Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 366 The Arrival of Zhai Xing
Shao Yun stood on the high slope and commanded his soldiers to lift the boulder and throw it down the mountain.The attacking Jin army could not form a formation, in twos and threes, avoiding the stones that fell from the mountain.

At this moment, a soldier ran quickly.He crossed his hands and said, "General, General Jia He is here to see you!"

Shao Yun ordered Xiaoxiao to take over his command, and hurried to the rear tent.Seeing Jia He standing there, he stepped forward and said, "Why did my brother come here? The grain and grass were delivered yesterday, so it's no big deal. Here is the key point. Unless the Jin army has wings, it is absolutely impossible to go to Lu's County. !"

Jia Hedao: "Two days ago Wang Zhenfu arrived in Lushi County and discussed with Jinglue that the army guarding here will be rotated every three days. I am right behind you. I will replace you in three days and let you know. "

Shao Yun said with a smile: "I am condescending, and it is difficult for the Jin army to advance, so why rotate!"

Jia Hedao: "Jing Lue ordered us to do so. The Jin army will attack for a few days, and they will definitely find a way, so we must act carefully."

Shao Yun took Jia He's hand, went to the front of the mountain and said, "Look, brother, this pass is occupying the top of the mountain. The road below is winding and winding, and the Jin army will come up to attack step by step. When the top of the mountain smashes a stone, the Jin army below The army will die a lot!"

Jia He said: "I will withdraw from here to Lu's family, so I will know. Well, you stay here for another three days, and I will replace you after three days."

Shao Yun said: "Didn't you come here to grab credit? Such a favorable location is a great opportunity to make meritorious service, how could I be willing!"

After hearing this, Jia He said helplessly: "What are you talking about? If you don't believe me, go back to the county and ask about it!"

Shao Yun naturally knew that Jia He was telling the truth, but he was not reconciled.He slapped his palm hard and turned his head away.

At the foot of the mountain, Wei Yi watched his soldiers being smashed to pieces by the stones coming down from the mountain, their faces sank like water.After a long time, he turned his head and asked the soldiers around him: "Send more people to investigate, find more guides in the nearby villages, and ask if there is any other way! Zhiniang thief, the defenders are on the top of the mountain, and the way up the mountain is still there. How can such a place be captured?"

The soldier said: "The capital prison, I have checked it, and there is only one small village within a few miles. The villagers have already fled, and there is no guide."

Wei Yi said coldly: "There is only one way from Guozhou to Lu's. I don't believe that there is no one else but the army! Send more people out, and just bring them if you meet them! I have seen that the defenders on the mountain Not many, as long as dozens of people climb up the mountain, it will not be difficult to conquer!"

The soldiers promised to go quickly.

Wei Yi looked at the top of the mountain from the bottom of the mountain, frowned and thought of a way.This area is full of mountains, the army can't come in, and the 3000 people of my own can't get together.Such steep terrain is almost impenetrable.We must find another way to attack the enemy's rear.What's more terrible is that the road is really difficult to walk, and it is difficult to guarantee the food and grass for 3000 people.

It is impossible for Wushu to solve the food and grass problem for Wei Yi, so he can only find a way by himself.Wei Yi dispatched nearly a thousand people, starting near Guozhou, to arrest Ding Zhuang and transport grain, causing panic among the people.

In Lushi County, Wang Xiaolie walked out of the house and looked at the bright sun in the sky.Ask Cui Qing beside him: "The weather is fine, has the snow melted on the road from Luanchuan to Lushi?"

Cui Qingdao: "I heard from the person who transported the food that it started to melt two days ago, and it doesn't hinder walking. By today, it has already melted."

Wang Xiaolie let out a sigh of relief: "This heavy snow is really tormenting people. If I hadn't walked from Luanchuan in the snow, I really would not have thought that it would cause such a big difficulty. The most important thing now is that the food and grass must be in time. Bring it in. To fight in the mountainous area, not many people are needed, and food is indispensable."

After finishing speaking, Wang Xiaolie sat down in the pavilion in the courtyard, staring at the surrounding scenery in a trance.

Lu's is an ideal place to defend.Located in the mountains, there are dangers in all directions, and it doesn't take too many troops to defend it like an iron barrel.The disadvantages are also obvious, the place is too small and the population is too small.Lushi County alone cannot support many troops.

Wang Xiaolie understood that the key to this battle was not how many people he could send to the front line, but how much food he could transport to Lushi County.As long as there is enough food and grass, the Jin army will not be able to attack here even if they have wings.

Now it is Wei Yi who is attacking the volcano, and Wu Shu is stationed in Guozhou with a large army.The disadvantage of attacking Huoshan Pass caused Wushu to hesitate, whether to continue to garrison in Guozhou to attack the Lu family, or to lead the army west to occupy the territory.However, the progress of the Jin army was very smooth, and there was no shortage of more than 1 Wushu, which made him unable to make up his mind to give up Lu Shi.

Wang Xiaolie rubbed his forehead, feeling a splitting headache.

The Jin army's offensive is still aggressive, and there is no sign of exhaustion at all.The Jin army's offensive that I think has weakened and entered a stalemate stage, it seems that it cannot be achieved in a short time.From the Battle of Fuping to the present, in just over two months, the Jin army has swept across thousands of miles, and the front of the army has reached Jingyuan.

Sometimes Wang Xiaolie couldn't help wondering whether his judgment on the war was correct or not?

Sighing, Wang Xiaolie looked up at the surrounding mountains.The mountains in this area are the natural barrier of Dengzhou. If we keep here, we can guarantee the tranquility of Dengzhou.Only a safe Dengzhou can raise an army as soon as possible.Only with a strong army in your hands can you have confidence.

At this moment, a soldier walked in quickly.He crossed his hands and said, "Report to Zhenfu, Yiyang Zhai Zhenfu has already left the city!"

After Wang Xiaolie heard this, he hurriedly stood up and said, "Zhai Zhenfu is here, I'll go out of the city to welcome him!"

After entering the county government office, Li Yanxian had already made preparations.Seeing Wang Xiaolie approaching, he said, "Zhai Zhenfu has already arrived outside the city, let's go to meet him!"

Together with Li Yanxian, Wang Xiao hunted out of Lushi County.

Lu's is located in the mountains, not as cold and windy as on the mountains.Under the sunshine, there is a warm feeling.On the sunny side of the road, there are grasses sprouting, and even a few wild flowers can be seen.It was unimaginable that the wind was biting on the top of the mountain.

Zhai Xing was wrapped up tightly and wore a leather cap on his head.Seeing Wang Xiaolie and Li Yanxian approaching, he took off his leather cap and held it in his hand, and greeted them.After the ceremony was over, Zhai Xing said, "When I get off the mountain, I feel like I've entered another world. It's like spring here!"

Li Yanxian said: "Lu's County is located in the Luo River Valley, surrounded by mountains, it is difficult for the cold wind to blow here, so it is naturally warmer."

While gossiping, the three of them entered the city and sat down in the county government office.

Asked about Zhai Xing's hardships on the road, Li Yanxian said: "When Wang Zhenfu came here, I sent a letter to Dong Xian, inviting him to Lushi County to discuss the war. There was no reply. Until yesterday, Dong Xian First, I sent back a letter saying that I can’t come here because I want to prevent Meng Bangxiong from Luoyang from invading.”

Zhai Xing couldn't help frowning when he heard this: "Meng Bangxiong's soldiers and horses were all recruited recently, and they can be said to be mobs. No matter how bad Dong Xian is, he shouldn't take it seriously! Could it be that Jin came from Luoyang? Army reinforcements?"

Li Yanxian said: "Who knows? Li Yanxian has always felt that the place is small and small based on the Luohe line, and he has many disputes with me. This year, he was sent to rescue Shanzhou with Wang Zhenfu, so he intends to occupy Mianchi. Fortunately, Wang Zhenfu's Shaoling army There, there was no conflict with me. It is not surprising that he does not want to come to Lushi County now."

Wang Xiaolie heard it in his ears, and felt a little unhappy in his heart.Dong Xian, I have dealt with him several times, but I have never had a very good impression of him.Although I fought with myself at the beginning of the year, my selfishness was too heavy.

(End of this chapter)