Regarding the request of the Xianbei Tuoba tribe, Zheng Pu was noncommittal.
He just claimed that the matter was of great importance and he had no right to comment. He asked the envoy to go back temporarily and wait for him to report to the Prime Minister before making a decision.
In fact, he already had some calculations in his mind.
The prime minister will definitely allow the military market to be opened.
Without him, Wei Wei also knew how to manipulate the Xianbei into fighting with the Huns, making them unable to become a threat to the border counties. How could the Prime Minister not know?
Moreover, due to the outbreak of the Hexi War, the Silk Road trade of the Han Dynasty has been temporarily interrupted.
When the Shu brocade, tea leaves, etc. accumulated in the treasury cannot be converted into money and food for the war, it is also an expedient solution to exchange the ordnance for cattle, sheep and war horses to make horn leather for armor, bows and crossbows.
Not to mention, Tuoba Li came with a small request, so the big man could ask for more of the difference.
As for whether this move will bring danger to tigers, the Tuoba tribe may become a hidden danger to the Han Dynasty in the future.
Whether the military market is opened or not is all decided by the Han army.
If Tuoba Xianbei were to become powerful, he would just pull out all the firepower and shut down the general market.
It's just a temporary alliance, both parties are insincere, and there is no need to worry about the constraints of trust and loyalty.
Even, the alliance between the two parties can be "covertly" revealed to the Wei State, so that the Wei State can spontaneously support more Xiongnu or other tribes to fight against the Tuoba tribe.
In terms of power tactics such as "separating the strong and combining the weak", the Xianbei could not compete with the Han family!
What's the worry!
Ah!
Furthermore, Zheng Pu, who had always been resourceful and decisive, saw hope in regaining the Hexi Corridor more quickly from the Xianbei Tuoba tribe.
This was also the reason that prompted him to come to Wei Yan for explanation.
It's not that he was worried that Wei Yan, who was arrogant in Liangzhou's war, would deny his plan.
Judging from Wei Yan's fierce fighting style and his "curious plot" past, even if Zheng Pu's plot is a bit dangerous, he will happily go ahead.
He came to conspire in person because he needed Wei Yan's cooperation.
This plan needs to be executed before the army enters the Manyin City Fortress, otherwise it will be exposed and be discovered by the generals on the west side of Wei Wei.
"General, the situation in Hexi is roughly like this. Moreover, the Prime Minister has replied a few days ago, claiming that he can grant the military market requested by the Tuoba tribe of Xianbei. Therefore, I thought that I could borrow the Tuoba tribe."
After explaining the situation with a dry mouth, Zheng Pu was about to tell all of his plans, but he didn't want to be stopped by Wei Yan who raised his hand.
"Zijin, don't say anything clearly first."
He put his hand on his gray beard, with a hint of hunting joy in his expression and tone, "Let me think about it and see if it is the same as Zijin's conspiracy."
Even Fei Yi, who was following behind, frowned and looked thoughtful.
In this regard, Zheng Pu naturally did as he wished.
He picked up the kumiss bag on the side of the saddle and took several gulps.
The sour and refreshing taste goes down the throat and into the abdominal cavity, making people feel shocked and the heat all over their body disappears.
He closed his eyes and let out a long sigh of relief, then reined in his horse slightly, trailed Wei Yan by half a horse and stood shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Wei, and handed over the wine bag with a smile.
Jiang Wei didn't dislike it either.
After receiving a meal of cattle and drinking, when returning, he tilted his head and whispered, "Zijin, if General Wei agrees to this plan, please let General Ma cooperate with the plan. Our cavalry has been running around for many days, and the veterans of the division are tired."
That’s it.”
The cavalry and pawns guarding the Qiang camp were all recruited from the Qiang tribe in the Huangshui River Valley. How could they join forces with exhausted veterans?
When Zheng Pu heard this, he raised his eyebrows slightly in surprise.
When he met Jiang Wei's eyes, he understood instantly.
Jiang Wei's excuse for being exhausted was just to give Ma Dai the credit.
Previously, when it came to inquiring about military intelligence, Ma Daisuo, who was in charge of the Xiliang cavalry, was the first choice regardless of his official resume or the elite level of his soldiers.
But in order to fulfill his wish to collect the remains of the soldiers and bury them, Ma Dai allowed Xian to be with him.
If we still don't realize that "the capable work harder", the self-denying Ma Dai may not think too much about it.
But the cavalry under his command may feel resentful because they don't get the credit.
After all, men in the army are brave men.
How could the Xiliang cavalry, which in the past made Cao Cao of the Wei Dynasty say with emotion, "Unless the horse dies, I have no burial place," be willing to watch the cavalrymen guarding the Qiang camp always excel in front?
"good."
Nodding slightly in agreement, Zheng Pu couldn't help but praise, "He is as careful as his hair, Bo Yue is worthy of him."
"Haha~~~"
Jiang Wei laughed softly and said nothing.
At this moment, Wei Yan, who was in front, suddenly raised his palms and smiled, "I know Zijin's strategy!"
I saw him looking back and waving for Zheng Pu to approach, with a face full of joy, "Zijin is pretending to be suspicious, calling it a rebellion in Jincheng, but in fact he wants to destroy the bandits in Hexi!"
"The general's words are struck with one arrow."
Zheng Pu, who rode his horse forward, smiled sternly, "It took a few days for Bo and I to deduce this plan. Unexpectedly, the general revealed it in a moment. It can be seen that in the past, the late emperor promoted the general to serve as a vassal for the country. How clever!
"
"Zijin is too praised, hahaha~~~"
As soon as the words were spoken, Wei Yan followed up with humbly words, but he couldn't help but look at Hu Pan and laughed heartily.
There was no silence for a long time.
Half of it is the joy of being praised, and the other half is that the worries in my heart are relieved.
On the way, he had thought more than once about how to avoid too many casualties among the soldiers accompanying him.
A golden city is as solid as a golden soup.
He went against Wei Ping, the general guarding Jincheng, and defended the city with 20,000 soldiers. He traveled a long distance to attack the city with 30,000 soldiers, but the advantage was not on the Han side. Now, a 30,000 coalition army has been formed in the Hexi Corridor to support Jincheng County.
In his eyes, this is a threat.
It’s also an opportunity!
Let me ask, if he defeated the Hexi Allied Forces in one fell swoop, and then sent other troops to pursue the victory, intending to capture the Hexi Corridor first, would Wei Ping continue to hold on to the city, or would he abandon the geographical advantage and rush to the aid of Hexi?
Without aid, the Hexi Corridor will inevitably return to the Han, and Jincheng County will become an isolated city. The people in the county will be unpopular, and the morale of the soldiers will be sluggish.
Letting the Wei army enter Hexi and then taking advantage of the situation to seize the city can cause Jincheng County to change its banner.
It's the end of the road, that's it!
It was rare that Zheng Pu, who was guarding his rear by the military governor, also had this thought, so that he could have peace of mind without having to waste his words. How could he not be happy?
Of course, the general outline has been established, and the specific details need to be carefully considered.
Such as mobilizing various troops and horses to cooperate, such as deducing the measures of the counter-Wei Hexi coalition, and preparing backup plans for accidents, etc.
The four of them rode their horses slowly until they entered the camp chosen by Guan Xing, and then roughly finalized many details.
Immediately, Zheng Pu and Jiang Wei said goodbye.
Before leaving, Zheng Pu also specifically complained to Wei Yan, "This strategy requires the general to supervise and lead the headquarters to travel frequently. I have no intention of bothering the general. In fact, unless the general comes in person, it will be difficult to succeed!"
"Ha, why did Zijin say such a thing?"
The high-spirited Wei Yan waved his hand and said with emotion, "To fight for the country, you should work hard, regardless of life and death, and be proud of being wrapped in horse leather! It's just a toil and suffering, what's the point! And if God goes as he wishes, Zijin's plan can be done
I have been able to conquer Hexi in one fell swoop, so there is no need to accuse him! Zijin, please be at ease. After the deed is accomplished, I will personally host a banquet to express my gratitude!"
