Sima Yue's expedition was huge, and most of the elites stationed in Luoyang rushed to Jingzhou. The eradication of the false emperor is urgent, and those courtiers who remain in the capital have to look up to others and rely on Sima Yue to survive. They have no objection to the dispatch of troops.
However, it is not a good thing that the Huns are covetous and Luoyang is alone. Wang Yan sometimes thinks, does Sima Yue want the Huns to break through Luoyang, get rid of the wise and unusual little emperor, and then establish a new emperor
However, such thoughts can only be thought in secret, and cannot be revealed at all. After Sima Yue set off on the expedition, he was promoted to Situ, the superintendent of the military expedition, and was responsible for the important task of defending Luoyang. Wang Yan didn't want to take on this task at all, but after all, the government could not fall into the hands of others, and Sima Yue believed in him, so he had to give it a try.
That being said, Wang Yan's usual demeanor did not change in the slightest, and he continued to talk about banquets all night. When it was time for the court meeting, comfort the little emperor a few words, and then mention the officials, and there was nothing he was willing to do next to him. Anyway, Hong Nong set up a large camp, and Hanoi was guarded by heavy troops. Whether it is to go through Hangu Pass or cross the Yellow River, it is not easy. After all, I can still hold back for some time, waiting for the return of the expedition army.
Wang Yan's attitude more or less stabilized the situation in Luoyang City. But there is one person who is not as leisurely as him.
"Is there a frontline battle report today?" The little emperor Sima Tan wakes up every day and always asks the little Huangmen beside him.
If Sima Yue was around, he wouldn't be so diligent, and most of the time he would have to avoid suspicion to avoid angering the other party. However, it is Wang Yan who is in power now. This man is cunning and mellow. He never looks ugly, but it makes Sima Tan feel curious.
That Xiao Huangmen was a close friend of the emperor, and was extremely alert, and immediately said: "Shangshutai seems to have received a petition from Bingzhou, saying that the Shangdang lacks food!"
The Shangdang is related to Luoyang's safety, and there is no room for loss. The little emperor frowned: "Does Situ have any food?"
"This..." Xiao Huangmen hesitantly, "slaves don't dare to explore state affairs..."
Does that mean it's gone? He knew that Wang Yan and Sima Yue had an internal and external relationship with each other, but now that the elites of the Chinese army were taken away by Sima Yue, if Hongnong or Shangdang failed, wouldn't Luoyang be in danger? Those princes and nobles can escape, but it is difficult to say that the emperor himself. Didn't Emperor Hui die on the way back to Beijing before
The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he became, Sima Tan secretly squeezed his palm, and finally made up his mind: "Ming Shang Shutai will present the manuscript, I want to see it."
No matter how the puppet emperor gave orders, he couldn't take it lightly. Shang Shutai naturally handed over Liang Feng's memorial. But at the same time, the news also spread from the ban to Wang Yan's ears. Is the little emperor trying to seize power while the East Sea King is away? No matter how he didn't ask about political affairs, Wang Yan didn't dare to ignore it, and hurriedly entered the palace to see him.
Wang Yan is now the third prince, who dares to stop him? Soon to come to the Son of Heaven.
Looking at the frowning young man on the royal couch, he gracefully said: "I heard that Your Majesty asked the Taige, but what's the matter?"
Gongye had been drilled into a sieve by Sima Yue for a long time, and the little emperor didn't think that he could hide from Wang Yan, but sighed: "I heard about the history of Liang's thorns, and it directly stated that the Shangdang lacked grain. I wonder if Wang Situ had allocated grain to the past? "
Wang Yanmei moved, he didn't expect the little emperor to care about this, but it was easy to handle. Wang Yan made a patient gesture and explained: "Your Majesty doesn't know anything. Before March, the imperial court just allocated a batch of ordnance food and grass to Bingzhou. Now Luoyang has a shortage of food, and he has to support the Jingzhou army, where is there any excess? Grain?"
The food was allocated to Sima Yue's wife and brother Pei Dun! As a result, the battle was not won, but it almost caused Jinyang to fall. Does he have the face to say this
However, these words can only be kept in his heart. The little emperor did not dare to reveal it at all. After a while, he said: "That was before March. Bingzhou has now fought two more battles, annihilated Liu Hu and Baibu Xianbei, and regained his Xinxing and Yanmen counties will inevitably cost a lot. Now that the Huns are attacking, we should allocate some more.”
Does this little thing really like Liang Zixi? Wang Yan tutted in his heart. Also, only Liang Zixi, the prefect, was appointed by the emperor himself and had met him. There are bound to be some ideas. But Bingzhou is already in chaos, and Liang Zixi has no foundation. Even if you want to hook up with a foreign minister, you shouldn't look for him. Speaking of which, Liang Zixi took office and he made comments. If Sima Yue knew about this, he would have a different opinion on him. This is not a good thing!
With a warm smile on his face, Wang Yan said: "Your Majesty really doesn't know the current situation in Luoyang, troops are being used everywhere, not only in the party. The governor of Liang is extremely talented and has the ability to manage the state, so the party may not be exhausted. The imperial court asks for food, how can I use it?"
The little emperor was silent for a moment, then put down his hand and said: "Situ should know that Shangdang is the gateway to Luoyang. If Huma goes south from Taihang, what will happen to Luoyang?"
Wang Yan was stunned for a moment, and suddenly realized that he had neglected a problem. He stood on the same line with Sima Yue, and he also devoted his mind to "sharing the world". But if Luoyang falls, what is the use of him holding a high position
Sima Yue took too many soldiers!
Almost half of the Sixth Army has left, and now there are less than 5,000 soldiers left in Luoyang City. If the Xiongnu breached Shangdang, it would indeed pose a serious threat to the capital. And he recommended Liang Zixi at the beginning, precisely because this person was a cadre of the frontiers and was capable of resisting Huma's southward movement. Now that they have fought for half a year, the siege of Jinyang has been resolved, and even Xinxing Yanmen has been recovered one by one. It is not surprising that there is a lack of food and grass. Moreover, Zuo Shuli also said that he would have to ask the Tuoba Department to help, and he would have to give people food and grass. Liang Zixi is not a frivolous person, only when he is forced to be helpless, will he ask the court for his life.
Even if it is for their own safety, this food is better.
In a blink of an eye, Wang Yan wanted to understand the importance, handed over to the emperor and said: "Your Majesty said very much, but this minister was ill-conceived. This minister will prepare 20,000 stone grains and send them to Shangdang."
Seeing that Wang Yan was moved, the little emperor was overjoyed and said, "Is 20,000 stone enough?"
Wang Yan smiled tolerantly at such unfamiliar words: "Enough for a 10,000-strong army for two months."
How many soldiers does the upper party have? Will two months end the fight? Wang Yan would not consider these. Squeezing 20,000 shi from the already tense grain depot is not bad. Liang Zixi should also be content. Of course, the little emperor in front of him must also be content.
Recognizing the hidden meaning of the other party's words, Sima Tan pursed his lips and nodded, "Ta Fu Yuanzheng, Luoyang will ask Situ."
Wang Yan has heard these words countless times, and this time he won't take it too seriously, he just politely said: "This is the duty of a minister, and I should do my best."
Neither of them mentioned the matter of Tuoba's seal on Shanyu. This kind of thing doesn't need to be thought about at all, it's just a title. Anyway, Sima Teng also sealed Tuoba Yiyi, so what is an extra Tuoba Yilu
While dealing with the emperor, Wang Yan secretly speculated. Sima Yue will definitely be unhappy when he allocates food to Bingzhou this time. But when he returned to Luoyang, it would be a few months later. As long as the Shangdang can win, this trivial matter can naturally be erased. And standing in their own position, it is not difficult to say. After all, Liang Zixi has built so many meritorious deeds, and it's fine if he doesn't reward him. Even if he is stingy with food and grass, it will inevitably make the hearts of defenders in the world chill.
As for the little emperor... This is an infighting of the Sima ethnic group. He intervenes too much, and it's not good. It is up to Sima Yue to decide whether to be more wary of this young emperor, or to replace him with an idea.
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"General Yi, this time I will be entrusting the party to you again." Cui Ji was relieved when Yi Yan finally returned to Bingzhou with his troops.
The Huns have already started to attack Hanoi, and they may send troops to Gaodu at some time, but the Shangdang troops have been transferred to Xinxing, how can they not make him anxious? Fortunately, Yi Yan's footsteps were not slow, and he returned to Shangdang with his troops in less than three days. With the three camps of Yongrui, Hulang and Pili, Cui Ji's heart was put back in his stomach.
"Did the counties ever send soldiers?" Yi Yan didn't put much effort into the greetings, and got straight to the point.
"Eight hundred soldiers have been dispatched from each county, and Gaodu has already settled down in the Hyun family. There are still two thousand soldiers on standby." Cui Ji has experienced several offensive and defensive battles, and he is very clear about the process and meticulous in his actions. Just defending the city is still very sure.
Yiyan shook his head: "Eight hundred is not enough. The Xiongnu will definitely join the Shangdang from Gaodu, this time is not a trial move before. Once the army is sent, it will definitely be a big army. Gaodu needs to send 2,000 more people to prepare enough City defense equipment."
Cui Ji's heart tightened: "What about Liang Mansion?"
The Liang Mansion was near Gaodu, and if the Huns attacked, they would definitely not let it go.
Yi Yan said: "There is no need to worry about this. Liang Mansion has its own guards. In addition to Gaodu, Tunliu and Huguan should also increase their troops to ensure that nothing is lost."
He didn't say anything about Lucheng's arrangement, but Cui Ji knew it. As long as the Huguan is not lost, Lucheng will be able to keep it. And this time, the Huns probably won't drive as long as they did last time, and they still have to fight a few hard battles.
Yi Yan also carefully confirmed the amount of grain and ordnance in the government's inventory to ensure that the rear is worry-free. After hesitating for a while, he asked, "Where's Young Master Rong? Are you okay?"
Cui Ji was stunned for a moment: "It's safe and sound. Does the lord want to take Young Master Rong to Jinyang?"
This is not quite right. Not to mention what happens on the road, it's just that Liang Rong left Lucheng before the war, and the omen is not very good. Cui Ji was quite aware of what the lord meant by leaving Liang Rong. In addition to fearing that he would be trapped in Jinyang, he also had a certain intention to reassure people. This is the only son of the lord. As long as Liang Rong does not leave Shangdang, it means that the lord has not given up here. Just the meaning it represents makes a big difference.
Yi Yan shook his head: "My lord entrusted Young Master Rong to me. I will leave three hundred personal soldiers to help defend the prefectural mansion."
Three hundred personal soldiers is quite a lot! However, Cui Ji will not shirk at such a time. After all, it is wartime, and it is always better to add a layer of protection. He nodded: "It's still General Yi who thinks about it carefully, and I will inform Young Master Rong."
Yi Yan waved his hand: "It won't be too late when I leave."
Although Liang Rongren was small, he was the only son of the lord. Like Yi Yan's act of holding things on his shoulders, but not showing his face in front of the young master, I don't know what to say.
Cui Ji also knew that Yi Yan was a human being, understood his unique character, and did not persuade him any further. After only stopping in Lucheng for one day, Yiyan's troops marched south again and stationed in Liting. It is located between Lucheng and Gaodu, no matter where the enemy comes from, it can respond quickly.
After a few days of guarding like this, the enemy army finally appeared in Haoze County, east of Gaodu.