A few miles west of Kaocheng were the cavalry of the Jin army, and they did not see the Jin army's infantry.

Hundreds of iron cavalry swept through the wilderness outside the west of the city, rolling up the loess all over the sky, and the green wheat fields were ruined by these animals, but the Xuzhou army cannot fight without authorization.

Before coming to Caozhou, Jiang Feng explained two things to Yang Kan.

First, we must handle the relationship with the three governors Zhu Mao, Liu Yansi and Wang Shouxin well, especially Zhu Mao.

Second, the battle with the Jin army should be based on the actual situation. The general principle is that you can fight, but you cannot break up and fight, because there is no way to make peace without fighting. But if you fight too much, both sides will not be able to stand the sternness and have to decide the outcome. That is not what Jiang Feng wants to see, and I believe it is not what Li Cunhou wants to see.

Zhu Mao is not as good as Liu Yansi and Wang Shouxin. The Tianping Army basically maintained the original structure of Zhu Mao Taining Army. The main force was basically composed of several of his original personal troops. Although Zhu Mao respected Jiang Feng very much, it did not mean that he was delighted with everyone under Jiang Feng's command.

His respect for Jiang Feng is based on the strength of Xuzhou. He believes that following Jiang Feng can gain better development space and give himself a larger stage to display, so he agreed to apply for the second time after the first rejection.

Yang Kan also respects Zhu Mao very much, but it does not mean that he is afraid of Zhu Mao. Zhu Mao’s martial arts strength is higher than Yang Kan, but Yang Kan comes on behalf of Jiang Feng. Behind him are the five towns of the Xuzhou General Administration. As long as Zhu Mao is still a member of the Xuzhou army, he must obey Yang Kan’s orders.

"The Jin army infantry was basically composed of the Han people in Hedong, mainly Daizhou soldiers and Taiyuan soldiers. The Yanmen soldiers among Daizhou soldiers and Yuci soldiers among Taiyuan soldiers are particularly fierce, and the Dingxiang soldiers in Xinzhou are also quite fierce."

Zhu Mao knew the situation of the Jin army well, and his years of dealing with Shatuo made him know everything without sending scouts.

"Although I haven't fought with the Jin army for so many years, I also know that Shi Jingtang and Liu Zhiyuan in the Jin cavalry are particularly fierce. Both of them are Shatuo's generals, and their martial arts strength is above the middle stage of Ningdan. The infantry army is mainly composed of the Yanmen Army led by the fifth son of Guo, and Guo Chongtao's five sons are all dragons and tigers. This Yanmen Army is also a general reference, and actually includes the Yuci soldiers and Dingxiang soldiers. Because Guo's second son Guo Tinghui married the daughter of the Wang family of Taiyuan, and Guo's third son Guo Ting said that he married the Sun family's legitimate daughter of the Dingxiang clan. The Yanmen Army was almost recruited from these three places, so the Yanmen soldiers actually included Yanmen, Yuci and Dingxiang soldiers."

The people in Hedong are brave and tenacious, not inferior to the heroic soldiers of Yan and Zhao. They are both excellent places for recruiting soldiers and the main source of the Jin army's infantry.

"The cavalry is dominated by Shatuo Iron Cavalry, but the infantry is dominated by Han soldiers, that is, the Yanmen Army of the Guo family?"

Of course, Yang Kan is familiar with Guo Chongtao. This is the most difficult enemy in Daliang. Although he was a Han Chinese, he was a Taibao, a Privy Councilor of the Privy Council, and a high-ranking minister. However, he was later disliked by Li Cunxu and had to retreat and avoid disaster. However, after Li Cunhou ascended the throne, he re-activated the Guo clan, which quickly restored the strength of the Jin army's infantry. It was not until the Jin army's war against the Liang army began to turn to a favorable side to the Jin army in recent years.

Although Shatuo Iron Cavalry in the past had gained an advantage in fighting against the Liang army, the Liang army's infantry was stronger than the Jin army, and they could always withstand the Jin army's attack at critical moments. They eventually dragged down the Jin army and its allies with their strength, and eventually turned into a draw or even a victory.

"Basically, this is the case, but the current situation may have changed a little." Zhu Mao said in a deep voice: "With the demise of Daliang, more than 200,000 Liang troops were defeated in more than a year, and less than one-third of them were completely killed and destroyed. In other words, at least more than 150,000 Liang troops were dispersed. In addition to about 100,000 surrendering to our Xuzhou, Caizhou and Nanyang, the Jin army surrendered at least more than 50,000 Liang troops from several battles in Henan Prefecture, which were mainly infantry. At the same time, after the fall of Bianliang, the Jin army successively surrendered more than 30,000 Liang troops, which means that the Jin army currently accepts the surrender of Liang troops, most of which are mainly infantry, including many infantry commanders of the Liang army, who also surrendered to the Shatuo people."

Yang Kan also knows this.

Although Xuzhou also tried every means to win over and recruit Liang's army, during the war in Henan, the Jin army's cavalry suddenly captured Luoyang and cut off the retreat route of the Liang army in Henan Prefecture. A considerable number of Liang's army were captured and forced to surrender, and were eventually incorporated by the Jin army, and a small number fled back to Zhongmu.

After the fall of Bianliang, some of the Liang army were unwilling to flee to Xuzhou, Caizhou and Nanyang because their family and friends were still in Bianzhou, Zhengzhou, and Huazhou, and eventually surrendered to the Jin army.

This greatly enriched the strength of the Jin army, and also laid the foundation for the Jin army to take over the Central Plains of Henan, Zhengzhou, Huazhou, Bianzhou, and Huaizhou. With the help of these local armies, it would be much easier for them to gain a foothold in these prefectures and counties.

"This is a question." Yang Kan's face showed a deep thoughtful look, "Brother Demou, if we send people from our side to deliberately win over these Liang army surrendered to the Ministry of Revenge, do you think there is a chance?"

After being stunned, Zhu Mao also started to think.

Yang Kan's meaning is obviously not as simple as simply trying to win over. Of course, it is good to win over some people. If it cannot be won over, it is nothing. And it can also leave a seed of doubt in the minds of Shatuo people, intentionally or unintentionally. Some of them are willing to submit to the surrendered troops of the Liang army who are already willing to submit to Xuzhou. I am afraid that Xuzhou will also intend to make it not vote for the time being, but hide it in the Jin army.

This kind of falsehood, real, true, false can greatly destroy the impression of these surrendered tribes in the Shatu people's hearts, making the Shatu people dare not use them. They either surrendered or they can only separate and disintegrate and slowly digest. This will undoubtedly greatly stimulate these surrendered tribes, making those who had no intention of investing in Xuzhou have to consider finding another way out.

"This is a way, and you have to move as soon as possible. You have to take advantage of the fact that the Shatuo people have not really bought the hearts of these people." Zhu Mao said slowly with his hands on his back: "The Privy Council and the Wuwen Hall should start doing this, especially those senior officers. Yang Shumi also has his own connections in Bianliang, including many generals from Daliang origins in our Xuzhou army, who can play their own connections and operate well."

Yang Kan also admired Zhu Mao's big heart and did not bother with this at all.

In fact, it is not that no one has mentioned this aspect, but they are quite tactful and subtle. After all, there are many military generals from Daliang in the Xuzhou army, from high-level to middle-level and low-level. However, this factional color is originally taboo for those who are superior. Even if Jiang Feng is generous, he may not be willing to have a certain system under his command too strong.

Zhu Mao dared to say it in front of himself, the number one person in the "Daliang Category", do you really don't think this is the case, or should you put the "big situation first" yourself?

"Brother Demou, I'm afraid I'll have to ask the prince for advice first. Of course, we have no choice but to do our best as long as it is beneficial to our Xuzhou." Yang Kan laughed, "But if the brothers from the Tianping Army have connections there, they can still be used, which is also a merit."

"Yes, that's right." Zhu Mao also laughed and turned around, "With the intention of the Privy Councilor, let these Crow Army be arrogant in our Caozhou now? Doesn't this seem to be weak and bullied? These Hu people are veterans who bully the weak and fear the strong. The more you act tough, the more they may be afraid."

Yang Kan also considered this situation, "Of course, this cannot be done. Caozhou Xinde. If we are afraid of wolves in front of us, why can the people of Caozhou return to their hearts? Send envoys to Taoling first. If the Shatu people in Taoling cannot make the decision, let the envoys go to Yongqiu and tell them that our Xuzhou is unwilling to fight, but we are not afraid of war. If Shatu cavalry enters the country without our permission, we will be responsible for defending the territory."

Yang Kan's last words also increased several times.

"Good first and then soldiers!" Zhu Mao liked this tough attitude very much, "Then I'll send someone right away!"

"In addition, we will immediately send a scout to Xiangyi to investigate the situation and see if the Shatuo people have entered Xiangyi and how Caizhou can deal with it." Yang Kan immediately said: "We must also be prepared for war. Brother Demou, the cavalry of the Tianping Army must be pulled out and ready to fight at any time."

"Yang Shumi, don't worry, the Tianping Army is not made of mud. As long as you give orders, hehe, we are never afraid of a battle, or even long for a battle!" Zhu Mao grinned and showed a hideous smile: "If the Shatuo people want to come to our Caozhou to get a bargain, I will make them lose money. Whether it is Shi Jingtang or Liu Zhiyuan, it is the same!"

Yang Kan nodded slightly, as if he was weighing something, and savored it carefully for a while, then he slowly said: "Since that is the case, the messenger will not be busy. Brother Demou, let your cavalry attack and expel this Crow Army from Kaocheng. There is no need to keep aside, but don't deliberately chase and kill!"

"Ah?!" Zhu Mao and Gao Jinzhong, who had been silent next to him, were shocked. Why did Yang Kan have a sudden idea? They knew about Jiang Feng's letter, and they were not afraid of a war, but they could not deliberately provoke a war. This intention was specifically told to Zhu Mao and Gao Jinzhong, just because they were afraid that the two of them would be very murderous and provoke a war, which would lead to unacceptable consequences. Why did Yang Kanlai want to do the opposite and actually provoke an initiative?
Chapter completed!