"Your Highness said this, what do you want me to say? The matter of cutting off the five cities was originally here for discussion. Your Highness made an independent decision and attacked Xinxi secretly, which is a betrayal of the alliance. Now that I have returned to Wei, I will bring the Wei army. Come and ask for an explanation!”
Even though he was in Xiyang City, the words of the Wei King's envoy were still extremely harsh.
That tone seemed to put life and death aside.
"If Your Highness still calls you benevolent and righteous, and will return Xinxi City to our Wei State, then this covenant still needs to be negotiated. Otherwise, our Wei State will definitely send troops to come. Don't say that you did not predict what you said!"
Liu Chan shook his head and said affectionately: "Messenger, I, Mr. Liu, have a heart full of fists! I have absolutely no intention of betraying our alliance. I hope the envoy will learn from this!"
"snort!"
The envoy of King Wei snorted coldly and said: "Your Highness, there is no need to say anything more. Either let me go or kill me!"
"Hey~"
Liu Chan sighed and said: "I don't want the attack on the city last night to cause a gap in the envoy's mind. If so, the envoy can leave and inform your lord of the matter. If you are willing to cut off five cities, I will be willing to do so." Alliance with your Wei State, if not, then don’t blame me for sending troops."
As he spoke, Liu Chan's eyes also had murderous intent, and he returned the words of King Wei's envoy intact to him.
“Don’t say you didn’t predict what you said!”
"snort!"
Seeing that the swordsman and axe-hand had given way under Liu Chan's instruction, the envoy of the King of Wei was furious and immediately threw up his sleeves and left.
When they arrived at the city gate, the three hundred grain carts had long disappeared, leaving only the eight hundred people guarding the grain team.
"Where's my food?"
Qu Wei, the leader of the grain transport team, stepped forward and said, "The envoys were all transported away by Jingzhou soldiers."
Shipped away.
Phew~
The envoy of the King of Wei took out a deep breath, then closed his eyes, and his body trembled a few times before he calmed down his turbulent mood.
"That's all, it was originally given to that shameless person. Now, we still have to stabilize the situation!"
He said to the leader Qu Wei: "Runan is in danger now, return to Yiyang first, and then make other plans!"
With that said, the envoy of the King of Wei drove his horse forward. The leader Qu Wei didn't know the joint, but he had to call his soldiers and follow the envoy of the King of Wei to leave Xiyang City.
Is Runan in danger?
Didn't he form an alliance with Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong?
Why is there still danger?
Arriving at Yiyang, the Wei King's envoy went straight into the city and found the Yiyang County Magistrate.
"Your Majesty Yin County, Prince Liu Gongsi of Hanzhong betrayed the alliance and attacked Xinxi last night. Now Xinxi is in his hands!"
The envoy of King Wei did not talk nonsense and went straight to the point.
The magistrate of Yiyang County is named Yin Shou, and he is from the Yin family in Runan. It is said that he comes from the royal family of the Yin and Shang Dynasties.
certainly...
The world has changed, times have changed, and what does it matter if you were born in the Yin Shang Dynasty?
It's not just that you can only be the magistrate of one county, but it's difficult to become a high official.
With no classics passed down from generation to generation and no military exploits at hand, it is not easy to maintain the family's wealth.
"The Crown Prince of Hanzhong is very cunning. This alliance is indeed difficult to achieve."
Seeing that the Yiyang County Magistrate was not surprised when he learned about Liu Chan's sneak attack on Xinxi City, he sighed heavily and said, "I didn't see clearly the character of the Hanzhong Crown Prince and thought he was a trustworthy person. I don’t want to, but I am a person who doesn’t keep his word!”
Yin Shou, the magistrate of Yiyang County, looked at King Wei's envoy from the side and said: "Soldiers are crafty. In the final analysis, we still trust others."
As long as you don't take risks, you won't suffer huge losses.
Or Wei Guotai wanted to eliminate the scourge of Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong in Runan County.
So much so that he stumbled upon him again.
"The Crown Prince Liu Gongsi of Hanzhong has become an enemy of Wei State. What should we do now?"
King Wei's envoy's eyes flickered and he said, "I have sent an envoy to inform the king that the top priority is to stabilize the situation."
"There are three thousand soldiers and horses in the city, plus the nearly one thousand people under the envoy, there are four thousand people in total. Maybe we can take advantage of the gap between the Jingzhou soldiers to attack other cities, and then take down Xinxi City! If we take Xinxi, then Runan The situation is different again.”
Three thousand soldiers and horses?
The envoy of King Wei was stunned.
"How come there are three thousand people in the city?"
Yiyang is not a large county. There are only a thousand guards in the city. Where did these three thousand troops come from?
"It was sent from Shouchun. Your Majesty probably expected that Mr. Liu would not be so honest, so he sent three thousand soldiers and horses."
actually...
These three thousand troops were obtained by Sima Yi in front of Cao Pi.
As an enemy, Sima Yi naturally wanted to make Runan County as solid as a piece of iron and let Liu Chan return without success.
Unfortunately...
No amount of preparation can compare to a pig teammate.
With Li Ji here, even an army of one hundred thousand might be defeated by him.
"If we add three thousand troops, we really have a chance to win Xinxi!"
The news is to the north of the Huai River. As long as the Jingzhou soldiers are driven to the south bank of the Huai River and the Huai River defense line is rebuilt, Huainan can still be saved!
The words of Yiyang County Magistrate made the envoy of King Wei fall into deep thought.
Thinking of the changes in the situation after taking back Xinxi City and the great achievements he might make, no matter how well-cultivated he was, his breathing could not help but become faster.
Done.
"Soldiers are valuable and quick. We will send troops tonight to get back the new information!"
Yin Shou nodded heavily and complimented: "The envoy is wise!"
...
That night.
The sky became completely dark.
Outside Yiyang City, in the silent night, three thousand Wei troops gathered silently in the military camp.
In the cold night wind, the light of the armor was faintly glowing with coldness, and the steps were neatly stepped on the ground, as smoothly as flowing clouds and flowing water.
Their eyes were firm, revealing determination and preparation.
In silence, the soldiers inspected their weapons and adjusted their equipment, each one like a ghost in the dark night, faintly revealing the iron-blooded will of the soldiers.
When the moonlight fell, a quiet order sounded. As if in tacit agreement, the three thousand Wei troops lined up and marched forward slowly in unison.
Under the night, their figures merged into the darkness, like a flowing black shadow, which seemed to have a life-like rhythm.
They walked through the woods and crossed the river with light steps without causing the slightest commotion.
Horses hold coins in their mouths, people hold grass in their mouths, and they flee far away in the hope that divine soldiers will descend from heaven!
The soldiers communicated in whispers and conveyed information to each other in a tacit understanding. No need for too many words, everyone knew the next task.
The Huai River is like a silver ribbon, flowing quietly in the dark night.
The Wei army advanced in an orderly manner, and they gradually approached the Huaihe River.
A shadow of a boat moored quietly on the shore, waiting for their arrival.
At an order, the soldiers boarded the ship in tacit understanding, and the ship swayed gently, seeming to blend into the night.
The Huai River flows peacefully, and the moonlight shines on the water, reflecting a little silver light. The sound of the boat moving was weak and even, seeming to blend into the tranquility of the night, silently crossing the dark deep water, heading towards Xinxi City.
After crossing the Huai River, the Wei army stopped outside Xinxi City, quietly waiting for new action orders.
They divided into small teams and quietly approached the city wall, hiding in the night, with a hint of murderous intent filling the air.
Sudden!
On the originally dark Xinxi City, countless fires suddenly ignited, instantly illuminating the city walls like daylight.
The envoy of King Wei's face instantly turned pale. He knew exactly what this meant - he had been ambushed by the enemy!
The firelight shone in the eyes of King Wei's envoy, and he could clearly see figures standing on the city wall.
Changshan Zhao Zilong?
The fear and anger in his heart were intertwined, and he tried hard to calm down his emotions.
"Get ready to fight!"
The envoy of the King of Wei issued the order without hesitation, and the Wei troops around him quickly formed their troops, and the roaring horns resounded through the night sky.
"Woooooo~"
However, under the firelight, they faced an elite Han army.
Those figures looked particularly majestic under the firelight, their armors shone with light, and their weapons revealed cold killing intent.
The Wei army's formation looked messy, and they were obviously unprepared for this sudden ambush.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
In the night wind, a whistling arrow shot out, instantly piercing the air, and the sharp sound was like the whisper of death.
The formation of the Wei army began to be chaotic. Some people screamed and fell down, and some waved their weapons and tried to fight back. For a while, the battlefield was filled with chaotic shouts and the sound of weapons clashing.
The envoy of King Wei gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and tried to stay calm.
However, the situation before him made him feel increasingly powerless.
The figures under the firelight barely left them any chance to breathe. They kept pushing forward like an overwhelming tide.
The firelight illuminated the battlefield, revealing the horror of this night battle.
The Wei army was forced to resist vigorously, but their resistance was insignificant in the face of the pressure of the Han army.
They screamed and roared, but could not change their upcoming fate.
The envoy of King Wei's heart sank to the bottom. He did not want to admit all this, but the reality was before his eyes.
What he faced was an elite Han army, an ambush that had been prepared for a long time.
The firelight illuminated his face, and his eyes were filled with anger, fear and helplessness.
The attack was so swift tonight, who spread the news in advance?
There's a mole!
Seeing that the formation was getting more and more scattered and the defeat was certain, the envoy of the King of Wei quickly shouted: "Retreat!"
After shouting, he took the lead, reined in his horse and retreated.
After rushing to the Huai River, the horses under him were already foaming at the mouth. Only then did the envoy of the King of Wei stop in shock.
The good news is that the Han army in Xinxi City did not catch up.
The bad news is, the battle is lost.
Originally, there were still three thousand mobile troops in Runan County.
As a result, he was searched, and now he can only be beaten passively, but cannot take the initiative.
"Retreat to Yiyang first, and then make plans!"
The envoy of the King of Wei hurriedly crossed the river with the remaining army. His heart was heavy and depressed. The defeat just made him feel extremely ashamed and angry.
He was eager to return to Yiyang City and report to the King of Wei, hoping to get reinforcements to calm the situation.
Crossing a claustrophobic valley path, the remnants of the Wei army moved at a rapid and nervous pace.
However, what they did not realize was that the Han army had already laid an ambush around the valley.
Zhang Bao and Guan Xing led Jiang Wuyi from a hidden corner of the valley to crouch for a long time, waiting for the best opportunity.
Just when the envoy of the King of Wei and his party almost thought they were safe, a sharp horn sound suddenly sounded. In an instant, fire broke out all around the valley, the war drums of the Han army shook the sky, and the lights of swords reflected the dark night.
"Ambushed! Guards, prepare to fight!"
The voice of King Wei's envoy was filled with panic. They hurriedly adjusted their formation, but the situation quickly got out of control.
The Han army led by Zhang Bao and Guan Xing rushed out like tigers pouncing on prey. Their figures were like lightning in the firelight, fast and fierce.
Dang Dang Dang~
Boom, boom, boom!
The swords and swords clashed with each other, the war drums beat deafeningly, and the chaos and disorder on the battlefield caught the Wei army by surprise.
"Come on!"
"Kill!"
"Capture the envoy of the King of Wei alive and you will be rewarded heavily!"
...
The ambushing Han army rushed towards the remnant Wei army like crazy.
The figures of Zhang Bao and Guan Xing quickly cut into the enemy formation, their weapons flashing in the night, and each wave brought irresistible power.
"Fight them! Protect the messenger!"
The generals of the Wei army shouted loudly, but the chaotic battle situation made it difficult for them to organize effective resistance.
The Han army's offensive was rapid and orderly, but the Wei army fell into a passive situation.
In the corner of the battlefield, the envoy of King Wei looked livid. He knew that all this was caused by his own negligence.
His heart was extremely heavy. They originally thought they could retreat safely, but they did not expect that they would encounter a greater disaster here.
Liu Gongsi!
Could it be that all of this was what you expected?
The battle is like a storm, changing rapidly.
Although the Wei army's resistance was tenacious, the Han army's offensive was unstoppable.
Under the light of swords and shadows, Wei's soldiers screamed repeatedly. Their front line gradually collapsed, and the situation became increasingly unfavorable.
In the end, the Han army's offensive intensified, and the Wei army was defeated. They threw away their helmets and armor and fled in confusion.
Seeing that the situation was irreversible, King Wei's envoy decided to give up, rushed out of the battle group alone, and tried his best to escape back to Yiyang City.
When he saw Yiyang City, the envoy of the King of Wei was moved to tears.
It’s not easy!
It's not easy.
I actually came back alive.
Now, he finally experienced the ferocity of Liu Gongsi.
No wonder even the late king suffered losses at his hands.
This is like opening up the whole map, all his movements have been calculated.
Zhi acridine~
The gates of Yiyang City were opened and the suspension bridge was lowered.
Yiyang County Magistrate Yin Shou, wearing strong armor, led hundreds of people out of the city and surrounded the Wei King's envoy.
After being ambushed twice, the envoy of King Wei no longer had many men.
There were no more than a hundred defeated soldiers left, and they were all exhausted.
"Yin Shou, what are you doing?"
Seeing Yin Shou surrounding him, the envoy of King Wei came out with a frightened expression on his face.
"Messenger, you have returned in defeat, can you still hold on in Runan now? Please lend your head to me, Yin Shou, in exchange for wealth!"
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and hundreds of people took swords, axes, or spears. With a few blows, they wiped out the Wei army guarding the envoy of the King of Wei, leaving only the envoy of the King of Wei.
"If you want to live, put down your sword."
It is always better to capture the envoy of the King of Wei alive than a corpse.
"It turns out that before I sent out troops, you had already surrendered to Mr. Liu!"
The mole, the mole!
The inner ghost is Yin Shou!
After figuring out the joints, he roared sternly: "Why? Why did you rebel against Wei?"
But Yin Shou smiled coldly and said, "Why did you rebel against Wei? I am a Han official!"
"hehe."
The envoy of the King of Wei gave a bitter smile and said, "I have no face to see the King!"
Thinking that Cao Pi had high hopes for him, but he was repeatedly defeated, humiliated, unwilling, angry, desperate...
All kinds of emotions come up.
"Ahhhhh~"
He immediately swung the sword in his hand and slashed it towards his neck.
Phew~
Hot blood spattered, and the envoy of King Wei immediately fell to the ground, becoming a still warm corpse.
Yin Shou drove his horse forward and after confirming that King Wei's envoy was indeed dead, he said with emotion: "If Wei can win, I will naturally follow Wei. However, the situation in Runan is like this, what can I do?"
As a local powerful man, Yin Shou always had only one choice:
Whoever wins, he helps.
Today, Liu Gongsi, the crown prince of Hanzhong, is much more powerful in Runan than King Cao Pi of Wei.
He has no choice!
