night.
The east bank of the Yellow River.
Han army water stronghold.
The water waves beat against the warship, and the sound was endless. Everywhere in the camp, soldiers wearing armor and weapons were standing guard or patrolling, and they did not dare to relax.
If it gets cold, the soldiers will pick up the water bag or bamboo tube around their waist and take a sip of strong sorghum wine.
After a sip of wine, my belly felt like it was on fire, and then my fingers and toes all felt warm.
In this cold weather, nothing can warm the body more than a sip of wine.
suddenly.
Someone shouted: "The Chu army's water stronghold is on fire."
The entire Han army's water stronghold was alarmed, and immediately the officers' shouts rang out.
"Don't move around, don't move around. Those who patrol, those who stand guard, stay in the camp if there is no mission, don't move around."
Under the control of the officers, the commotion of the Han army quickly calmed down.
Inside the Chinese army's tent.
Wu Nian opened his eyes and asked, "What happened?"
"Your Majesty, forgive me. I'm going to find out." The imperial guards, ministers, and eunuchs who were keeping watch in the big tent didn't know either. One of the imperial guards turned to the inner tent, bowed to Wu Nian, and then immediately turned around and left.
The eunuch came in, held the lamp, and helped Wu Nian change his clothes.
After Wu Nian was dressed neatly, he came to the outer tent and sat down. The Ouchi guard returned and reported: "Your Majesty, a fire has broken out in the Chu army's water stronghold. The wind is helping the fire. I'm afraid it will soon turn into charcoal."
Wu Nian looked happy, but quickly calmed down. He put his hands on his hands and smiled and said, "He must be my good nephew who has made great achievements in northern Shaanxi."
The news hasn't come yet, but Wu Nian already knows.
"Pass the order. The generals of all armies must remain stationary and be on guard." Wu Nian raised his head and ordered.
The situation is unclear in the dark, and it is easy to capsize in the gutter. At this time, we need to be more prudent.
"Yes." A close minister responded loudly and turned around.
"Get some wine and good food." Wu Nian ordered another eunuch, then raised his head and said to his ministers: "My lords, have a drink with me to celebrate."
"yes."
The ministers all looked happy and bowed in agreement.
The night passed quickly. After daybreak, the situation in the Chu army's water stronghold on the other side was clear at a glance.
It turned into a piece of scorched earth.
However, Wu Nian was still cautious and did not cross the river immediately. Instead, he sent spies over to investigate the situation. After confirming that Lu Jing had retreated, he ordered the entire army to cross the river.
It took nearly a day.
afternoon.
The warship carried Wu Nian to the opposite bank, the land in the Guanzhong Plain.
After Wu Nian got off the boat, he stepped hard on the ground with his right foot and said with a smile to the minister beside him: "It's not easy, we finally got in."
"Hahaha." All the ministers were smiling. Yes, it's not easy. But still came in.
After watching for a while, Wu Nian led everyone into the military camp and came to the big tent. Summon the generals to come and discuss.
Soon after, the generals Wang Gui, Zhang Sheng, Feng Chong and others, as well as their accompanying ministers and ministers, gathered in the tent.
Just as Wu Nian was about to speak, the sound of rapid horse hooves sounded in his ears. Immediately afterwards, a large inner guard walked in from the outside, knelt down on one knee, and raised a black box with both hands.
"Your Majesty. This is General Zhang's secret."
The Ouchi guard lowered his head and said.
Before Wu Nian could say anything, a eunuch on his left immediately walked down, took the box, returned, and handed it to Wu Nian.
Wu Nian opened the box, took out the folding book and looked at it.
"As expected. Please take a look at how my nephew managed to pacify Northern Shaanxi." Wu Nian smiled proudly and handed the book to the eunuch.
The eunuch took the folder and gave it to Wenwu Chuan to read.
The civil and military personnel are all excellent people. After seeing it, they quickly congratulated.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty. General Zhang is brave and resourceful. He is truly the pillar of the country."
"General Zhang conquered northern Shaanxi and established extraordinary achievements."
"Hahaha." Wu Nian was very happy and laughed. After a long time, he stopped laughing. He turned to a bachelor and said, "Draft an imperial edict."
"Zhang Zhen has made great contributions and was granted the title of Duke of Cao."
"Lü Yanxun has also made meritorious service. The court will discuss it after the war and give him another reward."
"Appoint Xiao Yu as a general and let him recruit tens of thousands of soldiers and horses from Guanzhong."
"Yes." The bachelor stood up and bowed to Wu Nian.
Wu Nian nodded, then turned to the Hojo clan and said: "Send the order. Let the river navy continue to defend the Yellow River. Let the generals in Hebei lead their troops to cross Puzhou Ferry and come to Guanzhong to join us."
"I want to use an army of 200,000 to attack Chang'an. Kill Lu Jing."
"Yes." Hojo Umasa stood up and responded loudly.
"Your Majesty, if all the armies are mobilized, wouldn't Hebei be empty? If the Chu army breaks through the defense of the river navy and crosses the Yellow River, it will be in danger."
Wang Gui frowned slightly, bent down and said.
"It doesn't matter. A river navy army of three thousand households is enough to guard the Yellow River. If the Chu army really breaks through the Yellow River, it doesn't matter if it enters Hebei."
"Just send troops and horses back. Now I have managed Hebei with impregnable strength, and people's hearts are turning to me."
"It doesn't matter."
Wu Nian waved his hand at him, showing confidence.
He has been operating the land north of the Yellow River in Shanxi, Zhili, Shandong and Henan for so long.
If the Chu army can still waver.
He might as well find a piece of tofu and kill him.
"Yes." Wang Gui was still a little worried, but seeing Wu Nian's confidence, he agreed and stepped back.
They are all veterans of the battlefield.
What does it mean that Lu Jing burned the warships and retreated the camp overnight? Wu Nian knew it very well.
Immediately, he issued more orders.
Send more spies to explore the Chu army's defenses along the Wei River.
Let the imperial court send people over quickly to take over the city of Shaanxi on the north bank of the Wei River. That is to say, dispatch county magistrates and prefects to settle the people.
Early the next morning. Wu Nian then led his current infantry and cavalry troops of 30,000 households to the south of the Wei River and set up camp on the north bank.
morning.
Outside the camp gate on the north side of the Han army camp. Wu Nian was wearing a dragon robe and a large cloak made of black bear skin. He stood in the cold wind and looked to the north.
After a while, a black spot appeared ahead. Then the sound of horse hooves was deafening, and hundreds of horses came galloping towards them.
A smile appeared on Wu Nian's face.
After a while. Zhang Zhen, Lu Yanxun, Xiao Yu, and Chen Ping rode their horses to Wu Nian, dismounted, and kowtowed: "Meet your majesty (uncle)."
Wu Nian felt sorry for his nephew, bent down and helped him up, and then let everyone excuse himself.
"Good boy. I didn't let my uncle down. Half of the credit for pacifying the northwest belongs to you." Wu Nian raised his right hand and hit Zhang Zhen's chest, saying happily.
This child is indeed my nephew.
"Uncle, it's all thanks to the efforts of all the soldiers." Zhang Zhen was a general outside, but in front of Wu Nian, he was an honest and kind boy, he said with his head lowered.
