Royal road

When Taihang Xing was in chaos, the Shangdang soldiers and horses stationed in front of Baixing also started to move.

"Drag out the cannon carriages!" Standing under the handsome flag, Sun Jiao ordered loudly.

Following the military order, hundreds of horses lined up.Behind every four horses, a cannon cart is dragged.These thunderbolt cannons are much smaller than those used for siege, but with the wheels underneath and the horses pulling them, it is easy.

This movement naturally caused commotion in the enemy camp.Sun Jiao didn't take it to heart, but looked at the cavalry in front with satisfaction.It seems that it is easier to have horses. I wonder if we can pry some horses from the cavalry?If there is enough animal power, his artillery array may be unmatched.

Horsepower is far superior to manpower, and in just a moment, a dozen or so artillery carts were pulled to a place three hundred paces ahead of the enemy camp.The horse was pulled down, and the artillerymen quickly pulled down the baffle and loaded the stone bullets.At this time, the enemy camp was so frightened that they wanted to organize soldiers to rush out of the camp and destroy the artillery vehicles.

However, before leaving the camp, they found more enemies appeared in the gap between the gun carriages, holding bows and crossbows, ready to fight.This artillery array is mainly for long-range attacks, but close-range killings should not be underestimated.

Seeing the bewildered enemy, Sun Jiao sneered.

Divide troops to lure the enemy?joke.As long as there are [-] soldiers and horses in hand, the soldiers of Shangdang County can defeat more than twice as many enemies!The division of troops this time is not just to lure the enemy, but to attack from both sides!It was just that General Yi was responsible for attracting the cavalry, while the Thunderbolt Battalion he led was responsible for annihilating the enemy camp stationed in Baixing.

Now that the artillery carts transported by the cavalry have been assembled, and the enemy cavalry has been led away, it is time for the Thunderbolt Army to show their might.

"Get ready, fire!" Sun Jiao shouted loudly.

With the shouting, the drums sounded.The drums are beating, the momentum is compelling.However, soon, another more magnificent and terrifying scream suppressed the sound of the drum.Dozens of stone bullets whizzed out with the throwing pole, and their momentum was comparable to the ground cracking and landslides!

Just one throw, and the enemy camp collapsed.Such a volley, not to mention a tent, even a city wall, has opened a gap.What's more, the stone bullets were round and falling into the camp, either rolled over and tore apart a row of tents, or fell into countless flying stone sharp objects, causing all the surrounding soldiers to fall down.

Sun Jiaoyuan nodded: "Send the order, the striker advances!"

Lost defense, unable to form an organization, such an enemy is nothing but slaughtered.They have to go to Luoyang for rescue. These enemy soldiers must not stay!

In just one day, the puppet Han soldiers and horses in Taihangxing and Baixing were defeated.There are [-] enemies beheaded, and the enemy general will be awarded the head.The soldiers who managed to escape the death fled in a hurry.The road to Luoyang has been completely opened up.

However, such good news did not make Liang Feng look happy at all.Sitting in front of the case, he looked at the letter that had just been delivered, his face ashen.The Xiongnu army has passed through Qilijian, which belongs to the outer city defense, and captured Qingming Gate and Kaiyang Gate.The defenders are retreating steadily, and further inside is the palace!

Send troops now, is there still time to save Luoyang?The exits of the two lanes are still surrounded by many enemy troops, and it will take countless lives and time to break out.Even if they rushed out, this force would not be enough to defeat the covetous Xiongnu elite cavalry and save the people.

What should I do?

Liang Feng stood up and said, "General Linghu!"

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Sima Tan was trembling all over.The chill had soaked through his limbs and bones, leaving his mind blank.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! This place is too dangerous! Please move, Your Majesty!"

Someone was yelling loudly, but Sima Tan felt that he couldn't even lift his feet.In front of him, there was chaos, and countless soldiers were swarming towards the city.Every ladder, every ride, is like a huge wave beating against the city wall.There are twelve city gates in Luoyang City, and each gate is more than ten feet wide.This was supposed to be the strongest city in the world, but under the crazy attack, it was on the verge of collapse, as if it would collapse in the next moment.

There were screams all around, and everything seemed to be falling into a sea of ​​fire, emitting a pungent stench.Not far in front of his eyes, a Hun soldier suddenly jumped up the wall and rushed towards the direction where Sima Tan was standing.Four or five long spears thrust out at the same time, piercing him into a gourd of blood.But the expression on that person's face was still so ferocious that even death couldn't erase it.

Sima Qin took a step back and bumped into someone.Someone grabbed his arm, and regardless of his struggle, he dragged him vigorously and ran towards the city.

"Your Majesty! The city gate can no longer be guarded. If you are here, the city gate will fall faster! Go! Hide in the palace..."

Being forced into the carriage, the horse started galloping.The slightly trembling car made the little emperor wake up like a dream.Cold sweat fell down.He was really wrong!

Sima Qin had seen big battles before.When Emperor Hui was not dead, he was the prince.He has personally experienced the series of wars triggered by the chaos of the kings.He even led Ting Wei to drive away the remnants of Sima Ai who occupied Luoyang.He thought he knew what a big battle was and what it was to use troops.Unexpectedly, it would be so terrifying to come to the battlefield in person!

Those soldiers and horses were not the soldiers of the county king or the officers and soldiers of the state government that he saw back then.They won't back away because of the emperor's driving, but instead regard him, the emperor of Dajin, as the best prey and reward.No one will be in awe of his identity, only the greed and hatred that get rid of it!

And he actually let such a dangerous enemy occupy the side of the royal city!How many days is the journey from Pingyang to Luoyang?Those Huns are no longer the herdsmen who lived for water and grass in the past.They established the country and conquered most of Sizhou and Guanzhong Fertile Fields!How many cities surrendered without a fight, and how many aristocratic families joined their accounts?Compared with the tens of thousands of elite soldiers in Liu Yuan's hands, what do I have?Is there this empty city of Luoyang? !

He shouldn't have stayed in Luoyang... the capital must be moved out of this dangerous place!Get as far away as possible!Although revitalizing the great cause is important, first of all, he has to live!

"Go to Jin Yong City!" The little emperor grabbed the car and shouted loudly.The city gate can no longer be guarded!He must hide in a safer place!We must gather all the soldiers and horses in Yong Jin City until the reinforcements arrive!

The car turned around and headed towards the small town of Jinyong City in the west of the city!

That night, the Xiongnu rushed into the inner city, burning and killing all the way, even Guozixue and Taixue fell into the sea of ​​flames!

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"Minggong wants to attack Lishi!" Linghu Sheng rushed to the governor's mansion immediately after receiving the summons, and was really surprised when he heard such an order as soon as he was seated.

Isn't the Huns attacking Luoyang now?Why didn't they send troops to assist Luoyang, but instead attacked Lishi?Doesn't this ignore the emperor?

Knowing what Linghu Sheng was thinking, Liang Feng handed the letter he just received to the old general in front of him: "Luoyang City can no longer be defended, Qingming Gate and Kaiyang Gate are broken, and Ximing Gate is also in danger. , I’m afraid we won’t be able to save anyone. The only solution now is to encircle Wei and save Zhao!”

Linghu Sheng took the letter, glanced at it, and his face became tense: "Ming Gong means to send troops to attack Pingyang?"

"That's right." Liang Feng said decisively, "Pingyang is the capital of the puppet Han Dynasty, and it is also the hiding place of Liu Yuan's old thief. As long as troops are sent to attack, the Xiongnu army will definitely withdraw their troops and return to defense. Only in this way can the siege of Luoyang be solved!"

This is a good idea, but extremely dangerous!The Xiongnu brought fine cavalry, and once they returned to aid, the speed was astonishingly fast. Can the soldiers who penetrated into Pingyang withdraw safely?What's more, now that the emperor is sending out his feathers and ordering King Qin, Liang Shijun ignores Luoyang and counterattacks Pingyang.If it falls into the mouth of a caring person, will it make the emperor afraid again?

However, he was full of thoughts, and the moment he raised his head, all of them were pushed back into his stomach.On that handsome face, Linghu Sheng saw nervousness, solemnity, and no hesitation, it was definitely not a fake!He really wanted to save Luoyang, and he was willing to fight for it!

There was a rush of heat in his chest, as if he wanted to set this old bone on fire.Linghu Sheng took a deep breath: "The last general takes orders!"

Seeing that Linghu Sheng received the order, Liang Feng felt relieved, and immediately said: "General Linghu can lead Li Jun and Tian Yu to attack Lishi together. General Yi will attack Pingyang County from Shangdang, From south to north, pass through Pingyang all the way, and return from Lishi. Lishi is the only way to survive, please General Linghu firmly guard it!"

It was also attacking Lishi, but the purpose of the person in front of him was completely different from that of Pei Dun back then.This is for one country, desperately fighting for one's life, not for personal interests, killing others!Without hesitation, Linghu Sheng cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Duke Ming, it will be Duke Ming who will take down the Lishi in the end!"

In the two years since Lishi Dahuang, many defected to other tribes, and it has become a half-abandoned city.If Liang Feng didn't want to use this place as a buffer zone for war, he would have eaten it long ago.However, in order to guard against soldiers and horses in Bingzhou, a lot of soldiers and horses were stationed on the border of Lishi and Pingyang.Once Linghu Sheng leads the army to attack, it will immediately put the defenders on alert.But when Lishi came, everyone's eyes would turn to the former capital of the Huns, and the surprise soldiers from Shangdang who entered Pingyang would be able to exert the greatest effect.

How many soldiers and horses did the Xiongnu have in total?This time the best troops are deployed, and the defenders in Pingyang are probably less than [-]. Although this strategy is dangerous, it is worth a try!

For Luoyang City, which is close at hand, he must give it a try!

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"Where are the reinforcements? Why haven't the reinforcements arrived yet!" Sima Qin quickly walked around the room, like a cub trapped in a cage.

Yong Jin City is not very big, and now it is full of ministers who came to seek refuge.Some were not so lucky, and were still fighting in the streets outside, in order to defend this crumbling royal city.

Without those pleasures, Wang Yan's expression also weakened a bit, and he still insisted: "Your Majesty, it has only been six days since the Xiongnu attacked the city, and the reinforcements may take a few more days..."

As if being whipped, the little emperor stopped and said viciously, "It's been six days! How many days will it take to send troops from the Shangdang?! Is Liang Feng thinking about it?!"

Wang Yan closed his mouth.It's not that people are walking too slowly, but that Luoyang City is losing too fast.If it wasn't for the little emperor who went to supervise the battle against all opinions and was stage frighted, how could he have fallen into such a situation?What's more, whether to save the emperor is not a matter of the governors and governors of various states.

But Wang Yan didn't want to go out of the city to fight, so naturally he wouldn't say such things that would annoy the emperor.

Seeing that all the officials under the rank were speechless, the little emperor couldn't get angry again, so he could only walk up and down again.If you are really sloppy, you can know your loyal ministers.Those who are still defending against the enemy in the city are the pillars of his great advance.The others are just villains trying to survive for their own benefit!

Once he leaves Luoyang, he must hold them accountable... No, no, they must be left to fight the Huns to the death, they cannot be forced like this.The two thoughts are like entangled vines, which cannot be untied.Sima Qin clenched his fists again and took a hard breath.He has survived so many wars, this time, it must be auspicious...

However, no matter what happened in Luoyang City.Thirty thousand troops galloped out of Jinyang and attacked Lishi in mighty force.Startled by this action, the Lishi defenders immediately reported to Pingyang.The soldiers and horses stationed in Pingyang began to move towards Lishi.At the same time, another Qingqi crossed the line of defense of Luze, and attacked the capital of the Xiongnu Han Kingdom all the way!