Atop the endless wilderness, a group of cavalry was charging madly.
They raised the banner of the Han army.
But whether it’s the clothes they wear or the flags, horns and drums they use, they are basically the standard of Qi.
Hu Luguang lowered his body, holding the horse tightly between his legs. The cold wind beat his body so roughly, but Hu Luguang didn't feel any weird at all. He seemed to have just caught up with the cold wind and faced him head-on.
Go straight.
The knights followed him, running at full speed, carrying not much supplies, just some fast horses.
There are no extra auxiliary soldiers behind him, and there are no military craftsmen.
There were more than four thousand people in their group, flying through the wilderness like the wind.
The knights looked extremely tired, but Hu Luguang charged forward, but they did not dare to stop as they were surrounded by endless wilderness.
There was no snow, but there was no emerald green either. Everything was gray, and there seemed to be no human beings for thousands of miles. Everything was so dead.
Only the thunderous sound of horse hooves constantly resounded between heaven and earth.
Hu Luguang looked to the left and right and shouted loudly: "Send the order!! We are less than fifty miles away from Diaoyin City!!"
"Destroy the Diao Yin, and the whole army will be rewarded!!"
The officers passed it on one after another, and the sergeants shouted loudly.
They just flew all the way south.
The enemies in the south did not know that there was such an army attacking them from a fatal direction.
Yu Wenxian was stationed in Tongwan City.
At that time, Helianbo built the Great Xia Kingdom and built tens of thousands of cities to garrison in all directions.
Tongwan City was built tall, with extremely high terrain, and extended in all directions. It was the core of the entire Xia, Yin and other states.
The sound of intensive drums came from outside the city.
The car roared.
On the city wall, stones were splashed.
The ladder truck quickly approached the city wall surrounded by sword and shield men.
Yu Wenxian held a spear, stood on the city wall, and fought hard to kill the enemy.
The Han army pressed forward from three sides, arrows kept flying through the air, and the sound of fighting was heard everywhere. The spear in Yu Wenzhi's hand thrust out, stabbed another enemy, and then kicked him down.
The city wall.
Ladder truck burst into flames.
The soldiers screamed and fell.
The sky gradually became dark, and the attacking army stopped its actions and began to retreat slowly.
Yu Wenxian didn't even need to lower his head. He could just look forward and see the earth walls piled up in the distance. The earth walls were already higher than Tongwan City. The enemy was stationed there, looking down at the army on the wall.
Yu Wenxian's face turned red and he suppressed the anger in his heart.
After learning that Chang'an City had been attacked, Yuchi Jiong led his army back. Wei Xiaokuan did not have any food reserves locally. He did not have the ability or the courage to do so.
Zhou's control over the Kaifu generals and the general managers was very strict.
Of course, this is also because Dazhou has special national conditions.
In order to prevent these powerful local governors from launching rebellions, when dividing their scope, important grain-producing counties were often taken away.
Let the temple control them with food and weapons.
Once the contact with the rear is cut off, it will be okay for a short time, but it will not be possible to fight for a long time because of the shortage of various materials.
Gao Changgong was fighting more and more fiercely at this moment, and his defense line was torn apart by the opponent many times. Although Yu Wenxian took back a lot of areas, he was still worried about the future.
If the connection with the capital cannot be restored as soon as possible and the logistics cannot be restored as soon as possible, something big will happen here.
All the grain and ordnance stored in Danzhou have been transported to the front line, and we don’t know how long they will last.
The sky was getting dark. Yu Wenxian held his spear and straightened his body. He stood on the city wall and looked at the Han troops on the opposite side.
They lit many bonfires.
Yu Wenxian knew that this was the enemy's strategy. There were so many bonfires that it looked like there was a sea of ​​stars outside the city, with stars twinkling everywhere.
Several generals stood beside Yu Wenxian, their faces haggard.
Gao Changgong and Hu Luxian are both extremely difficult to deal with.
Gao Changgong's defense line was very long, but theirs was not the same. Gao Changgong drilled in and out of the defense line, and Hu Lvxian advanced step by step. From time to time, both sides would join forces to launch a strong attack.
The opponent's flexible tactics also gave Yu Wenxian a headache.
Looking at the generals who gradually gathered around him, Yu Wenxian suddenly turned around, leaning on the ground with the spear in his hand, looking majestic.
"Everyone, don't worry."
He said: "No matter how strong the enemy's offensive is at the moment, they can't take Tongwan City. As long as Tongwan City and Diaoyin City are still in our hands, no matter how many cities they plunder, it won't make any sense.
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"The Duke of Shu must be not far from Chang'an at the moment. The enemy is besieged near Chang'an and cannot escape. There are only thousands of people. After defeating them, the Duke of Shu will definitely lead his troops back again. Gao Changgong is currently taking the place
, it will eventually be vomited out.”
"The key to the northern defense line is to unify the ten thousand people and carve the shadows. The rest of the cities can be discarded!"
Yu Wenxian said loudly, his face extremely confident.
After listening to his words, the generals couldn't tell whether they believed or doubted him. Most of them were still willing to show their belief.
Yu Wenxian continued to encourage them, "Soon, we will start a counterattack. Gao Changgong will lead the troops deep into the city. If we don't retreat, we may not be able to defend Lingzhou in the future..."
After being encouraged like this for a long time, morale finally recovered.
Yu Wenxian continued to look at the enemy in the distance.
The city's defense is still strong, and the city gate has not been sealed by him. Yu Wenxian still has the power to attack.
Gao Changgong and Hu Lvxian cooperate well. Gao Changgong is responsible for breaking in, and Xie Lvxian is responsible for pushing.
At first, Yu Wenxian was really beaten around and unable to parry two attack modes at the same time, but now, he has mastered the skills.
The key is to shrink the defense line. Don't follow Gao Changgong around, keep an eye on Hu Lvxian, and give up unimportant areas. As long as Gao Changgong dares to go too far, then attack Hu Lvxian. Once the distance between the two is close, then
Stop and defend the city.
Brake with stillness.
Although the various counties and counties suffered some blows in doing so, at least they were able to hold the front line and prevent the enemy from continuing to advance.
But now, Yu Wenxian has more ideas and inspirations in his heart.
What he was thinking about was the future. If he could win over Gao Changgong and Lu Xian, could the Duke of Shu directly pay for their hometowns?
The next day, the besieging army began to retreat, which meant that Gao Changgong left the place again, and Hu Lvxian did not dare to advance.
Yu Wenxian was not in a hurry to go out to fight, but sent many scouts to confirm Gao Changgong's movements.
According to what everyone said, Gao Changgong went to Diaoyin City, where Yinzhou was governed.
Yu Wenxian didn't care about this. Although Gao Changgong's army was fast, without the military craftsmen and siege troops supported by Hu Luxian and others, Diaoyin would never fall!!!
Zhou Diaoyin City.
The soldiers were cleaning up the corpses on the road, and Gao Changgong slowly walked into the city.
This huge fortress is now in ruins from the inside out.
Bodies could be seen everywhere on the ground, piled up into hills, and blood was constantly flowing.
Gao Changgong led everyone towards the official office.
When they reached the entrance of the government office, several soldiers blocked their way. After making a report, they led them inside.
Most of the cities here are built in the style of a fortress, which seems unsuitable for ordinary people to live in. Even the government offices are of a practical style.
The walls of the official office are very high, and a ballista is installed. There are only three gates, and they are all in a reinforced style. The layout of the house inside is simple, with arsenals and grain depots all available.
Gao Changgong looked around and walked quickly towards the inner room.
When they entered the inner room, Hu Luguang was sitting inside.
Hu Luguang remained as calm as ever, with no hint of his fiery personality.
Gao Changgong took the lead in bowing to see him.
Hu Luguang motioned for him to sit aside.
"Did Tongwan City be captured?"
"Never."
"Why haven't you won it yet?"
"Did Hu Luxian drag you down?"
Gao Changgong quickly shook his head, "It was my incompetence that dragged down General Hu Lu."
Hu Luguang seemed to smile. He stood up, looked at the soldier beside him, and clapped his hands.
After a while, several soldiers escorted a group of people to Gao Changgong. These people were all tied up, their mouths were gagged with cloth, and they were dying. It looked like they had been beaten severely.
Hu Luguang pointed at them, "Take these people to Tongwan City, behead them outside the city, and tell the news of the city's fall. I think Tongwan City can be captured."
Gao Changgong shook his head slightly, "The person who controls Wancheng is Yu Wenxian, the Duke of Qi in the Puppet Zhou Dynasty."
"When I first met this man, I thought he was just an ordinary general. But the more he fought, the more courageous he became. I think this man is extremely intelligent. He can master many formations and tactics after one experience. He is also determined and determined. All the generals and soldiers in the city are willing to
If we fight for him, even if we take these people over, it will be difficult to take them down."
"Yu Wenxian?"
Hu Luguang asked, then tilted his head and said, "I haven't heard of it."
Hu Luguang's expression was always very calm, but his words were full of disdain.
Gao Changgong had always heard Hu Luxian complaining about his brother these days. He was not surprised by this, nor was he angry. He smiled and said: "The general traveled thousands of miles to Diaoyin and captured the city in one night. That Yuwen
Xian naturally means nothing."
After Hu Luguang learned about Longmen's strategy, he prepared to come to Lingzhou to capture the enemy's defense line together.
First, he played a small game of chasing each other with the Turkic Khan on the grassland. The two father-in-laws played it happily for a long time, and neither could win against the other.
Hu Luguang deliberately chased the enemy to the border of the Puppet Zhou Dynasty. Halfway through the pursuit, Hu Luguang suddenly stopped, turned his troops, and launched an attack towards the south.
He expected that the Turkic Khan would not pursue him again.
And if the opponent wants to attack Hengzhou, Youzhou and other places, their own army can resist one or two by looking at the Great Wall. When Hu Luguang was chasing the enemy, the armies of two states had already mobilized to the north to carry out the attack.
Defense deployed.
By the time Khan returns, it will almost be in place.
Hu Luguang is not afraid of enemies blocking his retreat or pursuing him in turn.
That's better for him.
Through a long-distance attack, when Diaoyin City completely aimed its defense forces at the south and west,
1 suddenly appeared from the north.
Taking Diaoyin City was of great significance to the entire Han Dynasty.
From then on, Yinzhou fell into the hands of the Han State, and Xiazhou could not hold on with only Tongwancheng. Even Danzhou and Suizhou behind him would be affected.
Chang'an is in danger.
Hu Luguang went through all the strategies in his mind, and then whispered: "No need to flatter,
It’s up to you to get Tongwan City. I want to continue to the south to attack Sui, Dan and other states to see if I can kill Da Xiwu from behind...:"
Gao Changgong fell silent.
Gao Changgong knew that Hu Luguang was radical, but he didn't expect it to be so radical...:
Are you planning to backstab Yubi City??
Gao Changgong also knew that these old people were always obsessed with Yubi City and wanted to capture it.
But he couldn't let Lü Guang pass.
After all, the purpose of this battle is to capture the Xiazhou defense line, not to capture Yubi City, nor to capture Chang'an...:::
Gao Changgong took out the document from his arms and handed it to Hu Luguang in front of him.
"General, I have His Majesty's edict here, ordering us to seize Xiazhou's defense line as soon as possible."
Hu Luguang was stunned for a moment, lowered his head to read the memorial in his hand, and asked quietly: "Are you using the King of Han to suppress me?"
"Don't dare."
"General, we have spent a lot of money, and many generals have worked together to achieve this goal."
"Yubi City is so dangerous that you are attacking from the rear. Nada Xiwu has a large army in hand, so we may not be able to capture it in a short period of time. The enemy is only leaving temporarily. If we wait until they come back for reinforcements, we will not be able to capture many strongholds on the front line.
, wouldn’t it mean that all the plans would be in vain?”
Gao Changgong explained seriously, he believed that Hu Luguang could understand the reason.
"As for Yubi City, we have captured Xiazhou this time. The city defenses around Chang'an have almost fallen. There are almost no dangerous points to defend. The enemy must be frightened. Yubi City has been captured on three sides. How difficult is it to capture it?"
"Please be patient for a moment, first defeat Yu Wenxian, occupy Xia Yinsui and other prefectures, and then attack Yubi."
Hu Luguang did not answer, he just put away the edict and did not return it to Gao Changgong.
"Take me to Tongwan City."
"only."
Diaoyin City's ravines, horses and other defenses were all placed at important mountain passes and open roads to the west and south. To the north was a vast wilderness, and the nearest cities were hundreds of miles away, so they were not within the scope of their consideration.
When Gao Changgong led the army from here, he could still see his own family members who were demolishing these fortifications.
Hu Luguang is really quick to start.
They approached Tongwan City so quickly.
Xie Luxian learned that Gao Changgong had returned and marched again, advancing the army to Tongwan City.
Gao Changgong and Hu Luguang each led their troops and surrounded them on three sides.
Hu Luguang did not go to see his brother. He pulled the prisoners of war in Diaoyin City outside the city, read out the news of the complete fall of Yinzhou in front of everyone, and then beheaded these Yinzhou officials.
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In fact, if they can come out to persuade them to surrender, the effect will be even greater.
However, these prisoners were unwilling to do this and could only kill them as a deterrent.
Sure enough, this trick is somewhat effective.
When Yu Wenxian saw the prisoners and the other Hulu flag, he couldn't help but panic.
Even he is like this, let alone the people he controls.
Everyone was extremely panicked, and some generals even started crying.
The situation is particularly unfavorable to them.
Yu Wenxian kept a straight face and was silent for a long time. He knew the enemy's strategy very well in his heart, but it was useless even if he understood it. How could he still ignore Chang'an? Why not rescue him?
No matter how strong Chang'an is, if there are no reinforcements, who knows what might happen?
He suddenly looked at an officer not far away, "Release the homing pigeons quickly!!"
"Let Zheng Guogong lead the troops to the north!! Meet us!!"
The general was stunned and hurriedly stepped forward, "General! Duke Zheng still wants to guard the jade...\n..
"Now that things have happened, why are we still defending Jade City?!"
"If even Xiazhou's defense line has completely fallen, what's the use of Yubi City? Look at the river water?!"
Yu Wenxian is no longer as calm as usual, and his words have become irritable.
The general did not dare to refute and left in a hurry.
Yu Wenxian held the spear in his hand and looked at everyone, "Everyone, don't worry!"
"We will not die here like this. Although there are many enemies, they may not be in harmony with each other. Just look at the positions of the enemy's three armies, and you will know that they are not united!"
"We still have a chance to defeat the enemy!"
"The whole army is resting. Tomorrow, I will personally lead the army to break out. Zheng Guogui will lead his troops to greet him. As long as we can join him, we still have a chance!"
Everyone said yes.
Although Tongwan City is strong, there is not enough food and grass in the city, and one side has been taken away. Yu Wenxian knows that he cannot defend it. In this case, he will counterattack while the troops are still sufficient and the opponent has not united.
Rush out.
As long as Da Xiwu can come to the rescue earlier, he can still hold on to the last line of defense and try his best to protect Chang'an.
If this last line of defense collapses now, Chang'an will be directly exposed to the enemy.
The enemy can attack Chang'an from seven or eight different routes.
Chang'an simply cannot be defended.
Yu Wenxian took a deep breath and looked at the sky seriously.
"My grandpa’s soul bless me, and this time I can turn the crisis into safety and protect our country from loss!!"
The next day, both sides began to act according to their respective preparations.
Yu Wenxian prepares to break out.
Hu Luguang and Gao Changgong prepared to attack the city.
Da Xiwu is ready to come to the rescue.
Yuchijiong has retreated.
And Yao Xiong...\n.\n.\n. is going around the north, preparing to join Gao Changgong and flank the enemy.
Chapter completed!