Vol 4 Chapter 2306: Mao wants to get Jingzhou land

All the civil and military staff in the temple stood up and bowed to their promises. Qiao Zong leaned on the ground and did not dare to look up. Mao Zhu's expression slowed down, and his tone became milder: "The expedition is going to be a big deal, so go back soon and prepare. Lieutenant Mao and Prefect Mao stayed to discuss the military, and everyone else should withdraw first."
Soon, only the Sanmao brothers were left in the entire hall, and the guards around the guards also withdrew from the hall. The candlelight lit up the hall where the door of the hall was closed, and there was a strange atmosphere. His expression became cold and stern again, and he sighed: "The third, fourth, what happened to you today? Are you as unclear about this kind of thing as outsiders?"
Mao Jin gritted his teeth: "I know that my second brother wants to take this opportunity to take Jingzhou and increase the power of our Mao family. However, it is very difficult to do this with my Yizhou military strength. Huanzhen is the number one in Jingzhou. A fierce general, our Bajun soldiers and horses did not defeat him before, but they were completely defeated. Now even Liu Yi and his troops from the West Expedition and Lu Zongzhi’s Yongzhou soldiers and horses have not attacked Jiangling immediately. We have to be hard at this time. , I’m afraid it’s a lot of bad luck."
Mao Yuan also said: "Yes, we received the military report yesterday. Even He Wuji's forwards were defeated by Huanzhen in Qingpingyuan. The Beifu army was still defeated. What about our Shu army? It might succeed."
Mao Zhu sneered and said: "The Beifu Army failed because it was proud to underestimate the enemy. The previous Bajun soldiers and horses were only local state and county troops. It is hard to say that the attack is symbolic. It is only to show our Mao's attitude. , But this time, Huan Xuan is dead, Huan Zhen is tyrannical and fierce, and has no righteous reputation. It is impossible to win finally. At this time, you must hurry to seize the territory of Jingzhou, at least, to seize Jiangling and Jiangling. The land of Xiangzhou in the south."
Mao Jin's brows frowned: "However, Liangzhou soldiers and horses are the core elite of our Mao family, and most of the troops in Shudi Prefecture are unwilling to go out of Sichuan for expeditions. Even the last time they crusade against Liangzhou, slander and ignorance their Shu lands. The big clan are reluctant, so that we can only get on our own soldiers and horses. In the first battle in Hanzhong, our Maoists also lost a lot of money, and the troops were also exhausted. We were in need of rest and replenishment. At this time, we gave up the Liang who got it. Zhou, let the troops of the family that have been injured go head-to-head against a strong enemy. Is this choice really good?"
Mao Qu said coldly: "Although we lost more than 3,000 soldiers and horses in the fight against Liangzhou, the Liangzhou army has more than 10,000 people. We are not at a loss. Besides, in Jingzhou, we are not alone. Liu Yihe The main force of the Wuji West Expedition is still threatening the confrontation between Jiangling and Huanzhen. Lu Zongzhi in the north also took the opportunity to go south. If we do not take action, then the land of Jingzhou will be divided between the two of them. This is a rare opportunity. There will be no chance to occupy Jingxiang."
"Think of our grandfather Baogong, who died in Nanyang for the Northern Expedition of the Great Jin Dynasty. It is also because of his heroic sacrifice that we have the wealth of our children and grandchildren. Our fathers and grandparents have never forgotten to take possession of Jingzhou and go north to recover Luoyang. Last time the eldest brother (Maoqiu) also wanted to send troops from Liangzhou to recover Luoyang, but because Sima Yuanxian abandoned the Central Plains, he was not rewarded. Now, he finally had the opportunity to take advantage of the Huan clan to leave Jingzhou, how could he Give up because of a small Liangzhou?"
Mao Yuan gritted his teeth: "However, because Jingzhou is so important, how can the court let us allocate Jingzhou to us while occupying the entire western region?"
Mao Zhu laughed and waved his hand: "Liu Yi was not trying to capture Jingzhou by himself this time, but to destroy Huanxuan and gain military exploits. In the final analysis, he wanted to go back to fight for power with Liu Yu in Jiankang, but Lu Zong was He wanted to seize the opportunity to seize Jiangling and control Jingzhou, but with the precedent of the Huan clan, he himself was a prisoner of war from Guanzhong, and the court would not rest assured that such a person would control Jingzhou. What is left is that we are the exception. Should the demons in Guangzhou control Jingzhou?"
"But if we don’t send troops to defeat Huanzhen, then the court has no reason to hand over Jingzhou to us. Therefore, we must send troops. As for whether we must fight after the troops are sent, it depends on the situation. Third brother, you The Liangzhou soldiers and horses are the elite of our Mao family. They can’t easily be lost. I asked you to move out first, but I didn’t let you really fight. It’s just that if we don’t take out our own forces first, like slander and ignorance. It is even more impossible for the Tu family to send troops and food. You should go one step ahead and join the soldiers and horses of Ba County, stationed in the west of Jiangling, and watch the situation. After the Qiao Zong's reinforcements arrive, if you have the opportunity, let the Shu soldiers go first. If you don’t have the chance, you can just stand still, or switch to attacking the land of Xiangzhou in the south of the Yangtze River. Let Liu Yi and the others do what you need to do. Afterwards, they will be given more troops and food, and sent them to leave early and follow the Beifu army. It’s always good for us to have a good relationship with these new generals."
Mao Yuan's brow furrowed: "But when the first brother was there, Liu Yu was a life and death friend. We switched to Liu Yi so soon, would it..."
Mao Zhu said solemnly: "Who said that we are going to switch to Liu Yi? Our Mao family is a century-old general ~EbookFREE.me~ How can we take refuge in a few emerging Beijing eight generals? It's just that Liu Yi is the West Campaign this time. Lord, we have to show sufficient respect for him. Anyway, he won’t stay in Jingzhou for a long time. What can’t you give him some food and weapons to make him fight with Huanzhen? We don’t want his military exploits. The prisoners of Jiangling City and Huanzhen’s subordinates should be given to us. As for Liu Yu, who told him not to come to Jiangling by himself this time? We can never go to Jiankang to benefit him. That’s the matter. Brother, fourth brother, you should go back to Hanzhong early, and you will be dispatched within three days. Hanzhong’s defense can be handed over to the lieutenant. A 3,000 troops will stay behind. With the original Liangzhou army, go to Jiangling as soon as possible. ."
Mao Jin sighed: "We have no problem here, it's just the soldiers and horses in Shu..."
Mao Yuan also said sternly: "The third brother's worries are justified. Shu has always rebelled against impermanence. Over the years, our Mao family soldiers have repeatedly put down local rebellions. If the army goes out, no one will suppress it, will it... ..."
Mao Zhu smiled and said: "Don't worry, I beat Qiao Zong today. He didn't dare not go personally. As long as the leaders of these big clan in Shu, the clan patriarchs set off with the male and Cunliang in the clan. There is no one in Shu. Without food and without a leading leader, there will be no confusion. Besides, if I am sitting in Chengdu, what can you worry about? Don't worry, see you in Jiangling two months later."