Former Qin Fengyun

When Wang Meng led his troops to the border of Yan State, he ordered the former general Yang An to lead troops to attack Jinyang, so as to cover the main force to attack Huguan, the battleground for military strategists.

The court of Yan Kingdom was very surprised when they heard the news. The Tai Fu, Shangyong Wang Murong, who didn't like the power to be left behind, saluted and said: "Your Majesty, Queen Mother. I am willing to lead the army to resist the Qin army."

The Empress Dowager Ke Zuhun immediately nodded and said, "Teacher Youlao led 30 elite troops to aid Huguan and the second city of Jinyang."

Murong Ping nodded his head and said yes.Then Empress Dowager Ke Zuhun said to Murong Heng, King of Yidu: "I order you to lead fifty thousand troops to garrison Shating."

Murong Heng immediately saluted and said yes, and then went down to the palace with Murong Ping.

Emperor Murong Xun was slightly worried, so he said to Li Feng, the cavalry servant, "Can this battle be won?"

Li Feng saluted and said: "Qin Guoguo's soldiers are weak, how can they be opponents of tens of thousands of Yan troops? Besides, Wang Meng is a commoner, how can he compare with Taifu?"

After the emperor Murong Xi finished listening, he smiled and nodded.However, Liang Chen, the servant of Huangmen, came out to salute and said: "Victory or failure lies in strategy, not strength." Le Song, the servant of Zhongshu, also came out to salute and said, "I agree with you."

But the emperor Murong Yan stood up with a serious face and said: "Sanchao!"

Five days later, the Emperor Murong and the Empress Dowager Kezuhun, who were discussing matters with the ministers, suddenly saw an informant walking in from outside the Golden Palace. He knelt down and saluted and said, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager. King Qin Meng has led the army now." Captured Huguan, captured Shangdang prefect Nan'an Wang Murongyue alive, and the counties and counties he passed all heard the news and surrendered."

After hearing this, everyone present was terrified.The Empress Dowager Ke Zuhun pretended to be calm and said: "Victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs, and the Ai family firmly believes that the Grand Tutor will take them back one by one."

Because Jinyang has a lot of soldiers and enough food, the former general Yang Anjiu couldn't attack.So Wang Meng left Gou Chang, the captain of the Tunqi school, to guard Huguan, and led his own troops to assist Yang An in attacking Jinyang.

Yang An did not capture Jinyang, so he came to plead guilty to Wang Meng in civilian clothes without armor.Wang Meng lifted him up with both hands, and said comfortingly: "Jinyang is an important town, how can you blame the king? Check the place with me immediately." Yang An saluted and said yes.

The two led a small number of elite soldiers and looked at Jinyang.I saw that the city wall was tall, easy to defend but difficult to attack.Yang An frowned and asked tentatively: "I wonder if the prince has a way to crack it?"

After thinking for a moment, Wang Meng nodded slightly.

For ten days in a row, the Qin army did not call for battle.The general guarding the city and Governor of Bingzhou Donghai Wang Murong Zhuang sat in the hall and said to several lieutenants: "The Qin army has been silent for ten days, I don't know what it wants to do?"

One of the lieutenants saluted and said: "My lord, the Qin army must be in short supply of food and grass. As long as we avoid it, the Qin army will definitely be defeated."

Murong Zhuang nodded, and then said: "The night is getting dark, go back home and rest."

Several lieutenants stood up and saluted, just when they were about to retreat, they suddenly heard the deafening shouts of killing outside.Several people immediately hurried to the outside of the mansion to find out.I saw Zhang Hao, general of Guangwu, leading the elite soldiers of the Qin army into the city along the dug tunnel.Murong Zhuang didn't care about not wearing armor, so he drew the sword at his waist and led the Yan army to fight against it.

Wherever the brave and invincible Zhang Hao went, no one survived, and Wang Meng led an army to break in.Therefore, within an hour, the Yan army was defeated and Murongzhuang was captured alive.

Tai Fu Shangyong Wang Murong Ping, who was informed of the news, was afraid of Wang Meng and did not dare to go forward, so he was stationed in Luchuan.But Wang Meng left Mao as general to garrison Jinyang, and the army continued to move forward and came to Luchuan.But no matter what Wang Meng called out, Murong Ping turned a deaf ear to it, and did not send out a single soldier.

The irritable General Jianjie Deng Qiang saluted Wang Meng and said, "My lord, why don't you dig another tunnel and capture Luchuan?"

But Wang Meng shook his head and said, "The same strategy, how can we use it again?"

Deng Qiang said anxiously: "But the Yan army can't escape, how can they break the city?"

Wang Meng replied: "Murong's evaluation is based on the expectation that our army will go deep, and it will not last long. They are trying to defend against the river and get out of the wall, so that our army can win without fighting."

Deng Qiang opened his eyes wide and said, "This." But he didn't finish.

Wang Meng said: "Xu Cheng has been ordered to check the terrain, and he must return before noon, and then make a plan."

Deng Qiang knew Wang Mengqi's talent, so he nodded with confidence.

But who knows that after noon, Xu Cheng did not return.Wang Meng was very displeased, and had been sitting in the big tent of the Chinese army waiting.Deng Qiang, who was well aware of Wang Meng's temper, immediately said to his three hundred soldiers: "Xu Cheng is afraid of being killed today, so he listens to my orders." The soldiers nodded in agreement.

Xu Cheng didn't return until evening.As soon as he entered the camp of the Qin army, he was tied up by several lieutenants and taken to the tent of the Chinese army.When Xu Cheng saw Wang Meng sitting in the center with a sinking face and Zhang Hao standing next to him, he knew that something was wrong, but when he saw Deng Qiang on the side, he calmed down a little.

Wang Meng slapped the book table angrily, and shouted loudly: "Why didn't you return for a long time?"

Xu Cheng hurriedly knelt down and said, "I want to report to the prince, the last general has never been here, so he lost his way." He didn't finish speaking.

Wang Meng said sharply: "You're talking nonsense, you're delaying the military plan, you'll be executed according to the order! Come!" He didn't finish.

Xu Cheng repeatedly kowtowed and begged, "My lord, please forgive me, the last general will never dare again!"

At this time, Deng Qiang walked up to Wang Meng quickly, saluted and said: "My lord, we will start a battle soon, but it may be disadvantageous to kill the general before the battle." He has not finished speaking.

Wang Meng said righteously: "If you don't act according to the law, how can you convince the public?"

Deng Qiang said: "The final general is willing to atone for his crimes, in order to repay the grace of the prince not to kill."

Wang Meng stared at him intently.

Deng Qiang continued: "Xu Cheng is the last general from the same township, and I hope the king will be kind to you." But seeing Wang Meng was deep in thought and silent, Deng Qiang, who was eager to save people, suddenly shouted, and three hundred of his own soldiers held weapons and wanted to break into the big tent. , but was surrounded by all the soldiers under Wang Meng.Zhang Hao immediately stood in front of Wang Meng and said to Deng Qiang, "Why did the general do this?"

Deng Qiang said angrily: "You and I are ordered by the king of heaven to come here to destroy the bandits. But today there is one!" Then he pointed at Wang Meng and said, "You!"

At this time, Zhang Hao hurriedly turned around, saluted Wang Meng and said, "My lord, it may be unlucky to kill the general before the battle, why don't you let him take the crime and make meritorious service?"

Wang Meng knew that Deng Qiang was a brave and intrepid general, and what happened today was because of his eagerness to protect his people, and he was needed to defeat Yan, so he smiled and said: "Go back to the account."

Deng Qiang bowed angrily and said, "Thank you, my lord." Then he took Xu Cheng away.

Zhang Hao saluted Wang Meng and said, "The final general would like to persuade him to make amends."

Wang Meng shook his head lightly and said, "You will come."

At the same time, Xu Cheng who returned to his tent kowtowed in front of Deng Qiang and said, "Thank you Brother Deng for saving me."

Deng Qiang hurriedly helped him up and said: "My brother, there is no need to do this."

Xu Cheng said again: "If it wasn't for the mistake of drinking today, how could this matter happen. I wonder if brother Deng can accompany brother Yu to apologize to the prince."

Deng Qiang said displeasedly: "Although the prince is unparalleled in wisdom, he is ruthless in dealing with things. Besides, without you and me, how can we kill Yan?"

But Xu Cheng shook his head and said: "The prince is the best friend of the king of heaven and the pillar of the country. If he offends, he may cause serious trouble."

After Deng Qiang thought for a moment, he just nodded.

Wang Meng and Zhang Hao, who were talking in the large tent of the Chinese army, suddenly saw a soldier walk in, saluted and said, "I report to you, General Deng, General Xu."

Zhang Hao smiled and said, "Sure enough, it's here."

Wang Meng said, "Let him in."

The soldiers saluted and said yes to go down.After a while, Deng Qiang and Xu Cheng walked in.Deng Qiang saluted and said: "The last general just said something rude and offended the prince. Please come down."

Xu Cheng also saluted and said, "Please forgive me, the prince."

Wang Meng said: "People are not sages and sages who can do nothing wrong. The two generals invite you."

Deng Qiang and Xu Cheng thanked each other and got up.

Wang Meng asked Xu Cheng, "What's wrong with Lu Chuan?"

Xu Cheng saluted and replied: "The west of Luchuan is backed by a high mountain, so the Yan army's chariots and supplies are all at the foot of the mountain. Fortunately, there is a small road that leads directly to this place."

Wang Meng nodded, and then said to Zhang Hao, "Order guerrilla general Guo Qing to lead five thousand cavalry to raid the Yan army tonight."

Zhang Hao saluted and said yes to go down.

Wang Meng said to Deng Qiang and Xu Cheng again: "Go down and rest."

The two saluted and said yes to go down.But as soon as he walked out of the tent, Deng Qiang said angrily: "Why did you let that guy go?"

Xu Cheng hurriedly said: "Brother Deng must be tired, go back to the tent and rest."

Deng Qiang understood what he meant and left very dissatisfied.

In the middle of the night, most of the Yan army at the foot of the west mountain in Luchuan City had already fallen asleep, only scattered soldiers stood guard, so it was as quiet as a pool of stagnant water.

At this time, the guerrilla general Guo Qing suddenly appeared with [-] cavalry, so the unsuspecting Yan army was in chaos, and wherever the Qin cavalry went, it was like no one was in the land.Then Guo Qing shouted and said: "Set fire!" Qin Jun took the oil-filled gourds from his body and threw them heavily on the Yan Army's chariot, and then lit them with torches.For a moment, Luchuan was illuminated by raging fires like daytime.Seeing that the matter had been accomplished, Guo Qing took Qin Jun back to camp.

Shangyong King Murong Ping, who was sleeping soundly on the bed, was woken up by his lieutenant general, and said displeasedly, "Why are you panicking?"

The lieutenant pointed anxiously out of the tent and said, "It's on fire!"

Murong Ping didn't care about putting on his shoes, and ran to the outside of the tent, shocked by the sight in front of him.He hurriedly shouted: "Go and put out the fire!"

At the same time, because Luchuan is close to Yecheng, everyone in the city witnessed the fire. The emperor Murong said angrily: "The grand master is useless! I have been avoiding and not fighting to consume food and grass, and now Luchuan is on fire. He should be punished heavily!"

The Empress Dowager Ke Zuhun said in a low voice: "There is no one available right now, so don't act recklessly."

Murong Xi said unhappily to Wei Ting, the general of the town hall beside him: "Go to Luchuan quickly, pass on my word of mouth, the Taifu's command is not good, which caused Luchuan to catch fire. Now order to fight the Qin army quickly and wipe them all out!" "

Wei Ting saluted and said yes to go down.

Three hours later, although the fire was extinguished, the Yan army was exhausted and miserable.At this time, a deputy general walked up to Taifu Shangyong Wang Murong Ping, saluted and said: "Report to Taifu, General Wei Ting is here."

After Murong Ping finished listening, he couldn't help being startled and said to himself: "Wei Ting is His Majesty's confidant, it will be no good to come here at this time." Then he ordered the deputy general to invite Wei Ting into the tent.

Wei Ting walked into the tent and saluted Murong Ping.Murong Ping smiled and dismissed him, and asked tentatively, "I don't know if the general is here, what's the matter?"

Wei Ting got up and saluted and said: "The future will come here to convey the holy will."

When Murong Ping heard this, he hurriedly led people to kneel down and salute to receive the order.Wei Ting repeated the words of Emperor Murong Gong verbatim.After Murong Ping finished listening, his heart sank.Wei Ting said to Murong Ping: "If there is nothing else, the general will go back and report immediately." Murong Ping nodded and ordered someone to send him out of the tent.

A soldier beside Murong Ping saluted and said: "Teacher, it's not suitable to start a war at this time, it's better tomorrow." He didn't finish speaking.

Murong Ping shook his head, and said with a low will: "Although the general's order is not acceptable, the fire has already displeased Longyan. If he resists the order, I'm afraid."

The soldier said again: "But at this time, everyone is exhausted and has not eaten the five grains."

Murong Ping said: "Qin's army is small, and there is still a chance of victory. Pass on the order, and immediately go out of the city to destroy the Qin army!"

After a stick of incense, the Yan army came out in full force.Wang Meng said to all the soldiers: "Although the Yan army has a large number, they are greedy and despicable. The officers and soldiers resent the instability of the army and are tired of fighting. Therefore, our army will win!" Everyone responded, but Wang Meng did not see Deng Qiang. , So I asked a lieutenant to investigate.

Not long after, the deputy general came to Deng Qiang's camp, saw him sleeping on the bed, and immediately returned to report to Wang Meng.After Wang Meng heard this, he was furious, but now it was time to hire someone, so he took a deep breath, and then came to Deng Qiang in person.

When the soldiers outside the tent saw Wang Meng coming, they immediately saluted and said loudly: "Your Majesty!" Deng Qiang got up and saluted immediately when he heard that Wang Meng was coming.Wang Meng walked up to him and said, "Today's battle must be fought by the general. Therefore, I still count on the general to do my best."

Deng Qiang said: "If the prince is appointed as the last general of the Sili school lieutenant, you can be relieved."

Wang Meng frowned, and said, "Sili Lieutenant was handpicked by the Heavenly King, how about making the general the governor of An Ding Wan Huhou?"

When Deng Qiang heard this, he bowed his head and remained silent.Because of the urgency of the situation, Wang Meng said helplessly, "Okay." Deng Qiang was very happy to see Wang Meng agreed.He first went to the tent and picked up a jug of fine wine to drink to his heart's content, and then said to Wang Meng with a smile: "Your Majesty, don't give up, this battle will surely be won!" Then he strode out.Wang Meng was confused by him, and couldn't help shaking his head with a smile.

On the battlefield, Deng Qiang, Zhang Hao, Xu Cheng and others waved their spears and beheaded the Yan army.Four times in and out, as if there was no one else around.At ten o'clock at noon, the Yan army was defeated, and as many as 26 people were beheaded and captured.The Qin army pursued the victory and continued to fight.The Yan army beheaded and captured as many as [-].Murong Ping saw that the general situation was over, so he fled back to Yecheng alone.Murong Heng who was stationed in Shating even withdrew his troops to Neihuang after learning of this.Therefore, the Qin army drove straight to the east, and on October [-], the Qin army surrounded Yecheng.

After hearing the good news, Fu Jian, who was sitting on top of the golden palace, stood up excitedly and said, "Send someone to tell the prince to take a rest before the formation, and I will immediately lead [-] troops to attack Yecheng together with him." Then he said to Li Wei: "The general assisted the prince to stay in Chang'an, and then ordered Fu Rong, Duke of Yangping, to guard Luoyang."

At this time, Murong Chui, who was in the imperial court, came out to salute and said: "Heavenly King, I am familiar with the country of Yan, and I am willing to guide the army."

Fu Jian smiled and nodded.

After seven days of marching, Fu Jian led the army to Anyang and ordered to set up camp here.In the evening, when Fu Jian was about to go to sleep, he suddenly saw a guard coming in, saluted and said, "I report to the Heavenly King, the prince begs to see you." Fu Jian was greatly surprised, and hurriedly invited him in.

As soon as Wang Meng walked into the tent, Fu Jian walked up to him and said worriedly: "How can the prince leave the barracks at this time?"

Fu Jian saluted and replied: "General Li has just recovered from a long illness, and the crown prince is still in charge of the country at a young age, so the Heavenly King left Beijing. He is very concerned, so he came to visit."

Fu Jian knew that Wang Meng cared about him very much, but there was no commander in the army at this time, so he said: "The war is the most important thing right now." Before he finished speaking, he saw Wang Meng smiled and said nothing, so he asked in puzzlement: " Why is the prince laughing?"

Wang Meng looked at him and said: "When I was reading "Historical Records", Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty came to Xiliu to set up camp. Zhou Yafu was afraid of leaving the camp and causing trouble, so he refused to go out of the camp to pick him up because he was afraid of leaving the camp. But now it is not the case. Yecheng is fine. , Heavenly King, don’t worry.” The two chatted for a long time before Wang Meng left.

On the sixth day of November 370 A.D., Murong Heng, the king of Yidu in Neihuang, said to five thousand Xianbei people: "The Qin army invaded, but the old capital of Longcheng must not be lost. Therefore, I rushed to Longcheng with this king to guard the dragon veins. .”

Just like that, Murong Heng fled to Longcheng under such a high-sounding banner.