Chapter 125: Take Chang'an
The battle situation on the north bank soon reached the ears of the Qin army on the south bank. Originally, the Fu Qin army on the Bashui side had a greater advantage in numbers than Li Erhei's subordinates, but after hearing the news at this moment, many people began to worry. They were afraid that the Huashan army on the north shore would come from the opposite side and appear behind them in the next moment.
Ben had been watching Fu Chang in the city for a night, and at this time, he didn't need to be reminded by others, and he already knew that the situation was unfavorable. By the time the people sent by Fu Liu came to visit, Fu Chang had already packed his things and was ready to run away.
To say that at this time, if Fu Chang, as the supreme leader, can stay to supervise the battle, he may be able to boost morale. But the problem is that the last incident of Fu Jian left too deep an impression on the people of the Fu Qin court.
Therefore, at this time, Fu Chang did not dare to take risks. Not only him, the emperor, but also the other important ministers, after seeing that the momentum was not right, they immediately packed up everything and prepared to flee with Fu Changxi.
In fact, if they are willing to surrender, they can stay. But for the people of the Fu Qin court, they would not think about this choice at all, after all, this is not the only way now.
"Go back immediately and tell the King of Jin to tell them, let them block the Huashan rebels, and after I and the ministers retreat westward, you will retreat into Chang'an City. In this way, the Great Qin Imperial Court can be preserved! Fu Chang hurriedly explained to the visitor, and then sent the person back.
At this time, the shouts and killings in the east and north of Chang'an City were getting clearer and clearer, and Fu Chang didn't dare to stay longer. Bringing things with him, he stepped directly on the few horses, and ran directly out of the West City Gate to the west, followed by Lei Qiao'er, Liang Leng and other important ministers, and the whole team added up to nearly a thousand people.
At this time, the battle on the north bank had reached a very fierce stage, under the repeated impact of the cavalry, and the infantry on both sides, the Fuliu army was only less than 3,000 men and horses, and was pressed on several bridges in Weishui.
And Fu Liu and Fu Shuo and other generals stood on the bridge to supervise the battle, but if any Fu Qin soldiers wanted to escape from here to the south bank of Weishui, they would be cut down and killed immediately.
"The king, the king, Your Majesty has already led people to retreat west, and ordered the king to lead the army to break off to win time for Your Majesty and the princes of the court to retreat west." The messenger sent by Fu Liu soon rushed back and told Fu Liu.
"After all, I retreated westward! After this is gone, I am afraid that there will be no day to return! Hearing this, Fu Liu's face couldn't help flashing a trace of loneliness, and finally just sighed softly.
Ever since he had sent someone to tell him about the plan last night, he had guessed that sooner or later there would be such a day. It's just that I didn't expect it to be just one night.
"Pass the order, you must block the way of the Huashan thieves, and you must not let them cross the river!" After being silent for a while, Fu Liu said in a deep voice.
"Yes! Subordinates are going to tell the others! When the herald heard this, he was visibly stunned, but he quickly left.
Naturally, he also heard the messenger's words, and knew very well that his army had been left behind. Under the circumstances at this time, in the face of the fierce attack of the Huashan army, the result of this army can be imagined.
Fu Shuo, Fu Jian and others also quickly learned about this matter, and under this situation, the evacuation of Fu Chang and others was certainly a blow to them. But I have to say that under this approach, it also made them feel a little more relaxed. After all, as long as Fu Chang and the others are still there, this Fu Qin world will still be there.
It was precisely because of this thought that Fu Jian and others at this time were also trying their best to block the attack of the Huashan Army, trying to win more time for Fu Chang and others to retreat westward. Although they had such determination, they had to retreat while fighting in the face of the powerful offensive of the Huashan Army at this time.
The only one who can be regarded as evenly matched with the Huashan army is only on the edge of Bashui. Li Erhei fought against the more than 8,000 Fu Qin veterans of the Fu Jian brothers with 5,000 people, and finally moved the battlefield to the west of Bashui at this time.
On the north bank of Weishui, it was only less than half an hour, and the army in front of Fu Liu and the others was already scattered. In addition to the many killed and wounded in the battle, many simply ran away. As a result, there were only less than 500 people left in the army at this time, and seeing that the situation was not good, Fu Liu and other generals hurriedly withdrew across Weishui with people, and then chased them to the west.
"Report, General Qiyu, Fu Chang and the others have been walking west in a hurry, and they have been walking for more than half an hour!" Li Xin sent Zhou Tong to continue to chase Fu Liu and other remnants, while he was ready to enter Chang'an City first to have a look, at this time, the generals who entered Chang'an City first sent troops back to report.
"Ran away!? It's really fast! How's the battle going on the east side? Hearing the news, Li Xin was not too surprised. After all, if people move dead trees and move them alive, they have all been killed, so don't they allow others to run! After thinking for a moment, he asked.
"Li Senjun is leading people to fight fiercely with the Fu Qin army, and the Fu Qin army is retreating one after another, but it is still resisting!"
"Order Peng Lin to take the cavalry to the east of the city to reinforce Li Erhei, and be sure to destroy the enemy!" Hearing this, Li Xin couldn't help frowning, and immediately issued a military order.
"Yes!" The herald sped away.
"Ordered Liu Xiaohai to quickly lead people to take over Chang'an City, there can be no chaos in Chang'an City, if anyone dares to mess around, they will be killed on the spot. In addition, it is especially necessary to protect the contents of the palace, especially official documents, collections, books, etc.! Then send someone to inform Wang County Order, and let him bring people into Chang'an to preside over government affairs! Li Xin ordered again, Chang'an City is in hand, for the Huashan Army, it is definitely a matter of great significance.
The heralds rushed in all directions, and Li Xin entered Chang'an City with his own soldiers. Now, he has come to Chang'an City for the second time, and when he came for the first time, he was just a passerby. But this time, he looked at everything in the city with the mentality of a master.
Speaking of which, before, he was still preparing to have a big battle with Fu Qin here. Unexpectedly, Fu Chang actually ran away directly, saving himself a lot of effort.
Riding slowly through the streets on horseback, he soon came to a town where he had never been before. The time is too short, so the traces left by the last attack on the small city are still clearly left on the palace wall.
"I can't imagine that we have entered Chang'an again so soon, how do you feel?" After looking at it for a while, Li Xin said to Hu Yanxuan and Hu Yangchi behind him.
Not long after these two joined the Huashan Army, they have always been by Li Xin's side, and now, the two of them are already at the level of captains, and they are accompanied by a thousand soldiers and horses. But these 1,000 soldiers and horses have nothing to do with them, they are not their own men and horses, in the final analysis, they are just ordered to lead the troops.
"It's like a dream, although we caught Fu Jian at the beginning, but to be honest, I really didn't expect that I would stand here again so soon!" Hu Yanxin smiled and said.
This is true, although the original Fu Qin court, although it was said that Fu Jian was arrested, his strength was not too weak. Compared with the Fu Qin Imperial Court, the Huashan Army may really have problems surviving, who would have thought that this situation would change so quickly.
"The situation is changing so quickly, it's really beyond our expectations!" Hu Yangchi also sighed.
"Yes! However, Chang'an City is now in hand, but the Fu Chang Imperial Court is still there, and it must be completely wiped out. This Chang'an City, I will hand it over to you to guard, and after Wang Jingluo and Liu Xiaohai arrive, you will be restrained by it! I'll take someone to chase Fu Chang in person! After looking at it for a while, Li Xin said to the two.
"The last general obeys!" The two hurriedly replied.
With the current emptiness of Chang'an City, two thousand soldiers and horses to guard it is enough. Soon, Li Xin quickly went out of the south of the city with the remaining 5,000 men and horses, preparing to join Li Erhei and others there, and then pursue Fu Chang and others together.
When he left the city, he knew that Li Erhei and the others had just passed Chang'an City with the army, and they were already several miles away from Chang'an City. Because of the help of the cavalry, the Fu Fa Jian brothers did not resist at all, and Fu Fa Fu Jian immediately fled to the west, preparing to join Fu Chang and the others. As a result, the remaining thousands of Fu Qin's defeated troops immediately became chaotic.
Some of them followed behind Fu Jian and wanted to flee together, while others surrendered on the spot or fled elsewhere. In short, when Li Xin left Chang'an City, he was still able to encounter fallen enemy soldiers or wounded people on the side of the road from time to time.
"Report, general, Fu Jian and others retreated while fighting, and Li Shen chased them into the territory of Ju County! Captain Peng's cavalry ran fast, and they were already about to cross the boundary of Juxian County with Captain Zhou! Not long after leaving the city, Li Xin met the herald sent by Li Erhei and reported the latest situation to him.
"Probe!" Li Xin nodded and sent it back.
"This way to the west, Fu Chang must want to meet Fu Sheng in Yongxian County! Erhei, they all chased after them from here, it may not be a good thing! After getting the news, Li Xin temporarily stopped the army, and after thinking about it for a while, he decided to change direction.
"The order went down, and the army quickly crossed Weishui and advanced in the direction of Yongxian!" Soon, he ordered.
Fu Chang is not the kind of mediocre emperor, and many of the ministers around him are also capable people, at this time, he should think of letting people accept their retreat to the west. And Fu Sheng, who was originally in the west, was naturally the first choice, and if there were 8,000 troops, it should be able to ensure their safety.
If all the Huashan army chased after them from the south bank of Weishui, even if they caught up, I am afraid they would be blocked by Fu Sheng's army. At that time, I am afraid that I can only watch Fu Chang and the others escape from their eyes!