Zhao Hanzhang took three thousand newly recruited soldiers and Zhao Ju along with two envoys to support Ai Yang. When passing by Shangcai County, he took Ji Yuan with him.
One general and one counselor, Zhao Hanzhang was very satisfied with this configuration.
Ji Yuan also attached great importance to this dispatch and said: "This is the first time that the girl has appeared in front of people. Although Xiping County is under your control, it is only recognized by the people in the county. Can you get the approval from the governor and other counties?"
I have to wait until this time for approval.”
Zhao Ju was puzzled, "In that case, why don't you bring our troops with you? Can they fight with these new soldiers?"
Ji Yuan stroked his beard and said: "This is called advancing and retreating appropriately. The girl needs to show her abilities, but she can't be too powerful to make people fearful. Moreover, they are not worth the loss of the elites in the girl's hands to save them."
Zhao Hanzhang slapped his thigh and praised: "Sir, you are right!"
She said happily: "When I get to Aoyang, please help me, sir."
Ji Yuan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Yuan Ding will live up to the girl's trust."
Zhao Ju on the side couldn't understand, isn't it just sending troops to help? Why are there so many twists and turns?
They are all one heart. Why are some people’s hearts so porous?
Aoyang is not very far from Shangcai, it can be reached in a day's drive.
As Zhao Hanzhang's counselor, Ji Yuan started collecting information since the beginning of the war, and sent people here frequently, so he knew more information than the two county controllers, Zhao Hanzhang and Chai County Magistrate.
"The leader of the army was called Liu Jing, who was under Liu Yuan. He was a cruel man. I heard that the last time he entered Luoyang, because he was one step too late for the rebels in Jingzhao County, he slaughtered two streets in a rage, and even killed himself in anger.
"The vanguard." Ji Yuan said: "Liu Yuan was furious, so he was punished to lead his troops south to attack Yuzhou. Now that Liu Yuan is proclaimed emperor, he will be eager to return with meritorious service."
"He can surround Ai Yang for more than half a month, so he is obviously not a reckless person," Ji Yuan said, "Young ladies should be careful when dealing with him."
Zhao Hanzhang: "In other words, he is the main one in attacking Yuzhou?"
Ji Yuan nodded, "Exactly."
"Wouldn't Shi Le also obey his orders?" Zhao Hanzhang asked, "Where is Shi Le now?"
"Shi Le is just a refugee soldier. Although he is brave, he has no foundation. In the battle of Yanzhou, he was beaten by Gou Xi until he was the only one left." Ji Yuan looked at Zhao Hanzhang, a little confused, "Why does the girl pay so much attention to him?
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Since Shi Le retreated from Xiping, Zhao Hanzhang has kept people watching Shi Le's whereabouts, and asking him for news about Shi Le every once in a while.
He paid more attention to Shi Le than to Liu Yuan.
Zhao Hanzhang said: "Don't underestimate Shi Le. Although he was born a slave, his abilities are not as good as those of Liu Yuan. Liu Yuan's achievements today, who knows what will be his future?"
Ji Yuan was surprised, "The girl is saying that Shi Le will also become emperor in the future?"
Who knows?
Liu Yuan proclaimed himself emperor a year early. History seems to have changed, but it seems to have stayed the same. Who knows whether Shi Le will proclaim himself emperor in the future?
But a person is still the same person, and where his abilities are, he will never be too bad.
There is a mountain between Aoyang and Shangcai. The official road passes through the mountain and the mountain is divided into two halves.
It was precisely because of this mountain that Liu Jingjiu was unable to capture Aoyang, so he robbed supplies from nearby villages and towns, but never reached Shangcailai.
The team stopped eighty miles away from Aoyang City and could not go any further because the place ahead was where Liu Jing was stationed.
Zhao Hanzhang took a look at the nearby terrain, found a place that was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and temporarily stationed there. Then he called for two envoys, "Where are the other reinforcements?"
The messenger said: "Maybe it's still further ahead."
One of the envoys encouraged: "Since Miss Zhao is already here, why not take advantage of the fact that the Xiongnu army has not planned a surprise attack and join forces with Gaoyang Liyingwai to catch them off guard and make a contribution before other reinforcements arrive."
Zhao Hanzhang glanced at him and expressed with his eyes, am I a fool?
Of course, she couldn't say that, so she said: "I have no experience in leading troops on an expedition for the first time, so we should wait for reinforcements from other counties to arrive before we act together."
Zhao Ju strode over, clasped his fists and said, "Girl, the scouts have come to report that there is an army stationed thirty miles northeast. Judging from the flag, it should be our Jin army."
When Zhao Hanzhang heard this, he clasped his hands happily and said, "Aren't they coming soon? Let's go and meet them."
Of course, he couldn't lead the army directly, so Zhao Ju first led a group of people to find out the news, while they left behind with the army.
There was really the Jin army there, all reinforcements. In addition to the men from various counties, there was also a general sent by the King of Donghai.
The Xiongnu army attacked Luoyang again. The King of Donghai was afraid that Yuzhou would fall and Luoyang would become an isolated city, so he had to send a thousand people. The purpose was to urge the counties and counties in Yuzhou to assist Gaoyang, and to make a quick victory and drive the Xiongnu army out of Yuzhou. He could concentrate on dealing with it.
The army came to Luoyang.
As soon as Zhao Hanzhang and his team arrived five miles away, someone came to meet them. Zhao Ju ran up first and whispered: "They are from the Alliance Army, specially here to pick up the girl."
Zhao Hanzhang nodded slightly and asked in a low voice: "Who in the army calls the shots?"
"It's the Governor Zhang of Ruyin County."
"Why is it him, the general sent by the King of Donghai?"
Zhao Ju quickly replied: "I don't know."
As soon as he finished speaking, the person greeting them also arrived. Zhao Hanzhang raised his head and smiled at the other person.
The other party was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that the leader would be such a young man, so handsome, indistinguishable male and female, with a face as fair as jade, not even worse than the Wei Shubao he had seen before.
However, the surprise on his face flashed away, he quickly restrained himself, and stepped forward to salute, "I am Lu Xiyuan, Ruyin County. What do you call me, sir?"
Zhao Hanzhang raised his eyebrows and reached out to touch his high-tied hair. Only then did he remember that when he went out, he tied up his long hair directly for convenience. He wore armor on his head and the Qinqin Fifth Uncle asked someone to beat him.
of armor.
She smiled and simply lowered her voice and said: "I'm the Zhao family, and I'm doing three things at home."
"It turns out to be Zhao Sanlang. As expected of the Zhao family, he can lead troops on expeditions at a young age. Please come in quickly."
Ji Yuan and Zhao Ju:......
The two messengers on the side:...
However, they still kept their words to themselves and did not expose Zhao Hanzhang immediately.
Because she was right, her name was indeed Zhao Hanzhang, and her name was indeed Three.
Zhao Hanzhang rode up and walked with him for a while. When he was two miles away from the camp, he pointed to an open tunnel on the side and said: "Please also ask Lang Jun's team to station here. The main tent can no longer be stationed."
Zhao Hanzhang didn't want to be crowded with others, but this position...
Zhao Hanzhang looked around and then responded with a smile, "Zhao Ju, take the people to garrison. This is the road to send troops. Don't let everyone block the way. I think that side is good. You go over and have a look. If it suits you, you can go there."