Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 564
In the official hall of Yique City, Meng Bangjie was inspecting the seizures from this battle.A soldier came in, crossed his hands and said, "Deputy Manager, Wang Xiaolie of Ruzhou suddenly dispatched a lot of cavalry to seal off the surrounding area of ​​Yique City for a distance of [-] to [-] li. Since it is dark today and I don't know what's going on outside, all the cavalry had to come into the city. "

Meng Bangjie was taken aback.He asked: "Wang Xiaolie didn't take part in the battle in Ruzhou for two months. Why did he suddenly use cavalry to join in? If so, he will send out a large army to attack Luoyang tomorrow. It is really worrying. Now there are less than a thousand people around the general manager of Luoyang city. How can he resist it?" live?"

To let the soldiers go out, Meng Bangjie thought about it in the official hall, but couldn't think of any way.

According to Lian Gongjin, Wang Xiaolie has not participated in the war for two months, and he will certainly not participate in the war in the future, so it can be ignored.The attack on Zhai's army was arranged according to this.Otherwise, it would be too risky for Meng Bangjie to lead the main force out of the city.Now that Wang Xiaolie's cavalry suddenly joined the battle, it is hard to guess what it means.

Pengpo Town is an important town in front of Longmen Mountain.Before dawn, I heard the sound of neat footsteps on the street.People who got up early saw the Song army coming from south to north through the twilight.The team is divided into two columns, with ranger reconnaissance in front, neat and orderly.

An old man held a bundle of firewood and watched the team not stop, and went straight to the dragon gate ahead.Rubbing his eyes, he said, "Yesterday Taiwei Zhai's army was just defeated. Where did this army come from? Judging by their military appearance, they are stricter than Taiwei Zhai's army."

At this moment, a general rode up and stopped in front of the old man.Asked: "Old man, how many miles are there to the Longmen?"

The old man hastily said: "Returning to the official, there are still fifteen miles. ——Yesterday Taiwei Zhai's army was just defeated. What kind of army are you? Why are you here again?"

The general said: "We are the army of King Jieshuai of Xiangyang. According to the military order, come to take Luoyang! You can stay at home these two days and don't move around!"

After finishing speaking, he hit his horse and headed north.

Looking at the back of the general leaving, the old man murmured: "Xiangyang Wang Jieshuai, I heard that he arrived in Ruzhou early, why are you here to take Luoyang now?"

Looking at the endless army on the street, the team was neat, no one made noise, let alone harassed the people, they just went north silently.In the twilight of the early morning, it is like a ghost.The old man has lived for six to seventy years, and this is the first time he has seen such an army.

In a short time, the streets of Peng Po town were full of people.Standing there, watching the army leader move forward all the way, without looking back, there are many discussions.

In this era, the army is marching, and there is nothing but chicken and dog jumping along the way.This is the first time I have seen such a silent army.The soldiers in the team were not wearing armor, and their feet were wrapped in leggings. They moved neatly and moved forward without rushing.Every hundred or ten people, there is a team of mules and horses, with soldiers and armor on them.The whole team seemed to be in order, without a trace of panic.

Looking at this army, the people of Peng Po Town couldn't help but feel at ease.Intuition told them that this army was different from any army they had seen before.

As soon as the sun broke through the clouds and mist and revealed his face, Zhang Zhen had already arrived in front of Longmen Mountain.

The battlefield that has been fought for two months is quiet at this time, and there is no one in sight.Corpses were lying all over the ground, and knives and guns were all over the ground. The Luoyang defenders didn't clean up the battlefield at all.Maybe for a while, they couldn't do it.

At the foot of Longmen Mountain, where the two mountains face each other, there is no defending army.Only a few soldiers dozed off near the wooden city wall built on the road a few days ago.

Zhang Zhen looked at it and said: "Jie Shuai is right. The Luoyang defenders are all chasing Zhai's army, and the rear is really empty. Taking Longmen at this time is like searching for something!"

After finishing speaking, he took Yidu at the front and rushed straight away without even wearing armor.

The guard soldiers were still drowsy.Seeing Zhang Zhen's army coming, he couldn't understand what was going on for a while, and stood there stupidly.It wasn't until he saw the other party rushing over that he woke up from the dream and shouted hastily.

The day before yesterday's big victory, Meng Bangxiong ordered all the troops guarding the Longmen to follow Meng Bangjie to pursue Zhai's army. At this time, there were only 30 people guarding the Longmen. How could they stop Wang Xiaolie's army?In a few breaths, Zhang Zhen took the head of the defenders and took down this natural danger in the south of Luoyang.

Zhang Zhen boarded the Xiangshan Mountain next to him, and saw that the surroundings were quiet and there was no one, as if in a dream.Said: "In just two or three days, we have taken down this natural barrier that blocked Zhai Xing for two months. There is really no reason to talk about things in the world!"

Seeing that there were indeed no Luoyang defenders around, Zhang Zhencai stepped down and ordered the whole army to station in Longmen Town.

After raiding for more than sixty miles overnight, the army of Linru Town occupied Longmen Tianxian with almost no bloodshed.The Luoyang City ahead is no longer dangerous.

By noon, Zhang Chi's Chinese army arrived at Longmen Town.After spending some time hastily, he discussed with Zhang Zhen how to fight next.

Zhang Zhendao: "Since Luoyang was captured by the Jin army during the Jingkang period, it has not been repaired. Now the inner and outer walls are crumbling, and there is no defense at all. We might as well wait here for the arrival of the deputy commander, and attack Luoyang tomorrow morning."

Zhang Chi said: "Longmen is still more than [-] miles away from Luoyang. If we wait until tomorrow to set off, we will just arrive outside Luoyang City. When we attack the city, it will be the day after tomorrow. Why don't we go ahead today and set up camp at the Guanmiao. There Ten miles away from Luoyang, attack the city early tomorrow morning!"

Zhang Zhen thought for a while and said, "That's fine. The city wall of Luoyang is useless, and all the siege equipment and the like are left here. Let's move forward lightly!"

The two left their belongings at Longmen, and Wang Zong, the right commander of the central army, was left to guard them. The army marched lightly and stationed near Guanmiao.

In the evening, Zhang Yin arrived in the army.Asked about the situation in the army, he said: "Tomorrow morning is the best time to attack Luoyang. Now Meng Bangxiong has become a turtle in a urn. If we arrive one step earlier, we can stop his retreat. I asked clearly that there are less than a thousand defenders in Luoyang city now. , how can such a huge city be defended?"

Zhang Zhendao: "The matter is urgent, Vice President, will Meng Bangxiong escape to the palace? The inner and outer city walls of Luoyang have collapsed, only the palace city can be defended."

Zhang Yin shook his head: "Meng Bangxiong probably didn't have the guts. And when the Jin men attacked, why did they care about the palace? At that time, it was all looted and many were abandoned. Even if they fled to Miyagi, they couldn't save Meng Bangxiong." Life!"

Zhang Chi said: "Military Commander Jie, let us not let Yang Wei go. This guy who assassinated the chief general before the battle is cruel and merciless, I'm afraid it will not be easy to catch."

Zhang Yin said: "If we see someone with a similar appearance, we will take it down. When Zhai Cong arrives, let him identify him. In a word, as long as we attack fast enough, the enemy will not be able to escape. If we are delayed on the road, then we will It's hard to say."

Zhang Chi and Zhang Zhen said yes together.Order to cook at three o'clock tomorrow morning, and leave without waiting for dawn.

In Luoyang City, Meng Bangxiong was frightened and at a loss.Seeing Lian Gongjin and Yang Wei entering the official hall, he hurriedly got up and said, "My lord, who would have thought that Wang Xiaolie's army would be able to raid sixty or seventy miles in one night and seize the Dragon Gate! Now that Luoyang City is in danger, how can we protect it?" Is it good? How is it good?"

Lian Gong said: "I didn't expect that Wang Xiaolie would dare to join the battle. It was really unexpected. Chief, you can resist for a while tomorrow, and I will go back to Kaifeng Mansion with Yang Taiwei to bring rescue soldiers for you. As long as the prince sends troops, Wang Xiao can't hunt chickens and dogs!"

Meng Bangxiong complained.Said: "My lord, Wang Xiao has hunted tens of thousands of troops, and they have reached ten miles south of the city. How can I resist the enemy? The defenders in Luoyang City have already followed the brother-in-law to pursue Zhai's army. I don't know what is going on now. There are only a few hundred people in the city. The city wall of Luoyang is not properly used, how can it stop the army!"

Mr. Lian said: "As long as you hold on for a few days, the reinforcements will come. No matter how many hundreds of people there are in the city, how can Wang Xiaolie's army attack the city in a short time? Kaifeng Mansion is not far from here. The prince's army will arrive soon."

Meng Bangxiong smiled wryly: "Sir, don't deceive yourself. There are only more than 2000 households in Luoyang City, and there are not many people even if they are young. This time, Wang Xiaohun moved quickly. I am afraid that he will enter the city tomorrow. What is the use of reinforcements?" ? Alas, my life is over!"

What's Lian Gongjin's idea?Just keep going in circles there.Finally said: "No matter what, I must leave the city tomorrow! The situation is critical, I will go to Kaifeng Mansion for help! Here in Luoyang, the manager must guard! As long as you guard, there is always a way!"

Meng Bangxiong shook his head, he didn't bother to talk about Lian Gongjin any more, so he sat down on his seat and tried to think of a solution.

Linru Town is nearly a hundred miles away from Luoyang. In one day and one night, can Wang Xiaolie's army reach Luoyang?Meng Bangxiong didn't believe it.But ten miles south of the city, the military camp was actually there, which made Meng Bangxiong feel confused for a while.

(End of this chapter)