Chapter three hundred and seventy-fifth the same destination
Don't say that Han Daoming spied on Zheng Yu and Zheng Chang would argue so. At this time, Han Jun served as the guardian of Cishou Palace and reached a higher level. His horizons were broader than before, and he was quite aware of each family. where the interests lie.
The late emperor envoys Shen Yang and Zhou Pan Yi had a long history, and the three princes Sima took charge of the military affairs of Ezhou. They used Ezhou as an advance base to attack Yuezhou and annihilate the Ma family. At this time, Ezhou and Huangzhou across the river were at the same time. It became the gateway and barrier to the east of Hunan Province.
Only by holding on to these two places can they maintain their basic position calmly, and only then can their successors be able to capture Jingxiang.
When the time comes, even if King Xin Yang Yuanyan invades Jinling and takes over the Jianghuai area, they can still hold Jingxiang and compete with them in Hunan.
It's just that the current defense in Huangzhou and Ezhou is mainly based on local state camps. The total number of soldiers and horses is only five or six thousand, and the combat effectiveness is not very strong.
With such a force, not to mention resisting Chuzhou's troops advancing westward, Anning Palace would also be under great threat if it wanted to retreat to Jiangzhou, Huangzhou, and Ezhou.
This is in public.
In private, Huangzhou is the foundation of the Zheng family, and there is no room for any mistakes.
Of course, Zheng Yu and Zheng Chang could not directly emphasize strengthening Huangzhou's defense, but also strengthen Huangzhou's armament and defense. They also did not want generals other than the children of the Zheng family to lead their troops to avoid attracting wolves into the house.
However, Ezhou and Huangzhou face each other across the river and are horns with each other. The additional troops in Ezhou will be a great support to Huangzhou on the north bank.
As for the increase of troops in Ezhou, various other resources will also be tilted towards Ezhou simultaneously. When the time comes, Huangzhou on the north coast will naturally not be missed.
"The Zheng family is thinking of running Huangzhou at this time?" Han Jun asked his father quietly.
Han Daoming nodded slightly, indicating that his guess was the same, but on the other hand, the Zheng family ran Huangzhou, which was also part of the Hunan Province, which consolidated the eastern gateway. They could sleep and eat more comfortably in Yueyang. There is absolutely no need to object.
However, what needs to be considered now is which troops to deploy to strengthen Ezhou's defense.
The Youlongque Army commanded by Zheng Hui, or the Five-Tooth Navy, which will be built under the leadership of Gao Chengyuan?
The Youlongque Army is the main force guarding Yueyang and defending the center of Hunan Province. It cannot be separated lightly. This is probably also Zheng Yu. Zheng Chang did not directly mention the key to strengthening the defense of Huangzhou. After all, they cannot combine Zheng Hui and the Right Army. The elite of the Longque Army were directly transferred to Huangzhou.
The navy of the Wuya Army is mainly responsible for interception and attack operations in the Yangtze River and Dongting Lake areas. It will also take into account water operations from Huangzhou, Ezhou to Yueyang and even Tanzhou. The defense of land cities is beyond the capabilities of the Wuya Army. Good at.
Wen Ruilin did not go to Runzhou with Xin Changhou Li Pu. At this moment, as a counselor, he sat behind Chai Jian, leaning forward slightly, looking at the crowd hesitantly, and asked:
"Maybe Li Zhigao will lead an elite unit of the Zuo Longque Army and immediately transfer it to Ezhou?"
Zhou Yuan turned sideways and looked at Wen Ruilin. Wen Ruilin asked: "Master Zhou, what do you think?"
Zhou Yuan, as the Minister of Industry and Industry, and Zhou Shu, the deputy commander of the Zuo Longque Army, have always been the core figures of the Xinchang Hou Mansion.
The Zheng family has their own little thoughts. It's not that Zhou Yuan can't see it, but he doesn't think it's really a bad thing. After all, they also have their own thoughts and calculations.
After the Jinling Incident, the left and right Longque Army and the newly formed Wuya Army, together with local state camps, and the Hunan Shangshu Province quickly expanded their strength to about 100,000.
However, the local state camp accounted for 40%, and the total strength of the Dragon Bird Army was expanded to about 40,000. In addition, the Tanwang Palace Guards and Cishou Palace Guards had 5,000 elites, and the planned Five-Tooth Army Water Camp would also be built.
There are 15,000 generals and soldiers.
After deducting the local state battalion, government guards, dormitory guards and horses, as well as the Five Tooth Army Navy, which is mainly responsible for surface combat tasks, the mobile elite combat power they can mobilize is actually very limited, only the 40,000-horse infantry elite of the Dragon Bird Army.
The 40,000-horse infantry elite must not only guard against the two rebel forces of Luo Jia and Zhao Sheng who have retreated to Yongzhou, but also deploy troops and horses to confront Ezhou and Huangzhou across the river to guard the gateway and fence in the east of Yueyang.
Yueyang City will be operated as a base camp, and in the later period, we will also consider putting pressure on Jingzhou and Xiangzhou...
Zhou Yuan, Chai Jian, Han Daoming, Zheng Yu, and Zheng Chang put their toes on the table to plan, and found that no matter how they deployed their troops, the troops and horses in hand were quite insufficient.
If Li Zhigao must be ordered to divide his troops to go to Ezhou now, it will cause the disadvantage of insufficient troops in all directions, but this has the biggest advantage. Transferring Li Zhigao to strengthen the defense of Ezhou will not only leave the Shaozhou garrison position vacant.
, and at the same time, Li Zhigao could be ordered to leave some of the elite Zuo Longque Army in the south of Shaozhou to guard the Wuzhiling defense line.
This can actually achieve the purpose of dividing Li Zhigao's military power.
The Marquis was tricked by King Xin and Wang Wenqian in Runzhou and lost his troops. For them in Yueyang at this time, it was more urgent than ever to independently control a large-scale elite army; and Li Zhigao was a white-eyed wolf and was
Not worthy of their trust.
If Wen Ruilin's suggestion can be passed, then even though they and the Zheng family have different ideas, they can still achieve the same goal.
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Although the late emperor passed away years ago, Yueyang would not recognize the crown prince Yang Yuanwo's accession to the throne in Jinling, so Yueyang still used Tianyou as the year name.
In the seventeenth year of God's blessing, Yang Yuanpu has reached the age of eighteen. He is a mature and energetic age when it comes to matters between men and women. What's more, Princess Qingyang has a peerless beauty, her skin is as delicate as snow, and feels like silk and satin.
Full of alluring elasticity, the scowl in the eyes that can't bear to be whipped makes people's hearts tremble, and it can really be said to be a feeling of ecstasy.
Although Princess Qingyang is two years younger than Yang Yuanpu and the same age as Princess Tan Li Yao, she is still considered a minor by the standards of future generations.
However, compared to Li Yao, who was still a bit timid by nature, Princess Qingyang's delicate and beautiful eyebrows already had the beginning of a variety of amorous feelings, and she had already fascinated Yang Yuanpu.
It was already three o'clock in the morning that day. In the courtyard in front of the dormitory, there were waiting eunuchs and maids who had gotten up early. Zhang Ping also ran over and took a look several times.
This is the first time that Yang Yuanpu has been absent from the morning meeting since he came out of Jinling to preside over the vassal reduction war.
Of course, Zhang Ping can also understand to some extent that young people with strong energy and blood, and occasional indulgence are completely different concepts from neglecting political affairs.
He came over several times to see that Yang Yuanpu had not gotten up yet, and he did not go into the bedroom to urge him, so as not to disturb the deep love between the new couple.
Qingyang was lying on the quilt, her snow-white jade arms without any flaws were pressed against the thin quilt made of Qianyang brocade. Looking at the exhausted young man who had vented his infinite energy on her last night, there was something strange about him.
There is also an inexplicable affection that arises after having an intimate relationship. Do you think that you should entrust your life to this man? Is this man worthy of entrusting you to your life?
Although there was inevitably a sense of emptiness deep in his heart, Qingyang also felt resigned to his fate at this moment.
At this time, in the courtyard outside the dormitory, there was another soft sound, as if someone had come in again. Qingyang pushed Yang Yuanpu awake and said softly: "What seems to be the matter?"
Yang Yuanpu woke up in a daze and listened for a while. It seemed that something was going on. He raised his voice in the curtain and asked Zhang Ping who was standing in the yard outside: "What happened?"
"In Xu Zhu's killing formation for His Highness King Xin, the 30,000 Nanya Imperial Guards were killed by the allied forces at the southeastern foot of Baohua Mountain and were defeated. However, in this battle, Xin Changhou Li Houye's troops were unfortunately defeated by Xu Zhu first.
, the losses were quite heavy!" Zhang Ping walked out of the dormitory and briefly told Yang Yuanpu the news that was sent back to Yueyang last night.
"What? When did the main force of Chuzhou cross the river?"
Upon hearing the news, Yang Yuanpu woke up and sat up in shock.
Yesterday morning, he was still browsing the information sent back from Jinling by Jinyun Tower scouts in the Chengyun Hall. At least five days ago, because of the warships of Lou's fleet advancing eastward, Chuzhou's main force was blocked in Yangzhou on the north bank of the Yangtze River and was unable to cross the river south.
He thought that the first battle might be delayed for another month or two, waiting for both sides to be more fully prepared. Unexpectedly, he received the news this morning that the Chuzhou Army defeated Xu Zhu's troops and killed Xu Zhu.
"The main force in Chuzhou is still in Yangzhou. His Royal Highness King Xin only led the Silver Halberd bodyguard to cross the river and urged Rao Geng and Li Houye to lead their troops out of Runzhou City to attack the Nanya Imperial Army stationed at Jingshan Nunnery..." Zhang Ping said.
"How can it be?"
At this moment, Yang Yuanpu no longer had the intention to linger in the tender tent, so he got out of bed, pulled Zhang Ping in and asked for details.
Yang Yuanpu was not familiar with his two elder brothers. After all, when he was born, the younger Yang Yuanyan had already tried to lead troops in combat.
After not much contact, Yang Yuanpu only knew clearly that his brother Zhong always had a sullen and impatient look, and he often refused to obey the late emperor's teachings and started arguing with him, but he had amazing magical power.
Yang Yuanpu once witnessed his brother Yang Yuanyan throwing a stone lock weighing three to four hundred kilograms high into the air.
That scene left a deep impression on Yang Yuanpu. Especially when he thought about it when he grew up, he realized how powerful Yang Yuanyan was, and he also felt a deep sense of fear in his heart.
There are some brave men in the Longque Army who can lift stone locks weighing nearly 400 kilograms over their heads, but even if his memory of his childhood is inaccurate, the stone locks Yang Yuanyan threw back then were not as heavy as the three or four hundred kilograms.
It should also weigh two to three hundred kilograms.
To throw such a heavy stone lock more than ten feet high, no one in the Longque Army can do it, right?
Jiangzhou Sibing joined the army, but Zhong Yanhu, the camp commander, was a rare strong general in the world. However, he had a close friendship with Zhao Mingting. After the Jinling Incident, he and Jiangzhou Governor Zhou Ang immediately came forward to support the new emperor.
Instead, it became a threat to spy on Ezhou.
In addition to the reports sent back by the scouts from the Xinchanghou Mansion, Jinyun Tower also received more detailed battlefield news from the scouts last night. It was even recorded that King Xin Yang Yuanyan took the lead in the battle and killed nearly a hundred Nanyamen alone.
Zhang Ping presented the astonishing achievements of the Forbidden Army generals to Yang Yuanpu for viewing.
The two facts confirm that it is not difficult for Yang Yuanpu to imagine the invincible image of Yang Yuanyan wielding a halberd and leading eight hundred silver halberds on the battlefield.
"I have heard that the second prince is quite brave, but I never thought that the second prince is so brave, comparable to the ancient evil!" Princess Qingyang also came over to read the newspaper and said in shock.
Yang Yuanpu smiled bitterly. When brother Zhong Yang Yuanyan grew up, he had the opportunity to get involved in military warfare. At that time, the army of Chu had already formed several stable troops and expansion directions, such as Li Yu, Xu Mingzhen, Du Chongtao, etc. Brother Zhong occasionally practiced in the military academy.
When the news comes out, it will be considered as an exaggeration. How many people can truly realize Brother Zhong’s magical power?
