Wu Jue nodded slowly, this is also true. It is true that there are casualties in war, but the current situation is somewhat special. In the entire territory of Shaanxi, most of them have been recovered by the Western Army, leaving only Tongzhou City and Yan'an East City, and the remaining military fortresses such as the Suide Army and the northern part of Yan'an Province have no impact on the overall situation, and it is a matter of time before they are determined.

The most important thing is that the current Shaanxi is closed. The passage from Hedong and Henan to Shaanxi was completely controlled by the Western Army, and it was not impossible for the Jin Army to come to the rescue, but it was indeed difficult to reach the sky. Take the Jin army of Hezhong Mansion as an example, so far Yelu Mawu has not crossed the river, not because he is afraid, but because he wants to cross the Yellow River from the east of the river into Shaanxi, there are only two places, one is Pujin Pass, and the other is Fenglingdu. Under normal circumstances, as long as these two places were defended by soldiers, it would be impossible for the Jin army to come. Unless it is like back then, the Yellow River is frozen, and the Jin army walks on the ice into the pass, but this kind of thing can be encountered but not sought.

On the whole, for Yan'an Dongcheng, it can only be besieged but not attacked. Anyway, our food routes are unblocked, our supplies are safe, and we don't have to worry about reinforcements coming suddenly. As soon as he thought of this, he said to Xu Wei: "Xuanfu Xianggong, according to the current situation, Yan'an Dongcheng is impregnable, and it is difficult to pull out suddenly, so it is better to implement a long-term siege." ”

Xu Wei has actually been thinking about this matter these days, and when he heard Wu Jue put it forward, he came to the spirit: "That's exactly what I think." It's almost winter moon, and it's time to sow wheat. In Yan'an, Tongzhou, Danzhou, Yanzhou, Huazhou, and Suide, the fields are barren and uncultivated. It is better to trap Dongcheng, set up camps on all sides, stick to Tuntian, cut off its access to and out, and wait for self-chaos. ”

"Exactly, Yelu Ma Wu has been in Hezhong Mansion for some time, but he has not moved, and he is not afraid of the Western Army, but he is helpless. The Jin army wants to cross the Yellow River, unless it is to encounter ice again, this possibility is unlikely, even if it comes true, now that the general trend of Shaanxi has been decided, what can he do if he crosses the Yellow River? There is the Xihe Army and the Yongxing Army in the same state, and there are more than 100,000 horses here! Still afraid of him and Ma Wu? Wu Jue agreed.

Xu Wei stood up, breathed a sigh of relief, and said loudly: "Before the war, I repeatedly emphasized quick victory. I am worried that the Jin army will come to the aid in a big way, and now Pujin Pass is choked by me, and there is only a lonely city left along the way to Yanyan, so why should I be afraid? Today and tomorrow, summon all the road marshals to consult with each other and implement it as soon as possible. ”

At the end of October of the fourth year of Jianwu, Xu Wei decided to implement a long-term siege of Yan'an Dongcheng after meeting with civil and military forces to discuss. The Western Army once again sacrificed the "City Lockdown Law" that the Jin Army was accustomed to, built fortifications, set up obstacles, and cut off communication and communication inside and outside the East City. Set up camp on all sides, dispatch township soldiers and part of the regular army, and cultivate land in Yan'an and Yanzhou, Suide and other places.

All this was clearly seen by Han Chang. In fact, if the western army launched a fierce attack, he was not afraid, but the other party acted as if it was nothing, and implemented a siege, but he was terrified. Because if the Western Army didn't have all the certainty, it wouldn't be so leisurely. Could it be that Xu Wei concluded that the Jin Army would not come to the aid, or that it could not be helped?

At that time, a large number of materials were accumulated in the east city of Yan'an, which could be supported for four months, and there would be no problem in carrying them until the beginning of spring next year. But if the Western Army does not come to fight, the Jin Army can only be empty in the city, and the grain will be eaten one grain less! Want to break through? It's basically impossible, go to the city and look at the amazing battle outside, Xu Wei has at least more than 100,000 troops! Besides, where do you run after you break through?

Although Han Chang was afraid, he still maintained his confidence. Once the Western Army began to besiege Tuntian, he also took corresponding measures in the city, first of all, to reduce expenditure. It is stipulated that where there is no war, from officers to non-commissioned officers, the daily expenses will be reduced by 30%. In this way, with the accumulated materials, it can last for half a year. Secondly, it is to clear out the people's grain stockpiles, send troops to dig three feet from house to house to search, and those who dare to hide grain will be punished with death. The city implements a ration system, and each family is rationed according to the capitation, the quantity, as long as your family lies in bed every day except for cooking and eating, and keeps their strength, they should not starve to death.

After the implementation of these two strategies, Han Chang optimistically estimated that the Jin Army could last up to seven months! More than 200 days! As for the seven months from now, let's talk about it.

At the beginning of November, Xu Wei had already begun to implement a siege strategy, and Yan'an no longer needed too many men. Then the Liujing Yuan Army and the Liangxing Army continued to garrison Yan'an, and 50,000 township soldiers took root in northern Shaanxi, and led the Qin, Feng and Yongxing armies south into the Guanzhong Plain.

Tongzhou, Chaoyi County.

Outside the north gate of the county seat, Yao Pingzhong, the deputy commander of Xihe, Guan Shigu, the deputy marshal, and Yao Bilong, the younger brother of Pingzhong, and other major officials of the Xihe Shuai Division waited in a line.

The little lieutenant was full of ambition, and the whole person looked very energetic. It is said that it is still the time of the war, but he is wearing a neat purple official uniform, with a long hat and wings, and a bright gold belt rooted in his waist.

"Marshal, although our army only attacked Pujin this time, it was the first to win, and it was not inferior to other roads. Xu Xuanfu must have a number, right? Guan Shigu took advantage of the fact that no one had arrived, and asked casually.

Yao Pingzhong glanced at him and said with a smile: "What the hell are you doing?" Long before the Xuanfu Prime Minister went out of Tong, he had already said this. The comrades of all roads can fight safely in Shaanxi, is it not because of the Xihe warriors who captured Pujin? Who is Xu Xuanfu? Naturally measured! ”

"Haha, the handsome's words are reasonable. Thinking about Yelu Ma Wu, some time ago, he also submitted a letter to cross the river, claiming to trample on Guanzhong, but there is no news so far. Guan Shigu also smiled.

"Hmph, how can it be so easy to cross the river? In the past, Wei Wu and Ma Chao and other Guanzhong lords sent Xu Huang and Zhu Ling to smuggle thousands of soldiers here. Yao Pingzhong said disdainfully.

While speaking, a group of soldiers and horses came from the north and south, and Yao Pingzhong was busy dressing up to greet him. In the blink of an eye, the other party rushed to the front, who was the first person, wearing armor and straddle a good horse, who was not Xu Wei?

Yao Pingzhong strode up to meet him, and as soon as the other horse's horse stopped, he grabbed the reins and laughed: "Pingzhong has been waiting here for a long time!" ”

Xu Wei turned over and dismounted, and there was also a hearty laugh: "How dare you let Yao Jingluo lead the horse for me?" ”

"Hey, if it's someone else, how can anyone lead the horse of Xuanfu Xianggong?" Yao Pingzhong's voice is like a bell. A group of civil and military officers from Naxihe also came forward, saluted one after another, and welcomed Xu Wei and his party into the county. A banquet was set up in the county hall to receive Xu Wei and wash the dust.

At the table, sitting down according to the official rank, Xu Wei was accompanied by Wu Jue, the staff officer of the Department of Establishment, Ma Kuo, the military counselor of Qin Fengshuai, Du Feihu, the commander of the Qi Command, and several adjutants who were engaged in office work and writing.