A Clash of Gods - Chapter 1311

[Chapter 1301 Return to the old place]

The Huai River has been a beneficial river since ancient times, and there are few disasters of flooding and breaking its embankments. Those who have obtained Huai Shui can wait until they have mastered the granary of the world.

Northern Han and Southern Chu established their kingdoms one after another. Naturally, it is impossible to let go of this fat land. In order to win this area, the two sides fought endlessly. It is precisely because of this that the originally good rice and grain warehouse has become lifeless. The people were unable to produce, but the two banks of the Huai River became the most miserable places in the world.

A few years ago, the two countries fought a protracted Qinhuai War, which had a huge drain on the national strength of both sides, and neither was able to continue to launch an offensive against the other side. Therefore, the two sides reached an agreement to stop the troops for the time being, and Huaishui for the two. borders of the country.

The Qinhuai War caused serious damage to both sides of the strait. During the war, the people of the two countries fled with their families and became homeless. When the war ended, under the arrangement of the government, the scattered people returned to their hometowns.

The scorched hometown needs to be rebuilt. Naturally, it is not a matter of day and night, but when the people finally settled down again, the dark clouds of war swept over again. Soon the Qinhuai Army began to cross the Huai River and head north to conquer the Han Dynasty, without the government’s reminder. When the people found out that the Qinhuai Army had attacked, their first reaction was to drag their families and family to flee again.

The scene of the Qinhuai War period still did not dissipate from the minds of the common people. At that time, many people loved their hometown and were unwilling to leave. There were also some elderly people who were old and couldn’t do it. They stayed in their hometown, but the result was The villages were all razed to the ground. Although the Han army looted and burned them when they came, there were also many rogues and bandits who took the opportunity to cause chaos.

Therefore, when the Qinhuai Army Corps was on the northern expedition this time, the people on the banks of the Huai River immediately retreated to the rear to avoid further disasters.

In fact, after the East Qi navy took control of the Huai River, there were very few people left on both sides of the strait. Without the mobilization of the government, the banks of the Huai River were already empty.

The little emperor did not let the people suffer, and sent many officials to specially arrange a refugee shelter in a place hundreds of miles south of the Huai River, and set up countless tents to accommodate the refugees who fled from the front. The guards were dispatched to maintain order. Compared with the chaotic situation during the previous Qinhuai War, this time it was orderly.

Huize City is only a hundred miles away from Huai River. In the last Qinhuai War, it used to be a shelter for refugees. For this reason, it was overcrowded. Small county.

But now this small county is once again an important place.

After the Qinhuai Corps went north, in order to ensure the supply of food and grass on the front line, there was always an endless stream of food and grass teams. The household yamen led by Dou Kui became the most stressed yamen during the war.

Dou Kui knew very well in his heart that although he took refuge in Qi Ning to keep his wealth and official position, he had to do something to make the Dou family really valued by the emperor.

The Northern Expedition is the most important thing for the little emperor. As long as he leads the yamen of the Ministry of Household to fully support the little emperor’s Northern Expedition, and shows his talents during this period, he will definitely be entrusted by the little emperor in the future.

Dou Kui turned his back on the Qi family and joined the King of Huainan. Although his character was not very good, he still had some talents. At least after the Qinhuai Army went north, he raised food and supplies in an orderly manner, and he never paid attention to logistical supply. problem appear.

It’s just that after the East Qi Navy cut off the Huai River, the grain route to the front was cut off immediately, and Huize City became a place for hoarding grain.

Huize City is a hundred miles away from the Huai River, and the Qinhuai Army is stationed here. Once it is opened and the food passage is reopened, Huize City will be able to quickly transport the food and grass to the front.

In the city of Huize, five or six large granaries were built in a hurry, which was specially used to store grain. Moreover, the gates of the city were heavily guarded, and ordinary people could not enter the city at all. As a major grain depot, ordinary people could not even approach the city.

The soldiers and horses of the Qinhuai Army were guarding the granary in Huize, so the general guarding them was Han Yu, the middle-ranking general of Yixiao, who was transferred from the Qinhuai Army. In addition, Mo Wencui, the right servant of the Ministry of Household, also sat in the city.

When Qi Ning and Xuanyuan Po came to Huize City, it was already dusk.

When the two entered the city, they were repeatedly questioned by the defending soldiers and still did not enter the city. After sending someone to report, Han Yu sent someone over, and then they were welcomed into the city.

When Qi Ning was dispatched to Dong Qi, the defense zone he passed through was under the jurisdiction of Han Yu. Han Yu and several of his subordinates were familiar with Qi Ning. This time he was guarding Huize City, and Han Yu naturally also accompanied several of his subordinates. When he brought it, he sent someone over, and immediately recognized Qi Ning. Surprised, he naturally hurried into the city.

Although Qi Ning was initially blocked from the city, not only did he not get angry, but he was relieved. Of course, the stricter the granary, the better.

Back then, he killed Xiao Yishui, the head of Huize City, and fled Huize City.

After leaving Huize City, he was just a precarious little beggar. When he came back today, he was already the protector of the Great Chu Empire.

Mo Wenchui, the right servant of the Ministry of Household, as the current highest official in Huize City, lived in the Huize County Office. Bian Hanyu and Mo Wenchui were already waiting outside the main entrance. When Han Yu saw Qi Ning, he hurried forward and bowed, “Han Yu, the humble general, see the Duke!” Having already knelt down, Mo Wenchhui also rushed forward. Kneel down to worship.

Qi Ning raised his hand and said, “Get up and talk!” After the two got up, they went straight into the office, Han Yu and Mo Wenchui hurriedly followed.

When they arrived in the hall, Mo Wenhui invited Qi Ning and Xuanyuan Po to take their seats. Qi Ning did not hide it, and introduced them to the two: “This is the captain of the giant gate of the Shenhou Mansion!”

The Shenhou Mansion does not interact with the officialdom, let alone the military. Although the two parties do not know each other, the Shenhou Mansion is famous for the Big Dipper Seven Stars. At this time, he learned that the person in front of him was the captain of the giant gate of the Shenhou Mansion, Han Yu. Both Mo Wenchui and Mo Wenchui were a little surprised, and hurriedly stood up to salute, Xuanyuan Po also got up to return the salute, and didn’t say much.

Just before they were seated, Han Yu and Mo Wenchui looked at each other, they looked strange, Qi Ning looked at them and asked, “How is the situation over Huai

Shui?” Just the few of us, don’t be rude, it’s convenient to sit down and talk.”

“Guo Gong, after my Dongqi navy was defeated, Huai Shui was completely in the hands of Shentuluo’s Dongqi navy.” Han Yu looked solemn: “Dongqi water The division has four large warships, thirteen small warships, and dozens of civilian ships that have been converted to military use. It is estimated that the current strength of the East Sea Division should be four or five thousand people, which is not many, but these people are all The elite sailors who have been trained by Shentuluo for many years, said something that should not be said, these sailors are on the water, and it is too exaggerated to say that they are one to ten, but it is absolutely true that they are one to three

. Such an elite navy is a matter of course.” Qi Ning also looked solemn.

Han Yu said: “The East Sea Division was ambushed by them at the time, and almost wiped out the entire army. Shen Tuluo used his troops strangely. When General Di led a surprise attack on Linzi, Shen Tuluo must have expected that the East Sea Division would block the harbor, so he took the initiative to evacuate the dock, Xin said. The commander-in-chief led the navy to control the dock, and found a lot of food and grass equipment in the navy camp. He just thought that Shentuluo had fled in a hurry and couldn’t take it away. Naturally, these materials could not be left to Shentuluo. He wanted to carry the materials on board. Who knew that Shentuluo attacked suddenly at that time…!”

Qi Ning sneered: “Those food and grass materials are the bait left by Shentuluo.

” Brought a few warships to break through the siege, most of the warships were damaged, and the losses were heavy. I heard that Governor Xin pleaded guilty to the court. Although the court fined him and demoted him, he still commanded the navy and made merit.”

Qi Ning naturally understood that although Xin Ci was not as good as Shentuluo, looking at Chu State, no one could replace Xin Ci as a naval general. Although Xin Ci was defeated in the first battle, the little emperor obviously hoped that Xin Ci would be ashamed. Then brave.

“Guo Gong, what Xianguan is most worried about now is whether the Qinhuai Army can support the food and grass.” Mo Wencui, the right servant of the Ministry of Housing, sighed: “General Di led 20,000 troops to raid Linzi in the Eastern Qi, and the grain depot in Linzi is sufficient, but it is There is no need to worry about the situation over there, but General Yue has 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers and nearly 10,000 horses, and the daily consumption is not a small amount

. : “Guo Gong, the Huai River has been blocked, and the logistics, food and grass cannot be transported through the Huai River. Shen Tuluo divided the navy into three parts, and one group was cruising in the East China Sea. The next two are wandering on the Huai Shui day and night, and if anyone gets close to the Huai Shui, they will shoot and kill them immediately.”

Qi Ning nodded slightly and said, “Without Shentuluo, the food supply will be difficult to get through.” He paused for a while. , said: “Yes, is there any news about Duan Shao, Prince of Dongqi?”

“We all know that Duan Shao is not dead, but where he is now, there are different opinions.” Han Yu said: “Some people say that he is currently near Linzi and is conspiring. Gathering the remnants to retake Linzi, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com Some people say that he is in the Dongqi Navy, with Shentuluo, and some people say that he ran to Puyang and guarded Puyang City with Linghu Xu.” He shook his head and said. “There are also rumors that Duan Shao has secretly traveled to Luoyang to talk with the Northern Han people and prepare to join forces to deal with my Great Chu.”

Qi Ning thought that the possibility of the first rumor was very slim. The main force of the Qi army was in Puyang, and the country was empty. Even if Duan Shao wanted to regroup his troops, there would be no troops available. Moreover, the 20,000-strong army of the Chu State controlled Linzi, so it was naturally impossible for Duan Shao to regroup his troops. On the contrary, it was not impossible that Duan Shao secretly went to Luoyang.

“There’s one more thing, lowly general… lowly general…!” Han Yu suddenly hesitated and looked strange. He glanced at Xuanyuan Po, but did not dare to say it.

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