And when making this decision, both Han Qinhu and Li Xingchen took one issue into consideration, that is, the danger of "bearing the brunt".
Judging from the current situation in Guanzhong, Yang Jian can really be said to be surrounded by enemies on all sides, especially when Yang Jian returned to Guanzhong from Puzhou, he seemed to have given up his last chance to survive. Once the governor of Bingzhou, Chen Wangyu Wenchun's Xianbei
The cavalry pressed down from Jinyang, and even if the Puzhou defenders were able to defend the city, they lost the chance to finally break out or expand their territory.
Puzhou has become an isolated city on the north bank of the river, not to mention Tongguan, Wuguan and Fufeng are all enemies.
So now that Yang Jian wants to survive, he can only try his best to choose the enemy with the greatest threat and defeat it. At least this can improve the morale of Chang'an City and inspire the people. Naturally, the enemy with the greatest threat is the enemy closest to Chang'an City.
Therefore, Li Xingchen has been trying his best to avoid becoming Yang Jian's primary target.
This is why Han Qinhu proposed such a dangerous roundabout tactic, and Li Xingchen did not object, because from a strategic perspective this was not a bad thing and could effectively prevent Yang Jian from focusing too much attention here.
Judging from the current situation, Li Yan has been guarding Fufeng for many years, and has obviously made complete preparations to rely on Fufeng to hold on. This is one of the reasons why Li Yan does not want to leave Fufeng and rushes to rescue Qizhou. After all, he can draw the enemy to him.
Fighting on a familiar battlefield, there was no need to take risks. Of course, in the end, political pressure prevailed over tactical arrangements, and Li Yan lost 20,000 troops.
But as long as the Han army does not attack Fufeng, Li Yan's Fufeng defense line will remain impregnable at least in terms of appearance.
Therefore, for now, Yang Jian's biggest threat still comes from Tongguan, which is also not far from Guanzhong. Because Fufeng can still defend, but if Tongguan is breached, Chang'an City will be behind it. In addition, Yang Jian and Yu Wenxian have long been
The conflicts between the two sides have caused a lot of hatred between the two sides, so the priority of defeating Yu Wenxian is naturally high.
However, the fight between Yang Jian and Yu Wenxian was in full swing, which did not mean that the Han army could only watch the excitement from the sidelines. Li Xingchen's focus was more on Wuguan. As long as Wuguan could be captured, even the Northern Zhou Dynasty could organize an army in Shangluo.
What's the use of layers of defense? That small town in Shangluo is no match for Wuguan.
In the face of the powerful siege force of the Han Dynasty, Shangluo was nothing more than a thin layer of paper.
"According to the battle report sent by General Hussar yesterday, people in Wuguan City are also floating now. If things go on like this, it will take as little as ten days and as many as half a month to break through Wuguan." Yang Su said hurriedly, Xiao Shilian is Xiao Mohe's
Son, in order to avoid suspicion, Xiao Mohe was naturally smart enough not to get involved in this matter, so as not to embarrass everyone in the future.
Li Xingchen said coldly: "It's already mid-April now, and in another half month it will be May. If we take Shangluo again, won't it be June?"
June is the summer harvest season. This army of 70,000 to 80,000 people is outside, which will seriously affect the summer harvest in Xiangfan and other places where the soldiers come from. Of course, if the Han army can really capture Shangluo, they can harvest nearby.
Food on Wuguan Road, with the Qinling Mountains as its back and the Weishui River as its back, is also a famously fertile land.
In the pre-Qin period, this place was known as the Land of Eight Hundred Miles of Shang Yu, and it was also where the fiefdom of Shang Lord Shang Yang was located. The State of Chu had coveted this land for a long time, and was even tricked by Zhang Yi.
But after all, this place has experienced war, and if the time is delayed, Yang Jian will send troops to seize it if it is not guaranteed. Therefore, Li Xingchen cannot place his hope on obtaining all the food in Shangyu Land, so this war cannot be postponed until June. .
This is another reason why everyone realizes that time is tight.
Food is the foundation for maintaining war and even national destiny.
Yang Su looked at Xiao Mohe, His Majesty had already said such words, and the rest was beyond what Yang Su could bear. Xiao Mohe immediately took a breath of cold air: "Your Majesty, I will hurry up at eight hundred miles." Inform the Hussar General and order him to capture Wuguan within five days."
"No, I don't care how many days it takes to capture Wuguan. What I want is to capture the entire Wuguan Road before mid-May, and push the troops to Shangluo, directly towards Lantian!" Li Xingchen said decisively.
Xiao Mohe and Yang Su handed over their hands at the same time.
Li Xingchen's eyes immediately fell on King Gu Ye: "The Gu Qing family must ensure that the food can be delivered in an orderly manner. I will end the Battle of Guanzhong before June."
King Gu Ye stood up immediately: "Old minister, I will do my best."
Now that King Gu Ye has completely come to the opposite side of the Jiangnan family, he has no choice but to follow Li Xingchen closely.
Li Xingchen then looked around and said calmly: "I know that all your ministers have worked hard for the rise of the Han Dynasty, and I am quite honored to have your help."
"I don't dare." No matter whether he was civil or military, he didn't know why Li Xingchen suddenly said such words, so he hurriedly replied humbly.
Li Xingchen changed the topic: "But I have also heard some rumors. I only hope that these rumors are spread to provoke my great Han monarchs and ministers, and are not true. However, I also hope that all ministers can behave themselves. What I want is to open up the world for all generations. Peace, and I will never regret this path. If any member of the Qing family feels that they have objections to this, they can raise it. Since I am determined to end the three hundred years of chaos in China, I will not tolerate it. A little bit of objection, but if anyone has the guts to do some sneaky tricks behind the scenes, don't blame me for being ruthless! The lesson is not far away, so please take care of yourself."
When Li Xingchen said these words, the expressions of the courtiers in the court suddenly changed, and some were even secretly looking at Shen Jungao and several other courtiers who came from Jiangnan aristocratic families.
They had never heard of this rumor before, so His Majesty almost named the people by name.
Shen Jungao's face was also turning red and white. For a long time, he had been trying to comfort himself, thinking that Li Xinchen's attention was all in the north and would not notice his little movements. But now Li Xinchen was almost pointing at his nose. Tell him that if you don't restrain yourself a little bit, you'll have to watch your head.
Yin Jian is not far away, what "jian"?
Aren't they just those heads at the Zhengdan Ceremony?
Shen Jungao shuddered.
The glory of the Shen family, or one’s life?
Everything seems to be difficult to weigh.
Li Xingchen had already announced his resignation from the court, and the officials slowly left with solemn expressions. However, Li Xingchen didn't seem to want to stay any longer and had already left before the officials could retire.