Zhu Changxiao's version of the Sui Dynasty

The defense of Danyang City was impregnable, and it was difficult for the Sui army to break through for a while, which delayed He Ruobi's advance. He Ruobi summoned the generals in the evening and gathered at the Chinese army's tent. He Ruobi first asked the deputy general Quan Wu,"The general escorted him all the way from Han Qinhu's command. I wonder where General Han is stationed?"

Quan Wu said:"General Han We have captured Southern Yuzhou, and we must have arrived in Gushu by now."

He Ruobi stroked his beard, breathing heavily from his nose, and said:"Han Qinhu sent troops so quickly, we must not delay here, we must recover Danyang as soon as possible, until Make peace."

Laihu'er said:"Although Danyang City is not tall, the moat is wide and deep, which is very beneficial for blocking the ladders. Moreover, the general manager only has 8,000 people under his command, and there are no heavy siege weapons. If we attack by force, we will not be able to withstand it. Live with casualties"

"Um."He Ruobi and Han Qinhu sent out troops at the same time. Whoever attacks Jiankang first will take the lead. He was very worried that Han Qinhu would steal the lead.

Xiao Junyan said:"The official once heard that my father said before his death that Danyang City There is a small river in the east, where ships can be ferried secretly, and it is an important waterway into the city."He Ruobi was overjoyed when he heard this, and ordered Lai Hu'er and Quan Wu to follow him to the east of Danyang City to observe the water patterns.

As night fell, He Ruobi, Lai Hu'er, and Quan Wu took the More than 20 soldiers moved to the east of Danyang City and took a closer look. Sure enough, a waterway ran through the city and connected to the moat. The east gate was an iron gate that could be raised and lowered.

He Ruobi was overjoyed and said to his side:"Iron gate There is a water channel under the gate, and soldiers who know how to swim can be sent to dive into the city."Everyone looked at the time, and without further ado, they immediately ordered to return to the camp and mobilize soldiers and horses. When it was almost three o'clock, He Ruobi ordered to protect his son. Among the many soldiers, he selected 300 soldiers who knew how to use water. He came to protect his ancestors. Originally from Jiangdong, he had good access to water, so he personally led his troops into the city.

Although the lower end of the east gate is inserted into the water, it is still several feet away from the bottom of the river. Lai Huer led three hundred soldiers, extinguished the torches, and covered the Heishan dived in one after another. After passing the iron gate, they surfaced ashore and everyone climbed up the east city wall.

At this time, He Ruobi was already at the north gate. He sent Zhao Shimo and Zhao Xiuluo to lead soldiers to build a great momentum and scare Chen Bing. When the soldiers in Danyang City saw it, Outside the north gate, drums were beating loudly, and the shouts of death shook the sky. They thought that the Sui soldiers were about to attack the city, and they all climbed up the north wall to prepare for the battle. Little did they know that the guardians on the east wall had already quietly touched the top of the city.

Suddenly, there was chaos in the east city. The soldiers guarding the children lowered the ropes, opened the gates, and led a large number of Sui soldiers into the city and attacked Danyang. In an instant, half of the city was fighting. The Sui troops entered the city one after another. The Chen soldiers in the city did not know the reason and surrendered one after another.

Huang Ke, the governor of Danyang, was still in his sleep. Hearing the noise in the courtyard, he quickly got up and asked about his family. A guard hurriedly came to report:"My lord, something is not good. Sui soldiers have entered the city.""

"ah!"When Huang Ke heard this, he was so frightened that he was scared out of his wits and felt like a knife was twisting his heart. He quickly picked up the sword, hugged his clothes and ran out. As soon as he arrived in the front yard, he only heard"clang!"With a sound, the courtyard door was knocked open, and a group of Sui soldiers rushed into the courtyard, lighting up Huang Ke's mansion with torches.

At this time, he came to protect his son with a sword on his waist and entered the mansion. Huang Ke was a scholar, and he only Feeling that his legs were weak, the sword fell out of his hand. He was so frightened that he fell to his knees and cried bitterly.

The general Hu'er came closer, helped Huang Ke up and said,"Huang Ke, there is no need to cry bitterly. My lord is punishing the people this time. Chen Officials and people of the country will not correct them at all. General He has an order that as long as you submit, your Excellency will remain the governor of Danyang."

When Huang Ke saw that he was out of danger, he thanked him repeatedly. Lai Hu'er immediately ordered to be kind to the surrendered troops and appease the people. Only then did Huang Ke feel a stone fall in his heart and had no choice but to surrender. Then he opened the city gate and personally greeted He Ruobi and Xiao Jue. The others entered the city.

He Ruobi came to the governor's mansion and summoned Xiao Jue, Lai Hu'er, Quan Wu, Huang Ke and others to discuss the military situation. Huang Ke secretly thought that he had just surrendered and had not made any achievements, so he might as well take the initiative to sell his military situation and hurry up Zuoyi told He Ruobi:"Xiaoguan has just received news recently. I heard that Gushu has been lost, and now Danyang has been recovered. I think the siege of Jiankang is just around the corner."

Originally Huang Ke wanted to flatter He Ruobi, but when He Ruobi heard that Gushu had fallen, he must have thought that Han Qinhu was approaching Jiankang, and for fear of being robbed of his credit, He Ruobi hurriedly said:"Since Gushu has fallen, how can I delay here? , it is necessary to send troops quickly to build a healthy country. Huang

Ke realized that he had good intentions and suggested:"The general has just captured Danyang. Once he leads his troops to leave, if the troops from Wu County come to attack Danyang, and I have no general under my command, how can I resist the enemy?""

He Ruobi thought to himself, this is true. He came to protect the children to kill Zeng Yong. Huang Ke had no general under his command. Once Chen Bing from Wu County came to attack, it would be difficult to resist and his own retreat would be cut off.

He Ruobi looked at the few around him. When the deputy general saw Quan Wu, he thought to himself that Quan Wu was a general under Han Qinhu, and he was not someone he trusted. It would be better to let him defend here, and said:"General Quan Wu is good at managing the army, so he can keep the loyal troops." Help defend Danyang"

"Yes!"He was powerful and brave, but not resourceful. He didn't understand what He Ruobi was thinking, so he readily agreed.

He Ruobi and Han Qinhu were approaching Jiankang. The empress of Chen, Chen Shubao, was hesitant and at a loss. He hid in the palace by himself. The ministers were allowed to attend court all day long. It was delayed until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. After repeated urging from all officials, Chen Shubao went to court in Hong'en Hall.

General Ren Zhong reported:"Your Majesty, on the seventh day of the first lunar month, He Ruobi conquered Danyang; on the ninth day of the first lunar month, Han Huqinhui, Du Yan and Fan Zigai were stationed in Xinlin; on the tenth day of the first lunar month, Yu Wenshu, Yu Juluo and others crossed the river to occupy Baixia, and Yang Hong, Li Yuan and Yin Shi division divided their forces to block the reinforcements from the south of the Yangtze River. Yang Guang's 200,000 horses have all started crossing the river since yesterday. Time does not wait for us. Please make a quick decision.

General Lu Guangda reported:"I also have several urgent reports. The Sui army's offensive is pressing. There are already Jiangzhou Sima Huangsi, Yuzhang Prefect Xu Wei, Luling Prefecture Xiao Lian, Xunyang Prefecture Lu Zhongrong, and Bashan Prefecture Wang. Song, the prefect of Shancheng Ma Ting, the prefect of Qichang Huang Zhengshi, and the prefect of Ancheng Ren Guan all offered their cities to the enemy, and the situation took a turn for the worse.

After listening to these reports, empress Chen was restless and asked:"Isn't it true that the emperor's uncle Chen Huiji still has 30,000 naval troops? Where are they now?"

Xiao Mohe said:"Reporting to your majesty, the Sui army's middle marshal Yang Jun, King of Qin, blocked the Hankou waterway, making it difficult for Chen Huiji's navy to rush to Jiankang's aid."

Empress Chen took a breath of cold air and asked:"What about the navy?" Let him resist Yang Guang."

Xiao Mohe said:"Reporting to your Majesty, the Heman navy was ordered to anchor in the Qinhuai River and is preparing a banquet for your Majesty's Shangyuan Festival. Empress Chen slapped her thigh and said faintly:"Today is the Lantern Festival. Why don't you let me celebrate the fifteenth day of the first lunar month and then discuss the strategy to retreat from the enemy?""

"this……"Xiao Mohe and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were extremely anxious, but they saw that Empress Chen was absent-minded and said nothing. Empress Chen saw that all the officials were speechless and said,"It's a pity to miss the Shangyuan Festival. All important military matters should be discussed on my behalf by Zhongshu Shen Keqing and Shi Wenqing." The officials were speechless and had to retreat from the court.

Empress Chen delayed again and again, without making a decision for a long time. At this time, He Ruobi led his troops from east to north and headed straight for Zhongshan. However, Xiao Yan and Xiao Gu's uncle and nephew were not seen along the way. There were some people near Zhongshan. There was a hill called Baitugang. He Ruobi ordered his eight thousand soldiers to garrison at Baitugang.

He Ruobi was like a divine weapon descended from heaven, coming with such menacing force that the people of Jiankang panicked. All officials of the Chen Dynasty hurriedly gathered in Hong'en Palace to request orders to go to war. Empress Chen, who had been indulging in the palace for a long time, had no choice but to go to the palace to discuss matters again.

After all the officials had paid their respects, veteran general Xiao Mohe reported:"I have an urgent report. Sui general Wang Shiji captured Poyang and Linchuan yesterday. The military situation is extremely urgent."

General Ren Zhong reported:"At the end of the day, general Xinde reported that Sui general He Ruobi We have led our troops to Baitugang in the north of the city. Yang Guang, Han Qinhu, and He Ruobi are almost encircled. Please make a quick decision."

After hearing the report, Chen Shubao looked left and right without saying a word. Ren Zhong stood below and waited for a long time, and then said:"Now Yang Guang's 200,000-strong army is not stable in Baixia, and the deployment is complicated. I am willing to lead the elite cavalry to raid the enemy camp. If Yang Guang is in chaos, the encirclement situation can be eased."."

Chen Shubao pouted, his ears and eyes dull. After listening to Ren Zhong's performance, he was still unable to make a conclusion. The veteran general Xiao Mohe stood up and said:"If your majesty does not use the general's tactics, the last general is willing to lead his troops to fight He Ruobi, Han Qinhu and others outside the city to shake the morale of the Jiankang generals."

General Lu Guangda also reported. He said:"The strategies of generals Ren and Xiao can be used. I hope your majesty will make a decision quickly."

Empress Chen lowered his head and had no other ideas except sighs. The civil and military officials in the main hall looked at each other for a few times. They were all disgusted with Empress Chen, but they did not dare to say it and could only shake their heads frequently.

Empress Chen muttered on the dragon chair for a long time, without saying what to do. Seeing that half a day had passed, Empress Chen finally spoke:"My dear friends, your loyalty is commendable. Please allow me to think about it one more night, and then Let's make a conclusion." Xiao Mohe and Ren Zhong looked at each other, feeling inexplicably frustrated and stopped speaking, so they had to retreat.

After Empress Chen retired from the court, Xiao Mohe, Ren Zhong, Lu Guangda and others were angry and restless. When they saw Shi Wenqing, a member of the Zhongshu House, Xiao Mohe angrily said:"Shi Zhongshu, the emperor will give you the size of the book." I entrust you with the affairs. Please tell me if we don't fight again, we will be captured by the Sui army, and the country will be destroyed."

When Shi Wenqing saw Xiao Mohe, his eyes widened, and Lu Guangda, Ren Zhong and others also also Angry and timid, he hurriedly said:"Didn't the emperor say that the generals are commendable for their loyalty? I will definitely report to the emperor again and urge him to start a war." Shi Wenqing said and went to the palace.

Empress Chen withdrew from the court, rushed into the palace, and summoned two ministers, General Jiang and Shen Keqing. The three of them drank tea and composed poems in the imperial garden, feeling content and content. At least they were able to get rid of the urging of the ministers in the court.

At this time Shi Wenqing came to the imperial garden to ask for an audience. Empress Chen asked:"What's the matter with Shi Aiqing? I told you, we'll discuss it tomorrow morning."

Shi Wenqing said:"The military affairs have not been decided for a long time, and the ministers in the court are tired of it. Your Majesty We really can't delay it any longer."

Empress Chen knocked the wine cup on the table and said with a sad face:"What do you say? Who do you want to listen to? Huang Ke has surrendered, Sima Xiu has surrendered, and if a hundred thousand troops leave the city, they will all surrender. What should I do?"

Shi Wenqing rolled his eyes and said,"I thought I should listen to Xiao Mohe."

"listen……"Empress Chen asked slowly:"Why do you think you want to listen to Xiao Mohe?"

"Your Majesty is most worried about the defection of the generals. I heard that Xiao Maha is an old man and a young wife. He has a concubine named Zi Chai, who is extremely beautiful and a beauty. Why don't your majesty wait until Xiao Mohe goes to war and take his beloved wife into the palace as a hostage? Xiao Mohe will not dare to defect."

When Empress Chen heard that Xiao Mohe was nearly sixty years old, he actually had a lovely wife, an old cow eating tender grass, it was as if his eyes were shining brightly, and he was a little tempted. Mr. Jiang said:"Master Shi's clever plan, your Majesty used Concubine Zhang's In the name of the emperor, Zishai was invited to the palace to accompany him."

Empress Chen harbored ill intentions towards Xiao Mohe's beautiful concubine, so he approved of Shi Wenqing's plot, summoned hundreds of officials to the court overnight, and issued an order for a decisive battle. This led to the following:

Sui Chen's decisive battle at Baitugang, the two soldiers fighting Merit into Jiankang.

Sweeping across the south of the Yangtze River is intentional, but the master is always hesitant.