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"My lord is very true..." Wang Sengbian felt that Xiao Yi's words had no flaws at all, but for some reason he felt a little uneasy.He has dealt with Liu Yishou before, he is extremely powerful, he is excellent in both literature and martial arts.

If such a person can be used for himself, it will be like a tiger with wings added.But in fact, because such a person is too good, no one in Liang Guo's clan can grasp it.

This is the sad part of Liu Yishou. He wants to turn to no one to turn to. If he wants to go it alone, he can't see the prospect of winning strategically. He just makes a noise and listens.

"How many soldiers and horses can we gather for this expedition?"

Xiao Yi asked calmly, with an indescribable sense of oppression.

"Returning to the lord, there are 1 vanguards and 3 soldiers in the central army. The auxiliary soldiers will not be brought along, and they will take over the supplies from the states and counties along the way. Everything is ready. At the end of the day, Yingzhou will be the base camp and will be responsible for the supplies of the armies."

Yingzhou (Wuchang) is an important node in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Not only is the transportation extremely convenient, but there is also no shortage of money and food.Yingzhou is not controlled by Xiao Yi now, but by Xiao Clan's offshoots.Xiao Yi believes that the other party will cooperate with him very sensibly.

"Well, you can do everything according to your discretion. Remember to tell me if you have anything to do, don't act without authorization, understand?"

Xiao Yi's tone was vaguely suggestive, and Wang Sengbian quickly agreed to resign.

……

Early in the morning, in the study room of Liu Yishou's mansion in Shouyang City, Chen Yuankang put a thick stack of letters on the table, and then said to Liu Yishou with a helpless smile: "My lord was in Xiangyang a few days ago. Yes. Letters from all walks of life are pouring in like snowflakes, and even Xiao Gang said that what happened before was purely a misunderstanding, and I hope the lord will lead the army to serve the king.”

Shouyang is an important town in Huaihe River, it can even be said to be the core.Shouyang garrisoned heavy troops and remained motionless.Although Liu Yishou did this in a low-key manner, but a huge monster is not far away, even if he does nothing, it will give people a great sense of oppression.

Everyone knows that today's Liu Yishou seems to have become Han Xin who led the Han army to capture Qi during the Chu-Han conflict.Attack the king of Han, and King Xiang will win; attack King Xiang, and the king of Han will win.If no one attacks, the world will be divided into three parts.

Now which feudal lord can persuade Liu Yishou to join him in sending troops to Jiankang, then there is a great possibility that he will sit in that position.Of course, whether we can sit still and sit firmly depends on the future development.

Liu Yishou looked at the mountains of letters, covered his forehead and said, "Let me take it easy, just come and tell me."

Last night, a few ladies went to battle together, indulged wildly like dry wood and fire, and they didn't fall asleep until the middle of the night.Early this morning, Liu Yishou was called up by Chen Yuankang and others to discuss important matters. Fortunately, he was young and in good health and often boxed and exercised, otherwise the iron man would have to hang himself on the southeast branch.

"Xiao Gang said that what happened before was all a misunderstanding. My lord, please lead the troops to serve the king, and make my lord the commander of all Chinese and foreign military forces, grand master, Kaifu Yitong three divisions, etc."

Chen Yuankang read with a suppressed smile.

"Did you add Jiuxi?" Liu Yishou yawned boredly and asked.

"Uh, of course there is no such thing as Xiao Gang doesn't want to be Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty either." Chen Yuankang said with a helpless wry smile.Liu Yishou really thought too much.

"Nine tins are not willing to join, no sincerity at all. Passed, next one."

Chen Yuankang put down the letter embarrassingly, and re-read the beliefs written by Xiao Lun, Xiao Xu, Xiao Yi and others, feeling that they were not as sincere as Xiao Gang.

"It seems that I am too low-key in my daily life."

Liu Yishou said with a sigh.

Although these letters are all waste paper to me, it's too hard to wipe my ass.However, up to this juncture, he hasn't been properly wooed, and he seems to be losing face.

"By the way, how is Xiao Fan now?"

Liu Yishou asked curiously.In this wave, he has severely tricked Xiao Fan, Pei Zhigao and the others. Could it be that these two have already sent it?

"Uh, although the situation in Liyang is very embarrassing, Xiao Fan and Pei Zhigao seem to be quite resolute in resisting, and Liyang City is also holding on to the crumbling."

Chen Yuankang also felt very strange, could it be that Pei Zhigao really used soldiers like a god?

"Xiao Fan and Pei Zhigao fought their backs. Anyway, their first protest against rebellion is already famous in history. As long as they survive this wave, it will be enough to honor the lintel. Since you can't surrender, why not give it a go?"

Liu Yishou has already seen the plot of Xiao Fan and others, and they are just waiting for Xiao Gang to stumble.Then those who initiated the initiative will be treated preferentially by the new monarch.This can be regarded as a kind of alternative "one does not do two endlessly".

"Order Peng Le and Yang Zhong to lead the cavalry to attack Liu Zhongli's army and break the siege of Liyang. Although we don't express our position now, we might as well give a hint. Now that the anti-Xiao Gang team is gradually gathering, it's time to show our strength."

At the beginning it was said to "cover" Xiao Fan and others, now it is time to "fulfill" the promise.Liu Yishou feels like he is a New Yorker policeman, who only shows up after the criminal and the victim have finished their work.

"My lord's words are very true. What we're doing is trying to push the boundaries. Many things can be done practically, but we don't say a word, and we understand everything we know."

Chen Yuankang said calmly.

"Who asked Xiao Gang to sit in that position? He is in Jiankang, so I can't help him. Otherwise, his position will be secure, and at least he will be transferred from the prince to the emperor. There are some rules of etiquette, and it will be difficult for me to operate later.

Only let other people help us break through Jiankang and replace it.That was the time to take out Xiao Yan's edict. "

Liu Yishou's plan was clear, and all arrangements had been made long ago.

"It's just, why did my lord go to Jingxiang in person this time? In fact, it can be done if I go down."

Chen Yuankang asked worriedly, Liu Yishou is a very adventurous person, as long as he thinks it is possible, he will go to the front without hesitation.

"Nowadays the flames of war are raging, and those in the Xiao Clan who don't want to make trouble are like frightened birds. Only by being there in person can I win people's trust. This is a major matter involving succession to the throne. How can it be done by others?"

If possible, Liu Yishou didn't want to go to Xiangyang either.But if they didn't go, it would be hard for the members of Xiao Tong's family to believe in the sincerity of Shouyang. After careful consideration, Liu Yishou felt that he had to go.

"By the way, for Xiao Huan, don't monitor too much. It would be bad if you scare him."

Liu Yishou couldn't help but make a point.

Chapter 386

"Trash! They're all trash! Even a small Liyang City can't be conquered!"

In Xianyang Palace in Jiankangtai City, Xiao Gang was furious at the air impotently. The battle report sent by Liyang just now made his lungs explode.Liu Jin, who was watching his heart from the sidelines, didn't say a word, and didn't try to dissuade Xiao Gang at all.

Since "ascension to the throne", Xiao Gang's temper has grown a lot, and he hardly sees the gentleness of the past.Of course, this is also related to the current situation.

The battle situation in various places was not going well, especially the main force of the Forbidden Army led by Wei Can crossed the river from Jingkou to attack Guangling (Yangzhou), but was defeated by the private army led by Wei Zai, and fled back to Jingkou in embarrassment, with a great loss of morale.

As for Yang Kan, Yang Yaren and other powerful generals, Xiao Gang did not dare to use them. As the commander in chief guarding Jiankang, Lan Qin could not leave him lightly.Xia Houkui, Xiao Ying and other vassal towns talked about being kings, but actually did not take any action, which was extremely perfunctory.

If the battle situation is not going well, that's all.The most unfavorable situation now is that Xiao Xu, Xiao Yi and others are all using troops against Jiankang from the fiefdoms, and there seems to be a trend of "the first to enter Jiankang is the king".

This scene is very similar to the Rebellion of the Seven Kings in the Western Han Dynasty, but now there is neither "Zhou Yafu" in the court, nor "Liang Wang Liu Wu" who desperately dragged the rebel army of the vassal king in the Western Han Dynasty.

On the contrary, Xiao Xu, Xiao Yi and others were like a broken bamboo, and the cities along the road were waiting for the wind to surrender.What Jiankang needs now is a "new force" that can change the situation of the battle.

Originally, Xia Houkui, Xiao Ying and others could try their trilogy, but now, the attitude of these people seems to be superficial.

"Your Majesty, the only plan now is to shrink the front line and concentrate our troops. Several vassal kings all want to fight for the throne, but their hearts are not in harmony. When their troops arrive in Huaiyang, internal strife will naturally arise. When the time comes, we Waiting for work with leisure, you can break down one by one."

Liu Jin said in a low voice.

This move was not uncommon in the last years of Liu Song and Xiao Qi. After hearing this, Xiao Gang felt a little relieved.

"It's not enough to be beaten passively, what should I do?"

Xiao Gang still couldn't help asking.

A key factor in the current unfavorable situation is that the elite troops that Xiao Yan left behind to protect him were all left idle by Xiao Gangtou.For no other reason, I dare not use it at all.

At the beginning, he also infiltrated cronies in those teams, how can he believe that there are no other cronies in there now!To reorganize, we must wait for the political situation to stabilize a little bit.

"Your Majesty, why don't you invite Yang Kan to inquire."

Liu Jin persuaded.His son Liu Zhongli was unable to attack Liyang, and it was useless to be impatient.It can't be said that he didn't fight this battle well, so Xiao Gang is helpless, right?

It's just that in this way, Yang Kan will regain control of Jiankang's military power. This is something Liu Jin doesn't want to see, but he has no choice but to do so.

"That's fine."

Xiao Gang sighed, the situation was becoming more and more unfavorable to him, it seemed that he really wanted to find a way.

……

The layout of Jiankang City is a large area, small strongholds, and a city within the city.Because Yang Kan was not a direct descendant of Xiao Gang, he was released from the military power in Taicheng within a few days after Xiao Yan's death, and was transferred to Dongfu City to be on duty. There were also many fewer soldiers under his command, and he had basically withdrawn from the defensive core of Jiankang City.

Although Yang's position has been a firm "royalist" since crossing the river, the relationship between Yang Kan and Liu Yishou is very delicate.Back then when Xu Yangkan was plotted against by Liu Yishou in Qing Dynasty, he had to give his prostitute daughter to him as a slave.

But now it is heard that this woman is Liu Yishou's favorite concubine and she has a son.In the past, this kind of relationship was not worth mentioning, but at a critical moment, who can guarantee Yang Kan's position?

At first Xiao Yan didn't care because Liu Yishou was the son-in-law, and he didn't think there was anything to say.But Liu Yishou is not Xiao Gang's son-in-law!Weng and his son-in-law fell in love and killed each other a lot, and there is an allusion of "everyone can be a husband".Xiao Gang could only "listen to Yang Kan's words and observe his deeds" to Yang Kan, and he dared not entrust any important matters at all.

An hour later, Yang Kan in military uniform was brought to him.As soon as they met, Xiao Gang asked in a deep voice: "General Yang, I heard that you have a daughter who is Liu Yishou's concubine. Do you have any correspondence? How is the situation in Shouyang now?"

The lightning strike at the opening made Yang Kan's heart sink.But after thinking about it carefully, he has always been cautious in doing things, so there should be no small braids being caught.So Yang Kan cupped his hands and said: "Back to Your Majesty, since the death of the first emperor, there has been no contact. Eat the king's salary and worry about the king's worries. How can the general ignore business affairs at the end."

These words were impeccable, Xiao Gang could only nod his head slightly.

"Your Majesty recruited the last general to come, what is your order?"

Yang Kan asked cautiously. Obviously, seeing Xiao Gang's face sinking like water, he knew that the situation on the front line was not good.

"Do you need someone from me to explain the current battle situation around Jiankang?"

Xiao Gang asked with a cold face.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the general will pay attention to the situation of the battle day and night, and there is no need for His Majesty to send someone to explain it."

Yang Kan told the truth.Those who lead troops to fight, how can they not pay attention to the surrounding battle situation? In that case, the professional level is too bad.

"In your opinion, is there any adjustment needed at present?"

Hearing from Yang Kan that he was very clear about the battle situation on the front line, Xiao Gang looked much better. After all, this showed that although Yang Kan was transferred to Dongfu City, he still cared about the safety of the country.

"Returning to Your Majesty, we can train our soldiers and horses at Jingkou. From time to time, we will send sailors to cruise along the river into Guangling. After the defenders of Guangling City attack, we will come back again. This is a strategy to exhaust the enemy."

Sheep said calmly.

Xiao Gang frowned slightly, showing displeasure.

Wei Can also said not to attack Guangling City lightly, and not to push Xiao Lun too hard.Given Xiao Lun's position, it was very difficult to attack Jiankang.

Xiao Lun's only trump card is to cut off Liang Guo's "salt road".Guangling is the distribution center of Huai salt, and it was blocked by Xiao Lun, and most of the Liang country has no salt!

Although it looks critical, but because the salt will not go bad and is easy to store, there are still a lot of stocks in the Jiankang treasury.It is not a big problem to support it for a year and a half.

At present, this "battle for the throne" will not last long. There are really not too many coups in the Southern Dynasties. Judging from past cases, the winner will be decided within a year.

Of course, it is one thing to succeed to the throne, quite another to conquer rebellions across the country.

"anything else?"

Xiao Gang asked.

"Retreat Liu Zhongli's troops to Dangtu and Wuhu for repairs, and deploy defenses along the south bank of the Yangtze River. No matter Xiao Yi or Xiao Xu, the march must be along the Yangtze River.

Dangtu defends the Dajiang River, and Wuhu defends the land route on the south bank, which can stop the enemy's momentum. "

Yang Kan's suggestion basically overturned all of Xiao Gang's previous military deployments.That is to say, the small imperial court of Jiankang has shifted from "strategic offense" to "strategic defense".

The worst thing in the world is the truth, especially the truth that easily makes people angry.

Xiao Gang snorted coldly and said: "If Liu Zhongli can win Liyang, people's opinion will change. What's the use of sticking to it?"

"But……"

Yang Kan hesitated to speak, what he wanted to say was that Xiao Xu had already rushed to Shicheng (Anqing), and he was temporarily supplying supplies in Shicheng, repairing troops and horses, recruiting auxiliary troops to continue marching eastward along the Yangtze River, and then Let's make a big move.

If you still stare at Xiao Fan and Pei Zhigao at this moment, is it too small?At least the military structure is very small!

"Forget it, General Yang, step down, I have my own opinion." Xiao Gang waved his hands weakly and said, he didn't want to listen to Yang's chatter anymore.

"So then I will resign."

Yang Kan had just taken two steps when Xiao Gang suddenly called him, walked to Yang Kan's side and asked in a low voice, "General Yang wrote a letter to Liu Yishou, urging him to bring troops to King Jiankangqin, what can I give to Yang Kan?" You might as well give it a try, General."

Xiao Gang's voice seemed to be pleading.

Yang Kan said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty...that's all, I will do my best in the end."

Back then when Liu Yishou was framed for murdering the king, didn't he think that today would happen?

Yang Kan thought that if Liu Yishou had the temper, he would definitely ridicule Xiao Gang face to face.This prince's disposition is really like the phrase "very stupid and naive" that Liu Yishou often said, an amazing fit.

……

Under the city of Liyang, Liu Zhongli looked up at the "small city" Liyang in front of him, which made him itch with hatred. He was also very disdainful that many prefects and governors in the Sanwu area did not listen to the instructions and did not cooperate with the court's actions at all.

Even Hefei, which is close at hand, is unwilling to send troops to Liyang, for fear of being attacked by Liu Yishou of Shouyang.In other words, in fact, Webster did not intend to use Hefei as the basis for self-protection.

Regardless of whether the emperor is Xiao Gang or not, as long as Hefei is still in Webster's hands, any person surnamed Xiao who ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor will have to curry favor with Webster's people.This is actually a very simple and easy-to-understand truth.

"General, something is wrong. There is a cavalry team coming from the northwest. It is only ten miles away from Liyang. It seems that the people who came are not good."

A scout came galloping on a horse and reported the military situation to Liu Zhongli.

"Ten miles?"

Liu Zhongli looked at the sky, the sun was about to set, and there was only a little peripheral vision left.This cavalry team is now ten miles away from the camp, but the opponent may not be foolish enough to charge directly!

You think about others running for ten miles, already exhausted, and then being ambushed by you.

Hehe, I can only say that the wish is too good, but the actual situation of the battle is far more than that simple.No matter how hard the board is, it is dead, so many people can use the board to practice boxing.

However, the chief general who commands the three armies, the enemies he faces are all wooden planks?

The last time Liu Zhongli sent troops to Lanling County, he suffered from the blind command of his superiors.This time, as the chief general, he has learned a lesson, and everything is based on military victory.