However, for the Han army carrying a large number of siege equipment and aiming at Chang'an, the open and spacious inclined valley road is definitely the best choice. Take the inclined valley road through Hanzhong to reach Sanfu, and after passing Sanfu, it is at the foot of Chang'an City.
It's just that the Xiegu Road is still under Yang Jian's control. Yang Jian uses the Li family in Liaodong to guard Sanfu and Xiegu Road, and Liang Rui to guard Xiaoguan and the Northwest Avenue. If Li Xingchen wants to enter Guanzhong from Hanzhong and the northwest, Xiegu Road
Gu Dao and Xiao Guan must also be taken down.
As one of the four fortresses in Guanzhong, Xiaoguan is not as strong and steep as Xiaoguan. In addition, the northwest army still has to guard against the Tuyuhun and the Turks who are crossing the river to the west. Therefore, there must be no way to serve as the main force in the northwest and really fight.
In fact, it is the army of Hanzhong. Now the Han Dynasty has mobilized part of the northwest army to Hanzhong. Together with the main force of Bashu assembled, it is the best choice to break through the three auxiliaries from Hanzhong.
If we can defeat Li Bi first and control the Baoxie Road, it will really be convenient for us to attack Chang'an later.
But once such a strategy is adopted, it means that the Han Dynasty will change from the surprise attack that it is best at to a steady and steady advance. In this way, as long as Yang Jian still has some brains, he should know what the Han Dynasty's strategic goals are and the entire strategic deployment.
This means that everything is exposed, and there is destined to be a head-to-head decisive battle between the two sides. This is obviously very different from the Han's usual way of doing things.
Because of this, even the steady-tempered Pei Zilie frowned slightly.
On the other hand, Li Xingchen was thoughtful.
The operational thinking of the Han military was influenced by Li Xingchen. What they were best at was making all-or-nothing moves and winning by surprise. However, every time such a battle was carried out, it meant taking considerable risks, especially as the Han Dynasty gradually grew into a territory spanning from the northwest to the northwest.
For the huge dynasty in Jiangnan, the risk has changed from losing a place to stay to now that once defeated, the entire dynasty may collapse.
Li Xingchen subjectively did not encourage this kind of combat thinking. In the previous difficult conquests with the Han Dynasty, he had defeated the enemy several times by using surprise troops to win. This also made the Han army
Fang increasingly favored this unexpected method of warfare.
However, they forgot that when Li Xingchen led this army forward, they had no one to rely on behind them, and even the land they stepped on did not belong to them, so they had no choice but to move forward.
But can the big man really fight against others now like he was a rogue gambler before?
The big man doesn’t have everything now.
Li Xingchen could even gradually understand why the Southern Dynasty had been increasingly reluctant to go north for so long, because everyone was afraid of destroying this misty and prosperous city overnight.
If he rushes into Guanzhong like he is gambling now, Li Xingchen really doesn't know what will happen next. He is not a god. History has been completely distorted in his hands, so Li Xingchen cannot guarantee whether he will succeed or fail in this battle.
So maybe, as Yang Su said, there is no harm in playing slow and steady.
No matter how you say it, Li Xingchen's attack on Yang Jian is considered a real battle to destroy the country. Yang Jian is not Chen Shubao. Naturally, Li Xingchen cannot expect to defeat Yang Jian within four months. To deal with such an opponent, he may have two years to gradually encroach.
I'm a little nervous too.
Yang Su said loudly at this time: "Yang Jian now has good generals such as Wei Xiaokuan, Li Mu, Liang Rui and others, and Zheng Yi and others are helping to control the government. Yuwen is just like a puppet, how big a wave can he make?
?So at least for a short period of time, Yang Jian's rule will remain as stable as Mount Tai. So instead of making dangerous moves, we might as well wait for another year, accumulate strength, and then use the whole country to sweep Guanzhong with a stormy wave. We can even directly attack Guanzhong from Huaibei and
Send troops from Huaixi to attack Luoyang, and unite the world in one battle!"
There is a loud sound when it hits the ground, and it is like a yellow bell and a big Lu, stirring in everyone's ears and hearts.
With the power of the entire country, one battle will determine the world!
At this time, everyone discovered that Yang Su was actually the biggest gambler in the court. When everyone was still focusing on the gains and losses in Guanzhong, Yang Su had already set his sights on the entire north. This Yang Chudao, what a big tone,
What a big appetite too!
Li Xingchen stood up suddenly and stared at Yang Su with bright eyes.
Yang Su solemnly raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, please use this strategy to determine the Central Plains!"
Xiao Mohe, Pei Zilie and others exchanged glances subconsciously. Xiao Mohe seemed to be hesitant, but Pei Zilie suddenly stepped out: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"
Pei Zilie has always had a stable temperament. This time he rushed into the danger of Wuguan to seek victory, which was not in line with his usual style. However, the trend in the army was such that he could not adapt to it. But now Yang Su directly proposed a more effective plan.
, played right into Pei Zilie's hands, and Pei Zilie naturally expressed his support without hesitation.
Jiang Yuanxun also solemnly handed over his hands at this time: "Your Majesty, I think this old minister is kind! If your Majesty thinks that this old minister can still be an old pawn in front of the horse, please allow your majesty to allow me to go to Nanyang and make new contributions to your majesty!"
As a veteran general, Jiang Yuanxun has been the "gatekeeper" of the capital since the Nanchen period. His promotion was not so much based on his seniority as on his dedication to his duties for such a long time. Previously, the Taiwei Mansion planned to use light troops.
Naturally, it would not be the turn of veterans like Jiang Yuanxun to take part in the long drive to Guanzhong, but now that the imperial court wants to suppress the situation with large troops and attack with a majestic formation, then Jiang Yuanxun also wants to seize the opportunity to seek real achievements, instead of just relying on himself.
His qualifications and age rank high here.
The two big bosses of the military have already expressed their opinions. Xiao Mohe naturally cannot wait any longer, not to mention that one of them is his son-in-law. He has to advance and retreat with Pei Zilie no matter what: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal."
"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!" Tang Zhengliang, Wu Ping and others said together.
The military's opinions have been unified, so those departments that have the deepest entanglements with the military will naturally have to keep up.
Li Xingchen smiled slightly and turned to King Gu Ye: "What do you think, Zaifu?"
King Gu Ye hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance, and it is also related to the fate of the country of the Han Dynasty. I believe that it is good to be careful and cautious. But since Yang Canjun also said just now, I, the Han Dynasty, must work hard to conquer the Central Plains.
, then the number of soldiers and horses used in the process, and the consumption of money and food are by no means a small number, so the veteran believes that this matter cannot be settled in one word, and should be discussed in the long term."
The expressions of Yang Su and others changed slightly. Is Zaifu trying to sing the opposite tune?
King Gu Ye changed the topic: "This Northern Expedition involves many things. I think the Taiwei Mansion, the Six Ministries, etc. should all send their own manpower to discuss the feasibility and many details of the Northern Expedition."
Li Xingchen was startled for a moment and nodded slightly. This was equivalent to forming a joint department and mobilizing all the strength of the big man.