On the eastern front, it must be Gongsun Zan, and perhaps Gongsun Yu, the prefect of Xuantu. Liu Xiang destroyed their ancestral hall. They will definitely come to take revenge. They can delay their arrival until now. It is also thanks to the poor condition of the road along the sea that it is difficult for the army to pass.
There may also be remnant troops from western Liaoning and troops from Yang Zhong, the prefect of Liaodong.
This group of people gathered together, and their strength was considerable. The soldiers from the border counties were well-equipped, and there were also Hu soldiers and horses from the Liaodong vassal country, and their numbers were also indispensable.
Maybe they can’t be placed outside Yuguan.
"Fortunately, I built the gate and city early, otherwise I would have been beaten all over by them." Liu Xiang felt that he was really foresighted.
I originally thought that I could take advantage of this window of time to capture the entire Zhuo County and Juyong Pass in Shanggu County, but now I have to give up Juyong Pass.
He took out the bamboo slips with pen and ink and began to write military orders.
"Order the rear army to send 2,000 regular soldiers and 3,000 militiamen to garrison the army all the way to prepare for the dispatch of troops from Juyongguan."
"Order the right army to return to Yuyang from Juyong Pass, leaving two thousand regular soldiers to garrison Yuyang County. Yang Gao will lead the rest of the troops to support the Xuxi defense line and prevent Xianbei from moving south."
"Order Yan Rou and Wu Yan to return to the pass, leaving Wu Yan to monitor the direction of Lulongsai. Yan Rou is stationed in Lingzhi County and takes overall command of the armies in western Liaoning."
"Order the front army to speed up the construction of the pass, divide the troops into small groups and sneak into the Western Liaoning Corridor to harass the civilians who are building the road. They only need to delay the construction of the road and do not engage in combat with the enemy.
Gongsun clan members were gathered in Yuguan to guard the city. If the enemy attacked the city, they would be hung on the city wall to force Gongsun Zan and Gongsun Qin to retreat. If necessary, the Gongsun clan's women and children in Tuyin County could also be brought to Yuguan
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After writing and sealing it, he used the seal and ordered Tiqi to speed up and deliver the order.
Seeing Liu Xiang's serious expression, Tian Yu asked, "General, are there enemy troops invading the territory in the direction of Yuguan?"
"We have been prepared for them for a long time. It rains a lot in summer and autumn, and the roads along the sea are in poor condition. The army will not be able to move smoothly. It is not difficult to defend Yuguan. As long as we delay it until winter, the severe cold will make the enemy retreat." Liu Xiang frowned.
He raised his head and continued: "It's a pity that we couldn't win Juyongguan. Let's find a way later."
Zhuojun must be captured, so Liu Xiang secretly encouraged himself.
Then he asked: "Has the notice to calm the people been issued to the whole city? How will the people in the city react?"
"People have been sent to preach in the city. The city is calm and there is no disturbance."
Calm? No, just waiting and watching.
The new soldiers killed people and looted property, making the people in the city feel resentful.
You know, before the Anping army attacked the city, there was an uprising on the city. Calmness was not the mood these people should have.
Liu Xiang had seen many times the people clamoring to welcome the Anping army into the city, and nowhere was it peaceful.
"There is resentment in the hearts of the people." Liu Xiang rubbed his shoulders and said softly.
Tian Chou was puzzled: "The general has captured the guilty soldiers and promised to execute them at noon. How can the people still be resentful?"
"The execution has not yet been carried out, and the resentment in my heart has not been vented. I actually don't want to severely punish those criminal soldiers."
Tian Chou said honestly: "If you have violated military law, why aren't you punished according to law?"
Liu Xiang rubbed his head and said depressedly: "According to military law, these people have to be beheaded. But beheading is easy. What will happen next? The recruits will mutiny."
"Ah? More than two thousand people are going to be beheaded?" Tian Chou was dumbfounded.
"Military law is harsh, with seventeen bans and fifty-four executions. This is no joke."
Liu Xiang sighed and continued: "I don't know whether it is right or wrong to do this. I hope it will not be in vain."
His voice was a little soft, and he didn't know whether he was talking to Tian Chou or to himself.
Tian Chou didn't hear clearly, and was shocked by the harshness of military law. He lowered his head and wrote a yellow book on the desk next to him. This was the task assigned to him by Liu Xiang.
Liu Xiang saw Tian Chou's cautious look, smiled and comforted him and said: "Zitai is gentle, the military law is strict only against soldiers who break the law. Just don't break the law, don't be afraid."
Tian Chou smiled sheepishly and bowed his hands: "Thank you, General."
"It doesn't have to be like this. Where is Zitai's heroic spirit of traveling thousands of miles alone? Cheer up and don't act cautious and lose your magnanimity."
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After chatting with Tian Chou for a few words, seeing that it was almost noon, Di Bai came to report that the execution ground had been leveled and the high platform had been built.
Liu Xiang ordered the criminals to be bound to the execution ground and guarded by soldiers from the guard camp. A thousand crossbowmen from the Shesheng camp were arrayed outside to monitor.
Then he said to Di Bai: "Bingfang will go first, and I will arrive soon after. Pay attention to the order of the people watching the execution and the new soldiers."
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Watching Di Bai leave, Liu Xiang turned to the guard beside him and said, "Find me a softer whip."
Su Wei was stunned, and Liu Xiang continued to explain: "It just doesn't hurt if you slap someone."
When Su Wei found the soft whip, Liu Xiang took it over and looked at it. It was no different from an ordinary whip, so he handed it back: "Take it, it will be useful later."
He wrote another document and handed it to Tian Chou to carry.
After preparations were completed, Liu Xiang led his people to the execution ground. Su Wei was on guard below the stage, and Liu Xiang climbed onto the high platform.
There were many people coming, and the four thousand recruits were clearly distinguished from the people in the city. They were all fellow villagers of Fan Yang, and now they were obviously separated.
Liu Xiang picked up the loudspeaker and said loudly: "Yesterday, there was chaos in the city, innocent people were harmed, and it was all my fault.
The new recruits of the Anping Army have poor military discipline and have done many things that are harmful to the people. I, the general, can hardly escape the blame. I am willing to receive thirty floggings to thank the people for their anger."
After saying that, he took off his shirt and crown. It was a little difficult to take off his armor, so he said to the guard next to him: "Remove my armor for me."
Only then did Tian Chou and the other guards around him react and quickly stopped him. They all tried to persuade him: "Generals are noble, don't do this!"
"My lord, no!"
"How can my lord be punished?"
Liu Xiang ignored him and continued: "Stop talking any more and take off your armor for me."
Everyone was still persuading. Several guards grabbed Liu Xiang's arms, pulled his armor, knelt on one knee, and said: "My lord is weak, how can he be whipped? My lord, think twice."
"My lord, I am willing to suffer the punishment on my lord's behalf."
Liu Xiang was grabbed by several people and could not break away at all. Everyone on the stage was tugging and tugging in chaos.
There was chaos on stage, and there was also a bit of chaos off stage.
The guards surrounding the high platform were all looking up, and the impatient ones had already started to go up to the stage to persuade him.
The soldiers who maintained order in the execution ground also raised their heads to watch, but they had military orders and did not dare to move. Those criminal soldiers were very scared. The general was so cruel. Even if he beat himself, they probably would not get better. They felt weak in their hearts and their legs were sore.
So weak, being tied up and unable to run away, the timid one collapsed on the ground, sobbing loudly.
Looking from a distance, it looks like he was moved by the general.
The recruits who came to watch the execution were also very scared. Not far away from them was the crossbow array of the Shesheng Battalion, and the crossbowmen were staring at them with blazing eyes.
The people around him were a little confused. What happened to this general?
No nonsense at all, just whip yourself. What kind of method is this?
"What is this general's name?"
"My name is General Anping."
"It's so cruel that I even hit myself."
They were whispering to each other, asking around, and chattering in confusion.
Liu Xiang was very anxious. If this continued, it would become a farce.
He stared coldly at the few guards who caught him, so scared that they quickly let go, then looked around at everyone, and shouted in a low voice: "Shut up!"
These people do bad things with good intentions.
If I had known earlier, I would have communicated with them in advance.