The Yangtze River starts from Wuhu and turns north, passing through Yangzhou and heading to Jiankang.
Danglikou is located to the east of Liyang City. King Qiao Sima Shangzhi led 10,000 soldiers and horses to station here after he defeated Yuzhou soldiers and horses.
Before Yu Kai escaped, he dragged all the ships across the river. Sima Shangzhi had no choice but to ask the navy for reinforcements from the capital, and at the same time sent people to the four countryside to collect cargo ships and fishing boats in preparation for crossing the river to pursue the victory.
His subordinate came down to report that many warships were coming from the opposite side. Sima Shangzhi thought that the Yuzhou soldiers and horses were going to counterattack, but when they arranged their troops in formation, they saw a white flag flying on the bow of the ship. Yu Kai surrendered?
After asking for the reason, he learned that Liyang City had been captured by Yang Anxuan, the governor of Runan. Sima Shangzhi was really surprised. He originally thought that there would be several battles, and the Jingzhou soldiers and horses were approaching, so the situation was not optimistic.
Now that Liyang City has fallen, allowing the imperial troops to seize the opportunity, Sima Shangzhi hurriedly ordered his army to cross the river and garrison Liyang City.
In the east city of Liyang City, Zhou Chuan, Ling Ying and others led Yuzhou officials to welcome King Qiao into the city.
Sima Shangzhi paid no attention to Zhou Chuan and others who were prostrating themselves on the ground. He looked at Yang Anxuan who was standing in awe, and said with a smile: "General Yang, I didn't expect that Liyang City was captured by you first. You will be formidable after that."
At that time, there was a gambling battle between the Yan Dynasty and the Yan Dynasty in the capital to see who would win and who would lose. Most people believed that the Yan Kingdom would win. Only Sima Shangzhi believed that the Yan Kingdom would lose.
Emperor Xiaowu ordered an eminent monk from a temple in the capital to interpret the prophecy, and Huineng, an eminent monk from Wa Coffin Temple, shared his opinion.
Sima Shangzhi learned from Master Huineng that his insights came from Yang Anxuan, the Imperial College Supervisor, which attracted his attention to Yang Anxuan. Yang Anxuan had several conversations with Sima Shangzhi when he served as the attendant of the East Palace.
Later, Yang Anxuan was transferred to Jingkou to patrol the river. When Wang Gong raised his troops, he clearly supported the court and gradually gained the trust of King Kuaiji.
Immediately afterwards, the Xunjiang Camp defeated the Beifu Army in a competition. Sima Shangzhi learned that Yang Anxuan created the Three Talents Formation of Heaven and Earth. He was amazed after seeing the formation diagram sent to him and wanted to let Yang Anxuan teach it in the Chinese Army.
Yang Anxuan led the army to rescue Luoyang. Immediately after the great victory in Luoyang, Sima Shangzhi mobilized Yang Anxuan to return to serve in the Chinese army. However, King Kuaiji followed his son's suggestion and appointed Yang Anxuan as Sima and chief registrar of Runan County.
This time Wang Gong, Yu Kai, Yin Zhongkan and others rebelled, but it was Yang Anxuan who took the lead in informing the court so that the court would not be caught off guard and could prepare in advance.
The court asked the Runan County army to attack. Originally, they just wanted Yang Anxuan to play a diversionary role. Unexpectedly, he actually captured Liyang City. It was really unexpected.
Everyone around saw King Qiao praising Yang Anxuan and knew that his contribution to capturing Liyang City was enough for him to be promoted again.
Yang Anxuan saluted and said: "The last general dare not take credit. The princes of Liyang have long wanted to surrender. Yu Yu came under the banner of King Qiao. Zhou Biejia and Ling Yezhong welcomed him happily, and there was no fight."
Zhou Chuan, Ling Ying and others were overjoyed. Yang Anxuan was doing this for them and would not be punished in the future.
Sima Shangzhi nodded, whipped his whip and entered Liyang City. Zhou Chuan and Ling Ying were well prepared for changing defenses, appeasing the state army, inventorying inventory, etc., and the handover was completed quickly.
When he learned that there were still more than 200,000 shi of corn, tens of thousands of pieces of cloth, and tens of thousands of money in the granary, Sima Shangzhi was overjoyed and said to Zhou Chuan and Ling Ying: "You two have made a great contribution to the preservation of Liyang City. I will pay tribute to you." Your Majesty, please give me credit for you. _o_m "
Zhou Chuan and Ling Ying breathed a sigh of relief. With King Qiao's words, they no longer had to worry about the crime of rebellion this time.
As early as Chenshi, Yin Ji sent Yu Kai's family members, captured tribesmen and property back to the city. Yu Kai's family was still sent back to the back house, and soldiers were sent to guard it. They were not allowed to come in and out freely, and the goods were piled directly outside the lobby.
Yin Ji understood Yang Anxuan's hint and led people to search Yu Kai's belongings, cut off gold, treasures, porcelain and other valuables, put them into two small boats, and sent his cronies to carry them away.
Yang Anxuan was beaming with joy. Even if he had no merit in seizing Liyang City this time, the value of Yu Kai's property that he secretly sent away was worth more than three thousand gold. It was a worthwhile trip.
Sima Shangzhi sent someone to report the victory to the capital. Sima Daozi and all the officials in the court were overjoyed.
The layout of the court was to use the main force to defend Wang Gong's Beifu Army, and the 20,000 troops and horses led by King Qiao were mainly for defense. Unexpectedly, Wang Gong's troops and horses did not move, and Yu Kai of Yuzhou was defeated first.
Sima Daozi conveyed the decree in the name of the emperor, and appointed King Qiao Sima Shangzhi as the general of Jianwei, the governor of Yuzhou, and the governor of Liyang during the holiday; Sima Xiuzhi was appointed the prefect of Xiangcheng and stationed at Baishi City to prevent the Jingzhou navy from going north; he transferred Sima Yunzhi to go there. Wujun,. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
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He succeeded Wang Kai; Wang Kai was transferred to Danyang Yin, and sent 20,000 people from the capital and Danyang to help guard Stone City; for Yang Anxuan's merits, his temporary appointment was transferred to a real one, and he became the prefect of Runan.
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At the beginning of the year, the boat on which Yu Kai and his son were riding met the vanguard of the Jingzhou Navy in Wuhu. By noon, the river was densely packed with ships, their sails were like forests, and they were magnificent. Yang Quanqi and Huan Xuan's ships arrived one after another.
The Jingzhou army set up a water stronghold in Wuhu. Yu Kai met Huan Xuan and Yang Quanqi and cried out that Sima Shang attacked Liyang City at night.
Yang Quanqi sneered and said nothing. This Yu Kai was really a loser. Two days ago, I heard that he occupied Niuzhu, Danglikou and other places. How come Sima Shang was defeated when he arrived with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and even his old nest was lost.
Huan Xuan was secretly shocked. King Qiao's soldiers and horses actually occupied Liyang first and blocked the Yangtze River. It seemed that a tough battle was inevitable.
The reconnaissance cavalry reported the news that Jingzhou soldiers and horses were stationed in Wuhu to Sima Shangzhi. Sima Shangzhi ordered his fourth brother Sima Xiuzhi to garrison Baishi, and his second brother Sima Huizhi to lead 5,000 naval troops to garrison Hengjiang and guard the northward march.
Sima Xiuzhi secretly said to Sima Shangzhi: "Brother, Jingzhou's soldiers and horses are led by Huan Xuan and Yang Quanqi. Yang Quanqi is a brave general on the battlefield. The Yang brothers and the clan army are all experienced in hundreds of battles. Just look at Yang Anxuan and you will know how powerful the Yang family's army is."
Sima Shangzhi said in a deep voice: "Fourth brother, if you have something to say, say it directly and don't beat around the bush."
"Brother, you must be on guard against others," Sima Xiu said: "Yang Anxuan is the son of Yang Quanqi. What should we do if Yang Anxuan rebels on the battlefield?"
Sima Shangzhi twirled his beard and pondered for a moment, then said: "When the two armies go to war, the lives of tens of thousands of men cannot be ignored. It seems that the only choice is to let Yang Anxuan return to Runan first. Come on, let Yang Anxuan come."
Upon hearing the call, Yang Anxuan entered the hall to see the ceremony.
Sima Shangzhi said: "I have just received a battle report from the Fifth Military Department. On August 25th, Ningni General Deng Qifang and Nanyang Governor Lu Qiuxian led an army of 20,000 to attack the State of Yan. They were defeated in Guancheng. 20,000 soldiers After all the horses were lost, Xi Hui, the governor of Yongzhou, appealed to the court."
Glancing at Yang Anxuan, who was standing respectfully, Sima Shangzhi continued: "Yang Anxuan, you have been to Yan before and are familiar with the situation in Yan. The court intends for you to return to Runan immediately to reorganize your troops and prepare for the Yan army to go south."
The reason was very good, but Yang Anxuan knew that he was afraid that there would be an accident when he met his father. However, the purpose of going south this time had been achieved. If he really wanted to meet his father and brother on the battlefield, it would be difficult for him to make a decision.
Yang Anxuan immediately bowed and said: "Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. I will lead my army back soon."
Sima Shangzhi nodded with satisfaction and said warmly: "An Xuan, you are a talented person in the country. You will have many opportunities to make contributions in the future, so take care of yourself."
Half an hour later, Yang Anxuan led 500 light cavalry out of the west gate of Liyang City, met up with the soldiers transporting Yu Kai's belongings thirty miles away, and returned to Runan without any news.
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Zhuli is an important passage from Jingkou to Jiankang. Because the road is very dangerous, it is called Chuanchexian by the people.
After Wang Gong sent Yan Yan and led 3,000 troops to Zhuli, the army did not move out, but waited for the news that the court would expel Sima Shangzhi's brothers and denounce Wang Yu.
Jingzhou soldiers and horses captured Jiangzhou, and Yuzhou soldiers and horses occupied the Niuzhu and Cihu areas. Good news kept coming. As the leader of the alliance, Wang Gong became more and more certain that the court would soon bow to him.
Thinking that he would soon be able to fulfill his long-cherished wish and come to Beijing to assist the government, Wang Gong was overwhelmed with congratulations.
Unexpectedly, bad news came: Yuzhou's troops were defeated, Liyang City was captured by King Qiao, and Yu Kai fled to Wuhu.
This was completely different from what he had imagined. Wang Gong urgently summoned Liu Laozhi to discuss raising troops as soon as possible.
Liu Laozhi once again advised him to think twice. Wang Gong patted the couch and said sincerely: "Yu dreamed last night that I saw Brother Liu sitting in my place. It is not rebellion when Yu raises an army to rebel. If Yu joins the government to assist the government, the Beifu army will Leave it to Brother Liu."
Liu Lao was moved, and he cupped his hands and said: "The rise of the army cannot be accomplished in a day. I should reorganize the troops and horses, prepare the baggage, and lead the Beifu army to go on the expedition in a few days. First update @ "
To the west of Zhuli, the conquering governor Sima Yuanxian led former general Wang Xun, right general Xie Yan, Huan Bucai, Mao Tai, Gao Su and others to garrison here. Thirty thousand soldiers and horses blocked the westward advance of the Beifu army.
The news came that Sima Shangzhi had captured Liyang, and the three armies were excited.
Sima Yuanxian smiled and said: "Brother Qiao Wang has made great achievements, how can I, the prince, be willing to be the queen? Grand Administrator Gao, you and General Liu are the same. (This chapter is not finished!)
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The children and relatives are willing to go to Jingkou to persuade General Liu to submit. First update @ ”
Gao Su was a former general of Beifu. He accompanied Xie Xuan in the Northern Expedition and served successively as the prefect of Huailing. After Zhang Fashun, the prefect of Lujiang, came to Beijing, Gao Su was transferred to the post of prefect of Lujiang. His father Gao Heng was a refugee commander recruited by Xie Xuan. He served as the governor of Dongguan and the governor of Wei County. His son Gao Yazhi was the prime minister of Guangling and was Liu Laozhi's son-in-law. He served under Liu Laozhi.
"Your Highness, Wang Xiaobo is arrogant and has always looked down on the generals of the Beifu. Brother Liu has been dissatisfied with him for a long time." Gao Su said: "If I can promise him to replace Wang Gong, this will definitely happen."
Sima Yuanxian was overjoyed and said with a smile: "If Liu Daojian can be persuaded, Wang Gong can't do more than a chicken."
Gao Su said: "If there is a letter written by the king as evidence, we will be 70% sure of this trip."
Two days later, Gao Su took Sima Daozi's letter and sneaked to the Beifu Army camp in Liu Laozhi, Jingkou, asking to see his in-law.
After reading the autographed letter from King Kuaiji, Liu Laozhi was still hesitant and arranged for Gao Su to stay in the camp. He secretly sent someone to Xunjiang Camp to summon his son Liu Jingxuan.
Liu Jingxuan always had good plans and accurate predictions. Liu Laozhi always consulted with his son when he was in trouble.
Handing the letter from King Ji to Liu Jingxuan, Liu Laozhi said: "Wang Gong received special favor from the late emperor and was the uncle of the emperor. He could not support the court. Instead, he sent troops to attack the capital many times. As a father, I cannot imagine how big Wang Gong's ambitions are." , once he wins, can he continue to serve the emperor? My father plans to accept the court's will and fight against rebellion, what do you think?"
Liu Jingxuan read the letter and said: "Although the court was not as prosperous as King Cheng and King Kang of Zhou, it was not as cruel as Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling of Han. Wang Gong relied on the Beifu army in his hands to humiliate the court. My father and he are not flesh and blood. The monarch and his ministers are just working together. Wang Gong treats his father like a subordinate, and they do not share the same affection. Why should he care about moral affection when his father attacks him."
Liu Laozhi made a decision and said: "My son is right. He decided to obey the imperial edict and fight against rebellion for his father's sake."
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