Hearing this, Li Zicheng seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, looked at Song Xiance, and said confidently: "Indeed, that Xingguo Gong was originally only tens of thousands of horses?" If memory serves, he should only be about 30,000, right? ”

"Yes, that's about 30,000!" When Song Xiance heard this, he immediately counted his fingers and echoed, "After recruiting Xiao Yuan's camp, defeating Zuo Liangyu's department, and absorbing a part of the men and horses, there are more than 50,000 people and horses on the Kaifeng side." ”

In fact, he didn't specifically mention it, in fact, in the army of Xingguo Gong to Kaifeng, there were already people who had incorporated Yuan Zongdi's department.

At this time, after he paused, he continued to count his fingers and calculated for Li Zicheng: "After Kaifeng, he probably organized about 100,000 men and horses to go south, and listened to what the fifth battalion of Ge Zuo said, the situation on the side of the eight kings is not good, and after the defeat, Mao estimated that he would be incorporated into 50,000 again, which is a total of about 150,000 troops." ”

Putting down the counting fingers, Song Xian frowned slightly, and continued to analyze: "According to the previous situation of this Xingguo Gong, after he defeated the Eight Great Kings, he will settle Huguang, and even Xiangyang Mansion, Jingzhou Mansion and Xunyang Mansion, and will leave a considerable number of troops. After knowing that we are heavily guarding Kuizhou, and then detour through Qindi into Sichuan, it is estimated that we will not arrive in Shu until the middle of next year. ”

Because of the inconvenience of information and communication, many times, the military situation in distant places can only be guessed.

In particular, Li Zicheng's troops have already taken refuge in Sichuan and guarded Kuizhou with heavy troops, although they can prevent the imperial army from coming in from this side. However, in the same way, it is also very difficult for Li Zicheng's department to get out.

At this time, seeing Li Zicheng shaking his head after hearing this, Song Xiance hurriedly added: "Of course, this is extrapolated from the past situation. Na Xingguo Gong is not incompetent, after receiving the urgent military report from Shudi, he is likely to stay in the infantry to defend the periphery of Kuizhou, and prevent our army from breaking into the Central Plains again. Then he led the cavalry to quickly reinforce him. But even so, he would have arrived in Qin Land at most......"

When Li Zicheng heard this, he didn't want to hear it anymore, so he waved his hand and interrupted Song Xiance and said: "You can't hope for the Xingguo Gong in this matter, just estimate it according to his best ability." I guess he should be able to get to Hanzhong around the Chinese New Year. It's the limit, it can't be faster! ”

"The general is wise!" Song Xiance was snatched by Li Zicheng, so he didn't say more, just nodded and agreed.

Li Zicheng continued to say according to his own train of thought: "And the weather has been very cold in recent years, and the northern part of Shu has been covered by heavy snow, and the Shu Road is already difficult, so if you want to come over on a snowy day......"

Speaking of this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he smiled coldly, and then continued: "Even if his headquarters obeys his orders, but there are so many people in his army who have just recruited An, how can they work so hard for him and take a big risk to cross the Shu Road in the snow!" Therefore, I concluded that the Duke of Xingguo would rush to Shudi, at least until the beginning of spring in the next year, after the ice and snow melted. ”

Hearing this, Song Xiance couldn't help but suddenly realize that the general analyzed the men and horses of the army under the Duke of Xingguo just now, not to see how many men and horses he had, but to see how many of his men and horses were Zhao'an!

The general's analysis is from the people's hearts, or from the military hearts of the Xingguo Gongsu.

Even if a small number of leaders among those who were recruited might work hard to curry favor with the Duke of Xingguo, how could ordinary people, most of the people who were recruited, know that there are tigers in the mountains and go to Tiger Mountain!

You must know that the vast majority of the people in the army of the Duke of Xingguo were recruited, and the reason why those people were recruited was because they were afraid of death! If the Duke of Xingguo wants to forcibly let them cross the Shu Road in the snow, I am afraid that they will be forced to rebel again!

Seeing Song Xiance's expression, Li Zicheng became a little more proud, his voice was a little louder, and he continued: "In this way, I estimate from the worst situation that our time is before the spring of next year. In the future, every extra day, the reinforcements led by the Xingguo Gong will have one more possibility of entering Shu! ”

In fact, his guess is similar to that of Sun Chuanting and Qin Liangyu. In their opinion, the people of Xingguo Gong will rush to Shudi, at least in the spring of the next year. This is also the reason why Sun Chuanting replied to Chen Shiqi and asked Chengdu to insist on the spring of next year.

"The general is wise!" After Song Xiance listened, he slapped Li Zicheng with a sycophant, and then reminded, "But the general, the day after tomorrow is the New Year, and the time to leave spring is not short, but not much, we still have to step up!" ”

"Yes, for the old fox Sun Chuanting, there may not be much time at this time!" Li Zicheng listened, he was in a good mood just now, but suddenly it was gone, and he sighed and said.

Now his subordinates are considered to be strong soldiers, and they are no longer as afraid of Sun Chuanting as they were back then, and it is impossible for them to be chased by Sun Chuanting anymore. However, Sun Chuanting really understands the art of war and can fight, which is what Li Zicheng knows best.

Not to mention anything else, for now, if ordinary court officials receive urgent reports from the Chengdu government one after another, they will definitely not stand still. However, the old fox still did not move.

"General, maybe Sun Chuanting saw our intentions." Song Xiance suddenly raised his eyebrows and said to Li Zicheng, "Why don't you let the Kuizhou Mansion start attacking?" As for the Shunqing Mansion, it used a bluff strategy and did not attack with all its might. Let Sun Chuanting feel that we have tried our best, and the offensive is only so strong! ”

Hearing this, Li Zicheng was overjoyed with the new policy, and then followed Song Xiance's words: "In this way, Sun Chuanting, the old fox, thinks that he has a complete understanding of the situation in Shudi. and then forced the Chengdu Mansion to urgently ask for help from him. In the case that he thought he had spare strength, he would definitely send troops to rescue Chengdu Mansion! ”

"Exactly!" Song Xiance was also excited, and immediately agreed, and then said, "Then whether it is ambushing Sun Chuanting's headquarters halfway, or raiding a few Shu Dao checkpoints in Baoning Mansion, we all have a lot to do." ”

"That's right!" Li Zicheng was obviously a little happy, "As long as there are brave generals leading the army and launching an offensive with lightning speed, I believe that Sun Chuanting will inevitably fall for this." As long as you take a few checkpoints such as Jianmen Pass and block the road to Shudi, you can do a big thing! ”

As soon as he said this, his face suddenly changed again, and he hated iron but not steel, and he snorted.

As soon as Song Xiance saw it, he was familiar with Li Zicheng after all, so he immediately guessed it, so he asked tentatively: "General, why don't I go and talk to General Li Guo and let him admit his mistake to the general, so that the general will have one more brave general." The certainty of winning Boryeong Mansion is even greater! ”

When Li Zicheng heard it, he scolded: "That dog thing, after eating the scales, he just wants to see my jokes, and you still want him to lead the troops?" Believe it or not, he directly led his troops to the opposite side! ”

"Not really, right?" Song Xiance heard this, and said with a little disbelief, "After all, he is the general's own nephew!" ”

As soon as Li Zicheng heard this, he instructed Song Xiance to be like Li Guo, stared at him, and asked hatefully: "Then let me ask you, when he led the troops to the battle, if the other side told him that Li Laiheng was damned, and now he is the Liaodong Bo of the imperial court, what do you think he would think?" ”

After saying that, he seemed to remember something, and looked left and right like a thief.

Li Laiheng took refuge in the imperial court and was named Liaodongbo, Li Zicheng was the first time to completely blockade it, and he could never spread the news in the army.

Song Xiance was speechless when he heard Li Zicheng's words.

Originally, he wanted to take the opportunity to intercede with Li Guo and uncover the knot between Li Zicheng and Li Guo. Otherwise, it would be a waste for such a brave general to be locked up all the time.

But at this time, he was also scared and dispelled his thoughts.

Otherwise, he really had to guarantee Li Guo, but Li Guo led the army to take refuge in the imperial court, then he would be in big trouble.

After some deliberation, the two decided to adjust the current deployment in accordance with the previously agreed strategy. The military order was transmitted to all the armies, requiring them to be sure to mobilize Sun Chuanting's headquarters.

As for the New Year or something, naturally I won't think about it.

………………

Li Zicheng's side has such plans, as Li Zicheng's ally, Zuo Liangyu's department actually has its own plans.

After receiving the news that Li Zicheng's men had conquered Yang'an Pass, Zuo Liangyu was anxious because he was still blocked in Meizhou.

Now Li Zicheng has occupied Chongqing, one of the two most important cities in Shu, if he occupies Chengdu again, although Li Zicheng promised that Chengdu would be given to him, but if Li Zicheng takes Chengdu first, even if it will be given to him, then the price he will pay will not be less.

No, Zuo Liangyu, at the suggestion of the military advisor Hou Sui, held a military meeting and called allies, that is, all the toasts to discuss the military situation together.

These toasts and Zuo Liangyu formed an alliance, not to say that they just listened to Zuo Liangyu, with Zuo Liangyu as the leader, whatever he said was what he said. As long as Zuo Liangyu is not satisfied with them, they will not bird Zuo Liangyu.

Nominally, he is indeed headed by Zuo Liangyu, which is also because he used to be the chief soldier of the imperial court, and he is very famous, and he is also assisted by the governor of the previous imperial court, which makes the toasts of all walks of life feel that they will be more powerful, at least more convincing than other toasts.

At this time, the various toasts were seated, and then one by one they became mud bodhisattvas.

They are not stupid, so they naturally know that Zuo Liangyu summoned them, which was nothing more than a matter of beating Meizhou.

Seeing them like this, Zuo Liangyu was angry in his heart and glanced at Hou Sui.

These toasts, relatively speaking, believe Hou Sui even more. Therefore, Zuo Liangyu asked Hou Sui to speak and fool them.

Seeing Zuo Liangyu's eyes, Hou Sui coughed, and then said to many toasts: "Everyone, I have good news here. ”