In history, when Sima Shao was young, he was sitting in front of his father Sima Rui's knees and met an envoy from the Jin court in Chang'an.
Sima Rui then asked Sima Shao: "Which do you think is farther between the sun and Chang'an?"
Sima Shao replied: "Chang'an is close, and I have never heard of people coming from the sun. You can know from this."
Sima Rui felt that his son had extraordinary insights.
But the next day, when the officials asked him this question again at the banquet, Sima Shao replied: "The sun is approaching."
Sima Rui's expression changed and he said, "Why is it different from what you said yesterday?"
Sima Shao replied: "When you raise your head, you can see the sun, but you can't see Chang'an."
This shows that Sima Shao has been very knowledgeable since he was a child.
Now, after hearing what his son Sima Shao said, Sima Rui was not happy, but said with some worry.
"Although my son is still a young man, he already has great ambitions. I will definitely rely on you to revitalize my family in the future!"
"However, these things should not be overly publicized at the moment. Now we are waiting for the northerners to cross to the south. Although the Wu people are obedient on the surface, they still regard us as enemies in their hearts. What my son said about the resumption of the Northern Expedition is not for The Father’s desire.”
"But now that the people in the south, south, and north of the Yangtze River are divided, where will the power come from to go north?"
Although Sima Shao is young, he is very clear about these difficulties mentioned by Sima Rui.
However, these difficulties could not make this enterprising young man give up his ambition to return to the north.
"Father, now the barbarians occupy Heluo and Guanzhong, the thieves from Qingzhou occupy several states in the east of the Kanto, and the people of the Central Plains are in trouble at the hands of the thieves. If the people of Jiangdong are unwilling to rise up, I am afraid that in a few years, no one in the Central Plains will remember the kindness of the Jin Dynasty! "
Since the envoy between Jiangdong and Qingzhou, many descendants of aristocratic families in the north have fled to Jiangdong in the name of business travel. Naturally, many things about the puppet Han in Qingzhou in the north have spread quickly in Jiangdong.
Sima Rui didn't know the truth behind what his son said.
According to the accounts of the descendants of aristocratic families who recently came from the north, today's Qingzhou Han Dynasty has abolished the "nine-grade Zhongzheng system" in all states and changed it to the "official examination system", which is to transfer the personnel power that was originally controlled by the aristocratic families in the prefectures and counties. , basically returned to the hands of the court.
Sima Rui certainly understands the huge benefits of this, but once he says this, he can firmly control most of the aristocratic families.
Regarding this change of power, those nobles who fled from the north naturally cursed and cursed, wishing that they could kill the traitor Liu Yu to relieve their anger.
But Sima Rui didn't want to have such a fun time in his heart. However, the Qingzhou thief Liu Yu had more than 100,000 powerful soldiers in his hands. Not to mention the 100,000 powerful soldiers in his own hands, he didn't even have 10,000 old and weak soldiers.
Although the entire Jiangdong regime respects him as the King of Jin, the actual power is completely controlled by Wang Dao and other northern nobles. Gu Rong and other Wuzhong nobles are ranked second, and Sima Rui, the monarch, is actually at the bottom.
"Those who plan for great things should guard against arrogance and impetuosity. Nowadays, the Central Plains is not entirely occupied by barbarians and bandits. Aren't Xunsong and others still garrisoning in Yingchuan and Xiangcheng?"
Sima Rui consoled him, "Yingchuan is close to Heluo. In this way, the people of the Central Plains know that the prestige of the Jin Dynasty has not faded. When the Northern Expedition comes, they will definitely respond in large numbers."
"Besides, now that Governor Wang has set his sights on Luoyang, he might be able to conquer Luoyang!"
When Sima Rui said this, he wanted to give himself a big mouth. He believed that it was impossible to deceive his young and smart son.
Sure enough, Sima Shao was not interested in Wang Dun's Northern Expedition.
"Father, there are rumors in Jianye City now that Wang Dun's Northern Expedition to Luoyang was not to restore the Central Plains, but to take advantage of the opportunity to increase his reputation, to intimidate Tao Kan, Zhou Qi and others, and then increase his own power."
"Wang Dun is so thoughtful. No one in Jiangdong knows. How can he conquer Luoyang with only one or two states?"
"Even if Luoyang is captured, the area around Heluo is already desolate with wormwood. How can we defend Luoyang for a long time?"
Ever since Sima Rui and his son began to talk freely about political affairs, all the servants and maids around them were turned away.
Therefore, Sima Rui relaxed his mind at this time and wanted to test the eldest son's knowledge and growth again.
Sima Rui said: "Since Luoyang cannot be defended for a long time, how do I think the north should be restored?"
Sima Rui also fully agreed with Sima Shao's previous opinions.
The real purpose of Wang Dun's northern expedition to Luoyang was to seek greater military success.
The previous Zhangchang refugees, Chen Min's rebellion, Qian Chuan's rebellion, and the Huayi battle in Jiangzhou were not at all due to Wang Dun. Instead, Tao Kan, Zhou Qi and others from the south stole the show.
Although Wang Dun had just defeated Gou Xi, he had almost completely retreated from Gou Xi's refugee army, with very few casualties.
Only a great achievement like the Northern Expedition to Luoyang could Wang Dun completely suppress Tao Kan, Zhou Qi and other southern generals.
After hearing his father's serious questioning attitude, Sima Shao immediately became energetic and immediately expressed his grand plan in his heart.
"Father, although Luoyang is the most important place in the world, we cannot take it first. It is the site of the Four Battles, and the passes are dilapidated and difficult to hold on. It will only waste money and food for the soldiers."
Sima Rui and his son had already sat under the pavilion in the garden. The young Sima Shao had a confident expression on his face, not looking like a child in the past.
"There are three strategies for restoring the great cause of the Northern Expedition: the upper, middle and lower levels!" Sima Shao said.
"Oh, my son, tell me in detail, what are the three strategies?"
"The best strategy is to unite forces from the east of the Yangtze River, gather troops in Shouchun, cross the Huaibei River to attack the bandits, capture Chen and Qiao, and then spread the message to Yanzhou and Hebei. Then the noble families will definitely respond in large numbers. In this way, the Qingzhou bandits can only survive. In the land of Qingxu, we can divide our troops into two groups, one to take Luoyang to the west, and the other to annex Qingxu!"
After hearing this so-called best idea, Sima Rui felt a little disapproving. Although his son was young and heroic, he was still a little naive after all.
"Why does my son think this is the best policy?"
Sima Rui thought, although the Han Dynasty in Qingzhou has changed the "nine-grade Zhongzheng system" to "official selection by scholar status" and the nobles in the country are dissatisfied, but with the strength of the pseudo-Han soldiers, there has been no trouble in the end. No matter how you look at it, it is still strong, but how can you say that the "Northern Expedition of Bandits" is the best strategy?
"Father, does he know that Liu Yu is now in the country, using refugees as soldiers, and selecting strong soldiers to promote as a 'military academy'?"
Sima Rui nodded, indicating that he knew about it.
Since the exchange of envoys between the north and the south, a large number of northern nobles moved southward. The Han State in Qingzhou did not strictly prohibit these northern scholars from moving south, but it strictly prohibited them from bringing slaves, livestock, weapons and food across the Huainan River.
Such an approach is simply the most serious insult in the eyes of these children of aristocratic families who fled south.
The Qingzhou thieves refused to let their slaves and animals go south, but they ignored talented people like them, which was simply too much bullying.
Could it be that the loss of these high-ranking Chinese children is not as good as those lowly slaves and animals? !
Therefore, after these scholars who migrated south came to Jiangdong, they not only cursed the Qingzhou bandits, but also exposed all the various changes in Qingzhou bandits' political chaos.
Among them, the selection of "World Soldiers" as officers, or as official officials, is a category that these people focus on.
"These Qingzhou soldiers are all humble servants. Even so, so what?" Sima Rui said.
"No! Father, after Liu Yu's move, the thieves will not only have no shortage of soldiers, but also no shortage of good generals. Compared to the Hulu, the Qingzhou thieves are the most serious problem!"
"So, the best strategy is to kill the Qingzhou thieves first!"
Sima Shao said worriedly.
Sima Rui has also thought about this.
Although the Xiongnu barbarians were ferocious, they mainly massacred the barbarians. The Jin people under their rule were reduced to slaves. As long as the Jin army became strong, it would be very easy to win them over to their command.
However, the Qingzhou thief Liu Yu's cunning and treacherous schemes were one after another. First he deposed the generals and led the troops, and then raised the status of ordinary soldiers to the level of scholars and good people. Then he promoted the poor families to suppress the high families. A series of measures , simply eradicating all the systems left by the Sima clan back then.
I'm afraid that in a few years, the entire Qingzhou and Han Kingdom will become completely different. The officials and generals who hold power will also be the beneficiaries of this set of thieves' tyranny, and no one will be able to do it again. Remember the favor of the Jin Dynasty.
"The Qingzhou thieves are so fierce that they may not be easy to come by!"
Sima Rui sighed softly, the strategy was good, and he knew that the Qingzhou thieves were a serious problem, but because of the civil strife and the lack of soldiers, everything was just talk.
"Then tell me, my son, what is the middle strategy?"
When Sima Rui saw the eldest son's face darken, he knew that the young man's mind was unstable, and he was afraid that his energy would be dampened, so he immediately changed his words and continued to ask.
Sima Shao also cheered up a little and continued.
"Father, my best strategy is to take Yizhou from the west, then send a message to Longxi and Liangzhou to join forces to attack the key points, and then attack from Guanzhong, Jingzhou and Huainan together, then the Central Plains can be conquered!"
After hearing this, Sima Rui smiled and nodded.
Sima Shao's middle strategy was actually the one that best suited his intentions.
Before this, Sima Rui had discussed with Director Wang how to resume the Northern Expedition.
The strategy proposed by Director Wang at that time was to take Jiangzhou and Jingzhou in the west, then continue to march into Yizhou, and then go out of Guanzhong to pacify the world.
"My son's strategy actually coincides with Father Zhong's, haha, a hero has the same idea!"
Although Sima Rui was dissatisfied with the control of power by the northern gentry, he was sincerely grateful and trusting to Director Wang who recommended him as co-leader.
Even when he was facing his wife, concubines and children after the palace, whenever Director Wang was mentioned, he would always call him 'Father Zhong'.
Even though Sima Rui and Director Wang were actually born in the same year.
"Although the middle strategy is sound, it gives the Qingzhou thieves a way to thrive and grow, which may leave serious problems behind!" Sima Shao said.
"It doesn't matter, it all depends on people! My son's talent is ten times better than that of Liu Jixing, and he will definitely be able to defeat him in the future!"
Sima Rui encouraged him with great satisfaction.
Before Sima Shao could speak, he continued.
"As for the best solution my son wants to make, is it to go north from Jingzhou and go straight to Luoyang?"
Sima Shao nodded, "Yes, if we implement this strategy, even if we capture Luoyang, we won't be able to hold it for long."
"As for the successful candidate, there is no one else but Wang Dun!"
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While Sima Rui and his son in Jianye City called the Northern Expedition to Luoyang a useless "bad idea," Wang Dun, thousands of miles away, felt that the Northern Expedition was becoming more and more certain.
It can be said that he succeeded in one battle and became famous all over the world. This is what he did.
Jingzhou, Nanyang County, Wan County.
Ever since Wang Dao, the governor of Jingzhou in Jin Dynasty, led his army to repel the Guanzhong refugees led by Gou Xi, the entire Nanyang County has almost completely become sparsely populated.
On the one hand, Gou Xi led the refugees to retreat and took away a large number of people. On the other hand, after the Jin army led by Wang Dun occupied Nanyang, his troops looted and looted again, killing all the few people. He was so frightened that he became a savage in the mountains.
In Wan County City, tens of thousands of troops gathered here.
It can be said that the flags are flying, and the magnificent military camps are one after another, stretching for several miles outside Wan County.
"Chu Zhong, all Jiangxia armies have arrived and can break camp at any time!"
Wang Dun's brother Wang Han said after entering the tent.
After Wang Dun heard this, he immediately raised the letter in his hand and handed it to his brother.
"Brother, look, Xun Song has also sent a letter saying that Yingchuan has prepared 50,000 troops and several months of food and grass, and can join forces to attack Luoyang at any time!"
After Wang Han received the letter, he read it hastily.
Xun Song now occupies Yingchuan, which can guarantee Wang Dun's flanks and some logistics after he sends troops.
The greater role was to ensure that when the Qingzhou soldiers marched westward from Xingyang, they did not dare to easily turn against Wang Dun.
"The area around Luoyang has been deserted for many years. How can we defend it after we capture it?" Wang Han said worriedly after putting down the letter.
"Haha, brother, don't worry. I have already sent people to find out. Although Heluo has been destroyed, there are still tens of thousands of families!"
"After taking Luoyang this time, before the Hulu army gathers, we will move back south through these Dingkou first!" Wang Dun said with a smile.
Wang Han was immediately surprised after hearing this.
He had just led his troops from Jiangzhou to support Wang Dun, and he was not fully aware of Wang Dun's overall plan.
"Can you spin away?" Wang Han asked doubtfully.
"Brother, I misunderstood. I didn't say I wanted to give up Luoyang!" Wang Dun said.
"You have led your army back south, why don't you give up Luoyang?" Wang Han was a little angry. In this case, who would be willing to stay in Luoyang as a lone army.
"Haha, I have already written a recommendation form. When Luoyang is captured, I will immediately appoint Xun Song as the Sili Colonel and let them guard Luoyang!"
Wang Dun said with a smile.
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