Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 337
Jinyang City!
Liu Chengjun looked at the reports coming from all directions, and said helplessly to Prime Minister Guo Wuwei: "Everyone says Luo Youdu is deceitful, today I have seen it."

Guo Wuwei could only respond with a wry smile. This gap in strength is really helpless.

On the opposite side, Luo Youdu garrisoned troops at the south gate of Jinyang City. He neither restricted Jinyang's communications, nor sent troops to block the gates.

At first they thought that Luo Youdu was worried about not having enough troops and that he would take the opportunity to defeat them one by one, so he chose not to block the Jinyang sects and let the news flow.

Now it seems that the other party is deliberately creating panic, just to let them know clearly how bad the situation is.

And it worked.

In just six days, Han Tong's army had captured Qinzhou and Longzhou, and Han Lingkun's Dianqian army had also successfully captured Fenzhou and Shizhou, and the two armies were marching towards Taiyuan.

The deadliest thing was the betrayal of the Yang family in Linzhou. The Yang family in Linzhou had great prestige in the Northern Han Dynasty.

Liu Jiye's reputation as invincible is of course due to his outstanding personal ability, but if the Yang family in Linzhou hadn't contributed money and efforts to return the outstanding people, Liu Jiye's reputation would have been weakened by at least four floors.

Liu Jiye's combat style is a bit similar to that of special forces. He is good at winning more with less, using the mobility of cavalry to appear in places unexpected by the enemy, and launch a fierce attack on the enemy's flaws.

This places extremely high demands on the soldiers, without excellent military qualities, why should the cavalry be turned around behind the enemy by a large margin without being noticed by the enemy, and why should they attack without fear in the face of an enemy ten times their size?

Li Yun said without hesitation: "Liu Jiye is the only famous general in Hedong."

It can be seen that in these years of confrontation, Liu Jiye is the only one who has really caused him trouble.

The more it is at this critical time, the more heroes are needed to serve as beliefs.

In Hedong, there is no one more suitable than Liu Jiye to be the hero who turned the tide.

Liu Chengjun was well aware of Liu Jiye's prestige in his own army, if he turned against him like the Yang family in Linzhou, the morale of Jinyang City would drop by at least half on the current basis.

When he learned that the Yang family in Linzhou had rebelled, Liu Chengjun's heart was about to burst out of fright, so he immediately arranged for a swordsman and approached Liu Jiye to test his attitude.

Liu Jiye knew the news of Yang's rebellion earlier than Liu Chengjun.

Yang Zhongxun had a very good relationship with Liu Jiye, so he notified his brother immediately and let him make his own decision.

Liu Jiye was born in a family, so he naturally understood that his younger brother's choice was for the sake of the family.

At the beginning, his father sent him to Jinyang to serve as Liu Chong's guard, and at the same time invested in Guo Wei.

Now that the situation in Hedong is in danger, Liu Jiye is thinking of Liu Chong's kindness, and he is unwilling to deviate at this time, so he expresses his intention to contribute to Liu Chengjun.

Liu Chengjun is still not completely confused, although he has some doubts about Liu Jiye's loyalty, but he did not destroy the Great Wall himself, but comforted him.

Now the Zhe family in Fuzhou and the Yang family in Linzhou have persuaded Lanzhou to surrender together and are besieging Xianzhou.

As long as Xianzhou falls, Luo Youdu will form a three-sided encirclement of Jinyang City.

If Xinzhou and Daizhou are captured again, there will only be an isolated city left in the territory of the Han Kingdom.

"Damn Khitan dog, you can't be trusted at all!"

When Liu Chengjun thought of the letter from the Khitan envoy, he felt depressed.

The big talk is loud, and reinforcements will come, so they need to hold on.

The momentum of the Central Plains is too strong, so we must avoid its edge.

The truth is one set, and they don't even care that Luo Youdu is fighting in their territory!
The Han Kingdom in Hedong was originally small and poor, and its products were not abundant. Officials and people lived with their belts tight.

Even so, they still have to pay tribute to Khitan every year.

The money and food were harvested happily, but when it was time to send out troops, the mother-in-law and mother-in-law would make a fuss, which was really hateful and unreliable.

Liu Chengjun looked at Guo Wuwei expectantly and said, "I regret not listening to my husband's words. I wonder if there is a way to save him now?"

When Hou Barong presented Guo Zongxun, Guo Wuwei meant to hide Guo Zongxun and use it as a trump card.

But Liu Chengjun couldn't stand the temptation, and handed Guo Zongxun over to Yeluwu, which led to all this happening.

Looking back now, Liu Chengjun's intestines are full of regret.

If they hadn't pushed the Central Plains into a situation where there were enemies on all sides, maybe the Central Plains would still be ruled by the woman Empress Fu, not the lunatic Luo Youdu.

He had just succeeded to the throne, and he didn't even hold the enthronement ceremony, and directly sent troops to the city.

Guo Wuwei said confidently: "In the current situation, we can only rely on Jinyang City to hold on. Don't worry, Your Majesty. As long as there are no accidents, I believe that the Khitan people will not be stupid enough to give up on us. After all, no one wants to be with a lunatic." Being a neighbor...the only thing that hurts me is that all these years of hard work have been in vain."

Liu Chengjun comforted himself: "I am a big man, and there is hope in the future."

Guo Wuwei said firmly: "I also believe that the big man will shine in His Majesty's hands."

He spoke with conviction, but there was a hint of confusion in his eyes.

At this moment, the latest news about Yelu Wuzhi reached Jinyang City.

The Khitan envoy didn't know the real situation. Facing Liu Chengjun, the great Han emperor, he was furious and shouted with righteous indignation: "Don't worry, Son of Heaven, my Majesty has already dispatched a hundred thousand troops to take the head of Luo Youdu. They are on their way. As long as the 15 troops arrive in Datong, the King of the Northern Court will personally lead [-] cavalry to go south. This time, he will not only help the Emperor of Han to recapture the Hedong, but also attack the Central Plains in winter when the Yellow River dries up, and destroy the new Central Plains dynasty."

The Khitan envoy was spitting all over the place, and his whole body was in a state of mania.

Liu Chengjun was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly asked: "Dare to ask your envoy, how did Luo Youdu anger His Majesty the Celestial Dynasty?"

Yelujing called Liu Chengjun the son of the emperor, but Liu Chengjun had a little more dignity than Zhao Gou, who yelled "Chen Gou", and his father couldn't say it.

The Khitan envoy told the story of Luo Youdu setting fire to the pasture.

Liu Chengjun was ecstatic in his heart, cooperated with the Khitan envoy, cursed Luo Youdu, and with a little excitement, sent the Khitan envoy out.

"Ha ha!"

Liu Chengjun walked into the main hall with steps that his relatives did not recognize, and laughed loudly: "Just now I said how amazing Luo Youdu is, but now it seems that it is nothing more than that! Such a stupid thing has completely angered Khitan, and it is not waiting to be punished." revenge?"

Guo Wuwei was silent for a moment, then said: "Your Majesty, we are afraid that we have already been abandoned by Khitan."

Liu Chengjun was astonished and said, "Why did Mr. Xiang make such a statement?"

Guo Wuwei said: "The Khitan envoys are full of hatred for the Central Plains, and they vowed to retaliate, but where does the 15 troops get their food and salaries? Are they responsible, or are we responsible?"

Liu Chengjun said: "Of course they are responsible for it themselves. I am a small country with only 40 people. How can I afford the food and wages of 20 troops?"

Guo Wuwei said: "Then where did the Khitan's food come from? Savings? Khitan Yelujing is known as the sleeping emperor, but he is not a great hero. In the battle of Yandi, Khitan suffered heavy losses. 45 cattle and sheep, and the loss of the army , are all immeasurable figures.”

"Luo Youdu imitated Liu Rengong this time and burned part of the pastures in the south and north of the desert, and dealt a fatal blow to the people of Khitan. They felt revengeful. It is understandable to send [-] troops, but where did the money come from?"

"Having lost part of the grassland, they have only two choices. Endure for a while and get through this winter. Or take revenge and plunder food and supplies through war to tide over the difficulties."

"Now the other party never mentions the matter of food. It is obvious that we don't have that much food, and it is impossible to maintain the military salary they needed in the early stage."

"They can't fight with us for a long time, but they say such things. The purpose is to give us confidence, let us fight the Central Plains to the death, and use Jinyang City to consume Luo Youdu's strength. As for our final result, why do they care? "

Liu Chengjun's face was pale, and he said in a trembling voice: "No, it will never come to this point! I will send envoys to the north, we and the Khitan will not be so unwise."

Guo Wuwei had no choice but to say: "I hope this subordinate thinks too much."

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South of Jinyang City.

Luo Youdu personally went out of the camp to welcome Han Tong's arrival.

Han Tong and Han Lingkun's two army horses, in terms of speed, Han Tong is a little faster, maybe because of the distance, or practice makes perfect, Han Tong himself is a defensive master who builds fortifications, and can detect flaws with the eyes of an expert .

Qinzhou and Longzhou were attacked very smoothly, and the passes along the way were almost fled.

Han Lingkun encountered a little trouble at Lengquan Pass, and was delayed for some time, arriving one day later.

"Han Tong has met His Majesty!"

Han Tong bowed to Luo Youdu.

Luo Youdu happily supported Han Tongdao: "Bu Shuai took two states in one go, ran across the river east, as if entering the land of no one, let me look at you with admiration!"

Han Tongdao: "It's all thanks to His Majesty's compassion."

He could see that Luo Youdu handed over Qinzhou and Longzhou to him to attack this time, in order to make up for his weak combat achievements.

He is not a close friend, but he has to be taken care of like this, and Han Tong's heart cannot help being slightly touched.

Luo Youdu said to Kang Zaiyu and Kang Baoyi, the father and son: "You lead the Xuanwei army to help the Zhe family and the Yang family take Xianzhou. The commander-in-chief is here, are you afraid that Xiaoxiao from Jinyang City will not be able to attack?"

Zhe Yuxun and Yang Zhongxun's efficiency in attacking Xianzhou made Luo Youdu's egg hurt.

It's not that the Zhe family and the Yang family are weak, but because of their environment, most of their soldiers are field cavalry, which are not suitable for siege.

They cherished the lives of the soldiers, and they were blah, blah, blah, Luo Youdu couldn't stand it anymore.

This siege has to be done professionally.

The cavalry of the Zhe family and the Yang family should be used against the Northern Han Dynasty.

In Khitan's situation, he didn't believe that Yelujing dared to give up everything and put all his eggs in one basket.

Yelvjing's pressure in the political arena is more complicated than his.

With the support of the Xuanwei Army, Xianzhou fell within half a day.

In just eight days, Luo Youdu completed the encirclement of Jinyang City on three sides.

As long as Xinzhou and Daizhou north of Jinyang are captured again, Jinyang City will fall into isolation.

The three armies also gathered at the foot of Jinyang city.

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