The Maojin knife from the late Jin Dynasty

Chapter 239 The Prophecy of the Golden Sword
Everyone present knew that in theory, he must be rescued, but no one knew whether he could be rescued.

Because no one here dared to say that they could beat Liu Tai.

Liu Tai, a killer, has followed Wang Mi in many battles since he was a child. He has fought all the way from the first war until now and has never really lost. This naturally puts considerable pressure on everyone on the battlefield, especially the generals.

When the saying that victory or defeat is a matter of military strategism is useless to a general, then all generals will know that this era was born. Even if they have not reached the Four Saints of Military Strategies, there will definitely be bug-level generals like Huo Qubing and Wei Qing who are invincible in this era.

The most important thing is that Liu Tai rarely had a military advantage in battles. Every time he used a small number of troops to decisively fight the opponent, using less to defeat the opponent but beating the opponent like Sun Tzu.

This makes any general dare to say that he can win, even if he only has a hope of winning.

From the Xiongnu and Han Dynasty to the present, the most painful wars and the most difficult opponents were won by Liu Tai with his troops.

Liu Yao was beaten to the point of nearly committing suicide when facing the Xianbei cavalry. Shi Le was defeated repeatedly and became one of the three generals of the Han Dynasty by picking up Sima Yue's coffin.

Only Liu Tai fights the most critical battles and gnaws the hardest bones, but he is still able to win every battle.

Even Liu Cong, doesn't he know that Liu Tai has a counter-intention?

I know!Chen Yuanda came over and took the initiative to report, but what did Liu Cong say? It would be fine if Liu Tai didn't protest!
When everyone thought of this, they couldn't help but look at Liu Yao, and there was something in their hearts. What's wrong with changing your country's name and continuing to call him a big man? At least Liu Tai wouldn't do this. Just an excuse to rebel!
To be honest, because Liu Tai held high the banner of the Han Dynasty, he actually had some appeal within the Huns and Han Kingdom.

After all, whether it is the Sinicized Xiongnu tribe or the Han family, they do not feel that there is anything shameful in surrendering to the Huns and Han Dynasty if they have the name of the Han Dynasty.

But now Liu Yao no longer pretends. He is a Huns, not a Han. This makes many Han Chinese Huns or Han people feel somewhat ashamed.

"Zhu Qing, what do you think?" Liu Yao also had a headache at the moment.

To be honest, Liu Yao was really unhappy when he saw Liu Tai. If he wasn't really sure that he couldn't beat him, Liu Yao would have wanted to kill Liu Tai a long time ago. But the problem is that he wasn't sure that he could beat him!

But Liu Yao understood that if he didn't defeat Liu Tai this time when Shi Le was in check, even if he only broke the myth of Liu Tai's invincibility, when Liu Tai took care of Shi Le and took control of the resources north of the Yellow River, then Liu Tai would be Hit yourself.

After all, how did Liu Xiu unify the world and how did Liu Cong kill the Western Jin Dynasty? Liu Tai only needs to rest and recuperate, and then attack according to the example.

When the time comes, I will be even less sure about what I will do to resist.

So at this time, Liu Yao asked Zhu Ji, the Taifu who had hundreds of civil and military officials to support him.

Zhu Ji couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard Liu Yao's words, and then said slowly, "I have heard rumors and prophecies on the street these days."

Everyone present couldn't help but become serious when they heard Zhu Ji's words, because in this era, if it involves prophecies and other mysterious things, countless people will study them.

Moreover, what you heard on the street sounded like nursery rhymes or the like, and sometimes it was just a little bit of rumors released by some big bosses who wanted to promote something, so no one dared to underestimate Zhu Ji's words.

Zhu Ji looked at everyone, and then said: "Now that the dynasties are changing, the barbarians are in chaos. Where can I ask for peace and tranquility, and for the emperor to cultivate virtue and martial arts with money!"

Zhu Ji slowly said this and said calmly: "That King Qi has a big heart. Even if His Majesty can tolerate him, if he defeats Shi Le, he is afraid that his greed will be endless, Liu Xiu's old story will be fulfilled, and the words of the Golden Sword will be fulfilled. "

"Nonsense!" Liu Yao's expression changed and he said to Zhu Ji, "Liu is the national surname, Liu Tai is just taking advantage of it!"

Liu Yao indeed said that, but he felt a little uneasy in his heart because he knew that his argument was too pale.

The prophecy of the Golden Sword, a prophecy that all careerists could not avoid after the end of the Han Dynasty, appeared in front of Liu Yao at this moment.

Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, killed the White Snake in uprising, defeated Xiang Yu and established the Han Dynasty. It lasted for 210 years until Wang Mang usurped the throne.

After this, the prophecy of the Golden Sword appeared for the first time, and Liu Xiu eliminated the heroes and re-established the Han Dynasty, which fulfilled this sentence again.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, after Emperor Xian ascended the throne, many people thought that the Han Dynasty, which had lasted for more than 400 years, would be completely destroyed.

Liu Bei raised the banner of the Shu Han again and continued the Han Zuo. Even great scholars like Kong Rong, in order to refute the prophecy of the Golden Sword, said that the emperor was not the Golden Sword.This illustrates the impact of the prophecy of the golden sword.

There is no way, the brilliant civil and military achievements during the rule of the Han Dynasty have brought profound memories to the people and the nation.

At the same time, it also gave Liu a huge influence and appeal among the people. This is the foundation of the Prophecy of the Golden Sword.

For other people with the surname Liu, whether they rebel or become emperor, they are confident that they are the one who can fulfill the prophecy of the Golden Sword. This prophecy of the Golden Sword is their own help.

But Liu Yao was different. Although Liu Yao had the surname Liu, he changed his national identity and inherited the national identity of Maodun, the Xiongnu.

Under such circumstances, Liu Yao didn't even want to be the leader of the Han Dynasty, so what does the prophecy of the Golden Sword have to do with him.

It is easy to deceive others with this kind of prophecy, but when it falls on him, Liu Yao’s first disbelief is that he is talking about himself.

In today's world, the only one who can fulfill the prophecy of the Golden Sword is Liu Tai.

"We can't let him take Yecheng and occupy the north of the Yellow River!" Liu Yao took a deep breath, and he finally made up his mind after being hesitant at first.

Because Liu Yao knew very well that this was not a question of whether he was willing or not, but that if he wanted to dominate the world, he would have to face Liu Tai.

And if Liu Tai wants to unify the world, he must conquer himself.

It is impossible to avoid two people who want to unify the world. Even if they can be avoided for a while, can they be avoided for a lifetime?
At least now, together with Shi Le, it is possible to contain Liu Tai, but if Liu Tai really controls the north of the Yellow River, what he will have to face will be like Liu Xiu who had dealt with the tycoons in Hebei and was preparing to devour the world.

Liu Yao couldn't help but closed his eyes, took a deep breath and said, "I will personally lead 15 troops to rescue Shi Le!"

To be honest, Liu Yao could recruit 20 soldiers to go on the war regardless of the cost, but the impact of his indiscriminate killing of the Ba Di leader had caused various alien rebellions behind him.

However, Liu Yao doesn't pay attention to these miscellaneous people. He just sends people to keep an eye on them first. The [-] troops left behind should be enough to deal with them.

Strictly speaking, so many soldiers and horses are more for defense against Zu Ti, but with Hulao Pass as a support, they should be fine in the short term.

Next, he will lead 15 soldiers to support Shi Le and attack Liu Tai.

Because the last time Shi Le and Liu Tai fought, they both had 12 elites, and they were destroyed in one battle.

If the number of soldiers he currently brings does not reach more than [-], Liu Yao feels that he is going to deliver food, not to rescue.

Therefore, Liu Yao made up his mind and decisively recruited 15 soldiers to rescue Shi Le.At this time, Wang Xiu saw that Liu Yao had made such a decision, and immediately expressed his gratitude to Liu Yao.

But Liu Yao also calmly told Wang Xiudao, "The King of Zhao is a minister of my great Zhao. It is the proper courtesy for me to rescue him!"

Wang Xiu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this. His boss Shi Le was really rescued this time, so he might no longer have the strength to fight against Liu Yao.

I'm afraid I have to listen to Liu Yao's words in the future. If Liu Tai dies in this battle, whether he can survive or not depends on Liu Yao's wishes.

Liu Yao finally made up his mind and went to the rescue.

However, the departure of the 15-strong army is not an easy task. Not to mention, it will take at least a month to collect supplies and food.

Even if saving people is like putting out a fire, without enough food and grass, Liu Yao's army may collapse due to lack of food halfway.

Of course, when Liu Yao made up his mind to conquer Liu Tai and went to rescue Shi Le.

News of Liu Tai's defeat of Shi Le and the siege of Yecheng slowly spread to Zu Ti, who was gradually integrating the south bank of the Yellow River.

To be honest, Zu Ti has been eating melons from the Huns and Han Kingdom for a long time in recent years.

It's just that Zu Ti didn't expect that the transfer of power from Liu Cong to Liu Yao in the Xiongnu and Han Dynasty would be so wonderful. People from all walks of life just sang and I took over. Even Zu Ti felt a little overwhelmed.

However, Zu Ti was also well prepared, and was ready to send troops northward to regain the lost territory at any time.

At this time, Zu Ti heard the news that Liu Tai and Shi Le fought for Qinghe County, and Shi Le was defeated and trapped in Yecheng.

To be honest, Zu Ti didn't believe it at first. After all, although he had never fought against Shi Le, he had fought against Shi Le's Taobao across the Yellow River. He knew clearly that Taobao, as a general under Shi Le, was not easy to deal with. .

Now that Shi Le can reliably suppress Taobao with his military exploits, Shi Le must have some skills. It will take several months to fight with an army of [-] people. How can the winner be decided so quickly? Is Shi Le going to do it? Went to give gifts.

Therefore, Zu Ti did not dare to act rashly, but sent people to explore Taobao.

Soon the soldiers came back and reported that Taobao was no longer stationed in Ji County, and there were only a few soldiers stationed in Ji County.

Zu Ti couldn't help but be happy, knowing in his heart that Liu Tai's story about besieging Yecheng was probably true, so Taobao was dispatched back.

Under such circumstances, Zu Ti decisively prepared to raise his troops and march north.

Although he is not ready to fight Liu Tai yet, it would be good to take advantage of this opportunity and capture Ji County as a bridgehead for his future Northern Expedition.

Just when Zu Ti was about to send his army northward, Tian Zhen appeared on the Yellow River in a naval ship. Zu Ti looked at the ship and knew very clearly that if he commanded his army northward without occupying the Yellow River waterway, then these naval ships would Being able to easily deprive yourself of food.

Zu Ti couldn't help but feel a headache when he saw these ships. Even if he waited for the Yellow River to freeze in winter and took advantage of the Northern Expedition to successfully capture Jijun, with the ships on the Yellow River, it would be very difficult for Jijun to defend it.

"When did the battle on the Yellow River require boats?!" Zu Ti couldn't help but complain in his heart.

But Zu Ti had to admit that originally the Yellow River in the north often froze in winter, and marchers could walk on the ice. Therefore, although there were ships on the Yellow River, they were only useful from spring to autumn. If there was an emergency, just build a pontoon bridge across the river. .

But now, Liu Tai unreasonably built a fleet in the Bohai Bay, and then used this fleet to travel to the lower reaches of the Yellow River. This indeed formed a considerable deterrent force.

At least anyone who understands military affairs will know exactly what kind of counterattack he will receive if he crosses the river at will if he sees that the other party has ships that can travel on the Yellow River but he does not.

Because Zu Ti in this era had the glory of regaining Luoyang, although he finally withdrew, he still had a very high reputation south of the Yellow River. Although people like Li Ju and Guo Mo were also local powerful people, they were more or less willing to obey Zu Ti. dispatch.

This gave Zuti greater power than ever before.

It's just that it's not easy to attack now that he has Hulao Pass to the west and is separated from the Yellow River in the north. At least it won't be unsuitable for his northern expedition until winter. As for Taishan County in the south, he really wants to take it, but Yangman of Taishan County keeps persuading the surrounding areas. family, especially as Liu Tai became more and more powerful, this influence became even greater.

As for the general who defended the city, Yu Yao, although he was not afraid, he was really good at running the army. Every time he attacked, everyone in the city worked together, which made it difficult for Zu Ti to take advantage of him even if he gradually trained his own Beifu army. Taishan County.

As for Gou Xi in Xuzhou, although he and Liu Tai had a close friendship, he still admitted that he was a minister of the Jin court.

The other party did not openly oppose the Northern Expedition. In Zu Ti's view, compared to Sima Rui, Gou Xi might be a more unitable target.

Zu Ti looked around and found that he could only continue to wait.

Waiting for Liu Yaoshile and Liu Tai to decide the winner, then you can decide whether to attack Hulao Pass or capture Taishan County.

Or he could wait for a while, until it snows in winter and freezes the Yellow River, so that Liu Tai's fleet will not affect his Northern Expedition.

Zu Ti couldn't help but take a deep breath, because Zu Ti had a vague feeling that his chance to regain the Chinese title was coming!

Thinking of this, Zu Ti couldn't help but write a letter to Sima Rui behind him, saying that he saw the internal fighting between the puppet Han in the north, and that the Jin court had a chance to recover, and hoped that your majesty would make it happen.

Of course, Zu Ti also knew that Sima Rui was somewhat afraid of him. This time he had already fulfilled his etiquette. When the opportunity came, he would really not accept military orders from abroad.

Zu Ti couldn't help but sigh when he thought of this. I don't ask you to help me, as long as it doesn't hold me back, isn't it okay?

While Zu Ti was silently waiting for the decisive battle between the Han Dynasty and the Zhao Dynasty recognized by Liu Yaoshile, Liu Tai said to Su Jun, who was gradually changing from the main force to the transport:
"In a while, it will be almost winter. Next time we transport supplies, we will need to transport more warm clothes. In addition, we will need a few percent more food than usual!"

"Has food consumption increased? Have many prisoners been captured? Do we need to let the general take him back to Qingzhou?" Su Jun asked with a little concern at this time.

"The main reason is that the weather is about to enter winter. When the rivers freeze, shipping materials may not be possible. If we take the land route, the material consumption will be astonishingly high, so it is better to reserve some in advance." Liu Tai replied. .

"Can't we use sleds in winter? I saw that after the river froze, we used this more to cross the river!" Su Jun couldn't help but say.

"This section of the road from Linzi to Yecheng will probably exhaust the livestock to death." Liu Tai shook his head and said, "How dangerous is it if there is only a land supply line left? It's better to stock up on more food first!"

"How much supplies does the king need to reserve?" Su Jun couldn't help but ask Liu Tai.

"For the time being, let's follow the three-month grain quota for the [-]-strong army. The bacon and bacon that have been pickled in the past few years will also be taken out!" Liu Tai said seriously.

(End of this chapter)