"Is there something even weirder?" Mr. Huan has always been extremely interested in strange and weird things happening in various places.
He is willing to spend time listening to and watching anything that can relieve his boredom.
It was precisely because he was familiar with his temperament that the messenger was able to tell the story about Chang'an City with such twists and turns.
"When I came out to deliver the letter, Chang'an City had been in chaos for a whole day and night, but during this period, I didn't even see Fu Jian!"
"What did you say?"
"Fu Jian didn't command the battle?"
This is really a strange thing.
Huan Chong remembered that Fu Jian, the leader of the Puppet Qin, seemed to be only forty-five years old this year, which was somewhat younger than Mr. Huan.
Although Huan Chong was unwilling to admit it, he knew very well that in terms of combat ability alone, Fu Jian was far superior to him.
Why didn't such a leader who was in his prime and experienced in fighting stand up in such a chaotic situation?
This is really hard to understand.
"Is it true that he didn't come out, or did you not see it?" Huan Yi also shouted in disbelief.
The messenger patted his chest and assured: "It definitely didn't appear. The two generals didn't see it. Chang'an City is now like a hell on earth. There are corpses everywhere, and the ditches on both sides of the road are dyed red with sewage."
Already."
"That scene makes my hair stand on end even when I think about it."
Their generation of Nandu attire no longer has the memory of the Wuhu chaos in China and the chaos at the end of the Jin Dynasty. Therefore, when they saw the bloodshed in Chang'an City, they were frightened out of their wits.
At this point, the same is true for Mr. Huan Chong, the eldest among the people here.
"If Fu Jian was still in the imperial city, how could he know nothing about the chaos in Chang'an City? How could he let it go?"
"When my subordinates left Chang'an City, they saw Fulong on the city tower and two of Fu Jian's generals, Zhang Hao and Shi Yue, but they did not see Fu Jian himself."
"Even if he didn't go into battle, he should at least be on the tower observing the situation and boosting morale. However, he didn't see it."
"Even after one day and one night, only Fulong was the one commanding the response on the city tower. My subordinates speculated that something happened to Fu Jian, the leader of Di Qin, which caused civil strife in the court and allowed several tribal leaders to take advantage of the loophole."
"Perhaps those tribal leaders know what happened to Fu Jian, but my subordinates are incompetent and cannot get the exact information from their mouths." The messenger bowed his head, showing a look of regret.
Huan Yi smiled and said: "You don't have to worry too much. It is rare for our army to get such news."
"Currently, the Jin army is still far away from Chang'an City, and we don't have any forces nearby. It's not easy for you to gain a foothold in Chang'an City and safely send the information back."
"I would like to thank General Huan for your understanding. As long as the two generals are in need, I can return to Chang'an City to continue searching for news!"
"Through fire and water, I will do whatever it takes!"
The mood is understandable, but there is no need to go there again.
For the Jin army, even if the city of Chang'an turns into a mess and everyone eats each other, it will not be so easy for them to take advantage in the new field.
"In your opinion, is Di Qin capable of quelling the civil strife this time?" This is the focus of Huan Yi's attention.
Who wins and who loses between Di Qin and several tribes not only affects the ownership of Chang'an City, but also has a great impact on the future deployment of the Jin army.
Why!
At the mention of this matter, the messenger lowered his head.
Asking him to predict such a major trend seems a bit overwhelming.
"My subordinates have limited abilities and may not be able to see clearly. However, in my opinion, this time, even if Di Qin can control the situation and Fu Jian is intact and not seriously injured, they will definitely be seriously injured.
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"As for the major tribes, who will have the last laugh? My subordinates believe that it is impossible for the Ding Ling people to benefit. In recent years, they have been doing evil in Chang'an City and are the most restless among the tribes."
"It just so happens that their number is still the smallest. In peaceful times, this is nothing. Fu Jian has never taken the power of the Ding Ling people seriously."
"However, several tribes are now in rebellion. If Fulong is smart enough, he will definitely defeat them one by one. Then when the time comes, the first to be unlucky will definitely be the Ding Ling people."
"My subordinates believe that the Ding Ling people may be uprooted by Di Qin. It is more difficult to predict who will win in the end between Yao Qiang and the Xianbei Army."
"If Murong Chui was still in Chang'an, the Xianbei Army would have a greater chance of winning in the end. However, now Murong Chui is heading north, and we still don't know where exactly he is going."
"The other generals of the Murong clan can't compare with Murong Chui in terms of combat experience and strategy. I think that if Di Qin cannot completely pacify several major tribes, perhaps the only one who can stay in Chang'an is Yao Qiang.
A family."
"Yao Chang, the leader of the Yao Qiang tribe, is not as capable as Murong Chui, but among the current leaders of the major tribes in Chang'an City, he can be regarded as number one."
"It seems that the biggest variable in Chang'an City now is probably Fu Jian!" Huan Yi pondered unconsciously after listening to the messenger's words.
"What do you mean?" Huan Chong was a little unable to react. Maybe he drank too much just now, which made his already not very bright mind even more chaotic.
"If Fu Jian is still okay and he steps in to control the situation, then the chaos in Chang'an City may soon calm down, and Di Qin's victory is unquestionable."
"If this is the case, then for our army, the civil strife in Chang'an City can buy us more time to rest and prepare fully. However, if something happens to Fu Jian, the group of dragons will be leaderless, and Di Qin will be in trouble.
There will be chaos, and this chaos will last longer and even affect the war situation in the north."
"Our army can take advantage of the chaos to recover more territory. All in all, for our army, this civil strife is a good thing."
"yes!"
"Wild King, you are absolutely right!"
"If they mess up, our chance will come!"
Huan Chong patted his thigh and laughed heartily. Although Huan Yi felt that his behavior was not very elegant, he did not stop him.
This is indeed something to be happy about. It would be even more perfect if the news from Jiankang City could arrive quickly.
Wang Mi: Brother Huan, I also want to send the message as soon as possible, but the problem is...
He really can't leave!
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"Master Liu, you are too polite. I really can't drink anymore!"
"Someone is drunk!"
"drunk!"
"No!"
"You are not drunk. I know that only people who are not drunk will claim that they are drunk!"
"Here, have another bowl!"
The wine was flowing down, and the wine cup in front of Wang Mi was full again.
This is too suspenseful, can Zhiyuan do it?
Seeing bowl after bowl of wine being poured into Zhiyuan's belly, Liu Yu's heart was really in his throat.
All the brothers knew that Zhiyuan was not a good drinker. Since they came out of Jiankang City, Wang Mi had hardly touched a drop of wine along the way.
But once we arrived in the great Xiangyang City, everything changed.
Seeing that Xinye is approaching, they are unable to move forward. This is all because the people of Xiangyang City are too enthusiastic!
I heard that General Wang, who allowed the people of Xiangyang to regain their freedom and return to the Jin Dynasty (actually not), came to Xiangyang again. The people in the streets and alleys were all excited!
In Xiangyang City, various invitations were overwhelmed, and Wang Mi was able to avoid many of them. However, when he arrived at Liu Fang's place, it didn't work.
Liu Fang, the lord of Desheng Fort, is now unemployed. Because the situation in Xiangyang City is stable and there is sufficient food and grass, Liu Fang has now moved half of the residents in the fort to live in Xiangyang City, and the original Victory Fort has become Xiangyang Shou.
A stronghold where the army conducts daily drills and guards.
For the residents of Desheng Fort, this is of course a good thing. Although their life in Desheng Fort is not bad, if they can live in Xiangyang City with complete facilities and a better environment, they would certainly dream of it.
For the defenders of Xiangyang, this was of course the best of both worlds.
Gu Kao
Originally, when Di Qin occupied Xiangyang, Victory Fort would not be completely open to Di Qin soldiers. The measures they took were just cooperation.
In fact, you, Xiangyang City, are Xiangyang City, and I, the Fort of Victory, am the Fort of Victory.
But now, the people of Victory Fort have finally ushered in the time for the Jin Dynasty to cheer up. For the Jin army, Victory Fort is a place where they can come and go freely.
In fact, Liu Fang didn't mind allowing the Xiangyang defenders to be stationed directly in the Victory Fort to extend the defense range of Xiangyang City.
During the time when Wang Mi and others returned to Jiankang, the relationship between Xiangyang City and Desheng Fort was very good. The fortress owner Liu Fang was only a nominal fort owner now. In fact, Desheng Fort was already a subordinate of the Jingzhou troops.
Stronghold.
As a comrade who fought together in Xiangyang, I could shirk other people's invitations, but Liu Fang's invitation was really impossible to refuse.
There was no choice but to sit together and cope with it. However, after drinking a few glasses of wine, Wang Mi realized that he couldn't go anywhere today.
Let alone going to Xinye City to meet up with Huan Yi and the others, I'm afraid it would be difficult to even get out of the gate in front of me.
On one side was Wang Zhiyuan, who was staggering drunkenly, and on the other was Liu Yu, who had a rosy complexion and looked as if he had not been drinking.
The sharp contrast fully demonstrates the difference in alcohol consumption.
"Drink!"
"drink!"
"Finish this bowl!"
"Send a slave!"
"Look, my drinking capacity has improved recently!"
Wang Zhiyuan, who was finally let go by Liu Fang, was swaying every step of the way. If Liu Yu hadn't been there to support him, he would have crawled away.
"Excellent, indeed outstanding!"
"I used to be able to drink only three cups, but this time I still haven't gotten down even after ten cups. I really have a good capacity for drinking!"
"I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it." Wang Mi said drunkenly. The two of them walked to the side room together, and Wang Mi kept looking back.
When they came out, Liu Fang repeatedly asked them to stay, sent them to the gate, and chased them for a while. If Xiao Wang hadn't been strong-willed and refused to stay at all costs, Liu Fang would still have wanted to continue.
"Ji Nu, look, have Master Liu and the others gone back?"
"Go back, go back!"
Liu Yu suddenly noticed that Wang Mi's voice was much clearer, not as chaotic as before. When he saw Wang Mi's eyes, he confirmed what he felt.
"You're not drunk?"
Incredible!
incredible!
When he learned that Liu Fang and others had finally left, Wang Mi immediately stopped, shook his clothes, and resumed his confident steps.
"Of course!"
"Although I'm not good at drinking, I spent these days hanging out with you in the army, and I was brewed in a bottle of wine. How could I get drunk so quickly?"
"Then why are you still pretending to be drunk?"
"Isn't this a betrayal of Master Liu's affection?" Liu Yu's words actually contained a hint of reproach.
This made Wang Mi a little embarrassed. There was nothing he could do. If they didn't pretend to be drunk, they really wouldn't be able to leave.
Isn’t this a big delay?
"It's not a matter of living up to it or not. I am doing this to bring the Pistol Team to Xinye as soon as possible."
"We still don't know what the situation is in Chang'an City. Whether Fu Jian has sent troops, there is no news at all in Xiangyang. King Huanye currently has insufficient troops. I have already talked with the Xiangyang defenders, and they can give us five thousand elite soldiers.
Support the Jingzhou Department."
"We must arrive as soon as possible. If we arrive late, Yewang and the others will be in danger."
"Then let's do it now..."
Before Liu Yu could finish speaking, Wang Mi had already jumped on the horse's back, and his speed of action completely surprised him.
When did this kid become so skilled!
With a flick of the riding whip, ahead, Xinye City!
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"Zhiyuan, we're almost there. Let's take a break and drink some water!" Liu Yu untied the water hyacinth and handed it to Wang Mi.
Wang Mi didn't say anything, and drank it after a few mouthfuls.
Water flowed down from both sides of his mouth, and his bold appearance made it difficult for people to connect him with the Langya Wang family, the largest wealthy family in Jiangzuo.
Zhiyuan is indeed generous!
"There's no need to rest. We'll have plenty of time when we get to Xinye!"
"Hurry up and get on your way!"
"Brothers, follow quickly!"
Knocking his legs on the horse's belly, Wang Mi took the lead and rushed out, followed closely by Liu Yu, who did not dare to delay for a moment.
Regarding physical strength, there is no need to worry. Only Liu Yu is worried about Wang Mi, and Wang Mi does not need to worry about Liu Yu at all.
With Liu Jinu's physique, let alone riding a horse all night, even if he charged him for hundreds of rounds in the formation, it wouldn't be difficult at all.
The real fierce man is Liu Jinu!
Looking from Wang Mi's side, they could already see the Jingzhou soldiers' flag set up on the tower of Xinye City without occupying a special high point.
Since arriving at the end of the Jin Dynasty, Wang Mi's survival skills have also been greatly improved, and he can roughly judge the distance through the different positions of things.
Now, Wang Mi and the others are only about one mile away from Xinye City at most. Of course, they should rush into the city gate in one go.
However, what Wang Mi didn't notice was that on the other side of Xinye City, towards the north, the sentries on the city tower had caused a commotion.
"Look!"
"Who is that?"
"Is it Di Qin's cavalry?" A little sentry stretched his neck and discovered the enemy's situation first.
The rest of the soldiers also hurriedly gathered near the turret where he was standing, trying their best to look into the distance.
I saw a burst of smoke and dust rising into the sky in the upper reaches of Baishui, in the northeast direction, and the horse's hooves kicked up countless yellow dust.
And those riding on these horses are Di Qin’s cavalry!
The vanguard of the road opened the road, and the flags they held already showed their identities!
As the cavalry got closer, their identity became more and more obvious.