In the evening, Zhao Jiu saw the head of Pucha Falcon Balu in Changshe City. His first reaction was naturally a little surprised, because Zhao Jiu couldn't understand why he was so lazy and ran away.
Die?
But soon, when he learned that Da? was also seen escaping, Zhao Jiu had no more thoughts, because then he, an engineering dog, felt it was reasonable, and when it was reasonable, he naturally felt at ease——
According to the rational speculation of Zhao Guanjia, the fate of these three Jin Army generals fully illustrates that when the trend goes against the odds, the weak often survive, while the courageous ones die.
In fact, it cannot be said that Zhao Guan's theory is nonsense, because in the past few years, especially during the Jingkang period, this truth has been verified countless times by the Song Army and the senior officials of the Song Dynasty... People like Han Shizhong survived by forcefully relying on their skills.
Yes, that can only be said to be true.
How should I put it? I have seen the head and confirmed the contribution of Li Kui and Niu Gao. Although I am a little disappointed that I could not capture Wanyan Talan... After all, based on Wanyan Talan's performance today, once captured, he will probably be captured alive.
, then the space for maneuver will be too large, and the significance will be extraordinary... But no matter what, after this great victory and such gains, from the most senior officers to the main force of the Jin Army, to the successful strategic rescue, this
The outcome of the war is still nothing to say.
Logically speaking, at this time, the Zhao Guan family should sit down and exchange feelings with these famous "famous generals", discuss the significance of this battle, discuss merits and rewards, and take advantage of the trend to gain a wave of loyalty after being appointed officials and making wishes.
You can also recite an "Old Poetry of Yi'an Jushi" to promote elegance.
But in fact, Zhao Guan's family had no time to do this, so they fell into a new difficulty - the war was still going on, and he had to use the political influence and military advantage of this successful adventure to further expand the results.
And this will inevitably involve the issue of strategic choices.
Looking back now, in this Song-Jin war, Zhao Jiu obviously lacked strategic decision-making at the beginning and acted extremely passively. Relatively speaking, before, Wanyan Wushu successfully ambush Han Shizhong in Zhujia District Town, and then quickly went south to besiege him.
They captured the cities in the Five Rivers and marched forward to seize Nanyang, forcing Zhao Jiu to risk his life to fight for the fate of the country... No matter how strong Nanyang City was, there was no problem from a strategic point of view.
So back to the present, the problem Zhao Jiu must face now is actually very simple. Where will the troops go next?
Returning to the front, Zhao Guan's family left Niu Gao, Li Kui and several other officers who performed outstandingly today to have some meals together in the hall, and then asked these people to go back to appease the tribesmen, recuperate and rest, but left Niu Gao, Li Kui and other officers who had outstanding performance today.
Hu Yin, Lin Jingmo, Wan Qixi, Liu Yan, as well as three generals Han Shizhong, Yue Fei and Wang Yan, everyone understood and knew that this was an important matter to be discussed.
In fact, Liu Yan and Wan Qixi had already taken the initiative to avoid the table... They stayed here because they followed the official family all the way from Nanyang, but they were not qualified to participate in strategic decisions, especially when this decision needed to be made quickly
, I can’t spend time discussing it in detail, it’s not the time to open up a wide range of opinions.
"It's a simple matter!" As soon as Liu Yan and Wan Qixi got up, Han Shizhong immediately held on to his jade belt and spoke with his head held high after the case. "You can't go to Nanyang..."
"Why can't we go to Nanyang?" Unexpectedly, as soon as Han Shizhong opened his mouth, he was interrupted by someone. Everyone followed the call and saw that it was Hu Yin, the censor Zhongcheng.
By the way, Han Shizhong let go of the grievances he had accumulated for three months today. The key is that he saw Zhao Guanjia come to the rescue in person. He knew that the official family really regarded him as their confidant, so since meeting Zhao Guanjia himself, that person
The fierce loyalty of northern Shaanxi came to me, and I was already inexplicably excited.
Later, after the officials entered the city, he specially tied the jade belt, and his tone seemed to be like "the best in the world". Before, he met Yue Fei, Wang Yan, and the officers of the Tokyo Stay-behind Department to deal with the division of military affairs.
He even directly showed his boss's face... This is actually no problem. He is the only general here who has established a righteousness. His status, qualifications, official position, and even the actual number of holy family members are far superior to Wang Yan and Yue Fei. He was not under Yue Fei's control before.
, Wang Yan's subordinates are all dissatisfied. Now that he, Han Liangchen, has come out, who dares to ask if he doesn't deal with it?
It can only be said that it would be a bit too naughty to have the official himself take charge here... But considering that he had been surrounded for two or three months, no one cared about it.
However, even Han Shizhong felt a little numb when facing Hu Yin.
After a moment of pause, Lieutenant Han finally explained honestly: "Brother Hu, I don't know that it is not safe for us to fight five against one today, and Wanyan Wushu must have 30,000 cavalry, and today there are two
How could they go to Nanyang under the leadership of famous Jin generals such as Han Chang and others? What’s more, after this battle, the soldiers suffered a lot of casualties."
Hu Yin was slightly startled, as if he was still a little confused.
"It's not just that." Wang Yan also showed great respect for Hu Yin, the only purple-robed civil servant among them. "The good teacher Zhongcheng knows that our army actually has a slightly larger number of soldiers and horses. Although they have to be captured, there is still some food and grass.
Unfortunately, Yancheng, Fangcheng, Xiangcheng, and Xiping have not yet lifted the siege... Therefore, if Qiang wants to go to Nanyang City to support, he can only seek a quick victory, and if he fails, he will be defeated by the Jin army.
On the road."
Now that Wang Yan has spoken, Yue Fei naturally can't help but hesitate... This is the first time he has been exposed to a meeting at this level. The day before, Zhao Guan's family had said everything and let him do whatever he wanted, which was fun. But today he calmed down and carefully
Looking around, I realized that I was the one with the lowest official position, the least seniority, and the youngest age here. Even Han Shizhong was here. He might not even dare to boast about his military proficiency, so it seemed that there was no point in saying anything.
However, thinking about it on the other hand, Zhao Guan's family went straight into the camp yesterday, found themselves, and entrusted the fate of the country to them. Although there was a suspicion that they were at the end of their rope, it still showed their trustworthiness.
So, after thinking for a while, Yue Pengju carefully reminded this so-called half prime minister, who was also the prime minister who recommended him as the governor in front of the emperor that day:
"Zhongcheng, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Today's victory cannot be repeated easily... What happened today was because our army was burdened by Du Chong. We lost all our fighting opportunities and lost all control. Seeing that the overall situation was about to deteriorate, the officials were left alone.
At this point, it’s a desperate move…”
"alright!"
Hu Yin had endured Han Shizhong and Wang Yan. Now when he saw Yue Fei, whom he had recommended in the past, he finally no longer had to endure it and immediately interrupted him. "I know Nanyang cannot be fought!"
The temper was so unclear that the silent Academician Xiao Lin and Wan Qixi who were standing there guessed a little bit about the reason. They probably understood that Hu Mingzhong was fed up with the label of "ignoring soldiers" and wanted to correct it.
Such an attitude of the third general also confirmed his reputation of "misleading the country and the army", so it was rare for him to lose his composure.
However, this kind of thinking was understood by two civil servant elites, but neither Han Shizhong nor Wang Yan understood it, and Yue Fei, who was in contact with such a high-level person for the first time, did not understand it even more. He thought he had committed some taboo and offended this favored minister!
Only this Enxiang, who had a high position and had great authority, was the only purple-robed civil servant at the table. If he really had to make a decision, according to previous knowledge, he was more capable than Han Shizhong, so Yue Fei felt angry, even a little bit.
I feel aggrieved, but for the sake of the overall situation, I can only try my best to whisper and be careful before admonishing:
"Zhongcheng, in fact, there is still one level left before we can go to Nanyang... Now Wanyan Talan is retreating north. He has ten fierce security guards. After gathering Yelu Mawu, he has seventeen or eight fierce security guards. His combat power is still not weak.
There are enemies in both the north and the south, so whether you go south or north, you must divide your troops to block the other side to prevent the two from joining together... And once your troops are divided, how can you still face the powerful enemy in Nanyang?"
When Hu Yin is not involved in military affairs, he is definitely one of the top elites in Zhao Guan's family. Seeing Yue Fei's expression and tone at this time, how can he not understand the other person's thoughts? But it is hard to cause misunderstandings again, so
I could only watch the other party carefully 'explain' to me, as if he could really interfere in the military affairs in front of the officials.
But secretly, he was already so angry that his whole body was cold, and his hands were shaking under the case.
After Yue Fei finished speaking carefully, he looked at Hu Yin again and was relieved when he saw that the other party was no longer talking. Little did he know that his family friend was already furious.
However, fortunately, Han Shizhong couldn't bear it anymore and continued what Yue Fei had just said: "Actually, General Xiaoyue and General Wang's previous words were very insightful..."
Yue Fei was stunned for a moment and did not dare to interrupt.
"That is, even though this battle is won, firstly, the troops will be damaged and supplies will be limited; secondly, this area connects the north and the south, and it is necessary to divide some troops and horses as a separation to prevent the Jin army from joining the north and the south." Han Shizhong held his head high and finally continued.
He said in his speech at the banquet. "If this is the case, you must be careful when sending troops again... It is absolutely impossible to go to Nanyang. Even though we won today, I still want to say that Nanyang is really difficult to win; but for the rest, going east
, going west and north are both feasible.”
When everyone heard the word "Chen", they all went to see Zhao Guanjia in the main seat. Unexpectedly, they saw Zhao Guanjia looking up at the skylight above his head, lost in thought. However, this did not stop him from calmly lowering his head and looking at him slightly seriously:
"Good minister, please tell me!"
"Yes, the official family." Han Shizhong quickly held on to his belt and continued. "To the north, naturally he pursued Wanyan Talan. Talan was already discouraged after this defeat, and Pucha Hubalu was dead.
Although they have seventeen or eight men, they may not be unable to take advantage of the situation to pursue... This strategy is the most urgent and risky, but once successful, it will be able to completely put an end to the Jin people's southward movement."
"It's good that Pucha Falcon Balu is dead, but what about Yelu Mawu?" Zhao Jiu thought for a moment and couldn't help asking seriously.
"It's not that Yelv Ma Wu is not capable." Han Shizhong replied with a smile. "But his troops and horses are Khitan soldiers in the hands of Yelu Yujian, and I previously advised the officials to be careful of Pucha Falcon Balu, not only because this man still has courage.
The reason why he dares to fight is because he is Talan's son-in-law. At the critical moment, Talan can let go and entrust matters to his son-in-law Shiwei. But now, Talan is defeated and only has ten men'an and five ministers of Yeluma in hand.
The remaining seven or eight men are safe... Therefore, if our army marches in at a high speed tomorrow to persecute him, he may not trust the surname Yelu! This strategy is the most urgent and has the greatest risk!"
Zhao Jiu suddenly realized, and Yue Fei, Wang Yan, and even Hu Yin and Wan Qixi all nodded at this time.
"As for heading east...the intention is to stay in Huaixi, join forces with Captain Zhang, and besiege Nanjing." Han Shizhong continued. "This is actually the safest, but the opportunity will inevitably be missed, and things will change if it is too late."
Zhao Jiu nodded again: "What about going west?"
"Going west is actually not going west, but the intention is to sweep the five rivers with the army, relieve the siege of the cities, and then stick to this place." Han Shizhong became a little more serious. "But we must go west and set up formations in Ruzhou to completely isolate the enemy forces in Nanyang.
The way out... This is actually a return to the old Privy Council policy of the past, the so-called closing the door and closing the back!"
Zhao Jiu understood in his heart, but he smiled again: "Which one does Liangchen think is better?"
"Of course my selfish intention is to go north!" Han Shizhong sighed slightly. "But in terms of the overall situation, it is better to go west, that is, to reorganize the formation between the five rivers and force Nanyang Wanyan Wushu to withdraw..."
"Peng... Where is Zicai?" Zhao Jiu originally wanted to ask Yue Fei again, but when he saw the general sitting on his right, he asked Wang Yan first.
"I am no different from Lieutenant Han. My subordinates all come from Taihang, and they also want to go north!" Wang Yan immediately stood up and bowed his hands in salute, which made Han Shizhong wake up slightly and feel a little embarrassed. "But from the perspective of the safety of the country, it is still
The best thing to do is to go west and force the Nanyang Jin army to withdraw."
"Peng Ju."
"My selfish intention is to go east, but I suggest you go north." Yue Fei immediately stood up and handed over his hands.
"Why?" Zhao Jiu was slightly startled. "Why go north?"
"I fought with the Jin army for the longest time today, and I also fought with Yelv Mawu for a long time before. It is true that Talan has become discouraged, and it is true that Yelvmawu was abandoned and marginalized by Talan... I thought I could fight!" Facing this man!
At present, it seems that the Zhao Guan family is very good at listening to opinions, but Yue Fei speaks his mind.
"What do you think... Regardless of military affairs, just think about the overall situation, east, west, and north?" Zhao Jiufu looked at Hu Yin and others again.
"To the west!" Hu Yin simply answered with his hands raised. "The officials came in a hurry. Even if they won this battle, they have also sent envoys to Nanyang and Xiangyang to inform them, but they still have to guard against instability in the hearts of the two places." At this point,
Hu Mingzhong paused for a moment before continuing. "The people in Nanyang may not dare to believe this great victory. Officials must be especially careful."
Zhao Jiu nodded heavily, but then looked at the last person, his most trusted internal control, Bachelor Xiaolin.
However, when Academician Xiao Lin heard the news, he did not say anything for a long time and instead sat motionless.
In this regard, Zhao Guan's family did not urge them, but just waited quietly. The others had no choice but to remain silent.
I don't know how long I waited before Academician Xiao Lin stood up and told me: "The official family, I think we should go north!"
"Why?" Zhao Jiu stared with interest at his confidant who was gradually becoming as close as Yang Yizhong.
"Only by heading north can the officials calmly return to the old capital!" Academician Xiao Lin answered calmly.
"well said."
Zhao Jiu, who had not removed his armor, seemed to have expected such a reply. However, under the dull eyes of several important ministers in the hall, he stood up with his knife and calmly responded. "I have made up my mind. Yue Fei will stay at the headquarters to be stationed at Changshe and take charge of the situation."
During the Wuhe War, we relieved the siege of the cities and blocked the delayed Wanyan Wushu. Early tomorrow morning, Han Shizhong was in charge and Wang Yan was the assistant. He immediately led his troops to the north. Together with the commander Ge Magao and other troops, they attacked Zhongmou and pursued Talan.
We need to go back to Tokyo via Yanling!"
Several people sitting or standing in the hall were still dumbfounded until now, not knowing how to react.
A moment later, it was Hu Yin who burst into tears first.
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