The main force of the Song army retreated to Dashanguan. After Wanyan Wushu occupied Monk Plains, the army continued to advance. They approached the city of Dashanguan and set up camp a few miles away from Dashanguan. A hundred thousand troops were eyeing Dashanguan.
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Outside the tent of King Jin Bing, four captains of ten thousand including Wanyan Alupu, Han Chang, Wanyan Tuo, and Semuda were pushed down and executed by soldiers. Each of them was beaten with a hundred military sticks. The four were beaten until they cried like ghosts and howled like wolves.
There was blood and flesh flying all over the buttocks.
If the generals had not begged for mercy, Wanyan Wushu would have personally killed Wanyan Alupu today. Wanyan Alupu had been vague about the loss of troops, and it was only now that Wanyan Wushu knew that 50,000 xi
There were only 23,000 people left in Lu's army.
This also includes 5,000 wounded soldiers, which means that there are only 18,000 troops left that can fight, and there are 32,000 casualties. More than 10,000 Jurchen soldiers were killed in battle alone.
The opponent only had 8,000 people. In the end, Chen Qing led 3,000 people and successfully evacuated. How could Wanyan Wushu not be extremely angry? Where is Chen Qing's head as promised?
At this time, Fan Gong, Wanyan Wushu's counselor, stepped forward and advised: "If it hadn't been for the Western Route Army's hard work, the king's troops would not have arrived at Dashanguan today. Beating a hundred military sticks is already a great punishment.
Well, Your Majesty, don’t criticize them harshly anymore.”
Wanyan Wushu said gloomily: "Victory and defeat are common matters for military strategists. How can we fight without casualties? It's not that I'm angry about this, but I gave up the opportunity to annihilate Wu Jie in order to get Chen Qing's head. I didn't expect that.
In the end, he ran away or calmly withdrew the troops. Didn't I lose both ends?
If I had known who cares about Chen Qing, the army would come directly to attack Wu Jie from the north and the south. As long as Wu Jie is defeated and Dasanguan is defeated, we can send troops to Hanzhong and march into Bashu. We have lost this golden opportunity in vain. I hate it in my heart.
ah!"
Fan Gong's heart was like a mirror. Wanyan Alupu really couldn't be blamed for this incident. Wanyan Alupu faithfully fulfilled the military orders of the fourth prince, but he did not catch Chen Qing.
The real mistake was made by the fourth prince himself. He was too conservative and took Chen Qing too seriously, which caused the Jin soldiers to lose this good opportunity and was withdrawn from Dashan Pass by the Wu-level army. Now the fourth prince is just shirking responsibility and taking advantage of the situation.
Wanyan Alupu came to vent his anger.
Although Fan Gong understood, he did not dare to mention this matter, so he vaguely advised: "The matter has come to an end. As long as the fourth prince can win the Dashan Pass, the final result will be the same. I believe we will win this battle!"
Wanyan Wushu let out a long sigh and nodded: "Sir, you are right. As long as we capture Dashan Pass, the final result will be the same. I have been preparing for a full year, but Monk Yuan has already captured it. I don't believe it."
I can’t win the big pass this time.”
At this time, a sergeant came into the tent and reported, "To the fourth prince, the execution has been completed!"
Wanyan Wushu waved his hand, "Let them recover from their injuries and promote Xiao Cong to the commander-in-chief of the West Route Army. Wanyan Alupu will be relieved of the post of commander-in-chief of the West Route Army!"
After the messenger left, Wanyan Wushu looked at the map and said: "It is a seventy-mile journey from Weinan Camp to Dashanguan, and we have to cross the Monk Plain with complex terrain. To be honest, I am very worried about Weinan Camp and the food and grass along the way.
Safety of material transportation.”
Fan Gong smiled slightly and said: "In that case, why doesn't Your Majesty let the Western Route Army be responsible for the security of the Weinan camp and logistics and transportation?"
Wanyan Wushu thought about it and said happily: "That's fine, that's it!"
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Dashanguan Pass has been known as the throat of Sichuan and Shaanxi since ancient times, a battleground for military strategists. The mountains in this area are dense with ancient trees. The peaks on both sides are like crouching cows and galloping horses. The towering Qinling Mountains are like an airtight natural barrier.
, at the foot of Dashan Ridge, the tributary of the Fang River flowing from the West Valley was converged by many streams. It grew again and surged, and was renamed Qingjiang River, providing sufficient water for tens of thousands of soldiers in Dashan Pass.
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The city wall of Dashanguan is two miles long, with cliffs on both sides. The wall is three feet high and made of large bluestones. It is so strong that even a fifty kilogram gunpowder barrel cannot break a single stone in it.
It started to snow lightly in the sky. The weather has been abnormal in the past two years. Last winter was half a month later than usual, but this winter came early. It was only late November and the first snow came.
Wu Jie stood at the top of the city and looked up at the snow in the sky. Liu Qi stepped forward and said with a smile: "Will the Jin soldiers attack the city on a snowy night?"
Wu Jie shook his head, "Wanyan Wushu has been preparing for a year, and he will not be in a hurry at this moment. Unless we attack the city on a snowy night, we will lose nine out of ten battles. He is not a risk-taker, otherwise our retreat would have been cut off."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "I heard that Dutong received Liu Ziyu's eagle letter?"
Wu Jie nodded, "Sent from Xianren Pass. He is currently recuperating in Xianren Pass. Liu Dutong's injuries are not serious this time. His collarbone is broken, his tendons are injured, and he was hit by a poisonous arrow."
After hesitating, Liu Qi asked: "Did Chen Qing be mentioned in the letter?"
Wu Jie smiled slightly, "Why didn't you mention it? He wrote to me just to talk about Chen Qing's situation. Chen Qing led 2,500 cavalry to the north and was expected to turn Xihe Road and Shaanxi Road upside down.
These are the original words in the letter, but I think Chen Qing is a special force on the outside."
"This is the same idea as the humble post. If Chen Qing's army can cooperate with us, our chances of winning this battle will be greatly increased."
Wu Jie supported the battlements and looked at the gray sky. After a while, he smiled and said, "Do you know what Wang Yan said about Chen Qing?"
"I would like to hear the details!"
"Wang Yan said that this person has a clear sense of grievances. He will repay those who are kind to him, but if he has enemies, he will retaliate even if he endures for ten years. Wang Yan also praised him for his subtle insight into the current situation and never missing critical moments.
, so I’m not worried.”
"Are there no shortcomings?" Liu Qi asked with a smile.
"Of course he has shortcomings. I know what his shortcomings are?"
"What is it?"
Wu Jie laughed but didn't answer. He remembered what Chen Qing told him, 'Since the system has restricted your hands and feet, then just smash it!'
This sentence left a deep impression on Wu Jie, but he did not tell anyone, including his brother Wu Ga. Wu Jie believed that he was right: Chen Qing had an inverse scale on his back, and anything he did would be counterattacked.
Liu Qi did not wait for the answer. He smiled bitterly and said: "Now I am worried that Chen Qing will not be able to contact us and will not be able to cooperate with us!"
Wu Jie smiled slightly and said: "This is the biggest problem. Of course he knows, don't worry! He will definitely establish contact with us. In fact, he has already established contact with us."
"What do they all mean?"
Wu Jie said slowly: "Xianren Pass!"
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After Chen Qing left Xianren Pass, he led his army to rush northeast. The next day, he arrived at Wushan Town, Longzhou. It was getting late, so Chen Qing ordered to camp and rest in a forest to the west of Wushan Town.
Wushan Town is a place that Chen Qing is very familiar with. To the north of it is Jianxiao Pass. It is also the gathering place of three business roads, going to Qinzhou in the west, Pingliang Prefecture in the north, and Fengxiang Prefecture in the southeast.
Once here, Chen Qing had to make a decision, whether to go to Jianxiao Pass and move around the northern part of Shaanxi Road, or to enter Guanzhong. He was still undecided.
He sent someone to find Zheng Ping and asked with a smile: "You make a decision for me. Do you think it's better for me to go north or enter Guanzhong?"
"I will definitely advise you to go north!"
"Why?"
"Because Guanzhong is too dangerous. There are hundreds of thousands of golden soldiers in Fengxiang. A fly has to be interrogated for three generations before it can fly in. It will be safe if we go north. Maybe we can go to Wazi for a winter.
Let’s eat, drink, and visit a brothel, so we can relax for the brothers!”
"Stop talking nonsense and be serious!"
"Want to hear something serious?"
Zheng Ping put away his playful smile and said solemnly: "It's time for you to go to Jianxiao Pass to pay homage to the fallen brothers."