Liu Qi, the hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 180 Soldiers Coming to Shouchun (Two in One)

With Ji Ling's death in battle, the rest of Ji Ling's army also surrendered.

The battle in the valley also came to an end, ending with the victory of the Jingzhou Army.

Zhao Yun, Dian Wei, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Gan Ning, Tai Shici, Liao Hua, Guo Jia, Jia Xu and others all gathered in front of Liu Qi, waiting for Liu Qi's order.

"Let the soldiers clean up the battlefield, and then rest here. Tomorrow morning, go directly to Shouchun City!" Liu Qi said lightly.

Before, he had no intention of attacking Shouchun City. After all, there are generals stationed there, and there are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. With the current strength, it is very difficult to break through Shouchun City.

Today, there are only [-] soldiers and horses left in Shouchun City, and there are no generals. Yuan Shu's eldest son, the prince who was established after Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, is in charge of Shouchun City, and Ji Ling also died in battle. The army either died in battle or surrendered. If they didn't take the opportunity to capture Shouchun City, it would be unreasonable.

He was also thinking about Yuan Shu's wealth, which was beneficial to his development of the land of the two states. If there is no opportunity, he will not force it. If there is an opportunity, he will definitely not let it go.

"promise!"

The generals bowed their hands, then retreated to make arrangements, summoned their own troops and horses to clean up the battlefield, and of course left some soldiers to guard the surrendered troops.

In this battle, none of the [-] Jiling troops escaped from the valley, and there were [-] Jingzhou troops stationed outside the valley. Handle clean.

You must know that they are planning to attack Shouchun, and they must not allow people to escape. Once someone escapes and reports to Yuan Shu or Shouchun, then even if the army led by Ji Ling is eliminated, there is no need to attack. Shouchun City is already here, and it is not easy to attack because it is already prepared.

"My lord, it's thanks to the advice of Army Master Jia to achieve such a victory this time. In this way, no one will be able to stop our army from attacking Shouchun!" Guo Jia said.

"Wen He deserves the first credit!" Liu Qi nodded.

He planned to plunder Yuan Shu's territory, and did not intend to attack Yuan Shu's main city, but he did not expect Jia Xu to create such an opportunity.

Jia Xu cupped his hands and said: "This is just the joint efforts of all the generals. If it hadn't been before, Ji Ling would have been avoiding it. Maybe Ji Ling would not be fooled. Of course, there is also the lord's capture of Runan City." credit!"

"Junshi Jia is too modest!" Guo Jia laughed.

He didn't have any jealousy either, after all, the more capable people under Liu Qi's command, the easier it would be to accomplish great things.

Jia Xu just smiled and didn't reply.

"Okay, when the matter is over and I return to Jingzhou, I will definitely reward you for your merits. Your efforts will not be in vain!" Liu Qi said.

"Thank you, my lord!" Guo Jia and Jia Xu cupped their hands at the same time.

Liu Qi didn't continue to speak, and rode his horse into the camp.

After all, the battle took place in front of the camp, and the original camp was not damaged at all, so they could continue to be stationed here, but the smell of blood in the valley was a little stronger.

There is still a long time before dawn, and in addition, they were marching quickly before, rushing over to help, blocking Ji Ling's army in the valley, and only then can all Ji Ling's army be left here.

After a continuous rush and a fierce fight, the soldiers who came with Liu Qi already looked exhausted.

If you don't rest and continue on your way to Shouchun, it will be just a tired army, and it will have no effect in the past, and if you encounter a sudden change, you will only end in a fiasco.

Therefore, it is necessary to let the soldiers rest here until dawn. In this way, even if they reach Shouchun City, they will be an elite army, not a tired one.

Guo Jia and Jia Xu also followed Liu Qi and walked towards the camp.

Wait until the battlefield is cleaned up.

Zhao Yun and others also led the soldiers into the camp, and the surrendered soldiers were also escorted into the camp, leaving some soldiers to take turns to guard them, and then settled down in the camp.

The next day, in the evening.

Sunset on the west mountain, the hot sun, from the high sky, slowly set to the west, the heat exuded during the day, at this time, it also became a little warmer.

Shouchun City.

The main city where Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor is also where the imperial palace is located.

Now, because of the crusade by the princes, Yuan Shu divided his troops to resist, and he himself led the army in Hefei, stopping the army coming from Jiangdong, and stalemate in Hefei.

Shouchun City is also in charge of Yuan Shu's eldest son, Yuan Yao, who is also the crown prince established by Yuan Shu. Of course, some civil servants are left to assist. The leader is Yan Xiang, after all, Yuan Yao is still relatively young.

At the gate of the city, people come and go, either entering or leaving the city, and it seems that Shouchun City is relatively prosperous.

There is still a period of time before the city gate is closed, and the guards at the city gate are also dedicated to their duties. They guard their posts and check the people entering and leaving the city.

Flags were fluttering on the city wall, and countless soldiers stood straight beside the city wall with spears in their hands, looking out of the city.

Even the little people like them understand that Yuan Shu is not easy to mess with now. It is well known that the princes led their troops to come here. They are also worried in their hearts. After all, the war has not yet burned here, but If one side loses, the flames of war will inevitably burn to Shouchun.

However, even though he was worried, he didn't know the ending until the end.

Suddenly, the soldiers on the city wall shouted: "Quickly close the city gate!"

The defenders of the city gate did not hesitate, and forcibly stopped the people from entering and leaving the city. They quickly ran back to the passage of the city gate and began to close the city gate. They knew that the defenders on the city wall told them to close the city gate, so something must have happened. So don't doubt it.

It can also be seen from here that these soldiers are not ordinary soldiers.

Indeed, the soldiers who could let Yuan Shu stay and garrison Shouchun City must be well-trained and elite soldiers, otherwise, these soldiers would not be allowed to stay.

It turned out that there was a black shadow appearing in the direction of the sun.

The flags were flying, and the smoke and dust billowed along the way. Although it was still a little far away, I didn't see the soldiers and horses there, but for the sake of safety, it is best to close the city gate, whether it is an enemy or a friendly army.

Moreover, the partial general on the city wall also sent a soldier to the palace to report to Prince Yuan Yao, so that the soldiers should get ready and keep an eye on the soldiers coming from afar.

Gradually, that black shadow gradually became clear in the eyes of the defenders on the city wall.

That army of soldiers and horses has three big banners, waving in the wind at the front.

In the center is a big black flag embroidered with the word "Liu" in gold, and on the left and right sides are two big white flags with four big characters of "Kuangfu Hanshi".

"Jingzhou Army! It's the enemy army!" shouted the defender on the city wall.

Even if the defenders did not shout loudly, the soldiers on the city wall could see it clearly, because that army of soldiers and horses was coming towards the city, and gradually magnified in their eyes.

They were also a little fortunate in their hearts. When they found out, they asked the city gate guards to close the city gate as soon as possible. Otherwise, they would wait until the Jingzhou army came in front of them before closing the city gate. Then it might be too late.

Brush, brush, brush.
The Jingzhou army approached Shouchun City slowly, and the orderly pace was heard by the defenders on the city wall.

The defenders on the city wall also showed panic when they saw the densely packed Jingzhou army coming slowly outside the city. They knew that there was an army of [-] led by Ji Ling to chase and suppress the Jingzhou army.

Now, the Jingzhou army has appeared in Shouchun City, but Ji Ling has not led the army to appear, let alone sent anyone back to report, so...
"The prince is here!" A duck-like voice sounded.

The defenders on the city wall looked in the direction of the voice, and saw a young man and a middle-aged man walking up the city wall surrounded by a group of people.

"See Your Highness the Prince!" All the defenders on the city wall knelt down.

The person who came was Yuan Shu's eldest son, Yuan Yao, and Yan Xiang, who stayed in Shouchun and assisted Yuan Yao in managing Shouchun.

"Stay flat!" Yuan Yao said.

"Thank you, Prince!" All the soldiers on the city wall also stood up.

Yuan Yao and Yan Xiang walked to the city wall.

"His Royal Highness, the soldiers and horses outside the city are the Jingzhou army!" The city guard bowed and cupped his hands.

Yuan Yao and Yan Xiang also looked outside the city. Now the Jingzhou army outside the city has also arranged their formation, and some siege ladders can be seen in it.

The Jingzhou army, which had been arranged in formation, separated from the middle to the two sides.

Liu Qi led Zhao Yun and others, and rode out from the formation to the front of the formation, looking at the city wall in the distance.

Seeing that the lineup of the Jingzhou army is several times larger than that of their Shouchun defenders, at least there are more than [-] people.

Yuan Yao also had a look of panic in his eyes. Although he is a prince, he is still young and has never experienced such a scene, so why is he not afraid.

"Yan, Yan Aiqing, this, what should I do?" Yuan Yao stammered a bit and said.

heard.

Yan Xiang didn't know that Yuan Yao was afraid, but when he saw the formation of the Jingzhou army outside the city, he didn't know what to do, especially since the Jingzhou army was equipped with siege ladders, it was obvious that they were planning to attack the city.

However, he also knew that there should be no chaos now, so he said: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, don't be in a hurry, Rong Chen will inquire first before making a decision!"

Yuan Yao nodded and agreed, because he didn't know how to deal with it.

"Is the general in charge of the city Liu Qi, the eldest son of Liu Jingzhou?" Yan Xiang shouted towards the outside of the city.

He also knew that Ji Ling led the army to stop the Jingzhou army, but the Jingzhou army appeared here, but Ji Ling didn't show up, and he didn't send someone back to report, so something must have happened. No matter what the change is, we must deal with the matter in front of us first. , is the most important.

Hearing Yan Xiang's call.

Liu Qi rode out, pointed the spear in his hand at the city wall, and shouted: "I am Liu Qi from Jingzhou!"

"I don't know what is the intention of Eldest Prince Liu leading troops to Shouchun?" Yan Xiang shouted.

"Haha! What do you want?" Liu Qi laughed loudly, waved his spear in his hand, and shouted: "Yuan Shu's son, proclaiming himself emperor in the land of Shouchun, just despises the majesty of my Han Dynasty. As a child of the Han Dynasty, I must protect the Han Dynasty The majesty of the city, if you wait for the understanding, quickly open the city gate and surrender, I will spare you the crime of waiting!"

What he said was awe-inspiring, but what kind of plan was in his heart, only he, Zhao Yun and others knew.

Yan Xiang also frowned. He knew in his heart that this was just Liu Qi's excuse. If Liu Qi really wanted to maintain the majesty of the big man, he wouldn't let Han Xiandi stay in the hands of Li Jue and others until Cao Cao Go to Qin Wang.

It was also because of this reason that he persuaded Yuan Shu not to proclaim himself emperor, because the imperial court of the great Han Dynasty is still there. Arrived in Shouchun.

But Yuan Shu has already proclaimed himself emperor, he is also on the warship, and there is no turning back, so he took a deep breath and shouted: "Young Master Liu, what is the purpose of this, you and I know very well Needless to say, if you want me to open the city gate and surrender, that is absolutely impossible!"

"Then don't blame me. I'll give you half a stick of incense. If you don't open the door and surrender, you will attack the city. When you break the city, you will be waiting for the head to fall!" Liu Qi shouted.

After speaking, he didn't continue to shout, and took Zhao Yun and others back to the formation.

See here.

Yan Xiang also knew that Liu Qi had decided to attack the city, and there was no room for turning around unless he opened the city gate and surrendered.

"This, this!" Yuan Yao also became frightened.

"Lord Yan, what should I do!" asked the city guard general, and also completed what Yuan Yao wanted to say.

Yan Xiang condensed, looked at the imposing Jingzhou army not far outside the city, exuding evil spirit, and then glanced at the general guarding the city.

There was a flash of light in his eyes, and he said: "I will give you [-] soldiers and horses to guard the city wall. If nothing can be done, you will retreat to the palace to defend. I will escort His Highness the Crown Prince back to the palace and do a good job of defense. By the way, I will send someone to Hefei for help. As long as you persist until the lord returns to help, the Jingzhou army will surely retreat!"

"promise!"

The defender of the city was stunned for a moment, but he still agreed.

He also knew in his heart that defending the city here is the most dangerous, but this is also the first line of defense of the palace, as long as it is not breached, the palace in the center of the city will be safe and sound.

Although he knew that staying would be very risky, he didn't dare to refuse. Once he refused, Yan Xiang would definitely send him to sacrifice the flag to boost morale. If he stayed, he would still have a way to survive. If you can't hold on, you can give up and retreat to the palace to defend.

In this way, if in the end, it is a great achievement to hold on until the Jingzhou army retreats.

Yan Xiang didn't hesitate any longer, and handed over the power of soldiers and horses to the general who defended the city. After all, commanding operations was not his specialty.

Immediately, he took the guards and protected Prince Yuan Yao to leave the city wall and head for the palace.

Looking at the army outside the city, Yuan Yao was already scared. Now that he was able to leave the city wall, how could he continue to stay and leave in a hurry, as if there was a fierce tiger behind him.

Don't want to stay here for a moment.

(End of this chapter)