(Looking at the map carefully, Shaxian should be in Hannan District, Wuhan)
That night, three thousand soldiers camped outside Shaxian City. The local officials saw that the tents they brought were somewhat sparse and crude, so they generously provided some simple shacks and opened warehouses in accordance with the rules.
Everyone provides meals.
When smoke rose from the camp, Sima "Yi Xiaochuan" was warmly invited by the county magistrate and captain to enter the city for a banquet.
This black-faced Sima refused to accept anyone who came to the banquet. He ate and drank a lot at the banquet. After finishing the chicken legs, he started to chew the duck neck and praised the chef for his good skills.
He also exchanged glasses with Sha Xianling and Wei, and while they were drinking heavily, he even boasted about his involvement in the extermination of Chu by General Wang Jian more than ten years ago.
"I have participated in the attack and defense on the border between the two countries and the decisive battle in Qinan..."
Seeing Yi Xiaochuan Sima's boastful talk, Sha Xian's Huang County Lieutenant asked: "Since he participated in the battle to destroy Chu, has Yi Sima ever met Wu Zhonghou himself?"
"Wu Zhonghou?"
Heifu stopped eating the duck neck, looked at the county captain who was about the same age as himself, and smiled.
"Are you talking about General Heifu? Ha, back then he was the commander of two or five hundred troops, and I was the commander of five hundred troops in the neighboring army. I had a lot of fun chatting with him!"
The Huang County Lieutenant was not happy, and slapped the table and said: "In the Qin army, the superiors and inferiors are inferior, how can Sima directly call Marquis Wuzhong by his name? This is very disrespectful!"
The county magistrate quickly explained to the county lieutenant: "Sima didn't know something. Huang County Lieutenant highly respected Marquis Wu Zhong and imitated him in words, deeds, and military management. He also often said that it was a pity that when he came to take office, Marquis Wu Zhong had already gone south.
He failed to follow his left and right, and carried the banner and led the horse for the king."
The county magistrate was also a little drunk and said with a smile: "Not only that, Huang County Lieutenant also often faces the sun, hoping to be as dark-faced as Wu Zhonghou..."
"County Lord, you..." Huang County Lieutenant couldn't laugh or cry. He looked at "Yi Xiaochuan"'s face with a little envy.
"oh?"
Now Heifu was a little surprised. In this remote small county, he actually had his own little fanboy?
However, his experience of more than ten years is indeed legendary. From the head of Guizhou to the king, he fought in the southeast and northwest. Although he was not as successful as Wang Ben in beheading and winning battles, his reputation in the entire south was already among the generals of the Qin Dynasty.
First of all, especially in Nanjun, Hengshan and other places, the people may not necessarily know Wang Bi and Li Xin, but most of them know Wei Heifu...
After being sealed in the coffin by Qin Shihuang and granted the title of "Wuzhonghou", Heifu became a general figure in the Qin Dynasty and was worshiped and respected by local military officials, which was normal.
However, the First Emperor had just passed away. Zhao Gao and Hu Hai wanted to keep the mourning secret and rushed back to Xianyang, but they had no time to make Hei Fu look bad.
Then Heifu solemnly said: "Although Marquis Wu Zhong is a noble prince, he is usually amiable and has no airs. He often calls each other by his first name with us. However, since he is no longer alive, we really shouldn't call him by his name.
My name, I made a mistake, I hope the county captain will forgive me."
"How dare you, how dare you."
County Lieutenant Huang also realized that he should not be angry with a Sima from another department. After drinking, the two of them just laughed away their grudges.
To make a show, Heifu actually poured a glass of wine and said with emotion: "Not only did Marquis Wu Zhong use his troops like a god, he was also loyal to the court. He devoted himself to opening up territory for the country and loved his soldiers like innocent sons. It's a pity that God
If there is no holiday, the general will die young..."
Huang County Lieutenant had a sad look on his face, and the County Magistrate and County Magistrate also sighed, but then they heard Yi Sima's voice change:
"But I have heard a saying that everyone is destined to die. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather!"
"Marquis Wu Zhong died for his country, and his body was wrapped in horse leather, but the Qin flag was planted in the territory of thousands of miles south of Lingnan. His death was more important than Mount Tai!"
As he spoke, he poured the wine on the ground.
"I would like to take this wine to honor the general's heroic spirit!"
"A good one is heavier than Mount Tai!"
Huang County Lieutenant was also so excited that he slowly poured the wine on the ground.
"We shall use this wine to honor the spirit of Lord Wu Zhonghou in heaven!"
After the banquet, Huang Xianwei fell in love with "Yi Xiaochuan" at first sight.
Heifu himself, picking his teeth, returned to the camp. Looking at the messy cups and plates of his subordinates, he asked with a smile: "Are you all full?"
Dongmen Leopard patted his belly with satisfaction: "I'm full. It's been a long time since I've had a hot meal. My disciples are all very happy."
In order not to expose their whereabouts in Yunmengze, they spent half a month chewing dry food and rarely lighting a fire.
Seeing that everyone was a little relaxed and even yawned because it was too easy to sneak into Sha Xian, Heifu spit out the wooden stick and became serious.
"Cheer up, everyone!"
Everyone immediately stood in awe!
Heifu glanced at the officials: "Although we can take advantage of Sha Xian's unpreparedness and muddle through, major events are not about treating guests to dinner, but the place of life and death, and the way to survive is to put the head on the belt!
"
"Tomorrow's battle in Wuchang is destined to be a bloody and tough battle!"
…
The oil lamp is as small as a bean, but more than ten lamps together are enough to illuminate the entire camp.
Pointing to the map, Heifu said: "The reason why I set Wuchang as the rear camp of the Southern Expedition was because this place was at the crossroads of rivers and lakes. We defended Jiangling to the west, blocked Changsha to the south, occupied Yunmeng to the southwest, and blocked Jiujiang to the southeast.
The external and internal defenses are strategically important for the military in Jiangxia. The east-west waterways and the north-south waterways can all serve as hubs. If Wuchang is captured, Hengshan, Nanjun and Changsha counties can all be connected."
"In addition, there are more than 30,000 veterans of the Southern Expedition Army in Wuchang. They fought in Lingnan and were stationed in Chen (hēn) County. After receiving my promise, they returned to Wuchang to garrison in the fields for two years... If he
If this person can be used by me, great things can be accomplished!"
Dongmen Bao and others all nodded. This is the reason why Heifu attacked Wuchang. Once captured, the situation in the entire south will be greatly different.
But this is tantamount to pulling teeth out of a tiger’s mouth!
Although Dongmen Bao is a reckless man, he has been in the army for many years and has learned to understand the enemy and ourselves: "We are going to face two armies. One of them is 10,000 people led by Li You."
"Secondly, there are 20,000 people under the command of Feng Wuze in Zhu City, and soldiers from various counties are constantly joining in."
Hei Fu nodded: "But I found out from Sha Xianling and Wei yesterday that Li You left Wuchang a few days ago and hurried to Changsha County. He should have reached Luo County by now, which is hundreds of miles away. Even if I know
The news was too late to return to the army, because there was Xiao Tao in the south, and Han Xin was dealing with him..."
"As for Feng Wuze?"
Heifu smiled: "It's not that I underestimate this senior. Although he was a general with great achievements in battle, he is also old and dim. Instead of moving to Wuchang, he stationed in Zhucheng (Huanggang). Although Zhucheng and Wuchang are not more than 100 years old,
Fifty miles away, but separated by a big river. After getting the news, it will take at least three days to rush over, whether by water or land..."
Compared to an enemy that is more than ten times his size, Heifu's mere 3,000 people are certainly weak, but the current situation is like a tiger yawning and raising its upper and lower jaws. What he has to do is to
With lightning speed, he went to pull out that sharp tooth!
"Therefore, what we need to deal with are only the 5,000 Guanzhong soldiers guarding the 30,000 veterans of the Southern Expedition Army."
Although it sounds easy, this time, the people Heifu wants to fight are not Chu soldiers or Yue people, but the elite Guanzhong Qin soldiers, led by Heifu's former boss, Captain Yang Xi.
"That is a cunning snake and an experienced warrior. He should not be underestimated."
But Heifu and the others also have great advantages.
"The way to use military force is nothing more than the right time, place, and people."
Heifu was full of confidence: "Now that the First Emperor has passed away, the traitorous ministers have not mourned in secret, and they dare not blatantly massacre my old troops. During this hesitation, we took advantage of the opportunity, hid in Yunmeng, deceived Sha Xian, and entered Wuchang.
Completed in one go, this is the right time."
"Wuchang Camp was built by me. Isn't it clear what is true and what is false? I know which path is easiest to outflank and which barrier is the most vulnerable. This place is advantageous."
"Thirty thousand old soldiers of the Southern Expeditionary Army longed to return home, but things fell into place again and again, and the imperial court refused to release them. Now they have handed over thirty thousand soldiers, looking at them like thieves. The three armies are suspicious that they will not help guard them.
The army, with a little encouragement, will join us, this is a harmonious one!"
After saying this, Heifu called Dongmen Leopard's name.
"Abao!"
"No!" Dongmen Bao came out and knelt down on one knee!
Heifu said: "You are the bravest. Tomorrow I want you to be my vanguard! Lead thousands of people to follow the army and attack and occupy a place first!"
His hand was pointed on the map, west of Wuchang Camp, on the right bank of the river, on a highland marked in eye-catching red...
"This place was originally called Snake Mountain, but I later changed its name to Huanghe Mountain. It is the highest point within dozens of miles of Wuchang, and it is also where the arsenal is located!"
After Heifu finished laying out the military strategy, the camp tent was opened, but Wu Chen walked in and reported:
"By order of the Lord, I have purchased the entire white cloth of Sha Xian!"
…
The next day, on the afternoon of the 23rd day of the second lunar month, when the market was about to close, it was getting dark.
One mile away from the main camp in Wuchang and located in the west corner of the Huangheshan Arsenal, the commander who was stationed here on Yang Xi's orders was just about to have dinner when he received a report from the scouts:
"More than a thousand soldiers wearing white sleeves and scarves are heading towards Huanghe Mountain!"