Eight Hills in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

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Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "Liu Yu is not Huan Wen. When he really wants to withdraw his troops, he will never run away by himself and let his companions stay and die. This is what makes Liu Yu different from others. Yu Gong, you must remember this Of course, it was not easy for Hu Lu to take the opportunity to defeat and kill Liu Yu. The most likely thing is that Liu Yu finally escaped back to the Central Plains at a heavy price with the joint efforts of all the soldiers. If you gain and lose again, Qingzhou and Yuzhou will no longer be safe and will fall into a long-term tug-of-war."

"After Liu Yu comes back, he will not be reconciled to such a failure. He will definitely continue the Northern Expedition, recruit troops again, increase taxes, and further mobilize national power. At this time, our opportunity will come."

Yu Yue laughed: "If Liu Yu lost a lot of elites and main forces, and did not benefit enough from the noble families and nobles, then their willingness to support the Northern Expedition would be reduced. After all, in the name of righteousness, It works once, but it cannot work again and again. If you want to continue the Northern Expedition after a disastrous defeat, the time interval is too short, and the trauma of the last defeat has not recovered. From the noble families to the common people and soldiers at the bottom, even if they don't say it, , but deep down I don’t want to fight anymore.”

"At this time, we can incite and inspire the people at the bottom to rise up and fight. Liu Yu used to collect taxes, and they were willing to obey, because they felt that the Northern Expedition would win and they would benefit, so they heard that This is a typical villain mentality. Just like the people of the Qin State in the past, after Shang Yang's reform, they were happy when they heard about the war, because the Qin State could always win the battle, and they could also get personal benefits from the victory, although they risked His life is in danger, but as long as he survives and makes meritorious deeds, he can live a good life when he comes back."

"But if the battle is defeated, even if one life is saved, nothing will be gained. The farming season will be missed, the harvest will be lost, and life will be more difficult after returning. If Liu Yu does not rest and recuperate, but gets carried away and thinks If we want to take revenge and fight again, if we raise troops for another northern expedition in a short period of time, we will really make the people resentful, and it will also be unpopular with the military."

Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "It seems that Yu Gong has understood the truth of this. So what do you think we should do if we get to this point?"

Yu Yue pondered for a moment and said: "At this time, we can cooperate with each other. If I were the governor of a big state like Yuzhou, I would have to be proactive and proactive when I came back. I would have to follow Liu Yu's words and say that although This time it was unfavorable, but the enemy also suffered heavy losses and was severely weakened. Yuzhou is the closest to the Central Plains. I am willing to launch another Northern Expedition after the Wei army returns to Hebei. I am even willing to take the initiative to summon the Yujia villagers from Wu to guard the border for the country, following the example of Shen Jin. It is a righteous act of leading troops to defend an isolated city like Luoyang alone. We cannot let our hard-won victory be lost like this."

Tao Yuanming laughed: "Yu Gong is really smart. If you make this gesture, it will be more powerful than the generals of Beifu. Historically, high-ranking families do not want to fight, let alone put themselves in danger, but you Doing this can make people look at you with admiration.”

Yu Yue waved his hand proudly: "What's the matter? When our Yu family controlled Jingzhou, our ancestor Yu Bing once sent the famous general Mao Bao to lead 5,000 troops out of Zhu City, in the enemy's territory. He defended the isolated city alone. Later, although the Hulu were heavily besieged at that time, Mao Bao refused to retreat. In the end, he died for his country along with all the soldiers in the city. Although the Northern Expedition failed, it also showed the Yu family’s Northern Expedition intention. It strengthens our position.”

"Now a similar situation is coming. If Liu Yu's Northern Expedition to the Central Plains failed, he still occupied some fortresses and cities in the Central Plains when he withdrew, not to mention Luoyang, at least like Xuangu, which was Runan County in the Han Dynasty. We can let Mao Xiuzhi, a descendant of the Mao family, lead the army in the fortress city. Like us, he must also want to restore the glory of his ancestors. No one else dares to do this kind of task of guarding an isolated city alone, but this kid Mao Xiuzhi , I think I am willing to go there.”

Tao Yuanming nodded with satisfaction and said: "Yu Gong, Yu Gong, you are really there. You have even thought of Mao Xiuzhi. However, this boy is Liu Yi's current favorite general. You are not afraid of poaching Liu Yi's people so directly." Will he take revenge on you in the future?"

Yu Yue sneered and said: "If things really develop to the stage you said, I will have become the governor of Yuzhou by then, with tens of thousands of soldiers in my hands. Why should I be afraid of Liu Yi? Luo Longsheng is just the beginning, what will follow I will continue to recruit more powerful generals. I, Yu Yue, am not the kind of young master from an aristocratic family who only knows how to make friends with nobles in the past. Looking for Shuyuan www.zhaoshuyuan.com Now I am also willing to treat virtuous corporals. For those who can fight, who can Those who lead troops must at least be given face-to-face respect. These are troubled times after all, and what’s the use of having a noble status if you can’t win the war?”

Tao Yuanming laughed: "Yu Gong has really improved a lot compared to before. I am impressed. If you can really do this, why worry about big things happening? However, before you gain a foothold in Yuzhou, It's better not to take advantage of Liu Yi's subordinates easily. This is a very sensitive matter. I will help you find generals like Luo Longsheng first and recruit them to your subordinates. Later, as your strength gradually grows, there will be some other military commanders. However, if you get the land in Yuzhou, it is said that you have occupied Liu Yi's territory. If you try to win over his people again, he will probably attack you. Please be careful about this."

Yu Yue frowned: "Didn't you say that Liu Yi doesn't want Yuzhou, and Liu Yu won't give him a chance to make meritorious deeds. The most he can do is lead troops to guard the capital or go to Wudi to search. I don't have to be too careful. Just worry about him."

Tao Yuanming shook his head: "Although Liu Yi is not as powerful as before, he still has considerable strength. Not to mention Liu Fan controls Yanzhou, he has no less than 10,000 troops in Jiankang City, which is enough to be more than a legion. And even if I recruit Luo Longsheng, it will only be a mere army with a thousand people, which is still far behind him. I'm afraid you have to make some deals and concessions with Liu Yi before he is willing to temporarily give up Yuzhou to you. Otherwise , just relying on you to find people in the family, thinking that relying on the relationship between the DPRK and China can get you to sit on the post of governor of Yuzhou, instead of going to Tong Liu Yi, let him at least not object, I am afraid that you will be in this It won’t take long to sit down.”

Yu Yue's expression changed: "Why, if the imperial court wants to give me the position of governor, does he still dare to beat me?" (End of Chapter)

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