Chapter 122 Decision
Waiting until mid-August, the Luoyang Forbidden Army still did not move. The reason was that Wang Rong, the lieutenant of the Northern Army, died.
The army has lost its leader, what can it do?
Left Guard General He Lun, Right Guard General Pei Kuo, and Qiaoqi General Wang Hu became the three highest-ranking people in the Forbidden Army.
Wang Hu's heroic cavalry army only has more than a thousand riders, and its strength is too weak. Let's not talk about it for the moment. If you choose a coach from the Forbidden Army, He Lun and Pei Kuo are the most suitable.
Of course, it is also possible that the imperial court parachuted a certain general down to lead the army.
But this is actually a very irresponsible behavior.
Hussars generals, chariot generals, guard generals, etc., have stopped leading troops for many years. They are purely adding officers and beautiful officials. If they are allowed to lead the army, there will inevitably be all kinds of disharmony, and they will increase the number of troops out of thin air. necessary risks.
Fortunately, after Sima Yue's disastrous defeat, his mind became clearer. He sent envoys to Beijing again to discuss with Wang Yan and Cao Fu about the candidate for the head coach.
On the first day of September, Shao Xun was training his troops outside Jinyong City, and Pan Tao, the Huangmen servant, came.
Shao Xun stepped forward to greet him, but he hadn't seen him for a while. Although he had invited him to the banquet, he didn't go.
“It’s been months since we last saw each other.” Shao Xun said with a smile.
"General, do you have time? Just say a few words when you have time. I have to go to Cao Junsi's house later." Pan Tao said with a serious face.
Shao Xun directly invited him to the prison cell inside-it was actually a palace-style prison.
"If the command comes from the commander of the army, the young man must obey the order and lead his troops on the expedition." Pan Tao said straightforwardly.
Shao Xun was a little surprised, but he still replied: "I will obey the military order."
Pan Tao looked at Shao Xun carefully and relaxed after seeing that he did not seem to be telling lies. He took a breath and said: "Although Sikong was defeated, he is still Sikong after all. As long as he is willing to promise benefits, he can still recruit troops. King Fan Yang had already arrived in Hebei. Hearing that Xuchang was empty, he hurriedly returned and sent envoys to Xuzhou to meet him. Seeing Sikong, please mobilize Youzhou's powerful cavalry to assist in the battle."
"Xianbei cavalry?"
"It is the Xianbei cavalry. But Sikong was still hesitant and asked around, but no one could decide. He also wrote to Commander Cao, but Commander Cao did not reply. "Pan Tao said, "However, if he really wants to come to these five thousand cavalry, Liu Qiao and his son can't do it. Ten thousand or twenty thousand soldiers can resist? If you don't send troops, you will be the target of public criticism. "Thank you for telling me," Shao Xun said.
What Pan Tao said is true. Sima Yue was a poor man in battle, but his ability to sway people was first-rate. If he got 5,000 Xianbei cavalry, Liu Qiao and his son would indeed be in danger.
Also, in return for plundering Yuzhou? What kind of beasts are these?
When he attacked Sima Ying last year, Wang Jun received the help of the Xianbei cavalry and won consecutive battles. After conquering Yecheng, the Xianbei people looted and killed many people.
When they returned to the city, the Xianbei people also robbed eight thousand Yecheng women and returned north. When they reached Yishui, Wang Jun stopped them and asked them to release them.
The Xianbei cavalry drowned all eight thousand women in Yishui and left in a rage. Wang Jun did not dare to say anything.
The demons in the Central Plains are dancing wildly!
But people like Wang Jun and Sima Hui still have great power and dominate the world.
It’s awesome to fight against the enemy and build power.
When my silver spear and long sword armies are fully trained, I will use Ma Xiping's old wisdom to roam the Central Plains and attack everywhere. Let's see what your Xianbei cavalry can do to me.
"One more thing." Pan Tao pulled Shao Xun away from the palace door and whispered for a long time.
"You mean..." Shao Xun understood a little bit.
Pan Tao nodded and said, "Young man, you can make your own decision."
After saying that, Pan Tao cupped his hands and left.
After Pan Tao left, Shao Xun sat alone in the palace, thinking, weighing, and calculating over and over again.
When the soldier brought lunch, he was still thinking silently.
At this time, General He Lun of Zuowei arrived again.
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"General He." Shao Xun went out to greet him and bowed in salute.
"Hey, why is it like this." He Lun supported Shao Xun and said, "Since this year, I feel that everyone has become more separated."
He was referring to Mi Huang, Shao Xun, Wang Bing and other old people from the East China Sea.
Mi Huang served as the prefect of Hongnong as Xizhong Langjiang.
After taking office, he only recruited athletes, stocked up on food, grass and weapons, trained soldiers, and repaired city gates. He rarely returned to Luoyang.
Relationships need to be maintained all the time. When you are away from home, they will slowly grow apart.
Wang Bing and He Lun were separated probably because of their inferiority complex.
The two of them were both generals of the sixth-grade kingdom. Now one has become the left guard general and the other has failed to become the right guard general. With their different statuses, it may not matter if they are open-minded people, but Wang Bing is not that open-minded. . Shao Xun was simply too busy and focused more on running his private industry.
"Why did the general say this?" Shao Xun said with a smile: "We are all from the East China Sea, so we should work together as one."
"It's the best, it's the best. "He Lun hesitated again and again, and finally said: "Sikong sent an envoy to lead the left guard and the Qiaoqi army south to Yuzhou to quell the rebellion. Is it possible that Shao Xun was the vanguard? Dark.
As his immediate boss, He Lun is so humble that he dare not say harsh words, which is sad.
Thinking back to the Shangguansi Rebellion, when he directly proclaimed himself the general of the Chinese army, He Lun's soldiers were donated by him.
When he was guarding Luoyang, he gave orders, and He Lun held his nose and obeyed.
Could it have left a shadow?
Shao Xun smiled and said: "If I am a vanguard, I will choose my own troops and have more equipment. If you want any supplies, please provide them."
He Lun was overjoyed: "It's just what you said."
He Lun said this, Shao Xun was rude, and ordered ten people on the spot, and said: "The left and right guards selected the best veterans, and the ten people will lead them. It is best to be able to ride a horse. In addition, the cavalry army led by Wang Hu should also be sent out, with at least one of our troops (five hundred cavalry)."
He Lun nodded repeatedly, "It's okay." Being able to fight on horseback and being able to ride a horse are two different concepts. If you search carefully, you will find a lot of them.
Shao Xun laughed.
Famousness and prestige are useful. If Sikong wants to deal with me, relying only on these people will be a dead end.
Just in time, there may be troops from other places coming this time to suppress Liu Qiao and his son, and you can see what they are capable of.
The left guard and Xiaoqi were sent out, and more than 16,000 people from the right guard stayed behind. The Hongnong side was no longer a public toilet that could be accessed casually. Luoyang should not be lost, right?
No, you still have to write a letter to Mi Huang, advising him to stick to the city and not to fight.
Hongnong City originally had 1,500 Old Kingdom troops, but Mi Huang expanded it to 3,000 or 4,000 men. It is also located on an important transportation road and must pass through. As long as the city is defended, Zhang Fang's cavalry cannot take it. Come down.
Hongnong has been harmed several times. There is nothing to plunder, and it is difficult to even eat people. Does Zhang Fang dare to come to Luoyang and risk starvation?
Thinking of this, Shao Xun did not hesitate. After complaining to He Lun, he returned to Jinyong City and wrote a letter on the spot.
After writing to Mi Huang, he wrote to Jin San, Chen Yougen and Wang Queer respectively.
More than 100 people from the second building of Wang Queer's Silver Spear Army went to Yunzhongwu for training.
The Changjian Army now has more than 350 men. Shao Xun ordered Chen Yougen to lead 200 men westward to Yunzhongwu.
Jin San and Wang Queer followed Chen Yougen's order and dispatched four teams of silver spear soldiers to Huixizan to cut trees and build fences.
If there is an enemy attack, there is no need to confront them head-on. Just choose a dangerous place to set up an ambush and delay the attack to buy time for the people of Tanshan and Kinmen Erwu to evacuate - one or two days is enough.
Anyway, there is basically no investment in these two forts, so even if they are lost, it will be nothing.
Yunzhongwu is still in the intensive construction stage. Although it is not completed, some areas can be defended.
Of course, it is unlikely that Zhang Fang will come here. Shao Xun is just preparing for a rainy day.
The sky is falling, and Mi Huang is in front.
After writing the letter, Shao Xun called Tang Jian, the new leader of the personal army, and asked him to deliver the letter in person.
When sending Tang Jian out, he saw that He Lun had not left yet. Shao Xun thought for a while and asked: "General He, I wonder if it is possible to mobilize the right guard to march west to Hongnong to assist Mi Lord Fu?"
"Lang Jun, you know what's going on with the Imperial Army." He Lun smiled bitterly: "It's okay to defend the city, but not in the field."
"As long as you can. Just defend it." Shao Xun said: "If the Western troops advance eastward, they will defend the city without any need for field battles. If the enemy troops bypass the city and do not attack, they will go out to harass their transport troops and cut off their food routes. There's nothing to say, just keep it."
He Lun hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, "We have to discuss this with General Cao and General Pei. I'll be there soon."
"No need for more." Shao Xun said: "The right guard Hu Ben Zhonglang General Wang General has more than 2,000 heavy armored infantry, many of which are strong soldiers of the Chinese army. They were sent over to defend the city. The thieves will definitely have nothing to do.”
"It's up to you to defend the city with heavy field infantry." He Lun smiled and left, saying, "Just wait for the good news."
Shao Xun breathed a sigh of relief.
Almost everything that should be arranged has been arranged.
Next, I will use the chicken feathers as an arrow, so sit tight!
(End of this chapter)