Chapter 840 Inside and Outside the City
The camp outside Xinping City has been set up, with a standard perimeter of three towers and one tower.
The Yinqian Zuoying and the Huangtou Army's five thousand troops are located in the south of the city, backed by the Sanggan River.
3,560 soldiers from Chenliu Mansion are located in the west of the city, and 3,000 cavalry from the Yi Congjun are also stationed here.
Five thousand Huangtou troops were stationed in the east of the city, also backed by the Sanggan River - the water and the Sanggan River met south of Xinping, and then turned and flowed to the northeast.
Five thousand Xianbei and Wuhuan cavalry from the Yuju tribe were also stationed in the northeast of the city.
More than ten thousand Wuhuan cavalry gathered one after another on the road, led by their respective troops, patrolling in the wild to protect the outside.
It is said that they are surrounded by three towers, but it is difficult to run away like this. There are too many cavalry in the Jin army.
On June 19, Wang Queer left the Chinese army camp and inspected various places.
At the age of thirty-six, he is in the golden age of a senior general.
After twenty years of fighting, he started as a small soldier and had surprisingly rich experience. If he had not died young, he could have fought for the country for another twenty years and left a name in history.
Generally speaking, historians will regularly visit major civil and military officers to collect historical materials. The oral materials of the parties are the most important source and will be beautified to a certain extent. Therefore, the strength described in history books will generally be much higher than The true capabilities of civil and military officials.
If you are still willing to spend money, it is not impossible to help you add drama and embellishment. After all, the history of later dynasties is based on various materials recorded in previous dynasties - if they are not lost.
Wang Que'er is still very interested in leaving a name in Qing history, and has been thinking more and more about this kind of thing in recent years - some people want fame, others are interested in profit, and Wang Que'er is the former.
There are not many wars that can earn such a big reputation, and the attack on Tuoba Xianbei is one of them.
As for attacking Jiangdong or Shu, he has no interest, and others almost have the same view.
There is no other reason. A name like Jianye does not sound as attractive as Pingcheng or Shengle.
Jiangdong did not make his blood boil either in Yinshan or Henan.
Listening to Sima Rui and Wang Dao and others can make people drowsy, but grassland leaders like Tuoba, Murong, and Yuwen who can mobilize overwhelming metro cavalry can even make him feel refreshed and use all his strength to fight. go.
To put it bluntly, ordinary people in the Central Plains may be more interested in Sima Rui, Director Wang and the like, but as a warrior, he clearly knows what is the greater challenge.
"There is something new to teach in martial arts." Wang Que'er stood by the Masanggan River and said: "From Guangwu to Xinping, it is more than two hundred miles, and to Pingcheng, it is more than three hundred miles. The scenery during this period, It’s very different from the Central Plains.”
“This is the old land of the Qin and Han Dynasties. Although the clouds are different, there are still some remnants of the Central Xia Dynasty to be found.” Yu Ze (the third son of Yu Gun), the supervisor of the general’s palace, said with a smile. "After leaving Pingcheng and heading north, you will find the real boundless grassland. There are only a few smokey villages, so desolate that it makes people cry."
To put it bluntly, the south of Pingcheng is suitable for grazing and farming, and people in Qin and Han Dynasties vigorously immigrated Realize the border and set up counties and counties.
Further north from Pingcheng, you may still be able to farm, but the conditions are much worse than those south of Pingcheng and north of Yanmenguan.
As for the north of Yinshan Mountain, the conditions are even worse. There are only a few places where farming can be done, and the whole area is mainly for grazing.
The Central Plains Dynasty could defeat it, but it really couldn't occupy it - or no one thought about occupying it. Anyway, it was impossible to occupy it with the methods of the Qin and Han Dynasties, unless someone came up with a new method.
“In this battle, your Majesty deserves the most credit.” Wang Queer said, facing the southwest, cupping his hands.
Yu Ze is a little stupid, are you like this?
Wang Que'er didn't care what Yu Ze was thinking, he just said: "How can it be so easy to fight deep into the enemy's territory for two to three hundred miles? If the king hadn't recruited surrender and rebels from behind, all the miscellaneous people in the counties would come here. If you vote, I will definitely not be able to reach Xinping at this moment."
Yu Ze had to admit that this made sense.
The most dangerous thing about going deep into enemy territory is the back route.
If nothing else matters, if the 60,000 to 70,000 Wuhuan people who have taken refuge with Wang and her son now turn their weapons and intercept your food routes, hunt down your messengers, or even go deep into your rear areas and wreak havoc, What should you do? How much effort do you have to put into cleaning them one by one?
But King Liang turned them into his own, at least they will not cause trouble and can help you expel and hunt the enemy's rangers. Once in and out, the gap is huge.
If this war is ultimately won, it stems from the original decision.
"General Wang, Wang's mother and son have surrendered tens of thousands of people, most of whom are Wuhuan in Xingbei. What will be done in the future? Will these places be regarded as the basis for the restoration of the country?" Yu Ze took a few steps closer. , asked in a low voice.
Wang Queer smiled mysteriously and did not answer.
Is it possible? impossible.
As the favorite disciple of King Liang, he knew many unknown secrets. For example, King Liang wanted to establish Mayi and Yunzhong counties in Xingbei.
Perhaps Jisi County, because there are too many barbarians there, but they will definitely not be given to Shi Yijian. It is almost the same north of Pingcheng.
Want a site? Go grab it yourself, and King Liang can give you a name.
"Don't ask too many questions, supervisor." Wang Que'er said, "There are some confidential things that may cause turmoil if leaked."
Hearing this, Yu Ze felt a little unhappy.
But he quickly adjusted his mood. Wang Queer's words were equivalent to answering him, and naturally he would not ask any more questions.
He looked up and looked at the south bank of Sanggan River. An earthen city was being built.
Most of the people who built the city were Wuhuan, old, weak, women and children, who had to work very hard to cut wood and carry soil.
I heard that the Wang family was already looking for craftsmen to make official seals. Wang Feng and Changsun Rui (Baba Rui) were appointed as the assistant ministers on the left and right, and Liu Lugu and Yu Ju were appointed as the wise kings. Shi Shiyi Qian. He had heard what this woman looked like before. She had made great progress in recent times, and it was almost impossible to tell that she was just a nineteen-year-old woman.
If that doesn't work, I simply suggest that the king kill her, so as not to become a disaster in the future, and also to avoid causing trouble for the younger sister. After all, the king of Liang is prone to old habits.
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In Xinping City, in the mansion where Tuoba Liuxiu once lived, Wang Changzheng, the head of the Wang family in Guangning, was having a secret conversation with Pu Gulu.
"You have also seen the situation today. The generals are old and weak, and it is difficult to be a strong soldier of the Liang Kingdom. These people in the city are half-hearted. Do you think they can fight to the death for you?" Wang Chang walked around the room as if he was not worried about his own safety at all. , and talked eloquently: "The defenders of the city are Wuhuan Ye and Jin Ye. It is self-evident where they want to go. In the future, the army will attack the city and everything will be burned. Wouldn't it be a pity?"
Pu Gulu's face is not very good-looking. He only said: "You want me to surrender, there are only a few things."
"It doesn't hurt to talk." Wang Chang said confidently.
"First, there are tens of thousands of old, weak, women and children in the general tribe. They have moved to other places to graze. They are not allowed to harm them, and they are not allowed to be dispersed at will."
"Okay." Wang Chang replied.
"Secondly, after Shi Yiqian's restoration, if we offer sacrifices to the gods, I don't care whether ten surnames or seven surnames are sacrificed together, Pu's name will still be listed on the altar."
"Okay."< br>
“Third, if Xinping cannot give it, I need a piece of good land as pasture.”
“Okay.”
“Fourth, what exactly does Ke Dun plan to use? Official system? The old custom of Xianbei or the official system of Jin? If it is the old custom of Xianbei, I can have a few more people. If possible, I can send an envoy to Luoyang to help me. Even if a gold seal like the Marquis of Lai Guiyi is not enough, there must be a silver seal of a friendly general.”
After speaking, he looked at Wang Chang.
Wang Chang didn't dare to make the decision in this matter, and was a little annoyed.
Pu Gulu really didn’t know what to do, how long has it been, and he still opened his mouth like a fucking lion.
I haven’t fulfilled the official position yet, and am still running around as a family leader. How dare you make so many demands?
"This article is a bit too much." Wang Chang felt jealous and said bluntly: "I'm afraid you don't know who the Wuhuan people in the city listen to! But when Dun arrives, all the Wuhuan tribes will worship. I'm afraid that by then It’s not about taking your head as a sacrifice.”
Pu Gulu slapped the table hard and said angrily: "Xinping is a famous town, it could be the capital. I offer it for nothing, but I don't give you any benefits. Is it ridiculous?"
Wang Changgang was about to get angry, But suddenly he found that Pu Gulu's eyes seemed to be a bit cunning, and he immediately snorted coldly and said: "That's all, whether you love me or not."
Pugulu looked at Wang quietly. Chang, his eyes seemed very dangerous, and his hand slowly touched the handle of the knife at his waist.
Although Wang Chang was sure that this person did not dare to do anything, his heart still jumped when he saw his actions. However, he held on and looked at Pu Gulu without giving in.
After a long time, Pu Gulu suddenly smiled, and the tense atmosphere in the room suddenly subsided a lot.
He clapped his hands, and a moment later, several people came in, carrying two large boxes.
Pu Gulu opened it personally, only to see many gold and silver items placed inside.
Just listen to him say: "This is what Sima Teng rewarded Da Shanyu (Tuoba Yiyuan) in the past. As long as you run around in the middle, it will all be yours. How about it?"
Wang Chang swallowed secretly, looked away with difficulty, and shook his head.
Seeing that he refused to eat, Pu Gulu was a little unhappy and scolded: "I am also thinking about Ke Dun and the prince. Why are there so many mothers-in-law on the eagle on the grassland? You accepted these two boxes. This thing is my friend from Pugulu. If you don’t accept it, I can’t trust you.”
"I really can't help." Wang Chang's tone was a little gentle, but he still refused.
Pu Gulu stared at him carefully for a long time, and found that Wang Chang was really unwilling. He sighed and said: "Forget it, I won't embarrass you. The gold and silver are still yours, just treat it as a friend."
Wang Chang breathed a sigh of relief, his expression full of emotion.
"Then let's change the conditions." Pu Gulu said again: "I surrender Ke Dun and Prince, but not Shao Xun. Shao soldiers are not allowed to enter Xinping City and can only be stationed outside. I can send People sent some grain, grass, cattle and sheep to work for the army."
When Wang Chang heard this, he was very embarrassed.
When Pu Gulu saw this, he cursed angrily: "Why don't you know what's going on? Do you think I'm really greedy for life and afraid of death? To tell you the truth, if Ke Dun and Shi Yijian were not here, I would rather run away than I will surrender. I don't let Shao Bing enter the city for Shi Yiqian's sake. Does the prince really want to live under someone else's side? The Dai Kingdom is the Dai Kingdom of the Tuoba family, not the Dai Kingdom of the Shao family. If he doesn't have this intention, if Ke Dun doesn't have this plan, I will go to Yihuai myself. If Yihuai doesn't have the ambition, I will go far away to Hexi and never suffer this birdiness again."
Go to Hexi. , that is to defect to the Bald Hair Tribe, which is a force created by the descendants of Tuoba Pigu (Tuoba Liwei's eldest concubine brother).
As far as Wang Chang's heart is concerned, of course he doesn't want to be dependent on others.
Recently, he has also secretly suggested to Ke Dun that she and Shao Xunxu should be in peace with each other until Shi Yiqian returns to the country and becomes more powerful before breaking away from control.
Shao Xun is already thirty-seven years old. In a dozen years, he will enter the twilight years of his life. By then, Shi Yijian may have just turned twenty. It is an age of great ambition, and the opportunity is not small. of.
But Ke Dun was actually a little scared, and seemed to feel a little bit guilty, so he never answered him directly.
This happened!
Wang Chang withdrew his thoughts and said: "Pugulu, please stop messing around with me. I can make the decision on the first three items. I can't make the decision about the official position and the gold seal. If you are lucky, you may be able to get it. , I have no choice but to give up. If you don't agree, you can kill me and show your intention to the whole city."
Pu Gulu didn't even look at him and snorted coldly. Gone.
(End of this chapter)