The so-called "Sixteen Youyun Prefectures" is actually a geographical concept, referring to Youzhou, Shunzhou, Ruzhou, Tanzhou, Jizhou, Zhuozhou, Yingzhou, Mozhou, Xinzhou, Guizhou, and Wuzhou
, Yuzhou, Yingzhou, Huanzhou, Shuozhou and Yunzhou sixteen prefectures. The general scope of these sixteen prefectures is the vast area in northern Hebei and northern Shanxi. Since ancient times, this area has been the place where northern minorities travel south to the Central Plains
The only way to pass through is also a natural defense barrier for the Central Plains Dynasty.
The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun are basically the dangerous mountains and rivers in the north. They are the last barrier of the Central Plains to guard the northern farming areas. They have an extremely important military status. The Great Wall cruises in this area.
The Central Plains dynasty built many cities here, which made it impossible for the cavalry of various grassland tribes to exert their advantages. If the grassland really hides the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun, the Central Plains' strategy of defending the northern nomads will cause great passivity.
To the south is the endless North China Plain, which is a natural battlefield for cavalry. Except for the Yellow River, there is no other terrain to rely on for defense. When the Yellow River is thickly iced in winter and horses can be raced, nomadic people will rely on their fast horses for several days.
Within a short distance, you can travel across the state and the capital directly to the Central Plains.
But everyone knows the importance of the Sixteenth Province of Youyun, and the Central Plains Dynasty certainly knows it even more. Hundreds of thousands of elites from the imperial court are stationed here all year round. If nothing else, just the troops stationed here may not be able to defeat the grassland.
.Although the cavalry on the grassland has a certain advantage, the Central Plains Dynasty has no fear of the cavalry on the grassland with its cities, crossbows, and ballistae.
Zeng Yi really didn’t know what gave Prairie the confidence to take over the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun. Zeng Yi was sure that as long as Prairie sent troops, the imperial court would definitely give them a severe blow. Even those sects that had a rift with the imperial court would be punished.
Sending disciples to participate in the war is a good opportunity to gain reputation, and each faction will not miss it. "No, if the grassland sends troops, this will really help the Central Plains dynasty and divert internal conflicts!"
Yelu Hongji saw Xiao Feng frowning and asked, "Why, does my dear brother have any other ideas?"
"Brother, I just feel that now is not a good time to send troops. Although the Central Plains Dynasty has a gap with various factions, without each faction, the strength of the Central Plains is still very strong! Brother, you also know that there are few people in my place.
If we send troops, we really can’t bear it!”
"Don't worry, dear brother, as long as there are no experts from various factions to take action, we can only rely on soldiers. We prairie men have never been afraid of anyone!"
Xiao Feng wanted to say something else. Zeng Yi quietly shook his head beside him. Xiao Feng was silent for a moment and said: "Brother, I don't understand the current situation very well. I will talk about this after I see the big man in the evening and understand the situation."
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"Well, I really need to get to know you better, brother, so I won't disturb you anymore. Let's talk later." Yelu Hongji wasn't angry at all. He came today just to explore Xiao Feng's mouth and what he really wanted to talk about.
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After Yelu Hongji left, Xiao Feng sighed: "Hey, is this war really going to start again?"
Zeng Yi hurriedly said from the side: "Brother, you don't have to worry too much. The matter has not reached that point yet. You can express different opinions tonight, understand the opinions of other tribes, and make plans."
After Yelu Hongji left for a while, several prairie people dressed in gorgeous clothes came to Xiao Feng. The visitors were quite respectful and said, "King Xiao, welcome to the court of the Great Khan. You have worked hard all the way. You will be sweating tonight."
I am hosting a banquet for all the khans in the king’s tent, and I have been specially sent to invite King Xiao.”
"Thank you Khan, I will definitely be there tonight!"
At night, Zeng Yi failed to follow Xiao Feng to Meng Ge's royal tent. It wasn't that Zeng Yi was exposed or didn't want to go. It was just that Meng Ge Khan hosted a banquet for all the khans tonight, and only the khans were qualified to go. Guards
You can't take any of your entourage with you. Zeng Yi doesn't care. If you can't go, you can't go. Xiao Feng told him everything inside. However, Zeng Yi still despises Brother Meng. He has completely lost the courage he had when he was fighting for hegemony on the grassland. Now
For the sake of safety, Brother Meng did not dare to let the Khans lead the guards!
A few hours later, Xiao Feng came back with a frown. When Zeng Yi saw Xiao Feng's look, Zeng Yi knew that Xiao Feng must be unhappy. He looked at Xiao Feng and asked, "Brother, how is it?"
"Hey, as expected, Brother Meng wants to take advantage of the internal troubles in the Central Plains to send troops to the Sixteenth Province of Youyun. I also pointed out that now is not a good time to send troops. There are some small and medium-sized tribes who support it, but Brother Meng and Yelu Hongji both agree.
By sending troops, this already accounts for more than half of the grassland forces. The other tribes have no strength to oppose them at all."
Hearing this, Zeng Yidao felt a lot relieved. It would be fine if some tribes were unwilling to participate. Sending troops or something was really a troublesome matter for small and medium-sized tribes. They had no say at all and could only passively follow the big tribes.
Let's go, even if they send troops and win in the end, the spoils will mean nothing to them. It is a thankless effort. Unless they are unable to survive due to disaster, those small tribes really don't want the war to break out.
"Brother, don't worry, the situation is actually pretty good. Now as long as Yelu Hongji doesn't agree to send troops, Brother Meng must think carefully about sending troops." Zeng Yi calmly persuaded Xiao Feng.
Hearing Zeng Yi's words, Xiao Feng said: "But, I see what Yelu Hongji means. He also strongly supports sending troops to the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun."
"Brother, did Brother Meng say anything today about the troops that each tribe is going to send out?" Zeng Yi pondered for a moment and suddenly asked something confusing.
"One draw will be drawn out of five, and one person must come out from every five people."
Hearing Brother Meng's high draw ratio, Zeng Yi smiled and said, "Yelu Hongji is just blinded by the benefits brought by acquiring the Sixteenth Province of Youyun. When he thinks about it clearly,
You’ll understand!”
Seeing Zeng Yi smiling and not worried at all, Xiao Feng said: "Second brother, do you have any tricks?"
"Of course, brother, lend me those soldiers of yours for two days. I want to use them. The matter of sending troops is of great importance, and the distribution of spoils after the war cannot be decided in a day or two. These two
God, brother, you can contact those tribes that are not suitable for military use."
Zeng Yi now has a plan in mind. Of course, he can't really let the grassland use troops. Let's not talk about whether to fight or not. The main reason is that it will not be of any benefit to him, but it will affect their future plans. He must find a way.
Organize the grassland troops. The key to this is Yelu Hongji.
