Han Shizu

Chapter 799
When the tired bird enters the mountain forest, the autumn sun hangs down to the west, clouds spread across the sky, and the mountains and forests are covered.On the plank road into Sichuan, the chase that lasted for nearly half a day has come to an end, and the bloody smell gradually dissipates under the blowing of the autumn wind. A kind of desolation and caution.

Fifty miles south to Sanquanguan, the plank road has been cut off, and further south, under the order of Wang Shenchao, the general of Shu, the plank road was either burned or demolished.Under the leadership of Wang Shenchao, the Shu army was retreating and destroying, stopping at one place and burning one stack, just like lighting up bright lights one after another, stretching for more than [-] miles until Mantianling.The smoke and fire are blazing, as if they are competing with the setting sun in the red mountains and forests.

Standing in front of the cut-off plank road, the fire at the first burning point has weakened, but the rising black smoke and the pervasive heat can still be felt.His already somewhat dark face was inevitably smoky, and Murong Chengtai, full of blood, couldn't help scolding: "These Shu soldiers are really hateful, and the plank road that they worked so hard to build, wouldn't it hurt to ruin it like this? "

After the Sanquan pass was broken, Murong Chengtai was ordered by Wang Renshan to lead his troops across the pass to the south. In addition to chasing and defeating soldiers, the main purpose was to seize the plank road between Sanquan and Shuzhai, so as not to be attacked by others. burnt.

Anything that the Shu army can think of, the Han army can think of as well.In order to destroy Shu, the Han Dynasty has made sufficient preparations in the past three years, from the imperial court to the southwest, and fully knows itself and the enemy.For the Shu army, although the city gates of the Shu army are dangerous, they are not too much to worry about. No matter how strong the city is, it needs people to guard it.In terms of generals and soldiers, the gap between Han and Shu is like clouds and mud.

Therefore, the smoothness of the roads and the guarantee of supplies are the key to the battle to destroy Shu.After breaking through the Sanquan Pass, Wang Renshan made a decisive decision and sent Murong Chengtai southward without caring about clearing up the remnants of the pass.

However, in a hurry to catch up, I never thought that I was delayed by a group of reinforcements and successfully destroyed the plank road.

"General, the remnant enemies in the Daoist world have been wiped out, and more than two hundred people have been captured alive. It's a pity that Liu Tingzuo, the supervisor, ran away!" A battalion general under his command stepped forward with the evil spirit after the battle, and looked towards Murong Cheng who had stopped and looked south. Tai reported.

"Kill them all!" Murong Chengtai heard the words, and immediately said murderously: "If it weren't for these defeated troops blocking each other, I would have chased to Mantian Ridge a long time ago!"

Hearing the order, knowing that Murong Chengtai was depressed, the battalion commander cautiously advised: "General, the commander in chief has strict orders, this matter of killing prisoners cannot be done!"

Of course, Murong Chengtai was only angry in his heart, and he vented it out of his mouth, and immediately said: "Leave a battalion of people to rest and patrol on the spot to ensure that the plank road will avoid accidents. The rest of the people will take in the brothers who died in battle, and bring the wounded soldiers. , Captured, return to Sanquanguan!"

"Yes!"

After autumn, the sky is obviously getting dark soon. With a depressed mood, led by the cool breeze, I walked the night road and turned back to Guancheng.

Sanquan City, leaning against Jigong Mountain in the south and Jialing River in the north, is named after Sanquan Mountain.If it is said that Lizhou occupies the main road into Shu and chokes the throat of northern Sichuan, then Sanquan is the mouth of Lizhou.To the southeast is the Micang Mountains. If you want to enter Sichuan, it is the only way to go, and it is also an important place that the Han army must seize in the first battle.

After half a day of cleaning, the city gates have been cleared and completely brought under the control of the Han army. The prisoners of the Shu army were moved outside the city and set up separate camps to guard them. Guan Nan.

Xiang Xun, the commander of the Han army who conquered Shu this time, was also welcomed into the city by the vanguard general Wang Renshan.The Guanlou in the north is covered with scars of war, the blood is not dry yet, and the dust is smoky. Although the corpses have been cleaned up, the remaining traces all show the fierceness of the fighting.

"Sanquan's defenders are very tenacious in their resistance!" Xiang Xiang, wearing a training robe, looked majestic, observing the traces of the battle, and said.

Wang Renshan was in a good mood when he made his achievements in the first battle, and said: "Then Li Jin claimed to be a mighty warrior in Shu, but he was nothing more than that. An unknown person dares to be called a general."

Listening to his words, he asked Xun: "How many people were killed or injured in this battle?"

"In the fierce attack in the past few days, 263 people were killed, and more than 500 people were seriously injured!" Referring to the casualties, Wang Renshan sighed: "However, the gains were quite rich, more than 700 enemies were killed, more than 5 people were captured, and the food seized was [-] hu The Shu army is here, and there is a lot of grain!"

"The casualties are not small!" Xiang Xun said, but he still affirmed the results of Wang Renshan's battle: "However, this battle is of great significance, and it has played out the prestige of our Han army. Sanquanguan can be said to be solid. In a few days, it was broken by our army, which is enough to warn the Shu army in Zhuchengzhai that three years later, they are still no match for our army! After that, the enemy will be three points ahead!"

"What the commander-in-chief said is true!" Wang Renshan said.

"All the casualties and soldiers are the heroes of the great man. They should be recorded in the book together with the meritorious soldiers, and will be reported to the court for rewards after the war!" Xiang Xun instructed.

"The last general has written a letter to comfort the military officials in the army, and make a book for registration!"

"Okay! What about Zhang Qiong, he will take the lead in breaking the city and cutting the general!" Xiang Xun asked.

Upon hearing this, Wang Renshan chuckled and said, "He is recovering from his wounds in the camp. He took the lead and took the lead. He climbed to the Guancheng three times in a row and was wounded several times!"

"Are you seriously injured?"

"The knife in the chest is a bit heavy. If it wasn't for the protection of the breastplate, it would have to be cut open! This Zhang Qiong is very brave. When fighting, he will not die at all. He is more fierce than the soldiers under his command!" Wang Renshan's tone revealed Appreciate.

"In my Han army, there is no lack of these generous and heroic warriors, so that we can break through the customs and win the battle, and be invincible! It is important to reward them!" Xiang Xun said.

"Yes!" Wang Renshan immediately agreed.

Wang Renshan has now reached a certain status in the Han army, and he is a senior general. He no longer needs to be on the front line as he used to be.The point of view of the problem is different. Of course, I also hope that the more generals and schools like Zhang Qiong, the better.

Of course, how do you think about it in your heart is not humane.After all, Zhang Qiong came from the emperor's side and had served as a general of the guard, but he could only rely on his blood and bravery to gain a foothold.A high-ranking general naturally appreciates and admires it, but it is also a pity.Of course, there is indeed a shortage of such generals in the army.

"Where's Murong Chengtai?" Xiang Xun was concerned about this nobleman in the army.

Wang Renshan said: "After breaking the pass, I want to send generals out to chase down the defeated army and occupy the plank road. Murong Chengtai took the initiative to ask for orders, and I asked him to lead the third battalion of soldiers to Ma Nan. Depending on the time, he should be back!"

"Good job!" Xiang Xun said.

"The Guanya has been cleared, but the army in the battalion, please move!" Wang Renshan said.

"it is good!"

The humble Sanquan county government office was occupied by soldiers of the Han army. Tens of thousands of troops were sent out by military orders, where safety was tied, and the defense was extremely tight.Handsome cases, scepters, tokens, maps and other things are all ready.

Not long after being seated, the camp superintendent Gao Huaide and the camp transfer envoy Zhang Mei entered together.This time, Gao Huaide was accompanying the army as the deputy commander of Shu Shu, and directly reported to Xun: "All the troops have settled down. The imperial army and the Hanzhong barracks are in the pass, and the rest are stationed in the south of the city."

"General Gao is in charge of the army, and there is nothing wrong with arranging things!" Xiang Xun laughed.

This time, the soldiers and horses of the North Road Expedition to Shu, commanded by Xiang Xun, totaled about [-] cavalry, and were composed of hatchback guards Xingjie Forbidden Army, Hanzhong Army, Southwest Camp, Huaide, and Huaiwei.Of course, these are just soldiers, and tens of thousands of civilians have been conscripted.

Next to Gao Huaide is an ordinary-looking middle-aged officer, Zhang Mei.Born as an official of the Third Division, he was recommended by the prime minister Xue Juzheng to work in the Southwest. At first, he was a food envoy for the Southwest, and now he is in charge of the distribution and supply of supplies, grain equipment, vehicles and horses for the entire army of Shu. management.He is sensitive and capable, and he is well-organized and never in short supply. He is highly appreciated by Xiang Xun.

"The [-] civilians who accompanied the army have already been settled properly. The luggage has been brought into the city, the food and equipment have been seized, and they have been accepted. The rest of the people should bring the follow-up luggage and come later. A total of [-] light vehicles have been built this time. Although the load is not much, it is convenient for transshipment between mountains," Zhang Mei said.

"Give the grain, grass and supplies to Mr. Zhang, and the generals and I will have no worries!" Hearing this, Xiang Xun laughed.

"I'm too handsome, I don't dare to be so handsome!" Not daring to be arrogant in front of Xiang Xun, Zhang Mei responded modestly: "However, the river is difficult to travel, the farther south you go, the longer the road, the more difficult it is to transfer, and it requires human and animal power. When more!"

"It doesn't matter. When we take Lizhou, we can mobilize people nearby. It's autumn, and when we cross the mountains and obstacles, we can send grain to Shu. During the period, our army can collect the grain, money, and goods!" Xiang Xun said.

Weiji, the sergeant came to report, and Murong Chengtai came back from chasing the enemy, and immediately summoned him for questioning.

Seeing Xiang Xun, Murong Chengtai's mood improved a bit, and he told the results of the battle: "The defeated soldiers in Sanquan were basically wiped out. Unfortunately, a Shu army came to help, and I took advantage of the chaos to attack and defeated There were hundreds of soldiers. But the Shu general was more cunning and escaped quickly, and burned down the plank road. Therefore, only about fifty miles of passage have been preserved, and troops have been stationed to patrol!"

"Failed to do your best, please punish!"

Listening to his narration, Xiang Xun laughed and said to Murong Chengtai: "It is already a great achievement to be able to protect fifty miles. Fortunately, we took advantage of the victory to pursue, otherwise the plank road would be completely destroyed if the reinforcements of the Shu army approached! Sanquan is far away from Mantianling. The twists and turns are less than [-] miles. For the remaining [-] miles of Yushan Road, you can just order someone to build a stack to get through it!"

(End of this chapter)