Seeing the dilapidated Dingding Gate with no one guarding it, Hu Jiaoxiu sighed: "Think about how prosperous Luoyang City was back then! In just a few years, it has become like this. Isn't it sad? I hope to return to the court soon. Restore its former glory.”
While talking, he and Zheng Chen rode into Luoyang City.
Wang Xiaolie got the news and hurriedly came out of the government office to welcome him. Seeing Hu Jiaoxiu and Zheng Chen, he hurriedly said: "I thought you would arrive in Xijing tomorrow, but I didn't expect you would arrive today. Don't be surprised if you are not greeted!"
Hu Jiaoxiu said: "We heard about the great victory in Shaanzhou on the way, and we were so happy that we speeded up our journey. Commander Ji led the army to the northern expedition and defeated Xijing. This was an unprecedented victory since Jingkang. The imperial court was very surprised when he heard the news, and ordered me to The two came to congratulate the Commander-in-Chief and give him a reward."
After finishing speaking, without waiting for Wang Xiaolie's reply, Hu Jiaoxiu added: "However, although the restoration of Xijing is a great achievement, it is nothing compared with the great victory of Shaanxi Province. I don't know when the Commander-in-Chief will be free to go and sacrifice prisoners. Face to face?"
Wang Xiaoxian said: "The war is going on. How can I get away? In ten days, Li Yanxian will go and present the prisoners."
Hu Jiaoxiu said: "That's right. After the golden thieves are defeated in Shaanzhou, they may raise another army to attack the west of Beijing. The commander-in-chief must be in charge here."
After chatting for a while, Wang Xiaolie welcomed Hu Jiaoxiu and Zheng Chen into the government office.
After placing incense eucalyptus in the official hall, Hu Jiao read the imperial edict and asked Wang Xiaolie to seal it up. He said: "I happened to learn about the great victory of Shaanzhou on the way. I feel embarrassed to take out this imperial edict. It doesn't matter. In a few days, there will be new rewards from the imperial court."
Wang Xiaolie said hurriedly that he didn't dare. Hu Jiaoxiu and Zheng Chen were asked to rest first, and a banquet was held for them in the evening.
After regaining Xijing, Wang Xiaolie was promoted. He was specially awarded the title of Jiedu Envoy of the Zhongwu Army, and was appointed envoy to the North, South, South and North Roads of Beijing, Shang and Guozhou, and also had knowledge of Henan Prefecture. He was specially granted the title of Marquis of the founding of Xuchang County, with a settlement of 1,500 households and a real grant of 600 households. Compared with before, the territory has been expanded and the title has been raised to founding lord.
However, since he had been developing on his own and received little help from the court, these were of little significance to Wang Xiaolie. All I can say is that when you meet other officials, since your official position is here, others should be extra respectful.
When he arrived at his residence, Hu Jiaoxiu said to Zheng Chen: "It has been some time since the Commander-in-Chief has reoccupied Luoyang, but the government office is still in such a dilapidated state. It seems that the war is busy and his mind has not been able to take care of it. After we return, we should report to the Ming Dynasty to inform the Ming Dynasty. Show your loyalty and patriotism."
Zheng Chen said: "Yes. Not only the Henan government office, but the city of Luoyang also seemed too rundown. When we entered the city, we saw no pedestrians on the street, and there were farmlands not far from the government office. This is Xijing, and we actually arrived there. This situation!"
Hu Jiaoxiu nodded and couldn't help but sigh.
Luoyang, Xijing, was once the second largest city in the world. However, in the past few years, most of the household registrations have been lost, and the pavilions and pavilions have been turned into farmland. How can we not make people sad?
It was almost evening, and Wang Xiaolie held a dinner party to welcome the two envoys. And specially called Chen Yuyi to accompany him.
Hu Jiaoxiu and Chen Yuyi were both descendants of aristocratic families and had known each other before. After the Jingkang Rebellion, the two reunited again and couldn't help but be overjoyed.
Everyone sat down and Wang Xiaolian said: "Xueshi Hu and Pavilion Chief Zheng have traveled thousands of miles to Xijing. I am extremely grateful. You have worked hard all the way. I will prepare some thin food for you two tonight. The food and wine are simple, no wonder!" "
Hu Jiaoxiu said: "We came thousands of miles and arrived near Luoyang. We happened to hear about the great victory of Shaanzhou. Is it God's will to hear about such happy news at the first time? Commander Ji has been in Xiangyang for several years. He worked hard and waited for success, and finally restored Xijing. Hope. Commander Jieh has served the imperial court wholeheartedly and achieved unparalleled military exploits!"
"How dare you, how dare you." Wang Xiaolie raised his glass and drank it down with everyone.
We chatted for a while, drank for three rounds, and slowly got back to the situation.
Hu Jiaoxiu said: "After the victory in Shaanzhou, I wonder what Jieshuai's plan is? I heard that Jin general Sa Lihe mainly focused on the northwest route, and only Wushu was left on the Sichuan-Sichuan line. If Jieshuai's army advances westward, Encircling Wushu with the Sichuan and Sichuan armies, we will be able to achieve great achievements again!"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Privy Zhang mainly fought against the Jin army in Qinfengzhou. There are not many soldiers and horses in Liangzhou. How easy is it to encircle Wushu?"
Hu Jiaoxiu said: "Commander Jie's army is marching westward. Counting the days, Privy Councilor Zhang's army will be able to march eastward in time. And it's summer now, and the Jin army is afraid of the heat."
Wang Xiaolie said: "Bachelor, let me speak plainly. It looks good to go east to west, but in fact it is of no great use. If my troops are not in Jingzhao Mansion, Wu Shu can go north and take Yan'an Mansion to Hedong Road. . When we occupied Guanzhong, it seemed that we occupied many states and counties, but the battle line was also lengthened a lot. However, when the Jin army abandoned Guanzhong, it seemed that they had lost territory, but in fact the battle line was more concentrated. The key here is that we march westward If the Jin army cannot be eliminated, they can retreat. Just like a human hand, there are five fingers stretched out. It is easier to chop off one finger. When the fingers are retracted, it is a fist. Dealing with a fist is more difficult than dealing with fingers. too much."
Hu Jiaoxiu seemed to understand, nodded and said: "What Commander Jie said makes sense. It's just that I have the advantage now, wouldn't it be a pity not to attack?
Wang Xiaolie said: "There are not many Jurchens. Counting soldiers and horses, there are only 150,000 or 60,000 people. Even if all of them are civilians, the number of troops does not exceed 200,000. In the first battle of Shaanzhou, more than 20,000 people were wiped out. Now The number is less than 180,000. Our eyes must be fixed on the 180,000 Jin Army. The battle must be a war of annihilation, not a rout. If a rout is fought, it will look like victory, but the Jin people will withdraw, and the actual strength of the troops will be It becomes more and more concentrated. In the end, it becomes a lump and the battle becomes difficult to fight."
Hu Jiaoxiu looked at Zheng Chen and then at the others. Said: "What Marshal Jie said seems to make sense. But since ancient times, I have never heard of fighting like this."
Wang Xiaolie said: "Others don't fight like this because by occupying the territory, they will have money, food, and soldiers. The Jurchens are not Han people, and it is useless even if they occupy the territory. As long as we persist in fighting, the Han people will not Become a Jurchen soldier."
This issue is actually very complex. If the resistance of the Song Dynasty was not tenacious, there would always be a traitor regime in the territory occupied by the Jurchens. The Han people cannot become soldiers of the Jurchens, but they can become soldiers of the traitor regime. If things go on like this, the power will still wax and wane.
The key to the problem was that the Song Dynasty could not surrender. As long as the Song Dynasty did not surrender, Han uprisings in the areas occupied by the Jin army would continue, which would consume the Jin people's military strength. When the Song Dynasty stabilizes internally and re-establishes its army, its offensive power will increase. One day, the Song Dynasty will be able to gather enough strength to fight back.
Zhao Gou's biggest problem in history was surrender. The Jin Dynasty was given twenty years to integrate the resources in the occupied areas and eliminate opposition forces. By the time Song Xiaozong wanted to launch the Northern Expedition, he was already powerless.
Hu Jiaoxiu had never thought about what Wang Xiaolie said. After a while, he asked: "What do you want to do next, Commander-in-Chief?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Since we have occupied Henan Prefecture, we will use Henan Prefecture as the foundation to restore the surrounding areas. The three counties of Hedong, Henan and Hanoi have always been the foundation of the world. I want to send troops north to strive to capture Henan Prefecture and liberate Henan Prefecture. The land of Hedong in Zhouzhou and Jiangzhou, and the land of Hanoi in Huaizhou and Weizhou. With these three counties along the river, there is the foundation of the world. If the north attacks Taiyuan Prefecture, the Jin army can only withdraw from Guanzhong. It threatens Daming Mansion in the east and points directly at Youyan and several states in the north!"
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