In the 120th year of King Yongcheng, the Allied Forces of the Four Kingdoms gathered at Yubi Pass and launched the third war against the Yong Kingdom.
In that year, Prince Ling exchanged money with Ying using Xundong City, and King Ying sent troops to station in Xundong. Zheng sent out a special force, and transported 60,000 infantry by sea, went north out of Jiaozhou Port, arrived at Donglan Mountain, sneaked in Donglan Mountain, and captured Haocheng overnight.
In November, the allied forces of the four countries at Yubi Pass came out and fought against Princess Wuying Jue Ling. The military route from Luoyan City to Yubi Pass was blocked by the infantry of Prince Ling, and reinforcements could not arrive.
On the 7th of November, Luoyan was besieged, and the 20,000 Imperial Forest Army under Juicong became a lonely army, and issued a military order to Princess Wuying to quickly return to help!
In an instant, the two cities of Haocheng and Shanyin set off a rebellion. Lin Hu and Di people, who had been oppressed by the Yong people for a long time, rose up. After the defenders of the two cities were transferred to Yubi Pass, the total garrison was less than 8,000, and they were separated from the king's capital. message.
Fortunately, Da'an and other northern cities are dominated by Fengrong people, and there is no news of turmoil yet.
Juicong was devastated overnight, just because Prince Ling's Zheng Jun arrived too fast, and he was completely unprepared in a hurry. This year is another warm winter, and there is no heavy snow to seal the city, as if God is determined to destroy Dayong.
Princess Wuying wanted to take away her troops, but Yubi's affiliated army had detected her intentions early and took the initiative to attack several times. If the Yong army were to withdraw at this time, it would definitely lead to a tail-strike, and at that time, it would be faced with a rout that would wipe out the entire army.
Everyone's only hope at the moment is the last army still in the Central Plains, in the hands of Geng Shu and Jiang Heng.
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At this time, whichever country Geng Shu mobilized to attack, would immediately withdraw its troops, reducing the pressure on Yubi Pass.
"It's time for your father to reflect on it." When Jiang Heng and Geng Shu led the troops out of Song County, Jiang Heng looked back at the 20,000-strong army and said, "If he has this chance next."
Geng Shu said, "There is still a chance, as long as we can conquer the Jade Pass."
Jiang Heng said: "Plan for the worst, if you can't beat it, the Yong Kingdom will be destroyed?"
Geng Shu: "..."
Jiang Heng: "Are you going to die for the country?"
Geng Shu glanced at Jiang Heng, Jiang Heng raised his eyebrows, waiting for his reply.
Geng Shu said, "My life is yours."
"It's good to know," Jiang Heng said. "Just do your best. Drive!"
This great army, which had placed all its hopes in the Great Yong, did not go to any country, but went straight across Luoyang and headed towards the Yubi Pass.
Luoyan, Lama Temple, November 13th.
This is the first time in history that Luoyan City has been besieged since the founding of the People's Republic of China. For many years, relying on the natural dangers of Yubi Pass, the front has never advanced to the capital. Even during the six months of preparation for the war, Ju Cong got Guan Wei, Lu Ji and Jiang Heng's repeated reminders, but he still doesn't care.
Luoyan has never conducted a siege drill, and in this winter when the water turns into ice, it is impossible for anyone to besiege the city. It is impossible for the southerners to besiege the capital in winter without being able to adapt to the severe cold!
But now, Juicong has finally paid the price for his arrogance. Prince Ling and Zheng Jun have already camped outside the city, and one after another, 60,000 people have reached the sandbar plain.
"They are carrying out fortifications," Zeng Rong said after reading the military newspaper. "A lot of trenches are being dug. But the area around the trenches is heavily fortified, and none of our scouts can come close."
"It's just a ditch," Guan Wei frowned, "Does this need to be heavily guarded?"
Lu Ji said: "It is impossible to imagine entering through the tunnel. All the paving in the city is the rock of the giant mountain. Back then, the site of Luo Yan's location was frozen soil. After the thawing in spring, the soil is soft and soft. It is covered with solid rock, so they can't dig in. Besides, even if they dig through, the tunnel opening will not be too big to be a problem."
Guan Wei: "We must investigate what they are doing."
"Let them encircle it." Wei Zhuo said at today's court meeting, "All the food for the winter has been collected, and we still have 20,000 brave cavalrymen. Even if the weather warms up, the cold front from the north will always come. At that time, as long as we attack from the tail, Prince Ling's army will be completely wiped out."
This is also what Juicong thought, he is not afraid of them at all.
"Then what about Yubi Pass?" At this time, Guan Wei finally couldn't bear it any longer, Chao Wei Zhuo said, "This winter's battle plan is dragged on like this, even if Luo Yan is defended, there will be no chance of a counterattack."
"Guan Prime Minister," said Lu Ji, "the backbone of the Yubi Pass guards is only Zheng and Liang. If either of these two countries is defeated, the other will definitely leave. Today, Prince Ling has penetrated deep into our country. The hinterland is an excellent opportunity for a decisive battle, wait patiently, defeat it in one fell swoop, and the Yubi Pass will be destroyed without attacking."
Prince Taki said, "We sent people to rescue Haocheng and Shanyin. The city has already fallen, and the change has not been implemented. If the Lin Hu people and the Di people join them, what should we do?"
Wei Zhuo sneered and said, "When did Di people learn to fight? A mob."
"No one," Lu Ji said, "who will help?"
"I'll go," said Prince Taki, "I will have five thousand cavalry."
Prince Taki was discussing politics today, and he brought his staff, Shan Ze, who sat behind Prince Taki without saying a word.
No one answered, and neither was optimistic about Prince Taki.
"Do you think that your Di people will be persuaded by Zheng people to join this rebellion?" Juicong cast a glance at Shan Ze, but remained calm, estimating how much he would win in this war. .
"I don't know if Diren will be." Shan Ze said, "But King Yong, if you still uphold this arrogance of the past, Luoyan City will only be destroyed in an instant."
All the ministers suddenly changed color, Wei Zhuo angered: "Bold!"
Prince Taki didn't drink Shanze, but met his father's gaze, with hope and sadness in his eyes.
"Oh? Tell me? What tricks did Jiang Heng have for you?"
Juicong glanced at Prince Taki, and carelessly, he peeled off the pine nuts in his hand and ate one, just like the day of the negotiations at Yubiguan.
Prince Taki knew his father better than anyone else, and knew that he needed subtle movements to ease his inner unease, and more importantly, to conceal his true heart with this movement, so as not to be seen through by others.
"From the very first step in this war, mistakes have been made," Shan Ze said solemnly. "One step is wrong, and every step is wrong. Everywhere is preempted, so that it has reached the current situation. King Yong believes that there is no one in the four southern countries. You were once an enemy, but what about the reality? Not only was he assassinated, he almost died in front of the pass, but he also lost the Yubi Pass."
Juicong stopped moving, and the hall was filled with a dangerous atmosphere in an instant.
"Is this what the East Palace negotiated?" Ju Cong said coldly.
Prince Taki did not answer, which was equivalent to acquiescence.
"King Yong always felt that the weather in the north was cold and freezing, and it was impossible for anyone to besiege the city in this climate, but the other party came. Today, King Yong talked with all the adults for a long time, and thought that as long as the siege did not happen, he should stand firm and refuse to fight. Prince Ling will take Luoyan City for nothing, and given time, the enemy army will retreat..."
"...But the enemy commander, can't you think of this?" Shan Ze asked back, "If you were the princeling, what kind of battle plan would you have? You must fight quickly! The timing of this quick fight must be all What no one can think of, can never be thought of by the enemy.”
There was silence in the hall, and Ju Cong rubbed the pine nuts in his hand with his thumb, not knowing how to refute Shan Ze.
"King Yong always thinks that his martial power is invincible in the world," Shan Ze said in a deep voice, "I am immersed in self-bragging for a long time, and I am arrogant. Anyway, that era has long since ended, and it was done by your son. After Li Hong was defeated by Jumiao himself, many years ago, before Qin Ming, the only Martial God who became famous was King Yong, Crown Prince Ling. Not only dare to challenge King Yong, but also have the determination to win, otherwise he will never come here."
Saying that, Shan Ze raised his eyebrows at Juicong, who immediately knew that Jiang Heng must have asked him to say this!
Among the people in the East Palace, only Jiang Heng and Shan Ze were not afraid of death. Jiang Heng was not afraid of death because he knew that no one could do anything to him. Shan Ze is not afraid of death because his life was picked up.
"Father," Prince Taki said, "Samsawa's words are harsh, but we should face the reality..."
Hai Dongqing brought letters and frequently went back and forth between Donggong and Songxian County. Today's speech was after the core discussion of Donggong, and under Jiang Heng's instruction, he gave him a merciless counterattack!
"That's right," Juicong interrupted his son's words without getting angry, and began to take this opponent seriously, taking him and his advisors seriously, nodded and said, "Father really underestimates the enemy."
"What's more," Shan Ze finally said, "Have King Yong crossed the Jade Bi Pass since the day he took over? I think the name of the god of war only exists in the state of Yong. After my words, Di Ren rebelled. If it is death, Luoyan falls, and I am also dead, and King Yong please give me a quick death.”
These words suddenly hit Ju Cong's heart. In fact, that's exactly what happened. Ever since he became King Yong, Yong Kingdom's army has never really stepped out of the Jade Bi Pass. Song County was temporarily occupied by Geng Shu in the name of Wang Jun. No matter how many infighting in the four countries, they still joined hands to suppress Yong Kingdom to the death.
Prince Taki: "Shanze."
Prince Taki knew that Yamazawa had gone too far.
This is also one of his biggest taboos.
"Very well said," Juicong said in a deep voice, "People need to stay awake, thank you for your dying advice. Come on, take him out, and ask him to be executed outside the palace campus. In extraordinary times, there is no need for a car to crack."
"Father!" Prince Taki immediately stepped forward and stood in front of Shan Ze, but Shan Ze got up calmly and walked out of the hall.
"Father!" Prince Taki said, "Haocheng has been lost. If you kill Shanze at this moment, Diren will definitely go to the enemy!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down." Guan Wei also stood up.
"Your Majesty," Zeng Rong , "you can postpone the killing."
Juicong looked at the crowd. He wanted to know how many people in this court stood by Jiang Heng's side, even if he was not present.
"Your Majesty!" Zhou You brought a sea Dongqing and quickly entered the hall, "Feng Rong has written a letter!"
Zhouyou's intrusion drew everyone's attention in an instant, but Juicong was unmoved and stretched out his hand. Zhou You respectfully held the letter and sent it to the king.
However, Juicong didn't read it. He put it on the case and pressed the note with the golden seal. He could see Donggong's attitude clearly. Zeng Rong, Guan Wei, and his own son all held Jiang Heng in their arms. confidence.
"Then go down and enter the prison." Juicong said in a deep voice, "Look, Shan Ze, it's not that King Gu is completely unwilling to listen to advice."
Prince Taki breathed a sigh of relief. Last night, he received a letter from Jiang Heng, and he summoned the guests overnight for a detailed discussion. In Jiang Heng's letter, the accusation against Juicong was merciless, and it pointed out that the key to this victory and defeat was Juicong's attitude towards Zhao Ling. If no one frightens him, the situation will spiral out of control.
Juicong didn't take Zhao Ling in his eyes at all, let alone Zheng Guo as an opponent. This was the only incentive for the defeat.
Jiang Heng asked Prince Taki to speak, just because he had to say it.
But Jiang Heng was not there, and no one in the East Palace dared to face the authority of Ju Cong. In the end, Shan Ze decided to say what everyone thought, so Shan Ze became the person who replaced the East Palace and touched the monarch.
Fortunately, Ju Cong didn't kill him. In the plan of Prince Taki, Prince Taki made another look, which was seen by Ju Cong.
"Send a letter to Juicong," Juicong said, "let him attack Yuedi as originally planned. I know Haidongqing is still in the East Palace. After holding them and laying down Yuedi, they will be surrounded by them for a day and then let Juiciao kill them. One of their royal family."
Juicong was really angry. He wanted to see if Zhao Ling had any other plan to break the city. Even if the army of 60,000 had grown wings and flew over the city wall overnight, it would be Yong Jun's who was waiting for them. Strong crossbow and sharp blade!
"Your Majesty," another counselor named Niu Min in the East Palace stepped forward and said, "I simply thought that the key place for this battle was Yubi Pass, not Yuedi, so we can no longer come as originally planned. It is the best policy to have Prince Juiciao lead the troops and take back the Yubi Pass."
"Drag down the car and crack," Juicong didn't lift his head, and began to read Feng Rong's letter, and said, "This can't be forgiven."
Prince Taki never expected that Niu Min would suddenly speak, and the situation was out of his control. Prince Taki immediately knelt down and said, "Father!"
Juicong opened the letter and saw Feng Rong wrote it in a crooked line of Chinese characters:
Feng Rong had already recruited troops for the royal family years ago, and now there is not enough manpower. King Yong can send the prince as soon as possible, and the life of the royal family can be preserved.
There is no good way to save the city.
"Son, I want to find a time to have a good talk with you." Juicong put away the letter and said to his own son.
Niu Min didn't understand until he died, why he just said a word and ended up being split by a car. In the screams, the blood of this cold scholar burst out and was dismembered outside the palace school. The blood that burst out stained red for dozens of steps and penetrated into the cracks of the bricks.
Prince Taki saw it with his own eyes, and immediately closed his eyes, screaming with grief.
This is a warning from Juicong to Donggong. He has already been lazy and made a move with Jiang Heng. He also has to tell his own son that in this country, he is the monarch. If he doesn't kill anyone, he will weigh the pros and cons; if he wants to kill, he is happy.
The ministers were silent, and Juicong's madness reminded them of the massacre after Juicang's death eighteen years ago.
He can kill, but he has killed fewer people recently.