Since New Year's Eve, it has been snowing non-stop.
As far as Wang Yu knows, the Heluo area in later generations should not have been so cold. However, after thinking about it, it seems that there was a Little Ice Age in later generations. The most well-known one is the one in the middle and late Ming Dynasty. This kind of climate change,
Based on the 1,500-year cycle, the climate conditions in the late Han Dynasty should be similar to those in the late Ming Dynasty.
The snowy days in Henan are not as cold as those in Saibei, but they are more uncomfortable than the ice and snow in Saibei. Palm-sized snowflakes fall on the body, and when heated by the heat on the body, they turn into a handful of water in the blink of an eye. If you are an elegant scholar in Gaotang
They took it to make tea, which was really good material. Unfortunately, everyone was going to fight a war instead of drinking tea and reciting poems, so it was a bit out of place.
It's troublesome to drop it on the ground, but it's better not to touch it. The scenery of the wilderness with pink jade sculptures is also extraordinary, but when people step on horses, the ground becomes muddy. When the north wind blows, the mud is frozen again in the blink of an eye.
It turned into ice, which was wet and slippery, making marching extremely difficult.
According to Wang Yu's plan, he was supposed to conduct a forced march and try to complete the two hundred miles in three days. As a result, due to the influence of the climate, the army had already been walking in the snow for two days, but there was at least 100 kilometers ahead of them.
Half the way to go.
"It's true that God is not as good as man. Kong Ming, you should know something about astronomy, right? Why didn't you warn me before setting off?" Wang Yu talked about something else with the people around him.
I was very impatient by the sudden snow.
It was originally planned well. As long as we continue to launch rapid and fierce offensives and mobilize Cao's army, sooner or later, Cao Cao will be distracted from one thing and have to fight with the whole army. But this snow ruined everything, the march speed slowed down, and the overall rhythm was also low.
Slower, Cao Cao has more time to think and judge, and the possibility of being tricked is naturally lower.
Zhuge Liang had absolutely no intention of repaying his lord's expectations, and replied seriously: "A person who is proficient in astronomy, if it reaches a certain level, can indeed understand the changes in the weather, but it is only generally good. If you want to be specific about every day,
, I’m afraid only gods can do this. I’m just a mortal, how can I have such a method?”
"Everything in the book is indeed a lie..." Wang Yu muttered. The Kong Ming he knew was a first-rate land immortal who could calculate his longevity by looking up at the stars in the novel.
Characters, the one in front of me is much worse than the one in the legend.
"What did you say?" Wang Yu's muttering voice was too low, and Zhuge Liang didn't hear clearly for a moment. He stared at Wang Yu, confused.
"I mean..." Wang Yu laughed, not willing to explain. He looked around and turned to Zhao Yun and said, "It's not easy for Zilong to get married and not come back."
"The Lord's words are serious." Zhao Yun bowed slightly on his horse, with the snow falling on his shoulders, and said loudly: "The world is not at peace, why should we care about our family? Zhao Yun is lucky enough to follow the Lord, support the Han Dynasty, and create the foundation for eternal peace.
, I am so happy, how can I care about the love between my children?"
"... Zilong is indeed a husband." Wang Yuhan said.
Zilong is good at everything, but he is a bit too serious. As a general in the account, he is quite trustworthy, but as a chat friend, he is a bit uncomfortable.
In the past two years, he had gotten along a lot with Ziyi, the dishonest one, and Yuan Zhi, the cunning one, and there were signs of getting close to Zhu Zhechi. But in the past two years, the two of them had been away from home for a long time. Zilong not only returned to his old views, but even
It means something is getting worse.
I was bored on the road and wanted to find someone to chat with, but I found that these two people around me were not good chatting partners, and Wang Yu was also very depressed.
But there was no way. Wen He was responsible for the governor's military affairs on various battlefields, so he couldn't follow the army to fight. That guy Ziyi couldn't rest anymore, so he asked for a job to fight in the vanguard. He couldn't bring his newlywed wife Lu Qiling over.
Let’s talk freely about life ideals?
In fact, the most depressing person right now should be Ziyi. He happily grabbed the job of a pioneer officer, but ended up just clearing the way by clearing the snow in front of him. He didn't even see a scout from Cao Jun. It would be strange if he didn't feel aggrieved.
"What a pity." Wang Yu sighed, filled with emotion.
"Yes!" Zhuge Liang and Zhao Yun also nodded in agreement. They also knew why their lord was so depressed and kept looking for words. This snowfall was really not the right time.
The heavy snow covered the footsteps of both sides at the same time, but overall it was beneficial to Cao Cao, because Cao Cao's current situation was quite passive, and it could be said that he was in a dilemma.
With the entire army reinforcing Hulao Pass, Chenliu will be empty. Although you can ask Yuan Shu for help, Yuan Shu is a character who specializes in trapping allies. It is easy for him to enter the country. It will be difficult to drive him away from Chenliu in the future. Moreover, Qingzhou
The overall combat power of the cavalry was superior to that of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and Cao Cao started from behind to pursue him. During the rapid march, he was easily attacked by the gale force cavalry.
It will be more troublesome if we don't save them. The Qingzhou Army's blasting technology has been systematized. Combined with powerful long-range offensives, it can easily capture Luoyang and all strongholds except Hulao. Even Hulao Pass and Luoyang are only short-term and not harmful.
Solid as gold.
With this heavy snowfall, Cao Cao doesn't need to be anxious and can plan calmly. Even if he rushes for reinforcements, there is no need to rush. Fighting in snowy weather is very difficult, and siege is even more difficult. The frozen soil is too solid
If so, the power of gunpowder blasting will be greatly reduced, and Wang Yu will definitely not take the risk of attacking the city.
How can it not be a pity that the initiative that was so easily created has been leveled off a lot? No wonder the ancients put weather and timing first in their debates. The impact of sudden changes in the situation is indeed great.
After another day, the army finally arrived at Chuilong City, which was thirty miles away from Hulao Pass.
After days of fighting and arduous trekking, the soldiers' energy and energy had dropped a lot, and the heavy snow showed no sign of letting up. It was not suitable to go into battle immediately. So, Wang Yu gave an order, and the army set up camp on the spot and sent out scouts to spy on the military situation.
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Wang Yu left Yu Jin and led 10,000 troops to stay in Fengqiu. There were more than 50,000 main troops, plus more than 30,000 auxiliary troops, a total of nearly 100,000 people, which was far beyond the capacity of a small county like Chuilong City.
Deservable.
In fact, the Qingzhou Army has never been in the habit of stationing in the city. Even in Qingzhou itself, the army has set up camps far away from the towns. This time the camp was naturally set up on the Jishui River outside the city.
It took more than two hours to settle down a hundred thousand troops, covering more than ten miles of camp. After the camp was set up, even the generals showed tired looks on their faces. Wang Yu waved his hand, except for the people on duty who were on guard duty.
Outside the troops, everyone went to eat, rest, and recharge their batteries.
Although Xiahou Dun who was stationed at Hulao Pass was also a fierce general and was waiting for work, Wang Yu didn't believe that he would go out of the city to launch a sneak attack under such weather conditions. Thirty miles is more, not more. But there are quite a few. If Xiahou Dun really takes risks, Wang Yu is sure to teach him a lesson or even severely inflict him.
When everything was almost settled and intelligence from the front was continuously sent over, Wang Yu was even more convinced that Xiahou Dun would not be looking for trouble.
Xiahou Dun had no intention of staying in Hulao Pass, but relied on this majestic pass to set up a huge defensive posture. The open area to the east of Hulao Pass has long lost its previous appearance, and several camps have been built to shield it. Not to mention the city gate, there are also archery towers inside the camp, and the outside is covered with trenches, horse barriers, deer villages and other defensive measures. The entire Guancheng is like a huge hedgehog!
Although he only listened to the scout's report, with his rich military experience, Wang Yu was able to outline the general situation in his mind and knew that there would be no way to attack Hulao Pass like he did with Fengqiu.
"Forget it, let's wait until the snow stops." Now that the matter has come to an end, Wang Yu is no longer in a hurry. Anyway, before the war started, he expected that this would be a protracted and very difficult battle, and it would be useless to rush for success. .
After waiting like this for two days, the snow finally stopped, and the information and supplies delayed by the heavy snow were continuously delivered. Most of the information was as expected by Wang Yu, but there were some exceptions, just seeing the message delivered Wang Yu was greatly surprised by the number of people.
"Wen He, why did you come here? What happened?" The four major battlefields are far apart. Wang Yu led his army to fight in Sili. It is difficult to determine where he is. Someone needs to control the overall situation in the heart of Dongjun. Jia Xu Suddenly abandoning the heavy responsibility and chasing after Chuilong City, what happened is obviously extraordinary.
"Dare to teach the lord how to know..."
Jia Xu usually smiles, just like Maitreya Buddha, nothing will disturb him. At this moment, his face has a rare solemnity and seriousness, and even a little nervous. It seems that he wants to impress everyone. Taking no time to prepare mentally, he looked around and then said in a deep voice: "Yuan Shu has proclaimed himself emperor!"
"What?"
Everyone was in an uproar, and the most loyal Zhao Yun even shouted angrily: "Rebellious officials and traitors! My lord has made great contributions to the world, but he is still humble and cautious. Yuan Shu is just relying on his family background to encircle the place in Huainan and dominate, so what? How can you dare to be so arrogant?"
"Third brother is right!" Taishi Ci also shouted sternly: "This guy has been around for a long time, and he is the most despicable and dirty. If it were not for the generosity of the lord, this guy would have become a withered bone in the grave. How could he be so free so far? Now he actually dares to do such a big thing. Going against the grain is really the way to death! My lord, why don't you send an order to Xuzhou quickly, order Junyi, and let the soldiers attack it quickly? This guy doesn't understand the general trend and is going against the grain. The morale of the army will definitely be unstable. Xuzhou Yulin will punish him in the name of righteousness. Well, Huai, how can your people not rally in response?"
In Qingzhou, there are also certain differences on whether Wang Yu should proclaim himself emperor or not. Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and others firmly support Wang Yu, but a group of people headed by Yu Jin all depends on Wang Yu to make his own decision. , Taishi Ci, Wei Yan and others were also very unwilling.
Now that he heard that Yuan Shu had committed such an outrageous act, coupled with Yuan Shu's previous capriciousness, how could Taishi Ci, who had such a fiery personality, be able to restrain himself? All of a sudden, old and new hatreds came to his heart. If it weren't for There was Cao Cao between Yuan Shu, so he might have invited him to fight and kill him.
Lu Qiling didn't feel anything about this. She was just curious. Tai Shici paid it off. His usual style was very domineering, but Zhao Yun was a humble gentleman. Even on the battlefield, he was as calm as water. In daily interactions, it was completely invisible. He is a military commander, and his gentle and jade-like appearance makes him look like a scholar.
He was so excited all of a sudden. This thing seemed really serious. But when he turned around and looked at the expressions of his husband and the fat military advisor, there was clearly a look of worry between a pair of frowning eyebrows!
Lu Qiling was very puzzled. She reached out and pulled Wang Yu's sleeve and asked in a low voice: "Husband, is this matter difficult?"
Wang Yu smiled bitterly and replied: "This matter itself is nothing, but at this juncture, it is troublesome."
Jia Xu echoed with concern on the side: "If you don't do it, you won't die. Why can't Yuan Gongluo figure it out and insist on committing suicide? This man is really hopeless." (To be continued. Please. Search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)