Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 540
The wind in Liaodong in June is high and crisp, the sky is as blue as emerald, and the pressure is so low that it seems like you can pluck a few clouds with your hand.

Lush green grass covers the vast land, occasionally revealing one or two patches of black land.

At the end of the green grass, a majestic city stands between the hills.

That was Wandu City, the former capital of Goguryeo. It was later conquered by Cao Wei's famous general Guanqiu Jian, and Goguryeo was destroyed. During this battle, Murong Xianbei's ancestor Mo Huba sent troops to assist and attacked Goguryeo. Mo Huba's son Mu Yan led For his meritorious service in the military expedition, he was granted the title of Grand Governor Zuoxian King by Cao Wei. Later, he was granted the title of Shanyu of Xianbei for his contribution to the preservation of Liucheng.

After the Wei army retreated, the Central Plains was brought to the bottom by the Sima family. There was great chaos in the Central Plains. The remnants of Goguryeo made a comeback, recaptured Wandu City and changed it to Domestic City.

As long as this city is broken, Murong Ke can sweep Liaodong.

To be honest, the Murong family and Goguryeo have been fighting for Liaodong for more than a hundred years.

Although Murong Ke once defeated Goguryeo, he could not destroy it.

Later, Murong focused his energy on the Central Plains, giving Goguryeo a chance to breathe.

This war has been fought fiercely for nearly two years, and the domestic city has reached the point where it is running out of fuel.

Murong Ke knew very well that the Yan State had lost the opportunity to take over the Central Plains. Before the Liang State unified China, it must unify all of Liaodong in order to compete with the Central Plains.

Destroying Goguryeo was only his first step. The next step was for the Yan State cavalry to cross the Daxianbei Mountains and attack Mobei.

In the warm summer wind, Murong Ke had more and more white hair on his temples, and his face became more and more weathered. The only thing that remained unchanged was his sharp eyes.

"Break this city and occupy Liaodong." Murong Ke waved his long spear and pointed at the city lying on the hills.

"Kill, kill, kill!"

Under his leadership, the soldiers of Yan Army went to glory one after another, and this time was no exception.

Almost all the soldiers believed that as long as Murong Ke was around, the Yan Kingdom would not decline.

Murong Ke's three sons, Murong Kai, Murong Su, and Murong Shao, all wore armor and held swords in front of them.

"Attack the city!" Murong Ke waved his long spear behind him.

The rumble of war drums rose from the ground, and the clanging of armor was as dense as raindrops.

The domestic city stands on a hill, and siege equipment cannot be sent up, so it can only be destroyed with flesh and blood.

The Yan army, like a swarm of ants, swarmed towards the hills. In an instant, dense rain of arrows covered the sky and scattered to the earth.

Screams were heard from everywhere.

Murong Kai held his big shield and shouted wildly: "The Goguryeo people don't have many arrows, so there is no need to be afraid!"

Sure enough, after two or three waves, the arrow rain began to fall sparsely, but there were not many arrows, but there were more rolling stones and broken trees. The black mass rolled down the hillside, and the narrow mountain road suddenly turned into a bloody road.

The Yan army did not retreat and continued to advance forward with gritted teeth.

After many battles, we have figured out the details of Goguryeo. The country's sergeant can only fight with [-] to [-] soldiers. In the battle of South China two years ago, Murong Ke captured and killed nearly [-] people. In the past two years, Goguryeo has continued to fight. More and more soldiers came, and even women were sent to resist Murong Ke's attack.

"Kill!" Murong Su rushed towards the city wall carrying the long ladder.

The soldiers behind them bent their bows and set arrows to suppress the defenders on the city.

As long as they rush through the mountain road and get close to the city wall, Goguryeo is basically defeated. In close combat, they are by no means a match for Murong Ke's elite.

Boom, boom, boom...

At the critical moment, Murong Ke played the drums himself.

The majestic war drums resounded through the mountains and fields, and the morale of the Yan army greatly increased.

However, at this time, the sound of trumpets also sounded on the city, and the Goguryeo people also resisted desperately. Men, women, and children rushed to the top of the city to fight with the Yan army.

It has been nearly 400 years since the founding of Goguryeo. It is also a strong backbone. It has a deep hatred with the Murong family and will never compromise.

The gray city walls are gradually dyed red.

Countless bodies rolled down the hill.

After paying huge casualties, Goguryeo struggled to withstand the Yan army's fierce attack.

However, between the white mountains and black waters, more Yan troops stand on the ground like weeds...

"Father, if we attack again, the domestic city will be destroyed!" Murong Kai was covered in blood, with two broken arrows stuck in his shoulders.Having said that, in fact, Yan's soldiers were already exhausted and had been fighting for the past two years.

"It's getting late today. Tomorrow I will personally go into battle to capture this city and devour Goguryeo."

It gets dark earlier in Liaodong than in the Central Plains.

Murong Ke needed to preserve the last elite under his command.

The next day, a Yan army of 5000 men regrouped. Murong Ke was wearing armor and holding a shield, and more than a dozen Yan generals were lined up.

A gust of summer wind blew, and Murong Ke coughed a few times, his body shaking as he coughed.

"How can you kill a chicken with a bull's knife? The governor can just stay behind and supervise the battle. The last general is the vanguard. If you don't break this city, come here with your head raised!" Xian Yuliang, the general, cupped his hands and said.

In the battle of Jicheng, Shihu was defeated. Xian Yuliang lost his horse and was surrounded. He scolded the Yan army in the crowd of thousands of troops: As a nobleman, his righteousness will not be compromised by the villain.If Ru Cao can kill him, kill him as soon as possible, but if you can't, go ahead!
Murong Huanzhuang greeted him with his horse, and Cui Ao's daughter and wife served as the constant attendant on the left.

From then on, Xian Yuliang was devoted to the Yan Kingdom and followed Murong Ke in all directions. He was the first to charge and defeated all the enemies. He was the only remaining capable general of the Yan army.

"To kill a chicken, you must use a bull's knife. The Goguryeo people are naturally tough. Guan Qiujian failed to uproot it at the beginning, so what happened today, we cannot give it another chance in this battle."

As soon as he finished speaking, Murong Ke started coughing again.

In the past few years, everything at home and abroad for Yan has been placed on his shoulders. He has to eat and drink early, work hard and sleep late, and never slack off. This is why Yan can survive the most difficult moments.

Now that we finally have an opportunity for revival, how can we not do it ourselves?
When the Fuyu Kingdom and Jicheng were destroyed, Murong Ke was at the forefront.

"The late Emperor died young, and the Governor... should take care of himself." Feng Yi advised him tactfully.

Murong Jun was in the prime of life, but he died of an inexplicable illness, which has always been an unsolved case in the Yan Kingdom.

However, others did not know the inside story, but Feng Yi found some clues.

"Don't mention this matter again. As a minister, I will serve my whole life and die!"

Murong Ke picked up his sword and shield and was about to go out for battle when several horses came galloping towards him from the west, "Grand Governor, the Queen Mother has an order. Please return to the court as soon as possible!"

Shouted in front of the entire army, morale was immediately depressed.

"The Queen Mother... doesn't want the governor to make meritorious deeds..." Feng Yi sighed lowly.

Murong Ke already had monopoly power. If he destroyed Goguryeo again, he would definitely overwhelm the young emperor Murong Wei, and the empress dowager could join the Hun clan and Murong Ping.

Even if Murong Ke is loyal and loyal, can the proud and powerful generals under his command be content with their current lives?
The conflict between the two sides has been around for a long time.

They had jointly squeezed out Murong Chui in this way, and now it was Murong Ke's turn.

"If you don't accept your fate, success or failure depends on this!" Xian Yuliang advised in a low voice.

"Your Majesty is ill, the court is uneasy, and Mu Yu's followers want to collude with the Liang people. The governor must come back quickly!" Several eunuchs trotted up to Murong Ke with their voices high.

If Murong Ke didn't reply, he would undoubtedly be disobeying orders, and the two sides would be completely at odds.

"Grand Governor!" Xian Yuliang, Murong Kai, and Murong Su all looked at Murong Ke with hope.

They expected Murong Ke to take this step.

When Murong Jun was dying, he wanted to make Murong Ke king, which was known throughout the country.

Now it is no longer a question of whether to attack Goguryeo, but the most critical decision facing Yan State...

"The Queen Mother has an order, all troops must return to the court quickly!" Dozens more riders came running from the west, shouting on their horses.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely defeat Goguryeo first.

It's a pity that Murong Ke was not someone else and refused to take this step after all, "If I can defeat Goguryeo once, I can defeat Goguryeo a second or third time. Send an order and return the army to the court. It will not be too late to capture this city again someday." "

Goguryeo has been crippled. Go back and rest for a while, and it will be the same again.

Xian Yuliang threw the sword and shield in his hand to the ground angrily.

Feng Yi sighed.

(End of this chapter)