Wang Jing did not go to the martial arts competition because after Yang Su and the other three participated in the martial arts competition, the top three had been determined and there would be no surprises.
He was discussing matters with a few close ministers in the Qinzheng Hall.
Yu Yunwen, the head of the Secret Document Supervision, was recording on the side, while Gao Xi was talking in a deep voice about the military information the Military Intelligence Department had obtained from the north during this period.
Since the last time Wang Jing united the people and made the civil servants and generals of Daxia understand that the dynasty's strategy was shifting to the north, both Gao Xi, Liu Bowen and the generals in the army have paid more attention to the military situation in the north.
Knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle. You can understand some of the situation in the north in advance, and you will be well aware of it when you command the army to go north in the future.
"Now Cao Cao has been defeated and retreated to Bianliang. He is fighting hard against the Han army relying on Bianliang City. If Li Tang had not been restrained in Hanoi, Bianliang would have been captured long ago!"
"However, if Li Tang cannot completely occupy Hanoi, he will definitely not have much support for Cao Cao. From my perspective, Bianliang will be defeated if it persists for half a month to a month at most..."
Gao Xi said in a deep voice.
What he focused on was the confrontation between the Han army and the Cao Wei army.
The Han army was led by Ma Yuan as the commander, Ma Chao as the forward, and Wu Han and Geng Yan from the Hanoi camp as the flankers. Cao Cao blocked with left and right, but in the end it was difficult for him to defeat the four-handed opponent with his two fists.
In the world of Shenzhou, although the method of uniting and commanding troops is important, it is no longer as critical as in the source world. The powerful Heavenly Realm warriors in each dynasty, especially the powerful Heavenly Realm generals who are good at fighting, are also very critical.
Having one more powerful general in the heavenly realm can sometimes create a crushing advantage over the enemy.
The military commanders of the Eastern Han Dynasty surpassed Cao Wei, which was the main reason why Cao Wei suffered consecutive defeats.
In this process, Cao Cao's command did not make any omissions, but did a very good job. He was able to maintain the morale of the army even when the army was defeated one after another, and allowed the army to be defeated without being disintegrated.
If it weren't for his command and morale-boosting actions, Cao Wei's troops would have been driven out of Bianliang long ago.
Being able to do this is already Cao Cao's limit.
He alone could not compete with the many famous generals of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Gao Xi's deduction was good. It won't be long before Jinling hears the news that the Han army has captured Bianliang.
"The current confrontation between the Han army and Cao Wei is very similar to Cao Cao's eastward expedition to Qingzhou...but now it is Cao Cao who is at a disadvantage!"
"Last time, our strategy was in the south and ignored the north. Now there are fighter planes in the Central Plains again. When Cao Cao's army is defeated and retreats to Qingzhou, our army will go north to the Central Plains and occupy the southern part of the Central Plains without any difficulty!"
Xie Hui said.
Gao Xi also nodded in agreement,
Now the Xia army is constantly recruiting and training and recharging its strength. When the training of the soldiers is completed, both the Han army and Cao Wei will definitely be killed.
When the time comes for the Xia army to move north, they will be exhausted with their energy. The odds are great.
"However, the Eastern Han Dynasty must be on guard against our dynasty. When sending troops in the future, they must attack with lightning speed and seize the dangerous locations in the southern part of the Central Plains first..."
Gao Xi said.
Wang Jing listened to the discussion between the two and lowered his eyes slightly, looking at the information in his hand about Hebei, Guanzhong, and Hanzhong.
It is very difficult to get information about transportation between Shuhan and Jingchu. The Military Intelligence Department has very few spies stationed in Bashu. It is very difficult to hide it under Zhuge Liang's nose, and it is also extremely difficult to get information.
Since the last time Zhang Fei led the Shu army to retreat, the spies came back and found out that only Shu Han generals Chen Dao and Li Dingguo led their troops to march south and annihilated the remaining troops of Wu Sangui. The Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan lands in later generations have all been captured by the Shu Han.
Some soldiers and horses of the Shu Han even entered eastern Tibet along the Tea Horse Road... Just looking at the area, the territory of the Shu Han at this time was even wider than that of the Li Tang, Western Han, and Eastern Han dynasties.
The Shu Han used troops in the west and south with almost no defeats.
However, in the confrontation with the Qin army in Hanzhong, Wudu and other places, he did not gain much advantage. The Qin army general Wang Jian used his troops calmly and calmly without any flaws. His own military strategy and force were also very strong and firmly held
They trapped the Shu Han soldiers and horses in Hanzhong.
"If I send troops northward in the future, the Eastern Han Dynasty will definitely send an envoy to the Shu Han Dynasty and ask the other side to send a large army to continue attacking Yiling... If the Shu Han Dynasty is serious about it, it is not safe to rely on Lu Bu to guard Yiling!"
Wang Jing thought to himself.
The combined forces of Liu, Guan, and Zhang would be enough to defeat Lu Bu. If the Shu Han Dynasty changes its military direction and focuses on Yiling and Jiangling. Then the Great Xia Dynasty will also have to contain the corresponding powerful people in the heaven...
At this time, Wang Jing heard Gao Xi asking Liu Bowen for his opinion, and immediately withdrew his mind and looked at the two of them.
Liu Bowen frowned slightly, seeming to be thinking about something.
After Gao Xi asked for his opinion, he slowly said: "I believe that the key to our sending troops is not the Central Plains, but Hebei!"
"I have read the intelligence from the Military Intelligence Department. Now there are only two major forces in Hebei, Ranwei and Beiming. They have annexed the city territory of Yan State respectively. After they reorganize their internal affairs, there will inevitably be a conflict. Which side wins? Can become the Lord of Hebei!"
"I would like to ask some of you, who do you think has a better chance of winning when Ran Min or Zhu Di face off?"
He looked at Gao Xi, Xie Hui and Yu Yunwen next to him.
Gao Xi's expression moved slightly, and he immediately said: "Zhu Di has a greater chance of winning. Moreover, Zhu Di has Li Mu Lianpo and many ninth-level generals under his command. Once the war starts, he can quickly defeat Ran Min!"
When Xie Hui and Yu Yunwen heard this, they immediately understood what Liu Bowen meant, and their expressions changed slightly.
Ran Min has good abilities, but he is just a top-notch general and does not have much talent for governing the country. A monarch like him will not be able to digest the benefits even if he annexes a large territory of the Yan Kingdom.
After the strength of the troops and horses expands, the real combat effectiveness will decrease. Once they face off against Beiming's elite, it is very likely that they will be completely defeated. If a full-scale war begins, Ran Min may not be able to hold on for even half a year.
The same is true in history. Ran Min seemed to occupy a large area of land in Hebei and was extremely explosive, but his power could not last at all. Once he was defeated, the entire power collapsed.
Zhu Di also liked to fight in person, but his ability to govern the country exceeded Ran Min's eight streets.
His only flaw is that his team is not top-notch. The famous founding generals of the Ming Dynasty and Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou are all in the south.
The generals available to him such as Lu Xiangsheng, Sun Chuanting, Cao Wenzhao, Wang Zheng, Qiu Fu, Zhang Fu... can only be regarded as second- and third-rate generals. There is no one who can compare with the top generals of other dynasties.
If it weren't for Li Mulianpo's defection, Zhu Di could only hold on to Youzhou and not dare to expand southward.
With the help of top-notch generals like Li Mu Lianpo, Zhu Di seemed to have even more power, instantly becoming qualified to be called the top dynasty in China.
"Yes, Zhu Di can become the lord of Hebei as long as he defeats Ran Min. It won't take him too long to unify Hebei...and Cao Cao is extremely capable. He can't hold on for a year or two under the attack of the Han army. question!"
"When the Han army declines and Cao Wei is about to collapse, besides our army, who wants to send troops to the Central Plains, Zhu Di, who occupies Hebei, will definitely also send his army south!"
"When the time comes, the Han, Wei, and Ming armies, plus the elites of our dynasty, will fight in a melee, and no one will be able to occupy the Central Plains!"
Liu Bowen said in a deep voice.
What he said makes sense. Daxia's family is not the only one who wants to occupy the Central Plains.
Liu Bowen also said less about Li Tang. Once a multi-party melee really breaks out in the Central Plains, Li Tang will fight his way through Hanoi and come to the Central Plains to join in.
And Guanzhong... If the Eastern Han Dynasty was unstable, the Western Han Dynasty would definitely not sit idly by.
The top dynasties in the Chinese world, especially the several dynasties in the north, have relationships that affect the whole body.
If you are not careful, it will be an all-out war among the top dynasties in China. At that time, it will be impossible for the Daxia Dynasty to take advantage of it.
"In your opinion, when is the best time for our army to send troops?"
Wang Jing asked.
Liu Bowen was silent for a moment and said cautiously: "I think that our army has not yet trained its elite troops.
The prefectures and counties have not yet been sorted out. After making preparations, just send troops before Cao Wei retreats to Qi and Zhu Di fails to unify Hebei! "
"If we send out troops, we must first ally with Li Tang and send troops from Jiangling to attack Xiangyang!"
"Where to send troops later depends on the situation at that time. I dare not make any wild guesses now!"
Xiangyang is surrounded by water on three sides and mountains on one side. It has always been a battleground for military strategists. During the Warring States Period, it was an important town for the Chu State to expand northward, eastward, and westward. To the west, you can enter Nanyang and take a peek at Wuguan.
To the north, you can enter the Central Plains along the Han River, and to the east, you can enter the Yangtze River along the Han River, and attack Jinling along the river.
This place is in the world, connected in all directions, and is one of the top chokepoints in the world.
If Jiangling is the lifeline of the southern dynasty, then Xiangyang is the key to unifying the world when the heroes are divided and the north and south confront each other. Whoever controls Xiangyang controls the world.
For the northern dynasty to move south, this place was the best breakthrough point, and for the southern dynasty to go north, this was also the best passage.
Zhuge Liang's Long Zhong Dui mentioned the key to Jing Xiang.
Therefore, Liu Bowen proposed that no matter how troops are used in the future, the first step to go north must be to capture Xiangyang.
"Well, you are right, Xiangyang must be captured first..." Wang Dingding nodded.
Liu Bowen seemed to have remembered something at this time and said: "Our government cannot move all the way north now, but sending small-scale troops is not a problem. In order to attack Xiangyang in the future without any accidents, I suggest that we first send elite troops from Jiangling south to capture Changsha and annihilate them. Fu Jian!"
"King Fu Jian is fierce, he is an outstanding figure in the world and should not be underestimated!"
After capturing Jiangling, Daxia stopped using troops externally, and ignored Fu Jian and Wang Meng who captured Changsha and expanded in Changsha, Hengyang and other places.
This pair of monarchs and ministers is extremely powerful. Even if they don't have many talents under their command, they cannot underestimate each other.
When Daxia marches north from Jiangling to attack Xiangyang, the hidden dangers behind it must first be eliminated. Avoid the historical situation where Lü Meng stabbed Guan Yu in the back.
"Zhaoxuan, what do you think?" Wang Jing asked.
Gao Xi immediately raised his hands and said, "I agree with Brother Bowen. Fu Jian and Wang Meng cannot be underestimated. Now south of the river, Fu Jian and Wang Meng are the only hidden dangers to our army. It would be great if we could eradicate him as soon as possible."
"good!"
Wang Jing smiled and said, "Since you all think so, then I will convene the important ministers from the three provinces to discuss the matter. After the martial arts competition is over, I will mobilize troops and horses to Jiangling to wipe out Fu Jian!"
"Well, Yue Fei is the chief general, Han Qinhu and Qi Jiguang are the deputy generals... and Yang Su and others who passed the military examination this time have also been incorporated into the army!"
Wang Jing made a decision as soon as he thought about it.
After Yue Fei joined Daxia, although he made a lot of contributions, he was still the main force in attacking Xiang Yu. He was also one of the top ten famous generals in history, and his reputation was spread all over the world... But his record was compared to other generals in Daxia. It's indeed a bit thin.
In the future, when he goes north to the Central Plains, Wang Jing plans to let Yue Fei serve as the marching marshal to command the army.
Now let him lead the troops to attack Fu Jian, let him show his ability in the army, and convince the many generals and soldiers in the future army.
Similar to Yue Fei.
Han Qinhu and Qi Jiguang had the same reason. Their achievements after joining Daxia were not outstanding, and they also needed to determine their status and prestige through war.
A strong person in the Heaven Realm is qualified to make an exception for Wang Jing and directly appoint him as a general in the army. However, military merit is the main focus in the army. Without military merit, a Heaven Realm general will look disgraceful.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Gao Xi, Xie Hui and others said.
In the blink of an eye, another three days passed.
The military camp outside the city, which had been noisy for several days, gradually became calm after the martial arts competition ended. As everyone expected, the first place in the martial arts competition was Yang Su, and the second and third place were Deng Yu and Zhang Xutuo.
Murong Chong, whose name Wang Jing remembered, ranked ninth.
Yes, although Murong Chong has eighth-level strength, there are too many people participating in the martial arts competition this time, including masters who are at the peak of eighth-level or even ninth-level human realm.
historically and
Zhang Xian, the general of the Yue family army who died with Yue Fei, also appeared in the martial arts competition.
Obviously, Zhang Xian came to Jinling to defect to Daxia after hearing Yue Fei's name.
His strength is very good, second only to Yang Zaixing and Yue Yun in the Yue family army. Historically, he personally defeated Yang Zaixing and captured him. Zhang Xian has great potential, but he is limited to the resources of cultivation, and now he only has the strength of the ninth-level human realm.
After training in the military for a period of time, you can become stronger. "The patriarch...".
After Murong Chong came back, he saw Murong Shaozong standing outside the hall, so he stepped forward and saluted.
Murong Shaozong was very dissatisfied with Murong Chong because of Murong Zhi's incident a few days ago, but they were of the same race after all, especially when many dynasties gathered in China, the same race and fellow villagers were all united.
It was impossible for Murong Shaozong to really drive Murong Chong out.
At the end of the martial arts competition today, Murong Shaozong showed up specifically to ease the relationship with Murong Chong after knowing the opponent's ranking.
"You did well, ranked ninth in the martial arts exam, and will be promoted to Deputy Senhu after joining the army...
Murong Shaozong took a deep look at the other party and continued: "And you are also very lucky. You will get an opportunity to perform meritorious service soon... His Majesty has ordered that all the warriors selected in this military examination should be incorporated into the army. , follow General Yue Fei to conquer Changsha...
"With your ability, as long as you don't act impulsively, it's easy to achieve great results!"
When Murong Chong heard this, his face suddenly showed joy. He didn't expect that he would have the opportunity to make meritorious deeds just after the martial arts competition.
He quickly asked: "Clan leader, does he know when the army will set off? Also, who is the opponent of the conquest?"
Murong Shaozong said: "It will take about twenty days for the army to set off. The target of the army is King Meng of Fu Jian..."
