When it came to the first month, the snow in the sky was still falling non-stop, and although the eighth, tenth, and twelfth armies of the Han infantry were difficult to trek, the morale of the whole army was quite stable, and they finally arrived at the foot of Mianzhu City. Facing the last line of defense in Chengdu, the two veterans Daniel Zhang and Wang Fuchen sighed a lot, and it was late at night at this time, and arranged to camp on the spot, discuss with Yin Huaxing, and Chen Qi in the main camp.

Daniel Zhang looked outside the tent for a while and said, "General Chen Qi, you continue to send people to patrol the surroundings, and if there is any movement, you will report it directly to me immediately." ”

"Yes!" Chen Qi clasped his hands into fists, bowed down and said, "The last general will take people there!" ”

Speaking of Mianzhu, in ancient times, it was called a small Chengdu, it was the only way to go out of Sichuan in ancient times, and there were seventy-two "holes" and the reputation of heavenly blessings. It is not only a military-political location, but also a cultural and artistic capital. Shuzhong science pushes Mianzhu, the ancestral hall of the world is several cypresses, and the Mianzhu New Year paintings at this time have long been famous in the country.

Although everything was expected, there was always an indescribable feeling that there was actually going to be a bloody battle here.

When evacuating from Zitong, Wang Pingfan's artillery suffered serious losses, and although there were reserve forces in Mianzhu, he was panicked when he saw that about 100,000 soldiers of the Han army were pressed under the city.

Mianzhu is different from the sword pavilion and other military defense points, and does not have excellent terrain conditions, once this battle is triggered, it is only flesh and blood, and it is only swords, guns and cannons.

Under the night sky, Wang Fuchen's face was solemn, he had been fighting on the battlefield for many years, countless brothers and relatives were fleeting in front of him, and life and death could not touch the heartstrings, just hoping that the last battle of his life could have a successful result.

After deliberation and formulation, the artillery formation around Mianzhu has been filled, and the artillery will be pressed into the 'firing' range while the whole army is deployed.

"Harrier, go and rest!" Behind Wang Fuchen, Daniel Zhang walked slowly.

Wang Fuchen didn't turn around, still looking at the night sky, and said lightly: "This battle is over, and there are many days to rest." ”

"But in my opinion, we're already on the day off."

Wang Fuchen turned his head at this time, staring blankly at the Daniel Zhang in front of him, and his old voice trembled slightly, "You mean ......?"

Almost at the same time that Daniel Zhang resisted Mianzhuwai, at the suggestion of Li Guangdi, Lin Feng personally received the "Junggar Mission", although he was happy and polite in his heart, but Zhou Peigong Li Guangdi and his party had very serious expressions, and after the three representatives sent by the mission entered the table, Lin Feng looked back and forth on the three for a while, and then asked directly: "Who is Arabutan?" ”

Hearing this, the three envoys were slightly stunned, lowered their heads and remained silent.

Lin Feng said again: "Since the plottering Alabutan is here in person, there must be a big matter to discuss with the widow, and it is not easy to meet, why do you hide it?" ”

Seeing that Lin Feng directly provoked it, the three of them got up, and the person in the middle raised his head slightly, looked at Lin Feng intently, and bowed down and said, "Plotting Alabutan to participate in His Majesty the King of Han." ”

Lin Feng saw that this person was tall, extraordinary, handsome, and quite kingly, coughed lightly, the expression on his face stretched a lot, and said, "I knew it was you." ”

Lin Feng waved his hand, motioned to sit down, and continued: "The ancestors are also first, they have the ability to coerce the emperor, and the descendants of the descendants are heroic, and the 'Meng' ancient Jiaozi is really reborn!" ”

After being praised, Arabutan's face stretched, his heart was full of joy, and he looked up and looked around, much more proud.

Li Guangdi lowered his head, took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Peigong and arched his mouth, Zhou Pei was open, his eyes were serious, and he snickered with Li Guangdi in his heart.

"Tell me, what are you doing pretending to be the Junggar Mission to find the widow?"

"Your Majesty, I can't hide it, we are Zhungar people, not fake, since Your Majesty knows my name, you must also know my identity."

Plotting Alabutan is not a minister, Lin Feng listened to it, didn't care about it first, and said impatiently: "I'm asking you, what is the matter with finding a widow?" ”

Seeing Lin Feng's bearing for the first time, Arabutan felt deeply oppressed, glanced at the two envoys behind, and then took a small step forward, and said: "Zhun Geer and the Han Dynasty have always been reconciled, and when my father was in power, the two countries got along harmoniously, there was no war and 'chaos', and the people did not conflict. The 'chaotic' thief Geerdan secretly formed a 'private' group, created trouble and 'chaos', and took advantage of the 'chaos' to seize the country and sabotage the reconciliation between the two countries. The old department of the Arabutan and the Dzungar Khanate, who really did not want to see the 'fighting' between Gol and the Han Dynasty, came here and was willing to discuss countermeasures with His Majesty. ”

Lin Feng didn't answer, and lowered his head slightly.

"War is not the original intention of the Quasi-Gol Khanate, Geldan is really against the sky, harming the children of the common people, and he will be punished." Arabutan said again.

Lin Feng said: "What do you mean?" ”

Arabutan said directly: "I am willing to form an alliance with Your Majesty and help Your Majesty to exterminate Geldan." ”

"You are so confident, the widow will definitely agree?"

Arabutan smiled slightly, and said: "The military strength of the Great Han Kingdom is strong, and Your Majesty's wisdom and martial arts are naturally not a problem, but now the Zheng Jing Military Group, the Shang Zhixin Group and the Southern Zhou Civil War are 'engaged' with His Majesty's Han Army on multiple battlefields at the same time, although His Majesty's military strength is unstoppable, but it has no choice but to divide too much, and it is probably impossible to conquer Geldan at the same time." ”

What Alabutan said was very right, Lin Feng naturally would not let go of such an opportunity, and he bowed his head and said nothing, so he slightly deviated towards Zhou Peigong and Li Guangdi.

Zhou Peigong smiled inwardly, stood beside Arabutan, bowed and said: "My lord, Weichen thinks that the Great Khan of Arabutan is really the orthodoxy of Gol, and the alliance between the lord and the lord is the teacher of justice, please think twice." ”

Before Zhou Peigong's words fell, Li Guangdi also came out, bowed down and said: "Yes, princess, Geerdan is becoming more and more rampant, like a wolf and a leopard of wealth, and he is eyeing the big man." The alliance between the lord and the Great Khan of Arabutan is like a divine soldier! ”

After listening to the words of the two, Lin Feng glanced at Arabutan, and then frowned and pretended to think hard. At this time, the hall was quiet, no one dared to quarrel with him, and after a while, Lin Feng raised his head very reluctantly, cheekily glanced at the frank and pure face of Arabu, and said, "How do you want to be widowed to help you?" ”

Arabutan was overjoyed in his heart, and hurriedly said: "After the alliance, the warriors of our army will definitely go all out to clean up the foreign thieves for Your Majesty, and at the same time recapture the Dzungar that belongs to us." At the same time, I hope that Your Majesty will provide the real Junggar warriors with advanced weapons and appropriate military resources of the Great Han Kingdom. ”

After a pause, Arabutan secretly glanced at Lin Feng and said, "In addition, I hope that Your Majesty can immediately publicly announce my throne of Jungar, and I also hope to sign a treaty with Your Majesty, and in the future battle against Geerdan, the Han Army's Gansu Shaanxi 'Mongolian' ancient garrison will fully cooperate." ”

"This ......" Arabutan had just finished speaking, and Zhou Peigong next to him instinctively made a sound.

"Pei Gong, is there anything wrong?" Lin Feng asked.

Zhou Peigong nodded at Lin Feng and said apologetically: "Lord, Weichen is rude." ”

"Pei Gong has any opinions, but it doesn't hurt to say it, since Alabutan is an ally, he is not an outsider."

Zhou Peigong squinted at Arabutan, and then said: "Weichen thinks that the requirements of the Great Khan of Arabutan are not harsh, but Weichen doesn't understand one thing, Junggar is a part of the Han Dynasty, and it is the inheritance inherited by the "Great Han" from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. From Xinjiang to Iran, it is the territory of the Han Dynasty, and to put it strictly, whoever cedes it is a traitor. The Great Khan of Arabutan wants His Majesty to ......"

Lin Feng stretched out his hand to interrupt Zhou Peigong's words, secretly praised what he said in his heart, and then made a serious look, and said: "Yes, now Geerdan is rampant in Zhunger, and the throne is all self-appointed and has nothing to do with the widow. Dzungar is part of the Han Dynasty and is not an independent country, doesn't Arabutan understand? ”

Without waiting for Arabutan to reply, Lin Feng's face was as hideous as a 'color', and he said sharply: "Could it be that Arabutan also has the same ambition as Geldan's 'chaotic' thief?" ”

Lin Feng was sharp and hard when he said this, and his eyes were firmly fixed on the forehead of Arabutan, although Arabutan was young, he had fought countless battles, and he was a fierce warrior on the grassland, but he didn't dare to raise his head too high at this time, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Your Majesty! Arabutan did not dare. ”

Lin Feng said again: "You must know that Geldan is now bent on expanding the power on the grassland, and there is no direct conflict with our Han for the time being, so it doesn't matter if the widow can eliminate the internal thief with peace of mind and let him go for a few years." The reason why I am talking to you is because I remember that you are the orthodox of the Quasi-Gol Khanate, and the authentic bloodline of the Tile Thorn is also the first, and it is really a pity for the way of heaven to help you, and it is also to ensure the peace and prosperity of my Han land. ”

After a pause, Lin Feng stretched his expression again, and said: "That being said, since you and the widow are allies, they naturally have the reason to help each other, and the widow doesn't say a word about the help of weapons and money, but the requirements behind are really what the widow doesn't want to hear." ”

Arabutan's body felt a little weak, but the most important purpose of this trip was to ally with the Han Dynasty, and there was still a chance, and Arabutan would never give up, the previous arrogance was dissipated, and he bowed down and said, "Please Your Majesty." ”

Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction, and raised his voice and said: "After Geldan is destroyed, Junggar will naturally be under the jurisdiction of your arrogance Alabutan, but you have to remember that Junggar is not a khanate, he is a great Han, I can make you king, but he is a vassal king." Moreover, in the subsequent war, the troops of Junggar should be under the guidance and command of the Han general, which is very basic, you think about it! ”

The heavy snow finally stopped, but the mountains and rivers were still a vast snow-white, the Han Army's Eighth Army, the Tenth Army, and the Twelfth Army, a total of nearly 100,000 soldiers and horses gathered under the Mianzhu City, and the cannons had been set up, locking the Mianzhu that was exposed in the 'shooting' range. And above the cotton bamboo city wall, the cannon is also straight 'upright', but in comparison, it is much inferior.

Wang Pingfan's army originally consisted of just over 35,000 people, and after eliminating Wang Lizhi's 'elite' cavalry and more than 17,000 temporarily organized recruits, there were only more than 16,000 people left who could rely on the battlefield. There is a big difference with the strength of Daniel Zhang of the Han army, although it is easy to defend the city, it is difficult to attack the city, and the price paid by the Han army to defeat Mianzhu will be relatively heavy, but the suspense of this battle is not great.

Of course, this is only Daniel Zhang's unilateral analysis for the time being.

But Daniel Zhang did not plan to attack the city immediately, and Wang Pingfan did not make any moves, and the two armies were far away from each other above and below the city, and in the calm wind and waves, the people who were oppressed by the tense atmosphere could not breathe.

It lasted for several days, until another heavy snow fell in the sky, and Daniel Zhang secretly thought in his heart: "The time has come." ”

Wang Lizhi was brought up by the soldiers, and Daniel Zhang, under the gaze of Wang Fuchen, Yin Huaxing and other officers, personally untied Wang Lizhi, and only said lightly: "I am also old friends with Wang Pingfan, everyone is old, I really don't want to hurt his juniors because of the war, you go!" ”

Since Wang Lizhi was arrested, he has not spoken a word, and although he is suspicious at the moment, he does not dare to stay in the enemy camp more, and gallops away on the fast horse sent by Daniel Zhang.

The close confrontation seemed to be more laborious than the real battle, and they did not dare to sleep all nights or distract themselves during the day, and after many days in a row, there were naturally individual soldiers in the army who complained and doubted. Daniel Zhang knew that everything was expected, and he severely punished military law and forcibly suppressed it.

On the night of the third day after Wang Lizhi let go, the vast snow even covered the entire sky, Daniel Zhang was alone in the tent to warm up and read, suddenly heard a horse's hooves outside the tent, and after stopping, a soldier walked into the tent with a letterhead in hand and handed it to Daniel Zhang.

Daniel Zhang didn't think much about it, directly opened and took out the text, Wang Pingfan's words were very polite, believing that Brother Zhang was indeed a chivalrous man, the two armies faced each other, and Yi Bo Yuntian released his little nephew, Wang was very moved, this letter had no other meaning, all to thank Brother Zhang for his kindness. Brother Zhang has been on the battlefield for a long time, handsome material, driven by the sky, it is really incomparable to Wang, if it is not for the different positions, Wang really hopes to be friends with Brother Zhang, chatting about the world, why not be happy? …… After reading it, a smile hung on the corner of Daniel Zhang's mouth, and he read the letter twice again, and then slowly walked out of the tent and stared at the night sky.

After a short while, Daniel Zhang hurriedly turned around and returned to the account, and immediately wrote a reply to Wang Pingfan.

"Brother Wang, why don't you want to be friends with you, in the past, when Brother Wang was under the army of Pingxi Wang, Zhang had seen Brother Wang's outstanding military talents, 'fine' the art of war, and knew things like a god. What makes Zhang admire even more, although there are many talented generals in the world, it is difficult to find others except for the lack of Wang brother! ………… This thin gift is a little bit of Zhang's heart, and if Brother Wang can afford it, he still wants to smile. ”

Daniel Zhang's reply and gift were delivered to Wang Pingfan's hands overnight, and in Mianzhu City, Wang Pingfan unfolded the letterhead with both hands, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

After a while, Wang Pingfan didn't have time to call his own soldiers to serve, polished the frozen ink by himself, and waved the book.

Before dawn the next day, Wang Pingfan sent a double return gift to Daniel Zhang's account, and at the same time returned a heartfelt reply.

After reading the letter, Daniel Zhang did not write again, but called Wang Fuchen Yin Huaxing to discuss together.

Wang Fuchen's old voice was a little hoarse, although this result could not satisfy his desire for the battlefield, it was undoubtedly the best ending. Yin Huaxing thought the same as Daniel Zhang, and did not object, and after the three discussed, Daniel Zhang immediately ordered: "Retreat and camp for thirty miles!" ”

For Daniel Zhang's order, although the generals and men of the army were puzzled, they were even a little angry, and they held back for so many days in fear, in order to fight a vigorous battle and earn some merit to return to their hometown, but the current situation is very good, and the disparity in strength is huge, but the commander ordered the troops to retreat, and judging from the distance of the retreat, it is completely a style of withdrawing from the siege, what kind of 'medicine' is sold in this gourd?

But an order is an order, and no one dares to disobey it, despite all the disobedience in his heart.

At the same time that the soldiers of the Han army were suspicious of 'confused' retreat, something that surprised them even more happened, above Mianzhu City, at least half of the cannons were unloaded, and the defenders were also much less in an instant, and the solemn murderous aura on the entire city wall suddenly relaxed, and the atmosphere in front of the two armies eased a lot.

Until the distance of the Han army widened and the camp was re-encamped, Yin Huaxing led a small team of men and horses to leave the camp and sailed towards Mianzhu City.

Yin Huaxing has just arrived at the city 'gate', the guards do not ask, the city 'gate' actually opened leisurely, let Yin Huaxing go into the city, after entering, the city 'gate' is still open, after half a moment, actually came out of the city a few old men, holding a broom in the city 'gate' mouth leisurely sweeping.

Seeing this scene, not only the Han army, but even the Wang Ping Domain's troops also received inexplicable soldiers from their superiors, what happened? Could it be that the sons and daughters of the commanders of the two armies got married temporarily?

Compared with the heavy snow in Sichuan, Lin Feng's side is much better, and after the matter of arguing with Alabutan is negotiated, Lin Feng can be regarded as a big deal.

Looking outside, Lin Feng took a few breaths of heating, paused for a while, turned back to Zhou Peigong and asked, "Why is there no news from Daniel Zhang's side, what has become of it?" ”

Zhou Peigong smiled slightly, "Don't worry, my lord, since General Zhang rescued the Twelfth Infantry Army and joined Wang Fuchen, there is basically no suspense in this war." What's more, they know Wang Pingfan very well, and they know themselves and each other, so there will be no problem. ”

Seeing Lin Feng coming over, Zhou Peigong put the flag on the table again, and said with a smile: "Lord, you just wait for the result quietly!" Then he pointed to the chessboard and said, "Why don't we play another game?" ”

In Mianzhu City, Wang Pingfan sat on the upper seat, and after bowing to each other with Yin Huaxing, they all sat down with a smile. The furnishings in the hall are simple, there is no 'fancy', the ink painting hanging on the wall is even more spiritual, and the golden cuckoo 'flower' bird swims and fish each has its own charm, lifelike.

This kind of environment makes Yin Huaxing feel deeply intimate, as if recalling the past events in Mianzhu, vividly, and the memory is still fresh.

After the two of them met, they were all snorting for a while, Yin Huaxing's expression was even more cordial, and he said with a smile: "I have heard that General Wang is extremely brave, he is a general who supports the sky with his head and his feet, and his military talent is rarely compared in the world. ”

"Hahaha, General Yin is laughing at Wang, when it comes to talent, Wang is not as good as General Yin! General Yin Wu Jinshi entered the office, not only can fight and charge, but also can 'chanting' poems and paintings, known as Confucian generals. Compared with you, Wang is a reckless man!. ”

"No, no, no, in the past, General Wang appointed the governor of Zuodu under the king of Pingxi, and he fought on the battlefield, and he was extremely brave. What's even more admirable is that after the death of King Pingxi, General Wang still cares about the old feelings and is loyal, this situation and righteousness are comparable to Guan Yun's length, Zhuge Zhiliang, and he is really a loyal general! ”

Wang Pingfan was praised by Yin Huaxing, and shook his head without speaking.

Yin Huaxing said: "His Majesty the King of Han has admired General Wang for a long time, and he does not want to see the innocent people of Sichuan being implicated, ruining their lives and harming the common people. Before Zhang Dashuai came to Mianzhu City, he was reluctant to go to war, admired General Wang's talents, and hoped to 'make friends', and the two armies were repaired and happy. ”

Wang Pingfan saw Yin Huaxing say what he meant, although he thought of it, but he still deliberately made a look of embarrassment.

Yin Huaxing naturally knew Wang Pingfan's calculations, and he didn't care about these, and the two of them knew in their hearts that they were pretending to say: "General Wang is such a talent, why should he wronged himself?" Returning to the Han Dynasty, isn't General Wang's talent also more playful? ”

After stopping Wang Pingfan's 'desire', Yin Huaxing hurriedly said: "I know that General Wang is loyal, but this is for the sake of all the people and the common people in the world, isn't it more meaningful to do such a high meritorious and holy act?" Isn't it more in line with General Wang's way of loyalty? ”

"General Wang, don't have any worries, His Majesty the King of Han is wise and martial, discerning, and ruthless to his enemies like sweeping away the leaves in the autumn wind, but treating his friends as warm as a 'spring' day. If General Wang surrenders, he will naturally be a friend of His Majesty the King of Han, then everything in the past will be written off, and His Majesty the King of Han will definitely ignore the previous apology, and the rewards and punishments will be clear. ”

Yin Huaxing said that he was 'agitated', and he instinctively got up, stretched out his hand and waved it outside the house, and persuaded: "General Wang, please make a decision quickly!" The people of Mianzhu and the soldiers of Chengdu are waiting for your words, general. ”

Speaking of this, a young man behind Wang Pingfan couldn't stand still, Yin Huaxing looked at him, and saw that he was Wang Lizhi, who was captured a few days ago. Wang Lizhi glanced at Yin Huaxing's face, and then leaned into Wang Pingfan's ear and muttered something in a low voice.

Although Yin Huaxing was very sure, he still hoped that Wang Lizhi would not sabotage the surrender of Wang Pingfan, after all, this nephew's words still carried a lot of weight in his heart.

Wang Pingfan stared at Yin Huaxing, but the expression on his face did not change while listening to Wang Lizhi's words. The snow is falling outside the house, on the day of the new 'spring' festival, Mianzhu, which has literary and artistic elements, has no signs of the New Year, except for the harvest snow as the saying goes, I really can't find anything else, and just before this day, the city is full of bloody atmosphere.

Wang Lizhi kept talking, Wang Pingfan also participated in the whispered 'exchange', and after a long while, Wang Lizhi stood up straight and retreated, and Wang Pingfan's face gradually calmed down.

Looking at the flying snow outside the house, Wang Pingfan's old face 'revealed' a smile, stood up, slowly swept over Yin Huaxing's body, and walked out of the house.

Standing at the entrance of the house, looking up at the white expanse, Wang Pingfan had a lot of thoughts, and couldn't give a glance for a long time, Wang Lizhi 'revealed' a trace of anxious look, and just leaned forward, at this time Wang Pingfan suddenly exhaled a long breath, his mouth seemed to open and close, the black and white beard kept trembling slightly, he closed his eyes suddenly, and two lines of tears rolled down, splashing a large piece of clothing.

“…… The...... I would like to ask General Yin to forward it to Zhang Anxi's subordinates...... "His lips trembled, trembling for a long time, and finally sighed, "Wang is willing to surrender ......"

#####四川之战没把握好节奏, a local battle, just to take a peek at Huguang in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, actually Rory instigated for a long time. Don't blame you.