You must know that as the imperial guards marched northward, only one Fen River could guarantee their food route, and it could be cut off at any time. Although the Zhou people did not have a navy, they did not lack the ability to build water forts and cut off rivers. This was what the Han army did all the way north.
It went smoothly, partly because the Zhou army's fighting spirit was not strong along the way, and partly because it was too unexpected. Otherwise, thousands of Zhou people would not have surrendered in droves.
If the Imperial Guards cannot break through Yanmen Pass within half a month, they will most likely be surrounded by Yanmen Pass. In addition, their food, grass, weapons, etc. must also take care of those who surrendered, so half a
Months are also the limit of the logistical supplies they currently carry.
"The current Yanmen garrison, being attacked from both sides, must be frightened. Plus, how many soldiers are there in Guancheng who are truly loyal to the Zhou people? Most of them are just like what Yi Zhong saw just now, they are just the surrounding people.
They are just some subordinates of Lord Wubao and members of aristocratic families. If there were not some family members in the hands of the Zhou people, they would not fight desperately." Yang Su said slowly, "This is our entry point.
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Chunyu Cen nodded.
Focusing on the hearts and minds, Yang Su wanted to make the Zhou people in Yanmen close to be suspicious of each other and eventually turn into vendetta against each other, and he hoped to use each other's heads in exchange for his own fame.
What Yang Su said is actually a bit exaggerated. Of course, it is impossible for these Wubao masters to really put important hostages in the hands of Yuwen Rang or Yu Wenchun. Where did these Wubao masters come from? They are powerful locals. Northern Zhou thought
To stabilize the local rule and obtain enough money, food and soldiers to support the war, you can either do what you did with the Jizhou family and control the entire family with lightning speed, even with a knife on your neck.
If you don't obey your orders, you will naturally have to offer as many high-ranking officials and generous salaries as possible in order to win the loyalty of these people.
The Northern Zhou Dynasty was now strong on the outside and capable on the inside. Of course, most of the high-ranking officials and generous salaries they could promise were empty promises. Therefore, in most cases, these people could only be restrained through righteousness. However, righteousness was very important to the Wubao Lord and the aristocratic families who always put their own interests first.
That said, the effect it can have is minimal.
Therefore, as long as the Han army shows strong power, it is conceivable whether there will be gaps among these guys.
"But there is always the sound of artillery in the north. It should be that the Fenwu Army is attacking the city. Wouldn't it be inappropriate if we stand still?" Chunyucen still couldn't help but ask.
It's good to attack with troops, but the Imperial Guard finally reached the gate of Guancheng. If they can't make any gains, then what's the point of having the Imperial Guard to come, just to raise a banner and make soy sauce?
Whether a general can make his soldiers serve their lives depends not only on his ability to take the lead and fight bravely, but also on his ability to bring opportunities for his soldiers to make achievements. Otherwise, if a group of people have nothing to do, no matter how well trained they are,
What is the use?
If the Han army successfully captures Yanmen Pass, they will definitely not gain much by then. Although their merits will not be taken away from them when it comes to rewards, it will definitely not be as good as killing hundreds of people, and even if it is
For these achievements, even if we don't take into account the aristocratic families and Wubao owners who are waiting for permission from Yang Su to survive, we still have to take into account the Fenwu Army in the north, right?
In any case, the Fenwu Army came earlier than the Imperial Guards, so they should naturally have more credit.
Taking down Yanmen Pass is not a big achievement for Yang Su - as the governor of Hedong, he has many opportunities to make meritorious service by caring for the people and administering policies. What's more, it is well known that Yang Su came to Hedong this time to be gilded, and he had a foreign experience.
This opportunity allowed him to successfully replace Xiao Mohe and become the Grand Lieutenant of the Han Dynasty. Therefore, he did not ask for any merit, as long as he had no faults, that would be enough.
If Yang Su had taken the Yanmen Pass without fighting in order to be able to accomplish nothing, wouldn't the Han soldiers have gained nothing just like him?
Chunyucen looked at Yang Su suspiciously. If Yang Su didn't give him a reasonable explanation, he might not have the courage to have a good discussion with Yang Su today.
"Of course we have to fight. We've already come. If we don't fight, won't we be laughed at?" Yang Su couldn't help laughing and made a gesture to reassure Chun Yucen, "The key is how to fight so that he can be laughed at."
The Zhou people were even more frightened and took the initiative to open the city gate, instead of being beaten by us and hiding in the city and refusing to come out."
Chunyucen's expression softened slightly and he cupped his hands towards Yang Su.
Now that everything has been said, he can't keep asking Yang Su. After all, Yang Su is his superior. There is no need for everyone to hurt each other. In the end, others will see it as a joke?
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Others probably couldn't see the joke between Yang Su and Chun Yucen, but now the two of them really wanted to see Yuwen Rang's joke.
At this time, Yuwen Rang only had four words in his heart: I'm so sorry!
Several Wubao masters who once obeyed his advice have now rejected Yuwen Rang's generals on the grounds that they were busy with military affairs.
What does this mean? I have stopped listening to the tune and not the announcement!
However, these fort masters each guard a beacon tower or a condescending city wall, and they also carry enough arrows and food, so Yu Wenrang really has no way to do anything to them now.
These guys must have colluded long ago. If you attack one of them, the rest will definitely gather together to protect it. By then, you will be unable to defeat four hands with two punches. If you don't have to retreat in a hurry, you may even not be able to stand in Yanmen Pass.
Stay on your feet.
With such a few bad examples, the expressions of the other Lords of Wubao and the heads of the aristocratic families who were ordered to come were certainly not much better. They all knew about the current situation of being attacked from both sides, and their moods were very complicated, but at least they were not there yet.
He planned to directly betray the Northern Zhou Dynasty, but now there are several guys running ahead, and he suddenly became the target of Yuwen Rang's suspicion, or in other words, Yuwen Rang's coveted prey.
Of course Yuwen Rang would be afraid that they would join forces to force him, so it is very likely that Xi'an would attack them.
Although these people came with personal guards, their total number could only be dozens of personal guards. Once surrounded by Yuwen Rang's cronies, they would probably not be able to do much.
Many people had put their hands on the handles of their swords and looked around cautiously. Although they did not speak, they had a lot of eye contact with their colleagues. The general meaning was that if Yuwen Rang dared to take action, then everyone would have to join forces no matter what.
Teach him a lesson!
Yu Wenrang strode in, and everyone held their hands in unison:
"See the Duke!"
Yuwen Rang's eyes swept over these people, and many of them raised their heads slightly to look at him, with obvious questions and doubts in their eyes.
Yu Wenrang couldn't help but take a deep breath. There is no airtight wall in the world, and the news that a few guys were disobedient has obviously spread.