Chapter 384: Deng State stopped at Chenliu County

After defeating the Zhao army, a very fierce debate broke out within the Deng army, whether to continue to go north and wait for an opportunity to seize Dongjun and Jiyin County, and push the border of Deng State to the front line of the Yellow River. However, two different voices appeared within the Deng army, which made it difficult for Yue Fei to make a decision. At the suggestion of the three major military advisors, Yue Fei sent a fast horse to Wancheng to send a letter, asking Deng Sheng to decide, and reminded the generals not to raise trouble before Deng Sheng's decision came down. Due to Yue Fei's long-standing prestige, everyone dared not cause trouble.

After everyone left the central army's tent, Chang Yuchun snorted coldly at Han Qing, then turned around and left, which made Han Qing very helpless. He knew that this was Chang Yuchun's dissatisfaction with him, and believed that he had prevented Deng's grand wish to seize the Central Plains.

However, Han Qing believed that his proposition was the most suitable for Deng's current situation. After all, although Zhao lost 100,000 troops and several generals, this was only one-tenth of Zhao's strength. Zhao's current strength is still stronger than Deng's. Steady and steady action is the most suitable path for Deng to advance blindly, and it can only push Deng into the abyss. The most feared thing about the game between great powers is impatience, which was already fully demonstrated by Qi at the beginning.

In order to strengthen its strength to fight against Zhao, Qi destroyed Song and two Chus in just one or two years. Although this made Qi's power briefly increase a lot, it laid a great hidden danger. Qi destroyed Song and Chu, but it was just a place and did not completely tame it. Therefore, in the most critical battle of Qi, these hidden dangers suddenly broke out and sent Qi away directly.

The current situation is very similar to that in the past. Although Deng defeated Zhao, it was just a battle and could not be a decisive factor. Zhao still has its strength and blindly advance it, and it might be counter-killed by Zhao.

However, because of this incident, Chang Yuchun was dissatisfied, Han Qing felt uncomfortable. His position in Deng State was very embarrassing. Deng State used him but also guarded him. Han Qing had a clear understanding of his own abilities. He was not stronger than Yue Fei. If Deng State really used him with confidence, he could take him as the main general and lead an army and Yue Fei to fly together. As long as the operation was done properly, it would not be impossible to defeat the Central Plains in one fell swoop. However, Deng Sheng made him the deputy general of Yue Fei. The intention here was very obvious, that is, Deng Sheng wanted Han Qing to help Deng army, but he did not want Han Qing to lead the army alone to complete hidden dangers. After all, the old things in Qi were still vivid in his mind.

"General Han doesn't have to worry about it. General Chang is such a person. Just get used to it. Moreover, General Chang still can't get around now. After he calms down, he will naturally not be like this!" Seeing that Chang Yuchun made a spell for Han Qing, Xue Rengui came to Han Qing and comforted him.

Han Qing shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Actually, I am not blaming General Chang. In fact, General Chang's proposal is also for the sake of the good of Deng, but it is really too radical. Although Deng is strong, he is not strong enough to crush Zhao. Even Zhao's current strength is still above my Deng. Only by fighting steadily can you win a surprise!"

Xue Rengui nodded. He agreed with Han Qing's view very much. He also did not agree with continuing to advance north. Deng's army won this battle. Zhao was not that weak. On the contrary, Zhao was still very strong. If Zhao continued to advance north and Zhao mobilized elite troops to move south again, even if Deng's army could win in the end, how many of these 200,000 troops would be left? These troops were all elite troops accumulated by Deng's country for many years. Once it was completely lost, it would not be possible to recover in a few years. However, neither Zhao nor Qin would give Deng a time to recover. Therefore, Deng's country must be careful every step he takes.

On April 22nd year of Qianyuan, on April 22, Yue Fei's good news came to Wancheng. Deng Sheng immediately summoned his ministers to discuss matters when he received the good news.

In Ganyang Palace, Deng Sheng sat on the throne and said to everyone: "Your Highness, General Yue Fei has just sent good news from his hopes. Our army has won a great victory. Zhao's army has suffered heavy losses. Now it has retreated to the Ancient Jucheng of Jiyin County and completely withdrew from Chenliu County. In other words, Chenliu County, Chen County and Liang County have completely fallen into the hands of our great Deng!"

"Great!" When everyone heard this, they were all overjoyed. They were full of confidence in this Northern Expedition. This was the first time in so many years that Deng State took the initiative to challenge an opponent that was stronger than them. So they were looking forward to the soldiers ahead to bring them good news. But they didn't expect that this good news would come so quickly. How long did the Deng army send troops? At the end of February, it was now in less than two months to defeat the main force of the Zhao army of more than 200,000, which forced the Zhao army to withdraw from Chenliu County. This was the most severe defeat of Zhao State since the defeat of Huishan.

This battle also broke the myth of the Zhao army's invincible battle. Some people may say that in fact, the myth of the Zhao army's invincible battle ended as early as Bai Qi's surprise attack on Shangdang, but everyone knows that the Qin army was raiding while the people were unprepared. Moreover, due to the invasion of the Wuhuan, Zhao State had to devote most of its energy to the northern border, so it did not start a big battle with the Qin army. Otherwise, it might be possible whether the Qin army could stop it. However, this time, the Deng army defeated 250,000 Zhao troops on the front battlefield. This has never been possible for thirty years.

"But now there is a troublesome thing. The generals on the front line are pursuing the victory and continuing to go north. They have a great difference in pushing our Da Deng border to the front line of the Yellow River. General Yue Fei was unable to decide for a while, so I reported this matter to me and let me decide!" After sharing the joy, Deng Sheng told me about this trouble again, and said the opinions of Chang Yuchun and Han Qing.

When everyone heard this, they all fell silent. The situation in the northern expedition is now very good. If they continue to advance north, there is a great hope of capturing Dongjun and Jiyin County. But as Han Qing said, even if they can capture Dongjun and Jiyin County, how can Deng's army deal with Zhao's crazy counterattack?

It goes without saying how important the Central Plains is to Zhao State. If one defeated a battle and lost three counties, Zhao State could still bear it. If Dongjun and Jiyin County were lost, then all the land of Wei State except Henei and Henan would fall into the hands of Deng State. Moreover, once Dongjun and Jiyin County were lost, Henan County would definitely be in danger. In addition, Peijun and Guangling County attacked by Chu State, most of the Central Plains that Zhao Xin conquered was directly lost. As a result, Zhao State was unwilling to bear it, so a crazy counterattack was inevitable.

"I report to the king, I do not recommend continuing to advance north, so I should stop here!" Cui Hao said out of the line. He did not agree with Chang Yuchun and others' radical proposal to continue to advance north, and believed that Deng State should stop when it is better.

"Tell me your reasons!" Now Deng Sheng has his own decision-making ability. He will not obey it all just because Cui Hao is his confidant. Cui Hao must come up with a reason enough to convince Deng Sheng.

Cui Hao bowed and said, "Best King, this time, my great Deng has lost nearly 100,000 troops. These are the forces of the two guards. This loss is already very heavy. Although this is nothing compared to taking down three counties and annihilation of nearly 200,000 Zhao troops, don't forget that Zhao still has hundreds of thousands of troops. If all of them are invested in the battle between the Central Plains and our army, how many remaining 200,000 troops will be left in the end? I still said that Zhao State is powerful, so you should slowly plan it and never be radical. If it is not cost-effective to lose nearly half of my great Deng's strength for a mere Central Plains, the Central Plains is not that important. Moreover, if my great Deng's elite troops are too damaged in the Central Plains, I am afraid that Qin will be the first to attack me."

After hearing Cui Hao's words, Deng Shengshen nodded with approval. It is not easy for Deng's country to be as strong as today. He cannot take down Chenliu County, Chen County, Liang County, and Deng County have been enough for Deng's country to digest for a while. He is too ugly to eat and will only turn things out. What's more, there is a Qin State next to him, which is like a jackal, eyeing him.

"What Cui Qing said is so much, I wonder what you guys think?" Although he had already agreed with Cui Hao's idea in his heart, Deng Sheng still wanted to hear what others thought, so he asked.

However, everyone's thoughts at this time were the same as Cui Hao, and they advocated steady action. Zhao State was not a good fight. If Deng State forced him too hard, Zhao State would not make Deng State have a better life. At present, it is still the first place to secure the land. If there is still a chance to seize the Central Plains, there is no need to rush for a while.
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