Dai Cai and Li Xun stood in front of the map and looked at Li Xinchen at the same time.
The two of them also rushed over from the military camp after receiving the news. Although it was morning, they were sweating profusely. However, their expressions at this time were equally solemn, and they allowed the sweat to slide down their cheeks. There was no trace of sweat at all.
Wipe your mind.
Now that Xiao Shilian and Pei Zilie have left, Dai Cai and Li Xun are already the highest-ranking generals under Li Xunchen in Shu County. However, Dai Cai and Li Xun represent the Han people and the Ba people, and they are both resourceful people.
It can already represent the attitude of Li Xingchen's generals.
Li Xingchen whispered: "The news came from Hanzhong that the enemy's troops have gradually begun to move north."
"Move north and return to Guanzhong?" Dai Cai asked in a low voice.
Li Xinchen frowned. This was really beyond his expectation. After all, according to the agreement between him and Wei Xiaokuan, the Northern Zhou army should be mobilized north. However, Li Xinchen never expected that these troops were still at the entrance of Hanzhong and Shu Road a few days ago.
How could the Northern Zhou army complete its retreat so quickly?
What's more important is that according to the intelligence, these soldiers and horses have passed Hanzhong and should have arrived at Yangping Pass by now.
Now that they suddenly retreated back to Guanzhong, what did the Northern Zhou Dynasty want to do?
"Is there some trouble in Guanzhong?" Li Xingchen gently rubbed his chin.
Li Xun whispered: "Guanzhong is the capital of the Zhou people..."
Dai Cai suddenly raised his head: "Is there something wrong with the Zhou court?"
Tapping his palms lightly, Li Xingchen whispered: "If there is trouble in Guanzhong, it is reasonable for the Zhou people to urgently mobilize their troops, because the defenders in Hanzhong are the closest to Guanzhong anyway. And the enemy is there.
Puban's troops have already gone north, while Luoyang's troops have gone south to Xiangyang...Hanzhong can even be said to be the only choice."
Dai Cai couldn't help but said in a deep voice: "But Hanzhong is facing us directly, and the enemy has mobilized its troops so rashly, isn't it afraid that we will take the opportunity to attack?"
"This can only show that the chaos is serious, and the struggle in the Zhou people's court must have become more and more intense." Li Xingchen said lightly, "These soldiers and horses in Hanzhong are mainly Wei Xiaokuan's subordinates, which shows that Yang Jian...
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Dai Cai and Li Xun glanced at each other subconsciously, which showed that even if Yang Jian and Yu Wenxian were not planning to fight, the conflict must have reached an irresolvable point, otherwise they would never have rashly mobilized Hanzhong's troops.
As for the mobilization of troops and horses in Hanzhong, it is impossible for Yuchi Jiong in Xiangyang and Yu Wenxian's subordinates in Yecheng to not have any movement, but Li Xingchen has not been able to receive the news for the time being. Not to mention the Imperial Guards in the capital of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Originally under Yu Wenxian's control, Yu Wenxian actually had the first mover advantage.
"General, without further delay, we should send out sentries as soon as possible to investigate the enemy movements in Hanzhong and Fangling." Dai Cai said decisively, "Also, General, should we let the troops at Jiameng Pass and Jiange prepare."
Li Xingchen suddenly stood up: "Yes, here's the order for Xiao Shilian to prepare for war! The recruits you trained must also be prepared to reorganize and prepare to go north."
"This..." Dai Cai was a little surprised. Most of these recruits started to be recruited and trained after the war. It's less than a month now. Li Xingchen was a little too anxious.
"Fighting opportunities are fleeting, and it is very difficult to achieve results with just Xiao Shilian's troops," Li Xingchen said in a deep voice, "Although we don't know what happened to the Zhou people, we can't watch the show and say
Everything needs to be added to make things lively and lively!”
Dai Cai and Li Xun raised their hands at the same time: "No!"
Of course, Li Xinchen knew that the current Bashu was not suitable for a big fight. The war that had just subsided and the ruined economy meant that Li Xinchen did not have so much capital at all. If Li Xinchen had not used the army to forcefully build the entire management framework of Bashu, then I am afraid that Li Xinchen's system would have been long ago.
It has already collapsed.
But Li Xingchen didn't want to let this opportunity go easily. Li Xingchen knew very well how much power Yang Jian and Yu Wenxian had. He also knew how much trouble these two people would cause once they faced each other. It was not impossible for the entire Northern Zhou Dynasty to be torn apart abruptly.
, the original Eastern Wei and Western Wei were a lesson learned from the past.
The historical captain Chi Jiong raised his troops to resist Yang Jian and almost tore the entire north apart. Unfortunately, compared to Yu Wenxian, Chi Jiong was not even a little bit behind in influence, appeal and orthodoxy. Compared to Yang Jian
Their strength is even more incomparable, so in the end it did not become a new confrontation.
The entire process of dynasty split was also the time when both parties were at their weakest. Of course, Li Xinchen wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make profits.
There are many ways to deal with a weak opponent. Directly sending troops to attack is obviously not the best choice. Economic plunder and cultural invasion are the truly terrifying methods. However, Li Xingchen asked himself that he does not have such capital yet.
Therefore, although it was not safe to send troops directly, it was a choice Li Xingchen had to make.
There is no such thing as "pie in the sky" good things. If you want to take advantage, you have to take certain risks.
"General, the northern guest is here again." Li Ping walked in quickly at this time, interrupting Li Xingchen's thinking.
Li Xingchen was startled for a moment and raised his head. This time Yang Su did not wait outside the gate, but stood directly at the door. Apparently he was also a little anxious and was pacing back and forth.
This guy has obviously received the news. Li Xingchen chuckled lightly. He was worried that sending troops directly would be a waste of water. Now a better choice has come to his door. I have to say that Yang Su is also a smart person.
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Seeing Li Xingchen coming out to welcome him in person, Yang Su also showed a smile and hurriedly greeted him: "General!"
"Brother Chu Dao, please!" Li Xingchen hurriedly turned aside, "Li Ping, let the guard posts disperse!"
Yang Su nodded slightly and looked at the map spread out on the table. He knew that Li Xingchen must also be thinking about things in Hanzhong, so he got straight to the point:
"General Li Xun of Hanzhong was ordered to lead his army back to Yangping Pass. Exiting Yangping Pass is the road leading to Sanfu, but Yangping Pass is still within the scope of Hanzhong, so Li Xun's retreat to Yangping Pass does not count as entering Guanzhong.
It is a normal defense movement."
Li Xunchen raised his eyebrows. He didn't know this news. Yang Jian did not directly let Li Xun lead his troops into Guanzhong. This shows that Chang'an has not yet developed to the point of incompatibility, and both sides still maintain the last trace of tolerance.
This situation was obviously not as good as Li Xingchen expected. Thinking of this, Li Xingchen also took a breath of cold air. If Yang Su had not sent the news in time, Li Xingchen would have made a wrong judgment and rashly sent troops.