Chapter 187: Deliberation

Today, in the darkness of the daytime battle, it took a long time for the princes to settle down after the soldiers and horses withdrew. Now go and summon them over, I'm afraid it won't be a moment or a half. After inspecting the camp and condolences to the wounded soldiers, Chen Cheng returned to the big tent of the Chinese army, took out a pen and paper before the princes arrived, and began to write today's battle diary.

This time he sent troops, he had the idea of "three points military, seven points political", and it was naturally good to be able to break through Chen Cang and enter the pass, and it was nothing if he couldn't beat it. Now Han Sui occupies the territory of the four counties, and his military strength is strong, if Chen Cheng does not participate in this Eastern Crusade, it is very likely to be marginalized, and at that time, maybe even Chengyi Yang Qiu will fall to Han Sui's side, so Chen Cheng brought 5,000 soldiers and horses over.

He had promised to provide 100,000 stone of grain and 100,000 stone of miscellaneous grain, but less than a third of them were actually delivered. The remaining amount was to be paid with freshly minted silver and copper coins. If the mined silver and copper coins were not spent, but were only circulated in Hokkaichi-gun, Sakubang-gun, and Gohara-gun, it would cause prices to skyrocket. Chen Cheng originally had other considerations, and now it is also a good choice to use these coins to buy grain from Haoqiang in Anding, Hanyang and other places.

In the process of circulation, bad coins will drive out good coins, and maybe someone will collect silver coins and then melt them and re-mint them. Of course, in the process of recasting, there must be some other metals, otherwise how can you make money? It is also possible that the person who minted the coin privately was more honest and took the silver imitation...... Well, even if there are such sincere people, they will definitely give in to reality.

The production of goods is important, as is circulation and exchange. Coins are the general equivalent of barter. Although coins cannot be used directly for food and drink, they are also an important part of economic production.

For example, in Luoyang now, He Jin used the means of casting "big money" to loot a lot of wealth from the people, although it solved the crisis for a while, but it was to quench his thirst, which would only make the already bad economy worse. Unless He Jin can go from one victory to another, then he can continue to live by plundering wealth from the outside, otherwise.......

Thinking of this, Chen Cheng shook his head and decided not to leave it so far for now. The main reason for playing so ugly today is that he has selfishness and does not go all out, if he can bring more soldiers and horses, the situation will definitely be much better. But who can really be public and selfless?

He thought about it, there are still people who forget their selfishness, but now that he is sitting in the position of Liangzhou pastor, if he only cares about being a good person like before, it will be too unfair to the soldiers, officials and people under his command. He can't learn from Liu Yu and treat his own people harshly and treat outsiders well.

In addition, the combat effectiveness of the Guanzhong Army was even stronger than he expected. Judging from today's performance, the quality of the Han army in Guanzhong is not much worse than that of the northern army. And the more they are numerous, the overall combat effectiveness will only be stronger. Engaged the Han army in the narrow terrain on the side of Chencang, and lost its geographical advantage before it could be fought.

The Western Liang Army is dominated by cavalry, and it can still exert its combat effectiveness in a wide area.

Every time Chen Cheng writes a few sentences, he thinks about it for a while, and then continues to write when a question is clear. When he was writing a book, his own soldiers came to report, "Zhang Heng and Cheng Yi have arrived." ”

He put away the half-written diary, looked up, and said, "Please let them in!" ”

Suddenly, the footsteps outside the account sounded again, Cheng Yi opened the door curtain and entered first, and Zhang Heng followed him. Chen Cheng got up to greet him and said, "The others haven't come yet, let's wait a while." ”

Zhang Heng lost nearly 1,000 people today, which can be described as a nerve-wracking injury. Although Zhang Ye is still rich in the counties of Liangzhou, he only gets half of it, and some of the money he loots on weekdays is enough to support the army. This time I want to come out and grab a handful, but I don't know if I've folded the book.

Although the black armor army under his command was elite, there was one less dead. Whether it's elite soldiers or armor weapons, it costs a lot of money.

"Chen Yuanjun, thanks to you today, we can withdraw it!" Zhang Heng patted his chest and said: "In the future, as long as you say a word, our old Zhang will not be ambiguous!" ”

Chen Cheng sat back in his seat, smiled, and did not speak. Zhang Heng said to Cheng Yi again: "Thank you brother for your help!" ”

A smile appeared on Cheng Yi's handsome face, and he said, "If it weren't for General Zhang's sacrifice of his life, the others would not have been able to withdraw so easily." ”

Zhang Heng laughed twice and said, "Don't hide it, I also want to withdraw, but how can I run without a horse?" Rather than being killed like a pig and a sheep, it's better to fight with him! Killing one is enough, killing two is still earning! ”

Chen Cheng smiled: "General Zhang is too modest. Today's general was the first to enter the city, and then all the generals only cared about escaping, and there was no square inch, and only the black armor army retreated without chaos. In terms of martial arts and bravery, General Zhang is far superior to others. ”

Zhang Heng laughed again, and he said smugly: "That is, when it comes to fighting, we have never been afraid of anyone!" ”

While speaking, Song Jian, Yang Qiu, Ma Teng, Cheng Yin and others all arrived, but Han Sui and Li Xiangru were missing. Chen Cheng waited for a while, but there was still no trace of Han Sui and them, he turned his head and asked Wen Ran, the commander of the guard's army, "Have you sent someone to inform General Han and General Li?" ”

Wei Ran said affirmatively: "I have already sent someone to inform me." ”

Chen Cheng asked again: "Then why haven't you seen them until now?" ”

There are some things, although you know them, but it is inconvenient to say them directly, so you have to pretend to be stupid. Chen Cheng found that as his status became higher and higher, there were more and more soldiers and horses under his command, and the territory was getting bigger and bigger, and there were more and more places where he needed to pretend to be stupid.

Zhang Heng said loudly: "Han Sui took the lead in withdrawing his troops today, and almost killed all the big guys!" I don't think he dares to come today! ”

Chen Cheng waved his hand and said, "That's not the case." In today's battle, the primary responsibility lies with me, not General Han. It was I who didn't expect the officers and soldiers to come so quickly, and they didn't take precautions in advance, so that they were caught off guard. ”

As soon as these words came out, all the generals in the tent were a little surprised. The princes of Xiliang passed the buck to each other, and they had seen a lot of things that accused each other, and they didn't do less things that let their subordinates and others take the blame, and they had never seen anything like Chen Cheng who took the initiative to take responsibility for it.

Song Jian, Cheng Yin and others thought: Since we don't even pursue Han Sui's fault, then we will naturally be fine.

Thinking of this, everyone who was still a little nervous was relieved, although they didn't worry much about being punished. Liangzhou has been chaotic for so many years, and the princes have long understood one thing: as long as there are soldiers and generals in their hands, then there is no need to be afraid of anything. It's a big deal, so he retreated to the lair with his soldiers and horses. However, it can also be easier to save the process of pointing fingers at each other.

Chen Cheng thought for a moment and said to Wei Ran: "Send Yan Xing to Han Sui's army and invite him and General Li Xiangru to come over to discuss matters." ”

Li Xiangru was already the Taishou of Longxi before Han Sui raised his army, and at that time, together with Huang Yan, the Taishou of Jiuquan, responded to Han Sui's rebellion. Later, Han Sui killed Bian Zhang, Jiuquan Taishou Huang Yan was also killed by Song Jian, and Li Xiangru became Han Sui's close comrade-in-arms and loyal subordinates. As long as Han Sui comes, then Li Xiangru will naturally come.

Wei Ran arched his hand and said "no", and then strode out.

In the big camp ten miles to the southwest, Li Xiangru asked: "Wen Yue, just now Chen Cheng sent someone over and asked me to wait to discuss the military situation, should we go or not?" ”

Han Sui, who was dressed as a Confucian student, twisted his beard and said with a smile: "The camp is busy with affairs, so you still don't go, right?" ”

Li Xiangru arrived: "What if the other princes go?" ”

The smile on Han Tunnel's face was suffocated, and then he replied: "Just take this opportunity to see if there are more people facing him Chen Cheng or more people facing us." ”

Li Xiangru has occupied more land in recent years, and Donamei concubines have long since lost the vigor and vigor of the time when the army was in turmoil, and his body has gained a lot of weight. Since Han Sui said so, then he was also waiting in Han Sui's camp to see who the Xiliang princes were more towards.

Not long after, the spies came to report, "Cheng Yi has gone to Chen Yuanjun's camp." ”

Li Xiangru looked at Han Sui, and Han Wenyue said casually: "Cheng Yi has already fallen to Chen Cheng, and he will pass, which is what I expected." ”

Li Xiangru laughed and said, "That's true, Cheng Yi, and Yang Qiu must be towards Chen Cheng." ”

After waiting for a while, the spy came to report again, "Cheng Yin has entered Chen Yuanjun's camp. ”

Li Xiangru's face changed slightly, and he looked at Han Sui, and Han Wenyue's face was as usual.

"Report, Song Jian has already led troops into Chen Envoy Jun's camp!"

"Report, Ma Teng has ......"

Li Xiangru finally couldn't sit still, he said to Han Sui in a little panic: "Wen Yue, they all went to Chen Yuanjun's camp, if we don't go, will they put the guilt of losing the battle today on our heads?" ”

Han Sui was just closing his eyes to recuperate, and at this time, he suddenly opened his eyes and shouted, "What are you panicking about? ”

"Yes..... But ........", Li Xiangru said in a panic: "Song Jianchengyin and those people have passed, but we don't go to ......."

Han Sui sneered and said, "Although those people are all wall grass that falls with the wind, if Chen Cheng's power is too strong, they will fall back instead." ”

Li Xiangru was stunned for a moment, and his little eyes showed joy, "You mean?" ”

"Besides, the current great enemy, Chen Cheng will never dare to trouble us." Han Sui said confidently: "Wait a little longer, Chen Cheng will definitely send someone over to invite him again!" ”

Before the words fell, the soldiers came to report, "Chen Envoy Jun asked to see Sima Yanxing!" ”

Han Sui smiled, stood up, and said to Li Xiangru, "How is it?" As I expected, right? ”

Li Xiangru smiled and said: "Wen Yue is really like a god!" ”

Han Sui personally greeted him at the gate of Yuan, saw Yan Xing, stepped forward to take his hand, and said with a smile: "Virtuous son-in-law! ”

Yan Xing's face showed helplessness, he withdrew his hand, and said, "General Han, the lord asked me to come over and ask you to come over to discuss the military plane." ”

Han Sui explained with a smile: "Just now, the leader of the Qiang people came to report, saying that the traces of the imperial court soldiers and horses were found near the Qianyang River Valley in the north. ”

Yan Xing was stunned for a moment and asked, "Officers and soldiers of the imperial court were found near the Qianyang River Valley?" Didn't you go to attack Longxian? ”

Han Sui smiled: "Whether it's or not, we'll see tomorrow." ”

He said to Yan Xing: "Longxian is strong, and it is difficult to ........ urgently."

Speaking of this, Han Sui remembered the scene of the catapult he saw today, and couldn't help but pause, before continuing: "Let's not talk about this for now, let's go and meet Chen Yuanjun first, so as not to make him wait in a hurry." ”