Lingzhou.
The Zhou army was stationed outside the city for many days, but they dared not launch an attack.
They have been preparing all kinds of siege equipment, and have begun to fill in the ravines outside the city.
But they have been busy for half a month, but they still refuse to officially launch an attack.
Hu Luxian stood on the city wall, looking at the army still busy in the distance, and couldn't help but yawn.
He rubbed his forehead and looked at the lieutenant aside casually.
"How long have they been preparing?"
"Seventeen days."
"Okay, I've heard that Yuchi Jong was cautious in using his troops. He was indeed cautious. He prepared for seventeen days. Could it be that he was planning to build a thousand carts to flatten the city?"
Hearing Hu Luxian's question, the surrounding lieutenants couldn't help laughing.
They couldn't tell that this was a taunt from their own general.
Hu Luxian flexed his muscles and then said, "Come on, get my precious bow!"
The lieutenant hurriedly put a big bow into Hulvxian's hand. Hulvxian asked someone to take out paper, pen and ink, write something, and then fixed the note on the arrow.
After doing this, Hu Luxian raised his big bow and pointed it at the enemy troops who were busy in the distance. With Hu Luxian's exertion, the big bow was filled up little by little.
The big bow looked extremely hard. Veins popped up on Hu Luxian's arms. He gritted his teeth and his shoulders were shaking vaguely.
"Puff!!!"
Then there was a sound and the arrow flew out.
"Kapye~~"
The enemy's command flag set up in front was actually shot straight down. The Zhou troops on the left and right were panicked, yelled loudly in fright, and ran away rolling and crawling.
The soldiers applauded one after another.
Hu Lvxian's face was full of pride and he said with a smile: "This is the treasure bow given by my brother!!"
Hu Luguang's reputation could easily overwhelm his equally outstanding younger brother.
Hu Lvxian and Hu Luguang grew up together. Their martial arts skills were equally matched, but Hu Lvxian was just a little behind.
Not much different.
However, Hu Luguang is equally good at commanding. He seems reckless and inoperable. Compared with Duan Shao and others, Hu Luguang can beat them just in terms of commanding.
Hu Luxian’s strength lies in his character.
The two brothers have similar looks and similar bodies, but their personalities are completely different.
Hu Luguang looks very calm. He doesn't talk much at ordinary times. He is silent and restrained, but he can easily get upset. He is quite arrogant and irritable. He is either slandering his own people or his enemies. He is either being chased or on the way to behead someone. Of course, beheading
There are more people.
As for Hu Luxian, he talks a lot on weekdays and seems to be arrogant and unruly, but in fact he is extremely cautious and calm.
In Lingzhou, Hu Luxian was the general and Gao Changgong was the governor.
The Han Dynasty inherited the military government system of the Zhou Dynasty. The generals and governors had different powers. The generals who opened the government had military power.
But there was no food and grass, and no administrative power. The governor had administrative power, but no military power...\n. Logically speaking, Gao Changgong should be sitting in the rear and Hu Luxian leading the troops.
However, Gao Changgong hoped that Hu Luguang would sit in the rear and take charge of major events, and he would lead the cavalry to fight. If it were Hu Luguang, he would never agree to it. Even if he had a fight with Gao Changgong, he would have to do it himself.
Go to.
But Hu Luxian was different. He was actually very talkative and had general knowledge. He knew that Gao Changgong was better at attacking enemies than he was, so he immediately agreed to him without any rebuttal, which made Gao Changgong feel a little embarrassed.
Hu Lvxian likes to fight positional warfare. He likes to continuously strengthen the defense line, and then gradually advance the defense line. Along the defense line, he cultivates farmland, drinks water for irrigation, and pushes while fighting.
He is indeed more suitable to take charge of one side than Hu Luguang.
The brothers' outward appearance was very deceptive.
Under the city wall, the soldiers picked up the letter sent by Hu Lvxian and sent it all the way to the military camp.
Inside the general's camp, Yuchi Jiong was discussing countermeasures with Wei Xiaokuan and Yu Wenxian.
As the war progressed, the contradictions between the generals became more and more obvious. Yuchijiong followed Wei Xiaokuan's suggestion and divided the generals in the rear, while he only took Wei Xiaokuan and Yu Wenxian to defeat the enemy.
Unlike other generals, these two men were still willing to obey Yuchi's command.
There was deep sadness between Wei Chi's brows.
Before going on the expedition, he never imagined that this battle would be so bad.
With the most elite military commanders outside the capital, and with so many famous and fierce generals...:.In the end, there was no advancement, not even a garrison town was captured.
Yuchi Jong didn't even know how he should go back to see the emperor.
This old face was completely lost on the Lingzhou front line.
If I had known earlier, I might as well have taken the few people under my control to go on an expedition with Wei Xiaokuan!
Yuchi Jiong said helplessly: "Gao Changgong is in our rear, constantly attacking various armies and plundering food and grass. The rear area is frequently in emergency. Under such circumstances, we cannot attack the city at all. Once Gao Changgong seizes the opportunity, he will take advantage of our siege.
We will be flanked by the troops in the city during the break, and I'm afraid something big will happen."
"Wei Gong, you have been here for a long time and know Gao Changgong quite well. Do you have any strategies to defeat the enemy?"
Wei Xiaokuan pursed his lips.
Defeat the enemy???
He wrote to the emperor very early, feeling that it was impossible to defeat the enemy from Lingzhou and that he should go to Heluo.
But the emperor had his own ideas. He listened to other people's strategies and insisted on starting a war in the north.
Now ask me what strategy I have to defeat the enemy?
If there is a strategy to defeat the enemy, why do you still need to come here?
Wei Xiaokuan finally felt a little angry in his heart. When Yu Wenhu was sent to the throne, he suggested going north, but Yuwen Hu insisted on going to Heluo. Now he suggested going to Heluo, but the emperor insisted on going north.
Can't these people just listen to what the frontline generals have to say?
Wei Xiaokuan felt a little disappointed with the temple for the first time.
Of course he also knew why the emperor would rather listen to some idiots than listen to himself.::
The reason was the same as Yu Wenhu's at the beginning, just because he was the former subordinate of a certain big shot who couldn't be named in the Great Zhou Dynasty!
We have been loyal for so many years, why should we be treated like this?
Wei Xiaokuan's face turned ugly little by little.
"Mr. Xun Guo?"
"Gong Yun??"
Wei Xiaokuan suddenly woke up and looked to the side. Yu Wenxian was looking at him worriedly. Yu Wenxian quickly asked: "Are you okay??"
Seeing Yu Wenxian's more sincere eyes, the anger in Wei Xiaokuan's heart dissipated a little.
"It's okay, I'm just a little confused thinking about countermeasures."
Yuchi Jiong looked around and whispered: "If Duke Yun has any idea, just tell him."
"I shouldn't have said more at first, but I'd better tell it to make Duke Yun feel at ease."
"Your Majesty has issued an edict to deal with Quan Jingxuan."
"Quan Jingxuan blatantly disobeyed military orders and did not arrive at the battlefield at the specified time, resulting in the defeat of the army. More than 5,000 people were killed, six generals were killed, and Duke Deng was seriously injured...\nYour Majesty is furious!!"
"Removed his general position...\n'
The smile on Wei Xiaokuan's face gradually solidified.
"Removed from office? That title...\n..
Yu Chijiong shook his head, "After all, he is a famous general who has made many contributions. Don't worry, he will not come out to harm others in the future. He can retire at home with his current title."
Wei Xiaokuan slowly clenched his fists, revealing his strong white teeth.
"Your Majesty is truly kind-hearted."
"Tell me, Lord Yun, what else can you do?"
"No."
"I'm stupid and can't think of anything else."
Wei Xiaokuan shook his head gently, his eyes no longer worried.
Yu Wenxian vaguely noticed something, but did not rush to speak.
While the three of them were discussing, a soldier delivered a letter.
Yuchijiong opened the letter, read it once, and sneered.
"The way to inspire generals."
"Hu Lvxian insulted me in the letter and wanted me to attack...\n.\n. I think Gao Changgong is nearby, waiting for us to start the siege."
"Gong Guo Yun, if we can't get rid of these men of Gao Changgong, we won't be able to attack the city with all our strength!
"right."
"So we have to find a way to cut off his logistics...:"
"yes."
Wei Xiaokuan sat aside, just nodding and agreeing, his face was calm, and there was a hint of indifference.
Several generals discussed countermeasures and then prepared to implement them one by one.
But before their plan could be officially implemented, a shocking piece of bad news came from behind.
Yuchi Jiong, who was deploying cavalry to block Gao Changgong, was so frightened that he almost fell off his horse when he learned the news.
The enemy has passed Longmen and is preparing to besiege Chang'an.
Chang'an has sufficient troops, but there are too many factors involved in offense and defense. Sometimes, no matter how many defenders there are in the city, some unimaginable surprises will inevitably occur.
The country is surrounded by enemies, and any accident may cause them to face the danger of national subjugation.
Yuchijiong quickly led his troops to retreat, summoned all the generals, and hurriedly discussed the important matter of returning to the army for rescue.
Everyone was worried and each talked about rescue methods.
Some people yelled at Da Xiwu, thinking that he should take full responsibility.
Some people criticized Liu Taozi, thinking that Liu Taozi was too cunning.
Wei Xiaokuan didn't feel the slightest bit scared or anxious.
He just sat among the generals, listless and listless.
When Yu Wenxian asked, Wei Xiaokuan said that he was old and had been out for too long, making him unwell.
Yu Chijiong and others did not dare to bring Wei Xiaokuan to participate in this matter, and asked him to go back and rest quickly.
It's easy to come here, but it's not easy to leave.
Yuchi Jiong and others quickly withdrew their troops from outside the city. How could they hide this news from the Han army?
Gao Changgong began to break away from the secret attack that day and began to show his cards. Xie Luxian also left the city. The two of them looked like they were going to attack the Zhou army. Yuchi Jiong was shocked and angry.
Gao Changgong didn't want to let him go back.
But he couldn't really stay and fight with the enemy. After careful consideration, Yuchijiong kept Yu Wenxian behind.
I originally wanted to keep Wei Xiaokuan, but Wei Xiaokuan showed that he was depressed and physically ill during this period.
The enemy has already broken in, but we can no longer allow the two sides to join forces. Although Yu Wenxian is young, he is cautious, and everyone trusts him. He has a special status, so he can stay here.
As for Yuchi Jiong, he led many other generals back.
Wei Xiaokuan was also taken along by him.
As for why he brought it with him, Yuchijiong didn't say much. He just said that he wanted to find a famous doctor in Chang'an to diagnose him.
Wei Xiaokuan's heart was clear.
Isn't it just that if the temple is damaged, the generals will take the opportunity to rebel?
But he didn't say much, and just embarked on the road of rescue with Yu Chijun.
Gao Changgong quickly began a fierce attack in the direction of Xiazhou, and the offensive and defensive momentum changed.
Yu Wenxian personally led the troops to fight against Gao Changgong.
Yu Wenxian and Gao Changgong are really similar in many aspects.
Now we meet, it can be regarded as a head-to-head encounter. Gao Changgong has more military experience. He captured many key towns in the early stage and defeated Yu Wenxian.
With few things, they quickly secured the frontier fortress and began to counterattack on multiple fronts.
The two sides fought fiercely. Generally speaking, Gao Changgong still had the advantage. The Xiazhou defense line was officially torn open. Gao Changgong continued to attack Yinzhou. This nail in the heart of Han Dynasty was crumbling.
Chang'an City.
This is Yao Xiong’s first time seeing this majestic giant city.
Only when you see this city with your own eyes can you understand why this city is called a giant city.
Standing in the distance, all you can see is a huge city wall. This wall seems to have no end. It just stretches all the way with no end in sight.
The villages and towns outside the city have long been empty.
They have withdrawn into the city.
Yao Xiong was not in a hurry to get close to the city. He took the knights with him and prepared to explore the city's strength.
The knights followed Yao Xiong with excited faces and excited expressions.
They actually fought outside Chang'an.
Gao Yanzong was in high spirits, holding an unlit torch in his hand.
"General, when do we start setting fires??"
"It's not fun to burn the Yang Mansion in Huayin!
He did not forget the purpose of coming this time. They came to burn Chang'an.
Yao Xiong was exceptionally calm.
"Don't worry, Chang'an is connected in all directions. If we want to return to Lingzhou, they can't stop us.
We have to help your brother to involve these enemies:::
The so-called Longmen Crossing strategy.
The purpose is not to destroy the Great Zhou. Of course, it would be best if it can be destroyed. But with only these few thousand people, unless the Emperor of the Great Zhou can follow the example of Liu Chan in the past and directly leave the city and surrender, the chance of defeating it is extremely low.
After all, the army in the city is many times theirs.
The main purpose of the Longmen Crossing strategy is to force the puppet Zhou Dynasty to shrink its defense line and destroy the Xiazhou defense line. The enemy's salt, Xia, and silver directions are like an awl, inserting into Han's Lingzhou from the side, so that Han can only be passively beaten and unable to
Threaten Chang'an.
But once a cavalry appeared near the puppet capital of Zhou and wreaked havoc on the surrounding counties, the handle of the awl of the Xiazhou defense line would be broken, unable to be held, and would fall directly.
This is also a good time for the army from the north to break the awl.
But how to destroy it specifically requires a method.
Yao Xiong led the crowd and slowly approached Chang'an.
They walked along the road for a long time, but could not see the end of the city wall.
It really deserves to be an old capital.
Inside Chang'an City.
Martial law has begun again in the city, and most people already know the news of the enemy's attack. This is the second time they have experienced such a situation.
Fortunately, there were enough soldiers this time and there were many people patrolling the city, so it didn't cause the same chaos as last time.
There are those who are brave enough to come out and watch.
Until Yao Xiong's knights appeared outside the city, the whole of Chang'an began to frantically warn, and no one dared to despise them anymore. The common people hid at home, while the soldiers swarmed up the city walls.
Yao Xiong led the knights and began their first trial.
He launched an attack from the city wall to the north of Chang'an. The knights pressed forward in large numbers and used round-fire tactics against the city wall, and then ordered people to assemble and throw carts. He really wanted to capture Chang'an in one fell swoop.
This frightened the army in the city and rushed to the north. For a moment, arrows were fired, and the entire sky was covered with arrows.
Yao Xiong did not attack by force. After a long stalemate with the enemy, he quickly left.
But Yao Xiong didn't just withdraw like that. He directly changed his position and went all the way to the south, repeating his old trick.
For a time, there were shouts of killing all over Chang'an, soldiers were running around, and Yu Wenyong was sitting in the palace, also extremely anxious.
Reinforcements from various places are also approaching at full speed, just hoping to resolve the crisis in Chang'an as soon as possible.
After several trials, Yao Xiong also discovered the weakest area where the enemy was stationed, the western city wall.
I heard that the city wall here was damaged in the previous earthquake, and then it was rebuilt. Because the person in charge was Yu Wenhu's son, the west wall was a little... less solid than the other ones.
In the tower of the west city gate, Yu Wenzhi was sitting on the ground, with several generals crowded around him.
The generals really didn't understand what Yu Wenzhi was thinking.
The tower was not big and could only accommodate five or six soldiers. He called a dozen officers over at once.
The officers really couldn't sit down, and it was very crowded when standing. Yu Wenzhi forced them to sit down, and the officers could only squeeze in. "There were several people standing at the door to watch.
Yu Wenzhi only found this interesting.
Yu Wenzhi told everyone some nonsense, such as how to defend the city carefully and not let the enemy come over.
When everyone was confused, Yu Wenzhi left the tower first. As soon as he walked out, many warriors appeared on the left and right, blocking the officers here.
The generals were shocked.
Yu Wenzhi said coldly: "I have been ordered to handle important matters. Please wait here. Don't move around. If you dare to disobey, you will be killed first and then reported!!"
When Yu Wenzhi said this, everyone immediately did not dare to move.
No one knew what Yu Wenzhi meant by "managing big things", but this family has always had a tradition of doing big things, especially the tradition of doing big things for generals, so they didn't dare to ask more questions.
Chapter completed!