Shou'an is located near Luoyang, where the plans are changeable and the ownership is impermanent. Roughly speaking, it was Yiyang County in later generations, located in the Luo River Valley, sixty or seventy miles away from Luoyang City. Since the terrain from Changshui County to Lushi County in the west of the valley is complex and there are no major roads, the terrain of several counties in this area is relatively closed.
Dong Xian's army was stationed in Shouan and never attacked Luoyang. There was no major war in this area. In order to guard against Dong Xian, Meng Bangxiong's three thousand troops were stationed thirty miles west of Luoyang City, with the two armies watching from a distance.
In Shouan County, Dong Xian and Zhang Qi sat opposite each other, drinking with a plate of mutton.
Zhang Qi said: "Two days ago, Yang Wei rebelled and surrendered to Qi, killing Zhai Zhenfu. In return for Meng Bangxiong's great victory, it was difficult for us to stay in this area. But the next day, Wang Jieshuai sent troops and captured Longmen. Without Longmen, could Meng Bangxiong hold Luoyang? Who would believe it!"
Dong Xian said: "This is really unexpected! Dengzhou's tens of thousands of troops have been motionless in Ruzhou for two months, and they thought they would not join the war. Who would have thought that as soon as Captain Zhai died, Wang Jieshuai immediately sent troops. It seems that Wang Jie This man Shuai really values Captain Zhai, but he is not avoiding war in Ruzhou."
Zhang Qi smiled and said: "With an army of one hundred thousand, how can we avoid fighting when facing Meng Bangxiong's ten thousand men in Luoyang!"
Dong Xian sighed: "Brother, you are wrong. Luoyang is not difficult to attack, but whether it can be defended after it is captured. It connects the Central Plains and Shaanxi, how can the Puppet Qi and Jin armies give up? Next, Shaanxi or It's Hebei, reinforcements are bound to come. Only after defeating the reinforcements and defending Luoyang can Wang Jieshuai dare to claim victory."
Zhang Qi said: "Looking at Wang Jieshuai's arrangements, I have already prepared for the reinforcements from Shaanxi. The Lu family has stationed 20,000 troops and has sufficient food and grass. How can it not protect the western part of Luoyang? If the Jin army comes to help, the Lu family will send troops to intercept the Jin army. The army's retreat route is faced with natural dangers in Xin'an, isn't it like catching a turtle in a jar?"
Dong Xiandao: "Since Jingkang, has there been a battle in this dynasty to annihilate 10,000 Jin troops? In Huangtiandang, Han Taiwei blocked the Wushu army for many days, but in the end he escaped smoothly. If there had been a battle of 10,000 or 20,000 Jin troops from western Shaanxi, Even if Wang Jieshuai blocks them in Mianchi, what can he do?"
Zhang Qi nodded: "What the Lieutenant said is true. It is said that if the Jurchens are less than 10,000, they are invincible. The war has been going on for several years. Among the many famous generals in this dynasty, who can annihilate the 10,000 Jin army? Even if they have the upper hand for a while, In the end, he was also escaped by the Jin army, so his roots cannot be damaged."
Speaking of this matter, Dong Xian and Zhang Qi were both discouraged. Even if the command is correct, so what if you have the upper hand for a while? In the end, Jin Jun left calmly. After resting and recuperating, they headed south again. No one could do anything to them.
After several years of fighting, the greatest victory was at Jingmen. Wang Xiaolie blocked Balisu and Wanyan Yuying, and although they were not annihilated, they were severely damaged. No matter how great the other battles were, not many of the Jin army were actually annihilated.
At this moment, a soldier came in. He crossed his hands and said: "Lieutenant, I just received the news that Dengzhou's army has broken through Luoyang! Meng Bangxiong and Yang Wei have both been captured!"
"So fast!" Dong Xian stood up after hearing this. After walking around the room twice, he turned and looked at the soldiers: "Are you sure the news is correct? Did Dengzhou soldiers break through Luoyang?"
The soldier said: "You are not alone in saying this, it must be right."
Zhang Qi said: "Lieutenant, if Dengzhou's troops break through Luoyang, the enemy troops opposite us will be attacked from two sides!"
Dong Xian nodded. Said: "At this time, I should send troops and march towards Luoyang. If we can repel the enemy on the opposite side, it will be a great achievement. However, Dengzhou's army comes so fast, it always makes people feel unbelievable."
Zhang Qi thought for a while. Said: "What Taiwei said is absolutely true. From the time Taiwei Zhai was killed, within three to five days, Dengzhou's army broke through Longmen and Luoyang. Meng Bangxiong had no power to fight back. Even though Wang Jieshuai had many soldiers, It won’t be so fast. Let’s not talk about fighting, just rushing. It would be great to get to Luoyang yesterday!”
Dong Xian said: "It takes three days to march from Linru Town to Luoyang for a hundred miles. No matter how fast it is, it will take two days. When Taiwei Zhai was killed, the news reached Wang Jieshuai's ears. It took as little as one day, and more Then two days. Let’s calculate at the fastest speed. Even if there is no fighting on the way, it will take three days for Dengzhou’s army to reach Luoyang. The problem now is that since Taiwei Zhai was killed, and now that Dengzhou’s army has occupied Luoyang, it will take three days It’s been less than five days. Taking into account the time it took to deliver the news on the road, even if Meng Bangxiong surrendered as soon as he saw Dengzhou’s army, it would still be too late. How can I believe it!”
Zhang Qi remained silent and felt that something was strange. It's not surprising that Wang Xiaolie won, but the speed was too fast.
After thinking about it, Dong Xian said to the soldiers: "Go out and investigate again! We need to find out what is going on!"
The soldier agreed and turned around and walked out of the room.
Dong Xian turned around, looked at Zhang Qi, and said: "Wang Jieshuai's men, can they still fly without eating or drinking? We are paying attention to the situation in Luoyang, but the speed of their advance is far faster than our inquiry. The speed of the message.”
"Yes -" Zhang Qi nodded, not knowing what to say for a moment.
At this moment, a soldier came in. Said: "Captain, Commander Zhang Yin from Luoyang City has sent an envoy to Shouan!"
Dong Xian was startled after hearing this: "Which Captain Zhang Yin? I have never heard of it!"
The soldier said: "Lieutenant Zhang Yintai is the deputy commander of the Chinese army under Wang Jieshuai. He led his army to defeat Luoyang last night."
"Deputy Commander?" Dong Xian looked at Zhang Qi, feeling a little strange. "Please invite the envoy in quickly!"
The soldier promised, turned around and went out.
Not long after, the soldiers brought a Song general over. He looks to be in his thirties and very capable.
The general will cross his arms to Dong Xian. He said: "I am in Xia Lin Wei. I am Zuo Yuhou of the Central Army of Dengzhou Army. I have been ordered by the deputy commander to discuss the next war with the Taiwei."
After saying that, he took out the talisman from Wang Xiao's hunting army and handed it over.
Dong Xian was full of suspicion and took the talisman to see that it was indeed from Wang Xiao's hunting army. It's just that this Lin Wei has never even heard his name before.
After handing back the talisman, Dong Xian asked, "I wonder what your orders are when you come here?"
Lin Weidao: "Our army broke through Luoyang City early yesterday morning, and captured Meng Bangxiong and others who were staying behind in Xijing. Last night, the Commander-in-Chief ordered us to immediately cooperate with the Taiwei to annihilate the enemy forces to the west of Luoyang City. The deputy capital commander Send me to Shouan to contact the Taiwei!"
"Really destroyed Luoyang?" Dong Xian looked unbelieving.
Lin Weidao: "We have really defeated Luoyang! The Taiwei and the deputy commander have decided not to attack today. Your army must set off immediately!"
"Wei Shi?" Dong Xian was startled. "Meng Bangxiong's army is thirty miles east of Shou'an. Unless we can fly, how will we get there?"
Lin Weidao: "Our army has to go further there, and fighting for several days in a row is more difficult than that of a Taiwei. It's just that the soldiers are very fast. Now if we only need to advance one day, many fewer people will die on the battlefield. The war will not start in time, It’s because no matter how late it is, it will get dark soon, and there is really nothing we can do.”
Dong Xian waved his hand: "I can't make it anyway! If you can make it, you can fight it yourself!"
Lin Weidao said: "If the Taiwei cannot arrive, then please go ten miles forward to block the enemy's escape route to the north. Commander Jie has said that the remaining remnants of the army will never be allowed to escape towards Xin'an, which will cause difficulties in the future."
Zhang Qi couldn't help but interjected: "Liu Taiwei, you - you really occupied Luoyang? Are you going to fight the enemy forces in front?"
"There are no jokes in the army!" Lin Wei looked serious. "We have been in a hurry for the past few days, and the troops are not uniform, but the battle still has to be fought! It is not six o'clock today, and the attack must be launched on time! Someone has delayed the time, and military law is engaged!"
Dong Xian took a deep breath. Intuition tells him that Wang Xiaolie's army is different from the previous army. This difference will directly impact his understanding of the world. Just now, when Lin Wei mentioned the words "engage in military law", he could feel a murderous aura.
Taking a long breath, Dong Xian said: "It's almost midnight now, and I can't reach the enemy's side at midnight anyway. The Taiwei can go back and reply to the deputy commander, and I will lead the entire army to the east to block their retreat. As long as You kill and scatter the enemy troops on the opposite side, I will never let anyone go to Xin'an!"
