What the Emperor of Zhou cared about was Shangqiu’s wealth.

In the eyes of the emperor who is the king's land under the world, the land of Song and Si are all enemies, so they can be robbed.

Shangqiu is rich and famous today, and Luoyi is also a large capital, but it is still far away from Si Shang in the years.

If we can capture Shangqiu...

Emperor Zhou thought of the faces of those loan shark merchants, and felt relieved, and said to himself: When I asked you that you would not lend money, you would not lend it. When I captured Shangqiu, I plundered the spoils, and I would regret it.

The reason why a businessman talks about profit is that he cannot get up early without profit, and he does not lend money to the emperor is because he is not profitable.

In essence, it is a kind of contempt.

Emperor Zhou felt that merchants thought they would lose, so they did not borrow money. They would have to pay for investment. Merchants were not gentlemen who were charitable, so how could they invest money?

If Shangqiu is so rich, if he can conquer Shangqiu and rob him, although he has few soldiers, he can still get a lot of titles as the emperor.

At that time, those hateful businessmen will regret it when they hear this news and wish they could go back to time and borrow more loans to him?

Although he was impatient, he knew his abilities, so he only suggested that the princes march immediately.

However, the princes were not aggressive.

In order to weaken the Mohist momentum this time, the princes also tried their best to unite.

In order to prevent the situation of "If you don't fight the Mo family, you will die at the hands of the Mo family, and if you fight to die at the hands of friendly troops in the future, it is better to discuss not fighting for the time being", the coalition of princes adopted a configuration of division of troops and reorganization this time.

The left wing attacked Heshui, and Taoyi was dominated by the corps controlled by Qi, Wei and Wei coalition forces. The main general was the long-time general of the Wei Kingdom.

The emperor personally fought in the middle, with the Duke of Qi and Han in the army, mainly Qi army.

The right wing was dominated by the Korean army, and there were also three thousand Zhao troops as an expression in response to the emperor's call. The Duan clan of the Korean clan was the main general. The emperor was nothing, but the Han Hou was in the central army, which avoided the possibility of the right wing not saving his life or the friendly army was in trouble.

It is similar to the way of advancement conjecture by those from the Mohist Military Committee, and the coalition of princes does not have many options.

The number of soldiers in the army was the largest, with a total of more than 60,000, totaling 40 bronze cannons, 6,000 cavalry, 800 chariots, and uncounted supplies for vehicles.

The left wing was just a restraint, and at the same time, it was also to prevent the Mohist main force from passing through Shandong and attacking the hinterland of the Wei Kingdom.

The main field troops of the right wing were more than 35,000. In addition, there were also the troops of Xiangcheng, Yangcheng and Xinzheng, which were used to besiege Xucheng and capture the rear guards.

In the Battle of Yongqiu, three thousand vanguards of the central army approached Yongqiu first, and the Mo family's besieged army immediately escaped.

It’s not that I’m afraid of these three thousand people, but that I’m afraid of the main force of the central army behind the three thousand people, which makes sense.

The battle of Yongqiu seemed to have caused the Mo family to lose the truth, but it was still a long way to make the princes completely believe.

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Xu Cheng.

The Korean army and some Zhao army gathered here.

However, no one guarded the city. The scouts reported that there were no Mo soldiers in the city, and some rebellious people in the city also retreated.

The scout also said that before leaving, the Mo family soldiers had made a preaching speech, saying that the retreat was for future victory and that the people should have confidence in the Mo family's great cause of benefiting the world.

As for the reason for retreat, it is actually easy to understand.

Xu is too far ahead. If you want to prepare for an attack, this is the easiest place to start the attack. This is why the Chu State insists on occupying Xu City in a battle with Wei and Han in the battle between Zheng.

However, if the Mohist family gathers troops to defend Xudi, if the war is unfavorable, there will be no soldiers available in the south of Xudi.

Xu Xiangxi is the key place on the flanks of the Mohist army stationed in Chu, such as Ye, Fangcheng, etc.

Therefore, it is very likely that the Mohist family felt that the troops were insufficient and the front line was too long, so they narrowed their forces and focused on defending Ye, Fangcheng and other places to prevent the flanks of the Chu army from being stolen.

After entering Xucheng, Duan Duan, the chief general of the Korean army, sighed: "The generals in the Mo family are mostly bitchers, but they also know how to advance and retreat."

"There is a wonderful strategy to abandon the city and not guard it."

"From my view, he will retreat to Yingshui, hidden waters, and camp in the water."

It seemed as if it was to verify the cleverness and decisiveness of the general, the scouts quickly returned the Mo family soldiers who promised to retreat built a camp in the Yingshui River.

His strategists or other nobles praised him, "The general's clever plan."

Duan Duan said with a righteous expression: "The noble of the Shiqing comes from the war. If you don't know how to fight, you cannot build your family and protect yourself."

"If the Mo family has many soldiers, they must guard the mercy."

"If his troops are few, he will abandon his promise."

"If you guard Xu, you can cooperate with the kings of Ye, Fangcheng and other places to go to Xiangcheng and force Yangdi; if you can go to Xinzheng in the north, you can carry the millet in danger."

"If you abandon Xu, you can contact Fangcheng, Ye and others to shrink your troops. Chen, Shangcai, Xiang and other places in the rear can help."

"There will be more soldiers to defend the mercy; the4 will be less soldiers to abandon the mercy."

"The so-called poisonous snake bites its finger and cuts off the hero. Although it may be big and rich, the Mohist family will abandon it if they say it, and they should not underestimate the enemy."

Everyone obeyed the orders.

At that time, the Mo family gave up Xucheng and retreated to the area of ​​Yancheng in later generations, building a defense near Xiaoshang Bridge in later generations.

At this time, the Yingshui River has not yet been changed. The Xiaoshang Bridge line can connect Ye and Fangcheng in the west; the Shangcai can be hidden in the south.

With the shrinking of troops, it is indeed easier to defend according to military tactics.

Duan Duan asked the Korean army and peasants to go south to Xucheng and station there. At the same time, he conquered the people and built the city defense of Xucheng to prevent the Mohist family from attacking in the future.

He personally led the main force to the east to attack Yangxia, thereby covering the flank security of the main force of the central army that attacked Shangqiu.

However, he did not march immediately, but sent people to the main force of the central vassal coalition, briefly explained the situation of Xu Cheng, and attached his own judgment.

When the news was delivered to the Central Army, the vanguard of the Central Army had already entered Yongqiu, and the main force had not yet arrived in Yongqiu.

After the Mo family besieged Yongqiu withdrew, more than 5,000 vanguards tentatively attacked Daicheng, but they were blocked in a small city south of Daicheng. There were about 2,000 defenders, but they could not attack them.

After receiving the news from Duan Duan, the princes discussed with the important officials and advisers, they believed that Duan Duan's judgment should be correct.

Since the Mo family gave up Xu, it proved that their military strength in Si was insufficient. Otherwise, as long as they defended Xu land, the coalition's attack would be hindered.

There is only one reason to retreat to build a tide between the Yinshui River, that is, Zhaoling, Yinyang cannot be lost.

Once this place is lost, Nanyang, Chen Cai and Si Shang, who are stationed in Chu, will be divided into two parts.

The prerequisite for the main force of the vassal coalition to send troops was that the Korean army led by Duan Duan of the right wing captured Yangxia.

The north of Yangxia is Yongqiu, and the south of Yongqiu is the important border city Chengkuang. Chengkuang is between Yongqiu and Yangxia. It once belonged to Wei, later to Chu, and now to Mo. It was originally an important part of the founding area of ​​the princes in the Central Plains.

The main force of the coalition of princes divided 10,000 troops and turned to attack Chengkuang. The main force marched to Yongqiu, stationed in Yongqiu, and accumulated food.

Yongqiu is not far from Dai and Chengkuang.

If the vanguard meets the main force of the Mo family, the main force of the coalition of the princes can also arrive quickly.

If the city of Dai is down, the north can threaten Taoyi and Heshui Fortification Area, which is the established goal of the coalition forces of the princes; and after the capture of Chengkuang, they can march into Ningling. After Ningling, Shangqiu will be naked before the coalition forces.

Attacking Chengkuang is also to cover the right wing to attack Yangxia. Once Chengkuang loses, the main force of the central army and the right wing can communicate. One side has danger, and the other is convenient and quick support.

With support, Duan Duan also began to advance towards Yangxia when the main force of the princes divided their troops to attack Chengkuang.

More than 3,000 vanguards arrived at Gucheng between Xu and Yangxia first, and they did not fight. There were no soldiers in the city, and the officials from the Mo family retreated early.

I asked the local villagers, and the villagers said that the Mo family had evacuated a few days ago.

Duan Duan was a little suspicious, and he could understand that Xu Cheng retreated without fighting, and he reduced his troops to cover the direction of Nanyang.

But Gucheng was an empty city, and he was a little murmured in his heart.

He originally thought that the enemy should not be underestimated. He was on the flank and not the main force, and his troops were not large.

Before Si Shang, he could gather nearly 30,000 people to attack Yongqiu. Although he did not capture it, it is said that most of them were new soldiers, old and weak, but he was different from the princes.

The optimism of the princes was to make fun of the sufferings forced by the Mo family. On the 12th day of the attack on Yongqiu, they could hold a banquet to congratulate each other, thinking that the Mo family could defeat them.

But Duan Duan knew in his heart that even if those were old and weak, most of them were old and weak, if the main force of the coalition forces had not arrived at Daliang on the twelve days, they would have been captured in Yongqiu City in a few more days.

In other words, the Mo family is indeed very few soldiers in Si, otherwise it would be impossible for them to give up.

However, the Mohist family can gather at least about 30,000 troops. These 30,000 people are not the main force and cannot eat the main force of the coalition army. However, if they make a rash move, they may be eaten.

He knew the Mohist abilities of field battles.

If one of them is eaten, or he is severely injured and cannot fight again, the flanks of the central army will be exposed.

If the besiege of Shangqiu does not come down, the main force of the Mo family will return and the right wing will be exposed and the gap will appear, which will be extremely dangerous.

So he sent scouts to search for the surrounding situation extensively. Some of the vanguards were stationed in Gucheng, waiting for the arrival of the army.

Two days later, the main force of the right wing arrived in Gucheng, and the vanguard was approaching Yangxia.

Yangxia is another empty city.

The vanguard captured Yang Xia without bloodshed and immediately returned Duan Duan.

When Duan Duan heard about it, he was not happy but surprised.

The general and the school counselor said, "There is no military force available for the Mo family, so they are mysterious and mysterious because of the empty city. Why not take the opportunity to advance with light troops, and the troops are approaching Hongshui and approach Shangqiu."

"If our army crosses Hong River, Chengkuang's defenders will inevitably panic and can only retreat back to Shangqiu. At that time, the general can ambush halfway."

"In this way, it can not only break through Chengkuang, but also make the general connected with the central army without any obstacles, but also make the first to climb and siege first, which is enough to be the best."

Duan Duan said: "In the past, Duke Xiang was at Hongshui, and the Chu people halfway through Duke Xiang said that they would not push others to danger, and would not force others to retreat, and even the Song Dynasty declined."

"Although the Mo family is benevolent and righteous, they are not like Duke Xiang. If they are cheated, our army will be trapped in Hongshui and cannot advance or retreat, and suddenly besieged?"

"At that time, not only will it be ineffective, but it will be the crime of losing the teacher; it will be the responsibility of losing the enemy."

There is a city in Linhong River called Zhecheng. It is famous because there are many zhe trees near the city. It is said to be the fief of the ancient Yan Emperor clan.

Zhecheng is only a few dozen miles away from Shangqiu, and is close to Hongshui. In the battle of Hongshui, Song Xianggong performed unparalleled benevolence and righteousness here, but was ridiculed and destroyed the hegemony of the Song Kingdom. However, Duan Duan did not think that the Mo family was also a group of people who recognized Song Xianggong's benevolence and righteousness.

Furthermore, his mission was not to attack Shangqiu, but to continue to attack Qiaocheng eastward after capturing Yangxia, thereby covering the flanks of Shangqiu and blocking the support of the southern Mohist army.

Now he has been moving forward all the way, Gucheng and Yangxia are all empty cities; but Chengkuang and Dai, who are the main attack, have encountered fierce resistance.

Either the Mo family lacked enough troops and was ready to defend Shangqiu, dragged it to the main force of the Mo family to capture Linzi and then return to the rescue.

Either he is targeted and wants him to make him aggressive and surround him.
Chapter completed!