Royal road

Soon, the battlefield was cleaned up.All the peasants and surrendered soldiers entered the city, and together with more than [-] abandoned horses, the few grain and grass, and even the bows, arrows, knives and guns that fell on the ground, they were also picked up.The only thing that hasn't moved is the hundreds of corpses.

These corpses were built into a huge Jingguan, standing on the side of the road, even the soil was not sealed.From a distance, it looks like a mountain of corpses, which makes people feel chills in the bottom of their hearts.

In the afternoon of the same day, some scouts came to spy on them.Seeing Jingguan, several scouting horses didn't even stop, and retreated in a hurry.The next day, an urgent report came.The partial division ambushed near Huguan gathered the rout troops and withdrew from Shangdang.

Only in this way can the siege of Lucheng be completely resolved.

After confirming that the enemy had left, Liang Feng immediately opened the city to resettle the refugees.This time the Huns came in a hurry and did not seriously damage the villages around Lucheng.However, after learning the lesson, Liang Feng still let them gather together as a fortress, try to move out of the undefended primitive villages, and build high walls in places where there are many people.Although it cannot withstand the hard attack of the army, each Wubao can protect the nearby people to the greatest extent and delay the enemy's advance.Moreover, with Wubao as the unit, it is easier to train soldiers and form a military stronghold.

The more than 600 Huns who surrendered were regarded as coolies. A team of 15 people, if one person wants to resist and flee, they will be killed.The food given is less than that of the refugees, and only the three teams that work the most every day can fill their stomachs.Having been hungry for several days, they were startled and frightened. This group of surrendered soldiers was not as brave as before, so they obediently obeyed orders and built a high wall for their former enemies.

Huguan soon got the news that Linghu Kuang came to the county in person to visit Liang Feng.

"I heard that the Lord Fu defeated the Xiongnu enemy cavalry and killed more than a thousand enemies?" Linghu Kuang couldn't believe the news himself.

How many soldiers and horses there are in the county town? He, the Shangdang garrison, still doesn't know?Just three thousand enemy cavalry besieging the county city is enough to put Lucheng in crisis.Before, the prefect's mansion sent a letter, asking him to stick to Huguan and not to send troops to help.He also thought that the Fujun wanted to stick to the city and let the enemy cavalry retreat in the face of difficulties.Unexpectedly, after a few days, news of the great victory came.It was only after sending out sentries to investigate several times that he was sure that this was not fake news from the enemy, but that he had indeed won a big victory!

For this colleague, Liang Feng couldn't explain it so clearly, he avoided the seriousness and said lightly: "The enemy is only [-] killed, and there are still some prisoners, but the horses have captured a lot."

Linghu Kuang coughed in embarrassment: "The lower official heard that there was a falling star that entered the enemy camp that night..."

"There is such a thing. I saw the enemy's camp was in chaos, so I sent people to attack. It really came down." Liang Feng reversed the order of things, and it sounded much more normal.

Really couldn't fault it, Linghu Kuang had no choice but to say: "It's thanks to Fu Jun's decisive decision that he was able to achieve this extraordinary achievement!"

"If General Linghu hadn't stood firm at Huguan, how could Lucheng be unscathed?" Liang Feng replied with a smile.

This is to share the work with yourself!Linghu Kuang immediately put all the doubts behind him: "The governor is too modest. If the prefects of Bingzhou are like the governor, why are we afraid that the Xiongnu will not retreat?"

If it was really a sedan chair person carrying people, Liang Feng smiled: "The great victory has to be reported to Mr. Dongying, and I will send the victory report to Jinyang in two days. But there is one thing, I need to ask General Linghu."

Naturally, the division of merit will not come in vain, Linghu Kuang hurriedly said: "My lord, please tell me."

"This great victory is thanks to the night attack led by Yiying. Now that the chaos is approaching, such a talented person is not easy to hang up. I want to recommend him as a school captain and put him under the command of General Linghu. I wonder if it is possible?"

Linghu Kuang understood the meaning of Liang Feng's words as soon as he heard it.This is not to recommend his subordinates, but to use him to let the Capricorn get an official position.After all, the prefect can't command the army. It would be most convenient if he had a confidant who could lead the army and be under the rule of the Shangdang.

Linghu Kuang also fought side by side with Yiyan, no one knows this son's combat power better than him.If you put it under your command, even if you can't call it, it is still a boost.Not to mention being able to make friends with the prince in front of him, why not do it?

Thinking clearly for a moment, Linghu Kuang said with a smile: "Yiying is making outstanding achievements repeatedly, so he should have been promoted long ago. It is an honor to be an official if the ruler does not give up."

After just a few sentences, the matter was settled, Liang Feng smiled and nodded: "Then I would like to thank General Linghu."

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"My lord, you want me to be an official?" Yi Yan knelt in front of Liang Feng, his brows furrowed.Is this to let him leave the Liang Mansion and serve others?

"Now that the chaos is a foregone conclusion, we can't just guard the Liang Mansion." How could Liang Feng not know what Yiyan was thinking, and patiently explained, "If you become a captain, you can lead troops to garrison the Shangdang. When the Huns come Not to mention the success of military functions, but also the ability to recruit troops to defend against the enemy in an upright manner. This is more important than a mere official name."

It's not that Yiyan doesn't understand the key points here, but with the imperial appointment, can he still stay by the lord's side?After a moment of silence, Yiyan finally said: "I was taught by the master alone, and I should only serve the master alone!"

If he wasn't such a person, Liang Feng wouldn't dare to use it like this.With a chuckle, Liang Feng said: "That's why I entrusted General Linghu to help. As long as you have his advice, you will be a member of the Shangdang garrison. All the soldiers and horses you get will also be stationed in Lucheng and obey my orders. In this way , just change the name. After the military settlement is established, all these recruits can be handed over to you."

Hearing what the lord said, Yi Yan's heart fell back to its original position: "So, I should listen to the lord's arrangements."

Seeing that the other party did not object, Liang Feng let out a sigh of relief: "After the appointment, General Linghu will give you a thousand soldiers and horses first. These people have not undergone strict training, and they have to be trained from the beginning. In addition, the weapons and horses seized this time are also included in the arsenal of the county government. In this way, a strong army of thousands of people can be easily formed. Except for you, those departments in the government The general will also gradually infiltrate the army and firmly control this team."

This is a way for the dove to occupy the magpie's nest.It seems to be recommending good materials for the imperial court, but in fact it is using Liangfu trilogy to infiltrate the imperial army.As long as they can firmly grasp the assistant officials at all levels, this team is the standard Liang family army.It is also the only way for him to control the military power in an open and honest manner.

Yiyan has fully understood at this moment that this is the key to the lord's further control over Shangdang, and it can even be said that it is a key step to get rid of Sima Teng's control.And the lord put such a heavy burden on his shoulders!

Yiyan's heart jumped up, and Zhang He's words suddenly jumped into his heart inexplicably.If he climbs up step by step like this, can he also stand on a higher place and walk side by side with the lord?

Suppressing the squirm in his heart, Yiyan bowed his head and bowed down: "This subordinate will definitely do my best to bring out a strong army for the lord!"

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"What are you talking about, only half of the five thousand riders have returned? Where is Liu Wei?!"

These days, Liu Xuan has been working hard on Liu Yuan's ascension to the throne.He didn't have much concern about the soldiers and horses sent to Shangdang.Liu Wei is the most reliable general under his command. Even if he can't capture Lucheng, he can still lead troops to harass, plunder food and grass, and plunge Shangdang into chaos.This might as well be a way to distract Sima Teng. Any action that can weaken the Jin State will be of great benefit to them.

However, who would have thought that such news would be brought back in the end!That's five thousand fine riders!Even for Wang Ting, it is a great loss.How did Liu Wei fight?

"Xiangguo, General Liu has already died for the country..." the scout below reported in a low voice.

Liu Wei is dead? !Liu Xuan stood up suddenly: "How is it possible? How many troops does Shangdang have? How did this battle be fought!"

This is simply unreasonable!Could it be that Sima Teng stationed tens of thousands of troops in Shangdang?If there are not several times the infantry, how can they defeat these five thousand fine cavalry, and even the coach did not escape? !

"This... this subordinate really doesn't know." The scout hesitated for a moment before saying, "General Liu divided his troops into two groups, one to attack Lucheng and the other to defend Huguan. I wanted to besiege the city and send reinforcements, but unexpectedly, it was only a day. The camp outside was breached, and the troops were routed for more than [-] miles, and more than half of them were lost. Only when Zhao Pi was about to gather the defeated troops did he know that the enemy was attacking at night..."

"It's impossible to attack at night!" Liu Xuan roared angrily.Liu Wei is by no means the kind of rash and careless person. How could it be possible to lose so much troops in a mere night attack? !

"But, but meteors fell from the sky that night, and thunder fell on the camp. The soldiers were defeated, saying that this was a punishment from the gods and Buddhas..." The scout's voice became weaker and trembling.He has seen those broken soldiers who are out of their minds.Obviously Pianshi has never seen a shooting star, let alone heard thunder, why do these people seem to have seen it with their own eyes?Could it be that he hit a ghost?Thinking about the name of that Buddhist son, it's really creepy.

Liu Xuan's hands shook.He has countless guesses, but meteors and thunder?Punishment from gods and Buddhas?How can this be!How many people in the big tent alone bought the Diamond Sutra from the Liang Mansion, and how many people regarded white porcelain as a rare treasure.Now that there are such nonsense rumors about punishment from gods and Buddhas, what do these people think of Liang Zixi?Will anyone dare to attack Shangdang in the future? !This is not something that can be controlled by punishing a few people. How to deal with more than a thousand defeated soldiers?

A burst of piercing pain came, Liu Xuan pressed his chest, his mouth was like a fish out of water, he opened his mouth twice, and fell to the ground with a bang.

"What did you say, Xiangguo is critically ill and unconscious?" Hearing the servant's report, Liu Yuan asked in shock.

Liu Xuan is a key figure in the founding of the country this time, and he is also the candidate for the prime minister.Now that he has not officially ascended the throne, an accident happened, what should we do? !

However, after hearing the reason for Liu Xuan's fainting and the news of Shangdang's fiasco, Liu Yuan's complexion turned livid.He has been working in Yecheng, and he didn't know that there was such a Buddhist disciple in Bingzhou, let alone that the other party could use the gods and Buddhas to punish him and wipe out thousands of fine horses.If this news gets out, will Liu Xuan's illness also be given a bad name?How does this allow him to ascend to the throne? !

"Quickly confine the returning defeated army and make him shut up! Send a famous doctor to Xiangguo to treat him, and he will definitely save his life!" Liu Yuan walked around the room with his hands behind his back, and continued, "The enthronement matter must be A few days in advance. If Xiangguo cannot recover, the Taiwei will preside over the ceremony."

Among the pre-arranged three princes, the Prime Minister Liu Xuan is critically ill, and Cui You, the doctor of imperial history, is not ordered by the king, and only Taiwei Liu Hong is available.In any case, you must ascend the throne as soon as possible to avoid complications.

"What about the Shangdang matter..." the confidant asked cautiously.

"Let's put down the Shangdang first. Jinyang is still the most important thing to seize Bingzhou." Liu Yuan was silent for a moment, and finally replied.Regardless of whether Fozi's reputation is true or not, he just lost a game, so there is no need to fight against him.It is more important to attack Jinyang where Sima Teng is located first.As long as Jinyang is broken, Bingzhou will be in chaos, and it will be much simpler to plan to go to the party.

This is related to the century-old plan of the Han Dynasty, and it must not be messed up.

After pondering for a moment, Liu Yuan said again: "Send a few people to carefully examine those defeated soldiers. Let's see how they were defeated that day."

Liu Yuan studied poetry and books hard since he was a child, and did not believe in gods and Buddhas.But he is well aware of the influence of the power of ghosts and gods on the world, especially the group of Huns under him.No matter what, we must carefully investigate the ins and outs of the defeat!