Naturally, the Shaofu did not dare to stay in Yinyang. He had no confidence in his thousand-man army, as if any force could swallow it. He was forced to get into his car and head north again.
After a night's march, the army reached the Chengying and Daling lines. Chengying and Daling are adjacent to each other, with acres of land connected to each other. There are thousands of households on both sides of the Nanxia Avenue. The most eye-catching thing about this place is a huge mound standing next to the road. There are lakes on both sides of the road, and further west, there are winding waters.
This is a border town of Wei, and the defense force is not strong. Only a few hundred civilian troops were recruited locally. The city is small and can only have a certain deterrent effect on the armed forces. In fact, Hu Yang sent an advance guard of 5,000 men to advance covertly that night after Shaofu set off. The news that the Shaofu was blocked simplified Hu Yang's task. Shortly after Shaofu left, the Qin army's vanguard launched an attack. Five thousand people formed a neat formation on the plain, advancing like a wave, directly shocking the defenders. Ying, who was in charge of Chengying and Daling, ordered Chuicheng to escape, and the resistance of the two cities collapsed instantly. When Hu Yang arrived with his rear guard and the baggage, the two cities had already calmed down. All the strong men from the two cities had left the city and gathered near the lake. There were soldiers guarding the hills. The newly promoted Gongcheng Wang Ling has already left the city and is waiting. When the rear army arrived, there were officials at all levels guiding them to camp.
Hu Yang and Wang Ling took the Shaofu to interrogate Cheng Ying and other captured officials in Daling: Ying Wei, Ying Cheng, Cheng Ying, Daling, etc. According to Ying Cheng, as soon as he received the order to cut off traffic, the Shaofu's motorcade arrived. Wei Ying said that there was no preparation in the city at that time. If the Shaofu forced his way in, he would definitely be able to pass. These remarks obviously made the young man very embarrassed. He also asked: "Han and Wei are brothers, how can we stop them?"
Ying Cheng said: "Wang Yu, Han and Qin Lianheng broke their trust and betrayed their alliance, so we must be on guard and not allowed to pass!" The young man's face turned red and white, and he didn't know what to say.
Hu Yang said: "Seeing that the way forward is cut off, what can the young master do?"
The Shaofu has no idea, but he also knows that he can't listen to Hu Yang on this matter, and he can't even discuss it with Hu Yang. If he makes a wrong move, he will be shattered to pieces! He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, and said: "The matter has been rushed, and I dare not be expert. I dare to fly to Zheng Guo to ask for advice!"
Hu Yang said: "In that case, I hope the young master will do it!"
The Shaofu said: "While I am waiting for orders, please attach the general to the convoy. I hope the general will accept it."
Wang Ling said: "The two cities are full, I would like to stay outside the city!"
The young master said: "Here you go! I would like to stay by the road."
Wang Ling called for a public official, and the Shaofu also called for his school leader, and the two of them jointly arranged the camp fence.
A public official came in and asked, what should be done with Jingzhuang in the city? Hu Yang said: "But they gathered in the front yard of the city, and each day they were assigned to camp."
At night, the doctors went back to their rooms to rest. The young master declined the invitation to rest in the room and returned to his army's camp. He found two doctors, carefully described to them the situation he had encountered so far, and asked them to repeat it again. Give them a piece of slip with the word "face to return" written on it, and ask them to quickly return to Zheng to ask for instructions. Let the school leader find five capable soldiers, protect the two doctors and disappear into the dark night.
After a day and night of hurried travel, the seven people finally entered the city before Zheng Guoguan. The two doctors were too tired to speak. When the official Lang Guan on duty saw this, he arranged for them to rest and eat, and reported it to the Shaofu. The left-behind Shaofu Cheng quickly reported to Prince Han.
When he heard that the two doctors were escorted by soldiers and were returning on foot, Prince Han knew that something was serious. ——In the past few times, the messengers came and went by car. He invited Han Ping, the prime minister of Han, and Bao Yuan, the general of Han, and ordered one person to be brought up first.
A doctor was brought to the main hall of Prince Han. Prince Han sat in the middle, while Han Ping and Bao Yuan sat at the bottom. The doctor came in, bowed, and knelt by the door.
Prince Han said: "What does the young master teach?"
The doctor said: "The Shaofu said that the former was ordered to receive the cinnabar in Yinyang, which was of excellent shape and shape. He drove back to Zheng overnight. When he passed through Chengying and Daling, he was rejected by Wei. The Shaofu did not dare to challenge him. , Gong Qi changed, so he returned to Yin Yang and relied on Qin. Qin then sent troops to Cheng Ying and captured two cities. When he consulted Ying Cheng, he asked the king of Wei for instructions, and it was blocked from Korea. The north road was cut off. Today, the Shaofu lives in Cheng Ying, according to Qin. In the mausoleum, I ordered the ministers and others to ask for orders in the palace. "
The doctor's narration was like a thunderbolt from the blue, shocking the three people's hearts and minds, and they couldn't recover for a long time. In the end, the old and frail Baoyuan recovered the fastest and cursed repeatedly: "Absurd, ridiculous!"
Han Ping still didn't seem to believe it and asked: "Did the Qin people take over Wei Yi?"
The doctor said: "Of course!"
Han Ping asked: "Where is Qi Ling Cheng?"
The doctor said: "After hearing Ying's order, he fled from the city, and the rest went into the Qin camp."
Han Ping asked: "Where is the young master now?"
The doctor said: "Camp on the road between Chengying and Daling."
Han Ping asked: "Where are the Qin people?"
The doctor said: "We are all staying in the two cities. He said that both cities are full and there is no room for anyone, so he ordered me to stay outside the city. It is really rude!"
Han Ping was so angry that he didn't know what to say.
Bao Yuan asked: "How big is the Qin army?"
The doctor said: "Both cities are full, tens of thousands of people."
Bao Yuan asked again: "How can the Qin people attack the city?"
The doctor said: "Maybe I heard that Shaofu's northward journey was blocked, so he was supposed to protect him!"
Prince Han saw that the doctor was talking more and more outrageously, so he waved his hand and said: "The doctor has worked hard, please take a break and I will answer you tomorrow." Then he ordered another doctor to come up.
When there were only three people left in the palace, Prince Han sighed: "Disaster is coming!" The remaining two people's faces were as pale as dirt, and they couldn't even nod their heads.
Finally Han Ping burst out: "How foolish to use Qin people to protect you!"
Bao Yuan was still calm and said: "Qin wanted to attack Wei, but it was not in the name of it. Now it is in the name of opening the way to Han, and it is unfair to trap Han in one fell swoop, and it is a plan to gain advantage from Qin."
Prince Han said with a mournful face: "What can I say to Wei Zhaoye now?"
Bao Yuan said: "But if you raise your troops to face each other, what can you say?" When Prince Han saw the torch coming, he said: "Someone has arrived again." The three of them straightened their clothes and sat down again.
After the second doctor saluted, he also knelt beside the door. Prince Han asked: "What does the young master teach?"
The answer of the second doctor was basically the same as that of the first doctor, except that the word "unexpectedly" was added in front of "Qin Nai sent troops to conquer the city and captured two cities." It seems that it is indeed the oral instruction of the Shaofu, but the two people's understanding is slightly different.
Bao Yuan asked: "Why did Wei cut off my trade?"
The doctor replied: "The master has not taught me anything, so I don't know what I know."
Bao Yuan asked: "When did the Qin people attack the two cities?"
The doctor said: "We got a message last night and returned to Zheng one night. Yesterday morning we returned to Yinyang, and yesterday the two cities were still under the control of the Wei people. Maybe it was yesterday morning."
Baoyuan asked: "Where will Han Ying stay?"
The doctor said: "In the middle of the road, I was held hostage by the Qin camp."
Bao Yuan said: "The Qin people attacked Wei Yi, did the Shaofu know about it?"
The doctor said: "The young master has entered the Qin camp, and we all have a rest. We will set off at dusk. I think the actions of the Qin people are not known to the young master."
Han Ping said: "How can the young master return to Yiyang and live in Qin? Just stay by the city..." As if he realized that it was inappropriate to say this, he stopped talking.
Seeing that no one had any other questions, Prince Han also ordered the doctor to go down and rest. Then he asked: "What do you mean, sir?"
Prime Minister Han said: "Maybe I should send an envoy to Daliang to express my intention. It is not my intention to attack Wei Yi. It is actually held hostage by Qin."
Bao Yuan said: "Nothing else, but prepare your ears for war!"
Prince Han said: "Rong Buyi, please give me your permission."
Both of them bowed and said, "Here!"
Prince Han said: "Please wait a moment." He hurriedly left and went to the bedroom. When he was young, he came back and said, "Your Majesty, if there is any disharmony, please consult Mr. Chen!"
Han Ping stroked his forehead and said, "If you weren't the king, how could I forget about it?"
Prince Han said: "I hope Prime Minister Han will visit Chen Gong as soon as possible. The general will set it up as a defensive method."
Han Ping said: "What can the Young Mansion do?"
Prince Han said: "We will discuss it someday." The two left, and Bao Yuan returned to his home. He called a capable retainer and gave him instructions, asking him to lead a group of elite Korean soldiers to station in Huayang, and ordered Huayang to prepare During the battle, all the people in the four towns of Huayang entered the city to prepare for the war. If the combined forces of Wei and Zhao attack, he will take overall command of the defense.
Han Ping rushed to the mansion and asked to see Chen Zhen.
Chen Zhen had already gone to bed. When he heard that Han Ping was asking for an audience, he knew something important was going on and hurriedly got up to greet him. After the two of them finished the ceremony, they sat down separately as guest and host. Chen Zhen said: "If Prime Minister Han has something to do, just summon the ministers to see him. How dare you come to see me?"
Han Ping said: "The time has been decided. However, it is urgent to disturb Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen will not be guilty!"
Chen Zhen said: "How dare you. How dare you disrespect the Prime Minister of Han when he calls him. Do you dare to ask, what teachings?"
Han Ping said: "Thanks to the gift from the King of Qin, our city has received thousands of good pills. However, it was revealed and trapped by the villain. The Qin general was so angry that he actually pulled out the two cities of Wei. Now Daliang is furious and will accuse our city. I only invite Chen Give it justice!"
Chen Zhen listened quietly. After listening, he raised his head and said, "What does Han Xiang want to do? I should explain it to you!"
Han Ping said: "It would be a great blessing if Wei can clear up his doubts and not raise his troops!"
Chen Zhen said: "This is easy! The prince sent envoys to Daliang to ask for the crime of attacking the city. Three thousand catties of cinnabar were used to pay for it. He raised 20,000 troops to Xingyang and went west to attack Qin. Wei must be relieved and defeat Han. How can it attack? Of?"
Han Ping didn't understand what Chen Zhen meant, so he quickly expressed his position: "No, no. Han will not attack Qin with a single soldier."
Chen Zhen said: "The second thing is to invite troops to Qin as foreign aid. When Wei and Zhao see Qin and Han joining forces, they will not dare to abandon Qin and attack Han."
Han Ping hesitated and said: "The three Jins are brothers. Brothers are close friends. Although they have good friends, they are not ruthless."
Chen Zhen said: "Ming Dynasty transferred Qin general Hu Yang to escort Dansha into Zheng. This is to show his friendship. Wei and Zhao may be afraid and not attack."
Han Ping said: "Han is a small country. It has inherited the kindness of a big country and dare not forget it. If the Qin people invade Zheng, they may not be able to supply the Zhou Dynasty and lose the meaning of the Eastern Road."
Chen Zhen said: "Without foreign aid and coalition forces, how can we not attack? Now Wei has raised an army of 200,000 to attack Qin. How can we retaliate against Qin and invade Wei? We want to increase our prestige over the three Jin Dynasties!" How to raise an army? Forced by the situation. If Han does not attack a single soldier, it is easy for him to look upon the king of Wei. If Wei does not attack Han, how can he achieve it? If Qin attacks Wei, it will not be a name. In the opinion of the minister, Han but sent troops , Wei will be relieved, and it is not difficult to understand just two cities. If no soldiers arrive at Xingyang, Wei soldiers will arrive overnight."
