Song Dynasty

Chapter 241 All parties ([-])

At this moment, in Anlu City, Li Heng's order made Xingyuan.

"It's getting cold already!" Li Heng had already changed into thick clothes, looking at the white fog outside the window, he couldn't help tightening his body.

The climate in Jianghan is humid, and it often fogs up in winter mornings.Usually the fog rises in the morning and refuses to dissipate in the afternoon.

In this way, the body temperature in autumn and winter here is also very high, which is very uncomfortable.

"Yes, it's getting colder." An aide echoed: "As soon as it gets colder, it's time to use troops."

"When will Wang Daosi send troops to Hunan?" Li Heng asked.

Staff: "I have already sworn in as masters, but you must pay attention to the land of life and death, the way of life and death. A large army will spend millions of dollars a day, and the amount of food, grass and supplies needed is huge. Wang Shen sent troops this time, and he has recruited them." The grain in the treasuries of the state and county governments has been collected, and the roads and waterways are full of grain trucks and boats, and when the grain and grass are gathered, it will be time to set off in a while."

Li Heng snorted: "Wang Shen came here this time simply, but I was surprised."

The staff flattered him and said, "Anyway, he, Wang Shen, also blames his husband for restraint. If he disobeyed the order, wouldn't he be afraid that his husband would appear in the court? Besides, Wang Shen is a wolf with ambition, maybe he is coveting the land of Hunan. Now that Chen and Ding states are Li Cheng's territory, if Wang Shen goes there this time, if there is a conflict between the two sides, it would be great!"

"Confused, Hunan is full of corruption, even if you get it in your hand, it would be a big burden, and he Wang Jun may not think highly of it. Wang Shen is willing to send troops this time, and the old man can't figure it out!" Li Heng: "By the way, let's find out. How many troops will Wang Shen bring to Hunan this time?"

Staff: "I heard that only Wu Xianxian's Shengjie army and Yan Yuemeng's navy were brought there, but Wang Shen's navy didn't have many troops, only a few hundred, and they couldn't fight. It was probably responsible for transporting grain and soldiers. As for The Shengjie army, after expansion, does not exceed [-]. The other armies are still stationed in various places in Jianghan."

"Take only one army to Hunan?" Li Heng frowned: "What use can this little force be used for?"

He was suddenly a little annoyed. It seemed that this Wang Shen was still very wary of him.This time he went to Hunan and only brought a mere 4000 troops, and the elite Tabai and Beiwei armies he had on hand were still in Anlu, apparently for housekeeping.

In this way, it is not so easy for him to intervene in Jianghan.

One of the aides said again: "Although Xianggong explained everything clearly, although Li Cheng is extremely embarrassed in Hunan now, but I'm afraid that he will not come to Jianghan because of his relationship with Wang Shen in the past."

"There is no need to worry." Li Heng snorted: "Anyone who can become a powerful person is not an extraordinary person who does extraordinary things. If Li Cheng doesn't even know which way to go, such a person is not worthy of the old man's attention."

While talking, a subordinate came in with a letter, and said in a low voice, "Master, Li Zuosha has replied."

Li Heng hurriedly took a look, and then laughed loudly: "Li Guo really did not disappoint the old man."

In the letter, Li Cheng's words were extremely humble, and he said that the overall situation in Jingchu was fortunate to be presided over by Li Xianggong.It's just that Hunan is corrupt and the soldiers in the army are suffering.After killing Zhong Xiang and the monsters, I hope that Li Heng can show compassion to the soldiers and transfer his troops to Mabei to recover the lost land of the six counties of Xiangyang so as to serve the country.

He handed the letter to the staff, and continued to laugh for a while: "This Li Cheng, it is false to regain Xiangyang, but it is true that he wants to fight Jianghan to raise troops, and the big event is over!"

After reading it, everyone heaved a long sigh of relief, and at the same time cupped their hands: "Congratulations to Mr.

Li Heng put away his smile, and said lightly: "Li Cheng wants a future, so I can give it to him, but he also has to have the ability to fight for it. Let's wait and see what happens!"

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"My lord, the map of Li, Chen, and Ding on North Jingbei Road. Also, the map of Jingnan South Road." Chen Da carefully spread two large maps on the floor.

Wang Shen picked up the oil lamp on the table and called Yan Yuemeng to squat down with him: "Yuemeng, come and take a look. I know you have been planning for the navy to cross Dongting these days, and you have a lot of maps on hand, but I don't think so. These two copies are drawn so carefully."

Yan Yuemeng said respectfully: "How can the map of the mountains and rivers in my hand compare to the military envoy's?"

After speaking, he looked intently and silently remembered.

As a scholar, having a photographic memory is a basic skill.

Yan Yuemeng was promoted by Wang Shen after his advice last time. As a person who is keen on fame and fame, he is also excited in his heart.The only regret is that Wang Junshi seems to be not very enthusiastic about the navy, and he never asks questions on weekdays.

Far away from the decision-making center, even if Yan Yuemeng thinks he has the skill of slaying dragons, he is helpless if he can't get acquainted with the military envoy.

During this expedition, he was finally able to advise Wang Junshi, and Yan said that Meng Dajue was excited.

When I was trying my best to look at the map, suddenly there was the sound of rumbling footsteps outside the house, and then the voice of the guard guarding the door: "General Yue is here, the envoy is inside, take off your shoes, take off your shoes, hey, you should General Xiang..."

"What kind of shoes do you take off?" It really was Yue Yun who came. He was tall and strong, and his sturdy riding boots stepped on the seismic board. Everyone in the room felt that the whole room was shaking.

Wang Shen likes to be clean and refreshing.The room in which he lived was furnished so simply that it was almost shabby.Just a small bed, a small table and a few futons, and the official documents are neatly piled up in the corner.

Although there are few furnishings, he would ask Lao Guo to come over and wipe the floor twice with a wet towel every day until the wooden floor was shiny and spotless.

That being the case, other people would consciously take off their shoes when they entered Wang Shen's room.

Seeing Yue Yun leaving a string of muddy footprints on the floor, Chen Da frowned, and shouted: "General Ying Xiang, what is this place, are there any rules for breaking into it without being notified?"

Hearing his scolding, Yue Yun didn't feel anything, but the guards guarding the door looked terrified.

Yue Yun didn't bother to pay attention to him, he sat carelessly on the futon, and yelled at Wang Shen: "Military envoy, let's stay in Anlu well, and Anlu's birthday hasn't passed a few days yet, why are you thinking of beating Zhong Yaoren in Dingzhou?" He, Li Cheng, and us are neither close nor close, so why should we ask us to contribute? There is no such reason in the world?"

Before Wang Shen could speak, Yan Yuemeng smiled and said, "General Ying Xiang, you don't know. The envoy sent troops to Dingzhou this time, of course he has his reasons."

"What's the point? It's not your turn to intervene in the military affairs." Yue Yun scolded him honestly and bluntly: "Just do your own thing well."

Yan Yuemeng was not angry, but instead said with a smile: "General Yingxiang is right, there is really no room for me to comment on such a major military matter. The general is only thinking about Cao Cheng, Zhang Yong and other bandit troops in Suizhou. There are Their presence is a disaster after all. Moreover, no one knows when the Jurchens in Xiangyang will go south. I admire General Yue for his vision. However, if the monsters in Dongting Lake are not wiped out, I'm afraid things will get worse trouble."

Hearing his compliment, Yue Yun looked at Yan Yue and Meng Shun, and his attitude became more polite: "Say it."

Yan said to Meng Dao: "A monster like Zhong Xiang, like Zhang Yong and Cao Cheng, would coerce all the people wherever he went and eat them like locusts. He and Li Cheng fought in the Dongting Lake area. After three or four months, the Ding and Chen prefectures were devastated, with ten rooms and nine empties, and they could no longer support so many troops, and I was afraid that the Zhong Yaoren would come to Jianghan like Zhang Yong and Cao Cheng."

"Of course, the wisdom of the Israeli envoys and the bravery of General Yingxiang, the mere tens of thousands of monsters are nothing, the worst thing is to suppress them. However, if there is a war, our Jianghan will be destroyed. Instead of this, it is better to take the initiative to attack. Suppress Zhong Xiang on the spot."

"Seeing that it's autumn cool, I heard people say that Zhang Yong and Cao Cheng and other gangsters are rectifying the army in Suizhou. Why don't we take this opportunity to go south and eliminate Zhong Xiang first. Could it be possible to do nothing and miss Zhong Xiang and Cao Cheng going south?" Attack my Sizhou army from the north?"

"That's right, that's exactly what I had in mind." Wang Shen gave Yan Yuemeng an appreciative glance: "This is a matter of speed rather than delay, and troops must be dispatched as soon as possible."

In real history, Zhong Xiang and Kong Yanzhou fought in Dongting Lake, killing the Great Lakes Basin into no man's land.Later, after Zhong Xiang was suppressed by Kong Yanzhou, Yang Yao led the rest of the Manichaeism into the lake area. After two years, his prestige became even stronger.The power has extended to the north of Dongting Lake, directly threatening the Jianghan area.

History has changed up to now, and the person who conquered Prime Minister Zhong was replaced by Li Cheng.Judging by the situation, Li Cheng's fight there was very difficult.I'm afraid that Zhong Xiang will really come to Jianghan when the time comes. This kind of cultists are well organized.After being brainwashed, the believers are not afraid of death and are extremely difficult to deal with.

Wang Shen didn't want to have a lively fight with Cao Cheng in front of him, and be stabbed in the back by a cultist.

The most frightening thing is that this kind of cult with a complete organizational program and ideological system is the most demagogic. If they are allowed to develop and establish the organization on their own territory, they will really be unable to control the situation.This is no longer a snobbery dispute between the army and the rogues, but an ideological struggle. Either you die or I die.

No one understands the horror of cults better than Wang Shen, a time traveler. Out of conditioned reflex, he also wants to cut off this scourge as soon as possible, so as not to leave any future troubles.

After hearing Yan Yue's explanation, Yue Yun believed it in his heart.

He shouted again: "Military envoy, why don't I go to Hunan this time, why don't I carry the army on my back, but I want to send that kid Wu Xianxian. Huh, hasn't Wu Xianxian made enough contributions this year? We can't just let him eat meat." , don’t leave a mouthful of soup for others to eat.”

Wang Shen explained: "Yingxiang, after all, there is a large army of bandits in Suizhou, so don't be careless. Because of this, I left the main force in Anlu, and only led the partial army of Shengjie to go to Hunan. I probably know a little bit about the matter. Zhong Xiang’s bandit army has also learned after suffering a few times from Li Tianwang. They broke up the troops into small groups, shuttled on the water with small groups of troops, and killed all of them when they saw it was cheap. It made Li Cheng feel very headache."

"So, when I go to Dingzhou this time, I will use small stocks against small stocks, and sneak attacks against sneak attacks. The soldiers of the Shengjie Army, including Wu Xianxian, are all Huai people, familiar with water, and know how to maneuver a boat. In the past, I also thought it through."

Wang Shen's words not only sternly said to Meng, but even Chen Da nodded slightly.

But Yue Yun refused: "The army has made a mistake, and I have to carry Wei's army in this battle."

(End of this chapter)