Meng Hu was very depressed. Originally, Jinzhou was like an iron bucket that he defended, but here he was the local emperor. Not to mention those guys from the Ministry of War, even if His Majesty wanted to point fingers at him now, it would be difficult. What's more,
, now the emperor of Dazhou is seriously ill and has not been able to get out of bed for a long time.
He has no ambition to conquer the world, let alone do something ridiculous like establishing himself as emperor. He knows the strength of You Weiwei. It is not difficult to protect a corner of Jinzhou, but it is difficult to compete in the Central Plains. He only wants to climb to the sky.
I want to be a local rich man and live my life in Jinzhou without messing with anyone, but no one can mess with me.
But Xiao Pojun, the indifferent Black Flag Army, was defeated after a battle with Xu Shengzhi, and was driven north by Xu Shengzhi into the interface of Jinzhou. The Black Flag Army had a total of 80,000 people, although most of them were incapable of killing people.
Farmer, but Meng Hu would not allow such a huge force to enter his territory. So he gathered 20,000 cavalry, left his confidant Yang Ye to guard Jinzhou City, and went south to stop Xiao Pojun. Originally, he had planned
Well, I am in the south and Yang Ye is in the north. With two people holding Jinzhou, no one can even take a step.
But unfortunately, the change was too fast. Before Xiao Pojun could drive away, Liu Ling came again. After receiving the urgent document from Yang Ye, Meng Hu's heart suddenly tightened.
Liu Ling is not Xiao Pojun!
With that guy's ruthless style, he wanted to seize Jinzhou City while he was away in Jinzhou. With Liu Ling's methods, although Yang Ye still had 20,000 soldiers to defend the city, he really might not be able to hold it. What if Jin happened?
If the state is lost, how can I settle down and live in peace?
When he thought of this, Meng Hu became extremely anxious and wished he could fly back to Jinzhou with wings. However, the wild dog-like Xiao Pojun behind him bit him to death. Once he led his troops to retreat, the wild dog would definitely go crazy.
It was broken from the back, and the fangs were exposed. If the bite was not bloody, it would not be Xiao Pojun, nicknamed Mad Dog.
We must go back, but we just have to see how we can go back safely. The mad dog Xiao Pojun will definitely chase him. Who to send to the rear and how to fight are all difficult problems. Also, based on Meng Hu’s understanding of Liu Ling, that guy
Since he had put on a posture of attacking by force, he could not forget his own side. Perhaps Liu Ling's attack on Jinzhou was just to lure him back, and besieging the city for reinforcements was not really a clever plan.
But he couldn't deal with such a clever plan!
Jinzhou must be saved by himself. As long as Jinzhou is still there, even if the 20,000 men under his command are lost, he will still be able to make a comeback in the future. Even if he rides into Jinzhou alone, he will build an army with the potential of Jinzhou City.
It is not too difficult to raise an army of tens of thousands. Besides, based on his management in the past few years, the food and grass in Jinzhou is enough to feed an army of 100,000 for a year. He does not believe that Liu Ling can besiege Jinzhou for a year!
Therefore, even though he knew that Liu Ling would definitely send troops to intercept, Meng Hu still had to go back.
"Di Wei, the army is returning to support Jinzhou. I want you to lead the army and break up the rear."
Meng Hu said to his general Di Wei.
Di Wei cupped his fists and bowed: "General, take your orders!"
He paused and then said: "The general really wants to go back?"
Meng Hu nodded and said: "Jinzhou is the foundation of the Youwei Army. Your Majesty asked me to guard Jinzhou back then, just to frighten the Han Kingdom in the north. Now the regent Liu Ling of the Han Kingdom personally led troops to attack Jinzhou. In the city
I'm worried that Yang Ye is alone here. If Jinzhou is lost, how can I have the dignity to see His Majesty again?"
"And... Jinzhou is the place where you and I live. If Jinzhou is gone, it will be difficult to find a place to establish a foothold in the Zhou Dynasty, although it is vast. Furthermore, our Youwei Guards have always won many victories against the Han army.
Mr. Fu, if we really cannot defend Jinzhou this time, our Zhou army will lose all face. Even if our right guards retreat completely by then, I'm afraid no one will be willing to set aside a piece of land for us.
The current situation in Dazhou...sigh!"
Meng Hu sighed, his face looking lonely.
Di Weidao: "General, the last general thinks that just because the Great Zhou Dynasty has become chaotic and disorganized, our You Weiwei army has the opportunity to show its strength. And with the reputation of the general, why should we stick to this place?"
A corner of Jinzhou? Now the Han army is coming fiercely. Even if we defend Jinzhou, we will lose half of our strength. If we want to have any plans, it will be difficult. In view of the general, why don't the general let General Yang Ye withdraw from Jinzhou?
, and then the general led his army to march westward. Now half of the rivers and mountains in the northwest of the Great Zhou Dynasty are controlled by some grassroots bandits who cannot get on the stage. With the great name of the general and the right to defend the army of hundreds of battles, they first take Cizhou, Danzhou, and then
The troops are sent to Yanzhou, and the northwest is within easy reach!"
Meng Hu waved his hand and said: "You must not mention this again in the future. I am appreciated by your majesty and take charge of the Youwei Guard to guard the north. I am worshiped as a general and promoted to the Marquis of the North. I will definitely not have any disobedience!"
Di Wei saw that Meng Hu did not think as usual today. He became furious as soon as he asked him to stand on his own. He felt that the general's mind had been shaken, so he further said: "The general's words are wrong. I am not trying to persuade the general."
He did something unbecoming of a minister, but instead advised the general to commit treason for the country, serve His Majesty, and contribute to the stability of the world in the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Meng Hu's eyes flickered. He understood what Di Wei meant. Under the banner of purging the country and suppressing the rebels, he took the northwest land into his pocket. It was not that he had never thought about this. But what is the difference between such a thing and deceiving others?
People in the world are not fools and idiots, and the adults in the imperial court who control the direction are not idiots. I am afraid that if they really want to lead the army to the west, the imperial court will explode immediately. After all, although the Zhou Dynasty is corrupt now,
No one has dared to take this step first. Once you take the lead in annexing the northwest, I am afraid that it will immediately attract opposition from countless people.
Doesn't Zheng Chao, the general of Zuo Zhenwei in the south, know that the northwest is now at his fingertips? Tan Bei, the general of You Zhenwei, led his army to garrison in Yanzhou. An army of 50,000 people stayed there. What chance did he have of winning if he marched out of the northwest?
Zheng Chao and Tan Bei are now stronger than You Weiwei, and both of them still maintain restraint. If they lead their troops to the west rashly, they will lose Jinzhou if they can't grab the northwest land.
Being surrounded on three sides by the Han army, Zuo Zhenwei and You Zhenwei, I am afraid that the title of Youwei Wei will be removed from the list soon.
"No! Although the current situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty seems to be corrupt, all the forces are carefully maintaining a balance. If I, Youweiwei, take the lead, once the balance is broken, Youweiwei, the leading bird, may immediately be destroyed.
He will be pierced by random arrows and die without a burial place!"
"General!"
Di Wei wanted to say more, but Meng Hu just waved his hand: "Since you have been my subordinate for many years, I will not pursue your nonsense today. Don't say it again. I have my own plan in mind!"
Di Wei opened his mouth and finally endured it. However, the deep disappointment in his eyes could not be concealed, and it could not help but overflow out like a filled jug.
"You should think about how to ensure the retreat of the army. Liu Ling led his army south to besiege Jinzhou. He will not fail to watch out for me. Maybe he has already dug a hole for me to lead his army to jump. If the retreat is unstable again
, it is unknown whether we can return to Jinju."
Seeing that Meng Hu had changed the subject, Di Wei had no choice but to respond: "General, don't worry, as long as we give the last general three thousand cavalry, we will definitely be able to protect the army's retreat! Although Mad Dog Xiao Po's army has 80,000 people, they are all invincible."
They are just grass bandits who are fighting, but the general will have confidence in the end!"
Meng Hu shook his head and said: "I can't give you three thousand men. At most... I will give you fifteen hundred cavalry."
Di Wei was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. He knew what Meng Hu was worried about, and he also knew what Meng Hu was planning. He, the general who had been with him for more than ten years, now just wanted to make him the abandoned son.
He only gave himself 1,500 men, but he actually had no intention of leading his army back. With 1,500 men to stop Xiao Po's 80,000-man army, even if Wu Qi was reincarnated, he would not have the ability.
Thinking that after ten years of following the general, he ended up being abandoned, Di Wei couldn't help but feel disappointed and desolate in his heart. He also understood that the Han army was besieging Jinzhou with no less than 60,000 soldiers.
The local government set up a trap for Meng Hu to exploit. Meng Hu did not dare to divide his troops too much. After that, he still needed to lead the largest force to break through the Han army's siege outside Jinzhou. How could he give himself too many troops? Now he is confronting Xiao Po's army.
For more than a year, despite repeated great victories, the bandits were killing more and more people like spring grass after the rain, and the right guard's 20,000-strong army now only had 16,000 left.
As if seeing the disappointment and sorrow of his men, Meng Hu felt guilty.
"Di Wei, it's not that I don't want to divide more troops with you, it's just that... there are so many people and horses. Although Xiao Po's army is more powerful, it is far inferior to Liu Ling of Han. You know this, and I also
I don’t force you, I just need you to cover the army’s retreat across the Dashang River, and then you can lead the army to evacuate and join me as soon as possible.”
He paused, patted Di Wei on the shoulder and said: "If you lose your temper and can't control it, you... abandon your troops and come back. I can live without 1,500 cavalry, or even half of the right guard, but I can't live without them."
You. The reason why I let you lead the army and cut off the rear is not because I want to give up on you, but because you are the only one I can trust. I have given you the back of the army returning from the north, because I can trust you!"
Di Wei felt desolate in his heart, but he had to clasp his fists and say: "Thank you, General, for your trust!"
But he thought sadly, what you said sounded nice, even if I abandoned my men and fled for my life as you said, would I be able to lead troops in the future? A general who abandons his men and flees for his life is afraid
He is no longer qualified to lead an army in battle.
Hearing the coldness in Di Wei's words, Meng Hu frowned and said: "You are now the fifth-rank General Ningyuan. As long as you can hold the army's retreat this time, I will promote you to the fourth rank after returning to Jinzhou."
The strong and powerful general leads ten thousand troops alone. This is my promise to you, so you can rest assured."
Di Wei sneered in his heart, feeling for the first time that Meng Hu was just a despicable villain.
"Thank you, General, for your support!"
Di Wei solemnly performed a military salute, with a somewhat happy look on his face. Meng Hu felt relieved when he saw that he was finally seduced by the high-ranking official. But he didn't see the expression in Di Wei's eyes when he bent over.
There is a trace of coldness and ruthlessness that fleetingly disappears. (To be continued)
