Royal road

"Yingzheng, a group of Han troops are coming towards Yangyi, and there are only five or six miles to go. Do you want to block it?" Wang Longze came to report.

Cavalry is not like infantry, they need to stand in front of the city gate and wait for it.The most important task of the cavalry led by Yiyan is to intercept foreign enemies.No one knows the reaction speed of the Han army. If there is an enemy coming, the more mobile cavalry can buy some time for the frontal troops.

However, Yi Yan did not give the order to attack: "Send scouts on horseback and report the enemy's movements at all times."

Now is not the time to meet the enemy.After the stone bombs, the fire bombs caused chaos in the city, which had already shaken the morale of the guards.Although he is not very familiar with Ge Zhichuan, Yiyan must admit that this son is also a general.The throwing rhythm of the Thunderbolt Cannon would not be better even if Sun Jiao, the leader of the Thunderbolt Camp, was replaced.

But these are not the main points of his concern.

"The enemy has advanced two miles."

"A total of 2000 enemies came, all infantry. They seem to be camping, waiting for reinforcements."

"The enemy army sent a vanguard to find out the truth."

One letter after another was passed to Yiyan's ears.It seems that the support army is acting prudently, and there are still large troops arriving in the rear.If he is allowed to set up camp, block the back road, and attack Yangyi, he will suffer from the enemy.Really dangerous until.

Yiyan still didn't move, Wang Long couldn't help feeling a little anxious: "Yingzheng, do you really not want to rush forward?"

"Not yet." Yiyan narrowed his blue eyes and replied coldly.

when?when?Just as Wang Long was about to ask, the horse under his crotch started to stir uneasily.They all rode the Hun war horses. They grew up in the camp since they were young, and they would not retreat even if they were confronted with the white blade of the charge.Why are you suddenly in a mess now?The next moment, Wang Long realized that the sky had changed!

He raised his head suddenly and looked towards the sky.The man who had never retreated after many life-and-death battles actually trembled.

Tengu is here!

Wang Long had seen a solar eclipse.In the past few years, there have been several signs of changes in the sky.Every time this happens, the world will be in chaos.After the solar eclipses in Yongkang and Yongning, severe drought and pests caused his family to be destroyed and he was forced to flee famine.

Why now, another solar eclipse?It's still such a terrible moment!

In a panic, Wang Long looked at his coach, wanting to propose a truce.However, he saw the smile on the other's lips.A faint, sharp smile that makes people tremble.

"Here we come." Yiyan whispered.

Contrary to imagination, seeing the vision in the sky, Yi Yan felt not fear, but excitement and strong fighting spirit.The Lord's arrangement this time did not go wrong.No, it should be the right time, and we should also help the Lord!Since ancient times, who has used such mighty power to defeat powerful enemies?Even Emperor Guangwu couldn't!

Naturally, Wang Long would not be a fool if he could be promoted to the chief officer of the cavalry battalion.He immediately realized that this was exactly what Yiyan was waiting for.He knows there will be a solar eclipse, but he still wants to send troops?No, it should be said that Lord Lang knows that there will be such a change today!

Wang Long was in a turmoil, but he hadn't figured it out yet.There was a huge roar in the distance, like thunder falling into the city of Yangyi!

Now, not to mention Wang Long's horse, all the thousand horses in the battalion neighed.Thanks to the well-trained cavalry battalion, these knights were not thrown off by the panicked horses.

Yiyan reined in his horse, controlled his mount, and said loudly: "Fire bombs turn into thunder, like the night in Lucheng! This is Tianwei, help the lord!"

Lucheng!This word immediately calmed the floating hearts.Many of the cavalry also took part in the night attack on Lucheng. The falling stars and thunder that night were so shocking that three thousand Xiongnu elite cavalry returned home without feathers.And today, thunder strikes again!The movement is bigger than that day, and there is a solar eclipse to help!Besides the Lord Lang, who else could be so favored by the heavens? !

The horse was still neighing, but the man had already settled down.Just like their coach, they ignited a raging fighting spirit!

"Wang Long, lead 200 people to attack the city! Others, follow me to meet the enemy!" Yi Yan issued the military order without hesitation.

Amidst his command, the second thunder sounded again.Like drums and horns resounding through the sky.

Wang Long's face was red, his arms were trembling, and he said loudly, "Design!"

This is excitement, but also ecstasy.No wonder the Lord Lang ordered them to fight today!No wonder Yingzheng was so calm!With such help from heavenly power, how can he be invincible? !

Under the attack of solar eclipse and mine bombs, no one can keep morale.Yiyan didn't even look at the city, turned his horse's head and rode on.Eight hundred elite cavalry followed closely behind him, rushing towards the Han army camp not far away!

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How can a solar eclipse occur?In the reinforcement camp, the chief general also panicked.Encountering a solar eclipse was a bad omen, and then, there was a loud bang from the top of the city in the distance, as if a divine thunder had fallen into the city.Who has ever heard that a solar eclipse can also strike thunder? !

Could it be that they made the heavens angry because they raised their troops in Yuanri?But it was obviously the Jin army who called, why did Lei fall in Yangyi City?

His head was in a mess, and his followers didn't worry about it, they asked repeatedly, should they retreat, or should they call gold to strike the gong to scare away the tengu?Before he could make a decision, another thunder sounded.

This thunder is not the kind of thunder just now, but the continuous rolling and muffled thunder, which is the sound of thousands of horses' hooves at the same time.An enemy is coming!Before he could react, a group of cavalry had rushed out!Formation to meet the enemy?That's too late!

Arrows and crossbows were unleashed, and the eight hundred cavalry, like the most elite cavalry of the Huns, rode and shot.The arrows are like locusts, rushing towards the camp!Behind these killing gods, there are daily changes that have not subsided.The twilight is dim, and the setting sun is bloody, like a fierce spirit rushing out of the sky and the sun!

The two defenses were instantly torn to pieces.Next, is the camp.Just like the loud noise that has not yet subsided, the iron cavalry drove straight in, tearing apart the 2000 men and horses.There is no thought of resistance, just like a flock of sheep being harassed by a wolf, the soldiers flee in all directions, no one dares to fight!

The long saber slashed across the air, and another human head flew into the air.The distant thunder disappeared, and the black shadow occupying Tianyang also receded completely.

Yi Yan tightened the reins of the horse, shook the blade, and the dark red blood dripped on the ground.In front of him, there was no longer an enemy who could stand. Two thousand reinforcements, who died or fled, could not threaten the attacking army.

"Stop chasing, all return to the city!" Yi Yan put the knife into its sheath and ordered calmly.

In the event of such a change, it should be difficult for the Xiongnu to immediately organize manpower and attack the city again.The most important thing now is to stick to Yangyi and withdraw the surplus soldiers and horses to Shangdang.

Can Ge Hong and Wang Long capture the city?This question was not in Yiyan's mind at all.

When Yiyan led the team back to Yangyi, the south gate was already wide open, and there were still soldiers fleeing in a hurry from time to time.Seeing another group of bloody soldiers coming, these deserters knelt down tremblingly, hoping to find a way out.The previous solar eclipse was less than a moment old, but it had already shattered their courage.Compete with others, there are winners and losers to speak of.What about fighting against the sky?Not asking for guilt is the best result.

Yiyan didn't look at these surrendered soldiers, and rode his horse into the city.Before, Wang Long should have sent soldiers to climb the wall first, and then opened the city gate from the inside.Such a hard attack in the past would have cost hundreds of thousands of troops, but today, it was nothing more than a few corpses of the enemy soldiers who fell by the roadside.

Morale is taken away, who else can stick to the city?

On the frontal battlefield, the battle has long since ended.Ge Hong greeted him personally: "Captain Yi repelled the reinforcements?"

"Two thousand pawns are just the vanguard." Yi Yan glanced at the opponent, only to see that Ge Hong was also stained with blood, obviously he had fought in person.To seize the city so quickly is worthy of the Lord's trust.

"Will the rear army come?" Ge Hong didn't ask Yiyan how he won the victory, he knew better than others the combat power of the confidant of the palace lord.The most important thing now is the city defense of Yangyi City.

"Siege should not happen for the time being." Yi Yan said.

He didn't pursue the defeated soldiers, just to spread the news of today's battle.After learning that the solar eclipse had struck thunder, how many generals would dare to lead troops immediately to attack Yangyi?

Ge Hong couldn't help but feel relieved: "This is the best. There are still more than a thousand surrendered soldiers in the city, and more than a dozen fires. After they are controlled, the city gates must be strictly guarded. I also ask Captain Yi to report to the Fujun."

The combat mission has been completed, and we will stick to the city when we come down.In order to avoid being blocked in the city by the enemy, Yiyan immediately wants to lead his men back to Shangdang.

After seeing the orderly fire extinguishing and reorganization team in the city, Yi Yan nodded slightly, and followed Ge Hong towards the government office.

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Sitting on top of the hall, Liu Yuan felt a little numb in his head.

On Zhengdan yesterday, when the Yuanhui just started, there was a solar eclipse.It stands to reason that the imperial court should have Taishi Ling to monitor the sky, but the Han Dynasty was founded, so how could we find such high-level talents.It is really not a good thing to encounter a solar eclipse in the second year of the founding of the country.But fortunately, the ministers were obedient, and they all spoke up, saying that this was a move for the decline and fall of the Jin Dynasty.Only then did the atmosphere recover a bit.

But today, the battle report came from the front line.Yangyi was recaptured by the Jin army, and during the siege, a solar eclipse occurred, and there was also a vision of thunder falling from the sky.

This news was like a slap in the face to Liu Yuan.A solar eclipse, yin invades yang, ministers cover up the image of the king, and there is a country subjugated.Is the country that is about to perish, the Jin country, or his Han country? !

"How many people have seen Luo Lei?" After a long time, Liu Yuan asked.

The messenger dared not hide it, and hurriedly said: "The [-] remnant soldiers who fled back from Yangyi, and the more than [-] troops of Liu Wei's troops who went to rescue that day, all saw it with their own eyes. The thunder was so loud that it could be heard for miles. "

How can such a scale be concealed?Why is there thunder in Lucheng, but also thunder in Yangyi?Did the heavens favor that Liang Zixi so much? !

Attack the party again?Take back Yangyi?As long as the rumor of a solar eclipse turning into thunder persists, how could his generals dare to fight this Buddha? !And if there is such an incident, will the Han Dynasty suffer some kind of divine punishment, a sign of the country's subjugation?

Seeing that the Lord's face was ugly, the attendant Wang Yu took a step forward and remonstrated, "Your Majesty raised troops to fight for the world. Now he lives in a corner of Lishi, and Wang's prestige has not yet been shaken. Why don't you take this opportunity and order your generals to go out everywhere?" Dinghedong, go south with one drum. First conquer Chang'an, and then sweep Luoyang with the people of Guanzhong. In this way, Hongji can succeed!"

The meaning of these words is clear.Now it is not so in the national interest to join the party.Instead of fighting to the death with the Buddha who was stationed in Shangdang, it is better to change the direction, first attack Hedong, and then attack Chang'an from the direction of Sizhou.As long as you can win Chang'an, establish a foundation, officially proclaim yourself emperor, and then attack Luoyang from the direction of Guanzhong, the answer will be simple.

These words were appropriate, which made Liu Yuan feel relieved.However, he was quite cautious, and after thinking for a while, he said: "Now that Sima Xiaoer is facing each other near Chang'an, and our army is going south, will the king of Hejian and the king of the East Sea join forces to resist?"

The more severe the Jin civil war, the more in Liu Yuan's interests.If Hanoi is attacked, the two will be vigilant, and it will be bad to turn hostility into friendship.

Attendant Liu Yin also came out and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. The Sima family has shallow thoughts and deep grievances. It may not be possible to join forces. If it is cold today, it is not suitable to fight. Wait until the two sides decide the outcome, and then go south. Not too late."

This is a very old idea.Cranes and clams compete, and the fisherman wins. The two Sima County kings have been fighting for a year, and sooner or later the winner will be decided.If Chang'an was compromised, it would be much easier for them to seize it again.

With a long exhalation of the stuffy air in his chest, Liu Yuan nodded: "This is just the wish of Gu."

Since a strong enemy is difficult to overcome, let's start from the east of the river.There is also a salt pond in the east of the river. If it can be captured, it will be better.

As for Shangdang... Liu Yuan smiled coldly.A solar eclipse will be encountered immediately after going out to battle. Is this minister Liang Zixi hiding the ruler of Han or the ruler of Jin?