The Beijing troops who were unhappy a few days ago because of "going south to Langya to fight in the heavy snow" actually went south to the Cui family's territory, and then were treated to good wine and food by the Cui family for two days, and then went west comfortably one by one.
As long as they were not sent to attack a city in the snow, the army still had basic skills if it was just a field battle, and everyone had fought in winter before. And if it was not a fight to the death, but an ambush, then there would be no objection.
The mutiny that Lu Jianzhang and others imagined did not exist at all.
It had only been half a day since Huangfu Shaozong and his men arrived at the ambush site. Everyone was still resting at night when Yeletu's vanguard light cavalry appeared on the mountain road below.
Huangfu Shaozong stopped his subordinates and whispered, "This is not our goal. Don't disturb everyone. You can still sleep for a few hours to replenish your energy."
A group of soldiers watched Yeletu's light cavalry galloping past with strange expressions.
Yeletu attacked the city at night, but of course he didn't think he could succeed with just a light cavalry. There was also a large army of the Li family behind him. It's just that the large army marched slowly, so they arrived first as the vanguard. The reason why they didn't wait for the large army to slowly advance together... It has to do with Zhao Changhe's amazing arrow.
The large army marched too slowly and made a lot of noise, so it was impossible to hide it from the capital. Once the capital was prepared, it might be a very troublesome siege. Everyone knew that it was difficult to attack a city in the snow. Even if there were no soldiers in the capital, they could defend the city for a while just by temporarily recruiting men. With Zhuque Tang Wanzhuang supervising the battle, it might not be easy for the inner traitor to open the city gate.
However, Zhao Changhe's arrow proved that the natural barrier of the Yellow River was useless. The Cui family's troops were heading towards Langya, and the Beijing troops that Huangfu Shaozong sent to the south to support might not be useful. Once the capital's army laid siege on the city, Huangfu Shaozong would have to return to defend it. If things went wrong, he would be relieved and missed a great opportunity.
This prompted Yeletu to launch a night attack with light cavalry, intending to rely on the private soldiers of Lu Jianzhang and others and the hidden gods and demons to break into the capital at lightning speed. If the new dynasty was completely unprepared and fell into chaos, the outcome would be decided directly. The worst plan would cause the capital to fall into chaotic street fighting and be unable to organize an effective defense of the city.
By the time Li's army arrives, the matter will be settled, and Huangfu Shaozong's troops will simply not have time to return for support.
It is this time difference that is being fought for. Although it is dangerous, huge risk means huge benefits. The Ziwu Valley Plan and Deng Ai's crossing of Yinping are all like this. It all depends on the choice of the commander.
It was a long, long time since Yeletu passed, and it was already daybreak. The battle between Zhao Changhe and Feng Yin at sea was over and the whole server was informed. Huangfu Shaozong's soldiers all woke up and were eating noodles. Only then did the Li family's army and horses, which had traveled all night, appear faintly in the distance, and seemed to be preparing to find a place nearby to cook.
Huangfu Shaozong grinned, his white teeth shining: "They are still looking for stones to build a stove. It's really not easy in the heavy snow... Send them some rolling stones first, and the archers are ready!"
"Boom!" Countless boulders fell left and right.
This is not a war, it is a naked massacre.
When Huangfu Shaozong led his men down the mountain with his spear in hand, he even had the idea of attacking Guanzhong directly in his mind. However, he realized that this idea was too far-fetched and suppressed it forcefully.
In fact, the power of the Xin Dynasty was very weak and it did not have the conditions to start wars on multiple fronts.
This battle should never have been so simple. It can only be said that the timing was just right and the opponent's choice was just right, as if it was a gift.
The powerful intelligence capability of the Demon Suppression Division under Tang Wanzhuang was the foundation, and all the movements of the enemy were like open cards in their eyes; and every step Zhao Changhe took seemed to be contributing to this result. He used the information in the Book of Troubled Times to guide people's choices, which really amazed Huangfu Shaozong, who had studied military books since childhood.
People in this world have basically never thought of using the chess playing method reported in the Book of Chaos. It is like jumping out of this world's perspective, standing high above the clouds, overlooking the chessboard.
"This guy is a little younger than me, but he ended up being my brother-in-law... I thought my sister was just looking for a strong little guy, but she turned out to be a real god. It's really a bit weird. When they were together, my brother-in-law was just a teenager, so how did you know he was so powerful?"
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"Go back." Cui Wenjing and Yang Jingxiu were walking by the Yellow River: "You can't fight this battle anymore."
Yang Jingxiu walked with him in silence for a long time before he said, "Are you sure that when you attacked the Wang family, the Hu people went south, the Li family went east, and my Yang family went north... The whole world rebelled, we were attacked from all sides, and gods and demons appeared in the world. With such a shaky new dynasty... In the end, it was us who couldn't fight this war?"
Cui Wenjing looked up and thought for a long time, his expression a little strange.
Why did even he hesitate before and prepare for war with the capital
Because from the perspective of strength, the new dynasty was surrounded by enemies and was on the verge of collapse, with almost no hope. The mess left by Xia Longyuan was such that no place was willing to obey his orders. Even the officials in the capital were rebelling. The whole world was truly rebelling.
Even if Xia Longyuan were alive, he couldn't change the current situation of the broken mountains and rivers. He had to fight for the world all over again... This is really not something that can be done by one person's force alone.
But when Xia Longyuan was replaced by Zhao Changhe, the situation suddenly changed, as if a dead end had been resolved.
Not only the Cao Gang, Jiangnan, and the Cui Family, but even the Yang Family at the moment is not so resolute and can become a negotiating partner.
Especially when Zhao Changhe defeated Feng Yin, Yang Jingxiu was obviously shaken after being informed by the Book of Chaos. It was not entirely a matter of Zhao Changhe's strength, but Yang Jingxiu was also sensitive to the feeling that the "big trend" was changing. When the two ancient gods and demons were driven away by Zhao Changhe in a round-the-clock battle, Yang Jingxiu could almost foresee the fall of Langya.
If Langya can't hold on, what's the point of his stalemate with Cui Wenjing
As long as they can still hold off the sneak attacks of the Hu people and the Li family in the future, the Xin Dynasty, which originally only had the capital city left, will once again secure half of the country, and the only thing left to do afterwards is to deal with them one by one.
"This is a war to establish a country. The establishment of a new dynasty is not something that can be done by sitting on the dragon throne and declaring the throne. It has to go through the test of blood and fire. If you can hold on, you will have a stable throne. If you can't hold on, it will be a short-lived dynasty that will be laughed at for thousands of years. It's not uncommon." Cui Wenjing said slowly: "I'm not sure how the war in the north will be... I won't participate, and you don't move either. Wait and see what the result is. Anyway, I'm here, even if you don't have a few soldiers, you won't be able to cross the river for a while."
Yang Jingxiu sighed: "What's the point of waiting for the result?"
Cui Wenjing said: "Xia Chi... uh, His Majesty will not pursue the siege of the previous emperor. After all, her own master was the main force in that battle, and she herself is a rebel, there is nothing to say." Yang Jingxiu said: "I believe that this matter will not be pursued, but you know what I care about."
Cui Wenjing was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "According to what that brat said, surrender or exterminate your clan. The loser has no choice, unless you turn to some powerful god or demon... But even if another Huanghuang Fengyin comes, it won't help. Do you have someone from the second level of the imperial realm to turn to?"
Yang Jingxiu shook his head and didn't answer.
"There aren't that many powerful gods and demons. Even if there are, few of them are interested in the human world." Cui Wenjing turned to look at him: "If there is no choice, it is still good to make a decision early. The closer the enemy is to the city, the less say we will have."
Yang Jingxiu laughed dumbly: "Why do I feel like you are trying to trick me?"
Cui Wenjing also laughed: "I am just lobbying for my son-in-law, don't think too much."
Yang Jingxiu looked at the rolling Yellow River and sighed softly, "You are too important as a lobbyist... If we talk about Zhao Changhe's situation, I'm afraid you have a 30% relationship with him."
Cui Wenjing said: "You two have a pretty good relationship."
Yang Jingxiu stopped talking and seemed to be thinking.
A golden light flashed across the sky, and Langya fell.
Yang Jingxiu smiled bitterly: "It's faster than I thought... The inside of Langya must be like a sieve, otherwise how could it be so easy to defeat it?"
Cui Wenjing asked: "The Wang family is finished, do you want to bet on the Li family, or do you want to bet on the Hu people?"
Yang Jingxiu sighed: "I don't want to have anything to do with the Hu people. I don't agree with the Li family's actions, but what can I do?"
"Of course you should cut ties with them immediately. You shouldn't be such a clingy person. If you stop now, since you once joined forces to defeat Maitreya, you can still get the hereditary title, and you will not lose a local noble family. If they really wait until they defeat the Li family and have time to deal with you, you won't be able to be a rich man anymore."
Yang Jingxiu was silent for a moment, then whispered, "After this battle, I will resign from my post and return to seclusion to study. The Hongnong Yang will no longer be involved in the world's affairs. If the children of my family want to be officials or join the army, it depends on their own abilities and has nothing to do with the family."
Cui Wenjing looked at his old friend, feeling sad. Yang Jingxiu had a bad mood, which he could understand because he had had this mood himself.
Times have changed, and I am confused about what will happen in the future. Looking around the world, I can't seem to find my direction. Hiding from the world may be a good choice.
He sighed and responded in a low voice: "Okay, maybe it will be a good thing. A hundred years later, the world's literary master may come from Hongnong. Who knows."
Yang Jingxiu suddenly smiled with relief: "Would you like to drink?"
Cui Wenjing made a "please" gesture, and the two of them set out wine jugs on the bank of the Yellow River, in front of the two armies.
Yang Jingxiu said, "Shall I ask someone to bring some snacks?"
Cui Wenjing said with a smile: "Isn't it wonderful to drink with the good news?"
Yang Jingxiu laughed: "You are too confident in your son-in-law..."
Before he finished speaking, golden light appeared in the sky again.
"After Zhao Changhe attacked Langya, he made a plan with Emperor Xia to show the enemy a weak position. Huangfu Shaozong led his army out of the capital, claiming to be heading south. Prime Minister Lu Jianzhang and more than 20 other high-ranking officials and nobles took advantage of the situation to rebel, colluded with the northern Hu in Guanzhong, and conspired to take the capital."
"Yeletu, the guardian of the Changshengtian Temple and the nineteenth on the Earth List, led a light cavalry to bypass Guanzhong and attack on a snowy night. Jianzhang and other accomplices opened the city gates and welcomed the enemy in, which was exactly what Emperor Xia was planning. Xia Chichi personally led the imperial army to block Yeletu in the palace city, and Suzaku defeated the ancient demon god and annihilated him on the top of the imperial city... Tang Wanzhuang killed Lu Jianzhang, Lu Shouyi, Pei Yushi and other fourteen people on the Earth List, and killed them all, filling Kyoto with blood."
"Huangfu Shaozong ambushed the Li family's 100,000 troops in Taihang and defeated them, beheading thousands of them. Their corpses filled the mountains and plains, and Taihang was terrified."
"In this battle, six or seven of the Heaven and Earth Human Rankings were destroyed, the elite families collapsed, and the elite were killed. It was a tragedy for the martial arts and the establishment of a new dynasty."
The blind man failed to compose a poem, and his pretty face turned red where Zhao Changhe couldn't see.
But Yang Jingxiu read the battle report for a long time, and suddenly said to Cui Wenjing: "I remembered the comments about Zhao Changhe in the book of chaos a long time ago."
"Which one?"
"The river is flowing, and it cannot be stopped."
(End of this chapter)