Royal Road

"General! The front camp was broken by the enemy, Wuxian and Zhongdu were lost, Jingling was broken, and more than 20,000 people were slaughtered!"

Hearing this military report, Linghu Kuang's body shook, almost unable to stop. Massacre! The Huns actually slaughtered the city! Jingling is a small city, located in Taiyuan State, close to Qixian County, the right governor of the Xiongnu. Previously, the Tuoba Ministry sent troops to assist and drove the enemy out of the territory of Taiyuan. Including Qi County, six or seven cities were recovered. Unexpectedly, in just a few months, the barbarians led their troops to fight back and slaughtered the Jingling tomb! Is this revenge, or slaughter?

But in this way, Qi County is in danger. With the threat of massacre, the Huns will soon retake this city that has been operating for several generations. But if Qixian County is lost, the enemy will be less than a day away from Jinyang. How do they guard against it?

"Get out of the camp immediately! The main force will follow me to support Qixian, and the others will go to Daling to be ready! Also, quickly pass to Jinyang, please send troops to help Dongying Gong!" There was no time to hesitate, Linghu Kuang said loudly.

However, this order did not get the support of the soldiers below, and the helpful general immediately stepped forward and said: "General Linghu, the Xiongnu commanded 50,000 troops this time, and the large camp has been destroyed. What effect can our thousands of people play? What's more, we are on the back side. Soldiers are mostly newly recruited farmers. They even use swords and spears against them. How to resist the barbarians? In the humble opinion of the humble duty, we should immediately return to Yangyi and join the soldiers who defend the city.

Seeing that man's serious expression, Linghu Kuang could only itch his teeth with hatred: "They are slaughtering the city. If the Xiongnu are allowed to continue the attack, there will be no place around Jinyang that can be safely defended! Qi County must not be lost!"

"Strike a stone with a pebble is just a waste of troops. Please think twice!" Na Pi said loudly. By his side, many generals began to commotion, and many people were like that general, and did not want to station in the isolated city and face the Huns.

Looking at this group of generals who were either righteously speaking or evasive, Ling Hu Kuang felt his heart cold. There may be some strategic considerations if Qixian is not saved, but even Daling gave up together and hid in Yangyi, where soldiers, horses, food and grass were stockpiled. It was just avoiding war! When this group of gentry children followed Xianbei to send troops together, they all showed their might. It's his turn to face the enemy, but one by one hesitates. A fierce general like Yi Yan is really something you can meet but you can't ask for it...

However, the thought was only a flash, and Linghu Kuang said bitterly: "I will bring two thousand men and horses to go, you will first bring your soldiers back to Yangyi, listen to Dongyinggong's order!"

The mediocre people under him can't be used anymore, but the city still has to be guarded. Since they can't be moved, let's take your cronies to Qixian County. After all, he waved his hand out of the military account without waiting for everyone's reaction.

However, Linghu Kuang did not expect that before he arrived in Qixian, the banner at the head of the city changed its appearance. The county magistrate of Qixian was afraid of the military disaster and fled at night. The guards immediately opened the door and offered to surrender. Facing this small division, the Huns naturally refused to let it go, and sent a thousand cavalry to encircle and suppress.

With the sound of raging hoofs, Linghu Kuang did not dare to neglect, and quickly organized an army formation to meet the enemy desperately. However, these cavalry could not be blocked by a mere two thousand infantry. In less than a moment, the camp was broken and the whole army was defeated!

"General, go! As long as you get to Yangyi, you can regroup!" The killing sound shook the sky, and some soldiers shouted desperately.

Linghu Kuang's face was bloody, and his hands began to tremble as he swung the knife too much. If there were more than two thousand people, even if Qixian could not be saved, he would still be able to stop the enemy rider and get away smoothly. But does he have it? ! Leading the troops to the rescue failed, but instead lost the troops and defeated the generals. Dongying Gong would not remember any efforts he had made, and would only feel that he was mediocre and incompetent.

Even if the surname of Linghu saves a small life, this general will be ruined!

Biting his teeth firmly, he said loudly: "Retreat! Take in the remnants and return to Yangyi!"

With more than a hundred people, Linghu Kuang rushed out of the siege and fled towards Yangyi.

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"What? Liu Yuanhai regained Qixian County, and the army is coming to Jinyang?" Sima Teng stood up suddenly, only his eyes were cracked.

How could it fall to this point? ! When Tuoba Xianbei came to help, they clearly drove Liu Yuan out of Taiyuan, and even regained most of the Xihe Nation, but in just two months, all the banners of the city were changed. Now that the army has occupied Qixian County, can he hold this Jinyang City? !

"General Mo You! Jinyang is a big city. Now the city has enough grain and grass. As long as you can't stand it, you should be able to withstand the Xiongnu's attack! There is also the tendency of Yangyi to become a horn. Surprised!" General Linghusheng with a gray beard said loudly. He is a veteran of Bingzhou, is from the Linghu clan, and is old in the army. Such a plan is indeed not outrageous.

However, the master book on the side said: "General Linghu's words are different. If the Xiongnu besieged the city for aid, shouldn't you exhaust all the troops in Bingzhou? Now Yangyi is still in our army. When Yangyi is lost, he will go to the party Then it will be cut off. At that time, I will not be able to escape..."

"Why escape?!" Linghu said angrily, "The general is the governor of the state, guarding the emperor's side! The Xiongnu is not a disease of ringworm and scabies, as long as the court is relieved, when it can send troops to merge the state, sweep the chaos!

"Now that the king of the East China Sea is attacking the King of Hejian, how can he get his hands to rectify the Bingzhou? If it is dragged down, I am afraid that the air will be exhausted and the people will be separated!" Gao Zhubu said sternly.

The crusade he was talking about happened at the same time as Liu Yuan's uprising. After holding back for half a year, the King of East China Sea finally couldn't help it, and organized the coalition again to crusade against Chang'an, hoping to regain the emperor. However, as soon as troops were dispatched, some of the coalition forces were provoked by the King of Hejian and went out instead. Jizhou also encountered the rebellion of the Chengdu King’s Old Ministry. The Gongshi Fan attacked the Yangping and Jijun counties and killed the prefect to attack Yecheng. The Pingchang Gong who was stationed in Yecheng was too busy to take care of himself.

Seeing that two months have passed, the coalition forces are faltering and are no longer in shape. How can there be plans to return to the state?

Linghusheng didn't think so: "If the King of East China Sea retreated, wouldn't it be right to send someone to Bingzhou?"

Hearing this, Sima Teng finally couldn't help but slapped the table: "Presumptuous! The King of the East China Sea is clearing the chaos, how can you let your beak?! If it weren't for your nephew to command the troops improperly, why would the army lose! "

He is the brother of Sima Yue, king of the East China Sea, of course, he will not tolerate slandering his elder brother. Linghusheng touched the blade of the knife, how could he not use him?

Hearing this, the veteran's face couldn't help but flushed, but he wanted to argue, but couldn't find a word for a while. Seeing Shigao’s master book immediately said: "The general is justified! This is the key time to save the driver. If the general can lead a strange soldier, he will strengthen the prestige of the king of the East Sea, and he will be able to turn the tide and build an unworldly merit!"

Now, let alone Linghu Sheng, several other generals also stood up and said, "No!"

How can they not understand the meaning of the master book. This is clearly for Sima Teng to give up and merge the state! Is it necessary to hand over the first state to the Huns? !

Seeing that the generals were like this, Sima Teng couldn't help but hesitate: "If it is to send troops, Jinyang will be in danger..."

Gao Zhubu smiled: "This is a bad word. The general has left a few soldiers and horses to guard Jinyang. When the imperial event is settled, he will lead his troops into the merged state. As long as the party does not lose, the situation can always be opened. For example, in the great chaos that year, hundreds of thousands of Huns and Qiang soldiers fought all the way from Bingzhou to Yongzhou, but weren't they also wiped out by the court?"

It was then and now is now, how can we speak the same day? Several generals couldn't help but want to speak again, but the master book quickly added: "Jinyang is no better than Yecheng. If you really stick to it, what if you encounter the situation of the Chengdu king?"

These words made Sima Teng aroused. Yes, when Wang Jun sent Duan Clan Xianbei to attack Yecheng, Yecheng, which was killed by 8,000 men and horses, could not resist. The Chengdu king only hesitated for a moment before he fleeed by bicycle, even without a guard. And he faced tens of thousands of Huns! If the road to Shangdang fails, he may not be able to escape.

And if you avoid the chaos in the Shangdang party and cheer for your brother, you might be able to defeat the King of Hejian in one fell swoop and welcome the emperor back. In this way, the meritorious service is gained, and there is no need to face the threat of the Huns. When the overall situation is stable and the court can mobilize the manpower, and then return with troops, wouldn't it be fame and fortune?

Thinking of this, Sima Teng waved his hand: "The master's book makes sense! If today I was kidnapped by the King of Hejian, it is the moment when I wait for my courtiers to serve. How can I shirk? I will choose 20,000 soldiers immediately and go to the coalition camp with me. Help brother! This is dangerous, and the state should be handed over to you and others. As long as Jinyang does not break, Yangyi does not lose, forgive the Huns and the low slaves!"

Hearing this, the light in Linghusheng's eyes suddenly dimmed. The governor is about to flee, can Jinyang be able to hold it? Can Binzhou still be able to hold it?

Gao Zhubu breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Dong Yinggong agreed, their officials would be able to safely escape from Jinyang. This is a choice that is more in line with their interests than sticking to it.

Escape, as long as you escape from the sea of ​​flames, you have a chance to stand up!

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From the beginning of the Huns sent troops, Liang Feng was busy. On the one hand, he wanted to maintain the stability of the Shangdang, and on the other hand, he had to organize manpower to transport grain and grass. This is a military order issued by Dongying Gong. Liang Feng did not shirk any excuses. After all, Jinyang is the heart of Bingzhou. As long as he can defeat the Xiongnu, he must tighten his belt and work hard to support it.

In addition, more refugees began to go south, especially the gentry of several counties, all of them needed to escape to Sizhou and Yanzhou through Shangdang Xingdao. In this way, Liang Feng has to deal with more. Not only must we safely send these burdens away, but also find ways to intercept some of the courageous and will to resist from the refugees, and add as much strength as possible to the Shang Party.

Because of the war, even Wu Ling who was stationed at Huguan increased the recruitment of soldiers, and the training of new recruits was delegated by Yi Yan. In two months, the one-thousand-man defender had become five-thousand, anyhow with some support.

However, when the autumn grains were harvested, news of the Xiongnu massacre came. Before anyone could react, the food road leading to Jinyang was cut off. The Xiongnu seemed to have stepped up their offensive, wanting to forcefully shake Jinyang City.

"Now it is the autumn harvest, Jinyang should have sufficient grain and grass. As long as Dongying Gong is stationed in Jiancheng, there will be no loss!" Duan Qin analyzed.

"Jinyang fails, the Huns are likely to turn their heads and attack the Shangdang." Yi Yan's voice was extremely cold. In these days, although the Huns did not raise troops against the Shangdang, the Shangdang’s position was placed there, whether it was early or late, always facing the enemy’s front.

"With Jinyang in front, even if you attack Shangdang, the number will not be too many. With the current number of new troops, you can barely handle it." Liang Feng muttered. Can Yangyi hold it?"

Yangyi and Jinyang are in a straitjacket, one of them is lost, and the other is in trouble. I don't know which soldiers and horses are defending Yangyi, but don't cause any trouble.

No one can answer this question.

Liang Feng couldn't help sighing: "We should send a few more exploration horses. The autumn grain must be harvested as soon as possible, and the counties are ready for battle!"

There is no better way, I only hope that Jinyang can block the offensive of the Huns!

However, to everyone's expectations, a few days later, a mansion was reported to Lucheng.

"What are you talking about?! Dong Yinggong sent troops to fight for rebellion and is about to arrive in Shangdang?!"

The author has something to say: According to official history, Sima Teng has indeed escaped from Bingzhou, but it will be next year. However, due to the existence of Liang Feng, he had lost too many people in the early stage. Liu Yuan gave up attacking Shangdang and focused on Jinyang. This result will appear.

The prelude to the chaos will be completely opened. The following story will go further and further away from the official history and become a new piece of history.