When Wang Jing was thinking about the soldiers and horses of the Northern Wei Dynasty, in Huaiyuan City on the north bank of the Huaihe River, the clan general Yuan Ying, who was named Zhongshan County King by Emperor Xuanwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty, was indeed summoning the envoys of the Western Chu Army.
After all, Wang Jing didn't have many choices for the Western Chu army. They could either defend or ask for help.
As for reinforcements, the only option was the Northern Wei Army.
This time, the Huai Army firmly took the initiative in sending troops. All the Western Chu Army could do was passively accept it and try their best to resolve it.
In the main hall.
After the messenger disappeared, Yuan Ying looked at the tall general on the left with eyes like copper bells.
"General Yang, Wang Jing sent out 600,000 troops to attack Xi Chu. Do you think we should agree to Xi Chu's request and send troops north to join forces with Xi Chu?"
Yuanying's beard and hair are neatly trimmed, her manners are good, and her speech is neither hasty nor slow, giving people the appearance of a famous general.
The burly general next to him is the famous and powerful general of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Yang Dayan!
Yang Dayan, whose name sounds a bit shabby, sounds like he is from an ordinary person. But in fact, Yang Dayan is the grandson of the leader of Qiuchi, and his background is not bad.
Otherwise, he would not have been able to become the leading general in the Northern Wei Dynasty during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, when family status was important.
His ability to lead troops is outstanding, and his military force is particularly outstanding.
When he arrived, Yang Dayan came directly to the vicinity and returned to the Northern Wei army.
His current realm is the same as Murong Shaozong's ninth-level human realm, but when they attack the enemy on the battlefield, their abilities are quite different.
Murong Shaozong focused on leading troops and was proficient in military tactics, while Yang Dayan was a fierce general who stood out for his bravery.
"Someone has heard of a saying, it's called lips dying and teeth cold!"
"Now that the Huai army is powerful, only Western Chu, Nan Liang and our army are left among the surrounding princes. Among them, Cao Jingzong of Nan Liang has connections with the Huai army and may be ready to defect to the Huai army..."
"If the Western Chu Army is destroyed again, we will be the only ones left!"
Yang Dayan's voice is as dull as thunder, and his appearance is angry and rude, but his words are very organized and he can see the situation clearly, so he is not an ignorant and reckless person.
"Hahaha! Heroes really think alike!"
Yuan Ying smiled and said: "But the Western Chu army has 400,000 elites. Nothing will happen in a short time. You and I have enough time to mobilize the troops... When the time comes, please ask General Yang to lead the army north. I will take the remaining troops with me." Defend the river to prevent Cao Jingzong from hearing the news and attacking!"
The Northern Wei Dynasty also had nearly 400,000 troops.
However, Yuan Ying and Yang Dayan were the only two people in the army who had outstanding ability and could lead the army alone.
According to Yuanying's plan, Yang Dayan would go north while he stayed behind.
With Yang Dayan's ninth-level strength, even if something unexpected happens to Beishang, he can rely on his strong strength to retreat safely.
"General, it's obvious! However, even if we go north to help the Western Chu army and help the Western Chu army repel the Huai army, given the strength of the Huai army, the defeat will not damage much vitality. Sooner or later, they will attack again..."
"There is no way for our army to be trapped in Zhongli. If we can escape from this place, we will be able to ascend to heaven!"
Yang Dayan frowned and said.
Yuan Ying was silent for a moment, his face twitched slightly, and he said: "If it weren't for Cao Jingzong, I would have already led my troops south to attack Shouchun. If Shouchun is in hand, I can go south to Lujiang River..."
"If we defeat the Huai army this time, you and I will join forces and go south. As long as Cao Jingzong is defeated, our army's dilemma will naturally be solved!"
Yang Dayan nodded and said: "It is best if the general has a strategy in mind!"
At this time.
There were rapid footsteps outside.
"General, there is an urgent military situation!"
A personal guard rushed over and quickly knelt down to report.
"Military emergency? What's going on?"
Yuanying asked quickly.
"General, this is the Changhuai water stronghold. Liang Jun has dispatched hundreds of warships and is attacking our water stronghold with all its strength. In addition, Liang Jun's infantry are also waiting for the shore in the direction of Tushan..."
The guard said quickly.
"Attack the water stronghold and send infantry ashore... This is a water and land attack. We must use all our strength to defeat this general! Cao Jingzong is so bold!"
Yuan Ying was extremely angry but laughed.
Although the two armies of the Northern Wei and Nanliang faced each other along the Huai River, the overall situation was that the Northern Wei had the upper hand. Yuan Ying did not want to consume too many troops and was always thinking about other ways to deal with his opponents.
Therefore, they had the advantage in strength and did not think about taking the initiative to attack.
If the Northern Wei army did not move, the Nanliang army would naturally not brave the dangers of the river and nature to go north to bite the hard bone of the Wei army.
The two sides have been confronting each other for a long time, with few big battles and constant small battles, so they have some tacit understanding.
But this time.
Cao Jingzong dispatched hundreds of warships and sent infantry across the river. This definitely broke the tacit understanding and prepared to launch a war with the Northern Wei army!
Yang Dayan said: "Not long after the envoy from the Western Chu Army arrived, Cao Jingzong took the initiative to attack. This is undoubtedly helping the Huai Army... Could it be that Cao Jingzong has defected to Wang Jing?"
At first, Wang Jing sent an envoy to persuade Cao Jingzong and successfully got him to agree to surrender, but the news did not spread to the outside world.
Cao Jingzong was named General Zhenxi, but few people knew about it.
Until now, Yuanying thought that Cao Jingzong was only in contact with the Huai army and did not know that the other party had already surrendered.
Reason for blocking messages.
Naturally, he thought that when Cao Jingzong went north to attack Yuanying in the future, the Huai army would be able to highlight the cavalry and give Yuanying a hard blow when he was unprepared.
Yuan Ying thought of the envoy from the Western Chu Army who had just left.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "That makes sense. It seems that things are similar to what you think. The barbarian Cao Jingzong has indeed defected to the Huai army!"
"If Cao Jingzong defected to the Huai Army, the situation would be terrible!"
"Our army is restrained by Cao Jingzong and cannot go north. The Western Chu army has no reinforcements and will most likely be defeated. Once Western Chu is destroyed, we will be next!"
"For today's plan, there is only one way! That is to mobilize all the troops, take advantage of the decisive battle between the Huai Army and Xi Chu, go south with all our strength, fight Cao Jingzong, and capture Fengyang... In this way, our army can break through the blockade and have Escape!"
Yang Dayan thought about it and felt that what Yuanying said made sense.
Now that Cao Jingzong has defected to the Huai Army, the current situation is very dangerous for them.
In this situation.
They no longer care about supporting Xi Chu, and even they themselves have to fight hard. It would be best if they can defeat the Nanliang Army. Even if the Huai Army goes south, they will be able to retreat to Lujiang.
"The envoy from the Western Chu Army..."
Yang Dayan asked.
Yuan Ying sighed and said: "Tell him the truth about our situation. Just say that I have admired the Overlord for a long time, but now I really can't help, so we can only live with our destiny!"
"Come here, send an order to mobilize all the generals and commanders to discuss matters!"
Yuan Ying began to cheer up and prepared to use all his energy to kill Cao Jingzong even if he lost half of his troops!
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