While gathering the defeated troops here, he ordered Ma Chao in the Heyang area to abandon the defense on the north bank and immediately led more than 10,000 infantry and cavalry under his command to meet in Qinshui.
Two days later, Ma Chao arrived with 10,000 intact troops, and Liu Bei's mood became more stable.
When the defeated soldiers from all walks of life heard that Liu Bei was still there, they came again. Liu Bei gathered the defeated soldiers and got another 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers and horses. Adding Ma Chao's 10,000 soldiers and horses, he barely made up 50,000.
A hundred thousand troops were reduced to half in one battle, and the remaining troops were frightened and found it difficult to fight again.
Liu Bei knew that he could no longer compete with Liu Feng, so he decided to join Zhang Fei and decisively abandon Hanoi. The remaining troops retreated to Hedong County, relying on Jiguan and other dangerous places to defend Bingzhou.
Liu Bei waited for two days in Qinshui. What he received was the urgent report that Liu Feng's army was approaching, but he still could not wait for Zhang Fei to come to join him.
Liu Bei's heart became more and more anxious, and he had a vague premonition of foreboding.
On the fourth day, Liu Feng's pursuer forward was no more than twenty miles away from Qinshui. On this day, Liu Bei finally received the bad news that Zhang Fei had died in battle.
The moment he heard the bad news, Liu Bei almost fainted.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are like Liu Bei's right-hand men. Guan Yu's death a few years ago almost made Liu Bei miserable. Now that Zhang Fei has died again and lost both arms, you can imagine the heavy blow to Liu Bei.
After crying for half a day, Liu Bei could only order the entire army to retreat westward with grief and anger.
A few days later, all the 50,000 remnant troops retreated to Bingzhou. Liu Bei then left Wu Yi with 10,000 troops to guard Shangdang County, and Li Yan with 10,000 troops to guard Hedong County. Liu Bei then led 30,000 remnant troops to retreat to Guanzhong.
On the east side of Hedong, although Liu Feng had previously sent a secret order to Wei Yan, ordering him to lead his headquarters to move upstream of the Yellow River in an attempt to break through Dayang on the north bank, capture Hedong and cut off Liu Bei's return route.
But Liu Bei's defense in Hedong was still quite good. Wei Yan's troops failed to cross the river. After Liu Bei retreated into Hedong County, the battle plan along this route could only fail.
In Hanoi, Liu Feng defeated Liu Bei with the main force of the opposition king, killing and surrendering as many as 50,000 enemy troops along the way. By the time they reached Qinshui County, Liu Bei had already retreated to Bingzhou.
Considering that Shaanxi and Jin were unable to cross the Yellow River from Wei Yan to the north, and Liu Bei's retreat to Bingzhou was faced with the dangers of the Taihang Mountains, Zhongtiao Mountains and other mountains, it was not easy to attack. Coupled with the continuous battles, his troops and horses had reached the level of mental and physical strength. After all the considerations, Liu Bei gave up the pursuit.
After the victory of Ye Wang, Liu Feng re-deployed his troops. Wei Yan led 30,000 troops and stationed in Hongnong to defend Tongguan to the west. Gan Ning led 20,000 troops and stationed in Hanoi and Qin. Shuiyi County resists the enemies of Bingzhou.
Liu Feng himself led 50,000 troops and horses, changed his route to the east, and fought towards Chaoge.
Chaoge City is located at the easternmost end of Hanoi County. It is where the households from Hanoi enter Jizhou.
After Sima Yi, Jiang Ji and others took Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty hostage and moved him to Chaoge, they changed the place into a capital and deployed most of the troops they could control in Ji County to the west of Chaoge.
The maximum number of troops that Sima Yi and others can control is fifteen thousand, and the composition of their troops is either county soldiers from Hanoi or servants and tenants of wealthy families. Only a small part of them are regular soldiers.
How could such a patchwork army be able to withstand Liu Feng's hundreds of battles?
"If Liu Feng hadn't been restrained by Liu Bei earlier, if he could, he could have eliminated this unexpected new force at any time.
Now, Liu Bei has been driven out of Hanoi in despair. Liu Feng, who has no burden, leads an army of 50,000 men, threatening to destroy Cao Cao first and then defeat Liu Bei.
All judgments were similar to what Pang Tong expected. When Liu Feng's troops had just resisted Huojia County and the forward was still a hundred miles away from the enemy in Ji County, the envoy sent by Sima Yi arrived.
This envoy can be regarded as an old friend of Liu Feng.
This person is none other than Jiang Qian.
Many years ago, when Zhou Yu conquered Jiangling, Cao Cao sent Jiang Qian to persuade Zhou Yu to surrender, but Zhou Yu decisively refused.
Later, when Liu Feng used two counties in eastern Hunan to rebel against Liu Bei, Cao Cao sent Jiang Qian to lobby, trying to persuade Liu Feng to submit, but Liu Feng politely refused.
Out twiceThe envoy's failure to return made Jiang Qian, a famous Jianghuai scholar, a dispensable person in Cao Cao's camp. Since returning from Changsha, he has been idle by Cao Cao.
During the previous Battle of Luoyang, Jiang Qian was serving as the magistrate of Wen County, Sima Yi's hometown. Sima Yi coerced the Han Emperor to rebel against Cao Cao. It is not known whether Jiang Qian had resentment towards Cao Cao or had already seen the situation clearly and decisively sided with Sima Yi. .
Although Chiang Kai-shek's trip to Changsha that year returned without success, his relationship with Liu Feng left a good impression. He volunteered for this mission.
Within the large tent of the Chinese army, there were many warriors. Liu Feng was sitting high on the throne, holding a sword in his hand and his eyes were as serious as lightning.
After a while, the curtain was raised, and Jiang Gan walked in with a staff in hand.
Seeing the majestic and intimidating Liu Feng, Jiang Qian still showed no fear at all. He just raised the scroll in his hand high and said loudly: "His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty has decreed here. Liu Feng still doesn't kneel down to receive the imperial edict." .¡±
It¡¯s the same thing again. It was the same way in Changsha that year. This Jiang Gan is really interesting.
Liu Feng sneered, raised his head and said, "I am wearing armor, so I cannot kneel down to receive you."
When Cao Cao was surrounded by powerful enemies, he dared not take the Han Emperor seriously, let alone Liu Feng now.
This time, Jiang Qian didn't show any more details about the angels. Since Liu Feng refused to kneel down, he no longer forced him. He unfolded the imperial edict and read it loudly: "General Liu Feng has destroyed Cao's thieves. For his contribution to supporting the country, Liu Feng was given the title of Grand Sima Jiashizhong, the commander-in-chief of all Chinese and foreign armies, the secretary of state affairs, and the Duke of Suiyang County"
I see.
This series of titles is equivalent to the fact that the Han Emperor's military and political powers were all handed over to Liu Feng. Although Liu Feng already possessed these powers, the Han Emperor's imperial edict gave Liu Feng's power legal authority. recognition.
The Emperor of the Han Dynasty's decree was naturally Sima Yi's. It seems that Sima Yi's move showed that he intended to submit to him.
After hearing Jiang Qian finish talking about the numerous awards, Liu Fengsui slightly cupped his hands and said, "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
The imperial edict was accepted by Liu Feng. Jiang Qian's expression became very gentle at this time. He cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Jiang Qian is here to congratulate Da Sima."
"Haha¡ª¡ª" Liu Feng smiled, waved his hand and said: "Envoy Chiang has thanked you. Come on, come and watch Envoy Chiang's seat."
Jiang Qian sat down and was served wine, food and fruits. Liu Feng said: "Your Majesty ordered me to assist the government, and also allowed me to go to the palace with swords and shoes. So, does your Majesty plan to return south to Luoyang, or does he plan to let me lead an army to Chaoge to assist the government?" "
Liu Feng is a provocative threat.
Jiang Gan understood what Liu Feng meant and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty has discussed it with Zhongda and other officials. Since Lu¨¤n minister has been executed, of course the capital must be returned to Luoyang. At this moment, Zhongda and others must have protected Your Majesty. Get going, I believe you can reach here in a few days."
Sima Yi not only borrowed the hand of the Han Emperor to give himself a title above ten thousand people, but also took the initiative to send the Han Emperor over. It seems that his surrender was very sincere.
Liu Feng nodded slightly: "Since your Majesty is willing to return the capital to Luoyang, I will immediately send people to repair the North Palace. However, in order to ensure your majesty's safety, I plan to send several capable generals to Chaoge to pick up your majesty and return the capital. Sima Zhong How about expressing your opinion?"
Jiang Qian did not hesitate at all, and immediately said: "Zhongda has said it first. From the moment the Grand Sima receives the order, all important military and state affairs will be left to the Grand Sima's decision. There is no need to listen to the opinions of others."
Only then was Liu Feng satisfied. He immediately ordered his own army commander Chen Dao and veteran general Zhang Ren to lead an army of 20,000 to Chaoge to "welcome him". At the same time, he also ordered Sima Yi and other ministers who "protected him with merit" to take the lead. Return to Luoyang to prepare for the return of the capital.
Sima Yi was scheming after all. Although he had great power now, after careful consideration, Liu Feng decided to separate Sima Yi and other famous officials from the Han Emperor, and directly put these people under his supervision.
"Mr. Ziyi, I said goodbye to Changsha that year, but I didn't expect to meet again today. You are such a gifted person. Things are unpredictable." After the important matter was settled, Liu Feng was in a good mood and talked about it with his old friend Jiang Qian. Old.
Jiang Qian smiled lightly and said: "Since Da Sima took over the two counties in eastern Hunan and started the uprising, everything in the world has been under Da Sima's control. Why is it so unpredictable?"
Jiang Qian¡¯s rhetorical question seemed to imply that when he was in Changsha, he had long seen Liu Feng¡¯s ambitions, so he had been planning step by step until now.
"Ha ha¡ª¡ª"
Liu Feng laughed happily and raised his glass to drink.
After a few glasses of wine, Liu Feng suddenly screened away the irrelevant people on his left and right.With a hint of secrecy in his mind, he asked: "Ziyi, you and that Sima Zhongda have some friendship. I would like to ask you, what do you think of this person?"
Jiang Qian quickly guessed what Liu Feng meant, and immediately replied: "Although Cao Cao is a hero, I think his evaluation of Sima Zhongda is quite fair."
Cao Cao once commented that Sima Yi has the appearance of "an eagle watching the wolf", which means he must be a person with extraordinary aspirations.
Jiang Qian¡¯s words seemed to imply that Sima Yi had a sharp vision and vicious methods.
Liu Feng pretended not to understand and said with a smile: "Sima Yi has done a good job in escorting you, and he knows the current affairs so well. He has made such great achievements. After Your Majesty returns to Luoyang, I plan to use him again. I wonder what Ziyi thinks?"
In history, the Sima family usurped Cao Cao. Although history has changed now, Liu Feng still has concerns about Sima Yi.
Now that Jiang Qian is here as a representative of Sima Yi and his group, Liu Feng's words are naturally to test Jiang Qian.
If Jiang Gan speaks out to protect Sima Yi, it means that Jiang Gan has chosen which team to stand on.
In the harmonious atmosphere, Jiang Gan coughed lightly and said in a low voice: "Great Sima is wise and powerful, has he forgotten Cao Cao's mistakes?"