Royal road

The beginning of spring has long passed, the weather is gradually warming up, and the severe cold is also disappearing with the spring breeze.However, sitting in the hall, Sima Ying was trembling, as if even the clothes on her body couldn't suppress the chill in her bones.

Wang Mi fled.After being besieged by the imperial army for three months, his personal general, chief governor, and Taiwei Wang Mi fled with tens of thousands of remnants.Without these soldiers and horses, the defense immediately collapsed, and Sima Yue had already led his army to the outside of Huarong City.How can this small city wall stop the army?

He couldn't stop it.

Below the steps, the few remaining courtiers were as quiet as clay puppets.Yes, what can be asked from their mouths?These people wished they could tie him out of the city and hand him over to Sima Yue, for another chance of atonement.He, the "Son of Heaven", has only these uses left.

"Kaicheng." After a long time, Sima Ying finally said.

There was a commotion below, and someone shouted in surprise: "Your Majesty, as long as you escape from Jingzhou, maybe..."

Before he finished speaking, Sima Ying waved his sleeves: "You all step back."

As if seeing some ominous omen from his face, the people below struggled for a moment, then scattered as if fleeing.

Facing the empty hall, Sima Ying sat blankly for a while, and suddenly asked, "How old are you?"

There was no one in the hall, the servant behind him was stunned, and suddenly knelt down: "Your Majesty!"

"How old?" Sima Ying asked again.

"Three out of fifty old slaves..." The servant was one of Sima Ying's close aides, and he seemed to know what the other person was thinking at this moment, sobbing with sobs.

"Fifty...maybe you know the destiny?" Sima Ying laughed miserably.He was 29 years old at the time, how could he wait for the age to know his destiny?

The servant still wanted to persuade, but Sima Ying's handsome face showed a half-smile expression: "Well, it's better than falling into the hands of thieves. After I die, will the world be safe? Just one step ahead of him."

There was a chill down the spine in this voice.The maid was crying so hard that she couldn't speak, but Sima Ying stood up and walked straight to the pillars in the hall.

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"The false emperor killed himself?" When the gates of the city were opened and the officials surrendered, Sima Yue knew that he had won.However, before all the humiliation imagined in his mind was used, he heard the news that Sima Ying had hanged herself and died.

This somewhat disappointed him.The fight with Sima Ying lasted for more than three years.From the battle of Yecheng at the beginning to the later two emperors standing side by side, the dangers involved are difficult to measure.Now that he has squandered the lives of [-] soldiers, he has finally conquered the strong city and got rid of the serious trouble that made him sleepless, but he can't see this defeated general with his own eyes. How can he not make people sad?

But the disappointment was only for a moment, and Sima Yue immediately asked: "Has the false emperor left any heirs?"

"Several princes also died of poison."

Hearing such an answer, Sima Yue's brows and eyes widened.That's fine too.No matter how much he committed rebellion, he was also the biological son of Emperor Wu, so if he did it himself, it would be a fact of life.Wouldn't it be easy for a family to commit suicide in fear of crime?

"Okay! Reward the three armies and return to the imperial court!" Sima Yue said loudly, no longer worried.

No one can compete with him for the position of Zaifu.As long as the thieves and barbarians are wiped out, he will be able to stabilize the country.But while he was full of ambition, there was still a small spike in his head, which was aching.The little emperor in Luoyang City is becoming more and more reckless, which is a hidden danger.It's a bit hasty to start now, what is the most appropriate way to get rid of him?

Power is like a winter coat, once wrapped around the body, it cannot be taken off.Only by pulling out those needles can we live in peace.How could Sima Yue not know the importance of it?

However, thinking so, the army changed direction halfway back.It was only because Wang Mi, who escaped from Jingzhou before, took fifty thousand rebels with him and swept Yuzhou.In desperation, Sima Yue led troops to Xuchang and ordered Gou Xi to quell the chaos.It's just that no matter how much Gou Xi used his soldiers like a god, what he led was a tired army that had been fighting for half a year.Facing the vicious and quite large number of Wang Mi's tribe, they could only try their best to defend.The two armies were in a stalemate in Yuzhou.

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"General, the soldiers and horses are ready, do you want to attack Xindu?"

Shi Le didn't answer immediately, but raised his eyes to look outside the tent.The cold winter has passed, and the branches in the field are also slightly green.Not only did they survive the most difficult days, but they also expanded the original [-] soldiers to [-].The turn of winter and spring is not the time for war, but when it comes to war, it is easier to withdraw troops and buy horses.It was because the people Shi Le collected were all refugees and bandits, and they even captured the city and recruited rebels from the city.

For the poor people, until the summer harvest, it is an unbearable gate of hell. If there is no harvest, it is very easy to die.In the event of a military disaster, what else can I do besides surrendering to the bandits?What's more, every time Shi Le's army entered the city, they would kill officials to open warehouses, and the food and grass that could not be taken away were directly distributed to the people.Such small favors are enough to make a young man so hot-headed that he even disregarded his status as Jiehu and came to join the army.

After going back and forth in this way, this team will become bigger and bigger. If it can capture Xindu, the Jizhou government, it may add tens of thousands of horses!

How could he have thought of today when he escaped from Wei County in a panic?After seeing the terrifying soldiers and horses in Bingzhou, the Jin army guarding the city in Jizhou became even weaker.Desire is like weeds in spring, growing wildly against the wind.Now Shi Le's troops are several times more than Ji Sang's at that time.A great general, well deserved!

But he was not satisfied with such achievements.After conquering Jizhou, it is better to rely on the Xiongnu.With the status of an official, it is not a simple rebellion to seize food and go to war again.Those generals defending the city may vote for the Han generals, but they will not color the rogues.

He had already heard that the governor of Yecheng was also from a Jie family.Why can he be named a marquis and worship a minister, but he can only lead a group of mud legs to snatch food and grass?If others can do it, so can he!

"General?" Seeing that Shi Le didn't answer, the subordinate couldn't help asking nervously, "Is there something wrong with the letter?"

Shi Le snorted coldly: "What's wrong? Organize troops and attack the city immediately!"

It cannot be delayed any longer.If he captured Jizhou and killed the governor, his credit would be several times greater than that of Yecheng that day.Are you afraid that you won't be able to get Han to appease you?As for the group of Bingzhou soldiers, there will be another battle sooner or later.Next time, he will decide the winner!

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"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

In the barracks outside Yecheng, the sound of killing shook the sky.These recruits have been training for more than three months, and they practice in formation every day without a moment's rest.However, this kind of hard work did not make them feel tired, on the contrary, they practiced vigorously.Just because in this army, there is the hope of motivating people to do their best!

Most of them were born in military families, and any general who came would have to forcibly take people.Not to mention the young and strong, even the elderly and children may be plundered into the army.After joining the army, he would not have enough food and clothing to keep warm, and had to work part-time as a labor servitor. Maybe the lord general would fill up the city ditch with an order.It's better to be a refugee than to be a soldier!Therefore, even military households often fled, and they really couldn't escape, and they wouldn't fight wholeheartedly.Nine times out of ten, they will disperse as soon as they charge, and they will be defeated early.

But General Yi's subordinates are not like this at all.As early as the time of conscription, there was a settling allowance.During the lean season, a lot of rice can save the whole family. Who wouldn't be tempted?When you join the army, everything you need to eat and drink is provided by the army.If he trains well and has some courage and talent, he might be promoted to be a corps leader and lead several soldiers.

And training, in the final analysis, is to save lives.Those generals spoke clearly, and each of them practiced with the soldiers, and never slack off.There was no deduction of food and salary, no bullying or torture, who would not be moved to see these generals who were born in a poor family just like themselves?If he can make meritorious service on the battlefield, can he also receive salary, buy land and house, and be promoted to rank like them?For these miserable people who have been in poverty for half their lives and cannot find hope, it is really a very promising thing.

Therefore, no matter how hard the camp was, no one retreated.On the contrary, everyone is looking forward to going into battle as soon as possible.

There was a sound of horseshoes, from far to near.Many soldiers who were practicing couldn't help turning their heads to look, and were immediately punished by the school officer, not daring to be distracted.But everyone knew in their hearts that this was General Yi's return!Has the chaos in Quang Binh been wiped out?

"General Yi, this time you have suppressed another bandit army. It's really hard work!" Wang Ping praised happily with a smile on his face.

Although Guangping County is not in the scope of Wei County, it is still under the jurisdiction of Yiyan.Moreover, it is adjacent to Jizhou, and there is a lot of military disasters. It will be of great benefit to Wei County if it can be calmed down.

Now Wang Ping is quite familiar with the person in front of him, knowing that although Yiyan has a cold face, he is still quite eager for utilitarianism.When it comes to food and grass, he is relentless.There are only six thousand recruits for training, but more than ten thousand for food and grass.There is really a lot to eat for this empty salary!

But after Yiyan showed his strength, Wang Ping felt at ease instead.As for food and grass, besides his Wei County, don't other Pingding counties supply it?The more battles he fought, the less pressure he had on his shoulders, and it became more and more relaxed.

Faced with such a flattering smile, Yiyan didn't have any joy on his face, instead he frowned and said, "I heard that the rebellious army in Jizhou started to attack Xindu?"

The smile on Wang Ping's face froze. Why is he so well informed?He had to answer this question, and he laughed dryly: "It is indeed the case. It is said that Governor Ding has already dispatched troops, and I wonder if he can repel the rebellious army..."

"The letter is lost, and Jizhou is in danger. It must be rescued!" Now that Yiyan has established prestige, he doesn't need to be too polite with Wang Ping.

Hearing this, Wang Ping lowered his face: "General Yi, this matter is not right. There are not many soldiers in Hebei. If we save other states, it will not mess up our own family. Inspector Ding and Captain Feng of Jizhou They are all veterans of war, mere bandits, what can they do?"

"What if you can't keep it?" Yi Yan asked back.

"This……"

Wang Ping wanted to say something, but Yiyan had already waved his hand: "Your Majesty doesn't know about military affairs, if the letter is lost, the group of rebel soldiers might flee to Sizhou and cause disaster to Hebei again. Yecheng has already been breached once. Even King Dongyan died tragically in the wilderness, has the Fujun forgotten?"

The meaning of these words was so terrible that Wang Ping couldn't help breaking out in cold sweat.That's right, when the [-] soldiers rebelled, Yecheng was completely helpless to fight back.How about tens of thousands more?Will he abandon the city and flee, or die for the country?

Swallowing, Wang Ping said with difficulty: "Even so, we still have to see how Ding Inspector Ding responds. It is always inappropriate to send troops rashly..."

Yiyan didn't refute this time, but simply said: "Your Majesty, please make preparations early."

Good or bad spirits, half a month later, news came from Jizhou.Feng Chong, the captain of the western region, died in battle, and Xindu was destroyed!