The ninety-seventh chapter: Adhering to the heavy Wangwu and watching, the army of the State of Yan entered Qingliang
Youzhou Lukou
This place is where Sima Yi, in order to conquer Gongsun Yuan during the Three Kingdoms period, dug the Hutuo River from the north into the Se River to transport grain, and built a city at the mouth of the canal. Hutuo was named Lutuo, so it was named Lukou. This city is located in the north-south water transportation of Jizhou
The important road has always been a battleground for military strategists. It was built over many years by the Zhao Kingdom. The city walls are high and deep, and there is a lot of food and fodder, so it can hold on for a long time.
Now the city is crowded with refugees who have migrated from all over Youzhou and defeated soldiers.
Wang Wu, the former governor of Youzhou, gathered the remaining soldiers and discussed matters with the generals at the former Lukou County government office. At this time, Li Ji, the farewell commander of Youzhou, was also in the hall.
One person said sourly: "Master Li, why did you abandon your father Li Chan and come here? Now that we are at the end of the road and trapped in an isolated city, why not join your father and have a good future."
Deng Huan stepped forward and said softly: "Li Ji's hometown is in the north of Jicheng. His father surrendered to Yan, and his people also entered the Yan territory. Although they are here now, I am afraid that they will not be in harmony with everyone and will only become a burden to you and me. It is better to destroy them."
It also saves on precautions.”
Wang Wu turned to look at him and said seriously: "What can I say? Now the world is in chaos and all barbarians are rising together, but Li Ji can still donate his family and follow me to the south. This plot is so serious that even in ancient times,
Why did I harm him in the name of suspicion? What's more, when the people of Yan and Zhao heard about it, they said that I was just a rabble, guarding Lukou to protect myself, and there was no room for others. Who would dare to defect to me? What's more,
Once the morale of the army is weakened, it will no longer be able to cheer up, and we will be in chaos without fighting."
Nowadays, everyone in Lukou City despises Li Ji. He is a noble man, who can bear this humiliation. When Wang Wu saw this, he couldn't bear it in his heart and said: "Don't leave Li Ji, please retreat and wait until I finish the discussion."
I’ll talk to you in detail later.”
"Thanks to the support of the king's governor, I resigned from my humble position." Li Ji bowed deeply and exited the hall.
Deng Huan walked to the center of the hall and looked at Li Ji's retreating figure, "Humph, I came to Lukou alone, my parents and relatives are all in my hometown, how can I be of the same mind with people like us who have abandoned their families and careers." He turned back to Wang Wu and said, "
Sir, the one who has the same desire from above and below will win, and the one who has the same mind among the officers and men can be defeated. I cannot keep this man in Lukou City."
"General Deng, he abandoned his family and business, broke off relations with his father, and followed us, why bother..." Before Wang Wu could finish speaking, a sergeant hurriedly entered the house and reported: "The Yan army has arrived in Qingliang.
It’s less than a hundred miles from here.”
Qin Xing, the senior general in the army, heard about this and said: "Now that the Yan army is so powerful, Lukou cannot be defended. We should move further south to avoid the enemy."
The generals in the mansion were whispering to each other, and someone said: "We heard that in the battle of Youzhou, the Lord of Yan climbed high and beat drums, and the Yan army soldiers fought bravely, and fell into Jicheng in three days."
One person whispered: "Don't say anything, the governor's brother died in this battle."
"No!" Deng Heng stood up and scolded the generals, "Now our army has nowhere to retreat. If we give way to Lukou again, there will be a vast plain behind us, and we will have nothing to rely on."
General Zheng Sheng said: "General Deng is really brave. He walked very quickly from Anle to Jicheng and then to Lukou."
"You?!" Deng Heng was furious, "It's not the army that's at a disadvantage, but it's actually God's will. My powerful Youzhou army was all transferred to the Central Plains by the descendants of the Shi family to fight in the Central Plains. The north is empty, so that the Yan army can succeed."
Qin Xing, the general at the side, looked strangely, "So, now I, Lukou, can fight against the Yan army?"
Deng Heng turned to Wang Wu and said: "We have many cities in the northern pass of Youzhou. It is easy to defeat them one by one if we divide our troops to guard them. However, at Lukou, the city is high and the trenches are deep. In addition, there is a lot of food and grass. Now our army has gathered many remaining soldiers and is holding on.
In this city, when the world situation changes, we can have a fight with the Yan State."
A soldier in the palace suddenly said: "Sir, now that the Central Plains has changed hands and Wei and Zhao are fighting, which country are we guarding?"
Wang Wu said angrily: "Shut up, my brother died tragically at the hands of the Yan army. I hate that I can't kill the enemy for him. How can I surrender? Anyone who talks about surrender again will be killed without mercy."
But the man didn't shy away and said, "Sir, how can you ignore the entire army just because of one person?"
"The envoy from the Wei Dynasty came, and the governor of Youzhou received the order." While the generals were arguing, the guards outside the door had already brought the envoy into the house.
"Great Wei?" Deng Huan hesitated a little, but said with a smile, "Ran Min's edict came so quickly. Ah, hahaha."
The people in the mansion laughed happily.
The emissary was embarrassed for a moment, and then he only said: "I, the Emperor of the Wei Dynasty, have specially ordered me to inform the king and the governor. I also hope that the governor will place the incense table and bow down to meet the decree."
Wang Wu only looked at it, and Zheng Sheng understood it and took it with his bare hands, saying: "If you don't bother to work hard, we don't know whether to follow Zhao's order or Wei's order."
Amid the laughter, Zheng Sheng took it and handed it to Wang Wu, who then left the palace in despair.
Wang Wu spread out his hand with one hand and dragged his cheek with the other. He read it casually and said with a smile: "Emperor Wei, grant me the title of Governor of the State Council. I will be the Governor of Ping, You, and the military affairs of Hebei Province. I have nothing to show for the rest. It's not as good as anything."
Send me more grain sergeants."
Everyone laughed and said, "It's not because the general is in a dangerous place and controls the general situation of the world. Yesterday, the envoy from the state of Xiang wanted to serve the general as a king. Now if the general serves Zhao, then Zhao will win, if the general serves Wei, then Wei will win. If the general serves the state of Yan, then he will win."
." The man paused and said, "Then the Yan Kingdom will occupy the Central Plains."
Wang Wu stood up and said to everyone: "Although our troops in Youzhou are no longer able to defeat Wei, Zhao and Yan, they are still able to defend themselves. With the current situation, I want to hold on to the strong city and watch the changes in the world. Follow me and make a good future."
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"Report, the general has found out that the Yan army sent Muyu to cut through the mountains to open a road, and go south from Daijun to Zhongshan. It seems that they will bypass our attack at Lukou." A scout flew into the mansion to report.
Deng Huan smiled and said: "It seems that the Yan State is also afraid that it will be difficult for us to enter the fortified city, so it will take a detour, fearing that it will lose its military strength."
"Everyone is really here." Following the sound, they saw Lu Bo heading straight into the house and saluting everyone. The scar on his face was still shaking slightly, and he knew he was coming from outside and said:
"The general has a major military situation. I kindly ask Mr. Wang and General Deng to come into the inner room to discuss it in detail."
Deng Huan was his commander. He stepped forward and asked, "Oh, what's the news? I can't speak to the generals."
Lu Bo had only whispered: "Murong Ping."
Deng Huan was startled and stepped forward to whisper to Wang Wu. Wang Wu only changed his tone and ordered everyone to leave the house, and only Lu Bozao and Deng Huan were invited into the inner room to discuss in detail.
Qingliang Valley
The main tent of the Yan army and the headquarters of the King of Yan are located here. Now that the Yan army is moving south, this small Qingliang territory is almost becoming a small imperial court of the Yan state.
Because the King of Yan is here, the garrison is very tightly guarded, and there are passwords for all passages, so it is generally difficult for others to enter.
At this time, King Yan was handling government affairs in the big tent. It was already three o'clock in the night. His chamberlain Nie Hao couldn't bear it and hurriedly stepped forward to persuade him: "Your Majesty, after dinner, it has been three hours and the water and rice have not been eaten. Now it is already night."
Shen, your Majesty, please take care of yourself."
"Da da da" At this time, the watchman in the camp happened to pass by. When Nie Hao said this, King Yan suddenly felt tired and wanted to get up from the case. Unexpectedly, he stumbled. Nie Hao hurriedly stepped forward and supported him.
King Yan.
Supporting King Yan, Niehao hurriedly stepped back and bowed: "Your Majesty is busy with government affairs, and now he is also involved in military affairs. Even his iron body cannot bear it."
King Yan rubbed his swollen forehead and sighed softly, "We, the Yan Kingdom, have just entered Youzhou, and we still need to pacify the newly conquered cities. Now that the army is alone outside, we should be cautious."
Nie Hao helped King Yan to go to the couch and said: "My king plans Zhou Xiang, and now my army is working bravely. I will fulfill the wishes of the ancestors of the Yan Kingdom, and we will be able to occupy the Central Plains soon."
King Yan was in a good mood at this time and said with a smile: "It's all thanks to my many soldiers from King Yan's family. If not, I would be alone."
Nie Hao's clever eyes only rolled and he said with a smile: "Your Majesty knows people well and is responsible for their duties, so everyone in the world is loyal to you. Not long ago, Li Ji, the other driver from Youzhou, also came to join you. It can be seen that the people in Lukou City have too much to take care of themselves. I
The general will bring peace to the Netherland soon."
"Li Ji." The King of Yan also showed a look of joy, "I have always heard of Li Chan in Youzhou. Li Ji is a great scholar in the world. My younger brother has recommended Li Ji many times and I can't wait to meet him. Now that I have accepted him, our country of Yan will become even better in culture and education.
Prince Ye'er also has a good teacher."
"Report to King Yan that Murong Ba has returned to the camp." As he spoke, the guards from the big tent came into the tent and reported.
King Yan thought thoughtfully, "My brother Ba is indeed brave and capable of running the army. I recommend Sun Yong as the governor of Guangning to appease the refugees. There are praises on the road." He said with a trace of regret on his face, "Master
Don't raise an army out of anger. If you can avoid killing Wang Tuo in a fit of anger, I will be able to capture Lukou as an army quickly, and I will not be as good as the late king."
After Nie Hao heard this, he whispered: "How about summoning Murong Ba to become the Book Master?"
"Forget it, it's already late at night, and our army will have to move out tomorrow. Brother Ba will be the vanguard of our army. He will prepare the sergeants tonight and plan the march. Tomorrow morning, we will still discuss matters with everyone in the big tent."
Suddenly, a guard came into the tent and whispered in Niehao's ear. Niehao turned around and reported to the king: "Your Majesty, the young master Sun Bin wants to see you."
At this time, Murong Ba's army was in the tent.
"Master Ba, you are back." As soon as he entered the account, his general Gao Bi hurriedly stepped forward.
Murong Ba wanted to take off his armor and said, "Why have you waited so long?"
Gao Bi's face was full of smiles: "The capital sent someone to bring a letter. Madam, young master, mother and son are safe."
"Really?!" Murong Ba ignored the tiredness of running around and hurriedly took the letter, read it carefully, and said with a smile, "The hard work is over first. Come to Gao Bi, I have a jug of wine here, you and I can have a few drinks tonight.
good?"
Gao Bi only admonished from the side: "Young master, I'm afraid it can't be done. The military situation is urgent now. The enemy and we are crisscrossed. Although there are large armies on guard, after all, this is the territory of the old Zhao Kingdom. It is a criss-crossed territory, so we should not relax."
Murong Ba restrained his expression of joy, but could not hide his smile, "As you said, when our army takes Youzhou, I will have a drink with you again."
Gao Bi stood aside but never left, his face gradually becoming sad.
Murong Ba was very suspicious, "The military camp is full of ambition, but it acts like a little girl. What else is going on? Please tell me quickly."
Gao Bi looked around, took a step forward, and said, "I have an old relationship with the young master Sun Bin. He found out that Murong Ping had secretly communicated with Zhao Guo's border troops, reselling military supplies, and secretly communicating with each other."
Information can do great harm."
Murong Ba almost exclaimed: "Really?"
Gao Bi nodded slightly, "It's just that there is no evidence that he did things carefully. Murong Ping didn't come forward personally and only asked Song Gai to do the planning, so there is no evidence."
Murong Ba was alert and asked hurriedly: "How is the defense of our Qingliang army?"
"The terrain here is dangerous, and there is only one camp at the exit of the two mountains. If we stay there, we will be safe."
"Who is responsible for the garrison?"
Gao Bi scratched his head, "The guards in the camp are arranged according to the heavenly stems and earthly branches." Gao Bi counted with his fingers, "Today is Jiazi? Jiazi!" Gao Bi suddenly looked nervous, "Today's defenders are from Murong Ping's troops.
Tomorrow the army will break out of camp and move south. If the enemy takes action, it will be tonight."
Murong Ba quickly prepared his armor and hurriedly called his guards, "Quick, get up your troops to guard the tent." A guard heard the sound and entered the tent.
Murong Ba and the visitors were about to leave the camp. Gao Bi quickly stopped him and said, "Wait a minute."
Murong Ba only held his golden sword and was eager to get out of the tent. "The matter is urgent. We need to make arrangements quickly. Why did you stop?"
Gao Bi only stopped the guard from getting away, and stood in front of Murong Ba, "Young master is just camping here tonight. You are not allowed to enter without the order of King Yan, let alone mobilize the Chinese army guards."
The candlelight flickered for a while, and Murong Ba tightly grasped the golden knife at his waist. Gao Bi glanced at it and said, "Now that King Yan is no better than the previous king, can you forget about Murong Han?"
Murong Ba only paused for a moment, but then he heard Murong Ba say generously: "Gao Bi, how can one person's likes and dislikes be ignored by his country?" Murong Ba drew out his sword, "Who wants to overthrow our country of Yan tonight? Let's see.
I don’t agree with the golden sword in my hand.” Gao Bi had no choice but to turn sideways and follow him.
Murong Ba only left the tent door, called his personal guards, entered the central military tent, and defended King Yan.
At this time, King Yan was watching the secret report from Song Bin in the big tent, and was furious, "Such worms are causing harm to the country and the people, and they can't wait to eat their flesh and skin."
Song Bin just stood aside, silently, without speaking.
"Who gave him such courage? No one in the Yan State revealed it. This person has destroyed the foundation of our Yan State and committed a heinous crime."
Song Bin raised his half-dark face and said slowly for a long time: "Everyone knows about his backstage. The late king did not know how to restrain himself when he was alive. Now that the king has succeeded to the throne, everyone in the court knows that the king has taken him as his confidant.
How can the king be willing to face it?"
King Yan was silent for a long time. "Da da da da da," the watchman in the camp knocked. The camp was peaceful. A group of patrolling sergeants passed by the gate of King Yan's tent. Sun Bin saw it.
, just say goodbye silently.
When Nie Hao saw Sun Bin going out, he hurriedly entered the tent to serve him. At this time, King Yan only had his back to Nie Hao. He stood for a long time and heard that he had noticed.
"Your Majesty." Nie Hao whispered.
King Yan only turned around and said, "Quickly call Uncle Wang and come into the tent to discuss the matter."
But Nie Hao was puzzled and didn't ask any more questions. He just bowed and retreated, wanting to pass on the order. Nie Hao was about to leave the tent, but King Yan quickly called out, "Who is stationed at our camp tonight?"
Nie Hao quickly turned around and reported, "I remember correctly, I think he is from Murong Ping's department."
"Forget it, everything depends on him alone. Now our army is in the enemy's territory, and the guards are not allowed to move in person, and rumors have spread to General Mu Yugen."
Nie Hao originally thought that he could avoid this hard work, but unexpectedly he still wanted to summon Mu Yugen. He complained secretly in his heart, but he had no choice but to act according to King Yan's order.
At this time, Murong Ping was in the main tent, and Murong Ping was staring at the treasures presented by Deng Huanjin in detail.
"General." Song Gai quietly entered the account from the back.
Murong Ping only held the luminous pearl sent by Deng Huan before and looked at it carefully under the candlelight. Under the candlelight, there was a dim light. Murong Ping was so fascinated that he didn't even notice it for a moment.
"General." Song Gai whispered again.
"Alas," Murong Ping slowly put away the treasures with a displeased look on his face, "strategist general, not general, don't call me a random name."
Song Gai said flatteringly: "General, the king relies on the most important thing today. All the country relies on is the general. The general deserves the title."
Murong Ping took advantage of it. While stroking his beautiful beard, he smiled and said: "It is so satisfying to follow the merits of the dragon and reach the position of a minister."
"Why did Xingye come here?" Murong Ping gradually stopped smiling.
"General, Lukou sent people to send congratulations. I hope the general will be noble and not besieged so that they can transfer the gold and silver to other places?"
Murong Ping picked up the jade cup on the table and took a sip of water. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. Move it to another place? It's just a matter of delaying it for a while. Sooner or later, this Central Plains belongs to our Murong family."
Song Gai went a step further, "What the general said is true, but the congratulatory ceremony transported tonight is very cumbersome, and some people must be required to transport it."
"What is worthy of such a big fanfare?" Murong Ping complained when he heard that he still had requests.
"General, in addition to some ordinary objects, there are also..." Song Gai leaned into Murong Ping's ear, "A good horse matches a good saddle, a sword matches a hero, a general is majestic, women admire him, and a beautiful woman..."
Murong Ping pretended to be serious and said: "How can you act recklessly in the army after the order of the King of Yan?"
Song Gai didn't take it seriously, "General, we have been away from the capital of Yan for many days now. The people of Lukou are thinking of the general's hard work. They only have one night of spring dawn, and they will be gone at dawn tomorrow, without anyone noticing." Song Gai met the general.
There is still a trace of worry, "Today, the guards of the Chinese army are all under the command of the general, and they are unaware of the situation. Now that it is late at night, the general's bed is very cold."
"Oh, that's it, haha." Murong Ping said with a smile.
Song Gai understood it heartily.
Outside the gate, a motorcade was slowly approaching.
"Stop, who is coming?" Outside the gate, a sergeant stopped the coming person.
The leader said, "Here are some things that General Murong Ping needs. I hope the general can make it convenient." As he said this, he held a heavy bag and intended to hand it to the man.
But the man refused and only said: "This is where our army is stationed, and it is the people General Murong Ping knows. There should be a command. What is the command tonight?"
"General, I came in a hurry and didn't get the command. I hope the general will do it for me." The man was indeed not annoyed and was still talking to the guard in a pleasant manner.
"No, in our Yan Army military system, no matter who is..."
"Come, come, come, we are all members of our family." A group of people came from the camp, led by Song Gai, who was already walking quickly.
When the guard saw Song Gai coming, he just bowed and said, "It turns out it's Mr. Song. What's the matter?"
Song Gai looked at the delivery man. The man nodded slightly. Song Gai understood and said: "These people are doing secret things for the former military advisor general. It is not surprising that they are not involved in military affairs. It is convenient for the general. Please forgive me."
"I was working for the former military advisor general," the guard gradually loosened his grip on the sword and clasped his fists in greeting. "It's not convenient for us to ask, but I heard that Zhao Jing is not in peace now..."
"whee"
While the two were talking, someone at the back of the team laughed.
"Who are you laughing at?" The guards followed the sound and left, only to see a few thin sergeants behind the team with their heads lowered.
The guard slowly walked back, and with a "pop" the guard knocked off his helmet with the handle of his knife. Taking advantage of the firelight, he saw a beautiful woman in front of him. The woman hid her face and turned around quickly.
Seeing this, Song Gai's eyes wandered, and he hurriedly stepped forward and said: "General, don't ruin a good thing."
"Master Song, you..." It turned out to be a woman, and the guard was caught off guard.
"Don't move!" While he was talking, the woman in front of him walked quietly and put a knife on the man's waist.
