Luoshui Dongliu

After Duanyang, the rains became more and more abundant. It rained heavily for several days in a row.On this day, the sky was very gloomy and unclear. Gao Yuanan led a group of generals and rode their horses westward along the river bank against the Luoshui. He saw black clouds pressing down on the top, the sound of the water, and the towering mountains on both sides. The magnificent scenery of mountains and rivers, no wonder the heroes of the world want to be fascinated. To be able to live once in the chaotic world of chasing deer, this life is not in vain.”

The lieutenant at the side smiled and said: "The general is very brave."

Gao Yuan'an shook his head and sighed: "Going to Sishui now, I need to meet some old people. I think that when Brother Yuchiyuan and I were generals in the same dynasty, we were still young boys, so we were happy to be together. Now it has been more than twenty years Time flies by, it’s true that seasons change at the same time, things are different and people are different.”

He had received a letter a few days ago, saying that Yu Chiyuan had led his troops to sneak attack Sishui Pass, although he failed, but the scouts had detected a large army moving in the direction of Luo City, presumably they wanted to fight a big battle with the Dongyan army at Sishui Pass .

Gao Yuan'an persuaded his elder brother to lead his troops to rescue him this time. He also knew how many risks he was taking, but he had no choice but to do it.He had already seen that the Yuchi family was not a thing in the pool in Guanlong, and this Eastern Expedition was also testing the national strength of Dongyan.Luocheng has always been the first gateway to explore the Central Plains, and its symbolic meaning is far greater than the gains and losses of the city itself.In fact, Xiyanyu sits in the northwest, and even if it can go down to Luocheng, it may not be able to manage it effectively. However, once this example of entering the Central Plains begins, Dongyan will have to fight against it from then on.Needless to say, Gao Yuanchong's ability to monopolize power under the iron-fisted rule, but some are narrow-minded and short-sighted, and it is difficult to tolerate others.He thought that all the people in the court bowed their heads and proclaimed their ministers, that is the iron barrel of the country, but he didn't want to take advantage of the enemy to the west for this, and it was even more troublesome to raise tigers.

Gao Yuanan naturally understands all kinds of thoughts of his brother.But in the face of power, there are quarrels between biological brothers, and there are some things he can't say deeply.It's just that now that the battle is progressing, his Xu Du will inevitably be involved, so he can no longer just sit idly by.

When he heard that Yu Chiyuan was leading an army towards Sishui, he wasn't too alarmed.Everyone said that attacking Los Angeles was done with one word, but they forgot that defending Los Angeles was also done with one word.The Xiyan army has worked hard to attack far away, and the battle line is too long, and it has shown a state of impatience.Rao Yuchi is extremely ambitious, the food and grass in front of him are unsustainable, and when the army's morale is fluctuating, even if Luocheng is captured, the army will have to withdraw.And that's the old saying that if someone hides and kills behind, it is just like the old saying that the mantis catches the cicada and the oriole follows.Therefore, now that Yu Chiyuan is holding a heavy army to seize Sishui and wants to kill two birds with one stone in a quick battle, he doesn't want to fight the enemy here.Even if he can't get around the blocking army for the time being, as long as he deals patiently and makes no mistakes, the odds of winning will be on his side sooner or later.

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard a scout rushing to the horse and shouting loudly: "Report!"

Gao Yuanan reined in the horse and said, "Speak."

The scout said: "General Zhao Shen from Luocheng reported to General Gao that he led 500 cavalry to [-] li outside Sishui Pass, but obey orders."

Gao Yuanan was startled when he heard the words, and was about to scold the kid for being reckless, but then he thought, Zhao Shen was determined to keep Luo City, so naturally his thoughts were different from his, so he can't be blamed.He could only sigh secretly, and said, "I see, you can go down."

The lieutenant at the side said in a low voice: "Why did Zhao Shen bring almost all the cavalry out of his city? I'm afraid it's not easy to control. General..."

Gao Yuan'an couldn't figure out the key point for a while, he raised the rein and said, "It's indeed a bit weird, but I'm not a worm in Zhao Shen's belly, who knows what he thinks, let's talk about it when the time comes."

At this time, in the tent of the Xiyan army's central army, four or five reports have been received in two days, saying that the Luocheng cavalry rushed all the way after breaking out of the city, and the siege troops sent were all escaped by the enemy before they could complete the encirclement. .Dongyan cavalry has now arrived outside Sishui Pass.

Yu Chiyuan was also annoyed when he heard the news, but in a blink of an eye he saw Pei Yu's cold face, everyone in the tent was afraid of him and refused to say anything, and he was even more displeased, and said, "It's been raining for the past few days, and the roads are muddy and difficult to walk. , did not stop Zhao Shen, although it is a pity, but it is also impossible."

Pei Yu raised his eyebrows slightly, as if he couldn't believe it, and said, "He came from Luocheng, and the cavalry had only been away for two days. I thought that the cavalry would have to rest on such a rainy day, and if we hurry up, we will be able to catch up." Stop and surround him. I don’t think he has never stopped on this journey, people can endure, and horses don’t get tired?” He shook his hands secretly, and sighed to himself: “This is the Zhao family’s cavalry...”

But Zhao Shen didn't stop, he didn't give up until he saw Sishuiguan City.Turning around and seeing Yuan Gui following beside him, he apologized in a low voice: "I lost some seriousness yesterday, after I settle down for a while, I'll have someone look at the injury on your hand."

Yuan Gui smiled and said, "General, this is just seeing outsiders, what is this?"

It turned out that when I came out of the city that day, the weather was cloudy and rainy.Although it was a plain road, it was still extremely muddy. The horseshoes were covered with mud, not to mention that their feet were hindered, and they slipped from time to time.Even though these more than 1000 soldiers are all masters of riding horses, they are still a bit too much under such circumstances.Halfway through the journey, it was already night.Everyone was drenched, and the cold rain penetrated into the skin along the armor. Even in June, the night wind blows and the cold is unbearable.Everyone persuaded Zhao Shen to set up camp and rest for one night, but Zhao Shen just refused, so he rode his horse and went again, Yuan Gui grabbed his horse's reins and said anxiously: "How can a horse bear it if you keep rushing in such weather? "

Most of the horses of the generals are famous breeds, and they are still good. Some of the ordinary soldiers' horses can't support them, and their front hooves are about to fall to their knees.War horses are more precious than gold in the army, and they are all loved like the eyes of the heart.Now like this, who doesn't feel bad.Zhao Shen also saw that Qing Zhui's mane was wet and sticky together, and white gas was coming out of his nose, he also knew that this was very embarrassing.But the war did not allow him to hesitate and bear, seeing Yuan Gui still holding on to his horse's reins, he couldn't help but angrily said: "Do you think that the Xiyan army is all stone men and wooden horses, do you know where to stop for a while, and the next moment will not be guaranteed. I can't go anymore!"

Seeing that Yuangui still didn't let go, he waved a horsewhip on his wrist in a hurry, and shouted: "Whoever talks too much, the military law will do it."

Seeing this, everyone knew that what he said was actually reasonable, even though they were struggling, they could only grit their teeth and persevere.Yuan Gui raised his long spear and said loudly: "The good horses are in front, the middle horses protect the Chinese army, and the bad horses take turns resting behind to catch up with the group, but they can't stop. Let's go!"

This team of cavalry marched in such a strong manner that they never encountered obstacles all the way east.They themselves don't know how to get out of the way among the checkpoints.

On this day, Wei Quande reported that Gao Yuan'an's army had arrived at Sishui Pass and set up camp in the northeast. He couldn't help being overjoyed and said, "The master is finally here. Get ready in the city. I will welcome General Gao into the pass."

In the evening, a team of guards from Sishuiguan sent Gao Yuanan and a dozen relatives to come from outside the city. Wei Quan had been waiting at the gate of the city.Seeing Gao Yuan'an, he smiled and saluted, "I haven't seen the general for a long time, it seems that I'm well."

Gao Yuanan also smiled and said: "I haven't seen you for a few years, you are well-fed and healthy, so it can be seen that this city lord will be very comfortable."

Wei Quan waved his hands again and again to say "Never, never", and joked with Gao Yuanan a few more times before saying, "Please come to the general's account."

When everyone entered the camp, Wei Quan said, "General, please eat first" and then called the guards to serve meals.Gao Yuan'an glanced at the stewed mutton in the bowl on the table, and couldn't help laughing again: "The food in this Los Angeles area is really weird, they all have so much soup. Any delicious taste will be gone if you pour a ladle of water in it."

Wei Quan saw that Gao Yuanan was just making random comments, and he wasn't really picky, so he agreed: "It's true, no matter what you eat, it's a handful of onions, a salt, and a spoonful of white soup, and there's only one flavor left. I'm here Years, I still miss the food and appetite in my hometown.”

Gao Yuanan picked up the mutton in the soup and said, "I still remember that the roast leg of lamb in Guanlong was very delicious, but I don't know if I can visit the old place again in this life."

Seeing this, Wei Quan said, "Just as I was about to report to the general, the Xiyan army withdrew forty li to the west."

Gao Yuan'an said lightly: "Do you know what it means?"

Wei Quan said: "I don't know. Maybe you are a schoolboy and stay away?"

Gao Yuanan said, "Nonsense, am I Cheng Dechen?"

Wei Quan hurriedly laughed and said: "The general is rough, how can he know so many allusions. It's just a casual statement, the general should not take it seriously." He added, "Zhao Shen led the army to station in the northwest."

Gao Yuanan thought about it: "Please ask him to come in early tomorrow morning, there are many things to be discussed."

Wei Quan nodded in agreement, looked at Gao Yuan'an again and said, "Zhao Shen sent troops this time with all he has..."

Gao Yuan'an said: "Now he is begging me, what am I afraid of. It's just ridiculous that people in this world seem to be thinking about his cavalry, but I forgot how much taboo it is, what's the point."

Hearing his half-truth and half-false, Wei Quan only agreed with a smile, and turned serious and said: "After all, Zhao Shen is young, and he always wants to be able to complete his merits in one battle so he bets on everything like this, but the general has to stay behind."

Gao Yuanan glanced at him and said, "What do you mean?"

Wei Quan said in a low voice: "I have set up ships of all sizes along the Luoshui River in the past few years, and I have made many old customers who use the ships. This waterway can be smooth to the east. Now it is not a big deal to talk about this matter with the general. Yes, it is a private confession, but if there is a need, the general will speak up."

Gao Yuanan nodded and said, "Thank you in advance."

Wei Quan said: "I don't dare. I rely on the general's cultivation to make me what I am today. Although the current military strength is meager and I cannot help the general to fight, but what the general orders, I will do my best."

Gao Yuan'an listened to his words, on the one hand, he expressed his loyalty, but on the other hand, he also politely begged that he would not join the war.Ning Mei paused for a moment, then sighed: "You have a heart."

But it is said that Gao Yuan Anshang changed clothes in the tent when he woke up the next morning.The deputy general came in and said: "Zhao Shen has already entered the customs. General Wei is watching him in the tent of the Chinese army. Please go there when you are free."

Gao Yuan'an smiled and said, "You came quickly." The guards at the side had already fastened the fine chain armor lining the inner lining, and took the middle sheet of the outer robe.The color of this dress is a crimson shirt with large sleeves, lined with a white sand single.The deputy general glanced at the caged crown presented and asked: "General, is the gold crown or the jade crown today?"

Gao Yuan'an said: "For the sake of solemnity, let's use the gold crown." After he sat down and asked the guards to put the crown on the hair bun, the deputy asked: "The general is not wearing military uniform today?"

Gao Yuan'an said with a smile, "I want to show my prestige today." After saying that, he got up, and the guards put the ribbon and sword on him again.

After finishing dressing for a while, Gao Yuanan restrained his expression and said solemnly: "Let's go."

A group of people were led by the guards into the tent of the Chinese army, and everyone stood up to greet them.Everyone saw that he was wearing court clothes without armor. The skirt of his clothes was decorated with the pattern of mountain clouds and red birds, and the patterns of honeysuckle leaves were arranged symmetrically on the top and bottom.There are quite a few former members of Gao Yuan'an under his seat, seeing this scene, he understands in his heart that this is silently proclaiming the difference between superiority and inferiority, and no one should make mistakes.

For a while, everyone purged the description, and Wei Quan gave Gao Yuanan the main seat.Gao Yuanan glanced at the audience, and seeing Zhao Shen standing there, he nodded slightly.

He didn't talk too much nonsense at the moment, he sat down and asked: "Has the Xiyan army set up camp?"

Wei Quan said: "Forty miles to the west."

Gao Yuan'an said to Zhao Shen: "You move the camp to the south of Sishui Pass, near Luoshui, and I will be opposite to you in the northeast."

Seeing Zhao Shen hesitated a little, he said again: "Do you have any doubts?"

Zhao Shen said: "The general wants to camp by the river?"

Gao Yuan'an smiled slightly and said, "If it was someone else, I wouldn't dare to take the risk of leaving no way out, but I don't worry about your cavalry. I want you to camp like this for a good deal."

After finishing speaking, he said solemnly: "The Xiyan army besieged Luoyang. Food and grass are the problem. Now that he is advancing eastward, the baggage must still be behind. In this situation, of course Yu Chiyuan wants to use heavy troops to fight quickly. Since he is eager to think I'll show him if he finds out the truth. Seeing that you are stationed by the river and your formation is not stable, he must be impatient and want to send troops to attack. At that time, you don't care about anything, it doesn't matter whether you want the camp or not, just give it to him A head-on blow will dampen his spirit. After this battle, he will hesitate to fight decisively. After a delay of less than a month, he will run out of supplies, so he must run away, and our army will take the opportunity to pursue it, and we will be able to secure a complete victory."

Seeing the starlight in Zhao Shen's eyes, he couldn't help nodding his head and said with a smile, "This method may suit General Zhao's taste."

In the afternoon of the same day, Yu Chiyuan got a report from the camp saying that Zhao Shen had left the camp and moved to the south.

All the generals were discussing matters, and after hearing this report, they all said: "We will gain something from the surprise attack while he is not on the ground."

Yu Chizhong just shook his head and said to himself, "Why is he moving to the water's edge?"

The general at the side said: "His subordinates are all cavalry. Not only the people have to eat, but the horses also have to walk and drink. From this point of view, it is right for him to go to the water."

Another person said: "Even if this battle is to test the truth, it is necessary to fight, not to mention the time is tight. It will be even worse if he waits for him to be prepared and cause trouble for us."

Yu Chiyuan was also very tempted, but he was always cautious and finally felt that something was wrong.Seeing that Pei Yu was also in the tent at this moment, but seeing no words from him, he turned his head and said, "What about the supervisor?"

Pei Yu said: "Our intention is not in Zhao Shen but in Gao Yuan'an, but Gao Yuan'an has set up camp in the west of Sishui Pass, and is being blocked behind, if he wants to attack, he has to go around a big circle, or he may be flanked. He threw Zhao Shen out to pester us, it really is a good deal that won’t lose money.” He thought for a moment and said: “Whether it’s in Luo City or Sishui Pass, we will have a fight with Zhao Shen sooner or later. It would be nice if we meet now." He added, "Our [-] infantry and supply cavalry are all here, so I ask the general to choose the one with the strictest military discipline. If you dare to risk your life, your generals will be able to control you well. Gather up and line up today, and send troops tomorrow morning, I have also seen what the Los Angeles cavalry is capable of."

The author has something to say:

This paragraph is a simulation of Li Er's fierce siege and aid in Luoyang and Hulao (that is, Sishuiguan), but it is the arm that truly determined the Central Plains in the first battle. Its combat power is unique, and Lao Pei and the others cannot copy it Come.

When I went to Luoyang, I found that the so-called Yancai and Hu spicy soup tasted the same, and there was half a pot of soup in the jiaoli meatballs. The big gap did not collapse. There must be no foodie in the attribute... Well, this is really a tragedy that triggers Xianglin's personality. The number of complaints has already annoyed me...