Eight Hills in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Vol 4 Chapter 4984: Persuading surrender is also a debate (5)

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Tao Yuanming said calmly: "This is just one of his purposes. Let me follow your words first. When I talked about this, I also let go of the conversation with him and asked him why he failed to attack Jiankang now. Do you want to take this opportunity to seek an opportunity to recruit and withdraw troops, or do you want to make peace with Liu Yu? "

"When Xu Daofu heard this, he sneered and said, if I were Liu Yu, would I accept such conditions and stop the army, leaving only Yangzhou, Jiangbei, and Qingzhou?"

Yu Yue then said: "How is this possible? Jingzhou and Yongzhou are still in our hands, as well as Yanzhou. What's more, the Jin Dynasty has defended Jiankang and regained the strategic initiative."

Tao Yuanming smiled slightly: "That's what I said too, but Xu Daofu sneered and said, although the attack on Jiankang failed now, Tianshi Dao still has more than 200,000 troops, and Jingzhou has been isolated and besieged, he will soon Turn around and lead the main force to capture Jingzhou, then negotiate with Liu Yu again, use Liu Daogui and the Jingzhou generals as hostages, and force Liu Yu to agree to use Jiangzhou as the boundary, with each one occupying the east and west. Even if Liu Yu disagrees, those in Wu will The aristocratic family was frightened and suffered heavy losses in this war, and they also need time to restore production at their own estate. "

Having said this, Tao Yuanming looked at Yu Yue: "Yu Gong, if you were asked to choose, what would you choose? Do you want to continue fighting for another three to five years, or do you want to stop fighting and rest for a few days?" year."

The corner of Yu Yue's mouth curled up: "In front of Brother Mu, I won't say those polite words. From Marshal Liu's Northern Expedition to Southern Yan to this war with Tianshi Dao, at least in the past two years, my Yu family, It can be said that the family fortune has been emptied. Almost all the accumulation of more than ten years has been used up. After taking back the manor land, I managed to save something in the past few years. Now it is used up with interest, even if we are in Jiankang We have sold some of our property, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to even reorganize the Yu family’s army. Brother Mu, you came back from Jiankang, so you should know that what I said is true.”

Liu Muzhi nodded: "Yes, your Yu family is indeed selling off some properties in Jiankang City. What, you want to form another army? You forgot about the Three Thousand Steps last time so quickly ?”

Yu Yue laughed loudly: "Just think of it as raising three thousand white-eyed wolves. Our Yu family can afford to lose this. However, now is a great time to fight back and hunt down the demon thieves, and it is also an opportunity to make meritorious deeds, so of course I I have to reorganize the army and fight again. Last time it was mainly because I didn’t know how to fight. This time I can..."

Tao Yuanming quickly interrupted Yu Yue: "Yu Gong, let's talk about the topic first. You only need to answer Brother Mu, if you are asked to choose, will you, a big family, continue to fight? Moreover, this fight may still be The fight may not end even if it lasts three to five years.”

Yu Yue swallowed a sip of saliva and said: "Well, well, if Marshal Liu is confident enough that he can counterattack and eliminate the demon thieves within half a year, then we may follow up, but to be honest, we really need to take a breather. The war has been going on for two years. The industries in Yuzhou, Jiangzhou and Xiangzhou have been destroyed. Even the shops in Jiankang City and the land manor in Wudi have been greatly affected. This Brother Dian Mu knows."

Liu Muzhi said calmly: "Of course I know that fighting is just like this. Common people lose their lives and homes, and high-ranking families will also lose their wealth and manpower. This is why we must end this troubled world, not for My own fame and fortune are for the sake of peace in the world, so that everyone can live well. However, Mr. Yu, you should also understand that if you don't eliminate the demon thieves and expel the barbarians, how can there be peace in the world now? With just a little bit of property and people, if we let them take over the world, there will be a big question mark as to whether your Yu family can survive."

Yu Yue forced out a smile: "Of course I know this, so our Yu family has always obeyed the court's orders. We have people and food, and we have never failed to cooperate until now. But you Mu Zhi Since brother wants to ask our family what they really think, then I must tell the truth. Of course the demon thieves and Hulu must be eliminated, but there is no need to rush. When conditions are insufficient, you can take it slow. My family thinks this way, and other families Not to mention. Brother Mu, can you guarantee that when Xu Daofu said these words to Tao Gong, you could eliminate the demon thief within a year? "

Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "To be honest, I couldn't guarantee it at the time, but now I can, because Xu Daofu lost the most elite main force in the battle of Jingzhou, and the old thief for many years also defeated the monster. As for the thieves’ military morale, although their troops are numerous now, they are mostly newly attached rabble, so there is nothing to worry about.”

Having said this, Liu Muzhi looked at Tao Yuanming: "However, at that time, Xu Daofu was still powerful, and he really wanted to capture Jingzhou later. Tao Gong was How did you respond to him?"

Tao Yuanming said calmly: "On the surface, I am saying that Liu Yu cannot accept such conditions, and Liu Daogui's army in Jingzhou withstood huge dangers at the beginning of the war. Now, more than a year later, Jingzhou's defense has been as stable as Mount Tai, even if Even if the main force of the demon thieves turns back to attack Jingzhou, it is impossible to capture it."

"But at this time, Xu Daofu suddenly sneered and said that he had been holding back Jingzhou because it was meat that could be eaten at any time. He was confident enough to capture it within three months. The whole territory of Jingzhou, and he is willing to make a bet with me for this."

Yu Yue sneered and said: "This is a fool's dream. After taking Jingzhou in three months, he thought that Liu Daogui and the Jingzhou Army were just paper. However, now we know that he had to rely on the traitors and moles in Jingzhou to achieve this. We thought that Liu Daogui in Jingzhou would be able to hold on for so long, and we had been united for a long time, but now it seems that we were a bit too optimistic. However, Mr. Tao, he wants you to go back to Jingzhou to recruit people for him and join the demon thieves. ?"

Tao Yuanming shook his head: "I am a literati, and I am not a family like the Huan family that has ruled Jingzhou for many years. I can't talk about my disciples and old officials, and I don't have any old subordinates to use. My people are living in the mountains safely, and they are not used to it. In terms of military affairs, even if I am willing to serve him, what can I do? I can only write two notices to calm the people. Therefore, I also said these words to Xu Daofu, saying that I have nothing to help him, and there is no need for me to do so. It’s all a waste of time.”

Liu Muzhi suddenly laughed: "I understand, what is the other purpose that Mr. Tao mentioned? What he wants is probably the treasure of White Tiger in the Black Hand Universe." (End of this chapter)

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