Han Shizu

Chapter 553
Fengxiang, Baoji.

As the Fengxiang government, since the founding of the country, this is the second time that it has been invaded by foreign enemies and stabbed in the back.At the most dangerous time, the Shu army almost broke the city. Fortunately, the Jiedu envoy Zhao Hui was able to manage the army well and defend the enemy well, so that the enemy army did not make any more progress, and the soldiers and people in the city were protected.

Moreover, with the return of the Huai army, the court turned its attention to Guanzhong, and the property and military forces were transferred westward, and the situation was completely stabilized.

In the city, the Jiedu Commander's Mansion is also the command center of the southwestern Han Dynasty to prepare for the Shu bandits, controlling the central army of the [-] troops in the Guanzhong states.In the yamen hall, Fengxiang Jiedu envoy Zhao Hui, Baoda Jiedu envoy Yao Yuanfu, and Southwest aid envoy Xiang Xun were sitting in it.

Xiang Xun was in his prime, but compared with Zhao and Yao, he was a generation shorter. Therefore, even though he was responsible for the mission of the Son of Heaven, after Xiang Xun came to the west, he respected them very much and fully cooperated with them. Its Royal Shu.

"Although the distance is more than a thousand miles away, the imperial court is so sensitive in assessing the situation!" Zhao Hui raised his eyes, passed the privy military order to the two of them, and sighed: "The privy military order is the same as our concerns. I think the Shu army should retreat, let us find an opportunity to fight a battle, and we can't let the Shu army retreat safely!"

"Then fight him!" Veteran Yao Yuanfu didn't even read the order. Although his temples were as white as frost, he was full of enthusiasm: "Is my dynasty a place where he is allowed to come and go! The Shu captives didn't know the lesson. If they dare to come to Jifeng Mountain this year, they will be defeated by him again, so that they will remember it long!"

"Yao Shijun is very ambitious, I admire you!" Xiang Xun read the military order carefully, let go of the case, and bowed his hands to Yao Yuanfu.

"Xingmin don't need to compliment the old man! He has fought all his life, but he just wants to take advantage of the old man's dying years to gallop on the battlefield again!" Yao Yuanfu smiled, his face full of ease.

Speaking of which, for the sake of Yushu, the Han court called all the towns in Guanzhong to send troops to Fengxiang to support them, and they were all ordered, but only the veteran Yao Yuanfu came forward and was willing to personally lead the Yanzhou Yabing soldiers to the south.

The courtiers commented that thinking of his old age and fearing that he would suffer from the military, he should not allow it.But after thinking about it, the emperor Liu Chengyou, considering Yao Yuanfu's earnest words and devotion, would hurt the veteran's heart, so he agreed with the imperial edict, and ordered Hanlin to write a splendid essay to praise him.

A very real problem. At this time, the emperor of the Han Dynasty no longer sympathized with the old age of his subordinates.

"Brother Yao, Xingmin, how do you think this battle should be fought?" Zhao Hui asked as he walked to the map.

"Since ancient times, it has been easy to advance and difficult to retreat. Looking at the performance of the Shu army, it is difficult to call it an elite. As long as it retreats, it will show its flaws. It only needs to send elite soldiers to cover up and kill, and there will be gains!" Yao Yuanfu said.

Xiang Xun stepped forward, pointing his hand on the map, and said: "The former Shu army was retreated by Mr. Zhao, retreated to the south bank of the Weihe River, and was defeated by Sanguan. Going forward, spending troops, money and food in the air, we must plan to retreat. Looking at the layout of the camps, the troops on the front line of Sanguan and Chencang have been reduced, and then moved to Gudao, it is obvious that there is a retreat."

"As Yao Gong said, but if he retreats a little, send elite soldiers to attack him! However, there is one thing that must be guarded against!" Xiang Xun pointed at the Weihe River: "Be prepared for the Shu army, destroy Fuliang, and stop my pursuit the road!"

When Yao Yuanfu saw him, he smiled heartily and looked at Zhao Hui: "The former Shu army retreated to Weinan, and all the generals suggested destroying the Fuliang to prevent the Shu army from crossing north again, but Brother Zhao refused. Now that I think about it, Brother Zhao is I have long had the heart to attack the enemy, so leave this passage for future use!"

Zhao Hui's old face was full of calmness, but the slightly raised corners of his lips had already confirmed Yao Yuanfu's conjecture. He only heard Zhao Hui say: "In order to build the upper floating beam, the Shu army spent so much manpower, how can it be demolished directly?" No pity, it happened to be used by our army!"

"Spread more scouts and keep a close eye on the movement of the Shu army. Report every half a day, and report any changes!" Zhao Hui ordered neatly: "The city should also be ready to pursue the army, boost morale, prepare troops and horses, and be ready to attack at any time. Send all cavalry to Gather up, pick the best soldiers, and unify the command!"

"In addition, inform the Minister of History of the Zhangyi Army and ask him to guard against Han Baozhen's army. He will definitely not let the Qinzhou Shu army break through and go south!" After thinking about it for a while, Zhao Hui said again: "Send another person to notify the garrison of the Sanguan Pass and let Wang Ren support him." Continue to stick to it, carefully observe the enemy's situation, in case he changes. The more you get to this point, the more cautious you should be!"

"Yes!"

"Brother Zhao, leave it to me to lead the army to attack the enemy!" Yao Yuanfu asked Zhao Hui ahead of time.

Before Zhao Hui made a sound, Xiang Xun bowed his hands politely: "Mr. Yao is almost seventy years old, and the soldiers are fierce and dangerous. Let me lead the army to meet the enemy!"

"Why, are you bullying my elder brother?" Hearing this, Yao Yuanfu immediately became unhappy, and the old man stared at Xiang Xun with piercing eyes.

Xiang Xun immediately explained: "How dare you, junior! It's just that you are loyal and pure, and you can't bear to be burdened by the armor!"

"You don't have to be obedient!" Yao Yuanfu glared, and rushed towards Xun, "It's only a few kilograms, and it's hard work to go into battle. I ask His Majesty to come to Qi, but I don't live in the city. If you I suspect that I am old, but I can hold a sword and try it out in the next match, and see if I have the strength to spare?"

Seeing the veteran's aggressive appearance, Xiang Xun couldn't help but smile wryly, cupped his fists and said, "Mr. Yao is serious, I don't mean it!"

"That's not the intention, don't compete with me for the position of general! You should go and command your navy!" Yao Yuanfu looked at Zhao Hui: "Brother Zhao, you won't shake my heart of making contributions to the country. Bar!"

Glancing at Xiang Xun, he saw that he was helpless but not angry, sighed a little in his heart, and said to Yao Yuanfu: "Watch the movement of the Shu army, it depends on the situation. However, the two of you can prepare and choose together for the attacking army horses." !"

Zhao Hui's words were plain, but undeniable. Feeling his tone, Yao and Xiang stopped arguing and accepted orders.

Just at this time, there was a noise from outside the yamen, which attracted the attention of the three of them. Zhao Hui's expression became serious: "Why the noise?"

Immediately, a military academy came in and reported: "A batch of grain and grass arrived in Jingzhao. The grain officer came and said that there was a letter to report to Du Shuai. He broke into the Yamen without waiting for a report, so there was a conflict. He has been captured and is waiting to be released!"

"This man is so courageous, I will kill you, little food officer!" Yao Yuanfu said lightly.

"Bring the letter!" Zhao Hui ordered without rushing.

The food security officer was naturally Murong Chengtai who was sent by Song Yanwo. Sure enough, when Fang arrived at Fengxiang, he started to dance.The letter was quickly presented to Zhao Hui, and after being opened and read, the old man frowned and said, "The son-in-law Song Yanwo, the son of Murong Yanchao of Kaifeng Mansion, was ordered by the emperor to come to practice before the army. Come, let the old man arrange it as appropriate."

"No wonder it's like this, relatives of the royal family, a dude!" Yao Yuanfu said.

Zhao Hui thought for a while, handed the letter to Xiang Xun, and said to him: "Xingmin, let this person be arranged here!"

Hearing this, he couldn't help but cast a glance at Zhao Hui, this handsome old man was trying to push the trouble away.However, there was no other way, and he went out as ordered.

"Brother Yao, why do you want to compete with Xiang Xun for your talents? You are all doing your best for the country. You and I are in our twilight years, so we should be less motivated!" After Xiang Xun left, Zhao Hui looked at Yao Yuanfu.

"My temperament has always been like this. Everyone thinks that I am old. I just want to prove it to the world. Don't say that I am not yet seventy. !” Yao Yuanfu said.

"You don't accept your old age!" Hearing this, Zhao Hui smiled and laughed at himself, "I'm not as good as my brother. In the past two years, I have become weaker and weaker in energy!"

In terms of age, Yao Yuanfu was several years older than Zhao Hui, and his body was even more incomparable. The toughness of Yao Yuanfu was far beyond what others imagined.

But as soon as his smile faded, Zhao Hui said to Yao Yuanfu seriously: "No matter what, Xiang Xun was sent by the imperial court. The emperor loves generals, so don't take him lightly. If you were a narrow-minded person, your attitude just now may not be the same. I have been envied by others, so it is inevitable to slander and slander. You and I are already very old, so we should not be taken advantage of by villains."

Hearing what Zhao Hui said, Yao Yuanfu also became a little more serious, and pondered: "I look at Xingmin, he is suave, courageous and resourceful, he is not a slanderous minister!"

"I have a hunch that the emperor sent Xun Xi to come, I'm afraid it's not just to help Yu Shu, it's that simple!" Zhao Hui said leisurely, with a strange look in his eyes.

"What do you mean?" Yao Yuanfu asked.

Zhao Hui said: "The situation in Hedong should only be heard. Merge the prefecture as the government and set up three divisions to control the power. The most powerful vassal in Hedong, the imperial court cut it sharply and decisively, but there was no hindrance. We wait, You have to think about it first!"

Zhao Hui was a man of great foresight. When he first raised a rebel army against Liao Dynasty and proclaimed himself a vassal in Hedong, his foresight was already evident.How can the imperial court ignore such a big move in Hedong.

In contrast, Yao Yuanfu seemed very relaxed, and said with a light smile, "Cut it, you can cut it. You have riches and titles, and you have a wife and son. What is there to be dissatisfied with? As long as I can continue to lead the army to fight , the rest is irrelevant!"

"Brother, open-minded, I am ashamed of myself."

(End of this chapter)