In Tongwan City, Chigan Ali received the news of the Yong army's attack and ordered the banquet to block the east, west and south entrances of the outer country, leaving only the north gate for access.
At the end of the month, Chigan Luoshi led the defeated troops to Tongwan City and temporarily stationed outside the north gate, waiting for orders from the Prime Minister and Dai Gong Helian Youdi Dai.
Before the battle was over, Wang Ting's Qingqi brought an order from Helian Youdi Dai. Wang Ting's tribe was temporarily moved into Tongwan City, and Chigan Luo Shi was ordered to lead his troops to meet and protect the moved tribesmen. It is more than fifty miles from the royal court to Tongwan City, but most of them are women, children, old and weak, and move slowly.
The reconnaissance cavalry reported the news that Xia Wangting was moving south to Tongwan City to Meng Longfu and Wang Zhenxie. Both of them knew that if these people were allowed to enter Tongwan City, it would be increasingly difficult for Tongwan City to leave.
Meng Longfu and Wang Zhen'e each led a team of light cavalry to attack the Xia people going south. Chigan Luoshi and Helian Youdidai were already prepared. The two armies fought back and forth. The Yong army was entangled by the Xia cavalry and had no choice but to retreat. Helian Youdidai led the royal court's tribe into Tongwan City smoothly.
Meng Longfu and Wang Zhene led their troops to the outside of Tongwan City. Although Tongwan City had not yet been completed, they were still shocked by the majesty of Waiguo City.
Riding horses around the outer wall, the perimeter of the outer wall is about twenty miles. It is designed according to the terrain and is not a regular square. The city is six feet high, and there is a moat and slope protection outside the city. Looking up, you can see the piers and platforms built on the city wall. There is a place every five or six feet on the horse's face, which can cross fire to prevent the siege troops from approaching the city; there are raised cornices on the city wall, which are arrow towers...
Meng Longfu took a breath and said, "It's difficult to capture such a powerful city without a hundred thousand soldiers and horses."
Although Wang Zhenye wanted to seize Tongwan City, he was a little discouraged when he saw the majestic city in front of him. He said: "We have less than 20,000 soldiers and horses. It is almost impossible to break the city. We can only wait for the master to break Helian." Only when you are strong can you have a chance to capture Tongwan City."
Meng Longfu frowned and said: "The Xia people are holding on to the city. They just need to hold on and wait for work. From time to time they send out small groups to harass. Our army will be exhausted. When the food is exhausted, it will collapse without fighting. I think it is not suitable to be there." Garrison troops outside Tongwan City."
Wang Zhen'e agreed: "Yes, we can return to the camp on the south bank of the Wuding River. It is twenty miles away from Tongwan City. If Xia Qi comes to make a surprise attack, he can know it in advance. Helian Bobo led his army to attack Anding City in the west. Yu Guess There are not many soldiers and horses left behind, so they are eager to move from the royal court to Tongwan City."
Meng Longfu said in a deep voice: "The Xia people live in tribes. You are worried that the defenders of Tongwan City will summon the surrounding tribes to come for reinforcements. When the Xia army becomes stronger, our army will have no choice but to withdraw south."
"My lord asked you and me to tell you when we went north, to use up the Xia people's strength as much as possible and to divert them from adding troops to An Ding. As for seizing the royal court or controlling Wancheng, we just follow the trend and don't force it." Wang Zhen said with an evil smile: "Our army If we can reach the Wuding River, it is already a great victory."
Staff officer Shen Wen suggested: "Why not surround the point and call for reinforcements?"
Shen Wen was originally a surrendered general of Yao Qin, and was the chief clerk of Chen Liugong Yao Gu. After Yao Gu surrendered, he was selected by Wang Zhen'e and served in Chang'an. Wang Zhen'e was recalled to Xiangyang City by Yang Anxuan. Wang Zhen'e was appointed as the head of the staff department. Soon after, Shen Wen was transferred to the staff department as a staff officer.
Meng Longfu and Wang Zhene looked at each other and smiled. Meng Longfu praised and said: "What Daosheng (Shen Wenzi) said is exactly what he meant."
In the east city of Tongwan City, where Xia Prime Minister Helian Youdi Dai's camp is located, Chigan Ali, Chigan Luoli and others gathered here to discuss strategies to retreat from the enemy. The Yong army had been stationed on the south bank of the Wuding River for half a month. They did not come to attack Tongwan City. Instead, they attacked and killed the tribal warriors who came to help.
"Nearly a thousand warriors from three tribes have been killed by Yongqi's sword in the past five days," Helian said on his right: "We must not allow the Yong army to attack and kill the warriors who came to help. I tell you, Luo Shi, to lead the Qingqi forward." Go and meet the warriors who come for reinforcements.”
Chigan Ali said: "On behalf of the king, Yong's army is unable to attack Tongwan City. We are hoping that our army can leave the city. I think that the army cannot leave the city easily."
Helian Youdi Dai thought for a while and said: "Send out scouts to search for the tribes who are coming to help, and let them gather together to rule Wancheng."
Thirty miles south of Tongwan City, four hundred Xiongnu warriors (the Xiongnu is a contemptuous name for them by the Han people, and the rapid pronunciation of Xiongnu sounds like Hu, so the Xiongnu call themselves Hu, and Hu means the proud man of heaven) tribal warriors are resting by the river. Five days ago, this The tribe with only 2,000 people received an order from King Dai to send 400 people to Tongwan City to participate in the battle.
It’s too late at this time
The sun has set, the clouds in the sky have not yet dispersed, smoke is rising from the kitchen, and the tribal warriors are lighting a fire to cook. The sound of hoofbeats came from the west, and everyone mounted their horses with swords in hand, looking at the riders in the distance.
He Lianhuang was let go by Yang Anxuan in Quaigu City and did not dare to go to Anding City. Wang Maide advised him to go back to the royal court and wait for the opportunity. He Lianhuan understood the meaning of Wang Maide's words. As a prince, if his father Khan made a mistake outside, he could continue to be the Khan in a clear and justifiable manner. If Father Khan wins, he can deal with it calmly before he returns to the royal court.
He Lianhuang gathered the broken troops along the road, and by the time he approached Jingbian City, more than 600 cavalry had gathered. In order to keep the secret of being captured, Wang Maide secretly advised Helianhuan to kill the untrustworthy soldiers among the soldiers who were released from Quaigu City. Thirty-six people were released together, and twenty-two were killed. The others were He Lianhuang's guards and swore never to reveal the story of the captured city.
Seeing clearly that the people in front of him were dressed as Huns, Wang Maide urged his horse to come forward quickly and shouted: "His Royal Highness is here, why don't you put down your weapons to greet him."
The leader who led the tribe to the war met Helian Guang during the autumn hunting and saw clearly that the person coming was indeed His Highness the Crown Prince. He quickly led his troops to dismount and kneel down to greet him. He Lianhuang recognized the leader Fei Lianyan. During the autumn hunting, this man shot flying geese with arrows, and he toasted him with a glass of wine.
He Lianhuan jumped off his horse, helped Fei Lianyan up, and said with a smile: "It turns out he is Fei Liantou. I haven't seen him for two years. Is your tribe grazing nearby?"
Fei Lianyan saw that He Lianhuang recognized him and said excitedly: "Your Highness, the Yong army attacked the royal court. Prime Minister Helian led his people to avoid Tongwan City and called warriors from all tribes to go for help. I heard that your highness went with your majesty. Attacking Anding, why did you turn around?"
Helian Huang was secretly shocked, was there Yong Jun in the royal court? It seems that it was very timely for him to follow Wang Maide's suggestion and return to the royal court. According to prior consultation with Wang Maide,
He Lianhuan let out a long sigh, with a sad look on his face, and said: "Yang Anxuan personally led the army to seize Qicheng, Quaigu and other cities, and fought with his father Khan at the foot of Anding City. The Yong army used gunpowder, and his father Khan was defeated and his life and death were unknown. He risked his death alone. Break out of the siege and return to the royal court to gather troops and prepare to go find Father Khan."
Hearing that Helian Bobo might die in battle, Fei Lianyan was pleasantly surprised. This Xiazi was moody and prone to murder and cruelty. Fei Lianyan felt frightened every time he visited Helian Bobo. But if this tyrannical emperor died, I don’t know if Daxia Kingdom can survive with the help of the Crown Prince in front of me.
A thought flashed through Fei Lianyan's mind. If Helian Bobo died and the Crown Prince in front of him ascended the throne, he would be the first to support him. He would be rewarded with fertile land, and the tribe might grow stronger as a result. Thinking of this, Fei Lianyan said earnestly: "Your Highness, my tribe is willing to follow Your Highness."
He Lianhuan laughed and said, "Fei Liantou, I will definitely thank you deeply in the future."
The two groups of nearly a thousand people together were led by He Lianhuan and headed for Tongwan City. They didn't go far when they encountered a scout. It was learned from the detective cavalry that the Yong army was robbing and killing the tribes heading to Tongwan City. Prime Minister Helian asked the tribesmen to gather together and enter the city together.
Wang Maide whispered to Helian Huan: "Your Highness, we just take advantage of this opportunity to gather the tribal warriors."
As the scouts came to a mountain col, more than 2,000 people had gathered here. Helian Huang was the crown prince, and tribal leaders came to see him. Helian Huang comforted him with kind words, and told Helian Bobo that his life and death were unknown. Word spread.
Most of the tribal leaders had the same idea as Fei Lianyan. They didn't have to worry about being a big khan if they were replaced by a tolerant person. In addition to Wang Maide and Fei Lianyan's lobbying, these tribal leaders all expressed their willingness to follow Helian Guang. In this way, in half a day, Helian Guang had more than 3,000 subordinates.
In Tongwan City, Helian Youdi Dai learned that the prince had arrived and hurriedly sent Chigan Ali with 5,000 light cavalry to welcome him into the city.
Helian Huang entered Tongwan City surrounded by soldiers and horses, and Helian Youdi led the crowd to greet him. In the middle of Tongwan City stands the tall Yong'an Palace. Its rammed earth base is six feet high and has forty-nine steps going straight up. The construction of Yong'an Palace has been completed. The palace is tall and connected with flying pavilions. The house is supported by the embracing pillars. It is decorated with carved beams and painted buildings. It is extremely gorgeous.
The auxiliary halls and greenhouse halls around Yong'an Palace had not yet been completed. Helian Youdi's general He Lianhuan welcomed him into Yong'an Palace and held a banquet to welcome the prince.
During the banquet, Helian asked about Helianbobo's situation on his behalf. Helianhuang again defeated the wounded soldiers and told the lie that Helianbobo's life and death were unknown.
Again.
"How could your majesty be so wise and powerful that he could be defeated by Yong's army." Liang Gong and Yushi doctor Chigan Ali first stood up and questioned: "Ten days ago, the messenger from Anding sent a message from the Khan, telling me that we are waiting for siege. An Ding City."
He scolded Ali for only having eyes for Helian Bobo, and usually did not pay attention to Helian Huang. Helian Huang saw him jump out and angrily said: "Ally, you also know that this was the message ten days ago, and with the delay on the road, you The news I got was twenty days ago. Guzai Quailgu fought a bloody battle with the Yong army. My father Khan heard the news and led his army to come to the rescue. He was reported by the Yong army with a fire-breathing rocket. It was half the time. Months ago."
Helian Youdi Dai believed what Helian Huang said. Helian Huang was the prince and could not lie about the military situation. He said: "Tongwan City currently has 28,000 light cavalry, leaving 10,000 to defend the city. The other troops will follow me." Reinforce Your Majesty."
Helian Zhuang was eager for Helian Youdi to lead his army to leave, so that he could be the master of his country and even establish himself as king. At that moment, everyone agreed that Helian Youdi would lead 18,000 light cavalry to the direction of Xichuan, and that he would be accompanied by Luo Shi and other generals. Prince Helianhuang would guard Tongwan City and reprimand Ali, Wang Maide, Fei Lianyan and others. The tribes who had recently taken refuge with Helianhuan stayed behind.
Helian Youdai led 18,000 troops and horses to leave Tongwan City and march westward. Meng Longfu on the south bank of the Wuding River received a report from the reconnaissance cavalry an hour later. Wang Zhene analyzed that at this time, the Xia army left Tongwan City and headed west. It was probably because the lord defeated Helian Bobo, and the Xia army had to go to reinforce.
Meng Longfu said happily: "If it is as expected by Brother Wang, we must not let go of this group of Xia troops. Tongwan City is easy to defend and difficult to attack. We will simply let it go for the time being and annihilate this group of Xia troops with all our strength. Then we will join forces with the Lord to capture them." Helian Bobo avenged Zhongdu."
Wang Zhen pointed upward with his evil hand and said: "Based on the weather, it may snow in the near future. The sledge will be available by then, and it will not be difficult to catch up with Xia Qi. Let Xia Qi walk for a while first, don't be in a hurry."
