Royal road

"Yingzheng, do you really not need to assist the Tuoba tribe to attack the old Baibu camp?" Sun Jiao moved closer to Yiyan, his eyes burning.

As the deputy general, this time he was responsible for luring the enemy head-on. He used more than 2000 soldiers from the Perak Battalion to hold Baibu Xianbei. It took a day and a night, and he shot and killed nearly [-] enemy troops.Now that the infantry and cavalry are converging, and the loss of troops is not much, it is inevitable that he will attack the old Baibu battalion.If they didn't attack the camp, they could only seize some war horses and crude weapons of the Xianbei people, and they would not get the greatest benefit at all.It's not the same as fighting the autumn wind behind Tuoba's troops. The harvest will definitely be several times higher than now, and it will also allow those Tuoba soldiers to experience the majesty of their Shangdang soldiers.

Yi Yan shook his head: "Our army's task is to lure the enemy, so don't make too much trouble. Leave these matters to Zhang Canjun. Give orders, the whole army will rectify on the spot, and return to camp in half an hour."

This battle is actually just the beginning of the pacification of Yanmen, after which the nearby thieves will be wiped out.There is no need to spend more effort on Baibu.What's more, this time the troops were dispatched with a lot of political interests, and the Tuoba tribe was a friendly army, so they didn't bother them to provide food and fodder.If he stepped in and robbed others of the battle, he might cause some troubles.What is urgent now is not the little benefit in front of me.It is about recovering lost land, reassuring the people and supporting the people.How could Yiyan not be able to distinguish between serious and serious.

Hearing what the coach said, Sun Jiao also put away his frivolous thoughts and ordered to camp to rest.After fighting for such a long time, this order somehow relieved the tense soldiers.The nurses accompanying the army began to treat the wounded. The seriously injured were sent back to the camp earlier, and now they are treating minor injuries, disinfecting and bandaging them to avoid ulcers and colds.

Yiyan also led the horse to the stream.There happened to be a branch of the Hutuo River next to the camp where they stopped. The water in the stream was clear enough for horses to drink.Both he and his beloved horse are covered in blood, and they need to be cleaned up.After briefly brushing the mane dyed red and black with a brush, he patted the horse's head and let the horse rest and graze beside it.He squatted by the stream, fetching water to wash off the dirt on his face and hands.

After all, there were too few troops in this charge, and it was a bit difficult to attack and kill the opponent's coach.Yiyan also suffered a few minor injuries, especially when he was shot on the face by a stray arrow. Although the blood had stopped after several wipes, there was still a long wound on his left cheek, even his lip was broken. took a chunk.After washing his face and looking at the reflection in the river, Yiyan finally couldn't help it, took out the wound medicine, and wiped some on the wound.

He is the commander-in-chief of the first army, but Jiang Da has prepared good wound medicine, which heals up much faster than the medicine commonly used in the army, and it is not easy to leave scars.Usually Yiyan is reluctant to use it, but the scars on his face can't be ignored, if there are scars left, wouldn't it be annoying?

With that little thought in mind, he finished treating the wound on his face and washed his hands carefully. After making sure that there were no stains on his hands, he turned and sat under a tree beside him.Stretching out his hand in his bosom, he found a small oilcloth bag.

After a fierce battle, there are not many intact parts of Yiyan's body.Either soaked in sweat and blood, or torn apart by knives, guns, swords and halberds.However, this oilcloth bag was placed behind the heart goggle, which was the most heavily guarded place, and it was wrapped with several layers of water-resistant cloth, so that the contents inside were tightly protected without any damage.

Seeing the cloth bag, Yiyan's expression relaxed, and even the eternal ice on his face seemed to melt a little bit.Carefully uncovering the tarpaulin, he took out the things wrapped inside.

It was a letter.Bingzhou changed to a paper office, and this letter of credit is the jute paper specially used by the Governor's Mansion, which is ordinary and nothing unusual.And it shouldn't be kept by someone of Yiyan's status as a rare treasure.

However, Yiyan unfolded the letter very gently, his fingers slid down the rough yellow paper, and landed on the small words at the end of the letter.

"Soldiers are fierce and dangerous, but they are good at cherishing themselves. May you return victorious."

A very common blessing, no matter whether it is placed on the commander to the general, or the lord to the subject, there is no difference at all.However, after receiving this letter, Yiyan seemed to have won some treasure.

This is the first time the lord has given such an order.In the previous wars, most of them were ordered in the face of danger.It was for the Liang Mansion, for the Shangdang, and for Bingzhou, a death battle that had to be won.And for such a small task as suppressing bandits, there is no need to give more instructions.But this time, it was the first time that he fought directly in other counties.It seems that it is not an exaggeration to say so many words.

But Yiyan seems to have seen something after this line of small print.This is the first time in such a long time that he has been away from the lord for such a long time. Two months are fleeting, but Xinxing and Yanmen still need time to take care of them.His thoughts were like a tide, and his words were like a boat. Like a drowning man holding a lonely tree, he grasped the words.

Does the lord miss him a little too?In addition to repulsion and rejection, is there also a trace of loneliness and concern that he feels the same as?

And this little speculation is enough to comfort.

The dexterous fingers that can hold the blade and draw the string, and kill the enemy's life, stroked the ink word several times slowly and slightly clumsily.As if afraid that the fragile paper would not be able to bear it, Yiyan carefully folded the oiled paper, put the oilcloth bag back into his bosom, and stuck it tightly in front of his heart.Leaning against the big tree behind him, he breathed a sigh of relief and closed his eyes.

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"Minister, there is news from the front. The soldiers and horses of the Baibu were defeated. It is said that many fled to this side. The Jin army asked us to be careful." This is good news, but when the deputy general reported it, his brows were tightly furrowed. , obviously not very willing to believe it.

To be honest, Tuoba Yulu didn't believe it either.The Baibu sent five thousand soldiers this time!This group of white dogs wanted to come here, but after all, it was a tribe that Shan Yu spent countless efforts to defeat. How could they be underdogs?However, in front of that group of Bingzhou soldiers, it looked like paper.I'm afraid it will take less than two days to start the battle. How did you defeat the establishment of these gangsters?Could it be some trick?

However, thinking so, he had to take the battle report to heart: "Send 1000 people to guard the narrow road. If you see a rout, wipe it out immediately."

This is not Tuoba's style.After all, on the grassland, the winning side often regards the loser as a kind of victory.Either to exchange for money, or to capture them back as slaves.But the Baibu is different, they were originally slaves of the Tuoba tribe, and now they have become fugitive slaves, so they need more severe measures to punish them.And with the example of the Baibu, the other tribes will also hide their ambitions, obediently, only the Tuoba tribe will follow.

Tuoba Yulu is Tuoba Yilu's nephew, his scheming and tricks are all the best choices, how could he not know the seriousness of the matter?For these white dogs, of course they will not show mercy!

But having said that, the five thousand soldiers of Baibu were really defeated?If the Bingzhou soldiers are really so strong, and this time the battle is assigned, I'm afraid they will have to think about it again.

Although it was not too difficult to attack the old camp, it still took Tuoba Yulu a lot of time to deal with the old and weak, women and children, transport tribal supplies, and even clean up the rout.Three days later, in the camp of the Jin army, when he saw the gentle and harmless Jianjun again, this Xianbei man also put on a friendly smile: "Zhang Canjun is really unparalleled in strategy, and this time he wiped out the white dog, thanks to joining the army! "

Where did that Jie man surnamed Yi go?Tuoba Yulu didn't ask any more questions, and directly put the credit on Zhang Bin.

Zhang Bin smiled and said: "I'm a scribe, I'm just talking about it. The battle is the work of the generals. Is the Bai Department under the command of General Tuoba?"

These words seemed to have some deep meaning, and Tuoba Yulu was not ambiguous, he laughed: "There are more than three thousand women and children, all of them have been sent back to the clan."

He only mentioned women and children, and didn't mention the old, the weak, and the young and strong. Obviously, they were all slaughtered.Zhang Bin was not moved at all, instead he cupped his hands and said, "Then I have to congratulate General Tuoba. With such a great victory, the subordinate officials should also report to the envoy and ask the imperial court for orders! In a few days, the imperial court may add another title."

Hearing this, Tuoba Yulu raised his eyebrows.Although these people yelled "Shanyu" one by one, Tuoba Yilu had not yet been officially conferred by the imperial court.If there is a canonization, his uncle will unify the three departments just around the corner.This is no small favor.

He also helped himself to quell the chaos, and asked his uncle to seal him.Even the [-] soldiers in front of them were defeated by others. Wouldn't it be too big for me to take advantage of it?

"So, I would like to thank the envoy!" Tuoba Yulu said with a humble face, "The last general also handed over some cattle, sheep and horses from the old Baibu camp, and please join the army to accept them!"

Zhang Bin made a look of surprise: "How did this happen?"

"Of course! If there is no Bingzhou soldiers and horses, how can this battle be won so easily? These trivial things are what your ministry deserves!" Tuoba Yulu replied extremely boldly.

"Haha, the general is too polite." How could Zhang Bin really give in, he just accepted the batch of battles as soon as he passed the steps.

Compared with gold, silver and jewelry, these livestock are obviously more in the interests of Bingzhou.

Everyone got benefits, wouldn't the atmosphere become more harmonious?Zhang Bin really praised Tuoba Yulu a few more words, and also mentioned the matter of border trade, and then he generously collected the livestock.Both sides still had work to do, but they didn't hold any celebration banquet, and each went home.

In the matter of pulling out the camp, Tuoba Yulu looked at the rock-solid Jin army camp again, and sighed softly in his heart.It seems that the soldiers and horses of Bingzhou should not be underestimated. After returning, he must report to his uncle so that the clan can be prepared.

The Xianbei people left, but Zhang Bin and others did not return to Jinyang immediately.The two counties of Xinxing and Yanmen are tentatively determined, where can they get away.Yiyan didn't slacken in the slightest, and led the troops on a long journey to suppress the bandits.

More than half a month later, a piece of news spread from the east of the river to the whole world in an instant.

Liu Yuan, king of the Han Dynasty, officially proclaimed himself emperor and moved his capital to Pingyang!

"Is this really the seal of the ancestor?" Liu Yuan had already changed into the crown representing the emperor.He was already tall and dignified, but now that he was wearing the emperor's clothes, he showed an extraordinary demeanor.

However, at this moment, he was staring at the jade seal on the table in front of him with bright eyes.This was presented by Yiming Hanchen after he ascended the throne.The so-called "first ancestor" refers to Wang Mang, a foreign relative who established himself in the Han Dynasty.However, now there are three more characters on this seal, which has become "Youxin Baozhiquan Haiguang".

Liu Yuan's character Yuanhai, how could he not be overjoyed when he heard that Fenshui had won the seal and saw the addition of characters on the seal? !Isn't this the destiny, God's congratulations?

Even Liu Yuan, who is so mature and prudent and has been dormant for half his life, will inevitably become proud when he ascends the throne.After stroking Fu Yuxi again, he said loudly: "Since Fenshui offers Rui, the new dynasty should change its name to 'He Rui'!"

Which of the following courtiers would dislike the nature of the lord, immediately congratulated in unison.Liu Yuanzhi looked at the officials under his rank with satisfaction, and opened his mouth again: "Now that the Emperor Han has set the tripod, we should attack the Jin State again!"

This is also the big tone.One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, let alone two, or even three emperors.As long as the Sima clan survives, Luoyang will always be a thorn in Liu Yuan's eyes, a thorn in his flesh!

"The last general is willing to go!" "My son is willing to lead the army to conquer Luoyang!"

Several pleading voices sounded.Liu Yuan laughed: "The Emperor Han is full of talents, with strong soldiers and strong horses. Within three years, Luoyang will be defeated!"

Like a roar of a tiger, this majestic oath echoed in the vast palace.The voice of the mountain followed and merged with the bold words, echoing endlessly.