Key information is scarce anywhere. The same is true for Cui Jun from Taiyuan. He urgently needs information and has never heard of it.
Cui Jun's hair turned much whiter due to his sorrow.
Unstable mind is the root of sorrow.
The more you are in the middle position, the more you are swaying.
The stupid one can't think of anything, so most of the time they simply don't think about it.
If you are dedicated to the great cause of cavalry, you don’t have to think too much, just think about how to fight.
Now Cui Jun is unsure and has more things to think about, measuring the pros and cons, determining the pros and cons...
There are not many soldiers in Taiyuan, and it is impossible to have many soldiers.
The messengers who sent people to Yinshan and Pingyang for help all came back and brought back some not-so-in-one news. Yinshan and Pingyang did not send reinforcements because Cao's army did not attack Taiyuan!
It's true that this is true, and the reason is legitimate, but can I really wait until Cao's army arrives before launching reinforcements?
Cui Jun's anxiety is because of his anxiety and gains and losses, and the root cause of his anxiety and gains and losses is the assets of Cui's family in Taiyuan.
This is an asset that Cui finally got.
Cui is the ruling of Taiyuan County and also a seller of many related industries in Taiyuan.
Cui is both an association, a referee, and an athlete. All Cui's industries are directly managed by the local government government in Taiyuan County. They are directly appointed, directly led, and directly affiliated industries. They are one-stop from top to bottom, and they are so straight that they can't be "straight" anymore...
And these "straight" on the surface and the "bend" on the back are not enough to be understood by outsiders.
Cui Hou was fined once for theft and sale incident, and was expelled from the business district of Sanfu in Guanzhong and retreated to the Taiyuan area. However, because of this, the Cui family's industry was too concentrated in Taiyuan County.
If Cao's army really besieged Jinyang, even if they saved Jinyang City, what about the surrounding areas?
Wouldn't the manor, workshop, and those who had finally managed to destroy the farmland and the tenant farmers on the farmland all have to hand over to Cao's army? How much will this cost?
Cui Hou is calculating every day, and every time he calculates, he will get cold air.
Since the two emperors Huanling, Taiyuan County has not been repaired, let alone strengthened the border military equipment. After Cui arrived in Taiyuan, he did not focus on military affairs, because these cost a lot of money, and it took several years to build, or even ten or twenty years, with huge investment and no output, so it was not within the scope of Cui and others' consideration.
Now, I regret it.
If we had repaired more military fortresses and offensive and defensive equipment...
But what's the use of regret?
It's a war, it's a harmony.
That's right, it's not about surrendering, but about "harmony", which has become the most troublesome thing for Cui's family right now.
There are benefits of fighting. After all, under the cavalry, military merits are the most important. If you really fight with the Cao army with all your strength and completely defeat the Cao army, you can even take advantage of the Cao army's defeat to march into Jizhou and seize the counties...
It's beautiful to think about it.
But how did the soldiers come? Who are the generals in command? Neither Cui Jun nor Cui Hou felt that they did not have the ability to fight thousands of miles away and kill generals among the troops. If others were allowed to go, wouldn’t they give them a dowry?
Besides, Jizhou is a large county with only a few people in Taiyuan. If there is no support from Yinshan and Pingyang soldiers, how can we fight? Even if they defeated Cao's army's invasion of Taiyuan as much as possible, who will pay for the final losses? Instead of doing this, it is better to discuss peace with Cao's army and preserve their own strength.
But in this way, it is almost equivalent to "rebellion". After all, the cavalry is the real controller of power. Without the authorization of the cavalry, they only discussed with Cao's army privately...
But whether it is war or harmony, one thing is the same, that is, first strengthen the defense against Jinyang.
Jinyang City is the county seat of Taiyuan County and the core of Cui family. No matter what, it must not be misleading. Once captured by Cao's army, it is simply unimaginable. Therefore, after knowing that Cao's army has advanced, Cui family recruited warriors at all costs and prepared to build an irresistible heroic city in Jinyang.
On the walls of Jinyang, the civilians who came and went were carrying bricks and stones, strengthening battlements and corner towers in the city walls; craftsmen were adding catapults, strong crossbows, and debugging various cities with guardian equipment; the strong men who were urgently recruited during this period also practiced on the walls every day...
Cui Jun patrolled along the city wall with his hands behind his back.
Behind him were the Cui family's military academy, the Cui family's minor officials, and the Cui family's guards, with dozens of people standing in front and behind.
"Envoy, will Cao's army really come to attack Jinyang this time? This... this weather..." Cui's Military Academy asked in a low voice.
After all, it is already late winter now, and ice and snow are inevitable in the mountain roads.
The Cao army wouldn't have to attack in the wind, snow and cold?
Cui Jun also felt that Cao's army would not come so soon, but he couldn't say that.
"Don't take it lightly!" Cui Jun's eyes swept over, "It's really hard to march in the cold weather, but there's something wrong! You must be careful! What's more, this is a good opportunity for us to prepare for war. How can we know the reason for the shortage of defense of the military city when Cao's army arrives at the city!"
『Yes, yes…』
A group of military academy officials should be.
Cui Jun said that it is useless to cram for the moment. Everyone understands this principle, but Taiyuan's previous military affairs...
Yes, the leader is right anyway.
Cui Jun walked in front of him, and the military academy officials followed silently.
The ragged men shivered in the cold wind, transporting sand, soil and mud.
"How do these people eat and drink?" Cui Jun glanced at him and asked the little official beside him, "Don't be deducted..."
The little official bent down quickly, "Don't worry, you are all in sufficient amount... Each person eats one sparse and one sparse every day, and there are a lot of four cakes..."
Cui Jun nodded and continued to move forward.
The little official glanced at Cui Jun and followed Cui Jun with a smile. Did the little official lie? No, it was just not saying it was all. Enough amount is sufficient, but the quality is different. The cake is pancake, but the size is different.
Anyway, those unlucky people don’t know how much they were originally assigned. If you loosen your fingers, isn’t it yours?
The little clerk is very happy.
"The main force of Cao's army is especially in Tongguan, and Taiyuan is a side army." Cui Jun said to the military academy in a deep voice, "This side army should not be underestimated... Therefore, you should be more prepared and strictly prevent Cao's army from attacking. You must not slacken! The military pay, money and food must not be short of!
The military academy bowed again, "Don't worry, you will never be short of food and salary! It will definitely be paid in full!"
Cui Jun nodded and continued to move forward.
The military academy glanced at Cui Jun, then filled with smiles on his face, and half bent down to lead the way.
Has the military academy deducted food and salary?
No.
It just slowed down.
He sent some of them first, and the rest were entries.
You can also get money by notes, but it will take a while.
If you need money urgently, there are special purchase notes in the military camp, which are usually 50% off, and there are 60% off for good relationships...
It is also for the sake of the poor to pay enough food and wages in one go.
We should advocate frugality and not waste extravagance and give so much food and money to the poor at once. What should we do if the poor people take it to spend it? Isn’t it against the leader’s wishes? Now, we are allocating food and money in full. As for those poor people who sell the food and money bills themselves at a low price, who can we blame?
Military Academy generals are naturally very happy too.
Cui Jun nodded and said again: "If Cao's army arrives, you should strive for courage. If you protect Jinyang, you will all make great achievements! You will definitely be rewarded at that time! If you slacken and cause unfavorable battles, you will also be severely punished! But have you heard it clearly?"
Does Cui Jun know the behavior of these little officials and military academy?
I know.
But what can Cui Jun do?
These are all members of the Cui clan, who are related to their relationship. Besides, people have to eat. As long as these people can do things, Cui Jun will turn a blind eye. After all, only Cui clan people can trust them. If they don’t trust Cui’s own people, who else can they trust?
Could it be that you trust those untouchables and poor people?
Will those poor people be in the same position as themselves?
So...
"Everyone! Now Taiyuan is in danger," Cui Jun's voice is calm and powerful, and he is sonorous and moderate. "We are all in the same voice and spirit. We should work together to advance hand in hand and overcome difficulties together!"
"Be careful to follow the instructions of the envoy!" A group of people responded quickly again, not only the voices cooperated with each other, but also the amplitude of bent down was the same.
Cui Jun breathed slowly.
After this inspection, everything seemed to be fine, but for some reason, he felt a little panicked...
...
...
In the Hokook Mountain Road.
In the night, a little bit of bonfire light spread along the east-west direction, a distance of four or five miles.
The bonfire in every place is a tent.
Xiahou Dun was stationed here.
Because of the limitations of mountain roads, every four or five hundred soldiers and horses formed a small camp, and then stretched along the mountain road to form a huge camp, lying in the mountains like a long snake. Such camps naturally cannot erect the villages, dig out the trenches and set them into a heavily guarded camp. They can only use the collected civil and stones to set up temporary deer forts, and then set up some horse-rejected and traps around the camp, and set up posts.
The soldiers nailed the baggage to the wooden boards, then set up simple camps, lit bonfires to keep warm, and spread a raft out to serve as a close warning.
Such small camps cover each other and connect with each other. In order to strictly prevent sneak attacks from the Cavalry, each wave of four or five hundred scouts was rotated, one was for alertness, and the other was to avoid leaking any news.
Of course, such large-scale duty also brought fatigue to the soldiers. Every time the soldiers who were rotated back would sway when they entered the camp, many of them just ate and drank randomly and fell asleep.
Marching in winter undoubtedly makes the soldiers very tired.
Xiahou Dun's Central Army Camp was built in a position that could echo the front and back of these small camps.
In a corner of the central army tent, Xiahou's loyal guards lie down in their clothes, snoring on the straw mat with fur, snorting and thrusting loudly. Other guards on duty also had red eyes, forcing their sleepiness.
Next to these dozens of tired guards, sitting on the side of the campfire, Xiahou Dun, still upright and straight, wearing core armor, was holding his knees and pondering silently.
The guards all saw that the general was in a bad mood and guessed some reasons, but they were not easy to comfort them.
Cao's army was progressing slowly, and Huguan could not overcome it for a long time. The weather was getting colder and more consumed, and many soldiers were frostbite. All these problems were pressed on Xiahou Dun's shoulders, and Xiahou Dun needed to make a decision and make arrangements.
A guard gently placed the food that was already cold and brought it back to the campfire to heat it.
Generally speaking, food in the army cannot be so fine. Even Xiahou Dun is nothing more than a food from ordinary soldiers, plus some pickled meat and minced meat. Just like this bowl of this day, it is added two pieces of dried meat on the basis of being unable to tell what it is. Now it has been heated repeatedly and mixed into a ball, which is bubbling on the bonfire.
The guards gave each other a wink, and then someone was selected from the winks, putting a copper bowl on a cloth, and sent it to Xiahou Dun's side, "Please eat some...
Xiahou Dun nodded.
He was very upset and had little appetite.
At the beginning of the war, Xiahou Dun really felt that this attack was an excellent opportunity. Even if his own army could not break through Guanzhong in one fell swoop, it could interrupt Fei Qian's development momentum and re-pulse Fei Qian to a unified level or a lower level, but...
As the war progressed, Xiahou Dun was full of confidence, but was poured with a basin of ice water on his head.
Except for Shexian, which was still smooth, the rest of the things gradually changed.
The infantry led by Xiahou Dun were naturally the elite among the Cao army, but they did not have any experience in moving on the mountain roads and did not have a deep understanding of Taihang Mountains. Especially after winter, the severe cold in the mountain far exceeded Xiahou Dun's cognition.
Now in the mountain road, there is a dilemma.
"Report!" A soldier came outside the tent under the cold wind, "The Bian Guardian came!"
"Come in!" Xiahou Dun said immediately.
Soon, a tired and also in a messenger pounced in front of Xiahou Dun, injured Bian Bing, and then insisted on going south, but halfway through the news that he was seriously ill and could not move forward, he reported to Xiahou Dun.
『…』 Xiahou Dun was silent for a long time.
This is not good news.
Le Jin was waiting for Bian Bing's support at Huguan, but Bian Bing was sick and could not marches.
After Xiahou Dun entered Taihang Mountain, he realized how difficult this mountain road was. It looked close, but unfortunately he couldn't walk in a straight line. He went around the circle and climbed up the circle. He might only climb one mountain in a day.
If the small army can still move quickly, the large army can only follow the established road. Otherwise, if there is a problem with the supply and water source, they will be defeated without any need to fight.
"Who is in charge of the army now?" Xiahou Dun asked.
The soldiers reported, "It was Shi Jian, the military marquis."
Xiahou Dun nodded.
Shi Jian and Chenliu were found by Xiahou clan and dared to fight. They were quite brave and could be regarded as the figure in Xiahou clan's bag. Of course, loyalty is fine, but their ability is slightly average.
"Asking Shi Junhou to take charge of military affairs, lead the troops to join General Le! After arriving at Huguan, he will temporarily return to General Le!" Xiahou Dun made a decision, "In addition, he will send a doctor to send Bian Gujun back to Zhongmu to treat his wounds!"
No matter what, Bian Bing is going to rescue him, otherwise...
Even Xiahou Dun knew in his heart that even healthy people might not be able to walk smoothly on this Taihang Mountain Road, let alone the sick Bian Bing, but at least he had to act like a certain way, and he couldn't just say that he was helpless and waited for death.
The soldiers got the order.
Xiahou Dun pondered for a while and sighed.
The Bian family is even worse than the Xiahou family, and there are few who can make a fortune.
This is also the helplessness of the feudal dynasty. The family background is not something that can be found. Mrs. Bian’s entire family background is low, otherwise Mrs. Bian would not have become the singer back then. Although she is Mrs. Cao Cao now, the family’s shortcomings are not something that can be supplemented by making up for it.
If you don’t read and master certain knowledge, even if you sit in a high position, you won’t be able to last long.
Bian has worked very hard, but it’s a pity that if Bian Bing died now...
On the battlefield, life and death are blind, and sometimes luck is not good, what can I do?
While Xiahou Dun was thinking, Gao Qian, the military officer, came in and handed over the order to Xiahou Dun.
Like Shi Jian, Gao Qian is a reserve talent developed by the Xiahou family.
Of course, Xiahou Dun also wanted to use Xiahou people as much as possible, but the Xiahou family's population base itself is small, and the key is that few of them can really fight...
The Bian family was also embarrassed by the Xiahou family.
I don’t know what happened to Xiahou Yuan?
Xiahou Dun suddenly felt depressed and frowned.
Gao Qian was not sure about it, but when he saw Xiahou Dun's expression was not good, he asked nervously: "General... what happened?"
Xiahou Dun suppressed his bored mood and pondered for a moment. He decided to march towards Taiyuan according to the original plan. Only in this way can the pressure from Cao Cao's direction and Youbei be relieved. After all, in the mountains, the infantry of the Cao army did not have to worry about the threat of the Hussar cavalry and could exert more combat power.
"Are you ready for cold-proof clothing and portable food and grass?" Xiahou Dun did not answer Gao Qian's question.
During these days, Xiahou Dun was not idle. He collected all the clothes and food that could be collected around him as much as possible, so as to be able to gather a force that could march in the severe cold.
Gao Qian lowered his head, "General, this time he attacked, he destroyed two villages... However, these villages are relatively barren, with not many food, grass, clothing, etc...."
Gao Qian led his men along the mountain road to the military camp to "replenish" military supplies. Although there are some small villages in Taihang Mountains, they are vast and sparsely populated. Even if they break the villages, they often don't gain much.
Xiahou Dun nodded.
Although it was expected, I still felt uncomfortable after hearing this result.
The army is moving forward, and it consumes too much.
The more soldiers, the more food and grass you need, and the more supplies you will get in the cold. Although there are mules and horses and other transportation, it is on average on every soldier...
Xiahou Dun thought for a long time and finally made a very risky decision.
He decided to divide the troops.
Chapter completed!