Just like Chen Baxian back then and Xiao Daocheng now, if Liu Yu sat back and watched the Huai army capture Soochow, he would soon fall into the same embarrassing end as these two people.
In the four southern dynasties during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the king was not king and his ministers were not his ministers. There were very few examples of kings and ministers getting along well with each other.
Famous generals were repeatedly killed unjustly. This situation made it difficult for the four dynasties in the world of China to have famous generals and officials to defect to their old masters.
The only exception was Xiao Yan. He was very kind to his ministers, but it was a pity that he left the show early.
Originally, Liu Yu had several ninth-level generals under his command who were comparable to famous martial arts generals.
But Wang Zhen'e was overthrown by Shen Tianzi because of internal strife, and Tan Daoji killed Liu Yu's son because he deposed the emperor... One of these two people did not want to defect to Liu Yu, and the other did not dare.
Other famous ministers and generals, such as Shen Tianzi, Xie Hui and others, all joined Wang Jing's command...
When the foundation is not strong enough and there are not many generals under his command.
Liu Yu must break the situation as soon as possible and allow Liu Song to grow rapidly. Only by increasing his power can he attract famous generals who are in the opposition to join him.
Liubi in the south was the target that Liu Yu chose to expand and annex.
Now Liu Bi has agreed to Liu Song's conditions and is ready to use his troops and territory in exchange for his own safety and wealth.
The addition of Liu Bi also gave Liu Song, who had lost a lot of soldiers, a heavy blow of blood.
With the replenishment of troops and horses, a little rectification can come in handy.
"Your Majesty has made a clear decision!"
Liu Muzhi was also in favor of sending troops. After all, anyone with a discerning eye could see Liu Song's strategic disadvantage. At present, it is most beneficial to Liu Song to join forces with Soochow.
After Liu Yu and Liu Muzhi discussed it, they made a decision.
However, Liu Yu just asked his generals to prepare, and began to mobilize Liu Bi's troops who had just surrendered from the south.
Half a day later.
The latest military information came from the east.
After Liu Yu saw the military situation, he was a little shocked and had to summon Liu Muzhi again.
Liu Laozhi, who was guarding Zhu Ming on the west side, was also called back.
"Look at it, the Soochow Navy returned with a great defeat, and General Ling Tong died in battle... Lu Meng retreated to Changshu, and the situation in Soochow has become more and more dangerous!"
Liu Yu sighed.
Liu Laozhi looked at the intelligence and couldn't help but said: "These Soochow soldiers and horses are too useless. Lu Meng is also a bit unworthy of his name. It is really unexpected that Nuo Da's navy was defeated by the Huai army so quickly!"
Soochow has a great reputation in history.
Among them, Lu Su and Lu Meng are also famous generals, as well as the Twelve Tiger Ministers of Soochow... Together, these teams are thicker than Liu Song. Of course, they don't have a top-notch wise man like Liu Yu, and that's the only flaw.
With such a solid foundation, he could not survive even a month when he encountered the Huai Army.
Liu Laozhi couldn't help feeling a little contemptuous.
Liu Muzhi said: "It is understandable that Soochow was defeated so quickly! After all, no one thought in advance that Xiao Daocheng would defect to Wang Jing. Xiao Daocheng took the initiative to welcome the Huai army into Jiangnan, which directly caused Sun Jian and Soochow generals Die in battle and your morale will be greatly reduced!”
"Also, the Huai army launched a three-pronged attack and contacted the Southern Song Dynasty to advance north. It can be said that they ambush on all sides and deployed all their strength..."
"If such an offensive is used against our country, I'm afraid our army will not be able to support it!"
He was not excusing Soochow, but telling the truth.
Soochow itself lost the upper hand and was at a strategic disadvantage.
The most important thing is that Xiao Daocheng's reaction was not expected, which eventually led to a desperate situation where he was defeated by the sudden attack.
When Liu Laozhi heard this, he thought about it seriously and admitted that there was some truth in what Liu Muzhi said.
"It's a pity that there are many famous generals in Soochow, but three of the most critical generals are missing!"
"If Zhou Yu, Lu Xun, and Lu Kang were still serving in Soochow, the Huai army would not have won so easily!"
Liu Muzhi finally sighed.
Zhou Yu is a top general. At this time, Soochow is in danger and he may come to Soochow in advance. However, Lu Xun and Lu Kang, father and son, will not defect to Soochow again even if they come.
The Lu family had a blood feud with Sun Ce, and their clan was almost wiped out.
They also took a very light view of Sun Quan, their old master, knowing that he was not a wise master who could compete for supremacy in all directions. If they had a choice, Lu Xun and his son would definitely not go to Soochow again.
"Well, without these three famous generals, it is normal for Soochow to be unable to stop the Huai army... Now that the situation in Soochow is in crisis, I want brother Dao Jian to lead the elite troops to attack Changzhou and threaten Jiangyin. First, take the territory of Southern Qi and threaten How about the rear of the troops and horses on the west route of the Huai Army?"
Liu Yu said.
Liu Laozhi said quickly: "Your Majesty has an order, and the general will not hesitate to die. However, if the general leaves the Jurong camp, the Ming army in Jinling..."
Liu Yu immediately smiled and said: "Don't worry, Zhu Yuanzhang is currently attacking the Jin army and will not start a war with our army in the short term. Moreover, the Huai army is the greatest threat at the moment. Zhu Biao and Li Wenzhong who are left behind in Jinling, even if they know that I will lead the troops eastward in person, , and we are determined not to attack Jurong Camp!"
If you have a longer perspective, you will understand the threat of the Huai army.
Why did Zhu Yuanzhang personally lead his troops to attack the Eastern Jin Dynasty? Didn't he feel the threat of the Huai army, but he couldn't solve it in a short time, so he could only find some means to strengthen himself.
Liu Yuneng took the initiative to confront the Huai army, but it was too late for Zhu Yuanzhang to be happy.
He is not Sun Quan. He stabbed Liu Yu in the back at the critical moment when he was fighting against the Huai army...
"The general understands!"
Liu Laozhi said.
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News of the defeat of the Soochow navy spread quickly to all directions. The princes in the south of the Yangtze River, even the Eastern Jin Dynasty, which was fighting a powerful enemy, sent many spies to observe the battle between the Huai army and Soochow.
So the news spread quickly.
At the end of the fourth year of Taichu. The main elite of the Huai Army has landed north of Changshu.
Shi Wansui acted as a vanguard and led 50,000 elite troops to sweep in all directions, wiping out all the forts and small towns of the wealthy families outside Changshu City.
A large number of children of wealthy families and their private soldiers fled into Changshu City.
Woohoo!
The dull sound of the trumpet echoed between heaven and earth.
Dozens of large five-tooth ships were docked on the shore, and 10,000 elite soldiers were scattered around. Wang Jing took Gao Xi, Cen Wenwen, and Chen Qingzhi, who had just defected and was left by his side to counsel the military aircraft, and stepped into the land of Jiangnan.
"Your Majesty, General Shi Wansui has led his troops to the gates of Changshu City. General Wen Qin has built a camp. Please move on, Your Majesty!"
The one who came to report the news was Wen Qin's son Wenyang.
Both father and son were incorporated into the Chinese army by Wang Jing and crossed the Yangtze River south together.
In addition to their father and son, there is also Lin Chong who defected not long ago, all serving in the Chinese Army.
Only on the battlefield can their potential be developed as quickly as possible.
"Okay! Enter the camp first!"
Wang Jing retracted his gaze from looking at the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River and boarded the carriage.
Gao Xi, Cen Wenwen, Chen Qingzhi and others boarded the cloud car.
The crowd was surrounded by 10,000 cavalry, and the mighty crowd broke the gentle and elegant Jiangnan charm, and arrived at the Huai Army camp north of Changshu...
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