Northern Dynasties

Chapter 566 Yingchuan will be in danger
Li Qianzhe's younger brother Li Xian and his party are not the only ones who came to Jingzhou uninvited recently. Wang Sizheng of Yingchuan also sent envoys to Rangcheng to visit Li Tai. Zhao Gang, who once belonged to Li Tai and is still in Henan to assist Wang Sizheng.

Recently Li Tai was busy inspecting land reclamation and spring plowing in various villages in the territory, when the entourage happened to meet them and their party while cruising in the countryside, they led them directly to Li Tai's camp.

"I've seen Duke Xihe!"

During the camp, several people strode forward to salute Li Tai.

Li Tai bowed his head to several people one by one, and finally his eyes fell on Zhao Gang and he said with a smile: "Zhao Cheqi, how is your body after a few months away?"

Zhao Gang responded slightly to Li Tai's greetings with a smile, and couldn't help but said: "The last general also went to and from Jingzhen in the past, but it is quite different compared to now. I saw the villagers reclaiming the wilderness. There are many scenes everywhere, and the wilderness and desolation of previous years are no longer there. It is expected that after Xihe Gong entered the country, he frequently promoted good governance, rewarded farming and farmers, and if this is the case, there is hope for the revival of this township!"

Li Tai couldn't help showing a proud smile after hearing the words. Although what Zhao Gang said about reclamation scenes everywhere is a bit exaggerated, it is also a fact that the rural scene in Jingzhou has fundamentally changed compared with when he first entered this town. Faced with this praise, he can naturally take it calmly.

Next to him, Guo Xian also laughed and said: "When Duke Xihe of Taiyuan came out of the town of Jingzhou, he also sincerely lamented that this state has won the important task. Lord Xihe has repeatedly made great achievements in governing the barren land. What he saw along the way all proves this statement. For Duke Xihe His healing skills are also admirable!"

Zhao Gang's compliment to Li Tai could be accepted calmly, but when he heard Guo Xian's words, he couldn't help feeling vigilant.You have nothing to do to be courteous, rape or steal. You almost captured all the rats in the Jingzhou government treasury before, and left me with such a mess. Now you come together and sing praises. point.

"Although Jingzhou is in a barbaric state, it has been under the rule of the king for a long time. The army and the people all look up to them. It is not difficult to govern. On the contrary, the Duke of Taiyuan bravely expanded the Henan provinces and defended them well. I am ashamed of the support of Jing Cong from the surrounding people."

He didn't take the high hat Guo Xian handed over, but handed it back.

Wang Yuanxun, the son of Wang Sizheng, was about the same age as Li Tai, probably because the city was not deep. Hearing what Li Tai said, he couldn't help but sighed, "What Xihe Gong said was a bit pessimistic. He is treacherous, frivolous, and unbearable. Especially after Hou Jing's defeat..."

Guo Xian hastily pulled Wang Yuanxun to stop him from continuing, lest his underpants be turned out, and smiled awkwardly at Li Tai.

Li Tai can naturally guess that Wang Sizheng's current situation is not very optimistic. After all, after the Southern Liang and Northern Expeditionary Army and Hou Jing's rebellious army were defeated one after another, Yingchuan where Wang Sizheng was stationed was like a bright lighthouse, leading the Eastern Wei army directly. The direction of progress, if this can still be stable, it will be hell.

And listening to Wang Yuanxun's complaints about the villagers in Henan, Li Tai could also guess that Wang Sizheng's effect on the absorption and reorganization of the local military and civilian forces in Henan is not very optimistic.

After he came to Jingzhou himself, he had an absolute advantage. He spent a lot of effort in sorting out the powerful forces in the village. So far, he has only achieved some results, and he can't talk about running Jingzhou as a monolith.

As for Wang Sizheng, it must be more difficult than Li Tai's.

Hou Jing, who originally managed this place, turned himself into a family slave with three surnames in a very short period of time. The complexity of the changes in the situation is dizzying. The rural order at the lower level was completely out of touch.

Although Wang Sizheng can be regarded as a famous general who is famous all over the world, the so-called famous general cannot be accepted by others. He wants to reshape the order in a very short period of time and effectively integrate the rural forces in Henan , basically equal to dreaming.

In the past, there were Southern Liang and Northern Expeditionary Army and Hou Jing who disrupted the situation and shared the firepower, but now these two groups of troops have been defeated one after another, and the possibility of Henan forces turning to Wang Sizheng is even more slim. Li Tai was worried for Wang Sizheng even thinking about it.

He led this group of people into the tent and sat down, and stopped playing sloppy with them, but directly asked about the latest situation in Henan.

When he learned that scouts from the Eastern Wei Dynasty had sporadically appeared in the area around Yingzhou, Li Tai couldn't help but sigh inwardly.In fact, everyone is a little less selfish and more honest, so the situation will not be completely unsolvable.

If Yu Wenhu did not send the wave in Heyang, but stuck to the two cities of Heyang, even if there was no major breakthrough, the Eastern Wei would not dare to go south without fear. It may not be so easy to defeat the Southern Liang and Northern Expeditions and Hou Master Jing Luan.

If Wang Sizheng hadn't been so greedy and aggressive, and insisted on setting up his platform in Yingchuan, where there was little shelter on the left and right, so that he was out of touch with the army, he wouldn't have been lonely and troubled...

Although he has already experienced Wang Sizheng's stubbornness, Li Tai still couldn't help but said: "The Eastern Bandits' continuous victories and vigor are by no means a blessing to me. In terms of the art of war, I also need to avoid the edge for a while. I don't know what Taiyuan is. What's the plan?"

On the one hand, Li Tai felt that it was a pity that Wang Sizheng was sent away, and on the other hand, he also felt that the existence of Wang Sizheng's forces would also have a certain protective effect on Jingzhou. It would be best if they could achieve military mutual echo.

But now Yingchuan is hanging out alone, once it is besieged, even if Li Tai wants to rescue him, his men and horses will be exposed in the plains with no shelter, and be surrounded and killed by the army of the Eastern Wei Dynasty.

The so-called reinforcements at the encirclement point were talking about this situation. If Gao Huan hadn't been defeated by Yubi City, he would probably have wondered whether Wang Sizheng had discussed with the Eastern Wei Dynasty to set up such a battlefield that would be of great benefit to his division.

So don't talk about Wang Sizheng, even if Li Tai and his father were besieged in Yingchuan City like this, he couldn't take such a big risk with the lives of his subordinates.

Hearing Li Tai's question, Guo Xian said: "There is a saying in Taiyuan that since the death of a high-ranking bandit last year, its National Division Brigade has been busy in calming the chaos, and it has become exhausted after a long battle. His troops are only at the end of their strength, and they only need to fight against them. It is hard to be strong for a long time. If you give up the counties and counties in Henan that you have already occupied because of fright, you can wait until the eastern bandits divide their troops and occupy the city to rest. Much harder..."

Hearing Guo Xian's analysis to Wang Sizheng, Li Tai couldn't help feeling that from a tactical point of view, Wang Sizheng's analysis was indeed reasonable, and he was also capable of implementing his own ideas.

The army of the Eastern Wei Dynasty broke through powerful enemies in a row, which can be described as majestic and majestic, but they hit a wall when they came to Yingchuan, and then the war came to a stalemate, no longer the state of momentum like a rainbow before.

But the problem is that the terrain of Mapingchuan in Henan is definitely not determined by one war for a long time.Even if the Western Wei Dynasty spared no effort to support Wang Sizheng, the direction of the war would soon turn into the most unfavorable contest of national power.

Hearing what Guo Xian said, Wang Sizheng obviously didn't intend to give up Yingchuan, so Li Tai didn't say anything more.He is neither Wang Sizheng's superior nor a subordinate. If everyone agrees, they will come and if they disagree, Li Tai has no obligation to change his established plan for Wang Sizheng.

"Nowadays, the army of eastern thieves may enter Yingchuan at any time, but there is still a shortage of people and goods in this administration. Although I know what to do, it is not a family's business to resist the enemy and defend the city. Dare to ask Mr. Xihe, can you do something about personnel matters?" Relief? When the army of thieves is defeated, we must increase the reward!"

Seeing that Li Tai's attitude became a little cold, and the atmosphere in the tent seemed a little dull, Wang Yuanxun took the initiative to speak again.

Needless to say, after Li Taizi gave Wei Xiaokuan a sum of military rations during the Battle of Yubi, his reputation for righteousness and wealth has been widely circulated.Later, after interacting with volunteer teachers from all walks of life in western Henan, this reputation spread even wider.So Li Tai was not surprised that Wang Sizheng made such a request.

"I'm also new to this township, and you all see that the countryside is busy with land reclamation, and the treasury still hasn't seen any income. If you want to force the mobilization of materials, you still have to rely on Guanzhong. Since the Duke of Taiyuan has this demand, I don't make any excuses, just need it A certain amount of time."

Li Tai's words are not an excuse. Although he brought a lot of military rations from Guanzhong, he has consumed a lot since last year. It is true that he can't provide a large amount of aid to Wang Sizheng right now, and the transportation from Guanzhong may be too late. Instead, you can get some from Xiangyang nearby.

He knew that the so-called generous rewards might not be counted on, and the reason why he agreed to this request was not because of too much money. From the perspective of regional strategy, Wang Sizheng's support for a longer period of time can also form a certain protective effect on Jingzhou.

Hearing that Li Tai agreed to come down, Wang Yuanxun and Guo Xianquan thanked them again and again, but Li Tai went on to say: "Yingzhou's personnel are not willing to attach, if the eastern bandits come to kill, it will be difficult to protect more by thinking of the isolated city. Now Jingzhou is creating its own businesses, so can General Guo and others send a batch of people there to this town?"

His money and food didn't come out of thin air, of course he hoped that he could get what he paid for.Since the people in Yingzhou Township are out of control, it is better to drive them to Jingzhou and let Li Tai calmly reform them.This is not considered taking advantage of the fire, after all, Wang Sizheng will not have the time and energy to take care of these civil affairs.

At the same time, Li Tai looked at Zhao Gang again and said: "When I worked with Zhao Cheqi, I was deeply impressed by Cheqi's ability and meticulousness. Today, Jing Town is in dire straits and is in urgent need of talents. Especially in the surrounding area. The Duoman Department needs communication and integration, will Zhao Cheqi stay here to help me?"

Zhao Gang was not affiliated with Wang Sizheng originally, but upon hearing Li Tai's warm invitation, he was delighted that Jingzhou was thriving. In addition, he had a good friendship with He Basheng and Dugu Xin, and he was happy to work with Li Tai. So he nodded and smiled.

(End of this chapter)