The five major Wubao camps stationed between the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers: the Lulongtian family, the Qiaojun Dai family, the Nanyang Cai family, the Hanoi Guo family, and the Julu Wei family all resisted Hu Jieshi and Zhao in the north thirty years ago, and then gradually moved southward.
Between the Jianghuai River and the Huaihe River, after the Boling Cui family, the Hedong Pei family, the Nanyang Du family, and the Jingzhao Wei family surrendered allegiance to the Xianbei people for the sake of family interests, the Lu Longtian family and other common people and powerful people were free from the Qin, Jin, and Yan
During this period, the refugee armed forces they commanded basically became Wubao's private soldiers because they had been with them for a long time. These Wubao clan commanders were determined to serve the country, but they were worried that their clan interests would be damaged if their troops were taken away by the Jin court——
For the Jin court, these refugee clans led by common landowners had strong military strength and could not but be valued, but they did not dare to use them boldly. When Wang Dao was in power, in order to win over these large refugee clans,
According to the original status of the refugee commanders and the number of troops, they were assigned the titles of governor, governor, and general, and the territory was roughly divided. They were restricted outside the Yangtze River and were not allowed to cross the river to the south. In the past, Zu Ti led his troops to the south and lived in
However, he had not established himself in Jingkou for a long time, and was ordered to lead his troops back north in the name of the governor of Yuzhou, and was active in the Huaibei area. Su Jun led his troops across the sea from Qingzhou to the Yangtze River, and arrived at Guangling. Soon he was ordered to return north to Pengcheng to fight, and Fan Yangzu
The two most powerful refugee clans, the Su clan in Hanoi and the Su clan in Hanoi, were eventually defeated and destroyed due to rebellion. Today, the five most powerful forts in the Jianghuai area are Tian, Dai, Cai, Guo and Wei——
However, the five great civilian commanders, Tian, Dai, Cai, Guo, and Wei, may not have a high family background, or may have a family background but do not have the aptitude to become celebrities. They are incompatible with the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the current kings and Xie gentry, so it is difficult to be recognized.
, only Xi Jian at that time had initial preparations for his family status. He was a Confucian scholar and a metaphysical person, and his temperament was outstanding enough to join the politics of the clan. Therefore, he was able to conquer Taicheng with the post of Minister. However, even Xi Jian, his subordinates could only
Stationed in Hefei, he often stayed in the north of the Yangtze River when he left town. This shows that the Jin court was deeply jealous of the civilian commanders——
Chen Caozhi's trip was to persuade the five military commanders to join the Beifu Army and serve the Jin court. However, how to eliminate the Jianghuai military commanders' prejudice against the Jin court and wariness of Huan Wen?
, and what kind of favorable conditions can be promised to these homeless men!
On the ninth day of April, Chen Caozhi, Liu Jian, Liu Laozhi's father and son, and Su Qi arrived at Xiapi.
In Xushan in the northwest suburbs, Han Xin was seen sleeping against the rocks, so the locals also called Xushan Yisu Mountain. Lu Longtian's Wubao was located between Xushan and Aishan in the east——
Pingyu Sujiabao is also considered a famous Wubao in Runan, with a population of 5,000 and 800 private soldiers (300 of which are full-time private soldiers who are not engaged in farming), but it pales in comparison to Lu Longtian's Wubao.
Yes, the Tian family was originally a large landowner of the common people in Lulong, Hebei Province. During the Yongjia Rebellion, the Tian family leader led his tribe and more than a thousand people from Xiangqu to cross the Yellow River southward and ended at Xiapi in Xuzhou. Over the past fifty years, he recruited refugees, half plundering and half farming.
There were more than 30,000 refugees gathered, with a fighting force of 5,000. Its Wubao was composed of three square Wubao, which assisted each other and was large in scale. It was one of the largest large Wubao in the Yangtze and Huaihe Rivers, and the current leader of the clan was Tian.
Luo, who was over thirty years old, was shrewd and capable. His father had been appointed as the governor of Youzhou by the Jin court. It had been sixty years since the fall of Youzhou. Of course, the title of governor of Youzhou was a false title, and the Jin court had never given him a salary. Tian Luo's father passed away.
Later, Tian Luo did not wait for the imperial edict and became the governor of Youzhou himself. Tian Luo was called the governor of Youzhou by everyone in Wubao. He successively served as Xu, and Fan Wang, Yu Xi, and Xi Min, the governors of Yanzhou, took office.
At the beginning, he had to come to Xiapi to visit the patriarch of the Tian family. Xiapi was the land bordering Jin and Yan, and there were constant battles. The governors of Xu and Yanzhou needed the support of the Tian family, and the Tian family, when they met Xianbei Murong,
When the army comes to plunder, Xu and Yan's Jin army are also needed to rush for reinforcements. The Jin army must also rush to rescue, otherwise the Tian family will surrender to Xianbei and the situation will be bad——
Liu Jian, the former Beifu general who conquered the captives, had an old relationship with Tian Luo, the head of the Tian family. Tian Luo had already heard the news that Chen Caozhi, the Sima of Sizhou, was coming to visit him. Chen Caozhi's reputation was well known all over the world. For this man who rose from a humble family, it was very difficult for him to come out.
Tian Luo was also very curious and eager to see the legendary figure who won Qin Yan deep praise and was able to marry the daughters of the two powerful families in the north and south. He also knew that Chen Caozhi came to lobby him in order to rebuild the Beifu soldiers.
In order to show the strength of the clan, Tian Luo led a thousand elite private soldiers to line up outside Wubao to greet them. The military was reorganized. These private soldiers who had experienced battles between the Jianghuai River and the Huaihe River were more powerful than the county soldiers in Jiangdong who were only engaged in arresting thieves.
Much more, this kind of sergeant who has experienced cruel fighting has a fierce murderous aura. Although silent, it has a compelling momentum——
When Tian Luo saw Chen Caozhi, he saw that this famous Jiangzuo man was indeed very handsome and worthy of his reputation. He was also brave enough to dare to send Qin Yan as an envoy and return safely. He couldn't help but nodded secretly and said to himself: "Let's see what benefits he has."
Conditions to please me?"
Chen Caozhi saw that Tian's three forts were huge and strong, and their private soldiers were numerous and brave, so he thought: "Tian's forts are very influential among the forts in the Huaihe River. As long as Tian Luo is persuaded, the other forts will be relatively powerful."
It's easier -" The information Xie Daoyun collected for him about the Tian family's refugee clan quickly passed through his mind. Tian Luo is a very utilitarian person. It can be seen from the fact that he calls himself the governor of Youzhou. The Tian family was originally a common people in Hebei.
, is extremely eager to improve the family's status, but the Jin Dynasty's nine-rank official law and clan politics prevent Tian's children from entering the official career. For decades, they have been cramped in Xia Pisanwu. The family has no future, and
It’s a depressing thing——
Tian Luo welcomed Chen Caozhi, Liu Jian, Liu Laozhi, and Su Qi into the fort, and the guests and hosts sat down in the main hall. Tian Luo looked at Chen Caozhi and said, "I have heard that Chen Sima is famous for a long time, and Luo admires him very much.
Today, Chen Sima has been humiliated. I wonder if you have any advice?"
Chen Cao said: "I'm here to discuss the matter of rebuilding the Beifu army with the Tian clan leader."
When Tian Luo saw that Chen Caozhi did not call him Tian Jishi, he was quite displeased and said calmly: "Chen Sima is joking. How can I, a man named Tian who governs foreign affairs, hear about military and state affairs?"
Chen Cao said: "Huan Xi, Huan Bodao, the prince of Huan Dynasty, is now living in Jingkou. He was ordered by the imperial court to rebuild the Beifu Army. I heard that the Tian clan leader was loyal and loyal. I came here on the order of the prince Huan to invite the Tian clan clan leader to join the Beifu army and serve the country.
Contribute your efforts and make meritorious deeds."
Since Chen Caozhi was so straightforward, Tian Luo was not polite and asked: "Does the court have a petition to recruit Tian?"
Chen Cao said: "Yes." He ordered his attendants to present the documents from the Shangshu Desk and the seal and ribbon awarded to Tian Luo, but instead he issued an edict to worship Tian Luo as General Longxiang.
Tian Luo was quite disappointed. General Longxiang was usually led by both the governor and the governor. A single general title only had a military position. There is no civilian noble in a military position. This was obviously looking down on his Tian family—
Tian Luo smiled and said: "Tian is undisciplined and rude, and dare not obey orders. Chen Sima and General Liu and his son came from afar and stayed in the fort for several days, allowing Tian to fulfill his friendship as a landlord."
When Liu Laozhi heard that Tian Luo refused to obey the order, he immediately became anxious and wanted to speak, but his father Liu Jian stopped him with his eyes——
Chen Caozhi smiled and said: "General Tian, why should you refuse outright? Just wait and see what you say next."
Tian Luo felt a little ashamed, he was agitated, and immediately said: "I would like to listen to Chen Sima's advice."
Chen Cao said: "How dare you give me advice? The general lives in Huaibei. Does he know about the recent war between Qin and Yan?"
At the place where the Fourth Battle of Xiapi was fought, the survival of the clan depended on it. Tian Luo was extremely concerned about the movements of Qin and Yan's armies. Due to the close geographical proximity, Huan Wen, who was better informed than Gu, said: "The Yan army's Murong Chui and Murong Chen,
Fu Yan led 50,000 infantry and cavalry out of Gongyi on the eighth day of last month. He did not attack Luoyang Qiu, and approached Lingwu and Tongguan. Qin general Deng Qiang led 50,000 troops to hold the line, while Murong Ke personally led 80,000 troops to cross the Yellow River.
Fu Liu, who had occupied Pu Ban and rebelled, sent envoys to Murong Ke to ask for help. However, three days before the Yan army's vanguard arrived at Pu Ban, Wang Meng had already captured Pu Ban. Fu Liu took the lead and the Yan army lost
A good opportunity to occupy Kaban, the two sides fought, and there were casualties on each other——"
Chen Caozhi asked: "General Tian, who thinks Qin and Yan will win in the battle?"
Tian Luo said: "Murong Ke is like a god in using his troops, and Murong Chui is brave enough to defeat the three armies. However, the rebellion in Sifu in the Qin Dynasty has begun, and the country's power has been severely damaged. Although Wang Meng has wisdom, he may not be able to recover. I expect General Guanzhong
Owned by the Murong family."
Chen Caozhi nodded and said: "Murong has pacified Guanlong. The next step is for the cavalry to go south and sweep across the Yangtze River and Huaihe River. Xiapi is located on the north-south thoroughfare. When the Xianbei cavalry goes south, Xiapi will be the first to bear the brunt. Isn't the general worried about this?"
Tian Luo's face changed slightly, and then he pretended to be indifferent and said: "If it is really difficult to violate the destiny, what can I, Tian, do? My priority is to protect the clan." The implication is that
If the situation is over, then surrender to the Murong clan.
Chen Caozhi said with a smile: "If General Tian is demoted to Xianbei, he may only be a general below the fourth rank, and not higher than General Longxiang."
Tian Luo said silently, Chen Caozhi was right. His Tian family was not a prestigious noble family, and Jiang Yan was not reused. He felt that his future was bleak, so he couldn't help but sigh and said: "At that time, the Jin court did not
Once again, China's clothes and clothes have fallen, and the one who is disappointed is the Yitian family!"
Chen Cao said: "Why is General Tian so pessimistic and dejected? Hua Xiayou, how could he perish at the hands of the barbarians! At this time of danger, all of us Han people should unite as one to fight against the foreign barbarians. I am here today.
Is it true that the general is working hard to rebuild the Beifu Army?"
Tian Luodao: "The Xianbei people unified the Central Plains and Guanlong. Their power is so great that Jiankang is difficult to defeat."
Chen Cao said: "Guanlong is definitely not easy to pacify. I expect news will come back in the near future that Murong Ke has withdrawn his troops."
Tian Luo was surprised and asked: "How can you see it?"
Chen Cao said: "It's empty talk. You'll know when the news comes back. It only takes ten and a half months."
Chen Caozhi guessed that Murong Ke had been ill before he sent troops last month. The reason why he forced himself to send troops was because the opportunity for the Sifu Rebellion was really rare, and Wang Meng first put down the Puban Fuliu Rebellion, and the Yan army
With no place to defend, Murong Ke also felt that his condition was getting worse and he could not face the Qin army for a long time, so retreating was inevitable.