Chapter 71 Objection

In the past two years, although Yan Chongxi has not fought many big battles in Jinnan, there have been small battles with the surrounding officers and soldiers, as well as bandits and local armed forces. At the same time, he has been training troops. The Xingtian army soldiers in Jinnan have been trained like a sharp sword that can come out of its sheath at any time. Otherwise, it will be led by Diao Zheng this time. The two battle camps will not have such an unexpected performance when dealing with high-level officers and soldiers in Zhanghe. In addition to the correct command of Diao Zheng, the quality of the generals is also a key factor. From this alone, it can be seen that the combat effectiveness of the Xingtian generals in Jinnan is already quite terrible, and even those preparations The battalion, as long as the farmer is idle, will be pulled out for rigorous training, so the real combatable troops on the other side of Shanxi will far exceed the troops on paper.

Now when he wants to make big moves in Shanxi, the foundation laid by Yan Chongxi in advance has been used. It can be said that everything is natural, so that Yan Chongxi is the unification of this Shanxi war zone, and Xiao Tianjian is also extremely relieved.

After listening to Xiao Tianjian's words, Yan Chongxi immediately smiled and immediately saluted, "Please don't worry, the general. It will take less than five months to get the whole Jinnan back to the general!"

All the generals looked at Yan Chongxi with a little jealousy, and Luo Li laughed and said, "Brother Yan has been thickened this time!" Hit Pingyang Mansion, tut! It's so lively!"

"Don't be enthusiastic about Yan Chongxi. There are your battles this year, and these battles may not be smaller than Shanxi! All ministries have the opportunity to fight a big battle.

Let's talk about the matter north of the Yellow River first. At present, the saritan has just entered the culprit, and the people from all over Beijing have suffered a great disaster. It is not appropriate to use troops in a short period of time, and we can't solve the problem of grain. The ratans that should be robbed are basically all robbed, so we will not attack north now! After Luo Li arranged the garrison of Wei Huifu and Huaiqingfu, he transferred the main force of the headquarters back. We should control the whole territory of Henan in the shortest time. The province has such a few nails stuck in his throat, and we have to arrange a large number of troops to take care of them every day!

Runing Mansion just said that he asked Zhao Er donkey to fight. It was expected that with the ability of the defenders of Runing Mansion, he could not withstand Zhao Er donkey's fierce attack this time! As for Nanyang Mansion, there are Deputy Marshal Luo and Li Shuanzhu. As long as Zhao Erlu destroys Runing Mansion and then cooperates with it, it will not be a problem for them to drive away Zuo Liangyu!

So at present, except for the out of Gwangju in Henan, only a lonely city like Kaifeng Mansion is still in the hands of the government. It's time to take it off! Therefore, I ordered Luo Li, Liu Yaoben, Situ Liang, Liu Bao and others to lead the main force of the headquarters to prepare for the war. I will give you ten days to prepare. After ten days, we will send troops to Kaifeng Mansion!" Xiao Tianjian looked at the generals who were envious of Yan Chongxi, and then said to them.

After listening to it, these people were also very happy, and immediately came out one by one to answer the order loudly.

The reason why Xiao Tianjian arranged it so quickly is that he has been thinking about this matter on the way back from Jingfu this time. Xing Tianjun and the court have long been incompatible. It can be seen from the emperor Zhu Youjian who took advantage of Xing Tianjun's opportunity to go north this time and sent Zuo Liangyu to attack Nanyangfu that Zhu Youjian has After fully realizing the threat of his Xing Tianjun to his emperor's throne, he would rather risk the world and take the opportunity to weaken Xing Tianjun. It can be seen that it is time for a showdown between the two sides. On the other hand, Xing Tianjun's current ability has also fully equipped with the strength to compete with the officers and soldiers of the imperial court, although the military strength There are still many officers and soldiers, but no matter which soldier goes out, it is not easy for the court to deal with, so taking this opportunity, he is fully capable of seizing the world!

And strategically, he will definitely not choose the north to start first. The north is now in the most influential period of the small glacier era. There are continuous famines and military disasters everywhere. Many places are almost uninhabited. What's the use of robbing the territory? Even if there is more land, who will plant it? Even in Henan under his control, there is still a large amount of land desertion, not to mention the north that has just been invaded by construction slaves.

So he and Li Xin discussed this matter on the way. Before returning to Luoyang City, a big strategic idea had been formed in his mind, so after returning to Luoyang, the strategic deployment began immediately.

There are several reasons why I choose to open the seal at this time. First, Henan has basically been controlled by Xing Tianjun. Although Runing Mansion and Nanyang Mansion are also under the control of the officers and army, neither of these two places is important as Kaifeng, and Runing Mansion has been completely surrounded by Xing Tianjun. It is absolutely a lonely city. It can be defeated without too much effort, and there are Luo Rucai and Li Shuanzhu on the other side of Nanyang Mansion. Although Zuo Liangyu has a large number of soldiers and horses, his combat effectiveness is far from the opponent of Xing Tianjun. They defeated Nanyang Mansion by taking advantage of the gap of Xing Tianjun's lax deployment, but they want to continue at this time. It is basically impossible to expand the results of the war with Luo Rucai and Li Shuanzhu.

Kaifeng is a provincial government in Henan. Its status is very important. If Kaifeng is lost, then for the imperial court, it will be announced that the whole Henan has changed hands and is no longer the jurisdiction of the imperial court. Therefore, the political significance of Kaifeng is much higher than other meanings, which can seriously hit the prestige of the imperial court and also to the people of the world. It was announced that Xing Tianjun was going to seize the world with the imperial court, which was conducive to integrating the forces of the rebels everywhere and returning to the Xing Tian army.

If the other Kaifeng Mansion is not knocked down, it will always be nailed on the back of Xing Tianjun like a nail. No matter which direction they want to fight, this nail will always make them have to guard against it, and it must contain a lot of energy of Xing Tianjun.

So Xiao Tianjian believes that opening the seal at this time is basically mature, and it is also a very necessary thing to do.

After listening to the order, the generals were very excited. Last year, for the sake of the Tatars to enter the bandits, they had to listen to Xiao Tianjian's order and stop the military operations to expand to the surrounding areas. A few months have passed. In addition to the elites who followed Xiao Tianjian to the north, they have also been well supplemented. And rest, everyone has a strong desire to fight.

After listening to it, Niu Jinxing was a little unhappy, because during this period, he found that Xiao Tianjian did not ask for his opinion many times when he made up his big ideas, but made up his mind very arbitraryly. This time, he thought that after Xiao Tianjian came back, he would first consult with him, Li Jinde and others. Discuss what to do in the future and listen to the opinions of their advisers before making a decision, but I didn't expect that Xiao Tianjian didn't ask their opinions at all when he came back this time, so he made such a big decision.

Turning his head and looking at the indifferent look of Li Xin standing in his hand, Niu Jinxing immediately thought that the reason why Xiao Tianjian made such a big decision without discussing with him must have been discussed in advance with Li Xin, the latecomer, on the road. How about this? You know, Niu Jinxing is better than Li Xin. Xiao Tianjian's subordinates are many advisers. Now Li Xin leaves them aside and says to Xiao Tianjian, the lord, alone. How can they do it from now on?

So Niu Jinxing was very unhappy. After thinking about it, he said to Xiao Tianjian, "My lord, I have something to say!"

Xiao Tianjian took a look at Niu Jinxing and felt that Niu Jinxing was not in a good mood today, so he nodded and said, "Mr. Niu, please speak!"

Niu Jinxing then said, "Lord! I don't think it's time to open the seal now. You should know that the city of Kaifeng is extremely strong, and the lord has just returned from the north. The generals and soldiers in the army are very tired. Whether it is materials or ammunition, they need to be replenished, and the soldiers also need to rest!

Moreover, Zuo Liangyu's army is still in the area of Nanyang Mansion. Although Deputy Marshal Luo and Li Du are facing each other, which makes it impossible for him to continue to expand the results of the war, after all, he is still a threat. If the threat of Zuo Liangyu is not removed earlier, once the main attack is opened, it will become a big trouble!

So I thought that now that when the seal is opened, it is better to concentrate on Runing Mansion and Nanyang Mansion first! I hope you can think twice!

In addition, as seen from the humble position, Hong Chengchou, the governor of the three sides, and Sun Chuanting, the governor of Shaanxi, have mobilized 100,000 Shaanxi troops to enter the defense. Shaanxi is now when the army is extremely empty. Why don't the general go south to fight Zuo Liangyu first, and then take advantage of the emptiness of Shaanxi's troops to advance westward and enter Shaanxi. In this way, we can get What about a broader room for circling?"

After hearing this, Xiao Tianjian thought about it. Niu Jinxing's statement is not bad. However, Niu Jinxing only saw the first part, but did not look deeper into the next step. He opened the seal not only wanted to open the city, but also to show up with the court through when the court was in chaos at this time. If you beat Zuo Liangyu first, although it is not a problem to kill Zuo Liangyu's soldiers and horses, it will take at least a month to turn around and kill Kaifeng. At that time, Jiannu has also left the customs and returned, and the court will be able to calm down and go all out to deal with himself. This is not in line with his quick decision. Legal.

So he nodded and smiled, "Thank you, Mr. Niu, for reminding me. Does Mr. Yi mean that we don't open the seal first, but take Shaanxi first?"

"Exact! At present, as far as the commander-in-chief can see, the north is broken. In addition, it is not easy for the officers and soldiers to go north for the time being. Then there are also many officers and troops in the south and south Zhili and the two Huai. Only in the northwest Shaanxi, because Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting led a large number of Shaanxi troops to the guard, Shaanxi is empty and humble. It is a good time for the general to enter Shaanxi. If he captures it. In Shaanxi, then our army has a larger territory for us to move, so we think that it is not the time to attack and open this strong city now. On the contrary, it may attract more troops from the court to help!" After Niu Jinxing cleared his mind, he began to say to Xiao Tianjian in detail.

After listening to Niu Jinxing's words, some officers present began to nod and felt that what Niu Jinxing said was really good. Now that Hong Chengchou is going north, it is the empty time in Shaanxi. At this time, it is really a good time to enter Shaanxi!

However, Xiao Tianjian disapproves him. From what he knows, although Niu Jinxing can still be called a talent, he does know some military tactics, but this person has a long-term vision and is relatively narrow-minded. This is also why Xiao Tianjian transferred him to the management of civil affairs soon after subduing him. The reason is that, compared with Li Xin, he has a much worse strategic vision. He is more talk on paper. In fact, it is not suitable.