Chapter 920 Sit back and watch the younger generation defeat the enemy
In Pujin Guandong City, Liu Can climbed up to the tower and had a wine and banquet.
In fact, there is nothing to see anymore. After attacking the camp for so long, not only the attackers suffered heavy casualties, but the defenders were also exhausted.
It’s not just exhaustion caused by you attacking and me defending. In fact, the fortress offensive and defensive battle is a wide-ranging battle involving mutual offense and defense.
Since the offensive began in late May and early June, they had been attacking the camp for several days, but suffered heavy casualties.
Subsequently, troops were sent to plunder the area and some gains were made. However, the soldiers and civilians in Hedong sometimes hid in Wubao and sometimes left the fort for farming, so the damage was limited.
On the tenth day of the sixth lunar month, Liu Can sat at Pujin Pass and personally commanded a cavalry force to raid Hou Feihu's grain road, burning nearly a thousand grain carts and capturing and killing two thousand people. They quickly made adjustments and boldly transferred part of the Heijin Zuoying to guard the grain road. Since then, they have had little effect.
On the 15th, the Xiongnu tribes in Hedong and Pingyang were lured into rebellion and were soon besieged by soldiers from the Pei, Wei, Xue, and Liu clans. These rebels had no choice but to rush to Pujing Pass. Come.
Liu Can tidied them up and took about ten thousand people, who were placed in Feng Yi County to rectify their morale.
On the 17th, more than 10,000 soldiers of the Forbidden Army were sent across the river south to Hongnong, where they joined the Tongguan garrison to attack the Jin army stationed outside the pass.
The Jin army's position was shaken for a time, and the Luoyang Zhongjun and Luonan Dingzhuang suffered heavy casualties. They were forced to stand up a fence and hold on hard. The defenders of Tongguan took advantage of the situation to launch an attack. Seeing that the Jin army was in danger of overthrowing, Hou Feihu led the Heiji Army and Huangtou Army out of the camp to attack the tribes outside Pujin Pass. At the same time, he sent the Qingfu troops' light cavalry south to flank the Xiongnu.
The Huns who attacked the fortress were caught off guard and retreated in large strides. It was not until Liu Can mobilized part of the imperial army to step forward that they stabilized their position. In desperation, the imperial troops who had crossed the river south could only be transferred back to strengthen the defense outside Pujin Pass.
On the 20th, Hou Feihu sent people to sneak to the west bank of the Yellow River, instigating Feng Yi and Di Qiang to rebel, and suppressed it by the remaining Huns.
On the 22nd, Hou Feihu attacked the Xiongnu camp at night and beheaded more than a thousand people.
It can be seen from this that the so-called fortress attack and defense battle is far from the ordinary people's imagination of attacking a fortress mixed with earth and wood.
It even includes various tactics such as attack and defense on the outer front, cutting off and counter-cutting food routes, sneak attacks at night, and instigating the opposition.
A younger general might not be able to control such a complicated situation, let alone dispatch his troops calmly.
But for this kind of battle of wits, bloody battles, and heavy casualties, the history books may just say: "(Liu) Can attacked Jin general Hou Feihu's camp for more than 20 days, Fu Ke."
Today (the 24th), another massive camp attack broke out, and the two sides fought for most of the day.
By evening, the attackers were exhausted and retreated in embarrassment.
The defenders were unable to pursue and silently licked their wounds.
After Liu Can drank the last glass of wine, he sighed and went down from the tower.
Part of the Xiongnu army was stationed in the east city, part was stationed in the nearby Cangcheng, and part was stationed in the small town near the ferry. Finally, there were more than 30,000 people stationed in the temporary camp.
I can’t beat you, what can I do!
The Han Dynasty only has this little strength. If the main force of the elite Shao thieves had not marched north together, they would have been able to retreat to Pujin Pass and Tongguan to defend themselves, and would not have been able to go eastward.
He had to withdraw now.
Feng Yi brought news that the Di and Qiang tribes were in turmoil. Although they were still frightened by the power of the army and did not dare to rebel, they heard that some people were colluding in private...
While Liu Can was worried, he suddenly remembered Liu Yi.
It was a clear afternoon. Someone quietly told him that the late emperor wanted to depose his younger brother and establish a prince, but he could not find an excuse and was hesitant.
As a result, one conspiracy after another came out, putting his brother Liu Yi to death.
Dozens of people including Feng Yi, Di Qiang, Shangjun Di people, and Baibu Xianbei chiefs who supported Liu Yi were all executed.
That day, a Di Qiang chieftain was shackled off the ground, with only his head bearing the force, and he was tortured to death.
That day, a Diqiang chieftain was blinded by a red-hot iron.
On that day, countless Di and Qiang chiefs were tortured to death just to confess Liu Yi's "rebellion".
This feud is so great that Feng Yi's more than 100,000 Di Qiang have never returned home and have always been the source of turmoil.
Vaguely, Liu Can felt that he might have done something wrong.
But he quickly shook his head. He was not wrong. He would do whatever it takes to get power. What's wrong with that?
The late emperor solemnly promised in the presence of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and various nobles that after his death, the throne would be passed to Liu Yi, Empress Shan's legitimate son.
Without this sentence, the late emperor might not have been able to ascend the throne smoothly.
But after taking the throne, this sentence has always been like a thorn in the flesh. As the years go by and the body becomes weaker, this excruciating pain becomes more and more unbearable.
If Liu Yi did not "conspire", he could naturally ascend the throne as the emperor's younger brother, because he is not without supporters.
He has the support of more than 100,000 Di Qiang in Feng Yi.
His biological mother, Queen Shan, was born into a wealthy Di family in Shangjun and had good relations with the four Xianbei (Bai tribe).
The strength of his supporters cannot be underestimated.
Once he ascends the throne, he can completely rely on Shangjun, Feng Yi's Xianbei, Di, Qiang and some Xiongnu nobles to issue orders. As for the wealthy Jin people in the country, they probably don't care who becomes the emperor and will support him.
So, I'm not wrong!
The fault is Liu Yi. Who made you refuse to submit until the last minute? Who made your supporters still push you to be the emperor of the Han Dynasty at the last moment for their benefit?
The wind blew across the earth, the sky was covered with clouds, and the sky changed before my eyes.
With a sullen face, Liu Can, surrounded by his entourage, crossed Zhongli City and arrived at Pujin Guanxi City.
Now, he wants to intercept the Xianbei cavalry heading south from Shangjun.
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On June 27, another large group of cavalry arrived by the Yanchi.
The number of people ranges from hundreds to thousands.
Until the end of June, a total of more than 30,000 people came. These were all dispatched by the Wang family from the east and the Dongmugen Mountain area, including even the Wuhuan people who moved westward from Daijun, and the Xianbei tribe headed by Hegu who had recently surrendered.
Wang received all the adults one by one in Liangcheng.
"General Zhendong defeated Liu Chang in Sheyanshui, and captured more than 3,000 men and 70,000 cattle and sheep. He also went to Fushi, joined forces with the Qiudun tribe, defeated Liu Chang again, and captured A lot." Wang's voice was calm and a little unquestionable, which made Shao Xun, who was digging the trench beside him, chuckle to himself.
In fact, Liu Chang was completely defeated.
The Xianbei people pursued him closely. They fought three battles and killed more than 10,000 people. The remaining more than 10,000 people, mostly from various tribes in Guanzhong, fled southward. Liu Chang did not dare to flee south, so he stayed in Fushi County, which is now the seat of Shangjun.
This city is located on the north bank of Sheyanshui (Wuding River), with mountains to the north and south, and an empty valley in the middle. Fushi City is located here - roughly located in Huolian, Yuhe Town, Yulin City today Near the ancient city of Haize.
Liu Chang did not have many soldiers and horses, so he could only trap the city and defend it, which was in danger.
The Huns cavalry who abandoned Liu Chang first rushed to Yangzhou (now Yangqiaopan Town, Jingbian County). The Xianbei cavalry pursued them. The Huns abandoned the city and fled to the southwest.
Xianbei chased him again, but now he didn’t know where he was, and no news has been sent back yet.
There is no news about Shi Le and Shi Hu's uncle and nephew. They only say that they fled westward, and some people say that they are still hiding in the mountains of Shangjun. There is no consensus.
In fighting on the grassland, cavalry is indeed better.
Jin Zheng's infantry can't keep up with the Xianbei cavalry. If he wants to run Shangjun well in the future, he still has to rely on Bingzhou and Guanzhong.
"Bang!" Shao Xun's shovel hit a stone, and the blade cracked directly. He threw it away helplessly and sat down on a big tree stump to rest.
Tong Qianjin walked over, blinking with one eye, and then ran directly to the baggage camp and called the blacksmith Chang Wei and asked him to repair it.
Shao Xun blew the wind quietly and watched the woman "pretending" there.
"The King of Liang is true to his word, two pieces of silk for each person, no matter male or female, old or young. But it is best to have a complete family to reassure him." Wang said: "In addition to the silk, there are also military rations. This year Life is difficult, but with this food, you can survive the winter smoothly, so you know what to expect.”
"Yes." The nobles of the tribe responded in unison.
For the sake of the food they cherish, they don’t mind being more submissive at this time and offering a handful of it.
And if I can really gain something from going to Henan, I won’t mind being more respectful in the future.
How does prestige come from? It is actually accumulated bit by bit.
Wang sent envoys everywhere to urge the ministries to go south. Some people had serious doubts. Wang repeatedly persuaded them that if they could really win the battle in the end or return with a full load, then this would be prestige.
Everyone needs prestige to consolidate their power and status, and a heroine like Wang, who has eaten too much in one sitting and has some indigestion, needs prestige even more.
After the chiefs dispersed, Wang asked people to spread out the carpet, knelt down next to Shao Xun, took a peek at his face, and asked: "Do you miss the child? Do you want to take over the force?" Come for a hug?”
Shao Xun was a little moved, but still refused: "I'll see him again when I return to Pingcheng. He's still young, and he's probably going to get sick after a long journey, which is not pretty."
"Yes." Wang responded softly.
"You don't have to be like this." Shao Xun glanced at her and said: "Your foundation is too frivolous now. It is for you to build some prestige. This is what you should do. Why use my son to test it? ”
Wang's face turned slightly red.
She had discovered a long time ago that Shao Xun liked to play with women, but he cherished the children he gave birth to. This may be one of his few weaknesses.
Sometimes, Wang always feels that Shao Xun loves Li Zhen more than she, a mother, does.
"Most of the people you recruit these days are from the east and central areas, right?" Shao Xun asked again.
“Well, Wuhuan accounts for half, and Xianbei, Xiongnu, and Jie people each account for 10% or 20%.”
"Where are Daijun Wang's soldiers going?"
"To Shuofang." Wang said in a low voice.
“I’m still trying to draw up territory for my family.” Shao Xun laughed: “Don’t fail to conquer Shuofang, otherwise it will make people laugh and look down upon.”
“No way.” Wang Shi looked around and saw that besides his maids and guards, there was only Shao Xun. The pro-jun came closer, resting his head in the man's arms, and said, "If you lend me the Youzhou Cavalry Governor, I will definitely win a complete victory."
"It's a beautiful idea." Shao Xun He smiled and said, "The Tuoba clan also got thousands of horse armors back then. Where did they all go?"
"Some are lost, and some are badly damaged." Wang said: "Actually, most of them are in the hands of the Tuoba Shi tribe. The year before last, you moved 50,000 people from Pingcheng, and many blacksmiths were gone. Just over there in Shengle There were still some left. When Aitou rushed north in a hurry, he didn't take his concubine with him, but he took it with him. I have brought the blacksmith with me..."
"Aitou is really a man who does great things." Shao Xun praised: "I would rather lose my wife and be insulted by others than take the blacksmith away."
"If I lose..." Wang raised his head and asked.
Shao Xun gently stroked her face and said: "Then go to Liangcheng Kingdom. If you can't stay there, flee south and come to the Central Plains. Take heart, you are only twenty One year old, you can stay with me for a long time."
Wang lowered his head again.
Shao Xun withdrew his hand with satisfaction. This woman had been beaten and beaten recently and became much more docile.
"Let the tribes not stop. Wherever the Huns run, they will chase them." Shao Xun stood up and said: "When they ran to Yongzhou, they chased them to Yongzhou. When they ran to Qinzhou, they chased them. Go to Qinzhou. All the old and weak tribes are driving their cattle and sheep south to support them."
"Aren't you going to the west?" Wang asked.
“I’m right here, digging ditches, planting beans and vegetables with my son’s tribe. Now that things have come to this point, it’s enough to let the younger generation fight some battles, and I’ll just keep the overall situation stable for them. "Shao Xun took a new shovel and said.
"You dig trenches and plant vegetables, and I'll milk the cows and smoke the meat." Mrs. Wang also stood up and said with a smile.
"Okay." Shao Xun smiled and said, "This makes me look like the wife of the Shao family."
The prisoners in the distance saw that Shao Xun was really digging ditches for them, and they were convinced, and the movements of their hands also Get up quickly. After all, after the irrigation canals are dug, they will be the ones to benefit in the future.
In the evening, Secretary Superintendent Lu Chen was ordered to come. After whispering in secret, he drafted an order on the spot: With Hou Feihu as the general governor, he will command all the people in the four counties of Xihe, Pingyang, Hedong and Hongnong. He gathered troops and horses, waiting for an opportunity to march westward into Guanzhong.
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