The wide cement road spreads out like a spider web, connecting the entire Hebei.
In an important city in Hebei, countless civilians escorted heavy trucks along the cement road to Pingling.
The east wind blows and the war drums beat.
The soldiers and horses have not moved, but the food and grass go first.
The Han court sent troops from the King of Qi first.
King Wu Min of Qi commanded ten thousand households of elite cavalry. The elite soldiers went in front, and the civilian husbands and baggage vehicles followed, heading for Pingling.
morning.
Outside the north gate of Pingling. The new county magistrate Yu Zhongping wore brand new official uniforms and led the county officials out of the city to greet him.
After seeing the people and horses in front, Yu Zhongping bowed his head humbly.
Wu Min led dozens of riders to leave the large group and came to the city gate.
"His Royal Highness King Qi." Yu Zhongping led the crowd and bowed in salute.
"No courtesy." Wu Min got off his horse and helped Yu Zhongping up. After some greetings.
Wu Min entered Pingling City surrounded by everyone and sat down in the county government hall.
When Wang Ba first attacked Pingling City, the county magistrate Lu Tianyun led his men to defend the city and was killed. The war did not affect the county government.
Only the granaries, arsenals, treasuries, etc. were burned.
Wu Min sat on the main seat, raised his head and said to Yu Zhongping: "The emperor will use Pingling as his base camp, cross the river to attack Bianliang, and kill the king and overlord. In order to avenge the shame of Pingling being breached."
"The food, fodder, and baggage required by the hundreds of thousands of troops will be transported to Pingling one after another."
"Yes." When Yu Zhongping and others heard this, they all showed awe-inspiring expressions and raised their hands in response.
The food, fodder, and baggage required by hundreds of thousands of troops were so huge. Next, the officials of Pingling County will be very busy.
"Yes." Wu Min agreed, and then said: "The emperor has given a generous reward to the county magistrate Lu Tianyun for his death. However, the emperor thinks it is not enough and wants to build a temple outside Pingling City for me to offer sacrifices myself."
"When the emperor's army crosses the river, kill Wang Baxian, behead him, and bring it back to pay homage to Lu Tianyun."
"Do this first, and do it quickly."
When Yu Zhongping and others heard this, their moods were complicated, including sadness, but also envy.
As a small county magistrate, he received such treatment after he died for his country. Lu Tianyun also deserved his death.
Treat officials who died for their country favorably and encourage those who come after them.
Yu Zhongping and others gradually became excited.
After Wu Min explained these two things, he refused the reception banquet offered by Yu Zhongping and others, returned to the outside of the city, set up camp with the people of the camp, and then entered the big tent to rest.
Things unfolded quickly.
The Han army successively built a huge and strong camp, and set up tents, granaries, and military supplies warehouses in the camp.
Grain, grass, and military supplies from all directions were first transported to Pingling City. When the city can no longer contain it, it will be transported to the camp.
As time passed, more and more food and military supplies were accumulated in the camp. There are more and more soldiers and horses.
Generals from various households arrived at Pingling one after another.
at the same time. Lu Tianyun's temple was also built quickly.
This day.
The sun was shining brightly and the wind was quite strong.
Lu Tianyun's temple was built in a regular manner. It is a small temple with three entrances. In the middle hall, there is a tablet and statue of Lu Tianyun, and there is an inscription next to it.
It contains the names of the soldiers and officials who died in the Battle of Pingling.
now. There are already many soldiers and horses inside and outside Pingling.
Temple, inside the main hall.
Wu Min led the military generals above the Qianhu level in the army, under the command of Miao Zhu, to worship Lu Tianyun with the ceremony of Shaolao.
Wu Min, wearing the royal crown of King Qi, kowtowed in front of him. After the ceremony was completed, he clasped his hands and said loudly to the statue of Lu Tianyun: "In the past, Wu Zixu led the Wu soldiers to conquer the Chu Kingdom."
"Shen Baoxu asked Qin for help, but Qin refused to help. Shen Baoxu cried day and night in the Qin court for seven days and seven nights, and no water came in. Qin Aigong was moved by this, so he sent troops to rescue Chu."
"I have no clothes for you."
"How can I say that I have no clothes? I share the same robe with you. When the king raised an army, he repaired my sword and spear. I share the same enemy with you!"
How can I say that I have no clothes? Tongze with Zi. The king raised his army and repaired my spear and halberd. Work together with me!
How can I say that I have no clothes? He wears the same clothes as his son. The king raised his troops and repaired my armor. Go with me! "
"Master Lu is on top. I will behead Wang Baxian and offer it as a sacrifice in front of Duke Lu's temple."
After saying that, Wu Min bent down and kowtowed to the statue of Lu Tianyun. The generals present, Qianhu and other generals, as well as county magistrate Yu Zhongping and other officials, then kowtowed.
Wu Min stood up, turned around and looked at the people in the temple, holding the hilt of the sword at his waist with his left hand, holding his head high and chest high, and said loudly: "Everyone, prepare to attack Chu and avenge Lu Gong."
"yes."
Everyone shouted yes.
After Wu Min worshiped Lu Tianyun in the temple, he prepared his troops to cross the river.
The Tiger of the North stood up with its majestic body and roared towards the south.
Fight.
The cold wind is biting, but it can't hurt people as much as the murderous aura.
.......
Bianliang City.
Large trains of baggage escorted by civilians came from all directions and converged on Bianliang City.
All the soldiers of the Bianliang Army are ready to fight to the death with the Han army on the Yellow River and in Bianliang City.
The murderous aura is like a sea of clouds, rolling endlessly.
On the north city wall.
The banner with the word "Chu" was hung on the city gate tower, fluttering in the wind and making a hunting sound. General Wang Baxian, wearing armor and holding his hand on the hilt of his sword, led Chen Mingzhi and others to inspect the city wall.
He is full of power and has strict military discipline.
No soldier dared to desert.
After inspecting the city wall, Wang Ba returned to the city gate tower and stood at the top of the city facing north. After looking at it for a long time, he turned to Chen Mingzhi and said: "General Chen. The Han army's baggage, food, and elite soldiers and generals all gathered in Pingding. Mausoleum City.”
"King Wu Min of Qi personally offered sacrifices to Lu Tianyun in the temple and declared that he would behead my head to offer sacrifices to Lu Tianyun."
"The main direction of attack of the Han soldiers is really Bianliang."
"I took the initiative to cross the river to provoke, and provoked the tiger."
"I don't know if the soldiers are resenting me in their bellies."
At the end of the sentence, Wang Ba burst out laughing.
"Life and death are important matters. How many people can take life and death lightly? There must be someone who resents the general in their hearts, attracting Wu Nian's hatred and attracting the Han army."
"But the final general is something you can't ask for."
"Just right. Let's fight to the death with Wu Nian under this city." Chen Mingzhi bent down and replied loudly.
"General Chen. What a strong man." Wang Ba turned around first and patted Chen Mingzhi on the shoulder, showing his appreciation.
Under the threat of the Han army in the north.
The Bianliang Army was like a clockwork machine, running at full speed. Just like Chen Mingzhi said.
Some people are afraid, some people are excited.
Regardless of fear or excitement, no one can get off the boat.
The direction of the Han army's attack was mostly Bianliang.
Either defeat the Han army or die in Bianliang.
With one move, the whole body was affected, and the news began to spread in all directions.
Wang Baxian's trick, the fast horse galloped, and countless horses were killed on the way before reaching Nanjing City.
