Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 617
  Wang Meng's army was stationed in Xuyuan.

It turns out that the terrain is flat, and the terrain is completely opposite to the sand garden, which is conducive to the deployment of large-scale troops.

Every decision made by the general will affect the life and death of tens of millions of people. Wang Meng is cruel to the nobles and powerful, but extremely merciful to the soldiers and the people. This is also related to his early years of wandering and experiencing the suffering of the people.

In the next few days, scouts from the two armies came and went, spying on each other and killing each other in the wilderness, which was more bloody than the battlefield.

But the news coming back from Chang'an was not as optimistic as expected.

Zhang Hao's troops approached the city, and the defenders were indeed in chaos. However, at the critical moment, Fu Rong turned the tide and led the young men in the city to support him. He also personally fought in the front with his sword, and people gradually became more at ease.

Liang Jun came with a light force and had no siege equipment, so it was difficult to break through for a while.

Xue Qiang shook his head helplessly, "General Zhang is brave, and Chang'an is strong."

During the Three Kingdoms era, Zhang Te's [-] remnant troops blocked Zhuge Ke's [-] troops in Hefei.

At that time, Yue Wan's thousand troops blocked the fierce attack of Li Nong's [-] troops in Fancheng. Zhang Hao faced Chang'an, the former capital of Qin and Han Dynasties.

The Fu family has many talented people, and there are also many young people in the city.

As long as you block the first wave of attacks, you can basically defend it.

"It doesn't matter, Zhang Hao attacks Chang'an, and Fu Jian focuses on one thing and misses the other. The morale of the army will be chaotic. Wait for two days, and there will be news of success." Wang Meng has always been able to keep his composure.

In fact, as long as Fu Jian is blocked, more than half of the battle will be won.

Within a few days, letters from Guanzhong came flying like snowflakes.

Not only the powerful, but also the governors, county magistrates, and generals from various places appointed by Di Qin.

Why let Liang Jun bleed in vain when he can overwhelm others with force and subjugate them without fighting? Fu Jian was at the end of his rope and was waiting for a decisive battle with Liang Jun.

Moreover, Fu Jian had [-] to [-] troops by his side, so in a real fight, the outcome would be unpredictable.

Wang Meng would not give Fu Jian such a chance.

After waiting for another day, the news returned by the scouts was still not optimistic. Zhang Hao attacked fiercely day and night, but Chang'an still stood firm.

Two days have passed.

"We can't delay it any longer. Our attack on Chang'an is going to be unfavorable. Our army is hindered here. I'm ashamed of your majesty's trust. Why don't I lead the Hedong heroes in front, with the governor behind, and burn the sand garden to see if Fu Jian can still hide here?" Xue Qiang cupped his hands and said.

Wang Meng looked at the sandy garden opposite. The reeds were swaying in the summer wind, and the swords and spears among them could be faintly seen reflecting the sunlight, swaying slightly, and filled with overwhelming murderous aura.

Fu Jian was able to calm down and stay inside without wavering.

On the contrary, Wang Meng was a bit embarrassed.

The [-] cavalrymen Zhang Hao took away were the elites of Heiyun, which divided the combat power of Wang Meng's men.

"If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move. Just wait." Wang Meng still looked calm.

Even if Chang'an was not captured, it would have little impact on the overall situation, and Di Qin would still be unable to recover.

As for the emperor's trust, Wang Meng didn't care. For many years, there was enough tacit understanding between the emperor and his ministers, otherwise the oppressed nobles would have cut him into pieces long ago.

Xue Qiang couldn't say anything.

But at this moment, a dozen scouts came running from the west with long trills, "Good news, good news!"

Countless Liang sergeants raised their heads.

The scout rushed to the Chinese army's tent and said, "Report to the Commander-in-Chief, General Zhang, with the help of General Wei, has conquered Chang'an, and all the princes of Di Qin have been captured!"

"General Wei?" Wang Meng was stunned. After asking, he learned that Wei Shan was ordered to pursue Yao Chang and returned without success. Passing by Chang'an, he saw the Black Cloud Army attacking the city and joined it. The two armies joined forces and Chang'an finally collapsed.

Xue Qiang cupped his hands and said: "This is the great beam of God's blessing. Now that Chang'an has been destroyed, Fu Jian has become a rootless duck, a dog that fell into the water, and his destruction is imminent!"       Without Chang'an, it is meaningless for Fu Jian to huddle in the sand garden.

"Call the troops to prepare for war." Wang Meng waved his hand.

"Take the order!" Dozens of ordering soldiers rushed away...

In the sand garden.

Fu Jian had received the news of the fall of Chang'an and sat alone in the army, silent for a long time.

Quan Yi, Deng Qiang, Yang An and other confidants came to visit.

"The only plan for now is to ask the King of Heaven to retreat to Hanzhong immediately in order to try again in the future!" Quan Yi burst into tears.

Yao Chang rebelled, but Fu Jian did not kill him to vent his anger. Instead, he advised him not to worry because the matter had nothing to do with him.

"If Guanzhong cannot be defended, can Hanzhong be defended?" Fu Jian looked at Quan Yi and said, "I will raise my troops and fight Wang Meng to the death!"

"No, King of Heaven, we only have [-] combatable troops. The rest are old and weak. Wang Meng's Liang army is very elite and cannot be fought!" Deng Qiang hoped that Fu Jian could retreat to Hanzhong for the sake of his future. count.

The best Liangzhou is still in Fu Ya's hands. Together with Hanzhong, he can attack Guanzhong.

The current decisive battle is very unfavorable. The reason why the current confrontation situation can be maintained depends entirely on the terrain of the sand garden.

Fu Jian walked out of the tent and looked to the north in the direction of Xu Yuan. Liang Jun's flag could be vaguely seen. An infinite desolation suddenly appeared on his face, but it soon turned into determination. "If we retreat to Hanzhong, we will inevitably perish. I am willing to do so." Fight to the death, don’t want to retreat and live!”

The military supplies no longer supported their retreat to Hanzhong.

Even if you retreat, you can't just retreat if you want to. Wang Meng on the opposite side has exhausted all his traps. How can he be given a chance to retreat?

As long as the army turns around, the momentum will dissipate, and the people's hearts will also dissipate. What follows is a crushing defeat.

Fu Jian closed his eyes, unable to imagine the scene at that time.

The situation in the world has become clear. Hanzhong is no place to settle down, Shuzhong is in ruins, and Longyou is the land of Qiang people. Yao Chang retreated here, cutting off the connection with Liangzhou.

Fu Jian slowly pulled out his long sword and pointed it at the sky, "Since I came to the throne, I have worked hard to govern, wear clothes and eat late at night, and I have never made any omissions. Today's difficulties are not your fault, nor my fault, but the fault of heaven." You, you can go if you wish, I will fight here to the death so as not to dishonor the heroes of our ancestors!"

Chang'an was guarded by thousands of Fu Rong and tens of thousands of young men. According to Fu Jian's assumption, he could hold on for at least a month. One month would be enough for him to deal with Wang Meng on the opposite side, and then return to the army to relieve the siege of Chang'an.

I didn't expect it to fall so quickly...

"The King!"

Everyone present was deeply gracious and well-received by Fu Jian.

Fu Jian asked them to leave, how could they leave Fu Jian behind?

Those who are willing to stay with Fu Jian at this moment are naturally loyal people.

"Since the King of Heaven is willing to fight to the death, how can I not obey?" Deng Qiang took a step forward. The two of them were both a child and a monarch, and they had a deep relationship.

"Those who left Yang An's country were fortunately taken in by the King of Heaven, and used as generals to rebuild with kindness. In the past, Han Xin fought with his back against the enemy, and [-] Han troops defeated [-] Zhao troops. Our army had [-] sharp soldiers, and the Liang State only had [-] soldiers. , there is no need to be afraid!" Yang An raised the long tree and stood behind Fu Jian.

"I am willing to fight to the death with the King of Heaven!" The generals bowed before Fu Jian.

"Everyone..." Fu Jian's spirit was shaken. He was at the end of the road. There are still so many people who are still insisting on leaving, and it is not in vain for his great ambitions. "Okay, since you don't give up, I will fight to the death with Liang Jun today!"

Although there were many people who betrayed Fu Jian in history, there were even more people who were loyal to him. After the Battle of Feishui, it took more than ten years for Di Qin to fall.

Fu Jian got on his horse, took the guard's long spear, pointed it at Liang Jun in the north, "order all the troops to rise up and fight to the death!"

(End of this chapter)