Suyu is located in the southeast of Xiapi, not far from Xiaxiangcheng, the hometown of Xiangyu of Chu, and is under the jurisdiction of Xiapi County. When the Yan army went south, Meng Huaiyu, the prefect of Xiapi, was returning to Jingkou with his wife and children to worship his ancestors. The county commander, Ma Menghan, was afraid of the enemy and did not dare to lead his army to rescue him.
After learning that the Yan army had captured Suyu, Meng Huaiyu immediately returned by boat, while Jiankang City was already in turmoil. Since the founding of the Southern Yan State, there has been no war with the Jin State for nearly ten years. Now, just a few years after the new emperor of the Yan State ascended the throne, he sent troops south to fight against the invaders. This is another war.
King Langya summoned his ministers to discuss matters in the East Hall, and Liu Yu petitioned for the Northern Expedition. For him, the Nanyan invasion was an opportunity that came to his door.
Last year, due to the failure of Liu Jingxuan's expedition to Shu, Liu Yi encouraged the family to target Liu Yu. Later, Liu Yu used the Dharma Conference to calm the situation. On the surface, the situation seemed to be calm, but in fact, there was an undercurrent. Liu Yu was looking for an opportunity to show off his military power and shock the world. .
Nan Yan sent troops to invade the invaders, which gave Liu Yu a reason to send troops. As Liu Muzhi said, if the outside world is calmed down in order to pacify the inside, no one above the imperial court of Nan Yan would dare to make irresponsible remarks.
The Northern Expedition was not a trivial matter. Sima Dewen, king of Langya, summoned his ministers to discuss the matter. As a result, except for a few people such as Shangshu Zuopushe Meng Chang, Shangshu Dong Huai of the Fifth Army, and Chariot and Cavalry Sima Xie Yu, there were voices of opposition in the court.
In fact, King Langya did not want Liu Yu to raise an army to conquer Yan. Firstly, he did not want the peaceful situation to be broken. The money and food needed for the Northern Expedition would make the already not rich treasury empty again. Secondly, he knew that if Liu Yu succeeded in the Northern Expedition, his reputation would be better. The Jin Dynasty is one step closer to overthrowing. At that time, Huan Wen used the Northern Expedition to coerce the court to give him the gift of nine tins. If he had not died of illness, the country would have changed hands long ago.
Liu Yu was resolute and ordered the Jingkou Beifu Army to mobilize warships, gather baggage, and prepare troops and horses for war, determined to make the world famous through the crusade against Nan Yan.
The court was still debating but the decision was still pending. King Langya ordered all the military towns to discuss the matter together. Yang Anxuan, the governor of Yongyan, expressed his approval to record the matter and the general of the Chinese army Liu Yu went on the expedition. However, Yang Anxuan said that he would lead Yong Yan's troops to attack Nan Yan from the west.
When Liu Yu learned that Yang Anxuan was going to participate in the attack on Nanyan, he felt like swallowing a fly, not to mention how disgusting it was.
Being divided by Yang Anxuan is a trivial matter. If Yang Anxuan gets the territory of Nanyan, then the entire north from Liangzhou in the west to Qingzhou in the east will be ruled by Yang Anxuan. He will fight against him from the north to the south. In the future, the northern expedition will have to pass through his territory.
But Liu Yu could not say that he would not let Yang Anxuan send troops, and on the surface he even praised him for his loyalty to the country.
In the court, more and more people agreed to the Northern Expedition because of Yang Anxuan's Shangshu. Shangshu Xi Hui, the right servant of Shangshu, and Qi Shangshu, Shangshu Yinyou of the Temple Department, agreed to the Northern Expedition, saying that Yong Yan's army and the imperial troops would attack together, and the destruction of Nan Yan would be just around the corner.
Murong Chao of Nanyan did not know that the Jin State was sharpening its sword. The last time it captured Suyu, they looted a lot of property and captured more than 10,000 people. Among them, 2,500 men and women were selected and given to Tai Le to teach singing and dancing.
Murong Xingzong and others presented the robbed treasures and beauties to Murong Chao. Murong Chao was overjoyed and named Murong Xingzong the Duke of Luxiang. Huguti and Gongsun Gui were both County Dukes.
Murong Zhen, the king of Guiyang, advised: "The imperial court rewards meritorious service with titles, and no marquis can be granted except for military merit. Murong Xingzong and others captured Suyu, made enmity with the Jin State, and caused military disasters. How can your majesty grant rewards with the title of county and county princes?" . I know that loyal words may be offensive to my ears, but as a minister I cannot help but be loyal to the best of my ability. Your Majesty, please think again.”
Murong Chao was furious and threw Yu Ruyi on the case to the ground. All the officials were shocked, and no one dared to go out to persuade him.
After tasting the sweetness, Murong Chao then sent Gongsun Gui and others to lead an army to attack Jinan County. Jinan County belongs to North Qingzhou, which is different from South Qingzhou in Guangling. Xiang Jing, the prefect of Jinan, was an old friend of Liu Yu. When he learned that the Yan army was attacking, he ordered all the cities to hold fast. However, Nan Yan's soldiers and horses were unable to break the city, and they captured more than a thousand villagers and evacuated.
The Yan army's attack on Jinan County again added fuel to the fire, and the Northern Expedition was a foregone conclusion. Seeing that the situation was lost, Liu Yi had no choice but to persuade Liu Yu that he did not need to go to the expedition himself and could just send his subordinates to lead the army.
Liu Yi used the reason that when Fu Jian invaded the south, Xie An, as the prime minister, did not personally conquer it, but sat in Jiankang and let Xie Xuan have free reign. He said, "Since I am assisting the government, how can I stay away? It is better to appoint other generals to punish him!"
Liu Yu was a little hesitant. After Liu Muzhi learned about it, he said: "My lord has eliminated Huanxuan and re-established the Jin Dynasty. His achievements are better than those of his predecessors. But if you want to go further, you still need to develop your power. Now that Nanyan has invaded the border, it is time to take the opportunity to pacify Guangshuren." De, how could you miss this great opportunity?"
Liu Yu said with emotion: "If it weren't for harmony, we would have missed the opportunity foolishly."
Two months have passed since Nanyan invaded, and the imperial army has not yet sent out. The people in Pengcheng area are afraid that the Yan army will come again, so they build fortresses to defend themselves.
Liu Yu learned that he ordered Liu Daolian, the governor of Bingzhou, to lead eight thousand soldiers and horses to Guangling City and form a line with Meng Huaiyu of Xiapi and Yang Muzhi of Pengcheng to defend against the invasion of the Yan army and stabilize the people's hearts.
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In Xiangyang, Yin Huizhen gave birth to a son on the 16th of the first lunar month; on the 17th of the second lunar month, Kong Miao gave birth to a daughter. Yang Anxuan already had three sons and one daughter.
While waiting for his wife to give birth, Yang Anxuan paid close attention to the movements of Later Qin. He was worried that leading his army to attack Nanyan would lead to an empty territory in Yongsi, and how to respond if Qin soldiers came to attack.
The intelligence sent by the secret guard made Yang Anxuan feel relieved. In February, Yao Xing sent his younger brother Pingbei General Yao Chong and Zhenglu General Di Bo to lead 40,000 light cavalry north to attack Daxia.
Although the Qin State had more than 200,000 soldiers and horses, they were divided into four areas. Forty thousand light cavalry went north, and the garrison of Chang'an was no more than 10,000.
Yao Chong, the seventh brother of Yao Xing, felt that his brother had been defeated repeatedly in recent years and the country's fortunes were in the doldrums, which made him feel rebellious.
When the troops arrived at Lingbei, they learned that Yao Xing was patrolling Pingliang in the west and that the city of Chang'an was becoming increasingly empty. He summoned Di Bozhi to discuss returning troops to attack Chang'an, and promised to make Di Bozhi a duke after he came to the throne.
Di Bozhi flatly refused, and Yao Chong was unable to get off the tiger, so he had to poison Di Bozhi to silence him. He claimed that Di Bozhi died of a sudden illness and the garrison did not move.
General Zhenyuan Qifu Qiangui followed Yao Xing on his western tour. He also realized that the Qin state was weakening day by day. He took advantage of Yao Xing's unpreparedness and secretly fled to Yuanchuan. Qifu Chipan received a letter from his father and sent troops to come to meet him.
Liu Jue, a man of Feng Yi, took advantage of Yao Xing's departure from Chang'an City, gathered more than 3,000 rebels, and occupied the city for ten thousand years to cause chaos. Prince Yao Hong supervised the country and sent general Peng Bailang of the town army to lead the imperial guards of the East Palace to attack Liu Jue and put down the civil strife.
When Yao Xing learned that something had changed in Chang'an, he no longer pursued Qifu Gan who had escaped, and led his army back in a hurry. On the way, he met the bodyguard of Di Bozhi and told him about the injustice of Dibozhi being poisoned by Yao Chong. Yao Xing was furious and ordered Yao Chong to commit suicide.
In Yuanchuan, Qifu Chipan and his son met each other. They both believed that Qin was besieged on all sides and that its defeat was not far away. After Qifugan returned, he led his army to Wuhan, recruited troops and horses, gathered people to fight against the Qin State, and soon announced the restoration of the Western Qin State.
King Helianbobo of Great Xia learned that Qin had raised an army to attack, so he led his army to attack the tribes in Pingliang area that were dependent on Qin, and captured more than 7,000 households.
With fires raging from all sides, Yao Xing in Chang'an City felt overwhelmed and helpless, and he had no intention of asking about the situation in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
Without any worries, Yang Anxuan left Wang Zhene, Xin He, Zhao Tian and others to guard Yongzhou, and took Shen Qingzhi and two thousand Qingqi to Wuyang City.
It was April 6th when we arrived at Wuyang City. Yang Zijing led Lu Gui, Zhang Feng, Wang Huilong and others to greet him. The attack on Yan is imminent, and everyone is gearing up to destroy the country.
Wuyang City originally had 8,000 soldiers and horses, including 1,800 light cavalry. Zhang Feng led an army of 6,000, including 1,000 light cavalry. Lu Gui led 2,000 Gaoping County soldiers. Wang Huilong led 2,000 soldiers from Puyang. Yang Anxuan was accompanied by two thousand Qingqi, with a total of 20,000 soldiers and horses, and nearly five thousand Qingqi.
In the lobby, Yang Anxuan asked about the situation of military rations and baggage. Yang Zijing reported: "Xi Biejia has transported 400,000 shi of grain and grass through Surabaya since November last year. In addition, there are 200,000 shi of grain stored in Qufu, Lu County upstream, and can be transported to Wuyuan City at any time."
Yang Anxuan nodded, very satisfied. The 600,000 stone army rations were enough for an army of 20,000 people for half a year. When the wheat matures in July, there is no need to worry about insufficient food and grass.
"How much ordnance was transported from Tangxi?" Yang Anxuan asked.
"Eight thousand steel swords, six thousand spears, eight hundred thousand bows and arrows, two thousand shields, a thousand chariots..."
Yang Zijing is a veteran general, and he prepares war preparations and other matters carefully. After hearing this, Yang Anxuan smiled and said: "Uncle Jiu is doing things without leakage. I am very relieved."
Yang Zijing stood up, bowed to Yang Anxuan, and said solemnly: "Anxuan, I have a favor for my uncle. Please agree."
Yang Anxuan smiled and said, "Uncle Jiu sat down and said."
"In this attack on Yan, I am willing to be the vanguard." Yang Zijing stared at Yang An Xuandao.
Yang Anxuan's three brothers from his father's generation, Yang Guang and Yang Quanqi, are dead. Yang Siping is now the governor of Liangzhou and sits on one side. Among the cousins, Yang Shangbao and Yang Zijing were the most useful. At that time, Yang Zijing and Yang Shangbao did not think highly of Yang Anxuan. Yang Anshen was the eldest son, so they naturally had good friends with Yang Anshen.
After the death of Yang Quanqi, Yang Anxuan gradually took charge of the Yang family. Yang Shangbao was quick to see the wind and repaired the relationship with him by going to Qufu to propose marriage to Yang Anxuan. The current Sizhou Biejia even the governor Lu Zongzhi was polite when he saw him.
Yang Zijing was appointed as the prefect of Taishan, Jibei and Lujun by Yang Anxuan. His real power was especially that of Xi Bijiang. If there was a big event in Yanzhou, Xi Biejia would send someone to discuss it with him first.
But Yang Zijing knew in his heart that in Yang Anxuan's heart he was no better than Yang Siping, or even inferior to Yang Shangbao, let alone his own generation.
The eldest brother Yang Guang is not on good terms with Yang Anxuan. His three sons, Yang Chuo, are the principal of the county, Yang Shun is the commander of the county, and Yang Jie is the county magistrate. It is estimated that the highest achievement in the future will be the post of prefect.
Yang Shangbao's son, Yang Yu, was close to Yang Anxuan when he was a child. He is currently the Gongcao of Yongzhou Prefecture. On the surface, it is only a sixth-rank official position. However, Yang Anxuan favors the Sixth Cao, just like the six ministers of the imperial court. One day, Yang Anxuan will be the emperor, and Yang Yu will be the high position of Shangshu. .
His three sons, Yang Jing, Yang Jue, and Yang Hong, had a close friendship with Yang Anxuan. They could even exchange a few words with each other before. As Yang Anxuan's status got higher, more and more clan members came forward to flatter him, making it difficult for him to approach him. m.
Yang Zijing knew that none of his three sons were talented, and his wife was worried that they might make a mistake on the battlefield, so she asked them to serve as civil servants. Once he grew old, Yang Anxuan might not be able to take care of them much.
There are many children in a big family, and there are many talents that can be developed. If you want to avoid being marginalized, the only way is to let the head of the family take it into consideration and see it in your eyes.
Yang Zijing is forty-eight years old this year, and he has only been on the battlefield for a few years. This time he conquered Yan, which is an opportunity for him to make a meritorious service and be granted a title. If he can be granted the title of marquis like his third brother, his descendants will be able to conquer the title, and he will have a solid foundation no matter what changes happen in the future.
Yang Anxuan sighed secretly in his heart. It was said that his ninth uncle was more brave and good at fighting than his third uncle. Changing places with Yang Zijing as the governor of Liangzhou reassured him more than Yang Siping.
"Nine Uncle, please sit down. Yu promises you." Yang Anxuan stood up and returned the courtesy, saying, "Nine Uncles are in great prosperity in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the future, Yu will rely on Nine Uncles to destroy the Qin Kingdom and wipe out the Northern Wei Dynasty."
Yang Zijing felt relieved and said with a smile: "With An Xuan's auspicious words, if Jiu Shu can still draw his bow by then, An Xuan will charge into the battle."
Lu Gui, the prefect of Gaoping, waited for his uncle and nephew to finish speaking, and asked impatiently: "My lord, do you know when we will raise an army to attack Yan?"
Everyone looked at Yang Anxuan attentively, waiting for his answer. Yang Anxuan laughed and said: "There is no rush. The imperial troops have not set off yet. We will wait until the imperial troops engage with the Yan army."
Everyone was puzzled, and Wang Huilong explained in a deep voice: "My lord is right, the Yan State has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, and it is very powerful. If we attack rashly, we may not be its enemy. When the imperial soldiers and horses attack from the south, the Yan army will go south." Resist them, and then we'll attack from the side to get the surprise effect."
These words revealed Yang Anxuan's intentions. Everyone knew that Wang Huilong had such insight before he was twenty years old, and they were all amazed. Yang Zijing, Lu Gui and others all wanted to make friends.
Yang Anxuan said with a smile: "Huilong has done great service in conquering Yan this time. Yuhui will play the Son of Heaven for you and honor the name of the Wang family in Taiyuan."
Wang Huilong stood up and bowed to the ground, crying: "Thank you so much, Lord. The Wang family of Taiyuan will remember your kindness."
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