Great Han Empire

Chapter 38 Yanzhao Fengyun
Lulongsai is located at the easternmost foot of Xuwu Mountain, between the two mountains.On the left is Meishan, and on the right is Yunshan.From here, after entering the pass and walking a hundred miles along the official road along the mountain, there is an endless plain.

Lulongsai is a city built on the hillside, with three walls forming a "Japanese"-shaped defense system.The outer main city wall is five feet high, three feet wide, and one hundred feet long.At both ends of the main city wall, auxiliary walls were built according to the mountain situation, and each city wall also had a floor.The one standing on Meishan Mountain is called Meilou, and the one built on Yunshan Mountain is called Yunlou.Starting from the auxiliary walls on both sides, it extends to the farther mountains.The Han Dynasty built a city wall about 200 miles long to prevent the Hu people from invading.A hundred steps back from the main city wall, another tall tower was built between the two mountains. The height and width of the city wall were the same as the main city wall, and it was fifty feet long.The upper floor is named Lulong.Both sides are connected with the main city wall by stone walls.On both sides are two columns of soldier barracks.Further back, a hundred steps away, is the Crescent Tower facing the official road.This city wall is four feet high, two feet wide, and eighty steps long, with a floor above it called Crescent Tower.On both sides of this place are warehouses for stockpiling grain and grass, stables and wooden houses for treating wounded soldiers.

Li Hong and Zheng Xin supported each other, walked all night, and rushed back to Lulongsai in the morning.Luronse has been fully mobilized, and all soldiers are performing their duties and are constantly busy.A large number of weapons and defense equipment were piled up in the center of the square, and the soldiers continuously transported them to the city wall.The tense atmosphere before the war enveloped the whole Luronce.

Seeing that only the two of them came back, Xiaolan sat on the ground and cried.Zheng Xin was seriously injured and was sent to Xinyuelou for treatment.Li Hong was dragged by Cheng Jie, and went directly to see Lord Tian Jing.Tian Jing asked about the situation carefully.Li Hong explained to him in detail what he saw and the analysis based on it.

"Will you stay by my side?" Tian Jing asked again.

Li Hong shook his head resolutely, "I want revenge, I want to kill people, I want to go to the city wall."

Tian Jing looked at him without making a sound.Cheng Jie, who was standing next to him, said, "My lord, you can't take him away. Yesterday my scout team lost two superstars, Xiao Dao died by the Rushui River, and Wang Jiu was killed when he was luring the enemy." The arrow was shot dead, and now I need to add another one. Heizi has done a good job this time, so he can just make it up."

Tian Jing glanced at him and asked, "How many people are left in the scout team?"

Cheng Jie's face darkened, "There are only more than 60 people."

Tian Jing cast her eyes on Li Hong, "Then you can fill this long seat."

Cheng Jie hurriedly dragged Li Hong to his knees to thank him, and then, as if afraid of Tian Jing's repentance, he dragged Li Hong away like a fly.

Their troops were originally under the direct command of Lord Tian Jing, but because of the need to fight defensive battles, the role of scouts was no longer there, so they were incorporated into the troops of the Left Army Hou Wufei, and were under the command of Lord Zhou Hao, the commander of the left army, responsible for defending Mei. building.

Li Hong stood on the Mei Tower, looking up at the big banner standing on the Lulong Tower for a long time.The big flag is about ten feet high, towering into the clouds, and a huge "Han" character is embroidered on the black flag.Li Hong was very excited.As a citizen of the Han Kingdom, it is a proud thing to be about to defend the country, throw your head, and shed blood for the Han Kingdom.

The winter sun, yawning lazily, looking at the withered grass below, feeling very bad.There is no green grass, no vibrant flowers, no lively and lovely birds, the grassland seems to have lost its life, everything is gray, which makes people unable to lift their spirits.

Wu Yan, king of Khan Lu, looked at the pale sun in the sky and shrank his neck.The wind on the grassland was too strong, and the cold air had already begun to seep into the clothes before it was very cold.

Wu Yan is a sturdy middle-aged man, about 40 years old, tall.Due to the erosion of the years, wrinkles climbed up his forehead prematurely.He has wolf-like eyes, and fierceness and cunning are written on his thin face.When he was young, he was also a hero on the prairie, famous for his bravery and easy killing.Later, he inherited the tribe left by his father and took the lead in becoming king in the Karasuma tribe.The emperor of the Han Kingdom was afraid that the Karasuma people would cause trouble, so he didn't care, and let them make trouble.

The Karasuma people all live in the Han country, or in the border areas, and many tribes have a good relationship with the Han country.In the past, many tribal leaders led their troops to help the Han people attack the Xianbei people.However, since the Great Han Dynasty's disastrous defeat and the Xianbei people's victory in the Sunset War, the situation has undergone subtle changes.

Many adults of the Karasuma Tribe began to become kings without being conferred by the Emperor of the Han Kingdom, and they ignored the warnings of the Emperor of the Han Kingdom and ignored them at all.Harassment, invasion, and looting of the towns and cities of the Han people happened frequently.However, the Great Han Kingdom was indeed dying of illness, and the sun was setting. They were powerless to prevent these things from happening, so they had to turn a blind eye and close one eye.

Among the Karasuma clan, Wuyan was the first to become king, and he also wanted to be the first to invade the Han Kingdom, occupy the fertile land, and plunder countless property and women.

When the Xianbei people found him and discussed joining forces to attack Lulongsai and invade the hinterland of the Han Kingdom, he agreed without hesitation.He had been looking forward to this day for many years.Facing the unbreakable Lu Longsai, he often sighs and is helpless.But now with the help of the Xianbei army, and the world-famous Murong Feng planning behind the scenes, Lu Longsai is no longer a problem.

In order to get more property and land after the invasion, Wu Yan had many discussions with his old friend Mijia, the master of the Eastern Xianbei.The Xianbei people were quite generous and basically met his request.So he led an army of [-] people to the Red Flower Valley according to the plan.

The Xianbei army is composed of the four big tribes of Xianbei in the east, Pegasus, Mushen, Yunhai and some small tribes who are willing to join, a total of [-] troops. Soon after, I also arrived at the Safflower Valley.

The army marched quickly on the grassland.

Seeing the flags fluttering, the team of galloping horses, and the excited faces, Wu Yan felt elated.Luronse, when I take you down, I'll tear you down and see how you block my way in the future.

Wu Yan saw Que Ji galloping towards him surrounded by several guards.Wu Yan hurriedly went up to meet him.Although he is known as the King of Hanlu, his strength and wealth are no more than that of Que Ji and Su Li. It is simply a joke for him to present the king's profile in front of these few people.

"Your Majesty has worked hard." Que Ji casually cupped his hands and greeted him.Que Ji is also a middle-aged man in his 40s. He is relatively short among the Xianbei people.Under his jaw grew a long beard, thick and black, and very handsome.Que Ji's eyes are relatively small.But what came out of it was fanaticism and greed, a fanaticism and greed for war and wealth.

"Your Excellency, it's hard work." Wu Yan also cupped his hands, "There is Lulongsai thirty miles away." He pointed to the front and said, "It is known as the strongest fortress in the northern border of the Han Kingdom."

Que Ji smiled disapprovingly, "That's fine, the fight was strong enough. The siege tools sent by the commander just happened to be used. We people are used to fighting on horseback. If we really want to attack the city, we still need to work harder."

Wu Yan nodded, agreeing.

The chubby Suli quickly rushed over with his men.Su Li was fat, but he was a very famous warrior in Xianbei.Su Li's strength is infinite, and it's really rare that he can survive more than a dozen moves under his hands.Fat people are generally whiter, and Suli is no exception.A fat and white man appeared in front of everyone.Su Li said with a smile: "I have good news for you, Xiong Ba will arrive tomorrow morning."

"Of course it's good news that Xiong Ba came to help us. But what makes people unhappy is that the commander-in-chief doesn't believe us, do you know that?" Que Ji said coldly.

"Look at you, before we leave, the commander told us repeatedly that this attack on Lulongsai is of great importance, and we must unite. You are not happy until Xiongba comes." Su Li and Que Ji have a very close personal relationship. Well, there is no scruples in speaking.He immediately reminded Que Ji unceremoniously, "Xiong Ba represents the commander in chief, it is better for you to say a few words less. The commander said that King Khanlu will command the entire army this time, and we will follow the example of King Khanlu." After talking about it, Su Li couldn't help laughing.In his opinion, if a bastard like Wu Yan can be called king, then he himself can be called emperor.

Wu Yan was angry.He could see that there was something wrong with this fat man's smile, and he obviously looked down on him.Fatty, I will tell you to look good later.

Que Ji glanced at Wu Yan with strange eyes, but didn't make a sound.He really didn't understand why Murong Feng asked Xianbei people to listen to a self-righteous Karasuma.

Tian Jing was awakened by the sound of rapid drums.He jumped up from the chair and strode out of the room.The guards by the door all stared ahead with nervous eyes.

In order to see the enemy approaching Lulongsai at the first time, Tian Jing rushed to the Wangri Building.Because he was too tired recently, he sat on the chair in the house and fell asleep without knowing it.

Tian Jing saw the enemy.From the distant horizon, a huge group of enemies slowly approached.Almost at the same time as they heard the sound of the alarm drum, the soldiers of Luronse swarmed up the tower.Li Hong and Cheng Jie squeezed to the edge of the city wall and looked towards the prairie beyond the Great Wall.

Karasuma Khan Lu Wang Wuyan's [-] troops are in the center, Xianbei Queji's [-] troops are on the left, and Xianbei Suli's troops are on the right. The entire army is in the shape of a character, walking towards Lulongsai in an orderly manner Come.

Colorful battle flags are fluttering in the wind, and the shining swords, guns, swords and halberds are eye-catching. Teams of infantry are walking in neat steps, and rows of cavalry are standing in long queues. , came over firmly.

On the city wall, the Han army silently lined up in a scattered formation, watching the enemy gradually approaching Lulongsai motionlessly, and everyone's heart beat nervously following the enemy's advancing pace.

Li Hong slowly saw the enemy's flag clearly. He suddenly found that Suli's battle flag was facing his direction, and he couldn't help getting excited, "Fatty, it's Xianbei's fatty. Damn it, we must fight him this time , Let's see who is stronger."

He stood on the city wall and yelled, although his voice was not loud, but the heroic spirit suddenly infected the surrounding soldiers.They immediately recovered from the tense and depressive atmosphere, and immediately talked and laughed, talking and laughing.This relaxed atmosphere immediately spread like the wind throughout the entire city wall, blowing to every corner of Luronse.

Seeing that the soldiers quickly woke up from the shock, Tian Jing nodded very satisfied.He turned back to the messenger standing behind him and said, "Tell the drummers, let's beat the drums for the whole team!"

The messenger immediately withdrew from the crowd, and said to the banner commander standing on the outermost periphery: "Your Excellency has an order, beat the drums to form a team." semaphore.

The bursts of violent drums were like muffled thunder from the sky, exploding in the ears of every soldier.The soldiers immediately ran in all directions, looking for the battle flags of their own troops, and gathered under the battle flags as quickly as possible.

Li Hong has been in Lulongsai for more than ten days, and at least he has participated in several army trainings, so he is still clear about some basic common sense.He hurriedly summoned his own soldiers and gathered them under the banner of the centurion.Then Cheng Jie led them to gather under Zuo Tun Zhan's banner.A village of two hundred soldiers.One song governs two villages on the left and right, with four hundred soldiers.One has two songs on the left and right, and eight hundred soldiers.

Tian Jing stood at the bottom of Wangri City, watching the two soldiers on the left and right lined up, and couldn't help but feel great pride in her heart.He suddenly drew his long sword, held it high above his head, and roared loudly: "For me, big man, kill..."

The surrounding soldiers followed him closely, raising their arms and shouting: "Kill..."

The soldiers farther away heard it, all the soldiers heard it, even the drummer. They all looked excited and raised their arms and shouted: "Kill...kill..."

A sound of killing went straight into the sky, shaking the sky.

Wu Yan seemed to have not heard the call of the Han army, and rode on the horse with a blank expression, leading the army forward resolutely.

The distance between the two sides is three hundred steps.Wu Yan raised his hand to signal the army to stop. The 8000 men and horses stopped in unison amidst the sound of the huge bull horns like a single person.

The Han army was dumb and silent, standing neatly on the tower, watching the movement of the enemy, ready to go into battle at any time.

Wu Yan rode his red horse and started to run along the middle army.

He slowly drew out the saber from his waist, and suddenly raised it high above his head.At this moment, more than a dozen horns sounded at the same time, and then the three thousand troops uttered an earth-shaking roar almost at the same time: "Hoo...ho..."

This roar came so suddenly, so intensely, so vigorously, and so huge, it almost swept away all the creatures in the world in an instant.

"Hoo...ho..."

Que Ji, Su Li's troops were unwilling to be outdone, followed behind, and roared out again.

The roar of 8000 people is unimaginable. It is enough to make the blood of an ordinary soldier boil with enthusiasm. He will no longer be afraid, no longer shrink back, no longer afraid of death, and go forward bravely until the blood is stained on the battlefield.

The Han army was stunned.

The roar of 8000 people seemed to shatter Lulong Sai, as if to shatter them all into powder.This roar had a huge impact on the self-confidence of the soldiers of the Han army.

Tian Jing sneered, and suddenly ran to the bannerman on the left, snatched the Han army flag from his hand, and jumped onto the city wall within a few steps.The eyes of the soldiers were immediately attracted by his actions.

Tian Jing stood on the wall of the city wall, with his back to the Hu army and his own soldiers, waving the huge military flag vigorously, shouting with all his strength: "For the sake of the big man, kill..."

The soldiers were moved by Tian Jing's bravery. They seemed to have suddenly forgotten the enemy's roar, and that the enemy's roar was still echoing on the grassland. They raised their arms again and shouted hoarsely:

"kill……" 
(End of this chapter)