Tokyo, Han Palace, Chongzheng Hall.
There were still a few old faces, the emperor Liu Chengyou and the civil and military officials were present peacefully, all in a calm mood, and the atmosphere was relaxed. After all, there was another good news ahead. Li Chuyun stood in front of the map of the two rivers and informed the emperor and the princes of the war situation ahead.
"On the 23rd, the Northern Route Army repaired the Jinniu Plank Road to Jinshan Village, and on the 24th, the Fengguo Army general Wang Quanbin rescued it. On the 25th, Xiang Dushuai's army arrived at Xiaomantian Village, set up camp in the village, and prepared for the attack.
At the same time, Gao Dujian led his troops along the Micang Trail, successfully bypassed the dangers of Mantian Ridge, detoured to the southeast of Xiaomantian Village, and contacted Xiang Dushuai.
On the morning of the 27th, Commander-in-Chief Xiang immediately dispatched the Huaide Army and the southwestern armies to launch a strong attack on Shu Village. The bloody battle lasted for more than two hours. At the height of the battle, Gao Dujian led his troops to attack the weak side of Xiaomantian's southeast defense. The stronghold was then broken.
After the Xiaomantian Ridge was conquered, General Xiang Dujian led the three generals Gao Dujian, Wang Quanbin, and Wang Rengan, and the sergeants of the Huaiwei, Fengguo, and Hanzhong battalions, and went south along the double road of Qiling. They encountered the enemy's army crossing deep and won the battle. and took advantage of the situation to snatch it and cross it deep into Fuliang.
Later, Gao Dujian and the two kings reorganized their troops at Shendu, and then they divided their troops into three groups and headed straight for the Dazhai in Nanling, Mantian, Shu. Wang Quanbin used a small group of elite troops to pretend to cross the defeated army, and gained a lot of money to break into the stronghold gate. Attacked from three sides, they fought fiercely for half an hour and were defeated. Wang Zhaoyuan, the Shu Privy Envoy, led the remaining troops to retreat south.
During the fierce battle in the Big and Small Mantian Mountains, Guo Jin also took advantage of the opportunity to make a surprise attack on Miangu in Lizhou Prefecture. The city was only garrisoned by 3,000 soldiers led by Yi Shen Zheng, the Privy Councilor of Shu. Their talents were few and little prepared. When faced with Guo Jin's divine soldiers descending from the sky, they did not put up any resistance and led a group of troops to flee south. Our army was able to march down the entire valley. .
Yi Shen conquered Jubaijin in the southwest of Miangu, crossed the Jialing River, and fled southward, burning Fuliang. Wang Zhaoyuan and Shu general Zhao Chongtao also tried to follow the same route, but they had no way of escaping south, and were wiped out by Guo Jin and Wang Quanbin that night.
According to preliminary statistics, in the Battle of Lizhou, our army annihilated more than 20,000 soldiers of the Shu army, killed more than 6,000 soldiers, and captured more than 12,000 people. Dozens of generals from Wang Zhaoyuan to Zhao Chongtao and below were all captured. Countless soldiers, armor, ordnance, chariots and horses, and grain were seized. The Shu army gathered 300,000 hu of grain in Miangu City, all of which belonged to our army, greatly relieving the hardship of transporting grain to the rear! "
Li Chuyun sorted out the battle situation, which made the ministers here couldn't help but cheer and smile. He was very confident about conquering Shu, both inside and outside, as well as in front and behind the army. However, only the actual results can make people feel a little more relaxed. Relax your nerves.
"This battle was fought very well. We knew ourselves and the enemy, we were well prepared, we made decisive decisions, we cooperated with the enemy head-on and outflanking troops, and we grasped the opportunity well!" Chai Rong commented calmly: "The result of the battle can be said to be a complete victory, Lizhou Now that we have fallen, all the useful members of the Shu army to the north have been lost, and all the generals except Yi Shen Zheng, who fled south in embarrassment, are bound. After that, only the sword pavilion is left, which can stop our army!"
"If nothing goes wrong, Xiang Xun has already led the army to attack the sword pavilion. Although the sword pavilion is said to be a natural danger, one man can guard it and no one can open it. However, with the war situation developing to this point, it is impossible to defeat our troops!" Chai Rong said confidently.
Nodding slightly, Liu Chengyou smiled and ordered Zhao Pu: "Draw up an edict to commend Xiang Xun and the meritorious soldiers on the North Road, and encourage them to continue their efforts, make more achievements, and defeat Chengdu!"
"yes!"
"Then Wang Zhaoyuan was captured alive?" Liu Chengyou asked.
Chai Rong responded: "Being bound at Jubaijin Ferry!"
Liu Chengyou immediately said in a teasing tone: "I would like to meet this famous strange man from Shu!"
Hearing this, all the ministers laughed. Li Gu shook his head lightly and said: "Wang Zhaoyuan is a man whose gold and jade are ruined on the outside. He is good at words and short on actions. How can the Lord of Shu not use him to command the army and guard the border?" How can we not perish if we are defeated?”
"Now that Wang Zhaoyuan has been captured and has no leader, won't it increase the difficulty of our army's march southward?" Liu Chengyou continued to joke: "After all, the Shu army still supports Jiange. If a rising star suddenly appears, a good general and his talents will be tidied up and put into full use." Its dangerous and strategic location..."
Chai Rong shook his head and rejected his deduction: "Now the Shu army in the north, the only one with the highest military rank is Yi Juzheng. How can this person protect Jianmen?"
Hearing what he said, Fan Zhi couldn't help but speak: "Yi Shen Zheng is so despicable, how can the Lord of Shu use him as a commander?"
"The Lord of Shu is so stupid that I am afraid it is beyond my husband's imagination!" Zhao Pu chuckled and said: "Furthermore, in the defeat of Lizhou, Wang Shi was at the forefront, and there was no time for the Lord of Shu to choose a general who could be used in a big way. !”
"Okay!" Waving his hand, Liu Chengyou looked at Li Chuyun and said, "Drink some tea, moisten your throat, and then talk about the war in Kuizhou!"
"Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty!" Li Chuyun handed over his hand.
Due to traffic reasons, the good news from Kuizhou arrived earlier than that from Lizhou, but it was not far behind. Zhao Kuangyin reported slower.
"After capturing Shusongmu, Sanhui, Wushan and other villages, Commander Zhao crossed the danger of Wu Gorge. On the 26th, he led his troops westward towards Fengjie. At Shimen, he sent two generals, Zhang Yongde and Liu Guangyi, to abandon their boats and embark. Shore, water and land go hand in hand.
Generals Zhang and Liu successfully captured the Shu fortress on the south bank, successfully captured Fuliang across the Yangtze River, and crossed to the north bank. The Shu army was in disarray and disorderly response. Liu Guangyi defeated the enemy with hundreds of people and hundreds of people one after another. He took the opportunity to occupy the gate of Fengjie. Together with Zhang Yongde, he captured Fengjie in one fell swoop and Kuizhou was conquered.
On the 27th, Dushuai Zhao led the Jiangling Navy to advance westward. It happened that Han Baozhen, deputy envoy of the Shu Privy Council, came east to recruit reinforcements and anchored in Yun'an. The naval commander Zhang Yanqing immediately led his troops to attack him, defeated him, captured Han Baozhen alive, and surrendered all the rest. "
In comparison, the battle in Kuizhou seemed easy and smooth, with no complicated calculations. It was just a smooth push all the way without much trouble. But when it comes to the results, they are equally brilliant, and even seem to be more fruitful at a lower cost.
Li Chuyun continued: "In the Battle of Kuizhou, until Han Baozhen was defeated and captured in Yun'an, our army on the east route lasted for ten days and annihilated more than 25,000 Shu army soldiers on land and water, captured more than 20,000 people, and captured 245 large and small battleships and boats. Ship, 200,000 dendrobium of rice and millet!
Now that Kuizhou has fallen, the gateway to Shu from the east is wide open, and there is no heavy Shu army garrison in the Dongchuan area. From the west of Kuizhou, the vast areas of Wan, Zhong, Yu, Lu, Sui, etc. will be within easy reach, and the army can march to take them over. It depends on the message! "
After hearing what he said, all the princes here could not help but nod. Two triumphant songs, two great victories, and the situation of destroying Shu can be said to be great.
"It has only been more than a month since we sent troops to attack Shu. According to the current situation, it will only take two months to march into Chengdu!" Liu Chengyou said. This speed of progress is still surprising even if he is prepared.
"I think it may take less than two months for the Han war flag to be erected at the top of Chengdu!" Murong Yanzhao suddenly spoke and made shocking remarks.
Looking at him, Liu Chengyou asked curiously: "Why did you say this?"
Murong Yanzhao chuckled and said: "Your Majesty, I worked with Zhao Yuanlang for several years when I was in charge of the front office of the palace. I am well aware of his courage and strategy. He entered Shu by the east road and went to Kuizhou in ten days, which shows his talent. To the west of Kuizhou, two Thousands of miles of prefectures and counties are worthless. From my point of view, he will not let one city or one territory gain or lose, and conquer one state or one county.
During this western expedition, a large number of ships were mobilized and captured. The minister thought that Zhao Yuanlang would select the elite to board the ship, and the boat master would clear the way, crossing the prefectures and counties in eastern Sichuan, leaping and fighting, making full use of the convenience of river transportation, and heading straight to Chengdu.
There may be some troops left in Shu, but their combat power is worrisome and they are absolutely unable to resist. As long as Chengdu is won, both Sichuan and Sichuan can be determined. From Kuizhou to Chengdu, even if you only travel eighty miles in a day, you can still arrive in about twenty days! "
After Murong Yanzhao finished speaking, Chai Rong thought for a while and answered: "Zhao Yuanlang is a rare handsome man. Back in Huaidong, he made many surprising moves and repeatedly defeated the enemy. He can do this. Perhaps, his The memorial of the military strategy is on the way. It is already August 10th, maybe he is not far from Chengdu!"
Listening to the two privy councilors' praise of Zhao Kuangyin, Liu Chengyou rolled his eyes and said calmly: "Since I have appointed him as the commander of the east route, I have the right to make decisions on the fly. I and you will sit back and watch the performance, waiting for the victory. Can!"
Hearing the emperor's words, Zhao Pu couldn't help but compliment him: "Your Majesty's ambition is enough to cover the whole world!"
Immediately immune to his praise, Liu Chengyou described himself as slightly solemn, looked around and said: "Based on the current situation, it is easy to destroy Shu if the iron hoof is heading, but if you want to rule Shu, you must not be careless. The two rivers are in the southwest, with high mountains and high roads. Far away, it has been separated for decades and formed its own system. How to completely and completely integrate it into the rule of the imperial court is the primary issue facing the imperial court next!"
"Your Majesty has far-reaching concerns and does not rely on military force to win, but is arrogant. I admire you so much!" Fan Zhi stood up and responded: "I believe that after the overthrow of Meng and Shu, you should implement good governance to maintain public order. First, secure the people and serve the country. The armies who attacked Shu must strictly observe military discipline and must not commit any aggression. In addition, before the attack on Shu, the people in both Sichuan and Sichuan were in turmoil, Chengdu was worried about food shortages, and there were bandits in the area, which all needed to be pacified;
Second, the Fu army has captured more than 20,000 Shu troops since the war against Shu. Before sending troops, there were tens of thousands of troops in Shu. When Shu was successfully destroyed, there would be even more captured. The Shu soldiers received should be properly placed, otherwise Shu will be in chaos;
Third, be kind to the monarchs and ministers of Shu. After entering Chengdu, they must not intrude on the palaces and government offices, and do not bully their principal officials. Officials in counties and counties in the borders of Shu can be temporarily retained in their posts to reassure them. "
After listening to Fan Zhi's advice, Liu Chengyou's expression was abnormally calm, and he seemed to have other opinions. However, he still praised him and said: "Fan Qing is concerned that Lao Chengmuguo, the Political Affairs Hall and the Privy Council can draw up these three articles. Detailed instructions for dealing with the aftermath, for advice and action!”
"yes!"
"In addition, the imperial court should also prepare in advance to send officials to Shu!" After a pause, Liu Chengyou ordered again.
