Taking everything for granted is indeed not possible.

Meng Jiucheng thought it was very simple, but Zhu Ming and Fang Chennan were obviously more familiar with the situation of that era and saw it more deeply and carefully.

In this regard, Meng Jiucheng cannot be stubborn. Moreover, even if the system of feudal society continues to be maintained, as long as the people can live and work in peace and contentment, it will be a peaceful and prosperous era that will leave a name in history.

Therefore, Meng Jiucheng had no choice but to be patient, discussed with Zhu Ming and Fang Chennan, and set the steps for gradual implementation before returning to Jiaozhou.

A few days after the couple returned to Jiaozhou, they had just relieved the fatigue of the long-distance trip, and someone came to visit them.

Regarding Li Quan's sending people to come, Meng Jiucheng had expectations.

Although Muling Pass was defended, Li Quan's tens of thousands of horses were gathered in a small area, if he couldn't make progress, how long could he support it with the money and food he had accumulated?

Although Anzhen led the Flower Hat Army and the Yellow Crane Sleeve Army to Jinan to prepare for the extermination of Liu Erzu. But the troops he stayed in Linqu and Weizhou were not only commanded by generals like Huang Lap Aruta, but also supported Tian Zhuo, the governor of Yidu Road, in recruiting troops, and his strength still made Li Quan dare not underestimate him.

After receiving the messenger and accepting the gift, Meng Jiucheng did not reply immediately, but wanted to discuss with the generals.

Winter has already begun, and although the army is constantly expanding, the training is also implementing the call of "winter training 39" put forward by Meng Jiucheng, and it has not slackened.

But to launch an offensive at this time is obviously not what Meng Jiucheng wants. At least two or three more months, the number and equipment of the army have reached a new level, and when Anzhen begins to attack Liu Erzu, it will be more appropriate to act again.

At that time, Anzhen could not transfer troops for reinforcements, and Meng Jiucheng did not break the appointment with Liu Erzu, which could be regarded as a mutual support response.

At dinner in the evening, Yang Miaozhen first objected and did not agree to join forces with Li Quan at this time.

Li Quan is known as Li Tiegun, but he is a cowardly person. At the beginning of Mulingguan, he did not dare to fight, and his army was tired of fighting the enemy alone. Now begging our army to fight, how can there be such a good thing. Yang Miaozhen still remembers what happened at that time, and now she is still a little angry.

Meng Jiucheng smiled and said, "The lady is right. But after all, they are all anti-Jin rebels, if we don't help him, the army will collapse, and it will not be good for us. ”

Yang Miaozhen thought for a while and said: "Even if we send troops to help, this time we must focus on them, let's contain them, don't let them take advantage of them again." ”

"It's a drop, it's a drop." Meng Jiucheng nodded again and again, paused, and said, "To help, you don't necessarily have to send troops to fight." I want to sell them some food to support them for another two or three months. At that time, it seemed more advantageous to send troops to fight. ”

"They- should have some money." Yang Miaozhen pondered for a moment and said, "But there still has to be a reason to be convincing!" ”

"The reason is simple." Meng Jiucheng said: "When Fusan Anzhen attacked Li Quan, in addition to us sending troops to help, Liu Erzu's department was also moving, and it was also to contain and support!" ”

"It makes sense." Yang Miaozhen nodded and said, "Since Liu Erzu helped Li Quan, if Li Quan is ungrateful and ungrateful, he will not associate with him in the future, let alone fight together." ”

"Yes, Li Quan must be able to think of this layer as well." Meng Jiucheng thought for a while and said: "My uncle's subordinate Li Siwen defected to Liu Erzu, and when he got married, he also came to write letters and give gifts, this person may be useful in the future." ”

Yang Miaozhen was a little puzzled, and looked at Meng Jiucheng with an inquiring gaze.

Meng Jiucheng laughed dryly and said, "Even if we join forces with Li Quan, Liu Erzu is probably not the opponent of Fusan Anzhen. If he fails, will Li Siwen bring the remnants of the army to join us? ”

Yang Miaozhen understood at this time, and couldn't help rolling her eyes, and teased: "It sounds good, but secretly waiting for other people's defeat, so as to collect other people's soldiers." ”

Meng Jiucheng spread his hands innocently and said, "I've done my best, weapons and ammunition support, and sending troops to contain it, right?" If I say that I will send people to his territory to help in the war, Liu Erzu will not agree! ”

"That's right!" Yang Miaozhen thought about it carefully and felt that what Meng Jiucheng said was reasonable, although the approach was not very fair, it could be regarded as a preventive measure.

"Although there are many rebels, they still can't unite sincerely, which is the biggest drawback." Meng Jiucheng sighed and said, "Our combined army doesn't have this problem, and the order is prohibited, like an arm and a finger." ”

Yang Miaozhen pursed her lips, but in her heart she also agreed with Meng Jiucheng's statement.

"Liu Erzu's subordinates are difficult to get rid of the defects of many soldiers and scattered hearts." Meng Jiucheng touched his chin, thought about it and said: "Peng Yibin, Hao Ding, Shi Qing, Xia Quan and others have all joined Liu Erzu, but if they really fight, they may not be desperate to move forward, and there will always be the idea of preserving their strength." ”

"That's why you think Liu Erzu will most likely lose." Yang Miaozhen felt that this judgment was not outrageous.

"It's always good to be prepared." Meng Jiucheng said: "If Liu Erzu is defeated, we will increase our troops and horses in the west and beware of the Jin army." ”

"Then I'll write a letter to Li Siwen?" Yang Miaozhen was not sure, and asked tentatively.

Meng Jiucheng thought for a while, shook his head and said, "Since Li Siwen is already a subordinate of Liu Erzu, it is very inappropriate to contact the old master again. ”

"What then?"

Meng Jiucheng said with a smile: "Li Siwen is a literati, so he must be more careful in his thinking. I sent a letter to Liu Erzu, reminding him that Anzhen might be attacked. Then he showed generosity, saying that if the war did not go well, he could retreat to the east, and our army could respond. ”

"Ah-" Yang Miaozhen suddenly realized something, and said, "Liu Erzu probably wants to take your letter and discuss it with everyone. Not only Li Siwen, but if the other generals knew that we could rest and recuperate here, they would probably have the intention of coming to defect after the defeat. ”

"The lady is smart." Meng Jiucheng laughed and gave a thumbs up.

"How can you have more ghost eyes." Yang Miaozhen teased, but her heart was happy.

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When Fusan Anzhen attacked in a big way, Li Quan's troops abandoned Linqu and retreated to Muling Pass, which was organized, not defeated. Therefore, Li Quan still transferred and hoarded a lot of grain and grass materials in Mulingguan.

But sitting on the mountain and eating empty is always not the way, it is a short-legged rebel army in terms of operation, and the solution taken is to attack the city and plunder the land, plunder and loot.

And the more cities you have, the more supplies you get. Including Liu Erzu, Li Quan and other rebels, they do not necessarily like to attack cities and seize land, but they really want to raise troops to fight, so they must expand their territory.

Li Quan sent a messenger this time, hoping that the two armies could fight together, and it was not that there would be no rice and grain now. His idea was to arrange it early, so that he wouldn't find a way to open the pot when he couldn't open it.

After Meng Jiucheng discussed with his staff, he wrote a letter to Li Quan, stating his reasons and hoping to wait a little longer.

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