The last three kingdoms

Chapter 752
In fact, Qi Wannian was 1 reluctant to give up Gushe Mountain. He has ruled the Northland for so many years. Maybe other places have gained and lost, but Gushe Mountain, as the old nest of the Di people, has always been as stable as a rock. Whether it was the Huns or the Xianbei, although they all coveted Gushe Mountain and tried to get their hands on this fertile land, they all failed without exception. It is the sacred and inviolable territory of the Di people, and any attempt to covet Gushe Mountain is wishful thinking.

But once, Qi Wannian deeply felt the existence of the crisis. The three barriers and five villages of Gushe Mountain were destroyed by the Shu army in one day and one night. To prove one thing, that is the strength of the Shu army, so strong that it is unmatched. Neither the Huns who were once powerful nor the Xianbei who rose later could threaten the status of the Di people, and they fought against such a powerful and terrifying opponent. , Qi Wannian felt fear for the first time.

The strength of the Shu army is completely crushing. Once you fight, he will not give you any chance. Although Qi Wannian is heartbroken at Gusheshan, he knows that if he sticks to it, he can only fight against you. If you are buried here, you will definitely not have more opportunities.

36 Walking is the best strategy, fight if you can beat it, and run if you can't beat it, this has become a habit of Qi Wannian. Since Gushe Mountain can't be defended, then don't defend it. Shelter?
Qi Wannian chose the Diaoyin, Dingyang, and Gaonu areas to the north of Gushe Mountain. This area belonged to Shangjun of Bingzhou during the Eastern Han Dynasty, but from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the reign of Cao Wei, this area This area was reduced to the world of Qiang and Hu, and the ruling power of the Han people never reached here.

Shangjun is sparsely populated, there are constant disputes between Qiang and Hu, large areas of fields and pastures are barren, and it is difficult to find cooking smoke within a hundred miles. Qi Wannian led the remnants of the Di people into this area in an attempt to escape from Shu The army's pursuit, linger on for a while, and then look for a chance to make a comeback in the future.

The Hu people are different from the Han people. They are used to living in the harsh environment outside the Great Wall. As long as there is water and grass, they can survive. The Hu people not only have to compete with the Han people, but also with other Hu people. Territory, competition for resources, competition for population, and winning or losing battles are actually commonplace. They firmly believe in one belief, that is, as long as they can live, there will always be hope.

Qi Wannian didn't believe that Liu Yin would come after him. The harsh environment and long supply lines were absolutely fatal to the Shu army. Qi Wannian didn't need to fight the Shu army. Going around in circles and playing a dozen mushroom tactics can drag them to death.

After the retreat of the Shu army, Qi Wannian can continue to dominate the land, slow down his vitality for a few years, and pack up his troops before going to Guanzhong. As long as Qi Wannian is alive, he will always be Liu Yin nightmare.

However, Qi Wannian still underestimated Liu Yin's determination. After two or three months of lingering in Gushe Mountain, Liu Yin led his army to continue marching northward, and continued to attack Qi Wannian's tribe in Gaonu and Diaoyin. Chase and fight hard.

In the past two or three months, Liu Yin has been raising food and grass. The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the food and grass go first. If you want to completely kill people, you must not give up this opportunity. It shouldn't be a big problem to wipe out the army in one go.

Although there are quite a few remnants of the Di people who have fled to the Gaonu area, women, children, old and weak account for a large proportion of them. There are only 5 or [-] people who can really fight. Liu Yin marched decisively , just not giving Qi Wannian any chance to make a comeback.

In the next six months, there were almost no large-scale decisive battles. Qi Wannian always used the method of evasion to avoid the attack of the Shu army as much as possible.

Liu Yin also seemed to be taking his time, adopting a steady and steady strategy, step by step for the camp strategy, gradually encroaching on Qi Wannian's living space.At the beginning of June, the Shu army regained Diaoyin, but this former county town has long since been reduced to an abandoned city, with dilapidated walls and an empty city, only weeds spreading wantonly in the city.

In mid-July, the Shu army occupied Dingyang, and at the end of August, they occupied Gaonu.Continuously attacking cities and plundering land, the Shu army is gradually eroding the territory of the Di people. Qi Wannian's policy of avoiding war has allowed the Shu army to easily capture one piece of land after another. When winter comes, The Di people had been compressed to the west bank of the Yellow River, and all the troops of the Shu army had been advancing in a roundabout way, like driving a flock of sheep, driving Qi Wannian's tribe to a dead end.

The cold winter is coming, and the Di people who have been traveling on the Saibei Plateau for nearly half a year are now short of food and clothing, and are already in trouble. This winter will surely be the most difficult one for them to endure.

"Boss, we are short of food for the winter and have no clothes to keep out the cold. If we don't think about it, I'm afraid we won't be able to survive this winter." Counselor Xu Fang said to Qi Wannian worriedly.

Qi Wannian said helplessly: "What can I do, the Shu people have been pressing each other hard, and they will never give up until we are killed. They have been on the run for the past six months, and there is no time to raise food and grass. Zhuying, do everything possible to survive this winter, and everything will be better by the beginning of spring next year."

Xu Fang said: "Chief, in view of my humble position, why don't you submit to the Shu people and ask for peace. If this battle continues, we Di people may really have to fight it out."

Qi Wannian was furious and said: "I swear against Liu Yin, it is absolutely impossible for me to surrender to the Shu people!" Qi Wannian immediately looked bitter and bitter when he heard the surrender and asked for peace.

Hao Yuandu said at this time: "Boss, now it seems that Hexi can't stay here anymore. It's better to cross the Yellow River and go to the King of Han. Now the King of Han is in Bingzhou, and the momentum is huge. The power has expanded to Bing, Hebei, Qing, and You. In several states, if the chief leads the people to cross eastward, the King of Han will be delighted, and he will treat the chief favorably."

Hao Yuandu was a Xiongnu from Hexi, and Liu Bao, the King of Han, was also a Hun with the same ancestors. Now that Liu Bao is rebelling in Bingzhou and proclaiming himself king, Hao Yuandu, who is also a fellow clansman, naturally pays close attention to him and sent someone to secretly contact Liu Yuan.Seeing that Qi Wannian could not gain a foothold in Hexi now, Hao Yuandu bewitched Qi Wannian to cross the river and join Liu Yuan and his son.

Qi Wannian's eyes suddenly brightened, Liu Yin forced him to have no place to stay in Hexi, and Hao Yuandu's suggestion undoubtedly gave Di people another chance.

"Cross the Yellow River east!"

(End of this chapter)