"Now that Cui Yanbo has been defeated, the remaining troops have retreated to Hedong, and several counties in Hexi have been conquered by Chief Li. I dare to ask where General Huangfu went?"
Zhang Jingzhi's tone was very polite, but he was also very confused in his heart: If Huangfu is still west of the river, he should be in Wuwei, Jincheng, or Shanshan, or Huohan area. But no matter where he is, the envoy will not be missing.
Nor would he even know that Li Chengzhi had sent new troops to help him.
The same goes for Li Liang. Moreover, it has been half a month since he and Da Xi sent troops. If they had received Li Chengzhi's military order, they would have sent Qitang to respond.
The reason why there is no news, and even the deputy commander of the South Road does not know that Li Chengzhi has sent troops to help, there is only one possibility: Huangfu Rang is not near Jincheng in Wuwei.
Where else can we go?
Meeting Zhang Jingzhi and Da Xi's suspicious gazes, Li Liang sighed secretly and said helplessly: "To be honest with you two, General Huangfu has already gone north. If nothing unexpected happens, he has reached the level of Bogulu and is most likely across the city from Xingluan.
Confrontation..."
Huangfu Rang led his army to Bogulu?
Hearing this sentence, Da Xi felt his hair stand on end, and his hair almost stood on end.
Do you think Bo Gulu only has Xing Luan's tens of thousands of troops, or do you think that the hinterland of Hequ Division, which is five or six hundred miles to the northwest, is where General Yuan Yao of the Northern Expedition garrisoned?
No matter how small they are, there are still nearly 200,000 troops in these two places.
After being lucky enough to win once, Huangfu Rang really regarded himself as the God of War, thinking that he was truly invincible and invincible wherever he went?
Da Xi was like this, and Zhang Jingzhi was also shocked.
Now that he knew that the battle at Shanshan was due to luck, how could Huangfu Rang dare to enter the tiger's den again?
Seeing these two people acting like this, Li Liang explained: "It's not that General Huangfu acted arbitrarily, but he and I agreed together to take risks... Well, it's not really a risk..."
Li Liang paused for a moment and looked at Zhang Jingzhi and Da Xi thoughtfully, "You two must still not know that Rouran has withdrawn his troops, right?"
Da Xi exclaimed: "How is that possible?"
"How is it impossible?"
Li Liang suddenly laughed, "If I can defeat Cui Yanbo on the south road, I can also defeat Rouran on the north road..."
Where did the North Road come from? How could I not know?
Well, it seems that there really is...
In early February, when the weather got warmer, Li Song led his army westward and took the former Dunhuang general to recapture Dunhuang. Hearing how loud the Yuan bird of prey was, he even dared to call Li Chengzhi a traitor. But when Li Chengzhi arrived,
However, Li Song was as obedient as a sheep in his hands. He not only obeyed Li Song's words, but also made various suggestions. As a result, Li Song's troops were able to pacify Dunhuang in less than two decades after he sent out troops to suppress the barbarians.
After hearing no more news, Da Xi only thought that Li Chengzhi had asked Li Song to guard Dunhuang and organized the townspeople to work in the fields. At this time, thinking about it, Li Song must have sent troops from Dunhuang, highlighted Zhuoxie Mountain, and attacked Rouhou's rear army...
Suspicious in his heart, he blurted out: "But Li Song won?"
"Not only the fourth uncle, but also Li Yongshou who ambushed on the west bank of Juyan Lake, and Li Feng who ambushed on the east bank. A total of ten guards from the three parties joined forces to make it difficult for Rouran to take care of him. He was finally defeated at Junji Mountain and fled deep into Mobei.
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The more surprised Da Xi was, the happier Li Liang became. He replied loudly: "I don't know the number of casualties yet, but the number of cattle and sheep seized by my fourth uncle, Li Yongshou and others amounted to millions, and the grain, grass, and silk hemp transported from Guanzhong amounted to thousands of carts.
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Millions of cattle and sheep...According to this scale, the troops dispatched by Rouran should be at least 200,000, and it is possible that it is even 300,000.
And even if there were 100,000 troops on the northern route, they would only be worth 50,000. With 50,000 defeating 300,000, who dares to say that this is not another unparalleled victory?
There were Huangfu Rang, Li Liang, and Huangfu Zhong before him, and Li Song, Li Feng, and Li Yongshou behind him. Even Li Shi, who was mediocre in talent and didn't know a few words, had a great share of the work. Only he and Zhang Jingzhi watched the theater with him.
Same thing, a trip in vain, a trip in vain?
If he had known that Cui Yanbo had been defeated and Rouran had withdrawn his troops, why would Huangfu have asked him to go far away and attack Bo Gulu, who was thousands of miles away from the east bank of Yuzhong?
Although most of Tada Xi's men were new troops, they had fought many battles. Didn't they dare to fight even a smooth battle?
What's more, there are more than 30,000 war horses and 3,000 chariots. If we travel in a hurry, it will only be 1,500 miles from Zhangye to Bogulu. No matter how slow we go, we will arrive in seven or eight days.
Maybe I was sitting at the top of Bogulu's city drinking wine a few days ago...
In Da Xi's mind, he suddenly heard that the army from the West Sea was marching north along the west bank of the river, and Yuan Yao hurriedly retreated to the six towns.
He could even predict that even if Xingluan was given another 100,000 troops, he would never stick to the town of Bogulu on the west bank. Instead, he would retreat to the east bank overnight, burn down all the ferries, and pay off all the ships.
This is not a guess, but a necessity.
Not to mention Yuan Yao and Xing Luan, they gathered all the famous generals in the world together. They heard that Tuyuhun's 100,000 elite cavalry, Cui Yanbo's 200,000 troops, and Rouran's 300,000 warriors were defeated one after another.
When it comes to the Western Sea, we will only avoid its edge and retreat as fast as we can.
Sometimes, words like unstoppable and invincible are not only used as compliments, but also as evidence of divine help.
The older they are in the military and those who have experienced many battles, the more they believe in this truth. Therefore, even if Huangfu only leads a thousand soldiers, Xing Luan and Yuan Yao will only retreat.
Huangfu Rang was able to drive away Yuan Yao and retreat from Xing Luan without even having to kill or injure a single soldier.
This is a famous general in the world... A famous general, after passing through this village, how can there be this shop?
Grandpa's opportunity to make a name for himself just flew away like that?
Da Xi's eyes turned red with envy: "Since you have already received the news of Rouran's withdrawal, why do Zhang Sima and I not know anything about it?"
Hearing this, he knew that he was blaming Li Chengzhi, not to mention Li Liang. I was afraid that Li Chengzhi would face him, and Da Xi had the same attitude. So Li Liang didn't care and replied with a smile:
"This news did not come from Lang Jun, but from Yuan Yao, so Zhong Lang and Sima didn't know about it. After calculation, even Lang Jun had just received the news... It was also a mistake: a few days ago, Huangfu and I
The general is about to divide his troops and prepare to clear out the defeated troops along the east coast and recover the counties of Zicheng (now Gaolan County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province) and Yuwei (now Jingtai County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province). The other way is to cut wood and build a bridge. Choose one.
Cross the river where the water is shallow.
After many investigations, they finally chose the ancient crossing of the ancient river in Xiqiang (now Yongjing County, Linxia Prefecture, Gansu Province)... However, before they could set up stakes before they sent their advance troops to cross the river, they happened to hit Cui Yanbo heading towards Yuzhong.
Yuan Qin sent orders from Yuan Cheng.
After some questioning, I learned that my fourth uncle and uncle Feng had a great victory over Rouran. I also learned that Yuan Yao had abandoned camp three days ago and retreated to the fertile fields overnight, just to prevent our northern army from raiding the six towns. I also learned that Yuan Yao urgently ordered Xing
Xing Luan retreated to the east bank and divided his troops to patrol the river bank to prevent our army from forcing a crossing... So General Huangfu made a decisive decision and attacked Bo Gu Lu in order to hold Xing Luan back..."
Da Xi was so shocked that he became numb: Is this Huangfu so courageous?
It would hold Xing Luan back, and it would also make Yuan Yao's plan of having Xing Luan patrol the east bank of the river fail. Li Liang only needed to seize the counties on the west bank and relieve his worries, then he could build a bridge to cross the river.
But the rabbit bites people when it is anxious. Huangfu Rang is not afraid that Xing Luan will fight him to the death?
As soon as this idea came up, Da Xi categorically rejected it: He was also a demon. He knew that the West Sea was unstoppable. As a famous general, how could Xing Luan seek his own death?
Secretly annoyed, Zhang Jingzhi laughed loudly and gave a high-five: "It's good to make a decisive decision immediately! I just don't know what Chief Li and General Huangfu want to do after they cross the river. Could it be that they want to point their troops at Guanzhong?"
Li Liang smiled modestly: "Sima is joking! It's just a small victory, but it doesn't make me and Huangfu so obsessed with each other that we are so powerful that we really think we are invincible?"
The two of us agreed that after taking Yuwei County, all the people in Hexi have surrendered, and there will be no worries. Then I will lead the army across the river, return Yuan Qin first, and order him to send a message to Cui Yanbo to let him know that Rouran is defeated and Yuan Dynasty is defeated.
Rumor has it that the troops will withdraw. Then they advance towards Yuzhong with great fanfare. Cui Yanbo’s defeated general no longer dares to show his courage and will definitely withdraw to Longguan..."
Da Xi asked almost arrogantly: "What if he wants to die together with you?"
"Absolutely not!"
Li Liang shook his head firmly, "It's just because Yuanyao's military order is like this: Cui Yanbo is ordered to leave only a weak brigade to the east bank to bluff, to be able to echo Xingluan, and to temporarily hold the river. Cui Yanbo is to lead the remaining Chinese troops under his command to withdraw.
Xiao Guan, when Yuan Yao returns to Fang Liu Town, he will send Shangshu Xi northward to guard Longshan with him..."
Zhang Jingzhi was immediately overjoyed: "We will guard Longshan together... Yuan Yao actually wants to abandon the defense of Dahe?"
"You can't give up!" Li Liang replied, "Listening to Yuan Qin's words, because he reprimanded his ministers for giving money to Tuyuhun and Rouran to borrow troops, the imperial court has long been unable to continue. Yuan Yao and Xing Luan are not concerned, but as far as Cui Yanbo is concerned, Yu
The grain and grass were only enough for the remaining troops to eat for a month.
Moreover, the army was defeated, and the morale and morale of the army were very low. If there was a slight setback, I was afraid that Murong Xiao's defeat would be repeated. If the few remaining Chinese troops were also lost in Yuzhong, I am afraid that even Longshan would be difficult to defend.
.So Yuan Yao had no choice but to cut off his tail to survive..."
Da Xi's heart was filled with anger, and he shouted urgently: "Then why don't you take advantage of the victory and pursue it, but instead bluff and let the tiger go back to the mountain?"
Li Liang smiled coquettishly, but said nothing. He just looked at Zhang Jingzhi.
Da Xi had no idea how many artillery pieces and explosives Huangfu Rang and Li Liang had brought, but Zhang Jingzhi was in charge of all the ministries and knew it all.
Since Li Song went west, Li Chengzhi has tried every means to raise funds and has accumulated it for nearly five years. In this battle, Huangfu and Li Liang brought more than 30% of the money. Could it be that they had used up all of it?
He suddenly understood, and his heart suddenly shrank: "But the firearms have been used up? Even so, how can Huangfu dare to go north alone?"
"Cui Yanbo is extremely courageous and full of wisdom. If he doesn't have to fire thousands of cannons at any cost, how can he seize the enemy first and cause chaos?"
Li Liang sighed sadly: "Although the gunpowder has not been used up, there is not much left. When Huangfu went north, he took a hundred stones with him and left a dozen stones for me. Now he stays in Zicheng County to build a bridge to cross the river."
Used when..."
Only a hundred stones left?
Zhang Jingzhi remembered very clearly that when he and his two men sent out troops to suppress the barbarians, they loaded hundreds of carts with gunpowder, which amounted to two thousand dan. Now there is less than 10% left?
No wonder the two of them are so powerful?
It turns out that these two great victories were completely based on gunpowder.
But no matter how you calculate it, it is worth thousands of dollars...
No wonder Cui Yanbo was already a defeated general, and Li Liang was leading a great victory, but he only dared to bluff and force him away?
Without gunpowder, we can only fight knife against knife, gun against gun, and take human lives.
Putting aside whether Li Liang dared or not, Li Chengzhi would never agree.
By analogy, Li Song and others were able to defeat more with less and defeated Rouran, forcing them to retreat to Mobei. Presumably it was also the result of artillery.
And he remembered that Li Song, Li Feng and others brought twice as much gunpowder and artillery as Huangfu and Li Liang. After all, there wasn't much left...
Zhang Jingzhi breathed out fiercely: "When Zhonglang and I sent out troops, the Duke of the country had a strict order: after reaching Wuwei, we would only serve as partial troops, and we must strictly abide by General Huangfu's orders. General Huangfu has already gone north, and Chief Li was originally
The head of the military department is now the deputy commander of the South Road. Zhonglang and I should obey the orders of Chief Li..."
Li Liang quickly declined: "Liang Liang has little talent and little knowledge, and is even more unknown. How can this be a good thing?"
"A soldier cannot move without a general, and a snake cannot move without a head...Although I am older, I am only good at military orders, laws, and food. When it comes to battles, even the lieutenant can't compare with me. And the chief minister is always at the side of the Duke.
The noise in your ears and eyes all day long is no match for us, so I hope you won’t refuse..."
Does it mean that I am not even as good as Li Liang?
Da Xi wanted to snort, but then he thought about it and wisely closed his mouth.
In the past, if someone said that he was inferior to Li Liang, he would definitely not accept it.
Not even Li Chengzhi can do it.
But now that even Cui Yanbo has been defeated at the hands of Huangfu and Li Liang, if he still talks tough and dares to say that he is stronger than Cui Yanbo, he might get beaten up when he bumps into Xi Kangsheng that day.
So even though there is a lot of reluctance and unwillingness in my heart, now I can only grit my teeth and admit it...
This was not the time to be polite. Li Liang pondered for a moment, then made a bow without hesitation: "In this case, Liang can only do so..."
Zhang Jingzhi quickly supported him: "This is a great good..."
Before he finished speaking, and before Li Liang straightened his waist, he heard a whistle outside the city. The three of them pricked up their ears in unison.
Urgent order, or was it sent to Huangfu Rang?
Li Chengzhi was the only one in the world who could give orders to Huangfu.
The three of them looked solemn and hurried out of the city.
The others rushed closer and saw by the firelight that it was Li Cong!
Seeing that his body was covered in dirt and his hair was dyed white, we knew that he must be traveling day and night, non-stop.
Li Liang walked a few steps quickly and shouted loudly: "Monkey, is this an urgent order from Mr. Lang?"
"Exactly!"
When the horse came to a halt, Li Cong jumped off the horse and asked, "Brother, where is General Huangfu?"
Li Liang paused for a moment and replied in a low voice: "Huangfu has already gone north. If the military order is urgent, I will immediately send horses to protect you for one more trip..."
"Is it as expected?"
Li Cong murmured and shook his head: "No need, Lang Jun said, it's the same if you leave it to the eldest brother..."
After saying that, he took out the letter from his pocket.
After Li Liang inspected it for a moment, he tore the seal open.
Was it written by Li Chengzhi himself?
After a quick scan, the first thing I saw was eight large Chinese characters: Don't be greedy, just accept it when it's good!