Chapter 198 How to Fight
Wang Mi is a rebel with a very tough mind.
For the first time, he took the family boy tribe and joined Liu Bogen's religious uprising army. He was regarded as a small shareholder and was wiped out by the Xianbei cavalry going south from Youzhou - Duan Xianbei's mercenary business is really extensive. After receiving two deals, five thousand riders went south to Yuzhou to help Sima Yue, and thousands more went south to Qingzhou.
This is the second time that I am the major shareholder. Unfortunately, he was wiped out by Gou Xi, the governor of Yanzhou.
This is the third time, almost solely owned by him.
Since the end of the first month, counties in Qingzhou have been reporting urgently. Wang Mi's tribe has become larger and larger, and they have begun to divide their troops to attack counties. However, there are no soldiers in counties and counties, and those who keep orders are often killed.
At this time, few people paid attention to it, and probably only Gou Xi, the governor of Qingzhou, cared more about it.
After entering February, the situation became obviously serious.
Just like the spread of cancer cells, the scope of activities of Wang Mi’s tribe has significantly increased, and the number of people has also increased.
In fact, members of the Celestial Master Taoist tribe who were hiding joined in one after another, and used their religious connections to help Wang Mila get people killed and gain momentum.
At the end of February, Shao Xun, who had just returned to Green Willow Garden for a few days, was summoned by Wang Yan to go to Luoyang again, telling him to call him bad luck.
The location is still the Wang Family Courtyard from last time.
Wang Dun, who had learned a lesson once, had no expression on his face. He spread out a map on the table and briefly introduced the situation.
"The thieves are in full swing." Wang Yan said.
“The thieves are powerful.” Shao Xun said.
He couldn't believe it, because the thieves had already appeared in Yanzhou and Xuzhou, and it was said that a large group of people would swarm into Yanzhou later.
How far is it from Shandong to Henan? Based on Wang Mi's marching speed, Shao Xun could definitely tell that they encountered few obstacles and were completely marching with arms.
The county towns and county towns that were easy to attack were attacked in one fell swoop.
The difficult-to-attack Wubao was abandoned.
The villages, earth fences, and fortress walls that are easy to capture are chewed up to increase their strength.
"Situ, do you still doubt what I said now?" Shao Xun asked.
Even if Gou Xi really can't defeat Wang Mi, as long as he seriously encircles and blocks the attack, he won't be able to let Wang Mi march at such a high speed - he doesn't have a motorcycle!
Wang Yan frowned and stared at the map, but couldn't see why. After a moment, he looked at his younger brother Wang Dun, then decisively turned his eyes to Shao Xun.
Wang Dun's face flashed with green energy and he said nothing.
Shao Xun scratched the map with his finger and said: "Suppose Wang Mi sets out from Qingzhou now. If there is no war, he can travel thirty miles a day. He can reach Xuchang in mid-April and Luoyang in May. . ”
How far is it from Qingzhou to Xuchang? More than a thousand miles.
A march of thirty miles a day is considered fast. Some armies can only march twenty miles a day.
Is it possible to travel more than a thousand miles and forty days to get from Qingzhou to Xuchang?
Possibly. The premise is that there will be no fighting and an armed march along the way.
Wang Mi may create a miracle of traveling through Shandong and Henan in sixty days and arriving in Luoyang without fighting a battle.
Hearing Shao Xun's words, Wang Yan had no expression on his face because he didn't quite believe it yet.
But if everything comes true, he will be extremely disappointed with Gou Xi and Sima Yue in his heart.
He only cares about his personal interests, but he doesn’t want the court to end.
His cunning rabbit has always only focused on the north. He has never thought about handing over the Central Plains to others and maintaining peace in Jiangnan.
"How could it be possible for the Grand Tutor to lead tens of thousands of troops from Yan and Henan provinces to allow Wang Mi to advance into Xuchang so easily? Don't mislead others." Wang Dun couldn't help it. This man had such a great reputation, how could he talk so nonsense? Eight ways.
Shao Xun was a little impatient.
Why is Wang Dun so small-minded? Where did I offend you?
But fortunately, the person in charge of the Wang family is Old Wall Lamp.
Old Wall Lamp is capable, but very selfish. Now I have to fool him and let him support the situation in Luoyang and protect me from the wind and rain.
"Chu Zhong, I am indeed not sure that the Tutor will definitely give way. But everything will be done in advance, and failure will result in failure. Gou Xi has already given way, what's weird about the Tutor giving in again? Shi Le, Shi Chao and others have already marched into Hebei, and Taifu may want to transfer the main force to quell the chaos in Hebei," Shao Xun said.
When Wang Dun heard the word "Chu Zhong", he was very angry. What is your identity? Do you dare to call me my cousin?
However, when he was extremely angry, he smiled and said: "Marquis Lu Yang's words are reasonable, but I was negligent."
Wang Yan frowned.
Shao Xun stopped paying attention to Wang Dun.
Leaving his wife and followers behind, he fled back to Luoyang alone. No matter what the reason was, he could not escape the word "rat". He didn't know what to be proud of.
This kind of person can only cause trouble in the circle of scholars.
Relying on his family background, he is sure that others dare not do anything to him. Even if you are caught and imprisoned, someone will rescue you, so you do something bold and outrageous to gain a reputation. But when he really encounters the moment of life and death, and others will not show mercy because of his family background, his true colors are completely revealed.
"Zhang Liangzhou wants to send Bei Gongchun and other generals to lead Liangzhou's elite troops to defend Luojing. They are probably on their way." Wang Yan suddenly said: "But relying on them alone is not enough, you must also rely on the imperial army. Do you have any suggestions?"
"I only have four points," Shao Xun said.
“First, immediately check the number and equipment of the Imperial Guards so that you are well aware of them.”
"Second, check carefully how much grain is stored in Taicang at Dongyang Gate. We also need to check how much equipment is in Luoyang's arsenal."
"Third, repair the barriers around Luoyang. It may be too late now, but You can store up a lot of equipment to prepare for emergencies."
"Fourth, send an order to all states in the world to send selected soldiers, equipment, money and food to Beijing."
"That's it. ?”
“That’s all.”
Wang Yan stood up and walked around the courtyard, thinking carefully.
Wang Dun was a little annoyed and left quietly.
Shao Xun continued to look at the map.
"How do you plan to fight? Defense or attack?" Wang Yan stopped and asked.
"Situ, what is the situation of the Forbidden Army now?" Shao Xun asked.
"Looking at it - it's okay." Wang Yan hesitated. He originally wanted to say that the Imperial Army could fight, but looking at Shao Xun's eyes, he swallowed it back.
He was not sure about his military ability. He used to ask his younger brother Wang Dun, but now he was disappointed with him. He secretly lamented that the Wang family might not have any military strategy, so he did not dare to publish it at will. Opinion.
"The Forbidden Army more than a year ago only had 20,000 people, but it can defeat the more than 50,000 Forbidden Army now. If I say this, can Situ be trusted?" Shao Xun asked.
"The prince just said how to fight, so don't ramble on." Wang Yan waved his hand and said.
"The defense of Luoyang does not depend on Luoyang itself, but on the eight passes of Luoyang." Shao Xun said: "For the current plan, we should find out Wang Mi's march route and then make calculations."
This is to defend the enemy outside Luoyang, that is, to use the favorable mountains and rivers around the Luoyang Basin to defeat the bandit army.
Shao Xun said it very plainly. Wang Yan understood it and felt that this strategy was not wrong.
Of course, he will not just listen to Shao Xun.
It is impossible for him to win over military talents only Shao Xun.
He would listen to opinions from many parties and finally report to the emperor.
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In the afternoon, Wang Yan entered the palace to ask questions.
Shao Xun left the other courtyard and returned to his residence in Liang County.
The Wang Family Courtyard is quite unique.
In spring, flowers are in bloom and springs are tinkling.
The winding corridor is built on the river pond, where you can also watch swimming fish, which is very interesting.
The only discordant thing is probably the occasional sarcasm from a woman and an angry curse from a man.
When Shao Xun walked through the corridor, he saw a beauty in palace clothes sitting in front.
The eyebrows are thin and curved, the skin is fair, the facial features are exquisite, the eyes are bright and the teeth are clear. Although the overall appearance cannot be said to be absolutely beautiful, it can still be called beautiful.
What's more, he has a graceful and elegant demeanor, and when he looks at people, he even gives people a feeling of calmness and authority.
Well, she glanced at herself.
Shao Xun bowed his hands and left.
The woman turned her head and continued to stare at the river pond.
After leaving the palace, Shao Xun first visited Mi Mansion, but did not see Mi Huang, the captain of Sili School, and heard that he had gone to inspect the counties.
I wanted to visit Cao Fu's house, but I was a little scared.
He has little self-control now, and he is worried that if he really starts to "rectify" Xiaohong, it will not be beautiful.
The streets of Luoyang are bustling with people.
The continuous years of peace have made people forget the painful memories of the past.
Shao Xun walked eastward along the Imperial Street inside Dongyangmen.
He walked very slowly, as if he was measuring step by step.
Five years ago, he was still a little person. He followed Mi Huang into the city from Jianchun Gate, and then turned onto this imperial street.
Five years later, he was already Wang Situ's guest.
Time makes people grow old, but it also makes people strive for progress.
He did it.
“Go back.” After leaving Dongyang Gate, he ordered.
"Junhou, where are you going back to?" Tang Jian asked as he led the horse.
“Yushanwu.”
“Nuo.”
Shao Xun got on his horse and galloped away.
Now we have to start preparing for war.
One after another, never ending.
If Wang Mi comes to Luoyang from the direction of Xuchang, there are basically two routes, one is the road that Shao Xun took hundreds of miles to attack Liu Qiao, the other is through Yangzhai County near Yushanwu, and then Pass through Sheyuan Pass and enter Luoyang.
The former is less likely, the latter is greater because it is closer.
Actually, he wanted to send troops to Xuchang to meet Wang Mi there.
But he was not sure about the strength and combat effectiveness of Wang Mi's troops, and he was even more worried that the Sun Tzu gang in Luoyang would not send reinforcements or distribute food and grass, and would leave themselves to dry in Xuchang - they could definitely do it.
This is a society without mutual trust.
After returning to Liang County, Shao Xun began a large-scale military training.
At this time, news came one after another.
In March, Wang Mi's movements became more and more obvious, and the main force had entered Yanzhou.
Taifu Sima Yue made another mysterious operation.
First, on the grounds that someone wanted to make Sima Tan, the king of Qinghe, the crown prince, he was imprisoned in Jinyong City and then poisoned.
Subsequently, Wang Bin, a surrendered general from Hebei, was sent to Luoyang with 5,000 soldiers under the banner of "entering the capital to defend the capital".
Finally, the Taifu left Xuchang and moved to Juancheng.
This posture was completely designed to support Hebei, because he also repeatedly urged Wang Jun to go south to attack Shi Le.
Wang Jun can actually bring over the Xianbei cavalry. The group of Xianbei people who suppressed Liu Bogen even had a lot of armored cavalry, but it’s hard to say whether they will come. After all, they suffered losses in Chang’an. .
On March 20th, Lu Zhi hurriedly came to Yushanwu, and his first words shocked Shao Xun: "The emperor should evacuate the soldiers and civilians of Yushanwu and retreat to Baoliang County."
(End of this chapter)