Chapter 536 Interception (Part 2)
On the fifth day of September, Shao Xun climbed the Tongque Terrace and looked at the rivers, farmland, forests, Wubao and mountain peaks in the west.
On both sides of the slope, flowers and trees stand between the paths.
The birds were jumping around on the branches, looking curiously at the group of people walking over.
The fragrance of japonica rice floats from the top of the mountain road, lingering in the morning breeze.
Taiwan’s medicinal garden is full of dew-covered sunflowers, fresh and delicious, crystal clear.
After the medicine garden, there are more than a hundred palaces connected to each other.
The front of the palace is lined with green trees, and the well is covered with flower vines.
The meticulous sergeant stood with his weapon in hand, silently watching the people coming up.
“Even the emperor would envy you if you have such interest.” Wang Yan admired.
"The Taiwei is indeed a man of noble aspirations and noble interests." Shao Xun said with a smile.
"It's not as good as Taibai Yuan." Wang Yan shook his head and laughed, and said: "I have been busy for half my life. I can't make fireworks in the house, can't make the warehouses have storage, let alone respect the king and fight against the barbarians, so as to bring peace to the world."
“Between the cities, the houses are in ruins, and the autumn insects are chirping.”
“In the countryside, the houses and gardens are empty, and foxes are infested.”
“The houses of the common people are bare of walls. , Frequent labor. Some people are struggling from youth to growing old, and they can't enjoy peace."
"Even high-ranking nobles live in trepidation."
"March 3. How many women dare to go out and have fun?”
“The Double Ninth Festival is approaching. How many people dare to climb mountains and sing?” It is inevitable to die in front of the battle."
After that, Wang Yan sighed and said meaningfully: "Everyone is tired."
Shao Xun glanced at him and felt that there was something in his words.
Wang Yan was also accompanied by several followers, all middle and low-level officials of Taige, including Lezhao, the original author, and Yu Bing, the current minister.
They were all looking at the Tongque Terrace carefully, with complicated meanings in their eyes.
Zheng Dong and Duan Liang will be at the back.
The former is an old subordinate of Shao Xun, and now he is a general under Li Yun and serves as the Sima of the palace.
The latter has been in charge of the Youzhou Cavalry Governor, and watched helplessly as this meritorious troop changed from more than a thousand people to less than four hundred.
He once approached Shao Xun privately and said that the Youzhou Cavalry Governor could be expanded, and the personnel would come from the children of the generals and schools of the department, but he lacked the most powerful people. There is also a shortage of vests and suitable heavy-duty mounted combat weapons, but it is not impossible to solve. The biggest problem is suitable war horses.
Shao Xun gave them hundreds of riding horses to maintain their relationship. But there are no war horses that are tall, powerful, capable of carrying heavy loads, and fast in sprinting, because they are also in short supply, and any chance they have is given to officers. Sometimes it is necessary for an officer to take the lead in the charge, and this is impossible without a good horse.
Yesterday Duan Liang found Shao Xun again and regretfully said that many of the children of Youzhou Tuqidu had to fend for themselves.
Shao Xun immediately said he would raise her.
Duan Liang said that it was just right, he had already gathered the people, and in a few days they would really go home to farm.
Only then did Shao Xun realize that he had been deceived by this guy...
But it was not a bad thing. Armored cavalry had to be formed, and the sons of the Youzhou Cavalry Governor were allowed to be light cavalry officers. Wasted.
At the same time, he was also a little emotional. From this meeting to the middle of the Northern Dynasties, they all liked to play cavalry, "riding and walking".
Use the cavalry to supervise the battle team and serve as the main force, driving the infantry cannon fodder to fight.
If you have some resources, give priority to the cavalry. The cavalry armor is getting thicker and thicker, and the horses can hardly carry the load anymore. They are not willing to add some armor to the infantry, let alone spend money and food to train and maintain excellent infantry.
Maybe it's because they are all under the Hu regime...
"Ming Gong." Yu Chen, Hu Wufuzhi, Xi Jian, Zhang Bin and others saluted in unison.
"Sit down and drink porridge." Shao Xun waved his hand and ordered.
The soldiers brought the table, added bowls and chopsticks, and served porridge to everyone.
Everyone who has tried Guangcheng Rice says it is good.
Yang Xianrong sent people to Luoyang, and Yang Bao, the captain of Du branch, "took it very seriously" and specially allocated a ship to transport rice to Anyang, and then sent it to Yecheng by land.
Shao Xun brought it as a treat.
Of course, he was quite moved. He ignored Mr. Liu all day yesterday and concentrated on his official duties.
Yang Xianrong is only two years older than him. Now he is pampered and living a comfortable life. He should be able to stay with him for a long time.
After the aunts in the harem retire, the Mesozoic generation will have to take over.
Everyone sat down on the square in front of the temple, enjoying the gentle morning breeze and the beautiful scenery far and near, eating porridge slowly.
Wang Yan didn't have much appetite. After eating, he took the silk silk from the attendant and wiped his mouth.
The soldiers brought tea again, and Wang Yan picked it up and rinsed his mouth.
Then he stood up and stood in front of the railing, looking at the vast Zhangquyan.
"The captain seems to have something on his mind?" Shao Xun walked over and asked softly.
I have too many things on my mind, but few people can talk to me about them.
Wang Yan sighed and said, "I heard Taibai's strategy yesterday, and there seemed to be a problem." "Which strategy?" Shao Xun asked.
Wang Yan pointed to the vast wilderness outside Tongque Terrace and said: "Thousands of miles of fertile wilderness in Hebei, where people and livestock thrive. Where Hu and Jin meet, there are countless people with ulterior motives."
“I don’t know anything about military warfare, but I only know a thing or two about people’s hearts. Has Taibai ever thought about the consequences of letting the Huns invade in large numbers?”
“Please, Taibai Lieutenant, teach me." Shao Xun bowed.
"The town generals, the Wubao commanders, the refugee army, and the beggar army are quick-thinking and are unwilling to fight hard. They even stop the troops and are at both ends. We must see a winner between you and the Xiongnu. Only when you lose can you work hard," Wang Yan said.
“Even once a large-scale invasion of Hebei was carried out, many people surrendered directly to provide food, grass and soldiers for the Xiongnu. This is not impossible.”
“The autumn harvest in Hebei has just been completed, and the soldiers and people Although the family is not rich, there is still food. With so much farmland abandoned, it is easy to cut hay. If the Huns invade in large numbers, they may not be able to raise food. "
"When you were in Henan, you should have seen people with both ends of the spectrum. When your soldiers come, they will give you some food and grass. When the Xiongnu soldiers come, they will also give them. It's just a waste of money to eliminate disasters. At worst, you will save food later. Be hungry and get over the current difficulty first."
"Hebei's people and military are not yet attached to it, so what if they take your official seal? Receive the official seal of the Xiongnu. Are all the ones handed over to you true? "
"Not to mention, there are too many people who have neither accepted the official seal from you nor openly betrayed them? The Xiongnu, if they stay away from each other, have a vague position and do not make their position clear at all, so as not to have a way out in the future."
"This is human nature, we must not ignore it."
At the end, Wang Yan turned around. Come, look at Shao Xun, and say earnestly: "As long as you lose, you can be at the top of the sky one moment, and fall apart the next moment, and Hebei's fight will be in vain."
"Then there is only one way to defeat the Huns. Yes." Shao Xun laughed.
Wang Yan shook his head and said: "Taibai, you are good at military strategy and are quite confident in the conquest. This is a good thing, but it is not entirely a good thing. In my opinion, as long as there is a fight, there will be consequences. There are two possibilities: victory and defeat."
"The Taiwei said..."
"Then don't fight, don't bet." Wang Yan said, "At least don't fight in Hebei. Let those half-hearted people see the possibility of the Xiongnu regaining control. "
"Zhang Mengsun is actually right, but he is not willing to tell you clearly. Don't let the Xiongnu stay in Bingzhou. They come to Hebei. You may be confident of defeating them, but it is really not a good thing. Someone may turn back and ruin the overall situation. Don't bet on what others think. "
"A gentleman doesn't stand behind a dangerous wall?" Shao Xun asked doubtfully.
"Huh?" Wang Yan was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's the reason."
Shao Xun put his hands behind his back and thought about it seriously.
It's a bit off.
After living in the Prime Minister's Mansion, I felt a little bit drifting.
So many young men came over to sing their praises, saying good things about free money, and making flattering noises.
Shi Le was beaten to the point where he could not stand and fled in confusion. Liang Fuzu saw that the situation was not good and retreated to safety.
Shi Le’s beautiful wife is still in his hands and can be molested at any time.
Wang Jun went against the grain again and acted blindly.
The situation in Hebei is not a good thing, it is a great thing!
Unconsciously, it drifted away.
He had the confidence to let the Xiongnu in, choose a battlefield, and defeat them in one fell swoop, just like he defeated Shi Le, leaving them defeated.
But this is only a military issue, without considering the political collateral reactions.
Wang Yan will not consider military issues, but only starts from the perspective of people's hearts, and comes to another conclusion.
Listening together will make you aware, trusting only will make you dark. Be sincere and don’t deceive me.
Of course, letting the Xiongnu in and then fighting would not necessarily have serious consequences. As long as we can win, nothing is a problem. On the contrary, after the war, we can take the opportunity to clean up some of the 25 people and make Hebei more stable.
But as Wang Yan said, as long as there is a fight, there will be two outcomes: victory and defeat.
If the odds are high, does it mean you can definitely win?
In the Battle of Gao'an, the Tang army had many soldiers and plenty of food. Xue Ju was almost out of food and had few troops. Liu Wenjing and Yin Kaishan believed that they had a good chance of winning, so they went out to camp for a decisive battle, but were defeated by Xue Ju. Sixty-seven out of ten of the troops brought by Li Shimin were lost.
Nothing is taken for granted.
After suffering so much, the Huns will not learn their lessons and make progress?
Wang Yan thinks that gambling should not be done.
He doesn't understand military affairs and believes that fighting means betting on the outcome. It's best not to bet unless it is absolutely necessary.
Shao Xun was silent.
This decision must be made by him, others can only provide reference opinions.
“If you are really having a hard time, you might as well block Fukou.” Wang Yan suggested: “Fukou is too close to Handan and Yecheng. It can also connect Shi Le and Liang Fuxing. Once they are connected, There will be recurrences in Jizhou. Baixing can be left alone. There are fewer people in Ji and Wei counties who are loyal to the Huns, so it is not easy to raise food and grass. They are also far away from Shile and Liang Fuzhen, so we can plan for it slowly." br>
"The Taiwei is familiar with the classics. Can you explain Fukou in detail to me?" Shao Xun said suddenly.
Wang Yan was happy in his heart, knowing that Taibai had listened to his words, so he said: ""Huainanzi" says that the cauldron has a scene."
"Gao Yuzhu's Jingshan is in the southwest of Handan , the water from the cauldron comes out of Nanze and enters Zhangzhou. Its original wave is boiling and its momentum is like the soup in the cauldron, so it is called the cauldron, and now it is called the cauldron mouth. '"
"Zuo Si's "Wei Du Fu" says ' Looking to Qi'ao to the south, the green bamboos are luxuriant; facing Zhangfu to the north, there are swamps in winter and summer.'"
"Jingshan is also known as Fushan and Gushan. There is a stone drum on the mountain, and as the saying goes, it sings by itself. Liu Shao's "Zhaodu Fu" said that 'the divine trumpet sounds', and the world says that when the divine drum sounds, there will be war and revolution in the world."
"So if you want to block Fukou, Gushan and Fushui are the key. I don't understand military affairs, so you have to arrange it yourself."
Shao Xun recalled the map.
Fushui, Gushan, Fukou, Wu'an, Handan...
A series of mountains, rivers and cities came to mind. With his extraordinary familiarity with marching and fighting, he was able to conquer the city in an instant. Already have a strategy.
(End of this chapter)