"General Wu, you just came back from the west. How is the situation in the west?"
Lin Xuwen pointed to the seat next to him and asked Wu Qi to sit down and talk.
Wu Qi was the commander-in-chief of the Huaidong Military Intelligence Department - this general position was not officially recognized by the imperial court, but in any case, Wu Qi was the representative of Huaidong in Jinhai, and Lin Xuwen would never look down on him.
When Huang Jinnian was not asking for help, he saw that Wu Qi was as black and thin as an old farmer in the field, without any spirit of a military commander, so he looked down on him very much; when he went to Huaidong to ask for help, his face changed like a magic trick, and he was actually waiting for Wu Qi After taking a seat, he sat down with a smile.
Wu Qi sat down with his hands on the table and said to Lin Xuwen: "I'm afraid the situation in the west is not optimistic. I suggest Mr. Lin to withdraw the garrison from Suning and Hejian and use all his strength to defend the stronghold outside Jinhai. Village!"
Lin Xuwen had a bitter look on his face. He exchanged letters with Wu Qi and Yang Yihang two or three times a day. He knew about the severe situation outside Suning. He asked Wu Qi if he wanted to see Huang Jinnian. After hearing what Wu Qi said, Lin Xuwen looked at Huang Jinnian asked: "Master Huang, what do you think?"
Lin Xuwen held the military and political power of Hejian Mansion, and he could decide whether the Jinhai Navy should withdraw or not. However, Huang Jinnian was the highest official of the imperial court in Jinhai, and Lin Xuwen would not be able to act arbitrarily easily unless he was determined to become a warlord. It is obvious that Lin Xuwen has not yet had the intention to separate and stand on his own, nor does he have the basis for it.
Huang Jinnian hesitated and took the initiative to give up other cities except Jinhai and Cangzhou. This was not the decisiveness that ordinary people could have.
Although the imperial court had asked him to consider the worst consequences, in his opinion, as long as Hao Zongcheng conquered Liaoyang City first, the situation would naturally turn around - Huang Jinnian could not bear the crime of abandoning the defense of the city.
"The Tianjin navy is paid by the imperial government, so it should serve the imperial court. Besides, guarding Hejian City can also share the pressure on Tianjin and Hainan. Why abandon the city without fighting?" Huang Jinnian hesitated again and again, and at the end of his speech, his tone softened. Said, "I think it's better to wait for a while and see the situation before making a decision!"
"Captain Ma, what do you think?" Lin Xuwen asked Ma Yigong again. The Tianjin navy generals were led by Ma Yigong, Yang Yihang and Wu Tian. Now Yang Yihang is in Hejian and Wu Tian is in Cangzhou. Lin Xuwen asked Ma Yigong for his opinion. Also normal.
Sun Shangwang sighed slightly in his heart: Lin Xuwen still lacked the decisiveness, let alone the courage to treat the imperial court as if it were nothing. With Huang Jinnian's statement, it would be difficult for him to decisively withdraw Yang Yihang's troops from Hejian and Suning. At most, he could order all the peripheral troops. Gather to the Hejian City and hold on to it.
How could Lin Xuwen not know what Ma Yigong's opinion was? Everyone had fully exchanged their opinions beforehand. Lin Xuwen didn't make the decision to take everything seriously when he asked Ma Yigong again in front of Huang Jinnian.
Ma Yigong pondered slightly and said: "The Tianjin Navy only has six thousand soldiers. It is enough to gather the main force to defend the Tianjin Sea. Divide the troops to defend Hejian and Cangzhou. If the main attack direction of the Luqi is not in Hejian, they can barely defend it; if the Luqi is large, If the troops come over, it will be difficult to defend the three cities at the same time. Jinhai may not be able to defend it..."
In the past two or three years, the main resources of Hejian Prefecture have been concentrated in Jinhai.
In addition to the main city of Jinhai that was rebuilt from Wokou Village, many strong villages were built on the south bank of the Woshui River, to the west and north of Jinhai, making Jinhai a solid fortress with a perimeter of about twenty miles. Fortress.
The main force of the Tianjin Navy has withdrawn to the Tianjin Sea. There are almost 6,000 elite main forces of the Tianjin Navy. There is no problem in guarding the Tianjin Sea.
If they divide their forces to defend Cangzhou and also defend Hejian, the Tianjin navy, which has limited troops, will not be able to squeeze out a powerful fist anywhere, and will be completely trapped in a passive situation.
In comparison, Hejian County has not only ceased to be the seat of the government in the past two years, but also no longer has the status of the first county. The city is dilapidated. In the past two years, only the outer walls have been restored and built deep into the hinterland, closest to the coastline.
There are more than two hundred and twenty miles.
Once Zijing Pass is captured by the Japanese soldiers, the main force of the Japanese soldiers outside Datong will flood in. Once the Japanese soldiers flood into Hejian Prefecture in large numbers, the communication between Jinhai and other cities will be cut off, and Hejian will become an isolated city.
At that time, no reinforcements can be organized on the Jinhai side, and Yang Yihang only has two or three thousand elite troops in his hands. How long can he defend Hejian? If Hejian Mansion falls and Yang Yihang's troops are wiped out, the strength of the Tianjin Navy will be greatly reduced, and it will be impossible to defend Jinhai.
Reluctantly.
Lin Xuwen looked at Huang Jinnian - Huang Jinnian was a little hesitant. Now there is definite news that can confirm that more than 20,000 elite soldiers leaked in from Jingxing.
Lin Xuwen, Wu Qi, Ma Yigong and others can also confirm that the Donghu people's main attack direction in the early stage will not be Hejian Mansion. The Donghu people will not easily forget the heavy losses suffered by Yangxin City. The troops they entered in Yannan in the early stage were originally
It is limited, and the cavalry is still the main force. It is possible to send troops to blockade Jinhai and cut off the connection between Jinhai and the surrounding areas; to gather troops to attack Jinhai, unless Ye Jiduo Dy took the wrong medicine or burned out his brain.
Huang Jinnian could not confirm this.
What can be confirmed now is that there is almost no resistance in the western Hebei region. What if the Luqi attack Jinhai with all their strength?
The importance of Jinhai is undoubted. If Jinhai collapses, the throat of the capital will be cut off. If the Donghu people occupy Jinhai for more than half a year, the capital will collapse without fighting.
Huang Jinnian's face was full of tangles. He was a civil servant, and it was really difficult for him to make decisions on military strategic matters.
Huang Jinnian asked for help and looked at Zhang Wendeng and other officials. Zhang Wendeng and others also had no idea about the military. They naturally considered their own safety more. From this perspective, they naturally tried their best to defend Jinhai.
Zhang Wendeng hesitated for a long time and said: "Jinhai cannot be tolerated by the imperial court. Maybe we should send someone to ask the imperial court for instructions. It can't be delayed for a few days!"
The Luqi infiltration was not yet deep, and the line of communication with the capital was still open at this time. Zhang Wendeng was not a decisive official, and neither was Huang Jinnian. Hearing what Zhang Wendeng said, he nodded and said: "This matter should wait for the court to make a decision...
Mr. Lin, please send someone to tell General Yang that he must stay in Hejian for a few more days!"
At this time, the Wuwei on duty outside the door came in and reported that Jinweidao had sent someone to see Sun Shangwang in an emergency. Sun Shangwang bowed and apologized and went out.
Huang Jinnian and Zhang Wendeng looked at each other. What important matter could there be on Jinwei Island to interrupt the military discussion here? Lin Xuwen also looked puzzled. After a while, Sun Shangwang came back and whispered in Wu Qi's ear.
A few words.
Seeing Wu Qi's expression changed drastically, Huang Jinnian, Zhang Wenden and others were even more confused, fearing that some bad news would come from Jinwei Island.
"My lord has just arrived at Jinwei Island and would like to invite Lord Lin and General Ma to come over to discuss matters!"
Wu Qi's words were like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake.
Lin Xuwen, Ma Yigong were naturally overjoyed, Huang Jinnian, and Zhang Wendeng's expressions suddenly changed, and they didn't know how to comment on this matter for a moment - Lin Fu came to Jinhai!
This is simply more shocking than the news that Luqi has entered Yannan again.
Lin Xuwen was also surprised and happy. He was somewhat unable to cope with the situation in front of him. It would be great if Lin Fu could come to Jinhai in person. He said: "Lin Fu must have seen the possibility of Luqi entering Yannan again."
, came in advance to support! Mr. Huang, what do you think..."
"Oh!" Huang Jinnian suddenly came to his senses. Lin Fu came to Qinwang. Although he had not received an edict, this was certain. Huang Jinnian did not believe that Lin Fu had any bad intentions at this time...
Although it is a bit unruly, even though it is a bit impatient, striving for the merits of the King of Qin is a choice that normal people would make.
However, Lin Fu was a military minister, and he openly entered Jinhai without an order - he came here secretly last time, but did not openly announce it!
"Lin Zhi's envoy is on Jinwei Island!" Zhang Wendeng reminded in a low voice.
"Oh..." Huang Jinnian was so worried about the situation in front of him that he forgot the difference between Jinwei Island and Jinhai.
Strictly speaking, Jinwei Island is the Yongye Field awarded to Lin Fu by the imperial court. It is the private property of the Lin family. Lin Fu's return to Jinwei Island cannot be considered as violating the rules. This is why Lin Fu invited Lin Xuwen and Ma after arriving at Jinwei Island.
The reason why Yi Gong went to Jinwei Island to discuss matters instead of him was not because Lin Fu was showing off and abiding by the rules.
The last time Lin Fu came to Jinhai secretly, he stayed on Jinwei Island and did not set foot on even an inch of Jinhai's land.
Although many people in the government and the public looked down upon Lin Fu, most of them underestimated Lin Fu's character, and few people underestimated his ability. Among the numerous famous generals and commanders in the empire, Lin Fu was not far behind others.
Lin Fu came to Jinhai at this time. As long as he had no objections, to Huang Jinnian, who was troubled by the current situation, it was undoubtedly like seeing a big tree floating towards him while he was drowning.
The situation in Yannan was critical, and Huang Jinnian did not care about his identity. He said to Lin Xuwen: "Master Zhang and I will go with you to Jinwei Island to meet Lin Zhizhi. I just hope that Lin Zhizhi will not find it too abrupt."
"Please..." Lin Xuwen asked Huang Jinnian to go ahead.
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Lin Fu was wearing a green robe, looking at the cold blue sea with his sleeves.
This year is really dangerous. The edge of the sea ice is frozen. It is only thirty or forty miles away from Jinwei Island. If the weather gets colder, the Jinhai Sea will be blocked by sea ice. Although some areas on the edge of the Jinhai Coast are now blocked by sea ice.
It was sealed, but the ice layer was not thick, and the use of manpower and homemade icebreakers allowed the channel to remain open as before.
"Now you are rushing over to be a loyal minister of the Dai Viet Dynasty. I don't know if the court welcomes you, or if you are secretly scolding me?" Song Jia also imitated Lin Fu and wore a green robe. She was shorter than Lin Fu and had a delicate face. At first glance, she looked like a
You bitch, when she said the word "loyal minister", she deliberately emphasized the pronunciation.
Lin Fu smiled and sighed softly. He saw Huang Jinnian, Lin Xuwen and others coming by boat from a distance, and said, "Does the Yuan family still have the qualifications to pick the fat and the thin at this time?"
"That's right!" Song Jia smiled slightly and said, "Even if the Yuan family is beaten in the face, why should they still smile like spring when they treat a 'loyal minister' like you! But the situation on the northern front has not yet reached its final collapse. You still have to smile."
I have to stay in Jinhai for a few more days before I can get what you want! I think the only person in the world who can see through your arrangements is Li Zhuo! If Emperor Chongguan appoints Li Zhuo as the envoy to stay in Yanjing,
How will you respond if you decide to move south?"
"It's impossible," Lin Fu shook his head and said, "I would rather Li Zhuo be the left-behind envoy, and I would be the one who made the first contribution to the southward migration. This situation is not bad at all - it's a pity, it's impossible.