In the seventeenth year of Jingtai's reign in Nanqi, there was a severe drought, and the rivers and seas dried up.
Under the drought, farming and animal husbandry were not prosperous in various places, and food prices rose sharply. In order to survive, the poor victims had to beg along the road and rush to the prosperous capital city.
Since ancient times, natural disasters have led to man-made disasters. In addition to the large number of people who have been affected by disasters and fled into exile, robberies, thefts, and bandits have also occurred frequently throughout the country, making the people miserable. Emperor Qi Jing, Duguji, who usually works diligently in government affairs and has no food and clothing, is at this critical moment. At this critical moment, he suddenly fell ill and was bedridden for several days, so he ordered Prince Duguheng to supervise the country.
Prince Duguheng was ordered to do something in danger, and he was eager to prove his virtue and wisdom to Emperor Qi Jing, so he took this opportunity to show off his talents. On the one hand, he sent troops to quell the rebellion and appease the people; on the other hand, he ordered the state governments to open warehouses to provide food relief to solve the problem. The immediate needs of the victims. At the same time, they also came up with a work-for-relief method, selecting young, strong, agile and flexible victims to go into the mountains with dense vegetation to dig for water sources in order to alleviate the disaster. After about two months, the domestic situation gradually stabilized. .His decisiveness and remarkable results have won praise from both the government and the public.
As the saying goes, when anger is strong and new jealousies are full, talents are forbidden to be exposed. Dugu Heng, who has been trembling in the position of prince for many years, is still young and energetic after all. When he gained the trust and support of his subjects in one fell swoop, he became more and more uncontrollable. Unconsciously, he began to take credit for his work and was stubborn in his own opinions. He turned a deaf ear to the advice of some courtiers on strengthening border defense and focused solely on quelling the civil strife and providing disaster relief and remediation.
In mid-June, the Beiyuan Kingdom really marched southward, with one hundred thousand cavalry marching all the way, invincible. However, within a few days, the important military town of Juyanguan in the north of Nanqi fell. The defender Song Tingming was beheaded and his head was hung above the city gate. The whole house was full of wives, children, young and old. As soon as they were spared, the people in the city fled in panic and became homeless. Everyone inside and outside the court was panicked when they heard about it.
Emperor Qi Jing, whose condition had just improved, heard the news and Long Yan was furious. While reprimanding the crown prince Dugu Heng for not being able to supervise the country well and being unworthy of reuse, he ordered the third son of the emperor Dugu Che, the king of Jin, to lead the expedition and lead an army of 100,000 red feathers to go north to defend against the enemy. He regained the lost territory and promoted Xia Houyuan, the Duke of Yue, as a general of chariots and cavalry.
The banners covered the sun and the enemy was like a cloud, and the soldiers and arrows were fighting to get ahead. This invasion, the Beiyuan enemy had been planning for a long time and had sufficient reserves. They also used thunderous methods. They were like a broken bamboo. Everywhere they touched was filled with smoke and corpses were everywhere. , rivers of blood flowed, and the tragedy and tragedy of the war were vividly displayed in this war.
Nanqi passively responded to the war. Previously, due to the heavy consumption of quelling the domestic chaos, Nanqi was panicked and morale was low from the beginning. He suffered successive defeats on the battlefield. He watched his country being trampled on, his home destroyed, and his compatriots slaughtered. However, There is nothing you can do.
No one has collected the bones for thousands of miles, and the souls are buried under the walls of every city. Facing the menacing enemy forces in the North Plains, one hundred thousand Red Feather troops fought bloody battles for several months, but they only temporarily blocked the enemy's repeated victories, and there was no chance of reversal.
The two armies fought, and they fought vigorously, then fell and were exhausted. The Akabane army fought hard for several months, and the soldiers suffered heavy casualties, and they were already exhausted mentally and physically. By October, the weather suddenly turned cold, and the fighting became more intense. I don't know who started it, Akabane. In the military camp, a passionate and impassioned war song suddenly sounded:
How can I say that I have no clothes? I share the same robe with you. When the king raised an army, he repaired my sword and spear. I share the same hatred with you.
How can I say that I have no clothes? I am in the same boat with you. The king raised his army and repaired my spear and halberd. I worked together with you.
How can I say that I have no clothes? I share the same clothes with you. When the king raised his army, he repaired my armor and soldiers and went with him.
The wind is blowing harder and harder, the sand is getting larger and larger, and the weather is getting colder and colder. The autumn wind blows up the flying sand, and rushes towards the soldiers like blades. No matter how much ambition and heroism they have to serve the country, they are still difficult to defeat.
It is difficult to reunite with relatives, difficult to return to hometown, and the sorrow of brothers and sisters dying in battle. For a time, national hatred and homesickness surge into my heart. The singing becomes more and more hoarse and low, and even the neighing of the war horses is particularly sad.
In the main tent of the Red Feather Army camp, King Duguche of the Jin Dynasty convened the generals for three secret talks. Finally, it was unanimously decided that Xiahou Xi, the commander of the Tun Cavalry School, would lead the elite cavalry to bypass the Mingqiu Canyon and break into the enemy's rear, and fight with the main force of the Red Feather Army.
Outflank and work together to kill the Beiyuan army.
Xia Houhui accepted the order and immediately ordered five hundred red feather cavalry to march overnight. After a day and night of trekking, he successfully crossed the enemy's defense line and the destination was close at hand. Unexpectedly, the Beiyuan Army was prepared for it. When the red feather cavalry passed through Mingqiu Canyon,
A sudden attack was launched. In an instant, the canyon covered with withered grass was covered with darkness. They were all soldiers from the North Plains wearing black armor. The word "Yuan" on the Dahu flag was faintly visible.
The Mingqiu Canyon is about three kilometers long, with rugged rocks and a deep valley that is difficult to navigate. There are high mountains covered with grass on both sides.
In the autumn twilight, random arrows came like raindrops through the wind. Countless people who were hit by the arrows fell from their horses and let out painful screams. After the horses were frightened, they ran wildly in the canyon. The red-armored red feather cavalry was instantly killed.
The arrows were scattered and the banner with the word "Qi" printed on it was also discarded in a pool of blood.
In desperation, Xia Houhui quickly waved his red-tasseled silver spear to block a few feathered arrows, and ordered his soldiers to hide under the big rocks in the canyon. Then he carefully observed the enemy's situation and analyzed the situation carefully.
The incoming arrows suddenly stopped, and the top of the canyon was still covered in darkness. The black-armored Beiyuan Corps was neatly arranged under the banner with the word "Yuan" and was waiting. They looked excitedly at the Nanqi cavalry under the valley, ready to charge again at any time. The canyon.
Inside, the Akabane cavalry also regrouped into two formations under the cover of stones on both sides. They looked at the Beiyuan Army on the top of the mountain with the same anger, ready to break out at any time.
The Mingqiu Canyon is narrow and long. Once you enter the valley, you can only go all the way to the dark side, and you are most afraid of an enemy ambush. Logically speaking, such a dangerous route is not the only way to the Kitahara Army's rear camp. In the unknown situation of the battle,
It is absolutely not an option, but it is the shortest and shortest way to the enemy's rear. On the battlefield, time is opportunity and life. The decision to take this path was made after repeated deliberation by the leaders of the Akabane Army.
A decision made after careful consideration.
Before leaving, Xia Houhui had issued a military order to the King of Jin. He must arrive behind the Beiyuan Army camp before sunrise tomorrow to cooperate with the main force of the Red Feather Army. If he fails to arrive at his destination on time, the Red Feather Army's combat plan will be disrupted.
.Once the two armies fight, the odds of winning will be much lower than expected.
Faced with such a situation, the keen-minded Xia Houhu couldn't help but be filled with doubts. This march was carried out in secret. Except for the knowledge of a few red feather generals who participated in the discussion at the time, they did not know the whole army. Even the five hundred elite cavalry brought out,
It was only before they left that they knew what their mission was. Why did the Beiyuan Army know their marching route and set up an ambush early?
The Akabane cavalry left in a hurry and planned a quick victory, so they did not carry much food and grass with them. Being trapped in the canyon for a long time was definitely not a long-term solution. Since the Kitahara army could set up an ambush on both sides of the canyon, they would not
Ignoring the exits at both ends of the canyon. The situation was urgent. Xia Houxi put aside his doubts for the time being and discussed with a few guards around him, planning to wait until dark and take advantage of the poor visibility to break out.
The Beiyuan Army had already guessed their plan, so they did not let them get what they wanted. They quickly fired arrows at the bottom of the valley again. This time it was not only arrows, but also stones prepared in advance. They also sent troops to surround both ends of the Mingqiu Canyon.
He got up and determined to annihilate the Red Feather Cavalry in the canyon.
The Red Feather Cavalry's breakout plan was disrupted. They were at a low position and had no ability to counterattack, so they had to hide in the canyon. One-third of the accompanying soldiers soon fell.
Seeing the soldiers who had been with him through life and death one after another being slaughtered by the enemy and dying in a foreign land, Xia Houxi gradually fell into deep thought.
At this moment, we are in a dilemma. If the Akabane Jingqi still stand still, they will either be shot dead by the enemy's random arrows, or they will be killed by stones rolling down the mountain, or they will starve to death due to running out of food and supplies. After all, they must survive.
There is no way. But if we fight to the death, we might be able to find a way to survive and reach the enemy's rear camp before dawn as promised...
After much thought, Xia Houhui decided to lead the remaining troops to attack. He ignored the endless arrows above his head and the crazy rolling stones, and rode his horse towards the north.
Thousands of arrows were fired from the canyon, stubborn rocks rolled down, hundreds of horses galloped in the canyon, and they felt as if they were dead - Akabane Jingqi used his own flesh and blood to pave a bloody road to the rear of the Beiyuan Army.
Xia Houhui led a group of red-feathered cavalry to brave the enemy's rain of solid stone arrows and charge all the way to the exit at the northern end of Mingqiu Canyon. Less than half of the original five hundred cavalry were left, and they were injured and disabled.
, without the majestic and heroic appearance of the past. What greeted them was a well-trained and well-equipped black cavalry. The man at the head had a face as sharp as a knife, sharp eyes, a burly figure, and a black military uniform.
Wearing a large black cloak, with a green-eyed eagle with jet-black feathers standing on his shoulders, it was Helian Baokang, the eldest prince of Beiyuan Kingdom.
Helian Baokang was the eldest son of King Helian Honglie and Queen Tatar of Beiyuan. He was well versed in military and political affairs, good at maneuvering, deep-minded, decisive and ruthless in dealing with things. He was very outstanding among his brothers. Because of his bravery and majesty, he was known as the best in Beiyuan.
He is known as a warrior and is deeply supported by several large tribes in Beiyuan. He is the best candidate for the crown prince of Beiyuan Kingdom. This time Beiyuan Kingdom sent Helian Baokang to fight in person, which must have been a foolproof strategy.
Generals are never afraid of life and death, winning or losing. What they fear is that they are born at the wrong time, and they are unable to fight against opponents, and heroes have no place to use themselves. The seventeen-year-old Xia Houxi is also young and frivolous. After discovering the identity of the opponent's leader, he suddenly
When he got excited, his eyebrows and eyes were full of uncontrollable excitement.
Helian Baokang also stared intently at Xia Houyu opposite him who was wearing silver armor and was called a young talent by Nan Qi. Rumor has it that the eldest son of Xia Hou Yuan, Duke of Yue in Nan Qi, practiced martial arts since he was a child and joined the Red Feather Army at the age of thirteen.
, both wise and brave, he can be called a dragon or a phoenix among men. He has been on three battlefields before he was seventeen years old, and has repeatedly won extraordinary achievements. He is likely to be the "little war god" of Nanqi in the future. Although the powerful family power of the Xiahou family is indispensable behind this
The blessing of the person, and the exaggeration of the person who preached it, but to be able to convey it to a seventeen-year-old boy as miraculous, this boy must have some real abilities.
Helian Baokang calculated carefully, and then thought of the words of praise and fear expressed by those in the Beiyuan Army towards Xia Houxi, he couldn't help but evoke a strange smile. With a wave of his hand, the three hundred people behind him
The black cavalry rushed in like hungry wolves and fought with the remaining cavalry of the Red Feather Army who had just escaped from the tiger's mouth.
In the misty night, two teams of cavalry, one red and one black, fought fiercely. The sounds of swords exchange, wind, horse hooves, and wails were mixed together, and blood was splashing everywhere like goose feathers.
To shoot a man first, shoot a horse; to capture a thief first, capture the king. Xia Houhui, holding a red-tasseled silver spear, passed through the levels and beheaded generals, step by step closer to his ultimate goal - Helian Baokang.
The night wind was biting, and the corners of Xia Houhui's lips were slightly raised. If this trip was destined to result in a missing person, then it would not be a loss if he could capture the eldest prince of Beiyuan before he died.
Helian Baokang, who had been observing the battle, after repeatedly scrutinizing and pondering Xia Houxi's combat moves, also clenched the sword in his hand. He shouted loudly and rushed towards Xiahou Xi on horseback.
He quickly tilted his body back, and the blade barely scratched the tip of his nose. Helian Baokang raised the corner of his mouth slightly, but was not discouraged, and took advantage of the situation and slashed with the knife again. This time, the blade was lower than the previous time. Xia Houyi saw
Like this, he kicked off his legs and soared into the air from the horse, perfectly averting the murderous situation. After the blade passed by, he sat back on the horse, and then swung his spear, drawing a perfect arc in the air, sharp and
The tip of the gun was pointed directly at Helian Baokang's throat.
"The eldest prince Beiyuan is nothing more than that."
Xia Houxi just showed a proud smile, but when he heard a "swish" sound in his ears, his chest suddenly suffocated, and his body involuntarily leaned back due to the impact of the force. Surprise was revealed in his eyes staring at the sky.
, surprised, angry, unwilling, after all, I didn’t close it... This chapter has been completed!