Yuezhou is the old county of Baling. As he rode his horse across the ridges of the Western Mountains, the sky was clear and he could see the mountains, lakes and rivers for dozens of miles to the west. At this moment, Han Qian couldn't help but think of what he would write more than a hundred years later.
Famous articles describing Yueyang’s magnificent landscapes
"...Fu Baling's majestic appearance is located in a lake in Dongting, connecting distant mountains and swallowing up the Yangtze River. It is vast and boundless, with morning light and sunset, and a myriad of weather conditions. This is the grand view of Yueyang Tower, which has been described by predecessors. Ruofu
The rain is falling, the moon is not open, the wind is howling, the turbid waves are emptying, the sun and stars are dimming, the mountains are invisible, business travel is not possible, the rafters are toppled and destroyed, the dusk is dark, the tigers roar and the apes cry..."
April is the rainy season in the Jianghuai River, and this famous chapter also describes the difficulty of storming Yueyang City in the rainy season.
Yueyang City is adjacent to a lake and a river, and the lakes are connected by rivers. Not to mention that the Chu army only gathered 50,000 soldiers. Even if the number of troops was doubled, it would be difficult to deploy in front of Yueyang City. However, the Tanzhou navy could use small boats.
Strong ships appeared in the lake and harassed people from both sides, which made the Chu army even more tired to deal with.
Although the naval battleships of the Louchuan Army are strong, they are only useful for fighting in open waters and are difficult to win in the shallow water at the head and tail of the lake.
The more orthodox tactics are to choose a direction, fill the river silt, advance step by step to the front of Yueyang City, and then attack it by force.
This is a battle method familiar to Xinchang Marquis Li Pu, Shen Yang, and Zhenyuan Marquis Li Jian. This is the so-called majestic formation and a righteous flag to face powerful enemies. But unfortunately, Da Chu does not have such calm and favorable conditions.
Han Chengmeng, Han Jianji, and Qiao Weiyan finally had to bite the bullet and followed Han Qian to the Yuedong camp in the Western Mountains with the guards from the county palace. At this time, they stopped at the top of the ridge and looked at Han Qian silently.
View of the lake and river.
They knew the old grudge between Han Qian and his second uncle's family and Han Jun in their hearts. They had also seen the Jing Niang who was a flowery woman. There was no difference between them. She was just vulgar and powdery. Han Jun was gone.
Provoking that woman, to put it bluntly, is to humiliate Han Qian with Han Duan.
Imagine that Han Qian was only thirteen or fourteen years old at that time. How could this hatred be easily eliminated?
Han Chengmeng and Han Jianji both felt this.
Because this is an era where the legitimate sons and eldest sons take all, Han Chengmeng and Han Jianji, as concubines, and their mother as concubines, their status in the Han family may not be as good as that of favored slaves, and they may even be deliberately suppressed, so that
In the past, they had not been able to obtain official positions, and they only managed some chores in the clan.
Even though they have practiced martial arts since childhood, they have studied military science very hard and have not even had the opportunity to lead their own troops.
Han Jun was promoted to the sixth rank at a young age, and Han Duan, as the eldest son of the second wife, also took charge of the family business early. It was because the third uncle and his son were favored by His Majesty, and the third prince made great achievements in Xuzhou this time, they followed the rising tide and won the title.
Confer an eighth-grade military attache title.
They can understand the resentment in Han Qian's heart, so they can tolerate Han Qian's indifference to them and reject others thousands of miles away. Who calls them the eldest son?
Going down the ridge road, the Xishan Camp is four or five miles away, halfway up the mountain.
Even though it is halfway up the mountain, it is only about seven or eight feet higher than the river surface a few miles away.
The third prince Yang Yuanpu and Shen Yang, the Marquis of Zhenyuan Yang Jian, the Marquis of Xinchang Li Pu and others were also waiting in front of the gate to greet them early.
Han Chengmeng and Han Jianji were shocked when they saw the dark group of people in front of the camp gate and such courtesy.
Logically speaking, only the Three Gongs and Nine Qings can receive such a great gift.
Han Daoxun, Han Qian and his son were regarded as treacherous people in the eyes of the Korean people. Especially during the period when Han Qian was "absconding", Han Daochang, Han Jun, and Han Duan all wanted to break their bones and eat his marrow to relieve their hatred. Others He didn't even dare to mention their names, otherwise he would be reprimanded or whipped at worst.
Han Chengmeng and Han Jianji were not open-minded people with extraordinary knowledge. In such an atmosphere, their situation became even more embarrassing, and they could not help but feel resentment towards their third uncle and his son.
Naturally, the change began on the day when the plan to reduce the vassalage was announced to everyone. After that, they all went to the prince's palace, to Ezhou, and to serve the third prince Yang Yuanpu.
Everyone in the Prince's Palace had different feelings towards Han Qian, but even the jealous Wang Lin, Li Chong, Zhou Yuan and others had to admit that Han Qian's sword was eccentric and his tactics were unpredictable.
At this time, Han Chengmeng and Han Jianji gradually learned about the "Epidemic Shui Shu" written by San Shu and the inside story of recruiting the hungry people affected by the epidemic to form the Dragon Bird Army. Basically, the inside story of Han Qian's establishment of Jinyun Tower (Zuo Si)...
Before learning further news about the Wuling Army, Han Qian had reached the extreme level of strategy during the Jingxiang War.
From fighting for the dominance of Deng Xi's defense, to building Canglang City, wooing copycat forces, to uncovering Liang Jun's plot, persuading the third prince to leave Xiangzhou City to kill Xia Zhen and take control of Xichuan, and even to lure and annihilate the elite Liang Jun to resist the enemy's city In addition, even Shen Yang, Yang Jian and others, who were dissatisfied with Han Qian's over-strategy and over-strategy, risking every move, had to admit that Han Qian played an irreplaceable role in reversing the situation in Jingxiang.
This also laid the foundation for the county prince's palace.
As for "absconding" Xuzhou, it was Han Qian's initiative to propose to His Majesty, and it was for this reason that the Prince's Office won the initiative in this battle to reduce the vassalage.
After knowing all these inside stories, Han Chengmeng and Han Jianji were shocked when they saw the third prince leading his generals out of the camp to greet Han Qian, but they also felt that it was not that difficult to understand.
Han Qian can be said to be the most important man in the third prince's life besides His Majesty, right?
Li Pu, the Marquis of Xinchang, and Yang Jian, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, naturally did not want to condescend to go out to greet Han Qian. Even when Han Daoxun came to Yuezhou, he was not qualified to ask them to come out to greet Han Qian. Moreover, it was not difficult for them to guess Han Qian's purpose in coming to Yueyang.
However, the third prince went out to camp in person, but they had no way to hide.
The achievements of Han Daoxun, Han Qian and his son in Xuzhou over the past year cannot be ignored, otherwise their situation in Yuezhou will be even more embarrassing.
The fact that Han Daoxun, Han Qian and his son handed over military power to Zheng Hui, and that Han Qian came to Yuezhou alone to meet the third prince were enough to prove their loyalty to the court.
To receive such courtesy may not be too much.
Generals such as Gao Chengyuan and Guo Liang are fond of war and enjoy military exploits. Whoever can help them obtain the most dazzling military exploits can be subdued.
When leading troops in battle, they always put their heads on their waists and don't think too deeply about things. Yang Jian and the others thought so deeply and maturely.
They also did not express their prejudice against Han Qian, Yang Jian and others, and even looked forward to Han Qian's arrival, hoping to break the current deadlock as soon as possible.
Not to mention Zhou Zang.
Li Zhigao is the one who best understands the third prince's feelings for Han Qian. Compared with Shen Yang's Prince Fu, perhaps it is Han Qian who the third prince really learns from.
Chai Jian, Li Chong and others stood aside with sour hearts.
"Han Qian has met His Highness! He has met Mr. Yang Hou, Li Hou, and Shen Yang." Han Qian stepped forward in fear and bowed to the three princes Yang Yuanpu, Yang Jian, Li Pu, Shen Yang and others.
Everyone gathered around the third prince, and Han Qian walked into the camp gate and walked to the main tent.
The banquet was already prepared. Yang Yuanpu directly pulled Han Qian to sit next to him, and then asked everyone to sit on both sides of the banquet.
In the eyes of outsiders, compared to Jinling, Han Qian at this time was less arrogant and more magnanimous than Yuan Ting Yue Zhi. He was chatting and laughing in front of veterans like Yang Jian and Li Pu and great scholars like Shen Yang. , there is no timidity at all, it is hard to imagine that he is only a twenty-two-year-old young man.
At this time, the third prince Yang Yuanpu had just turned seventeen, but the frivolity and impetuousness of a young man could no longer be found in him.
In Han Qian's view, it is not so much that he and Shen Yang's teachings were meritorious, but more that the frightening career of more than ten years in the palace made the third prince mature much earlier than his peers. Although this is not a good thing, at this time At least it makes people believe that if the third prince can ascend to the throne one day, he will not be any worse than the prince or King Xin.
Naturally, Han Qian would not be eager to express his opinions on the next war arrangements as soon as he entered the Yuedong Camp in Xishan.
He talked and laughed happily during the banquet. In addition to reminiscing about old times, he mainly talked about the current situation of Chensu and the two states. He also did not shy away from the problems existing in the Wuling Army. He did not even take the initiative to ask about the camp here. He only learned from other people's words. , corresponding to the situation described in the past when the third prince sent someone to send a letter.
Shen Yang, Yang Jian and even the Marquis of Xinchang, Lipu, they hold high positions, and they did not come out of thin air. When they advocate something, they must have their own sufficient reasons.
At this time, Han Qian rashly advocated using surprise troops to enter Yuanjiang, which would only cause unnecessary controversy.
He first had to understand the specific thoughts and concerns of everyone in the big tent who could speak on this matter before he could convince others of the necessity of using troops like this.
At this time, there were 50,000 soldiers assembled at Yue Xishan Camp, 20,000 of whom were Longque Army generals, more than 15,000 of which were naval forces of the Louchuan Army, and the other 15,000 or so soldiers from Ezhou and Huangzhou. , state camp rural soldiers recruited from Jiangzhou and other places.
The real elite combat power here, in addition to the navy of the Louchuan Army, are the soldiers and horses of the Dragon Bird Army.
The Longque Army initially had more than 12,000 soldiers. After the Jingxiang War, the Shanzhai forces were incorporated, plus the soldiers who moved in from Jianghu and other places, the total number was more than 20,000 soldiers and 30,000 men. It is the result of the bloody battle in Xichuan.
This time, the Dragon Bird Army drew two out of three soldiers from the military mansion and organized it into 20,000 elite troops to fight.
Even if the military government implements the military system, such use of troops can be said to be the limit, and has even seriously affected the military government's farming this year.
In this battle, for Da Chu, a tragic victory was a victory, but for the prince's palace, a tragic victory was a huge setback, and countless complications would arise in the ensuing battle for the right to the throne.
Alcohol is prohibited in the army, and today an exception was made to welcome Han Qian, but everyone was afraid of causing trouble, so they only dared to drink until they were tipsy and ended the banquet.
The others resigned, and Yang Yuanpu left Han Qian to continue talking in the tent.
"My eldest brother proposed to lead his troops to join Wu Ling, but others said it was too risky. I am also worried about this matter. Master Han, what do you think in your heart? If you think eldest brother's proposal is feasible, I don't care what others think. Think about it." Yang Yuanpu said excitedly.
"As a general, there are generals of ten, generals of a hundred, and generals of a thousand. The methods of controlling your subordinates are different. However, your highness is the commander of an army at this time. In the future, he will command thousands of people. More sophisticated,”
Han Qian patiently said to the third prince,
"I came here this time. Firstly, I have not been with His Highness for such a long time, and I am eager to see His Highness. Secondly, I have not decided how to fight the next battle. I always have to talk to His Highness, Mr. Shen Yang, and Yang first. Mr. Marquis and Mr. Li have talked with them and know what everyone is thinking, so that we can give His Highness further suggestions."
"Ah, I thought Master Han had a plan in mind." Yang Yuanpu said.
Seeing that Yang Yuanpu inevitably had the eagerness of a young man, Han Qian felt better and said with a smile: "Sometimes, no matter how brilliant the strategy is, it is carried out regardless of the opposition of everyone, and it is more likely to be fatal due to the disunity of people and weak will." Unlike Xichuan's last-ditch battle, this time even if we have to resort to dangerous tactics, we still have to convince everyone to work together, otherwise we would rather give up. And His Highness should not expose his inner thoughts too early. In that case, someone will succumb to His Highness. If you dare not express your will directly, Your Highness may not be able to grasp more situations and make a comprehensive assessment..."
