Royal Road

"Yi Du Wei." When Yi Yan led his troops to Yangyi, Ge Hong personally greeted him.

After leaving Lucheng for only half a year, he felt as if he had changed himself, and he was no longer the same as he used to be in a blue shirt and a bun. A lot of darkness, and a few points thinner, even the not-so-talkative temperament has been polished into calm and majestic by many chores, and has some county respect.

Yi Yan bowed his hand to the courtesy, and entered the mansion with Ge Hong. The fire before Zhengdan captured the city also affected the government office. However, because of the lack of materials, Ge Hong did not repair, but cleared out the office and self-occupation. At this time, he didn't feel embarrassed to use this shabby room to entertain guests. He didn't even prepare tea, and first brought people to the study.

On the book table, there is an exquisite sand table. Like the generals from Liangfu, Ge Hong also likes to use this concise and intuitive map to lay out his formations. Therefore, I was not polite during this period of time in Yangyi. I dug some map soldiers from Liang Feng to make such a pair of marching maps.

Without vain, he opened the door and said: "General Linghu has led three thousand soldiers and is stationed in Daling. In this battle, he will be the first to lure the enemy."

"Has the enemy's rear road been ascertained?" Yi Yan asked, staring at the sand table.

"In Qixian County." Ge Hong replied, "Nowadays, most of the grain and grass are delivered by Sizhou. The journey is far away and must be placed in a stable city."

The Xiongnu had smashed several small cities in Taiyuan, and used them as strongholds to nibbles and conquer the city. Now these cities have become necessary strategic hubs to transport troops, food, and even control surrounding counties. It's not very easy to handle.

But for the more than 10,000 Huns who besieged the city, the short-distance grain road is also necessary, and they can't go to Qixian every day to get grain. The real goal is the grain road from Qixian to Jinyang. As long as the enemy's grain and grass are intercepted, their transportation channels are attacked, and the enemy is eliminated to a certain extent, the siege of the city can be freed.

Yi Yan nodded silently, a pair of wolf eyes staring at the sand table. After a while, he swiped his fingertips and pointed in a mountain forest: "I will lead my troops to ambush near Longshan, and wait until General Linghu and Xiongnu go to war, and then copy. The road behind."

Ge Hong frowned immediately: "From Yangyi to Longshan, the road is not close, is it too risky?"

The two mountains, Longshan and Dongmeng, are on the west side of Jinyang, and they are also places for those nobles to build villas in the mountains. The terrain is indeed very complicated and suitable for ambushes. It's just that to get there from Yangyi, you need to bypass Jinyang, and on the way, it is very likely that you will encounter enemy soldiers.

"It's okay, I will avert their attention. After that, General Linghu will harass Qi County, attract reinforcements, and then pinch."

This can be dangerous, but Ge Hong nodded in response: "So, please ask Lieutenant Yi."

No one knows Yiyan's combat power better than him. It can be said that all the soldiers and horses of the Shangdang were brought out by him, and for several years, there was no defeat. Compared with the plan he discussed with Linghu Kuang before, Yiyan's arrangement could obviously eliminate more enemies.

After confirming the general strategic thinking, the two carefully deduced it in front of the sand table. After confirming that it was correct, Yi Yancai said: "Before dark, I led my troops out of the city. Communication matters, I trouble Laoge County Order."

As the hub of the two armies, Yangyi's role is also very important. Without shirking, Ge Hong nodded in response. Yi Yan also stayed soon and retire directly. Seeing the figure walking away, Ge Hong frowned.

How come this Jie Ren youth seems to be a few years older after not seeing him for a while? The sharp fortitude and hostility of the past disappeared, replaced by a deeper power, like a wolf in a herd. Those shocking things were pressed under the gray-blue eyes, and the dark tide was surging, but they were calm.

Fortunately, this son is the confidant of the mansion. If it is an enemy, it will definitely be a big worry... Ge Hong shook his head, waved away this absurd idea, brought in his subordinates, and arranged everything.

When the sun was about to set, Yiyan's three thousand pacers left Yangyi in several teams and headed for the distant mountains.

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The sky was gloomy, and it was the waning moon. Among the dense forests, there was only a chill that made people fearful. If you don't go deep into the forest, I'm afraid no one will find it. There is a man hiding in it.

There are thousands of people and horses, but this group of people didn't make any noise, like ghosts from the underworld.

Silence enveloped the mountains and forests, even the starlight could not penetrate. The arrangement had been arranged long ago, and Yi Yan leaned on the trunk behind him, closing his eyes and concentrating.

Tomorrow, there will be a fierce battle. Whether it can repel the Xiongnu encirclement soldiers is here in one fell swoop. However, at this moment, Yi Yan had no military plans in his mind, nor had he deduced the war. There was only one figure deep in his heart.

That is also quiet night. The thick curtain cuts off everything and also cut off the prying eyes of others. He knelt by the bed and stared at the person on the couch. Visible to the naked eye, he has lost weight, his eyes are blue and his lips are pale. That amazing face seemed to wither, showing the color of decay.

However, even so, Yi Yan never looked away, watching the other party's sleeping face almost greedily. Perhaps the next moment, that person will wake up, regain his sanity, and drive him out of the room. Maybe he will deprive him of his military power and let him turn from the leader of the army to a slave. He will live forever and cannot come near. Maybe he will show a look of disgust, like killing the person who offended him, let the blood in his throat stain the floor red.

Countless possibilities that make people **** cold are entwined in the chest. After the fear, it was a deeper attachment. He didn't flinch, put his hand on the man's cheek.

The thin figure trembled slightly, and trembled endlessly as before. This is what the person is suffering, and it belongs to him. Yi Yan gently slid across the chapped lips with his fingertips, as if stroking a flower, as if touching a butterfly wing lightly. Afterwards, he leaned down and hugged the trembling body in his arms. Gently pat the opponent's back with his hand, soothing, to erase the terrible trembling inch by inch.

Gradually, he quieted down in his arms. A soft sigh overflowed from the slightly opened lips...

A warm nose sprayed on the top of Yi Yan's head, and he opened his eyes. At some point, the grey horse walked up to him and was lovingly arching his hair bun with his nose, as if he had sensed his master's anxiety.

Yi extended his hand and patted the horse's head lightly. This horse actually has a name, Zhuri. It was taken by the lord on a whim. The dark horse is called Chaiying, and the white horse is called Zhuri, like a kind of intimate joke.

But Yi Yan never called it that way. He has been chasing the rising sun for too long, too long, and it seems that one more sentence will reveal flaws.

With his gaze shifted lightly, Yi Yan looked at the soldiers resting around. He was not abandoned by the lord, not compromised by him, or belittled by him. Such an important task is still in his hands. This is far better than the most desperate thought.

He is useful to the lord. As long as there is one, he still has a glimmer of hope. Humble and pitiful, but will not extinguish the extravagant hopes.

He will bring the victory back. as always.

Touching the horse's mane tenderly, Yi Yan closed his eyes again.

The next day, Qi County was in a hurry. Frightened by the previous battle of Yangyi, the Xiongnu army returned to rescue in less than an hour. Unexpectedly, a strange soldier appeared at the rear of the army, burned the battalion, and joined forces with the enemy, and fought back and forth.

After folding more than 3,000 people, the coach finally couldn't resist and withdrew to Qixian. Jinyang, who had been besieged for a year, finally repelled the enemy soldiers.

The successful document was sent to Luoyang by Kuaima.

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In Luoyang city, the heat is flourishing now. However, what is more difficult than the heat is the battle on the front line.

Qingzhou Wang Mi rebelled, joined the army of the pseudo-emperor, and fought a fierce battle with the general Gou Xi in the new field. The tyrannical and arrogant Gou Xi, known as Bai Qi, failed to gain much advantage this time, and the city of Xiangyang was broken, and the enemy advanced a line.

This is much worse than imagined.

Because of the great power of the Chengdu king and the parents of Emperor Wu, those prefectures and counties that were not very close to the imperial court began to waver again, and they might join the enemy camp at some point.

At this time, even the good news from Jinyang is not very likable.

"Jinyang repelled the enemy soldiers from the besieged city. It can be seen that the main force of the Huns is no longer in Bingzhou." Sima Yue's expression was condensed, and he dropped these words.

This is an undeniable fact, and it is also something that everyone in the temple knows well. That's why Emperor Hui was killed before. If the Huns further Chen Bing Sizhou, the safety of Luoyang will be even more worrying.

"Bingzhou wants to change a person in charge as soon as possible." A courtier replied under the order.

Sima Yue glanced at the little emperor who was seated like a puppet, and sighed softly: "But it is so, I wonder if anyone can choose?"

"Liu Yueshi should be competent." Someone immediately said.

Liu Kun performed extremely well in the previous battle against the King of Hejian. If he had not instigated Wen Xian, the governor of Jizhou, and defeated the governor of Yuzhou, Liu Qiao, Sima Yue would not be able to easily stabilize the situation in Hedong and then take Chang'an.

However, upon hearing this, Sima Yue shook his head: "Now the frontline war is tight, Liu Sima is a general talent and should be used for the blade."

Liu Kun is indeed an individual talent, but letting him go to Bingzhou at this time seems to be overkill. Attacking Chengdu Wang Sima Ying is the top priority.

"Or use a gentle waiter? He was originally from Taiyuan, and he presided over the overall situation of the state, so he was not bad..."

After Wen Xian was a high school, he was known as a talented person. I heard that Wen Qiao, the youngest son of the Wen family, was also an official in Bingzhou, so it was not impossible to send him there. But Sima Yue still didn't nod his head. People who can be persuaded to abandon officialdom are really not a firm person. Bingzhou is a barrier to Luoyang. If there is any loss, it will be extremely troublesome.

Seeing that Sima Yue did not nod his head, someone said: "Liu Cheqi seems to be fine."

Before Liu Hong was the governor of Jingzhou, he was the one who presided over the rebellion of Zhang Chang. It was not because Sima Ying was chaotic and was driven out, but now she is also displaced.

Before Sima Yue nodded, someone said, "I heard that Liu Cheqi was suffering from a sudden illness. I'm afraid it's wrong."

Liu Hong has grown in years, and it is hard to say that he has encountered a disaster. Sima paused for a moment: "How is his eldest son?"

Liu Hong's son, Liu Fan, also fought in previous battles, and has some fame. However, some people said: "The state is complicated, I am afraid it is not suitable for newcomers..."

This is the truth. Sima Yue frowned: "Could it be that no one is available in Chaozhong?!"

On the side, a handsome man stood up and said: "Or use Zao Changshi? He is Wang Sikong's son-in-law, so talented, he can control a state."

This person is the team that Wang Jun arranged in the court. Hearing his words, Sima Yue moved in his heart. If there is Wang Jun as a backer, sending Zao Song to Bingzhou seems to be a way. As long as the Xianbei cavalry goes to Bingzhou, is it not easy to destroy the Huns?

However, the emperor on the throne suddenly said: "Wang Sikong's powerful generals are like clouds, and they will overcome Yecheng first, and then Chang'an. If they can reach Bingzhou, it would be a good thing."

The beautiful doll on the seat suddenly started to speak, which made Sima even more shocked. This can't work! Wang Jun was already strong, so why was he hung in his heart by the emperor again? Moreover, Yecheng and Chang'an were indeed easily broken because of the Xianbei cavalry participating in the war. What if Wang Jun took refuge in the little emperor and came to attack him?

The chill immediately surged, and he coughed dryly: "Your Majesty, it's important to the state. There is no result from Changji Zao, I'm afraid it's not appropriate..."

The emperor nodded thoughtfully: "Does it have to be meritorious? Then who is the one who defeated the Huns this time? Can't you let him?"

"This..." Sima Yue suddenly felt dumb. This time the good news showed that it was the prefect of the Shangdang party, Liang Zixi, who helped Jinyang defenders to repel the encircling soldiers. But Liang Zixi came from a mediocre background? How could he be promoted to the governor so easily?

Seeing Sima Yue not answering, the little emperor pondered for a moment: "Or call that person into Luoyang to see you. If it works, you can save a lot of things."

This is the emperor Chrysostom. After the sign of the blood sun, Sima Yue temporarily restrained his arrogance, showing a humble posture. If there is an order today, it is really not easy to dismiss it directly.

After hesitating for a moment, Sima Yue said, "Your Majesty is reasonable. The minister will invite Liang Zixi to Luo."

People can be recruited, but he has the final say on how to arrange them. The affairs of Binzhou can't be delayed anymore, it is better to decide the candidate for the governor as soon as possible.