On the grassland with the bleak autumn wind, it is the time when the horses are fat and strong.
An army composed of tens of thousands of people is stationed on the Jinbei grassland.
"Chanyu, I went to inquire from the front, and the troops of the Yuwen Department have retreated so that no one can be seen."
A Hujie man with a semi-bald hairstyle was speaking excitedly to the Hujie Chanyu in the big tent.
"good!"
Hearing this, Hujie Chanyu Nasi Mo immediately clapped his hands happily.
"These Xianbei people have been softened by the wine and are no match for us at all."
"Now that he has become completely discouraged and has turned into a coward like a pika, it seems that Jinzhou City will be captured soon."
With a proud look on his face, Hujie Shanyu said with a proud smile while stroking his beard.
His beard is not only curly, but also exudes a yellow luster. Coupled with a pair of green eyes, he looks very much like a Jiehu man.
"Chanyu, our sons are almost resting. I think we should lead the army to pursue them immediately."
A Hujiebu commander shouted loudly.
In the battle a few days ago, the Hujie Allied Forces led by Na Simo defeated Jinzhou Yuwen Xianbei's troops who underestimated the enemy and rushed forward.
After chasing him all the way, Yuwen Xianbei was almost frightened and ran away for more than three hundred miles.
Now that Hujie's army was victorious, they naturally wanted to continue their pursuit.
Because further ahead is the Jinzhou City of Yuwen Xianbei, which is also the location of the governor's mansion of Jinzhou, the Han Dynasty.
Don't look at Jinzhou City, it is just a newly built city.
However, for the Hujie people in the Mobei Grassland, it is already the most prosperous and wealthy city they know.
"Yes, we should attack immediately. Once we capture Jinzhou City, we will definitely have food for the winter, and we can also grab a lot of women and goods, which will be enough for our people to eat well for a year."
Hujie Shanyu and Simo also nodded in agreement.
Suddenly, the entire Hujie people in the big tent howled with excitement.
They seemed to have seen how Jinzhou City was plundered and plundered after the city was broken.
However, just when they were extremely happy, someone spoke out against it.
"Chanyu, we can't go to Jinzhou City!"
Hujie Shanyu Na Simo already regarded Jinzhou as the fat on his lips.
Suddenly I heard someone objecting, and I was naturally very unhappy.
"Why can't you go?"
Na Simo turned around and saw that the opponent was a young Xianbei commander who had recently taken refuge with him.
On the grassland, no one cares about loyalty or the distinction between Xianbei, Xiongnu and Hujie.
As long as there are benefits, the Xianbei people have no burden to follow the Hujie people and rob other Xianbei people.
This Xianbei commander was familiar with Jinzhou, so naturally Simo paid a lot of attention to him.
"Chanyu, although Jinzhou City is not a big city, it does have more than thirty castles, large and small, that serve as enemy towers. Even if the Yuwen soldiers and horses inside have no courage to fight, it is definitely not something we can climb in with bare hands. "
The words of this Xianbei commander made everyone sober up.
Yes, these Hujie people from Mobei are full of enthusiasm.
There is really no good way to attack the city.
After all, Jinzhou City is not a small town.
"Then if we don't capture Jinzhou, wouldn't our trip be in vain?" Na Simo said with some dissatisfaction.
"Chanyu, Jinzhou City is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If you go there, your death will be in vain."
These words immediately made other commanders cautious.
When everyone is trying to plunder, everyone can be brave.
But if too many people die, even if they rob more wealth, it will be useless.
On the harsh environment of the Mobei grassland, if a tribe loses too many Dingkou, it is not far from defeat.
Which tribe doesn't have one or two feuds?
"I heard that there are mountains of wealth in Jinzhou City. The entire city can be covered with all kinds of cloth and silk, and there are countless gold, silver and jewelry. Wouldn't it be a pity to just give up like this?"
That Simo said with some reluctance.
After hearing his words, the Xianbei commander shook his head and said to Simo.
"Chanyu, if you think this way, you are really wrong."
"Wrong? What's wrong?" asked Na Simo.
"Chanyu, now the Han army in the Central Plains has conquered the Yuwen, Tuoba and other tribes, and the Xianbei tribes south of Jinshan have become the eagle dogs of the Han people."
"Although they became the hawks and dogs of the Han people, the Xianbei tribes did not gain much. Instead, they suffered from famine and had to endure hunger. There was no one to lead the way to the south to hunt grass valleys."
"It's because of the scum of the grasslands like the Yuwen tribe. They benefited from the Han people and watched helplessly as the grassland tribes died of poverty and starvation."
"The Yuwen tribe has been hated by all the tribes. Now that Shanyu has defeated Yuwen Mogui, it is a great opportunity."
This Xianbei commander was obviously very knowledgeable, and what he said was completely about issues that no one in Hujie had thought of.
Even Simo frowned and fell into deep thought.
"What great opportunity?" Na Simo asked.
"Of course there is an opportunity to command the various tribes in Xianbei south of Jinshan Mountain!"
"Command the ministries south of Jinshan?" When Na Simo said this, he suddenly felt his heart pounding with excitement.
"To command the tribes south of Jinshan, just like Maodun Chanyu of the Xiongnu, he used the wealth of the Han people in the south to support our people."
"Modun Shanyu?"
That Simo knew everything about this Huns Chanyu.
"Then what does this have to do with whether or not Jinzhou City can be defeated?" Na Simo suddenly thought of this question.
"Jinzhou City cannot be captured in a month or two. Even if it snows in winter and the Han army from the south cannot come for reinforcements, it may be difficult to capture it."
Just listen to the Xianbei commander continue to speak.
"In this case, time will be wasted in vain."
"It is better to abandon Jinzhou City and not fight, but to conquer the tribes in the surrounding grasslands, and then everyone gathers together to plunder the Han people in the south."
"After the robbery, Shanyu's prestige will definitely be much higher than that of Jinzhou."
"What's more important is that after this trip south to clear grass valleys, these various tribes completely offended the Han people, and they had no choice but to follow the great chanyu."
"At that time, the Chanyu will be able to accomplish the same feats as Moton Chanyu."
When Simo heard this strategy, he immediately clapped his hands and applauded.
"That's right. The real hero is to lead the grassland like the Xiongnu Modun Shanyu." Na Simo said happily.
"Chanyu, I'm afraid the Han people's city is stronger than Jinzhou. Wouldn't it be harder to attack?" A Hujie commander said with a frown.
"Uh,,,, that's possible." That Simo immediately felt embarrassed.
He turned and looked at the Xianbei commander again.
As Beihujie of Mobei, Na Simo had never seen what a Han city looked like.
He had only been to Jinzhou City.
A Jinzhou City with a radius of four miles, in Na Simo's eyes, was already a fortified city that refreshed his understanding.
As for what the Han people's cities looked like and how to conquer them, he had no idea at all.
"A Han people's city? We didn't attack Jinzhou City, so why attack a Han people's city?" the Xianbei commander said with a smile.
"If you don't attack the city? How can you rob the Han people?" That Simo and the other Hujie people were immediately puzzled.
"The Han people are rich. Even ordinary villages in Youzhou may not be much worse than Jinzhou City." Gu
When Simo and others heard this, they couldn't help but curl their lips.
He couldn't help but laugh in his heart.
"These Jinshannan Xianbei people just love to brag."
Youzhou, Fanyang.
The early winter snowflakes have fallen, and the entire earth is enveloped in severe cold.
The Youzhou people who were supposed to stay warm at home and endure the winter were all nervous again this year.
The streets in the city are full of terrified pedestrians.
"Hujie Chan Yu Na Si Mo has already looted many places in Yuyang and Shanggu. Although no cities have been captured, many villages have been plundered."
Wang Zanzheng, the governor of Youzhou, said with an angry look.
Liu Yu had just arrived in Fanyang at this time and had already heard the news that Hujie Chanyu Nasimo was leading the grassland tribes to go south to plunder.
"Where are the troops in Yuyang and Shanggu counties? Are they just freeloaders?" Liu Yu asked in a low voice.
"Your Majesty, calm down. I cannot blame the soldiers and horses of the two counties for this matter. It is true that the Hujie people came too fast and too suddenly." Wang Zan, the governor of Youzhou, said.
"Moreover, Simo also recruited many Xianbei people from Jinshan South to serve as guides. These Xianbei people have lived in the border fortress for a long time, and they have been traveling frequently for business recently, so they took secluded roads to fight in."
Wang Zan's excuse did not enter Liu Yu's heart at all.
Liu Yu waved his hand impatiently.
"Okay, don't say any more."
"No matter how you say it, no matter what the reason is, the military soldiers in Yuyang and Shanggu counties just failed to perform their duties and they should be punished."
"Otherwise, where is the authority of military law?"
Liu Yu's face was as dark as water, and no one dared to say anything.
"The supervisors of Yuyang and Shanggu counties have been dismissed from their posts and sent to prison, and they will be reviewed by the competent authorities. If there are any mistakes, they will be severely punished."
Regarding this matter, Liu Yu was not completely angry at the invasion of Hujie and Xianbei.
But he was also a little angry at his own negligence.
He always thought that after conquering the Xianbei tribes such as Tuoba, Duan, and Yuwen who were vassals at the border fortress, the northern border would be able to sit back and relax.
As a result, the entire northern defense line from Jindong to Guanzhong gradually relaxed.
In fact, because of the increasing number of mutual transactions between the Xianbei people, many Han soldiers already thought that the frontier would be worry-free.
Faced with this plundering by Hujie and Xianbei, they seemed to be slow to respond.
"Your Majesty, this time the Hujie bandits were plundering, but fortunately the losses were not big, and the leader of the thieves, Simo, was so frightened that he fled north after hearing about the incoming army." Wang Zan, the governor of Youzhou, broke out in cold sweat on his forehead. He said cautiously.
When Liu Yu heard this, he was not happy at all, but became even more angry.
"Huh, run away?"
Liu Chu glanced coldly, and then continued.
"What I want is not to scare that Simo away, but to have his head, the heads of those Hujie bandits and Xianbei traitors!"
As soon as Liu Yu said this, several generals nearby took the initiative to ask for help.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead five thousand elite cavalry and immediately pursue the Simo and other bandits to the north!"
"Your Majesty, the general only needs three thousand soldiers and horses to bring that Simo head!"
"The last general only needs two thousand!"
Several generals expressed their attitudes one after another.
Liu Yu was not interested in this.
"Those bandits like Simo are just like the Huns in the grasslands back then. What they do is bully the weak and fear the strong, and their special skills are to rush forward from afar."
"If you lead the cavalry to attack, Simo will definitely run far away."
"Where are you chasing in the vast deserts and grasslands?"
When several generals heard this, they all looked at each other and stopped talking.
They were just taking advantage of the opportunity just now to show their loyalty.
If they really want to go, they definitely can't do it in such a hurry.
"Your Majesty, I feel that the Simo bandits took advantage of us this time because of our negligence in the freshman year. As long as the border fortress is consolidated and more sentries and rangers are set up, this situation will never happen again in the future."
Wang Zan, the governor of Youzhou, said immediately.
"The border fortress is more than 800 miles away and is sparsely populated. Where can we set up so many sentries and rangers?"
Liu Yu didn't give him any face, and bluntly exposed Wang Zan's lies.
"It's not a good idea to stick to the frontier."
"Then your Majesty plans to go straight to Simo's lair?" Wang Zan was a little surprised.
"Haha, you are finally right. I am going to go straight to Simo's lair and completely eliminate these Hujie people who are trying to imitate the Huns!" Liu Yu said fiercely.
"However, I heard that the Hujie people were originally nomadic in the Beihai area. Later, Xianbei went south, and they just went south. No one knows where their home base is. How to pursue them?" Wang Zan said.
"This problem is your problem."
"Huh? My question?"
"Of course, as the governor of Youzhou, you have suffered such a shame and humiliation in your territory. Shouldn't you make up for it by making meritorious service?" Liu Yu said.
"I understand, and I will definitely make up for my past mistakes!" Wang Zan quickly expressed his stance.
"I will teach you a trick. You first go to Jinzhou to find Yuwen Mogui and ask him to find someone to look for traces of the Hujie people. Although Mobei is big, the places that can be used as a base are Yanran, Guyan, and Ji. Let him inquire about the grasslands at the foot of the mountains such as Luo and Langjuxu as soon as possible."
"As soon as I find the Hujie people's lair, I plan to imitate Emperor Xiaowu back then and attack Mobei from the north!"
After Liu Yu finished speaking, he glanced at the generals.
He made this decision to make up for the omissions he had made before.
Liu Yu had previously thought that as long as the various Xianbei tribes were dealt with, the threat to the northern grasslands could be completely resolved.
Now it seems that it is a slap in the face.
The subdued lackeys such as Yuwen Xianbei quickly became corrupted after years of war.
In just two or three years, the Hujie people who appeared out of nowhere were beaten to the point of running away.
Although there is a reason why Yuwen Mogui underestimated the enemy and rushed forward, it can also be seen that Yuwen Xianbei's combat power has declined.
At the very least, the will of the barbarian warriors raised in good times is not what it used to be.
"Your Majesty, the northern attack on Mobei is nearly thousands of miles away, and the cost will be very huge." Wang Zan next to him said with some worry.
"It's worth it! This time, Simo led a group of bandits to plunder, and many Jinshannan Xianbei followed suit, waving flags and shouting. This shows that our reputation on the grassland is not loud enough and not enough to shock people. A sudden shout Jieren, Simo, only defeated Yuwen Xianbei once, but they dared to follow him to plunder."
Liu Yu said bitterly as he spoke.
"If we don't get revenge on that Simo, I'm afraid there will be no peace in Jinshannan in the future."
"When that time comes, maybe that Simo will move his Chanyu tent to the south of Jinshan Mountain!"
The more Liu Yu said it, the more he felt it was possible.
If the Hujie people become more powerful, just like the Huns, they will definitely move the Shan Yuting southward for the convenience of looting.
In that case, it will inevitably bring more barbarians and more dangers.
"Your Majesty, there are many tribes on the grassland. Even if we kill that Simo, there might be others who will appear."
What Wang Zan said is not that he shirks his responsibility. It is actually the most realistic situation.
"It doesn't matter. Once our army defeats the Hujie people in Mobei, they will never let a new Nasimo appear." Liu Yu said.
"Your Majesty, do you have a good plan to control the Hujie people?"
"Ji Si? Haha, I don't mean that Ji Si rules Mobei!" Liu Yu said confidently.
"When I defeat that Simo, I will set up an official military camp in Mobei, just like Jinzhou and Daizhou in the south of Jinshan Mountain, instead of some kind of rule."
