After Xia Zeshu was defeated, Fancheng suddenly became a real dangerous city hanging alone on the north bank of the Han River.
Although there are still several forts nearby that have not been breached, the core of the Xia Zhe garrison no longer exists, and it is difficult for these forts to be preserved. Some of these forts surrendered directly after being persuaded by the surrender, and some took advantage of the situation.
The enemy simply abandoned the defense and fled before they could get close.
After clearing out all the outer strongholds in Fancheng, Li Tai did not rush to attack this tall city, but began to build a camp and defense under the eyes of the defenders in the city.
Normally, as an attacker, you should complete the construction of the fortress before planning an attack. However, the location of Fancheng and its surrounding fortifications is so attractive that people can't help but want to step forward and strike first.
However, they successfully captured the Xia Ze garrison without any delay. They could move into the garrison nearby. With the fixed city defense restrictions, they could also largely avoid the camp tactics used by the southerners.
Li Tai did not order the walls of the fort to be bombed, partly for this reason. As for the building debris in the fort, it was naturally the responsibility of the descendants to clean it up.
Taking advantage of the opportunity to clean up the garrison, he personally interrogated the surrendered general Du Youan, and carefully inquired about Xiangyang's current attitude towards his attack, as well as the specific personnel arrangements in various aspects.
Du Youan did not hide anything about this, and answered everything Li Tai asked. Especially when he talked about the soldiers guarding the city in Fan City, he explained it in extremely detail, but his words were inevitably a little emotional and hateful.
He had to grit his teeth and even take the initiative to explain some details that Li Tai had not asked.
Hearing Du Youan's emotional answer, Li Tai couldn't help but feel happy. It seems that he was right in judging that the personnel situation in Xiangyang was not better than that in Jingzhou, and it might even be worse.
At least before his arrival, the local powerful men in Jingzhou were united under the organization of Quan Zhongzun and forced back the Nanliang attack. There was no such vicious incident of refusing to save others or even betraying their colleagues. Even now they
If there is any estrangement and suspicion between them, it is because of Li Tai, the newcomer who stirs up trouble.
Even though Du Youan was very cooperative and told everything he knew, Li Tai couldn't believe what he said. He also compared the contents of the interrogation with other subordinates who were responsible for interrogating Jiang Ren. Basically, they didn't make much difference.
There are many discrepancies, and Du Youan’s explanation is especially the most detailed.
Li Tai was a little surprised by this. In his opinion, it was understandable that Du Youan chose to surrender after fighting so hard, but it was always a bit strange that he would take the initiative to explain the situation after surrendering.
Even if he hates Fancheng guard Liu Fanggui for refusing to rescue him, and hopes that Liu Fanggui will end up like him or even worse, shouldn't he consider Nan'an's family?
However, Du Youan's next words made him realize even more the special national conditions of Nanliang and the lack of bottom line of these gentlemen.
"The King of Yueyang refused to obey and respond to the general's previous question, and the general was newly appointed to Mianbei. Therefore, he was eager to establish his power over the enemy and intimidate the territory. He did not intend to cross the south of the Yangtze River, and planned to occupy Xiangyang for a long time?"
After Du Youan was initially nervous and cautious, and after some exchanges, he was sure that Li Tai was not an unreasonable and unreasonable traitor, so he asked tentatively.
After hearing this, Li Tai narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled: "If you can achieve great success and gain an advantage, who would be willing to live in a lower position?"
After hearing Li Tai's ambiguous answer, Du You'an's thoughts became more vivid, and then he said: "The King of Yueyang is young and energetic, and regardless of the safety of Xiangyang, he stubbornly refused to go to the country to ask questions, and some local disciples were also forced to fight.
Moreover, those who attacked Mianbei were not Xiangyang natives, and the attack they suffered now was an unreasonable disaster. If the general is willing to be kind to the innocent, the criminals are willing to help the general capture Fancheng, dispel the general's anger, and make new contributions to the border. Both parties will
Since the Han River is the boundary, the two sides stopped fighting..."
When he heard Du Youan say these words with a firm tone that sounded a bit absurd to Li Tai, even though Li Tai had always been very witty, he was a little unable to turn around for a moment. He just frowned and asked: "You can surrender just by yourself."
, Dare you offer me Fancheng?"
Du Youan finally remembered the reality that people were fighting for their own good, and he did not dare to show off too much. After hearing this, he hurriedly replied: "Of course it is not possible to rely on just one criminal, but my family is also powerful in the north and south of the Yangtze River. Han.
From the west of the river to Xinxing, Nanyang and other counties, all the brothers in my household are in charge!
Although there is no danger to defend Fancheng from the north, in addition to this city defense, there is another defense that is more difficult to break through, that is, the Han River in the south of the city. Xiangyang, Fancheng is divided into two parts by water. If the waterway cannot be controlled, Fancheng will not be called an isolated city.
It is extremely difficult to conquer because of the constant supply of water.
If you want to capture Fancheng, it is difficult to defeat it by land battle. You must go upstream and go down the river to block its retreat. The city will be in danger and there will be chaos without a fight. I am willing to write a letter for the general and send it to the brothers upriver to persuade them to control the water.
Cooperate with the general!"
When Li Tai heard this, he became even more confused. He raised his hand and touched his face with some uncertainty. He was not sure whether this guy did this because of his handsome face or the domineering aura that permeated his body.
Reward yourself!
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster. Li Tai put down his palm and rested it on the hilt of his sword, then said in a deep voice: "Although you have fallen into my hands now, your brothers are still calm about it and are willing to be involved in such treason for you alone."
In the midst of great evil, you can't cover it up with wild lies. If I feel that what you said is false, I will immediately show you your head to the public!"
"General, calm down, general... How can this be treason? Even if there is no general coming to attack this time, King Yueyang has been fierce in his politics since he entered the town, which has greatly violated the hearts of his people. The people are just afraid of the power and swallow their voices and endure it! Now
And because of his own impulse, he dragged the people of a state into the disaster of war..."
After Li Tai heard this, he coughed lightly and glanced at Du Youan, who was still making an impassioned speech. You'd better say King Yueyang!
"The people indulged themselves in anger and regarded the safety of people in the state as nothing. Their wild rebellion was the real evil. A certain group of countrymen really did not want to bear grudges against the Wei State, and they did not dare to offend the general. The people of Weizhou revolted and expelled
I don’t want to be the leader of the state, but I want to save my fellow countrymen and build a harmonious border.
Even if the imperial court is to blame, it cannot ignore the local customs and customs. The general no longer has to work hard to recruit soldiers, and Fancheng is within easy reach. If he is unwilling to divide his troops and garrison them, some countrymen are also willing to ask for redemption!"
After listening to Du Youan's so-called heroic voice, Li Tai couldn't help but sweat broke out on the back of his neck, because he had finally seen the toughness of the border tyrants, and then he couldn't help but laugh twice, because
I didn't know how to evaluate Du You'an's logic. Finally, he couldn't help but punched the case hard and cursed angrily: "Son of a bitch!"
Du Youan couldn't understand what Li Tai was cursing, but he could tell from his expression and tone that the enemy general was not very happy. He was about to open his mouth to beg for mercy, but he was afraid that if he said too much, he would be wrong, so he closed his mouth in a hurry and recovered again.
The initial look of apprehension.
Li Tai didn't know why he was so angry. Maybe it was because he had expectations for the Southern Dynasty that he was unaware of and that were beyond reason.
When he saw some ugly phenomena in the Western Wei Dynasty and the Eastern Wei Dynasty, he did not have such strong disgust. Sometimes he even joined in, often holding a joking attitude and even making fun of them, because he had no deep recognition of these two regimes.
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This was his first contact with the official figures of the Southern Dynasty, which left a very bad impression on him, and even exceeded his lower limit of understanding of this era. The centipede insect is dead but not stiff, but crawling in and out of this insect shell,
The wriggling maggots are really uncomfortable.
If what Du Youan said is true, this method is worth a try. At least this guy is quite accurate in some aspects, that is, Li Tai did not want to gain any actual territorial gains from Nanliang when he sent troops to Xiangyang.
Want to establish authority, intimidate enemies and intimidate subordinates.
He needs a more stable internal environment to make a series of in-depth adjustments to the situation in Jingzhou according to his wishes. The close proximity of Jingzhou and Nanliang also determines that it is impossible for him to make adjustments in the self-mutilation method of scraping bones to heal wounds.
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We must not only ensure that this adjustment is profound and effective, but also ensure the strength of Jingzhou itself as much as possible, and eliminate the possibility of interference from Nanliang. This can only be achieved through a war.
Using the enemy as a wall created a temporary cage for the local powerful forces in Jingzhou, so that they did not dare to seek refuge in Nanliang and could only stay there obediently and wait for their own criticism and rectification.
If he accidentally fails, then the situation that Du You'an said that Yueyang King Xiao Qi will encounter may be waiting for him in the not-too-distant future.
Either out of a boring sympathy, or for other reasons, Li Tai did not intend to try this seemingly cost-effective plan.
He stood up and looked down at Du You'an who was lying on the ground. After a moment of pondering, he said: "Your plan is quite shrewd, but it is a bit wrong. I am not leading the army to the south to share the common destiny."
You are waiting for the Jianghan gangster conspiracy game, but you want to let the people of Hanmian know who I am!
If you want to live, you can write to your brother and immediately deliver supplies that match your life as redemption. You must remember that I am not a merchant who can bargain. If your family is too stingy, you will be sorry. Opportunity
It’s only once, so cherish it!”
After saying this, he was about to lean over and pat Du Youan's shoulder, but when he reached halfway, he stopped and did not fall down. However, the officer ordered this person to be detained alone and not allowed to touch others at will.
Du Youan was a little dumbfounded when he heard Li Tai's words. He couldn't understand the proposal, which was obviously beneficial to him but not harmful at all. Not only did this man refuse to agree, but he also put forward a condition that was completely difficult.
He quickly wanted to open his mouth to stop Li Tai, and then seriously explain the great power of the Jingzhao Du family and the feasibility of his proposed plan, but as soon as he uttered a byte, he was roughly blocked with a torn linen cloth.