After arranging Cui Sanshe and Ren Zhiqingxi, Wang Xiao went to his official hall and thought quietly. After a while, Li Yanxian and Wang Ruohai came in and saluted Wang Xiaolie. Wang Xiaolie told them not to be polite and sat down at the table.
Wang Xiaolie said: "Since Jiang Min left, our headquarters has become much deserted. Shao Ling, Niu Gao and Li Dutong often go out of the city to inspect their subordinates. I also have to be busy with political affairs, leaving only Counselor Wang. Here. How can this be done? The most indispensable person for a headquarters is the secretary-general. Pay more attention these days and select someone as soon as possible. "
Li Yanxian and Wang Ruohai agreed and sat down at the table.
After taking a sip of tea, Wang Ruohai said to Wang Xiaolie: "Zhai Zhenfu wants to make the Northern Expedition. Does Commander Jie think he can succeed?"
Wang Xiaolie sighed: "To be honest, I'm really not sure about this matter. From a rational point of view, Luoyang is located between the Central Plains and Shaanxi, and its geographical location is extremely important. Zhai Xing captured Luoyang and cut off the Central Plains. How could Liu Yu be willing to be in contact with Shaanxi? How could he send people to Shaanxi and go around Hedong Road? However, Liu Yu is now a member of the Caotai team, and their reaction cannot be measured by normal people. As for the Jin Army, , has given up on the south of the Yellow River, and has little interest in sending troops. Who knows the final result!"
Li Yanxian said: "In this case, Commander Jie should join forces with Zhai Xing and launch a large-scale Northern Expedition together."
Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "In today's world, what's the use of taking Luoyang? If the Jin army and Liu Yu don't attack, if you go west from Luoyang to Shaanzhou, the Jin army is still thousands of miles away. Head east to Kaifeng Mansion, facing hundreds of miles of Yellow River Flood Area. Only a road to the north of Hedong can truly threaten the foundation of the Jin Army. What kind of situation it is, it is really difficult to explain clearly——"
Wang Ruohai said: "Luoyang is located in the world and is a fundamental place. Not to mention that there are vast fertile fields under its rule and it has been rich since ancient times. It is more suitable as a fundamental place than Xiangyang. Between Wanluo and Luo, it has been prosperous and prosperous since ancient times, and it is the real king. The foundation! The Commander-in-Chief went north and captured Luoyang, which is no longer the same as it is now! At that time, you can ask the Holy One to return to Luan Zhongyuan and calm people's hearts in order to recover. If the Holy One does not come, the Commander-in-Chief will occupy such important places, and slowly Development is not something that can be imagined now!”
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "What you said makes sense. But I always feel that now is not the time for the Northern Expedition. First, we said we have an army of 100,000, but we have not completed the training. After going north, if the Jin army can When the soldiers of the country come to attack, they will be passive at that time. Furthermore, now that the Central Plains region is in ruins after the war, I am afraid it will not be of much benefit. "
Wang Ruohai wanted to talk again, but Wang Xiaolie waved his hand and said: "I know that my reasons cannot convince you. In fact, not only you, I can't convince myself either -"
Having said this, Wang Xiaolie was silent for a while. Said: "Well, don't force me, and I won't force you, just think about it carefully. Tonight Niu Gao and Shao Ling came back, and a few of us got together and discussed. Is the Northern Expedition suitable? Let’s wait a little longer and see what everyone’s opinions are. The few of us are the headquarters, and of course we must listen to everyone’s opinions on important matters.”
Wang Ruohai nodded and said nothing more.
In fact, the problem that troubles Wang Xiaolie the most is not the one mentioned above. But now the Song Dynasty's army is still in the process of reorganizing. The only generals who will really protect the Southern Song Dynasty in the future are Han Shizhong and Zhang Jun. Even these two armies have many problems.
Yue Fei is still under Zhang Jun and has not formed an independent army. Brothers Wu Jie and Wu Lin are guarding the front line of Qinling Mountains, with no more than 10,000 troops at present. Liu Qi was demoted to Zhi Mianzhou because of his defeat in Fuping and his continuous loss of territory. Yang Yizhong, who was trusted by Zhao Gou after taking over, was also under Zhang Jun at this time.
At this time, Wang Xiaolie went north and was likely to attract all the Jin army. Song armies elsewhere would take the opportunity to counterattack, causing unexpected consequences. Wang Xiaolie didn't want such consequences, so he kept hesitating.
Can his 100,000-strong army stop the Jin army's full attack? Wang Xiaolie couldn't say for sure. What can be said for certain is that if one's own army of 100,000 people fights against the 100,000 Jin army, they will never fail. But what if the Jin army comes for 150,000? What about two hundred thousand?
Li Yanxian sat aside, just silent. Wang Ruohai was flipping through official documents there, apparently absent-minded.
Wang Xiaolie stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the bleak autumn wind outside. The sunshine is very good, shining on the earth, making everything bright.
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Will the Jin army attack with all its strength? In fact, most likely not. The intention of the Jin army was very clear, they just wanted to occupy the land north of the Yellow River. South of the Yellow River, I just want to set up a puppet and slowly digest it. If Liu Yu's troops are insufficient, the Jin army will help, but they will not use their full strength.
How can I do? Wang Xiaolie was unsure.
In the guest room next to them, Cui Sanshe and Ren Zhiqing were sitting together, chatting about what they had seen today.
Ren Zhiqing said: "Wang Jieshuai is really an extraordinary person! We came down from Luanchuan and arrived at Neixiang. It was already extremely prosperous. We haven't seen such a place for many years. As we walked down the river from Neixiang, the scenery became more and more... Wealthy. When we arrived in Xiangyang, my God, this place felt like heaven!"
Cui Sanshe said: "It occupies a large area and has a large population, which is naturally not comparable to other places. Moreover, his printing is so exquisite that no one else can copy it. There are several places in the world where paper is used to make money. I can compare with him!"
Ren Zhiqing said: "Sheren, among the generals who are out there, which one doesn't seal the Huizi? Not only the generals, but also the imperial court! But how many people recognize their Huizi? It only takes a few months, and no one has it." If you are willing to use it, it will become a piece of paper! If Xiangyang Huizi can sell it all over the world, he must have the ability."
Cui Sanshe said: "Look at Xiangyang, where is this place? Ships from the south and horses from the north meet here. It is a truly prosperous place. What place do we occupy? In the mountains and valleys. If we occupy Luoyang, we will naturally It will be like this! Luoyang is a big city in the world, with fertile land and trade routes all over the world. At that time, you will know that there is more than one Wang Xiaoxiehui official in the world! "
Ren Zhiqing said: "We have less than 10,000 soldiers and horses. Attacking Luoyang is already difficult to deal with a Meng Bangxiong. If the puppet Qi Dynasty sends troops to help, it will be really worrying! Sheren, tell me, will the Commander-in-Chief help us block Liu Yu? reinforcements?"
Cui Sanshe said: "Yes, although Meng Bangxiong is a rebel army, his military strength is really not weak. Although Dong Xian in the north is under the control of the governor, he has always formed an independent army and does not listen to the military orders of the governor. Our Northern Expedition, It’s not easy. You heard today that as long as the governor sends troops, Wang Xiaolie will let Ruzhou soldiers and horses go north to Zhengzhou. He has occupied Zhengzhou, and the puppet Qi reinforcements will naturally be blocked. "
Ren Zhiqing nodded: "As long as we block the reinforcements, we should be able to capture Luoyang. Although Dong Xian doesn't obey military orders very much, he has to send troops when the army moves north. When the two armies are united, Meng Bangxiong should not be able to stop him."
Cui Sanshe said: "The only thing to worry about in this Northern Expedition is Liu Yu. If we block his reinforcements, we will be successful. Although there is a Jin army in Shaanxi, they are thousands of miles away. And they are confronting the Wu brothers. How can we move far away? There are only 10,000 gold troops in Hedong, so they can’t handle anything big!"
Ren Zhiqing nodded, as if this was the truth.
Zhai Xing's Northern Expedition certainly considered the situation in the world. However, he has fewer troops, and unlike Wang Xiaolie, he only considers the general trend of the world.
