Wang Xiaolie led his army to Neixiang County and received a reply from Li Yanxian in Guozhou. Wushu led more than 10,000 Jurchen cavalry, plus more than 30,000 servant troops from surrounding counties and counties, to surround Guozhou. The small town of Guozhou is not as good as Shaanxi.

The city was strong and Li Yanxian had difficulty defending it. At the end of the letter, Li Yanxian thanked Wang Xiaolie for his willingness to rescue. He also said that he had ordered the defenders of Lu and Luanchuan counties to temporarily obey Xiaolie's orders.

After putting down the letter, Wang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Li Yanxian didn't reject him, everything would be easy.

The route chosen for this march was different from the last time to save Shaanzhou. Last time, it did not pass through Luanchuan. It went north from the west of Neixiang and directly to Lushi County. The route was shorter. This time, Luanchuan was needed as its rear base.

We went directly north from Neixiang.

Luanchuan was originally a town. The place produced a lot of gold and silver, so Luanchuan Smelter was established here. During the Chongning period, the town was promoted to a county and belonged to Guozhou. In the past, when gold and silver were smelted, the population was large and lively. Nowadays, the war is in chaos and the population has fled.

, there are only more than a hundred households in the city.

Xingtang was a general under Li Yanxian. On the orders of Geng Sizong, the magistrate of Lu County, he led fifty people to garrison Luanchuan. Hearing the news that Wang Xiao had arrived outside Luanchuan City, he did not dare to neglect and hurriedly led his men to greet him from a distance.

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Riding on his horse and looking at Luanchuan City between the two mountains in front of him, Wang Xiaolie couldn't help but frown.

The city is very small and has no city walls. It only has a walled gate at the entrance to the city. On both sides of the walled gate, the walled wall only lasts for ten or twenty steps and only has a symbolic role. The entire city actually has no protection. Along the edge of the city

, a small river flows through, the water is clear.

Xingtang stepped forward quickly, crossed his hands and said: "The last general, Xingtang, has been ordered by Mr. Li Jinglue to guard Luanchuan. See Zhenfu!"

Wang Xiaolie said: "You don't have to be polite. I think your city is too small to house my army. I ordered the army to station outside the city. By the way, how much food does your city have? Is it enough to support my army?"

Xingtang said: "To suppress and pacify, the city of Luanchuan is too small, and there are not many people around it. There is really no food in the city. The general's fifty people can barely support him. It seems that there is no way to pacify thousands of troops."

Wang Xiaolie nodded and said nothing more. Following Xingtang, he entered Luanchuan County.

There are only seven or eight thatched huts in the county government office. Because Wang Xiao came here, the execution hall specially sent people to clean it up, so it doesn't look messy. There are several taverns and inns open on both sides of the intersection next to it.

After entering the county government office, Wang Xiaolie was invited to sit in the execution hall and served tea.

After drinking tea, Wang Xiaoxing said: "The small size of Luanchuan County is beyond my expectation. It's a joke that tens of thousands of troops use this place as their base. But it's surrounded by mountains, and this is the only place suitable for stationing a large army."

.There is no other way but to find a way by yourself.”

Wang Ruohai said: "There are mountains between Lushi, Luanchuan, and Yiyang, which are not the roads traveled by the army. Luanchuan is the most remote, and the county was established the latest, so naturally it is the most primitive. The town should be controlled here.

For the foundation, special personnel must be sent to put in some effort.”

Wang Xiaolie nodded: "That's all. The two hundred miles from Neixiang to Luanchuan are all mountain roads. The journey can take at least four days and can take up to seven days, and we can't drive large trucks. It's really not easy to transport supplies."

Wang Ruohai said: "I have ordered people to check the rivers along the way to see if water transportation can be used. But now in winter, the river water is too shallow, I'm afraid it won't be of much use for a while. Wait until summer and autumn, I heard from the natives, it will be better, half of it

The journey can be carried by water.”

Wang Xiaolie nodded and said: "Tomorrow I will lead troops to Lushi County, and the counselor will stay in Luanchuan. Check where we can garrison troops and where we can store grain. The Jin army occupied Guozhou. In the next few years, in

There will be a lot of fighting nearby."

Wang Ruohai said: "We have sent people to Yiyang. I wonder if Zhai Zhenfu will come to Luanchuan. Should Zhai Zhenfu wait for two days?"

Wang Xiaolie thought for a while and said: "It's less than a hundred miles from Yiyang, and Zhai Xing can only come in a day or two. Okay, I'll wait for two days and send the vanguard to Lu's first. Guozhou is originally a small town.

It's not as good as Shaanzhou, I'm afraid Li Yanxian won't be able to hold on for much longer."

Fukuo County of Guozhou is Guolue City, which is also known as Lingbao County in later generations. It is not far from the Yellow River and has not yet entered the mountains. It will be very difficult for Li Yanxian to hold on there, and he may not be able to hold it for many days.

In later generations, the Lu family and Luanchuan area were called the mountainous area of ​​western Henan. However, at this time, the Lu family and Luanchuan belonged to Guozhou, under the rule of Yongxing Military Road under Shaanxi Road, and did not belong to Henan Prefecture. Later generations

The Xi'an area at this time was Jingzhao Prefecture, Jingzhao County, and Yongxing Army Jiedu. It was very special in the Song Dynasty. The prefect used military quotas and was called Zhiyongxing Army, not Zhijingzhao Prefecture. Until Xuanhe II

Nian Cai Ming does not have a military rank, but is called Zhi Jingzhao Prefecture. The divisions of Shaanxi and Hebei are different from other places. Because they are on the front line, there are transshipment roads, military envoy roads, and military roads. Shaanzhou and Guozhou are both Shaanxi

The road is also under the jurisdiction of Yongxing Military Road.

Zhang Jun was defeated in the Fuping area, and the Jin army quickly occupied Guanzhong. Now they are attacking in all directions to occupy the territory. Lou Su died not long ago, and his son Wanyan Huonv took over the military power. Together with other generals, they are marching towards northern Shaanxi and the

Longxi advanced rapidly. Part of Wushu's army advanced towards Fengxiang Mansion, while he led part of his army to seize Guozhou, intending to eliminate Li Yanxian.

After leaving the execution hall, Wang Xiaolie and Wang Ruohai analyzed the situation in the county government office.

Wang Ruohai said: "After the Battle of Fuping, the 100,000 Jin army firmly occupied Guanzhong, which is different from the previous situation. With the support of Guanzhong's money and food, it will be very difficult to recapture Shaanzhou. There is no need for Li Yanxian to defend Guozhou.

We should withdraw to Lushi County in time. Wait until the main force of the Jin army leaves Shaanxi and then find another way. Otherwise, there will be no food and grass support in the rear, and it is very likely that the Jin army will be trapped to death."

Wang Xiaolie sighed: "At the beginning of the year, when we were guarding Shaanzhou, Li Yanxian was almost defeated by the Jin army because of lack of food. We should learn a lesson from Guozhou this time and don't defend there. If we return to Lu's family, we can follow the road.

It is much easier to resist the Jin army."

Wang Ruohai said: "He has more than 10,000 people. Without our help, food and grass cannot be supplied. What to do depends on whether Li Yanxian can trust the governor. If he can trust him, he should withdraw his troops early and defend the Lu family.

.If you can’t believe it——”

Having said this, Wang Ruohai shook his head. If he couldn't believe it, he might be dead.

Wang Xiaolie said: "For this plan, if Li Yanxian, Zhai Xing and I are closely united, and Dong Xian from the north is helping us, the Jin army will not have much success in going south. If they are suspicious of each other, they will be defeated one by one by the Jin army."

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Wang Ruohai said: "Lushi County is the center of this area, and roads can lead to all places. If we guard it, we will guard this mountainous area."

Wang Xiaolie nodded and agreed. Lushi County is located in the mountains, with not much cultivated land and a small population. It is not suitable for garrisoning large armies. However, it is on the bank of the Luo River and has developed transportation. It can reach Luoyang, Guozhou, and Dengzhou.

There are roads in Shangzhou. Defending the Lu family can completely seal the Jin army to the north of the mountain and ensure the security of the south. Wang Xiaolie needs to concentrate the manpower and material resources of Dengzhou to garrison the Lu family and fight against the Jin army. The outcome of this battle

Success or failure will determine the safety of Dengzhou. If the Lu family is lost, Dengzhou will lose its previous security environment, which is extremely unfavorable. If the Lu family can be defended, this area can be stabilized. In the long run, after the Jin army retreats, it can still
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