The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 75
Jingzhou Anlu
Standing at the head of Anlu City, Huan Wen looked into the distance, and saw the Han River flowing continuously, the Funiu Mountains rolling in the distance, and the Nanyang Basin to the north, and the old capital Luoyang was within easy reach.

At this time, the southeast wind was rising, Huan Wen looked at the flag, and said with emotion: "There is a smoked wind in the southeast, you should take advantage of this wind to go north, and the Jiehu in the Central Plains will return to the wind." Got a reply?"

The left and right replied: "General, not yet. The road to Jiankang is far away, and I am afraid that the emperor's will will not be conveyed in a while."

Huan Wen smiled wryly and said: "How does the young son of Emperor Jin know, I think there must be someone in the court who is obstructing it."

While speaking, Zhou Fu, his general, climbed up the tower and said, "Report, general, the edict of Jiankang has arrived."

"Get it quickly."

After Huan Wen looked at it, he said angrily: "Yin Hao is virtuous and good at literature, but he is not good at military affairs. Chu Po was promoted by his relatives, and he has a false name. Both of them are talkative people. Now my Jin Dynasty intends to let these two people lead the king's division." Wouldn't the Northern Expedition miss our court?"

Immediately, it was circulated to all the soldiers, and after joining the army, Zhou Chu read and said: "Nowadays, Wang Jia, the governor of Yangzhou, the puppet Zhao, came to surrender in Shouchun, more than [-] families in Lu County raised troops to join Jin, and Pei Wang Shichong also sent troops south to march into Yecheng. So the country of Zhao is in danger. I think Wang Shi It is impossible to conquer the Central Plains."

One person said again: "Soldiers are terrible things. The state of Zhao is in chaos, but the army of the Hus should not be underestimated. Look at the soldiers of our state of Jin, all of them are the trilogy of the family. The refugees can't use their hearts. I'm afraid there will be no one to fight. strength, it is dangerous."

General Sun Sheng said: "Now our Jingzhou army has enough food and supplies, it is also possible for the general to send Jingzhou's army to the north."

Huan Wen slammed on the crenels of the city wall and said: "No, Zhao is not a small country, and it cannot be compared with the land of Shu. It cannot be matched by the army of the whole country. Today, the Jin Dynasty wants to promote, and Xu Zhijun's northern expedition depends on military resources, food and grass. You will not provide me with the army of Jingzhou, and my Jin family should miss the opportunity to recover."

Zhou Chuyan said: "Yuan Qiao's strategy of destroying the soil earlier has been gradually implemented, and our army in Jingzhou is now becoming more and more powerful."

Huan Wen was overjoyed, "Yuan Qiao's strategy should be a good medicine, if the whole country implements it, what worries me, what worries the Jin Dynasty."

While speaking, a servant of Yuan Qiao's mansion climbed up the tower and cried, "General, Uncle Yuan Yan has gone."

Hearing this, Huan Wen almost fell down: "Yuan Qiao, I want to attack the Central Plains in the north, but you leave me first, in fact, you take my arm."

Jiankang Tai Chi Hall

The Empress Dowager Chu Suanzi sat behind the curtain, and the little emperor held his cheeks, trying not to fall asleep.

At this time, after finishing his long speech, the abbot of the country, Xuan Yi, concluded: "Queen Dowager, Your Majesty, now our Jin King's division is ready to go, and the recovery of the homeland is just around the corner."

The little emperor also had no patience, and only hoped that the court meeting would be over soon: "Oh, that's it, then follow Taifu Chu's words and lead the army northward."

"No, Your Majesty." Doctor Guanglu Cai Mo was anxious.

The little emperor grumbled, "Dr. Cai is going to quote the scriptures again, and it seems that there will be no end."

"Emperor, listen carefully to me." The voice of the queen mother behind the curtain advised the emperor.

Chu Po only glanced at him indifferently, and asked: "Jiehu is chaotic, we are sincerely lucky, soldiers are eager to fight day by day, I think Dr. Cai is worrying for nothing, right?"

Cai Mo was calm and unhurried, and said to him: "Chu Shizhong, Your Majesty, and the Queen Mother, Hu Miecheng is for Daqing, but I am afraid that it will cause even more worry for the court."

Sima Yu, the chief assistant of the Sima Clan, Langya King Sima Yu also had doubts, "Now that our Jin Dynasty has a stable government and enough armored soldiers, what is the concern of the court?"

Cai Mo looked at the crowd and said to him: "When the husband can ride in the sky, the people who are born in hardship can help the group. It is only a sage and a hero who can't do it. I don't have such a person in the imperial court, and the speaker should also measure his virtue. , don’t start provocation lightly.”

"Doctor Cai's words are wrong." Chu Po was very displeased, "Now Zhao Yangzhou Inspector Wang Jia held his birthday party, and Xi Zhonglang took Chen Kui into Shouchun. Such a good situation, but Dr. Cai didn't see him, isn't it just for the enemy's eyes. "

Cai Mo was not annoyed, and only said: "Looking at today's affairs, it is almost beyond the reach of the sages of the time. We must divide the management and exhaust the people to succeed. Since the talents are a little short, we can't do our best, and we are exhausted. Wisdom and bravery are all trapped, and peace is not worrying about the court!"

He was furious when he heard that he opened his eyes for the enemy country, "Dr. Cai thinks that there are no heroes in our dynasty, so I invite you to lead the army to open up the eternal foundation for your majesty.

Seeing this, Yin Hao persuaded him: "Chu Shizhong is in charge of the center, and there are many opportunities to deal with every day. If you go to the front line in person, you may lose it. You should send someone else to go out on your behalf."

Xuan Yi only took a deep look at Cai Mo, then turned to His Majesty on the throne and said: "There are still internal turmoil in Jiezhao today, a large number of my survivors have gone south, and there are already thousands of people who have gone south to surrender. I have heard that Yanzhou , Xuzhou area, our Central Plains adherents want to submit all their townships and counties, and I sent some teachers to guide them on their behalf."

Sitting on the throne, the little emperor laughed loudly and said, "Since you know whether the servants are good or bad, you should tell me earlier. Cai Mo has been nagging me for so long."

Chu Suanzi hurriedly said from behind the curtain, "Your Majesty..."

The little emperor realized that he had slipped his words, so he quickly remained silent.Cai Mo just stood with his hands down, bowed his head deeply, but he didn't have the arrogance just now.

Hearing this, Sima Yu rejoiced and said, "Since Minister Chu has such an idea, he must have someone else in mind."

"I have previously dispatched the vanguard to guard Wang Yizhi and other generals to Pengcheng, and then sent the supervisor to protect Miyi and others to occupy Xiapi. Now that the survivors of the Central Plains want to return to the Jin Dynasty, it is even more urgent to send a large army to gain momentum."

Seeing this, Yin Hao said happily, "Chu Shizhong's plan is very appropriate, and there should be nothing wrong with it."

Cai Mo, however, was still frowning and worried.

Seeing this, Chu Po came forward and said to the emperor and the people: "I have a happy event today. I hope to let everyone hear about it. Would you like to hear about it, Dr. Cai?"

Cai Mo changed his expression after hearing this, and asked, "I would like to hear the details."

"Late yesterday night, I received a secret report from the general guard in the north. More than 20 people from Lu County in Zhao territory intend to raise troops to join Jin, and there are more than [-] people in nearby counties and counties. The survivors of the Central Plains will not forget my Jin family, and my Jin family will restore the Central Plains The day is not far away."

Chu Suanzi saw that his father was making plans like this, and his reputation was growing. He was overjoyed and said: "Chu Shizhong really has a heart, and he should quickly order someone to divide the political affairs. My Jin State's teachers will go north soon, and the recovery of the Central Plains will be entrusted to my father."

Sima Yu, king of Langya, also said: "The sons of Shi and Zhao are fighting, and Shi Chong went south to seize power. The outcome is not yet decided. Now our people in the Central Plains have raised their troops to respond. This opportunity must not be missed. Attendant Chu, the matter in the capital should be done quickly. Delivery, the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, a heavy responsibility rests on our shoulders."

Chu Po's old body suddenly regained energy, and he said to everyone: "Old minister, I will be the Great Jin, and I will follow the example of dogs and horses."

While talking, I saw a servant who came forward and presented a secret report to King Langya. After reading it, King Langya said happily: "In the Zhao Kingdom, fratricidal killings occurred. Shi Chong was defeated and [-] soldiers were pitted and killed. Jiehu was in chaos. , I am lucky to be promoted to the family."

King Langya walked down the steps and ordered all the officials to pay respects: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, my royal family has no hope of a lifetime, and the restoration of the Central Plains will be just around the corner."

Yuanshi Town, Changshan County, Jizhou

Zhao Emperor Shi Zun learned that Pei Wang Shi Chong had led his troops across the Hutuo River and approached Pingji. Knowing that the strategy of persuasion had failed, he was very anxious, the situation was irreversible, and he also complained a lot to Meng Zhun.So he adopted Ran Min's idea and asked him to lead [-] elite soldiers and go north to meet Shi Chong.

On that day on the tower of Zhongyang Gate in Yedu, Shi Zun watched as Ran Min's army went away, gradually disappearing in the evening glow of late spring.As the summer breeze gradually picked up, Shi Zunhu said with emotion: "Fortunately, there is Ran Min, and my country of Zhao is at peace. Now, I will allow him to conquer the Great Governor, command the army and horses of the whole country, and have the right to do things cheaply."

Meng Zhun stood aside, because the strategy of remonstrance and persuasion failed, Liao had nothing to say recently. Hearing His Majesty's words, he still couldn't bear to say: "Your Majesty, if you don't curb Ran Min's wolfish ambitions a little bit, I'm afraid he will grow up. Today In Guanye City, there are all his soldiers and horses from Shi Min, and His Majesty's brothers are withering, if we don't stop them, the Zhao Kingdom may not be owned by the Shi family."

But Shi Zun disagreed and said, "Your words, I think about it myself. However, I owe today to Ran Min. Now the four territories of Zhao State are uncertain, and a strong enemy is on the side. If you kill him suddenly, you are afraid that the generals will be cold." Heart, my heart really can't bear it."

Shi Zun gave Meng Zhun a meaningful look, "If it wasn't for his military preparations in advance, it would take some time for the [-] troops to come together. After all, Ran Min is a general."

Meng Zhun was choked but did not evade, "Your Majesty, after all, Ran Min is a Han Chinese, not my family. If Your Majesty really can't bear to kill him, allow him to be a noble and wealthy man, and take away his military power a little bit, and he must not be allowed to lead the army again."

Shi Zunlue thought for a while, and the separation between Hu and Han was finally a great defense. He said: "The situation is urgent now, and this intention can only be discussed after he returns to the victorious army."

Meng Zhun suddenly knelt aside and said, "Your Majesty, Shi Chong's whole family was slaughtered that night, and there must be some tricks in it. Your Majesty has no heirs. On the day of the incident, Ran Min asked to appoint a crown prince. If Shi Chong's heirs were all slaughtered, Prince Ran Min's position should be further improved. I guess, it must be that Ran Min did it, and his desire to usurp the throne is becoming clearer."

Shi Zun pretended to be calm, and only said lightly: "This matter is of great importance, and it involves important officials of the court. If you don't have conclusive evidence, Mr. Meng, don't speak nonsense."

"Your Majesty, someone saw various people coming and going in the General's Mansion that day. It seems that some people are doing secret things. Please..."

Shi Zun interrupted Meng Zhun's speech, saying: "I, after all, promised him on the day of the incident, and now I repent, it is not a promise."

Shi Zun looked at Ran Min's army that disappeared at the intersection of heaven and earth, and said meaningfully: "My disciples of the Shi family can only use him now. If I don't establish a prince for a day, he will surely give it to Zhao Guo." Contribute. If you are loyal and killed, it will not cool the hearts of the people of our Zhao country."

"If you don't care about the small details, the situation at that time is the same as the situation today. Neither Emperor Wu of Wei nor King Sima Xuan regarded himself as a loyal minister. Although Ran Min said he was loyal to the Shi family, how many people behind him want to change the status of the country? Spy on the artifact." Meng Zhun just grabbed Shi Zun's sleeve in disregard of etiquette.

Seeing that Shi Zun was still unmoved, Meng Zhun said anxiously, "Your Majesty, quickly set up the crown prince in order to avoid Shi Min's thoughts. The former emperor preferred Yan Wang Shi Bin the most, but now that Shi Bin has been dead for a long time, the officials and generals feel deeply for him. There are not a few people who are gracious and wise, if Shi Yan, the son of Shi Bin, is made the crown prince, all the ministers will definitely transfer their loyalty to Shi Bin and his heirs, and the ministers will also feel sorry for your majesty's sageness."

The sun was about to set, and the sky was crimson. Shi Zun looked into the distance and said, "Let me think again."

At this time, Yang Huan came in a hurry, and said only: "Your Majesty, Shouchun Army Report."

Shi Zun took it and browsed it, handed the General's newspaper to Meng Zhun, and said, "Master Meng, it's not that I can't trust you. With the current situation, our country of Zhao still needs to rely on the General, you see."

The monarchs and ministers were speechless at this time, the sun had already set, and the days of peace and stability in the land of Hebei were few days away.

Na Ran Min and Li Nong led the army to march forward day and night, the soldiers were extremely fast, and they arrived at the city of Pingji within a few days.Although Shi Chong's army is large in number, most of them are old soldiers, their armor and weapons are already outdated, so it is safe to defend the city, but field battles are not their forte.

The army commanded by Ran Min and Li Nong was mainly begging troops, and there were no Hu soldiers who were alienated from their virtues, and their combat power was quite considerable.In addition, in recent years, all the troops have been chasing Liang Du and Zhang Jackal, and standing alone, he is really a master of all battles.Ran Min is also quite resourceful, how can it be compared to a son of a nobleman like Shi Chong.

On that day, Ran Min sent soldiers to provoke him under the city, showing them to be old and weak, Shi Chong didn't know how to be prudent, he just wanted to capture Ran Min, so he led the defenders out of the city to meet the enemy.At that time, Ran Min had already made preparations and led Shi Chong's army into the ambush circle.Ran Min took the lead, holding double-edged spears and golden hooks and charged left and right. All the soldiers under his tent fought bravely, only Shi Chong was defeated.As a last resort, Shi Chong gathered the remnant soldiers, surrounded by a group of soldiers such as Chen Xian, and led his troops to flee eastward along the south bank of the Hutuo River, intending to cross the river northward, retreated to Youzhou to protect himself, and then arrived at Yuanshi Town.I saw that the water flow in this place is gentle, and I intend to cross north from here.Unexpectedly, there was an ambush by Ran Min in this place, and a trap was set up, Shi Chong's horse fell into it, and was captured by Ran Min.

The accompanying escort, Chen Xian raised his sword and wanted to fight Ran Min a few times, but he was unable to fight, and after a while, he was cut off by Ran Min's double-edged spear, and his head was decapitated.

The rest of the soldiers who followed saw that the main general was dead, so they were arrested one after another.Ran Min captured Shi Chong left and right, only to hear him scolding: "My war horse stumbled and was captured, and the sky will not help me. Now that my family is gone, I don't want to live alone, I just want to die quickly." Shi Chong looked up to the sky and sighed, "The late emperor , your Zun'er is now usurping the artifact and slaughtering his offspring, our country of Zhao is in danger."

Seeing Shi Chong like this, Ran Min smiled slightly, and only heard him say: "Prince Pei, your southern expedition today is really a great help to me."

Shi Chong was puzzled, thinking that he wanted to humiliate him, and scolded angrily: "You, Ran Min, what do you want to do? After all, you can only die, and I only sigh that Zhao Guo used you as a treacherous person."

Ran Min only said coldly, "Use your whole family to increase the position of the lonely prince."

"You, prince?" Shi Chong raised his head.

Shi Chong understood at that moment, "Shi Zun, you, what's the matter with you, my sons of the Shi clan are looking up at this Han kid." Still cursing, only being slapped left and right.

Ran Min ordered his left and right, "This person is already useless, drag him out and show his head to the public."

Li Nong also didn't know what happened in Shi Chong's mansion, so he asked Ran Min, "What happened in Shi Chong's whole mansion that night?"

Ran Min only said: "When there is an emergency, you should use an extraordinary method. Li Sikong, don't worry too much. Come on, this next step..."

As soon as Shi Chong was pulled out of the tent, Wang Tai, who joined the army under his tent, hurried over from outside and said, "General, the emperor Shi Zunlai has issued an order and ordered the general to move to the south quickly. There is a change in the south of Zhao State. The guards and generals of the border areas bordering the Kingdom surrendered to the Jin State one after another, and more than 500 households in Lu County wanted to move south to join the Jin Dynasty."

Ran Min said to Li Nong: "Li Sikong, it seems that we have a sharp knife in the hands of adults, and we have just calmed down Shichong. There is a change in the south, so let us go there to quell the chaos."

Li Nong also smiled and said: "Now that my army is out, it seems that I can't bear it anymore. In this case, the general should lead the army back to the capital quickly."

Joining the army, Wang Tai showed distress and said: "General, our army has been fighting for many days, and the veterans are exhausted. Besides, now we have [-] new soldiers, what should we do?"

Ran Min was puzzled: "So many people?"

Li Nongjin said: "Returning to the general, these people have lived in the frontier for a long time, but they were mostly coerced by Shi Chong and Chen Xian. In addition, they are mixed with Hu tribes, so they are not strong in fighting."

Pi general Zhang Wen also said: "Yes, some people are happy to hear that they can go back to Yecheng. It just happens that they can return to the fields and relieve the pain of homesickness."

Ran Min smiled wryly and said: "My generation, I have done so much, but Jiehu Xiaoer took advantage of it."

At this time, Dong Run, who joined the army under the tent, hurried in, "Ye are all staying behind, and there is a secret report from Jiang Gan who is staying behind in the government."

Ran Min was suspicious, so he just took it.After seeing it, he threw it on the ground and cursed angrily: "The Jie people have no faith in their words. Now that the world is about to be stable, they almost want to abandon us Han people like weeds. Now Shi Bin's son Shi Yan is going to be crown prince. If he has no faith, Don't blame me for being unkind."

Li Nong picked up the secret report and read it hastily, handed it over to the generals, and said calmly: "Flying birds, make good bows; cunning rabbits die, running dogs cook; enemy countries are destroyed, counselors die. What's the use of the general asking for a prince, and in the end it's not Let them return to their Shi family."

Ran Min sighed: "It was in vain that I wasted all my energy. I thought that I would force Shi Chong to rebel and give me the position of crown prince, but I didn't expect to be another young master, Shi Yan, the son of Shi Bin."

While listening to Ran Min's words, Li Nong said in shock: "General, you mean that Shi Chong is not conducive to going south at all, and the bloody case of Shi Chong's family in Yecheng."

At this time, Zhang Wen, the assistant general, had read the military newspaper and said: "There is a saying in Jinjiang: "If you are not of my race, your heart must be different. Rongdi's attitude is not the same as that of Hua." , I must promise it with all my heart, the defense of Huayi must be investigated. Master Li, what a pity that a few Hu'ers died."

"Generals..." Li Nong was about to admonish him, when there was commotion outside the tent, and a sergeant rushed over, "As a general, all the sergeants of the Jie nationality are commotion, intending to prevent the executioner from executing."

The marching Sima, who is in charge of the army's food and grass, also hurried over: "General, the food and grass in Yecheng have not been allocated in full, and our army's [-] rations are about to run out. Now we have added [-] soldiers. Before we reach Yecheng, we will starve to death."

Wang Tai scolded angrily: "The Shi clan bullied me too much, it's better to go back after committing a crime."

All the officers and men under Ran Min were also furious, and shouted irony one after another.

Li Nong was calm at this time, and advised everyone: "General, all the soldiers, the time is not yet ripe. All your wives, children, and children are all in Yecheng, and you are almost hostages. If Shi Zun is ruthless, it will be a human tragedy."

Hearing this, everyone gradually calmed down.

Wang Tai finally softened his tone, "After all, the Shi family bullied us Han people too much, and he swallowed this bad breath."

Li Nong persuaded: "General Wang, why should we fight for the courage of this moment? Today, our Han army has already established its momentum. What can Shi Zun rely on?"

At this time, Ran Min said coldly: "Speaking of the army of the Jie tribe, the soldiers under the general's command are the ones who can become an army now." After speaking, Ran Min looked at Li Nong and the others meaningfully, it was the beginning of summer , but it was extremely cold.

Li Nong said anxiously: "General, since ancient times, it has been inauspicious to kill..."

Ran Min only said: "The current situation is all because of this Shi Zun, and besides, I killed the Hu people, all the soldiers, so as not to have long nights and dreams, let's go down separately and prepare."

Li Nong still wanted to persuade him, but at this time, Ran Min couldn't help but force him out of the camp.

In the middle of the night, Shi Chong sent his soldiers to rest in a flat place in a valley.That night, Ran Min ordered people to entertain him with good wine and meat, and even said that if he is willing to surrender to Ran Min's army, he will let the past go, and all the soldiers cheered happily. It has been lively for a while, but now it has calmed down.

"Hush" got up to pee alone, and there were only faint shadows on the high places on both sides, like rows of figures.

"It's late at night, what's the point of standing guard, ah, I'm going to sleep." The man was still a little sleepy.

A deputy general stepped forward and said, "General, the time has come."

However, Ran Min raised his head to look at the bright moonlight, and lowered his head to look at the tents of barbarians in the valley. He was still a living person at this time.Now it's time, but Ran Min still didn't give the order.

Wang Taiyan said: "In ancient times, Lord Wu'an Bai Qi, King Xiang Yu of Chu was a generation of war gods, and they all had the act of killing and surrendering. Today, our army has killed the soldiers of the Jie tribe. This is the only way for the general to accomplish the feat of eternity. When If you don't stop, you will suffer from chaos."

Ran Min finally closed his eyes and said, "Let's do it."

"As ordered."

The soldiers ambushing on the high hills on both sides stood up, and the high hills were full of archers. At this time, they all drew their bows and set up arrows.

The man from the night looked back, the arrow was shining slightly coldly under the moonlight, the man was still in a daze, but he took a closer look and shouted in horror: "Get up quickly..."

Before he finished speaking, he heard the leading sergeant say: "Let go."

Arrows rained all over the sky towards the valley, only to hear that the soldiers in the valley only cried out in pain for a while and then returned to calm.

At night, the fog in the valley rises, covering the horrific scene. A few noisy crows land on the branches of some dead trees, seeming to sing Jie Zhao's sad song.

That night, [-] soldiers were killed in Minkeng in Yuanshi Town.

(End of this chapter)