Chapter 451 A battle in Shouchun determines the world
Huan Yi laughed: "He is dreaming! Our army is hundreds of miles away and is as stable as Mount Tai. Even if his army of millions comes, we will not be afraid!"
Zhu Xu shook his head: "General Huan, don't cheer yourself up like this. I have been in the Jin Dynasty for many years and I know that the national power of the two countries is very different. If millions of Qin troops really gather here, even if they take turns to attack the camp, it will be very difficult.
It is difficult to resist, after all, the number of armies is too different, and we are no match for the Qin army in a head-to-head fight!"
Xie Shi said coldly: "Zhu Xu, it's hard to argue whether your words are true or false. We still can't trust you. If Murong Chui really wanted to help me win the Jin Dynasty, why did he help Fu Jian win Shouchun? Just this
It’s impossible to explain at all!”
Xie Xuan slowly said: "Zhu Xu, thank you for conveying such important military information to us. You can go back and say that we have accepted the Qin Army's letter of war. In three days, we will open camp with the Qin Army."
decisive battle!"
Zhu Xu gritted his teeth and said loudly: "Youdu, let me say it for the last time. The Qin army's front line now only has 300,000 troops, and the army was already exhausted after attacking the city and plundering the land in the previous period. Fu Jian came to the front line in person, and the troops have become arrogant."
Soldiers, this is the only chance to defeat them. If all the troops from the Qin State follow up, there will be no chance of fighting!"
Xie Xuan nodded, bowed deeply and saluted: "Thank you Brother Cilun (Zhu Xu's name) for your help. We will definitely have the opportunity to meet again."
When Zhu Xu's figure disappeared outside the tent following Liu Laozhi's footsteps, the tent fell into silence. Three pairs of eyes were fixed on Xie Xuan. Finally, Xie Yan couldn't help but said: "Big
Shuai, from what you just said, it seems that you believe Zhu Xu, can Murong Chui really be regarded as a friend?"
Xie Xuan shook his head: "Yes, there is something that everyone should know. Murong Chui and I have always had private contact. That Murong Lan is the envoy responsible for our contact. It is called training cavalry for us, but in fact
Most of them are conspiring with Murong Chui to mess up the Qin State."
Xie Shi nodded: "Everyone in my Dajin family knows about this matter, and the Holy Master also knows about it, but they haven't said it openly. Marshal, is it really okay for you to make this matter public at this time?"
Huan Yi sighed: "Xuanshuai, Shouchun City fell because of Murong Lan's betrayal. Murong Chui has betrayed us and you. Seeing that the Qin army is powerful, he may want to let Qin annex it first."
If we, the Jin Dynasty, try to separatize one side again, we must no longer have hope for this Murong Chui."
Xie Xuan said seriously: "No, if Murong Chui really switches to Fu Jian, he will not send Murong Lan as deputy envoy. Zhu Xu has been talking to us in secret for so long, but Murong Lan has been alone with Liu Yu over there. This
Obviously, there is no need for supervision. If my prediction is correct, Murong Lan should have said the same thing to Liu Yu. The two families coincided with each other, which shows that Murong Chui and Zhu Xu had the same purpose."
Xie Yan shook his head: "Don't they conspire to make money from us? Let's not talk about Murong Chui, this is Zhu Xu. He is no longer a minister of our Jin Kingdom, but a surrendered general who rebelled and surrendered to Qin. He kept saying
He said that he would consider it for me, Dajin, but given this opportunity to come to our camp, why not just return?"
Xie Xuan smiled and said: "Zhu Xu's family members are all in the north. If he returns at this time, wouldn't it harm those family members? Besides, Zhu Xu came here to inform us of top-secret news about Fu Jian's personal visit. As long as this news
If it’s true, then he is on our side.”
Xie Shi curled up his lips: "If Fu Jian comes in person, the morale of the Qin army will be high, and the reinforcements behind will gather faster. We must not listen to Zhu Xu's words and take the initiative to attack. We must find a way to withdraw to Guangling. This is far away from Shouchun
It’s too close, and the Qin army’s supplies can be transported by water, which is very convenient, but it’s too disadvantageous for us.”
Huan Yi nodded: "Yes, Shouchun has been lost. If there is another accident in Liyang, not only will the Qin army be able to open up the connection between the two war zones, but the connection between Jingzhou and Yangzhou in our Jin Dynasty will be interrupted.
It would be too much of a loss to fight here. Why don't I lead my troops back to Liyang and ask Huan Chong to send 50,000 Jingzhou soldiers and horses to help defend. Your Beifu army can defend Guangling, or you can simply cross the river directly. In this way, you can avoid the sharp edge of the Qin army.
This is a good plan."
Xie Xuan remained calm, looked at Xie Yan who kept his head down and said nothing, and said, "What do you think, Commander Xie Zuoshuai?"
Xie Yan raised his head and his expression became resolute: "If Zhu Xu's statement is true, then we must not retreat. He is right. The Lord of Qin personally visited the front line and the morale of the soldiers was high. If our army shows weakness again
, then their momentum will be higher, and their military strength is far higher than that of our army. Once our army retreats to Liyang, Guangling and other places, they will definitely besiege with superior strength. At this time, our army will do its own thing.
If you fight and get beaten passively, you really have no chance of winning."
Xie Shi shook his head: "That's not true. Our southern army is good at defending cities but not good at field battles. This is a truth known to the world. Historically, the Northern Army's attacks in the south have often been frustrated by fortified cities. Over time, they will
The climate was not adapted to the situation, an epidemic broke out, and finally we had to withdraw our troops. I don't think it will be any different this time."
Xie Yan sighed: "This time is different from the past. Among Fu Qin's millions of troops, there are hundreds of thousands of Han troops. They are not acclimated to the local environment. They cannot play a big role in field battles, but if they are besieging a city,
, that would be awesome. Originally, as Han people, these people would be a little reluctant to contribute to the Qin State, but if Fu Jian comes in person and our army retreats, then they Han people will think that Fu Jian is the real emperor, and they will do their best from now on.
Serve Fu Jian."
"At that time, our army cannot defend the city, cannot fight in the field, and our troops are scattered and difficult to concentrate, but we are really in a desperate situation. Besides, the pressure in Jingzhou is also very high, and the Qin army can deploy Murong Chui
We can still have a strength advantage with our 30,000 troops, but Huan Chong is very reluctant to even withdraw 3,000 troops. If we really want to retreat to Liyang, I'm afraid Jingzhou won't be able to mobilize a single soldier."
Having said this, Xie Yan took a deep breath: "So, there is only one chance of victory, and that is when Fu Jian arrives at the front line, their command will be temporarily confused. Fu Jian himself is not very knowledgeable about military affairs, but since
Here, Fu Rong, who is good at fighting, can only temporarily hand over command. This is our good opportunity. As long as we seize the opportunity and fight decisively with him, if we win, we can defeat Qin in one fell swoop. Even if we fail, we can clean up the remaining troops and retreat.
It is a hundred times better to protect Jiankang than to retreat without fighting."
Xie Xuan nodded, stood up, and said in a deep voice: "I have made up my mind. I will quickly send troops to the Qin camp to find out whether Fu Jian has come to the front line. If so, all the armies will be ready to leave the camp for a decisive battle. Now
