Two hundred and ninetieth chapters take the initiative to invite
Hearing that Wang Chang took the initiative to invite Ying to fight, the expressions of the Green Forest generals all changed. They had political differences with Wang Chang, but Wang Chang was still a member of the Green Forest clan after all, which was directly related to the strength of the Green Forest clan.
Wang Kuang took the lead and said: "Yan Qing, you only lead 20,000 soldiers, can you withstand Yan You's 100,000 army?"
Chen Mu also said: "Yes, the matter is very important. Yan Qing must not be hot-headed or act impulsively!"
The green forest generals advised Wang Chang one by one.
At this time, Liu Xiu suddenly said: "I am willing to lead 10,000 soldiers to join forces with General Wang to stop the reckless army together!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked again. They all looked away from Wang Chang and looked at Liu Xiu.
Liu Xiu glanced at Liu Yan and said seriously: "I don't think the general is suitable to attack Wancheng. Zhonghua can also do it."
He didn't look down on his eldest brother's ability, but felt that it was inappropriate for him to leave Ji Yang.
Now that Jiyang has become the center of power of the Han army, the eldest brother should stay in Jiyang and take charge of the overall situation. As for attacking Wancheng, no matter who is allowed to go, only the eldest brother is the most inappropriate.
It has to be said that Liu Xiu objected to Liu Yan going to attack Wancheng and hoped that he could stay in Jiyang, which still showed Liu Xiu's keen political sense.
But Liu Yan was completely different from what he thought.
At present, although the Han army is under the banner of Liu Han, it must be admitted that the strength of the Liu clan is far inferior to that of the Green Forest clan.
By letting him attack Wancheng, he can not only hold the military power of the Han army in his own hands, but also further improve his merits and prestige, which will help him suppress the Green Forest Department in the future.
Liu Yan waved his hand to Liu Xiu and said: "Axiu, Cen Peng is my old enemy. Who among us knows Cen Peng best, it is me. It is most suitable for me to go to Wancheng."
Liu Xiu frowned and said: "The enemy is currently facing us. As the general, the general should be stationed at the rear. How can he go to the front and charge into the battle?"
Liu Yan said sternly: "Because the enemy is currently facing us, the situation is critical. As a general, we should take the lead. Ah Xiu, please don't try to persuade me again."
Liu Xiu doesn't know what the Green Forest Department is plotting now, but he just feels that his eldest brother should not leave Jiyang.
Zhu Tun rolled his eyes and interjected: "General Wang Chang led an army of 20,000 people, and General Liu Xiu led an army of 10,000 people. The total is only 30,000 people. Can they be the opponent of Yan You's army of 100,000 people?"
His words immediately brought the focus of the topic to the issue of blocking Yan Youyi.
Regarding this, everyone present was also worried. If Wang Chang and Liu Xiu were defeated, then not only the two of them would die, but only a few of the 30,000 soldiers would survive, and the gap in strength between our own side and the Mang army would be even greater. Already.
"I object!" Cheng Dan couldn't help it anymore and said in a deep voice: "With only 30,000 people, it is like blocking Yan You's 100,000 army. This is too childish."
Cheng Dan, like Wang Chang, had suffered heavy losses at the hands of Yan You and Chen Mao. In his opinion, even if there were 100,000 brothers on his side, let alone 30,000 people, could he defeat Yan You? It’s unknown!
Cheng Dan didn't care whether Liu Xiu died or not, but he did care about Wang Chang's life and death.
Wang Chang said quietly: "There are only so many combatable soldiers we can call upon now."
This is true. After the Battle of Xianshui, although the Han army won a great victory, it suffered heavy casualties. Although it recruited tens of thousands of prisoners, its morale was unstable and there was no loyalty at all. These people I don’t dare to send them to the battlefield yet.
In addition, many people came to join the Han army during this period, but most of them were new recruits who had not yet formed combat effectiveness. Taking them to fight against veteran generals like Yan You would be equivalent to taking them to death.
At present, the real fighting force of the Han army is only about 50,000. Liu Yan wants to mobilize 10,000 to attack Wancheng. Wang Chang and Liu Xiu mobilize 30,000 to stop Yan You's troops. Those who stay here in Jiyang , there are only 10,000 people.
However, these 10,000 people must ensure the safety of Jiyang and the counties behind, and they cannot be used under any circumstances.
After hearing Wang Chang's words, Cheng Dan lowered his head, clenched his fists, and said word by word: "But Yan Qing, with only thirty thousand people, how can he withstand Yan You's one hundred thousand army? Could it be that Yan Qing is so Have you quickly forgotten the defeat of Nanjun?"
Wang Chang said meaningfully: "I dare not forget the defeat of Nanjun for a moment. I keep it in my heart all the time. Because of this, I have to fight this battle with Yan You. If I win, I, Wang Chang, will win." To avenge the disgrace, if you lose, my king will die a worthy death!"
Cheng Dan was shocked and turned to look at Wang Chang. After an unknown amount of time, Cheng Dan looked up to the sky and sighed, curled up his lips and said with a smile: "Yan Qing and I fought in Nanjun from south to north, and from east to east. Xi, we have always fought side by side and never left. This time to stop Yan You, how can Yan Qing be without me?" As he spoke, he handed over to Wang Kuang and said: "General Wang, Dan is willing to accompany General Wang Chang. Go out and fight!"
Wang Kuang raised his eyebrows, how come these two of them were all going to die!
He leaned forward, looked at Wang Chang and Cheng Dan, and said: "Yan Qing, Boyang, this battle is of great importance and will determine our life and death. You two... must think carefully!"
Wang Chang and Cheng Dan looked at each other, stood up, bowed their hands and saluted, and said in unison: "In this battle, we must either repel the reckless army, or go and meet the brothers under Jiuquan!"
Liu Xiu also stood up, bowed his hands and saluted Liu Yan, and said: "General, I will definitely live up to my mission!"
Liu Yan looked at Liu Xiu intently and nodded slowly. He was now more and more confident in his younger brother's strength.
In this battle against Yan You, even if Liu Xiu loses, Liu Yan believes that his younger brother can still protect himself. But once he wins, the improvement in his own morale and even the significance to the entire Zhutian system will be huge.
He said sternly: "We fight with less and more, with weakness we fight strong. We must unite as one and work as one. Thirty thousand soldiers must have unified command and deployment. I don't know, who should be the leader of the entire army? "
When Wang Kuang heard this, his eyes flashed, he naturally looked at Wang Chang, and said seriously: "Yan Qing..."
He just started talking, but before the next words were spoken, Wang Chang said first: "General Uncle Wen is young and promising. He has made great achievements in many battles. I think General Uncle Wen can be the main general!"
Wang Kuang frowned and coughed heavily. He looked at Wang Chang as if he wanted to go up and kick him.
Wang Chang pretended not to see it at all. Originally, he advocated respecting Liu Yan as the main general. Liu Xiu is Liu Yan's younger brother. This time when everyone joins forces to fight, Liu Xiu should be the main general.
Furthermore, Wang Chang really admired Liu Xiu's ability. Zhutian's army was able to fight from Chongling to Wancheng. Liu Yan certainly made the most of the contribution, but Liu Xiu also contributed indispensably. Both brothers were able to conquer. Talents who are accustomed to fighting.
Wang Kuang wanted to say something else, but Liu Yan followed suit and lost no time in saying, "Since Yan Qing recommended A Xiu as the general, then let's do what Yan Qing wants!"
In this way, he is in charge of 10,000 soldiers, and Axiu is in charge of 30,000 soldiers. The main force of the Han army is basically in the hands of these two brothers, and there is no fear that the Green Forest Department will turn upside down in Jiyang.
The matter was settled just like that.
In order to deal with the current crisis situation, the Han army sent two armies, one led by Liu Yan to attack Wancheng, and one led by Liu Xiu and Wang Chang to block Yan You and Chen Mao.
After the meeting, Liu Yan went to Liu Xiu and told him carefully that in the battle against Yan You, fight if you can, never fight to the death, and focus on self-protection.
Liu Xiu nodded while listening. After the eldest brother finished explaining, he said: "I think the eldest brother should stay in Jiyang and not go to Wancheng."
Liu Yan smiled and asked: "Axiu, what are you worried about?"
Liu Xiu frowned slightly and said: "I'm worried that if we are not in Jiyang, the Green Forest Department may..."
Liu Yan waved his hands with a smile and said: "Although our two brothers are not in Jiyang, they have also taken away the most skilled main force of the entire army. The Green Forest Department has no soldiers to use. Even if they have a plan, what kind of trouble can they cause? "
This is the truth, but Liu Xiu always felt that something was not right, but if you asked him what was wrong, he himself could not tell.
Liu Yan patted Liu Xiu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Axiu, don't worry, as long as you and my brothers firmly control the military power, no matter how ambitious the Green Forest Department is, they will be suppressed by our brothers!"
After a pause, he suppressed his smile and said seriously: "Wang Chang is a man of great righteousness and integrity, and is worthy of close friendship. This time we join forces with Wang Chang to go on an expedition. A Xiu should take this opportunity to win over this person!"
First, Liu Yan had a very good impression of Wang Chang. Second, and most importantly, Wang Chang was the commander-in-chief of the Xiajiang tribe.
Among the entire Green Forest system, the Xiajiang tribe is the most vulnerable. If Wang Chang can be won over to our side, it will play a key role in improving our own strength and weakening the Green Forest system.
Liu Xiu knew what to do without Liu Yan's reminder. He nodded and said, "Don't worry, brother, I know what to do."
Now Liu Xiu is no longer the taciturn boy who followed him, but has grown into a general who can take charge of his own affairs, Lord!
Seeing the now more mature and steady Liu Xiu, Liu Yan was also filled with joy. He took a deep breath and reminded again: "A Xiu, in this expedition, fight if you can. Never act impulsively or fight to the death with the enemy. Remember, remember!”
Liu Xiu responded, and after bidding farewell to his eldest brother, he immediately sent Long Yuan to invite Wang Chang and invite him to his house as a guest.
Even if Liu Xiu didn't send someone to invite him, Wang Chang still wanted to take the initiative to visit him. When he saw Liu Xiu sending someone to invite him, Wang Chang felt happy and followed Long Yuan to Liu Xiu's house without even hesitating. Temporary residence.
Liu Xiu returned to his house and had just sat down when Hong Jian came over and said softly: "General, my lady has invited me."
"Okay! I understand." Liu Xiu changed his clothes first, and then went to the backyard.
Seeing Liu Xiu arriving, Yin Lihua asked Hong Jian to make tea, and she and Liu Xiu sat down at the wooden table.
Yin Lihua asked with concern: "There are rumors in the city now that Wang Mang has sent two generals, Yan You and Chen Mao, with one hundred thousand troops to march towards Nanyang. Uncle Wen, is this true?"
Liu Xiu nodded and said: "It is true!" Seeing Yin Lihua's change of expression, he said helplessly: "I once promised Lihua that I would personally send Lihua back to Xinye, but I'm afraid I can't do it now, but Lihua also
Don’t worry, I’ve sent a message to the underworld, and soon the two young masters Yinshi and Yinxing will come to Jiyang to take Lihua back to Xinye.”
What Yin Lihua is now concerned about is not when she will return to Xinye, but why Liu Xiu went against his word and could not send her back. She asked: "Uncle Wen...but he has military affairs and can't be distracted?"
Liu Xiu pondered for a moment and said truthfully: "General Wang Chang and I will lead an army of thirty thousand to attack Yan You's troops."
Yin Lihua's face suddenly changed. She led an army of 30,000 to attack Yan You. She was surprised and said, "Didn't you say that Yan You's troops had an army of 100,000?" How could he possibly defeat more than 100,000 if he only led an army of 30,000?