Chapter 343: The crowd is angry
Sail, two soldiers! Dao, pay attention to the virtual and the real only Xu Wei since he brought, must. I have also seen various strategies and tactics, but they are far from being as magical as described in literature, film and television. But this time, he really felt that he couldn't figure out that since the Jin army had crossed the Yellow River, Guanzhong was the best to fight, but Sticky Han didn't do this, but went to fight Langyan. Now that Lang Yan is in his pass, it is easier for everyone to guess that the next step of the Jin army will definitely be to go straight to Chang'an.
At this time, Liu Guangshi and others strangely fled back, and claimed that the Jin army was gathering troops to prepare to enter Guanzhong. If Liu Guangshi and the others really deliberately put it back, it would be even more unreasonable. Since you want to fight Guanzhong. And why let a few people come back and shout about your march route? Are we afraid we are not prepared?
can be said to be sticky, this is a sound of east and west. It doesn't seem to be reasonable, where else can he fight if he doesn't fight Guanzhong? Huanqing? The Meridian Ridge of Daqiao Mountain is between Langyan and Huanqing, and there are undulating peaks for hundreds of miles, and the curved end is not good at it. With tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands, as long as Mu Han still has the intelligence of a normal person, he should not touch this moldy head.
"Fiction is real, reality is virtual, according to the humble opinion, sticky Han put so much fog, its purpose in the final analysis, or to close the middle!" Wu Jie concluded.
Eight hundred miles of Qinchuan fertile fields, who doesn't want the country of abundance? The Jin army has now occupied Hezhongfu, Tongzhou, Danzhou, Langzhou, Yan'an and other places, and the Guanzhong Plain is one of the three. Xu Wei shook his head and said to Wu Jie: "Send an order to Wu Phosphorus, be sure to stick to Fangzhou and Tongguan, and report to Fuping immediately if there is any news." "Fangzhou and Tongguan, probably carving, are the Huangling County of Shaanxi in later generations. Yijun County. In the area of Tongchuan City, there are many mountains in this area, and it is basically impossible for the Jin army to attack quickly.
Just playing Wu Phosphorus to hold this area can buy time for the transfer of Guanzhong.
Wu Jie's order. After a moment of silence, he suddenly sighed: "Xuanfu Xianggong has decided to retreat to Qin Long. It's really admirable. ”
Xu Wei smiled faintly. nodded, Li Xuanfu is really called Gao Feng Liangjie, what do you do, people are honored and disgraced. It's not hard to imagine. What a risk he took to make this decision. It can even be said that he has gambled on his future. He was only in his fifties, according to the system of the Great Song Dynasty. As long as you live a long life, it will not be a problem to work until you are seventy years old, which means that he will put himself out of the next ten or twenty years.
Retreat to Qinlong. Who benefits the most? Xu Wei, of course. Most of his defense areas in Hezhongfu, Tongzhou, Huazhou, Dingrongjun, and Shaanzhou are located in the Guanzhong Plain. The reason why Li Gang made this decision was that, on the one hand, he was small from the overall situation, and on the other hand, he didn't want to fight Xu Wei too badly.
Although all the military ministers unanimously claimed that they could not fight a major battle in the Guanzhong Plain, none of them did anything. said that if you start fighting, you will definitely lose. It's just that considering that Qu Duan led the army back to Huanqing, he asked him to assemble in Guanzhong again. It's not easy. Although Xu Yuan said, "The world is favored by the country." but the next day he expressed his intention to go back to Jingyuan, and his reason was that the Jin army might attack Qingjingyuan. Li Gang no longer understands military affairs, and he also knows the location of the two roads in Huanqingjingyuan. It was all in the midst of the mountains, a bridge mountain. Directly blocking the west of Duyan, how can the Jin army pass?
In the sixth road of Shaanxi, Zhang Shen surrendered. The curved end will not come. Xu Yuan wanted to leave again, the king of Xihe leaned on the far water and did not save the near fire, and there was not much Qin Fengzhao to order soldiers and horses, and after counting, Xu Wei was left.
Seeing that the handsome man didn't speak, Wu Jie wanted to speak and stopped. He followed Xu Wei for many years. I have some understanding of the young chief's temper. Push forward a few years, Dashuai can only be described in eight words, "Regardless of himself, bravely go to the national disaster." "When the Jin army came to attack, didn't we rush to the forefront? You know, you have to know. In those years, we led the treatment of half of the Xiang army, but the brothers came to shoulder the hatred of the country and the family, and the second came to be inspired by the commander. May the death be fought in revenge. Therefore. Victory after victory. It has played the reputation of the Purple Gold Tiger and the two rivers, and has played the glory of the Tiger Jie Army's "ability to fight".
However, this time to rescue Yan'an, especially after the fall of Yan'an, Wu Jie vaguely felt that the handsome mood was wrong. For example, the Xuanfu Division decided to retreat to Qinlong. If it was once upon a time. The marshal must be strongly opposed, and maybe he will go to the Xuanfu Division to make a generous statement. To make herculean efforts to save a critical situation. It's just that Guanzhong has not yet reached the point where it is necessary to give up, although Langyan has fallen, the northern part of Fangzhou and Yaozhou is mountainous. It can block the Jin army from the north to the south. If the Jin army advances west along Weishui from Tongzhou, the field battle will not work, and it is a big deal that we will retreat into Chang'an and rely on the city to fight him. Jin Jun came from afar, how long can his grain and grass last? I don't believe he can grow crops in the occupied territories. Now the rebels everywhere are full of wilderness, as long as our army resists. If he doesn't let him push any further, Sticky Han won't stay long.
But why didn't Dashuai object this time? Xu Wei saw that he didn't leave after receiving the order, so he stood there and said nothing, so he said, "If you have something to say, just say it." ”
"Please forgive the marshal, Guanzhong must be abandoned?" Wu Jie asked tentatively.
Xu Wei put his hands behind his back, leaned his neck and sighed slightly, and said earnestly: "You have been fighting for many years. Do you still need to ask Ben Shuai the question? ”
"Since that's the case", Xiao Wujie didn't say it, but the meaning was already obvious.
Xu Wei looked directly at the other party, and Wu Jie thought that the handsome man was displeased. Hang your head. After the film, he heard Zijin Tiger say: "Jin Qing, our Hujie whole army was created on the basis of the children of Lianghe. Now that Lianghe is in the hands of the enemy, the brothers are looking forward to recovery day and night, so I Xu Wei dare to pat his chest and say, my Hujie army is iron-hearted to resist gold! ”
Wu Jie has no doubt about this, the land where his ancestors have lived for generations has been occupied by Beiyi, and his parents, wives and children have either fallen into the iron hooves of the Jin army, or died under the Jurchen scimitar. Hujie Army and Jurchen Qiuyi swear to be incompatible!
"You originally belonged to the Western Army, and you should know what these people do. As long as the Jurchens don't hit them on the head, they won't be as active as Hujie. Qu Duan repeatedly disobeyed military orders, provoked friction, avoided wars, and was determined to merge the army! Zhang Shen and others have no integrity and are committed to thieves! Do you think that just by virtue of our Shaanxi Hua Shuaisi, we can defeat Sticky Han? Xu Wei asked in a deep voice.
Wu Jie shook his head.
"Now the Jurchens have not only captured Langyan, but also occupied the eastern part of the Guanzhong Plain. The only situation is today. If all the commanders can unite sincerely, the battle will still have to be fought. But you see it, too. It's all a posture of sitting on the wall and watching. To tell you the truth, it's my big brother. Now I don't have much fighting spirit. If the end of the curve does not come, the preparation of the Xianggong will return to Jingyuan. There is only one left in the Guanzhong Plain, how to fight? Xu Wei said helplessly.
Wu Jinqing seemed to be a little nervous, took a deep breath, and saluted! , the humble position has to be promoted by the handsome, so that there are today's six handsome Jun will, and the old should be pursued unswervingly
Xu Wei glanced at him and sighed: "If everyone has one heart, even if they fight with Sticky Han, I will admit it." It's just a pity".
In early July, Li Gang announced the decision to retreat to Qinlong to the Shaanxi Xuanfu, Establishment, Punishment, and Transfer Divisions. Not surprisingly, it has attracted discussion from all sides. There are many opponents. They all thought it wasn't there. Jingzhao is the province of Shaanxi. If you give up here. For the whole of Shaanxi, the impact will be dire and far-reaching. Zhang Shen's surrender has already greatly damaged the morale of the army and people in Shaanxi, and if he retreats again. The consequences are worrying. Li Gang was in a dilemma for a while.
July 16, Phu Binh.
If it was usual, the Hujie soldiers should be practicing at this time. But today is different. A lot of people left the camp. Looking at the Jingyuan military camp a few miles away. Watching the fence falling, the military tent being removed, the Jingyuan soldiers leading the horses and the carts pushing the carts, the Hujie soldiers felt very uncomfortable.
In their opinion, the Jingyuan soldiers were very close, because the commanders of the two armies were cousins. But now. The fraternal units that had been fighting side by side with them for more than half a year were about to be withdrawn. Xu Yuan, the deputy envoy of the power system, returned to the army early this morning, and immediately issued the order to retreat, which was very sudden.
"If the prime minister leaves, are we fighting alone?" A soldier with a gun asked his companion.
"Who knows? I guess we'll have to withdraw too. Scraping Xianggong is our handsome cousin, and he is gone. Da Shuai is afraid, "At this point, shut up quickly." Because Xu Wei and Xu Sheng are two. He was coming out of the camp on horseback.
The two brothers had no expression on their faces, and after Xu Wei came out, he didn't say anything, just looked around. Commanders at all levels hurriedly ordered the soldiers to return to the camp for drills, and all of them dispersed.
The two rushed to the camp of the Jingyuan army, and at the same time, the camp had been withdrawn, and the troops had begun to assemble. Speak and be open. Seeing the two deputy marshals of Shaanxi Hua coming, the soldiers hurriedly saluted and took care of their own work. You can see it. These soldiers also want to go back. All of them move neatly.
I asked several times. Only then did he learn of Xu Yuan's whereabouts, and he searched all the way, only to see that the Chinese army's big tent was also being removed, and Xu Wei and Zhang Jun and other Jingyuan generals were coming out of it. Three brothers, you look at me, I look at you, but I don't know where the words begin. Zhang Jun and the others left with interest, leaving only the three of them at the scene.
Xu Si Xu Jiu got off the horse and stood face to face with the boss of the Xu family, Xu Si couldn't hide his words, and said straight to the point: "Big brother, are you slowing down?" After all, it is still advisable to wait until the Xuanfu Division officially orders it, and then withdraw. ”
Although Li Gang said in front of Xu Yuan that he decided to retreat to Qinlong, his troops withdrew to Jingyuan. But it has not yet been officially ordered.
"Wait? How long will it take? Wait until the Jurchens come to the front? I am temporarily acting as a deputy envoy, and as a matter of course, I am in charge of military affairs, and I don't have to wait for the Xuanfu Division to order that Xu Yuan is a thunderous voice. At this time, the voice was unusually low.
Xu Sheng was speechless, with the withdrawal of the eldest brother, our Shaanxi Hua Army will become a lone army.
Xu Yuan saw that his little cousin had been silent. took two steps forward, put his arm on his cousin's shoulder, and said, "Ninth brother, you also hurry up and transfer Dingrong's troops." Let's retreat to Qin Feng. Now in this situation, they only care about themselves. Who still thinks about fighting gold? Zhang Shen's loss is still the second uncle's old department, a straight thief."
He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You were sent from Tokyo, and my brother can't help but know." But remember, save yourself first! It's not easy for you to pull troops, it's not worth fighting. Why do we have to be at the forefront with the surname Xu? How did our Xu family get unlucky? Oh, they ran to the south of the Yangtze River, leaving the third uncle to guard Tokyo, and the gang of goods in Shaanxi shrank back, so that our brothers could block in front? Are we so wronged? It's all the same to get the court salary, what should I do? ”
It seems that Xu Yuan's words have been pressed in his stomach for a long time, and once it explodes, he will talk endlessly.
Xu Wei knew in his heart that although his cousin was also a pure general of the Western Army, he was already commendable compared to others. He came out with 30,000 Jingyuan soldiers for more than half a year and fought several bloody battles. The casualties were not because of this, he did not persuade Xu Si to do so, the people had made up their minds, and the camp was withdrawn. The troops were also assembled, and there was no turning back from the bows.
"Big brother, take care all the way." Xu Wei only said this sentence, and there was nothing to do.
Xu Yuan didn't seem to be at ease, stared at the two cousins for a while, and punched Xu Jiu in the chest: "You are a person who understands, you know what to do, and after finishing speaking, he ordered the soldiers to bring the war horse, stepped on the horse, and gave the order to pull out."
Xu Si shook his head and said worriedly, "It's good now." We were left alone. ”
Xu Wei put his hands behind his back. It seems that I didn't hear the words of the fourth brother. I thought to myself. This is the Western Army, the most elite unit of the Great Song Dynasty,
The news that Xu Yuan led his troops to withdraw to Jingyuan soon spread back to Chang'an. The soldiers and civilians of Chang'an, who had just experienced the fall of Yan'an, were more and more shaken! For a while, all kinds of rumors flew all over the sky! At that time, the news of Li Gang's decision to retreat to Qinlong was only announced to the directors of various departments, and was not announced to the public, but I don't know who leaked the news, and it spread all over Chang'an within a day!
The panicked people of Chang'an turned from shock to sorrow, from sorrow to anger, and first some people gathered. Denounce Zhang Shen and his ilk who defected to the enemy and treason! Then he asked Xuanfu to make Li Gang lead the army and the people to persist in the War of Resistance and never give up Guanzhong! In the end, things were out of control, and thousands of people flocked to the Yamen of the Xuanfu Division to petition Li Xuanfu! The people from all walks of life in the city, with heads and faces, jointly wrote to Li Gang. The common people asked, is there not enough soldiers? If it's not enough, we'll carry guns, chairs, and knives! Is there not enough money? We can donate! Is there not enough food? It's okay if I don't eat! I will send food to the Western Army, and I only ask you to keep the inheritance of your ancestors! It's worth starving to death!
Although Li Gang had been mentally prepared for a long time, he knew that once this matter was made public, it would inevitably attract criticism. But he didn't expect that before the matter began, the news leaked, and now the people of Chang'an are blocking the yamen to petition, and he doesn't see it, and he doesn't see it. In the end, it can't be helped Let Wang Shu, the magistrate of Xuanfu, come forward to appease the people.
But who does the people care about him? People only recognize Li Gang! Who called you Li Boji admired by the world? Since the first southern invasion of the Jin Army, you have been a hard-line main battle faction. Let's recognize you!
The people would not disperse. The affairs of the Propaganda and Restoration Division could not be carried out at all. It was raised. simply sent soldiers to disperse, but Li Gang resolutely denied it. If the army does not resist foreign enemies, it will not be able to defend the country. And aimed the sword at the people?