"Go, go to Shaanxi County immediately and ask for Liu..."
Jiang Wei paused mid-sentence and changed his mind, "Forget it, prepare my horse immediately, I want to go to Shaanxi County!"
Hangu Pass and Shaanxi County may seem like two places, but in fact they are the key between Guandong and Guanxi. They can be regarded as an overall defense system.
The distance between the two places is only sixty or seventy miles.
If one person and two people ride together, no matter how hard the horse is, they will arrive early and late at night.
Liu Yin was shocked when he learned that Jiang Wei had come from Hangu Pass. He just said something had happened and hurriedly came out to greet him:
"Boyo? Why did you come here suddenly? Is there something big going on?"
"A big thing? Of course it's a big thing!"
The tired Jiang Wei couldn't hide the look of exhaustion on his face. He ran all the way and didn't even bother to rest. He was obviously exhausted.
But his expression was filled with excitement.
Liu Yin didn't know what happened, and was even more surprised when Jiang Wei said this.
Jiang Boyu came from Hanguguan in person. If something happened, it would probably be due to something happening in the rear.
However, in the past few years of the Han Dynasty, the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the monarch and his ministers have worked together. It can be said that the country is peaceful and the people are safe. How could anything happen?
Jiang Wei didn't care what Liu Yin was thinking, he strode forward and grabbed the other person's arm:
"Come on, don't worry, follow me inside quickly. I have something extremely important to tell you!"
Liu Yin was actually turned into a guest by Jiang Wei, who was half forced and half allowed to enter.
"Come here, serve tea to General Jiang!"
"There is no need to serve tea for now!" Jiang Wei refused, and then motioned to Liu Yin, "Xiu Ran, I have confidential matters, so there is no need to delay!"
Seeing Jiang Wei's urgency, Liu Yin could only retreat.
As expected, Jiang Wei couldn't wait to take out a letter from his arms:
"Xiuran, this is a secret message sent by Chang'an Grand Sima."
When Liu Yin heard the "secret message", his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Speaking of the hidden dangers of the big man, it is actually not without them.
The Han Dynasty now implements the policy of "the king is light".
Thinking on the bright side, the emperor is ruling the country.
If you think about the worst, it means that the ministers have too much power.
Of course, this is a tradition that gradually formed soon after the founding of Jihan.
It’s not entirely the fault of the Grand Sima and the Grand General.
After all, for so many years, the Han Dynasty implemented this policy of neglecting the king, and not only regained the lost territory, but also returned it to the old capital.
But I'm just afraid that His Majesty or someone might have other ideas when the situation looks good.
If not, how come Wei Yan's affair happened?
After much deliberation, if something big happened to the big man, this was the most likely possibility.
These thoughts are a long story, but in fact they are just a fleeting thought in Liu Yin's mind.
"Da Sima? A secret message came at this time? What did you say?"
Liu Yin reached out to take it and asked.
"You'll know when you open it and take a look!"
Jiang Wei's uncontrollable excitement made Liu Yin feel a little more at ease.
It doesn't seem to be a bad thing, let alone the worst situation I imagined.
If you really want to talk about it, my relationship with Da Sima is even closer than Jiang Boyue.
After all, he was recommended by the Grand Sima to lead the army, but Jiang Boyue did not have such a relationship.
Jiang Wei said that he wanted Liu Yin to read the contents of the letter himself, but when Liu Yin opened the envelope, he couldn't wait to reveal it:
"It's Luoyang! Da Sima asked us to organize our army and attack Luoyang at any time!"
"What!"
Liu Yin lowered his head and took out half of the letter. When he heard Jiang Wei's words, he immediately raised his head in shock, thinking that he had heard wrong, with disbelief in his eyes:
"What Luoyang?"
Jiang Wei slapped his thigh: "Ouch! In this world, besides the one in the east, how many Luoyangs are there?"
Liu Yin wanted to ask clearly, but then he remembered the secret letter in his hand.
In other words, this is what Da Sima’s letter is talking about?
For a moment, he was so shocked by the news that he couldn't react.
Luoyang, that was the old capital of the Han Dynasty.
Taking Luoyang and returning it to the old capital would be accomplished in their hands.
Liu Yin still couldn't believe it.
Shouldn't this be Da Sima coming in person?
Will this great honor be his turn?
Liu Yin, who was a little confused, looked at Jiang Wei and then at the half-open letter in his hand. For a moment, he didn't know whether to ask first or to read first.
Seeing Liu Yin's confused look, Jiang Wei couldn't help but smile:
"If Xiuren doesn't believe it, you can read Da Sima's letter first."
Liu Yin stretched out his hand and stretched it several times before unfolding the letter.
After reading ten lines at a glance, Liu Yin's face also changed to a look of excitement, and he said loudly: "Okay!"
He raised his head again and looked at Jiang Wei:
"Boyo, Da Sima, Your Majesty..."
After saying a few words, he couldn't speak any more. He took a few heavy breaths, but still couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart. He stood up suddenly and walked back and forth.
After a while, he managed to suppress his emotions, turned to Jiang Wei, and asked excitedly:
"Boyo, Da Sima has no other instructions? Can such a big matter be left to us just like this?"
Still can't believe it.
Jiang Wei's eyes were shining brightly and he nodded repeatedly:
"Xiuran, after receiving Da Sima's letter, I had the same thoughts as you."
"However, Grand Sima did not have any other instructions. He just told us that Luoyang's troops are currently empty, so we can just wait for Chang'an's food and grass to arrive, and then we can do things easily."
"As for Hangu Pass and Shaanxian County, the armed guards from Chang'an will take over."
The Tiger Infantry Army is an old army and was already formed when the Prime Minister was still here.
The Wuwei Army was newly established during the restructuring.
This arrangement is obviously to let the Tiger Infantry Army be the main force and the Wuwei Army be the supporting force.
Liu Yin held the letter in his hand tightly, his tone was full of respect, sigh, and even a little ashamed:
"The great Sima's ambition is far beyond my level!"
Two years ago, he cooperated with Bo Yue to sneak into Sangchouyuan and seize Hangu Pass.
In addition, the Wuwei Army captured Shaanxi County.
If at that time, the two armies, with the momentum of a great victory, head east together, they may not be able to capture Luoyang.
Unexpectedly, it was stopped.
Although there is a reason for the lack of food and grass.
But in Liu Yin's heart, he might not have thought that Da Sima Cun had the intention to take Luoyang personally.
This is also quite normal.
After all, in the Battle of Guanzhong, Bo Yuedu was the first to lead troops to Chang'an City. Wasn't he assigned another mission by the Prime Minister?
A major event like recovering the old capital is of great significance. Whoever recovers it must be particular about it.
Unexpectedly, I had the heart of a villain, judged the heart of a gentleman, and underestimated the broad mind of the great Sima.
Ashamed, ashamed!
After reflecting on his own narrow-mindedness, Liu Yin finally turned his mind to business and asked Jiang Wei:
"Boyo, what are you going to do to capture Luoyang this time?"
Jiang Wei stood up and held Liu Yin's arm:
"Xiuran, in the past two years, the two of us have deduced how to capture Luoyang countless times. If we don't use it now, when will we wait?"
Liu Yin smiled knowingly and nodded heavily:
"Then let's follow the old rules. I will lead the army to attack Hangu (Hangu Pass of Han Dynasty) on the north road to attract the attention of the thieves. Boyue will lead the army to take the south road and detour behind it."
Who would have expected that Jiang Wei shook his head and said:
"No, this time, let's switch. I will attack the city, and you will lead the army to retreat."
Compared with Xiuren, since he is not a great Sima, he is also a reduced general.
If Da Sima allows himself to capture Luoyang, he must be wise.
This time, I let myself gnaw on the hard nut.
Liu Yin was slightly surprised, but he didn't refuse and agreed.
In October of the sixth year of Yanxi, the Han troops from Hangu Pass and Shaanxian County suddenly dispatched and rushed towards the last barrier to the west of Luoyang - Hangu Pass - at an extremely fast speed.
Sima Zhao, who personally led the army to guard Guancheng, looked at the Han army that seemed to appear overnight outside Guancheng, his face was livid, and he couldn't help but curse in his heart:
Thief Feng is truly treacherous!
I promised to act, but I didn't expect it to be true!
Fortunately, the adults were prepared.
I remembered that after returning to Yecheng, I reported to the Lord the results of my trip to Han.
The Han Dynasty not only agreed to open the Taiyuan trade route, but also agreed to cooperate with its side in Luoyang to stage a show.
Let's fight it out real and fake, and try not to let outsiders see that we are giving up Luoyang on our own initiative.
I also told the adults without knowing it that Hebei would at least have a long period of peace in the future.
Unexpectedly, the adult shook his head:
"Sir, you are still too young! That Feng Mingwen has always been extremely cunning. He agreed to cooperate with us in making a show, but he didn't say how true or false he was."
"If he had the chance, he would fight with all his strength and with all his strength. That wouldn't be surprising at all."
"So this time, even if we want to withdraw from Luoyang, we must be careful and not give any chance to Han."
At that time, I was still dubious, but unfortunately, now it seems that your Excellency was right.
If he did not prepare in advance, the Han army outside Guancheng might launch a surprise attack on Guancheng.
Thinking of this, Sima Zhao snorted coldly and ordered:
"Second order, each battalion will guard the key passes of Guancheng tightly and must not slack off. If there is any negligence, military law will be dealt with!"
"Here!"
Out of sight, Sima Zhao quietly wiped the sweat from his palms on the city wall.
This was the first time he led an army against the enemy.
The tall and thick walls of Hangu Pass did not bring him much comfort.
Because he knew that Hangu Pass could not block the Han army's way to Luoyang.
Again, while no one was noticing, he quickly glanced south.
This is a battle between true and false.
He wanted to prevent others from seeing it as fake, but also to prevent the Han army from making it real.
Such requirements are too difficult for me as a first-time leader!
Thinking of this, Sima Zhao couldn't help but sigh secretly:
It would be great if Brother is still here...
Jiang Wei, who had no idea that Feng Da Sima and Sima Yi had a secret deal, was standing on a mountain top, looking at Hangu Pass with a telescope.
Although I was mentally prepared, I was still a little frightened when I really saw the majestic Guancheng in front of me.
Fortunately, there is more than this road leading to Luoyang, otherwise, the Guancheng in front of me would really give me a headache.
Not to mention that the first batch of food and grass sent from Chang'an could only supply one army of Tiger Infantry.
This means that in the attack on Luoyang this time, before the second batch of grain and grass is delivered from Chang'an, the Wuwei Army may not be able to provide them with much support.
In addition, the Tiger Infantry troops were divided into two groups.
Therefore, it is not easy to capture Guancheng by relying solely on your own troops.
It's not easy, it's not easy, you still have to do what you have to do.
"Send the order to set up camp ten miles below the pass. Early tomorrow morning, follow me to the front of the battle formation to challenge."
Even if we really want to attack the city, we have to wait until the equipment is ready. Before that, we basically try to see if we can lure the defenders out of the pass.
It is also good to demoralize the enemy.
It would be even better if you encounter a reckless man who cannot withstand the provocation and lures most of the troops out of seclusion to fight against you without taking advantage of the location.
Compared with Jiang Wei who was blocked at the gate, Liu Yin led his army to the south, which was quite smooth.
The south road basically runs along the edge of Luoshui River, all the way east.
There were originally three cities on this road: Lianchi, Yangshiyi, and Yiyang.
Especially Yangshiyi and Yiyang.
One of them is where the general Dian Nong Zhonglang of the pseudo-Wei Dynasty Luoyang was stationed in the fields, and there were originally troops stationed there.
One is located on the edge of Luoshui River, which can barely be regarded as a city blocking the south road.
It's just that since the Han Dynasty captured Qinhan Valley Pass and Xinguan Pass, how could those garrison troops who had no combat effectiveness dare to defend there?
As for Yiyang, the terrain is actually pretty good, surrounded by mountains and rivers.
If the puppet Wei Dynasty really wanted to defend, Liu Yin couldn't help but really wanted to stay under the city.
At least we need to bring up the baggage from the rear and let the stone cannons blast it - anyway, this is not far from Shaanxi County.
However, what Liu Yin didn't know was that Sima Division, who had witnessed the power of the Han army's stone cannons in Gaodu City, after being defeated and retreating to Luoyang, withdrew its troops from Yiyang and retracted all its strength to Luoyang.
Because in Sima Shi's view, even Gaodu City with its back to Tianjingguan could not stop the Han army's stone cannons, and it was far inferior to Yiyang in Gaodu, and it was even less able to stop it.
Rather than wasting our troops, it is better to take them all back.
This decision actually came to Liu Yin's advantage.
He led the army to Yiyang City, and before he could send anyone to shout, the gates of Yiyang City were already wide open.
The hundreds of Wei troops who originally stayed in Yiyang to serve as police sentries ran away long ago when they learned that the Han troops were coming to attack in large numbers.
Liu Yin led the army into the city. Looking at the almost deserted city, he couldn't help but sigh:
"After passing Yiyang, you can follow the Luo River directly to Luoyang. Now that the thieves don't guard Yiyang, I'm afraid they have no intention of guarding Luoyang!"
Liu Yin, who had no idea that he had been fooled, immediately continued to lead the army eastward without stopping after resting in Yiyang City.
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In the eleventh month of Yanxi's reign, Liu Yin led his army around Nanxiao Road and attacked Luoyang City all the way.
Sima Zhao, who was guarding Hangu Pass in Han Dynasty, was "surprised" when he learned the news!
He led his troops to withdraw from Hangu Pass overnight, intending to retreat to Luoyang before Liu Yin arrived at Luoyang.
Jiang Wei, who had been paying close attention to the movements in Guancheng, immediately broke through the barrier and followed closely behind him, not giving Sima Zhao a chance to breathe.
There were pursuers behind and interceptors on the side. Although he had been prepared, Sima Zhao was still a little panicked.
Seeing Luoyang City in sight, he actually did not follow Sima Yi's arrangement and enter the city to burn the grain and grass in the treasury before leaving - even though there was no grain left - but instead went directly around Luoyang.
Then he rushed directly to Xiaopingjin, north of Luoyang, where he prepared to cross the river north and return to Hanoi.
In this battle, both Han and Wei knew how the Han army would fight.
But the Han army didn't know how the Wei army would fight.
So when Jiang Wei and Liu Yin reunited and came to Luoyang City, they were shocked to see the chaos in Luoyang.
"Boyo, tell me, is there any fraud?"
When things came to a close, Liu Yin became a little uncertain.
"Probably, no?"
Jiang Wei also hesitated.
At the same time, Mi Shiyilang, who was far away in Jianye, was visiting someone.