After winning the great victory in Kuizhou and opening the east road to Shu, just as Murong Yanzhao had guessed, Zhao Kuangyin did not slow down his march into Sichuan, but instead accelerated his march along the Yangtze River waterway.
Zhao Kuangyin led the army with Zhang Yongde and Liu Guangyi to attack and pinging Sichuan Dongzhou County and advanced steadily behind. At the same time, he himself, Dang Jin and Cui Yanjin, selected 5,000 elite troops from the battalion. Under the protection of Jiangling Navy, they marched towards the firm and
The only goal is to move westward from Chengdu.
Along the way, the sails were set and the boat was sailing at full speed. It was a smooth road. We were only delayed in Yuzhou. At that time, I hesitated to continue a circle along the Yangtze River to the southwest, or to turn north and go to Suizhou, and then go straight.
Into the hinterland of Chengdu. Probably the reaction in Shu gave Zhao Kuangyin confidence, so he finally went to Suizhou, abandoned the boat and landed.
In the face of this Han army coming from the east, officials in Shuzhou and counties along the way did not react much and just let it pass, just like ostriches hanging their heads, pretending not to see it. Some people even prepared to
After preparing food, wine, meat and other supplies to reward the troops, they will be presented to the king as soon as he enters the city. Some people will take the initiative to contact and send people who are familiar with the road to guide the army...
Under the "enthusiastic" welcome of the officials and people in eastern Sichuan, Zhao Kuangyin's march went more smoothly than he imagined. The country was about to perish, the states and counties were alienated, the officials were unethical, and the decline was irreversible.
What is even more sad is that it was not until the Han army on the east route landed in Suizhou, moved west to Chengdu, and entered the hinterland of the plains that anyone warned the Chengdu court. Of course, a warning is a warning, and as for resisting the Han army, it was impossible.
Marching at a speed of more than a hundred miles day by day, Zhao Kuangyin's original slogan to encourage the soldiers was to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chengdu. The long water and dry roads, coupled with the changes in weather, were not so easy to cross.
After all, it is still one day late, maybe more than one day. Arriving in Chengdu does not mean occupying Chengdu...
On the first day after arriving in Chengdu, Zhao Kuangyin ordered Cui Yanjin to lead an army to attack Yang'an City in Jianzhou in the southeast to obtain grain and rice. At the same time, he used prisoners and surrounding refugees to set up camp twenty miles outside Chengdu to rest and reorganize his troops and horses to relieve the fatigue of the soldiers.
With a radius of more than a hundred miles around Chengdu, there are only 5,000 Han troops, and there are still 30,000 Shu troops concentrated in Chengdu. However, Zhao Kuangyin acted as if he had entered his own back garden, where he was leisurely touring and leisurely
Incomparably, this arrogant gesture made the Shu army in Chengdu both surprised and angry.
In the city, when they learned that the Han army had arrived, the whole city was shocked. But for Meng Chang and the ministers of Shu, they were even more frightened. The situation in the north had deteriorated to the point where it could not be improved, and the enemy in the east was in panic.
Already arriving at the city, even twenty miles away, one could feel the eager eyes of the Han army and the chill on their steel swords.
However, after a brief panic, Meng Chang regained his "heart as calm as water". In addition to asking the prince to strengthen the defense of the imperial city, he issued an edict again. Zhao Jiwen was fully responsible for the arrival of the Han army.
The pressure seemed to have all shifted to Zhao Jiwen, and Zhao Jiwen quickly took action.
In the military office, a military meeting was going on. Zhao Jiwen summoned the commanders and generals above the Chengdu Army to discuss the military situation. The atmosphere was dull and depressing. All the Shu generals had serious expressions and were looking forward to it.
When everyone was gathered, Zhao Jiwen broke the oppressive atmosphere: "Everyone, the Han army is approaching, and Shu has reached its most dangerous moment. Your Majesty trusts you and entrusts you with military power to resist the Han army. The heavy responsibility is like a mountain. I still hope.
You all will give your full support and work together with one heart and one mind to fight against the Han troops in order to protect our country, our country and our country!"
Zhao Jiwen's high-sounding words made him feel a little embarrassed, and had no motivating effect at all. It was like blowing into a pool of stagnant water, and the water became dull. Some generals even showed a mocking expression.
"I wonder what General Zhao can do to defeat the Han army?" The hall was silent for a while, and finally a general asked.
Hearing this, Zhao Jiwen said: "I have sent people to investigate. The Han army coming from the west only has a few thousand soldiers, and they came lightly. You must know that the distance from Kuizhou to Chengdu is more than a thousand miles. The east road
The arrival of the Han army took less than twenty days, which shows that it was advancing rapidly. The Han army was so arrogant that it was faster than the Han army on the northern route. It was obvious that they came here to gain credit!
The Han army was stationed on the outskirts of the city, and our soldiers and civilians were encamped. Apparently they were exhausted and wanted to rest and recuperate. They then divided their forces to attack Jianzhou and plundered its warehouses, which not only reduced their troops but also showed that they were short of food...
During the brief description of the enemy's situation, everyone listened attentively and wanted to know more about the situation of the Han army. Seeing that the attention of the generals had been attracted, Zhao Jiwen stood up, raised his hand and said: "Now, the troops who are rashly advancing from the east are here.
Before, I intended to take advantage of the fact that when they first arrived, their footing was unstable, and the veterans of the division were tired, I mobilized all the troops in Chengdu and took the initiative to attack them! Before the Han army from the north arrived, we had to fight first. Even if we could not annihilate them, we would still fight them.
Repulse them, kill them, severely injure them, then return to defend the city!"
After Zhao Ji finished speaking, there was an uproar in the hall. The atmosphere was obviously a little strange, and discussions broke out. A general shook his head repeatedly and said: "What General Zhao said is true. However, although the Han army outside the city has traveled thousands of miles, it is still fighting."
They are so powerful that even the strong fortresses and dangerous passes in Kuizhou cannot stop them. How can we be their opponent with just us?
Although we now have 30,000 troops, except for the general's Pinghu army, we have sparse battle formations, and there are many new soldiers and lack of training. How can we be the opponent of the Han army's experienced army?
Forgive me for saying this bluntly, if we are defending the city, we may be able to hold on to one or two, but if we take the initiative to send troops to fight with the Han army in the field, I am afraid we will not be our opponents!"
After hearing what he said, Zhao Jiwen immediately retorted: "The Han army is strong, but in the end it is outnumbered and exhausted. Although our army is weak, it has recharged its energy and has sufficient physical strength. At the end of the strong crossbow, it is difficult to penetrate Lu Zhen, and the Han Dynasty in the east
The army is now Zhang Lu. We use several times the army to launch a surprise attack and annihilate it together. We may not be without the strength to fight!
Furthermore, since the Northern Han Dynasty raised their troops, they have won successive battles and been unstoppable. They regard me as a young man in Shu as nothing. It is absolutely unexpected that we dare to take the initiative to attack. It is said in the art of war that if you are unexpected, you will win!"
"Everyone!" Zhao Jiwen stood up and said seriously: "Right now, it is the best time for us to attack. If we miss it, let the Han army rest and recover. When the Han army from the north comes again, Chengdu will definitely be defeated!"
We will also be captured by the Han army.
I think you all have heard how the Han army treated our Shu army. They built roads and dug mines, and they were almost treated like slaves. All the children of Sichuan and Shu, when they heard about it, they all gnashed their teeth with hatred. At this time, you all stood up.
Have you lost the courage to strike?"
Zhao Jiwen's words finally had some effect. Several generals stood up to support the case and said in unison: "Fight him and destroy the arrogance of the Han army!"
In Shuzhong, there is actually no ischemic man.
However, some people still looked hesitant and muttered: "I heard that our soldiers in Shuzhong were organized into Huaiwei and Huaide armies by the Han army. Their treatment was no worse than that of other Han armies. It seems that there is no way to rebuild. Han Jixun and others
All the surrendered generals have been reused..."
As soon as these words came out, the blood that surged up suddenly cooled down a bit. The real question was before us. At this point, is it necessary to risk fighting the Han army? Most of the Shu army generals present had not fought with the Han army.
Many people have experience in military combat, and even many people have not experienced battle formations, but this does not hinder their "fear of Han" mentality. Most of the Shu generals who were supposed to protect their homes and country have no intention of being buried in the sacrifice of Meng Shu...
...
But when Zhao Jiwen heard this, he angrily scolded the man: "Why did you say that? Do you want to betray the imperial court and abandon the people of Chengdu?"
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Taking a deep breath, Zhao Jiwen solemnly said: "Everyone, the current situation is like this. There is not much room for us to choose. If we work hard, there may be a chance to reverse the situation. If we hold our hands and do nothing, we will eventually be defeated by the Han army."
Prisoner, life and death are in his hands..."
After some encouragement and encouragement from Zhao Jiwen, they finally reached a consensus and decided to take a gamble and take the initiative to defeat this arrogant Han army in the eastern suburbs of Chengdu with its tail raised to the sky.
After deliberation, Zhao Jiwen left 5,000 Shu soldiers, including 3,000 "Pinghu Army", to garrison Chengdu City, and then led the remaining 26,000 troops out of the city to attack.
The dispatch of more than 20,000 troops took more than an hour to prepare for the attack, and then under the command of Zhao Jiwen, they set off outside the city. During the preparation process, the trusted generals couldn't help but ask Zhao Jiwen if he really wanted to
Fight to the death with the Han army?
Zhao Jiwen had no reservations about his confidants, and said something in a melancholy tone: "Of course we can surrender to the Han army without resistance, but in that case, we will eventually be underestimated by the Han army, and our future status, treatment and even
Safety is not guaranteed.
I heard that among the Shu army, there were many surrendered generals who were highly valued by the Han court and they all performed outstandingly in the war against the Han Dynasty. If we can take this opportunity to attack the Han army and prove our worth, we can be used as a weapon against the Han Dynasty.
The capital of the Han army's negotiations is to ensure future honor and disgrace..."
After listening to Zhao Jiwen's words, the general understood and even praised him for his profound thinking!
While the Shu army in Chengdu was preparing to attack, its unusual movements had already reached Zhao Kuangyin's ears. Among them were spies from the Wude Department and the Military Intelligence Department, officials from Chengdu, and even Shu army generals who accompanied the army to attack.
Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but be surprised and sighed at Zhao Jiwen's choice. To be fair, his choice to attack was not unreasonable. The Han army was indeed exhausted after arriving from afar, and the number of people compared with the Chengdu defenders was indeed very different. As far as the Shu army was concerned,
, is indeed a rare advantageous opportunity. If the Shu army can really work together and seize it tightly, it may not be impossible to win.
However, there is always a turning point in everything. The tide of history is rolling forward and cannot be stopped by oneself, not to mention that "oneself" has other hidden agendas.
Zhao Jiwen was not stupid. He knew that there were many dissidents in the army, but the degree of separation was far beyond his expectation. He never expected that smart people had sold him out long ago.
We are still twenty miles apart, and Zhao Kuangyin already knows all the trump cards. How to fight this kind of battle? How to win?
Zhao Jiwen's whole army came, and Zhao Kuangyin made preparations in advance. He set up a virtual camp and secretly ambush his troops. When the Shu army came to kill them, the ambush came out and Zhao Jiwen collapsed. In this battle, there were not many casualties.
Nearly half of the Shu army simply chose to surrender.
Zhao Jiwen led less than 10,000 remnant troops back to Chengdu. Zhao Kuangyin seemed to have some scruples and did not take advantage of the situation to advance troops to pursue the remaining enemies. He only found someone to clean the battlefield, collect prisoners, and continue to rest and recuperate.
Well, the Han army did not feel any pressure to deal with the prisoners whose number was several times their own, because they were all very cooperative and well-behaved.
Zhao Jiwen, who was defeated and returned to Chengdu, did not stop. While reorganizing his troops, he secretly sent his confidants to the Han camp to discuss surrender matters...