After capturing Quaigu City, Yang Anxuan did not rush to march to Anding City. Instead, he rested in the city and waited for the arrival of subsequent reinforcements while sending scouts to find out where the Xia and Qin armies were.
Outside Anding City, Helian Bobo learned that Helian Huang's army was defeated and all 20,000 soldiers were killed. He was so angry that he slashed the table in front of him with his knife and cursed angrily: "Useless beast, I will destroy him." .”
Helian Aliluo, the general who conquered the south, had a close relationship with the prince Helian Guang. He quickly changed the topic and softened the topic: "The Yong army captured Quaigu City, which is only more than a hundred miles away from Anding City. Your Majesty must beware of the Yong army attacking at any time."
Helianbobo divided his troops and plundered all directions, leaving only more than 12,000 people in Anding City. However, these people were the elite of the Xia army and were well-equipped, far beyond the warriors of ordinary tribes.
He Lianbobo said with a gloomy face: "The Yong people defeated me with their weapons and gunpowder. This battle cannot be passive. We should take the initiative and choose a favorable battlefield. Send out reconnaissance cavalry to closely monitor the movements of the Yong army. I want to fight against the Yong army." Teach them an unforgettable lesson as they march.”
Looking at General Zhengxi scolding Yitar, Helianbobo said again: "Send someone to tell Qifu Chipan to lead the Qin army to secretly attack Qicheng, cut off the Yong army's retreat, and work with me to encircle Yang Anxuan and keep him forever. In Mobei."
It had been seven days since the Qin army captured Yinmi City. Qifu Chipan ordered the property and people in the city to be moved to Wuhan City.
Unlike Helian who was ambitious, Qifu Chipan did not think that he could establish a firm foothold in Anding City. He just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to join forces with the Xia Army to consume the strength of the Yong Army, so that the Yong Army would be in power for a long time in the future. Unable to send troops to Qin.
By occupying cities such as Wushi and blocking the passage of Yong's army, he can concentrate on attacking Liang and Tuyuhun. Once he captures Juquliang, Liliang and Tuguhun, it will be Yong's army's turn to worry about its eastward or southward march.
After receiving the news that the Xia army had defeated Xinping and lost more than 20,000 troops and horses, Qifu Chipan remained silent for a long time, becoming increasingly unfavorable about the war.
However, as far as he is concerned, the Yong army has lost more than 10,000 soldiers and horses since the war began. He has kidnapped more than 30,000 people from Yinmi, Wushi and other cities, as well as countless supplies. As long as he can successfully withdraw to Wushi City, that is With a great victory, you can even give up the Secret City.
Wushi, Chaona and other cities are bordering the Qin Dynasty. Qifu Chipan is preparing to return to the army and occupy the northern part of Lueyang County with all his strength. In this way, the western Anding County, the northern part of Lueyang County and his own Nan'an County will be connected, and the country will move northward. Expanding for more than four hundred miles, as expected, the purpose of this battle has been achieved.
After receiving Helianbobo's invitation to secretly attack Qicheng, Qifu Chipan pondered for a long time and ordered that the population and materials of Yinmi City should be relocated within three days, and the army would decide where to go after three days. …
In Anding City, the ice wall half a foot thick shimmered in the sun, and Sima Liao Hui patrolled the city as usual. During this period, the Xia army did not attack the city again. From the top of the city, it can be seen that there are many fewer camps outside the city.
It was already early morning when he was patrolling the city. Liao Hui stood above the east city gate, facing the rising sun, and squinted his eyes to look at the tents of the Xia army inside and outside.
Suddenly, Liao Hui discovered something unusual about Xia Jun's station, and hurriedly called the soldiers around him to watch. Everyone was talking about it, wondering why Xia Jun was moving.
Half an hour later, the number of tents outside the city gradually decreased, and the long horse team began to leave toward the northwest, pulling the baggage. Cheers rang out from the top of Anding City, and Governor Guo also rushed over. When he saw Xia Jun leaving, he clasped his palms together and chanted Buddha, "Buddha bless you, these barbarians are finally gone."
Liao Hui smiled and said, "Reinforcements should have arrived."
Looking at the coffin at the top of the city, Liao Hui's smile faded and he said softly: "It's a pity that General Fu can't see it."
One day after the Xia army left, a messenger sent by Yang Anxuan came to the city and told everyone in the city that Duke Yong had arrived with reinforcements and defeated the Xia army in Qicheng and Quaigu, killing more than 20,000 people.
There were thunderous cheers at the top of the city, and the messenger conveyed Yonggong's order, asking them not to relax. There were still 40,000 to 50,000 Xia and Qin troops, and they should beware of their comeback and let the defenders in the city hold on for a while longer.
There was no shortage of food and grass in Anding City, but after being besieged for more than seventy days, the city ran out of firewood and burned all the horse and cow dung. Guo Gong had no choice but to order the demolition of wooden houses to collect wood.
However, the most difficult time has passed. Guo Gong smiled and said: "The Xia army was defeated. The hammering wood on the top of the city can be used to make fire."
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A heavy snow came quietly. The previous snow had not yet melted, and the next heavy snow covered it again, with the snow more than a foot thick.
Yong, Xia, and Qin all sent out reconnaissance cavalry to inquire about each other's movements. Looking down from a high altitude, the snow-white land was full of criss-crossing traces of horses.
Shen Qingzhi couldn't help but asked Ying to take twenty scouts out of the city to spy on the Qin army's movements in a secret direction.
In the battles of Qixian and Quaigucheng, Yong's army captured more than 8,000 war horses. The reconnaissance cavalry went out with one man and three cavalry. When encountering the enemy's cavalry, they would fight if they could fight, and if they couldn't fight, they would flee.
The sun had already set in the west, and this place was about seventy miles away from Quaigu City. Shen Qingzhi and the scouts found a sheltered forest for the night.
Taking off the iron pot from the accompanying horse, one of the soldiers smiled and said: "My lord is really amazing. The iron pot you invented is much lighter than the cauldron and is easy to use."
Set up three iron pots, one to boil water, one to cook porridge, and one to cook meat. I brought with me fresh beef and mutton, which had been frozen solid for a long time. Large pieces of beef and mutton are cooked in an iron pot, and the aroma will be overflowing after more than half an hour.
Taking out the salt packets prepared in advance from the cowhide bag, which was a marching item developed by the Ordnance Department, Shen Qingzhi and the soldiers used the small silver knives they carried to cut meat and drink porridge. After a while, they felt a little sweaty.
Shen Qingzhi untied the cotton-padded coat on his body. This cotton-padded coat was sewn by Yang Qiu himself. Although he knew that several maids helped to finish it, his wife's affection still made him feel warm.
His thoughts couldn't help but fly to Xiangyang City. Qiu'er should have given birth to his second child, but it was a pity that he couldn't stay by her side. However, he fought and performed meritoriously on the battlefield for the sake of his wife and children's glory and wealth.
Shen Qingzhi hoped that Yang Qiu would have a boy so that someone could inherit the family business. Xiangyang is too far away from Quaigu City, and Qiu'er's letter has not yet been delivered. Shen Qingzhi is both worried and eager.
The soldiers drank hot porridge and ate mutton. Steam came out of their heads, and they also untied their cotton-padded clothes. Someone laughed and said, "This thick cotton coat is warmer than fur. Wear it wrapped in a felt blanket at night. No matter how heavy the wind or snow is, you don't have to be afraid."
"Before I had these cotton-padded clothes, I wouldn't have dared to go out for a walk on such a cold day." A veteran from the northern border acted as a guide and sighed: "In the past, from October to March and April of next year, in the northern border, For half a year, I can only stay in the city. If I go out of the city, I will either get lost in the snow or freeze to death."
The group chatted excitedly, talking about the glory of the army, the wives, children, and children at home, looking forward to how much contribution they could make after this battle, and how many acres of fertile land they could get for their families...
After eating, Shen Qingzhi looked at the map by the light of the campfire. Shen Shi encountered a group of Qin army's scouts. The Qin army only had ten people. After seeing Yong's cavalry, they fled quickly. Shen Qingzhi and others used arrows to stay behind. Three people.
From the mouths of the captured Qin soldiers, we learned that Qin Lord Qifu Chipan led 20,000 Qin troops to be stationed in Yinmi City, and was speeding up the transportation of the people and supplies in Yinmi City to Qin.
Shen Qingzhi stroked his furry chin. Judging from the actions of the Qin army, Qifu Chipan had no fighting spirit. Was he planning to abandon the city and leave? This place is only fifty miles away from Yinmi City. Shen Qingzhi decided to go and see what happened tomorrow so that his lord could make an accurate decision.
Early the next morning, Shen Qingzhi led his reconnaissance cavalry straight to Yinmi City. The Qin army's reconnaissance cavalry gradually became denser. Within half an hour, they encountered and engaged the Qin army's reconnaissance cavalry three times. Two of the accompanying soldiers were hit by arrows. Death.
There were more than thirty Qin cavalry chasing behind him. The leading Qin general was shouting with bared teeth and claws. Shen Qingzhi turned around and shot an arrow. One of the Qin cavalry responded to the string and fell off his horse. The Qin cavalry scattered in shock, but still pursued closely. .
Although the number of Qin cavalry was greater, Shen Qingzhi was not afraid at all and led these Qin cavalry more than five miles away. Shen Qingzhi kept looking back and observing along the way and saw that only these thirty or so cavalry were pursuing them.
Shen Qingzhi reined in his horse, and the people around him reined in their horses. Shen Qingzhiqing drew his steel sword and shouted sternly: "Kill these Qin dogs and avenge Jiang Wei and Lu Xiu." Jiang Wei and Lu Xiu just fell off their horses and fell in the snow, and were killed by Qin Qi who was chasing them.
The Qin general who leads the team is Qifu Baiyang, the former Qin general. He is the half-brother of Qifu Chipan. Qifu Gangui had many children. When the Duke of Qifu launched a rebellion to kill Qifu Gangui, more than a dozen of his sons were killed at the same time. Even so, Qifu Chipan
There are still more than ten brothers.
Among the brothers, Qifu Chipan has the most trust and respect for his sixth brother, Qifu Tanda. His brothers with the same mother, Qifu Shenqian, Qifu Chibo and others are also reused, while his brothers with different mothers, Qifu Shiyin, Qifu Baiyang, Qifu Qulie and others only commanded troops in the army and had no real power.
This time the expedition was peaceful, Qifu Baiyang joined the war with the army. Because he missed the delivery of supplies because of his good wine, he was whipped ten times by Qifu Chipan in public. He was demoted to a scout and ordered to lead a reconnaissance patrol. He would not be reinstated unless he performed meritorious services. .
More than ten miles out of the city, Qifu Baiyang saw a group of people from Shenqing, and he knew they were Yongqi by looking at their attire. Qifu Baiyang saw that Yongqi had few people, and the humiliation of being beaten made him decide to capture these Yongqi and go to his elder brother to ask for merit, and the good official was reinstated, so he led his men in hot pursuit.
Seeing Yong Qi turn around, Qifu Baiyang sneered and said: "The Han slaves still want to resist, kill them, cut off their heads, and I will go to your majesty to ask for credit for you."
Qin Qi shouted and charged towards Shen Qingzhi and others. The steel sword struck out one after another, and the impact was loud and clear.
Qifu Chipan initially formed an alliance with the Yong Army and received more than a thousand fine steel knives from Yang Anxuan. In addition to his personal guards, Qifu Chipan equipped the remaining steel knives to the scouts. The steel knives held by this group of Qin riders The knives are all fine weapons.
The knife and the knife were cut together, sparks flying everywhere, Shen Qingzhi's wrist flipped flexibly, the blade moved down, and the blade lightly drew a blood groove on the opponent's wrist.
Qifu Baiyang rode his horse and charged forward, using his horse's sword to be fast and fierce. Shen Qingzhi did not block it, but used the back of the knife to support the thrusting blade, and lifted it up with force, causing the blade to rise upwards.
The two horses were staggered. Shen Qingzhi punched Qifu Baiyang in the chest. Qifu Baiyang raised his right arm with a knife, revealing a gap between his chest and abdomen. Seeing that he had no time to dodge the punch, Qifu Baiyang was knocked off his horse by the punch.
Shen Qingzhi was not in a hurry to pursue them, but went to slash at other Xia Qi with his sword. Although there were many Xia Qi, Shen Qingzhi was extremely brave. Five people were killed by his sword due to his lack of effort. The courage of the other Yong Qi increased. , seventeen people were killed in a short time, and the remaining Xia Qi rode away.
Qifubai lost his war horse and formed a circle with three other Xia Qians who had fallen off their horses to resist. They were soon beheaded and captured.
Shen Qingzhi listened to Yang Anxuan's explanation of the interrogation method, and brought the four people separately for questioning. After a quarter of an hour, he had an understanding of the situation in the secret city, and also learned the identity of Qifu Baiyang from the prisoners' mouths.
Unexpectedly, he caught a big fish. Shen Qingzhi tied up the four prisoners, placed them on the horses, and escorted the prisoners back to Quaigu City.
