"What about the other good news?"
Wang Mi asked, and his younger brother Wang Zhang immediately said excitedly.
"Brother, I just received the news that Sima Yue, the Taifu of the Jin Kingdom, has died of illness in Xiangcheng. The nearly 100,000 officials and troops he left behind in Xingtai are leaderless and are retreating eastward. Shi Le of Yingchuan The pursuit has begun, and this time, these 100,000 people will probably have to flee south for a fight, and I estimate they will suffer heavy losses."
After hearing Wang Zhang's elated description, Wang Mi didn't show any joy on his face, but instead said worriedly.
"It's not that the losses were heavy, these 100,000 people are already in short supply and their commander has recently lost their command. As long as Shi Le's Jie Hu catches up, the whole army will probably be destroyed."
"The whole army was destroyed? Wouldn't it be better in that case? Why is my brother not so happy?!" Wang Zhang had already noticed Wang Mi's expression.
"Humph, what a good thing. In that case, the contribution of annihilating the Jin court's hundreds of officials and the army will make Shi Lejiehu's arrogance reach the sky."
In front of his younger brother Wang Zhang, Wang Mi did not hide his jealousy towards Shi Le.
Since the death of Liu Yuan, the leader of the Xiongnu Han Kingdom, and the successor Xiongnu Emperor Liu He was killed and replaced by Liu Cong, foreign generals such as Wang Mi and Shi Le have greatly reduced their respect for the Xiongnu Han Kingdom. This Xiongnu The territory really controlled by the Han State, except for most of Bingzhou, was part of Sili and Guanzhong. The total area was just one state, and Wang Mi could control half of the state's population at most.
Moreover, since the death of Wang Mi's old friend Liu Yuan, the leader of the Huns and Han Dynasty, although Liu Cong, his successor, has continued to attack the Jin Kingdom, his internal affairs cannot be compared with those of his father Liu Yuan. , Wang Mi, Shi Le and other foreign military generals all had strange thoughts.
However, now everyone is still under the banner of the Xiongnu and Han Kingdom, and there is a common enemy, which is the lingering Jin court in Luoyang. Otherwise, they would have started fighting each other long ago.
Wang Zhang also knew what his brother meant. The current Jin Dynasty was like a dying elephant. People like Wang Mi and Shi Le were wild wolves eating the elephant. Although everyone was eating the elephant, who was eating it? The meat in your belly belongs to you, and there is nothing to share but say.
"Brother, no way, Shi Le, a Jie slave, can really eat the tens of thousands of soldiers in Jin Ting's platform?"
After listening to Wang Mi's words, Wang Zhang still couldn't believe it.
You know, despite the embarrassing situation of these Jin court troops, in the previous battles around Sizhou to defend Luoyang, they repeatedly defeated the Hu cavalry led by the Xiongnu Han generals Liu Cong, Liu Yao, Hu Yanyan and other generals, whether it was city defense In battle or in the field, they can be called powerful elites.
"One moment and another moment. Although Sima Yuanchao is despicable and insidious, he knows how to control the morale of the army. Now that Sima Yue is dead, it will be difficult for anyone under him to take on this important task. Wang Yan and others can only talk nonsense, are incompetent in fighting to the death, and have no guts in their country. As long as Shi Le catches up with them, they will definitely be defeated by Jie Nuzi's men."
Wang Mi's words were full of contempt for Taiwei Wang Yan and others.
"In that case, brother, we must send troops as soon as possible to pursue Jin Tingxingtai. We must not let Shi Le, a Jie slave, take such a huge credit." Wang Zhang said anxiously.
"Pursuit? How to pursue? What to pursue? This place is hundreds of miles away from Xiangcheng. We just got the news now. I'm afraid Shi Le got the news earlier and has already sent troops to pursue. We are following behind them. By the time we catch up, everything will be over."
Although Wang Mi said this, in his heart, he also wanted to participate in the pursuit of Jin Ting Xingtai.
I think back then, Wang Mi traveled to Luoyang in his passionate years. He was proud of his strategy and martial arts, and had the shadow of his grandfather's two thousand stones. He wanted to make a name for himself in Luojing. Not only would he become famous all over the world, but he also wanted to make Luoyang famous. Among the legendary romantic figures, he has a place in Dongnae Wangmi.
However, he never expected that Wang Mi, who was proud of his talent and family background, found out after arriving in Luoyang that in the eyes of Wang Yan and other high-ranking families at that time, Wang Mi was just a Qiuba veteran from the countryside of Donglai. After that, he even recommended himself to the court. There is no chance for him, let alone anyone who is famous in the world or a romantic figure.
Wang Mi really wanted to humiliate all the so-called romantic figures like Wang Yan who could reach high-ranking positions just by virtue of their family background, but the current situation did not allow him to do so.
This opportunity belongs to Jienu Shile.
"What's your brother's plan?" Wang Zhang was stunned after hearing Wang Mi's words.
Yes, they have just been defeated by Gou Xi of the Han Kingdom in Jingzhou. Although most of the losses were the refugee troops recruited, after several battles, the army is still short of food and grass. Now its troops have been scattered to Wuyang and Dingling. They ate in the three places of Xiping and Xiping, and each went to find a way to harvest grass and grain. It was impossible to gather them together in a short time. Even if they did, Shi Le would have eaten up the Jin court's platform and wiped it clean.
"Since Shi Le went after the Xingtai center of Jin, then we will attack the emperor of Jin!" Wang Mi said loudly as soon as he took a picture of the case.
"Ah?! Luoyang?" Wang Zhang was a little surprised. The vicinity of Luoyang had already been completely destroyed by the various armies of the Huns and Han Kingdom. If Luoyang could not be captured, there would be no food, grass, or population near Luoyang. Something of value.
It is not that easy to capture Luoyang. The several cities surrounding Luoyang have already caused the Huns and Han troops to hit their heads and bleed with blood.
"Yes, it's Luoyang. Shi Le went to attack the false emperor's powerful platform, then I will attack their real emperor." Wang Mi said.
"However, Luoyang is not so easy to capture. Not only did we fail to capture it several times before, but we also lost a lot of troops. This time we attack on our own, not to mention whether the nearby Han army can cooperate with the attack. Even if we cooperate with our attack, we may not be able to break through Luoyang Fort City."
Obviously, Wang Zhang was very afraid of Luoyang's solid city defense.
"How could I not know about such a situation, so this time we must make a plan first, and then launch a full-strength attack." Wang Mi said firmly.
"What kind of plot?" Wang Zhang asked expectantly. If he could use some kind of plot to conquer Luoyang, he would not only gain great prestige but also minimize the losses of his soldiers.
"Previously, King Sima Yue of the East China Sea insisted on leading the Taichung Army to leave Luoyang regardless of his illness, even though he said he wanted to attack Liu Yu..."
When Wang Mi mentioned Liu Yu's name, he hesitated. The name Liu Yu had become the word that Wang Mi hated the most. The reason was not only the hatred he had with the Donglai Army, but also the subsequent feud between Jinan County and Jinan County. Zhan and his clan brother Wang Sang were captured and killed, which turned the two into life-or-death enemies.
"Although he said he wanted to attack Liu Yu, he stationed all the way south in Chen County and Xiangcheng and did not go to Qingzhou. This shows that the situation in Luoyang must have been unsustainable, and it was just an excuse to escape and look for a turn." Wang Mi After adjusting his emotions, he continued.
"So, this time, we sent people to pass the news back to Luoyang that King Sima Yue of the East China Sea had died of illness. First, we made people in the city excited, and then we sent people to spread the news everywhere, saying that all the officials and soldiers in Xingtai had been annihilated by us. At that time, I can’t think of the soldiers and civilians in Luoyang City who can continue to hold on to this isolated city. As long as they leave the protection of the Luoyang City Wall, they are no longer pigs and sheep for us to hunt."
After hearing Wang Mi's plan, Wang Zhang was immediately overjoyed.
As long as the Luoyang defenders know that there is no foreign aid from the Xingtai Chinese Army, even a fool will know that Luoyang has no capital to hold on. After all, without the containment and cover of the Xingtai Chinese Army from outside, Luoyang Gucheng alone cannot hold on for a long time no matter what.
As long as the soldiers and civilians in Luoyang City escape from Luoyang, not only will these people become prey without the protection of the city defense, but even without sufficient manpower to defend Luoyang City, they will immediately become the prey of Wang Mi and the others.
Just thinking about the achievement of destroying the country and seizing the capital can make Wang Zhang have an orgasm immediately.
However, Wang Zhang suddenly thought of something.
"Brother, if you want to go to Luoyang, you must pass through Xiangcheng. Although Gou Xi has retreated, one of his troops is still stationed in Father City to guard us. If we pass through Xiangcheng, I am afraid we will be attacked by Gou Xi. An army attack."
Wang Zhang's words immediately reminded Wang Mi.
Gou Xi's troops from his father's city were like a nail driven into Xiangcheng County, making it impossible for Wang Mi to pass through Xiangcheng easily and smoothly. What's more, Wang Mi led the army to the north and entered Xiangcheng County again. Even if he Gou Xi had to believe it if he claimed that he was just passing by.
Otherwise, as long as Wang Mi leads his army into Xiangcheng County, he may be blasted by Gou Xi's men. Having experienced the fearless ferocity of these "beggar gang soldiers" of Guanzhong refugees, Wang Mi is not weak to these. The refugees in Guanzhong who are part of the "Begging Army" also have a lot of headaches.
However, if you want to detour around Yingchuan County and Chenliu County, you will have to walk two or three times longer, and this area is full of forts and cities that resisted the Huns and Han Dynasties. If you want to go around safely, it will take a lot of time and energy. , I’m afraid it’s more than three or four times.
Wang Mi frowned, thought carefully for a while, and finally made up his mind, and said to his brother Wang Zhang.
"Yes, let's do it."
"Brother, what can I do?" Wang Zhang asked immediately.
"In this case, I will personally prepare a letter and send it to Gou Xi, telling him that our army is only passing through Xiangcheng County, and is going to conquer Luoyang. After conquering Luoyang and wiping out the Jin Dynasty of Sima, we will use Nanyang as the boundary with Gou Xi. , to ensure that everyone is safe and sound."
"This, even if this is the case, can Gou Xi agree?" After hearing Wang Mi's plan, Wang Zhang looked confused. No matter how you heard this plan, it had no substance. How could he be convinced by empty words? People.
After hearing Wang Zhang's doubts, Wang Mi smiled, showing his white teeth.
"So, you need to deliver this letter in person, and also tell Gou Xi that I will make a blood oath with him and become brothers."
As soon as Wang Mi finished speaking, Wang Zhang was startled.
Of course, this is not a blood oath, about being brothers. These days, even the Hulu in the Taihang Mountains have become popular with blood oaths, and this thing is not as sacred as it used to be.
What really shocked Wang Zhang was that his brother actually asked him to go to Gou Xi's military camp in person. Gou Xi's reputation as "Uncle Butcher" was so powerful that if Wang Zhang really went, could he still go there? He was really doubtful about coming back alive.
"Brother, how can this be done!" Wang Zhang immediately cried and looked at Wang Mi with a pleading expression.
"Third brother, don't be afraid. The situation at Gou Xi's side is also surrounded by enemies. It's not that good. If we can be brothers and help each other, I'm afraid Gou Xi will be happy. I will definitely not embarrass you."
Wang Mi said confidently while patting Wang Zhang on the shoulder.
"Having said that, but, brother, to be honest, I'm still a little scared."
After listening to Wang Mi's comfort, Wang Zhang did not feel relieved at all. Instead, he remembered that the two sides had just met each other at war. Could it be that they had just stepped into Gou Xi's territory and that he had been attacked by Gou Xi before he even finished speaking? Where were Xi's men beheaded? ! ! ?
"A real man, if you want to do big things, how can you be so hesitant and timid!"
Seeing that Wang Zhang was still hesitant, Wang Mi shouted angrily.
The expression on Wang Zhang's face slowly began to change after Wang Mi scolded him, and he seemed to be nodding in agreement.
When Wang Mi saw this, he sighed softly, patted his brother Wang Zhang on the shoulder, and spoke with sincerity.
"Third brother, as long as this plan is successful, I will definitely have a share in the general trend of the world in the future. Even if I can't achieve the hegemony of the king's map, I can still tear apart the earth and dominate the world. You and I are brothers. After my death, these foundations will still be there. Don’t I have to leave everything to you?”
After Wang Mi said this, Wang Zhang felt that he could not refuse, and what his brother Wang Mi said was true. His brother had never had a son, and he would eventually have to take on the important responsibilities for the family business.
After Wang Zhang agreed, Wang Mi immediately happily asked him to go back and rest first. He only had to personally prepare letters and gifts for Wang Zhang to visit Gou Xi.
Later, the more Wang Mi thought about it, the more he felt that his plan, although not perfect, was able to adapt to the general trend and force the already panic-stricken Luoyang defenders into chaos without fighting. It can be said to be the most simple one. Conspiracy."
Of course, the key point now is to get Gou Xi to agree to pass through Xiangcheng County. Otherwise, by the time Wang Mi leads his army to bypass Yingchuan and Chenliu, I am afraid that Shi Le will have already solved the Jin Dynasty Xingtai. The army also came towards Luoyang.
When he thought that his younger brother Wang Zhang was going to be sent as an envoy to "Uncle Butcher" Gou Xi, and might even be used as a hostage, Wang Mi was also moved and couldn't help but think silently in his heart.
"Good brother, work hard and wait until you succeed. Brother, I will marry you a sister-in-law from a high-class Chinese family and add some nephews, which will save you so much trouble."
