The revival of Shu Han

Chapter 454 One retreat and one advance ([-])

"Ex-general, this is the latest battle report from Chang'an."

"Well, let's see... well, General Gou Dao was put down, and Youzhou has been completely pacified. Pingzhou, which is farther away, also expressed its surrender. Even Goguryeo, Yuwen Xianbei, and Murong Xianbei sent envoys to Ji County to meet the general."

"Not only that, the former general, I heard that Goguryeo also said that it would send envoys to Chang'an to pay homage to His Majesty."

"Hmph, these barbarians... don't care about that. It's just that Cui Ti's villain is too shameless. Instead, why do you think my brother can tolerate such a villain?"

"Isn't it necessary to set up a signboard now? How can we deal with Cui Ti at this time. However, judging from the official's understanding of Da Sima for many years, Cui Ti will definitely die a good death when this battle is over."

"Hey, although I understand it very well, it still makes people very uncomfortable. Forget it, Ziying (Xiang Chong), how many people are there in our army now?"

"Returning to the former general, after our army stormed the city wall of Tongguan again five days ago, our losses have increased a lot. Now, there are only more than [-] soldiers in the whole army who can fight at any time. There are more than [-] soldiers. Slightly injured, you can go to the battlefield after recuperating."

Time came to March in 273, and the weather had completely warmed up.On the Qinling Mountains on the south side of Tongguan, there is already a scene of spring flowers blooming.

It started at the foot of Tongguan in May last year.Zhang Zun's army was the first to enter the battle, and it also had the most casualties: nearly [-] people were lost, accounting for about [-]% of the entire army.

The sacrifice is huge, but the effect is also very significant: because they have always caused continuous pressure and threats to Tongguan.As a result, Luoyang was always unable to make up its mind to send out all the Chinese troops and concentrate its superior forces in Bingzhou to fight Guan Yi decisively (Sima Yan did not make a one-shot deal, either winning or losing all).This containment has indeed greatly supported the advancement of the Bingzhou and Youzhou battlefields.

Now, when both Bingzhou and Youzhou battlefields have achieved irreversible advantages.What Zhang Zun and others need to consider is to withdraw the army - the immediate combat strength of the whole army is only more than 8000 people. At this time, they must return to Huayin for defense.If not, what if the Jin State suddenly went crazy and sent heavy troops to Tongguan to attack Huayin to threaten Chang'an?These more than 8000 people can't play much role in a field battle.

Withdrawing troops in front of the enemy was actually a very simple matter for Zhang Zun: Huayin and Tongguan were too close, and if all the supplies were abandoned, the whole army would run.That is, within a day.Moreover, the area near Tongguan is very narrow.

"Have all the wounded soldiers retreated?"

"It has been withdrawn three days in advance."

"Shan, then let's withdraw our troops tonight. Before we leave, gather all kinds of luggage and block them at the intersection and burn them. I wonder if Ma Xiaoxing will come after him!"

Of course, Malone would not come after him. In fact, that night, Malone saw the fire in the Han army camp opposite and observed it from the tower.He just returned to the room in silence to write a report to his emperor.

The most depressed person in the war so far is Malone.

I took the initiative to tell Your Majesty that no reinforcements are needed, and that the Luoyang Chinese Army can be mobilized and sent to other places.How many other ministers like me take the initiative to take responsibility?But what about you?The [-] Chinese Army and the [-] Prince's Guards have been sitting in Luoyang stupidly for more than half a year.Sit back and watch Uncle Meng and General Gou Dao fail in Youzhou, and watch Du Yuankai struggle in Bingzhou.I really don't understand?Our surname is not Sima!It's fine if you guys surnamed Sima don't help, why are you still adding to the chaos!

"Chen Long reported to His Majesty that on March [-]th, the entire enemy army under Tongguan City had retreated... In the current situation, the Bingzhou front can only be maintained. If you want to break the situation, you must be in Youji. The minister wishes, with the general (Chen Qian) as the commander, one hundred thousand Chinese troops marched northward, and fought Jiang Boyue in Jizhou. With the ability of the general and the strength of the Chinese army several times that of the enemy, he should be able to fight and win. In this way, Youping The two prefectures were restored. Afterwards, go out of the Great Wall and copy the enemy's main force. Then the enemy will retreat... If not, the officials and families in Jizhou and Qingzhou are afraid that there will be an avalanche. In this way, the north of the Yellow River should not be owned by the country. Also! Another minister discusses that the imperial court should recruit another [-] soldiers from Yuzhou to enrich Luoyang. Afterwards, at least Fu's subordinates will be reinforced with [-] kingdom guards, so as to confront Guan Zifeng...the minister still has more than [-] soldiers Elite, after the enemy retreated, I have ordered people to repair the checkpoints and city walls. I guarantee the lives of the whole family, Tongguan is strong, even if the entire enemy army comes, the pass can be kept safe for half a year... Today's battle is It is a battle for the life and death of the country. I hope your Majesty will see clearly if you are a little daring."

On the afternoon of the [-]th, Ma Long's report arrived at Sima Yan's desk.

Sima Yan, who was born in 236 AD, was only 37 years old.However, at this time, the emperor of the Jin Kingdom already had frosty temples, ravines on his forehead, and a face of more than 50 years old.

Not long after reading Malone's memorial, I breathed a sigh of relief in my heart.A surge of regret quickly surged in Sima Yan's heart.But this regret was quickly replaced by another kind of worry.

It is different from many founding kings in the past dynasties who have experienced all kinds of hardships before starting a successful business.Sima Yan, the founding king of the country, simply did not want his life too good: his grandfather, uncle, and father did everything for him.All he needs to do is complete a ritual.

In this regard, he is inferior to Cao Pi, the founding emperor of Cao Wei: Cao Mengde's power was still very weak when Emperor Wen of Wei was young, so Cao Pi fought many times on the battlefield with real swords and guns in his early years.Moreover, compared with a good boy like Sima You, Cao Pi's two brothers, Cao Zhang and Cao Zhi, are not fuel-efficient lamps.In order to win the battle for succession.The trials and tribulations that Cao Pi has endured are not many at all.

All in all, Sima Yan, the emperor, went very smoothly in his early years.After the death of the father he had always relied on, he ran into a pervert like the time traveler again.Therefore, after being hit repeatedly, he has become extremely unconfident, compared with the resolute and decisive image he deliberately created in his early years.It may be his nature to be hesitant and resourceful but less decisive.

Now, Ma Long puts a new strategy in front of Sima Yan.Of course the emperor was very moved, but he also had great worries.

"You are all important ministers of the country. Now the country is in crisis. It is rare that Xiaoxing has the courage to take charge and put forward such a plan. Everyone discuss it and see what my Dajin should do next?"

Now the top circles in Luoyang have been blatantly divided into two factions: Qi Wang Sima You is the leader, and Sima Jun, Pei Xiu, Jia Chong, Chen Qian, Zhang Hua and others are one.On the other side are clerks who have never been on the battlefield, such as He Qiao, Yang Zhen, Shao Ti, etc., headed by foreign relative Yang Jun.Of course, the power of these people is still much weaker than the previous faction. The reason why they can compete with the Qi Royal Party is because behind them, there is a group of Sima Clan headed by Zhao Wang Sima Lun who have never been on the battlefield. Princes support.

Of course, Sima You and others supported Ma Long's proposal.Chen Qian also made it clear that he was willing to lead his army to Jizhou to wrestle with Jiang Wei.The reason is very good: the war situation is unfavorable, and there are many reasons, but one of the most important ones is that my Dajin has limited strength, and I still have an entire 12 army at home.This is like an ordinary person who is not outstanding in stature and strength, facing the provocation of a strong man, he actively tied up one hand to fight the opponent.It would be strange not to be abused.

Therefore, to turn the tide of the battle, every ounce of strength must be mobilized.At this time, don't think about the issue of excessive conscription that will cause great harm to the country.Let's get over the current difficulties first.

According to Chinese political tradition, the emperor is the enemy of the world with one man.Therefore, the courtiers cannot be united.Any emperor with a little level will actively cultivate the opposition among his courtiers.However, Sima Yan's grasp of this aspect is obviously not good: the courtiers are at odds, but the two sides have long-standing grievances, and it has become a situation of party struggle.

Since it is a party struggle, it is not a case-by-case discussion.But what you agree with, I must oppose.Since your Qi Royal Party supports Ma Long's proposal, then our Yang Party (or Zhao Wang Party) must oppose it.

There are also good reasons for opposition: yes, the enemy troops in Tongguan have now withdrawn.But look where Guan Zifeng is fighting now?It is not far from Luoyang!Besides, Shangdang County is now lost.What are you doing on the Jizhou Great Plains at this time?Waiting for the opponent to rush down from the Taihang Mountains and wipe you all out?The country only has this mobile force left, are you unwilling to defeat them all?

(End of this chapter)