As the main force of Murong Baoding's tribe divided into two groups and advanced southward to the two towns of Liuya and Fuling, at the same time, Dong Zhuo's hundreds of thousands of private troops were approaching Huaiyang Pass and were about to attack the city.
However, Beimang suddenly changed its planned deployment again. Dong Zhuo's troops did not change their route and continued to attack Huaiyang Pass. However, they ordered Murong Baoding's troops to continue southward and directly look for the left and right cavalry, the two main field forces of Beiliang's cavalry, for a decisive battle!
The task of containing the two military towns of Liu Ya Fuling was handed over to two powerful men from Beiting who suddenly accelerated their move south, Helian Wuwei, the commander of the festival in Hexi Prefecture, and Wang Yong, the commander of the festival in Baoping Prefecture. Emperor Beimang was not so naive and arrogant that he allowed Murong Baoding's troops to fight against the cavalry of Beiliang alone. The Southern Dynasty general Zhong Shentong and the leader of the Longguan nobles Wanyan Jinliang served as Murong Baoding's backup respectively. They probably knew that Orange State held the festival. In addition to the imperial edict on the table, the old woman also had a secret edict, which was even more cruel and cold-blooded: If you, Murong Baoding, are unwilling to make contributions, your left and right wings will hesitate to move forward in the vast area south of the two towns of Liuya and Fuling. , no problem, I will let Zhong's magical power and Wanyan Jinliang go south to kill the enemy for you!
Therefore, he was glad that he did not have to go to Huaiyang Pass to fight Chu Lushan to hold the festival, so he had to continue to lead the army south with a heavy heart. He may not care about the imperial edict or the verbal threats from His Majesty the Emperor, but Murong Baoding will never think that His Highness the Crown Prince The cowardly Xue army under his command would show mercy to his uncle after meeting his own soldiers and horses, not to mention that he heard that His Majesty the Emperor even had two royal tent cavalry named after Murong Yelu. He gave it to his nephew. Extending his head and shrinking his head with a sword is also a sword. The cunning Murong Baoding had to choose the lesser of two evils. After all, fighting the left and right cavalry outside Liangzhou Pass is what many Beimang generals dream of. The so-called Beiliang cavalry, the main force has always been These two teams ride northwest.
There are two reasons for Murong Baoding to relax a little. One is that after the first battle, the Liuzhou Longxiang Army removed a considerable number of elite border troops from the left and right cavalry. Cao Wei and Kou Jianghuai also brought Go a little further, the second thing is that the old commander He Zhong suddenly quit the Left Cavalry Army, and at the same time Li Yanchao led a large group of young and strong lieutenants to defect to the Right Cavalry Army. The Left Cavalry Army was temporarily leaderless, and the morale of the army was bound to be turbulent. If this intelligence and military information had been delivered before the start of the war, when a large number of Liangzhou crossbowmen were still roaming around Hutou City, it would have been difficult to pass it on to the two temples in Beiting, Xijing. Nowadays, unlike in the past, Huaiyang Pass has been Dong Zhuo surrounded heavily, cut off the retreat, and completely cut off the connection with the three military towns of Liuya Fuling and Chongzhong. Chongzhong only had infantry to defend the city. It was a dead city. Naturally, there was no need to worry. Liuya Fuling and the two towns had their own strengths. The Jingqi, who had been attacking for a long time, had to face the fierce offensive of Wang Yong, Helian and Wuwei, two famous men who held orders regardless of casualties. It was difficult for the Ni Bodhisattva to cross the river by himself. Therefore, it can be said that the defense line outside Liangzhou Pass to the north of the left and right cavalry had been After cutting it into pieces and cutting off the main field battle forces of Beiliang, which was already at a disadvantage in terms of military strength, it was natural to eat away at them, feast on them, and exchange the heads of Beiliang generals for the military merit of Prairie Erlang being granted the title of Marquis and General!
There were very few battles inside and outside Hulukou, Youzhou. The occasional contact battles were all small-scale battles involving hundreds of cavalry. Compared to the two battlefields in Liuzhou, Liangzhou, where tens of thousands of cavalry fought at every turn, it was really calm.
To the north of Qingcang City in Liuzhou, after receiving reinforcements from the monk soldiers of the Lieutenant General Xie Xi, Liuzhou general Kou Jianghuai launched a third interception battle against the Huang and Song Puxi armies. For some reason, both large-scale cavalry battles were fought to the north. Kou Jianghuai, who was confused by the frontier army, waited for the supply of troops from the monk soldiers in Landa Mountain, perhaps after combining cavalry and infantry. Kou Jianghuai's troop deployment was beyond the limit of his ability, or he was facing Xie Xijie, who was also one of the two great treasures of Chu. I was wary, but in short, in the end, the battle was fought in an extremely rigid and orthodox manner, and it was also extremely brutal. Kou Jianghuai used the Lando Mountain monk soldiers as the central army, and assembled a common infantry formation in the Central Plains. Xu Longxiang and Li Mofan each led a Longxiang army. As two wings, the Liuzhou Cavalry, which after temporary reinforcements still did not reach 10,000 troops, stayed behind the infantry formation as the last effective force to enter the battlefield.
Because Kou Jianghuai adopted an almost passive and conservative posture, Huang Songpu decisively gave up his original relatively conservative offensive posture and completely turned to a large-scale offensive. On that plain battlefield that was already easy for horses to gallop, the veteran ordered the cavalry line to be greatly stretched. , the three Southern Dynasty side cavalry launched a vigorous and swift charge at the same time. It must be said that in the serious cavalry battle, especially the prairie cavalry was able to exert the greatest degree of mobility, the hoofs of each Beimang war horse Wherever they set foot, they were filled with the aggressiveness of accurately grasping fighter opportunities. The infantry formations of the Xiexi Frontier Monk Soldiers were completely reduced to spectators on the battlefield. In addition to being only the nominal mainstay of the Liuzhou frontier army, they did not resist the expected attack at all. Due to the effect of the horse, the prairie cavalry would have simply turned a blind eye to this solid step formation, which was forested with spears, cold, and stood like a mountain of shields. If it had not been for the Liuzhou cavalry under Kou Jianghuai's decisive attack at the critical moment, they could have stabilized the precipitous situation that had tilted towards the north. , I am afraid that the Liuzhou frontier army will become a passing thing after this battle.
From beginning to end, it was hard to get from the Western Regions toNot only did the Xiexi Frontier Monk Soldiers on the Jianzhou battlefield fail to have the expected surprise effect, but they were reduced to useless forces under Kou Jianghuai's control, and could even be called a burden in a sense.
On the battlefield, from the end of the first Liangmang battle to the two previous trips to the north to intercept, the Longxiang Army suffered such heavy casualties for the first time. A full eight thousand elite Northern Liang cavalry died heroically. This made the Huang Song Pu tribe The main force of the Southern Dynasty finally won the small victory that Beimang Taiping ordered to wait and see. The Xijing temple of the Southern Dynasty, which was already filled with worries and mourning, suddenly began to praise the old commander who had been criticized for losing two battles. He did not hesitate to praise him. Qi Yanglong from Liyang, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites in Xijing asked Beiting Wangzhang to make suggestions at the same time. This was a great victory that had not been seen in the past 20 years at the border between Longyao and Longyao. Although they did not kill Xu Longxiang, Li Mofan, Kou Jianghuai, Xie Xijie and others. His Majesty the Emperor should also confer a title of marquis on the basis of military merit for the victorious general Huang Songpu.
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In the study room of the second hall of the vassal residence in Jubeicheng, deputy military governor Yang Shenxing and the governor of Liangzhou visited the young vassal king one after another. The Spring and Autumn veteran's face was heavy, and he held the edge of the chair with both hands, gritting his teeth and said: "Although the Liuzhou side has been prepared in advance There is a saying, but the death of nearly 10,000 Longxiang cavalry and the casualties of more than 3,000 Liuzhou cavalry are really really"
The old man seemed to have no idea how to comment on the Battle of Liuzhou, so he simply stopped talking and kept silent. The great situation in Liuzhou created by the battle at Miyun Pass in the Western Region, the two brilliant interceptions north of Qingcang City, and the offensive and defensive attacks in Linyao Fengxiang Town, seemed to be destroyed by Kou Jianghuai overnight. Is it really in response to the rumor that is increasingly circulated privately in the vassal mansion nowadays, "The success of Liuzhou is due to Jianghuai, and the failure is due to Jianghuai?"
Bai Yu came to the study room later than Yang Shenxing. At that time, he brought an exquisite and compact small copper incense burner from somewhere. After greeting the young lord He, he was not in a hurry to speak, and just bent down and stood by himself. Next to the desk, after putting down the ancient copper stove that could tell people's light, he did not use it to burn incense. Instead, he ran to the bookshelf strangely, turned it over, and pulled out a book that collected and summarized the spies of Fushui Fang in the early years. He then picked up the secret file that recorded the resume of the generals of the Northern Dynasty and the Southern Dynasty, then picked up the sutra furnace in the copper furnace and placed it heavily on the book. Then he raised his head and smiled at the confused young vassal king and said: "Help the prince to be cruel." Suppress Beimang's luck severely."
Yang Shenxing¡¯s face was full of doubts. Could this be the mysterious technique of the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain? Does it really work?
Xu Fengnian, who understood the true nature of the Taoist sect, was dumbfounded: "Why is Mr. Bai Lian so innocent and childlike?"
Yang Shenxing, who was originally in a better mood, almost spat out a mouthful of blood after hearing that the young vassal king exposed Bai Yu's background.
Bai Yu did not forget to twist the copper furnace slightly, put it in the right position, and said with a smile: "My lord, I would rather believe that it exists than believe that it does not exist. When you are sincere, gold and stone will be opened, and when you are sincere, you will be spiritual."
Xu Fengnian had no choice but to agree: "Yes, yes, what Mr. Bai Lian said is true."
Yang Shenxing looked at this strange pair of "monarchs and ministers" who showed no respect for superiors or subordinates, and the old man couldn't help but smile knowingly.
Xu Fengnian suddenly asked: "How is Zhao Ningshen's practice after living in seclusion in Jiemao on Difeishan Mountain? Is it going well?"
Bai Yu smiled and said: "Thanks to the prince, Liyang Zhao did not let the Qi practitioners peek into the sky, and concentrated on practicing at Difei Mountain without being noticed. It was smooth and comfortable, and he even sent me a letter to advise him. I might as well go there to cultivate my mind and cultivate my character, so as not to have to live under someone else¡¯s roof in Beiliang."
Xu Fengnian laughed angrily and said: "Zhao Ningshen's ability to cross rivers and demolish bridges is no worse than his ability to practice Taoism. From now on, all letters sent to Mr. Xi from outside Beiliang will be rejected by Beicheng."
Bai Yu quickly waved his hand and said: "This can't be done. Occasionally, I still receive a few letters from female pilgrims, and I need to reply to them one by one. But I'm just curious, why do all the letters now contain insinuations about my relationship with the prince? , can you ask the prince for a few calligraphy works on their behalf, and even talk about how their niece is in her prime and how they are a beautiful, virtuous and good person? It is really confusing and very disappointing."
Xu Fengnian took a deep breath, looked out the window, and said softly and humbly: "Jia Jiajia, don't forget that you are about to receive a gift from Xishu, so don't spread these words of Mr. Bai Lian to the fourth hall, right?"
She gently squeezed open the window with her head and rested her chin on the window rail. The girl's eyes widened, as if she was bargaining with you first and then I'll listen.
Xu Fengnian said hehey: "Guess."
The girl chuckled for a while and then disappeared.
Xu Fengnian¡¯s face was full of grief and anger, but he stopped talking.
After Mr. Bai Lian¡¯s gag and Jia Jiajia¡¯s ¡°showing off one¡¯s strength¡±, the solemn atmosphere in the study became a little lighter.
When Miss Hehe went to the fourth hall to complain, Xu Fengnian calmed down and said to Yang Shenxing:He said in a loud voice: "Liuzhou has launched three interceptions. In the secret letter, Kou Jianghuai did not tell in detail how the fourth battle would be fought. He only offered to borrow the troops and horses from the entire Qingyuan Army Town defense line with me. You What do you think?"
Yang Shenxing frowned and said, "Your Majesty, are you sure it's the entire defense line and not just the standing garrison of Qingyuan Military Town?"
Xu Fengnian nodded and said: "Including Liangzhou General Shi Fu's soldiers and horses, Ning Emei's Iron Buddha Tu, Yuan Nanting's White Feather Qingqi!"
Yang Shenxing fell into deep thought and murmured: "This Kou Jianghuai has such a big appetite."
Then Yang Shenxing asked cautiously: "As a Liuzhou general, I want to ask for power from the Liangzhou frontier army, and I want tens of thousands of elites at the same time. Not only will I directly drain the family wealth of Liangzhou Ximen, but I will also invisibly override the rank." Wouldn¡¯t it be inappropriate to be above the taller General Liangzhou?¡±
Before Xu Fengnian could answer, Bai Yu had already answered this sensitive question, "General Yang, if it were elsewhere, it would be very wrong. But here, you don't have to scare yourself. Shi Fu won't have any grudges about this. Of course, the premise is to fight. If we win the battle, if we lose, Shi Fu will have no contact with Kou Jianghuai for the rest of his life. The worse outcome may even be that the two border armies in Liangzhou and Liuzhou will be hostile to each other from now on."
Yang Shenxing asked again: "Why is General Kou unwilling to give his general military strategy to Jubeicheng?"
Xu Fengnian shook his head and said, "I don't know."
Yang Shenxing was furious and slapped the edge of the chair with her palms, "This Kou Jianghuai is so bold. How can military and national affairs be such a child's play?!"
Xu Fengnian remained calm, hesitated for a moment, stretched out his hand to rub the center of his brow, and said mockingly: "You can lose the battle, but don't vent your anger. This has always been the rule of my Beiliang cavalry. Since I personally pushed Kou Jianghuai to be the person in charge of the Liuzhou battle, In this position, I have to help him clean up the poop and urine."
Yang Shenxing asked tentatively: "Why don't the prince think about it again?"
Xu Fengnian shook his head and said: "Forget it, you go back to the barracks and write three secret letters to Shi Fu, Ning Emei and Yuan Nanting respectively. There is no need to explain the reason for the troop transfer in the letter. After you finish writing it, send it here and I will stamp it. Just make a big seal.¡±
Yang Shenxing felt relieved and stood up to say goodbye and strode away.
Xu Fengnian looked up at Bai Yu and asked with a smile: "Then, should I write the letter to Kou Jianghuai myself, or should I bother Mr. Bai Lian?"
Bai Yu blinked, as if he didn't understand.
Xu Fengnian said angrily: "Don't pretend to be stupid or crazy with me. I don't know the depth of the relationship between you, Yang Shenxing, and Kou Jianghuai. But you two came here together today, one is a bad guy and the other is a red face. I If you are not a fool, how can you not guess that the person named Kou has boarded your big boat?"
Bai Yu said seriously: "A local military general colluded with important officials in the court to gain military power. Even if it is not a capital crime of beheading, why should he lose his official position?"
Xu Fengnian stared and said, "Come again!"
Bai Yu laughed loudly, "I will write a letter to Kou Jianghuai right away, saying that the prince has agreed to all his requests, but in the fourth interception battle, if his surnamed Kou does not take the loss in the third battle with him, If I get my profit back, I will make him lose ten pounds if he refuses the feudal residence in Beicheng!"
Xu Fengnian asked doubtfully: "What does it mean to be ten pounds lighter?"
Bai Yu stretched out two fingers and tapped his neck, "My head is gone."
Xu Fengnian suddenly realized it, and then slapped the table, "Bai Yu, what a fart! You are being vague, what are you trying to find a way out for Kou Jianghuai? When the time comes, Kou will be defeated, and he will just take off his helmet and arm armor, and it will be the same. It¡¯s ten pounds lighter! Where can I go to reason with you?!¡±
Bai Yu said with an aggrieved look: "Your Majesty, this is just judging a gentleman's belly with a villain's heart."
Xu Fengnian waved with a straight face and said: "Gungun, I will write this letter myself!"
Bai Yu swaggered out of the study room and said, "It saves me a few hundred words of writing a letter. I can read more pages of miscellaneous books. It's so nice."
I heard the young feudal prince Jia Jiajia chuckle, "I originally hid two small purple cones as a gift to someone, but now that I think about it, I decided to give it up. I'm so happy."
I saw Mr. Bai Lian, who was once praised by Zhao Dun, the late Emperor of Liyang, as "a man I suspected was a god when I first met him." He turned around quickly, with a bright smile on his face, and ran all the way to the desk. He squinted his eyes hard and looked around, "Where is it?" Where, take it out quickly! Let me tell you, Zizhen, which is best suited for small characters in seal script, is given to Lu Yubo, who is good at writing large characters. It is really a beautiful woman who is as beautiful as a flower and jade and is given to a woman. It is a waste of natural resources, an extreme waste of natural resources! "
??????????? Then the young vassal prince looked like he was in need of a beating, and said with a smile: "You really believe it, my father-in-law will take away every last bit of that box of small purple cones."
Bai Yu turned around stiffly as if struck by lightning. When he crossed the threshold, he raised his arms high and stretched out his arms.??A middle finger!
Just as the furious Mr. Bai Lian stepped out of the threshold, there came from behind the hideous laughter of a successful plot, "Here are two small purple cones, take them."
Bai Yu stopped but did not turn around immediately. Heaven and man were fighting.
In the end, Mr. Bailian gritted his teeth and moved on. He felt that the young feudal king was probably bluffing, and he must not continue to be deceived.
As expected, when Bai Yu left the corridor and walked down the steps, Xu Fengnian did not hold him back.
Bai Yu walked all the way to the door of the government office, but he vaguely saw the Hehe girl who was the most free to come and go in the feudal residence. She walked towards him, then gave him two slender long brocade boxes, and said calmly: "He It's for you."
At that moment, Bai Yu would be lying if he said he wasn't moved.
With a long sigh, Mr. Bai Lian sat back in his seat in the study, with mixed feelings. After regaining consciousness, he gently opened the small brocade box, carefully picked up the brush and stared at it closely. He was stunned for a moment.
??????????????? What the hell is that little purple cone, it¡¯s clearly an ordinary brush!
After being stunned for a long time, Bai Yu burst into laughter for no apparent reason.
The whole room was stunned.
Only Bai Yu felt that it was so happy.
After putting down the brush in his hand, Bai Yu, who had weak vision, opened his eyes wide and looked outside the room, only in a blur.
Mr. Bai Lian said slowly: "One day, all the hair of my Central Plains brush will be out of the grassland!"