marquis of jingan

Chapter 1352 Shen’s plan

As early as the beginning of the year, when Shen Yi returned to the front line from Jiankang, Ling Su proposed this plan to Shen Yi. However, at that time, Shen Yi believed that it was a bit unsafe for the left army to move north so hastily.

Therefore, he advocated taking another look.

In the Huai'an Army, although everyone discussed tactics and strategies, when it came time to make a decision, only Shen Yi could make the final decision. Therefore, the left route army's main attack northward was delayed for more than a month.

During this period of more than a month, Shen Yi summarized the specific situation of the various armies under his command, especially the movements of the Southern Conquest Army in Cangzhou City. After Shen Yi determined that there was a high probability that the Southern Conquest Army would not take action, he Leaving Shulu, he came to Hejian and officially launched a general attack on Northern Qi.

According to the tradition of the Huai'an Army, after Shen Yi decided on the general policy, he would sit together with the main participants in the general offensive, that is, the generals of the Left Army, and begin to discuss specific strategies and tactics.

Shen Yi was present in the audience.

This military meeting started when Shen Yi arrived at Hejian Mansion and ended in the evening of that day. Mr. Shen rubbed his temples tiredly, then stood up and said: "Okay, it's time to discuss today. Everything has been discussed, everyone should go back to their positions and organize the army."

"In three days, we will march north."

Having said this, Shen Yi paused and continued: "I still say what I said. When our Huai'an army goes to the battlefield, other than winning the battle, we don't need to think about anything else. I will be responsible for everything other than fighting. , I'll handle it."

Since the formation of the Huai'an Army, its combat effectiveness and fighting enthusiasm have become better and better day by day in the past few years. One of the decisive factors is Shen Yi's existence.

On the battlefield, the Huai'an Army does not have to consider logistical supply issues, intelligence issues, or even their own affairs. There is only one thing they have to do.

That is to fight and win the war!

In this way, the affairs of the army are extremely simplified. The generals and soldiers do not need to think about anything, they can only think about how to win.

Just imagine, if Xue Wei is an ordinary general, with his character, he is asked to please Shangguan, to provide logistics supplies, to be responsible for intelligence collection, and even to handle large and small matters in the army. , including pensions and casualty treatment.

Xue Wei is unlikely to be able to do it.

In other words, a soldier like Xue Wei would become the current General Xue only in the Huai'an Army. Without Shen Yi, it would be difficult for him to perform at his current level.

The same is true for these generals of the Left Army. They have long been accustomed to having a reliable and completely trustworthy boss. When they heard this, they all bowed their heads, clasped their fists, and bowed their heads: "General, I obey!"

After that, these people all spoke in unison, and then bowed their heads to Shen Yi and said: "Mr. Shen, please rest early. I will leave later."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Shen smiled hoarsely, waved his hand and said, "Let's all go back. General Su will stay here for a while."

The generals then filed away. After everyone left, Shen Yi reached out to pour tea for Su Ding. General Su took it with both hands and put it on the table.

While pouring himself tea, Shen Yi said: "Xue Wei sent a letter saying that their pressure has been reduced a lot. It won't be long before he can free up his hands. Not to mention supporting the Yandu battlefield, at least he can contain Northern Qi." The three guards of Xuanfu."

Shen Yi paused and then said: "Zhou Huai's troops, I have asked them to bypass Cangzhou and go north. They are now in the north of Cangzhou."

He looked at Su Ding and continued: "If there are no special circumstances, the more than 10,000 people from Zhou Huai will take over the Hejian Mansion left by the Zuo Route Army. In this way, they will stop Zhengnan. Between the army and the left army, if the Zhou family and his son go crazy, there will be a buffer to prevent them from touching their buttocks."

Su Ding thought for a while and said: "Mr. Shen, Zhou Huai and others have arrived in the north. If the Conquest Army goes south, wouldn't it be possible to directly enter Shandong, or even drive straight in..."

Shen Yi was silent for a while, then lowered his head to drink tea: "We don't have enough troops. They can't be perfect. If the Zhou family and his son really dare to go south in a frenzy..."

Lord Shen narrowed his eyes and showed his murderous intent: "If we fight to unify in a few years, I will crush their father and son to ashes!"

Su Ding nodded, then looked at Shen Yi: "Mr. Shen, you said last time that as long as you could help Zhou Yuanlang get his family out, the Southern Conquest Army would surrender. At that time, the general thought that he would have to wait until this matter came to an end. , Mr. Shen will make big moves, but I didn’t expect that Mr. Shen would already take action before there is any news about this matter.”

"The internal guards are taking care of the matter of rescuing his family, but Yandu is in chaos, so the matter is not settled. It will be helpful for us to act in advance now."

"However, from the beginning to the end of our Huai'an Army's Northern Expedition, we did not calculate the outcome, but placed it entirely on the Zhou family."

"The main reason why I am in a hurry to take action now is because..."

Shen Yi lowered his head to drink tea with a calm expression.

"It will be April soon."

Lord Shen counted on his fingers and continued: "In half a year, His Majesty will go to Shandong to be enshrined. Before that, our battle must be fought, and we must fight it as beautifully as possible."

"Originally, the longer this matter is postponed, the safer it will be. After all, Northern Qi is damaging the country's power every moment, but..."

Mr. Shen lowered his head to drink tea and let out a long sigh: "However, our Dachen's national power is not infinite. The treasury of the Ministry of Revenue can no longer support it. This year, we were supposed to donate more to the people. Under His Majesty's insistence, we changed it to I sent ministers to several wealthy places in the south of the Yangtze River to collect donations."

"I hope I can survive this year with this."

"So we have to be urgent here."

When facing Xue Wei, Shen Yi rarely talked to him about court affairs, but Su Ding was different. Su Ding is both smart and calm enough. His talents are not limited to military affairs. In the future, he will probably be able to serve as an official in the court with ease. Therefore, Shen Yi will tell him some things in the court, intentionally or unintentionally.

Take him with you.

General Su nodded first, and then said: "The last general will lead his troops and attack Tianjin. With the cooperation of General Liu Mingyuan, as long as the three Tianjin guards don't run away, the last general will definitely be able to kill them within half a month!"

"After destroying Tianjin, we can directly take Yandu."

Su Ding said in a deep voice to Shen Yi: "At that time, Northern Qi's Yandu Imperial Army will probably be unable to retreat. They may not be able to attack in a short time, but as long as Yandu is surrounded, it will be inspiring enough."

Shen Yi closed his eyes, pondered for a while, and shook his head slightly: "Nuoyong's side will not be indifferent to Yandu. In the end, a decisive battle with the main force of the Qi army on Nuoyong's side is inevitable, not to mention surrounding Yandu. As long as we can defeat the three Tianjin guards before this decisive battle, our journey north this time will be a success."

"Half a month..."

Shen Yi lowered his head and calculated: "Ling Su can probably hold them back for half a month. After all, if Nuo Yong wants to retreat, it will be difficult to really hold on to his legs and feet."

"But after this decisive battle..."

Shen Yi smiled and said: "As long as we can win, not even a big victory, but a small victory, then the Northern Expedition will be successful. By then, we may not even have to attack the capital of Yan."

Su Ding was stunned for a moment and then reacted.

"Mr. Shen, are you saying that Master Zhu Li can run away?"

"If we defeat Nuoyong, they will probably run away."

Lord Shen said slowly: "Many Han people no longer remember what they did to the Han people in Yandu seventy years ago, but some Zhuli people probably remember it. When they have nightmares at night, What I dreamed about was probably that Master Wang of the Han family fought back to Yandu and did something to them that their beastly ancestors had done."

Su Ding clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Shen, if you let these Zhuli real dignitaries run away, wouldn't the evil spirit of the year have nowhere to show off!"

Mr. Shen snorted: "They won't run away until there is no chance of winning. When that day comes and they are defeated like a mountain and flee in embarrassment, they may not be able to escape."

"Perhaps a casual chase can make them leave a lot of people behind."

"All right."

Mr. Shen rubbed his temples: "Things haven't been completed yet. I'm just talking about this now for my own entertainment. You've been busy for so long today and you're tired too."

"Let's go back and rest first."

Su Ding took two steps back and bowed his head respectfully: "Yes, I will obey your order."

He hesitated for a moment, then continued: "Mr. Shen, Quan Zi is also on his way here. If you are free then, can you let him see you?"

When Shen Yi heard this, he smiled dumbly: "What? General Su is jealous when he sees Ling Zhan marrying a relative of the emperor?"

Su Ding smiled awkwardly and shook his head quickly: "Quanzi is already married. I just want him to come out and see the world."

Shen Yi nodded: "Okay, I agree to this."

Su Ding was overjoyed and lowered his head and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Shen!"

Mr. Shen yawned and said with a smile: "This is the end of the discussion today. Don't tell the outside world that I have arrived in Hejian. I will announce it to the outside world tomorrow."

"Send a message to General Pei tomorrow and tell him that I will treat him to dinner tomorrow night."

When Su Ding heard this, he felt relieved.

Pei Jun has always been with the Left Army. During this period, although he cooperated quite well with the Left Army, his level was too high after all. This time the Left Army was mainly attacking. Normally Su Ding was really embarrassed to give orders to Pei Jun.

Now Shen Yi wants to have dinner with General Pei, probably to solve this embarrassing situation.

He lowered his head and said respectfully.

Shen Yi remembered something again and added: "By the way, after the Left Route Army goes north, Liu Mingyuan will be temporarily handed over to you, and your Left Route Army will temporarily command the Dengzhou Navy."

These words surprised Su Ding even more. He clasped his fists in his hands and bowed his head deeply to Shen Yi.

"General, follow your orders!"