Li Mu received the news of Yan's troop dispatch earlier than Handan. He knew that Zhao Kuo would definitely send him south to resist the Yan army, so he had already prepared the Great Wall Army.
On the day the order arrived at Daijun, Li Mu led the Great Wall Army and set off.
"Qu Jing!" Li Mu muttered a name. He had cooperated with Qu Jing a few years ago. At that time, Yan State was facing the threat of Donghu and had to temporarily rely on Zhao State. The two countries worked together to defeat Donghu. The leader of the Yan army was Qu Jing. .
Qu Jing is a veteran, the same generation as Le Yi, but because he is only in the Gangyuan realm, he is much older than Le Yi. He is an average leader, not a top-notch general, but he is not mediocre either.
This is Li Mu's impression of Qu Jing.
"With that thing sent by the king, we should be able to defeat the Yan army at the minimum cost, and then go north..." Li Mu thought in his mind.
The Great Wall Army had been training day and night for several years just for this expedition. How could they be satisfied with just defeating the Yan Army.
"Is there any news from Wuyang?" Li Mu raised his head and looked at Sima Shang.
"No." Sima Shang shook his head.
"It seems that Wuyang is not in danger for the time being." Li Mu took out the map from his horse bag and looked at it carefully, "Send the order, we will not enter Wuyang City."
"Not going to Wuyang? Does the general plan to directly besiege Jicheng?" Sima Shang said excitedly. He had read about besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao. If the Great Wall Army bypassed the Yan army and attacked Jicheng, the Yan army would definitely return.
"If you don't enter Wuyang City, it doesn't mean you don't go to Wuyang. We are all cavalry, so why attack Jicheng? You think Jicheng is just a fence and can be knocked down casually." Li Mu said angrily, "We are in Wuyang We set up camp outside the city, and we are at each other's horns with Wu Yang, waiting for reinforcements, just to test the level of the Yan army."
The news that the Great Wall Army had arrived on the battlefield quickly spread to the Yan Army. Qu Jing's face was a little solemn, and his two gray eyebrows were tightly locked together.
Although he is old enough to be Li Mu's grandfather, Qu Jing's burden on Li Mu's heart is extremely heavy. In his heart, Li Mu was a famous general comparable to Le Yi and Qin Kai.
Qu Jing never felt that he could defeat Li Mu on a frontal battlefield, even though his troops far exceeded Zhao's army.
"Li Mu didn't enter the city? Camped fifty miles away? This is normal." Qu Jing was not surprised after receiving the news.
Li Mu's men were all cavalry, so they did not have an advantage in defending the city. Instead, they camped outside the city to compete with Wu Yang, and it was more suitable to defend the opponent.
But soon, Qu Jing received another news.
The governor of Wuyang County, Jin Ao, was at odds with Li Mu.
Jin Miao believed that he was more capable and made greater contributions to Zhao State. He should be the commander-in-chief, not Li Mu, both emotionally and logically.
Li Mu only became the commander-in-chief because of his connections.
Not long after, Li Mu said that he could defeat the Yan army even without Jin Mao's help.
"Fortunately, Zhao Jun is not on good terms." Qu Jing was very happy.
The Zhao army and the Yan army have begun to fight. Even though the Yan army far outnumbers the Zhao army, it is still at a disadvantage.
"General, the head of the Su family is here." At this time, a guard walked in.
"Please come quickly." Upon hearing this, Qu Jing's eyes suddenly lit up and he went out to greet him personally.
"Su She pays homage to the general." A middle-aged man entered the camp, looked around subconsciously, and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Qu Jing was the only one there.
"Sir, please take a seat quickly." Qu Jing extended his hand and said, "To be honest, I didn't expect Mr. General to come."
"The general has an order, I dare not disobey it." Su She said respectfully.
"Where are the Wang family and the Fu family?" Qu Jing asked.
"My three families, Wang, Fu, and Su, are united and advance and retreat together. The choice of our Su family is the choice of the Wang family and the Fu family." Su She said solemnly.
"Okay, okay. After everything is done, I will report it to the king and ask for credit for you." Qu Jing said happily.
He didn't know until before he sent troops that the Zhao State actually had chess pieces from the Yan State. Although they were not high-ranking officials, they still had some influence.
When Qu Jing told him about this, Qu Jing was surprised for a long time. Until just now, he was a little suspicious.
Wanting to give it a try, I sent someone to contact Su She with the token, but I didn't expect it to succeed.
"We are Yan people, and we are all supposed to do it. What does the general want us to do?" Su She asked.
The Wang family, the Fu family, and the Su family were originally from the Yan state. Later, Wuyuan was occupied by the Zhao state, and they were forced to become Zhao people.
But the three families still missed the State of Yan in their hearts. The last time the State of Yan attacked the State of Zhao, the three families surrendered to the State of Yan. However, the State of Yan was defeated too quickly. They could only pretend to know nothing and continue to hang out in the State of Zhao.
The State of Zhao did not demote those who surrendered. After all, the Yan State's army at that time amounted to 150,000, and it was not something that a mere county could stop.
If there is a penalty, everyone will be punished.
The three families of Wang, Fu, and Su also accepted their fate. People never leave their hometown and tigers never leave the mountains. They have no courage to leave their hometown and can only continue to hang out in Zhao. But Zhao Guo's series of subsequent actions made them very unhappy.
The land was investigated, usury was banned, and the three families were contacted by the Yan State. He knew the details of the three families and trusted them very much.
This is also one of the reasons why Jiang Qu agreed to form an alliance with Qin. With three families as internal agents, even if the Yan army cannot regain all the lost territory, it is very likely to regain Wuyang.
As long as Wuyang is recaptured, Yan State can defend Yishui and occupy a favorable geographical location.
"I heard that the governor of Wuyang and Li Mu are not getting along. Is there any way you can persuade the governor to surrender to the Yan Kingdom? Any conditions can be negotiated." Qu Jing said.
Wuyang City is the largest city in the world. When King Yan Zhao built Wuyang City, it was built according to the scale of the capital. The city walls were tall and surrounded by a moat.
Even without Li Mu, Qu Jing didn't have the confidence to conquer Wuyang City alone.
If Jin Mao can be persuaded to surrender, it will be worth paying any price.
"Jin Fu, the governor of Hejian County, is deeply trusted by King Zhao, and his two children are studying at Handan College, so it is unlikely that he will surrender. Moreover... the conditions that the Yan State can provide are, at most, a title of king. For Jin Fu, "It's not attractive enough." Su She shook her head.
There is only one generation of feudal lords in the Yan Kingdom. Unless the monarch gives additional gifts, such as Lejian inheriting Leyi's lordship, it cannot be hereditary.
But the fiefdoms of Zhao State can be hereditary.
In this case, anyone who could obtain a fiefdom would choose Zhao.
"It's not even enough to become a king!" Qu Jing was very surprised.
It wasn't until Su She explained that he understood.
"This is also the reason why King Zhao's drastic reforms hit the vital points, but the Zhao State is as stable as a mountain. Because only the middle-level people, the top-level people who really hold the power, and the most numerous bottom-level people are losing, not only have they not suffered any losses, but they have gained. A lot of benefits." A bitter look appeared on Su She's face.
He is the so-called middle class.
Of course, he also knew that if his past illegal gains were discarded, the strength of the Su family was actually rising steadily, but the gap with Zhao State was also getting wider and wider.
This is also where many families are dissatisfied.
"Since you can't persuade the Hejian governor to surrender, the three of you will find some people, create some chaos, burn the Zhao army's food and grass, and we will take the opportunity to attack the city." Qu Jing said.
"We can't find anyone." Su She shook his head, "The three of us are based in Wuyuan. We spent a lot of money to work in Wuyang. We have no foundation here. And according to my observation, although Wuyang belongs to the State of Zhao Soon, the people in the city had already longed for the State of Zhao, including our three families, and some people also yearned for the State of Zhao. We did not dare to tell others about our secret defection to the State of Yan, let alone summon the people. Other than that, In addition, the governor of Jinmao County is very strict about the management of the granary. There is a person standing guard every ten steps. No one can approach the granary without a warrant."
"You can't do this, you can't do that, so what can you do?" Qu Jing was a little dissatisfied.
He originally thought that with the help of the three families of Wang, Fu, and Su, the Yan army would be able to capture Wuyang smoothly. Who would have thought that these three families could not do anything.
"It's not that we refuse, it's that we really can't do it. The most we can do is help pacify the people in the city after the Yan army captures Wuyang." Su She said shamelessly.
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You should know that the icing on the cake can never be as good as providing help when it is timely. The current difficulty of our Yan army is how to capture Wuyang and defeat Zhao army, not how to appease the people in the city after defeat. I know it is difficult, but it is precisely because of the difficulty that you are valuable. If anyone can do it, how can I ask the king for credit? Qu Jing said in a deep voice.
"When I go back next time, I will discuss it with the heads of the Wang and Fu families and then report it to the general." Su She said with cupped fists.
"I will wait here for the good news, sir." Qu Jing stood up and said.
He didn't expect Su She to agree directly. If Su She agreed on behalf of the Wang family and Fu family without hesitation, Qu Jing would be a little suspicious.
Five days later, Su She came to the Yan army camp again.
After the two parties talked, Su She left.
Ten days later, Su She brought Wang Rong, the head of the Wang family, to the Yan army camp. Qu Jing's attitude softened a lot.
During this period, Li Mu continuously led the Zhao army to attack the Yan army. Qu Jing fought once and left two thousand corpses behind, and never left the camp to fight again.
Looking at this situation, someone who didn't know better thought that the Zhao army was the attacker and the Yan army was the defender.
Without the help of the Wang, Fu, and Su families, the Yan army would be defeated sooner or later.
Qu Jing had to lower his head and ask for help from the three families.
"Yesterday, Handan sent someone. They scolded the county guard and told him to obey General Li Mu's command." Su She said.
When Qu Jing heard this, he immediately became anxious. The Yan army couldn't even defeat Li Mu. If there was another Jin Bo, wouldn't the Yan army simply surrender? Why fight? ap.
No, Wuyang City must be captured as soon as possible.
As long as Wuyang is captured, even if the 100,000-strong army is wasted, it will be enough for Li Mu to retreat.
"Afterwards, General Li Mu sent his deputy to apologize to the county guard. Although the county guard didn't say anything, he sent someone to send a batch of supplies." Su She continued.
"As long as the head of the Su family can convince the other two families to help our army capture Wuyang City. After that, I will definitely ask the king to make you king. The other two families will also receive rewards." Qu Jing gritted his teeth and said.
I can't bear to let go of my children but I can't trap the wolf. As long as I can capture Wuyang City, it's all worth it.
Besides, if others do things with you at the risk of clan execution, it won't do you any good if you don't act generously.
Qu Jing still had one thing in mind. He only agreed to Su She's invitation to the king, but there was no guarantee that it would succeed.
"Thank you, General. I will do my best." Su She's eyes suddenly lit up.
Confess the king!
This is something he never dared to dream about before. Even if it is only one generation, it is good. There is no generation in Zhao country.
Fifteen days later, Su She came to the Yan army camp again.
Qu Jing personally welcomed Su She into the camp, and under limited conditions, set up a banquet for Su She.
There was no choice but to make the Yan army's situation even more difficult. Li Mu even led the Zhao army into the Yan army camp, burned three tents and left gracefully.
Yan Jun had nothing to do with Zhao Jun.
Qu Jing once tried to attack Wuyang City. Li Mu did not support him the first time, but he attacked Wuyang again a few days ago. Li Mu led the Great Wall Army to support him and defeated the Yan army.
This is a sign that Zhao Jun has begun cooperation.
Qu Jing knew very well that there was not much time left for Yan Jun.
Once Li Mu and Jin Mao cooperate sincerely, it will be difficult for the Yan army to capture Wuyang City even with the help of Wang, Fu, and Su families.
Now Qu Jing no longer expects to regain all the lost ground.
It would be a blessing to be able to take down Wuyang City.
"I have discussed it with the head of the Wang family and the head of the Fu family. The three of us can gather up to 300 people at most. No more than 300 people can guarantee the confidentiality of the matter. We have no chance in the granary. But there are sons of the Wang family who have been recruited as city defenders. As the commander of the village, it will be his turn to be on duty in three days to defend the west city. At that time, we will attack from the inside and open the city gate as much as possible. The Yan army will take the opportunity to attack the city," Su She said.
"Okay. When Wuyang City is captured, I will have a banquet to apologize to you, sir." Qu Jing said solemnly.
"There is no need to apologize. The lives of our three families and nearly a thousand people are in the hands of the general. When the time comes, the general will definitely not
If you hesitate, you must capture Wuyang. "Su She said two things in a row.
"Definitely." Qu Jing nodded solemnly.
Three days later, night.
Everything in Wuyang City was completely silent, except for the whistling of the wind through the streets and alleys.
The Yan army did not besiege the city, so there was not much of a chilling atmosphere in the city. Most people's lives were still the same as before, with only restrictions on entering and exiting the city.
Soon, a group of men in black appeared in the alley. After walking a few steps, they met two other groups of men in black. After the three-way round, the speed increased a lot and they rushed straight towards the city gate.
"Who are you?" a voice said.
"Kill!" Seeing that they were discovered, Su She and others stopped pretending and went straight towards the city gate to kill.
"Open the city gate." The disciples of the Wang family who were guarding the city ordered.
The soldiers around him had already been captured with money by the Wang family's children. After hearing the order, they immediately began to lower the rope without any hesitation.
Others wanted to stop them, but Su She led three hundred men in black to kill them. The defenders could only turn around and fight with the men in black.
At the same time, Qu Jing led the most elite 10,000 troops to attack Wuyang City.
"Take back Wuyang City!" Qu Jing yelled, carrying the ladder and quickly climbed up the city wall. When he saw the soldiers still lowering the rope little by little, he rushed up and cut off the rope with a knife.
With a "boom", the hanging rope fell to the ground, and the Yan army poured into Wuyang City like a tide.
At this time, the city gate was in chaos, and there was no longer any strength to resist the Yan army.
"Where is the Sheriff's Mansion?" Qu Jing asked loudly.
"Over there." Su She pointed in one direction and said.
"Kill with me!" Qu Jing pointed his sword forward, and his old face became more rosy and energetic.
