Chen Yuyi held the pen and looked at the various people in front of him. Listen to them talk about where they are from and how they escaped here. It was such a hard journey and I saw something. Talking around, it’s a mess.
Seeing that it was getting dark, Chen Yuyi asked everyone to disperse. Sort out the news you heard today and give it to the officials. Wrapping up tightly in my jacket, I headed home against the cold wind. During these days, Wang Xiaolie asked Chen Yuyi to gather people who had fled to Xiangyang and collect information about them. At this time, the newspaper in Di was already blocked, and he didn't know what was happening around him at all, so let's not talk about the world's major events.
Chen Yuyi understood what Wang Xiaolie did. How can we lead troops to fight without news? It's just right to let yourself do it. This matter has little to do with Wang Xiao's hunting army, and he is a scholar.
When I arrived at the door of my home, I saw my wife leaning in front of the door, looking around from time to time. Seeing Chen Yuyi coming back, he rushed to greet him.
Chen Yuyi was surprised to see him. Asked: "What's special about today? Why are you waiting here?"
The wife said: "Officer, a few people came to the Yamen today, saying they were giving away things for the New Year. I haven't heard you mention it. I saw that they were giving out meat, fish, and a jar of wine. I haven't seen this in many days. How can I rest assured about what comes to my mouth? I am anxious in my heart, waiting here for you to come back."
After listening to his wife's words, Chen Yuyi hurriedly entered and looked at what was handed out today.
I saw a jar of wine on the ground, several kilograms of meat tied with straw next to it, two big carp, a live chicken, and a bag of rice. There were several bottles and jars nearby. After asking, I found out that they contained vinegar, soy sauce, oil, etc.
After counting carefully, Chen Yuyi felt a little confused. I haven't seen Wang Xiaolie in the past few days, and I haven't heard anything is going to be distributed. Suddenly someone was sent to my house, and I didn't know what to do for a while.
After thinking for a while, Chen Yuyi said: "Since it has been delivered to your home, why bother thinking about it so much? Please clean it up. There is wine and meat today, let's have a good meal! There is no meat in our mouths these days, Dalang Erlang calls every day."
The wife turned to look at her two sons, who were watching eagerly not far away, and hurriedly agreed. On the way to escape, the children were really suffering.
Early the next morning, officials arrived and asked Chen Yuyi to go to the government office to discuss matters.
Walking on the street, Chen Yuyi felt that today was particularly different. The entire city of Xiangyang is filled with excitement. There seemed to be more people than usual, and people had smiles on their faces.
When I entered the government office, I saw many more people and many horses tied up. There were many people coming and going that I didn't know.
Arriving at Wang Xiaolie's official hall, Chen Yuyi stepped forward to salute.
Wang Xiaolie said: "Today is the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, and it's time to celebrate the New Year. Most of the generals in the army have arrived in Xiangyang to discuss matters together and have a lively New Year together. By the way, I gave out New Year's gifts yesterday. Did you receive it?"
Chen Yuyi cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your observation. Got it."
Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "Are you still satisfied? All the difficulties this year are just a little bit better."
Chen Yuyi said hurriedly: "Satisfied, of course I am satisfied! It has been many days since Chenliu went south without food and wine in my mouth. Of course I am satisfied."
Wang Xiaolie was a little strange. He asked: "You are working in the army. I heard that you received a month's salary in advance, but you still can't afford meat?"
Chen Yuyi said: "I have a family of four. We have debts a few days ago. We just need to have enough food. Once we pay off the debts, life will get better."
Wang Xiaolie nodded and was silent for a while without saying anything. After a while, he said: "Get ready. Summarize the information collected these days and give it to the generals who will come here later. We are all stationed in various places and are not familiar with the world's affairs."
Chen Yuyi said yes and left the meeting hall.
I just heard that Chen Yuyi still owed money, and Wang Xiaolie actually wanted to let the army pay it off for him. But then I thought about it, I'm afraid there are still people like him in the army. If you repay his, why don't you repay others? Although he occupies several states, Wang Xiaolie is not well off now, so he might as well forget it.
On the twenty-third of the twelfth lunar month, Wang Xiaolie remembered that it was a small year in his previous life. Wang Xiaolie didn't know whether this custom existed in this era, or whether Xiangyang's Xiaonian Festival was today. I didn't bother to ask, so I decided that today the general would come to discuss matters. Chen Yuyi was a minor official and didn't know much about it.
As the sun rose high, the generals, Chen Yuyi and others were called into the meeting hall and took their seats. It's just that today's meeting hall is different from the past. In the past, the chief officer, Wang Xiaolie, sat in the middle, with people sitting on both sides. There is a table, table and couch in front of each person. Behind them are people without seats. Today they were all replaced with tables, and behind the tables were chairs. Everyone has a seat, it's not as serious as in the old days.
Cao Zhiyan sat down and said to Xie Linong beside him: "Looking at the look here, it must be Zhizhou's idea not to use the old desk couch. In the past, Zhizhou had said many times that it was uncomfortable to sit on the couch and use the desk. It would be better to change it like this.”
Xie Linong said: "This must be the case. Now there are four states: Ru, Tang, Deng, and Xiang. They are not comparable to those in Ru. Look at this, Zhizhou has great ambitions, and it will never be the same again."
The people below were laughing and chatting about today's changes.
Wang Xiaolie stood behind the table and looked at everyone sitting. He raised his hands and said: "Today's discussion, please be more serious and don't laugh!"
Seeing that Wang Xiaolie was serious, everyone stopped talking and looked up seriously.
Wang Xiaolie said: "Since Yang Jin rebelled and attacked Luoyang from Zhengzhou, we defeated him and passed Lushan Pass. He fled all the way south and was not wiped out until he reached the Han River. In recent years, Yang Jin can be said to be the leader of Beijing. The biggest thief on the West Road! He was killed by Shao Ling and Niu Gao on the bank of the Han River. Congratulations!"
Everyone cheered together and congratulated Shao Ling and Niu Gao.
Wang Xiaoxing said: "Wherever Yang Jin passed, the guards of Dengzhou, Guanghua Army, and Xiangyang Prefecture all fled. What if there are no officials? We have to take charge of it for the time being. Until there is an imperial decree, I will take charge of it. In Xiangyang Prefecture, Niu Gao was in charge of Dengzhou, Cao Zhiyan was in charge of Ruzhou, Xie Linong was in charge of Tangzhou, and Yu Huan was in charge of the Guanghua Army. Three hundred troops were stationed in each state to defend the city. For local affairs, they formed Xiang armies separately, and the garrison was not allowed to intervene. "
After hearing this, Xie Linong said: "Three hundred garrison troops are enough to control the place. Each of us must build a Xiang army? The Xiang army cannot fight, but only eats food."
Wang Xiaolie said: "The garrison is a regular army that fights external affairs. Strictly speaking, if it is not the Jin Army, there is no need for the garrison to fight. But now, in addition to the Jin Army, there are also many rebels in various places, so the garrison has to destroy the rebels. You guys Don't underestimate this matter. Once the army used for fighting is used for local security, its combat effectiveness will decrease. The garrison is a regular army, so of course it is different."
What the difference is, the people below actually don’t understand. But having been with Wang Xiao for a long time, I knew he thought so and didn't say anything.
Wang Xiaolie added: "Besides, all the armies are stationed in Xinye. Xinye is a good place. During the Three Kingdoms period, the army was stationed here. It has been different from before. No longer wandering around, with the assistance of Prime Minister Zhuge, Chengdu The overlord of one side. But now the water conservancy is not repaired, there are many puddles, the land is not conducive to farming, and the population is sparse. It is the intersection of Baihe River and Chaoshui. It has convenient transportation and is convenient to all places. It is suitable for garrisoning. The army stationed there is composed of Shao Ling is the commander, he drills diligently and is always ready for battle."
These were all discussed by Wang Xiaolie and the generals before, and now that they are spoken out, there is no objection.
Xinye is an ancient city, but it was deserted at this time and did not have a county. Wang Xiaolie decided to station his army there because he was in the center of several states under his control. No matter where there is a war, you can get there quickly. After all, the generals in charge of several states mainly focus on intimidation, and management still relies on the officials below. Wang Xiaolie's real strength is the army, and the territory provides money and food. In troubled times, there is nothing more reliable than the army.
After saying that, Wang Xiaolie said: "There is one more thing to do today, which is to understand the general trend of the world. These days, Chen Yuyi, who was formerly a prisoner in prison, is serving as a counselor in the army, focusing on collecting intelligence from the world. Let him explain it to everyone. .”
Chen Yuyi had never seen such a scene. Standing up, I didn't know what to do for a moment.
After repeated urging, Chen Yuyi stepped forward and stood in front.
Clearing his throat, Chen Yuyi said: "These days, I have talked with the people who fled south, and I have learned a lot about the situation in the world. Since last winter, the Jin Army's offensive has been much smaller than last year. Its attack direction is mainly one east and one west. "
"In the west, the main purpose of the Jin Army was to clear the passage between Hedong Road and Shaanxi Road. In September, the Jin Army attacked the Yongxing Army, and the military commander Guo Yan abandoned the city. The temperance officer He Shifan died in Eight Dukes It turned out that the Yongxing army fell. In October, the Jin people besieged Shaanzhou, and Li Yanxian, the governor of the state, repulsed the Jin people. In the same month, Fuzhou surrendered and asked for gold. So far, except for Shaanzhou, there are no more dangers from Hedong Road to Shaanxi Road."
Hearing this, Wang Xiaolie nodded. Obviously, in the eyes of the Jin people, Jingxi Road has no value, and their main target on the western front is Shaanxi Road. After occupying the Shaanxi Road, we can attack the Chuan Gorge. Sichuan Gorge 4th Road, also known as Sichuan in later generations, was a coveted and wealthy land.
Chen Yuyi added: "To the east, the Jin people are clearing the route to the south. Dongping Prefecture and Jinan Prefecture were both captured by the Jin soldiers. A few days ago, Du Liu in Tokyo defended the Yellow River, and the river flowed into the Surabaya River. The Jin soldiers were temporarily blocked."
"In addition, this winter, most of the previously defended cities on Hebei Road and Hedong Road were captured by the Jin soldiers. North of the Yellow River, there are no more soldiers from the imperial court. Last year, the Jin army captured Jingxi Road, and all the treasures and people were robbed. , now it seems that Jin Bing has no intention to attack here again for the time being."
This is the current world trend. Unlike last year, the main goal of the Jin Army this year is to pull out the nails. The cities held by Hebei and Hedong were attacked intensively and fell one by one. At the same time, the Jin Army opened up the passages from Hedong Road to Shaanxi Road, and from Hebei Road to Jingdong Road and Jianghuai Road. Except for Li Yanxian who held on to Shaanzhou on the western front, most of the other Jin armies achieved their goals. On the eastern front, because Du Chong blocked the Yellow River, the Jin soldiers' offensive was temporarily blocked.
Wang Xiaolie estimated that the war next year should be dominated by Shaanxi Road. At the same time, on the eastern front, Jin soldiers will inevitably pursue Zhao Gou. On the contrary, the Central Plains region in the middle has temporarily become a safe place.
