When Shan Qi thought about it, it was indeed as Liu Di said. He originally asked Jin to send troops as a last resort. Now that the situation was in his favor, he wished that Jin would get out of the way immediately.
On the Jin side, it seems that they were also affected by the rumors.
As the saying goes, there is no storm without fire. As the chief minister of the Jin Dynasty, Fan Yang was so anxious about the chaos in the Zhou Dynasty. Everyone in the world knew whether he was deliberately involved in the chaos in the Zhou Dynasty.
What's more, the deaths of King Jing and King Mourning were a complete mess.
Current rumors have different opinions on the reason why Jin sent troops this time. Everyone said that the Jin State had ulterior motives, but if the deaths of two consecutive emperors had nothing to do with the Jin State, who could believe it?
Therefore, although Fan Yang had the idea of meddling in the internal affairs of the royal family, if he was to be inexplicably charged with "killing the emperor", Fan Yang would definitely not be willing to bear it.
Now that Shan Banner has issued an order to expel the Jin army, if they still stay here and don't leave, they will have to keep their mouths open.
After some thought, Fan Yang decided to order the withdrawal of troops first to prove his innocence. When Danqi is unable to control the situation, it may become more justified to send troops to intervene again.
Fan Yang did not think that the so-called "Wang Shi" led by Shan and Liu could solve the chaos of the princes alone.
In the course of several battles, although Fan Yang did not come in person, he already knew the strength of Wang Zichao. In his opinion, without the support of the Jin State, the Shan and Liu families would almost have no choice but to be beaten by the prince.
As the saying goes, "I want to beg Tong Meng for banditry." Since the time is not yet ripe for reviving a corpse, it is better to retreat instead of advance and wait and see what happens.
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Therefore, the Jin army, which had besieged the capital for more than two months, directly chose to withdraw. This can be regarded as a direct solution to Jingyi's dilemma.
Shan Qi and Liu Di also led their troops back to Luoyi, preparing to regroup their troops and deal with Wang Zichao again.
Because of this rumor, although it "benefited" Shan Qi, it also made Shan Qi feel that he had to reorganize his military affairs before he could fight again.
When the princes got this opportunity for a reprieve, they naturally would not be idle and ordered everyone to re-consolidate their defenses. Fan Li also had time to return to Jingyi and meet with Li Ran and Sun Wu to discuss the next plan.
"Sir, the enemy's troops and horses were several times larger than mine. We were besieged by them and suffered heavy losses. Even though Jin has withdrawn its troops, the situation is still not optimistic!"
Li Ran and Sun Wu also deeply agreed with this.
"Well, the young uncle is right. Wu believes that the best way at the moment is to concentrate our strength, divide them and annihilate them!"
"Li has a plan. We have previously obtained Ziyi and the three cities of Qiangren and Zhiren. We can send people from these three cities to stop the invading troops, and let Dan Qi and Liu Di divide their forces to pursue them. These three cities have actually become empty cities. They won’t get anything, but they will disperse their forces so that we can defeat them one by one!”
"Well, this young uncle's plan is very good, but it needs to be reported to His Highness, because our troops are currently insufficient, and the troops required to annihilate them one by one are even greater. In this way, the chief minister should have greater control over the situation. It can be done. As for this matter, let me go and talk to His Highness!"
Li Ran immediately brought Sun Wu and Fan Li to meet Wang Zichao. After hearing this plan, Wang Zichao seemed to be hesitant.
"Sir, what you want...is to give up the two places of Ziyi and Qiangzhi that we just took recently?"
"Your Highness, gaining or losing one city and one pool is not the way to win as a military strategist. Taking the initiative strategically is the best way. Although we have lost three cities now, if we can use this to severely damage the enemy's army and then directly capture Luoyi, great things can be done. That’s it! It’s just three cities, why do they matter?”
"Then...this move requires a lot of troops. By then...will the defense of Jingyi be too weak?"
Obviously, Li Ran was already prepared for this:
"Your Highness, you can relax. You only need to leave a few thousand people to guard Jingyi. Ziyi and Qiangzhi are surrounded. Shanqi must be careful with his troops and never dare to attack rashly!"
Wang Zichao thought about it for a while, then sighed, and finally agreed:
"In that case, let's follow Sir's plan!"
Seeing that Wang Zichao had agreed to the matter, Li Ran went one step further and said:
"Your Highness, I hope that Your Highness can temporarily grant Sun Wu the post of Grand Sima, so that he can control all military power, including the capital! This will facilitate the deployment of this battle!"
When Wang Zichao heard this, he was slightly stunned, and then said:
"Okay! Just follow what Mr. said!"
Wang Zichao immediately summoned the civil and military ministers and declared Sun Wu to be the Grand Sima, commanding and controlling all the soldiers everywhere. He was awarded the tiger talisman and Wang Zichao's sword as proof.
I saw Wang Zichao immediately remove the sword from his waist and hand it to Sun Wu personally.
Sun Wu knelt down and accepted it, because Sun Wu had made outstanding military achievements during this period, so it was considered popular.
However, after all, some people still have objections, thinking that Li Ran and Sun Wu are not members of the clan, but are just outsiders in the final analysis. I feel uncomfortable leaving such power in the hands of an outsider.
This naturally includes Yin Buyi, Nangong Xi and others, as well as Zhao Gong Ji Huan's son, Ji Ying.
After Sun Wu gained this power, he immediately ordered people to clear out the two cities of Ziyi and Qiangzhi, and sent people to spy on the military situation in Luoyi.
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On the other hand, Shan Qi and Liu Di reorganized their military affairs after returning to Luoyi. For him, although timely rumors can be considered a good medicine, if they are not controlled in time, they will certainly become the cause of military morale collapse over time.
Therefore, after hearing about his affairs, he announced to the outside world that he had caught a lot of "details" and at the same time minimized the impact of those rumors.
Not long after, he led another 60,000 soldiers and horses to invade Jingyi again.
This time, he almost went out in force.
But at this time, he suddenly heard that the former army had encountered two more armies from the princely dynasty, and that they were harassing them directly under his eyes. In Shan Qi's eyes, this was like using a mantis' arm as a chariot.
At first, I didn't take it seriously at all. After "beating them away" easily, one group retreated to Ziyi, while the other group retreated to the wall and Naoto.
After some discussion between Shan Qi and Liu Di, they felt that leaving these small towns outside when they took the capital would be a serious problem, so they immediately decided to divide their forces to exterminate them.
Shan Banner personally led 20,000 troops to attack Ziyi, while Liu Di led 20,000 troops to attack the second city of Qiangzhi, and Liu Tuo took the remaining 20,000 troops as support.
This move can be said to be foolproof, after all, there is strength in numbers and they look out for each other. Not long after, good news came frequently. Shan Qi and Liu Di successfully captured the two cities of Ziyi and Qiangzhi without any effort.
When Shan Qi saw how easily he could take the city, he felt something was wrong.
At this time, they heard that Sun Wu actually sent two thousand men to attack Liu Tuo.
Liu Tuo saw that there were not many enemies coming, and Shan Qi and Liu Di had already achieved great victories. Naturally, he was not willing to lag behind and immediately led his troops to fight.
And this was Sun Wu's trick to lure the enemy. When Liu Tuo chased to the place where Sun Wu set up an ambush, he realized something was wrong, but found that it was too late and he was already surrounded.
Liu Tuo couldn't help being shocked, and hurriedly sent two teams to rush out, hoping to report the news to Shan Qi and Liu Di.
But Sun Wu deliberately let one of them go, while pursuing and encircling the other.
It's not that they want to kill them all, it's just to delay their time.
Therefore, the person who tipped off Shan Qi was three days earlier than Liu Di Chu.
At this time, Sun Wu took advantage of the terrain and used chariots to continuously attack Liu Tuo's army. He now led more than 20,000 troops, and he occupied a favorable location, making Liu Tuo more and more unbeatable.
After being besieged for several days, Sun Wu finally killed and annihilated his entire army. Even Liu Tuo himself was not spared and eventually died on the battlefield.
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Chapter 471_A letter from home is worth ten thousand dollars
Shan Qi learned that Liu Tuo had fallen into the trap, so he rushed to help from Ban Road, and Liu Di also rushed to Yin Road to help after hearing the news.
Because Sun Wu had deliberately left a time difference before, and the distances were different, Shan Banner's army was able to arrive first.
Sun Wu was also prepared for this and set an ambush halfway.
When the army led by Shan Qi reached a valley, he noticed the clues and did not dare to go forward easily. He only sent scouts to visit.
But at this moment, I suddenly heard the thunder of war drums from behind, the waving of war flags, and the shouts of killing. I saw that a group of men and horses were indeed coming to kill in the valley.
It was ordinary to lead an army with a single banner in a battle. Twenty thousand people were like a piece of loose sand in his hands. When he learned that he was facing Sun Wu, he was even more frightened. There was a sudden chaos, and a lot of losses were caused by trampling on each other.
Thanks to the desperate efforts of those around Dan Qi to escort him, he was lucky enough to be taken away from the battlefield. Then, they learned that Liu Tuo, who was in charge of the central army, had been killed. Shan Qi was disheartened and frightened, so he had to flee back to Luoyi quickly.
On the way, Liu Di learned the news of Danqi's defeat. Knowing that he would be defeated, he had no choice but to withdraw his troops in advance.
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Under Li Ran's guidance, Wang Zichao won a complete victory. Taking advantage of the great military power, he attacked decisively again and marched towards Luoyi with great fanfare.
Shan Qi and Liu Di suffered two defeats in succession. They were so surprised that they dared not fight again. They had no choice but to take King Zhou Gai and immediately withdraw from Luoyi and go to the Liu family's fiefdom to avoid the attack of the princes.
When Wang Zichao entered Luo again, he was in high spirits and in a good mood.
It has been more than ten years since Li Ran escaped from Luoyi last time. Looking back now, it is really embarrassing.
Turning around and taking a look at Owl Wings, they saw that the master and servant had escaped from death and came back today. Unexpectedly, they would re-enter Luoyi in this capacity.
Wang Zichao moved directly into Zhuang Palace, while Li Ran revisited his old place and couldn't help but think of his good friend Prince Jin.
Li Ran would feel sad and angry every time he thought of Prince Jin. If he could have the power he has today, how could he put Prince Jin in trouble? And if Prince Jin is still alive now, the Zhou royal family will definitely not end up like this.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... Even if I am completely ruined, I will help you revive the Zhou Dynasty and establish a destiny for the people of the world! I will definitely live up to His Highness's last wish!"
Li Ran secretly said that he had been Prince Jin's companion since he was a child and had always called him that. To this day, Prince Jin is still the Crown Prince in his heart!
Back at the mansion, Owl Wing suddenly came to report that there was a letter from Zheng Guo, and it was from his wife Ji Le.
Li Rande heard the letter from Ji Le and hurriedly took it in his hand and started reading it.
"My husband loves me, but I can't see your face, and I am overloaded in a moment. I miss you so much that my copper pot is leaking. I think about you day and night, my soul prays for you in my dreams, it's cold light and rainy night, I'm very grateful to you, I hope my husband is safe and sound."
"Happy in Zhengyi, everything is fine and there is no need to worry about it. Guang'er is smart, babbling, and very clever. Now he is learning musical instruments. He is quite talented and can dance. The mother's love for her daughter may not be realistic, but It is true that the quality of the orchid is beneficial to the heart, and the body is very happy. It is a blessing for the parents to have a daughter like this, but the heart disease is worrying. I hope my husband can find a famous doctor to solve this problem."
"The Ji clan has suffered a great change and has not recovered its vitality, but Zheng Qing has taken good care of it and is as comfortable as ever. My husband is on the front line, so be sure to take care of yourself. When everything is stable, I will go and accompany you to relieve the pain of missing you!"
"The enmity between father and brother, I have to sleep hard and sleep on the pillow, I dare not or forget it, I hope you will think about it in your busy schedule!"
"When a gentleman is at work, he doesn't know the time. What time of day is it? The chicken roosts at the right time. At dusk, the sheep and cattle come down. When a gentleman is at work, don't think about it! When a gentleman is at work, neither the sun nor the moon is there. There is a day and night. ? The chickens roost in Jie. The sun is setting, and the sheep and oxen are under the roof. A gentleman is at work, but he is not hungry or thirsty?"
"One line of letters brings thousands of tears, and it is so cold that you have no clothes at your side. The letter does not fully convey the meaning, so I will not repeat it. The sea and the sky are in sight, and it will not be finished until it is too late! Wife Le's handwriting!"
After Li Ran read it, he seemed to see Ji Le's face on the slips and couldn't help crying.
"A gentleman is in service" is taken from the Book of Songs. Although Li Ran was not serving in the army, he was indeed fighting abroad, and his mood was similar. And the worry in it is exactly what Ji Le is worried about.
Among them, he also described the current situation of his daughter. Although she was only a few years old, she was already good at speaking and dancing. However, she had hidden mental illness, which made people worried.
Li Ran read the letter several times before wiping his tears. He saw Ou Yi turning his back to him and looking away, obviously not wanting to embarrass Li Ran.
Li Ran immediately picked up a pen and replied to Ji Le with a letter.
"It's like meeting each other, and it's a violation of the etiquette. It's been a long time. The longing for lovesickness is getting stronger day by day. Fortunately, I have been loved so much. I have food and clothes. There is no need to worry. The battle situation has been decided. The night of thinking is accompanied by red sleeves, embracing my true love. I can’t help but hope that this moment will come soon!”
"My husband should be concerned about the matter of a famous doctor. If there is a chance, I will never give up! I hope my wife and daughter will be in Zheng Anyi."
"I love you so much! The thought of loving you makes me brave enough to die! How dare you forget the family feud? But the time has not come yet, so we can only wait and see for the time being to see what happens next."
"There are creeping grasses in the wild, and there is no dew. There is a beautiful person, who is as graceful as the clear air. After meeting each other, it suits my wish. There are vines in the wild, and there is no dew. There is a beautiful person, who is as graceful as the clear air. After meeting each other, Stay with me."
"The sorrow of separation is getting farther and farther away, and the distance is like spring water! I won't say it all, and I won't say it one by one. The beauty is lingering, the thin shadow is in the window, and the cherished people are doubled. You must pay attention to yourself. Your health is the most important thing. Remember to take care of yourself! Written by my husband Li Ran! "
Li Ran's letter is deeply affectionate, and the line in the Book of Songs refers to the time when they first met, saying that the situation of the war has become clear, and he is looking forward to the day when he and Ji Le can meet each other.
The feeling of lovesickness overflows in the writing, and he also expresses his concern for his daughter's heart disease.
Li Ran handed the letter to Owl Wing.
"Owlwing, deliver this letter to Madam."
Owlwing took the letter.
"Don't worry, my lord, my subordinates will deliver the letter to Zheng Yi in time."
After Owl Wing left, Li Ran came to the window and looked at the moon in the sky. His mind was filled with the images of Ji Le and his daughter.
"Le'er, when things settle down here, we won't be separated for a moment! It's because my husband can't forgive you..."
Deep down in Li Ran's heart, there was a feeling of guilt. He and Ji Le were very affectionate, but they were together less and separated more. He was really ashamed of her.
And although Ji Le did not explain it in the letter, her body bones are now very weak, which is what Li Ran is worried about. The diseases accumulated by women during childbirth are the most difficult to cure.
Li Ran thought for a long time before slowly falling asleep. In his sleep, he had another dream, where he, Ji Le and his daughter were together, enjoying themselves and being very happy.
At this moment, Ji Le suddenly floated upwards. Li Ran hugged her first, but was unable to stop her. Ji Le looked at Li Ran with reluctant eyes. Li Ran grabbed her ankle, but it still didn't help. Ji Le's body It floated higher and higher until it disappeared, leaving only Li Ran and her daughter heartbroken below...
