After dawn, the wind and snow stopped, and the long-lost sunshine fell on Jiangling City. Liu Yi looked at the flags flying everywhere outside the inner city, but not a ray of sunshine could shine into his gloomy heart.
To this day, Liu Yi has some regrets. After being appointed as the governor of Jingzhou by the imperial court, he was a little complacent. He thought that he could sit in Jingzhou and divide the world by relying on the financial resources of Guangzhou and Jiaozhou.
Liu Yu's repeated concessions were obviously to paralyze himself, he killed his cousin and Xie Hun, and suddenly launched an attack. If Yang Anxuan hadn't sent someone to deliver the message, Jiangling would have fallen into Liu Yu's hands.
Memorials to the court to plead guilty and plead guilty were sent out every few days, along with private messages to the elites in Beijing, asking them to help.
What greatly disappointed Liu Yi was that no one from the nobles who usually called him brothers responded.
Liu Yi finally recognized the fact that Yang Anxuan was the only one who could save Jiang Ling. The envoy who went to Xiangyang for help left at Maoshi, bringing Liu Yi's handwritten letter. In the letter, Liu Yi expressed his willingness to attach Yang Anxuan to the party, return Dangyang City, and hand over control of Jiangling County to Yongzhou, but asked for a joint defense against Liu Yu.
On the twenty-sixth day of the first lunar month, the imperial troops launched an attack on Jincheng from the east, west and south. In order to seize the reward of the feudal lord, Lu Huan led his subordinates to participate in the attack. He did not follow the brigade, but came to the southwest. He was familiar with the inner city and knew that this corner was difficult to reach with arrows and easy to climb into the city.
From the end of the battle to the beginning of the afternoon, there were several dangers in the inner city. Zhao Hui and others fought hard to drive back the imperial soldiers who had boarded the city.
Lu Huan took advantage of the fight at the south gate to kill Zheng Lie. He saw the opportunity to use his shield to open the stone, and climbed up the city wall along the ladder.
When the defenders on the city saw someone coming to the city, they came to kill them. Lu Huan shouted: "Brothers, wait a moment, the captain has an order, and those who are willing to surrender will be promoted to the third level." Many people knew Lu Huan and hesitated after hearing this. Lu Huan struck while the iron was hot: "Brothers follow the fool and seize the south gate, and everyone will be rewarded with two hundred thousand yuan afterwards." Lu Huan was very proud. The Jingzhou soldiers in front of him were persuaded by him. It seemed that the reward from the county marquis was just around the corner.
When the imperial army surrounded the city, he keenly felt that the soldiers around him were in awe of Liu Taiwei. From time to time, he could hear people talking about Liu Taiwei's great achievements such as chasing thousands of people by himself, conquering the Yan Kingdom, and pacifying Lu Xun. Wan Jingrui fought with Lu Xun and his entire army was wiped out. Compared with the two, the Jingzhou army had no fighting spirit.
When the document offering a reward from the imperial court was shot into the city, Lu Huan immediately took action and prepared to coerce Huang Wu into dedicating the city to him. However, he did not expect that Huang Wu submitted the document before him, so that he would get the first victory in vain.
Zhu Xianzhi ran from a distance and heard Lu Huan bewitching the soldiers. It was this boy who guarded the west gate a few days ago to let the imperial troops enter the city. Zhu Xianzhi was so angry that he threw the spear in his hand and shouted: "Suffer death." The roar was like a thunderbolt. Lu Huan was stunned. He looked along the sound and saw a spear passing by the neck of the soldier beside him and piercing his chest.
Lu Huan's dead soul came out of his body and he was so frightened that he ducked back. The spear passed by him and scratched the leather armor on his shoulder. Zhu Xianzhi ran over quickly and roared: "If you don't take action quickly, anyone who dares to indulge the enemy will be killed." Under Zhu Xianzhi's coercion, the Jingzhou army picked up their swords and guns to kill Lu Huan and others. Lu Huan saw that the situation was not good, how could he dare? Without delay, he jumped directly onto the city wall and jumped down to the city.
Zhu Xianzhi took the bow from the soldiers beside him and shot it at Lu Huan who was on the ground. Lu Huan injured his leg when he jumped from the city and was unable to evade. He was pierced by the arrow through the chest and his vision began to blur. At this moment, all the promotions and titles disappeared. For bubbles.
Zhu Xianzhi pointed at the city and cursed bitterly: "The dog thief who betrayed his master deserves it." After seven days of continuous attack, Jincheng remained unmoved. During this period, Zhao Cai also led his army to rush out of the city and killed hundreds of people. The imperial troops and horses The offensive slowed down.
Although the outer city has fallen into his own hands, Liu Yu is still stationed outside the city. In the past few days, he has been busy appeasing the people in the city and urging Xiakou to quickly deliver food.
Liu Yi concentrated all the food in the inner city. Tens of thousands of people in the outer city had no food to eat and needed relief. When the news came that the Yongzhou army had broken through Yongguan and captured Tongguan, Liu Yu was horrified. He really didn't expect that the powerful Qin State would be defeated by Yang Anxuan in two months and reached the edge of the capital.
Is it because Yong Yan's army has amazing combat power or is Qin just as showy as Yan? Thinking that it took more than half a year to conquer the inner city of Guanggu, Liu Yu couldn't help but feel upset.
In half a year, Yang Anxuan might have captured Chang'an by then. If he were allowed to rescue Jiangling with the power of victory and join forces with Liu Yi, even if he controlled the court, he would be overwhelmed and the situation of the Three Kingdoms' confrontation would be repeated.
For Liu Yu, Yang Anxuan's threat is far greater than that of Liu Yi. The wisest choice at this time is to use a small number of soldiers and horses to trap Jincheng, lead a large army of soldiers and horses north to seize Xiangyang, occupy Luoyang, and join forces with Qin to annihilate Yong Yan's army.
Looking at the map spread out on the table, Liu Yu slammed his fist on the city. Yang Anxuan withdrew from Dangyang, and soldiers and horses were stationed in that city.
There are six thousand soldiers and horses in that city. It is backed by Bian County and Zou County. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. As long as Xiangyang City can hold on for a month, Yang Anxuan will definitely lead his army to return to the reinforcements after hearing the news. By then, he will be blamed for sabotaging the Qin Dynasty. .
Liu Yu's eyes moved away from Xiangyang. To the east of Xiangyang were Yiyang County and Runan County, to the north was Nanyang County and to the west was Xincheng County. The governor of Yiyang was Yang Anxuan's eldest brother Yang Anshen, and the governor of Runan was Yang Anxuan's sworn brother Yin Dun. Once Xiangyang is in danger, these counties will definitely send troops to help buy time for Yang Anxuan to return to the army.
Liu Yu frowned, he was really not sure that he could capture Xiangyang within a month. The guard entered the account and reported: "Lieutenant, a letter has been sent from Beijing." Liu Yu first found Liu Muzhi's letter from the thick pile of letters. After reading the letter, Liu Yu's face became more and more gloomy.
In the letter, Liu Muzhi told him that Zhuge Changmin, the Duke of Xingan County, the Governor of Yuzhou, and the eunuch who stayed in the palace, was arrogant and extravagant when he was stationed in Jiankang, amassed treasures and beauties, built mansions, and allowed his brothers Zhuge Limin and Zhuge Youmin to commit cruelty. Without law, the people in Beijing suffered terribly.
Liu Yu slapped the table heavily, anger bursting out of his eyes. I was still thinking of raiding Yang Anxuan's home base. It seemed that my home front was unstable, so I wanted to capture Jincheng quickly and then return to stabilize Jiankang.
"Ding Yi," Liu Yu shouted loudly. A big man outside the tent came in after hearing the sound, came to Liu Yu and clasped his fists and said: "Please give me the command, Captain." Ding Hao, a native of Jiyang, Yanzhou, was a powerful man. He joined the Beifu, made many military exploits, and was promoted to the governor. Liu Yu Five hundred warriors were selected from the Beifu army and put under their command to serve as personal guards, who would be used to kill generals and capture the flag on the battlefield.
Liu Yu stood up and said: "Lead the guards to fight with Yu." The war was in full swing at the east gate of Jincheng, and Liu Yu arrived with the support of his guards.
When the officers and soldiers of the imperial court heard that the Taiwei had arrived, they burst into cheers. When the Jingzhou army heard the frenzied cheers, they all turned pale with horror.
Zhao Cai stood on the city wall and saw the Liu Zihuan flag being raised high by the wind. The soldiers beside him were silent and sighed in his heart. He didn't know how long Jincheng could be defended. He hoped that he could hold on until Yong Yan's army came to rescue him.
Liu Yu beat the drums himself, which boosted the morale of the imperial officers and soldiers. The offensives surged one after another, and the defenders at the head of the city felt even more pressure.
Liu Yi also came after hearing the news and took Zhao Hui and others around to rescue the enemy, but finally the enemy was not lost. Amidst the sound of the trumpet, the imperial soldiers and horses slowly retreated, leaving behind damaged siege vehicles and the remains of ladders on the battlefield. The servants began to carry the corpses and clean the battlefield.
Liu Yi looked at the Liu Zihong flag in the dusk and gritted his teeth and said: "Zhao Hui, if you lead people to set fire tonight, it is best to burn Liu Yu to death." The fire in the city burned down the houses. How many people would die in the fire? .
Xie Chun said in shock: "Mr. Nanping, you must not do it. If you set fire and hurt innocent people, how will Duke Nanping face the world?" Liu Yi really wanted to say that I am dead, no matter what, Xi Sengshi also advised. "This plan will harm others but not yourself. Duke Nanping should think twice." When he returned to the camp outside the city and was about to eat, his personal guard reported,
"Wang Huan, General of the Danglu, wants to see you." Liu Yu was stunned for a moment. Who is Wang Huan? He remembered the names of all the generals under his command, but did not remember Wang Huan's name. Then he thought about destroying the outer city of Jiangling. There were more than 5,000 Jingzhou soldiers and horses. When he surrendered, Wang Huan was probably the surrendered general of Jingzhou.
"Let him in," Liu Yu sat upright and ordered. A man stepped into the tent, came to Liu Yu, clasped his fists and saluted, and said, "I have seen the Taiwei at last." Liu Yu saw that the man was in his thirties, with short eyebrows and round eyes, and was very burly, so he nodded and said with a smile: " General Wang, please sit down, you haven't eaten yet, let's talk while eating."
"Thank you very much, Taiwei." Wang Huan did not expect Liu Yu to be so approachable, and said, "Gong Liewu often mentioned Taiwei, saying that Taiwei was a hero in this world, unparalleled." Liu Yu's eyes flashed with pain, if his second brother was still here, How can we fight today and lead the army personally?
Wang Huan mentioned his second brother, who seemed to be his confidant. Liu Yu suddenly remembered that Liu Daogui once told him that his general Wang Xiangren was so brave that Huan Qian died in his hands.
"Are you Wang Xiangren?" Liu Yu asked. When Wang Huan heard Liu Yu mention his name, he smiled and said, "You are the last general." Liu Yu smiled and said, "Dao Ze once told Yu about you, saying that you were extraordinary in martial arts. Yu was about to send someone to find out. Your news, by chance, Xiang Ren himself came and sat down to talk." The guards brought the food, and Wang Huan saw that there was also a bowl of corn porridge, a piece of cooking cake on Liu Yu's desk, and an extra plate of salted fish compared to ordinary soldiers. He couldn't help sighing: "The Taiwei is too frugal." Liu Yu took a sip of the corn porridge and said with a smile: "When I was young, I made a living by hunting reeds and fishing. It's enough to be where I am today." Wang Huan was moved. Authentic: "Your Majesty is self-disciplined in simple slips and strict in laws and disciplines, and the world will surely return home." Liu Yu smiled and said, "Why did Xiang Ren come to see Yu?" Wang Huan cupped his hands and said, "Captain, Yu is a native of Jiangling. He is responsible for the organization of the inner city. It is very clear. Six years ago, there was a ground subsidence at the east gate of the inner city, and a big hole was created in the city wall. At that time, Yu participated in repairing it. The repaired area was filled with rocks and earth, but it was far inferior to the original city wall. " Liu Yu put down his chopsticks and said, "Did Xiang Ren say you can dig a hole into the city from here?" On February 4, the imperial soldiers set fire to the south gate and east gate. Liu Yi ordered to block the south gate and east gate with stones. The city gate hole of the east gate.
The wooden chariot rushed towards the city wall, and the soldiers under the chariot began to dig into the wall. Rolling logs and rocks were thrown down from the top of the city, and from time to time a cart with wooden curtains could not bear the weight.
They scattered and fell to the ground with a "squeak". More than thirty feet to the north of the east gate, Wang Huan directed his soldiers to dig nervously into the wall. Soon a hole was dug out in the wall. The hole became bigger and bigger, and two soldiers could stand, and then four people. , by the time Shen Zheng arrived, the five-foot-deep inner city was almost dug through.
Liu Yu stood under the flag, and the progress of the city excavation was reported to him every quarter of an hour. When he learned that the city was about to be breached, Liu Yu looked up at the sky and said to Ding Hao beside him: "Ding Hao, go on. It's up to you." Ding Yi said in a deep voice: "Please don't worry, my lord." The horn sounded, and the soldiers attacking the city slowly retreated. The Jingzhou soldiers and horses at the head of the city breathed a sigh of relief, and another day passed.
Zhao Cai held a spear in his hand, looked around at the tired-looking soldiers around him, and said with a fake smile: "The golden city is as solid as a rock, and there is plenty of food and grass in the city. If the imperial soldiers and horses want to break the city, they will be as powerful as the sky. Brothers, Duke Nanping I ordered people to kill a few cows. Let’s eat beef tonight.” Sporadic laughter appeared on the city wall, and suddenly someone pointed down the city and said, “What do those people want to do?” Following the direction of the finger, Zhao Cai found that there were hundreds of The soldiers and horses of the imperial court quickly ran towards the city wall. It was obvious that these people were not cleaning the battlefield.
At this time, there were exclamations from the city,
"The city was dug up."
