On April 25, Li Yanxian led Lin Wei, the Marquis of Zuoyu of the Chinese Army, and Tong Yuanqing, the Marquis of Zuoyu of the Former Army, as envoys to report the victory, and left Luoyang for Lin'an. The imperial envoy Hu Jiaoxiu and Zheng Chen who came to Fengchang because Wang Xiaolie recaptured Xijing a few days ago returned together.
Wang Xiaolie was sent out of the city.
Looking behind the envoys, Li Cheng, who had broken a leg, had a look of resentment on his face. Wang Xiaolie shook his head. Said: "I heard that the officials value you very much. If your legs are kept strong, you might be able to be reused. Now, I'm afraid I can only kill you with one blow."
After saying goodbye to Li Yanxian, Wang Xiaolie watched everyone leave.
This time Li Yanxian took a thousand soldiers, as well as the captured Jurchen leaders and 300 soldiers to Lin'an. In order to show the military appearance, there are one hundred armored cavalry in the thousand troops, and the rest are also selected as guards of honor. Thousands of people lined up, which was extremely spectacular.
In addition to the Jurchen leaders and Han generals such as Li Cheng, the remaining Jurchens were also selected, mainly because they were from clans. The more important the identities of these people, the more extraordinary this victory becomes. In addition, the heads of several important generals such as Balisu and Wozi were also put in boxes for Li Yanxian to take to Lin'an. The Song Army's first big victory had to be done to save face.
After the great victory, Wang Xiaolie had to sacrifice prisoners. After doing this, the rewards for those who have made meritorious service in the war can be recognized by the court. Otherwise, without the endorsement of the imperial court, Wang Xiaolie's title would always be of an expedient nature. With recognition from the court, these people became official officials of the court. Although the imperial court did not send a penny to Wang Xiaolie for military expenses before, and it may not do so in the future, the name is still very important.
"Treading on the Stars"
When they arrived at Longmen Town, Hu Jiaoxiu said to Li Yanxian: "Du Tong, we have just left Luoyang City, so we should not go too fast. Let's rest in Longmen Town tonight."
Li Yanxian nodded in agreement.
After setting up camp, Hu Jiaoxiu said to Li Yanxian: "I have been in Luoyang for ten days and have to pay a visit to the imperial mausoleum. I haven't talked to the governor yet. I have some free time tonight. How about we have a drink? It's very peaceful under the commander-in-chief. There's no need to worry about what."
Li Yanxian said: "Bachelor, we are not allowed to drink alcohol in the army. I'm sorry."
Hu Jiaoxiu was stunned for a moment. Said: "You are the commander of an army, why should you care about these rules!"
Li Yanxian said: "The reason why rules are rules is because once they are formulated, they no longer rely on human will for their existence. Don't talk about me, even military commanders must abide by military disciplines in the army. Bachelor, let's eat early and get up early tomorrow .”
Hu Jiaoxiu looked at Li Yanxian with an indescribable feeling. After more than ten days, it seems that I still don’t understand this army. Whether it was Wang Xiaolie or Wang Xiaolie's army, Hu Jiaoxiu had never seen them before. They have a temperament that is different from others.
After bidding farewell to Li Yanxian, Wang Xiaolie returned to the official hall. Shao Ling and Niu Gao also returned to the army, and the official hall was a little deserted for a while. Walking to the window alone, Wang Xiaolie quietly looked at the scenery outside the window.
In my previous life, I often heard people talking about Luoyang peonies. In this life, I arrived in Luoyang during the peony blooming season, but I didn’t have time to appreciate the peonies. By the time I got some free time, the peony blooming period had passed, leaving only the broken flowers and branches.
There is a bush of peonies by the wall. The flowers have faded and no one has pruned them. The withered flowers are hidden among the green leaves, and their original appearance cannot be seen. Wang Xiaolie couldn't even remember what these peonies looked like when they were in bloom. They were so close in front of him, but he had never noticed them.
On the other hand, a few gardenia trees nearby were just in full bloom, and their bright flowers attracted bees and butterflies to fly around there.
This is the way the world is. There are countless flowers in bloom and countless changes of scenery. It is only when we pay attention to them that we realize that their best years have passed. Only dead branches and leaves are left, quietly in the spring breeze.
Wang Ruohai came in and saw Wang Xiaolie lost in thought by the window. Said: "Jie Shuai, are you admiring the scenery outside the window? It's a pity that the peony flowering period has passed, and I missed it this year."
Wang Xiaolie turned around and said with a smile: "What does it matter if you miss it? It will fade this year and bloom again next year. As long as we firmly occupy Luoyang City, there will be endless peonies."
"Yes, the flowers will bloom again after they fade, what does it matter?" Wang Ruohai smiled and went to the middle table.
Wang Xiaolie asked: "What's the military situation ahead?"
Wang Ruohai said: "Just now news came from Shaoxing, saying that Jiangzhou has been occupied. After Balisu was annihilated, Zhe Keqiu immediately returned north and was already far away. There were about 200 Jin troops in Jiangzhou. When you hear our troops are coming, flee early."
Wang Xiaolie said: "The Jin army is running very fast. Without the more than 20,000 soldiers from Balisu, many states and counties of the Jin army will not be able to defend themselves."
Wang Ruohai nodded after listening: "Yes, after annihilating Bali Su, the surrounding Jin army ran very fast. Shao Xing said that not only Jiangzhou, but also the defenders of Jinzhou were about to retreat. He asked us if we wanted to Quickly enter Jinzhou and surround the Jin army there."
Wang Xiaolie couldn't help but ponder after hearing this. After a while, he said: "My original intention was not to occupy Jinzhou first. With Jinzhou here, Wanyan Yinshu still has another thought, and will not give up too much place at once. If Shao Xing What I said is true, so it seems that what I thought was wrong. Jin Jun left as soon as he said he would leave, so why would he want to stay so much? That’s right, Wanyan Yinshu originally had 10,000 soldiers, but was beaten by Jiang Min Three thousand were lost, and now there are only 7,000 soldiers and horses. With 7,000 people, we can barely defend Taiyuan Mansion. How can we divide our troops in other places! Tell Shao Xing to occupy Jinzhou. Next, we and the Jin Army will fight It’s time to fight for Taiyuan Mansion!”
Wang Ruohai said: "Commander Jie said, if you lose people if you save land, you will lose both people and land. If you save people and lose land, you will save both people and land. After all, the Jin army is from outside and will not be obsessed with the gains and losses of one city or one place. Once there is a war, , they will concentrate their forces and temporarily abandon some places."
Wang Xiaolie nodded. Yes, the Jin Army is different from the Central Plains warlords. They don't just occupy the city if they have it. Not to mention Jinzhou, even Kaifeng and Luoyang, such an important place would still be abandoned. The Jin army has limited troops, and if it wants to win the war, it must concentrate its forces. In my past life memory, some experiences from the Liberation War would hardly have any effect on the Jin Army. To fight the Jin army, we must find another way.
Wang Ruohai said: "After occupying Jinzhou, most of the state troops in southern Shanxi are in our hands. I am thinking that the Jin army does not have enough troops on Hedong Road. We might as well take this opportunity to occupy more state troops. Especially in some important places. , you must first occupy it well.”
Wang Xiaolie nodded, lowered his head and thought.
Not every place is the same. Some places have strategic value, and if you occupy them, you can get twice the result with half the effort. If not occupied, many states and counties would be under enemy threat. For example, Jinju is a transportation hub between the north and the south and has very important strategic value. Wang Xiaolie's original plan was not to attack Jinzhou and let the Jin army continue to be stationed here. When I go north in the future, the Jin Army will definitely defend heavily and annihilate the main force of the Jin Army here. But now the Jin army is on the defensive, and occupying Jinzhou will only allow them to divide their forces and retreat on their own initiative.
After thinking for a while, Wang Xiaolie said decisively: "Order Shao Yun, after occupying Jinzhou, immediately go north to occupy Lengquan Pass! Order Cao Zhiyan, after occupying Zezhou, immediately go north to occupy Longde Mansion, Weisheng Army, and Liaozhou. Threaten Taiyuan Mansion from two sides!"
