In the Houya of Shaanzhou, Wang Xiaolie, Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing gathered around a stove, drinking wine and eating meat. This area of Shaanzhou is mostly mountainous and is very suitable for raising sheep. Although they were plundered by the Jin army, there were still sheep in the mountains. The three of them cooked half a lamb, then lit the fire and drank and chatted.
Li Yanxian said: "The Jinlu's attack on Shaanzhou this time is unparalleled by the previous ones. There are many soldiers coming, and they are very determined. If Wang Fengfang hadn't led troops to help, the Jin army would have failed to attack Shaanzhou. According to this, , this year the Jin Army is likely to focus on Shaanxi."
Wang Xiaolie said: "It depends on whether the Jin army will be successful in the southeast. If they are cut off by our army when they return to the division, the weather in the southeast can heat the Jin people to death! Don't look at the fierce attack of the Jin army now, but look at How about when they come back.”
Zhai Xing said: "Last year, the Jin army concentrated its forces. It went down the two Zhejiang provinces on the east road and attacked Jiangxi on the middle road. It was really frightening. However, the strength of the Jin army has come to an end, but the soldiers and horses of this dynasty are gathering. It is hard to say what will happen in the end. "
Li Yanxian sighed: "In this attack on Shaanzhou, there are less than 10,000 Jurchens. The rest are Bohai and Khitan soldiers, as well as the rare Fuzhou soldiers. If the war drags on, the Jin army will probably have more servants. , it’s really something to consider.”
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "That's what the observation said."
This is the dividend that a winning streak brings. With the continuous victory, more and more territory is occupied, and the number of servant troops is also increasing. Moreover, there are multiple ethnic groups in the occupied areas of the Jin Army, which can be divided and disintegrated through different policies. For example, the Liao Dynasty was also destroyed by the Jin Dynasty, but the Khitan people hated the Song Dynasty for betraying their alliance and became an important force in the southern invasion.
The meat was not cooked well and had a rancid smell, which made Wang Xiaoyou a little uncomfortable at first. Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing, on the other hand, didn't take it seriously and ate deliciously.
After three rounds of drinking, the three of them gradually started to feel drunk, and they became less scrupulous about talking.
Zhai Xing said: "Since we left the year before last, we have led 3,000 troops to Ruzhou. I didn't expect to be able to rush thousands of miles to help Shaanzhou today. Especially when I defeated the famous Jin Army general Lou Su in the first battle and captured several cities in a row, it is really amazing! Such things are amazing! This ability will definitely become a great asset in the future!”
Li Yanxian nodded repeatedly: "I have been in Shaanzhou for more than two years, but I have more than 10,000 soldiers. I thought I could do it alone, but when Lou Su came to attack, I realized that it was not worth mentioning! The king defended the eight-mile foreign aid, but it was like chopping melons and vegetables. He killed the Jin army and fled! What a young hero!"
Wang Xiaolie laughed after hearing this: "Two observations, in a battle on the battlefield, the competition is to see who has the strongest soldiers and horses. Lousu has been attacking Shaanzhou for nearly two months, and his army has consumed more than half of its strength. I came suddenly and defeated him in one battle. Is it any wonder that Zhe Keqiu's first army was defeated? Without Zhe Keqiu's flank cover, Lou Su had no choice but to flee. After many battles, they actually defeated Zhe Keqiu's first army, and the rest suffered little loss. Now the Jin army They are avoiding me, not because they are afraid of me, but because they know that if they cannot defeat me, they will be held back. Once held back, the Jin army will be surrounded by several of our armies. This victory is a victory, but it cannot be exaggerated."
Zhai Xing said: "How many such victories have there been since the Jinlu invaded the south?"
Wang Xiaolie was silent for a while and said: "By defeating Lou Su, the west route can be considered a victory this year. However, the Jin army on the east route has penetrated too far and has not many troops. If a general invites them to retreat, they may have a great victory. "
"Big victory?" Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing looked at each other and couldn't help laughing. A victory in Shaanzhou is enough to boost morale. If Southeast wins again, wouldn't it be able to defeat the Jin Army's arrogance? There is hope for the imperial court to revive.
Wang Xiaolie knew that Wu Shu's return to the north would not go smoothly this time. Han Shizhong and Huang Kaidang's battle did not completely wipe out the Jin army, but it caused an unprecedented crisis for Wu Shu. It was after the battle of Huang Tiandang that the Jin army no longer dared to cross the river easily, and the battlefield moved to Shaanxi.
Since the Jin Army invaded the south, this year has been the most prosperous year for the Jin Army, and it is also the year when it has shown exhaustion. It's just that the Song Dynasty has never established its own basic military strength, and coupled with the subsequent failure of Shaanxi, there is still nothing the Jin Dynasty can do.
After drinking two glasses of wine, Li Yanxian said: "Defense, what do you want, can you tell us two? Now on the Yellow River, only the three of us have more soldiers and horses, and we need to support each other. What you said a few days ago , I always feel unreliable.”
Wang Xiaolie ate a piece of mutton and chewed it slowly. After thinking for a while, he said: "Why do you think the observation is unreliable?"
Li Yanxian said: "This year the Jin army crossed the river, with 10,000 Jin soldiers in the middle, passing through states and counties, sweeping thousands of miles. How many imperial troops did they encounter? Which one can rival the Jin people? In a real fight, the Jin army is so powerful . You want to use Xiangyang and Dengzhou as your base to fight against the Jin army. Isn’t it just a dream? We should try our best to accumulate food and grass, accumulate elite troops, and hold on to the key points until the weather comes. Defense methods always feel unrealistic. .”
Wang Xiaolie said: "Observe, how many troops do the Jin people have? One hundred thousand? Two hundred thousand? Or three hundred thousand?"
Li Yanxian said: "Up to now, it seems that it will not be difficult for the Jin to dispatch an army of 300,000."
Wang Xiaolian said: "How many female immortals are there? How many Khitans? How many Bodan people? How many Han'er troops?"
Li Yanxian shook his head: "Who can explain this kind of thing clearly?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "How can we do it if we don't understand? In the final analysis, we are fighting against the Jurchens. If we gain the upper hand, none of the Khitan, Bohai, Han'er, and servant armies of various tribes will listen to the orders of the Jin people." ! In my opinion, it is not easy for the real Jurchens to have an army of 200,000. It is very likely that the Jurchens have only more than 100,000 troops. If this dynasty has 100,000 or 200,000 fighting soldiers, the Jin people will not dare to go south easily. If With an army of 300,000, we can match the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Jin. With an army of 4,500,000, we can go north to restore the Central Plains! In Xiangyang and Dengzhou, I hope to train an army worthy of a battle, at least 200,000 to 300,000. . In this way, there is hope for the world!"
"Two or three hundred thousand people?" After hearing Wang Xiaolie's words, Zhai Xing was so shocked that he opened his mouth wide with a look of disbelief on his face.
Li Yanxian said: "In the land of several states, if you want to raise an army of 200,000 to 300,000 people, you think too much about defense!"
"It all depends on manpower!" Wang Xiaolie said firmly. "If you want to raise an army, you must have money. If you want to have money, you must restore the place so that the people can recuperate. Therefore, sufficient guerrilla zones must be set up in the north of several states. With the support of a foundation, the Jin Army has thought about guerrilla warfare It is also difficult to move the people along the Yellow River south. That’s what I mean when I say move the people along the Yellow River to the south. Don’t make too many guesses, that’s what I think and plan to do. Guanzhong can build the foundation of Shu, Xiangyang can move Jinghu to the north The road serves as the foundation. As long as we can guard against the Jin Army, everything is possible!"
At this time, Zhao Gou was chased by Wu Shu and fled east and west. In the end, they had to board the ship and hide in the sea. Except for a few officials, the officials of the imperial court were arranged to find their own way and hide in Tibet in the east of Zhejiang and Zhejiang. To be honest, the imperial court's prestige has been squandered to its core. If it weren't for Huizong's only son Zhao Gou who was not captured by the Jin army, I don't know how many people would have changed the emperor.
In a few years, Wang Xiaolie may have to pay attention to his words and deeds and not speak too directly. This time there is no need. No matter what you say, others won’t find it strange and there will be no consequences.
After listening to Wang Xiaolie's words, Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing both thought in their hearts. Li Yanxian was a little moved and wanted to know why Wang Xiaolie said that. Zhai Xing disagreed, thinking that Wang Xiaolie was just telling lies. The foundation of the Zhai family army is the family, which is different from other armies.
In the study, Liu Ziyu sat alone under the lamp and checked the battle process in Shaanzhou during this period. The more he looked at it, the more he felt that he still underestimated Wang Xiaolie.
Wang Xiaolie made a quick decision to go from Shaoyun to Dengzhou for help. I went to the back and sent troops into the city several times, delivering food and people. If not, it would be difficult for Li Yanxian to hold on until Wang Xiaolie arrived. After arriving in Shaanzhou, Wang Xiaolie made a decisive decision and attacked Zhe Keqiu with his main force, defeating the Jin army in one battle.
These steps are connected end to end, almost in one go. If any step is missing, Shaanzhou may not be able to save it. After defeating the Jin army, Wang Xiaolie did not pursue him. The main focus was on Zhe Keqiu and almost wiped out his army. After Lou Su arrived at Hezhong Mansion, he left him alone.
Knocking on the table lightly, Liu Ziyu said softly: "Of the three armies in this area, Dengzhou is the strongest. What a surprise! Everyone respected Li Yanxian before and thought he was an unparalleled general. Now it seems that this may not be the case."
Zhang Jun's idea of quickly gathering troops to attack was not supported by anyone except a few aides around him. Liu Ziyu also felt worried in his heart. Now after hearing the thoughts of Wang Xiaolie, Li Yanxian and Zhai Xing, I am even more shaken.
If it is true as Wang Xiaolie said, this year the Jin army transferred the troops from the east route to the west route, it will be difficult for the Song army to defend, so why attack? At this time, it is better to prepare early and defend against the Jin's offensive first.
