In Pujin Guandong City, Liu Can climbed up to the tower and had a wine and banquet.
In fact, there is nothing to see anymore. After attacking the camp for so long, not only the attackers suffered heavy casualties, but the defenders were also exhausted.
It's not just exhaustion caused by your attacking and defending. In fact, the fortress offensive and defensive battle is a wide-reaching battle involving mutual offense and defense.
Since the offensive began in late May or early June, they had been attacking the camp for several days, but suffered heavy casualties.
Later, troops were sent to plunder the area and some gains were made. However, the soldiers and civilians in Hedong sometimes hid in Wubao and sometimes left the fort for farming, so the damage was limited.
On the tenth day of the sixth lunar month, Liu Can took command of Pujin Pass and personally commanded a cavalry force to loot Hou Feihu's grain road, burned nearly a thousand grain carts, and captured and killed 2,000 people. They quickly made adjustments and boldly moved Hei Gui's left camp.
Part of it was used to guard the grain road, but it has had little effect since then.
On the 15th, a Xiongnu tribe in Pingyang, east of Hedong, was lured into rebellion and was soon besieged by soldiers from the Pei, Wei, Xue, and Liu clans. These rebels had no choice but to come to Pujin Pass.
Liu Can tidied them up, and about ten thousand people were placed in Feng Yi County to rectify their morale.
On the 17th, more than 10,000 soldiers of the imperial army were sent across the river south to Hongnong, where they joined the Tongguan garrison to attack the Jin army stationed outside the pass.
The Jin army was shaken for a time. The Luoyang Chinese army and Luonan Dingzhuang suffered heavy casualties and were forced to set up fences on the road and hold on. The Tongguan defenders took advantage of the situation and launched an attack. Seeing that the Jin army was in danger of overthrow, Hou Feihu immediately led the black army.
The Huangtou Army came out of camp and attacked the tribes outside Pujin Pass. At the same time, they sent the Qingfu tribe's light cavalry south to attack the Xiongnu on the side.
The Huns who attacked the fortress were caught off guard and retreated in large strides. It was not until Liu Can mobilized a section of the Forbidden Army to move forward that they stabilized their position. In desperation, they had no choice but to move back the Forbidden Army that had crossed the river south to strengthen the defense outside Pujin Pass.
On the 20th, Hou Feihu sent people to sneak to the west bank of the Yellow River, instigating Feng Yi and Di Qiang to rebel, and suppressed it by the remaining Huns.
On the 22nd, Hou Feihu attacked the Xiongnu camp at night and beheaded more than a thousand people.
It can be seen from this that the so-called fortress attack and defense battle is far from the ordinary people's imagination of a silly attack on a fortress mixed with earth and wood.
It even includes various tactics such as offensive and defensive on the outer front, cutting off and counter-cutting off food routes, sneak attacks at night, and instigating the opposition.
A younger general might not be able to control such a complicated situation, let alone deploy his troops calmly.
But this kind of battle of wits and courage, bloody battles, and heavy casualties may be remembered in the history books as: "(Liu) Can attacked Jin general Hou Feihu's camp for more than 20 days, Fu Ke."
Today (the 24th), another massive camp attack broke out, and the two sides fought for most of the day.
By evening, the attackers were exhausted and retreated in disgrace.
The defenders were unable to pursue them and silently licked their wounds.
Liu Can finished his last glass of wine, sighed, and went down from the tower.
Part of the Xiongnu army was stationed in the east city, part was stationed in the nearby Cangcheng, and part was stationed in the small city near the ferry. Finally, there were more than 30,000 people stationed in the temporary camp.
I can’t move, what can I do!
The Han Dynasty only had this strength. If the main force of the elite Shao thieves had not marched north together, they would have been forced to retreat to Pujin Pass and defend Tongguan, unable to go eastward.
He has to withdraw now.
Feng Yi sent news that the Di and Qiang tribes were in turmoil. Although they were still frightened by the power of the army and did not dare to rebel, they heard that some people were secretly colluding...
While Liu Can was worried, he suddenly thought of Liu Yi.
It was a clear afternoon when someone quietly told him that the late emperor wanted to depose his younger brother and establish a prince, but he could not find an excuse and was hesitant.
As a result, one conspiracy after another came out, putting his brother Liu Yi to death.
Dozens of people including Feng Yi, Di Qiang, Shangjun Di people, and Baibu Xianbei chieftains who supported Liu Yi were all executed.
That day, a Di Qiang chieftain was shackled off the ground, with only his head bearing the force, and tortured to death.
That day, a Di and Qiang chieftain was blinded by a red-hot iron.
On that day, countless Di and Qiang chiefs were tortured to death just to confess Liu Yi's "rebellion".
This feud was so great that Feng Yi's more than 100,000 Di Qiang people have not returned to their homes and have always been the source of turmoil.
Vaguely, Liu Can felt that he might have done something wrong.
But he quickly shook his head. He was not wrong. He would do whatever it takes to gain power. What's wrong with that?
The late emperor solemnly promised in the presence of the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty that after his death, he would pass the throne to Liu Yi, the legitimate son of Empress Shan.
Without this sentence, the late emperor might not have been able to successfully ascend the throne.
But after he ascended the throne, these words were always stuck in his flesh like a thorn. As he got older and his body became weaker, this heartbreaking pain became more and more unbearable.
If Liu Yi did not "conspire", he would be able to ascend the throne as the emperor's younger brother, because he would not have no supporters.
He had the support of more than 100,000 Di Qiang in Feng Yi.
His biological mother, Queen Shan, was born into a wealthy Di family in Shangjun and had good relations with the Xianbei (Bai tribe) of the four tribes.
The strength of his supporters cannot be underestimated.
Once he ascends the throne, he can completely rely on Shangjun, Feng Yi's Xianbei, Di, Qiang and some Xiongnu nobles to issue orders. As for the powerful Jin people in the country, they probably don't care who becomes the emperor and will support him.
So, I'm not wrong!
It was Liu Yi who was wrong. Who made you refuse to submit until the last moment? Who made your supporters still push you to become the emperor at the last moment to benefit them?
The wind blew across the earth, the sky was covered with clouds, and the sky changed before my eyes.
With a sullen face, Liu Can, surrounded by his entourage, crossed Zhongli City and arrived at Pujin Guanxi City.
Now, he wants to intercept the Xianbei cavalry heading south from Shangjun.
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On June 27, another large group of cavalry arrived by the Yanchi.
The number of people ranges from hundreds to thousands.
By the end of June, a total of more than 30,000 people had come.
These were all dispatched by the Wang family from the east and the Dongmugen Mountain area, including even the Wuhuan people who moved westward from Daijun, as well as the Xianbei tribe headed by Hegu who had recently surrendered.
Wang received all the adults one by one in Liangcheng.
"General Zhendong defeated Liu Chang in Sheyanshui, and captured more than 3,000 men and 70,000 cattle and sheep. He also went to Fushi, joined forces with the Qiudun tribe, defeated Liu Chang again, and captured a lot."
His voice was calm and a little unquestionable, which made Shao Xun, who was digging a ditch nearby, chuckle to himself.
In fact, Liu Chang was completely defeated.
The Xianbei people pursued him hotly and fought three battles before and after, killing more than 10,000 people. The remaining 10,000 people, mostly from various tribes in Guanzhong, fled southward. Liu Chang did not dare to flee south, so he defended Fushi, the current county seat.
county.
This city is located on the north bank of Sheyanshui (Wuding River), with mountains to the north and south, and an open valley in the middle. Fushi City is located here - roughly located near the ancient city of Huolianhaize, Yuhe Town, Yulin City today.
Liu Chang did not have many soldiers and horses, so he could only trap the city and defend it, which was in danger.
The Xiongnu cavalry who abandoned Liu Chang first rushed to Yangzhou (now Yangqiaopan Town, Jingbian County). The Xianbei cavalry pursued them. The Xiongnu abandoned the city and fled to the southwest.
Xianbei pursued him again, but now he has no idea where he is, and no news has been sent back yet.
There is no news about Shi Le and Shi Hu's uncle and nephew. They are only said to have fled westward, while others say they are still hiding in the mountains of Shangjun. There is no consensus.
When fighting on the grassland, cavalry is indeed the best choice.
Jin Zheng's infantry could not keep up with the Xianbei cavalry. If he wanted to run Shangjun well in the future, he would still have to rely on Bingzhou and Guanzhong.
"Bang!" Shao Xun's shovel hit a stone, and the blade cracked. He reluctantly threw it away and sat down on a large tree stump to rest.
Tong Qianjin walked over, blinked with one eye, and then ran straight to the baggage camp and called the blacksmith Chang Wei and asked him to repair it.
Shao Xun quietly blew the wind and watched the woman "pretending" there.
"The King of Liang is true to his word, and two pieces of silk are given to each person, no matter male or female, old or young. However, it is best to have a complete family to reassure him." Wang said: "In addition to the silk and silk, there are also military rations. Life has been difficult this year.
With these grains, you can successfully survive the winter, so you should be aware of it."
"Yes." The nobles of the tribe responded in unison.
For the sake of the food they cherish so much, they don't mind being more submissive at this time and offering a handful of it.
And if I can really gain something from going to Henan, I won't mind being more respectful in the future.
How does prestige come from? It's actually accumulated bit by bit.
Wang sent envoys everywhere to urge the ministries to go south. Some people had serious doubts. Wang repeatedly persuaded them that if they could really win the battle in the end or return with a full load, then this would be prestige.
Everyone needs prestige to consolidate their power and status, and a heroine like Wang, who has eaten too much in one go and has some indigestion, needs prestige even more.
After the chiefs dispersed, Wang asked people to spread out the carpet, knelt down next to Shao Xun, glanced at his face secretly, and asked: "Do you miss the baby? Do you want to bring Li Zhen for you to hold?"
"
Shao Xun was a little moved, but still refused: "I will see him again when I return to Pingcheng. He is still young and is tired from traveling and traveling. He may get sick, which is not beautiful."
"Yes." Wang agreed softly.
"You don't have to be like this." Shao Xun glanced at her and said, "Your foundation is too frivolous now. It's the right thing to build some prestige for you. Why use my son to test it?"
Wang's face turned slightly red.
She had discovered a long time ago that Shao Xun liked to play with women, but he cherished the children he gave birth to. This might be one of his few weaknesses.
Sometimes, Mrs. Wang always feels that Shao Xun really cares about Li more than she, a mother, does.
"You are recruiting mostly people from the east and central areas these days, right?" Shao Xun asked again.
"Well, Wuhuan accounts for half, and Xianbei, Xiongnu, and Jie people each account for 10% or 20%."
"Where are Daijun Wang's soldiers going?"
"Go to Shuofang." Wang said in a low voice.
"I'm still drawing territory for my own family." Shao Xun laughed: "Don't fail to conquer Shuofang, otherwise you will make a joke and be looked down upon."
"No." Wang looked around and saw that besides her maids and guards, there were only Shao Xun's soldiers. She came closer, rested her head in the man's arms, and said, "You can lend me the Youzhou Tuqi Governor."
, we will definitely win a great victory.”
"It's a beautiful idea." Shao Xun said with a smile: "The Tuoba clan also got thousands of pairs of horse armor back then. Where did they all go?"
"Some are lost, and some are badly damaged." Wang said: "Actually, most of them are in the hands of the Tuoba Shi tribe. The year before last, you moved 50,000 people from Pingcheng, and many blacksmiths were gone. Just over there in Shengle
There are still some left. When Aitou ran north in a hurry, he didn't take any of his concubines with him, but he took the blacksmith with him..."
"Aitou is really a person who does great things." Shao Xun praised: "I would rather lose my wife and be insulted by others than take the blacksmith away. I admire you."
"If I lose..." Wang raised his head and asked.
Shao Xun gently stroked her face and said: "Then go to Liangcheng Kingdom. If you can't stay there, flee south and come to the Central Plains. Take it easy, you are only twenty-one years old, you can accompany me
long time."
Wang lowered her head again.
Shao Xun withdrew his hand with satisfaction. This woman had been beaten and beaten recently and became much more docile.
"Let the tribes not stop. Wherever the Huns run, they will chase them." Shao Xun stood up and said: "When they ran to Yongzhou, they chased them to Yongzhou. When they ran to Qinzhou, they chased them to Qinzhou. The tribes
The old and the weak drove all their cattle and sheep southward for reinforcements."
"Aren't you going to the west?" Wang asked.
"I'm right here, digging ditches and planting beans and vegetables with my son's men. Now that things are done, it's enough to let the younger generation fight some battles, and I'll just stabilize the overall situation for them." Shao Xun took it.
A new shovel, said.
"You dig trenches and plant vegetables, and I'll milk the cows and smoke the meat." Wang also stood up and said with a smile.
"Okay." Shao Xun smiled and said, "This makes me look like the wife of the Shao family."
The prisoners in the distance saw that Shao Xun was really digging ditches for them. They were convinced and moved faster. After all, after the ditches were dug, they would benefit in the future.
In the evening, Secretary Superintendent Lu Chen was ordered to come. After whispering in secret, he drafted an order on the spot: With Hou Feihu as the general governor, he will command the troops and horses of the four counties of Xihe, Pingyang, Hedong and Hongnong, and wait for the opportunity to attack the west.
Enter Guanzhong.
Chapter completed!