Xia Houcheng's words were also agreed by Xia Houheng and Xia Houba. Xia Houba frowned and said: "If this is really the case, then we must not take it lightly and must strengthen the city defense! We cannot let the Western Qin army succeed!"
The brothers immediately clasped their fists at Xia Houba and shouted in response. But at this moment, Xia Houcheng hesitated and said: "Second brother! Don't you think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? We are all big
But you can use the trick!"
"Good opportunity? Use the trick?" After hearing Xia Houcheng's words, all the brothers turned their heads and looked at Xia Houcheng. Xia Houheng also frowned, but he guessed what Xia Houcheng wanted to say, and immediately shook his head and said:
"Third brother! I know what you mean, but in this situation, we can only seek no merit but no fault! Defending Taiyuan City is the right way!"
"Brother!" Seeing that Xia Houheng rejected his proposal directly, Xia Houcheng was a little anxious and said hurriedly: "Before, we guessed that the reinforcements would arrive soon, so we chose to defend Taiyuan! But now the reinforcements are not
Not yet! If time drags on and waits until the reinforcements of the Western Qin Army arrive! We will suffer! The Western Qin siege equipment is exquisite and invincible. If the Western Qin Army outside the city is equipped with those siege equipment, then we will not be able to defeat the enemy.
It’s impossible to defend Taiyuan! Strike first and be controlled by others later!”
"This..." To say that Xia Houheng is not moved is definitely a lie! As the eldest son of General Xia Houyuan of the Western Qin Dynasty, how could Xia Houheng be willing to finish this battle so passively? It's just that the heavy burden of stationing in Taiyuan has always been
It was firmly pressed on Xia Houheng's heart, so that Xia Houheng did not dare to relax at all, and said in a deep voice: "Taiyuan is too important! We cannot act lightly! What if this is all a trick of the Western Qin?"
Seeing Xia Houheng still couldn't make up his mind, Xia Houcheng became a little anxious. In fact, not only Xia Houcheng, but also other brothers such as Xia Houwei and Xia Hourong were also aroused by Xia Houcheng and stepped forward to persuade him.
: "Brother! You can give it a try!"
Xia Houheng and Xia Houba were a little embarrassed when the brothers said this. In the end, Xia Houheng and Xia Houba cast their eyes on Chen Qun next to them at the same time. Xia Houba asked: "Master Chen! If you agree,
How should I make a decision according to your wishes?"
Chen Qun couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile on his face. If he had followed Chen Qun's original intention, he would have stayed the same to cope with all changes. But when he saw the Xiahou brothers all turning their attention to him, Chen Qun couldn't help but smile.
Chen Qun was really under some pressure! After thinking for a moment, Chen Qun came up with a way and said to Xia Houheng and others: "Generals! What you are arguing about is nothing more than whether the night attack of the Western Qin Army was a plan.
?This subordinate also has difficulty making a decision for a while, but there is a way to try it out!"
Ever since Chen Qun proposed the strategy of mobilizing troops to merge with the state to garrison Taiyuan, the Xiahou brothers began to trust Chen Qun's wisdom more and more. When Chen Qun said there was a way, all the brothers' eyes lit up and they all focused on Chen Qun's plan.
In front of him, Xiahou Ba asked: "Master Chen! If you have any good ideas, why not tell us and let everyone think about it together!"
"That's what I meant!" Chen Qun nodded and said, "The general in charge of the Western Qin Army this time is the veteran Western Qin general Liu Pi! I had met Liu Pi several times back then, so I recognized him.
This person! According to what I know, Liu Pi has a very important position in the Western Qin Army, and he has won the trust of Luo Yang! If the Western Qin Army wants to lure our army out of the city to fight in the name of a night attack, he will use it as a bait before
There is absolutely no way that the Western Qin army that came to attack was led by Liu Pi! On the contrary, with Liu Pi's character, if this night attack was true, then Liu Pi would definitely preside over the battle personally to ensure that it was not possible.
Failed! Therefore, I think that to judge whether the Western Qin Army is a trick this time, just look at whether the leading general of the Western Qin Army's sneak attack is Liu Pi!"
Hearing what Chen Qun said, Xia Houheng and Xia Houba also felt that it made sense. They looked at each other and nodded at the same time. In fact, as generals of Cao Wei, they had just followed their father in several battles with the Western Qin Army.
, have also seen Liu Pi. When the time comes, even if Chen Qun can't see clearly, they will definitely be able to recognize Liu Pi! Immediately Xiahou Ba said: "Master Chen's plan makes sense! It's better to let me lead a small team.
Soldiers and horses are secretly ambushing under the city wall outside the city. If it is confirmed that the coming general is Liu Pi, then I will send someone to inform the city. At that time, we should cooperate with the outside to eliminate all this Western Qin army! If the Western Qin army this time
If the general is not Liu Pi, then I will go around to the other side and inform you brothers to defend the city and prevent the enemy from succeeding!"
Seeing Xiahou Ba personally asking for battle, all the Xiahou brothers immediately shouted.
He has never made a mistake! With Xia Houba's words, Xia Houheng finally made up his mind, slapped his thigh, stood up and said to the brothers: "Okay! Since the brothers have made this decision, then I won't be pretentious.
Okay, that's what we will do tonight! Fourth brother! Fifth brother! You must mobilize troops and horses to defend near the east gate. All brothers will also go with you. Just wait for the news of the second brother to come, and we will fight out! Kill the Western Qin army.
A complete mess!"
"Okay! Okay!" When the brothers heard what Xia Houheng said, they all shouted loudly. But at this time, Chen Qun was stunned and immediately asked with doubts on his face: "What did General Boquan just say?"
, what is the point of having the army mobilize at the east gate?" Now that Taiyuan City is surrounded by the Western Qin Army, why did Xia Houheng decide to abandon the other three gates and let everyone garrison the east gate? Logically speaking, even if it is to defend
, that is also the direction of the west gate where the Western Qin Army’s military camp is located!
Hearing Chen Qun's question, the Xiahou brothers all laughed. Although Chen Qun was very resourceful, marching and fighting sometimes required relying on strategies, but more often, they still had to rely on combat experience to make judgments! This point
, how could Chen Qun be the opponent of the Xiahou brothers from the general family? Xia Houwei smiled and said to Chen Qun: "Master Chen, if the Western Qin army wants to make a sneak attack, the most important thing is to be unexpected! What we have arranged in Taiyuan City
The defense line always has the largest number of troops at the top of the west city! If the West Qin Army wants to sneak attack on Taiyuan City, they will naturally choose a relatively weak place in the defense line to launch an attack. That’s why Big Brother guessed that the West Qin Army would attack the west gate!"
Hearing Xia Houwei's explanation, Chen Qun couldn't help but blush. He immediately bowed to Xia Houheng and said: "General Bo Quan is really powerful! I am willing to bow down to you!"
Xia Houheng also quickly helped Chen Qun up and said with a smile: "My lord, you don't have to be too modest. If it weren't for your lord's strategy, I'm afraid Taiyuan would have been unable to defend itself! This time Taiyuan withstood the attack of the Western Qin Army. My lord, I'm afraid that
Take the lead!"
The two exchanged words with each other, and then Xia Houheng let go of Chen Qun, turned around and shouted to the brothers: "Okay! Let's have a good rest today! Let's start taking action tonight!"
"Here!"
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Not far outside the city gate, a team of more than a hundred people was sticking to the city wall, lurking quietly. The two leading generals were Xiahou Ba, the second among the Xiahou brothers, and Xiahou Rong, the fifth! Xiahou Ba was squatting at the moment.
On the ground, his eyes were fixed on the direction outside the city, and he did not dare to relax for a moment. He had been keeping this action for an hour or two, but he himself did not move at all. His whole body seemed to be made of iron!
Xia Hourong, who was next to Xia Houba, was not so powerful. After persisting for nearly an hour, he became too much! But this Xia Hourong was also a hero. No matter how tired he was, he gritted his teeth and persisted in the end. Looking up
Looking at the night sky and estimating the time, Xia Hourong turned his head and whispered to Xia Houba: "Second brother! It's already midnight! Do you think the enemy will come?"
"No hurry!" Xia Houba's two simple words blocked all the next few words of Xia Hourong. Seeing that Xia Houba said this, Xia Hourong could only shut up and continue to guard.
With.
Fortunately, not long after, the sound of horse hooves suddenly sounded not far outside the city! Although the sound of horse hooves was not very loud, Xia Houba and Xia Hourong were both disciples of the generals, and they could not be more sensitive to the sound of horse hooves.
, the two people's expressions immediately changed, and they looked at each other at the same time! However, in order to hide well, they did not light the torch. Now it is dark in the night, so the two brothers can only see the light in each other's eyes.
!But even so, they can still see a hint of joy in each other's eyes!
Not long after, I saw another team not far outside the city. At a rough look, it was about one or two thousand people. It was correct to think that the other party was here for a sneak attack now! If there was a big fanfare,
Wouldn't it be easy for the enemy to see through it immediately if they came here! These two thousand people were just right, and all they wanted to do was to open the city gate!
However, Xia Houba and Xia Hourong's thoughts were not on the number of enemies. They all fixed their eyes on the front of the army! Xia Houba looked carefully. Under the illumination of an extremely subtle torch,
The leader of the Western Qin Army that came to attack was their target this time, General Liu Pi of the Western Qin Army!
Seeing that it was indeed Liu Pi who came in person, Xiahou Ba could hardly hold back his screams no matter how calm he was! He finally held back the excitement in his heart and made a gesture to the sergeant behind him who had been prepared for him.
Zhao came to him and whispered to him: "Report to the city immediately! The target has been confirmed! The net can be closed!"