Chapter 608 Battle Report and Meeting
The Xianbei people are indeed very powerful.
After Shao Xun entered Anping, he heard that Xianbei Rangers had appeared more than a hundred miles away in the northeast.
In recent times, Jin Zheng has completely shrunk, and there are almost no Jin troops on the west bank of the Hengshui River. A large number of cavalry were transferred back to the Gaoyang, Hejian, and Zhangwu areas to protect the grain roads while fighting with Xianbei.
There is good news and there is bad news.
The good news is that after several rounds of fighting, the Xianbei people began to slip up in the first battle and no longer fought head-on with the Jin army.
The bad news is that Qiao Hong, the deputy governor of the Yi Cong Army, died in battle and was killed by the armored cavalry led by Duan Mobo. It was a rebellion against Tiangang.
This is the first general to be lost since the Northern Expedition this year, and the second cavalry general to be lost in the past two years.
The Yi Congjun probably has the highest battle loss rate among all the ministries. It fights every year and is replenished every year. There are more people, but the combat effectiveness is actually not as good as a few years ago.
Shao Xun promoted Xingyang Haoqiang Jing to become the deputy governor of the Yi Cong Army, replacing Qiao Hong.
He also promoted Ju Quchong, one of the former leaders of Lu Shuihu in Anding, as deputy governor.
This man has led 5,000 Guanxi Hu people from the Zhongqiu and Bai areas to the west, and is now stationed in the Nancheng area of Heyang. Therefore, his position as deputy governor of the Yi Congjun is only equivalent to a temporary position, and it must be formally implemented. , we still have to wait until this year’s battle is over.
The Anping Xiongnu who had retreated from the Zhangwu area went to Changshan and were under the command of Li Zhong to fill the gap after the departure of the Guanxi Hu people.
The war in Hanoi has entered a critical stage.
Shao Xun asked Wang Queer to persist for at least one month in August, and he has persisted for one and a half months.
Various soldiers took turns to besiege, and even the left camp of Yinqiang was attacked twice. He really couldn't take Hanoi, so he was ready to retreat.
A total of more than 1,400 cavalrymen from Luoyang Central Army's Xiaoqi Army were stationed in Heyang Zhongcheng. Together with Juquchong's 5,000 cavalrymen, they were under the command of Wang Que'er.
Now comes the most difficult stage: how to retreat safely?
If he can successfully complete the retreat in front of the enemy when the siege lasts for a long time and the division veterans are exhausted, Wang Queer can be called a general.
The enemy not only has infantry, but also a large number of cavalry, and chasing them is no joke.
This situation is considered to be very difficult in retreating in front of the enemy.
After the Qiao Cavalry Army was transferred, the Forbidden Army in the direction of Xin'an only had infantry. Now the soldiers are temporarily acting as cavalry to help them fend off the Huns. It is definitely not as easy as before.
After more than two months of siege, the Forbidden Army suffered heavy casualties and has breached the outer city of Xin'an.
Less than three thousand enemy soldiers retreated to the inner city and continued to resist.
The reason for the stubborn resistance was that a large number of Hun cavalry rushed out from the direction of Baichao City to escort a group of infantry to reinforce Xin'an.
The government soldiers and the imperial army tried their best to intercept, but finally allowed about a thousand people to rush into Xin'an City.
Reinforcements have arrived, and the morale of the defenders has been slightly improved. This battle must continue.
The battle in Xuzhou was generally calm.
Xi Jian led his army to besiege several strongholds and fortresses on the north bank of the Huai River, but failed to capture them, so he decisively stopped this meaningless move.
Shao Xun has ordered Shi Le to surrender his troops and return, leaving only the Xiaojie Army and the Zhongyi Army to guard Xiapi and Pengcheng.
The only one fighting in the direction of Huaixi is Yiyang.
At the end of September, Ji Zhan led the navy to march westward, cutting off the connection between Yiyang and Huaibei. Wang Dun took advantage of the situation to capture the entire territory of Yiyang.
There were wealthy families in Runan who responded to Wang Dun and were suppressed by the peasant soldiers led by Chen Yougen.
The two sides faced each other with the Huai River as the boundary, and basically stopped moving troops.
Le Kai led his army to besiege Xiangyang once, but failed, so he retreated - a little cunning and unwilling to use up his own strength.
At this point, Shao Xun has basically understood the goal of the Jiangdong regime: the south of the Huai River belongs to Sima, and the north of the Huai River belongs to Shao, with the river as the boundary.
It should be said that they chose a very good opportunity, taking advantage of the main force from Henan to move north, and captured Anfeng and Yiyang, two counties with strong southern culture, and consolidated their own defense line.
Shao Xun has no time to take care of them now, so he can only acquiesce in their occupation in order to prevent the north and south from starting a war at the same time.
Sima Rui appointed Gan Zhuo, the governor of Xiangzhou, as the governor of northern Jingzhou, commanding Anfeng and Yiyang counties.
Zhou Fang returned to Jiangzhou to provide support for Ji Zhan.
Wang Dun's class teacher was in Xiangyang.
Both sides agreed to stop fighting.
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On the eighth day of October, the land of Hebei ushered in the first snow.
Shao Xun met the envoy sent by Zhu Shuo in Anping.
The messenger's name is Li Huai, a native of Fanyang.
Li Huai, his younger brother Li Xing, led some of his tribe to the south to build Ye.
The main body of Li Huaihe's family still remains in Youzhou - this branch has actually developed quite well. Historically, members of the Li Huaihe family have served as governors, governors, governors, and generals many times in the former Yan, later Yan, and Northern Wei Dynasties. Among them, Li Daoyuan, the sixth grandson of Li Huai, is the most famous. Therefore, the fate of individuals and families is closely related to the background of the times.
A small gentry like the Li family simply cannot get along in the south. However, the clansmen who stayed in the Northern Dynasties took advantage of the situation to rise and reached a height far exceeding that of their fellow clansmen in the south.
"I already know what Zhu Qiubao meant." After reading the letter, Shao Xun was not very interested in the content. He was just trying to show his loyalty by flattering him. Moreover, he left behind Zaosong, You Tong and others who were loyal in private and had a strong sense of competition.
He has seen too many of these people.
"Li Jun might as well talk in detail about what happened in Youzhou recently." Shao Xun waved his hand and asked the soldiers to serve tea.
Liu Yena made some dairy snacks next door. He was full of joy and wanted to serve Shao Xun to taste, but when he heard that there were guests, he deducted them again.
Don’t give it to others!
The voice next door rang again: "Lu and Xu have contacted each other in many ways..."
Li Huai talked for a long time before he explained the details one by one.
After hearing this, Shao Xun smiled and said: "You are so eloquent. I feel like I am immersed in the scene."
After speaking, he tapped his index finger on the table and said: "You are so eloquent." Forget it about Zhou Mu. After Liu Yao is defeated, I will lead Yanzhou Mu. Youzhou is too far after all." Li Huai heard this and thought it was as he expected.
The example of Cao Cao is there! The general of chariots and cavalry and the shepherd of Jizhou, at that time, he was interested in Yecheng, right?
Cao Cao later built the Bafu in Yecheng to get rid of the influence of the Yingchuan nobles. Shao Xun built the Bafu in Junyi, Yanzhou, but he did not want to be too far away from the Yingchuan nobles. This is the biggest difference between the two. .
However, Li Huai believed that Shao Xun would, like Cao Cao, become separated from the Yingchuan nobles sooner or later.
When it comes to power, the more nobles there are, the less it is for the monarch.
Shao Xun's background was much lower than that of Cao Cao. After all, he could not play with Yuan Shao since childhood like Meng De. He would only become more alienated from the Yingchuan nobles.
Can we really avoid the influence of Yingchuan people by running to Junyi? not necessarily.
Lu Zhi tried his best to ask Mr. Chen to go to Hebei, so he might not have any chance. Yecheng does not need to be rebuilt, it only needs to be repaired, and everything is ready.
"Youzhou governor or governor, who do you think is better?" Shao Xun asked.
"My servant is of low status and dare not discuss important matters." Li Huai replied.
Shao Xun smiled and said: "But it doesn't matter. What happened today will not be spread to the outside world."
Li Huai hesitated for a moment and said: "Ming Gong took Youzhou without using any weapons. It was the result of his return to justice. Therefore, everything should be kept calm to avoid further turmoil, which would outweigh the gains."
Shao Xun "Huh" He shouted, but did not respond directly.
In fact, what they said makes sense.
If you arbitrarily insert your own people, it will only make people dissatisfied, and maybe they will cause trouble for you and cause trouble again.
Of course, Li Huai also had selfish motives in his words.
He came on behalf of Zhu Shuo after all. Doesn’t Mr. Zhu have any ideas? Doesn't he want to be the governor of Youzhou? Impossible.
But the reputations of Zhu Shuo and Zaosong are too bad. If they continue to be in charge of Youzhou, they will not restrain themselves when they get carried away. They will only intensify their efforts, and finally make a big deal for him.
"It is said that Liu Hande was an elder and his disciples were all over the counties of Youzhou. The counties of Jicheng can be regarded as the governor of Youzhou." After thinking for a while, Shao Xun said: "You Tong has mobilized troops. Fang, it is appropriate to serve as the governor. After you return to Jicheng, you can tell me. "
The tone is a discussion, but the reality is an order.
Youzhou elders (powerful nobles) should stop thinking about things and jointly report to the court to recommend Liu Han and You Tong.
Liu Han may not have the ability to deal with actual government affairs, but as Shao Xun just said, he is a "virtuous elder" and has a lot of disciples. Everyone is convinced by him as the governor.
You Tong was originally a Sima. He had been in the military for a long time and had dealt with all parties. He had a good reputation and he could grasp the position of governor.
As for Zhu Shuo and Zao Song, Shao Xun has other arrangements.
"I will obey the order of Duke Ming." After hearing Shao Xun's words, Li Huai secretly felt sorry for Zhu Shuo, but at the same time he felt that it was reasonable.
Zhu Qiubo’s reputation in Youzhou was too bad after all. Moreover, he has no ability to rebel. Duke Chen can manipulate him however he wants.
But then again, being able to keep the family business is already the best outcome.
If someone else enters Youzhou, such as Shi Le, Liu Yao, etc., they will kill Zhu Shuo and buy people's hearts.
Thinking of this, Li Huai suddenly realized that Mr. Chen had not mentioned any arrangements for Zhu Shuo at all, which made him a little uneasy. After returning, I reminded Chubber that he had not yet completely landed.
“I heard that Wang Pengzu had accumulated millions of grains in Jicheng, but refused to release grain to help the people.” Shao Xun said again, “Is this grain still available?”
“Wang Jun After two years of intensive levying and plundering, the accumulation of millet has increased to more than 1.5 million grains. "Li Huai said, "They are all stored in Jicheng."
"With this food, I can flex my muscles." Shao Xun said happily.
In which direction should we show our talents? Of course we'll do it to the Huns!
Shao Xun thought about it and decided to send two men from the shogunate, Mao Bang and Liu An, to go north, with one in charge of civil affairs and the other in charge of military affairs, so as to mobilize the power of Youzhou as soon as possible.
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