Qin Official

"This is different."

After entering Pingcheng, Lou Jing's feeling became stronger!

Lou Jing was from Langya. As a fugitive, he served as Layu's servant in Cao Shen's army. Because of his suggestions, Peng Yue and Long Qie were on guard against each other, which allowed Jiaodong to take a breather. He was promoted to an official. Later, he was favored by Chen Ping and became the county chief. history.

After Heifu destroyed Chu and established Qi, Chen Ping stayed in Chu to govern Sishui, Donghai, Jiujiang and other counties. He recommended Lou Jing, who had been an envoy to Yan and Dai and weaved a "Fusu encirclement network" for Chen Ping, as Dianke Cheng. , as Hef's advisor on Northern affairs.

In mid-November, Lou Jing followed Heifu's army through Feihukou and entered Daibei. He walked behind with the mules, horses, and oxen of the baggage team. The carriages and wooden oxen and horses of the brigade were filled with food, hay, tents, and clothing. We have made sufficient preparations to fight on behalf of the ground, but there is only enough for a hundred thousand troops for one month.

Daidi is also known as the Datong Basin in later generations. This basin runs northeast and southwest, basically with the Sanggan River as the axis. The upper reaches is Yanmen County, the middle reaches is Dai County, and the lower reaches is Shanggu County.

Because Han Guang had withdrawn his soldiers, the army encountered little resistance at Feihukou, and it was easy to capture the capital of "Dai Country" and Dai County. Most of the people in Dai County had migrated here over hundreds of years. Immigrants from the State of Zhao, they formed the main force of Li Mu's army, and once supported Gongzi Jia. After the fall of the State of Zhao, they still traced the Zhao family's clan and mostly resented the Qin people.

But when Han Guangbing hurriedly sought medical treatment and borrowed troops from the Huns, the situation suddenly changed. Compared with the Huns who had been plundering Daibei all the year round, in the eyes of contemporary people, the originally hateful Qin army suddenly became The eyebrows are clear and the eyes are beautiful.

Coupled with Han Guang's policy of abandoning land, the always brave Dai people took action one after another. Just like they overthrew the Qin officials two years ago, they killed Han Guang's cronies and surrendered the county to Heifu. Welcoming the king's master, seeing the Qin soldier with a bun on the right vertebrae, it was like meeting a relative. It was even more lively than when Hei Fu entered Xianyang...

The reason is that in addition to being harassed by barbarians in the past few months and hating the Huns more than the Qin people, the people of Dai welcomed Heifu so much, but also because they admired the grandson of Li Mu, a hero of the Zhao people who grew up in Dai. Li Zuoche was in Heifu's army.

Li Zuoche spared no effort to recruit heroes from Daijun for Heifu, and even communicated with local clans to discuss the purchase of grain.

It's a pity that there wasn't much food left, and everything in Dai County was taken away by the Xiongnu and Han Guang and headed west...

This means that the Qin army, which will have difficulty transporting food in in the future, must either stop when enough is enough, or it must fight quickly!

Duke Xia, who was always known for his modest and prudent approach to military affairs, chose the latter this time...

Xia Gong promised the people of Dai in Dai County that he would recover all the land in the three counties of Daibei within one month and expel the Huns.

Duke Xia kept his promise and personally sent 30,000 elite soldiers westward to pursue the Dai army and the Huns!

In the following cities of Sangqian, Donganyang, Yangyuan, Yishi, and Pingyi, the enemy resisted slightly, but under Heifu's personal command, they all won.

When the captured Dai people were interrogated, they all confessed that those whom Mao Dun brought south this time were mostly old and weak cavalry, driving weak horses. This was the true strength of the Xiongnu Great Chanyu, so in Guangyang County, in Dai North is vulnerable...

Therefore, some counselors in Heifu's army optimistically thought: "It must be that the Huns have not recovered from the defeat many years ago, and many tribes are unwilling to serve. However, they merged with Donghu two years ago. Although Donghu was defeated, But the Xiongnu must also be seriously injured!"

Everyone said that the Xiongnu could be defeated and Daidi could be restored within ten months, and the situation was excellent.

But Lou Jing didn't think so. He just observed silently and secretly figured out that when they followed the 30,000 vanguard troops led by Heifu, leaving behind the large troops still by the Sanggan River, they headed towards the place where Han Guang and Mao Dun were said to be. When Pingcheng set off, it started to snow...

This is not the first snowfall in Daibei this winter, but it was just light snow at the beginning. Although it was wet and cold, the army had sweaters and dog furs and sufficient clothing, so they could march easily.

But then the snow became heavier and heavier, the horses exhaled white breath, the ground was covered with white snow, the wind became stronger and stronger, causing snowflakes to fly all over the sky, Heifu's army turned into a group of snowmen, in ankle-deep snowdrifts Hobbling forward.

Even though it was so difficult, they fought another victorious battle in Pingcheng, killing hundreds of Hu cavalry and taking nearly a thousand captives! Even tens of thousands of stones of food were seized!

According to the prisoners' confession, Han Guang and Mao Dun were among the defeated troops retreating to the northeast!

Deep horse hoof prints lead all the way to the northeast along the north gate of Pingcheng, where there are vast snowfields, large tracts of bare broad-leaved forests, and some hills and mountains.

Just when the three armies were excited by this and clamored to "Behead Maodun's head and trample the Shanyu's court", Lou Jing carefully inspected the captured Huns and found that most of them were old men with shaky teeth and were tied to In the snow, with his eyes closed, he looked resigned to his fate.

He had earlier been ordered by Chen Ping to learn some Xiongnu language when he entered the dynasty, but he couldn't figure out the reason, but the doubts in his heart were getting stronger and stronger!

So Lou Jing immediately went to find "Mr. Huang Shi", who was highly regarded by Xia Gong recently!

It is said that this Mr. Huang Shi took refuge in Xia Gong when he was pacifying Chen County. He was incorporated into the Feiyiying camp as a counselor for his role in pacifying Chen. It was not said that he had any outstanding achievements. However, after Chen Hui was promoted to the governor of Dongjun, Xia Gong actually appointed him. Mr. Huang Shi is the chief officer of the Wing Battalion, responsible for intelligence and military strategy!

No one had much objection. As the war came to an end, the status of the Feather Wing Battalion was not as good as before. The counselors and civil servants who had followed Duke Xia earlier had basically become county guards if they had done well, while those who had done poorly were not qualified.

Mr. Huang Shi was not in good health because his face was covered with scars. He was wearing a mask and thick fur. He had been coughing during the winter march, but he listened to Lou Jing's words very seriously.

"Since our army entered Daibei, we have won great victories along the way. We also heard that the Huns were exhausted, their horses and horses were exhausted, their cattle and sheep were weak, and they were in poverty. Now they have been defeated in a row. Their morale is low. They are trying to escape from the Great Wall. All three armies say that the Huns can be attacked! "

"But I thought otherwise. The Huns have been in charge of Maodun for more than ten years and are recuperating in Mobei. The orphans and children in the past have grown into warriors, and their horses have gradually multiplied. It is said that there are more than 100,000 bowmen, and they are only so powerful. , can we destroy Donghu in one battle!"

"After the elimination of Donghu, the Xiongnu gained larger pastures, annexed the livestock of Donghu and other tribes, plundered the craftsmen and people of the Central Plains in Shuofang, smelted copper and iron for them, and stole our saddles and stirrups. This shows that the Xiongnu is not small."

According to Lou Jing's calculations, although it is impossible for Maodun to interfere with the unification of the Central Plains this time and bring all the hundreds of thousands of young and strong Hu people in the country, the Xiongnu army of 40,000 to 50,000 horsemen is definitely available...

"Now the two countries are fighting each other. For example, if two people are fighting with weapons, they should go all out with their weapons. However, the Xiongnu always shows weakness. This is not because the Xiongnu has been defeated, but because Mao Dun deliberately concealed his strong men, fat cattle and horses, but saw that the old and weak were weak. The beasts must have deliberately shown their shortcomings and showed their weakness. When the Wei army underestimated the enemy and rushed forward, they used Qi's troops to fight for gain! It was foolish to think that the Xiongnu was invincible."

Lou Jing knew the Xiongnu well. He knew that the Huns were extremely mobile. When it was favorable, they would gather like birds in flight, and thousands of troops and horses would roar towards them.

In Guangyang County, facing the Qin army's mixed military formation and strong crossbows and spears, after suffering a loss, they changed their tactics. They did not stick to the city or engage in positional combat with the Qin army. They gave full play to the mobility of the cavalry and advanced when it was advantageous. , retreat if the situation is unfavorable, just to lure the Qin army’s cavalry troops to pursue them in depth, and instead counterattack!

But after listening, Mr. Huang Shi's voice was hoarse: "Do you think that with Duke Xia's wisdom, you fell into Mao Dun's scheme?"

Lou Jing bowed to Mr. Huang Shi and said, "I don't dare, but I heard that a wise man will lose something if he thinks a lot; a fool will gain something if he thinks a lot. Since the snowfall, the number of people with diseases and frostbite has increased day by day, and many soldiers in the south are not accustomed to winter." In battle, you must not advance rashly at this time."

"But Mr. Xia has been busy with military affairs recently and has not seen us. I would like to express this to you. I hope Mr. Huang Shi can allow me to see you!"

"You are late."

Mr. Huang Shi shook his head: "Xia Gong has decided to send more than 10,000 men out of the city to pursue the Huns! The troops have already moved and there is no way to stop them!"

Just after he finished speaking, he heard the neighing of people and horses outside Pingcheng. Lou Jing was shocked. When he went out to take a look, he saw that the chariots and cavalry troops were marching north in the warm morning sun. The troops were winding out from the earth-yellow wall. , like a long snake, it wakes up prematurely and slithers into the snow regardless of the cold outside.

The sound of drums and horns spread throughout Pingcheng and beyond. The spear tips of the forest shone coldly in the sun. The chariots and horses marched hard on the snow. In the middle of the team, there were three flags raised high.

A large black dragon-edged scroll with the character "Qin" written in official script.

There are three words "Ding Yu Yi" embroidered on it, and there is a Ding Yi military flag flying with a bronze eagle.

And the Tengu flag of the Wei family, chosen by Duke Xia to represent their family, is no longer the little Tengu guarding Bailuyuan, but has changed into a big Tengu devouring the moon...

Seeing these three flags, Lou Jing felt a chill in his heart.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Xia would really attack!"

Feeling cold and then angry, he turned to Huang Shi with reproach in his eyes.

"I heard that Xia Gong set up the Wing Camp to check for omissions, but now the corpse is in vain, causing Xia Gong to be involved in danger as a daughter. Mr. Huang Shi, this is your dereliction of duty!"

As for those surrendered generals, Li Zuoche has lived in Daibei all year round. How could he not see the dangerous tricks in them? But he sat back and watched Duke Xia commit a dangerous act. Did he fail to persuade him to stop him, or did he do it deliberately?

But in the final analysis, it is because Xia Gong has become unwilling to give advice since he destroyed Chu. He is afraid that he will repeat the mistakes of Qin Shi Huang! Have Chen Ping Tiantian and the "Perfect Holy Lord" he boasted finally become confused?

Lou Jing stamped his feet angrily: "The arrogant soldiers will be defeated! I'm afraid that within three days, Duke Xia and his troops will be surrounded by the Huns. Mr. Huang Shi, the plan for now is to make preparations quickly." , notify the follow-up army for support! If Duke Xia makes any mistake, the world will be in chaos again!"

When the time comes, where should he go?

Faced with Lou Jing's anger, Huang Shi smiled.

"Lou Diancheng, come with me."

With doubts, Lou Jing followed Mr. Huang Shi into Pingcheng, a spacious house that was loose on the outside and tight on the inside, guarded by guards in black.

The firewood crackled in the stove, and Lou Jing saw Li Zuoche sitting at the bottom, frowning at the map of Daibei, his fingers wandering through the mountains northeast of Pingcheng.

And the dark-faced man sitting behind the table in the center was holding a dark piece of coal in his hand, looking at it intently...

If not Mr. Xia, who else could it be?

Lou Jing was suddenly stunned.

"Xia Gong, didn't Xia Gong lead his troops out of the city just now..."

But he was also a smart man, and he reacted immediately and bowed to Heifu:

"Xia Gong is indeed the best general in the world, and he is sure to take advantage of his tactics! I am stupid and don't understand Xia Gong's clever strategy!"

Heifu put down the coal in his hand and raised his head: "Lou Jing, you are able to stay sober when all three armies are impetuous and aggressive. You are worthy of Chen Ping's recommendation."

But Heifu secretly said in his heart:

"This Lou Jing still doesn't understand me well enough."

"A person who loves himself (pa) like me (si) should be strategizing and winning from thousands of miles away. How can I be like Xiang Tiedan and rush forward rashly?"