Early the next morning.
The Han army did not notice the situation immediately, but the people in the city noticed something was wrong. He recommended a man to come out and report to the Han army.
Only then did Wu Min know that Han Laocheng had run away last night. After confirming the situation, he did not let the soldiers enter the city, but took hundreds of soldiers into the city with Xiao Yu.
On the west gate of Chencang City, in front of the city gate tower. Wu Min looked up at the towering mountains in the distance and said, "Han Laocheng is also a soldier. He knows that if he doesn't leave, it will cause a big disaster."
"This place in Gansu is blocked by Longshan and is easy to defend but difficult to attack. It will not be easy to defeat him."
"But. It will eventually be included in the territory of the Han Dynasty."
At the end of the speech, Wu Min's face showed a look of confidence and she spoke with certainty.
"Your Highness is right." Xiao Yu nodded.
For those who ruled Gansu, Chencang was the bridgehead for attacking Guanzhong, but it was completely useless for defense.
It was also of little use to the Han army. Han Laocheng can only become a turtle in the future.
Does he still dare to attack?
Wu Min and Xiao Yu stayed in the city for a while and then left Chencang City. Wu Min sent people to rush forward and send the battle report from the front to Chang'an.
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Chang'an.
After the drought, the place Chang'an City. Not only has it not declined, but it has become even better than before.
Originally, after Wu Nian occupied Hebei, the trade routes between Guanzhong and Han were not smooth. Now the roads are open and trade routes are smooth. Specialties from Liaodong are worth at least ten times more when shipped to Chang'an.
Business contacts are very frequent.
Plus. The imperial court of the Han Dynasty distributed money to the people in exchange for work relief. What the people bought was not only food, but also cloth and various daily necessities.
All businesses prosper.
In the city. A room in a heavily guarded palace. Wu Nian was wearing a dragon robe and bent down to look at the sand table in front of him, followed by many eunuchs and imperial guards.
"Da da da."
After a while, footsteps sounded. Zhang Zhen and Lu Yanxun walked in from outside, bowed and saluted: "Uncle (Your Majesty)."
"No courtesy. Come here." Wu Nian waved to them.
"Yes." The two of them stepped forward and watched the sand table with Wu Nian. They were very familiar with this sand table. It was a topographic map of Gansu.
"This place is easy to defend but difficult to attack." Wu Nian pinched his chin, walked to his seat and sat down. He looked up at the two of them and asked with a smile: "What do you think? Especially you. Wise General Lu Yanxun."
Wu Nian's eyes fell on Lu Yanxun.
"In front of His Majesty, I don't dare to call him [Wise General]." Lu Yanxun cupped his fists and bent down.
"You are humble. You brothers. You are famous for your bravery and resourcefulness in the Han Dynasty." Wu Nian chuckled, and then asked: "Do you have any ideas?"
Zhang Zhen also turned to look at Lu Yanxun.
Lu Yanxun also pinched his chin, then picked up the small wooden stick next to him, pointed at the street pavilion on the sand table, and said: "Your Majesty, the terrain of the entire Gansu is condescending when facing Guanzhong. Attacking Guanzhong from Gansu is overwhelming."
"Attack Gansu from Guanzhong and sail against the current."
"Besides, there are only two roads blocked by the mountain peaks. One is along the Weishui River and takes the Chencang Weishui Channel."
"The second is the Longshan Road in the northwest. Among them, the Chencang Weishui Road is not suitable for large armies to march. Since ancient times, few generals have taken this road."
"And the key point of Longshan Road is the street pavilion."
"Yeah." Wu Nian nodded slightly and said, "Keep talking."
The current street pavilions may not be the ancient street pavilions. But the place is the same. For example, the current Chang'an City is in a different location from the ancient Chang'an City.
Jieting is the only way from Longshan Road to the Longxi Plateau.
It is not a pass, but a city that blocks the exit. If the street pavilion is heavily guarded, it can threaten the enemy's grain road in Gansu from attacking from the direction of Guanzhong.
During Zhuge Liang's first Northern Expedition, he sent Ma Di to guard the street pavilion. The strategy and tactics were correct, but the entrustment was done to wrong people, so everything was lost.
Han Laocheng knows soldiers well and will definitely strengthen the defense of the street pavilion.
"It's better to attack from the east and attack from the west. Your Majesty can spread rumors that he will go north from northern Shaanxi to attack Hetao and return to Datong Prefecture. He will take back the traditional Han land from the hands of the Slavs."
"Han Laocheng may relax his vigilance. Your Majesty will send cavalry to suddenly attack Gansu, and the troops will be at the gate of Jieting. It may be possible to capture Jieting."
Lu Yanxun bent down and saluted.
"Yes." Wu Nian nodded. It is not a safe method. The success rate depends entirely on Han Laocheng's vigilance.
Making a sound in the east and attacking in the west, I was caught off guard.
But you can try it. What if it succeeds?
Moreover. In military matters, there is no 100% success rate.
"Okay. I will tell the generals about this and then make a detailed plan." Wu Nian said.
"It's just your Majesty. Is there enough food and grass?" Lu Yanxun asked. With hundreds of thousands of troops mobilized, the key is food and grass.
And now there is a grain shortage in Shaanxi.
"Enough." A smile appeared on Wu Nian's face, and he said happily: "The imperial court has done a really good job. Now Shaanxi's food is not only sufficient, but there is too much food to put away."
Lu Yanxun and Zhang Zhen both raised their brows, showing joy.
"This minister is relieved." Lu Yanxun bowed and saluted.
Once we have a tactical direction, the next thing will be easier to handle. Wu Nian asked Zhang Zhen and Lu Yanxun to go back and prepare.
As soon as the two left, Hojo Ushimasa walked in quickly from outside, holding a small black box in his hand, standing still and saluting: "Your Majesty, King Qi sent someone to deliver it."
Wu Nian's face showed a thoughtful look, he stood up and walked to Hojo Ushimasa, took the small box, opened it, took out the letter and started reading.
"Han Laocheng withdrew his troops from Chencang."
Wu Nian said. After putting down the letter, he raised his head and said to Hojo Umasa: "I ordered King Qi to return to Chang'an."
"This. Your Majesty. Your Majesty is just about to send troops to the northwest, and the King of Qi's army is coming back and forth to mobilize the troops. Why not let the King of Qi guard the Longshan Road nearby. When Your Majesty sends troops, you can let the King of Qi be the vanguard."
Hojo Ushimasa frowned, very confused about Wu Nian's intention, and bowed in salute.
"No. Just let him come back. I have something for him to do." Wu Nian waved his hand and said in a very affirmative tone.
"Yes." Hojo Ushimasa was helpless and could only bow in response, turned around and left.
"Son. Son." Wu Nian took a deep breath and walked out of the door. He first looked in the direction of the capital, then turned and looked in the northwest.
Although he has many sons, at present, only two have great talents.
The eldest son is King Qi.
Brave and good at fighting, like him.
Prince.
Wen Jing is resourceful, and as long as he doesn't grow crooked, he is probably a wise man.
In the past, Wu Nian's idea was very right and he equalized the world. Let the eldest son relinquish military power and become a wealthy prince. To prevent the two heroes from fighting.
Now, his mind has changed.
This idea will definitely bring huge changes to the world structure.
