Chapter 688: The Battle of the Founding of a Nation
The Beijing troops who were unhappy about "going south to Langya to fight in the heavy snow" a few days ago actually went south to Cui's territory, and then they were treated to good wine and meat by Cui for two days, and then they went to the west comfortably.
As long as they were not sent to attack the city in the heavy snow, if it was just a field battle, the army still had basic qualities, and everyone had fought in winter. And it was not a fight to the death, but an ambush, so there was even less objection.
The mutiny that Lu Jianzhang and others imagined was not true at all.
It was only half a day after Huangfu Shaozong led the crowd to the ambush site. Everyone was still resting at night, and 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 keep yourself refreshed."
A group of soldiers watched Yeletu's light cavalry galloping past with strange expressions.
Yeletu attacked the city at night, of course, not just a light cavalry, but also the Li family's large army. It's just that the large army marches slowly, and 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 before.
The large army marched too slowly, and the movement was very loud, and it was impossible to hide the reaction of the capital. Once the capital was prepared, it might fall into a very troublesome siege. Everyone knows that it is difficult to attack the city in the snow. Even if there are no soldiers in the capital, they can defend it for a while by temporarily recruiting young men. With Zhuque Tang Wanzhuang supervising the battle, it may not be so easy for the inner ghost to open the city gate.
And Zhao Changhe's arrow announced that the Yellow River natural moat was in vain, and the Cui family's Caobang soldiers pointed to Langya. The Beijing army that Huangfu Shaozong went south to support might not be used. Once the capital sieges the city, Huangfu Shaozong will definitely return to defend, and he will be relieved if things go wrong, missing 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 is completely unprepared and falls into chaos, then the outcome can be directly determined. The worst plan can cause the capital to fall into chaotic street fighting and be unable to organize an effective defense of the city.
When the Li family's army arrives, the big thing will be settled, and Huangfu Shaozong's troops will not be able to come back in time.
It is this time difference that is fought. Although it is dangerous, huge risks mean huge benefits. The Ziwu Valley Plan and Deng Ai's crossing of Yinping are all like this. It depends on the choice of the commander.
It was not until Yeletu had passed for a long time, the sky was bright, Zhao Changhe's battle with Feng Yin on the sea was finished and reported to the whole server, Huangfu Shaozong's soldiers woke up and ate noodles, and the Li family's army that had traveled all night appeared faintly in the distance, and it seemed that they were preparing to find a place nearby to cook.
Huangfu Shaozong grinned, his white teeth gleaming: "They are still looking for stones to build stoves. It's really not easy in the heavy snow... Let's send them some rolling stones first, archers get ready!"
"Boom!" Countless rolling stones fell left and right.
This is not a war, but a naked massacre.
When Huangfu Shaozong led his people down the mountain with his spear, he even had the idea of attacking Guanzhong directly in his mind, but then he knew that this idea was too far-fetched and forced it down.
In fact, the power of the Xin Dynasty was very fragile and did not have the conditions to start a war on multiple fronts.
This battle was definitely not so simple. It can only be said that the time was just right and the opponent's choice was just right, as if it was a gift.
The powerful intelligence ability of the Demon Suppression Division under Tang Wanzhuang was the foundation. All the movements of the opponent were like open cards in their eyes; and every step of Zhao Changhe seemed to be contributing to this result. He used the notification of the Book of Chaos to guide the choices of various people, 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's like jumping out of the perspective of this world, standing on the high clouds, overlooking the chessboard.
"This guy is younger than me, but he became my brother-in-law... I thought my sister was just looking for a strong little milk dog, but I didn't expect to find a real god. It's really a bit strange. When they were together, this brother-in-law was just in the gate, how can you tell that he is so powerful?"
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"Go back." On the bank of the Yellow River, Cui Wenjing was walking with Yang Jingxiu: "You can't fight this battle."
Yang Jingxiu walked with him in silence for a long time before saying: "Are you sure that when you attacked the Wang family, the Hu people went south, the Li family came east, and my Yang family went north... The whole world rebelled, surrounded by enemies, gods and demons appeared in the world, such a shaky new dynasty... In the end, it was us who couldn't fight this battle?"
Cui Wenjing looked up and thought for a long time, his expression was a little weird.
Why did he hesitate before and prepare for war with Beijing?
Because from the comparison of strength, the new dynasty is surrounded by enemies and is on the verge of collapse, with almost no hope. Xia Longyuan left a mess, and no place is willing to listen to his orders. Even the officials in the capital are against him. The whole world is against him.
Even if Xia Longyuan is alive, he can't change the current situation of the broken mountains and rivers. He must fight for the world 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 was revived.
Not only the Cao Gang, Jiangnan, and Cui family, but even the Yang family at the moment is not so determined and has become a negotiable object.
Especially after Zhao Changhe was defeated and retreated to Fengyin, and was notified by the Book of Troubled Times, it was obvious that Yang Jingxiu had been shaken. It's not entirely a matter of Zhao Changhe's strength, but that Yang Jingxiu is also sensitive to the feeling that the "general trend" is changing. When the two ancient gods and demons were driven away by Zhao Changhe in the wheel battle, Yang Jingxiu could almost foresee that the fall of Langya was just around the corner.
If Langya can't hold on any longer, what's the point of his stalemate with Cui Wenjing?
As long as they can block the sneak attacks of the Hu people and the Li family in the future, the new dynasty, which originally only had one capital left, will once again secure half of the country, and the only remaining problem is to deal with it one by one.
"This is the battle of founding a country. The establishment of a new dynasty is not done by sitting on a dragon throne and declaring the throne. It has to be tempered by blood and fire. As long as you can withstand it, you will be secure. If you can't withstand it, that is It is not uncommon for short-lived dynasties to make people laugh for thousands of years." Cui Wenjing said slowly: "I'm not sure what the situation in the north will be like... I won't participate, so don't move. Let's wait and see what the outcome will be. , Even if you don’t have a few soldiers, you won’t be able to cross the river in a short while.”
Yang Jingxiu sighed: "What can we do if we wait for the result?"
Cui Wenjing said: "Xia Chi...well, Your Majesty will not pursue the battle to siege the late emperor. After all, her own master was the main force in that battle, and she herself was a rebel. There is nothing to say."
Yang Jingxiu said: "I believe this matter will not be pursued, but you know what I care about."
Cui Wenjing was silent for a moment and said slowly: "According to that brat's words, surrender or annihilate the clan. The loser has no choice, unless you rely on some powerful gods and demons... But even if another Luangshang Fengyin comes, it won't do much. Something. Do you have someone from the second level of imperial control?”
Yang Jingxiu shook his head and did not answer.
"There are not that many powerful gods and demons, and even if there are, there are not many who are interested in the pattern of the human world." Cui Wenjing turned to look at him: "If there is no choice, there is some benefit in making a decision early. The more we approach the city, the more No voice."
Yang Jingxiu laughed dumbly: "Why do I feel like you are trying to trick me?"
Cui Wenjing also laughed: "I'm just a lobbyist for my son-in-law, don't think too much."
Yang Jingxiu looked at the rolling Yellow River and sighed in a low voice: "You are a lobbyist who carries too much weight... When it comes to Zhao Changhe's general trend, your relationship probably accounts for 30% of it."
Cui Wenjing said: "Your relationship is not bad either."
Yang Jingxiu stopped talking and seemed to be thinking.
The sky flashed with golden light, and Langya fell.
Yang Jingxiu smiled bitterly: "It's faster than I thought... I'm afraid the inside of Langya is like a sieve, otherwise how could it be so easy to beat?"
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, cut the mat quickly. You shouldn't be such a slimy person. Stop now. For the sake of joining forces to defeat Maitreya, you still have the hereditary title. You won't lose a local wealthy family. I really wait for them. The Li family will be free to deal with you, but even if you want to become a rich man, you can't do it."
Yang Jingxiu was silent for a moment and said in a low voice: "After this battle, I resigned and went into seclusion to study behind closed doors. Hongnong Yang will no longer participate in the power of the world. If the children in the family want to be officials or join the army, they must rely on their own abilities and have nothing to do with the family. ”
Cui Wenjing looked at his old friend with sadness in his heart. Yang Jingxiu has a feeling of being in trouble, which he can understand because he has also experienced this kind of emotion.
Times have changed, and the aftermath is unclear. Looking at the world, it seems that I can't find my own direction. It may not be a good choice to hide from the world.
He sighed and responded in a low voice: "Okay, maybe we can harvest the mulberry trees. A hundred years later, it is unknown whether Tian Wenzong will come from Hongnong."
Yang Jingxiu suddenly smiled with relief: "Would you like to drink?"
Cui Wenjing made a "please" gesture, and the two of them opened wine bottles on the bank of the Yellow River in front of the two armies' formations.
Yang Jingxiu said: "Shall I have someone bring some food and drinks?"
Cui Wenjing smiled and said: "Wouldn't it be nice to have a 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's weakness. Huangfu Shaozong led his army out of the capital, with the name of going south. Prime Minister Lu Jianzhang and more than 20 high-ranking officials and nobles took advantage of the situation to rebel, colluded with Guanzhong and Beihu, and conspired Capital City.”
"The protector of the Temple of Immortality, Nineteen Yeletu of Dibang, led his cavalry around Guanzhong and attacked on a snowy night. Jianzhang and others should open the city gates to welcome the enemy in, which was exactly what Emperor Xia planned. Xia Chichi personally led the attack The imperial army blocked the palace city, and Suzaku defeated the ancient demon and was destroyed on the top of the imperial city... Tang Wanzhuang killed Lu Jianzhang, Lu Shouyi, Pei Yushi and other places with his own hands, killing all of them, and the capital was filled with blood. ”
"Huangfu Shaozong ambushed Taihang, destroyed hundreds of thousands of Li family members, beheaded thousands of people, and filled the mountains and fields with corpses. Taihang's color changed."
"In this battle, sixty-seven people in heaven and earth have withered away, the high gates have collapsed, the elites have been wiped out, and the true martial arts has been destroyed, and a new dynasty has been established."
The blind man couldn't hold back the poem, and his pretty face turned red from holding it in where Zhao Changhe couldn't see it.
But after Yang Jingxiu read the battle report for a long time, he suddenly said to Cui Wenjing: "I remembered the criticism of Zhao Changhe in the Book of Troubled Times a long time ago."
"Which sentence?"
"The long river flows unstoppably."