Raofengguan is located in the middle of Raofengling, which stretches hundreds of miles from north to south. It is the lowest point of Raofengling mountain. Caravans of mules and horses can also circle up the mountain road and pass through the pass to cross Raofengling.
Although the terrain of Raofeng Pass is relatively low, it is not easy to capture it. The main reason is that the mountain road is narrow, and the Song army's bows and arrows are too sharp, and the Jin soldiers cannot withstand it.
Under night, in a large tent at the foot of the mountain west of Raofeng Pass, Fu Xuan was staring at the map in a daze.
Fu Xuan was deprived of military power by Wu Jie last winter because of his nephew Fu Moshan's betrayal of Chen Qing, and was sent to Nanzheng on vacation. At that time, Zhang Jun didn't treat him well, so that Fu Xuan lost all hope and felt that his future was bleak.
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Wanyan Wushu took advantage of this situation, played into his favour, and sent people to bribe him with heavy sums of money and high officials. Finally, Fu Xuan became a double-faced man. On the one hand, he continued to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Western Army, and on the other hand, he continued to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Western Army.
On the other hand, he secretly served the Jin soldiers, and Wanyan Wushu promised him in writing that once he surrendered to Hanzhong, he would be granted the title of Military Envoy of Yongxing Army and Prince of Nanzheng County.
It's just that Zhu Shengfei, his backer, is in power now, and the Wanyan Wushu that promised him lost power due to the defeat of Dasanguan, which made Fu Xuan hesitate again. He doesn't know if the promise of Wanyan Wushu is still useful.
However, this time Fu Xuan was severely tricked by Zhu Shengfei. Seeing that he was about to become the general of Dashan Pass, unexpectedly at the critical moment, Zhu Shengfei changed his mind and reused Wu Jie again, voiding his promise and letting himself serve as Wu Jie again.
Lieutenant General.
Fu Xuan finally woke up. Zhu Shengfei did not believe in himself. He was just a tool used by Zhu Shengfei to deal with Wu Jie. At the critical moment, Zhu Shengfei still used Wu Jie instead of himself. This shows that in his heart, he is not even as good as a dog.
He must make Zhu Shengfei pay the price for breaking his promise.
At this time, Fu Moshan limped forward and said, "Uncle, let me go!"
Although Fu Moshan was cured of his injuries, he became disabled and became a cripple. Zhu Shengfei still appointed him as the commander and made him in charge of the logistics of Fu Xuan's army.
Fu Xuan shook his head, "Your legs can't climb the mountain, so you'd better let my soldiers go. Don't worry! The credit will be yours."
Fu Moshan also knew that he could not climb the mountain, so he stopped insisting. Fu Xuan found his own soldiers, Dutou, and gave him a letter and a map. He whispered a few words, and the soldiers agreed and took the letter and map.
Leave quickly.
Fu Xuan watched his soldiers disappear into the night. He sneered and said to Fu Moshan: "Since Zhu Shengfei is unkind to me, don't blame me for being unjust to him!"
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At two o'clock in the night, Wanyan Salihe, who was sleeping soundly, was pushed awake by the soldiers.
"What's the matter?" Wanyan Sali asked impatiently.
"Marshal, a Song Army soldier came outside. He said he was Fu Xuan's personal soldier and had important information."
Wanyan Sali's eyes lit up and he said repeatedly: "Bring him to my tent quickly!"
He quickly stood up and put on his outer robe. Wanyan Sali shouted and heard Wanyan Wushu say that Fu Xuan had been instigated by them to rebel. They planted a secret in the Song army and would use it at critical moments.
Wanyan Salihe was still thinking about how to contact Fu Xuan yesterday. Unexpectedly, he would send someone tonight.
Not long after, Fu Xuan's personal soldiers were brought into the tent, bowed and presented a letter and map, "This is a letter and map sent by a humble official from the capital of my family. There was no verbal explanation."
Wanyan Sali glanced at him and asked, "Are you Fu Xuan's personal soldier?"
"Exactly! But I didn't bring my personal identification card for fear of being discovered."
Wanyan Sali nodded, took the letter, opened it, and read it carefully. He couldn't hold back the ecstasy in his heart. There was actually a trail that could lead to Raofeng Ridge.
He quickly unfolded the map and saw a trail drawn with ink, with the label 'Cicada Valley' on the side, about thirty miles north of Raofeng Pass.
Wanyan Sali shouted and asked the soldiers: "Did you come from this Cicada Valley?"
"Exactly!"
"Can you tell me specifically how to get to this valley road?"
"Marshal Qi, this road follows the Cicada Creek, halfway up the mountain, and enters a canyon that can only be walked by one person. It is blocked by lush shrubs and is difficult to find. But after passing through the canyon, you will arrive at Raofengling.
It's to the west. At this time, you can go down the mountain and go around behind Raofeng Pass, or you can follow the ridge to the top of Raofeng Pass."
Wanyan Sali said happily: "Now you lead the way for me. When the job is done, I will reward you with a thousand taels of silver."
Fu Xuan's soldiers were overjoyed and quickly bowed and said: "I am willing to serve the marshal!"
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At the fifth watch, 16,000 gold soldiers, led by Wanyan Salihe himself, had passed through the narrow Cicada Valley and reached the west of Raofeng Ridge. It was easy to go up and down the mountain.
Wanyan Salihe immediately divided his troops into two groups. One group was led by General Wanyan Ude, who led a thousand soldiers to the top of Raofeng Pass and attacked Raofeng Pass downwards with bows and arrows.
He personally led all the way and led an army of 15,000 to attack the Song Army camp at the foot of Raofengguan Mountain.
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In Nanzheng County, thousands of young and strong men recruited from other counties and villages are busy harvesting wheat. They have been working hard for seven or eight days and have harvested 60% of the wheat fields in Xingyuan Prefecture. A large amount of wheat has been transported to Han Dynasty by ship.
Mian County on the upper reaches of the water.
At the same time, a large number of people on the official road left Nanzheng County with their families. Not all people went to Bashu, only some went to Bashu, and many of them fled to remote counties and villages in central and western Han Dynasty.
The military granary in the city was empty, and the weapons warehouse was basically empty. Some were distributed to the people in the city, and some were transported to the countryside and hidden by young civilians. A large amount of military materials were also taken away and hidden by the people.
Liu Ziyu led dozens of government archers to patrol the county. Seventy percent of the people in the city had left, and 30% were still unwilling to leave. Officials were going door to door to persuade them.
At this time, the rapid sound of horse hooves was heard at the east city gate, and a group of cavalry was seen rushing from outside the city. The cavalry shouted while running: "Emergency military situation! Urgent military situation!"
Liu Ziyu happened to be on the opposite side. He hurriedly urged his horse to meet him and asked loudly: "What's the urgent military situation?"
The leading sergeant recognized him, reined in his horse and said, "This is to inform Mr. Liu Fu that Raofeng Pass has been lost and the Jin soldiers have entered Xingyuan Mansion!"
Liu Ziyu was shocked, "What could happen?"
"I don't know who led the Jin soldiers. The enemy troops came out from the Cicada Valley and attacked the camp and Raofeng Pass. We were attacked from both sides and Wu Dutong had to abandon Raofeng Pass!"
Liu Ziyu suddenly became nervous and asked urgently: "Where is Wu Dutong now?"
"We have already retreated. Wu Dutong asked the Xuanfu envoys to withdraw southward immediately, and asked the governor to organize the people to evacuate southward!"
Liu Ziyu sneered, Zhu Shengfei had already run away.
"I understand. Thank you for your hard work. I will notify the Xuanfu envoys and all government offices to retreat!"
Liu Ziyu immediately asked officials to urge the remaining people to leave. He was secretly glad that his premonition was correct and he had moved most of the people and supplies. Otherwise, it would have been a big trouble if he had just started to move now.
But even so, when the remaining 30% of the people heard that the Jin soldiers had come to kill them, they were so frightened that they dragged their families and fled, causing chaos in the streets. Most people didn't want to leave, but they didn't believe that the Jin soldiers would come in.
, but they all packed up and fled as soon as there was any trouble.
Liu Ziyu rushed to the Xuanfu Envoy Siguan Yamen, and happened to meet Sima Wangsi at the door who hurriedly came out to inquire about the news.
"Prefect Liu, I heard that Raofeng Pass was lost, is it true?" Wang Si stepped forward and asked urgently.
Liu Ziyu nodded, "Someone secretly colluded with the Jin soldiers and led them through the Cicada Valley. The Song army was attacked from both sides and had to retreat!"
"Now what?"
"Wang Sima immediately took the remaining officials to retreat to Bashu. I will arrange the county seat and discuss countermeasures with Wu Dutong. Then I will retreat to Jianmen Pass!"
"I understand, let's split up!"
Wang Si went back to organize the officials and family members to retreat, and Liu Ziyu went to Cangcheng.
The warehouse group in Nanzheng County is a separate sub-city with hundreds of large warehouses. Most of the weapons and materials that can be taken away have been taken away. Currently, there are still tens of thousands of loads of fodder and a large amount of heavy baggage, such as for sieges.
Ladders, trebuchets, battering rams, nest carts and other supplies, there are as many as 300 heavy trebuchets alone, as well as barracks, tents and other supplies that cannot be taken away.
These heavy baggage items were also strategic materials that the Jin Kingdom desperately needed, and Liu Ziyu would certainly not leave them to the Jin soldiers.
"Master Fu, how should we deal with them?" several subordinates asked.
"Let's set it on fire! Burn it all together with the warehouse."
"Burn them all?" Everyone looked at each other in shock.
Liu Ziyu's eyes also showed complicated feelings, but he said firmly: "Pile the fodder in each warehouse and light it tonight!"
After a pause, he said without hesitation: "In the afternoon, all the young men participating in the wheat harvesting will be informed to stop harvesting. The wheat fields that were not cut in time will be set on fire, and not a single wheat will be left to the Jin soldiers!"