Kuaiji, Shi Ningshan residence.
The backyard of the mountain residence happened to be on a cliff. Xie An was standing here in a green shirt. The mountain wind from the west blew up, picked up some dust, and fell on his spotless green shirt, making this emerald green The silk clothes were also a little more colorful. Xie An's mouth curled up slightly, he stretched out his big white hands, brushed away a few dust and mud on the clothes, and said calmly: "Made (Hengchong) (small print) dust me."
Xie Daoyun smiled slightly: "My lord, are you still worried about Huan Chong's proposal today? The three thousand reinforcements have probably arrived in Jiankang by now."
Xie An didn't speak. There was a sound of footsteps behind him. He didn't turn around and said softly: "Youdu, has Wang Gong sent you away?"
Xie Xuan nodded: "We have already gone down the mountain. This time, my nephew took the liberty of making his own decisions and brought Aning with him. I have disturbed my husband's peace. Please forgive me."
Xie An shook his head: "What you did is right. I know you brought Wang Gong here for two reasons. First, you didn't know how to face me, so you wanted to find him to support the scene. Second, You also hope that Wang Gong can go back and convey to the major families in Jiankang our Xie family’s attitude towards this battle, especially the war and peace. It would be better for their family to come forward and do the work of communicating with each family first, than for us to directly announce it."
Xie Xuan's face turned red: "How could my nephew's thoughts be hidden from you? I don't dare to tell you in front of Wang Gong, but from what I heard, I am determined to take charge of the battle?"
Xie An nodded: "This time Fu Jian raised an army to destroy the Jin Dynasty. Unless we surrender and destroy the country, there is no room for negotiation. Therefore, this road is blocked. The only thing we can think about is how to fight. Won. One thing you may not know is that at the same time that you and Wang Gong arrived, Huan Chong sent three thousand reinforcements to Liyang, claiming that they would join the capital to guard the capital and help defend it."
Xie Xuan said bitterly: "They have bad intentions. They want to imitate Wang Dun and Su Jun and take the opportunity to control the capital and the government at this time."
Xie An shook his head: "No, now there is a powerful enemy. The Huan family themselves are facing hundreds of thousands of Qin troops. They cannot do this kind of thing of directly controlling the capital. This time they only sent three thousand troops to do it. This gesture shows that Jingzhou is still loyal to the Jin Dynasty and is united. When necessary, just ask me for food and reinforcements, or if you can't resist, you can retreat to Jiankang."
Xie Daoyun smiled slightly: "In addition, I probably also want to show other aristocratic families that the Great Jin Dynasty not only has our Xie family, but also their Huan family. If we win this battle, we can also form alliances with other families after the war. Their family strives for more benefits.”
Xie An nodded: "What Dao Yun said is right. So whether they are seeking fame or reality, these three thousand troops entering Jiankang will be of great benefit to the Huan family without any harm. On the other hand, it is It is of no benefit to our country to thank our family. Therefore, this support army must not be left behind."
Xie Xuan curled his lips: "Can they be diverted to Huainan to guard Shouchun? You have just analyzed that you need to hold back the main force of the Qin army in Shouchun and strive for at least two months to mobilize the Beifu army. Prepare food and mobilize troops to complete rest and preparation for war."
Xie An waved his hand: "Shouchun is an important place in Huainan, where the waterways connecting Jingzhou and the two Huaihe Rivers converge. If Jingzhou soldiers and horses are used to defend it, even if it leads to chaos, they still have to use their own people. This time in the decisive battle with the Qin army, not only In order to have our Beifu army and Yuzhou's Xifu troops and horses, Huan Yi is someone we must rely on."
Xie Xuan frowned slightly: "Huan Yi from Yuzhou is a distant descendant of the Huan family. He is the same generation as you. If he wants to join, I'm afraid my nephew's qualifications are not enough to convince him. I'm afraid he will have to Only by personally leading the expedition can I convince him."
Xie An smiled slightly: "If I take command, then who will sit in the rear, stabilize the court, and shock the aristocratic families in Jiankang City, the indigenous noble families in Wu, and the evil-minded Huan family in Jingzhou?"
Xie Xuan sighed: "The only way is to hand over the command of the Beifu Army and let Huan Yi take charge, with my nephew as his deputy."
Xie An said nothing and turned to look at Xie Daoyun: "Daoyun, what do you think?"
Xie Daoyun said calmly: "The Beifu Army was trained by my Xie family. It is also the foundation for our Xie family to protect our lives from now on. It must not be given to outsiders. Although Huan Yi is just a distant relative of the Huan family in Jingzhou, he is not I am a member of the Xie family. This person can unite, but cannot be under him. It is best for the coach of this expedition to be of the same generation as you. According to my niece, the fifth uncle is the most suitable. "
The fifth uncle mentioned by Xie Daoyun is Xie An's younger brother Xie Shi. He has always been known for his literary talents. In his early years, he served as Shangshu Lang and Huangmen Shilang. He also explained the "Book of Filial Piety" to Emperor Xiaowu Sima Yao. The current Shangshu Pushe is a standard A civil servant, but not a military expert. During the last battle of Junchuan, he led the rear army as Xie Xuan's backup and did not even catch up with the whole battle. His poor military command ability is evident.
Xie Xuan opened his eyes wide: "Fifth uncle? But he doesn't understand military affairs. Is it really okay to use him as the commander-in-chief?"
Xie An nodded: "Why not? In the past when Qi and Wei were fighting for hegemony, the nominal general was Tian Ji, but the real commander was military advisor Sun Bin. The two were united sincerely, and Tian Ji's command was completely transferred to Sun Bin. Only then could he The great defeat of Pang Juan made Sun Bin famous as a military strategist. Today, the enemy is facing a formidable enemy. The purpose of appointing your fifth uncle as commander is to unite Huan Yi so that he can lead the soldiers and horses of Xifu willingly to serve. However, the real command is still done by you. "
Xie Xuan understood somewhat and nodded: "So that's it. But will Huan Yi be satisfied with this arrangement? Will the fifth uncle listen to you and let my nephew take charge?"
Xie An said calmly: "I will go to your fifth uncle's place and tell him that they are all members of the Xie family, so don't worry. He is a sensible person towards Huan Yi. As long as he is not under you, he will not have any objections. Of course, it is important." You have to discuss military decisions with him and cannot make decisions on your own without bypassing him. The first thing to do is to ask him to immediately abandon the Yuzhou border and quickly move the main force of the Xifu in Liyang closer to you. At the same time, give him a chance to stay in Shou. Chun’s beloved general, Pinglu general Xu Yuanxi, ordered that Shouchun must be defended for three months without any mistakes!”
Xie Xuan gritted his teeth: "Xu Yuanxi is his beloved general. Is it really okay to just let him guard but not save him?"
Xie An's eyes flashed coldly: "Let Liu Yu lead 300 people to help defend, even if it means it. Tell Huan Yi, we have sent the bravest soldiers in the Beifu army, and we will never give up Shouchun. It has to be like this!”
Xie Daoyun's face changed slightly, and he almost wanted to say something, but in the end he held it back and lowered his head in silence.
Xie An smiled and shook his head: "Why, do you feel sorry for your prospective son-in-law?"
