caused a lot of complaints.
Someone has already written a memorial, preparing to impeach Hu Kai at any time.
Xu Huai's control over the newly established Chushan County can be said to be from the county government, the inspection department to the township department and Wuzhai. He has a firm grasp of every foot of mountain and every inch of water in Chushan. He no longer cares about the surface.
Official position, dispatch.
Even before sneaking to Bianliang, Xu Huai had already written a resignation letter and handed it to Hu Kai, and recommended Wang Ju to take over the posts of Chushan County Magistrate and Chushan Capital Inspection Envoy.
Even Xu Huai's recommendation is unlikely to be recognized by the DPRK and China.
And even if the DPRK may send others to Chushan to take over the two positions, they are just puppets and cannot truly control the affairs.
The original intention of King Jing's crossing the river was to hide the dragon and return to the sea. However, Hu Kai was in Caizhou. If there were any rash actions and the imperial court issued an edict to seize his power, he would not be able to resist.
This determines that no matter what Hu Kai thinks in his heart, when faced with making decisions in complex situations, he is likely to hold back for the time being.
King Jing Zhao Tuan didn't think they needed to throw these problems to Hu Kai at this time.
Xu Wuqi leaned forward and said: "Your Highness still wrote a handwritten letter to let Hu Shijun know about this matter, but all the relationships can be blamed on us first! We are also dead pigs who are not afraid of boiling water. Your Highness and Hu Shijun know about us
Just be sincere in your mind."
Xu Wuqi understood Xu Huai's thoughts best.
When Xu Huai transferred troops from Chushan, he did not need Hu Kai to issue a formal transfer order in the name of Caizhou Defense Envoy, nor did he intend to shift the responsibility of sending troops from Chushan to follow King Jing across the river to Hu Kai.
Xu Huai asked King Jing Zhao Tuan to write a private letter to Hu Kai, asking for Hu Kai's opinions and approval on everything, and more importantly, to show his respect for Hu Kai.
Xu Huai had long been left with the impression of being unruly and ulterior among the officials who were involved in the peace talks. Even Wang Fan, Wang Kong, Zheng Shou and others had deep opinions on Xu Huai, especially this time when he was knocking on the palace and making noises.
It is something that is taboo.
Xu Huai now needs to pay more attention to his posture in front of King Jing, Hu Kai and others, lest there is a gap between them before the big thing is accomplished.
King Jing Zhao Tuan wrote a letter, and if Hu Kai agreed, all he had to do was keep silent and not stop him, and the two sides would have reached a tacit agreement on crossing the river.
"Hu Yu, how do you want Yang Qiye to arrange it?" Qian Shangduan asked hesitantly.
Hu Yu and Yang Qiye were ordered by Hu Kai to reinforce Gong County. At this time, they were still serving in front of the tent of King Jing Zhao Tuan. The Caizhou soldiers they led gradually expanded to more than 400 soldiers.
King Jing Zhao Tuan led the mausoleum guarding army across the river, and the relationship between the Caizhou soldiers of Hu Yu and Yang Qiye was also very subtle.
"This requires a handwritten letter from His Highness, letting Hu Shijun decide everything," Xu Huai said. "Hu Shijun was silent, so we 'forced' Hu Yu and Yang Qiye to follow us across the river!"
"That's right!" King Jing Zhao Tuan laughed, "Shang Duan, please help me grind the ink, and I will write to Hu Shijun immediately."
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Several cavalrymen galloped out of the camp, whipped all the way south, and took the road from Ruzhou to Caizhou without stopping.
King Jing Zhao Tuan then sent Zhang Xin, Deng Gui, Ling Jian, Han Wende, Liu Shiwang, Yu Gong, Yu Zheng and other generals under his command, as well as the nominal mausoleum guard Qiao Jien, the mausoleum guard army commander Chen Yougui and the mausoleum guard army.
Commanders such as Gu Dajun and others were called into the tent to discuss the specific arrangements for crossing the river.
"Cross the river to pursue the captive soldiers?" Qiao Jien, the guardian of the mausoleum, heard King Jing Zhao Tuan's remarks. He was so shocked that his soul was shaken. He didn't care about being rude. He stared at King Jing Zhao Tuan in disbelief and asked with a trembling voice.
, "The captive soldiers are fierce and stubborn. We rely on the flank of the Western Army, and based on the victory of the terrain, we attack its flank. In three to five days, we may be able to harvest thirty to fifty heads. However, if we cross the river and advance northward alone, there will be no Western troops."
If you can rely on the army, why should you face the fierce enemy alone?"
Under Zhou He's control, generals such as Miao Yanxiong and Zheng Huaizhong responded passively, but hundreds of thousands of Western troops filled Mengjin, Yanshi, and Gongxian, with forts stretching for more than ten miles, firmly attracting the Western Front soldiers.
Main force, this is a fact that no one can deny.
Otherwise, why would the more than 3,000 tomb-defending troops attack from the flanks a force that was nearly twenty times their own?
Without receiving an order from the imperial court, King Jing Zhao Tuan said that the Japanese soldiers would withdraw and he would lead his troops across the river to pursue the Japanese soldiers. This was obviously an unauthorized act, and Zhou He, Miao Yanxiong, Zheng Huaizhong and others would never comply.
Since King Jing Zhao Tuan arrived in Gong County, he has done many things without authorization.
At this time when the country is in danger of survival, Qiao Jien doesn't think he should stick to the old rules, but the problem is that the main force of the Western Army is stationary on the south bank of the Yellow River. There are only 3,000 generals guarding the mausoleum across the river to pursue the retreating Japanese troops in the north. What does this have to do with seeking death?
the difference?
Zhang Xin has followed King Jing Zhao Tuan for many years and is more trusted than Qian Shangduan; while Ling Jian, Han Wende, Liu Shiwang, Yu Gong, and Yu Zheng also regard themselves as being promoted by King Jing Zhao Tuan in the army, and those who are minded will die for their confidants.
Chi.
Although they were shocked by King Jing Zhao Tuan's decision, they all sat calmly.
Zhang Xin, Ling Jian, Han Wende, Liu Shiwang, Yu Gong, Yu Zheng and other generals were the foundation for King Jing to control the tomb guarding army. They sat aside without expressing any objection. Chen Yougui, Gu Dajun and other nominal members of the tomb guarding army were
They were all in command. The commander looked very bad, but he knew that their objections had little weight in front of King Jing Zhao Tuan.
Deng Gui glanced at Xu Huai, Xu Wuqi and others.
An hour after Xu Huai and Xu Wu Qi entered the camp, King Jing Zhao Tuan made the decision to cross the river. Obviously, all this came from Xu Huai's suggestion.
Deng Gui didn't have time to talk to Xu Huai alone at this moment, but he knew very well that Xu Huai's rise in Chushan often seemed to be taking risks and walking on thin ice, but it was all based on subtle calculations.
What he was thinking more about at this time was Xu Huai's intention to suggest that King Jing Zhao Tuan personally lead the troops guarding the tomb across the river.
Of course, this is not difficult to guess: Xu Huai originally suggested that Deng Gui stay with King Jing Zhao Tuan and assist Zhang Xin in training the troops guarding the mausoleum, with the intention of helping King Jing Zhao Tuan fight for the heir.
Now the Red Husbands are about to cross the river and retreat to the north. King Jing Zhao Tuan leads his troops across the river to pursue them. The biggest advantage is that they can stay outside openly and not return to Bianliang...
