Chapter 724

Liu Bu received the news two and a half days after the battle of Yiling. When he received the news, he was really stunned.

When Liu Bu left Shandong, he had six divisions. Six divisions and their servants joined the army, more than 100000 people.

He also regarded the six divisions as his six main forces, and looked forward to forming six armies on the basis of the six divisions, and finally six legions.

He also has high expectations for Mao Shengli. Mao Shengli is very stable in his use of troops and has both wisdom and courage. He has always been very stable in leading the army to war. Liu bu also believes that his conservative estimation of his use of troops in Sichuan can also win half of Sichuan.

Who knows that the whole army was wiped out before even touching the hair of Sichuan.

The annihilation of the Qingzhou division made Liu Bu extremely sad. At that time, he was studying the terrain before the sand table.

At present, the Chinese army is blooming in all directions and working fast. Their current situation can be called a great success. It is estimated that in three months, they can win the whole Jiangnan and Huguang, then go south to Guangdong and Guangdong, enter Yunnan and Guizhou, and complete the reunification of the south.

When Liu Bu decided on the future strategic plan, their current plan was to unify the South first, and then go all out to use troops in the north.

In their north, the relevant areas are mainly guarded. As long as these sites are guarded, they will dominate the world, which is just around the corner.

Who knows that it was at this critical juncture that such a thing happened, which made her very angry. Liu Bu shouted angrily and smashed the sand table in front of her.

Qingzhou division was one of his six main forces, and Mao Shengli was his most valued confidant. He even regarded the other party as one of the founding fathers. Who knows that he was so unlucky that he not only died in the war, but also the whole Qingzhou division was destroyed.

Hearing the news of the annihilation of the Jingzhou division, not only Liu Bu was mad, but the whole people of the Ministry of national defense were shocked, and many people burst into tears.

Mao Shengli is an old man of the Chinese army. He has a very good relationship with the whole Ministry of national defense and all officials. In the Ministry of national defense, many officials, their relatives, friends or children are soldiers in the Qingzhou division. It is said that even if they surrender, they are all executed and build a huge Beijing temple. Many people are angry.

At this time, song xiance proposed to Liu bu. He said, "it was Mao Shengli's reckless advance that led to such a defeat. Mao Shengli's death is not a pity. It's a pity that tens of thousands of soldiers of Qingzhou division were involved."

Song xiance's intention is obvious. This is to blame Mao Shengli for all the defeat, maintain the record of Liu Bu's complete victory, and let him not be criticized by the king of China.

This is actually the best way, and it is also a popular practice.

When the war failed, it was naturally put on the younger brother below to be a scapegoat and a ghost for the dead.

Liu Bu knew that song xiance was for his good, but he still took the case and said to song xiance, "Mao Shengli knows you as a friend. It's a mistake to make a bad friend."

Song xiance was publicly abused by Liu Bu, and his face turned red, but he was not angry. He said, "this is for the good of the great commander. As long as the great commander's status remains unchanged, it can make up for Mao Shengli. If the great commander's status is damaged, everything will be gone."

Liu Bu said coldly, "do I need to shift the responsibility to my younger brother?"

Liu Bu said this sentence, which actually makes the people of the Ministry of national defense very warm and happy. Who doesn't want such a boss to come out and fight to the death when he is in danger.

Liu Bu, who were still sulking, received an envoy sent by Liu Yuanqiao and ordered him to come in at once.

Liu Bu knew it was this time. The news was sent to the Ministry of national defense and Liu Yuanqiao at the same time. After the Ministry of national defense received the news, Liu Yuanqiao would also receive the news. If something so big happened, he would summon Liu Bu immediately to discuss big plans with him.

Liu Bu bowed to the messenger and said, "come right away."

When the messenger left, song xiance advised him hard. He said, "the marshal is still cautious."

Liu Bu said, "Ben Shuai has his own discretion."

When Liu Bu trotted all the way to Liu Yuanqiao's study, several important people gathered in Liu Yuanqiao's imperial study. Everyone looked heavy and the atmosphere was very heavy.

Liu Yuanqiao said to Liu Bu, "I believe you have received the news and know what happened. First tell me your views on this matter."

Liu Bu said: "the total annihilation of the Qingzhou division is an unprecedented blow to China. We can accept the loss, but it is a break to the myth that our army is invincible. It is estimated that our life will be very sad in the future."

Liu Yuanqiao nodded and agreed with this view.

Liu Bu then said, "the Ming army won the battle of Yiling and will certainly attack Xiangyang directly. If they are allowed to win Xiangyang, they can go north and south, which poses a great threat to our army."

Liu Yuanqiao said, "what strategies does the Ministry of national defense have?"

Liu Bu said: "my son has ordered Liu Zhongyong to surround Wuchang house without attacking, draw out mobile troops and rush to Xiangyang in advance."

Liu Yuanqiao said, "how many troops are there in Xiangyang?"

Liu Budao: "our troops stationed in Xiangyang have 1000 cavalry and 3000 infantry. This strength is very insufficient to defend the important town of Xiangyang."

Liu Yuanqiao asked, "which general is in charge of Xiangyang?"

Qian Qianyi said first: "the person in charge of guarding Xiangyang is Li Dingguo, who won Xiangyang. He was a cavalry team a few days ago. Now he has become the general army of one side. His qualifications and experience are very insufficient. I'm afraid it's difficult to resist Zhu Xieyuan's hundreds of thousands of troops."

Hearing this sentence, Liu Yuanqiao's face was heavy. He said, "Qingzhi, what do you think?"

Liu Bu said, "my ministers have confidence in Li Dingguo. He can take Xiangyang with 18 people, and 4000 people can hold Xiangyang, at least until the reinforcements arrive."

Liu Yuanqiao asked, "when can the reinforcements arrive as soon as possible?"

Liu Budao: "it will take time for our army to assemble, and it will take ten days as soon as possible, but our navy can quickly reach Xiangyang and provide fire support for them in the Han River."

Liu Yuanqiao's face was as heavy as water. He said, "ten days! This means that Li Dingguo's 4000 troops and horses must resist hundreds of thousands of enemy troops and ten days of fierce attack."

Liu Bu said, "that's almost the same meaning."

Liu Yuanqiao said, "these are the only coping strategies of the Ministry of national defense?"

Liu Bu said, "our army plans to mobilize the elite imperial forest army, and the children's ministers will go out in person to resist the enemy."

When the ministers heard that Liu Bu had decided to send troops in person, they were relieved. Liu Bu was the most capable person in the whole Chinese army. Since Liu Bu was sent out, it was the strongest strength they sent.

Liu Yuanqiao said, "have you decided to send troops in person? Can Liu Zhongyong do it for you or send Xiao Ning, Liu Kang and others."

Liu Bu said, "Zhu Xieyuan is a capable man. His southwest army is also the only army capable of fighting in Daming. I'm afraid only his son ministers are his opponents, and others are not sure of winning."

Zhu Xieyuan is famous all over the world. His southwest army is also a fighting force. Liu Bu said he was confident of the other party, which surprised Liu Yuanqiao. He said, "don't underestimate the enemy."

Liu preached, "since my son took charge of the army, he has never despised an enemy, that is, the lion fights the rabbit, but also goes all out."

Liu Fuqi, an important minister, said, "don't worry, son. No matter how much food and money you need, you can provide it for you."

This is the biggest difference between the Chinese Empire and Daming. Before Daming sends troops every time, they must worry about their food, grass and pay, and do everything they can.

However, the Treasury of the Chinese army is sufficient. There are some silver in their treasury and grain in the warehouse. As long as they are transferred, only Liu Fuqi has such confidence. How many troops do you need? I'll provide you with all the food.

Liu Bu saluted Liu Fuqi and said, "thank you, uncle Liu."

Liu Fuqi quickly replied, "no!"

At this time, Qian Qianyi said: "this time, the whole Qingzhou division was destroyed. Mao Shengli underestimated the enemy and rushed forward, resulting in being ambushed by the enemy. He was fully responsible for this failure. The old minister suggested that Mao Shengli should cut off all his fame, copy his family and demote his family as slaves."

This is also the due meaning. If it is Daming, it will do like this. As a general of unifying the army, tens of thousands of soldiers are dead. Even if you die in battle, you will be investigated. If Mao Shengli doesn't carry this pot, it's impossible to let Liu Zhongyong with heavy soldiers carry the pot or Liu Bu carry the pot.

Qian Qianyi's statement was supported by other officials.

Liu Bu said: "Mao Shengli led the troops to the West and stormed Yiling. He sent a document to the Ministry of defense for instructions before departure, and my Commander agreed to his request, so it is not a rash advance to underestimate the enemy. This time, the Qingzhou division was destroyed for many reasons. The Ministry of defense will set up a special investigation team to investigate the matter and submit a complete report within three months. As for Yiling this time Liu Bu knelt down and said to Liu Yuanqiao, "Liu Bu is guilty. Please bring down his highness."

Qian Qianyi said this to Liu bu. In the Chinese Empire, there were two people Qian Qianyi didn't dare to offend. Liu Bu ranked first, but he absolutely didn't dare to throw a few stones when Liu Bu fell into the well. He knew that Liu Bu wanted to clean him up in one sentence.

Unexpectedly, Liu Bu was so ungrateful that he put his hot face on his cold ass. he felt that he could not hang on his face. He was the one who pleaded guilty to the dead.

In fact, in the political and military circles, there is also a habit that if a general dies on the battlefield, he will generally not be investigated for responsibility. At most, he will not give a reward. He will not spare anything if he dies. It is very excessive and disgraceful for officials. "