Chapter 258: The army presses the realm

When Mao Wenlong rushed back to Ye County, he also determined that Lu Xiangsheng had gathered an army of 100,000 and was ready to calm down the affairs of Henan.

This news is very unfavorable to Mao Wenlong, at least in his planning, the imperial court's reaction should not be so fast. But the reality caught Mao Wenlong a little off guard.

Chen Jisheng now has complete control of Luoyang City, just waiting for Mao Wenlong's food to be delivered, and then he can send troops to attack Runing Mansion with Liu Guangzuo of Guide Mansion. Now that he was being manipulated by Lu Xiangsheng like this, Mao Wenlong had to temporarily order to stop the attack.

In the meeting hall, Mao Wenlong opened his mouth and asked Hong Chengchou: "Do you think Lu Xiangsheng will really bring troops to pacify Henan?" ”

Hong Chengchou fell into deep thought, and after a long time, he said uncertainly: "May or may not, now we can't guess at all, after all, there is no basis." ”

Mao Wenlong frowned, very dissatisfied with Hong Chengchou's ambiguous answer: "In this way, we can really only suspend the attack on Runing Mansion?" ”

Hong Chengchou nodded and said, "Indeed, the imperial court's movements are unknown now, and we shouldn't risk attacking Runing Mansion." ”

Mao Wenlong slapped the wooden table angrily and scolded viciously: "Damn it." ”

Obviously, this move by the imperial court completely disrupted Mao Wenlong's plan, and it was impossible to take the entire Henan within a year.

If he fights with the imperial court desperately, it will make Mao Wenlong fall into a more passive situation.

Mao Wenlong had to consider whether Adou was in Beijing and did not cause a big mess.

"Haoda, immediately send someone to Jingshi to investigate, try to find Adou, ask about the situation of Mingjingshi, and come to report immediately." Mao Wenlong drank coldly at the door of the lobby.

"Yes, Commander!" Haoda immediately replied and retreated to make arrangements.

Looking at Mao Wenlong, who was very angry, Hong Chengchou persuaded him: "The general army doesn't need to be angry, in fact, it is completely possible to continue to let Chen Jisheng and Guide Mansion send troops to attack Runing Mansion." ”

Mao Wenlong's eyes lit up and asked, "Tell me about it." ”

Hong Chengchou truthfully said his plan: "Although the imperial court asked Lu Xiangsheng to gather 100,000 troops, we don't care how much water there is in this 100,000 army, just assume that he really has 100,000 troops." ”

After a pause, Hong Chengchou continued: "These 100,000 troops will definitely not all be sent into Henan, after all, other places still need to be suppressed by the imperial court, otherwise those rebel armies will make Lu Xiangsheng unbearable." ”

Mao Wenlong pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "That's right, that's true." But even so, if Lu Xiangsheng only sent 50,000 troops to Henan in the end to assist in the defense of Runing Mansion, it would inevitably increase the difficulty for Chen Jisheng and them. ”

Hong Chengchou smiled calmly: "So we shouldn't give Lu Xiangsheng the opportunity to enter Henan." At present, his army is gathered outside the borders of Henan, just on the border with Shaanxi. We can completely let Xianyang City send troops to harass him, so that Lu Xiangsheng will not dare to easily divide his troops into Henan. ”

According to Hong Chengchou, this is indeed a good way. Chen Jisheng's army, plus Guide Mansion or Kaifeng Mansion, if three points of troops are dispatched, it will not be difficult to attack Runing Mansion. If it goes well, I believe that it will not take a few days to break the city.

And Xianyang City needs to delay Lu Xiangsheng for ten days, and when Runing Mansion falls into the hands of Mao Wenlong, he is no longer afraid of Lu Xiangsheng's arrival. It is completely possible to rely on the city to fight a protracted battle with Lu Xiangsheng.

"This method is indeed feasible, but now there are only 20,000 troops on the side of Xianyang City, and they are all new soldiers, so it is okay to defend the city. If he went out to fight with the imperial army in person, it would obviously be difficult to contain Lu Xiangsheng's 100,000 army. ”

Xianyang currently has only 20,000 defenders, and at least 10,000 troops must be left to defend the city. In other words, the most troops that can fight on the Xianyang side are only 10,000 troops, and it is obviously impossible to contain Lu Xiangsheng's 100,000 troops with these 10,000 horses.

Hong Chengchou listened to Mao Wenlong's explanation, was stunned for a moment, and said in surprise: "How can there be only these soldiers and horses left in Xianyang?" ”

Mao Wenlong explained with a wry smile: "Xianyang City is alone, and even supplies have to find their own way out, and a small Xianyang City can't raise too many soldiers and horses, and under the restrictions of all aspects, it is not easy to have 20,000 soldiers and horses now." ”

Hong Chengchou frowned, and asked without giving up: "Then we still have extra soldiers and horses to send to help, as long as there is a way to hold off Lu Xiangsheng's army, our plan in Henan can continue." ”

Mao Wenlong pondered for a long time, and hesitated: "If you want to send troops and horses to help in one place, it is impossible. However, if you draw a small number of troops and horses from multiple places at the same time, you may be able to give it a try. ”

Hong Chengchou immediately said: "Then what are we waiting for, estimate first, and if you can, we will act." ”

Mao Wenlong immediately agreed, and the two came to Mao Wenlong's study together, found out the map, and then compared them one by one, and calculated the number of people needed.

That night, Mao Wenlong and Hong Chengchou thought hard until dawn, and only then did they draw out 20,000 soldiers and horses among the defenders of the cities currently owned by Mao Wenlong.

And this is already the largest number of soldiers and horses that can be drawn out under Mao Wenlong's rule, and any more will affect the safety of the local area.

After setting the number of people, Mao Wenlong immediately asked Haoda to issue the order that morning, and then Hong Chengchou personally went to gather the troops and horses. And he will also be the commander responsible for holding Lu Xiangsheng this time.

Hong Ziyan heard that her father was going to lead the army to the battle, and she cried and persuaded her father not to go. However, Hong Chengchou's attitude was very resolute, and he explained to Mao Wenlong by the way: "If I don't go back this time, then you will marry my daughter and treat her well." ”

Hong Chengchou was very serious, which made Mao Wenlong suddenly very uncomfortable, and assured Hong Chengchou at that time: "Yes." ”

Hong Ziyan's pretty face suddenly turned red, Chen Lan stepped forward to hold her hand, and comforted: "Don't worry, Ziyan, Uncle Jiren has his own natural appearance, and he will definitely come back safely." ”

Hong Chengchou obviously didn't like this kind of parting between life and death, and after he hugged his fist to Mao Wenlong, he got on the horse and took four subordinates to lead a hundred guards to the Guide Mansion first.

Seeing Hong Chengchou leave, Mao Wenlong still didn't have a bottom in his heart, after all, there were only 30,000 soldiers and horses but he had to contain the 100,000 imperial army army, which was definitely a very difficult thing.

The battlefield is changing rapidly, and if you are a little careless, you will die in Huangquan, Mao Wenlong looked at Hong Ziyan, who still couldn't be relieved, and he wanted to persuade Hong Chengchou to stay. But now the only person he can trust is Hong Chengchou, and apart from him, he can't find anyone who can be replaced for the time being.

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