Yan Jun went to Chuqiu, what does it have to do with Chang Yuchun? Why do they need to deliberate? In fact, it is very simple, this is related to the two purposes of the Wu army crossing the river to the north this time.

As Deng She's evaluation, Zhu Yuanzhang is a hero in the south of the Yangtze River, could it be said that just because of Fang Congzhe's envoy, he would have such a kind heart and take the initiative to come to Haidong?

Let's not talk about how Fang Congzhe is a lotus flower, and don't say how Fang Congzhe took great pains to move him, only from the analysis of the word "benefit", if crossing the Yellow River north and rushing to Haidong does not have enough benefits for Dongwu, it can be concluded that Zhu Yuanzhang will definitely not come to be this good person.

So, what are the advantages of crossing the Yellow River north for Soochow?

According to Fang Congzhe's words and Deng She's promise, as long as Chahan is defeated, Henan will be handed over to Eastern Wu. This is indeed a great temptation, but how can Zhu Yuanzhang be a person without self-knowledge?

First, there is still a Chahan garrison in Henan; Second, once something happens, the Yuan army in Jin, Hebei and other places will soon be able to arrive to help, even if in Jining, in Shanzhou, Sain Chi Dahu, Wang Baobao to completely defeat, but whether Dongwu can share a bowl of porridge, whether it can successfully take Henan is still between the two.

Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang's current focus is not in Henan.

He has Chen Youliang on the left and Zhang Shicheng on the right, and these two talents are his henchmen. If it cannot be eliminated for a day, Jinling will not be able to stand alone in the south of the Yangtze River for a day.

The ancients said: "Lust for profit". If Zhu Yuanzhang really forgot about Chen and Zhang because he coveted the land of Henan, then he would not be a hero, but an ordinary man who would be "smoked" by unrealistic "lust for profit".

Moreover, in fact, even if he can successfully defeat Henan, as far as Zhu Yuanzhang's original intention is concerned, he actually doesn't want it.

Why?

Because once Henan is laid, Jinling will also border Jin and Hebei. Would Chakhan Timur watch Henan fall into his hands and ignore it?

In this way, isn't it on the basis of Zhang Shicheng and Chen Youliang's two henchmen who are in great trouble, that Jinling has taken the initiative to provoke a third strong enemy? Moreover, this third strong enemy is far superior to Chen and Zhang. Faced with enemies on three sides, even if Zhu Yuanzhang has the ability to reach the sky, how can he deal with it? There is only one way: "sit and wait".

All in all, Zhu Yuanzhang is a very sober person, he knows his strength very well, and he also knows very well what he can and cannot want. - To put it more clearly, from beginning to end, he never thought about attacking Henan at all.

How favorable the current situation is for him, there is Anfeng in the northwest of Jinling, and Haidong in the north, as long as these two places exist, they can temporarily block Chahan's footsteps to the south for him, and let him concentrate on cleaning up Zhang Shicheng and Chen Youliang first.

After unifying the south of the Yangtze River, he can either divide the river and rule, or he can seize the opportunity to launch a large-scale northern expedition, no matter which choice it is, isn't it all up to him? "Advance or retreat" is the best policy. Therefore, why did he risk provoking Chahan and marching into Henan?

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang also deduced with Liu Ji and others that if they really attacked Henan, the result in exchange was likely to attract a crazy counterattack by Chakhan Timur!

And, because, first of all, the hometown of Chakhan Timur is in Henan; Secondly, Bianliang is extremely politically significant, so there is a good chance that Chakhan Timur's counterattack against Henan will even be even higher than the counterattack against Shandong. What is this? Does it relieve the pressure of Haidong? A wise man would never do that!

Having said that, since Zhu Yuanzhang has no intention of attacking Henan, why did he first promise Deng She, and then send Xu Da and others to make it look like he is determined to win Henan?

Because his real purpose is in Xuzhou.

This plan was developed by Liu Ji and was called "Sound East Strikes West".

Attract the attention of the enemy or allies, whether it is Chahan's, Zhang Shicheng's, or Deng She's, to Henan, and then take Xuzhou City by surprise and unpreparedness!

It is important to know that Xuzhou is a big city, although Tokhtar has slaughtered this city, but since Zhang Shicheng got this city, under the painstaking management of the accumulation of time, it has already taken on a new look, and it has been faintly restored and "golden soup" is solid.

If Zhu Yuanzhang went to attack clearly, the city would be strong and difficult to fight; Zhang Shicheng will definitely rush to the aid is the second, if he is not careful, it may become a big war, no matter whether he wins or loses, it will inevitably hurt his muscles and bones. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to take this opportunity to change the "open attack" to the "secret attack".

On the bright side, he concentrated his main forces in Henan, and only sent Chang Yuchun a lone army to the north; In fact, secretly, it is precisely to use this lone army to seize Xuzhou City!

——In the decisive battle of Shanzhou, why did Chang Yuchun behave so bravely? To a large extent, in fact, it was to let out the rumors and let the defenders of Xuzhou know that the 5,000 people he led across the river had suffered heavy losses in the decisive battle with Wang Baobao and Sainchi Taku, so that they could take it lightly. I won't say much about this layer, but I will talk about it later.

Besides, Zhu Yuanzhang, since he has this idea, he can understand it by hiding it from Chahan and Zhang Shicheng, but why did he also hide it from Deng She?

Because Xuzhou is just south of Jining. After Deng She conquered Jining, who knows if he will suddenly become interested in this city? After all, Xuzhou's strategic position is very important.

One of the most important ones: Let's start with the relationship between Jinling and Haidong.

If Haidong occupies Xuzhou, it is equivalent to having a base to go south; If Jinling occupies Xuzhou, it will be equivalent to firmly choking the road to the southeast of the sea.

Important two: From the point of view between Jinling and Zhang Shicheng.

Xuzhou is on the upper side of western Zhejiang, now owned by Zhang Shicheng, and it is like a sharp sword hanging above his head, which can go south at any time and attack Jinling. And if it is taken away by Zhu Yuanzhang, the sword is still a sword, but it becomes a hanging on the head of Zhexi.

Jinling can completely cut off the connection between western Zhejiang and the north, and with the threat of Jinling in the west, it will be better able to force it in the coastal area of western Zhejiang, so that it cannot go out a single step.

Important three: from Jinling and Anfeng.

An Feng is also under Xuzhou, and taking Xuzhou is equivalent to hanging a sharp sword on An Feng's head. At the same time, Jinling is also added. Jinling is to the west of Anfeng, and the two cities are connected in a line, so Anfeng is completely included in the sphere of influence.

The current development situation of Haidong is very vigorous and should not be underestimated.

To sum up, it can be seen that the move of winning Xuzhou is not only beneficial to Jinling's short-term plan,—— but can also clamp down on western Zhejiang; Moreover, it is also extremely beneficial to the long-term development of Jinling,—— which can choke the road to the southeast of Haidong and interrupt the relationship between Haidong and Anfeng.

Cao Cao "coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes", Zhu Yuanzhang is not Cao Cao, but it does not prevent him from having this idea.

——As Chang Yuchun said to Zhao Guo: "You and I are both Song Chen." Everyone is a courtier of the Song family, so who is higher and who is lower? Who's bigger and who's small? It is clear that after the loss of Bianliang, King Xiaoming and Liu Futong will definitely not be able to become a big climate, if they defeat Chahan and defeat Dadu, who will have the final say? Isolate Haidong first, control Anfeng in your hands, and always be prepared.

Therefore, the plank road is repaired in the open, and the Chen Cang is secretly crossed.

"Secretly taking Xuzhou" is the first real purpose of crossing the Yellow River in the north of Chang Yuchun.

The second real purpose is precisely for Chu Qiu.

5,000 people have traveled thousands of miles to Jining, and they can't run in vain. It's one thing to hit Xuzhou, it's another thing to leave a nail in Jining.

Just imagine, if Jinling can occupy a territory in Jining, it is not too big, and there are not too many people and horses left, maybe it is not of great military use, but it will be very helpful to expand the influence of Jinling?

Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang has always been active in the south of the Yellow River, and although he has made a detailed investigation of the situation north of the Yellow River, in the end, other people's territory is sparse, and the information collected will not be perfect. Now, the defeat of Chahan and the rise of Deng She in Shandong are the most suitable times to fish in troubled waters when the north is in turmoil. So, let some people stay and wait for the opportunity to move, why not?

Zhu Yuanzhang is an ambitious person, so naturally he will not let go of this opportunity easily.

Originally, with his considerations, he didn't want a big city in Jining, as long as a small place, leaving hundreds of military horses, it was expected that Deng She had just received his assistance, and he would definitely not scold the cook when he was full, and tear down the bridge when he crossed the river, and he turned his face ruthlessly. After careful consideration between him and Liu Ji, the place that was circled was Chuqiu.

Chuqiu is good, a small county town, not big; More than ten miles to the south is the Yellow River, cross the Yellow River and go south, and then turn westward, and then not far away is Xuzhou. Just two places can echo north and south.

But I really didn't expect that Sainchi Dahu and Wang Baobao would not be able to go, so they fled to Chuqiu! And Zhao Guo is too quick to do things, Wu Jun doesn't know it at all, Gao Yanshi has already led people to attack at night! The two who crossed the river to the north were really the purpose, and seeing that they hadn't started to act yet, they had to make a soup first.

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Chang Yuchun thought about it, he was really angry in his heart, he came by trekking through mountains and rivers, and worked hard to help Haidong win, but "Chuqiu" was gone! This dumb man is at a loss, I can't say it yet.

"Thief bird, Sain Chidahu, Wang Baobao, this old ,......, and small goods, where to go! Why did you go to Chuqiu? The lord's plan, can it be said that it has fallen short like this? I'm angry! ”

Feng Guosheng was guarding the prisoners, and rushed to the tent, but he didn't have time to wipe the rain, and asked, "Boren, you are in a hurry to call me here, what's the matter?" ”

Cai Qian said a few words and spoke clearly.

"Gao Yanshi has gone to Chuqiu?" Feng Guosheng was stunned.

"Yes, so Master Chang invited the general to come and see if he could discuss a way to come out."

What can Feng Guosheng do? Unless you go and rob with Gao Yonsei, this is obviously impossible.

Lan Yu had an idea and said, "......, brother, I have an idea. ”

"Say it."

"Otherwise, just go and tell Lord Zhao."

"Say what?"

"He said that although the Tartars were defeated, Sainchi Tahu and Wang Baobao still brought a lot of military horses, and Gao Yanshi went alone, afraid that he would not be able to take Chuqiu. Let's volunteer to help him. When Chu Qiu is defeated, he will occupy it on the spot. Just for the sake of us coming thousands of miles to help, could it be that the Yan army can still drive us away again? ”

That's not a good idea. If he really did this, Wu Jun would be the one who lost the way. And, even if you go and say so to Zhao Guo, it is still a question whether Zhao Guo will agree. Chang Yuchun shook his head and said, "It's not proper, it's inappropriate." ”

"So what to do?"

Chang Yuchun is also bitter and has no good solution, and after a while, a sentence burst out between his teeth: "What else?" I just hope that Gao Yanshi can't take Chu Qiu, so let's go over and help! ”

"What if Chu Qiu is really taken down by him?"

"I can't say it, I only hope that he can't look down on the small place of Chuqiu, and after taking down Sainchi and Wang Baobao, the whole army will return. Only then will we be able to occupy it again. ”

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Yan Ying.

Chinese Army, Shuai Tent.

After Zhao Guo came back, he entered the tent, and the first thing he said to Pan Xianer was: "Hurry, hurry up, ride quickly, catch up with Gao Yanshi, tell him, tell him, after defeating Chuqiu City, he will be stationed on the spot, and there is no military order from me, don't come back for the time being!" ”

However, the decisive battle of Shanzhou was completed, and the city of Shanzhou had not yet been captured, so the Yan and Wu armies began to have their own thoughts.