Xie Chaozhong was stunned for a moment. He did not expect that Yu Xinyuan would suggest that he lead the army to attack the She family in Jiangxi. He did not recover for a long time.
Yu Bijiang was also startled, and then he clapped his legs and praised: "It should have been like this a long time ago. Chen Xiyan bullied him in everything, but he didn't bully Brother Xie for not having military exploits..."
To use troops against the She family after the Autumn, Jiangning must make big moves. In addition to strategically making it difficult for the She family to take care of each other, it also has a far-reaching purpose, which is to divide the power in Huaidong and balance the current situation of Jiang Ning.
Faced with the situation, in order to prevent Huaidong from winning another great victory, it will completely form an invincible trend.
Chen Xiyan wanted to use Yue Lengqiu to use troops against Yuzhang in Jiangzhou. At this time, he proposed to reduce the money and food of the imperial army and streamline the army and streamline administration so that Jiangzhou could use more space for troops.
Based on the current situation, Huaidong's use of troops against Mindong or Dongyang County after the Autumn Period has basically been made public.
There are approximately 50,000 troops belonging to the Huaidong Engineering and Supply Battalion. They are gathering in Shengzhou, Mingzhou Prefecture, Hengyang, Yongjia Prefecture, and Zhuxi, Yizhou. They will no longer be responsible for construction work, but will conduct training around the clock.
, weapons, armor, ordnance, bows and arrows have been distributed, and reserve generals have been appointed.
The expansion plan of Chongcheng Army, Changshan Army and Jinghai No. 1 and No. 2 Water Camps has been submitted to Jiangning for record. Lin Fu also sent a request to Zhou Tong, Ao Canghai, Zhao Qingshan, Ge Cunxin and other generals to add cavalry captains.
A general with the rank of light chariot captain or above.
The Chongcheng Army and the Changshan Army will each be expanded to ten brigades and fifty battalions, with a full strength of 30,000 cavalry, infantry and auxiliary troops. The first and second water battalions will be expanded to fifteen battalions, with each army's soldiers and
The total number of auxiliary troops such as boatmen and sailors is 15,000. The camp army in eastern Zhejiang has also been recruited from local areas. The number of troops will be increased to 30,000 to be responsible for the inner city defense of Yongjia, Mingzhou, Kuaiji and other prefectures and counties.
Although Lin Fu is still sitting in Xuzhou to stabilize Xusi's defense line, he may go to eastern Zhejiang in person at any time to take charge of military affairs.
If the southern front is uneasy, there is no possibility for Huaidong to use troops against the Yanlu on the northern front. The current aggressive expansion of the army on the southern front is a conspiracy against the She family's massive use of troops in Jiangxi at this time, and the She family cannot help but respond.
The She family's military strength in eastern Fujian has gradually shrunk to Jin'an Mansion, but Jin'an Mansion is the foundation of the Eight-Min power. Even if Shewenzhuang is determined to save it, it is impossible not to worry about the other surnames.
Interests.
Jin'an Mansion is a must-defend place for the Zhejiang and Fujian rebels.
On the southern front, Huaidong can not only use troops against Jin'an Prefecture, but can also forcefully attack Dongyang County, capture Quzhou Prefecture, drive the Zhejiang and Fujian troops out of the valley in central Zhejiang, and then attack Xianxia Ridge in the south and western Zhejiang in the north.
Completely recover Zhejiang County.
Dongyang County is also a place where the Zhejiang and Fujian troops must defend.
Under this situation, the She family could only suspend the offensive in Jiangxi, tolerate Pan Qifeng's remaining forces to continue to occupy the southern Jiangxi area and resist, and draw out troops to strengthen the defenses on the eastern front such as Dongyang County and Jin'an Prefecture.
Huaidong has a large number of sea ships that can be mobilized, which can realize the rapid transfer of large-scale troops and horses along the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian. In comparison, although the distance for the Zhejiang and Fujian armies to mobilize troops on the inside is short, the mountains are high and the roads are dangerous, so the mobilization of troops and horses is far inferior.
Huaidong is more flexible but much more clumsy.
In order to prepare for the sudden and fierce offensive launched by Huaidong, the She family could only take action in advance. Jiangning has confirmed reports confirming that the She family's troops in Yuzhang and other areas in central and northern Jiangxi have moved to the interior on a large scale.
Yue Lengqiu also believed that once Huaidong launched an offensive on the eastern front, the She family's troops in Jiangxi would not exceed 60,000. It would indeed be a good opportunity to send troops from Jiangzhou to the south to regain Yuzhang and other places.
At present, Yue Lengqiu only has 60,000 troops in Jiangzhou. However, relatively speaking, the She family has many cities to defend in Jiangxi and their troops are distributed, while Yue Lengqiu only needs to defend limited cities such as Jiangzhou and Hukou. If he can
If it is strengthened again, it will be able to concentrate its forces and use its fists to attack the She family's troops in Jiangxi.
Of course, if you make good use of the last two or three months to strengthen the troops in Jiangzhou, you will have a greater chance of winning. The She family does not have the ability to counterattack in Jiangxi, so it will be disadvantageous to send troops to Yuzhang. After being frustrated, it is still possible to retreat to Jiangzhou.
guaranteed.
Whether it is Huaidong's or Jiangzhou's troop dispatch plan, it is no secret to Yu Xinyuan, Xie Chaozhong, and Yu Bijiang.
Huaidong has 120,000 troops on the eastern front. Yue Lengqiu can mobilize 60,000 troops in Jiangzhou. In addition, the total number of troops of the Hanghu Army and Huinan Army has reached 60,000. For the post-Autumn offensive, Jiangning can mobilize 60,000 troops.
The total military strength is as high as 240,000, and the She family is fully prepared, only 160,000 to 70,000 troops!
With Huaidong's Hundred Battles Army acting as the main force in the attack on Lu, officials in Jiangning who are aware of the secrets are full of confidence in the plan to use troops on the southern front after the autumn. The only thing to worry about is probably whether Yanhu will take the opportunity to launch a violent attack after the autumn.
Attacking and defending the Huai defense line, can Xu Si, Huaixi, and Nanyang be defended?
Even Xie Chaozhong didn't think that the She family could survive this winter, but he never thought about leading troops on an expedition.
After being reminded by Yu Xinyuan, Yu Pijiang and his son, Xie Chaozhong could also understand that the reason why he was bullied by Chen Xiyan in everything at this time was that he had risen too fast and lacked a foundation in Jiangning except for the imperial family.
Once he loses the favor of the emperor, Xie Chaozhong will have no room for struggle and will be thrown into the eighteenth level of hell, with no possibility of raising his head. And Yue Lengqiu can quickly come back to govern Jiangzhou after resigning.
How deep is the foundation he has accumulated over the years of traveling here and there?
Xie Chaozhong's mouth went dry, and he suddenly felt that Yu Xinyuan's question was difficult for him to answer.
"Why are you not sure? I also earned the position of commander of the guard camp based on my military exploits," Xie Chaozhong said bravely. He would not give in in front of Yu Xinyuan and Yu Bijiang. He said, "How could that old man Chen Xiyan let him
Should I lead the Imperial Army on an expedition? Besides, it’s impossible to ask Yue Lengqiu to give up his position and let me take charge of the Jiangzhou war. If I am to be Yue Lengqiu’s deputy, I won’t do such a bastard job..."
Just like the first lie is the hardest to tell, after the first lie is spoken, everything else becomes easier. When it comes to this matter, Xie Chaozhong himself feels that he has been buried.
"Huaidong, Jiangzhou's use of troops is to strike at both ends with a stick. The military plan has been put forward, and it has the support of the emperor and the ministers. It is difficult to overthrow it," Yu Xinyuan frowned and said, "Why can't we strike at both ends with a stick?
Another stabbing in the waist?"
"Huizhou?" Xie Chaozhong asked.
Huinan is not only the southern screen of Jiangning, but also the hinterland of western Zhejiang to the south from Yuling Pass in Huinan. It is also the retreat of the She family's troops in Jiangxi. Now Deng Yu leads 20,000 troops to defend it in Huinan.
In the post-Autumn troop deployment plan, Deng Yu's troops in Weinan and Meng Yishan's Hanghu Army were tasked with harassing the flanks. In theory, attacking from Huinan was also a good strategy, but Jiangning could only do so at present.
Priority should be given to ensuring that Jiangzhou can be fully strengthened after the autumn. Opening another active front in Huinan will put Jiangning under too much pressure, and it is likely that neither side will be fully strengthened.
Yu Xinyuan proposed it at this time, and it was also after careful consideration, and it was also the only feasible strategy at present. Xie Chaozhong led troops to Huinan, suppressing Deng Yu was not a problem, and the She family's military strength was the weakest in western Zhejiang.
Yu Bijiang clapped his hands on his thighs and said: "Father's plan is really wonderful. Brother Xie leads the imperial army to Huinan. Chen Xiyan will probably have no excuse to reduce the imperial army. If Yue Lengqiu and Huai are really allowed to
Dong He worked hard to wipe out the She family, but Jiang Ning still has our face to show off, right?"
Xie Chaozhong also thought about this issue seriously. By sending troops from Huinan, he could avoid the main force of the She family. He could transfer half of the troops from the imperial camp to Huinan, and he would have 60,000 soldiers with Deng Healing, while the She family was in
The total number of troops in western Zhejiang is less than 20,000. How can we fight without fear of losing?
After winning the war, I no longer have to look at the faces of Chen Xiyan, Cheng Yuqian and other old men. Isn't life happy?
"What my uncle said is really a wonderful idea." Xie Chaozhong became more and more excited as he thought about it. He clenched his fist and smashed it hard on the small table in the pavilion. In his excitement, he even smashed a corner of the stone table.
Yu Xinyuan and Yu Pijiang were shocked when they saw it. They didn't expect that his punch would be so powerful.
Xie Chaozhong was originally a military commander. He accumulated merit and became the commander of the guard camp of Prince Ning's Mansion. His martial prowess was considered first-class in the world. However, after arriving in Jiangning, he was afraid that others would look down on his status as a military commander and became artless. Even Yu Xinyuan, Yu Pijiang and his son were
I have never seen his bravery.
Xie Chaozhong smashed the stone table into pieces with one punch. Yu Xinyuan was shocked and delighted, and said: "Chaozhong is really a brave general without equal in the world. Although he holds a high position in Jiangning, he cannot serve the imperial court with military exploits. It's too humiliating for you!"
Said, "But this matter cannot be rushed, we must plan carefully..."
Don't say that Emperor Yongxing would not easily allow Xie Chaozhong to lead his troops out of the capital. The ministers who really hold the power in the temple, Chen Xiyan, Cheng Yuqian, Lin Xuwen and others would definitely stand up to oppose it. If Yu Xinyuan or Xie Chaozhong raised the issue rashly,
You can't even think of the result with your fingers. There must be people who can support each other in the temple, and they must have enough weight and build momentum.
"The problem on the Emperor's side may not be big," Yu Xinyuan said with a frown, "The Emperor originally did not trust foreign soldiers. Chen Xiyan proposed to streamline the Imperial Army and strengthen Jiangzhou in preparation for the war after the Autumn, but it has not been realized at this time.
It's the Emperor who has a lot of worries. Cheng Yuqian is not a problem. The key is Chen Xiyan and Lin Xuwen, the two stumbling blocks..."
Chen Xiyan is the chief minister, Lin Xuwen is the deputy prime minister, and Huaidong stands behind him. The influence of these two people is so great that Yu Xinyuan and Xie Chaozhong cannot overthrow it.
Xie Chaozhong didn't have a deep foundation in Jiangning, so Yu Xinyuan was at a loss, and he couldn't think of any solution.
Yu Xinyuan moved the tea cups in front of him and said: "This is Zhang Yan, this is Liu Zhi, this is Wang Xueshan, this is Wang Tian, this is Zuo Chengmu..." Except for Chen Xiyan, Lin Xuwen and them, there were only
There are only a few people who can stomp their feet and make Jiangning City tremble. The key is who is most likely to win over as an ally in this matter.
Yu Xinyuan frowned, and Xie Chaozhong and Yu Bijiang also frowned.