The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 15

The Nandao army passed through the dangerous area safely.According to reports from Malai ahead, the puppet Wang Zhao of Goguryeo sent his younger brother Wang Wu to command [-] elite troops to guard the North Road, while he himself only led the weak veterans to guard the South Road.

King Yan was overjoyed when he heard this, and said: "This is a great opportunity from God. As long as we break through the defenders at the valley entrance in front, we will be able to go out of the valley to the Mudi Plain. The terrain is open, and Goguryeo will be gone."

Just about to arrange for the soldiers to attack, a messenger came to report: "Report, the forward general Murong Ba has led his own troops to repel the defenders."

There are many things in the king's tent, and envoys and messengers are coming one after another, but the king of Yan didn't care.But when he heard the word "Murong Ba", he was very concerned.

"What, say it again." King Yan couldn't believe his ears.

"General Murong Ba has led his own troops to repel the defenders. Now that the mouth of the valley is open, Your Majesty can send the army to Wandu City quickly. Exit"

"Soldiers are precious and fast, and a bully can't be brave. My son is the first to make Kewandu." King Yan was overjoyed, and wanted to prepare his troops to go out of the valley and go straight to the city of Wandu.

But I heard Xian Yuliang, the chief servant of the left, say: "Send troops privately, without asking the king's order, is it..."

King Yan was angry: "Pedantry, the general will not accept the orders of the emperor outside, and the opportunity to fight is fleeting. The bully is brave."

This Xianyu Liang was originally Shi Zhao's general. The King of Yan liked his bravery, and in order to win his heart, his wife, Cui Wei's daughter, kept him serving in the army.Although he has been promoted to Zuo Changshi, he is still cautious in dealing with things.Now that King Yan said it, he felt that he was timid.

When he came to the wilderness under the city of Wandu, he saw that Wang Zhao had packed up the remnants of his army and was about to retreat to the capital.

The vanguards Murong Ba and Murong Han moved forward together, they were in a hurry to keep the Goguryeo soldiers from entering the city.Ba'er has already made the first contribution, and as Uncle Wang, Murong Han is not far behind.I saw the horse Yanshanxue under his crotch pierced directly into the Goguryeo army like a white sharp arrow.Na Murong Han led the front team to rush into the enemy's formation, rushing from left to right.That Murong Ba didn't dare to lag behind, a black cockroach rushed in.The Yinshanxue and the black horse, one black and one white, are like two evil spirits, and the enemy can't get close to them.

Under the leadership of the main general, the Yan army in the front was unstoppable, although their numbers were small, they did not lose the wind in the slightest.I saw the two armies fighting, horses neighing, and the sound of swords clashing could be heard endlessly.

The vanguard was already fighting, King Murong Hao of Yan accelerated the marching speed of the army, and ordered the Chinese army to advance quickly.

I don't know if it was provoked by King Yan's words just now, but I heard that Xian Yuliang said to all the soldiers: "I must repay the kindness of the captives of the Mongolian Kingdom. Today is the day of my death!" Alone with his trusted guards , Several riders entered the Goguryeo formation, and their direction was destroyed.

Originally, the Goguryeo army and the front team of the Yan army were still able to hold each other, but now because of the addition of these cavalry, the situation has suddenly tilted. The Goguryeo army was originally a retreating army.

Seeing this situation, the Yan army had no distinction between the vanguard and the middle army at this time. Regardless of the fatigue of traveling all night, all the soldiers rushed out one after another, hoping to earn a contribution.

However, Zuo Changshi Hanshou rushed to the horse and beheaded Goguryeo generals Afo and Dujia in the rebellious army.At this point, the Goguryeo soldiers had no generals and no will to fight. No one listened to his orders even though the Goguryeo king's personal soldiers waved the king's flag, and everyone scattered and fled.

I saw that Wang Zhao, the king of Goguryeo, didn't even want his cronies, and fled north alone on his own.

At this time, the city of Wandu had learned that the king had escaped, and now it was in chaos. The common people, princes and nobles fled for their lives, and the army entered Wandu without any effort.

Before entering Wandu City, the King of Yan appointed Murong Ba and Murong Han as pioneers to enter Wandu City boldly and enjoy the glory of being surrendered.In addition, Mu Yuni, the general of Qingche, was ordered to continue chasing the remaining royal family of Goguryeo who had fled, trying to wipe out their family and prevent them from resurging.

At this time, King Yan, surrounded by all the soldiers, entered the Goguryeo royal city and sat on his throne.All the officers and men were delighted, they separated into two columns and stood still.

However, the three royal families of Murong Hao, Murong Han and Murong Ba were not happy at all.

Everyone already understood that this battle was a complete victory for this army, and if the enemy army was defeated and entered the capital, Goguryeo would no longer have the strength to cause chaos in the eastern border of Yan Kingdom.But there has been no news from the Northern Army until now, and everyone can't help but worry.

"Father, my son is willing to lead a team to meet him." Seeing that none of the ministers responded, Murong Ba said worriedly, "Wang Changshi is commendable for his loyalty and bravery. Only in this way, our Yan army should go north to meet him." , not to cause the warriors to slaughter."

"Ba'er, there are a lot of things about the military. Today in Xinping, Goguryeo, the hearts of the people are not attached, and there are many enemies in the North Road. If the army is small, it will not be able to do it. If there are many troops, the city of Maru will change." King Yan was obviously not caught by the sight Dazed by the victory, the sudden capture of Wandu City has involved a lot, and it would be inappropriate to divide the troops suddenly.

"What King Yan said is true, Ba'er, uncle knows what you mean, but the situation is delicate now, let's wait for the military report from the front." Murong Han is grateful to Wang Changshi, but the current situation can only wait.

"Report, the envoy is here to report." I saw a messenger flying off the horse outside the hall, and came quickly to report to the army.

"Hurry up." Murong Han couldn't wait for the messenger to stop, so he went to get it outside the hall, turned around and presented it to King Yan directly.

"King Yan, is it Wang Changshi Military Report?" Murong Han asked anxiously.

I saw King Yan read it hastily, his brows gradually relaxed, and he said slowly: "The military newspaper is not Wang Changshi's, but it is also a good thing." I have captured the old mother of the Goguryeo king and her wife, and I have captured all of her family."

Han Shou stepped forward to congratulate: "The capture of these two Goguryeo must be restrained by me."

But Xian Yuliang sighed and said, "If you capture King Goguryeo, it will be called a complete victory."

The King of Yan is about to send an order for this messenger to take the oral order, so that Mu Yuni will chase after the remnants of the enemy again.But another messenger arrived. This person was wearing several wounds, his hair was disheveled, he was bleeding profusely, his armor was broken, his horse neighed, and he rushed to the front of the hall with his last bit of strength.

"Northern... The Northern Army urgently reports." The believer fell to the ground after finishing speaking.

"Hurry up, send the military doctor quickly." Murong Ba eagerly stepped forward to help the courier, and quickly called the left and right sergeants to let the courier go back to the camp to rest.

Murong Ba quickly took the army report to King Yan.

"Oh, the northern army is in danger." King Yan slapped his thigh fiercely, covered his head, and sighed uncontrollably.

Murong Han took the military report, read it silently, and handed the report to Murong Ba and the generals.Going forward, he said to King Yan: "Wang Yu's move shows that he has the determination to die. The whole army is facing the north and lining up against the water to buy time for our southern army. But Wang Wu heard that the capital fell and the whole army fought to the death. , and have also broken through the border of Fuyu. The King of Fuyu has always had a gap with me, although he surrendered to me, but seeing this defeated army, he withdrew the pontoon bridge on the river and closed the city gate."

Murong Han knelt down and said sadly: "I have pity on the soldiers of the Yan Kingdom. If I were to be forced to death by this Goguryeo king's younger brother, Wang Wu, Goguryeo would never be forgiven."

"My son is willing to go, and vows to avenge this." Murong Ba stepped forward, "I am willing to lead the army to directly attack Goguryeo King Wu Pianshi."

King Yan was about to deliver an order, when Han Shou said, "Your Majesty, the lord should not be angered to activate the division, nor should he be outraged to fight, but to act when it suits his interests, and to stop when it does not suit his interests." Standing there, he said, "Now that the capital city of Koguryo Maru has been destroyed, the enemy has already fled. Now the Northern Army's defeat is a certainty. If you rush to advance the army, you may win and lose. Please think twice."

That Murong Hao, Murong Han is a battle-tested man after all, and his rage gradually calmed down.But seeing Murong Ba, he was quite resentful, and said to King Yan: "I would like to bring my troops to rescue, not to labor the army."

"Stop for me!" King Yan said angrily, "You can't move without orders." King Yan's lips trembled.

"Father, the northern army is in danger." Murong Ba still wanted to speak.

"Left and right, take Murong Ba down for me." King Yan said without any explanation, and it took a long time before he slowly sat on the throne.

Han Shou continued to speak: "For the current plan, we should quickly gather the troops and order the chasing soldiers to return to the camp quickly. A combination of troops can be properly prescribed."

King Yan praised: "Han Changshi was thinking about Zhou Xiang. The former king once said to Gu: 'I am lucky to have a long life and enter the city of spines.

Han Shou said: "The king of Yan is too famous, and the ministers are terrified."

The King of Yan made up his mind, and summoned: "Call Mu and Ni to return to Wandu quickly, and the rest will return to their positions." Namu and Ni's letter made Ling quickly return.

"But there is one thing I want to ask you." King Yan thought for a while, and asked Han Shou, "Now it seems that the Northern Army will be defeated, and Goguryeo cannot be defended here. I am afraid that the army will go and it will be occupied by Goguryeo again. Don't waste the hard work of our soldiers, what can we do if we are alone?"

Han Shou thought for a while, "The land of Goguryeo must not be defended. Now its lord is scattered and the people are hiding in the valley. After the army is gone, they will gather again and collect the ashes. It is still a danger."

Murong Han asked: "It's not a problem for my army to be stationed, but I intend to put myself in danger to guard this Goguryeo for my country of Yan."

King Yan pondered, and said: "Brother Han's move is magnificent, but now that the state affairs are complicated, suddenly guarding a corner may be disadvantageous to the army. Let's hear what Han Changshi has planned."

Han Shou frowned, his eyes were gloomy, and he said, "I'm not as good as a general in marching and fighting, and I'm not as good as a general in vicious things."

"How do you say that?" King Yan asked curiously.

"Please carry his father's body and imprison his biological mother and return. After he returns home, he will return with kindness and trust." Han Shouzhi replied coldly.

"Destroying a father's body is inappropriate according to common sense. However, in today's troubled times, if the rules and rituals are in line, use them, and if they don't, then discard them, and Goguryeo was originally designed to transform the barbarians, so you don't need to take it into account." Xianyu Liang replied, although his person He was a descendant general of Zhao State, but Xianyu was originally the surname of the Huns, and he did not have much royal influence.

"King Yan, our army of Yan Kingdom is known for liberating the people and punishing the evil and promoting the good. Now we are destroying the city and slaughtering the corpses. There may be serious danger." Murong Han knelt down and said.

"Brother Wang's intention is for the benevolence of a woman. Now our army is hanging in Goguryeo alone, and its northern road is not smooth. Our soldiers of the Yan Kingdom have fought for years and have lost their blood. If the future troubles are not eliminated forever, I will pretend to be the Lord of Yan." Murong Hao got angry, "Pass down my military order." King Yan stood up, "Excavate the tomb of Wang Zhao's father, Yi Fuli, and carry his father's body." After a pause, he continued, "Take away the treasures of his treasury for many generations, and capture all the male and female population. Burn its palace and destroy its capital city. All soldiers, after Gu, there is no Maru City!"

Han Shou stepped forward, only saying more respectfully: "The king of Yan's move is indeed true. Shi Zhao intends to conspire against our country, and Goguryeo has always been associated with him. Earlier, Zhao Guo Yungu gave him 300 million dendrobium to attack our country Yan. Years ago, the siege of Xiangping, the danger of Liaodong, Murong Ren's rebellion, and Goguryeo were all the culprits. Tong Shou and Guo Chong are still in Goguryeo. Now the capital is destroyed, the tomb is exhumed and the corpses are exhumed. "Turning to Murong Han and cupping his hands, "The general's house is benevolent and beyond reproach. Now our army has destroyed its capital, and the only thing that Goguryeo relies on is the capital city of Maru. According to it, you will surrender with your arms tied."

King Yan praised him as good.

All the generals took orders.

"Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang, get up now, Ba'er will help you." This Murong Han knelt for a long time, after all the generals dispersed, Murong Ba came up, helped Uncle Wang get up, and retreated to the barracks.

The army of the South Road finally withdrew from Wandu City, leaving behind a scorched and wounded abandoned city.The walls and ruins all around were dilapidated, the city walls collapsed, and the broken stones and bricks were broken. The palace of King Goguryeo was printed in a raging fire, and there was no complete residence in the whole city.Goguryeo's treasury has been completely emptied, and the treasures accumulated over the years have now been shipped to Yandu in crates as spoils of war.None of the [-] people in the city of Wandu was spared, and all of them were taken to the border town of Yan Kingdom by the army to enrich the population.The river outside the city is completely filled, and there are only wild foxes and wolves as companions in the city.

What is even worse is the family cemetery of the neighboring Goguryeo king, all of which were slaughtered, their jewels were exhumed, their bones were exposed in the wild, crows croaked, wild dogs came and went, and the corpses were bitten by their backs.The dead body of King Goguryeo's father was shipped in rotten chariots and horses.

Before Yan Jun left Goguryeo, he already knew that all the soldiers of the Northern Army were buried, the enemy killed them all, and the river water changed color. Poor Wang Yu was tortured after being captured by the enemy.The army of Yan State wept when they heard it. Many of their fathers were in the Northern Army formation. In addition, they did not capture King Goguryeo this time. Full of resentment.The butcher knife finally slashed at the Goguryeo royal family, regardless of whether they were noble princesses or proud princes, they were all killed.Only the birth mother and wife of King Goguryeo were saved as hostages because they were protected by King Yan.

There is a saying: the wrath of the emperor, lay down millions of corpses, and bleed for thousands of miles.

(End of this chapter)