Full of pets and good guards. Liu Xin let him concurrently serve as Jiujiang prefect. Stationed in Shouchun. Shouchun is an important town in Yangzhou. Just hold onto Shouchun. Even if a certain point on this line of defense was breached by Cao Jun. It can also guarantee the connection between the east and the west counties.
Tai Shici had been appointed by Liu Xin as the deputy commander of the Western Region Army. But Cao Cao and Yuan Shao also have many brave men in their hands. This is the opportunity for these generals to show their talents. It would be a waste of talent for them to stay in the Western Regions.
The same reason. Guan Yu was also transferred to the Third Army. Assist Zhang Yun. Zhang Ren was sent to the Western Regions. Temporarily acting as the commander of the Western Region Army Corps. Transfer Zhang Ren to the Western Regions. The same is to use his good defensive expertise.
The Western Region Army has a total of 60,000 people. Perennially maintain a force of 40,000 troops stationed in the Western Regions. The other 20,000 people may be on vacation. Or stationed in Wucheng. Now the war is imminent. At the same time that Liu Xin issued an order to mobilize the Fifth Army to go south. An order to cancel vacations was also issued. All soldiers in the whole army. Including the local army. All vacations have been cancelled. Soldiers on vacation. They must also return to their respective troops within the time limit.
According to the situation in the past six months. The countries of the Western Regions are relatively honest. Dawan, Wusun, Kangju and other countries west of Congling have also remained unchanged. Moreover, the Uzbeli Fortress and the Turugert Fortress on Congling have undergone continuous construction. It can be described as solid. Forty thousand people stationed in the Western Regions are enough. The other 20,000 soldiers from the Western Region Army continued to stay in Yiwu City. As a strategic reserve team.
but. Compared to Jingzhou and Jiangnan. The Western Regions are equally important. That trade road meant Liu Xin's wealth of money. Although Zhang Renshanshou. But he is just a person. To avoid one-armed difficulty. Liu Xin also transferred Wu Lan and Lei Tong to the Western Region Army as lieutenants. They are the same as Zhang Ren. They are both the old ministry of Liu Yan in Yizhou. Be familiar with each other. Liu Xin transferred the three of them to the Western Region Army. Both take into account the problem of mutual cooperation. It also shows trust in them.
Relative to the South and the Western Regions. Si Li's defense is even more important. The four counties of Luoyang, Hanoi, Hedong, and Zuofengyi directly bordered Bingzhou and Jizhou under the control of Yuan Shao, and Yanzhou under the control of Cao Cao. Yuan Shao and Cao Cao had already assembled heavy troops on the border. Used to prevent Liu Xin. If the battle begins. These two people are likely to be the same as the attack on Xiangyang. Send troops directly to Si Li. Especially Cao Cao. The most likely risk.
In addition to dispatching the Fourth Army to Sili and Liangzhou. Another 30,000 people from the Engineer Corps were assigned to the Fourth Corps. Specially responsible for the construction of various fortifications.
right now. Both Chang'an City and Grassland New City have been completed. The roads in various places have also been handed over to the local government for maintenance. The Corps of Engineers has nothing to do for the time being. originally. The Corps of Engineers has been very hard. This period should allow them to take a good rest. But encountered such a major battle. Only let them come up. As a paramilitary force. It may not work to let them charge into battle. But relying on strong walls for defensive work is no problem.
these years. Although the territory controlled by Liu Xin has expanded a lot. But the troop strength did not increase much. It's not that Liu Xin can't afford so many soldiers and horses. But he felt that it was unnecessary. To maintain stability in the rear. The most important thing is to let the people live a good life. otherwise. No amount of army is useful.
now. Encountered such a big battle. Liu Xin's strength was a little nervous. Except for the Fourth and Fifth Army and the Western Region Army. The forces he can use are five regiments: each, second, third, sixth, and seventh. Plus the Land Reclamation Corps. Jiaozhou has just returned. The local ethnic situation is complicated. The Seventh Army cannot be used. The land reclamation corps is called a soldier. They are actually farmers. It is impossible to count on them. As for the defense in Jingzhou, Yizhou and Jiangnan. Only completely handed over to the local army.
Thus. There are only four legions left in the mobile force that Liu Xin can put in. Three hundred and fifty thousand people. And his opponent Yuan Shao has more than half a million people. Cao Cao has more than 300,000 people. In addition, the Xianbei and Wuheng tribes may participate in the battle. The pressure on the forces of the Han army can be said to be very great.
The soldiers are fine but not too many. The elite of the Han army lies not only in their equipment and training. More lies in their tenacious fighting spirit and firm conviction. What's more, Liu Xin still has so many fierce generals who can be used to fighting. So Liu Xin is not worried.
Liu Xin looked at the civil and military officials in the hall. He said lightly: "Everyone has a discussion. How to fight this battle."
The people regard food as their heaven. For the Han people who are mainly farming. Planting and harvesting is the top priority of every year. Liu Xin chose to start the battle before the autumn harvest. Make it clear that you don't want to recruit the people. Even the civilian husband who is responsible for transporting grain and grass is not ready to be called up. And his previous deployment directly excluded the two legions. That is to tell everyone. This is the 350,000 troops. To defeat Yuan Shao and Cao Cao at the same time. And its own casualties cannot be too large. What do you guys do.
Everyone understands. This battle is not easy to fight. The hall suddenly became quiet.
There was a long silence. Guo Jia first said: "Your Majesty Qi Zhuang. Cao Cao and Yuan Shao have many capable men. As long as our army moves, they must truce. They choose to join forces against our army. Weichen thought. Become a rare soldier. Straightforward. Punch Yecheng."
Observe the map carefully. Will find out. In fact, the roots of Cao Cao's Puyang and Yuan Shao's Yecheng and Li Yang, which they both fought for several times. In fact, they are not far from Si Li Hanoi County. therefore. Most of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao's troops were concentrated in this area. Just conquer Yecheng. It is very possible to cut off the supply of food for Yuan Shao's army. But Cao Cao's own food is not good. By the time. Even if the two can join forces. Eating has become a big problem they have to solve first.
Cheng Yu shook his head. Said: "Yecheng is the important town of Jizhou. In the past, hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turbans besieged the city without being able to conquer it for more than a month. Yuan Shao operated there for several years. The city is very strong. The city has sufficient grain and grass. If my army can't attack it for a long time, Yuan Shao will stop with Cao Cao. The soldiers truce. The two teams join hands to take my back. The army will inevitably fall into the predicament of being attacked by the enemy. Your Majesty must not be careless."
Guo Jia has always liked to use oddity. And Cheng Yu always seeks stability. The focus of the two considerations is naturally different. But everyone knows. If step by step. Contend for one city and one pool. This war will be protracted. This is something no one wants to see. And the best way is to find opportunities to wipe out all the main forces of Yuan Cao's two armies assembled on the front lines of Puyang, Liyang and Yecheng. if that's the case. The peace of the world is just around the corner.
Liu Xin pondered for a long while. Suddenly said: "I have a solution. We can besiege Yecheng without attacking."
Han Xi suddenly realized. Touched his palms and smiled: "Your Majesty really did a trick."
Jushou suddenly folded his hands and said, "Your Majesty must not forget. There are also Xianbei and Wuheng in the north. They are all soldiers. If the clan goes south, it is a force that cannot be underestimated. You can't help but guard."
A glimmer of cold light flashed in Liu Xin's eyes. Sneered and said: "They won't come to drip the muddy waters of the Central Plains. I can let them live a few more days. If they don't know what they can do, then they will not be far from extinction."
The general direction of the strategy has been determined. The specific tactics are not something Liu Xin needs to consider. Otherwise, what is the use of those generals. Liu Xin is preparing to announce the dissolution of the dynasty. Suddenly, Cheng Yu got up and said: "Your Majesty has already proclaimed the emperor. The prince shall be established that morning."
As if they had negotiated in advance. Guo Jia and Han Opera also stood up together. He folded his hands and said, "Please raise your prince early."
Liu Xin glanced at the three of them coldly. He said unhurriedly: "As far as the princes have seen. Who should be my prince."
Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, and Han Xi all bowed their heads and said, "I rely on your majesty's decree. We ministers dare not say anything."
Liu Xin felt a little unhappy. He was sure. Regarding this matter. Cheng Yu and others must have discussed it in advance. But Liu Xin also knew. There is no problem with the loyalty of these three people. and so. Even if Liu Xin was upset. But it didn't embarrass them either. Just waved his hand. Said: "The war is imminent. Now is not the time to discuss this matter. Let's discuss it when the war subsides."
Everyone dare not say much. Each quit. But Liu Xin seemed to have a fishbone stuck in his throat. Very uncomfortable.
The Mobei grassland in summer is the time when the aquatic plants are abundant. Everywhere you can see the scenery where the wind blows the grass and the cattle and sheep are low. Whether it is the Huns or the Xianbei or the Wuheng. At this time, most of them were scattered on the grassland with families as a unit, herding horses and sheep. Sometimes it goes down dozens of miles. I can't see the second person's home.
Today's Mobei grassland. The Huns are already in decline. Wu Heng was defeated by Xianbei again. This resulted in the dominance of Xianbei's family. But since Xianbei's death, Tan Shihuai was single. Xianbei's interior is becoming increasingly turbulent. The son of Tan Shihuai and Lianben have no talents. Greedy. Betrayed by the tribe. After He Lian died. His son Jian Man is young. Shan Yuzhi's position is occupied by Helian's nephew, Kuitou.
Although Xianbei still barely maintained a whole at this time. But it has fallen apart one after another. Some people loyal to Tan Shi Huai and his son tried to support Jian Man. Regain the sweat position. Other powerful clansmen are also ready to move. Among them are the two younger brothers Bu Du Keun and Fu Luo Han. They are mainly based outside the Binzhou Great Wall. There is also a part of the Xianbei people headed by Ke Bineng occupying a settlement outside the Great Wall of Youzhou. And Suri, Mijia, Queji and other ministries. They were in Liaoxi, Beiping, and Yuyang Fort.
These Xianbei tribes. On the surface, he still obeys Kuitou's orders. In fact, they are all violations of yang and yin. No one accepts anyone.
But today's situation is a bit strange. From time to time, you can see groups of middle-aged Xianbei men galloping past. Their goal is the same place. That is Danhan Mountain at the southern end of the desert. And there is the base camp of Xianbei Shanyuting and Kuitou. They all rushed to gather there under the order of Kuitou.