Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 953
Tao Leopard went to the front line of Mengjin in person, but entrusted the heavy defense of Yongjin City to Lu De, which made the generals of Yongjin City somewhat unacceptable.And after Lu De joined Taobao, some of his ideas and strategies were indeed against the morale of the army, and he failed to reverse the unfavorable situation in Heluo.

But in fact, Taobao has no other good options. If Mengjin's battle is unfavorable, Jinyong City is his only escape route. If he arranges a strong general to guard here, it is difficult to prevent dissent under such an unfavorable situation, and he may be cut off. retreated.And Jinyong City is such an important place, it is bound to not be handed over to a mediocre person.

Lu De does have talent, but lacks foundation. Another important advantage is that although he came to Luoyang not long ago, due to some government orders he advocated, he has a relatively harmonious relationship with the local people in Luoyang.

Among the [-] defenders of Jinyong City, quite a few of them are newly conscripted Heluo Township Braves. With the military strength no longer enough to suppress dissenting ideas, with Lude in the middle to mediate, these people can also be more effectively invested in the city defense among.

Peach Leopard left nearly a thousand elite members of his direct descendants for Lu De. This part of the team can not only help Lu De stabilize the situation in Yongjin City, but also prevent Lu De or other Jin natives from joining the enemy.

Yong Jin City is a pure military fort, which can accommodate 3 to [-] people in normal times.However, due to the tense surrounding situation, the materials, cattle, horses, and animal power originally stored in the surrounding warehouses were brought into the city to prepare for the defense. Therefore, even though the peach leopards took away a lot of troops, the city was still cramped.

After Lu De took over the city defense, he didn't have time to reconcile the relationship. First of all, he assigned specific tasks to each battalion, defending the city gates, dividing and storing materials, fortifying the walls and clearing the fields, and collecting things for use.His military ability has not been reflected, but his ability in internal affairs is indeed extremely high. Many messy affairs have been sorted out quickly in his hands.

Like the distribution of materials in the city, first of all, food needs to be strictly controlled. All grains and rice are transported to Taobao's so-called governor's mansion, and the trusted people left behind by Taobao will guard and distribute them.Reserves such as ordnance, wood and stone were directly transported to various parts of the city gate, while animal power and meat reserves such as cattle and horses were placed in a separate battalion within the city.

After such adjustments, the originally chaotic city quickly became orderly, and the streets and alleys were vacated to facilitate the deployment of soldiers and the transfer of materials.After this adjustment, although all the soldiers still had a lot of resistance to Lude, they all agreed that he was in charge of the city affairs.After all, the better the situation in Yong Jin City, the more likely they are to survive.

However, Lu De's next move made the soldiers have many objections, that is, he collected money and silk and other goods to transfer outside, and traded goods with the villagers.Heluo is not a land-government at all, and these goods are mainly obtained from the plundering of Runan merchants by various ministries some time ago. How could the soldiers be willing to be divided by a group of lamb-like villagers!
However, Lu De also has plausible words for this: "The small people in the country, such as insects and birds in the mountains, will panic when there is any wind and grass, but they are exhausted and weak. Our army is weak, if we continue to divide our forces and intimidate them, we will call them controlling the people, but they will actually be a labor force. If they are lured by profit, they will be regarded as vassals, and they will not be dispersed. As for the profit of the scattered things, life will not be preserved, so what can we do with money? If this campaign can be defended, the thousand gold will return!"

Although there are still many objections from the soldiers, this policy can still be implemented under Lude's efforts.Earlier, the people of Luoyang were already panicked by the storm of forced recruitment, but after Lu De came forward to guarantee and lobby, the public finally calmed down.Then Lu De used a large amount of money to buy supplies, many of which were earth and rocks that were everywhere in the ruined city of Luoyang.

Even though the villagers were frightened and hesitant, the money was in front of them. Some people tried to deliver goods to Jinyong City, but they were able to save their lives and successfully received the goods.

Especially with the evacuation of the soldiers controlling the villagers in the remnant city of Luoyang, the villagers were freed. Some of them did flee in all directions, but quite a few people chose to stay. There is a certainty in the future, and there is something by your side, which can always come in handy.

After some initial trials, the enthusiasm of the villagers quickly exploded, and some firewood, earth and rocks were transported to Jinyong City, and then the silk money was brought back.After half a day of deliberation, the situation became even more heated the next day. A large number of villagers flocked here, not only donating goods, but even taking the initiative to undertake forced labor.

Seeing this scene, the soldiers in the city admired Lu De's profound insights into people's hearts, which added to their confidence in defending Yong Jin City.

As everyone wished, Lu De's actions became bigger and bigger. A large amount of earth and rocks and other objects kept for the city were moved into the city, and the places that had been vacated were also filled.So he simply transferred some of the troops formed by the villagers to station outside the city, and explained to the other soldiers that he was worried that these villagers would feel dissatisfied when the Jin army besieged the city.

For this, the soldiers in the city naturally raised their hands in favor, anyway, they were not the ones who lived and slept in the open, and they lacked confidence in these villagers.

In addition to the management of city defense and people's hearts, Lu De also had people dig deep trenches outside the city, and firewood was piled up at the four corners of the city gate.In his words, closing the city and sticking to it is the worst policy.

Heluo is the old capital of the Middle Jin Dynasty, and the great success of restoration seems to be at your fingertips. The various ministries of the Jin army may not be able to coordinate and advance.The defenders can take advantage of this situation and look for opportunities to go out of the city to fight in the field, so they may not be able to defeat the partial division.Even if you are retreating to the city, you can still use firewood to attack.

While preparing for the battle intensely, Lu De also took time to return to the old Shulu garden, where there was his only remaining young disciple.However, he didn't have much time to teach this little disciple. When the young man found him, he entrusted the old books he had sorted out during this period to the young man, and he said with regret: "I was born in the countryside, and I was lucky to learn a little bit. With mad ambition, half-life is useless. Although the current situation is chaotic and weak, if you just hang your head to look for food, it is useless to learn. Anyone who has a little thought of seeking life and work, and looking through the old books, will know the rest of the body. , the ancient sages have taught them a long time ago, and they are knowledgeable and knowledgeable, so they will not harm others. The only thing that disturbs people is that they are trapped in their own choices..."

"Mr. Lu..."

Hearing these words, the young man may not have understood it, but just stared at Lu De with doubts on his face.

However, Lu De didn't have time to answer any further questions. He just ordered the two guards he brought out from Chenliu to send the young man away. If you are killed by the army, you will also be captured by the local thieves. If you rush into Beimang, you may be able to avoid disaster for a while. It can be invested in the future master of Heluo, and family affairs may be related."

"gentlemen!"

At this moment, the young man finally came to a realization, he knew that it was the moment of parting from life and death, so he took a step back and wanted to bid farewell.

Lu De sideways avoided, and waved his hand to urge the young man to move quickly.After arranging this matter, he turned around and glanced at the empty study, his eyes were full of bitter self-mockery.

The Jin army attacking Heluo did not make the defenders of Jinyong City wait too long, and soon there were traces of the Jin army east of Luoshui.The first to enter the interior of Heluo was Mao Bao's forward army. Although the road to Shuyuan Pass was dangerous, there were not many defenders. Mao Bao led his army across the mountains and ridges, and first appeared in the east of Luoyang City.

Mao Bao's army along the way was not many, but only [-] soldiers. After arriving in Heluo, they were not in a hurry to cross the Luoshui River. Instead, they set up camp at the foot of Songshan Mountain, and at the same time sent scouts to contact friendly troops to investigate the internal situation of Heluo.

On the second road came King Qiao's men and horses who entered from Yique. The difference between the two armies entering was only half a day, and King Qiao's army was far more numerous than Mao Bao's army, and most of them were cavalry.After part of the cavalry was dispatched to seize and control the Luoxi checkpoint, they quickly got in touch with Mao Bao's army and approached Luonan.

The Jin army appeared in Heluo one after another. The first to hear the news were those Luoyang villagers all over the country. Knowing that the war was about to come, those villagers naturally did not dare to stay in the fierce place of Luoyang. They took care of their income and fled in all directions. and go.In a very short period of time, the remnant city of Luoyang, which was still crowded with people, suddenly disappeared, and it was like a ghost town.

A large number of villagers fled, which also had a great negative impact on the defenders of Yongjin City. Many people still feel sorry for the scattered money, and they criticize Lu De more openly and secretly.

But those who really know soldiers understand that in a truly cruel battle, these mob villagers can play very little role. Now they are fleeing in all directions, but they can slow down the enemy's attack and bring a little bit of strength to the defenders. precious time.

The border was broken, and the enemy army appeared inside Heluo. Naturally, such a major military situation needed to be urgently reported to Mengjin's Taobao.However, not long after the envoys from Jinyong City left the city, a large number of rout soldiers appeared in Mangban in the north, bringing a desperate news. The life and death of the protagonist Peach Leopard is unknown!
At the moment when all the soldiers were almost desperate, Lu De showed great resilience, strictly ordered all the battalions in the city to guard, and at the same time actively recruited the defeated people.Thanks to his orderly management of the city before, the defeated people entered the city very smoothly. Although some of the villagers moved out, as the troops outside returned to the city one after another, the defenders in the city soon reached 7000. .

After those troops entered the city, seeing how thick the city was, their panicked moods calmed down a little.Jinyong City is the only fortress in Luobei, and with such thick reserves, the soldiers are facing such a dangerous situation, they can fight with their lives, and they still have the strength to fight!
Those who were defeated and returned to the city naturally had many strong generals. Although they recognized Lude's management ability, it was impossible to hand over the important task of defending the city to Lude.What's more, even Taobao didn't know whether he was alive or dead, so these soldiers naturally wouldn't put life and death in their hands.Therefore, a consensus was quickly reached to remove Lude's military power and imprison him in the city.

Lu De didn't resist this, as if he was willing to appoint.Although he is no longer in position, he has managed the city extremely well in just a few days, and the generals who took over the city defense can only follow his defense arrangements, guard inside, and wait for the enemy to rush in.

Even if they want to go out and attack, they can't do it. One is that the army is terrified and difficult to use, and the other is that the layers of ravines outside the city not only restrict the enemy's advance, but also limit the attack of the defenders in the city.

Time passed another day and night in this tormented state, and on the way there were another defeated army returning to the city, bringing back the latest but worse news.

Outside Jinyong City, a large and organized Jin army began to appear. Mangban in the north, Luoshui River Valley in the east, and the remnant city of Luonan, the banners of the Jin army covered the sky and surrounded the isolated city of Jinyong. They all had a tacit understanding and did not attack by force, as if they were waiting for some important person to arrive.

The Jin army was so cautious, but it made the defenders' previous counterattack strategy useless.The troops from all walks of life controlled the countryside deeply, the army formation was well-organized, there was no trace of chaos at all, and the defenders went out to fight in the field just to seek death.

This confrontation continued for several more hours, and the sky darkened.The trembling defenders in the city also breathed a sigh of relief. The Jin army was so powerful that it was impossible to launch a night attack in the early stage.What's more, there is a large amount of firewood outside the city, which is almost as high as the city wall. If the Jin army dares to attack at night, the raging fire will teach them how to behave!

"The firewood is still too close to the city. If there is no battle tomorrow, we should make some adjustments."

Several city guards chanted this phrase in their mouths, and then arranged for night defense, either on duty or rest.

The accumulation of wages in the city is indeed a hidden danger, but before that, the villagers dispersed in a rush, lack of manpower, and the defenders in the city had to deal with the defeated soldiers, so there was no time to deal with this matter.However, the large forces of the Jin army are still stationed tens of miles away, so they will not discover this hidden danger and make use of it in the short term. After the morale of the army stabilizes tomorrow, they will naturally have time to make adjustments.

In the middle of the night, there was a chilling atmosphere in Jinyong City. The soldiers of each battalion lived deep in the camp, and the soldiers on the top of the city patrolled closely. Any changes in the city would soon attract great attention.

"Don't hold fire out of the city walls!"

During the patrol process, the commanders who led the troops kept in mind the general's instructions, and told their soldiers over and over again.So there was no fire at the edge of the city wall, and the black and white boundaries were neatly cut.

"Did you hear any abnormal noise?"

On the way of patrolling, a soldier suddenly asked his companions nearby in a low voice, and immediately attracted the sharp gaze of the captain, who hurriedly kept silent.But after a while, the crackling sound was heard by more and more people. At the same time, a soldier suddenly roared: "There is fire under the city!"

"Do not approach with fire!"

The soldier commander was still strictly affirming the military order, but he rushed to the edge of the city wall quickly, and when he looked at it, he was shocked out of his wits.I saw that the firewood at the bottom of the city was already spreading from the bottom, growing rapidly and spreading upwards!

"It's on fire! Put out the fire..."

A large number of shouts came from the top of the city. At the same time, the line of fire had already climbed up, and there were several secret doors hidden in the hidden places of the city wall. There were also piles of firewood connected to the city and several warehouses in the city.The raging fire quickly spread into the city, and several warehouses burst into flames one after another, causing the entire city to fall into panic and chaos.

The city was full of voices, but the room where Lu De was imprisoned was quiet. Although the generals who guarded the city took away his power, they also recognized his contribution to the city defense, so they did not treat him harshly.

At this moment, Lu De was sitting in the room wearing a feather cloak, and some barbecue and drinks were placed on the small table in front of him.He cut off a piece of barbecue with a sharp short knife and put it in his mouth. Then he drank the wine in one gulp. His expression was quite intoxicated, but he was a bit sad and regretful: "It's a pity, it's a pity that it's just muddy soup. I heard that Jiangdong has Liquan nectar is a good drink..."

At this time, the flames on the city wall became more and more intense, and even the room where Lude lived was filled with hot air and smoke. Proud: "The poisoner's small plan, the fire dragon soars to the sky, why do you need swordsmen to kill people. Burn and kill thousands of people, fortify the city and turn it into ashes, I wonder if I can get a little fame?"

The fire was getting stronger and stronger, gradually sweeping through the whole city. At this time, there were chaotic footsteps and shouts outside the courtyard. Lu De didn't know whether those people wanted to question him or were preparing to take him away, but he But I don't want to talk to people, I just want to enjoy a little brilliance that belongs to me alone.

He quickly walked through the hall, and then climbed over the wall a little clumsily. There were many panicked people in the streets and alleys, but at this moment, it was important to escape, but no one paid attention to him.Lu De walked alone in the street, and the fire had spread to the streets and alleys of the city at this moment, and there were even many defenders burning themselves, wailing and struggling.

Half my life is poor and no one knows, only the madness can't give up.It's not easy to live in poverty, how can Takako Qiangliang know?Jiangdong Quantu raised his troops and marched northward, and Hu Yong in Hebei was defeated and became a disaster.Both high and low have elegant demeanor, why is the world lacking me?There is no need to ask about good and evil, just hate that the fate is too thin!
Walking to a street corner, Lu De looked around, seeing those people running in panic, suddenly raised his head and laughed loudly: "The arsonist, Lu De too!"

After speaking, he trotted to help, and jumped into the raging flames, and was quickly swallowed by the fierce flames without leaving any traces.

　Such an image, I have always wanted to create, and I found a role in the play building.It doesn't matter good or evil, doesn't follow logic, but is loyal to oneself.I have friends like this around me, who are difficult to get along with and difficult to understand, but I admire that kind of persistence. . .

　　
　
(End of this chapter)