For a man in the market to reach Shen Qingnu's level, there is something special about him.
He knew that he had nothing to do with Niu Jinda and others before, and now that he was using someone else's excuse to talk about things, he would definitely not be welcomed by others. If he went around in circles, the irritable guy across from him might jump up and give him a knife.
So let’s get straight to the point and get to the point... We don’t want to stay here anymore. If you have a way, we can do it together. If it doesn’t work, let’s stop talking about it. If it works, we will follow your lead in the future.
As for why this person came to make trouble, it was not because he was joining in the fun, nor because he liked Niu Jinda, or because Li Po's reputation impressed him.
In fact, it is similar to Niu Jinda. The building is about to collapse. Smart people will make small calculations whenever they have the opportunity. People's hearts are easy to disperse and difficult to recover.
The background of Wang Shichong's ministers is complicated, and it is not easy to be the leader. Moreover, Wang Shichong's talents and family background are not satisfactory. In peacetime, it would be difficult for him to be given the position of head of a county, let alone the emperor.
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Therefore, it is common sense to say that everyone has reached the stage where everyone is rebellious today. It would be strange if they united as one and showed the power to sweep the world.
Although Niu Jinda didn't think much of Luoyang scoundrels like Shen Qingnu, Shen Qingnu's reputation was still guaranteed. At this time, reputation came into play.
For example, Wang Shichong has no credibility at all. What maintains his authority is only his status as emperor and cruel methods. Therefore, Niu Jinda did not listen to a word of Wang Shichong's words.
However, Niu Jinda was willing to consider what Shen Qingnu, who had a huge difference in status, said in his heart. Of course, with his own fortune and the lives of so many subordinates at stake, Niu Jinda would naturally not place his bet on a guy with whom he had no friendship.
After Shen Qingnu left, Niu Jinda immediately ordered people to step up the construction of the camp, and immediately entered a state of intense alert. At the same time, he also sent people to continuously ask Wang Renze for food, grass, weapons and other supplies.
He himself started to circle around the military camp, called patrolling the camp. In fact, he was avoiding Wang Renze's military orders. At this time, no matter whether Wang Renze's people could find him or not, he would not go to the Chinese Army to meet Wang Renze.
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In the evening, Shen Qingnu's people continued to spread the news to Niu Jinda. In terms of being well-informed, the beggar army who was good at digging doors and stealing holes was much better than Niu Jinda.
Wang Renze's confidant Liu Anshi guarded the Fengling Ferry and did not allow others to get close to it. It seemed that he would demolish the pontoon bridge if he made any mistake.
After dark, some scouts were sent out to swim across the Yellow River to explore the movement on the other side. At the same time, they also sorted the weapons and sent them to the army.
At this time, Wang Shichong's military orders also arrived at the shore, ordering Wang Renze to guard Fengling Ferry and not to move without orders.
Well, Wang Renze did a lot of things and was very busy. At the same time, like other Henan generals, he held on to food and grass to suppress others.
Things are so boring. The whole army has already become distraught, but some people are still making every effort to succeed in the battle and use a victory to suppress all the noise and troubles.
Drinking poison to quench thirst, but you have to drink...
This is especially true for Wang Renze, who is a member of the Wang family. Those with the biggest vested interests will also be trapped by their interests.
In other words, the crisis is right in front of him, and Wang Renze will not fail to notice it, but for him, he has no other choice but to move forward.
It's a pity that the talents of the Wang family are not as good as those of Li Yuan's relatives. Wang Renze watched the other side nervously, also paying attention to the war in the direction of Tongguan at all times, and was wary of his generals.
But there were so many things going on, and while I was distracted and looking around, I was obviously not vigilant enough, and I was not aware of the dangers around me at all.
The banks of the Yellow River became quiet. No matter how much people on both sides thought about it, what they ultimately wanted to see was the outcome of the battle at Tongguan.
And during this year, there would be no war like the Tongguan War that attracted the attention of the world's princes. At this time, Dou Jiande stepped up his offensive against Youzhou, hoping to end the war as soon as possible and return the army to the south.
Du Fuwei and Xiao Xian who were stationed in Jianghuai were ready to move, Li Gui in the northwest was still silent, but Liang Shidu had stopped his offensive against Lingzhou and turned his head to stare at Qu Tutong.
It can be said that in June and July of the fourth year of Wude in Li Tang Dynasty, all the princes in the world were ready to get a share of the pie.
The collision between Li Yuan and Wang Shichong, who occupied the two capitals and were the most powerful, touched the hearts of countless people. Regardless of victory or defeat, it was everyone's consensus that the northern pattern would inevitably undergo drastic changes.
As the saying goes, first come the moon near the water, and Li Po, who was nearest, tasted the benefits first, and happily ran around on the bank of the Yellow River, waiting for a bigger pie to fall from the sky.
But Wang Shichong, who has almost become the biggest fat sheep in the world today, is still mobilizing troops and generals, preparing to capture Tongguan in one fell swoop and achieve greater glory.
Three days later, the war at Tongguan finally began.
During these three days, Wang Shichong tried his best to suppress all the voices in the army, forcing Li Mi's old troops to pick up their swords and guns, and began to carefully look at the Tongguan pass standing in front of them.
Needless to say, Tongguan is a place that is as dangerous as it. There are not many places in the world that are as dangerous as it. When the defenders are well prepared and there is no shortage of troops, lack of food and grass, or internal pressure, it is undoubtedly a very foolish act to attack Tongguan.
Strictly speaking, passes are much more difficult to attack than cities.
Obviously, Wang Shichong, who killed Li Mi by relying on the fortified city of Luoyang, did not learn any lessons from Li Mi. He is repeating Li Mi's mistakes and using powerful troops to attack strong fortresses...
In fact, from the moment Wang Shichong gathered his troops and came west, the tone of this battle was almost determined, a bloody war of attrition.
The morning in June was warm and humid, but up and down Tongguan, an icy murderous aura occupied this area, rejecting all pleasant things.
Li Jiancheng put on his helmet and shook his armor, and the crowd surrounded him and stood at the gate. At this time, Li Jiancheng finally no longer had to face so many choices, and his aura as a commander of the First Army gradually became stronger.
Looking at the densely packed army under the pass, Li Jiancheng didn't show any timidity. After listening to his ministers' words, he looked at the crowd with a smile and said, "These many people are really powerful. The king's thief does have some tricks."
Prince Zhan Shi Li Gang said: "Everyone in Zheng's army came from different backgrounds. They were able to attack the city in three days. Wang Shichong should not be underestimated. You must be careful before the battle... Your Highness has a body of gold, and there is no need to risk it yourself."
Arrow, everyone should work bravely, Your Highness should go back and take charge of the central army."
When everyone heard this, they all tried to persuade each other, fearing that His Highness the Prince would stay in the city and guard the pass with the soldiers.
Li Jiancheng sighed in his heart and thought to himself, King Qin is so majestic for being able to lead his army to break out of the battle. How could he be like this when he comes to my place?
Of course, this is just a murmur in his heart. In fact, he doesn't need anyone to persuade him. He doesn't understand that as a prince, he is bound to the country and is naturally different from the King of Qin. If he wants to do it, it will be very dangerous.
, I’m afraid the people around me won’t agree either.
Then Ruliu followed the advice, just like the previous few days, he only showed his face at the gate, and then, surrounded by people, he turned back to the central army.
Among the troops at Guanxia, Wang Shichong had no idea of risking his own life and leading his army to attack the city. His plan was more sinister, and he drove Li Mi's old troops to attack the city at Guanxia.
It's best if you can break through the barrier, but if you can't, these people will have to be consumed by the Tang army.
To be honest, the soldiers led by Li Mi's old troops accounted for almost half of the more than 200,000-strong army, and they were also the most combat-effective group among the army.
When they suffered a bloody blow at Tongguan, the Henan army was naturally severely weakened and unable to continue.
But at this time, Wang Shichong no longer cared about this. At this time, his mentality was similar to that of Yang Guang under Liaodong City and Li Mi under Luoyang City. He was paranoid to a certain extent, and naturally he would not think about the consequences of this battle.
Is it within his tolerance range?
The army of Zheng State was lined up at the foot of the pass. It looked really powerful. There were many swords and guns, and banners everywhere. It was even more powerful than Li Shentong's 200,000-strong army.
The army was led by Hao Xiaode and Wu Heita.
Both of them were from Shandong. Hao Xiaode was the leader of the Shandong Rebel Army. Along with Wang Bo, Sun Xuanya, etc., they were all early members of the Shandong Uprising.
These people are running back and forth like headless flies. Even they themselves don't know which step they can take and which day they will lose their lives.
What's funny is that God seems to be kind to them. Many rebel leaders were defeated, but Wang Bo and Hao Xiaode can still survive to this day. It's not easy. This has nothing to do with talent. It can only be said to be luck.
Wu Heitao was not from a high background, but he was a serious officer and soldier. He once accompanied Hu Er and Zhou Fashang to conquer Liaodong, and later led his troops to suppress bandits in Shandong. He moved around and returned to Wang Shichong's subordinates.
He was not actually an old member of Li Mi's team, but because he was born in Shandong, he was close to Qin Qiong and Cheng Zhijie, so he and Hao Xiaode became close brothers.
At this time, the two of them gathered together and looked at Tongguan with bitterness in their mouths. After this battle, how many people will die? What will be left? The family fortune accumulated over the years will be destroyed by Tongguan.
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But unfortunately, they have no way out. If the two armies confront each other half-heartedly, the result may be even worse.
Both of them could feel the stern gaze from the emperor, and could even hear the gloating laughter from behind the formation. Who made the two of them so powerful, yet so fierce when they were fighting for food and soldiers before?
"Leave it to me for the first time..." Wu Heitai said with a wry smile.
The tall and thin Hao Xiaode nodded obediently, and after a while he muttered, "It's not about competing for credit, it's about who comes first and who comes last. It's just a matter of taking turns."