"What do you mean by this?" Liu Yu asked immediately.
"Your Majesty, Yuwen Xianbei has grown in power now. There are more than 60 tribes under his command. Although the number of Dingkou among them is not more than that of Duan and Yuwen, they are all warriors skilled in bow and horse." Wu Xin said.
Liu Yu strongly agreed with this statement.
Although the current adults of Yuwen Xianbei, Yuwen Mogui and others, are ordinary people, during the historical period of the Five Hus in the late Jin Dynasty, Yuwen Xianbei hardly even made waves, but these eastern Xianbei tribes headed by Yuwen Xianbei Everyone is a brave person.
After the collapse of the Jiehu Shizhao Dynasty in history, these Xianbei tribes followed Murong Xianbei and marched into the Central Plains. Not only did they quickly wipe out the northern forces such as Ran Min and the Qihuo Yu tribe, but even the heavy Northern Expedition after the Eastern Jin Dynasty was also defeated by these Xianbei people. A huge defeat.
Even after the Xianbei people basically lost control in the Central Plains, the remaining Xianbei people who stayed on the grasslands were still extremely active and a powerful force.
The Kumoxi, Khitan and other tribes that have always threatened the Central Plains regime in later generations are the remnants of Xianbei in the east.
Just listen to Wu Xin continue to speak.
"Your Majesty, Duan Xianbei is now trapped in a small place in western Liaoning. Many of his tribesmen defected after Yuwen Xianbei grew stronger, and many refugees fled. Everyone among the scholars hates the Duan family, even if they don't flee to Youyou. When the state returned to normal, most of them went east to join Murong Xianbei."
"The general feels that your majesty can send an envoy to him to show his authority and show his power and make him join. This will not only prevent Yuwen Xianbei's family from becoming dominant, but also allow Duan Budong to reject Murong."
"As a result, Xianbei's various tribes will definitely become even more divided as they attack each other. Even if a strong man emerges, it will be difficult to integrate the various tribes."
After going to Yuwen Xianbei this time, Wu Xin had a higher evaluation of the strength of these Xianbei people, and naturally he was more worried and wary.
Although the various tribes in Xianbei in the east do not belong to each other, they all have strong men and horses. Now that the Han Dynasty's military power is at its peak and there is no internal turmoil, everything is fine.
However, once there is a war between the Han Kingdom and the Hulu in the west or the Jin Dynasty in the south, these Xianbei people are very likely to become a major hidden danger.
"When Bo Cheng came back from this trip, he was so knowledgeable. It really surprised me."
Liu Yu couldn't help but praise.
Among his generals, Li Feng, Zhao Kun and others can only be regarded as brave generals who charge into battle. They are not good at military strategy, let alone a thoughtful and long-term plan like Wu Xin.
"However, after all, Duanbu has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and Dingkou has more than 100,000. If they grow stronger, wouldn't it be more dangerous to backfire on us?"
Liu Yu also raised his doubts.
Under the repeated attacks of the Youzhou Han army, the current Duanbu Xianbei's territory has shrunk by almost half, and is only trapped in the Liaoxi Corridor in the Lingzhi area.
In addition, Liu Yu ordered strict inspections of various goods smuggling at the border. Not only materials such as iron, cloth, and grain were not allowed to flow to western Liaoning, but also any other trade had been severely cut off.
Western Liaoning was not a land rich in products to begin with. Under this blockade, the life of Xianbei in the western part of Liaoning was getting worse day by day.
Seeing that with a few more years of control, Duan Xianbei could be trapped in western Liaoning. Liu Yu would really feel uncomfortable if he took them for his own use.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Although Duan Ji Lu's family is the leader among the Duan tribe, the powerful chiefs under them have their own troops. They are already deeply resentful of Duan Ji's successive defeats. If your Majesty recruits them, you can help them." Weak enough to compete with Duan Ji, Lu Juan and others."
After hearing Wu Xin's method, Liu Yu thought it made sense, but he didn't dare to believe the integrity of the Duanbu Xianbei people.
Even if Liu Yu supports the weak among them, once these people become stronger, they will most likely become other careerists.
"However, the people in the Duan tribe are barbarians after all. As Your Majesty said before, barbarians are afraid of power and have no morals. Therefore, before that, we need to defeat them several times with strong troops to make them fully understand their will." Situation." Wu Xin added.
Liu Yu felt it was more appropriate at this time.
"These sections are entrenched in western Liaoning. Although they also herd cattle and horses, they basically live in the city. As long as they station troops in several strong cities to monitor them after they surrender, there is no fear of them repeating themselves."
Wu Xin revealed another method of his.
"The hometown of Western Liao is, after all, the hometown of the Han Dynasty. Once the population is abundant, the Duanbu can be moved to another place."
After listening to Wu Xin's method of dealing with Duan Bu Xianbei, Liu Yu felt very inspired.
Nowadays, all the Xianbei tribes in the north of the Han Dynasty have strong soldiers and horses. The Han army under Liu Yu not only has to deal with the Xiongnu Hulu, but also guard against the rebellious Tuoba Xianbei. There really are no more troops to guard against the eastern Xianbei at all times.
Instead of doing this, it is better to launch a thunderous strike to completely defeat Duan Xianbei and turn them into minions under his control to contain Yuwen Xianbei and Murong Xianbei.
Because the situation of Duan Xianbei is different from that of the other two Xianbei.
Yuwen Xianbei lived almost entirely on the grasslands. Although he also built two cities, they were basically a place for a few nobles to enjoy themselves.
The Liaodong area occupied by Murong Xianbei was vast and blocked by Liao River swamps, so it was difficult to conquer in a short time.
Duanbu Xianbei was trapped in the narrow Liaoxi Corridor. Once defeated by the Han army, in addition to surrendering, he could only flee to Murong's tribe and work as a lackey for others.
Therefore, to surrender is to be Liu Yu's eagle dog, and to escape is to be Murong's lackey. Under such circumstances, it is naturally more cost-effective for the more powerful Han State to be the eagle dog.
Moreover, Duanbu Xianbei did not have many nomadic habits. Most of them lived a farming and herding life, which was very conducive to the control and surveillance of the Han army.
"What a strategy! With that said, Duan Xianbei is really the best candidate for the eagle dog."
Liu Yu said very happily.
As long as Duan Xianbei is defeated at once, subsequent control will not require too much troops and consumption.
"I still have a lot of soldiers and horses in my hands now. If the war doesn't last too long, the food and grass will be enough. When does Bo Cheng think he can attack Duan Bu?"
Liu thought about it and said.
"In this expedition, I have decided to make Bocheng the main general."
Nowadays, there are more and more military and political affairs on all sides. Liu Yu basically can no longer lead the troops as he pleases, so he thinks it is better to let his generals have more experience.
It is especially suitable for training against an opponent like Duan Bu Xianbei who is not above or below the level of strength.
After hearing Liu Yu's promise, Wu Xinxin was both happy and grateful.
He had also thought about taking the initiative to ask for help, but this kind of war with a high probability of winning was the most suitable for improving his reputation. He was afraid that Liu Yu would go there again, so he did not say anything.
"The final general will definitely live up to His Majesty's trust!" Wu Xin said without hesitation.
Liu Yu also admired Wu Xin's happy performance, which showed the trust between the two parties.
"When does Bocheng think we can go on an expedition?" Liu Yu asked again.
Wu Xin thought for a moment and then said.
"It can be in April."
"Why is it April?" Liu Yu asked.
"Your Majesty, western Liaoning is located in the north. Although it is not as cold as eastern Liaoning, spring warms up very late. In April, it is the time when farming is about to begin in western Liaoning. As long as troops are sent to western Liaoning, if everyone in Duan does not want to immediately To surrender, we must send troops to fight." Wu Xin said with great confidence.
Liu Yu nodded and immediately understood the key.
The Xianbei tribe in the western Liao Dynasty basically relied on farming to feed their soldiers and tribesmen. When they started to go to war in the spring, they had to fight regardless of whether Duan Ji, Lu Jian, and others were willing or not.
Otherwise, once the farming season is missed, replanting any crops after two or three months will be a waste of effort, and the year's harvest will be lost.
Judging from the fragile strength of Duanbu Xianbei, no harvest for one year will herald a great famine in the coming year. By then, no one will need to attack at all, and his tribe will fall apart.
Moreover, after sending troops in April and a quick decisive battle between the two sides, if the Han army wins, farming can be organized immediately, and the output of western Liaoning can be used to feed the Duanbu people who will surrender later.
"Well, how many troops will be sent?" Liu Yu asked again.
"Thirty thousand is enough!" Wu Xin held out three fingers.
"Thirty thousand?"
This number is basically within the acceptable range of Liu Yu.
Just allocate some troops in Qingzhou and Jizhou.
"Okay, it's only 30,000 yuan. I'll order you to provide all the necessary equipment for you." Liu Yu said happily.
At this time, the only generals under Liu Yu who could lead the expedition alone were Wu Xin, except Zu Ti who was stationed in Hanoi, Dong Ping in Xuzhou, and Sun Wei in Youzhou. He must be supported by the best logistics.
"If Bo Cheng has any other requests, please tell them all." Liu Yu continued.
After hearing this, Wu Xin also said unceremoniously.
"Your Majesty, the general wants Ran Liang to accompany him and serve as his cavalry."
"That's it. What about the others?" Liu Yu asked.
"No more." Wu Xin shook his head.
Liu Yu couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
"Although Ran Liang is brave, he is still less than fifteen years old. Does he deserve such love from Bo Cheng?"
Just after saying this, Liu Yu heard bursts of cheers from not far away.
He followed the sound and saw a rider wearing a red military uniform galloping on his horse. He fired a horned bow from left to right continuously. Both arrows hit the cunning rabbits running on both sides.
Then there was the same cavalry shooting, which immediately attracted cheers from the surrounding Yulin young soldiers. It was obvious that he had already gained the sincere admiration of everyone.
The rider with perfect arrows was none other than Yulin Cavalry Commander Ran Liang.
Looking at the high-spirited Ran Liang, Liu Yu couldn't help but sigh.
“Everyone says that a tiger’s father has no dogs, and it’s true!”
After Wu Xin heard this, he also nodded.
"Yes, the general also feels that only a strong man like Ran Long is worthy of a son like Ran Liang."
When Liu Yu heard this, he smiled slightly and said, "That's not what I meant when I said that a tiger father has no dog sons."
After hearing Liu Yu's words, Wu Xin saw Liu Yu's subtle expression and couldn't help but be confused.
"What do you mean by your Majesty's words? Isn't Ran Liang's father Ran Long?"
When Liu Yu heard this, he immediately laughed loudly.
"Hahaha, don't say it, don't say it!"
"Anyway, I will leave Ran Liang to you and train a real tiger general for me."
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Pingyang.
After the New Year, strange things happened frequently near the capital of the Xiongnu and Han Dynasties, which caused public opinion among the officials and the people to reveal a lot of uneasiness.
First, at the end of the first lunar month, something with white light like the sun appeared in the sky and fell to the earth from the northwest. The light it emitted was dazzling even in the daytime.
Many people inside and outside Pingyang City spread rumors that the thing that fell was the sun, but God took pity on all living beings and dropped a small sun.
As for the purpose of the sun falling from the sky, it was naturally to warn the emperor.
Many knowledgeable people say that this is the connection between heaven and man mentioned by sages.
This 'Ruri' weird thing hasn't subsided yet.
On Dingchou day again, at night, a meteor fell from the sky and fell to the north of Pingyang City.
When this meteor fell, it emitted a bright light like lights all over the sky, and the entire Pingyang City was illuminated.
When it hit the ground, there was another loud noise like thunder and lightning.
People around them went to check, only to see a large pit with a radius of thirty steps on the ground, and in the middle there was a strange thing that looked like earth but not earth, and looked like flesh but not flesh.
"This meteor comes from the morning glory, enters Ziwei, and then falls to the ground. It is the sign of the subjugation of the country!"
This curse-like celestial remark immediately spread throughout Pingyang City.
Many people think it makes more sense the more they think about it.
Although the Xiongnu and Han Kingdoms have been fighting for years, they not only defeated the powerful Jin army, but also occupied the two capitals of Luoyang and Chang'an.
However, when the Xiongnu Han Kingdom faced off against the Qingzhou Han Kingdom, they never took advantage of it.
Doesn't this mean that the Hulu puppet Han are no match for the Han in Qingzhou?
Since he is not an opponent, it is naturally a sign of 'national subjugation'.
In just a few days, those Jin people who surrendered under the Xiongnu and Han Dynasty were convinced of this.
Not only them, but also some Qiang Hu, Di people and other miscellaneous Hu people also firmly believe in this.
After all, first the 'little sun' fell to the ground in broad daylight, and then the 'meteors collided with Ziwei falling to the ground' at night. No matter how you look at it, they are all big bras.
In the palace in Pingyang, the Huns Emperor Liu Cong had already learned about these rumors early.
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