after being kidnapped by the general

"Is this true?"

Yuan Li asked again with burning eyes.

After getting an accurate reply, Yuanli could no longer hold back his excitement.He stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, then suddenly turned his head and said, "Hurry up and invite the general here!"

With such an opportunity in front of him, Yuanli would not be able to forgive himself if he did not take down Bingzhou.

That is Bingzhou in the 91st counties of the nine counties!

Bingzhou is vast but sparsely populated, with Hengshan and Taihang in the east, Dahe in the west, and large deserts and Yinshan Mountains in the north.The terrain is complete and the mountains are steep, easy to defend but difficult to attack.Therefore, it will attract nomads to flock here.The interior of Bingzhou is as chaotic as Youzhou, with many foreigners living, and the border is close to the Huns, Xiqiang and other ethnic minorities. *

Due to the previous Baimi uprising and the disturbance of the Hu people, Liu Quan had gradually lost his right to rule Bingzhou. Once Liu Quan fled, the land was basically occupied by the Hu people and the rebel army.

It wasn't Bai Mizhong who scared Liu Quan away in Bingzhou, but the local rebel army in Bingzhou - Huanglong Army.

The Huanglong Army's stronghold is on the Taihang Mountains, and they often operate in Zhongshan, Changshan, Shangdang and other places. Just by hearing this name, you can know how arrogant the Huanglong Army is.

This rebel army was raging in Yizhou. After being defeated by Wu Shanshi, it fled along Taihang Mountain to Bingzhou. Liu Quan, the governor of Bingzhou, was not as capable as Wu Shanshi, so he could only let Huanglong's army become more and more rampant.

If Yuanli can occupy Bingzhou, then they will control You and Bing. These two places are not very rich, but they have a large territory.Just talking about Bingzhou is enough to cover the size of two Youzhous.

Chu Hechao quickly rushed over, and as soon as he pushed the door in, Yuan Li happily pulled him past and closed the door, and said in a low voice as if talking about a little secret: "Liu Quan, the governor of Bingzhou, has escaped!"

Chu Hechao first raised his arms to hold him in his arms, and then asked comfortably, "Has Liu Quan escaped?"

Yuan Li faintly excitedly told him about Bingzhou.

Chu Hechao was thoughtful, and after Yuanli finished speaking, he said jokingly, "Then Bingzhou is now without an owner?"

Yuan Li nodded again and again, then hinted: "Do you want to..."

Chu Hechao knew what he wanted to say by looking at him like this, and it happened that he was also very interested.No one would be indifferent to this kind of cheapness. He nodded, his eyes flashed brightly, and he said with a smile: "Since there is no owner, wouldn't it be logical for us to wipe out the rebels and occupy Bingzhou for the Son of Heaven?"

Yuan Li blinked at him meaningfully.

The two hit it off immediately, and with Chu Hechao's approval, Yuan Li was even more convinced that he couldn't lead troops to fight on the battlefield, but Chu Hechao was very good at it, so he almost couldn't wait, "Then when shall we send troops?"

"No rush." ​​Chu Hechao pinched the back of his neck, "Is there enough food?"

"Enough," Yuanli said decisively, "The previous stockpiled amount is enough to feed Youzhou for ten years. Even if all the refugees from the surrounding states go to Youzhou, they can survive for three years."

Yuan Li paused, and then said: "I hope there will be more refugees. The population of Youzhou is still too small, and there are still many barren fields that have not been cultivated. After the snowstorm is over, the fields will be distributed to these refugees and let them live in Youzhou. By the time of the autumn harvest this year, the amount of grain will definitely be higher than last year."

In this way, Chu Hechao was relieved, and he sent someone to call Yang Zhongfa and Guan Zhihuai.

As soon as the two arrived, Chu Hechao didn't say much, and directly discussed with them about attacking Bingzhou.

Guan Zhihuai and Yang Zhongfa looked at each other, "General, why are you going to attack Bingzhou all of a sudden?"

After knowing the cause and effect, Yang Zhongfa was still thinking about whether it was feasible to attack Bingzhou at this time, but Guan Zhihuai sternly refused, "No! Now that the snowstorm is rampant and refugees are everywhere, it is definitely not a good time to send troops! When fighting, food and grass are inseparable. It is useful to save the people and send troops. If one place needs a large amount of food and grass to support it, what can we do with the other?! Moreover, the mountains are covered by heavy snow and frozen for thousands of miles. This march can be described as extremely difficult. If you lose morale from the cold, the general thinks twice!"

Chu Hechao patiently listened to him, "I have thought about what you said, but I still decided to send troops to attack Bingzhou. Do you know why?"

Guan Zhihuai was taken aback.

Chu Hechao said: "Do you think we are the only ones who know about Liu Quan's escape?"

When Yuan Li heard this, he suddenly gave a wry smile.

How could only they know.

Whether it is Liangzhou or Yizhou, they will only be earlier than them after knowing the news, and will not be later than them.

Guan Zhihuai was silent, and after a while, he said: "But..."

"But tell me, why haven't they taken action against Bingzhou yet?" Chu Hechao asked again in an easy-to-talk manner.

Guan Zhihuai took a deep breath, "Because they are also struggling with the snow disaster, they are so busy that they can't spare a hand to take advantage of it."

The smile on Chu Hechao's face suddenly disappeared, and he scolded: "You also know the reason. It is because of Le Jun's stockpiling of food in advance and timely response to the snow disaster that we have the opportunity to take the lead. If we just wait until the spring warms up, I ask You, don’t Yizhou know how to make a move? Does Liangzhou just stand by and watch?”

Guan Zhihuai thought about it, and it was for this reason that he sighed, "But the general is really worried about the lack of food and grass."

Yang Zhongfa said "Hey", "Laoguan, Bingzhou is very close to Youzhou, and it is far less expensive than the expedition. Since Master Yuan and the general intend to attack Bingzhou, you are definitely not needed for the food and logistics. I worry."

After a few words of persuasion, he said: "I also agree to send troops to merge the state at this moment. First, it is naturally what the general said. If others can't spare, we can seize the opportunity. Second, it is natural to merge the state. Those Hu people. These Hu people have to graze in spring and summer, plunder in autumn, and in winter they will nest at home and give birth to babies. Winter is the best time to attack them. Their women are pregnant and their horses have not yet fattened up. It’s the time to be exhausted.”

As he said that, Yang Zhongfa patted Guan Zhihuai's back vigorously, amused, "Old Guan, didn't we discuss it before? If possible, it's best to attack the Xiongnu in winter and beat them to pieces! It's just that there was not enough food in the army before. , we don’t have enough winter clothes, and we can’t try beating barbarians in winter, have you forgotten about it?”

Guan Zhihuai looked nostalgic, and nodded slowly, "You're right."

He saluted Chu Hechao, "Then follow what the general said. It's just to discuss how to attack Bingzhou. We are not suitable. The most suitable person is Xinzhou."

Yang Zhongfa was overjoyed, "That's right! I almost forgot about Xinzhou, General, Xinzhou is from Bingzhou!"

Chu Hechao also remembered this, and immediately ordered his soldiers: "Send a message to let Xin Zhou come to Ji County."

Three days later, Xinzhou came from northern Xinjiang.

After getting off his horse, he went straight to Chu Hechao's mansion to meet Chu Hechao. When he learned that Bingzhou was going to be captured, Xinzhou nodded without asking anything, and then analyzed the terrain of Bingzhou to Chu Hechao and Yuanli.

Now there is heavy snow blocking the road everywhere, so naturally you can't go on mountain roads, otherwise the entire army will be wiped out in an avalanche. Therefore, you can't go on the Hengshan and Taihang Mountains on the east side.There is water on the west side of Bingzhou, but the west side is at the end of Liangzhou, which is too impractical.

Therefore, Xinzhou proposed to enter Bingzhou from the northern plain and desert, go deep into Taiyuan County, and win Jinyang County, the seat of Bingzhou.There is a shortcut across the village. If you ride lightly, you can reach Taiyuan County in eight days.

After controlling Taiyuan County, you can go up to Yanmen County, down to Shangdang County, and west to Xihe County, send troops from three directions, and take Bingzhou in one fell swoop before the Hu people and the rebel army are ready!

Xinzhou sighed and said: "Bingzhou has been in turmoil for so many years, and it has almost been occupied by Hu people. Liu Quan is timid and can't control Bingzhou, but the general is different. If the general can wipe out the Hu people and rebels in Bingzhou, I will be considered I have done my part for the folks and elders in Bingzhou."

Chu Hechao carefully looked at the road pointed out by Xinzhou on the map, and said in his mouth: "It is not difficult to wipe them out. The difficult thing is that if Bingzhou is turned from waste to prosperity, the people can live in peace and have enough food."

Xinzhou couldn't laugh or cry and said: "The general said it easily, but even so, how can it be so simple?"

Chu Hechao raised his head with a smile, and raised his chin towards Yuanli, "Why don't you hurry up and pay homage to the God of Wealth?"

Xinzhou realized immediately, and bowed to Yuanli with a smile, "I will pay my respects to the God of Wealth, and hope that God of Wealth will turn my hometown into a fertile land, so that the people will have food to eat and clothes to wear. "

Yuan Li glanced at Chu Hechao with a fake smile, "General Xin, don't listen to your general's nonsense."

"Where is this nonsense? The general really thinks that he will trouble Lord Yan a lot," Xinzhou's face turned serious, "Yang Zhongfa has always told us that you are a god of wealth. Since you came to Youzhou, the army has changed rapidly. Both food and clothing have been greatly improved. Even the horses are fattened and strong. This is all thanks to you. I came to Youzhou this time, and I only feel that Youzhou has changed in just two years. I hope that after taking down Bingzhou, Lord Yan can make Bingzhou like Youzhou."

Yuan Li laughed loudly, "Listening to what General Xin said, Bingzhou is already in our pocket."

Xinzhou has a bold temper and is not lacking in carefulness. He smiled and said: "With such an advantage, if you still can't win Bingzhou, the general and I will be ridiculous and generous, and we will have no face to come back to see Lord Yan."

Chu Hechao's temples twitched, wishing he could throw his good subordinates out, and said expressionlessly, "Don't take me with you."

The room burst into laughter.

Because Bingzhou is not far away, the cavalry in the army has increased a lot.Chu Hechao was very confident, and directly summoned [-] light cavalry to prepare for a surprise attack on Bingzhou.

These ten thousand war horses were all equipped with horseshoes and stirrups, and used Cui Yan's invention of a continuous-firing magic crossbow.Regardless of the fact that there are only 1 light cavalry, after last year's trimming and training, and equipped with horse gear and new weapons, their combat power can definitely withstand enemy infantry three to five times higher than their own.

A month later, the refit was over.

Yuanli bid farewell to Chu Hechao and his party outside the gate of Jixian County.

At this time, the heavy snow had stopped, but the snow on both sides of the road was piled up to the height of half a tree, and the cold still didn't mean to dissipate.

The cold wind was blowing in bursts.

Yuan Li was wearing a fox fur, and a few strands of hair were blown to his ears.His face was flushed red from the cold, and the tip of his nose was also red. Many words that he wanted to say disappeared, and there were only four words left, "Go and come back."

Chu Hechao let out an "um", resisting the urge to hug him in his arms.

Yuan Li said: "Go quickly."

"Okay, I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself, too."

Chu Hechao said so, but still didn't move.He looked at Yuanli, from top to bottom, and took the time to look more, it was terrible, why did he start thinking before he left?

Yuan Li let him watch, but after a while, he looked at the army behind Chu Hechao and said hoarsely, "You really have to go."

Chu Hechao moved his feet, with flames burning in his eyes, he turned to leave.After walking a few steps and stopping, he turned around suddenly and hugged Yuanli with his arms. After a short moment, they separated almost before the others could react.The red cloak was raised for a moment, blocking the figures of the two, as if they were just taking a step closer.

"It's cold in winter, don't blow the cold wind, close the doors and windows tightly before going to bed, and put the warm pot of tea next to the bed at night, so that you won't wake up in the middle of the night without tea to drink." Chu Hechao suddenly became more talkative, "There is someone for you, Send me a message if you have something to do, don't be picky when you eat, and don't overwork yourself, I will be back in at least three or four months..."

Yuan Li was so stuffy in his heart that he lowered his head and responded.

Chu Hechao wanted to lift his face to see if the person was crying, but he couldn't do that right now, and he couldn't look at it either.If he really cried, he had a premonition that he would not be able to leave today.

One last look at Yuanli, Chu Hechao gritted his teeth and turned to leave. He quickly walked to the side of the horse and got on his horse. He set off with [-] light cavalry, not daring to look back.

After walking for a while, Chu Hechao couldn't help but look back.The people in front of the city gate were blocked behind thousands of troops and could not see.

He turned his head and rubbed his fingers between his brows, feeling empty in his heart.

It's like a piece is missing.

Is this what it feels like to have a daughter-in-law?