When Guo Wei went on an expedition, Liu Chengyou issued another edict to the front line, urging Bai Wenke to attack Hezhong and Zhao Hui to attack Fengxiang.
Guo Wei held a military meeting to discuss counter-rebellion strategies. Most of the generals suggested that he capture Chang'an and Fengxiang first, control the border and prevent interference from Hou Shu forces, and then close the door to hunt dogs and clean up the river.
Only Huazhou Zhenguojun Jiedushi Hu Congke firmly opposed it, saying that three towns rebelled in succession, and Li Shouzhen in the river was the leader. To capture the thieves first, capture the king, they must first conquer the river. Once Li Shouzhen died, the two people would automatically disintegrate; If we bypass the river and go to the Guanxi area first, once Wang Jingchong and Zhao Siwan hold strong positions, close the city and block the front, and Li Shouzhen relies on the river to cut off our retreat, we will be in a dilemma, with no food and grass, and no way to escape. Attack and collapse!
Guo Wei agreed with Hu Congke's point of view and formulated a grand counter-insurgency strategy of "capturing the thief and capturing the king". So he led the army to set off from Shaanzhou, ordered Bai Wenke and Liu Ci to set off from Tongzhou, and Chang Si from Tongguan. The three armies approached the river from three directions.
In Li Shouzhen's fantasy, this battle in the river should be a replica of Li Congke's Fengxiang army. The same meritorious deeds of the previous dynasty, the same popularity among the military and public opinion, the same young ruler ascending the throne and taking charge of the young country... The only difference is that Li Shouzhen is not the adopted son of the late emperor.
In short, as long as he gave an impassioned speech in front of the battle, the Central Army brought by Guo Wei would definitely defect before the battle, cheering and supporting him to go to Bianzhou to ascend the throne.
But when he climbed onto the city wall to prepare for his performance, he was surprised to find that Guo Wei's central military flags were fluttering, their troops were neatly dressed, and their fighting spirit was high. Everyone's face was solemn and said "CNM, I will kill you." expression.
Li Shouzhen couldn't believe what he saw in front of him. He didn't understand why these old subordinates who had been favored by him, were grateful to him, and swore allegiance to him, would be so unfaithful. He didn't understand how Guo Wei brainwashed them in a short period of time.
Li Shouzhen's worldview collapsed at that moment. His face turned pale and his body trembled involuntarily, "It's not that I don't understand, the world is changing rapidly."
He was wrong, the world has not changed, he should understand. As a traitor, he should have a deeper understanding of the four words "seeking profit and forgetting one's righteousness".
In this chaotic and dark Five Dynasties, almost everyone puts morality on both sides and profit in the middle. As long as we give money, we can kneel down and shout long live to anyone, even to the barbarians. Li Shouzhen, aren’t you this kind of person? You can do this, why can't your subordinates?
In Li Shouzhen's astonishment, Guo Wei had completed military deployment, and the main forces of various ministries were camped outside the city to listen to the next combat instructions.
The generals were highly motivated and requested to attack the city immediately, capture Li Shouzhen alive, and make great achievements. Guo Wei acted calmly and calmly, and said to the generals:
"Li Shouzhen is a veteran of the previous dynasty. He has rich combat experience. He treats his subordinates well. His soldiers return to his heart and has made many meritorious deeds. He should not be underestimated! In addition, the west and south sides of Hezhong City rely on the natural dangers of the Yellow River. The city walls are tall and strong, and the city defense system is mature and complete. How can we rush to attack the city? Aren't you going to push our soldiers into the fire pit?"
Later, Guo Wei pointed out the correct combat idea. There was no surprise at all, just the same old routine: siege. Build high walls and dig deep trenches outside the city to cut off Li Shouzhen's contact with the outside world. When the food and grass in the city are cut off and morale collapses, they will use both grace and power. On the one hand, they will attack the city with hundreds of roads and press Mount Tai to the top. On the other hand, they will distribute documents and summons to persuade surrender. Anjoong sergeant. When the time comes, the defenders in the city will inevitably surrender.
As for Chang'an Zhao Siwan and Fengxiang Wang Jingchong, they only need to send a small number of troops to contain them. Real hooligans and hypocritical righteousness, there is no way those two guys would sincerely work for Li Shouzhen.
Capture the thief and capture the king, defeat each one, and besiege the exhausted enemy. This is Guo Wei's twelve-character policy to quell the rebellion of three towns.
The generals were convinced. Therefore, Guo Wei mobilized 20,000 civilians from nearby prefectures and counties to build walls and dig deep trenches. Under Guo Wei's unified dispatch, various troops were organized and combined to completely surround the city in the river.
Guo Wei analyzed the generals: "Li Shouzhen was afraid of the late emperor (Liu Zhiyuan) before, so he always kept his tail between his legs and did not dare to think wildly. However, he despised us because we had just risen and had not made any great achievements, so he dared to rebel. We should make good use of his arrogance and calm down."
Subsequently, Guo Wei curbed his edge and ordered all activities to cease. The Central Army outside the city suddenly became quiet, as if they were afraid of Li Shouzhen and suddenly withdrew.
Li Shouzhen in the city was even more confused. What I fear most is the sudden silence in the air.
Although he no longer showed off his power and created momentum, Guo Wei secretly set up beacon towers along the Yellow River, stretching for dozens of miles, with one post every three steps and one sentry every five steps. The soldiers on duty worked in shifts, and there were countless open and hidden sentries. Whether it was the main stream or tributary of the Yellow River, patrol ships were dispatched to coordinate patrols on the ground and on the water. All the couriers sent from the city were captured, and no one could escape.
Li Shouzhen had rich experience and knew the correct self-rescue posture after being besieged. The first was to seek external aid, seek external supplies of food and troop support, and the second was to break out of the siege and lift the siege. At the very least, he had to open a gap and open up the supply line.
Li Shouzhen contacted all imaginable external anti-Han forces, such as Huainan, Houshu, and Khitan. However, Guo Wei's encirclement was so airtight that all the envoys were captured alive, and the river became an isolated hell on earth;
The breakout operations also suffered heavy losses.
The situation in Hezhong City is getting worse day by day. Food and grass are almost exhausted, and people are dying of hunger every day. The city is about to collapse without attack.
Li Shouzhen couldn't hide his sorrow, and really had no way to solve the siege, so he called his number one adviser, the dog-headed strategist in the river, and the future great mage to protect the country - the demon monk Zong Lun, "Master, didn't you say that I will be the emperor? Look, Why do I feel like something is wrong now?"
"Amitabha, don't you hear that 'when heaven is about to entrust this person with a great responsibility, he must first suffer his mental illness, strain his muscles and bones, starve his body and skin, deplete his body, and confuse his actions by practicing Buddhism'? Your Majesty, there is an order from the emperor of the dynasty. , this is destined and cannot be changed by extraordinary human power. The predicament in front of you is God's test and spur to you. There is no way out, but there is no way out, and there is a bright future in another village. Just wait."
"Master, how long will it take to wait?"
"Amitabha, when you are the only one left in the river city, it will be the time when the dragon ascends! That's good, that's good."
As expected, he is a wise man. With a few words, Li Shouzhen cheered up again, "Let the storm come more violently!"
Compared with the 996 blessings, Master Zonglun is the king of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
