Liu Yu's heart sank suddenly, although Xie Xuan said it as lightly as possible, but from the face he was now straight, his serious expression, and the deep worry in his eyes, it could be seen how tense the atmosphere was at that time.

Xie Xuan seemed to feel the change in Liu Yu's expression, and he suddenly laughed: "It's still Lord Huan Yi's cleverness, the air at that time was almost condensed, but Huan Thorn Shi asked for his life to play the pipa, talking and singing, it is not easy to be a king, and it is difficult to be a minister." Faithfulness is not revealed, but doubtful is seen. Zhou Danzuo Wenwu, Jin Tenggong is not published, he is assisted by Wang Zheng, and the second uncle is anti-rumor. ”

Liu Yu listened to Xie Xuan's clear singing, although he didn't understand poetry, he still felt sad and painful, and he almost cried when he heard it.

Xie Xuan's eyes were shining with tears: "Xiaoyu, do you know that this is the Zhou Gong's auxiliary government back then, and the whole world thought that he was a traitor who was a hypocritical monarch with real power and wanted to usurp power and seize the throne. ”

Liu Yu sighed: "It's really not easy for Lord Xianggong, who is dedicated to the country, and has to suffer such slander from a villain." ”

Xie Xuan calmed down his emotions, gently waved his feather fan, and said slowly: "Maybe it's because our Xie family has occupied too much power over the years, maybe it's because the Beifu Army has been invincible since its establishment, which has aroused the jealousy of other families, but in such a good situation, if it's just because of fear of rumors, or because of the fear of suspicion on the saint, it's really a pity to give up like this, not only our Xie family feels pity, presumably you Xiaoyu, and all the soldiers will not be reconciled." ”

Liu Yu replied without thinking: "Of course, whether it is for fame or wealth, there is no better time than now, but what I am worried about is not the obstruction of King Huiji and those family valves, but the handsome talent of Murong Chui." There is no shortage of top generals in the Murong family, Murong Yong in Guanzhong is one, I have personally learned it, but Murong Chui will only be above him. ”

Xie Xuan smiled slightly: "This is natural, I never doubt Murong Chui's ability, but I am also not worried about his selfishness." The Hu people have no concept of loyalty, and the Murong family itself is fighting internally, do they still expect the servant tribe below to be truly obedient? Therefore, they must ensure the strength of the Murong family's headquarters, and they will drive those dependent servant tribes to charge into battle. This is the reason for Ding Lingren's rebellion, although Zhai Bin has no loyalty at all, but he can make this Zhai rebellion in Yecheng, which shows Murong Chui's selfishness, I believe that he wants to annex Zhai Bin's subordinates, so that Lao Zhai will strike first. ”

Liu Yu smiled slightly: "If that's the case, it will be easier." If Murong Chui retains his strength, he will never fight head-on with the Northern Expeditionary Army, as long as we can obtain the support of Qin Fu Pi, give him food, in exchange for his Yecheng, and let him lead the army back to Guanzhong, this is the best result, almost no need to use swords, we can get the land of Hebei. ”

Xie Xuan nodded with satisfaction: "You can see it very accurately." This time your action in Guanzhong, not only retrieved the jade seal, but also established a good relationship with the Qin State, now Yecheng is almost out of food, can not wait any longer, if it really comes to the time when Fu Pi has no food, I am afraid that his subordinates will sacrifice the city to Yan, and at that time Murong Chui will go all out to deal with us, I am afraid that it will not be easy for us to cross the Yellow River. ”

Liu Yu's brows furrowed: "Are you fully prepared?" Are you all ready? I'm not talking about the 80,000 troops at the time of the water, but the 20,000 people in the vanguard this time. At least these people should be prepared. ”

Xie Xuan smiled and shook his head: "Grain, grass and ordnance are ready-made, this Guangling City has food for 20,000 troops to fight for a year, as well as the newly annexed counties of the Central Plains and Qilu, all of which have established Cangcheng to advance, and there is a steady stream of grain to be transported there every day, plus the military rations that are still left in these places, within ten days, I can provide the army with enough food to fight for two years at the slippery ferry on the side of the Yellow River, not only to manage myself, but also to solve the food shortage in Yecheng." ”

Liu Yu's eyes widened: "Those grains from the family?" ”

A look of disgust flashed on Xie Xuan's face, and he snorted disdainfully: "Counting on them? It's better to count on the old sow to go up the tree. Last time, when the water was at stake, they were all reluctant, so how could they help this time? Although Lord Xianggong went out of Beijing to command the Northern Expedition this time, he still did not cross the river and stationed at the entrance of Jiejingkou in order to suppress these guys and prevent them from making trouble in the rear. Most of the military rations of the Northern Expedition are the private rations of my Xie family, as well as the seizures after the last victory. ”

Liu Yu's brows furrowed, and a not very good premonition appeared in his heart: "Didn't you say last time that the Northern Expedition would change a group of people?" Why do you still use the soldiers from last time? They have won and been rewarded, and the desire and will to fight is certainly not as good as before, which is not a good plan. ”

Xie Xuan sighed: "How don't I know this? But what else? In the past, the formation of the Beifu Army was because there were a large number of Lianghuai homeless people who went south in order to escape the war, and now Lianghuai has entered my hands, and there are no more former homeless bandits, most of the states and counties in the south of the Yangtze River are those who work for the family manor, not only the family gate lord refuses to release people, but they themselves do not have the ability to fight, this time we have to pursue speed, and there is no time to train for a year or two like you did back then and then go to the battlefield. ”

Liu Yu shook his head: "Soldiers, the country's major affairs, don't be careful, among the 80,000 people, I am afraid that less than 20,000 are willing to return to the battlefield, and they are scattered all over the country, and it is not easy to recruit." ”

Xie Xuan said with a smile: "Liu Jiaozhi's standing army has more than 5,000 people, and in the name of the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, he left more than 5,000 veterans who refused to return to their hometowns and were willing to serve in the army for a long time. In addition, most of the more than 80,000 people did not return to their hometowns, but bought houses and land in the six counties of Jiangbei and Jingkou in order to be re-recruited at any time. ”

Liu Yu laughed: "It turns out that Xuan Shuai has already planned. However, the soldiers of the Beifu Army are not ordinary people, they served last time, and they are not required to join the army according to the regulations, unless it is voluntary, I can't think of any reason why they are really willing to give up their current rich life, leave their wives and children, and risk their lives to kill the enemy again. ”