Through interrogating the prisoners, we learned that the group of captives who came to stop them were from the Daxi tribe. The beheaded chief was named Daxibai. He was the second son of the tribe leader and was not a direct descendant of the Murong tribe. And Murong Mohuba had already
He led most of the army and took refuge in the Changli area.
The cavalry turned south and gradually penetrated deep into the Liaoxi Mountains. There were rolling mountains all around. There was still snow on the top of the mountain, like the endless waves rolling between the huge seas. The vegetation in the mountains was sometimes more and sometimes less, and the mountains were covered with snow.
On the flat ground, where the horses' hooves tread, there are some tall trees sparsely planted, growing stubbornly towards the sky among the towering gravels that appear from time to time. The sky is either blue and clear, or dense clouds are flowing, changing constantly within a day.
Although it is already the second or third day of the year, the strong wind is still blowing like a knife. Before dark, a strong wind often blows, and many new shoots are also carried by the wind, and the mountains rumble, like
It was like a landslide. The air on the mountain was fresh, but the mountain road was too rugged, and both the men and horses were gasping for air. It was several times more difficult than usual to climb over the mountain pass.
The Heng people have lived in the Daibei grassland for a long time, and the Han cavalry often herds horses on Longshang, but they are still not used to such a long march in the mountains. Someone among Tuoba Muyan's entourage rejoiced: "We have only walked a few hundred miles, and we are already here."
I'm so tired. Fortunately, I listened to the words of the king. Otherwise, I have to go deep into the mountains and wander around. How can I return home?" Some Han people and Xianbei fever got miasma because of this, so they had to stay and guard the way back until they went back.
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But Zhou Buyi's main force crossed the mountain and took risks without stopping. Finally, they crossed the vast ocean and crossed the last mountain pass. They saw the Yu River under the mountains. The river meandered here and met the Wulu Mountain in the east.
Turning to the south, it finally merges into the sea. Between the valleys, the river actually leaves a series of large or small flat areas. There are dots of Xianbei villages along the river bank. One of the larger flat areas in the river bend area
, which is Murong Xianbei’s capital Jicheng (northern part of today’s Yi County).
The two sides of the Yu River are different from the depths of the mountains and forests. The vegetation here is extremely lush, with huge rocks and trees scattered left and right. Jicheng is built on the south bank of the Yu River, close to the river bank, backed by high mountains and cliffs. The only transportation is the east-west road along the river. Jicheng City Wall
It is made of piled stones and is tall and solid. I heard that the defender of the city is Murong Ninghu, Murong Mohuba's younger brother. He has thousands of troops and enough food reserves to last for one or two years.
The Han army came down the mountain from the south, divided its forces, cut off east-west traffic, and completed the siege of Jicheng first. Zhou Bujie was not in a hurry to attack the city. He ordered the soldiers to rest for a few days, and then divided his forces along the river to arrest the captives and drive away the people.
Climbing the mountains to cut down trees and overhauling attacking tools, a siege seems inevitable.
However, unexpectedly, with not much food, the Han army did not attack the city for several days. Tuoba Muyan was very puzzled when he saw this, and his entourage and confidants also encouraged him: "The country is going to attack the city."
If the city is besieged here for a long time, the Bailu will probably not be exhausted!" Mu Yan came to Zhou Buyi and asked to attack the city as soon as possible. Zhou Buyi said, "The Bailu are hiding in the thick city wall, with plenty of food and a firm determination to defend the city.
Although we are all elite soldiers, if we try to storm the city, we will suffer countless casualties. Therefore, I plan to fight him outside the city."
Mu Yan did not explain: "Since the Bailu have enough food and a high wall to stop us, why do they come out to be beaten by the general?"
"Yeah. So, I have to find a way to provoke him out."
"How did you get him to come out?"
Zhou Bujie did not answer any more, and just said: "Brother Mu Yan, just watch the battle, we will see the outcome soon."
The Han army made a demonstration of their offensive equipment before the battle, but they were not in a hurry to attack the city. Instead, they sent an envoy to the city to see Murong Ninghu, asking him to surrender the city to avoid a full massacre. Murong Ninghu was not willing to show weakness, and had the envoy and his followers whipped.
Yes, and then drove them out of the city. The Xianbei people in the city were very morale, and they all shouted long live. On the other hand, among the Han army, although the envoy was humiliated, they still had no intention of attacking the city, and the day passed quickly. p>
The next day, the Han army sent another envoy. This time they did not ask him to surrender. Instead, he brought two wooden letters with him, saying that they were specially sent to deliver gifts. One was for Murong Mohuba, and the other was for Murong Mohuba.
The portion was given to Murong Ninghu. Murong Ninghu originally thought that the Han army wanted to use both soft and hard tactics and refused in public. Unexpectedly, he opened the wooden letter and saw that it turned out to be two sets of women's clothes. The messenger smiled and said: "Since your ministry is so willing to cooperate with
Liao thieves are flattering, and the court is also willing to be beautiful." The irony is not concealed.
Under such circumstances, Murong's tribe became even more furious. He immediately whipped the envoy a hundred times, put him into the women's clothes he had brought, and then drove him out of the city with blood dripping on his face. Even so, the generals in the city were still upset, and many took the initiative to ask for a fight.
But Murong Ninghu knew that the time had not come yet and that if he attacked, he would fall into a trap, so he still forced himself to endure it.
At the same time, the Han people captured many captives and forced them to fill up the earth and rocks, as if they were going to build a mountain of earth. The project was rushed, and if the captives were a little neglectful, they would be whipped and scolded. In the middle of the night, the Han people neglected to guard them, and the captives
Taking advantage of the opportunity, they fled one after another. Many people ran to the city wall and begged to enter the city. Murong Ninghu was very alert. He did not open the door, but ordered the rope to be lowered and let the prisoners below climb up. He said: "What is needed to defend the city is
Strong people, who can't climb up, come in and eat food for free, what do you want them to do?"
After the prisoners were roped into the city, the people on the city used sharp knives to look at their faces, shined torches on their faces, and examined their appearance. They also yelled and asked in Xianbei dialect to find out their identities. Before dawn, there were about fifty or sixty of them.
The Qiang people entered the city.
Murong Ninghu interrogated him personally, and the captives complained one after another and told what they knew about the Han army. They all said that the Han people had deducted rations and only got one meal a day. The Han army sergeants only had two meals. It seemed that there was not much food. This
This further strengthened Murong Ninghu's plan to not fight until he had eaten all his food and then retreated.
In the afternoon of the second day, the situation suddenly changed. Thick smoke billowed from the mountains to the east. Everyone in the Murong tribe observed the color of the smoke and said that it was the specially made wolf smoke from Xianbei in the east. In the high mountains, people often use this as a communication signal. The city
When the people on board saw it, they all became excited. People rushed to say that this must be the arrival of reinforcements from Lord Murong. On the other hand, the Han army had abandoned its camp in the east of the city, and the large group of infantry and cavalry headed north, leaving a mess on the ground.
When the generals saw it, they all asked Murong Ninghu to fight and pursue him. Murong Ninghu was cautious in the end, but still hesitated.
After about an hour, the Han army's camp in the west of the city also began to waver. Not only had the mountains been completely abandoned, but the people and horses were in chaos and were moving into the mountains. Murong Ninghu could not care about eating and kept observing on the city. It could be seen that,
The Han army was indeed retreating in a hurry. Abandoned things were everywhere inside and outside the camp. This was either because they had run out of food or because reinforcements were really coming.
Murong Ninghu pressed the hilt of the knife and repeatedly weighed whether to pursue or not. Seeing in the distance to the east, Han Chinese teams were streaming towards the river. Wouldn't it be a pity if they were let go?
At this time, the city gate suddenly opened, and a large group of Murong cavalry rushed out. It turned out that Murong Mohuba's second son Murong Teyin was guarding Jicheng with Murong Ninghu. When he saw the Han army retreating, he could no longer bear it.
He could not wait for his uncle's order, so he privately mobilized his cavalry and went to the city to pursue the enemy. Murong Ning was shocked and angry, but the chasing cavalry had already left, so he had no choice but to gather a large group of infantry and cavalry, and poured out from the northeast gate to follow and pursue the Han army. The Han army just pretended to retreat and scattered the horses and baggage all the way. When the pursuing prisoners saw it, they all rushed down to chase the ownerless horses and pick up abandoned things on the ground. Dust was rolling everywhere and people were shouting. It was not like
It was a fighting battlefield, but it was like a lively market. The Han army wanted to lure the enemy into the mountain and then attack. Seeing this situation, how could they let it go? The retreating Xifu army immediately turned around and counterattacked. The Han army's brigade originally
He had already crossed the river to ambush and was not here. However, Zhou Buyi also knew that changes could easily occur. After personally leading thousands of cavalry to kill him, he saw what was happening and immediately intercepted the current Murong cavalry from the flank.
The Han army marched from north to south, passing through the smoke-filled battle formation, all the way south, and reached the bank of the Yellow River, cutting off Murong Teyin's return route. Zhou Buji observed the chaotic scene on the battlefield and judged that Murong Xianbei's light cavalry was not from the Xifu Army.
The opponent turned to face the reinforcements coming out of the city. Zhou Buyi had six hundred soldiers, all of whom covered their faces with iron pockets, wore iron armor, and carried long spears into the formation. Just like a flying eagle grazing the formation, they rushed into Murong's troops.
The queue was in front of everyone, and the iron cavalry struck like a hammer, and those who stood in the way were knocked to the ground. The prisoners queued up in chaos. When the people in the rear team saw it, they all turned their horses and rushed back towards the city gate. The people in the city didn't know, but they were still
As they walked out, the two collided with each other and got into a mess. When they came to their senses and retreated one after another, the Xifu Army already had thirteen riders in charge, and Pegasus rushed to the city gate.
These thirteen cavalrymen belonged to Jiang Xu. They came straight to the city gate without fighting the enemy. When the bright armor and swords of the Han cavalry shone at the entrance of the city, the Xianbei people above and below the city were completely shocked.
I was stunned. The enemy was so fast and fearless, and I had never seen such a fighting style before.
Of course there was Jiang Wei among them. The young man left behind his panting armored mount. He was covered in iron armor studded with arrows and holding a long knife. He chopped down the enemies in front of him and led them up the stone stairs. Soon,
They stood on the top of the city. They waved their swords to disperse the defenders, so that the hinges of the city gate could not be pulled up and the city gate could not be closed. The defeated Xianbei people swarmed into the city, not caring about the fighting on the city.
There was a tall and strong Xianbei man, who seemed to be an officer. Seeing that the situation was critical, he had to close the city gate as soon as possible. He squeezed through the crowd, ran up to the city with a sword, and wanted to drive the Han people out. But Jiang Wei stood still.
Douchun covered most of his face, only revealing a pair of aggressive eyes. He waved a bloody long knife at the man in protest. Seeing that his entourage did not follow him, the Xianbei man hesitated and couldn't help but retreat. Jiang Wei took advantage of the situation.
They wielded a long knife and forced him forward, forcing him into a blind corner of the stone wall. They stabbed him to death with the tip of the knife, cut off his head, and threw him from the crenel.