Chapter 56 Situation
"I just went to the south." Mi Huang took the initiative to explain his whereabouts: "I have old friends whose children are serving in the army, so I asked them about the situation south of Luoshui."
"How?" Shao Xun asked.
"The Xianbei people withdrew and it is said that they went back to Sima Ying to ask for an account." Mi Huang said with a smile.
"This is probably a rumor, right?"
"It's possible, but it's really gone."
"It seems that the war is really coming to an end." Shao Xun said with a complicated expression.
Intellectually, he saw no problem in surrendering.
Emotionally speaking, he spent most of his time fighting with the people of Hebei, and it never felt good to see him fail due to lack of food.
However, it seems to be nothing.
All the soldiers are still there.
It wasn't an unconditional surrender. It really pushed people into a hurry. In the end, after having a good meal, the whole army was pulled out and stormed the enemy's camp. The outcome was still uncertain.
In the Battle of Jianchun Gate, Jizhou soldiers were driven for more than ten miles like sheep, which was enough for them to remember for a long time.
In a head-on battle, you are no match.
"Of course it has to end. If it doesn't end, how will Sikong be able to govern?" Mi Huang said.
"Sikong is very ambitious this time." Shao Xun was a little surprised, because this really didn't fit in with Sima Yue's past style.
Mi Huang hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Xiao Langjun, do you think I really went to the south to hang out?"
Shao Xun remained silent and listened quietly.
"I went over there to pick someone up, but you don't know about this." Mi Huang said, "King Fan Yang's messenger."
Shao Xun nodded. Mi Huang was his superior and had no obligation to tell him everything. Even out of professional ethics and personal character, some secrets of the lord could not be publicized.
"Say what you can say, and don't ask what you can't." This is what Mi Huang once said. Honest people also have principles. Now he feels that he can say it, probably because Shao Xun is getting closer to the core of Sima Yue.
Circled.
"Sikong is negotiating with the Ye Mansion to resolve the aftermath. He is now the person in charge introduced by the Luoyang court and the Chinese army. In order to increase the chance of winning the negotiation, he will definitely take some action."
"The commander-in-chief oversees the military forces in Yuzhou, Fan Yang Wang Hui, the commander-in-chief oversees the military forces in Bingzhou, Dongying Gongteng, may be Sikong Cong's brother, or is a close relative. They are actually very willing to see Sikong uphold the government, so they can provide foreign aid."
"In addition, Sikong also sent envoys to Jiandao to Xuzhou, Qingzhou, Wancheng and other places to win over Wang Ma of Dongping, Wang Lue of Gaomi, and Wang Shi of Pengcheng, with the intention of advancing and retreating together to fight against Sima Ying."
"The emperor's brother can give it to Sima Ying. For the time being, he can also make peace with him. After the big deal is settled, Sikong will definitely compete with the Ye Mansion."
After Mi Huang finished speaking, Shao Xun quickly digested the news.
Sima Yue is really an old yinbi.
Backstabbing Sima Yi was not a sign of submission to Sima Ying, but a desire to ascend to power.
He is now trying his best to win over the generals of the Forbidden Army, and is doing everything possible to please the aristocratic families, gain their support in the court, stabilize the situation in Luoyang, and unite as many people as possible around him.
In the outside world, Sima Teng, the governor of Bingzhou, and Sima Luo, the governor of Qingzhou, were his biological brothers.
Sima Hui (cousin) who held Xuchang, and Sima Shi (son of cousin Sima Zhi) who held Wancheng were even more powerful, and they held considerable military power.
Although many governors now have the title of governor of a certain state's military, in the Jin Dynasty, there were only eight old governors who controlled the world's military.
These eight governors were located in Chang'an, Xuchang, Wancheng, Xiangyang, Shouchun, Xiapi, Yecheng, and Jicheng, one by one corresponding to the various strategic directions of the Cao Wei period.
Among them, the five governors who were in charge of Chang'an, Xuchang, Xiangyang, Yecheng and Jicheng divided up most of the 300,000 soldiers.
Therefore, as the commander-in-chief of the military forces in Yuzhou, Sima Hui, the king of Fanyang, plays a very important role, while as the commander-in-chief of the military forces in Mianbei, Sima Shi, the king of Pengcheng, plays a lighter role, but it cannot be ignored.
In addition to Sima Teng who controls Bingzhou and Sima Lue who controls Qingzhou, the potential power of the King of the East China Sea is already ready to emerge.
Of course, the above people may not all support Sima Yue. After all, he has been stubborn for so many years, and it is normal for others not to trust him. But judging from the current situation, Sima Hui, the governor of Xuchang, should start to support him.
No wonder, no wonder!
As for whether Sima Yue contacted Sima Hui before taking action, or whether he contacted Sima Hui after taking action, I don't know. Anyway, Shao Xun preferred the former.
They are all descendants of Sima Yi's fourth brother Sima Kui, so it is easy to hook up with them.
"In other words, Sikong will mobilize all his troops sooner or later to attack Sima Ying. So, where will the troops come from? Are there too few troops at his disposal now?" Shao Xun asked.
"This will definitely take some time." Mi Huang was also a little unsure and could only say vaguely: "Sima Yi can get the support of the Forbidden Army, so there is no reason why Sikong can't."
Shao Xun is not optimistic.
To be fair, Sima Yi's ability is stronger than Sima Yue, even stronger than Sima Ying, Sima Yong and the dead Sima Jiong. Just because he can win over the support of the Forbidden Army generals does not mean that others can too.
Furthermore, since the execution of King Sima Lun of Zhao, the Forbidden Army has clearly developed a will of its own.
When the King of Qi and the King of Changsha were fighting, they chose to sit on the sidelines and not participate.
During the battle between the King of Changsha, the King of Chengdu and the King of Hejian, he came to an end again.
When the King of Donghai and the King of Chengdu fight again, it's really hard to say what their attitude will be.
An army with its own will is scary to those in power, because they will be driven by interests and instincts and will no longer obey orders.
Fortunately, even if they are driven by instinct, they are now subconsciously moving closer to Sima Yue to jointly fight against external forces.
To a certain extent, the Luoyang King Division, including Shao Xun, was forced to stick together for warmth at a disadvantage and temporarily formed a whole to avoid being liquidated. As for whether they will split in the future, that is a matter for the future.
"Lieutenant Sima has been elected?" Mi Huang didn't want to talk about these things anymore and changed the subject.
"It will probably take a few more months. Sikong asked me to get things done first," Shao Xun said.
"That's right, that's right." Mi Huang said with a smile: "With your family's situation, it's really not easy for you to become an official."
Examples of filial piety and honesty can be found everywhere in history books, but don't think it's easy, because you are putting yourself in the upper echelon.
How many of the scholars selected by the state governors fell into the hands of ordinary people?
How many Xiaolians did the county magistrate inspect for those who had no family background?
There are too few, too few, and a few of them can make a big mark in the history books.
However, 99% of the quotas for scholars, filial piety and honesty were silently divided up by the gentry behind the scenes. Historians did not like to remember it because it was too common and was originally prepared for them.
When looking for talented people, they don’t know how to read; when looking for filial piety and integrity, their father lives apart.
Scholars, filial piety and integrity have deviated from their original meanings, they are national treasures, and they are used to distribute wealth among aristocratic families, that's all.
"After the matter in Luoyang is settled, I can send a letter to my family to make them happy," Mi Huang said.
"At that time, the family will have to supervise and take care of me." Shao Xun said.
"Little things, small things." Mi Huang was very happy.
What is this? It means closeness.
The whole family has moved into Mi's Wubao. This is a rhythm in which everyone suffers and everyone prospers.
The interests of the two of them are too deeply tied.
"I have also received a promise from Sikong that as long as I capture Sima Yi, I will be the new lieutenant of Donghai." After saying that, Mi Huang smoothed his beard and took Shao Xun for a few steps. After he was far away from the crowd, Fang asked: "What's the matter?"
What suggestions do you have for military matters?"
Mi Huang asked this, Shao Xun was not polite, and immediately said: "I will select seven teams of strong soldiers from the existing soldiers, and together with three teams of children and teenagers, form a building. I will be the leader of the building, and Wu Qian will be the governor.
Uncle. The remaining soldiers were organized into another building, and Yang Bao was transferred there to serve as the supervisor."
"Since Sikong has granted me the position of Lieutenant Sima, and asked me to strictly select soldiers and assist in training them, I decided to select thirty elite warriors, called the 'instruction team', with Chen Yougen as the team leader."
"I will draw up a list of other team leaders, commanders, and corps commanders and give them to the lieutenant for review."
Mi Huang was quite satisfied after hearing it.
Shao Xun was measured. He did not interfere randomly with He Lun's upper army, but only made a fuss with Wang Bing's lower army. This is good.
If Wang Bing is willing to cooperate, then fine. If he doesn't, then the people below him will not listen to him, and there will be people above him who will try to make him look good.
Of course, Wang Bing can also choose to fight to the death and completely fall out.
But nothing is perfect in this world. It would be nice to want to get benefits but not to offend others.
"In a few days, we will pull the troops back to Luoyang. There is no need to defend Piyong's side." Mi Huang said: "Find another opportunity to have a good talk with Wang Bing. I don't think he is the kind of person who is ignorant of current affairs. Besides,
, I think Wang Bing’s intention seems to be that he wants to develop in the Forbidden Army. After Sikong wins over the Forbidden Army, he will definitely find a way to place his own people, and Wang Bing most likely doesn’t like the position of general of the Donghai Kingdom Army.”
"Oh? Is it possible that he still wants to be a general of the left guard, a general of the right guard or something like that?" Shao Xun asked.
"You don't want to be?" Mi Huang asked curiously.
"I don't want to." Shao Xun replied honestly.
Mi Huang laughed: "You are really a weirdo."
Shao Xun also laughed.
If you don't pull up the troops yourself, it's difficult to command them easily. It may be nothing at ordinary times, but once you get into the battle formation, you can see the difference.
Is getting an official position by air or inheritance the same thing as starting from scratch? There is a huge difference in prestige.
Chapter completed!