What on earth was Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, thinking?
In fact, Zhao Hongrun is far from the only person who can't figure this out.
I remember that when Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, ordered his troops to suppress the rebels to abandon the "Hanoi battlefield", cross the river south, and retreat to "Yuanyang" and "Nanyan area", Zhao Shen, the king of Chengling, Zhao Tan, the Marquis of Anping, who were in charge of the local defense, etc.
He went to the military camp where the rebels were suppressed and met Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Southern Liang.
At that time, in the eyes of Chengling King Zhao Shen and others, although the Nanliang King Zhao Yuanzuo's suppressing rebels had abandoned Hanoi County, causing the Wei State to lose almost all of its territory in Hebei, this decision was still a wise choice from an overall strategic perspective.
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After all, in the previous "Battle of Hanoi", the Korean army had fully proved their strength. Even if the Wei army had city wall defense at the time, it could not stop the Korean army's attack and suffered repeated defeats. In this case, shrinking
It is a clever plan to retreat the main army to the south of the river and use the natural dangers of the river to block the Korean army.
Although the rebel forces under the command of Zhao Yuanzuo, King of Southern Liang, suffered a lot in the "Battle of Hanoi", there are still more than 30,000 soldiers, plus the 50,000 Northern Army led by General Jiang Bi, plus Chengling King Zhao Shen, Anping Hou Zhao Tan
After the private army formed by members of the Ji Zhao royal family, the Wei State can redeploy its defense lines in the Yuanyang and Nanyan areas, and use the natural dangers of the river to block the Korean army north of the river.
In this case, although the Wei State temporarily lost Hedong, Hanoi, and may not even be able to save Shangdang, it could at least avoid the embarrassment and embarrassment of being besieged by the Korean army in the short term and besieging the capital of Daliang.
As for the future, as long as the reinforcements from King Su Zhao Hongrun arrive in Hedong, Wei will be able to launch a counterattack and regain the lost territory.
This is the safest strategy in many people's eyes.
However, Chengling King Zhao Shen and Anping Hou Zhao Tan never expected that when Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Nanliang, ordered the anti-rebellion army to retreat, he did not inform the Northern Army under Jiang Bi. In other words, 50,000 Northern Army troops are still stationed in Shang.
Party County.
After learning about this incident, Chengling King Zhao Shen and Anping Marquis Zhao Tan were shocked.
Since it was decided to withdraw Yuanyang and Nanyan, why not order the recall of Jiang Bi's 50,000-strong Northern Army?!
You must know that although General Jiang Bi was seriously injured by the former Taiyuan Shou Lian of South Korea, it is undeniable that this general is still a very outstanding commander, and the 50,000-strong Northern Army under his command can also be regarded as an elite army.
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Why not withdraw this army to Yuanyang and Nanyan?!
The imperial court couldn't figure it out, the Ministry of War couldn't figure it out, King Chengling Zhao Shen and Marquis Zhao Tan couldn't figure it out either, so they came to question Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Nanliang.
Faced with the questioning from Chengling King Zhao Shen and Anping Hou Zhao Tan, Nanliang King Zhao Yuanzuo responded calmly.
"... Yuanyang and Nanyan have large rivers and natural dangers. An army of 50,000 to 60,000 can hold the river banks. Why recall Jiang Bi's Northern Army again? As for the safety of Daliang, don't there still be more than 60,000 Northern Army in Daliang?
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For this perfunctory answer, Chengling King Zhao Shen and Anping Marquis Zhao Tan were very dissatisfied.
It is undeniable that the 50,000 to 60,000 Wei troops could indeed stop the Korean army with the help of the natural barrier of the river. But the problem is that the Korean army is preparing to divide its forces to attack Weiguo.
Once the Wei State is in danger, should Wei State be saved? I believe anyone with a clear eye can understand the truth of the situation.
Because of this, the imperial court not only allocated a batch of money and grain to the Wei Kingdom free of charge from its tight finances, but also called on the nobles of the country to go to the Wei Kingdom for rescue. Under the call of the imperial court, Sun Mou, the Marquis of Shihu, and Zhao Jian, the Marquis of Wanlong, etc., have successively led the army.
With the newly formed private army, they entered the territory of the Wei Kingdom and helped the Wei people defend themselves.
Because they all know that if Weiguo falls, the Korean army can attack Weiguo from the direction of Weiguo. By then, the Wei army will lose the natural protection of the river.
But with the army of Wei, even if it is coupled with the private army formed by some Wei nobles such as Hufu Hou Sun Mou, Wanlong Hou Zhao Jian and other nobles, can they stop the Korean army?
Everyone knows that persimmons have to be picked on the weak. Once the Korean army crosses the river to attack Yuanyang and Nanyan loses, then the Korean army is bound to change its strategy and attack Weiguo fiercely, starting from Weiguo.
When the time comes, either King Zhao Yuanzuo of Nanliang or General Jiang Bi will lead an army to support the defense of the country.
But who would have thought that Jiang Bi did not withdraw to the country? What should we do now? Does Daliang still have a general who can stop him?
Do you want King Yu Zhao Yuanqi to reinforce Weiguo?
What a joke! Whether it’s Yu Wang Zhao Yuanji or the 60,000 Northern Army currently stationed in Daliang, they are dealing with the "Battlefield of the Song Dynasty" - Shouling Junjingshe of the Chu State has led the so-called million
The Chu army has all reached Yongqiu of Wei State, which is only a short distance away from Daliang!
"Isn't there still "Wei Feng"?" Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, said with a smile: "King Chengling might as well recommend this person to the court to station in Weiguo."
"Wei Feng? Wei Feng of the Tianshui Wei family?"
Chengling King Zhao Shen was slightly startled.
To be fair, Wei Feng, including the Yao princes Zhao Sheng, are indeed talented people. The question is, do these people know how to lead troops to fight?
Not all the Wei people in Longxi are Wei Ji, the lord of Lintao, and Jiang Bi, the general!
Therefore, Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, mentioned a person: Hou Dan.
For Hou Dan, Chengling King Zhao Shen is not unfamiliar. After all, Hou Dan's reputation among the Wei people in Longxi is not low. Some people even compare him with Jiang Bi. However, Hou Dan has an arrogant personality, so he offended many Wei people.
The nobles of the country, so that they were not well received by the powerful people in Liang Dynasty.
"Wei Feng is not good at fighting, but he has a strategy. As long as Hou Dan is allowed to serve as his deputy, it will be difficult for the Korean army to defeat Weiguo in a short period of time."
In this regard, Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, was not just talking about it. After all, he was also a proud and arrogant person. Looking at all the Longxi Wei people, he probably only valued Wei Feng, Wei Ji, Zhao Sheng, Jiang Bi and a few others.
, In addition, even if it is Hou Dan, although Zhao Yuanzuo recognizes his bravery, he will not attach too much importance to him - why should he care about this reckless man?
Chengling King Zhao Shen thought for a while and felt that what Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Nanliang, said was quite reasonable. But after thinking about it, he felt something was wrong: I obviously asked him why he didn't order Jiang Bi to withdraw to Yuanyang. How could Nanyan be criticized by him?
Are you convinced by a few perfunctory words?
Of course, Chengling King Zhao Shen would not doubt that Nanliang King Zhao Yuanzuo was deliberately trying to harm Jiang Bi. After all, everyone in Daliang knew that Nanliang King Zhao Yuanzuo, Wei Feng, Jiang Bi and other Longxi Wei people were political allies, and they all belonged to each other.
It is the faction of the fifth prince "Qingwang Hongxin", how could it possibly harm one of its own people?
After thinking along this line of thinking, Chengling King Zhao Shen gradually guessed some clues.
"You don't want Jiang Bi to attack Handan secretly, do you?" he asked in shock.
This guess has some basis, because the army led by the Korean Army Commander-in-Chief Kang Gong Han Hu this time is composed of the Central Army of South Korea's "Handan" and "Yanmen", "Beiyan", and "Daijun"
Although the border guards are composed of many troops, they have almost exhausted all the troops and horses that South Korea can mobilize - such as the remaining "Julu Army", "Shanggu Army", "Yuyang Army", etc., in order to ensure that South Korea
Border security is almost impossible to mobilize.
Therefore, if Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, deliberately allowed the Korean army to invade the Wei Kingdom and lengthened the Korean army's military line, the three northern armies under Jiang Bi would indeed have the opportunity to sneak attack Handan, the capital of South Korea, just like what King Su King Zhao Hongrun did last time
, captured the city and forced the King of Han in Handan to sign a city agreement with the nobles to end the war.
"wrong……"
Chengling King Zhao Shen frowned.
As far as he knew, part of Jiang Bi's 50,000-strong Northern Army was stationed at Mengmen Pass, while the main force was stationed at Hukou Pass. They could move out of the Taihang Mountain plank road at any time and threaten Handan County.
But, wouldn’t the Koreans be wary of this move?
Chengling King Zhao Shen looked at Southern Liang King Zhao Yuanzuo suspiciously. He neither believed that the Koreans would neglect to guard against Hukou Pass, nor did he believe that the latter would think that Jiang Bi could successfully threaten the Korean capital.
Thinking of this, he asked in a low voice: "Brother Xian, tell me the truth, is the main force of Jiang Bi's 50,000 Northern Army really stationed at Hukou Pass?...Actually, it's not at Hukou Pass, right?"
Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, smiled and said nothing.
At the same time, at Hukou Pass in Shangdang County, Wei Yang, the general of the Northern Army, was standing at the pass, looking at the Taihang Mountain plank road ahead.
Although he could not see it with the naked eye, Wei Yang could feel that there were many Korean troops stationed near the Taihang Mountain plank road ahead.
As spring has entered recently, the ice and snow have gradually melted, and traces of Korean troops have gradually appeared on the Taihang Mountain plank road. Those Korean soldiers have set up obstacles on the road to guard against the sneak attack of the Wei army at Hukou Pass.
After learning about this incident, Wei Yang was secretly amused. The reason was very simple: when more than 20,000 to 30,000 Korean troops in Zhongmou and Maocheng were facing a formidable enemy, the Wei troops stationed at Hukou Pass actually only had 5,000 troops.
However, the Wei army of the Northern Army stationed at Hukou Pass planted the flags of the Northern Army all over the mountains and plains, making the Koreans mistakenly believe that the main force of the Northern Army of 50,000 men was stationed here, and attempted to attack Zhongmou in South Korea at any time through the Taihang Mountain Plank Road, threatening the Korean king.
The capital is Handan.
"The weather has been really good these past few days..."
Muttering to himself, Wei Yang summoned a subordinate and ordered: "Starting from tomorrow, we can gradually put pressure on the (Taihang Mountain) plank road to make the Koreans mistakenly think that our army is preparing to attack Zhongmou."
"Yes." The general accepted the order with clasped fists, and then said a little discouraged: "It would be great if we really attack Zhongmou..."
Wei Yang smiled when he heard this and said: "Zhongmou and Maocheng are also heavily guarded by Korean troops. Do you think they will let us pass the plank road smoothly? The Koreans have long been on guard against a sneak attack by our troops!"
"That's true." The general nodded, and then he chuckled and said, "Having said that, the Koreans would never have imagined where our General Jiang Bi is at this moment..."
After hearing this, Wei Yang couldn't help but smile a little.
At the same time, in the mountains in the northern part of Shangdang County, Wei general Jiang Bi led the main force of the Northern Army, walking hard on the mountain roads where the snow had not melted.
Finally, Jiang Bi climbed over the last mountain blocking the way, stood on the top of the cold windy mountain, and looked at the plain area in the northwest.
Because of his good vision, Jiang Bi could vaguely see a huge city sitting on the plain.
That is the seat of Taiyuan County, Jinyang!
"Thanks to the march map of Lord Zhao Yuanzuo, King of Nanliang, otherwise, it is unimaginable that our army could cross this snowy mountain..."
Looking at the march map in his hand, Jiang Bi recalled the hardships on the way and thought with emotion.
Yes, during the last battle in Northern Xinjiang, the king of Southern Liang, Zhao Yuanzuo, was provoked to attack Taiyuan because of a conflict with brothers Zhao Hongrun and Zhao Hongxuan.
At that time, the army under the command of the King of Nanliang crossed the mountains in the northern part of Shangdang County and arrived in Taiyuan County. Unfortunately, they were first blocked by "Yangyi Marquis Han Xu" at Maling, and later stopped the war because of the peace talks between Wei and Han.
But Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, returned without success.
In today's Taiyuan County, the former Taiyuan Shou Lian Pi fled, and now Taiyuan Shou Lecheng and Yangyi Marquis Han Xu are both in Hedong. This means that Jinyang is currently at its weakest.
"Taiyuan, Yanmen, Daijun... I hope South Korea can withstand this heavy and fatal blow!"
Recalling the order given to him in the letter by Zhao Yuanzuo, King of Nanliang, Jiang Bi licked his lips.