Speaking of this, a trace of anger flashed in Heipao's eyes: "I think back then, Murong Chui secretly made trouble in the former Qin Dynasty and restored the Yan Kingdom in order to secretly marry the Xie family. He once sent Murong Lan to the Eastern Jin Dynasty to join the Xie family. Let’s examine Liu Yu, a well-known villager from Jingkou at that time.”
Tao Yuanming laughed: "But no one thought that the spy queen Murong Lan, the most outstanding female hero in the history of the Murong family, would actually fall in love with Liu Yu. Not only did she deceive his brother, but even his master He also hid it from her!"
The black robe gritted his teeth: "I still don't understand why the best spy I trained would betray me and her country for a man. I thought it was because she later It took Liu Yuchu a long time to fall in love. Now that I think about it, when she contacted the Xie family, she had already asked his brother to tell the Jin army about Jiaqi's tactics to win the trust of Xie An and Xie Xuan. Now I understand that she Not to win the trust of the Xie family, but to win the trust of Liu Yu!"
Tao Yuanming nodded: "Yes, Liu Yu has never left the south and knows nothing about the northern cavalry, especially the tactics of the armored cavalry. If Murong Lan hadn't revealed all the cavalry tactics to him, How could he know so much about the northern barbarians during the Battle of Feishui? Today's defeat is actually the result of the seeds planted more than 20 years ago."
The black robe was so angry that he struck out with a palm. The ashes of the vegetation in front of him flew into the air, and the embers with sparks were showered all over his body. Even the bronze mask was stained with a lot of ash, which made that man The red eyes in the two eye holes are particularly eye-catching.
Tao Yuanming stood motionless, looking at the black robe, and shook his head: "This is the first time in my life that I have seen you so angry, Master. However, I must remind you that no matter how much you hate Murong Lan, you cannot If we kill her like this and delay the arrival of reinforcements, this woman must stay alive."
The black robe gritted his teeth: "I know this truth better than you, but Liu Yu will not just besiege but not attack. I can only make him give up the idea of attacking by force if I let him see how powerful I am at defending the city. Also, This time, let Zhang Gang go with you to Later Qin. As long as Yao Xing agrees to send troops, you can let Zhang Gang stay in Later Qin for one year to build city defense machinery for Later Qin and help Lingbei defend the city."
Tao Yuanming's eyes widened: "Are you sure you want to pass on the wooden armor mechanism technique to Hou Qin?"
The black robe shook his head: "I won't give this to them, but it's okay to ask Zhang Gang to help them make some defensive equipment. The Qiang people are stupid and lazy by nature. They almost don't know how to use this kind of offensive and defensive equipment. I'll send it first." A skilled craftsman can help them make some city-defending ballistas, trebuchets and the like to help them defend Lingbei, which can be regarded as showing sincerity. Yao Xing also needs external help now. If Nanyan is finished, no one will be there anymore. Helped him."
Tao Yuanming laughed: "Master is still thinking carefully, but if the troops of the Later Qin Dynasty really come to help, will Liu Yu sit back and do nothing? If the Yan army comes, it will have to pass through the north of Yuzhou, Chenliu and Liang in the eastern part of the Central Plains. When the country and other places enter Nanyan, what will happen if Liu Yi intercepts and kills them on the way?"
The black robe sneered and said: "What I want is for Liu Yi to come out. Yuanming, in fact, we cannot really count on reinforcements from the Later Qin and Northern Wei. I can't defeat Liu Yu in the field. Do you think the Qin army will be enough?"
Tao Yuanming's expression changed: "Master, what do you really think?"
The black robe sighed softly: "If Liu Yi were to guard Jiankang, I'm afraid my old partner would not dare to act rashly, but if the Qin army wants to cross Yuzhou and enter Nanyan, then Liu Yi will definitely be worried that the Qin army will take the opportunity to attack him. We will definitely lead our troops northward and take up positions in Yuzhou, ready to be ready."
Tao Yuanming smiled and said: "So, my lord can start an uprising in Jiankang, control the government in one fell swoop, and cut off the return of the Beifu army?"
The black robe shook his head: "No, now is not the time. Doupeng will never use the power he has accumulated in Jiankang City for many years at this time. That means the final decisive battle with Liu Yu. Before that, he Those who know how to use other forces are the Tianshi Dao of Lingnan and the Sima clan of Jin."
Tao Yuanming's brows relaxed and he said with a smile: "Sure enough, after going around and around, we still need these two groups, but the two generals He Wuji and Liu Daogui are guarding the land of Xiangzhou in the north of the Five Ridges. Tianshi Dao thought I’m afraid it’s not that easy to succeed.”
A cold light flashed in the black robe's eyes: "I believe that Doupeng must have careful arrangements and plans. If Liu Yu is held back by me for a long time, and Liu Yi sends his troops northward, the opportunity for the master's education will come. Back then, they They can capture the eight counties of Wudi overnight, and they will definitely be able to send troops out of Wuling today, catching Liu Daogui and He Wuji off guard. Once they can defeat the frontal troops of the Jin army defending them, Liu Yi can only attack or retreat to Jiankang. At this time, all the old forces in the Jin Kingdom, whether they were surnamed Huan or surnamed Sima, and even the old Tianshi Dao tribe in Wu, would all respond. At that time, Liu Yu had no choice but to withdraw his troops. For a moment, he retreated in a hurry , I will be like Murong Chui when he hunted down Huan Wen, even if I give him a piece of armor, he will not be allowed to return to the Jin Kingdom!"
Tao Yuanming laughed: "But don't we have to ask the Lord for help? You just said you would rather die than bow to him."
The black robe waved his hand: "That's different. Taking the initiative to ask for help from him is bowing to him. But if I hold Liu Yu back and create opportunities for him to seize power, it is still an equal act. If I can fight back successfully, I will be defeated. Liu Yu, then all the losses in this battle will be made up for later, and I will have the capital to be on an equal footing with him again. The key difference is whether I should take the initiative to ask for help from him. If I don't ask for help, can I defend Guanggu on my own? If there is a turning point, then he won’t dare to override me.”
Tao Yuanming took a deep breath: "I understand, but this time I came under his order to ask you if you want his help. Ordinarily I should go back to Jiankang now. Now you want me to go to Houqin for help." Bing, I have to have a reason."
The black robe smiled "Hehe": "You have been to Later Qin many times before. Is there any more suitable candidate for envoy than you? Besides, your mission this time is not just to go to Hou Qin. After you finish doing things there, You also want to go to Xishu."
Tao Yuanming's expression changed: "What are you going to Western Shu for? I'm afraid Qiao Zong won't dare to send troops. The Shu people don't want to go out to fight in Sichuan, and you know this best."
The black robe sneered and said: "Shu people don't know how to send troops, but what about Huan Qian? You go to see Hou Hui and Yang Mei under Qiao Zong. They listen to my order and tell them that Tianshi Dao will send troops north to take Jian Zong directly. Kang, if Xi Shu wants to survive, the only chance is to release Huan Qian and let him take advantage of the chaos in Jingzhou to gather his old troops and work together to capture Jiangling. Xi Shu can also take the opportunity to leave Bajun eastward and capture Baidi. You can go down the river. Entering Jiangling and retreating can also protect the Western Shu gate. If it fails, Huan Qian will release him to Jingzhou, so he can avoid being locked up without killing and wasting food."
