Yang Anyuan took the initiative to launch an offensive, and of course it would not stop at Dayang City. He wanted to capture Anyi City and drive the Wei people out of Hedong County.
After learning about the occupation of Xujin, Yang Anyuan sent soldiers from the 600 Heroic Battalion to Wushan. Wushan, also known as Yushan, Yuban and Yanban, is an important passage of the Zhongtiao Mountain Salt Road, with the salt pond next to it.
Wushan is more than thirty miles south of Anyi City and seventy miles away from Dayang City. It is a battleground for military strategists.
Changsun Song set up military strongholds at both ends of the Wushan road to prevent Yong's army from sneak attacks through the Wushan important road. Wushan has high mountains and deep valleys, with a drop of more than 100 feet. Some roads are dug out of the steep cliffs. Large groups of people carrying grain, grass and baggage can only pass through the mountain roads.
Yang Anyuan sent out the soldiers of Xiaoyong Camp, not taking the usual route, and letting these soldiers climb over the mountains and ridges to occupy dangerous places, without alerting the Wei defenders at both ends, and waiting for opportunities to launch an attack on the Wei army marching in the mountains.
Jianwei General Shi Xing stood on the cliff and looked down. The mountain road was surrounded by mountains, undulating like waves, and extremely dangerous. The herb picker beside me pointed out: "Here is the Eighteen Pans, there is the Sandielang, and further ahead is the big stone slope."
It has been twelve years since Shi Xing was selected into the Heroic Battalion. After a hundred battles, he was promoted to the fifth rank of General Jianwei. He has climbed countless dangerous peaks and rarely encountered dangerous places like this.
"Master Li, where is the best place to set up an ambush?" Shi Xing asked.
Old Man Li met Shi Xing and others while collecting herbs in the mountains. He learned that Shi Xing and others were Yong soldiers and that their trip was to deal with the Wei people, so he volunteered to act as a guide.
"Two miles ahead, there is a large rock slope," the old man said, stroking his beard that was blown by the mountain wind. "There is a road between two mountains. The mountain is steep and is more than three miles long. Blocking both ends, there are soldiers and horses in the road. Unless you grow wings and fly out."
Shi Xing smiled and said, "Thank you very much, my father-in-law. If I win this battle, I will ask Yonggong for merit. If my father-in-law is willing, he can move to Puban or Luoyang, and the government will donate grain fields and houses."
Old Man Li said happily: "I have children and grandchildren at home, can I go with them?"
Shi Xing smiled and said, "Not to mention my husband's family, my husband's relatives and friends, people from the neighboring villages, anyone who wants to go can go."
Seeing that Old Man Li didn't believe him, Shi Xing said, "If you can trust me, I will vouch for you."
The guard on the side smiled and said: "My father-in-law, this is General Jianwu, with an official position as high as that of a prefect. He will vouch for you, so what do you have to worry about?"
Old Man Li smiled broadly and said repeatedly: "This old man has met a noble man. Don't worry, General. The old man has been collecting herbs in Wushan with his father since he was a child. He is very familiar with this area. He will definitely find a good place for the General."
Two days later, 10,000 Wei troops entered the mountains through the northern entrance of Wushan Mountain. The mountain road is winding, with rugged rocks, and the road trench is long and narrow. Only one war horse can pass through the narrow place.
The Wei army marched slowly on the dangerous path of the mountain stream while leading their horses. From time to time, falling rocks rolled down the stream, and it took a long time before the sound of impact and echo was heard, which was frightening.
The boulder runs diagonally from north to south and is nearly four miles long. Shi Xing was lying on the cliff at the northern end, watching the Wei army's troops stretching for more than ten miles down the mountain. The original plan was to wait for the Wei army to enter the big stone slope and block both ends. However, the Wei army's line was so long that it was not effective to attack the enemy at the big stone slope alone.
A war horse stepped on the air and fell into the stream with a neighing sound. Shi Xing was inspired by an idea. In addition to five days of dry food, the soldiers of the brave camp carried five days of dry food. Each of them also carried a can of gunpowder. Over the mountains and ridges, more than a hundred cans were lost, and there were still more than 400 cans of gunpowder available.
More than four hundred cans of gunpowder alone were of little use in killing the enemy, but the loud noise from the gunpowder explosion echoed in the valley, and the war horses must have been frightened. On such a narrow road, the Wei army had nowhere to escape when the horses collided.
Shi Xing narrowed his eyes and looked at the number of horses in the Wei army. There were more than two thousand. Two thousand horses went crazy on the mountain road, and both men and horses were about to fall into the stream.
After making up his mind, Shi Xing quietly called his lieutenant, who then conveyed the message to his department commanders and military lords. When the Wei army began to pass down the boulder, the chief commander and corps commander of the Yong army also knew what to do.
Half an hour later, one-fifth of the Wei army's front army had passed through the big stone slope, one-third was walking through the big stone slope, and the remaining half was still circling in the eighteen plates. The horn sounded suddenly, and on the cliff.
Huge boulders flew down and hit the Wei army on the valley road.
There was a lot of noise with people shouting and horses neighing. The generals of the Wei army ordered the soldiers to hold the horses and try to hide under the cliff roots, where flying rocks could not fall.
On the cliff, sparks were flying from the fuse of the gunpowder jar. Seeing that it was almost burning to the mouth of the jar, the Yong army soldiers threw the gunpowder jar down. The gunpowder jar exploded in the air before it hit the ground, and a loud "explosion" echoed throughout the valley.
Immediately afterwards, violent explosions continued to sound, and the ears of the Wei army in the valley were "buzzing". The war horses jumped up in fright, charging wildly on the mountain road, knocking the Wei army soldiers around, and some were hit by the hoofs of the horses. If stepped on, he will fall to the ground.
The war horses were galloping on the narrow mountain road, and horses kept stumbled and fell into the mountain stream. The screams were endless. The Wei army, who was hit by the horses and had no way to escape, cried like wolves and howled like ghosts, with nowhere to hide.
In a short time, the Wei army suffered heavy casualties and the queue was ten miles long. The generals of the Wei army were unable to gather their soldiers and had to resign themselves to fate.
The trumpet signaled the order, and the Yong army dropped the wood they had prepared in advance. Fire shot up from the boulder, and the Wei army officers and soldiers ran like wolves, only wishing that their parents had lost two legs.
Shi Xing divided the soldiers into two groups and blocked them at both ends of the boulder slope. The mountain road was rugged and narrow, and the Wei army's numerical advantage could not be used at all. Yong's army chased behind them and killed them. Some were forced to jump into the mountain stream.
Fighting from noon until the sun set in the west, Shi Xing led his soldiers to leave. The feeble neighing of horses still echoed in the valley, the stream was dyed scarlet, and most of the 10,000 Wei troops were killed in Wushan.
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The spring breeze in February was like scissors, which kept cutting, and Liu Yu felt sad.
Xu Xianzhi sent a letter from Beijing, saying that there was a shortage of labor for spring plowing this year. Most of the grain collected by the court through the auction of Linyi treasures was old grain and could not be filled with grain seeds. In some places, even grain seeds were lacking.
Refugees appeared in Yangzhou, Xuzhou, Yuzhou, and Jiangzhou. Many people fled to the land of Yongyan through mountains and rivers. Xu Xianzhidun asked Liu Yu to return to Beijing as soon as possible to take charge of the overall situation.
There was no progress in the Battle of Jiangling. After the death of Liu Zhongzhan, Liu Yu felt that the morale of the soldiers was low and war weariness was quietly growing. Liu Yu also felt tired in his heart. In order to boost the morale of the army, he had to do his best to support it.
Facing the aggressive advance of Yong's army, Liu Yu could only hope that Wei, Qin, and Xia would launch offensives against Yong to temporarily relieve his own pressure.
In the capital of the Western Qin State, Wuhan City, Qin King Qifu Chipan received an edict from the Jin court to appoint him as the general of Anxi. At the same time, he was ordered to lead his army to attack Qinzhou and Beiyongzhou together with the Xia soldiers and horses.
Qifu Chipan sneered: "Liu Yu forced the Emperor of Jin to abdicate, but he couldn't deal with Yang Anxuan. He wants Gu to work for him. It's really a fool's dream."
In the first month of this year, Qifu Chipan made his second son Qifu Mumo the crown prince, and also the general of the Fu army and the governor of the Chinese and foreign military forces. He changed his reign name to Jianhong, showing his great ambition. How could he obey Liu's orders just because of an imperial edict? Yu.
Prime Minister Zuo begged Tanda to report: "This time Liu Yu appointed Li Xin as the general to conquer the west, Juqu Mengxun as the general to conquer the army, and He Lianhuang as the general to conquer the north in the name of the Jin court. I'm afraid he has to borrow We are trying to deal with Yang Anxuan, and we also want Qin, Liang, and Xia to fight each other. I wonder if He Lianjuan, who is hiding in Tongwan City, has the courage to lead his army south."
Qifu Mu said at the end: "My father has said many times that the current enemy of Qin is Tuyuhun, and it is better not to provoke Yong's army for the time being."
General Qifu Muyiqian, the general who conquered the north, led his army to fight with Tuyuhun all year round. He frowned and said, "Tuyuhun has recently received a lot of sophisticated weapons from the Yong army, and the soldiers have suffered a lot of casualties in fighting with them."
Qifu Chipan stroked his chin and said, "According to detailed reports, Li Xin was strict in his domestic administration and built a palace, which made the people resentful. Meng Xun of Juqu looked at him and wanted to seize Li Liang's land. There is a saying among the Han people, The mantis is swooping at the cicada, and the oriole is behind. When Juqu Mengxun leads his army to conquer Li Xin, we will take advantage of the opportunity to seize his territory."
Everyone looked at each other and smiled. This was how the bald man was killed, so the plan can be repeated.
(West) Liang, the chief book Si (Yin Fan) called Li Xin, the leader of Shangshu Kingdom, and said that heavy fog spread in all directions on the first day of the first month; an earthquake occurred on February 8, and houses collapsed in Dunhuang, killing and injuring more than 300 people; on February 10, On the ninth day, the sun was red and without light, and stars fell; on March 6th, a fox appeared on the gate tower of the south city.
Warning
Lord of the country, this day is a warning. If we do not improve our politics, treat talented people with courtesy, reduce punishments, and stop building projects, I am afraid that great disaster is coming.
Li Xin read the memorial and was very unhappy.
On March 22, the comet left the Tianhe mouth, entered Taiwei, passed through Beidou, then passed Ziwei, and invaded Tianshu. Tuoba Si, the lord of Wei, was greatly frightened and summoned all the Confucians and magicians to inquire.
The Wei army was defeated at Huatai, losing more than 5,000 men; Dayang City was trapped, with more than 3,000 casualties; Wushan was ambushed, and more than 6,000 troops were lost, although more than 15,000 men were not counted for Wei. It hurts the muscles and bones, but Tuoba Sisheng may be a warning from heaven, which is not good for Wei.
"The world is divided into four parts, and disaster signs occur frequently. I am very frightened." Tuoba Si looked at the people in the palace and said, "This time the comet attack is too small. I wonder what the Lord is doing? Which country should it be in? Please tell me clearly, sir. There’s no need to hide it.”
The Confucians, magicians, Taoists, and monks in the hall discussed it for a long time, and they couldn't agree on one thing.
Kou Qianzhi saw Cui Hao standing aside with a smile and said nothing. He approached and whispered, "Bo Yuan, your responses are always the most respectful. Why don't you step forward and answer."
Tuoba Si watched everyone from the high seat and saw Kou Qianzhi whispering to Cui Hao. He said, "Kou Immortal, if you have any high opinions, you might as well speak out in front of the court."
Kou Qian waved his fly whisk and said, "Your Majesty, disasters arise from people. Boyuan is well-read in classics and history, and has studied principles, yin, yang, five elements, and hundreds of schools of thought. He is proficient in all of them, so he can deal with them."
Seeing the emperor's attention, Cui Hao raised his hands and said in salute: "I read the "Book of Han" and remembered that before Wang Mang usurped the throne, a comet also came out of the mouth of Tianhe, entered Taiwei, passed through Beidou, and then passed through Ziwei, invading Tianshu, and It's the same today. The comet is caused by bad energy, and the master Liu Yu will replace it."
Tuoba Si secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that the strange star phenomenon was not directed at him, and said: "Liu Yu forced Emperor Jin to make him the King of Song, but in Jiangling there was no choice but to accept Yang Anxuan. The Jin family is still not sure who will replace him."
Although Cui Hao claimed that the vision was aimed at Liu Yu's usurpation of the Jin Dynasty, Tuoba Si still did not dare to be careless and ordered soldiers and horses from all over the country to suspend their attacks and strictly guard the city to wait for the opportunity.
