Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

As more than a dozen bloody heads of Hu soldiers were piled on top of each other, the height of the original Beijing temple increased a bit. In the past two days, the size of this Beijing temple has more than doubled compared to its initial size, but it is still far from the level that makes people feel cold when they see it from a distance.

"Master Lang, the bandits have made new moves!"

After hearing the report from his subordinates, Li Tai strode up to a plateau in front of him. Standing on the top of the plateau and looking down, he had a panoramic view of Guangwu City by the river and the rebel camp in the north of the valley. A considerable part of the bandit camp is located in the plateau valley to the north, making it difficult to see the whole situation. However, only the part of the camp that is exposed is large enough to accommodate more than 20,000 people.

There is a distance of seven or eight miles between Guangwu City and the bandit camp. The terrain in the valley is flat and both can be seen clearly. This distance is not too far, but it is just enough to consume more than half of the energy of a charge of cavalry and horses. , no matter who wants to take the initiative to invite a battle, they will leave enough preparation time for the other party, so that the effect of surprise cannot be achieved.

What the subordinates call the new movement of the bandit army is that a large number of people suddenly emerge from the bandit camp and march straight into the battlefield in the river valley.

Li Tai couldn't really see the formation of the rebel army clearly from his position, but when he saw the crowd with its head and tail, he couldn't help but sigh that the number of these rebel troops was really large. In northern Shaanxi, there was little depth and opportunity. In the terrain of the valley, if they are not noticed for a moment and are intercepted by thieves, even the most elite troops may be filled directly in the valley by this human sea tactic.

The thieves suddenly entered the battlefield in large numbers, obviously not because they were full to eat and relax, but because they wanted to do something to change the rhythm of the war.

As most of the rebel troops entered the battlefield continuously, warning beacons also rose in the city of Guangwu, which was the first to bear the brunt, apparently notifying Li Tai's reinforcements to prepare for the battle.

"Grand Governor, should we let the troops get closer to the formation to prepare for any eventuality?"

Fei Lianmu, the leader of Ganguyi Army, was worried about the safety of Guangwu City, so he quickly stepped forward to ask Li Tai for instructions.

"Wait a minute. Duke Wu An is a capable general in Taifu and is skilled in military affairs. Even if the bandit army attacks, it will be difficult to shake the city defense in a short period of time. The reinforcements are approaching hastily, but they are not calm."

Li Tai shook his head after hearing this, still not intending to reveal his strength too early. The surrounding Qingshui River Valley is not a flat wilderness, and the plateau valleys are difficult to climb and communicate with each other. Once the soldiers choose a travel route, they lose many options for adapting to changes.

At present, the bandit army is only adding a large number of troops to the battlefield, and has not launched a real strong attack on the city. It does not rule out that it is a deliberate pretense, retaining many highly mobile fresh troops, and attracting reinforcements from the surrounding areas to encircle the point for reinforcements. .

What's more, Li Mu is also a powerful figure with more than ten lives. He leads thousands of troops to guard the fortified city. Even though the enemy soldiers are numerous, they will not be taken away in one wave.

Therefore, Li Tai was not in a hurry to lead his troops forward to rescue him. He just ordered the men and horses who had returned to Fushi City to recuperate to be retrieved again, while he set up a temporary camp on the top of the plateau to watch the development of the battle.

The defenders in Guangwu City were facing the pressure of the black and swarming bandits outside the city. They were no longer as relaxed as the reinforcements outside the city who could move in and out. The soldiers all had serious expressions and were busy carrying out various defenses. Prepare.

Li Mu saw many newly made large-scale siege equipment appearing in the bandit battle. It was obviously not just showing off, but he was actually planning to launch a fierce attack on the city after many days. He couldn't help but feel a little nervous, but he still started the fight. He Jinglai pointed at the bandits at Wuyang Wuyang outside the city and said with a smile: "These bandits are already confused and desperate. Fenglin City has not yet been conquered, and there are reinforcements outside the city that have not retreated, so they are already rushing in." The people under the city are sent to death!

Don't be alarmed, gentlemen, the fighter planes are no longer owned by the bandits. They only need to withstand a few attacks, and the bandit array will naturally collapse. By then, the seemingly turbulent bandits outside the city will be filled with my soldiers, and they will be my wife and son. Merit! "

Li Mu's words of encouragement were very inspiring. After hearing this, the soldiers on the city wall raised their arms and shouted, eliminating the nervousness and embarrassment before the war.

Seeing that the soldiers' morale was high and ready, Li Mu nodded with satisfaction. The meat was stewed for you before. If you can't even withstand a tough battle, you will be sorry for the cattle and sheep who lost their lives in vain!

At this time, in the battle formation of the bandit army, all the powerful chiefs and generals gathered under the wolf-skin tailor's banner with serious expressions, waiting for the temporary commander-in-chief Liu Duhou to issue orders.

Liu Duhou's name is Liu Aqi, and he is a close subordinate of Liu Tuo, a powerful chieftain who calls himself King Zuoxian in Lishi Huzhong.

As a major force in Xihe Fenhu, Lishihu's large and small tribes totaled hundreds of thousands of people. Liu Tuo was one of the most powerful chiefs. Even Liu Lisheng, who claimed to be the emperor of Shenjia, had to deal with it. He was treated with great courtesy and won over the famous princes, otherwise he would not dare to call himself the Xian King of Zuo, second only to Shanyu among the Xiongnu honorifics.

This time, there were more than a dozen Lishihu tribesmen who followed Zuoxian King Liu Tuo to leave their hometown and find another livelihood. The total number of men, women, old and young was more than 50,000. There were also those who deserted or fell behind along the way. Of course, there were also those who sought refuge, dependence and robbery. By the time the team turned back from Monan and crossed Henan, the size of the team had not decreased but increased instead of when it had just left Lishi.

This is of course not because King Zuoxian manages his troops well and his subordinates have strong loyalty and cohesion, but because there are too many Hu tribes, including the Jihu tribes, struggling to survive in this vast land. To the extent that they are endlessly killed and driven away.

No one wants to leave their hometown and become homeless. When Liu Tuo, the Xian King of Zuo, had no choice but to lead his people to leave their hometown, he also thought that the end was coming. However, he did not expect that instead of weakening and disappearing, his power would instead There has been some growth.

Of course, this process is also full of hardships and dangers, so the Li Shihu people from the noble chiefs on down are also full of homesickness in their hearts.

The invasion of Xia and Dongxia Prefectures this time was not the original intention of the Lishi Hu chiefs who were eager for homesickness, but the temptation and persuasion of Shuofang Hu here.

The Shuofang Hu Zhong tribe were not satisfied with the restraints of the Kansai Bafu, and hoped to gain greater living space and more choices, so they took the initiative to attract Li Shi Hu Nan, hoping to use the hands of Li Shi Hu Zhong to wipe out all the forces existing in the realm.

Of course, Li Shihu did not work in vain. Because of its large population, it needed a vast plundering space to satisfy its own consumption. Shuofang Hu took the initiative to bear their expenses for a period of time, and served as their guide for looting. During the looting process, they wiped out certain hostile forces for Shuofang Hu. Both sides got what they needed, and they hit it off.

Liu Aqi was responsible for plundering Dongxia Prefecture along the way, with more than 40,000 men and horses, half of whom were old, weak, women and children of the clan. Because Dongxia Prefecture was closer to their hometown of Lishi, they could plunder enough in this area. After receiving supplies for their return home, they can cross the nearest river and return home, ending their year-long escape.

In addition to the nearly 10,000 soldiers from Shuofang Hu who entered here together, this is the total number of this Hu army. Although the quality is not too high, the quantity far exceeds the defenders of Dongxia Prefecture.

Although the powerful chiefs in the army were rebellious, Liu Aqi, as the confidant of Zuoxian King Liu Tuo, still had absolute authority. But at this time, the wealthy chiefs in the military formation who were waiting for military orders did not know that their temporary commander Liu Aqi was being scolded bloody.

In the large tent of the bandit camp, which has become a little empty, a young man wearing a white wolf skin is lifting his leg and stepping on the back of Liu Aqi who is lying on the ground with his boot, while whipping him. The other party scolded angrily: "Stupid slave, you have tens of thousands of troops at your disposal, but after coming south for many days, you still can't even conquer a mere enemy city!

The officers and soldiers here are weak and not good at fighting, so they were forcefully expelled by King Gao to live in Hexi. Can they stop our warriors? Because you, a stupid slave, are cowardly and incompetent, I have come to this place without even having a big house to warm myself to, and I have to stay in a deserted valley. What crime should you, a stupid slave, deserve! "

"Young Master, please rest assured. I have ordered all the troops to go out and they will conquer the city in the shortest possible time. Young Master, I respectfully invite you to come..."

Liu Aqi knelt down at the young man's feet. He didn't have the same majesty as he did in front of others. He just kowtowed and said.

"Don't worry? I'm not worried at all. I can't take the city, so I can vent my anger by taking the head of a stupid slave like you! Go and supervise the siege. You are not allowed to return to camp until the city is broken!"

The young man kicked Liu Ah Qi hard again before waving his hand to drive him away.

Liu Aqi crawled out of the tent. When he saw his subordinates who hurriedly came forward to greet him, his expression immediately returned to his majestic look. He said in a deep voice: "Is the elite cavalry in the formation properly assembled? Attack the city. Whenever there is enemy disturbance anywhere, let the Jingqi rush over as soon as possible, and never let the enemy forces from inside and outside gather together! And Hu Cao from Shuofang, let his troops form an advance formation in front of them to consume the defenders' strength and equipment! ”

As he, the general who led the army, entered the battle formation, the army suddenly roared with thunderous drums and the sound of killing was loud. Tens of thousands of people rushed towards Guangwu City in front! However, in this seemingly lively and turbulent siege battle, there were still thousands of troops sitting firmly at the rear of the army formation, and did not listen to the loud sound of drums and trumpets and charged towards the city.