Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 360 Luanchuan
Wang Xiaolie led the army to Neixiang County, and received a reply from Li Yanxian of Guozhou.Wushu led more than [-] Jurchen cavalry and more than [-] servants from surrounding counties to surround Guozhou.The small city of Guozhou is not as strong as the city of Shanzhou, and it is difficult for Li Yanxian to defend.At the end of the letter, Li Yanxian thanked Wang Xiaolie for his willingness to rescue.He also said that the defenders in Lushi and Luanchuan counties had been ordered to temporarily obey Xiaohun's order.

Putting down the letter, Wang Xiaolie let out a sigh of relief.As long as Li Yanxian doesn't reject himself, everything will be easy.

The route chosen for this march is different from that of the previous rescue of Shanzhou.The last time I didn't pass through Luanchuan, I went northward from the west of Neixiang to Lushi County directly, and the route was shorter.This time, Luanchuan was needed as his rear base, so he chose to go north directly from Neixiang.

Luanchuan was originally a town, and the place produced a lot of gold and silver, so Luanchuanye was established here.During the reign of Chongning, the town was promoted to a county and belonged to Guozhou.When gold and silver were smelted in the past, the population was large and it was very lively.Nowadays, the soldiers are in chaos and the population has fled. There are only more than 100 families in the city.

Xingtang is a general under Li Yanxian. He was ordered by Geng Sizong, the magistrate of the Lu family, to garrison Luanchuan with 50 people.Hearing the news that Wang Xiaolie had arrived outside the city of Luanchuan, he didn't dare to be negligent, and hurriedly led his men to greet him from afar.

Sitting on the horse, looking at Luanchuan City between the two mountains in front of him, Wang Xiaolie couldn't help frowning.

The city is very small, without walls, but a gate is set up at the entrance to the city.On both sides of the gate, the wall only lasted for ten or twenty steps, which only had a symbolic effect, and the entire city had no protection whatsoever.Along the edge of the city, a small river flows, and the water is clear.

Xingtang stepped forward quickly, crossed his hands and said: "The last general Xingtang, under the order of Mr. Li Jinglue, guards Luanchuan. See Zhenfu!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "You don't need to be too polite. I think your city is too small to accommodate our army. I ordered the army to station outside the city. By the way, how much food do you store in your city? Is it enough to support my army?"

Xingtang said: "Zhenfu, the city of Luanchuan is too small, and there are not many people around it. There is really no food in the city. The last general has 50 people, and they can barely support them. It seems that there is no way to suppress thousands of troops."

Wang Xiaolie nodded and didn't say much.Following behind Xingtang, he entered Luanchuan County.

The county government office is just seven or eight thatched huts. Because Wang Xiao came here, the punishment hall specially sent people to tidy it up, and it didn't look messy.On both sides of the crossroad next to it, there are several pubs and inns open.

After entering the county government office, the Xingtang invited Wang Xiaolie to sit down and serve tea.

After drinking tea, Wang Xiao said: "The size of Luanchuan County is beyond my expectation. It's a bit of a joke to base tens of thousands of troops here. It's just that there are mountains all around, and this is the only place suitable for stationing large troops. .There is no way, I can only find a way by myself.”

Wang Ruohai said: "Lu's, Luanchuan, and Yiyang, there are mountains between the three places, and it is not a road for the army to walk. Luanchuan is the most remote, and the county was established the latest, so it is naturally the most simple. The town is based on here. As the foundation, it is necessary to send a special person to spend some effort."

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "That's the only way to go. The two hundred miles from Neixiang to Luanchuan are all mountain roads. The road can take as little as four days and as many as seven days, and you can't use large carts. It's really not easy to transport supplies."

Wang Ruohai said: "I have ordered people to check the river along the way to see if water transportation can be used. It's just that in winter, the river water is too shallow, so I'm afraid it won't be useful for a while. I've heard from the natives in summer and autumn that it will be better. The journey can be carried by water."

Wang Xiaolie nodded.Said: "Tomorrow I will lead the troops to Lushi County, and the council will stay in Luanchuan. Check where you can garrison troops and store grain. The Jin army has occupied Guozhou. In the next few years, there will be many wars nearby. .”

Wang Ruohai said: "I have sent people to Yiyang, I wonder if Zhai Zhenfu will come to Luanchuan. Should Zhenfu wait for two days?"

Wang Xiaolie thought for a while, and said: "Yiyang is less than a hundred miles away, and Zhai Xing will only be here for a day or two. Well, I will wait for two days and send the vanguard to Lu's first. Guozhou is a small city, It can't compare to Shanzhou, I'm afraid Li Yanxian won't be able to hold on for many days."

Fukuo County of Guozhou is Guolue City, also known as Lingbao County in later generations. It is not far from the Yellow River and has not yet entered the mountains.It was very difficult for Li Yanxian to hold on there, probably not for many days.

In later generations, the area of ​​Lushi and Luanchuan was called the mountainous area in western Henan.However, in this era, the Lu family and Luanchuan belonged to Guozhou, under the rule of Yongxing Army Road under Shaanxi Road, and did not belong to Henan Prefecture.The Xi'an area of ​​later generations was at this time Jingzhao Mansion, Jingzhao County, and Yongxing Army Festival.It was very special in the Song Dynasty. The magistrate used the military quota, which was called Zhiyongxing Army, not Zhijingzhaofu.It was not until the second year of Xuanhe that the military quota was not used, and it was called Zhijingzhaofu.The zoning of Shaanxi and Hebei is different from other places, because they are on the front line, and there are transshipment envoys, economic envoys, and military envoys.The area around Shanzhou and Guozhou is not only under the jurisdiction of Shaanxi Road, but also under the jurisdiction of Yongxing Jun Road.

Zhang Jun was defeated in Fuping, and the Jin army quickly occupied Guanzhong.Now they are attacking everywhere and occupying the territory.Lou Su passed away not long ago, and his son Wanyan Huonv took over the military power. Together with other generals, he is rushing towards northern Shaanxi and Longxi.Part of Wushu's army marched towards Fengxiang Mansion, while he himself brought a part of the army to seize Guozhou, intending to destroy Li Yanxian.

After the punishment hall left, Wang Xiaolie and Wang Ruohai analyzed the situation in the county government office.

Wang Ruohai said: "After the battle of Fuping, the [-] gold army has firmly occupied Guanzhong, which is different from the previous situation. With the support of money and food from Guanzhong, it will be very difficult to regain Shanzhou. Li Yanxian does not need to stick to Guozhou. We should withdraw back to Lushi County in time. Wait for the main force of the Jin army to leave Shaanxi, and then find another way. If not, there is no food and grass to support the rear, and it is very likely that the Jin army will be trapped to death."

Wang Xiaolie sighed: "At the beginning of the year, when guarding Shanzhou, Li Yanxian was almost broken by the Jin army because of lack of food. This time in Guozhou, we should learn a lesson and don't stick there. Return to Lushi, you can go along the road It is much easier to resist the Jin army."

Wang Ruohai said: "He has more than [-] people. Without our support, he can't supply food and grass. How to do it depends on whether Li Yanxian can trust the governor. If he can trust, withdraw the army early and stick to Lu's family .If you don't believe it—”

Having said that, Wang Ruohai shook his head.If you can't believe it, I'm afraid you will die.

Wang Xiaolie said: "For today's plan, if Li Yanxian, Zhai Xing and I are closely united, and Dong Xian from the north helps, the Jin army going south will not do much. If they suspect each other, they may be defeated one by one by the Jin army. "

Wang Ruohai said: "Lushi County is the center of this area, and roads can lead to all places. If you guard there, you will also guard the mountainous area in this area."

Wang Xiaolie nodded, agreeing.Lu's County is located in the mountains, there is not much cultivated land, and the population is small, so it is not suitable for stationing large troops.However, it is on the bank of the Luo River, and the transportation is developed. There are roads to Luoyang, Guozhou, Dengzhou, and Shangzhou.Keeping the Lu family can completely seal the Jin army to the north of the mountain and ensure the safety of the south.Wang Xiaolie needs to concentrate Dengzhou's manpower and material resources, garrison Lu's, and fight against the Jin army.The success or failure of this battle will determine the safety of Dengzhou.If Lu's family is lost, Dengzhou will lose its previous security environment, which is extremely unfavorable.If you can keep the Lu family, you can stabilize this area.In the long run, after the Jin army retreats, it can still control Guozhou and Shangzhou.

(End of this chapter)