Wei Situ and Nanping Duke Sun Song stationed 12,000 troops in Wen County with General Zhengzheng and Anping Duke Yi Zhan's family members. Guerrilla General Wang Luosheng led 18,000 troops to station in Pinggao to build and seize ships along the coast in preparation for crossing the river.
On March 2, Changsun Song led 10,000 troops out of the royal city and rushed to Pinggao to take control. On March 6, Wang Luosheng led 20,000 Wei troops across the Yellow River and attacked Chenggao Pass.
Before Yang Anxuan went to the Later Qin Dynasty, he wrote a letter about Yanzhou's farewell to the border and made it clear that Yanzhou's military obeyed the command of Wang Huilong, the prefect of Xingyang, and even Sima Qike of Yanzhou had to obey orders.
Wang Huilong learned that the Wei army wanted to cross the river, so he sent General Qi Hui of Guangye to lead 5,000 troops to guard Aocang, and asked Sima Qike of Yanzhou to guard Xingyang City. His own lords Bo Wangqiang and Sima Luan of Xingyang led 20,000 troops to garrison the camp. To the east of Sishui River, it echoes with Chenggao Pass.
Of the 20,000 soldiers and horses, 5,000 were Yongyan's elite, and the other 15,000 were selected from the garrison. Wang Huilong was confident of fighting the Wei army.
At the end of February, Yang Anxuan's letter arrived. After reading the letter, Wang Huilong sighed: "The emperor of the Han Dynasty once praised Zhang Liuhou for strategizing and winning a decisive victory thousands of miles away. The master's wisdom is no less than that of Liuhou." Handing the letter to Wang Qiang aside, Wang Huilong said : "Uncle Jiu, when you advised Yu Yu not to bluff, it coincided with my lord's views. It seems that Yu Yu made a mistake and attracted the Wei army." Wang Qiang read the letter and said with a smile: "My lord sent General Chen to lead the navy. It shouldn't be difficult to help each other and hold the line of defense." Luan Dan remained silent.
He was originally the Sima of Ji County in the Wei State. After surrendering to the Jin Dynasty, he was awarded the title of General Dangnan and Sima of Xingyang, which was the same official position as in the Wei State.
First, he was under Hu Fan's command. Hu Fan went to Beiqingzhou. The governor of Xingyang was replaced by Wang Huilong, who was in his twenties. This made Luan Dan, who was nearly fifty years old, secretly dissatisfied.
Half a month ago, Wei Guoxizuo quietly found him and presented him with a letter from home. In the letter, the eldest son told him that after he surrendered to the Jin Dynasty, the lord of Wei, Tuoba Gui, demoted the whole family as slaves, and his grandfather and younger brother died.
After the new owner Tuoba Si came to the throne, he forgave them, but the family lost their home and fields, had no food and clothing, and struggled to survive.
In February of this year, Nanping Gong sent someone to find him, saying that as long as Luan Dan could bear the crime and perform meritorious service, he would not only be exempted from previous crimes, his official position would be reinstated, but he would also be rewarded based on his merits.
After Luan Dan surrendered to Jin, he took in two more women and gave birth to a son. After receiving the letter, Luan Dan hesitated.
He was dubious about what was said in the letter, so he didn't want to take his own life after returning to Wei. With Wang Huilong stationed on the east bank of Si River, Luan Dan decided to act according to the situation, leaning on whichever side was stronger and standing on the side of the winner.
Wang Luosheng led his army southward and fought in front of Chenggao Pass. Pei Qiang defended the pass and could not get out. The Jin army in the east fired with powerful crossbows. The Wei army was unable to gain a foothold and retreated to the north of the Yellow River.
On March 6, Wang Luosheng led his army back and used a small force to contain the Chenggao defenders. The main attack direction was on the east bank of Si River.
When the fierce battle was in full swing, Sima Luan of Xingyang turned against the water and abandoned the embankment to let the Wei army enter. In panic, Wang Huilong led his army to withdraw towards Xingyang, and the Wei army occupied the east bank of Sishui River.
Wang Huilong retreated to Dasuo City in the southwest of Xingyang. There were eight thousand soldiers and horses in Xingyang City. Sima Qike of Yanzhou sent someone to tell Wang Huilong that the two cities were each other's horns and could jointly defend against the enemy.
Luan Dan led the Wei army to the east, and Wang Luosheng divided his troops into two groups. Yang Sheng, the prefect of Hanoi, led ten thousand people to attack Xingyang, and he led Luan Dan to attack Dasuo City.
Luan Dan turned back into Wei's troubled general and led Wang Luosheng to visit the city. The terrain of Dasuo City is high in the middle and low on the four sides. The Suo River blocks the west side of the city from south to north, becoming a natural barrier.
Seeing the majesty of Dasuo City, Wang Luosheng sighed: "To capture Dasuo City, I don't know how many sons will die here." Luan Dan smiled and said: "General Wang, there were originally two thousand defenders in Dasuo City. Wang Huilong's new There were only over 10,000 soldiers and horses who fled back. The servants estimated that there were at most 12,000 or 3,000 people in the city, and they were frightened. That Wang Huilong was the grandson of Wang Yu of Taiyuan. Kill, general, why don't you send someone to recruit them?" Wang Luosheng agreed and sent envoys into the city to recruit them.
After reading the letter, Wang Huilong remained calm and asked the envoy to go down and wait for the news. Seeing this, Wang Qiang asked quietly: "Huilong, what are your plans?" Wang Huilong said coldly: "My lord, if you have the kindness to know and meet me, how can you abandon your ancestors and surrender to the barbarians? Luan Dan surrendered to the enemy, and the Wei army knew the true nature of our army. , Yu planned to use his plan to lure the Wei army into an ambush. Can Uncle Nine dare to go to the Wei camp and write a letter?" Wang Qiang laughed loudly and said: "I have been studying scriptures since childhood, hoping to get ahead, but I wasted half my life and achieved nothing. Meng Yang, the governor Regardless of the past grievances, he summoned his servant to take up a post in Yongzhou and follow Huilong. Originally, his ambition for meritorious service had faded away, but Huilong already wanted to revive the family, so why would the servant cherish this life?" Wang Huilong stood up, straightened his clothes and gave Wang Qiang a salute. , said: "If the Wang family in Taiyuan can be revived, future generations should remember the achievements of Uncle Jiu." The two discussed secretly for a while, Wang Huilong summoned the envoys of the Wei army again, and sent Wang Qiang to accompany the envoys of the Wei army to the Wei camp to discuss.
Stepping out of the hanging basket in the city, Wang Qiang straightened his clothes and looked back at the city, wondering if he could turn around.
Regardless of life and death, with his big sleeves fluttering, Wang Qiang felt so free and calm as never before. Wang Luosheng met Wang Qiang in the big tent. Luan Dan whispered in Wang Luosheng's ear: "This person's name is Wang Qiang. He is the chief secretary of Xingyang. He is also from the Wang family in Taiyuan. He is Wang Huilong's uncle and a close confidant." Luan Dan is the county commander. , Wang Qiang is the principal of the county, and they have interacted with each other. In Luan Dan's impression, Wang Qiang is gentle and easy to get along with.
Wang Luosheng looked Wang Qiang up and down and shouted suddenly: "Did Wang Huilong send you to pretend to surrender?" Wang Qiang shook his feather fan and laughed loudly: "General, why did you say this? My eunuch did not say that he must surrender, he just asked his servants to come and listen. Conditions." Wang Luosheng smiled and said: "Master Wang, please sit down and let us discuss in detail." The subsequent negotiations demonstrated the true meaning of the eight characters,
"Asked for high prices, paid back on the ground." Wang Qiang believed that Wang Huilong was a direct descendant of the Wang family in Taiyuan. His submission to the Wei State would lead a group of Jin nobles to identify with the Wei State and ask the Wei State court to promise the posts of marquis and governor of Yanzhou.
Wang Luosheng refused on the grounds that he could not be granted a title without military merit. As for the position of governor of Yanzhou, Tuoba Si, the leader of Wei, had to approve it. He had no right to make the decision and could only agree to be promoted to a higher level.
When they were talking about Youshi, Wang Luosheng hosted Wang Qiang for a banquet and left Wang Qiang to rest in the camp. Wang Qiang did not refuse.
When Wang Qiang left the tent to rest, Wang Luosheng stroked his chin and recalled Wang Qiang's words and deeds during the negotiations, thinking that it was true that Wang Huilong sent Wang Qiang to ask for surrender.
Luan Dan said from the side: "The governor of Yanzhou is Yang Anxuan, but the actual government affairs are in the hands of Xi Bijiang. Xi Bijiang is an old member of the Wang family. If Wang Huilong can surrender, he will definitely be persuaded to surrender, and the entire Yanzhou can be easily taken." ." Wang Luosheng's eyes flashed with excitement. If he could capture Yanzhou, the emperor would definitely reward him with a marquis. His great achievement was right in front of him and he couldn't miss it.
Luan Dan asked Luan Dan carefully about Wang Huilong's habits. Luan Dan mentioned that Wang Huilong deeply hated Liu Yu for killing his father and annihilating his ancestors. He once said that he would
"Beat the corpses in Wu City and slaughter the graves in Jiangyin." Wang Luosheng said with a smile: "The Jin people are very concerned about the family. Since Wang Huilong attaches great importance to continuing the family, he will not fight to the death with the Wei army. The request to surrender is probably true." When people asked Wang Qiang to enter the account, Wang Qiang smiled and asked: "General Wang, did you agree to the request of the servant?" Wang Luosheng responded: "I don't want to deceive the king. I am an official with a low position. I agreed to the title of Marquis and the appointment of the governor of Yanzhou." If you don't come down, you will report the matter to Duke Nanping. As one of the Eight Dukes, Duke Nanping has the trust of the emperor. As long as Prefect Wang can help capture Yanzhou, it will not be difficult for Yu to become a marquis." Wang Qiang thought. After a moment, he said: "It doesn't matter, General Wang is so honest, I will believe you. Before Yu left the city, Prefect Wang told me that he could open the city gate at any time to welcome the Wei army into the city."
"The night is long and there are many dreams. I would like to ask Master Wang to go back and report to Prefect Wang tonight. You will be waiting for him outside the stronghold tomorrow morning." Wang Luosheng said.
Wang Qiang returned to Dasuo City overnight and told Wang Huilong in detail what happened to Wang Luosheng. Wang Huilong pondered for a long time and said: "Tomorrow, Yu will go in person to welcome Wang Luosheng into the city." Wang Qiang shook his head repeatedly and said: "Huilong is the hope for the family's rejuvenation. How can he take risks? I will go there for you tomorrow." Wang Huilong said with a bitter smile. : "How can Wang Luosheng believe it if he doesn't go in person? My lord leads an army to the Qin State. Sizhou has too much time to take care of itself, and there are no more soldiers in the county to fight. The Wei army has occupied the east bank of the Si River, and the army will soon cross the river. Dasuo Although the city is strong, how long can it hold? If the Wei army uses a small number of troops to contain Xingyang, Dasuo and other cities, and plunders everywhere, Yanzhou will also be in ruins. Instead of waiting for the city to be broken, it is better to take a risk and defeat the Wei army's vanguard first. Uncle Jiu , please go and ask General Cheng and General Zhao to come and discuss." At the right time, the west gate of Dasuo City opened, Wang Huilong rode out with more than ten cavalry, Wang Luosheng had already led a thousand people to form in front of the camp, and there were two thousand people in the camp. The light cavalry and three thousand infantry were ready to go.
Looking at the dozen or so riders galloping down from a high place, Wang Luosheng relaxed and said to Luan Dan beside him with a smile: "It seems that Wang Huilong has sincerely surrendered. Luan Dan, do you think Wang Huilong is among them?" Luan Dan He nodded and said: "Here, the young man in the green robe is Wang Huilong." Wang Luosheng said sarcastically: "The Jin people are hypocritical. What kind of robes are they wearing in front of the two armies? How could they be so romantic under swords and arrows? Everyone, follow along. I'll come forward to greet them." There were only a dozen or so Jin cavalry, so Wang Luosheng was not worried about Wang Huilong's deception and urged his horses to come forward to greet him.
Opposite the two horses, Wang Huilong clasped his fists and saluted: "Wang Huilong has met General Wang." Wang Luosheng returned the salute and said with a smile: "Prefect Wang understands righteousness, and my lord will definitely increase the reward generously." After exchanging a few words, Wang Huilong said: "Foolish people are prepared. I have given you cattle, sheep, grain and grass to reward the army, please ask General Wang to send someone to receive it." As he spoke, dozens of cattle carts poured out from the city gate, with high straw bags piled on the carts, and soldiers driving hundreds of cattle and sheep. Coming towards the Wei army camp.
Wang Luosheng was wary. Could it be that Wang Huilong wanted to use cattle and sheep to charge into the battle? He carefully observed that there were no weapons hanging on the horns of the cattle, and there was nothing tied to their tails. The soldiers driving the cattle and sheep were all empty-handed and without weapons, and there were only a few hundred in number. The man then relaxed and chatted and chatted with Wang Huilong.
When the Wei troops in the camp saw the Jin troops driving cattle and sheep to surrender, they all rushed up to the wooden fence wall, pointed at the Jin troops, laughed and talked, showing contempt and contempt.
When the cattle and sheep reached a hundred paces, they scattered and fled. The hundreds of Jin troops looked at one thing but not the other, and the Wei army laughed and ridiculed them.
Wang Luosheng smiled and said: "My sons, go and help drive the cattle and sheep into the camp. After Yu entertains Wang Taishou for lunch, we will go into the city together." Half of the thousand-man Wei army in formation separated and ran out laughing, Chasing the scattered cattle and sheep, Wang Luosheng said to Wang Huilong: "Prefect Wang, let's go into the camp and talk." Wang Huilong watched the Wei army officers skillfully drive the cattle and sheep to one place, and said with a smile: "General Wang's tactics of driving cattle and sheep Very skilled." Wang Luosheng said: "Many soldiers make a living by herding, and they only enlist in the army when fighting." As he spoke, the cattle and sheep had passed by and headed towards the gate of the camp.
The antlers of the camp are removed and the gate is opened, ready to let the cattle and sheep into the camp. At this moment, the Jin army soldiers who were driving cattle and sheep took out fire sticks from their arms, shook them, and lit them on the backs of the cattle, the bodies of the sheep, and the straw bags on the vehicles.
Black gunpowder had been sprinkled on the backs of the cattle, the bodies of the sheep and the vehicles in advance, and they caught fire at the sight of the fire. The cattle and sheep were frightened and ran around, most of them heading towards the camp in front of them.
Inside the camp, the Wei army was smilingly instructing the Jin army to surrender. The wooden fence, archery tower, high platform, and the gate of the camp were crowded with people, and they were completely unprepared.
Cows and sheep are hairy, and when exposed to fire, they burst into flames and turn into fireballs that fly around. The incident happened suddenly. Wang Luosheng was shocked and shouted: "If there is a fraud, kill Wang Huilong first." The Jin soldiers who were driving cattle and sheep had taken out steel knives from the ox carts with hidden weapons, and groups of three or five quickly formed a circular formation. , protecting Wang Huilong in the middle.
From the west gate and south gate of Dasuo City, Cheng Ze and Zhao Zheng led the Jin army to rush out and rush towards the front of the formation like a tide.
In the Wei army's camp, flaming cattle and sheep rushed everywhere, setting fire to tents and wooden fences. The Wei army soldiers put out the fire in a panic, and no one paid attention to the outside of the camp for a while.
Wang Luosheng didn't care at first. There were only a hundred people around Wang Huilong, and there were a thousand people outside his camp. He waited until Wang Huilong was killed before gathering troops to fight against the Jin army.
He led his army to rush towards the Jin army. After engaging in the battle, he discovered that these more than a hundred Jin troops were strong and brave, with extremely sharp weapons in their hands. They were blocked even after several attacks.
At this time, the Jin army was already a hundred or so steps away. Seeing that the situation was not good, Wang Luosheng ordered the horn to sound for the soldiers and horses in the stronghold to attack.
The Wei camp was in chaos. When he heard the sound of the attack bugle, the Wei general ordered his soldiers to throw away the pots and pans used to put out the fire, pick up their swords and guns, and prepare to go out to meet the enemy.
There was no one to put out the fire, and the fire became fierce. One of the archery towers was burned down and fell to the ground. The frightened soldiers in the formation hurriedly ran away, focusing on one thing and not the other.
When Wang Luosheng saw that the Jin army had already rushed twenty steps away, he had to turn his horse's head and lead his troops to take shelter in the distance.
Wang Huilong breathed a sigh of relief. In another half-quarter of an hour, he and the others would not be able to hold on. The effect of gunpowder and arson was really good. Unfortunately, Xiangyang only sent 500 kilograms, and they all used it.
I heard that General Zhu used gunpowder to break the barrier. If he had two thousand kilograms of gunpowder in his hand, why should he be afraid of the Wei army? At this time, scattered Wei troops rushed out of the camp and rushed towards the Jin troops, unable to form a formation.
Wang Huilong ordered to form a formation and shoot the Wei soldiers with bows and arrows. After the Wei army suffered hundreds of casualties and the fire in the camp behind them got out of control, they finally did not dare to fight anymore and began to flee.
Wang Huilong ordered a chase and drove the Wei army to the bank of Si River. Yang Sheng, the prefect of Wei Hanei, learned that Wang Luosheng was defeated and did not dare to besiege Xingyang City again. He led his army back to Si River and joined forces with Wang Luosheng's defeated army to garrison for reinforcements.
On March 9, Wang Huilong and Qi Ke led their troops to launch a night attack. Pei Qiang left Chenggao Pass and Chen Yu led the navy to land to attack. The Wei army was defeated, and only less than 8,000 of the 20,000 soldiers and horses fled down Pinggao City.
