Chapter 351 The First Victory
As it seems, the goals of Lu Bocheng and Mu Congke are the same.
Lu Bocheng thought, feeling a little relieved.
In the King of Jin's Mansion, the eldest son of King of Jin, Mu Cunxian, did not understand his father's calculations.
"Father, why did you summon Lu Bocheng? I want him to lead troops to help Wen Gongren?"
Mu Congke leaned on the throne covered with tiger skin, and an iron fork stretched out into the brazier in front of him, grilling the oily pieces of meat.
When Mu Congke heard the eldest son ask this, he nodded casually.
Wen Gongren was just a governor of Youzhou a few years ago, so he dared to betray him and took part in part of Hebei's territory and left his control.
Cunxian led his troops to attack him before, but he didn't expect to be careless and underestimated the enemy. Fifty thousand troops were defeated and returned.
Now that Wu Quanzhong has proclaimed himself emperor and built Daliang, Wen Gongren has also learned from him that he calls his territory the Kingdom of Yan.
Now Wu Quanzhong is leading troops to attack Yan State, but this guy is still facing him to borrow troops.
Cunxian probably was so angry that he disagreed with his plan to borrow troops.
"Don't be anxious. You have to take my position in the future. Don't be impatient in everything. You need to distinguish between profit and weight, weigh the left and right, and think twice before you act."
"yes."
Mu Cunxian listened to the precepts. His father and son have adopted so many sons, how can he do it if he is not good?
Seeing that he was willing to listen to the advice, Mu Congke said bitterly again: "As for the current situation, there are seven or eight forces that have joined the Liang Dynasty. Strong separatist forces such as Zhao, Wei, and Zhongshan finally relied on the Liang Dynasty. Now north of the Yellow River, what Wu Quanzhong fears is nothing more than our Jin and Yan states."
"If Yan and Jin join forces, that would not be a good thing for the Liang Dynasty. Wu Quanzhong probably couldn't sleep well."
"Why do you care about the small matters when fighting for the world? Although Wen Gongren rebelled from my Jin territory, at this time, he came to ask us for help and borrowed troops from us. If we helped him, he would naturally be grateful and owe me a big favor. And he could also give Wu Quanzhong a heavy blow. He was established and he didn't even sit firmly. If he was defeated by me, he would probably vomit three liters of blood. Wouldn't he beat me one by one?"
When Mu Cunxian heard this, he nodded repeatedly, it made sense.
It’s because my father thought deeply, so he has many shortcomings.
"Then why don't I use the troops from Jin to give up the opportunity to Lu Bocheng? And how many soldiers he has? Only a mere ten thousand people."
Mu Congke's hand that turned over barbecue pieces was paused.
He glanced at the son casually.
It looks pretty good usually, but why is this so unintentional sometimes? Can he give Jin territory to him with peace of mind?
"You forgot that you were dealt with by Wen Gongren before, leading 50,000 troops?"
When Mu Cunxian heard his father mentioning the incident of his being beaten by Wen Gongren, he couldn't help but blush: "That's, that's...that's underestimating the enemy."
"No matter whether you underestimate the enemy or what, the military strength of Yan State should not be underestimated. Now he is afraid of failure and comes to borrow troops from our Jin State. Have you thought deeply?"
What does Father mean?
Afraid of the failure of the Jin army?
Then should we borrow this soldier or not?
Mu Congke stopped looking at him and then grilled the meat in his hand.
"Father..."
After waiting for a long time, Mu Congke replied: "If Jin borrows troops from Yan State and finally loses, the two places will join the Liang Dynasty. Can Wu Quanzhong let our family go? But we will first use Lu Bocheng's 10,000 troops to test the Liang Dynasty's combat power. If they win, they will be happy. If they lose, we can attack and retreat."
"For Wen Gongren, he begged me for help, did I help? I helped. For Lu Bocheng, I used him, but did he lose? He was determined to avenge Cui Sheng and avenge Fengxiang Army, so we will give him this opportunity. I will give him money and food, and kill three birds with one stone. Isn't it good?"
"Father is wise!"
I quickly flattered a few.
When Lu Bocheng arrived at the King of Jin's Mansion, he saw such a picture of a kind father and a filial son.
"I've met King Jin."
"Okay, come on, sit down." Mu Congke was very enthusiastic, as if he had seen a son and nephew whom he had not seen for a long time.
"I haven't seen you for a long time. When I saw you before, you were still with Cui Sheng. In a flash, Cui Sheng was gone. I had a good relationship with him, and it was really heartbreaking for him to go there."
"The Marshal also often mentions King Jin to me, saying that King Jin is brave and resourceful, and has a ravine in his heart. The King of Jin commands Jin, which is indeed a blessing for the people of Jin."
Now Lu Bocheng will also say some scenes.
Sure enough, Mu Congke was praised by him and felt very comfortable.
He immediately ordered someone to drink and eat meat, and then ordered a singing and dancing performance to personally entertain Lu Bocheng.
Lu Bocheng also raised his glasses frequently.
The two of them greeted each other and talked about each other.
After drinking and eating, singing and dancing gradually stopped, Mu Congke then expressed his intention to invite Lu Bocheng to come here.
"Does the King of Jin want me to lead troops to help the King of Yan and repel the Liang Dynasty's attack?" Lu Bocheng was a little surprised.
He thought the King of Jin wanted to incorporate him.
After all, more than 10,000 subordinates are all elite soldiers and cavalry. It is impossible for others not to covet them.
Does Mu Congke want to incorporate him? Of course.
But first, I was afraid that Lu Bocheng would refuse, and secondly, I had to first slap his morale. When he was desperate, it would be easier to talk about the inclusion.
Otherwise, ten thousand soldiers would probably not be able to accept the consequences.
This time it happened to be an opportunity. If you lose, you will naturally be able to speak out. If you win, it will be fine. Give him money and food and let him lead his subordinates as usual.
Compared with the 100,000 soldiers and horses in his hands, there is no fear.
After waiting for a long time, they will gradually differentiate themselves in the future.
He had to eat, drink, wear, pay, and replace his weapons. It was because he was Lu Bocheng. It was not that he underestimated him. Lu Bocheng could not solve the military supply problem of this 10,000 army.
Mu Congke was making a small plan, and Lu Bocheng was also thinking about Mu Congke's words.
But in a moment, he responded readily.
First, his current more than 10,000 people need a lot of silver and grain. Second, he also wants to take this opportunity to severely attack Wu Quanzhong's morale.
What's wrong with Lu Bocheng, the territory of Jin and Yan, but Wu Quanzhong ordered a large army to attack, and Lu Bocheng was worried that he would not have the chance to face the Liang Dynasty's army.
So, he agreed.
Thinking of the various money, military rations, clothes, quilts and other items that the military officer calculated with him before, he immediately made a request to Mu Congke.
Mu Congke agreed in one go.
Very refreshing.
So when Lu Bocheng left, dozens of big trucks followed him, pulling all kinds of food, grass, various military supplies, and a full silver box.
When we returned to the camp, everyone looked at the carts entering the line, stuffing the warehouse full of the house, and their eyes widened.
Yes, the commander went to the Jin Palace and snatched so many military supplies?
As expected, they are all commanders.
Now there is no need to worry about having no food to eat. There is no need to worry about their beloved horse being pulled to peel and eat meat.
When Lu Bocheng told everyone about the intention of King Jin, everyone agreed without any hesitation.
They are soldiers, and their blood is hot, so they will naturally fight if they have a war. Besides, they are against the Liang Dynasty's army.
I was worried that I would not have the chance to avenge the Marshal and Feng Xiangjun.
Isn’t the opportunity here come?
Lu Bocheng quickly reorganized his army to Jin, and together with 10,000 soldiers from Jin State, he took 20,000 elite soldiers to Yan State.
He gathered nearly 100,000 troops from the two countries and fought fiercely in Luzhou for a month and a half with the Liang army, who also sent 100,000 troops.
Records of the Grand Historian: In the winter of the first year of the Liang Dynasty, Wu Quanzhong ordered 100,000 troops to attack Luzhou.
The Liang Dynasty army built Jiacheng outside Luzhou City and surrounded Luzhou. Luzhou was surrounded, and King Wen Gongren of Yan borrowed troops from King Mu Congke of Jin.
Mu Congke sent Lu Bocheng to lead 20,000 troops to support him.
Lu Bocheng's army was brave and brave in fighting, not afraid of war or death, and defeated the 100,000 troops of the Liang Dynasty with one as ten.
In less than two months, the Liang Dynasty withdrew from Luzhou.
The crisis of Yan State being surrounded was lifted.
Lu Bocheng welcomed his first big victory after becoming the commander of the capital.
Chapter completed!