On October 20th, Liu Xiang received the order to withdraw his troops. The order was still given by Fu Xie, but this time he did not have to return to Chang'an. He took over the territory of Hanyang and officially took office.
The handover procedure is not complicated at all.
Anyway, Liu Xiang didn't think it was complicated, because everything was left to Sun Jian. Sun Wentai was worthy of the name of the ferocious tiger. He led the infantry on the road and chased after the cavalry. The cavalry frightened the city and directly killed him.
was accepted by him.
In ten days, three cities were conquered.
While Liu Xiang was having fun with Han Sui on the Guanshan grassland, Sun Jian was not idle either. He joined Zhang Xiu's troops and gathered 28,000 infantry to attack Ji County. After taking Ji County, he swept eastward towards Wangyuan.
Go up to Gui and completely occupy the south bank of the Wei River.
Regardless of whether they were captured or forced to land, many counties and cities have just changed their banners and have not yet had time to pacify the people. Some cities have not even been entered by Liu Xiang. Soldiers and thieves are coming and going, leaving little oil and water. Even if a lot of things can be looted, there will be nothing left.
If it cannot be shipped back to Youzhou, there is no need to hinder the handover.
In terms of assets, not much was seized, only about 300 kilograms of gold, more than 150 stallions, more than 2,000 war horses, more than 6,000 mares and pack horses, and more than 70,000 valuables.
A head of cattle, sheep, and livestock. But these cannot all fall into one's own pocket. The army must turn them over if they seize them, and rewards must be paid to the soldiers. All these things are pointed at. Taking them privately will arouse the public's anger.
There were also a lot of woolen fabrics, leather materials, copper and iron products, and bone objects. Liu Xiang opened one eye or closed one eye. He said he didn't see it and asked the soldiers to divide them all. This was their trophy.
When the weather gets cold, wouldn't it be okay to add a piece of leather wrapped in wool to keep out the cold? To eat and drink water, bring a knife and a few tableware, that's not too much, right? For such a dangerous thing as going to war, it's okay to bring a few amulets.
Bar?
Liu Xiang thought it was okay. It was a rule for soldiers to keep some spoils of war.
These soldiers were really miserable. Most of them were destitute people who were recruited and had nothing. When the military pay from the imperial court was distributed, it was not in full, and Liu Xiang had no choice. He had no money to make up for it.
I didn't dare to make up for it, let alone make a fuss. I could only hold on to the Chencang tightly, so that they could have enough to eat.
These are considered as compensations for them, and they can only be done secretly. They dare not do it openly to buy off the morale of the military and violate taboos.
His prestige in the military increased again.
It is very dangerous to fight as a soldier. Who doesn't want to follow a general who can win the battle? The probability of winning the battle and surviving is high. After the battle, there will be rewards. No one is a fool. In addition, he can feed them and share the wealth with them. Such a general
Where to find it?
Liu Xiang's method of leading troops is actually quite simple.
First, treat soldiers as human beings. You can use whips and sticks in accordance with military law, but you will never humiliate them. Those who beat and scold soldiers for no reason and treat them as slaves must be mentally retarded;
Second, let the soldiers be well-fed. The emperor has no shortage of hungry soldiers. Who would have the heart to fight for you if you are hungry?
Third, let the sergeants of the army feel that they have a goal to achieve. Only when they can see rewards will they be motivated. If they kill the enemy bravely, they will be promoted and rewarded. It is such a simple truth. If you fight hard and get nothing in the end, who will care about you?
Fourth, military legal constraints and military discipline cannot be overemphasized.
It's that simple, at least he doesn't think it's difficult. This combination of defeated troops and new recruits was brought up by him in this way. The combat power is not bad, and the morale is also good. After three months of overcoming dangerous passes and seizing two counties, there is still some courage left.
The soldiers were gathering and the territory was being handed over. Five days later, everything was ready and it was time to return to the army. The order to withdraw the troops this time was very strange. The weather was not yet severely cold, and the army's morale and combat power were not lacking. It was the time to pursue the victory, although Liu
Neither Xiang nor Fatty Dong wanted to fight, but what did Yuan Pang mean by ordering to withdraw his troops?
An old man in his eighties doesn't need to respect himself anymore, right?
I can't understand.
Fu Xie's request to see him interrupted his thoughts. As soon as the newly appointed Hanyang governor entered the door, he bowed to the ground. This was a request from someone.
For Huangfu Song's sake, Liu Xiang helped him stand up and said sincerely: "Nan Rong, why do you have to be so arrogant? I accept justice and kindness. We are our own people. You have been pushed into this pit of fire. It is really difficult.
If you need any help, just ask.”
Fu Xie sighed: "I reprimanded Situ Cui Lie in court, and I was not attracted by Zhao Zhong, the regular servant. I offended many people, so I was sent to Hanyang. This place is difficult and dangerous, and everyone avoids it, but I am willing to face the difficulties.
Up above, the land of Hanyang is the territory of the Han Dynasty, and naturally it must be governed by Han officials. This time I came to ask Liu Du Liao to ask for a few generals' military flags to intimidate people's hearts, calm their hearts, and make the city safe, so that they can cultivate the fields.
Grazing, recuperating and recuperating.”
This is a noble and loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, but Hanyang is not a place that can be stabilized by just a few military flags. Liangzhou is already in complete chaos. His fate is probably not good, but it is a pity that he cannot be used by me.
But this did not prevent Liu Xiang from admiring his character: "Nanrong can use the name of our army, but I will give you another thousand Han soldiers from Liangzhou. I can't do more, so don't be surprised.
Can our military name really help Nan Rong?"
"Liu Du Liao's army is so powerful that the Liangzhou thieves are frightened. With just a military flag, those Qiang and Hu people will flee. The general can mobilize troops and horses to help. I am grateful to Xie." Fu Xie saluted again.
Liu Xiang understood that it was a nice way of saying that the army was powerful, but in fact he killed the Qiang people too hard. He killed more than half of the Qiang and Di tribes in Hanyang, which totaled more than 100,000 people, and they were frightened.
Fu Xie came in a hurry and left in a hurry. He had only a few followers when he came, but he left with a thousand soldiers. I hope he can survive.
"In this world, there are not many good characters left, don't you think so." Liu Xiang patted Bai Xi's neck, and the little white horse was too lazy to pay attention to him, as he was showing off his affection to Chi Tu.
It's unreasonable. I'm still alone. Liu Xiang stroked forward against the hair and messed up the manes of Bai Xi and Red Tu. The two horses were so angry that they yelled "咴咴" and shook their heads and scolded him.
"Hahaha, I'm in a bad mood, no one can feel better." After playing games with his two beloved horses for a while, he had to get down to business.
The main business is to break camp and return to Chencang. We cannot let go of this big granary.
When they passed Long Pass, Dong Zhuo came to see him. He also wanted to return to the army and was ordered to return to Chang'an.
"Yicheng, we can't go on fighting in Liangzhou. We changed the commander before the battle and withdrew the troops from the victory. All these bad things happened. This battle cannot be fought." Dong Zhuo shook his head and sighed, feeling sad.
How could Liu Xiang think that he was lying: "Brother Zhongying really wanted to fight? Then why didn't he send troops to pursue him in the end?"
Fatty Dong couldn't pretend any longer and said angrily: "Yicheng didn't attack either."
"Don't pursue the poor enemy, don't stop them when they return to the army. This is the summary of the art of war. How can mediocre people understand my strategy." Liu Xiang raised his chin proudly, as if everyone in the world is mediocre and I don't bother to explain.
Dong Zhuo was amused and laughed loudly: "Hahahahaha, what Yicheng said is a great virtue. It means that we should not pursue the poor invaders and do not stop them when they return to the army. How can mediocre people know our strategies if they are not in the battle line?"
This can be regarded as a unified statement. Dong Zhuo's purpose of looking for him is this. Everyone is understanding, so just click on it.
Liu Xiang was about to leave, Dong Zhuo was about to break camp, and the two of them said goodbye.
Before the army could reach Chencang, Yuan Pang had another order and ordered Liu Xiang to rush to Chang'an. The imperial court issued an edict to summon him to Luo.
Luoyang, the power center of the Han Dynasty, was a mixed bag of fish and dragons. To him, it was like a dragon's pond and a tiger's den. But he didn't have the strength to resist and disobey the decree, so he had to try. With the reputation gained in Liangzhou, there should be no one on the surface.
Killing him, but this time going to Luo, whether the Ling Emperor wanted to summon him or the imperial court wanted to summon him, there is a big difference.
Sun Jian was ordered to lead the team back to Chencang, while Liu Xiang and Su Wei quickly rushed to Chang'an.
Yuan Pang took Huangfu Song out of the city to greet him. The eighty-year-old old man was shivering in the cold wind at the end of October. Liu Xiang was really afraid that he would go to Xitian to report while he was shaking, so he hurriedly helped him back to the car, full of heart.
Complained: "Mr. Yuan, it's such a cold day. It's fine for you to receive blessings at home. How can you go out of the city to greet me when Xiangzi comes to visit me? This kind of courtesy will not be tolerated by the general."
Yuan Pang's carriage was very large, and there was a charcoal basin lit in the carriage. The burning silver frost charcoal exuded a faint fragrance. After the old man sat down, he put aside the hand stove and drank a bowl of hot tea that was as hot as Hu spicy soup.
No more shaking.
He grabbed Liu Xiang's hand and sighed: "Yicheng is kind to me. I will definitely go out of the city to welcome him. Otherwise, I can't express my feelings."
What do you mean? Where does the kindness come from? Are you trying to trick me? Liu Xiang was confused and didn't dare to answer.
Yuan Pang didn't wait for his reply and sighed to himself: "I am eighty-three years old. I have been an official for more than fifty years. Now I am the great man in charge of Jinwu, and I am in charge of Luoyang city defense affairs. I was going to retire, but I was pushed to Chang'an to preside over the three-year period."
To assist in the battle, Huangfu Yizhen is not needed. He would rather change the commander before the battle than dismiss him. Those eunuchs only care about their own interests and have no regard for the country, so they should all be killed."
He sighed and continued to chatter: "The Yuan family in Nanyang and the Yang family in Hongnong are fighting. Zhang Taiwei has been affected, and the commander is changed again. How can military and national affairs be such a trivial matter? The war situation is ruined right in front of you. I am promoted to the commander-in-chief.
My position will not be guaranteed until the end of the year."
He shook Liu Xiang's hand excitedly: "Fortunately, Yicheng rose up, reorganized the army camp, trained the newly recruited soldiers, went out in July, stopped the war in October, defeated the pass, captured the military capital, retreated the enemy army, and recovered
In Hanyang, the soldiers are sharp and unstoppable. They saved the war from danger and saved me from difficulties. How can we not repay such kindness?"
There is a lot of blabbering here, just to save you from taking the blame. What is this old man trying to do?
But the boss was lamenting that we had to respond sensibly. Liu Xiang replied sincerely: "This is the duty of the general, so Mr. Yuan does not need to worry about it."
"No, no, I must repay you well." Yuan Pang looked at Liu Xiang with satisfaction, and suddenly the topic changed: "How old is Yicheng this year? In what month and year was he born?"
The topic changed a bit quickly, and Liu Xiang almost didn't catch up. He answered honestly: "I am eighteen years old this year. I was born in November of the second year of Jianning. My father once said that I was born during a solar eclipse. No.
Geely, taking the character Xiang as its name means assisting and resolving disasters."
In the second year of Jianning, AD 169, Liu Xiang was 17 years old and 18 years old.
When Yuan Pang heard about the second year of Jianning, he seemed to be lost in memories. After a long time, he came back to his senses and sighed again: "People are dying, and countries are dying. The second year of Jianning is indeed not a good year. Then
One year the party is resurrected, the good and the unjust are imprisoned, green snakes appear on the royal throne, there are strong winds, rain and hail, thunderbolts, solar eclipses, and the positions of the three ministers, and three people are dismissed in a row, it is really necessary to pray for disasters."
I dare not accept this. What is this old man going to do? Liu Xiang is confused.
Yuan Pang patted his hand: "Yicheng, follow me to Luoyang in a few days. Don't be afraid, I will protect you."