The capital of the Western Qin Dynasty was located in Wuhan. After the death of Qifu Qiangui, Qifu Chipan moved the capital here from Jincheng to avoid Qin's attacks.
After several years of operation, the captive people were enriched, merchants were encouraged to trade, and the city had more than 100,000 households. As the population increased, the original city of Pohan continued to expand outwards, imitating Chang'an to build markets, bazaars, inner cities, and palaces.
Qifu Chipan defeated Nanliang and captured all the land of Nanliang. The whole country was in joy, and the city of Fuhan was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, with laughter and laughter. Nearly a million cattle, horses, sheep and other items were obtained from Nanliang. Qifu Chipan ordered to enjoy the feast with the people, and each household in the city was given five kilograms of meat.
In the Taiji Hall of the Imperial City, ministers led by Zhendong General Qifu Tanda petitioned Qifu Chipan to restore him to the throne of King Qin and grant amnesty to the world. Prime Minister Zhai Qing passed away in July. Among the people in the court, General Zhendong and Zuochang Shiqifu Tanda gained the most trust from the king.
Five-colored clouds rose above the Nanshan Mountain, and the blazing pan called the wizard to perform divination, and the comment was "good luck, the king will rule the world". Qifu Chipan led his army to attack Nanliang, and indeed he captured all of Nanliang. The territory nearly doubled and the national power increased dramatically.
The annihilation of Nanliang made Qifu Chipan extremely ambitious. "The king has the world" often circulated in his mind, and Qifu Tanda's memorial was exactly what he wanted. However, Qifu Chipan did not agree immediately because he was afraid of Yang Anxuan's reaction.
He formed an alliance with Yang Anxuan, proclaimed himself a minister to the Jin Dynasty, and was granted the title of Duke of Pingchang. Yang Anxuan actively promoted this matter. If he proclaimed himself king, would Yang Anxuan tolerate it? Will Yang Anxuan send troops to conquer if the relationship between the two parties breaks down?
Yong's army defeated Yao and Qin, showing the power of destroying the country. Yong's army used
The gunpowder and weapons made Qifu Chipan deeply afraid. He deduced the battle with Yong's army countless times in his mind, but he could not win.
But the idea of "the king rules the world" lingers in his mind. It is the dream of every northerner to establish a legacy like the king Fu Jian. Yao Chang, Murong Chui, Tuoba Gui, Lu Guang, Bald-haired Latan, Ju Qu Mengxun, including his father, were all generals under the King of Heaven. The concept of "fighting millions of soldiers, mixing the world, and benefiting the common people" made Qifu Chipan heartbroken. The annihilation of Nanliang was his first step.
On September 22nd, Qiu Chi's envoy presented the letter of credence. Qiu Chi was willing to declare himself a minister to Qin and asked the sovereign country to send troops to rescue him.
When Qiu Chi's envoy left the palace, Qi Fu Tanda smiled and said: "Your Majesty has destroyed the Liang Kingdom, Weijiahai, Qiu Chi has proclaimed himself a minister. It is a good opportunity to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth and proclaim himself king."
Qu Jing, the imperial censor, said: "The Jin people are attacking Qiu Chi. If our country sends troops to rescue them, we will definitely be in conflict, and the war may spread to the country. The Jin army is powerful, so the king should think twice before acting."
Qifu Tanda said: "According to merchants in the south, Duke Yong and Duke Zong of Song are fighting among themselves in the Jin Kingdom, so how can they have time to take care of the affairs in the north."
Everyone in the hall had different opinions, and they couldn't agree on one. Finally, everyone focused their attention on Qifu Chipan, who was silent.
Qifu Chipan stood up, glanced at the ministers with coercion, and said: "Yang Anxuan was not satisfied with annihilating Yao Qin, so he sent the war to Qiuchi Kingdom. The Han people have an idiom called 'lips are dead and teeth are cold', Yao Qin is dead, Qiu Chi is about to die. Although we, Da Qin, are currently on good terms with Yang Anxuan, how long can Yang Anxuan keep our country safe?"
Qifuzanda and others heard the meaning of Qifuzhipan's words, and the main fighting faction cast their fiery eyes on
He said, "The territory of the Jin Kingdom is uneasy, and Yang Anxuan has no time to look north. This is a good opportunity to use troops. I decided to build an altar in Nanshan to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, and send troops to rescue Qiuchi."
On October 2nd, Qifu Chipan led the civil and military forces to the mountain to worship heaven, announcing the restoration of Qin, establishing himself as a heavenly king, granting amnesty to the world, and enfeoffing civil and military confederations. With Qifu Tanda as the prime minister on the left, the eldest son Qifu Yuanji as the prime minister on the right, Qu Jing as the minister, Zhai Shao as Zuopushe, etc., the eldest daughter of the bald Li Tan was made the queen, and the second daughter was Mrs. Zuo.
On October 5, with Prime Minister Zuo and General Zhendong Qifu Tanda as commander, he led 28,000 infantry and cavalry to the east to attack Chencang. Qifu Chipan did not send troops south to enter Wudu. Qiu Chi's survival had little to do with Qin. If Qiu Chi wanted to survive, it would have to fight Yong's army to the last drop of blood.
He just took advantage of the lack of troops in the battle between Yong Army and Qiu Chi to seize Tianshui and Lueyang. If he successfully captured Chencang in Fufeng County, he would cut off the retreat route of Yong Army into Qiu Chi.
Standing in front of the map, Qifu Chipan's heart was surging. If Tianshui and Lueyang could be successfully captured in this battle, then Qin's territory would be doubled, similar to the area of Yao Qin. When winter comes, Yong's army will not use large-scale troops. By April or May of next year, he can form an army of 60,000 to 70,000 men, and he no longer has to fear Yong's army.
It was more than a thousand miles from Panhan to Chencang. Qifutanda had 15,000 light cavalry and 13,000 infantry under his command. The soldiers were very fast. Qifuzanda personally led the light cavalry and marched forward.
Three days later, Xi Qin Qingqi came to Ji County, the seat of Tianshui County. Gao Changqing, the prefect of Tianshui, defected to the Later Qin Dynasty with Yuan Qianzhi when Huan Xuan killed the generals of Beifu. Although Yao Xing accepted them, he did not use them seriously.
There are people who hold idle positions in the court. When they need to inquire about Jin Guoxu, they are summoned to inquire.
Yang Anxuan regained Chang'an. Liu Shou, Gao Changqing, Guo Gong and others stated their grievances to Yang Anxuan and said they had no choice but to defect to Yao Qin. Yang Anxuan did not blame them, and appointed them as officials of Beiyong Prefecture. Liu Shou was appointed as the counselor of the governor's office, Guo Gong was appointed as a farewell officer of Anding County, and Gao Changqing was appointed as the prefect of Tianshui County.
Gao Changqing had been in the Later Qin Dynasty for many years and had a good understanding of the local customs. After taking office as the governor of Tianshui, he won over the local tribes, comforted the poor people, opened up trade routes, and promoted Confucianism, so that the Tianshui County was pacified. Wang Zhene specially sent someone to commend him.
Gao Changqing was a native of Wu County, Yangzhou. He was now over 50 years old and missed his hometown. He proposed to Yang Anxuan that he wanted to retire and return to his hometown. Yang Anxuan promised that as long as Tianshui County's tax revenue increased by 50% from the existing basis, he would be allowed to serve as an official in Yongzhou.
In order to achieve his goal as soon as possible, Gao Changqing worked conscientiously, touring the counties, encouraging farming and animal husbandry, and taking caravans to remote tribes to win support from various ministries. When Qifutanda led his troops to Jixian County, Gao Changqing was inspecting Shichang City.
The Jin State and the Western Qin Dynasty had a good alliance. A few months ago, the Qin soldiers had just helped the Yong army attack Anding County. No one expected that the Qin army suddenly arrived. The city gates were not even closed in time. Qifu Tanda led his army into the city. .
The county commander who stayed behind, Ma Hefeng, led the county soldiers to fight in a hurry. Blood spilled on the long street, and Qifu Tanda occupied Jixian County. Leaving a thousand soldiers and horses to wait for the infantry behind them, Qifutanda continued eastward with his light cavalry the next day.
At noon, we arrived at Xinyang City. The city had learned that Ji County had been captured by the Qin soldiers. The county magistrate Hua Shao ordered the city gates to be closed and led the people in the city to
Qingzhuang went up to the city to defend. Seeing that the city was prepared, Qifu Tanda did not attack the city, but defended directly and rushed to Linwei City, the seat of Lueyang County.
Wang Huan, the prefect of Lueyang, was a surrendered general of Yao and Qin. After Yao Hong surrendered, he ordered all counties and counties in the Qin territory to surrender. Wang Huan was ordered to surrender. Yang Anxuan, in order to stabilize the surrender, continued to retain Wang Huan as the prefect, but ordered Ren Qia, the general of the Yong army. Command troops for Sima.
News of the Qin army's raid came two hours ago. Wang Huan immediately ordered the city gates to be closed and discussed countermeasures with the county commander Ma Ren.
Ren Qiadao: "There are only more than 2,000 county soldiers in Linwei City. We need to mobilize the young people in the city to help defend the city. We should distribute weapons to them, move crossbows, catapults, bows and arrows and other items from the warehouse, roll logs, and beat them." Stone must also be well prepared.”
Wang Huan was also a veteran general. He was not panicked when he learned that the Qin soldiers were coming. He said: "The Qin army came with light cavalry and did not prepare siege equipment. They relied on plundering for supplies along the way. The terrain of Linwei City is dangerous and it will be difficult for the Qin army to capture it for the time being. I hope they can Hold on until reinforcements arrive."
Ren Qia frowned and said: "It's more than three hundred miles from Linwei to Chencang. Xinning Marquis led Chencang's garrison to attack Qiuchi. He couldn't count on Chencang's reinforcements. As for Chang'an, it's a thousand miles away. When the governor Wang finds out I'm afraid the news will be four or five days away, and it will be at least twenty days before reinforcements arrive. Anding City is seven hundred miles away from here, and there are many light cavalry in the city. If we get the news, reinforcements should be able to arrive within ten days."
Wang Huan thought for a while and said: "Send messengers to warn Fufeng, Xinping, Anding and other counties to ask for help. I hope they can support a large army to come for help."
Xinyang City can
Ignoring it, Linwei City had to be captured. Qifutanda garrisoned troops in the west of Linwei City. He sent troops and horses to plunder the people and drove them to cut down trees, build camps and build siege equipment.
On October 10, the Qin army's infantry arrived at Ji County; on October 12, the Qin army occupied Xinyang City and massacred the city; on October 15, 10,000 infantry arrived at the Linwei City camp; on October 17, the Qin army The army began to attack the city.
On the day when the Qin army attacked the city, Wang Zhene, who was far away in Chang'an, received an urgent report from a fast horse. Knowing that the Western Qin rebelled, he launched an attack brazenly.
Wang Zhen'ei said coldly: "Qifu Chipan has newly acquired the land of Nanliang. He probably thought that he could dominate the world like King Futian. He really overestimated his abilities."
Cen Minghu said: "The Qin people took advantage of the cold weather and the inconvenience of our army to take advantage of the time difference and occupy Tianshui, Lueyang and other places in winter. When the weather gets warmer in April, they have half a year to prepare for war, and they may be able to compete with our army. "
Wang Zhen'e said with emotion: "My lord knew about it in advance. He had long realized that Qifu Chipan was not trustworthy, and ordered Yu to be on guard. But I didn't expect that he would take action so soon. He probably learned that my lord was competing with Liu Yu for supremacy in Jiangling." , I can’t spare my hands to deal with him. Hehe, he is decisive in killing, and Qi Fu Chi Pan is indeed a hero, but he underestimated the lord, and also underestimated me, Wang Zhen evil. There is a fool here, how can he be allowed to be arrogant. "
Cen Minghu was the son of Suiyang County when he was awarded the title for destroying the Qin Dynasty. He was quite satisfied with this reward. After all, those who were awarded the title of marquis or uncle were indeed superior to himself in military merit. This time the Qin army invaded eastward and captured Tianshui County and attacked Lueyang County. If he could lead the army to drive away the Qin army and regain the lost territory, he should be promoted to a count based on merit. If he could defeat the Qin State, the marquis would definitely not be able to escape.
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Cen Minghu's heart became hot, and he clasped his fists and said: "Prince Governor, I am willing to lead the army to rescue Linwei City and take back Tianshui County."
Wang Zhen smiled evilly and said: "Minghu has the ambition to make progress, Yu will not stop you, but Yu can only give you 12,000 soldiers and horses, 5,000 light cavalry, and 1,500 pieces of armor and riding equipment. Don't ration them." You have six thousand horses."
Cen Minghu was overjoyed and said: "Thank you very much, Wang Cishi. I will definitely live up to my trust and drive away the Qin army."
Wang Zhen'e smoothed his beard and said, "Minghu, I will take Yu's fourth brother Wang Zun with me on this expedition and ask him to join the army and gain more experience."
Cen Minghu knew that Wang Zhene wanted Wang Zun to gain military glory, so he smiled and said: "Brother Wang, just don't worry, I will take good care of your brother."
