Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 44 The Emperor Travels
Gongsun Zan didn't stay in the grassland Han army camp for long. He stayed for two days. After comforting the soldiers, he returned to Youzhou with four thousand seriously wounded.

On the way back, all the generals talked with Gongsun Xu about the situation in the grassland. There was chaos in the east of Xianbei, and the tribes began to kill each other in order to strengthen their own power. Although some tribal leaders began to stop them, there were always a minority of rational people. Many tribes joined this chaotic annexation, and even western Xianbei and the Huns were about to make a move.

The reason why the generals are talking about this fierce group is because they all feel that the time to send troops has come.

After Gongsun Xu and others returned to the big camp, they gathered in the big tent of the Chinese army, waiting for Gongsun Xu to issue orders. In the big tent, Xi Zhicai and Jia Xu had already marked the range of forces and the approximate direction of attack of all parties on the map.

Gongsun Xu picked up the baton and pointed six places on the map and said: "Zhao Yun, Yan Liang, Huang Zhong, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Wen Chou, and you will lead 2 people to attack from these six directions. Pushing forward layer by layer to the east of Xianbei, all tribes that encountered grassland barbarians either surrendered or exterminated.

I don't want anyone in my area to have other thoughts. The food and grass you bring will not be too much, only enough for a month. Tell the soldiers, I allow them to plunder, and [-]% of the plunder will go to you, [-]% Hand it in, [-]% goes to the coach, and [-]% goes to the brothers who died in battle.

You have to remember that it is best not to die, and the surrendered tribes are also our best source of soldiers. You have to find a way to bring them into the war. Only when you bring them substantial gains will they completely fight with us in Youzhou Army tied together.

Only profit can bind their hearts, but when it is time to be tough, they must not be soft. This is the grassland, and whoever has the biggest fist is the master. If you are soft-hearted, you will only bring disaster to your soldiers, understand. "

"Understood." Zhao Yun and the six returned in unison.

"After you set off, I will lead the army to follow. Anyone who surrenders to our Youzhou Army is eligible to herd horses and sheep on the grassland of our Youzhou Army.

If anyone can contribute horses or other treasures, I will reward them greatly, and even issue a token unique to my Youzhou Army. With this token, you can seek help from the Youzhou Army in a critical moment, and you can also follow Youzhou Army. Merchants trade, or become the general agent of steppe merchants.

You want to spread this news to every corner of the grassland, I think, no one would be willing to refuse such a benefit. "

"The general is wise."

"Okay, let's all go down and get ready. You will set off tomorrow. As for the servant army, your discipline is too poor. When you satisfy me, I will consider sending you out."

"Yes." Several ten thousand captains of the servant army replied regretfully.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is an opportunity to make a fortune, but the servant army is not qualified to send troops. The blame is that the servant army has spent a month before training the troops.

In fact, we can’t completely blame them. The military discipline of the servants is already poor, and the additions are made by Zhao Yun and the other six. They are either gathering people to make trouble or forming cliques. Gongsun Xu didn’t send anyone to help They didn't pay much attention to the training, so they haven't made a good appearance until now.

Hearing what Gongsun Xu said today, all the ten thousand commanders are determined to train the army well within half a month, and they must not miss this opportunity to make a fortune. Whoever takes the initiative to cause trouble, even if there is, just kill the one who should be killed, and you can't delay your chance to make a fortune because of these people.

On the second day, Gongsun Xu's six generals, a total of 12 horses, launched an attack on the eastern part of Xianbei from six directions at the same time. All tribes who dared to resist would be slaughtered, cattle, sheep, horses and women would be robbed. All the tribes can get the care of the Youzhou Army, and even join the Youzhou Army.

The prairie was surging again, and there were constantly weaker tribes looking for their thighs to hug. Some chose the Youzhou Army, and some chose other big tribes in the prairie.

There was another war on the grassland. On the contrary, except for some remnants of the Yellow Turbans making troubles inside the Han Dynasty, everything else seemed peaceful on the surface.

Ever since Emperor Han Ling received the news of Gongsun Xu's victory over Xianbei, he always felt that his achievements had caught up with Emperor Wu of the Han.

After a month of excitement, Emperor Han Ling felt that he should commend his great achievements to the world.After discussing with Zhang Rang and others, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty decided to inspect the northern border, and there was a tendency for the emperor to personally conquest.

In fact, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty had a very good plan. As long as he went to northern Xinjiang for a while, and then asked Gongsun Xu to fight a few battles with the Hu people, as long as he won, it would be a good command. His great achievements will surpass that of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.In this way, let's see who else in the world dares to say that he is only addicted to wine and sex, and see which aristocratic family dares to have other thoughts.

Emperor Han Ling did what he said, and the next day he went to the court and announced that he would patrol the northern border. One stone caused a thousand waves. All the ministers opposed, supported, and neutral. Representatives of several aristocratic families raised their hands. Yes, but Emperor Han Ling decided to inspect northern Xinjiang no matter what the reasons were for those who opposed it.

In the end, Emperor Qiankun of the Han Ling made his own decision and marched towards Youzhou with 5000 Habayashi guards, [-] cavalrymen from the Xiaoqi Battalion, and [-] official troops. The empress and eldest son Liu Bian also traveled with the army.Thirty-five thousand troops marched fifty miles a day, slowly moving towards northern Xinjiang. Emperor Han Ling drank and had fun along the way, and completely handed over the military to Dian Wei, Zhang Jai and Chun Yuqiong.

Chunyu Qiong took the position of Luoyang city defense officer relying on the Yuan family's relationship, and he commanded [-] officers and troops.Dian Wei and Zhang Jai only cared about the soldiers under their command, and insisted on training along the way besides marching.

Both of them rarely saw Emperor Hanling, but it didn't matter. They were finally going back to northern Xinjiang, and they were very excited. It had been almost a year since they parted with Gongsunxu last time, and they thought about going back all the time. Go to Youzhou, go to the battlefield to fight the enemy side by side with your brothers.Now the opportunity has finally come.

Along the way, Chunyu Qiong always found various reasons to slow down the marching speed, even corrupted military discipline, and indulged the soldiers to invade the people. He didn't take it seriously, and didn't punish Chunyu Qiong.

Chunyuqiong became more reckless, and even killed people and took away their wives and daughters. Although they were stopped several times by Zhang Jai and others, the people along the way still suffered a lot of disasters.

No. 13 days after starting from Luoyang, the army had already left Luoyang. Since this time it was going to Youzhou, the route that Emperor Hanling decided at the beginning was to go directly to Youzhou through the grassland. He also has some military talent, and sent his cronies dozens of miles away to inquire about news along the way, especially after entering the grassland, Chunyu Qiong inquired more diligently.

However, regarding the marching route, Zhang Jai felt a little strange in his heart. He had been to the Bingzhou Grassland when recruiting soldiers last year, and he knew a little about the environment here. He found that the marching route was wrong, and it seemed that it was not in the direction of Youzhou.

Moreover, Zhang Jaw still remembered that he had fought against a group of Yellow Turban remnants here when he was training here last year, although the combat effectiveness of the other party was not very good.But now that there is a big Han emperor in our army, we can't make any mistakes. If someone who doesn't open their eyes runs up to frighten the emperor, then all their generals will suffer.

Zhang Jai couldn't see the Han Ling Emperor, so he could only find Dian Wei to express his doubts. Although Dian Wei looks rough, his heart is very delicate. To be a bodyguard, you must have the consciousness of a bodyguard. He protects the current emperor, so he is more Be careful, after discussing with Zhang Jaw, he decided to find Chun Yuqiong and make it clear that he should not let this drunkard get in the way of him, or he would regret it later.

But when Dian Wei and Zhang Jai went to find Chunyu Qiong, Chunyu Qiong didn't see him for an excuse, which made them even more confused.A feeling of uneasiness rose in Zhang Jaw's heart, if there was a remnant of the Yellow Turban who collided with Sheng Jia at this time, he and his brothers would have to fight to the death.

In the evening, after the army set up camp, they opened their jaws and wanted to meet the emperor, but they were blocked again. Emperor Han Ling was very busy recently and had no time to deal with these things. There were too many beauties waiting for Emperor Han Ling to appease him. God is too busy.

On the way back, the more Zhang Jaw thought about it, the more strange he felt. Even the lieutenant beside him complained that Chun Yuqiong didn't know how to lead troops, so why did he set up his camp on the hillside? Stay for one night, if you fight for a long time, it's okay.

Zhang Jai had already scolded Chun Yuqiong as an idiot countless times in his heart, but he had no choice, he was the chief general, and anyone who didn't listen to him would be violating the sacred order.Zhang Jai had no choice but to instruct his officers and men not to remove their armor and horses not to leave their saddles at night, so as to prevent accidents.

At night, most of the soldiers fell asleep, and a few patrolling soldiers also became lazy. The defense of the entire camp was useless. No one would think that someone would come to attack the camp at this time, and they would not look at the people living in the camp. who is it.And it has been like this for a few days, and there have been no problems.However, today is a little different.

When the moon is dark and the wind is high, when the wind blows to kill people.I have to say that the moon is not very big tonight. Although it has not reached the point where you can't see your fingers, you can't see it five steps away.There was a slight sound of friction in the grass. If experienced veterans heard it, they would definitely find it strange, but it was a pity.

Those patrolling were all city defense officers and soldiers under Chunyu Qiong's command. They hadn't experienced many battles, and their experience in camping in the wild was even less pitiful.In the grass, someone slowly approached the outer edge of the camp. They all stopped twenty steps away from the camp, and all of them took out their bows and arrows and pointed them at the dozing officers and soldiers.

The leader waved his hand, and dozens of arrows were shot together. Seven officers and soldiers who were dozing off went to see the King of Hades before they woke up from their sweet dreams.After finishing off the officers and soldiers on the periphery, the men in black continued to crawl forward, and then dismantled the trees used for camping.

Zhang Jaw tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep. He always felt that Chunyu Qiong was behaving strangely.As long as you are not an idiot, you shouldn't camp in such a hasty way.Now that Dian Wei is near the emperor's big tent, he has no one to discuss with.

"Forget it, I won't go to bed tonight, be careful to sail the ship for ten thousand years, and from tomorrow onwards, I can no longer entrust the task of leading the army to Chunyu Qiong, a fool." Zhang Jai thought silently, then got up and put on his armor, He ordered his fifty soldiers who had not yet slept to patrol the camp together.

Everywhere he went, Zhang Jai would wake up the dozing officers and soldiers, and then sternly reprimanded them. When Zhang Jai walked to the west of the camp, Zhang Jai realized that something was wrong. numb.

Zhang Jai didn't know why he felt this way, he just felt that there was a dark hole in front of him, and for a while, Zhang Jaw stopped, and the soldiers around him felt strange to each other, they didn't know what happened to their general, shouldn't they continue patrolling? battalion?
Zhang Jaw turned his head slowly, looked at the soldiers behind him and smiled, "It's a bit windy tonight, we'll kill a sheep and roast it later, we won't sleep at night, brothers will work hard." Just finished speaking , Zhang Jaw turned around suddenly, holding a bow in his left hand and nocking an arrow in his right hand, he quickly shot two arrows out, and the dozen or so soldiers behind him also shot more than a dozen arrows.

The rest of the guards were taken aback by this sudden movement, however, a moment later, the groans from afar let them know that an enemy had entered the camp.

Just now Zhang Jaw realized that something was wrong, so he deliberately turned around and joked with the soldiers behind him while secretly making an ambush gesture. After understanding the situation, the soldiers behind him also bowed their bows and set up arrows and shot forward, which really confirmed Zhang Jaw's conjecture.Zhang Jaw immediately shouted: "There is an ambush, hurry up and comrade General Dianwei."

The two cavalry at the back of the team immediately rode their horses and ran back, while Zhang Zha and other cavalry organized resistance on the spot.The enemy hiding behind the obstacle originally wanted to wait for Zhang Jai and the 51 people to enter the ambush circle and shoot them with bows and arrows, but Zhang Jai discovered them instead.

The leader knew that he could no longer hide, so he immediately ordered: "Send a secret signal, tell the big leader that we have succeeded, and let the big leader attack from the west." After finishing speaking, two hundred men would sneak in together and said: "Kill all the officers and soldiers, the big boss will be rewarded heavily, kill." Two hundred men in black charged towards Zhang Jaw and the others with swords in hand.

Zhang Jai felt extremely remorseful now, indeed there were still enemies who came in, he only hoped that Dian Wei could react quickly and drive the enemies out, otherwise if Emperor Han Ling was frightened, his lord might not be able to protect himself.Soon, the soldiers of the two sides were fighting together. The sound of fighting and roaring had already spread.

Dian Wei's ear was sharp, and he heard a change in the west of the camp, and when he was about to report to the emperor, he saw a soldier from Zhang Jaw galloping towards him on horseback. Come in, General Zhang Jaw is resisting, please send troops to support quickly."

Holding a pair of iron halberds in his hands, Dian Wei said angrily: "Whoever arranged the defense, I don't know if there is such a big mistake, you hurry up and organize Zhang Jaw's Xiaoqi Battalion to support, I must ensure the safety of Your Majesty, go quickly, Don't delay."

The cavalry led the order, and the big camp suddenly boiled. Zhang Rang lifted the curtain and walked out of the big tent in dissatisfaction, cursing: "Which blind person is making noise outside, don't you know that Your Majesty is resting inside? It's disturbing. Before finishing speaking, Dian Wei shouted: "The enemy is attacking, protect Your Majesty. Hurry up."

After all, Zhang Rang is a person who has seen the big world. As soon as Dian Wei, who has always been taciturn, yelled this sentence, he knew that there was serious trouble.

On the west side of the camp, Zhang Jai still couldn't resist the enemy's attack after all. The enemy's reinforcements arrived soon, and Zhang Jai had to fight and retreat.When the cavalry under him arrived, the two sides fought again.

In the chaotic camp of the Han army, [-] officers and soldiers wandered around like headless chickens. On the contrary, the [-] soldiers under Dian Wei quickly organized together and surrounded the emperor's camp.Chunyu Qiong also appeared at the right time. In the big tent, Emperor Ling of Han was trembling all over Zhang Rang was terrified. Chunyu Qiong broke in without reporting and said, "Your Majesty, there are enemy troops attacking the camp. Listen to the voice." I'm afraid it's no less than one hundred thousand, and the camp is no longer safe, I implore Your Majesty to break through."

Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was so frightened that he had no master, and he agreed to whatever Chunyu Qiong said, so Chunyu Qiong ran out again and said to Dian Wei: "Your Majesty has an order, General Dian quickly lead the army to support General Zhang Jaw, and the safety of the camp is entrusted to you." I'll do."

Although Dian Wei didn't like Chun Yuqiong, but because of the emperor's order, Dian Wei had to execute it. After leaving 3000 people to protect His Majesty, Dian Wei led 7000 people to support Zhang Jaw.

After Dian Wei led the army to join, the momentum of the Han army increased greatly. The cavalry of Zhang Jaw was trapped and did not give full play to the advantages of the cavalry, so the battle was always stalemate. The infantry under Dian Wei was different. Each officer led his subordinates to cooperate with each other. After killing the enemy, the enemy was quickly driven out of the camp.

Just when Dian Wei and others were about to continue the pursuit, suddenly, one of Dian Wei's personal soldiers ran up and shouted: "It's not good, general, Chunyu Qiong retreated with 3000 people to cover His Majesty. Vice-General Wang wanted to persuade His Majesty but He was killed by Chunyu Qiong. "

Dian Wei was flustered for a while and didn't react, but Zhang Jaw next to him scolded angrily: "No, it's a trick."

(End of this chapter)