"Han people?"
Upon hearing Wang Heng's words.
Wang Ke was a little confused.
Wang Heng then explained: "Yes, the leader of this Khitan tribe is not a Khitan tribesman, but a Han."
Immediately afterwards.
Wang Heng 1510 informed Wang Ke of the true and falsehood of this Han man.
This Han man's name was Wang Xuba. He was originally from Shanggu County, but later lived in the northern Xinjiang. Relying on his martial arts, he gradually grew up and became the leader of a band of horse thieves.
later.
Wang Xuba came to the vicinity of Miyun Pass.
He formed an alliance with the Khitans outside the fortress and agreed to plunder the border fortress together.
unexpectedly.
Wang Heng, the general guarding Miyun Pass, managed the army well.
During the battle with Wang Xuba.
Wang Heng succeeded many times.
On one of these occasions, he even beheaded the leader of the Khitan clan, Fufu Yuguadu.
The leader of the Khitan tribe was killed.
The soldiers and horses under his command are naturally leaderless.
Take this opportunity.
Wang Xuba seized the power of the leader of the Khitan tribe, led everyone outside the fortress, and stationed them near Qinglang Mountain, not daring to enter the fortress again.
"How many troops does this king Xuba have?"
After listening to Wang Heng’s story.
Wang Ke turned around and asked.
Wang Heng replied: "When we fought with him before, he had more than 3,000 people under his command. Among the Khitan tribe, there were about 5,000 people... In the past few years, he has been recuperating and recuperating. I am afraid his tribe has exceeded 10,000 people."
"How can he feed so many soldiers and horses?"
Wang Ke asked again.
Wang Heng frowned slightly and then replied: "According to the general's understanding, this Wang Xuba led the cavalry many times to intercept and kill caravans outside the fortress. In addition, he also controlled several pastures and raised countless cattle, sheep and horses. .”
Hear this.
Wang Ke was secretly happy.
He then asked Wang Xuba many details.
Wang Heng answered them one by one.
but.
Go to the back.
Wang Hengyue felt something was wrong.
He asked Wang Ke: "General, please excuse me for being presumptuous. What are your plans for asking so many questions?"
Wang Ke smiled and said, "Just ask around and get to know the surrounding situation. General Wang doesn't have to worry too much."
Talked for a while.
Wang Heng invited Wang Ke to eat.
After staying in Miyun Pass for half a day.
Wang Ke made an excuse to go to Gubei Gorge and Waguan Pass, so he said goodbye to Wang Heng and left.
Wang Heng sent Wang Ke out of the pass and returned to Miyun Pass on his own. This matter was kept secret.
…
Just talk about Wang Ke.
He left Miyun Pass.
Together with Jiang Song, Wang Tianyou and others, we turned towards the direction of Gubei Gorge.
On the way.
Wang Ke suddenly asked: "What do you think of Wang Xuba?"
Jiang Song and Wang Tianyou were stunned when they heard this, and it took them a while to realize that Wang Ke was talking about the Han leader who commanded the Khitan troops.
"I just heard what Commander Wang said. Wang Xuba is quite powerful, and he is a force that should not be underestimated."
Jiang Song thought for a moment and then said to Wang Ke.
"Can you two be confident if we want to get rid of this thief?"
Wang Ke nodded slightly and then asked.
"If you are fighting on the spot, the general will be sure of it! If you are planning a strategy, the general will probably be a little inferior."
Jiang Song was very sincere, raised his head, looked at Wang Ke, and said.
"But, my lord..."
At this moment.
Wang Tianyou raised his head, looked at Wang Ke, doubts flashed in his eyes, and asked.
"God bless but it doesn't matter!"
Wang Ke said with a smile.
Wang Tianyou said: "This king Xuba is outside the fortress. If we attack rashly, I am afraid it will cause trouble and be detrimental to the lord!"
After listening to Wang Tianyou’s words.
Wang Ke nodded slightly.
at this time.
Yang Jian had just received the honorary title of "Saint Khan". If there were an army of soldiers and horses to go out to kill the enemy, and the soldiers and horses killed were foreign soldiers and horses, if such things were taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives, the majesty of the emperor would be ruined, and Wang Ke himself would probably do the same. The gain outweighs the loss.
"It's just talk now, God bless you don't have to worry too much."
Wang Ke pondered for a moment, and after a while, a smile appeared on his face.
He looked at Wang Tianyou and said with a slight smile.
Several people walked forward while talking.
Soon.
Along the rugged mountain road.
Climbed a dilapidated section of the Great Wall.
The cavalry team of thirty people finally arrived near Gubei Gorge.
Gubei Gorge.
Located between three mountains.
Which three mountains?
It's exactly——Wohu Mountain, Panlong Mountain, and Jinshan Ridge.
These three dangerous peaks, forming a corner, control the Gubei Gorge and are the throat of the land of Youyan. They have been a strategic point that military strategists have fought for since ancient times.
Wang Ke looked at the surrounding terrain and followed the map to the pass of Gubei Gorge.
It won’t take long.
But the front was full of antlers, and war flags were vaguely fluttering. It was obvious that the Gubei Gorge Pass was nearby.
"Who dares to peek at our gate here!"
Sure enough, it was not what Wang Ke expected.
At this moment.
I saw a soldier wearing armor coming out from behind the antlers of the horse.
This man held a bow and arrow and shouted loudly.
Just like at Miyun Pass.
Wang Ke explained his identity to the soldiers and took out the governor's seal for them to see.
When the soldier saw this, he hurried in and reported to the general.
It didn't take long.
The garrison of Gubei Gorge led his troops and horses and galloped over.
But what does this person look like——
The horse is riding in the saddle, and in the new wind, the armor is shining brightly.
The girdle of the unicorn is called the wolf's waist, and the haechi's swallowed breast is called the tiger's body.
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The pearl on the crown is embedded with the morning star, and the sword in the sheath hides the autumn water.
Fang Tian painted a halberd with snow, frost and cold, and the tail of a golden leopard curled randomly.
As soon as he rode his horse and flew in front of Wang Ke, he turned over and jumped down, bowed and saluted, and said: "I don't want the general to come in person, so the last general, Lu Yu, pays homage to the general!"
"General Lu, there is no need to be polite. Let's go into the pass and talk."
Wang Ke said to Lu Yu with a smile.
When Lu Yu heard this, he immediately ordered his soldiers and horses to open the gate and let Wang Ke enter.
After entering the pass.
The two chatted about military matters.
Later, Wang Ke asked about Wang Xuba's situation.
Lu Yu said: "This Wang Xuba did have some power back then, but in recent days, he has only been active outside the fortress and has never come in. It may be difficult for us to conquer him."
"If we really want to fight, will the general be sure?"
Wang Ke smiled and then asked.
Lu Yu said: "Wang Xuba relies on nothing more than the Khitan cavalry. As long as we can attack them separately and cut off his training with the Khitan cavalry, then great things can be accomplished!"
"Well, I already know what the general said. Thanks to the general's hospitality today, I want to go to Waguan Pass to have a look, so I won't stop any longer and take my leave."
Wang Ke said to Lu Yu with a smile.
Seeing that Wang Ke was leaving, Lu Yu couldn't keep him, so he had no choice but to send him out of the customs for more than ten miles before saying goodbye and turning back.
after.
Wang Ke came to Wa Pass again.
Waguankou is adjacent to the grassland.
It is the most advanced pass among the Sui frontier fortresses.
The guard general of the pass is called Qin Feng. He has a golden face and short beard. He is majestic and respectful to Wang Ke.
Just like Miyunguan and Gubei Gorge.
Wang Ke asked about Wang Xuba.
Qin Feng's answer was almost different from Wang Heng and Lu Yu.
then.
Wang Ke gradually came to a conclusion in his heart.
"My lord, do you really want to take action against Wang Xuba?"
On the way back to Jizhou City after leaving Wa Pass.
Wang Tianyou asked with some confusion.
Wang Ke said: "Our army happens to be short of soldiers and food. Wang Xuba is a horse thief and has done many evil things. Isn't he just a fat sheep placed in front of us? We don't want these gifts from heaven. Isn't that right? It’s so disrespectful to God.”
"But how can we and the Sui army rush out of the fortress?"
Wang Tianyou asked again.
"Who said I let the Sui army leave the fortress? Isn't this a better reason than a frontier ranger who heard about the raging horse thieves and went out of the fortress to defeat the horse thieves and seize countless baggage?"
Wang Ke smiled slightly and said to Wang Tianyou and Jiang Song.
