Royal road

Gathering soldiers and horses, counting the results of the battle, and rearranging the defense of Huguan City, when Linghu Kuang returned to the county, it was already dark.Unexpectedly, just after stepping into the prefect's mansion, a person greeted him.

"The great victory at Huguan, Captain Linghu deserves the first place!" Liang Feng walked forward with a smile.

"Liang Yan's praise! This time, thanks to Liang Yan's strategizing, we were able to win!" Linghu Kuang blushed with excitement, but he did not forget the reason for this great victory.

Although the person in front of him is sick and weak, his courage is different from ordinary people, and the idea of ​​setting up an ambush in the city is even more amazing!If anyone came, I'm afraid they would close the city gates and keep the enemy out of the city. How could they wipe out the enemy like this?This is four hundred pawns against three hundred fine cavalry, only dozens of people were killed or injured, which is already a big victory among big victories!

"Captain Linghu is too humble. If not for the captain to lead troops out of the city to fight, how could such a great victory be achieved?" Liang Feng smiled and invited Linghu Kuang into the main hall without taking any credit.

With such an attitude, Linghu Kuang still doesn't know, it's because the other party wants to take credit for himself.From a precarious prisoner to a hero who has made great military achievements and turned the tide, it is no longer a kindness that can be described.Although Linghu's lineage is also a big family in Bingzhou, but in this generation only his uncle has the rank of a miscellaneous general, and there are no other prominent officials.If you can take this opportunity to make a head start, not to mention him, even the clan will benefit greatly!How can such kindness be repaid with a few light words of thanks?

Feeling grateful and ashamed at the same time, Linghu Kuang sat down in the main hall, hesitated for a moment, and then asked: "This time the Shangdang rebellion can be regarded as subdued, I wonder what Liang will do afterward?"

Liang Feng's smile faded slightly: "As long as Duke Dongying doesn't return for a day, the chaos will not be resolved. Therefore, we should reopen the grain road to welcome back Duke Dongying's army."

Re-open the grain road, restore the rear army, and inform Dongying Gong that the danger of Baixing has been resolved, so that the army can return quickly.

Linghu Kuang felt the same way, and immediately replied: "This is an urgent matter! The final general will do it!"

"In addition to this, we need to reorganize Huguan. This time of chaos, there will be mud and sand. It is time to distinguish the generals and select the best. The more critical the time is, the more it is necessary to ensure the stability of the army so that we can work together to fight against the Great War. enemy."

These words almost touched Linghu Kuang's heart.Not only in the army, it is also very important to have talented officials in the local area.Previously, when Taishou Jiang was in office, he either talked and had fun, or greeted the superiors, so that the thief Yan Ji took the county.Changing to a strict nationality would kill officials indiscriminately and raise tigers.Such stupid people are the root cause of Shangdang's chaos.On the other hand, this person in front of him solved the danger of Shangdang in just three days, whether it is to calm the people or calm the chaos, if he can stay in Shangdang, wouldn't it be a good thing?

But this is not something he can decide.Sighing in the bottom of his heart, Linghu Kuang clasped his fists in salute and said: "What Liang Yan said is right, the general will definitely manage the army well, and wait for Duke Dongying to return."

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"What? The siege of Baixing is over!" In the big tent, Sima Teng stood up suddenly and came to the messenger, "Quickly explain clearly, what's going on?!"

These days, Sima Teng had a very unhappy life.The elder brother didn't even stop, so he ran back to the fief.It was not easy for me to join forces with Wang Jun and discuss Yecheng together.Unexpectedly, Wang Bin, who had just defeated Sima Ying's Beizhong Lang, was attacked by Wang Que and harassed his back.This Wang Cue is not a good general, Sima Teng originally wanted to wipe out the opponent's soldiers and horses in one fell swoop, and then attack Yecheng.Unexpectedly, the food road of the army was suddenly cut off.

This time, the frightening Sima Teng turned pale with fright.Liang Dao came from Shangdang, it was his own rear, and there were no other enemies along the way, so how could Liang Dao be cut off?After careful inquiry, Sima Teng almost vomited blood in anger.It turned out that Baixing fell and was locked!

How could such a mutation happen!

Surprised and angry, Sima Teng led his army back immediately, ignoring any crusade against rebellious ministers.You can't go to Baixing, there are Taihang Xing and Zheguan Xing, but if Baixing falls, Shangdang may cause disaster, and I don't know if these two Xing roads can still pass.If someone is ambushing outside Liangxing, it is unknown if there will be another battle of Changping.

But detouring the Yellow River and returning to Bingzhou from other places is not a good strategy.Without food roads, the army could only collect food nearby. Although it was the autumn harvest, there had been wars near Luoyang for the past two years. The fertile fields were barren and the people were scattered.Such a trek back with hunger and cold is still full of dangers.

Both left and right are troublesome, and Sima Teng is really not a good judgment person.Although the army retreated all the way, he never made up his mind.Every day is extremely anxious, even a lot of aphthous sores have developed on the mouth, and I just wish I could grow a pair of wings and fly directly back to Bingzhou.

At this moment, the news of Baixing's rescue suddenly came back, how could he not be overjoyed? !

The messenger knew that the matter was of great importance, so he didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly reported everything he knew.Hearing that Shangdang was captured by the King of Chengdu and borrowed troops from the Huns, he wished he could swallow that idiot Sima Ying alive!And when he heard that it was Liang Feng, who he didn't care about, the one who solved the crisis of Shangdang, he had mixed feelings in his heart.

After thinking for a while, Sima Teng finally said: "Send a vanguard back along Baixing to carefully investigate the situation of Shangdang. If it is safe and sound, the army will return to Bingzhou immediately!"

There can be no further delay.Eldest brother has already lost Luoyang, if he loses Bingzhou again, he will lose money by sending troops this time.For Yecheng, leave it to Wang Jun.Anyway, Wang Jun had a feud with Sima Ying, and he borrowed Xianbei's strong troops, so he couldn't attack Yecheng, so I'm afraid he won't let it go.As long as Yecheng is broken, there will be room for change.Take the emperor to order the princes?Hmph, he wants to see how long that idiot Sima Ying can occupy the emperor!

With the commander's order, the army immediately pulled out the camp and headed towards Baixing.

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At the same time, another team bypassed Fukouxing and entered the hinterland of Bingzhou.The leader is a burly warrior with gray temples.Although he was dressed in plain clothes and was old again, there was a majestic aura about this person that made people look sideways.Just like an old tiger, even if its teeth are loose and its claws are blunt, people dare not despise it at all.

This person, surnamed Liu Mingyuan, styled Yuanhai, came from Yecheng.A few days ago, he was still the champion general under the King of Chengdu.However, at this moment, he already has another title, "Beidanyu".

Half a month ago, Sima Teng and Wang Jun joined forces and led their troops to attack.Because he was afraid of the two men's army, Sima Ying sent people to snatch Shangdang and lead the Bingzhou army back to defend.This strategy was very effective, Sima Teng immediately withdrew his troops, turned around and merged with the state.But for another team, it's useless.

The Xianbei cavalry under Wang Jun's command were brave and unparalleled, defeating Beizhong Lang general Wang Bin, and beating Shi Chao, who had just won a great victory, fled in embarrassment, and everyone in Yecheng was in danger.Seeing this situation, Liu Yuan immediately stood up and promised Sima Ying that he could lead the five tribes of the Huns and send troops from the Shangdang to relieve the crisis in Yecheng.

In normal times, Sima Ying might still have some doubts.But at this moment, he couldn't care less!Since Wang Jun can use Xianbei, why can't he use Xiongnu? !Liu Yuan has been under his tent for many years and has always been loyal, much more reliable than others.Coupled with the news of Yan Ji's successful capture, Sima Ying immediately agreed to Liu Yuan's request as if he had grasped the last straw.He was named Bei Shanyu, and ordered him to go to Bingzhou, command the Huns' army, and come to Yecheng to relieve the siege.

After receiving the order from the King of Chengdu, Liu Yuan can naturally return to Bingzhou with his son Liu Cong and several generals.

However, at this moment, he was reining in his horse and stopped by the side of the road, looking at the city in the distance, seemingly in deep thought.

After a while, three riders galloped over.A man with a length of eight feet and a wasp's waist took the lead, and said loudly: "Father, there has been a change in Huguan! A Jingguan has been erected under the city, and there are more than a hundred of them!"

The middle-aged man on the horse looked indifferent: "As expected."

When he passed Fukouxing, he discovered that the situation at the pass was not right.The guards are heavily guarded, and there are many sentries, which is nothing like the usual scene.So he didn't even go to call Guan, but led a group of people around the original route for two or three days before entering Bingzhou.Before going to the county, he sent his son to Huguan to inquire about the news.

After a closer inspection, it was as expected.Huguan has changed and has fallen.A few days ago, it was reported that Yan Ji had captured Lucheng. Why did the situation change after a few days?There is also the Jingguan with more than a hundred heads.Could it be that the fine cavalry who came to help Yan Ji seize the city were all killed in battle?

Something was wrong, but the middle-aged man had no intention of exploring, he pulled the rein: "Let's go to Jiuyuan first."

Jiuyuan is where the Huns in the north are located, and it is also the governing place of the northern captain Liu Xuan.Hearing this order, everyone agreed in unison, and rode their horses to follow behind the man.

It's just different from what Sima Ying thought, in the hearts of these people, the venerable in front of them has only one title: "Great Chanyu of the Huns"!

After entering the fierce tiger and returning to the mountain, this unremarkable team disappeared among the long mountain roads.

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"My lord, it's getting late, you should rest." Standing in the study, Yiyan looked anxious, looking at the man who was still crouching in front of the desk.

This is already the seventh day. Since the capture of the county city, the lord has to worry about paperwork every day, dealing with various matters in the county mansion.These things should have been done by the master book or the chief secretary's office, but it is a pity that Yan Ji killed too much, and the county mansion was completely empty, so the master could only deal with it himself.Originally, he thought that after capturing the county, he would be able to return to his residence.Who would have expected to stay here for such a long time.

Liang Feng put down the brush in his hand, and turned his neck lightly: "Now it can be the autumn harvest, no matter what."

After all, autumn harvest is the most important season of the year. The chaos in the prefect's mansion had already delayed a lot of things, and Liang Feng couldn't tolerate further delays.In addition to the various matters in the counties below, it is another troublesome thing to reorganize the rear army and open up the grain roads.Thanks to Linghu Kuang's hard work and hard work, the rear army was able to operate normally.

Now the prefect's mansion has basically returned to normal, and there are not so many things he needs to deal with, except for one other thing.Scanning over a letter on the table, Liang Feng sighed unrecognizably.This letter was sent from the Liang Mansion and written by Duan Qin himself.What is written on it is not for others to see.

Now that I have hesitated for two days, it is time to make a decision.

Standing up, Liang Feng said to Yi Yan, "Boyuan, what do you think of Lucheng?"

Yiyan was stunned for a moment, thought for a moment and then said: "Although the city is big, the defense is not strict. But the pot is closed to the side, as long as there are strong soldiers guarding it, it will be safe."

Huguan is not comparable to those small passes in Baixing. As long as there are reliable people guarding it, unless there is civil strife or someone fraudulently opens the city gate, even he will have to pay a lot of money to capture it.With Huguan arched and guarded, the county will naturally be safe and sound.

"That's right, as long as there is Xiongguan, Shangdang, and even Bing, Si, and Yi prefectures can be preserved." Liang Feng sighed, "How can such a throat fortress be handed over to others?"

"My lord, what's your plan?" Yi Yan asked involuntarily as the words were a little strange.

Liang Feng smiled slightly: "It's time to leave the house and choose another path."

Three days later, the gates of Lucheng opened wide, and the real owner of Bingzhou was welcomed back.