The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 98 Persevere
Youzhou Lukou
This place was during the Three Kingdoms period, in order to conquer Gongsunyuan, Sima Yi dug the Hutuo River to the north and entered the Lu River to transport grain, and built a city at the mouth of the canal.This city is located in the north-south waterway of Jizhou, and has always been a battleground for military strategists.After many years of construction by Zhao Guo, the city wall is high and deep, and there is a lot of food and fodder, which can last for a long time.

Now the city is full of refugees and defeated soldiers who migrated from all over Youzhou.

Wang Wu, the former governor of Youzhou, gathered the remnants of the army and discussed matters with the generals in the former Lukou County Government Office.At this time, Li Ji, the other driver of Youzhou, was also in the hall.

One person said sourly: "Master Li, why bother to abandon your father, Li Chan, and come here. Now that we are at the end of the road and trapped in an isolated city, why not vote for your father and have a good future."

Deng Huan stepped forward and said softly: "Li Ji's hometown is in the north of Jicheng. His father descended to Yan, and his family members also entered the territory of Yan. Although he is here now, he may not be in harmony with everyone. It will only become a burden to you and me. It is better to destroy it. Also save the defense."

Wang Wu turned his head to look at him, and said in a serious voice: "What do you say! Now that the world is in chaos and the four barbarians are rising together, Li Ji can still donate to his family and move here with me to the south. Why do you kill him in the name of suspicion? Moreover, Yan and Zhao Zhishi heard that I was just a mob, guarding Lukou for self-protection. There is no room for anyone. Who would dare to join me? Once the army's morale is scattered, it will no longer cheer up, and we will be in chaos without fighting."

Now in Lukou City, everyone despises Li Ji, he is a noble person, so he can bear this humiliation.When Wang Wu saw this, he couldn't bear it, and said, "Biejia Li, please leave the hall and wait a while, and I will talk to you in detail after my discussion is over."

"Thanks to Wang Inspector's support, I will resign from my humble position." Li Ji bowed deeply and exited the hall.

Deng Huan walked to the center of the hall and looked at Li Ji's disappearing figure, "Hmph, I entered Lukou alone, my parents and relatives are all in their homeland, how can I have the same heart as us who have abandoned their homes and careers?" Turning to Wang Wu, he said, " Lord Inspector, those who have the same desires are victorious, and those who have the same heart are the enemy. I can't keep this man in Lukou City."

"General Deng, he abandoned his family and business, broke off relations with his father, and followed us, why bother..." Before Wang Wu could finish speaking, a soldier rushed into the mansion and said: "It is reported that the Yan army has arrived at Qingliang, It's less than a hundred miles from here."

Qin Xing, a lieutenant general in the army, heard this and said: "The Yan army is powerful now, and Lukou can't defend it. We should move south to avoid the edge."

All the generals in the mansion whispered to each other, and someone said: "We heard that in the battle of Youzhou, Lord Yan climbed up to beat the drums, and the soldiers of the Yan army fought bravely, and fell into Jicheng in three days."

One person whispered: "Don't make a sound, the governor's younger brother died in this battle."

"No!" Deng Heng stood up and yelled at the generals, "Our army has nowhere to retreat now, if we let Lukou go, there will be a flat plain behind, and we will have nothing to rely on."

Counselor Zheng Sheng said: "General Deng is really brave. From Anle, to Jicheng, and then to Lukou, he walked very fast."

"You?!" Deng Heng was furious, "It's not the army's disadvantage. It's God's will. My mighty Youzhou army was transferred to the Central Plains by the descendants of the Shi family to fight in the melee. The northern part was empty, so the Yan army could succeed."

General Qin Xing stood aside and said, "So I'm in Lukou today, can I fight the Yan army?"

Deng Heng turned to Wang Wu and said, "There are many cities in Luobu, a pass in the northern border of Youzhou, and it's easy to break them one by one. However, Lukou has high walls and deep ditches, and there is a lot of food and grass. Now our army has gathered a lot of remnants and stood firm. This city, when the current situation in the world changes, can have a battle with Yan."

A soldier in the mansion under the hall suddenly said: "My lord, now that the Central Plains has changed hands, Wei and Zhao are fighting, which river and mountain are we guarding?"

Wang Wu said angrily: "Shut up, my brother died tragically at the hands of Yan Jun. I wish I could kill the enemy for him. There is no reason to surrender. If you say surrender again, you will be killed immediately."

But the man did not avoid it, and said: "My lord, how can you ignore the whole army because of one person."

"The envoy from Great Wei, and the Inspector of Youzhou to receive the order." While the generals were arguing, the guards outside the door had already brought the envoy into the mansion.

"Big Wei?" Deng Huan hesitated a little, but smiled, "The edict from Ran Min is really fast. Ah, hahaha."

The people in the mansion waited for a burst of laughter.

Embarrassed for a while, he only said: "I, the emperor of Wei, ordered the minister to send a message to the governor, and hope that the governor will set up an incense table and bow down to meet the order."

Wang Wu just glanced at it, Zheng Sheng understood it, just took it with his bare hands, and said: "Don't worry about it, we don't know whether to obey Zhao's order or Wei's order."

Amidst the laughter, Zheng Sheng took it and handed it to Wang Wu, and Dawei came out of the mansion in despair.

Wang Wu spread out one hand, dragged his cheeks with the other, read it casually, and said with a smile: "Wei Emperor, let me be the governor of Dadu to record the affairs of the book, and the military affairs of Ping, You, and Hebei. Send me more food and grass soldiers."

The crowd laughed and said, "It's not because the general is in a dangerous place, controlling the general situation of the world. Yesterday, the envoy from Xiangguo came to serve the general. What kind of king is he going to serve the general? Now the general serves Zhao, then Zhao wins, the general serves Wei, Wei wins, and if the general serves Yan, .” The man paused and said, “Yan Guo should occupy the Central Plains.”

Wang Wu got up and said to the crowd: "Although my soldiers in Youzhou are not defeated by Wei, Zhao, and Yan, they are still able to defend themselves. With the current situation, I want to hold on to the city and watch the changes in the world. Everyone follow me to have a good future. "

"Report, the final general found out that the Yan army sent Mu Yuyan to split the mountain to open a road, from Daijun and Zhongshan to the south, as if bypassing my Lukou attack." A scout flew into the mansion and reported.

Deng Huan said with a smile: "It seems that the country of Yan is also afraid that my strong city will be difficult to take down, and they will take a detour, fearing that the army will be wasted."

"It's true that everyone is here." Following the sound, I saw that Lu Bo had already entered the mansion, saluted everyone, the scar on his face was still shaking slightly, he knew he was coming from outside, and said: "There will be a major military situation at the end of the day. I implore Lord Wang and General Deng to come into the inner room and discuss it in detail."

Deng Huan was his coach. He stepped forward and asked, "Oh, what's the news? You can't talk to the generals."

Lu Bozao whispered: "Murong Ping."

Startled, Deng Huan stepped forward and whispered to Wang Wu.Wang Wu only changed his color, ordered everyone to leave the gate of the mansion, and only led Lu Bozao and Deng Huan into the inner room for a detailed discussion.

Qingliang Valley
The main tent of the Yan Army and the Xingyuan of the King of Yan are located here. Now that the army of the Yan Army is heading south, this small Qingliang border is about to become a small imperial court of the Yan Kingdom.

Because King Yan is here, the garrison is very tightly guarded, and there are passwords for people coming and going, so it is generally difficult for others to enter.

At this time, King Yan was dealing with government affairs in the big tent, and it was already three o'clock at night. The servant Nie Hao couldn't bear it, and hurriedly stepped forward to persuade him: "Your Majesty, after dinner, it has been three hours, and the water and rice have not been brought in. It is already night." Shen, Your Majesty must take care of your health."

"Da da da" At this time, the watchmen in the camp just passed by. After being told by Nie Hao, King Yan suddenly felt tired, and wanted to get up from the desk, but he staggered unexpectedly. King Yan.

Supporting King Yan, Nie Hao hurriedly backed up and bowed: "Your Majesty is busy with government affairs, and now he is also in charge of military affairs. Even his body of iron can't bear it."

King Yan rubbed his swollen forehead, and sighed softly, "My country of Yan first entered Youzhou, and the new cities still need to be appeased. Now that the army is hanging alone, we should be cautious."

Nie Hao helped King Yan to go to the couch, and said: "My king planned Zhou Xiang, and now our army is brave, and we will be able to fulfill the wish of the previous kings of Yan, and occupying the Central Plains is just around the corner."

King Yan was in a good mood at this time, and said with a smile: "It's also thanks to the many soldiers of the King Yan family. If it weren't for this, I would be a widow alone."

Nie Hao turned his clever eyes, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty knows people well, and everyone in the world falls in love with him. A while ago, Li Ji, the other leader of Youzhou, also came to join him. It can be seen that the people in Lukou City are too busy to take care of themselves. The general will clear up the secluded environment in a few days."

"Li Ji." The king of Yan also showed joy, "I have heard that Li Chan and Li Ji in Youzhou are great scholars in the world, and brother Ke has recommended Li Ji many times. I can't wait to see each other. Now that I accept it, my country of Yan is getting better in culture and education. Shizi Ye'er also got a good teacher."

"Report to the King of Yan, Murong Ba has returned to his master and entered the camp." While speaking, the guards of the big tent came into the tent and reported.

The King of Yan thought thoughtfully, "The overlord brother is indeed brave and strategic, and he is good at running the army. I recommended Sun Yong as the prefect of Guangning to appease the refugees. There are praises on the road." There was a trace of regret on his face as he said, "My lord Don't raise your army in anger, if you don't kill Wang Tuo in a fit of anger, I will be able to take Lukou as soon as I am in the army, and I will not be as good as the former king."

Hearing this, Nie Hao whispered, "Why don't you call Murong Ba into the account?"

"Forget it, it's already late at night, and our army is still going to march tomorrow. Badi is the vanguard of our army. Tonight, he will be setting up sergeants and planning for the army. Tomorrow morning, we will discuss matters with everyone in the big tent."

Suddenly a guard entered the tent and whispered in Nehao's ear, and Nehao turned around and told the king: "Your Majesty, Sun Bin of the Shaofu is asking to see you."

At this time, Murong Ba's army tent was inside.

"Young Master Ba, you're back." As soon as the entry was made, General Gao Bi hurried forward.

Murong Ba wanted to remove his armor, and said, "You have been kept waiting for so long, what's the matter?"

Gao Bi was full of smiles: "Someone from the capital sent a letter, Madam and young master and son are safe."

"Really?!" Murong Ba hurriedly took the letter, read it carefully, and said with a smile, "Thanks for the hard work. Come to Gao Bi, I still have a jug of wine here. You and I can have a drink tonight." good?"

Gao Bi only remonstrated from the side: "Young Master, I'm afraid it won't work. The military situation is urgent now, and the enemy and us are criss-crossing. Although there are large troops defending, after all, this is the territory of the old Zhao State, and the teeth are intertwined. You should not relax."

Murong Ba restrained his expression of joy, but couldn't hide his smile, "As you said, I'll drink with you again after our army takes Youzhou."

Gao Bi was at the side, but he never left, but his face gradually became sad.

Murong Ba was very suspicious, "The military camp is strong, but you are acting like a little girl, what else is there, tell me quickly."

Gao Bi looked around, took a step forward, and said, "I have an old relationship with Sun Bin, the young man. His people found out that Murong Ping and Zhao Guo's frontier army secretly communicated with each other, sold military supplies, and secretly communicated. Information, the damage is great."

Murong Ba almost exclaimed: "Really?"

Gao Bi nodded slightly, "It's just that there is no evidence for his thoroughness, and Murong Ping didn't come forward in person. He only asked Song Gaidai to plan, so there has been no evidence."

Murong Ba was vigilant, and hurriedly asked: "How is the defense of our Qingliang army?"

"The terrain here is dangerous, there is only a camp at the exit of the two mountains, and there is no danger of guarding it."

"Who is in charge of the defense?"

Gao Bi scratched his head, "The guards in the camp are arranged according to the heavenly stems and earthly branches." Gao Bi counted with his fingers, "Today is Jiazi? Jiazi!" Gao Bi suddenly became nervous, "Today's guard is Murong Ping's department, Tomorrow the army will break out of camp and go south, if the enemy makes any move, it will be tonight."

Murong Ba hurriedly prepared his armor, and hurriedly called the guards, "Hurry up, get up and defend the big tent." A guard entered the account after hearing the sound.

Murong Ba and the visitors were about to leave the camp, Gao Bi hurriedly stopped him, "Wait a minute."

Murong Ba only held his golden saber in his hand, he was eager to get out of the account, "The matter is urgent, we should arrange it quickly, why stop?"

Gao Bi only stopped the guards, did not let them escape, and stood in front of Murong Ba, "Young Master is just camping here tonight, you are not allowed to enter without the order of King Yan, let alone mobilize the guards of the Chinese army."

The candle flame flickered for a while, Murong Ba tightly grasped the golden knife at his waist, Gao Bi glanced at it sharply, and said: "Now King Yan is no better than the previous king, can you forget about Murong Han?"

Murong Ba only paused for a moment, but he heard Murong Ba say generously: "Gao Bi, how can one person disregard his country because of his likes and dislikes." Murong Ba drew out his saber, "Whoever wants to destroy our country of Yan tonight, let's see I agree with the golden knife in my hand." Gao Bi had no choice but to turn sideways and follow behind him.

Murong Ba only went out of the tent, and called his personal guards to enter the Chinese army's tent to defend King Yan.

At this time, King Yan watched the secret report from Song Bin in the big tent, and he was furious, "These worms are bringing disaster to the country and the people, and I wish they could eat their flesh and keep their skin on their skin."

Song Bin just stood sideways, silently, without speaking.

"Who is it, who gave him such courage, none of the officials of the Yan Kingdom exposed it, this person ruined the foundation of our Yan Kingdom, and committed a heinous crime."

Song Bin raised his half-lit face, and said slowly for a long time: "Everyone knows about his background, the former king knew how to restrain himself while he was alive, and now the king has succeeded to the throne, and all the ministers in the court know that the king has drawn him as his confidant. How dare the king be willing to face it."

King Yan didn't say anything for a long time, "Da da da da," the watchmen in the camp knocked, and the camp was peaceful, and a group of patrolling soldiers passed by the door of King Yan's tent.When Sun Bin saw it, he just left silently.

Nie Hao saw Sun Bin go out and was busy entering the account to serve. At this time, King Yan only turned his back to Nie Hao, standing for a long time and heard that Zeng noticed.

"Your Majesty." Nie Hao whispered.

King Yan only turned his head, "Call Uncle Wang quickly, and discuss the matter in the account."

Nie Hao was puzzled, and didn't want to ask more questions. He just bowed and retreated, wanting to pass the order.Nie Hao just wanted to leave the tent, but the King of Yan quickly called out, "Which department is stationed in our Chinese army's tent tonight?"

Nie Hao hurriedly turned around and told, "Your servant remembers correctly, it should be Murong Ping's subordinate."

"Forget it, everything depends on him alone. Now our army is in the enemy's territory, and the guards are not allowed to touch it personally, and pass the news to General Zhechong, Mu Yugen."

Nie Hao originally thought that this hard work could be avoided, but he still wanted to call Mu Yugen, and secretly complained in his heart, but he had no choice but to act according to the order of King Yan.

At this time Murong Ping's big tent, Murong Ping was staring at the treasure presented by Deng Huanjin carefully.

"General." Song Gai quietly entered the account from behind.

Murong Ping only took the Ye Mingzhu sent by Deng Huan before, and watched it carefully under the candlelight.Against the backdrop of the candlelight, there was a faint light, Murong was absorbed in it, and he didn't miss it for a moment.

"General." Song Gai whispered again.

"Ah," Murong Ping slowly put away the treasures, with a displeased face, "Military division general is not a great general, so don't call him a mess."

Song Gai said flatteringly: "Great General, today's kings rely heavily on him, and a country relies on only one general. The Great General really deserves his name."

Murong Ping, however, enjoyed it, and while stroking his beautiful beard, he said with a smile: "From the merits of the dragon, it's a pleasure to be a minister."

"Why did Xingye come here?" Murong Ping gradually restrained his smile.

"General, Lukou sent people to send congratulations, and hope that the general will show his noble hand, don't besieged so heavily, so that they can transfer the gold and silver to other places?"

Murong Ping picked up the jade cup on the table, took a sip of water, "It's okay, it's okay, move it to another place? It's just a matter of time, this Central Plains will belong to our Murong family sooner or later."

Song Gai went a step further, "What the general said is true, but the congratulatory ceremony transported tonight is very cumbersome, and some people must be transported."

"What deserves such a big fanfare?" Murong Ping heard that he still had requests, but complained.

"General, besides some ordinary items, there are..." Song Gai leaned into Murong Ping's ear, "A good horse matches a good saddle, a sword matches a hero, a general has a majestic style, women admire him, and beauties..."

Murong Ping pretended to be stern and said: "King Yan's decree, how can we act recklessly in the army."

Song Gai didn't take it seriously, "General, it's been a few days since I left Yandu. The people of Lukou thought of the general's hard work, and they only had one night at the dawn of spring, and they will disperse at dawn tomorrow, without anyone noticing." Song Gai saw the general. There is still a trace of worry, "Now the guards of the Chinese army are all under the general's command. No one is aware of it. It's late at night, and the general's sleeping bed is so cold."

"Oh, that's it, haha." Murong Ping laughed.

Song Gai understood.

Outside the gate, a convoy slowly approached.

"Stop, who is it?" Outside the gate, a soldier stopped the person.

The leader said, "Here are some things that General Murong Ping needs, and I hope the general will help you." He said, holding a heavy bag and intending to hand it to the man.

But the man refused, he only said: "This is the place where our army is stationed, that is the person that General Murong Ping knows, there should be a password, what is the password for tonight?"

"General, the villain came in a hurry and didn't get the password, so I hope the general will make it easier for you." The man was really not annoyed, he was still talking to the guard in a friendly manner.

"No, my Yan army has a military system, no matter who it is..."

"Come and come, they are all from my family." A group of people from the camp rushed over, and Song Gai, the leader, had already walked quickly.

Seeing Song Gai coming, the guard just made a bow and said, "So it's Mr. Song, what's the matter?"

Song Gai looked at the person who delivered the goods, the man nodded slightly, Song Gai understood, and said: "These people are doing secret things for the former military counselor general, and it's not surprising that they don't involve in military affairs. General, please accommodate if it's convenient for you."

"I used to work for the former military advisor general," the guard gradually let go of the long sword, and cupped his fists in greeting, "It's inconvenient for us to inquire, but the general heard that Zhao's territory is not peaceful now..."

"whee"

During the conversation between the two, someone behind the line laughed.

"Who is laughing?" The guard followed the sound and saw a few thin soldiers behind the team with their heads bowed.

The guard walked slowly to the back, "slapped" the guard's knife handle and knocked off the helmet, taking advantage of the firelight, there was a beautiful woman in front of him.The woman covered her face and hurriedly turned her head.

Seeing this, Song Gai's eyes wandered, and he hurriedly stepped forward and said: "General, don't spoil a good thing."

"Master Song, you..." It turned out to be a woman, and the guard was caught off guard.

"Don't move!" While speaking, the woman in front of him came quietly, and put a knife on the man's waist.

(End of this chapter)