Longhu Pass.
It is the first level of the Longyan Dynasty in Liangzhou, and it is also the first fortress.
If the Longhu Pass is lost, the next step is for the Huns to ravage the plains. In the past half month, the five major fortresses before Longhu Pass were all breached by the Huns who suddenly launched an attack.
"General, General, Qingfeng Gorge can't hold it anymore!"
"Back a thousand steps!"
"The White Cliff Army suffered heavy losses!"
"Where's the Rolling Stone? Where's the Rolling Stone?"
"It's gone, there are too many Huns soldiers!"
General Pingdi Zheng Yuxing was standing on the high building of Longhu Pass, looking into the distance. The mountains and plains were filled with soldiers from both sides, the Liangzhou Army and the Baiya Army. Several square formations were scattered for a while, and then regrouped.
But every time we gather, we lose a lot of people.
Qingfeng Gorge, this is the last barrier before Longhu Pass.
"Hold on, hold on no matter what!"
Zheng Yuxing gritted his teeth and turned back angrily: "Where are the arrows I want? Why haven't they been delivered yet?"
"Armor, armor!"
"And the golden sore medicine!"
The subordinate made a sad face: "General, we are still on the way..."
"boom!"
Zheng Yuxing was so angry that he punched the wall and said angrily: "Still on the way? It's been half a month. What on earth does Chen Ping, an old thief, want to do?"
Logistics support can't keep up, so it's a hammer fight?
Dozens of hurried military reports have been sent back. It's been half a month, and the logistics materials can't be delivered?
"General, the enemy has begun to attack again!"
A soldier rolled in and crawled in.
as expected.
In the Qingfeng Gorge, there were loud killing sounds again, one after another. The Liangzhou Army and Baiya Army defending Qingfeng Gorge suffered heavy losses. Zheng Yuxing couldn't figure out why the Huns were so desperate this time!
Are the two hundred thousand troops really not human lives?
The Jiangzhou Army commanded by Zheng Yuxing and the 70,000 Baiya Army who came for reinforcements totaled 150,000. I originally thought that there was a danger to defend, but the price of 150,000 versus 200,000 was not false. But unexpectedly, the brave and skilled Hun soldiers were equipped with a lengthened Hun scimitar, horse archers and scimitar cavalry, which not only had high maneuverability, but also doubled their lethality. In just half a month, 30,000 soldiers have been lost here!
"Chen Ping is a bitch!"
"What does he want to do? There are no reinforcements or supplies! If he delays it any longer, he will be betraying his country!"
"Kill me, kill me back!"
Zheng Yuxing's eyes were about to burst, he drew his sword and roared.
At Longhu Pass, nothing can be lost!
If you lose it, you will die, if you defend it, you will die. If a man is wrapped in horse leather, why not choose to die in battle?
"Brothers, come on!"
"For my wife and children!"
"For the sake of the country!"
The Liangzhou soldiers all looked excited and their eyes were red.
…
"Lost again?"
While Liu Zheng was still on the road, he received another battle report from the front line and couldn't help but frown.
Jiang Xuan was also worried: "Brother, we have lost five fortresses in a row. The reinforcements from Liangzhou Prefecture have not yet arrived, but the Baiya Army has been rushing for reinforcements. It seems that Chen Ping has really given up after eating the weights!"
Liu Zheng pondered for a moment, then suddenly shook his head and said: "That's not right!"
In the eyes of the generals.
"Sir, what's wrong?"
Liu Zheng said calmly: "Although Chen Ping wants to internalize us, he is not a fool. If the Longhu Pass is lost, the entire Liangzhou will be massacred. This is a matter related to the entire Longyan Dynasty. No matter how he defends himself, I'm afraid You can’t be a governor!"
Everyone looked at each other.
Jiang Xuan asked: "Brother, what does Chen Ping want to do?"
This time Qingyang Shuo did not come with him due to physical inconvenience, and Yinzhou really needed someone to take charge of the rear. So without a military advisor, Liu Zheng could only think by himself.
On the carriage, he took out the map and studied it with everyone.
He pointed at Longhu Pass on the map and said: "Longhu Pass is the most important border pass and must not be missed. Although Chen Ping used the Huns, he also knew that the Huns were ruthless tigers and wolves. Once they are let in, it will really be over! "
"Everyone, look here!"
He moved his finger to the east of the map, and then drew a line. This line went directly through Pingzhou, where King Lu was, to Jinghua!
Jiang Xuan's face changed drastically: "Brother Gongzi means that Chen Ping is waiting?"
Liu Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled faintly: "The Xiongnu army tore up the alliance and invaded. Do you think the imperial court will take no action?"
"I think Chen Ping is not only waiting, but he has already prepared a backup plan!"
Everyone looked at each other and took a breath.
Jiang Xuan was even more shocked and said: "He is waiting for the prince!"
Liu Zheng laughed loudly: "That's right!"
Whenever there is a war, it is when the princes of the imperial court want to come over to gain military glory. Especially when the old emperor is ill and the succession is unclear, the prince comes to participate. If he can repel the Huns, he will definitely Being praised for his virtues and recorded in history, with this halo, it would be appropriate for the prince to succeed to the throne. But if he couldn't repel the Huns, the prince could be considered as trying his best. Although it was in vain, it was certainly not wrong.
In this case, how could the prince not come?
so!
Chen Ping's move is not only to internally destroy the Baiya Army, Liangzhou Army, and Yinzhou Army, but also to pave the way for the Crown Prince!
Liu Zheng gritted his teeth: "This old fox!"
At this time, the cruelty of politics was truly exposed to Liu Zheng for the first time. Since ancient times, when have these people vying for power cared about the lives of the people, and when have they cared about the lives of the soldiers? It is said that one general succeeds and a thousand bones wither, and an emperor succeeds to the throne. How many intrigues and intrigues are behind it?
"Then, sir, what should we do?"
Jiang Xuan said anxiously.
Liu Zheng looked at the military reports one after another and fell into deep thought.
In fact, whether the prince comes or not has little impact on him. After all, Liu Zheng has not yet come into contact with the level of the prince's struggle for the throne. But if the prince can really ascend to the throne, then if Chen Ping, the prince's absolute supporter, gains power, how can Liu Zheng fare better?
certainly.
Liu Zheng would not sabotage the prince to retreat the enemy because of this. If he could retreat the enemy as soon as possible, the soldiers would lose less and the people would be slaughtered less. This is a good thing. By that time, even if Liu Zheng leaves Loulan, he will still be able to succeed in Feng Shui.
so.
What he was worried about at this time was that even if the prince led his army to help, he would not be able to deal with these Huns soldiers?
"Lengthened scimitar..."
Liu Zheng looked at the military report and frowned slightly.
If the scimitar is lengthened, wouldn't it be equivalent to the Mo Dao or the Tang Dao? This kind of knife is indeed extremely lethal. It seems that his arrival still caused a butterfly effect in this world. The Xiongnu Royal Court must have improved this long sword based on his Mo Dao, which caught the Liangzhou Army by surprise.
It seems that the Longyan Dynasty army at this time is completely vulnerable to these brave and capable Huns soldiers!
Liu Zheng suddenly had an idea in his mind: "Fei Ge will send a letter to Zheng Yueru immediately!"
Jiang Xuan clasped his fists and listened.
Liu Zheng said: "Take Zheng Yueru and order the grain and forage team to go to the front line on her own. She hurried south and purchased a large number of shaped bamboo poles. Remember, make sure the branches and leaves are present together. It is best if they are freshly picked!"
Everyone was confused.
Jiang Xuan blinked: "Brother...why do you need a bamboo pole?"
Liu Zheng said: "What nonsense, hurry up! Remember, the more, the better! No matter how much money is offered, people must be sent to the front line as soon as possible!"
Although Jiang Xuan didn't know what Liu Zheng wanted to do, he never compromised on Liu Zheng's orders. He immediately jumped out of the carriage and went to give the orders.
At this time, it was getting dark, and the 80,000-strong Yinzhou Army began to set up camp.
…
Jinghua.
Inside the palace.
The old emperor sat quietly on the dragon chair. Although his face was wrinkled and he looked like he was about to die, there was a sense of intimidation and majesty about him sitting there that made people dare not look at him. You know, when he was young, the old emperor had countless heads.
The most powerful man in the Longyan Dynasty, no one knows how deep his scheming is. Who he wants to die is just a matter of words.
"Are you all mute?"
"Huh? Are all of them mute? In the treaty we just signed, the Huns are raging fifty meters away. Who can give me an explanation?"
The old emperor said angrily, followed by a cough.
All civil and military officials in the court knelt on the ground and shouted to the Holy One to pay attention to the dragon body.
"Dragon body?"
"Who cares about my dragon body? The Huns are about to attack, who cares?"
The old emperor was very angry.
Queen Zheng Fu said from the side: "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. King Lu's army is already preparing. We, the Longyan Dynasty, have millions of soldiers. Why should we be afraid of a mere Huns?"
All civil and military officials in the dynasty agreed.
The emperor smiled coldly: "King Lu?"
"If the vassal kings in the world are of the same mind as me, how can they let the Xiongnu destroy my five fortresses in a row?"
The entire hall was as silent as a cicada.
Zheng Fu winked at a young man in the civil and military ranks.
The young man in brocade clasped his fists and said, "Father, I am willing to lead 30,000 soldiers to the aid of Liangzhou!"
This son is Zheng Fu's biological son, the third prince Xie Ling. He has been smart and clever since he was a child, and he has read a lot of scriptures. He is also the favorite son of the current emperor. If there is no order in the elders and younger ones, he will definitely pass the throne to Xie Ling. Spiritual.
As soon as Xie Ling came out, sure enough, a smile finally appeared on the old emperor's face: "My son comforts me deeply!"
Among the crowd, another person stood up anxiously. He looked older than Xie Ling and a head taller than Xie Ling, but he was not as attractive as Xie Ling. He had a bit of a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks. This was the current crown prince, Xie Fang. .
"Father, I am also willing to go to Liangzhou to help!"
"Father, my sons and ministers are also willing to go!"
"My son, I swear, I will be invincible and I will not return the capital!"
But after all, he was the second one to step forward, so his effect was not as good as Xie Ling's. As expected, as soon as Xie Fang came out, several princes came forward to volunteer.
The old emperor smiled and was very satisfied.
Several princes are very active.
But of course it's impossible to let them all go, so wouldn't it be a mess?
The emperor muttered: "Okay, okay, I'm very relieved!"
"In this case, I order Prince Xie Fang to be General Pingbei and lead an army of 50,000 to aid Liangzhou!"
Xie Fang was overjoyed and knelt down to thank Long En.
"Order the third prince, Xie Ling, to serve as General Pinglu and lead an army of 50,000 men to the aid of Liangzhou!"
The entire hall fell into silence at the same time.
Old Emperor, what does this mean?
