Hearing Liu Zhang's words, Yin Lihua burst out laughing and said softly: "I already know these things that King Taiyuan said. ”

The one who raised tigers and leopards in Weiyang was Xin Linglu, who was His Majesty's savior. As for being an official in the court, this is an exaggeration, in fact, it is just a Chang'an Le Mansion order, an inconsequential idle position, which is to accompany His Majesty to relieve his boredom.

Seeing that his 'provoking' was unsuccessful, Liu Zhang had nothing to say, and sat down here for a while in Yin Lihua, so he got up and said goodbye dejectedly.

Before leaving, he also left Liu Yang, a little cousin, a lot of specialties and gifts brought back from Chang'an.

Liu Zhang asked Yin Lihua for help to no avail, and in the end he just honestly went to Pingyin.

Changan. After Liu Zhang left, Liu Xiu transferred Cen Peng to Sanfu.

Cen Peng led the Southern Expeditionary Army and garrisoned Nanjun to resist the repeated invasions of the Shu army.

Now that the Shu army has withdrawn and the war in Nanjun has calmed down, Liu Xiu temporarily transferred Cen Peng to Sanfu, and ordered Li Tong, who was in Tuntian, Nanyang, to temporarily take over the Southern Expeditionary Army and continue to garrison Nanjun.

There are priorities, and Liu Xiu's current strategic focus is Kui Huan, and he wants to concentrate his own strength as much as possible to give Kui Huan a fatal blow.

The defeat of Hanyang last time made Liu Xiu also grow wise, and no longer have a contempt for Kui Huan.

With Cen Peng's arrival in Chang'an, the main generals in the Han army were almost all concentrated in Sanfu.

Like the Great Sima Wu Han, the Great General Cen Peng of the Southern Expedition, the General Geng Yi of Jianwei, the Great General Feng Yi of the Western Expedition, the General Gai Yan of Huya, as well as Cho Period, Ma Wu, Wang Ba, Sai Zun, Fu Jun and so on.

It can be seen that Liu Xiu has transferred all the generals who can be mobilized to Sanfu this time, and he has one heart, that is, to fight to the death with Kui Huan.

In October, after the end of the autumn harvest, batches of grain, grass, and armaments were continuously transported to Chang'an. Liu Xiu's long-awaited 'settlement after the autumn' finally completed the preliminary preparations.

Next, the Han army of more than 200,000 people was ready to go, just waiting for the Son of Heaven to give an order, go straight to Hanyang, and fight another battle of Hanyang.

Weiyang Palace, Xuanshu Palace. Liu Xiu did not sit on the throne, but stood in the center of the main hall, and the ministers gathered in a circle, and in the center of the crowd, a map of Hanyang was spread.

Feng Yi held a bamboo stick in his hand, pointed to the map, and explained: "At present, Kui is in Shangqi in Hanyang, and according to investigations, there are no less than 200,000 soldiers inside and outside Shangtai, and it may even be 300,000. Hearing this, Liu Xiu and the ministers squinted their eyes in unison. Kui Huan has been in Liangzhou for many years, and his family foundation is really thick enough, and now it is only half a year since the battle of stability

Flying in smoke, but in such a short period of time, he actually raised nearly 300,000 troops, and the speed of recovery is really shocking.

Wu Han asked: "Gongsun, did Kui Huan not divide troops to garrison various important places in Hanyang this time?" ”

Feng Yi shook his head and said, "According to our report, the soldiers and horses are all hoarded in Shangqi. ”

Wu Han frowned slightly, looked at Liu Xiu, and said, "Your Majesty, Kui Huan is responding to all changes with the same!" ”

Liu Xiu nodded, thinking that Wu Han's analysis was correct. His own side has a very clear grasp of the movements of Kui Huan's soldiers and horses, and I think that Kui Huan's movements of his own soldiers and horses are also very clear.

Obviously, Kui Huan saw that his side was going to carry out a second attack on Hanyang, and Kui Huan was also ready to respond, so he hoarded all his soldiers and horses in Shangqi.

Geng Yi said: "The city of Shangtai is high and strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack, Kui Huan is planning to fight to the death with our army in Shangtai?" ”

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "Probably not, come to think of it, Kui Huan may plan to see our army's offensive deployment clearly first, and then make the corresponding arrangement!" ”

Wu Han nodded again and again and said, "Your Majesty is reasonable!" If Kui Huan indulges our army to attack the city of Shangqi, Kui Huan's situation will be too passive. ”

Liu Xiu put his hands behind his back, looked down at the map, pondered for a long time, and said: "Since Kui Huan wants to see the offensive trend of our army first, then it is good to fulfill him, our army will first send soldiers and horses to enter Hanyang to see how he responds." ”

The generals did not answer immediately, carefully pondering Liu Xiu's words. After a while, it was Wu Han who took the lead in echoing: "Your Majesty is very good, and Weichen agrees!" ”

Geng Yi, Cen Peng, and Feng Yi also said at the same time: "Weichen agrees! ”

Liu Xiu asked: "This vanguard army, there should not be too many soldiers and horses, at most 20,000 people, I don't know which general is willing to lead the troops to battle?" Before the ministers could speak, Liu Xiu immediately added, "It's with me!" ”

Hearing the second half of his words, the ministers' faces changed at the same time, and they said urgently: "Your Majesty ......"

Liu Xiu waved his hand to everyone and said: "The vanguard army must be the first to enter Hanyang, facing the 300,000 troops in Kui, once it encounters the enemy, whether to fight, avoid, or retreat, it is necessary to make a decision immediately, and I am the most suitable in the army." ”

Seeing that the ministers still had to persuade themselves, Liu Xiu said in a deep voice: "No one needs to persuade anymore, I have made up my mind!" ”

Everyone looked at each other, swallowed the words that came to their mouths, and said no more. Liu Xiu looked around at everyone and asked, "Who wants to fight with me?" ”

"Your Majesty! We're willing to go! "All the people present, one counts as one, and at the same time bows their hands and takes the initiative to ask for help.

Liu Xiu's gaze swept over everyone's faces one by one. Wu Han must not be able to move, he has to stay in Chang'an.

Chang'an is the core of the three auxiliaries, is the three auxiliaries of the sea god needle, the three auxiliaries are stable, the Han army's brigade can fight in Hanyang with peace of mind, the three auxiliaries are in chaos, and the Han army on the front line is bound to be in chaos.

Therefore, Chang'an is the top priority of the rear of the Han army, which is not only a strong backing for the Han army, but also the general core of the Han army's logistics supply. Leaving Wu Han to garrison Chang'an, Liu Xiu was the most relieved.

Geng Yi, Cen Peng, Feng Yi, and Gai Yan couldn't move, they were all the commanders of the Han army, and they were the sharpest swords, and their value could only be reflected in commanding the army.

As for Cho Period, Ma Wu, Wang Ba, Sai Zun, Fu Jun and other generals, Liu Xiu didn't want to move, and wanted to keep them in his main army.

After thinking about it, Liu Xiu's eyes fell on Lai She, and said, "Come and follow me to fight!" ”

No one expected that Liu Xiu chose a big circle, and in the end it was Laishu who was selected.

Lai She is not a military general, but a civilian official, whether Lai She will lead the army to fight, everyone is not very clear, His Majesty wants to bring She to fight, isn't this equivalent to a burden?

Everyone said in unison: "Your Majesty think twice! ”

"I've thought about it very clearly, it's perfect to come to the doctor!" As he spoke, Liu Xiu looked at Lai Shi and asked, "Doctor, are you willing to go to war with me?" Others were worried, but Lai Xi was very excited, his blood was boiling, his cheeks were red, he bowed to Liu Xiu, and said in a trembling voice: "Wechen is willing to go to war with His Majesty and fight with the thief, even if the horse leather shroud, Wechen is also dead."

Regret! ”

Listening to his words, Liu Xiu nodded again and again with satisfaction, and the other generals all had the urge to hold their foreheads, this is not a war yet, what do you say about not dying, and returning the horse leather shroud, this is too frustrating.

Liu Xiuhui chose to come to She, it is indeed after careful consideration, he himself is an emperor immediately, leading troops to fight, as commonplace, and it is of little significance to choose a general who can also lead troops to fight with him.

Although Lai She is a civil official, he is quick-witted and calm in the face of things.

In addition, and the most important point, Lai Xi is more familiar with the situation on Kuihuan's side, and has deep personal relationships with many generals on Kuihuan's side.

When you enter Hanzhong to fight against Kui Huan, you may be able to persuade the enemy generals to surrender through the relationship between the coming and using.

Liu Xiu said: "After Dr. Lai and I led the army into Hanyang, the princes stayed behind in Sanfu, and they should not act rashly, but first wait and see how the hustle and bustle responded, and then our army will make arrangements to meet each other." ”

As he spoke, he looked at Wu Han and said, "Ziyan, you stay in Chang'an!" ”

"Your Majesty, Wechen ......"

"In this battle, Chang'an is related to the three auxiliaries, and the three auxiliaries are related to the success or failure of our army, Ziyan needs to stay in the three auxiliaries to stabilize the rear of our army!" Liu Xiu said without refusing.

Wu Han sighed secretly, feeling that no matter what time it was, His Majesty would leave himself at the end. When he sent troops from Luoyang, His Majesty left himself to guard Luoyang, and now he is sending troops from Chang'an, and His Majesty has left himself to guard Chang'an.

In modern terms, Wu Han, the great Sima, is about to become the head of the logistics department.

After arranging Wu Han, Liu Xiu looked at Geng Yi, Cen Peng, Feng Yi, and Gai Yan, and said: "During my absence from the army, Jun Ran can be the main general, Bo Zhao, Gongsun, and Juqing are the deputy generals. ”

Cen Peng didn't expect Liu Xiu to make himself the main general, so he hurriedly bowed his hand and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen has just arrived in Sanfu, but I'm afraid of ...... It's hard to take on this task! ”

Geng Yi, Feng Yi, and Gai Yan's military exploits are not below him, and when it comes to qualifications, Feng Yi and Gai Yan are even higher than themselves.

Moreover, he had just been transferred to Sanfu, and he was promoted to the chief general of the whole army at once, and he was somewhat worried that Geng Yi, Feng Yi, and Gai Yan would not be convinced.

Discord between generals and commanders is a taboo in the army, and now if you don't make it clear, you will have a mustard in your heart, and when you go to the battlefield, you won't even have a chance to regret it.

Liu Xiu Zhengse said: "Jun Ran is in Nanjun, leading the southern expeditionary army, repeatedly defeating the attacks of the Shu army, repeatedly defeating the strong with the weak, and repeatedly making miraculous achievements, what heavy task is Jun Ran unable to bear?" ”

As he spoke, he looked around at everyone and asked, "Jun Ran is the main general, are you dissatisfied?" ”

Geng Yi, Feng Yi, and Gai Yan said in unison: "Weichen is happy and convinced!" ”

The three generals all expressed their positions, and the rest of the generals naturally had nothing to be pretentious about, and they all responded: "Weichen is happy and convinced!" ”

Liu Xiu nodded, looked at Cen Peng with a smile, patted his arm, and said with a smile: "Jun Ran doesn't have to be humble." ”

Everyone is an old acquaintance, an old comrade-in-arms who followed Liu Xiu to fight the world in Hebei, an old brother, who has great ability, and they are all clear in their hearts.

In terms of comprehensive strength, Geng Yi, Cen Peng, Feng Yi, and Gai Yan are all about the same, this main general, no matter if any of the four of them do it, the other three will not be dissatisfied.

To talk about their differences, that is, the personal styles are not the same.

Geng Yi belongs to the kind of battle that is very elegant, and he makes good use of cavalry, and the cavalry under his command is coordinated, which is superb.

Feng Yi's style is treacherous and treacherous in his steadyness, and he seems to be silent and harmless, but he can give the enemy a fatal blow by surprise.

Gaiyan's style tends to be fierce and aggressive, very fierce, and in frontal clan battles, Gaiyan is definitely a top-level handsome talent. As for Cen Peng, it is a typical offensive and defensive combination. Cen Peng gives people the impression of being more good at guarding, in the past in Nanyang, he resisted the Chung Ling army and the Green Forest Army, so that the rebels suffered enough, and later returned to Liu Xiu, he was stationed in Nanjun to resist Shu

army, and let the Shu army suffer enough. In fact, Cen Peng's attack is also very good, the most typical example of the battle is the battle against Qin Feng, who defeated Qin Feng and had no temper. Liu Xiu and the generals agreed on the combat deployment, and then asked everyone to go back to prepare, and the time for the expedition was set for mid-October.