Three Kingdoms: The opening incorporates Li Cunxiao

Chapter 622 Battle for the Imperial City
Huan Wen knew full well that people in the Northern Wei Dynasty felt it was impossible to sincerely aid the Sima family.

What he was really worried about was that other fools wouldn't be able to see through the joints.

Once most people feel that Cao Cao and Zhang Wu are standing behind Sima Dan, then the situation will really get out of control.

Most of the former fence-sitters would have turned to him originally, but now they will definitely fall into Sima Dan's arms.

And Sun Lin's death is a signal to a large number of people!
At that time, even if Zhang Wu retreated, the two sides would still be fighting evenly.

Trying to complete the transfer of power in the Southland at lightning speed is undoubtedly a dream.

Huan Wen then anxiously occupied the imperial city and eradicated all bloodlines of the Sima family.

If Sima Dan is left alone, no matter who is standing behind him, he will not be able to stir up much trouble. A monarch who has no inheritance and no heirs to pass on is destined to not get the support of many people.

It's just that Huan Wen doesn't know that it's not too late to make such a decision now.

Although the North and South armies mobilized quickly,

But the patrol battalion was stationed near Qianyuan Hall.

When Huan Wen actually took action, a battalion of soldiers had already completed the defense changes of the four gates in the southeast, northwest and northwest.

They also dug up bricks and stones to add to the city gate, and demolished the palace to build a simple offensive.

When the leading troops of the North and South Battalions arrived at the South Gate,
Xie Xuan had already arranged a table and chairs on the tower. After asking Zhang Wu to sit down, he ordered his soldiers to make new tea.

"Boy, what kind of song are you singing?"

"Brother-in-law, don't you think it's very satisfying to order the soldiers of the Southern Jin Dynasty to run errands? Is there any other Wei general in the world who can order and order the soldiers of the Jin Dynasty?"

"So where are you going to drink tea? Instead of drinking tea, you have to carry the table to the top of the city?"

This is the fundamental difference between Zhang Wu and Xie Xuan.

Although the latter was a general, he still retained the romanticism that a scholar should have.

They have their own little quirks and sentiments. The spiritual world is rich, leisurely and contented.

And Zhang Wu is a pure martial artist.

He may be a funny person without the armor, but as long as he puts on this layer of armor, he is the most competent general.

He won't be mystical or pretentious.

But he will win the war in the simplest way,

Cold and precise, like a machine.

"Two battalions of soldiers have come to change defenses. Those on the city towers should quickly open the city gates."

Xie Xuan smiled calmly and stood up with his sword in his hand: "Changing defenses? Maybe your Jin family's soldiers can replace my Wei family's city defense?"

The leading general Xia Yong felt his scalp numb when he saw the large banner with flying dragons and phoenixes at the head of the city.

He hurriedly hurriedly but was still a step late.

But as Huan Wen's subordinate, there was absolutely no possibility of him avoiding the battle.

Unable to capture the Qianyuan Palace, what greeted him was the Prime Minister's anger.

It doesn't matter whether he dies or not. The key is that he has a small family and may not be able to die well.

He could only clasp his fists at the tower and say, "I have offended the general. I wish Jin Wu Haihan."

"bow!"

“弩！”哗啦啦啦！~
After a sound of staggered footsteps, the crossbowmen under the city came out one after another, and Zhang Qiang's crossbow aimed at the top of the city.

Xie Xuan seemed to have been prepared. He walked to the edge of the city wall and slowly released the tea cup in his hand.

The cup made of earthenware turned into pieces as soon as it hit the ground.
at the same time,

Large shields were lined up on the city, with open bows and arrows among them.

Xie Xuan said coldly: "Don't say anything that won't offend you. If you have the ability, come up and take the city yourself."

Having said that, without looking at the enemy general again, he returned to the table and sat down.

For a time, arrows rained down from both sides, hurting each other when you came and went.

The patrol battalion occupied the city and defended it, and it was protected by a large shield. The battle damaged the city under the sect, but it was much lower.

Zhang Wu couldn't help but clicked his tongue and said in wonder: "Okay, I'm a little curious as to why you can handle the Southern Jin soldiers so skillfully."

"Brother-in-law is really looking down on people. Before Xuan Wei became an official, he followed his uncle to learn the art of war and strategy, as well as military orders and dispatches from various countries, and wartime habits. It's no problem to take care of some rough guys in the patrol camp."

Zhang Wu shook his head and smiled.

This kind of thing is easy to say but difficult to do.

First of all, soldiers in the military camp only recognize the commander-in-chief. It is difficult for ordinary people to gain the trust of soldiers in a very short period of time. Once the soldiers below question the general, it is naturally impossible to move when the order is given and stop when the drum is stopped.

Furthermore, it is the understanding of this habit. The combat habits in the military camp all follow the generals. It does not mean that the Northern Wei Dynasty is the same and the Southern Jin Dynasty is the same. The reason why Xie Xuan was able to use the patrol camp so quickly was not so much because he understood the fighting habits of the soldiers of the Southern Jin Dynasty, but rather because he understood Sun Lin's fighting habits.

Think about Sun Lin, who is only the commander of a patrol camp, and at best a general of the size of a county army commander. Xie Xuan was once again the naval commander of the Northern Wei Dynasty, equivalent to the military commander of a state.

But he was willing to take the time to get to know such a little person.

From a glance, Xie Xuan probably knew more or less all the thousands of generals in the Southern Jin Dynasty who were higher than Sun Lin.

You have to have a calm temperament to take the time to remember these boring details that may never be used.

Sure enough, there is no simple person who has left a strong mark on history.

"Yes, but what makes me even more curious is that if you insist on dragging me here, you don't simply want me to see your excellence in commanding troops, right?"

"Hehehe, brother-in-law was joking."

"Tell me what your plans are."

Xie Xuan's eyes turned cold and he said thoughtfully: "The design will make Huan Wen angry to death."

"Oh?"

"Brother-in-law should also know that Huan Wen refused to go to court because he was ill."

"It's just a pretext for rebellion."

"No, this person is arrogant. Even if he wants to commit rebellion, he will not complain about illness, because he will never tolerate the world laughing at him for being cowardly. If he says he is sick, he must be really sick."

Zhang Wu was stunned. The deepest impression he had on Huan Wen in history was Huan Wen's words, "A man can neither be famous for a long time nor be infamy for a long time."

Such a proud person, but as Xie Xuan said, would never show weakness to others in order to protect himself.

"so?"

"Brother-in-law, don't you think that letting Huan Wen fight Sima Dan in person is too much of a bully for the Sima family? But Huan Wen's eldest son can be an evenly matched opponent for Sima Dan."

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(End of this chapter)