Heroes of Northern History

It is said that Yuan Tianmu's army led the army to march eastward, and Yuan Hao's army took advantage of the emptiness to enter, from Zhicheng (Linhuan Town, Suixi County, Huaibei City, Anhui Province) to Xingyang (Xingyang City) until Daliang City.

Daliang guard Qiu Daqian had [-] soldiers and horses, and built nine cities to fight against them.Chen Qingzhi conquered three forts from morning to afternoon.Qiu Daqian was frightened and opened the city gate to surrender.Yuan Hao then entered the city, discussed with the generals and said: "I want to become emperor, and then lead troops to attack the palace, what do you think?" The year name is the first year of Xiaoji.Appoint Chen Qingzhi as General Wei and Governor of Xuzhou, and lead troops westward to attack Xingyang.At that time, it was Yang Yu, the governor, who guarded Xingyang.Yuan Hao sent people to persuade him to surrender, but Yang Yu vowed not to surrender. "

Yuan Tianmu was taken aback when he heard the report, and led an army of 30 to Xingye with Hussar General Tu Meier to rescue him.When Liang's soldiers learned about it, they were very frightened.Qingzhi took off the saddle to feed the horses, and told the soldiers: "I came here from my hometown, conquered countless lands, and slaughtered many cities. My soldiers, you kill people's fathers and brothers, and rob people's wives. Sons and daughters, countless. Yuan Tianmu's cavalry is coming soon, and we are their enemies. We only have 7000 people, and the enemy has 30. They will not let us survive at all. The enemy is cavalry, and we are fighting in the plains There is only one dead end. Before they come, you must take down Xingyang and climb up that high city wall." So drums were played to help the battle, and the soldiers were ordered to climb the top of the city, and the soldiers immediately swarmed into the city.After breaking through Xingyang, Yang Yu's 300 generals were all arrested, and they fell in front of Yuan Hao's tent. "

Everyone said: Your Majesty, I hope you can kill Yang Yu and fulfill everyone's wish.Yuan Hao said: "Yang Yu, loyal minister, but you can only kill for building masonry."So Yang Yu and the others were beheaded, and their hearts were dug out. Soon, Tian Mu and others led their troops to surround the city.Chen Qingzhi led three thousand troops and defeated them.Tianmu and Tumeier all ran away.So he took advantage of the momentum to attack Hulao, and Erzhu Shilong, the general guarding the pass, also ran away.Yuan Hao's army occupied Hulao Pass without hindrance, and the soldiers pointed directly at Luoyang (Luoyang City).

At that time, the powerful army of the emperor had gone out. The emperor was afraid and wanted to run away. Some people advised the emperor to go to Chang'an. And why, it's because we used our generals improperly, that's why we are here today, if His Majesty personally leads the imperial guards, recruits with a lot of money, gives more rewards, and fights against the enemy to the death, even if we fight to the death, we will also defeat Yuan Hao. A lone army.If Your Majesty is afraid, it is better to cross the Yellow River and order General Yuan Tianmu and Prime Minister Er Zhurong to lead their troops to meet up and form a horned force to attack Yuan Hao's army. Within a month, they will definitely win. It is a complete policy.

The emperor adopted Gao Daomu's opinion and came to the north of Hanoi County at night.He ordered Gao Daomu to draft dozens of edicts by candlelight and announce them to the world, so that the Quartet knew where the emperor was.When Yuan Hao learned that he had escaped, he led his troops straight to Luoyang.Linhuai Wang Yuanhe and Anfeng Wang Yanming led a hundred officials, sealed up the official treasury, prepared the emperor's special carriage, and went out of the city to meet Yuan Hao.Yuan Hao entered Luoyang, changed his reign name to Jianwu, and amnesty the world.Appoint Chen Qingzhi as a servant and a general of chariots, increasing the number of households in the city.Yuan Hao's general Hou Xuan guarded Suiyang as a backup.Xingtai Cui Xiaofen led the military exploits, and was beheaded to show the public after the city was broken.

Shangdang Wang Yuan Tianmu and others led [-] troops to capture Daliang, and sent Fei Mu to lead [-] troops to attack Hulao City. Yuan Hao sent Chen Qingzhi to attack Fei Mu.Yuan Tianmu was afraid of Yuan Hao, and planned to cross the Yellow River north, so he said to Wen Zi, a doctor in Xingtai and a native of Jiyin, "Do you want to go to Luoyang, or do you want to cross the Yellow River north with me?"

Wen Zi said: "The lord of the country is in such distress because of the loss of the tiger prison. Yuan Hao is a newcomer, and the people's hearts are not yet stable. If you go to attack him now, you will succeed. After you pacify the capital, you will welcome the emperor. , This is something that Duke Huan of Qi and Duke Wen of Jin have done! Now you don’t want to do it, but you have to cross the Yellow River. I feel sorry for you in private.” Yuan Tianmu felt that Wen Zi’s opinion was very good, But he couldn't accept it, so he led his army across the Yellow River.Fei Mu attacked Hulao City and was about to capture it. He heard that Yuan Tianmu crossed the Yellow River to the north. He thought that he would have no successor reinforcements, so he surrendered to Chen Qingzhi.Chen Qingzhi led his army to attack the two cities of Daliang and Liang, and they captured them in groups.With thousands of people, Chen Qingzhi set off from the city to Luoyang, captured 32 cities in total, fought 47 battles, and was invincible.

When Wei Jun heard that his army had arrived, he was frightened out of his wits; when the children heard Chen Qingzhi's prestige, they were too frightened to make a sound.When Fei Mu arrived in the capital, Yuan Hao tricked him into entering the city and then killed him.When he died, Yuan Hao's subordinates were overjoyed.Jingzong was afraid, so he took Empress Erzhu and fled, and the guards in the harem all lived in peace.

Yuan Hao did a great job, and everyone admired him very much.But it didn't take long for everyone to hate him slowly.why?Because Yuan Hao was full of ambition, appointed his favorite ministers, drank alcohol day and night, and never listened to good words. Even Chen Qingzhi, who had made great achievements, persuaded him, but he refused to listen.Chaoshi Gao Ziru fled from Luoyang to the place where the emperor lived temporarily. The emperor asked about the affairs of Luoyang.Ziru said: "Yuan Hao's failure is a matter of time, and it is nothing to worry about."

When Er Zhurong heard that the emperor was going north, he sent troops to the south. When he saw the emperor Yu's eldest son, he persuaded the emperor to return to the south and act as a pioneer.Within ten days, the soldiers gathered together, and the supplies, food and utensils came one after another.Gathering soldiers on the river is a plan to conquer the capital.

Chen Qingzhi knew how powerful Er Zhurong was, so he said to Yuan Hao: "There are too many people who disobey the emperor now, and the emperor must find a way to repel Er Zhurong, otherwise, we will surely die." Chen Qingzhi said the plan, but who knew Yuan Hao Get carried away and don't use it at all.He also scolded Chen Qingzhi for a meal, Chen Qingzhi was disappointed, bid farewell to Yuan Hao, and made secret preparations.Army deputy Ma Fonian said to Chen Qingzhi: "The general is powerful in the Yellow River, Luoshui, and the Central Plains. He is so powerful that he was insulted by Yuan Hao. I think the general may become the next Han Xin. Just in case, Why not Cheng Yuanhao and the others were unprepared, killed Yuan Hao and occupied Luoyang." Chen Qingzhi said: "I won't do it, it's too unethical."

The armies of Er Zhurong and Yuan Hao faced each other on the Yellow River.Chen Qingzhi guarded Beizhong City, and Yuan Hao personally guarded the south bank of the river bridge.Chen Qingzhi fought eleven battles in three days, killing and wounding many enemies.There was a Xiazhou righteous man guarding Hezhongzhu for Yuan Hao. He secretly colluded with Er Zhurong and asked Er Zhurong to break the bridge and make contributions.

Er Zhurong led his troops to Heqiao. After the bridge was broken, Er Zhurong's troops failed to meet him. Yuan Hao killed all the collaborators. Er Zhurong was very disappointed.Yuan Hao sent Anfeng Wang Yuan Yanming to stand guard along the Yellow River. The Northern Wei army had no boats to cross the river, so they discussed the plan to return to the north and find a way to attack Yuan Hao later.

Huang Menlang Yang Kan said to Er Zhurong: "Your Majesty, when you sent troops from Bingzhou, did you already know that Xiazhou righteous men would come to give you internal support? Or did you come because you wanted to use your talents extensively to restore the emperor's house?" What about the use of troops? Who doesn’t break up and then gather together, and continue fighting after the wound is healed? Besides, we have not suffered any losses. How could we abandon all plans just because this matter did not succeed? What? People in the world are eager to see through it, and it depends on your actions this time.

If you don't get any results and you return to the teacher soon, then the people will be disappointed and they will think about what to do, and it will be hard to say who will win and who will lose.Therefore, it is better to collect timber from the common people, make more rafts, interspersed with boats and boats, and line them up along the Yellow River for hundreds of miles. Where is the best, once our army crosses the Yellow River, we will definitely make great contributions. "

Gao Daomu said to Er Zhurong: "Nowadays, the emperor is forced to go out, the emperor is worried, and the ministers should feel humiliated. You have a million troops to assist the emperor and order the princes. If you divide your troops to make rafts and disperse them across the river, you will break the yuan. Hao's army is so easy, why did he abandon it and return to the north, so that Yuan Hao could repair the city, reorganize the weapons, and recruit soldiers from all over the world? This is really like raising a cobra into a snake, regret it!"

Er Zhurong said: "Yang Kan, Huang Menlang, has discussed this plan, and I want to discuss it with you." Liu Lingzhu said to Er Zhurong: "In ten days, the south of the Yellow River will be calm."

General Fubo, a native of Zhengping County, Yang, lived with his people in Mazhu. He volunteered that he had several small boats at home and asked to be a guide.

On the [-]th day of Wuchen, Er Zhurong ordered the chariot general Er Zhuzhao and the governor He Basheng to lead an army to tie up timber to make a raft, cross the Yellow River at night from Xiashi, west of Mazhu, and attacked Yuan Hao's son. The leading general Yuan Guanshou's troops captured Yuan Guanshou. After the soldiers of Anfeng Wang Yuan Yanming knew this, they broke up and fled.

Yuan Hao lost his evidence, so he had to flee south with hundreds of cavalry under his command. Chen Qingzhi gathered thousands of infantry and cavalry, and fled back east in a group.All the cities that Yuan Hao captured before surrendered to the Northern Wei Dynasty.Er Zhurong personally led the army to pursue Chen Qingzhi, just as the Songgao River was flooded, and Chen Qingzhi's team died and fled, almost all of them were gone. Chen Qingzhi shaved his head and beard, dressed as a monk, and fled by the side road. Leaving Ruyin and returning to Jiankang, Liang Chaoren still appointed him General Youwei according to his merits, and granted him the title of Marquis of Yongxing County.

The governor and leading general of the Chinese army, Yang Jin, entered the palace, swept the palace, closed the treasury, and went out to meet the Lord of Wei in Beimang.Gengwu, the emperor lived in Hualin Garden, amnesty.With Erzhu Zhao as the general of chariots and riders and the third division of Yitong, the sergeants from the north and those who accompanied the civil and military righteousness plus five grades, the officials reporting affairs in Hebei and the righteous people from Henan plus two grades.In Renshen, the prime minister, General Rong Tianzhu, was increased, and 20 Tongqian households were granted additional titles.

The governor and leading general of the Chinese army, Yang Jin, led his troops to stay in the palace, swept the palace courtyard, closed the imperial treasury, went to Beimang to welcome Emperor Xiaozhuang, and apologized to Emperor Xiaozhuang weeping bitterly. Comfort rewarded him.Gengwu (twentieth day), Emperor Xiaozhuang of the Northern Wei Dynasty lived in Hualin Garden and pardoned the world.The imperial court appointed Er Zhuzhao as the general of chariots and riders, the third division of Yitong, the soldiers who accompanied Emperor Xiaozhuang from the north, the civil and military officials who accompanied the emperor, and those who had not been demoted to Yuan Hao. Hebei reported the enemy's situation to the imperial court The officials of Yuan Hao and the officials of Henan who resolutely did not descend to Yuan Hao were promoted to the second level.On Renshen (22nd), Er Zhurong, the great prime minister, was also named General Tianzhu, and additional households were closed, including the previous closed households, a total of 20 households.Wang Hao of Beihai went from Yuannan to Linying, and scattered from Qiqi.The king of Linhuai returned to the Lord Wei, and Yanming, the king of Anfeng, came with his wife.

Linhuai Wang Ying returned to the emperor, but the emperor did not ask.So an imperial edict was issued to lift the law.One day, he received a document from the border court, reporting that Han Louyu had invaded You and Ji, that the ugly slave had proclaimed himself emperor, and that he had attacked Qizhou with Baoyin as his tutor.Er Zhurong saw the emperor and said: "I request to go north to attack the remaining thieves. They are still staying in Tianmu, and Shilong is assisting the government in the capital. In addition, Tongda Bo Gaohuan was in Shandong for two years, captured seven fake kings, and went to Jinan again. He killed Xing Guoran, and because of his great service, the emperor conferred on him the post of the Third Secretary and the governor of Jinzhou. The next day, Er Zhurong set off, and the emperor personally sent him to the suburbs, where all the civil and military officials gathered. Er Zhurong returned to Jinyi Yang Yi sent the governor Hou Yuan to Jizhou to attack Han Lou Yu Ji, but Er Zhurong only gave him [-] cavalry. Some people thought it was impossible, Er Zhurong said: "Hou Yuan is good at adapting to changes, this is his strength.And, I'm sure he won't let me down. "It took Hou Yuan two months to complete his mission. Er Zhurong appointed Hou Yuan as the governor of Pingzhou."

At that time, Wanqi ugly slave claimed the title of emperor in vain, Guanzhong was in turmoil, and the court was very worried.Er Zhurong planned to send He Bayue to crusade.He Bayue said privately to his elder brother He Basheng: "Wanqi Chounu has the soldiers of Qin and Long, which is a strong enemy. If I work hard and fail, punishment will follow; if I level it regularly, I may incur slander. "He Basheng said: "What strategy are you going to use to protect yourself?" Zhu Rong requested.

Erzhurong was overjoyed, so he appointed Erzhu Tianguang as envoy Chijie, superintendent of Eryong and Erqi military forces, general of hussars, governor of Yongzhou, appointed He Bayue as Chijie, general of false guards, governor of Zuo Dadu, and general of Zhengxi Hou Mo Chenyue, a native of the county, was the governor of the right, and he and He Bayue both served as Erzhu Tianguang's deputy, and went to conquer.At that time, the thieves in Chishui and Sichuan sent troops to block the road.Erzhu Tianguang's subordinates are less than 2000 people.When the army was stationed in Tongguan, Erzhu Tianguang looked embarrassed.He Bayue said: "The thieves in Shu are just a group of grassroots bandits. You are still hesitating. If you encounter a powerful enemy, how will you fight?" Erzhu Tianguang said: "Today's affairs are completely entrusted to you. Formulate a strategy." So he marched, and the rebel army resisted north of the Wei River, defeated the rebel army, captured two thousand horses, and greatly strengthened the army.

Erzhu Tianguang and He Bayue arrived in Yongzhou, and Er Zhurong sent troops there.At that time, Wanqi Chounu himself led an army to besiege Qizhou, and sent his Daxingtai Yuchi Bodhisattva and servant She Wanqiu to advance to Wugong, cross the Wei River southward, and besiege the fence.Erzhu Tianguang sent He Bayue to lead a thousand cavalry to help.But Yuchi Bodhisattva has conquered the fence and returned to Qizhou.He Bayue crossed the Wei River with 800 light cavalrymen, captured two county magistrates alive, captured 400 armor chiefs, killed the people, plundered their wealth, and challenged Yuchi Bodhisattva.

Yuchi Bodhisattva led a total of [-] infantry and cavalry to the north bank of the Wei River.He Bayue led dozens of light cavalry to talk with Yuchi Bodhisattva across the river.He Bayue praised the country's prestige, and Yuchi Bodhisattva said that he was strong, and they refuted each other a few words.

Yuchi Bodhisattva was arrogant and rude, and asked the messenger to convey the words to He Bayue.He Bayue said angrily: "I am talking to Yuchi Bodhisattva, who are you, how dare you talk to me?" And pour.At that time, it was getting late, so they retreated separately.On the south bank of the Wei River, He Bayue quietly divided dozens of elite cavalry into an ambush according to the terrain. The next day, he led more than a hundred cavalry to meet the rebel army across the river.

He Bayue advanced slowly, and the cavalry who had been ambushing followed He Bayue, and the number of cavalry gradually increased, and the thieves couldn't guess how many there were.After traveling for more than 20 miles, He Bayue galloped eastward when he reached a place where the water was shallow enough to cross, pretending to run away.The rebel army thought that He Bayue had escaped, so they abandoned their infantry, crossed the Wei River to the south, and pursued He Bayue with light cavalry.He Bayue ran eastward for more than ten miles, and according to the terrain of horizontal hills, he laid down his soldiers and horses and waited for the enemy.Due to the steep road, the thieves and soldiers could not advance at the same time, so they had to form a long line back and forth, half of which had bypassed the east side of the hill, so He Bayue turned around to fight and rushed in front of the soldiers.

Under the sudden attack, the bandits retreated.He Bayue ordered his subordinates not to kill any thieves who dismount from their horses.When the thieves saw this, they got off their horses one after another.In a short while, 3000 people were captured, and no horses were lost, so Yuchi Bodhisattva was captured alive.After crossing the Weishui River and reaching the north bank, more than [-] infantrymen were surrendered and their military supplies were seized.Wanqi Chounu immediately abandoned Qizhou, fled north to Anding, and set up a fence in Pingting.Erzhu Tianguang arrived at Qizhou from Yongzhou at this time and joined forces with He Bayue.When the army arrived between the River and the Wei River, they threatened far and near: "The weather is getting hotter now. It's not the time to fight. Come back when the autumn is cooler." , Farming in the Baili Xichuan to the north of Qizhou, sent Taiwei Hou Fuhou Yuanjin to lead five thousand troops, and set up fences in dangerous places.There are several places where less than a thousand people set up fences, fighting and plowing the fields.

When He Bayue learned that his troops were scattered, he and Er Zhu Tianguang quietly put on strict guard.In the afternoon, light cavalry was secretly dispatched to cut off the retreat first, and then all armies were dispatched.By the time of dawn, Hou Fuhou Yuanjin's fence had been conquered, and Hou Fuhou Yuanjin was captured alive.All the captives were released, and the rest of the columns surrendered one by one.Advance day and night, directly to the city of Anping.

Chou Nu abandoned the city and fled, He Bayue led light cavalry in pursuit.When they came to Pingliang, the bandit army formed a queue, and the deputy general Hou Mo Chenyue rushed into the enemy army alone and captured Wanqi Chounu alive, so he shouted: "Chou Chou Nu has been caught!" Everyone retreated, and no one dared to resist.There were more and more cavalry behind, so they broke the enemy army.When the officers and soldiers marched to the city, Xiao Baoyin opened the gate and surrendered.The two rebels arrived in the capital, Xiao Baoyin was sentenced to death, and Wanqi Chounu was beheaded in Dongshi for public display.On the merits of suppressing the thieves, Zhu Tianguang was appointed as the third division of Shizhong and Yitong, He Bayue was appointed as the governor of Jingzhou, and Hou Mo Chenyue was the governor of Weizhou and the infantry captain.

Yu Wentai followed He Bayue into the customs, and was promoted to the general of Zhengxi because of his meritorious service, and he was in charge of Yuanzhou affairs.At that time, the people in the Guan and Long areas were living in hardship, and Yuwentai posted a message to appease them. Most of the people were grateful and happy when they saw it, saying: "If we meet Yuwen envoy, we will have a good life?" This is Yuwen's recognition in Guanzhong root cause.

Besides, when Gao Huan pacified Shandong, he suddenly got an imperial edict. He was promoted to Yitong and moved to be the governor of Jinzhou. He was very happy.One day, when we arrived in Jinyang, it was getting late, so we went to Shangdangfang.When Zhaojun received him, he stepped forward to congratulate him and said, "Congratulations on your promotion, I am happy for you. Gao Huan was very happy to hear that."At this time, Gao Cheng was eight years old, and his daughter Duan'e was 13 years old. Zhaojun brought Gao Yang to see her. Gao Huan smiled and said, "When I went out, you were still hiding in my mother's belly."

Set up wine to drink together, each complaining about divorce.Zhaojun told Gao Huan that his son was born with dragon scales on his chest, and Gao Huan was shocked when he heard it.Warn her not to divulge.

The next day, I went to see Er Zhurong. After the visit, I first congratulated Po Yue for his great achievements, and second, I thanked me for recommending myself.Er Zhurong was very happy, and said to Gao Huan: "You go to Jinzhou, don't let me down.

Gao Huan bowed his head to listen to the order, so he said: "Liu Hun was entrusted by the king, and he dared not do his best. But he must be assisted in order to fulfill his duties and do his job well. May the king appoint Sun Teng as the governor of Jinzhou. Rong is the chief secretary, and Wei Jing, Ku Digan, and Dou Tai are the deputy generals. If so, I will definitely not disappoint the king." Er Zhurong agreed, Gao Huan thanked him, and left. .After a few days of busy work, just about to start the journey, Liu Gui suddenly came to report according to Er Zhurong's order: "Your Majesty heard that you have a daughter, Duan'e, who is about the same age as your son Bodhi, and you want your daughter to marry your son. Let me be the matchmaker." Gao Huan said, "How does Your Majesty know that I have a daughter?"

Liu Gui said: "There is a fortune teller in the palace, Zhang Wenzhi, who is the most trusted person of the king. I met your daughter once before, and knew that she has an extraordinary temperament. She will definitely become a queen within three years. So when the king heard about it, he wanted his son to marry him." Marry your daughter."

Gao Huan said: "Some things are unbelievable. Besides, my daughter is too ugly to be worthy of a son. Please go back and tell the general that my lingai is not worthy of marrying a son. Seeing that he didn't want to, Liu Gui left Gao Huan came to Zhaojun's room and told the story, Zhaojun said: "Er Zhurong is cruel, I'm afraid we will not be able to protect our wealth, I will never let my daughter marry him." Gao Huan said: I'm afraid Liu Gui will solve the problem. No, I have to see him in person. "After finishing speaking, he got on his horse and came to Taiyuan Mansion. If you want to know what happened next, let's listen to the next chapter.