Chapter 1608 Chen Ran: Order the troops to withdraw from Guancheng
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In the palace garden, in the sleeping hall——
Empress Song was holding a book and flipping through it. As the pages of the book turned, the beauty looked attentive and her eyebrows were full of the gorgeous charm of a mature woman.
In summer, the sunlight from a carved window fell on the plump and graceful body of Empress Song, and her plump and lovely face seemed to be covered with a layer of holy light.
Because Emperor Guangzong was going to the funeral, Empress Song was the widow of Emperor Sejongxian, and the legal aunt of Emperor Guangzong did not go with him to the funeral.
Not far away, his son Chen Luo was playing with his daughter Chen Qianqian.
The two siblings were born in the 18th year of Chongping and are now three years old. They are both lively and lively.
At this moment, a tall and handsome female official entered the warm pavilion of the wing, saluted to Empress Song and said, "Your Majesty, King Wei handed over the sign and has entered the palace."
After hearing this, Queen Song couldn't help but look surprised and said, "Let him come in."
The female official turned around and left. Then, she saw a tall and handsome young man wearing a black and red satin python suit. He walked into the hall and said, "I have seen the empress. She is a thousand years old."
Queen Song took a look at the young man in the python suit, with an inexplicable meaning in her beautiful eyes, and said: "Get down."
Jia Heng thanked him and said nothing else.
Under the slender and curved willow eyebrows of the Empress of Song Dynasty, her charming and flowing eyes were as bright as water, and she whispered: "Emperor Guangzong was buried earlier, right?"
Jia Heng said: "Go back to me, Emperor Guangzong has been buried."
Queen Song said softly: "Recently, there have been one wave of national mourning after another, but this is it."
Well, it would be nice if the little emperor also died young.
Under Jia Heng's sword-shaped eyebrows, his eyes were as bright as water as he looked at Empress Song, who had a look of absence on her face, and asked, "What are you thinking about? You are so lost in thought."
Empress Song's willow eyebrows were as curved as daisy, and her beautiful eyes were as sparkling as water, and she said, "I didn't think about anything."
Jia Heng asked: "How are you doing in the palace these days?"
Empress Song's voice was a little sweet, and she said: "Why is it so bad? Your daughter is so angry every day."
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Then let me take a look at Luo'er."
While they were talking, they came to Luo'er and Qianqian, got closer and asked, "What are you two busy with?"
Qianqian's voice was cute and soft, her black grape-like eyes were crystal clear, and she said coquettishly: "Brother-in-law."
Jia Heng nodded, speaking only in front of him, as close as he could get.
The little guy is over three years old and looks very smart.
At this moment, Jia Heng pinched Qianqian's cheek gently, then hugged her up and said with a smile: "Qianqian, it's really getting heavier."
Chen Luo raised his eyebrows, his bright eyes rolled up, he stretched out his two white, soft little hands, and said in a sweet voice: "Brother-in-law, I want a hug."
Jia Heng smiled and joked: "This child still needs to be hugged like a little girl."
However, my son is still young, but he seems to be somewhat smart.
As he said that, he put Qianqian down, then picked up his son and sat on the embroidered pier beside him. He smelled the milky fragrance of the little guy and felt a little doted on and inexplicably happy.
At this moment, Queen Song looked at the young man in python suit under her emerald eyebrows and asked, "Is there any news from Sichuan? The surrender letter I wrote originally should be
It should have been delivered as well."
Jia Heng said: "It must have reached Shuzhong now, but whether it can reach Chen Ran and Chen Wei's hands is hard to say."
Empress Song frowned and sewed her eyebrows, with a hint of worry in her tone, and asked: "The army has been trapped in Jiameng Pass for a long time, and there has been no news of success?"
Jia Heng said: "The Beijing camp is currently attacking under Guancheng, and no news of success has been delivered yet."
It is possible that the soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp were trapped in Guancheng a month before, mostly to reduce casualties, but Xie Zaiyi did delay for a long time.
Under the emerald willow eyebrows of Empress Song, her charming and flowing eyes were as bright as water, and she said: "It would be better if the war could end sooner, and the world would be at peace sooner."
Jia Heng also sighed with emotion and said: "Yes, in the past few years, the Han Dynasty has been non-stop. There have been frequent wars and countless national funds wasted. Fortunately, they have been victorious in the wars."
At this moment, Qianqian's voice was soft and charming, and asked: "Brother-in-law, why haven't you seen Sister Xianning in the past two days?"
Jia Heng smiled and said, "Your sister is taking care of your nephew at home."
Empress Song said: "In a few days from Xianning, I will bring my son over and get together."
Jia Heng smiled and said: "Then I will talk to her next time I go back."
During this time, Xianning was coaxing the child, and he didn't even talk about it anymore.
Empress Song's eyebrows were as crescent-shaped as she ordered the female officials and said softly: "Take the little prince and the little princess to the side hall, and I will have a conversation with King Wei."
The female officer responded and headed towards the side hall with a pair of twins.
Queen Song immediately fixed her scorching eyes on Jia Heng, her jade face was as bright as the clouds, and said softly: "I miss you."
Jia Heng naturally caught the meaning of autumn waves from the beauty's scorching beautiful eyes. He stood up, came closer, took the beauty's slender hand, and said: "Let's go to the bedroom to talk."
Queen Song responded softly and walked towards the bedroom first.
In the sleeping hall, in the incense cage with carved animal heads, ice saltpeter and incense tablets were mixed and ignited. The aroma in the hall was so fragrant that it made people drunk.
Jia Heng hugged the beauty's plump and delicate body, entered the hall, and then hugged the beauty to one side, with an inexplicable expression on his face.
When Empress Song raised her beautiful head, she squatted down with her exquisite and graceful body, held Jia Heng's handle with a pair of white and soft hands, and said: "You are really allowed to run amok in the palace.
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As he spoke, two rose-red blossoms appeared on his face like a waterfall of black hair. They were as bright and beautiful as the peach blossoms in February, charming and moving.
Jia Heng's brows wrinkled and relaxed intermittently, and as the beauty spoke softly and slowly, he felt his heart trembling inexplicably.
Empress Song said: "Do you really want Zhen Qing to listen to politics from behind the curtain? I would like to remind you that after ten years, Zhen Qing will definitely put all her thoughts on her son, and may even help her son deal with you."
Jia Heng said "hmm", feeling the beauty's wavering, and feeling a little relieved, as if he was in a fairyland.
"And your child, his throne comes from Emperor Guangzong. When he grows up in the future, he will probably regard you as a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh." Empress Song's brows and eyes were full of charm, and her bright eyes were full of light.
Her face is as bright as the clouds.
Jia Heng whispered: "I...I have considered all of these."
Well, sweet girl is really getting better and better at sucking.
Empress Song's originally soft and graceful voice was filled with a hint of sweetness and coquettishness as she said, "Then, are you going to watch this human tragedy happen?"
Jia Heng said: "Let's talk about it then. It's too early to mention these now."
Under the emerald and curved eyebrows of Queen Song, her charming and flowing eyes were looking down at this moment, catching a hint of thoughtfulness on Jia Heng's face, and her heart couldn't help but move.
It seemed that this little fox didn't want the Zhens to sit in that position for too long.
Jia Heng immediately, without saying much else, gently held the beauty's plump waist, feeling the soft and soft curves grinding deeply on her legs, and his heart couldn't help but tremble.
I don't know how long it took, but Jia Heng stared at the beautiful woman with fragrant skin and delicate skin. Her face was as white as snow, and her face was filled with rose-red aura. Her brows and corners of her eyes were full of spring love.
Jia Heng said softly: "It's getting late, it's time to go back."
Well, I don’t know why, but the eyes that were peeping through the window that day are somewhat invisible now.
There seemed to be a bit of charm flowing out of the snow beauty's sparkling eyes, and she said lazily: "Go ahead."
Jia Heng didn't say much else, got up and walked out of the hall.
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When Jia Yun led his troops to break through Jiangyou Pass and march into Chengdu Prefecture, Gao Cheng, who was in Jiange, was still writing military orders to the Sichuan Governor Zeng Shuhong to urge the transportation of grain and fodder.
Gao Cheng sat on a lacquered wooden table in the hall, staring at the map hanging on the screen, his face couldn't help but feel a little lighter for a child.
The Imperial Court's troops in the Jing camp have been at a standstill at Jiameng Pass for more than a month. This shows that the so-called elite Jing camp in the world is nothing more than mediocre.
Gao Cheng pondered for a moment and said loudly: "Come here, summon the generals to discuss matters."
Gao Cheng still didn't know that Jiangyou Pass leading to Jiameng Pass had fallen into the hands of the imperial court.
A personal guard responded and then went to summon the generals.
After a while, the generals entered the hall and looked at Gao Cheng and bowed.
Gao Cheng said: "Everyone, the Han army in the Beijing camp has been blocked at Jiameng Pass for a month. It can be seen that the so-called rumors that the Beijing camp is invincible in the world are just to confuse the world."
When the generals of the Shu Army below heard this, their faces showed joy, and their voices of agreement could not be heard.
Gao Cheng stared at the Shu army generals and said: "Although the Han army is at a standstill at Jiameng Pass, we must not slack off. The Han army may conspire."
At this moment, perhaps a prophecy came true, a young junior high school student hurriedly entered the hall and said in a deep voice: "Commander, the soldiers and horses of the imperial court marched into Bazhou from Micang Road and captured Bazhou."
Hearing this, Gao Cheng couldn't help being shocked. He stood up suddenly and asked, "Why did the troops of the Beijing camp advance so quickly?"
The deputy general below, Wen Youlu, also the commander of the Sichuan Dusi, said: "Commander, the Han army chose another route after being blocked at Jiameng Pass."
Gao Cheng frowned and said in a deep voice: "There are very few troops left in Bazhou. The Han army can easily attack the cities along the way and reach Bazhong."
The lieutenant general asked: "What is Dushuai's next plan for using his troops?"
"Don't worry about it. Our army can only defend the sword pavilion now and rely on the natural dangers of Shu Road to stop the imperial troops and protect Chengdu." Gao Cheng said.
The lieutenant general said: "Our army has resisted the imperial troops at Jiameng Pass for a month and has consumed a lot of troops. Should we send reinforcements?"
Gao Cheng was silent for a moment and said: "Jiameng Pass has been resisting for a month. There is no need to hold it forcefully anymore. Send someone to inform Chen Yuan and others at Jiameng Pass that there is no need to defend Jiameng Pass. We will lead 30,000 troops and horses.
Jianmen Pass hinders the Han army, and this pass is the burial place I prepared for the imperial soldiers and horses!"
At this moment, a general heard this and clasped his fists in agreement.
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Just when Gao Cheng was dispatching his troops, new changes also occurred in Jiameng Pass.
On this day, the Jing camp and the Shu army did not attack Guancheng, but a thunderous offensive was brewing.
Wei Wang Chen Ran and Chen Yuan were on top of Guancheng, looking at the Han army generals who were attacking the city in the distance, with varying degrees of worry on their faces.
With the continuous bombardment by the Han army during this period, the city wall of Guancheng broke in several places and seemed to be on the verge of collapse at any time.
"The situation doesn't seem to be good." Wei Wang Chen Ran frowned, his eyes flickered, and he said worriedly.
Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes, shook his head, and said: "I'm afraid I can't hold Jiameng Pass anymore, and I can't waste my time here."
Chen Ran said: "What do you mean, cousin?"
Chen Yuandao: "Since the purpose of consuming the troops and horses of the imperial camp has been achieved, there is not much meaning in continuing to waste time here. It is better to send troops to abandon Guancheng, retreat to Jianmen Pass, and then fight the decisive battle with the troops of the capital camp."
Hearing this, Chen Ran had a thoughtful look on his face and whispered: "This strategy is feasible, but we need to discuss it with Second Young Master Gao Gao."
Although Gao Bo played the role of a quartermaster in Jiameng Pass, transporting grain and crops, he was actually a supervisor of the army. In a sense, he was an extension of the Gao family's will.
Chen Yuan nodded and said: "Go back to Guan Yamen to discuss."
Then, Chen Ran and Chen Yuan left Guancheng together.
Guancheng Yatang, front hall——
Gao Bo was discussing with Chen Wei the grain recently transferred from Chengdu Mansion in the rear and checking the account books.
Chen Wei frowned and said, "We have consumed a lot of grain recently."
Gao Bo nodded and said: "In this battle, the people feed the horses and chew the food, and the food is consumed quickly. However, there are still three months of food in Jiameng Pass, and the Han army will definitely not be able to survive three months."
Chen Wei said coldly: "Under the fortified city, we are advancing even an inch, and our morale is low. At that time, our army will have an opportunity to leave Guancheng to counterattack."
Gao Bo sighed and said loudly: "It's hard to say how to counterattack. As long as the imperial troops and horses can stop us outside Guancheng, it will be a victory."
At this moment, the bodyguard who was guarding the mansion quickly entered the hall and said in a clear voice: "Second Young Master Gao, the two highnesses, King Zhao and King Wei, are here."
While they were talking, King Zhao and King Wei entered the hall from the outside, with solemn expressions on their faces.
Gao Bo welcomed the general up and asked: "Your Highnesses, how is the defense of the city?"
Chen Yuan shook his head and said: "Second Master, we can no longer defend Jiameng Pass."
Gao Bo: "..."
"Why did King Zhao say this?" Gao Bo suppressed the suspicion in his heart and asked.
Chen Yuan looked unhappy and said: "After Guancheng was bombarded by the Han army in Beijing during this period, it has become pitted and crumbling. It seems that it will collapse once the artillery hits it."
Gao Bo frowned and said, "Can the city wall be repaired?"
"The two armies are facing each other and a fierce battle is going on. How can we repair it?" Wei Wang Chen Ran took over the conversation and said.
Gao Bo looked surprised and asked, "What do you mean by King Zhao?"
"Abandon the city and leave, return to Jianmen Pass." Chen Yuan spoke clearly and explained: "Originally, our troops and horses were just to hinder and delay the troops and horses of the Beijing camp. Now that the task has been completed, we should conserve our troops and return in time.
At Jianmen Pass, the imperial court's soldiers and horses will be depleted in a delayed manner."
Gao Bo nodded and said thoughtfully: "That's right."
Originally, the Shu army was using the difficulties and dangers of the Shu road to stagnate and consume the effective strength of the Han army to fight a defensive counterattack.
Chen Ran took over the conversation and said: "If the day is not as good as today, I will order all the armies to pack their military supplies and equipment and withdraw from Guancheng."
Gao Bo shook his head and said: "It's too hasty, and some of the food in Guancheng will be burned up, without giving the imperial court an opportunity to use it."
"It's difficult to handle. Once thick smoke rises from Guancheng, the soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp outside the city will know that our soldiers are going to flee, and they will definitely build the city violently. We want the entire army to return to Jianmen Pass, but it is impossible.
Already." Chen Ran said from the side with an idea.
Chen Yuandao: "Then let the armies prepare today and evacuate Guancheng tomorrow and return to Jianmen Pass."
Everyone nodded in agreement, reaching a unified opinion.
Jiameng Pass was dilapidated and could not be defended. More than 20,000 Shu troops retreated to Jianmen Pass to continue to obstruct and consume the imperial army's offensive.
But while several people were contemplating, they heard the "dong dong" sound of war drums sounding one after another, which was deafening and made people's blood boil.
The Han army attacked the city again!
Wei Wang Chen Ran's face changed slightly, he looked at Chen Yuan aside and said: "Now we have to resist this wave of offensive from the Beijing camp."
Chen Yuan frowned and said, "I'm afraid I may not be able to stop him."
Previously, when Chen Yuan was inspecting the city wall facilities, it had already occurred that after several blasts of explosives, it would be difficult for Guancheng to withstand the next blast.
Chen Ran said: "Then..."
"Prepare to withdraw the troops." Chen Yuan said with a solemn expression and a low voice.
This time, Xie Zaiyi personally led the army to supervise the battle, and a large number of Beijing camp generals and soldiers rushed towards the city like a tide. At this moment, the siege was much more powerful than before.
The Han troops in the Beijing camp risked their lives, holding a shield in one hand and a feather sword in the other, climbing to the top of the city.
The Han army soldiers who dug the dirt road to Guancheng buried explosives. Amidst the "bang" sound, Guancheng was blown up and collapsed, and a large number of Han troops from the Beijing camp poured into Guancheng like a tide.
In the first year of Jianxing, at the end of August at Jiameng Pass, the imperial camp finally broke through the pass on Jinniu Road after many days of siege.
In this battle, more than 7,000 Shu troops were killed and more than 5,000 people surrendered. Chen Yuan, King of Wei Chen Ran, King of Liang Chen Wei, Gao Bo and others retreated towards Jianmen Pass.
Xie Zaiyi, surrounded by all the generals, entered Guancheng in a mighty manner.
In this battle, the Han army in the capital camp held off the city for a month, losing more than 7,000 soldiers. It can be said that Xie Zaiyi's face was quite disgraceful.
"Send orders to all armies to pursue and kill Chen Yuan, Chen Ran and others along the Golden Bull Road without any mistakes!" Xie Zaiyi sat in the hall and said in a deep voice.
A guard general below heard this, clasped his fists and made a promise, then turned and left.
"It's been more than a month. Bazhong has been defeated. I don't know how Jia Yun is progressing." Xie Zaiyi thought about it, feeling worried in his heart.
