Jiankang City, Tai Chi Hall.
Not long ago, Grand Tutor Xie An reported that Huan Yi, Huan Shimin, and Huan Shiqian were the governors of Jingzhou, Yuzhou, and Jiangzhou. The Emperor of Jin approved it. Today, the Eastern Route Army of the Northern Expeditionary Army came all the way to deliver good news, and the Emperor of Jin summoned him again. The ministers discussed the next step of the Northern Expedition.
"On the 15th day of the first lunar month of the ninth year of Taiyuan, Xu Xiao, the general of the Cavalry and the prefect of Donghai, took 500 people hostage to Qingzhou governor Fu Lang, and instigated the rebellion of the prefect of Qi Commandery, Cui Qi, to surrender. He drove more than 10,000 people from Linzi City to repel the prefect of Chengyang, Han Ji. After waiting for the 40,000 county soldiers led by the five men and annihilating half of them, the captains Shen Yu and Zheng Lue beheaded Gou Rong, the prefect of Jinan, at Niushou Mountain, and captured Bai Shu, the prefect of Beihai, and Che Huang, the prefect of Le'an."
"Ningyuan General Zhu Chen shot Changguang Prefect Jiang Guo in Zishui and killed more than a hundred people. Zhendong General Xu Yuanxi captured Juxian and trapped Donglai Prefect Kou Xiuzhi..."
The Northern Expeditionary Army scout knelt down and reported to His Highness the record of the Eastern Route Army in detail. He became more and more detailed as he went on, not daring to omit even a single detail, for fear that the Emperor would have questions.
When the officials heard that Xu Zongwen led 500 men, they dared to go deep into the enemy's territory. They also controlled Linzi within half a month. They battled wits and courage with 40,000 Qingzhou County soldiers. In the end, they even annihilated all the county soldiers. All because of Xu Zongwen's strategy and courage. Impressed!
"You are worthy of being a descendant of the Xu family of Donghai, and you should be the pillar of my great Jin Dynasty!"
"Xu Zongwen is a good general! He deserves to be recommended by the Governor and Zhu Shijun many times. He is indeed a talented general."
"You forgot that His Majesty once praised him as the Wei Huo of our Jin Dynasty!"
"No wonder, no wonder, to win His Majesty's favor, this person is already in the Emperor's heart, and his future is limitless!"
…
Jin Emperor Sima Changming kept looking back and forth at the battle report. After confirming that it was correct, he laughed and said: "Xu Zongwen really lived up to my high expectations, good general, good general!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on your good general!" All the officials congratulated together.
I have to say that Xu Zongwen's contribution is indeed great. He became famous in one fell swoop at the Battle of Pengcheng. He conquered most of Xuzhou's territory. During his trip to Linzi, he established the Jin army's victory in regaining Qingzhou, annihilated almost all 30,000 to 40,000 county soldiers, beheaded Qingzhou's most powerful Chengyang prefect Han Ji, and controlled Qingzhou governor Fu Lang.
Even Grand Tutor Xie An had to say a few words of praise: "Xu Zongwen is indeed the one who has regained the most territory since the Northern Expedition. Your Majesty should not hesitate to reward him to comfort the soldiers at the front!"
"Now that the Grand Tutor has spoken, it seems that I can't be stingy anymore!" Emperor Jin just said this sentence, which made all the ministers burst into laughter.
"Your Majesty, there is important military information ahead!" Emperor Jin was about to speak when a scout from the front suddenly came to report outside the palace.
"What kind of military situation is worthy of breaking into the Tai Chi Palace?" All civil and military officials asked in their hearts.
Emperor Jin calmed down and waved his hand to signal the scouts to enter the palace to play.
"Your Majesty, General Hussar, Commander-in-Chief of Xu, Qing, and Yanzhou, and the military commanders of the three prefectures, Zhu Xu and Zhu Envoy, have sent urgent Hong Ling Yu Xi..."
Hong Ling Yu Xi, this is the most advanced military intelligence dispatch used by Xie Shi to report his victory in the Battle of Feishui!
Hearing this, Taifu Xie An, who had half-closed his eyes to rest his mind, opened his eyes.
Emperor Jin knew the seriousness of the military situation and immediately said loudly: "Send it up quickly. You can present it carefully and I will listen."
"promise!"
"In early March of the ninth year of Taiyuan, the cavalry general Xie Xuan was besieged by Zhang Chong, the governor of Yanzhou, in Suiyang. He sent a messenger to Linzi to ask for help... After hearing the news, the cavalry general Xu Xiao immediately sent troops from Linzi, detoured to Mount Tai, passed through Sheqiu and Gangping, and marched King Zhao moved from Juye to Jiyin and Dingtao, and raided Dingtao and burned the 300,000 stones of grain and grass that Zhang Chong had hoarded... After that, he changed his route to the north, changed boats in Puyang and followed the old route of the Yellow River to sneak attack Luoyang, defrauded Jin Yong City, and captured it within five days. Daxiamen, regain the old capital Luoyang..."
The scout continued to talk about Xu Zongwen's achievements and the details of the recapture of Luoyang, while also answering questions for the officials.
Since the Great Jin Dynasty crossed south, only Great Sima Huanwen had accomplished such a feat of restoring the old capital, right?
All officials were in an uproar, Grand Tutor Xie An was in an uproar, and Emperor Jin was stunned on the spot!
There is no other way. The political significance of an achievement such as the recovery of Luoyang is extraordinary, and it can no longer be viewed with ordinary eyes!
"Is there any other important military information to report?" Grand Tutor Xie An straightened his back and asked directly.
Emperor Jin came to his senses and asked: "The master is right. If there is any other military information, tell me quickly. Don't leave it out!"
"Reporting to your majesty, Taifu, when I left, General Xiaoqi had already returned to the south and marched eastward to Chenliu, preparing to fight Qin State's general Mao Dang to break the siege of Yongqiu!"
"Wow——"
This time, all the officials were excited, Grand Tutor Xie An's eyes were bright, Emperor Jin stood up!
Xie An said slowly: "The Hu people are quick and cunning, wandering like the wind, without a trace, and have no fixed place. Moreover, the tens of thousands of Guanzhong troops led by Mao Dang are all elites of the Qin army, as well as the Yecheng and Taiyuan coalition forces. , with a total of 100,000 troops, Xu Zongwen may not be able to win this time!"
Yes, taking the initiative to attack an army of 100,000 troops with 5,000 troops is tantamount to suicide in the eyes of ordinary people.
Obviously, Xu Zongwen's military action was not only disliked by Taifu Xie An, but also by all the officials who believed that Xu Zongwen was bound to lose!
Emperor Jin frowned. He didn't want Xu Zongwen to be defeated, and Xu Zongwen couldn't be defeated. But he was completely unsure if 5,000 men were to defeat 100,000 elites!
Che Yin, who was offering wine at the Imperial Academy, also stood up and said, "Use your own shortcomings to attack the enemy's strong points. Xu Zongwen's success in this battle is unpredictable!"
"In my opinion, General Lien Zhan and Lien Jie may no longer pay attention to the Qin army. The ancients said that Yun Jiao's army will be defeated. Although this statement is unpleasant, it is a wise saying. General Xiaoqi will definitely lose this battle!" General Zuo Wei came out and said.
It is said that laymen see the excitement, while insiders see the door.
All the officials thought that General Zuowei's words should be the most pertinent. This time, Xu Zongwen's five thousand troops were probably gone forever.
All the officials in the Taiji Hall were talking about the victory or defeat of Xu Zongwen's troops sent by Chen Liu, and most of them had a negative attitude toward Xu Zongwen's troops.
"Report!"
When the Tai Chi Hall was full of gloom and gloom, a report seemed to part the clouds and mist, reaching directly to Heaven!
"The great victory of Yongqiu! The great victory of Yongqiu!"
The scouts who drove quickly to Nankai were so tired that they fainted outside the Da Sima Gate in Taicheng. The palace gate guard took Chen Zuo's place.
"Quick pass." Emperor Jin sat up straight and hurriedly called people into the palace.
All the officials were eagerly waiting for it, and Emperor Jin's heart was throbbing with uneasiness!
The battle report was finally submitted!
Huaqi of Zhonghuangmen was appointed by the Jin Emperor to read the battle report aloud.
"On March 29, the ninth year of Taiyuan, I learned that the Qin army had already planned to build embankments and dams. When the Qin army was digging water to irrigate Yongqiu, the heroic general Xu Xiao sent troops at night. On March 30, On the same day, he shot and killed General Mao Dang of Qin's town army outside Yongqiu City, defeated one hundred thousand Qin troops, relieved the siege of Yongqiu, and covered the withdrawal of right army general Huan Yi and Longxiang general Xie Yan. The two armies joined together to launch a counterattack. …”
Five thousand people versus one hundred thousand people, a great victory! It was actually a great victory!
All the officials were silent, Xie An was silent, the Jin Emperor was silent!
After a long time, Emperor Jin exhaled: "Xu Zongwen is not only a good general, but also my blessed general!"
you do not say!
Five thousand people defeated 100,000 people. You must know that Liu Laozhi defeated Liang Cheng's 50,000 army in the Battle of Luojian. That was an army of 50,000 people!
Now the latecomers are on top. Xu Zongwen defeated 100,000 Qin troops in one battle, which broke the Jin army's record!
"Write a letter to the province to discuss the merits of the heroic cavalry general Xu Xiao. The specific reward will be decided by me personally."
"promise."
