The last three kingdoms

Chapter 1222
Now the cavalry of the Han army is attacking from three directions, braving the wind and snow, and launched a full-scale attack on the Xianbei people.Before the expedition, the Sixth Cavalry Army had all changed into winter clothes filled with silk, fur hats, gloves and leather boots. With these equipment, the soldiers of the Sixth Cavalry Army could be said to be fearless of the severe cold.

There was no cotton in this era, so Liu Yin could only use silk as a substitute. The warmth retention effect of silk is much higher than that of cotton, but the price is extremely expensive. After all, most of the silk produced in Shu is woven into brocade. Less stuffing for winter coats.

When Liu Yin attacked Yongliang in the north, he used a large amount of silk from the treasury to make warm winter clothes, and finally passed the Daxue Mountain smoothly. Do the same, but the quantity required this time is even larger, at least it must meet the needs of an army of [-].

Of course, Liu Chen gave his full support. As the treasury in Luoyang was insufficient, Liu Chen ordered to transfer from Yizhou and other prefectures to Jizhou. In order to meet the needs of the frontline army, Liu Chen even ordered the temporary suspension of the production of Shu brocade, All the silk is shipped to Jizhou.

This made many people feel heartbroken. So much silk was piled up like a hill. If all of it were woven into Shu brocade, the value would be invaluable. It seems a pity to waste it on making winter clothes.

But Liu Chen didn't think so much. As long as it was needed by the front line, it would be supplied unconditionally. Shu brocade is gone this year, and it can be woven again next year. But if the country is lost, there is really no way to get it back.

With enough winter clothes, the Han army will be able to move freely in this kind of freezing and snowy environment, while most of the Xianbei people are wearing single clothes and shivering from the cold. One can imagine their combat power.

The Han army came out in three directions, and launched a siege to the Xianbei army from three directions at the same time. This made Murong Shegui's face pale, and he did not expect that the Han army would be so bold and reckless. This was completely intended to wipe out the Xianbei army the rhythm!
If it hadn't been for the heavy snow, Murong Shegui would probably have sneered. What is the name of the Han army? They don't have enough people to swallow an elephant. It's just a joke to take 9 or 20 people and think about swallowing [-] of them in one go.

But now the weather is not good, and it's snowing heavily, which makes Murong Shegui's plan to fight back useless.In this case, let alone a counterattack, it is already very good to be able to resist the attack of the Han army. Now there is Wuhai on the back, and Murong Tuyuhun on the left. Who should be sent to resist on the right?

The youngest son, Murong Xin, took the initiative to ask for orders: "Father Khan, let the sons block the attack of the Han army, and ensure that Father Khan can successfully cross the Zhang River."

Murong Shegui shook his head lightly. After all, Murongxin is still too young. At this time, he may not be able to take on such a heavy responsibility. Once the right wing falls, the Han army can easily break through the defense of the Xianbei people and attack. The Chinese army is here.

What's more, Murong Shegui dotes on this young son very much, and has already made up his mind that after a hundred years, he will pass on the throne to Murong Xin, and he will lead the Murong Xianbei tribe.Don't look at Murong Tuyuhun as the eldest son, but he is a concubine, and his status is too far away from Murong Xin who is a descendant, so Murong Shegui doesn't pay much attention to Murong Tuyuhun.

If things were going well, Murong Shegui would be happy to let Murong Xin lead his troops out to exercise, but now that his life was at stake, Murong Shegui would definitely not send Murong Xin to fight against the enemy.

"Wushan—" Murong Shegui glanced at the generals in front of him, and said.

Wu Shan is Wu Hai's younger brother. Although he is not as good as Wu Hai, the elder brother of the top ten grassland warriors, Wu Shan is still one of Murong Shegui's strong men. Wu Shan immediately came out and said: "The end is here."

Murong Shegui ordered: "I order you to lead a force to resist the Han army on the right wing. There must be no mistakes."

Wushan took the lead and led his army to the right flank to confront the Han army.

The three groups of people all resisted the Xianbei army. At this moment, Murong Shegui was a little relieved. After all, he fought the Han army before, and the cavalry owned by the Han army was six armies with 9 horses. The three armies marched out together, but the cavalry of the Han army came out in full force.

"This Liu Yin is really willing to spend the money." Murong Shegui sighed, the Han army only had such a few cavalry, if they were defeated, wouldn't they have no capital to fight again, no matter what Liu Yin thought, anyway, Murong Shegui It is impossible to understand.

With these three armies blocking, Murong Shegui quickly led the army to the bank of the Zhang River.

At this time, the sky and the earth were so vast that it was impossible to tell where the river was and where the bank was. Murong Shegui was on the embankment and ordered the soldiers to explore the ice layer of the Zhang River.

Two Xianbei soldiers specifically stepped on the ice, stomped their feet vigorously, and seeing that the ice was thick, they went back and replied, "I report to the Great Chanyu that the Zhang River is frozen and can be crossed."

Murong Shegui breathed a sigh of relief. Originally, he was worried that the ice on the surface of the Zhanghe River was not strong enough. If he couldn't cross it directly, it would be very difficult. First of all, the ferry is the biggest problem.

Now that the Zhanghe River is frozen, the time to build the pontoon bridge is saved, and the Xianbei army can return to Youzhou smoothly.

Murong Shegui obviously didn't want to waste any time, and immediately ordered the Xianbei cavalry to walk.

The Zhanghe River is not too wide. The widest part is only more than a mile away, and the narrowest part is only a hundred or so feet wide. It has not yet reached nine cold days. It has just been frozen, far from the point where freezing three feet is not a day's cold.

After Murong Shegui sent people to investigate the ice situation, he led his army to cross the river on ice. The river could not carry too many people at a time, so Murong Shegui separated the troops and crossed the river in batches.He himself took the lead and led the army onto the ice.

At first, there was no abnormality on the ice, and the Xianbei soldiers couldn't help speeding up their march. Soon, they were very close to the north bank.But before he had time to go ashore, he heard the sound of the ice layer breaking under his feet suddenly.

Murong Shegui yelled inwardly that he was not good, and hastily turned his horse's head to retreat, but the speed of the ice breaking was quite fast, and it was broken into a large piece in a blink of an eye, and he was still standing on the ice just now The Xianbei soldiers fell into the river in an instant.

Murong Shegui was no exception, he had just run a few steps, when there was a bang, he and his horse fell into the river.

(End of this chapter)