In the seventh year of the reign of Emperor Yonglong in Jiashenqiu, Emperor Yong blamed Southern Chu for not paying tribute for a long time, and ordered the ruler of Southern Chu to pay an audience. When the ruler of Southern Chu heard this, he was frightened and inexplicable, and refused to pay tribute for several days. Emperor Yong heard this
Angry, he vowed to march south, and the three armies launched their attacks together, again raising their swords.
——"Zi Zhi Tong Jian·Yong Ji San"
In the eleventh year of Tongtai's reign, Yong's army went south, and Yun Wei's journey was not completed.
——"History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties Biography of Jiang Suiyun"
In the seventh year of Emperor Yong's reign and the eleventh year of Tongtai in Southern Chu, on the second day of October, on the military academy grounds of Jiangxia Camp in Southern Chu, the sergeants were practicing riding and shooting, and from time to time they could hear colorful sounds like thunder.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh", three consecutive arrows hit the bull's-eye, and there was another burst of cheers on the school field. The man who shot the arrow was not tall and was wearing silver armor. The yellow gelding he sat on was one of the best horses in a thousand.
, Pegasus galloping, and the arrow hit the target. Such archery skills are indeed worthy of cheers from all the sergeants, not to mention that the knight is the eldest son of their respected and beloved general.
The knight didn't stop until he finished shooting a bag of arrows. The twenty-four arrows covered the bullseye without leaving a single gap. He took off his helmet, revealing a childish face, and wiped the sweat from his head.
, rode his horse to the edge of the school field, jumped off the horse, and rested his horse for a while, then smiled at the sergeant who surrounded him and said: "Okay, shooting a round of arrows is much more comfortable. General, hasn't he been promoted yet?"
Several sergeants laughed and said: "Major General, your archery skills are getting better and better. The General only came back in the early morning. You may not get a promotion today."
The young man frowned when he heard this and said, "There have been a lot of movements there recently. I wonder what the situation will be like when the general goes to Jianye this time?"
A sergeant heard this and said: "Young General, why don't you go and ask Yang Canjun privately? The general won't tell you, or Yang Canjun will reveal something."
The young man scolded: "Nonsense, if Yang Canjun was so easy to tell the truth, how could the general trust him so much?"
Another sergeant suddenly said: "By the way, Mr. Wei came here just now, and now he has gone to see the general."
The young man frowned, "Mr. Wei, why are he here? This man always goes to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Thinking of this, he didn't care about the sweat and dust all over his body. He hurriedly explained to a few sergeants and then went to his father's tent.
After a while, he ran to his father's camp. The soldiers outside saw him and were about to call out, but he shook his head to stop him. He pulled someone away and asked in a low voice: "Are the general and Mr. Wei talking inside?"
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The soldier nodded and said: "Yes, I have been here for a long time, and so is the general. Why are you so polite to this man?"
The young man glared at him and said: "What do you know? Without this person's mediation, the general and the old fox would have fallen out long ago. Besides, he is well-informed in Dayong. Without his help, he would have waited until the Ministry of War sent the information.
, Humph, I’m afraid that Yong’s army has already crossed the river, and the information is still coming.”
The soldier murmured a few words in a low voice. Although this young man was a major general, he had always been close to them, so he dared to tell the young man what was in his heart. He also knew that although the young man blamed himself, he did not mean any harm, nor did he
He knew how to speak out, so he just complained a few times. After all, in his opinion, Mr. Na Wei was an unethical person. Although he was a rough man, he looked down upon him no matter what.
The young man wandered around the door for a long time, but he still didn't see his father coming out. Finally, he couldn't bear it any longer, so he came to the door of the camp and listened. The guards smiled at each other, winked, and just ignored them. The young man ignored them and just tried his best to capture the tent.
A faint voice floated out from within.
The furnishings inside the camp are very simple. Except for a simple camp bed, a square table and two chairs, it is almost empty. Except for a few volumes of books placed on the table, this camp is not the same as the residence of ordinary low-level generals.
There is almost no difference.
A man in his early thirties stood in the tent with his hands clasped behind his hands, looking at a map hanging on the wall of the tent with a heavy expression. This man had a handsome appearance and a gentle temperament. He could be considered a handsome man, but his temples were slightly frosted.
, there is a look of vicissitudes in his expression. If he were not in military uniform, it would be hard to believe that he is the number one person in the Nanchu military. The other man has a graceful and handsome appearance. He does not look to be in his thirties, and his look is
A touch of ridicule, seeing his elegant demeanor, one would never have thought that he was already thirty-five years old, and the man in military uniform was obviously three years younger than him, but he looked older than him.
Seeing that the man in uniform was silent, the graceful man sneered: "What are you looking at? Yong Jun will definitely not miss this opportunity this time. Except for your king, no one in the world knows that Dayong is taking advantage of this opportunity."
It has been seven years since the fall of the Northern Han Dynasty. Dayong has digested the territorial manpower of the Northern Han Dynasty. Li Zhi is not young anymore. Doesn't he want to see the world unified in his lifetime? By the side of his bed,
How can we allow others to sleep soundly? Even if Nan Chu has not committed any transgression or fault, Dayong will not give up his intention to go south. Not long ago, the young general came back from the north. Didn't he make it very clear that even a young king of Dayong was looking forward to going into battle?
Fighting together, the intention of the southern invasion is obvious, don't you realize it? If I hadn't seen that you still have some courage and dared to attack Jiameng Pass seven years ago with the emperor and ministers of Southern Chu behind your back, how could I do my best for you? Now Fengwutang Yan
The first one in the Heyihuang Hall, the old fox monk Weijun cooperates very well. Although it is inconvenient to blatantly ascend the court, he has gradually become more powerful. If Shang Weijun is not still wary, and I am Chen
I'm sorry for you, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you, the general, to hold your seat."
The man in military uniform sighed: "Brother Wei is very friendly, and I understand in my heart that without your help, I'm afraid I won't be able to live in the court with those people. A few days ago, they proposed marriage, but I rejected it, and then the minister deliberately delayed it."
Food and salary, if it weren't for brother Wei's help, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get through this."
Hearing this, the graceful man sighed: "Actually, this has nothing to do with me. You control more than 70% of Nanchu's troops. I don't know what the situation is. I just found a way for them. In fact, you don't want to let the young general and them
It is also right to get married. No one knows what they are doing in Dayong. Even I can't see it. They are a mess to the outside world and are good at fighting internally. You said that I will help you. In fact, without you, my Chen
Tang has been suppressed by them for a long time. After all, they have the economic power, and we only benefit from each other. General Lu, if you are willing to rebel and Qing Jun, I will help you."
The man in military uniform smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Wei, if you keep talking, I'm afraid I will have to see you off."
The graceful man laughed and said, "I know you won't agree. If you were as ruthless as Jiang Zhe, you wouldn't be forced by Shang Weijun to leave Jianye."
The man in military uniform smiled slightly and said, "Brother Wei seems to have less hatred for his master in the past few years, and he no longer gnashes his teeth when mentioning him."
The Yongrong man said coldly: "King Qing was overthrown and the Northern Han Dynasty was destroyed. Although Yong had many soldiers and generals, Li Zhi won the hearts of the people, and Li Xian was brave and good at fighting, if it weren't for this man's strategizing, how could it be so easy? I know it would be impossible.
To fight against him, I thought there was only one way to retaliate against him. Didn't he rebel against Chu and surrender to Yong? So I defected to Nanchu. Didn't he want to help Li Zhi dominate the world? I wanted to let Nanchu rule half of the country, even if I couldn't take him personally.
Even if he wants to live, he will not be able to live in peace. If not, why should I cooperate with you? Just because of your relationship with him, I should be in trouble with you. But there is no one in Nanchu who can replace you, so I can only
That’s it.”
The man in military uniform did not feel dissatisfied, but just smiled faintly. He was the only one who dared to reuse this person in front of him. Since he had the same goal, then this person was trustworthy. Even if his character had some shortcomings, for the sake of the overall situation of Nanchu, he would not
Minded.
The Yongrong man may have vented for a while and felt much more relaxed, and then said: "This time Yong sent an envoy to reprimand him, saying that Nan Chu has not paid tribute in three years. I have checked it. It is ridiculous to say it. Fu Yulun is really bold.
In the ninth year of Tongtai, he was ordered to go to Yongdu to pay tribute. On the way, he was hijacked by bandits. The bandits took away the tribute, but gave him a forged reply and half of the stolen goods. This man was afraid of being charged, so he actually concealed the matter. The next two
He colluded with the bandits inside and outside, divided the tributes, and forged certificates of credence. However, in the three years of Yong Dynasty, the documents never mentioned this matter, but this year he launched an attack and asked the king to go to Yongdu to apologize. If this happened
There is no conspiracy in it, I don’t believe it.”
The man in military uniform said calmly: "Fu Yulun is talented but not moral. He is weak and greedy for money. He also relies on the power of the Prime Minister to do random things. However, he would not dare to do such a thing without instigation and coercion. Once he gets on the pirate ship,
There is no way to turn back. I believe that Dayong also tried his best to set up this situation and raised it for three years just to raise an army to hold accountable the incident that came to light today."
The graceful man sighed and said: "Who says it's not the case? Fu Yulun was under the protection of Shang Xiang. Half of the tributes he collected were given to Shang Xiang, and 10% were given to Ji Shou. If it weren't for Ji's
The first one and the first one Yan, how could I just know about this now and not be prepared at all. Women have misled the country. The ancients have not deceived me. For the sake of these petty gains, they actually ignored the overall situation. I am afraid they were still complacent.
What about harming Dayong's interests? I don't even think about it, would Dayong turn a blind eye to this kind of thing? Today I know how stupid it is to be blinded by hatred and desire. If I had this insight back then, maybe I wouldn't be where I am today.
It’s hard to find a home and a country, and it’s hard to run away from a country. I’m all alone, surrounded by shadows and shadows.”
The man in military uniform frowned and said: "I went to Jianye to see the Prime Minister. The king has not been in court for several days. I asked the Prime Minister to kill Fu Yulun to apologize to Dayong, but the Prime Minister refused to agree and just demoted Fu Yulun to his official position.
That’s all, I still have to protect my shortcomings at this time, alas.”
The Yongrong man looked sarcastic and didn't speak for a long time before saying: "It's too late to kill or not to kill. This is a rare opportunity that Yong will not miss. The prime minister has sent an envoy to send a letter of apology, but I don't think so.
It's of no use, maybe Dayong is ready to send out troops now."
The man in military uniform was about to speak when a noise suddenly came from outside the tent. He frowned and heard many people coming in a hurry, shouting loudly: "General, General, the messenger from Jiameng Pass wants to see you."
The man in military uniform sighed after hearing this, raised the tent door, and walked out. The soldiers outside bowed and saluted: "General!" The man in military uniform glanced at Aiko who was hiding behind the soldiers, and coldly glanced at him.
Said: "Lu Yun did not respect military orders and peeked into the camp. He was pulled down and severely punished by the fifth board."
The young man was Lu Yun. Hearing this, he was so frightened that he knelt down and said, "I know the crime." The other soldiers were as cold as ice and did not dare to intercede for Lu Yun. They were also accused of lax precautions. If
The general punished them all. Not to mention embarrassing them, why should others protect the general?
Lu Can ignored them and greeted Yang Xiu, who had joined the army, and a travel-worn courier who had arrived in a hurry. The courier stepped forward and bowed down and said: "I have been ordered by General Yu to report the military situation. September 23rd is the Hanzhong Festival.
Du sent Qin Yong to supervise the troops to storm Jiameng Pass. The 800-mile emergency has been submitted to the Ministry of War, but the Ministry of War has not replied yet. General Yu ordered me to come and ask for instructions from the general." Lu Can's expression remained unchanged, but there was a flash in his eyes.
Li Mang.
At this moment, a scout flew into the camp, stumbled in front of Lu Can, and said: "General, a letter has arrived from General Rong. The forward of Changsun Ji's army has arrived in Nanyang, and the Xuzhou army has also moved south. Please make a decision as soon as possible, General."
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All the generals in the camp hurried over. When they heard what the scouts said, they all stepped forward and said: "General, the court is still arguing about how to punish crimes and how to negotiate peace. Now that Yong's army has gone south, should the general still be there?"
Are you waiting for the king’s will?”
Lu Can looked around, his eyes that originally looked tired and vicissitudes of life seemed to burst out with a commanding momentum in an instant. The generals and soldiers who came into contact with his gaze couldn't help but bow and salute. Lu Can said loudly: "Great Yongtu Jiangnan"
The heart has been there for a long time. In the 22nd year since he showed his virtue, Li Zhi plundered Jianye, plundered hundreds of officials of the former king, and took away the people's gold and silk. Rivers of blood flowed, and lives were devastated. For eleven years, Yong's army always peeked at the south of the Yangtze River, making me Jiangnan.
The soldiers and the people cannot sleep peacefully for a day. Today Lu is determined to fight. All the soldiers are willing to follow me and fight to the death to protect the country and the people!"
When all the generals heard this, they all raised their arms and shouted: "The Yong people are cruel and have ten years of old hatred that will never be forgotten. I am willing to fight to the death with the general!"
Lu Can laughed and said: "By beating the drum and raising the tent like this, Yang Xiu, please send orders to all armies on my behalf. From now on, military information from various places will be sent to me first, and I will also write to the king of the country on behalf of my general, requesting orders to fight." After that,
, Lu Can waved the sleeves of his brocade robe and walked towards the central army's tent. All the generals were full of joy and hurriedly followed behind.
The graceful man walked out of Lu Can's sleeping tent and showed a cold smile. He thought to himself, Lu Can, Lu Can, I don't know if you are smart or stupid. You are always humble and give in, but in wartime you are arbitrary and give random orders to Shang Weijun.
Ignore it, it's just that this war is unusual. When Yong's army retreats, I'm afraid it will be impossible for you to live in peace with Shang Weijun, but I don't know how long your loyalty can last?
By the time Lu Yun, who had received the military stick, arrived at the big tent, the military meeting had already begun. He was also Lu Can's personal soldier and the eldest son of the Lu family, so naturally he could listen. He quietly slipped to a corner of the big tent and listened carefully.
Yang Xiuzheng, who joined the army at that time, spoke generously: "General, this time Yong's army attacked in three directions. Qin Yong in Hanzhong attacked Jiameng Pass. Qin Yong is a close confidant of Emperor Yong, and the Qin Cheng lineage of Yong's army is now
The main character had the merit of rescuing the emperor, he was calm and prudent, and he was loyal to the Yong royal family. Four years ago, Emperor Yong appointed him as the military envoy of Hanzhong and set up a palace in Nanzheng in order to retake Jiameng Pass.
, attack Xishu, and then go down the river to take Xiling, Jingmen and other places. However, this road is blocked by mountains and obstacles. Even if the Yong army is powerful, it cannot be defeated overnight. General Yu can definitely hold it. We don’t need to worry about this road. Chapter 2
The second route is Changsun Ji. This man was Emperor Yong's favorite general before he ascended the throne. He was good at conquering and fighting. It was this man who set up an ambush and besieged Long Tingfei in the Northern Han Dynasty. Although Long Tingfei used his body as bait, Daizhou
The army rushed into the formation as the vanguard and escaped, but most of the most elite Qinzhou army in the Northern Han Dynasty was destroyed in his hands. Since this person has arrived in Nanyang, he will definitely attack Xiangyang this time. General Rong has been since Prince De
Guarding Xiangyang, with the right location and people, we will definitely be able to resist Changsun Ji. The third route is Pei Yun. When Dayong's power was at its peak, this person once confronted the general in Huainan. If it weren't for Xiangyang, Jiangling would be in my hands.
I'm afraid that this person has long wanted to cross the river. In the fifth year of Tongtai, after the Yong army won the Zezhou battle, they began to counterattack the Northern Han Dynasty. At that time, the Yongdong River was unstable and the northern line was consolidated. This person retreated to Huaibei and took up residence in Xuzhou. After seven
In the year, Dayong recuperated his strength, but this man was fighting in Xuzhou every day. Emperor Yong even personally named him the military governor of Huainan. Now that Dayong is heading south in a big way, Pei Yun is very familiar with Huainan, and he is afraid that he will be unstoppable.
, If the general wants to disrupt the Yong Army's southern expedition, he must quickly defeat the Xuzhou Army and then rush to Xiangyang. When the Yong Army retreats on both sides, the enemy in Hanzhong will retreat without a fight." After saying this, Yang Xiu and Lu Can exchanged a
With a wink, Yang Xiu sat down on the right side of Lu Can and waited for the generals to give their opinions.
After listening to Yang Xiu's words, the generals nodded repeatedly. A veteran general in his fifties stood up and said: "General, Jiangxia Camp and Jiujiang Camp are now under the direct command of the General. General Yu and General Rong are also under the direct command of the general."
There is no doubt that we will obey the general's orders. If Pei Yun goes to Huainan, we will naturally not be afraid. But what if Pei Yun follows Bian and goes down to take Huaidong. The defenders of Huaidong are commanded by Luo Louzhen, a confidant of Shang Xiang, who has always been with the general.
No, this person is mediocre and incompetent, and is no match for Pei Yun. If Pei Yun attacks Huaidong, invades Huaiyang, and then captures Jianye, Nanchu will eventually suffer the humiliation of the past again."
This veteran was a former general of Lu Can's father. Lu Can always respected him. When he stood up, he motioned for him to sit down and speak slowly. After listening, his brows were furrowed. The other generals were either annoyed or helpless.
This Luo Louzhen is a general trusted by Shang Weijun. In the past, the Lu family controlled the military power, and Shang Weijun was already uneasy. Later, Lu Can took advantage of the instability of Dongchuan in Dayong and brazenly captured Jiameng Pass despite Shang Weijun's obstruction.
, Although Shang Weijun was very happy afterwards, he was even more fearful in his heart. After Zhenyuan Duke Lu Xin died of illness, Shang Weijun wanted to seize the military power of Jiangxia. After failing, he took advantage of Yong's army to shrink its defense line and placed his cronies in Huaidong.
, Luo Louzhen is the most trusted general among them. Now he is Shang Weijun's niece and son-in-law, General Zhendong. His position is the same as that of Xiangyang Rongyuan, and above Jiamengguan Yumian. In fact, Luo Louzhen is this
It's okay for people to brag and flatter horses, but when it comes to marching and fighting, he is not as good as an ordinary general in Jiangxia Camp. If Pei Yun conquers Huaidong, it will be really troublesome.
Lu Yun thought for a moment and said: "At this moment, it is a foregone conclusion that Yong's army will go south. Shang Xiang will not embarrass me at this time anyway. I will write a letter to General Luo and tell him some things.
If he can follow his instructions, Huaidong can still be safe. If he doesn't follow the good advice, I will have to ask for an order to go to Huaidong to take over his military power."
The generals looked at each other in confusion. Although this was the only way to deal with the Xuzhou Army's invasion of Huaidong, could Shang Weijun, who was very concerned about his little military power, allow this to happen?