Although the troops at hand are insufficient, more than 5,000 troops and horses are still squeezed out to reinforce Yong'an County. If these 5,000 troops and horses can arrive in Yong'an County, they will surely solve Yong'an's urgent needs. They are waiting for reinforcements from Tokyo and Zhengzhou to arrive? What a pity.
Luoyang's military envoy Bai Song had just arrived in Yanshi County when he heard the news of the fall of Yong'an County. Yong'an fell too quickly. There were nearly 4,000 troops stationed there, and Shangguan Yi and Fang Han only had 20,000 at their disposal.
How could people fall so quickly and not even be able to hold on for three hours?
It turns out that as soon as Shangguan Yi arrived in Yong'an County, guard Fan Hui surrendered to the traitors and let go of the south gate of Yong'an. The traitors swarmed in. Without the city to rely on, the Yong'an garrison was no match for the traitors. Apart from a few hundred remnant soldiers,
They fled to Zhengzhou, and the rest were trapped and killed in the city by the bandits.
In just three days, Zhang Xianzhong ordered Du Fucai to attack Yiyang. On the pretext of attacking Ruzhou, he mobilized Luoyang to dispatch ordinary soldiers and horses from Xijing to rush to assist Ruzhou. Then, while the reinforcements were not stable, he turned around and attacked Linru Town. He was entangled with the reinforcements in Linru Town.
The fight was another false move, and Wei He sneaked into Yingyang, but the Linru Town army was attacked from both sides. While killing the Linru Town army, he did not forget to spread the news of Yingyang's fall to Ruzhou, attracting Han Zitong to lead the troops to rescue Ding.
Lu Yan set up an ambush halfway, not only killed Han Zitong, but also swallowed Ruzhou City in one breath. What happened at this point is already shocking, but he did not attack Luoyang, but also captured Dengfeng and Yong'an County along the way.
, blocking the road for soldiers and horses from Tokyo and Zhengzhou to rush for reinforcements.
Each one of them is really a plan within a plan, and it is difficult to guard against it.
If there are any shortcomings in Luoyang's soldiers and horses, the only shortcoming is the lack of troops. Zhang Xianzhong's deployment of troops took full advantage of this shortcoming. Linru Town killed nearly 10,000 Luoyang soldiers and horses, leaving Luoyang with only more than 10,000 soldiers and horses.
Occupying Yingyang, Ruzhou, Dengfeng, and Yongan, the connection between Luoyang and Kaifeng was blocked. Reinforcements could not come. When they came, they were hit head-on by Yongan and Ruzhou. As a result, the seemingly indestructible city of Luoyang unexpectedly became
It has become an isolated city. How can it defend the ancient capital of Luoyang in Nuoda with only the tens of thousands of Luoyang soldiers and horses with low morale?
Of course, there was Cao Wenzhao's Northern Jin Army, but Sun Chuanting didn't seem to have high hopes.
Ruzhou suddenly changed and Yong'an County fell. It can be said that this series of events was completely unexpected. Even Cao Wenzhao doubted that if he had directed it, could it have been so perfect? Starting from Ruzhou, one link after another
, it was not until Yong'an County was captured that people discovered that Zhang Xianzhong had unknowingly turned the entire west and south of Luoyang into his own territory, and Luoyang had become an isolated city. As long as there were no external forces, it seemed that it was only a matter of time before Zhang Xianzhong captured Luoyang.
On the day Yong'an County fell, Wang Zuoguan also came to Mianchi. At this time, Wang Zuoguan and Cao Wenzhao were both there. Normally Wang Zuoguan looked confident, but this time, this high-ranking official
Frowning tightly, I just wanted to carve the word "sorrow" on my forehead.
"General Bing Cao, it seems that Zhang Xianzhong must have an expert who wants to help. Otherwise, Zhang Xianzhong's mind would never have come up with this series of clever strategies! Zhang Xianzhong is very precious about his life. I heard that he went south to Xiangfan a few days ago.
The idea of avoiding the court came so quickly, and it is probably because there is something in Luoyang city that tempts Zhang Xianzhong."
Luoyang was an ancient capital in the old days, but today's Luoyang is far less prosperous than it was in the pre-Tang Dynasty. What is there in Luoyang that is worthy of Zhang Xianzhong's painstaking efforts?
"Mr. Wang, would you like to go to Luoyang to persuade Mr. Sun?" Cao Wenzhao gave Wang Zuoguan a serious look and went to Luoyang? This job is really not easy, although going to Luoyang at this time will not be easy.
If there is any danger, it would be difficult to persuade Sun Chuanting to open the city gate and let the Northern Shanxi Army enter the city. Now in Sun Chuanting's eyes, the Northern Shanxi Army is just like the rogue bandits, they are a scourge, especially the Iron Governor, whose own
The Lord has gone from being the governor of three provinces to the governor of five provinces, and has joined forces with Cao Wenzhao and Manchuria to reorganize the Central Plains. Sun Chuanting will not let the Northern Shanxi army cause chaos.
The next day, Wang Zuoguai rode to Luoyang again. At this time, the remnants of Ding Luyan's troops had retreated to the Luoshui River. Shangguan Yi in Yiyang City was watching with eager eyes. If no one helped, let alone retreat to
It is estimated that even the Luohe River cannot be crossed in Yongning County. Before noon on August 27, Ding Luyan finally retreated to 20 miles southeast of Luoshui. At this time, Luoshui was in sight. If he worked harder, he could retreat to
Yongning County. After a day and night of rapid marching, the three thousand remaining soldiers under his command were already exhausted and out of breath. If Shangguan Yi arrived at this time, the situation would be dangerous.
Since the rogue bandits experienced the fiasco at Shangluo, they felt more and more capable of cavalry, so Zhang Xianzhong plundered people's wealth and spent a lot of money to build more than 3,000 cavalry. At this time, there were 2,000 in Yiyang City.
Sometimes I am afraid that something will happen. Just when I want to rest where I am, I see a green cloud floating under the warm sun in the south. It is a group of war horses. The knights on the horses have green scarves on their heads, waving the steel swords in their hands, making a sound.
. They were the thieves' cavalry. Ding Luyan's arms were trembling and his face was miserable. He thought that Ding Luyan came from a famous family and had been fighting for more than ten years. Did he not expect that he would die at the hands of the thieves just after his career started to improve?
Ding Luyan was afraid of death, but would not run away from it. He had also imagined how to die, but when he was fighting in the Northland and dying in battle, he was really unwilling to die in the hands of thieves.
The man who led the cavalry in chasing down Ding Luyan this time was Zhang Xianzhong's newly recognized sworn brother, Liu Yongfa from Qinghe, Shangdang. This Liu Yongfa had few rivals with his steel sword. Sun Ke was expected to join the imperial court, and Ai Keqi and Liu Wenxiu followed suit.
After the defeat, Liu Yongfa became the most powerful general under his command. Liu Yongfa was very sharp-eyed. When he came forward with his troops, he saw Ding Luyan standing in front of the formation at a glance. Ding Luyan was so easy to recognize.
It's hard to admit his mistake with the bright armor.
Facing the Huaixi cavalry, Ding Luyan forced himself to remain calm, ordered his troops to quickly assemble, and set up a square formation to fight to the death with the thieves. Ding Luyan had led the army for decades, so naturally the best way to deal with the cavalry was to concentrate his troops and fight head-on.
Unfortunately, of course, the possibility of winning this way is very low, but at least there is hope. If they disperse and escape, the cavalry will probably laugh out of their dreams.
Liu Yongfa was very excited because he could kill Ding Luyan. To Luoyang, Ding Luyan was full of prestige. Killing him was better than killing thousands of enemies. A huge achievement was in front of him, so Liu Yongfa
Yongfa was careless. But this is no wonder Liu Yongfa. He was born in poverty and had not received any formal education. He did not know how to set up a marching formation. Whether it was cavalry combat or ground battles, he could only use one word, charge.
Liu Yongfa rushed forward very fast, like the wind and the remaining clouds, unstoppable. However, suddenly the earth trembled even more violently, and a black light rushed from the north, like a sparkling tide. At the same time, Liu Yongfa discovered that on the ground
There was an extra shadow, and then there were constant rustling sounds. Many peasant army soldiers fell off their horses before they could figure out what was going on. It was the cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army. They were skilled with bows and horses. Even when they were marching, they could still look like Mongolians.
People scattered like this wantonly, and under the rain of arrows, the rogues' offensive was blocked. In just a short time, a large number of cavalry from the Northern Shanxi Army rushed forward. A young man in black armor rode forward and raised his hand towards Ding Luyan, "Ding
General, Cao came late and made you suffer."
Ding Luyan never thought it was too late. Now that he was in sight, he laughed happily and said, "General Cao, you came at just the right time. There is no such thing as late. Just right, just right... Haha... Cao
Is the commander here?"
"Uncle is in Mianchi. The general can go on his own. Leave this place to Cao!" Cao Bianjiao pointed in the direction of Luohe. Ding Luyan didn't show any pretense. He cupped his hands and ordered to evacuate to Luohe. He couldn't say anything to Ding Luyan.
If you don't show loyalty, you really can't help much if you stay.
As soon as Ding Luyan left, Cao Bianjiao gave an order, and more than 2,000 light cavalrymen from the Northern Shanxi Army dispersed in small groups. They fought for a while, and in less than half an hour, Liu Yongfa's troops were severely beaten.
Although the bandits have cavalry, they cannot train them. Up to now, these so-called cavalry are limited to being able to slash smoothly on horseback. As for how to ride and shoot, how to cooperate, how to march, how to form a formation, let alone how to form a formation.
The Northern Army changes its tactics at any time and at any time. They are all cavalry, but they are completely different. It is not that infantry can become cavalry by mounting a horse. The cavalry pays attention to the coordination of military formations, advance and retreat in a measured manner, and attacks strong points like wind and lightning, and retreats from strong points.
Decisive.
The cavalry of the Northern Shanxi Army are extremely brave, but everyone has seen their invincible side, but they have not seen the hardships they endured during training, especially the iron chain horses. Which cavalry did not get scratched several times at the beginning of training, even
There were also some people who were training at different paces, with their horses moving forward or lagging behind. People also fell off their horses and were trampled to death by the horses that came later. It can be said that every movement and cooperation of the Northern Shanxi Army's cavalry is mixed with daily life.
It was blood and sweat, but the rogue cavalry had never suffered like this, so the fight on the banks of the Luoshui River was fair.
In the end, Liu Yongfa was defeated. He found that no matter how hard his brothers tried, they could not hurt the Northern Shanxi Army. On the contrary, his own men fell one by one and fled when the army was defeated. This was Liu Yongfa's life-long secret, but this time it became
His seduction order. Liu Yongfa escaped quickly, but could not withstand the speed of the arrows. Without checking, he was stabbed in the back by two wolf-fang arrows, which penetrated his body. He groaned and fell off his horse.
A cavalryman from the Northern Shanxi Army came from behind and chopped off Liu Yongfa's head with a knife.
In the battle on the banks of the Luoshui River, two-thirds of the cavalry Zhang Xianzhong had spent a huge amount of money to build were gone in one fell swoop. Unfortunately, Zhang Xianzhong could only feel distressed because he was still in a hurry to attack Luoyang. Although Yong'an and Yingyang were in his hands
, but Cao Wenzhao's Northern Shanxi Army is still an unstable factor. That person also said that he must rush to Luoyang before the Northern Shanxi Army rushes for reinforcements. If the Northern Shanxi Army is allowed to advance into Luoyang City, things will be in trouble.
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On August 28, Zhang Xianzhong, Shangguanyi, Bai Shitao, and Fang Han surrounded Luoyang with a total of more than 60,000 troops. Wang Zuogao, who came to Luoyang to try to persuade Sun Chuanting, was also trapped in the city. Cao Wenzhao was not worried.
Regarding Wang Zuoguan's safety, there were already people from the Northern Shanxi Intelligence Office in Luoyang City. Wang Zuoguan was not a mere commander. What he was worried about now was how to repel Zhang Xianzhong.
In late August, Liaodong finally made progress. The Liaodong soldiers and horses and the Jurchen Tatars faced each other across Haizhou. The two sides maintained a confrontation. At the same time, Hei Yunlong, Ma Fang and others also led the army to withdraw to Ulan City on the Hanhai Prairie.
In other words, Tie Mo could finally mobilize some of his troops to help the Central Plains, which was not a good thing for Zhang Xianzhong.
Luoyang, now that thieves are besieging the city, the whole city of Luoyang has become restless. There are many people taking advantage of the opportunity to grab things on the streets. Many patrol soldiers are also helping to maintain law and order. The people are frightened. Even during the day, there are few people on the road.
pedestrian.
Luoyang, which was once full of flowers, has fallen to such a state today, showing signs of doom. In Luoyang Tianluo Tower, Wang Zuogao frowned and drank a small wine. There were several dishes of side dishes on the table. Although Luoyang City
The place was in chaos, but to him, there was no difference. Now there was no need to think about bargaining with Sun Chuanting. Now the thieves were besieging the city, and Sun Chuanting couldn't let the Northern Jin army enter the city even if he wanted to.
There was a sound of footsteps, and Tong Dayuan, the shopkeeper of Tianluo Tower, ran up with small steps, "Mr. Wang, the supervisor has sent a letter!"
Wang Zuogao opened the letter and read it, then frowned. Could it be that the supervisor's information was wrong? There is still a large amount of treasure hidden in Luoyang City? Although he thought this possibility was unlikely, he had to do it in advance.
Precaution is still very important, "Let everyone in the city disperse and let Wang investigate carefully."
If there is really a large treasure hidden in Luoyang City, there is absolutely no reason to take advantage of the bandits, and there is no reason to leave it to Sun Chuanting. If Sun Chuanting is allowed to find the treasure first, then the Northern Jin Army and the emperor's internal funds will not be able to get a cent of the money.
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The situation in Luoyang is very strange. Looking at Zhang Xianzhong's style in recent days, most of them are fierce attacks, relying on flexible planning, and victory after victory. But this time under Luoyang City, he clearly has an absolute military advantage, but Zhang Xianzhong seems to be very patient. In the sixth year of Chongzhen's reign,
On August 28, Zhang Xianzhong besieged Luoyang but did not attack. After such a peaceful day, a frightening thing happened outside Luoyang the next day.
At Chen time, when the morning sun shone on the earth, the soldiers at the top of Luoyang City discovered that there were many, many people around Luoyang. There were so many people that they were like ants. Although they were countless, but just looking at the scale, it was estimated that
There must be more than 200,000 people. Zhang Xianzhong is so powerful that he can transform an army of more than 200,000 people overnight?
If he had so many people, the entire Henan Prefecture would have been his territory long ago. Of course, these are not traitors, but a group of people wearing common people's clothes. These people are old and young, male and female. They are none other than Shangguan.
The people captured by Yi and others in Ruzhou and other places.
No one could figure out why Zhang Xianzhong asked Shangguan Yi and others to arrest ordinary people. When Zhang Xianzhong led these people to march, some people even said that Zhang Xianzhong was a bit stupid. When an army marches, it is most taboo to follow a group of burdensome people. You, Zhang Xianzhong, are not
Liu Bei, why are you just trying to gain fame and reputation? Why are you so hypocritical?