In the wilderness of Jizhou, in front of you is the capital of Zhao State: Xiangguo.
At this time, there was panic in the city, and the apocalyptic atmosphere shrouded this ancient city. In the Xiangguo Palace of the former Shihu, now the Zhaowang Palace, Zhaowang Shizhi was only anxiously waiting for revenge from all parties.
"Report to your Majesty, Ran Min is coming with a large army. The vanguard has reached Guangping, less than a hundred miles away from Xiangguo." A scout rushed into the palace to report.
King Zhao Shizhi's hands trembled after hearing this. After looking at it, he only said, "You will step back first and explore again."
"The general will obey his orders."
Shi Zhi sighed and said, "I knew this would have happened a long time ago. I, the Zhao State, have been in the Central Plains for decades since its founding and have not shown any kindness to the people. Now the building will collapse and there is nothing we can do."
"Yao Gong, are you here, Yao Gong?" It turned out that he saw Zhang Chun, the general of the Chinese army, coming, and Shi Zhi immediately cheered up a little.
Zhang Chun only replied: "Your Majesty, Mr. Yao is seriously ill." Shi Zhi was shocked after hearing this.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Chun hurriedly said: "But Yao Gong sent his son Yao Xiang to come with 28,000 Qiang cavalry to help out."
Behind Zhang Chun, I saw a handsome young man entering the hall and saluting Shi Zhi.
"General, please see your Majesty."
Shi Zhi was overjoyed. He put aside the crown in front of him with his hand and said, "Yao Yizhong finally lived up to his expectations. It turned out to be Yao Xiang. I thought that Fu Jian would go west to gather his pawns and nephews, but he didn't expect that Fu Jian would enter Fangtou."
"Building a palace has the intention of never returning. Fortunately, Yao Gong is here, and Yao Xiang is so alone that he can't be defeated without worrying about it."
"Your Majesty Miao Zan, I am extremely frightened. My father is old and ill and cannot come here. He tells me: Ran Min betrayed his benevolence and slaughtered the Shi family. I, the Yao family, have received great kindness from the Shi family, and I will definitely repay it with Ke Si Tu."
Opportunity for revenge.”
Shi Zhi only nodded, "Yao Gong is indeed loyal to my Shi family."
Zhang Chunshikun, who was next to him, immediately became more confident and said: "Your Majesty, don't underestimate Yao Xiang. His father said that Yao Xiang is ten times more talented than himself. These 28,000 people are the elites of the Qiang people and they will definitely be able to defeat him in one fell swoop."
Ran Min."
At this time, Yao Xiang came forward and said, "Your Majesty, I still have something to discuss with Captain Zhang."
Shi Zhi's expression only changed slightly and he looked at Shi Kun. He heard Shi Kun say: "My dear nephew, if you have anything to say, please tell me."
Yao Xiang thought for a while and said: "It's okay, the prime minister knows that Zhang Ju has nothing to do to arrange a prince."
"I know, but it's a pity that Wang Zhuo was of no use in the end. Now everyone who was trapped in Yecheng died cleanly. It's okay not to mention it."
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister." Yao Xiang said solemnly, but his eyes were fixed on Zhang Chun next to him.
Zhang Chun understood and said goodbye wisely.
"Although Wang Zhuo has failed, Ran Min must be defeated. My younger brothers Yao Ruo and Yao Yi are still there."
"Oh," Shi Kun's eyes suddenly lit up, "Why is that so?"
"I don't know that Li Nong rebelled in Ye City that day. I heard that the person who helped quell the rebellion was Li Tekang. My two younger brothers are still in Ye City. Now Ran Min is in danger, and the Wei family
Everyone has fled, the beggar army is not strong enough, and now we are recruiting rebels. Anyone who is not a high-ranking official in the previous dynasty can join the Wei army. Although the Wei army is powerful, it is afraid of undercurrents."
Hearing this, Shi Kun bought stocks and was overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty, I, the State of Zhao, are very fortunate."
"Yao Xiang, do you know why Zhang Ju didn't come?" Shi Zhi asked.
Shi Kun took out a letter and handed it to Yao Xiang.
Yao Xiang glanced over it hurriedly and said: "Sure enough, Wei State took precautions early and sent envoys to prevent Yan State's aid. However, Yan State was cunning and refused to make any effort and could only watch from the sidelines. In this way, our army could only defeat Xiang Guo's army in the city and the Wei army could survive for a long time.
Zhao Guo She Ji."
"Why does our state of Zhao rely on the state of Yan to survive? It cannot stand on its own and is being bullied. Prime Minister, please inspect all the troops and horses of our state of Xiang to challenge Ran Min."
"yes."
While everyone was talking, a person from the palace stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy from Wei State wants to see you."
Shi Kun only said: "Okay, we need a few people to strengthen the morale of our army."
King Zhao Shizhi understood instantly and said: "No, I'll sacrifice the flag!"
As the sun sets in the west, there is no spring in the Jizhou wilderness just after winter. Under the golden sunshine, there is only the spirit of war.
At this time, Ran Min had already arrived at Xiangguo's city, with an army of 300,000, and he was very powerful.
Ran Min and his generals patrolled in front of the formation.
Now Sun Wei, the tiger general in the palace, was punished by Ran Min to be a former captain of the army and could only accompany the army on expeditions. Even so, his trust in him has not diminished. I only heard Sun Wei say: "Your Majesty, this is the only remaining state of Zhao.
In this corner of the Xiang Kingdom, the fall of the Zhao Kingdom is just around the corner."
Ran Min rode his horse to look at Xiangguo City and said: "No one should underestimate the enemy. Xiangguo is the former capital of Zhao State and the city's defense is impressive. Don't underestimate the enemy."
"yes."
Ran Min asked the people around him, "Have the envoys who persuaded us to surrender returned?"
Zhang Aiyan said: "Not yet."
At this time, a sharp-eyed sergeant shouted: "Your Majesty, look at the tower."
On the tower of Xiangguo, a man shouted: "I am Liu Xian, the guard of Xiangguo. You and other boys from the Han family want to attack me. Shi Min, boy, you still remember to beg for mercy at the feet of the late emperor." After saying this,
He pushed the envoy of the Wei army to surrender off the tower and died on the spot.
Sun Wei said angrily: "Your Majesty, the two countries are at war without fighting. This person has spoken arrogantly and insulted Your Majesty. I want to lead someone to capture him and give him to Your Majesty."
After saying this, I almost wanted to rush forward.
"Wait a minute!" Ran Min knew. "This man's words are irritating me, and his skills are already exhausted. Xiang Kingdom does not have a few days left. I have ordered all the camps to rest and launch an attack on the city at dawn tomorrow."
The early spring moonlight revealed a biting chill, and Ran Min's camp had been set up outside Xiangguo City, waiting to attack the city tomorrow.
In the commander's tent, Ran Min discussed the military situation with the generals all night and studied countermeasures. At this time, a scout came to report: "Report, the flag of the Yan army has been found two hundred miles to the north of Xiangguo."
"Sure enough, he is here." Zhang Wen only came to the sand table in the tent and pointed his finger, "Your Majesty, Chang Wei's delay in coming must be bad luck. Now that the Yan army is coming to attack, the general is willing to lead a partial force to surprise the Yan army.
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"Wait a minute! Have you found out who the Yan army's commander is?" Ran Min only asked the scout.
The scout only said: "The Yan army's camp is well-organized, with deep ditches and high bases. The commander's flag has the word '绾' written on it."
Ran Min just turned around and stared at Shao An, his face calmed slightly, "It is true, it seems that the Yan State is just sitting back and watching the success or failure." The soldiers were confused, Ran Min said eloquently: "I have fought against the Yan State, among the Yan army
There are many who can conquer those who are good at fighting, and famous generals such as Murong Ke, Mu Yugen, and late rookie Murong Ba, but the one who defends the city with dignity must be Yue Wan." Ran Min then said that Yue Wan only has a thousand troops.
Defending Fan City, resisting the siege of Zhao's 30,000-strong army. All the officers and soldiers felt at ease, and Ran Min immediately said, "In this way, our Wei army will rest peacefully tonight. The Yan army is just sitting back and watching the success or failure. After our Wei army takes this Xiang country, we should
Take advantage of the situation and go north to fight the Yan army."
"As commanded."
Under the same moonlight, everything was calm in Yecheng. Wang Tai, the defender of Yecheng, had finished inspecting the defense of each camp and had returned to the military camp to rest.
In the palace, in the garden, there was a secluded palace, the lights were dim, and someone could be heard saying, "Li Tekang, now that Ran Min's army is out, it's a great time for me to do something."
"No!" Li Tekang said to Yao Yi, "Although the Lord of Wei is out, but Wang Tai is in Ye City, how can we do anything?"
Yao Yi retorted: "The family members, sons and nephews of Wei's army are all in Yecheng. We have hidden thousands of them. As long as we capture their families, we will not be afraid that they will not fall apart."
When Li Tekang heard this, he stood up and became furious, "No, just kill the leader of the thief. How can you insult other people's women, wives and children?"
Yao Ruo, who was standing next to him, just smiled and said: "Pedant, you have forgotten how your father and brother died tragically under the sword of that Han man on the day when Hu Ling was killed."
After Li Tekang heard this, he just sat down heavily and remained silent.
Seeing this, Yao Yi advised: "I know that Ran Min has a favor for your life. But do you know that on that day in Jiaofang Hall, Ran Min was ready with swords and axes. He would kill you as soon as you made any rash move.
You will be hacked to death with random knives. The Han people have become wary of you."
Silence, only the frightened deer that kept beating seemed to tell the passage of time. At this time, there was the sound of someone coming outside, Yao Yi and Yao Ruo immediately said goodbye to Li Tekang.
It turned out that the person coming was Wang Tai, and he saw that he was bringing his own troops. Li Tekang was very surprised when he saw this, and was about to ask.
Wang Tai then said: "Although His Majesty asked me to take charge of the defense of Yecheng before leaving, I will leave all the affairs of Ye Palace to you, but I still don't feel at ease." Wang Tai took out his waist card.
One of the people who came with Wang Tai was one of Li Tekang's men. Seeing that Li Tekang had a displeased look on his face, the man apologized and said, "I wanted to stop General Wang from coming, but General Wang's badge is: 'Like me.
Come in person. 'There is no obstruction in this country, and no one else can stop it."
"It doesn't matter." Li Tekang said calmly: "We are all ministers of Wei and should abide by our duties and work together with one heart and one mind."
Wang Tai said angrily: "You are a man of one heart and one mind. If it hadn't been for His Majesty's words, I would have wanted to cut him into pieces."
Wang Tai just flew up and kicked the bed beside him, and said viciously: "Your Majesty can trust you, but I can't. If I find out that you have done anything wrong, I will definitely kill you."
Let’s see what your Majesty’s reward will be if I dig out such a big moth.”
Li Tekang chuckled and said: "In the end, the general will definitely return disappointed."
"If it hadn't been for His Majesty's dissuasion, I would have killed you right now. However, Wei Huan was sentenced to death in prison by His Majesty for his words. Your Majesty tolerated you to this extent."
After saying that, he raised his sword and almost put it on Li Tekang's neck. The sergeant next to him hurriedly said: "General, you are not good at killing your ministers. General, please think twice."
"Whoosh", Wang Tai put away his knife and shouted: "Go back to camp."
"Farewell to General Wang." After saying this, Wang Tai saw that Li Tekang was so humble, and he cursed and left with the sergeant.
Walking in a desolate place, the Yao brothers were out of danger. Yao Yi said to Yao Ruo: "Now Ran Min's army has arrived outside Xiangguo City. The Yan army's refusal to patrol will determine success or failure. Li Tekang is right.
Yes. Now Wang Tai is in charge of Yecheng, and there are still 100,000 defenders. If we can attract the defenders of Yecheng to go north to support us, great things will happen."
Yao Ruo nodded in agreement, "Yes, that's what I meant. If the battle of Xiangguo remains stalemate, the morale of the army will inevitably be disturbed. In addition, the Wei army is short of food and grass, and the delay will lead to changes. The Wei army is now very powerful, and it has attracted many soldiers from the Hu people, and it is still possible.
It’s not because he is victorious in every battle that no one dares to resist.”
"Now our brother has led the cavalry to go to Xiangguo. I will write in handwriting and tell him that he must hold on to Xiangguo for more than a month. If Ran Min fails to attack, he will send troops from Yecheng to support him. Then we will start an attack.
Things."
Yao Yi looked at the towering walls of Ye Palace, with numerous turrets on them. The garrison patrolled inside and outside Ye City from time to time. He said slowly: "It is quite difficult to ambush these thousands of people. If you don't have a complete plan, don't act in a hurry.
Of."
Yao Ruo patted his brother on the shoulder and said, "Brother is right. Let's stop interacting with each other now so as not to be discovered by others. We will meet again in a month when the Yecheng garrison rushes north for reinforcements."
Sure enough, as Yao Yi and Yao Ruo said, in the battle of Xiangguo, the last capital of Shizhao will withstand a tidal wave of attacks from the Wei army, but it is indeed like a strong stone hitting the water in the middle of the stream, which cannot be washed away for a while.
