"Yuwen Hu led an army of 200,000 troops, and the troops were divided into three routes: Quan Jingxuan led 50,000 to attack the Hanging Gourd, which has now fallen; Yang Yi led 50,000 troops to attack Yiguan, but was defeated and captured; Yuwen Hu and Wei Chijiong led 100,000 to attack Luoyang. What our army is facing now is Yuwenhu's 100,000 army. ”

"Yuwen Protector is strong, and we only have a thousand elite horsemen. Heyang Road was cut off by Yuwen Protector, resulting in the delay in the arrival of our army's reinforcements, Wei Chijiong has led his troops to besiege Luoyang City, Dugu Yongye has been holding Luoyang in the city, it has been more than a month, I am afraid that there is little grain and grass left, and it will not last long. ”

In the barracks, Gao Changgong, Duan Shao, Hu Lu Hengjia and others analyzed the situation and frowned at the topographic map and troop distribution map.

"Your Majesty ordered us to lead our troops to rescue Luoyang, but at the moment we only have 1,000 elite horsemen, and there is no backup, how should this battle be fought? But it is not a long-term solution to keep the army stationed in Bishan. Lord, do you have a solution? General Duan Shao said.

"For today's plan, I can only wait, wait for General Hu Lu's 50,000 reinforcements, and I hope that Dugu Yongye can hold out until the reinforcements arrive." Gao Changgong frowned deeply.

Hu Lu Hengjia said: "Brother Asu, my father has already hurried on the way here, I believe he will be able to arrive soon!" ”

Hu Lu Guang was invincible in his life, vigorous and resolute, and almost never lost a battle, Hu Lu Hengjia believed that his father would be able to help them tide over the difficulties this time.

Sure enough, that night, Hu Luguang really led an army of 50,000 to Pishan. When everyone saw him, they were very excited. After Hu Luguang ordered his subordinates to set up camp and set up tents, he didn't even bother to say a word to Hu Lu Hengjia, and went straight into the tent to discuss military affairs with Gao Changgong.

"Yuwen Hu sits in Hongnong to supervise the battle, and the actual main battle is Wei Chijiong. At present, our army is facing Wei Chijiong's 100,000 army, and its accompanying generals include Wang Xiong, Da Xiwu, Yu Wenxian and others, who have been attacking the city outside Luoyang for more than a month. It is Dugu Yongye who guards the city, this month Luoyang City closed the city gates, cutting off all materials from the outside world, it is estimated that it will not last long, and it is imminent to rescue Luoyang. Gao Changgong calmly analyzed the battle situation.

Hu Luguang pondered: "Wei Chijiong has 100,000 and our army is 50,000, and he can't fight the enemy, so he can only win by outwitting." Lord Wang, there can be a narrow road or a place of water near here, taking advantage of the terrain to lure and annihilate the Zhou army. ”

Hu Luguang is a veteran general who has experienced a hundred battles, and he immediately thought of a countermeasure.

Gao Changgong's eyes lit up and said, "General Hu Lu and Gu thought together." There is a Taihe Valley near the mountain, the valley is dangerous, very few people set foot in it, and there is no mark on the topographic map. Even Lonely, it was only after many surveys that he discovered this place. The Zhou army doesn't know this place, we can lure the Zhou army into the Taihe Valley and annihilate it in one fell swoop. ”

Hu Luguang and Duan Shao looked at each other and nodded, agreeing with Gao Changgong's idea, and several people gathered around the military topographic map to discuss the specific battle plan.

The three of them decided that after introducing the Zhou army into the deep valley, Duan Shao was in charge of the left flank and Hu Luguang was in charge of the right flank, and they worked together to attack the Zhou army. Gao Changgong, as the Chinese army, led 500 elite soldiers to break out of the siege and went to Jin Yong City in the northwest corner of Luoyang City to meet Dugu Yongye, respond inside and outside, and annihilate the Zhou army.

"This method is feasible, but—I'm afraid that Zhou Jun will not be introduced into Taihe Valley by us so easily." Duan Shao has experienced a hundred battles and obviously thinks deeper.

"Although there are many people in the Zhou army, they are not unbreakable. Wei Chi Hui has been attacking Luoyang City for more than a month, digging tunnels from the earth mountain, and trying his best to capture Luoyang. It took too long and could not be attacked for a long time, and the morale of the Zhou army was greatly reduced. Coupled with the cold weather, the army was already very tired and unstable. Now Wei Chi Yu urgently needs to win a battle to boost morale and stabilize the morale of the army. We can take advantage of this to release the news that our army's 50,000 troops are coming to help, and lead Lieutenant Chi to send troops to Bishan, once the war starts, our army can retreat and introduce the Zhou army into Taihe Valley. Gao Chang said respectfully.

"Maybe we can try the agitation method." Hu Lu Guang Measurement Dao.

"I know." Hu Lu Hengjia said with a happy face, "Last time, the Zhou army sneaked up on grain and grass, and we captured a few prisoners, and now they are still locked up, and they will be executed tomorrow, so we can make use of these people." ”

Several people met their eyes, and they already had a plan.

The mountain air is cold, the light smoke is fading the grass, and in the lonely cold, the horse's hooves sound softly, coming slowly.

Hu Lu Hengjia came to the Zhou camp with the Zhou army captives, and although Wei Chijiong and his party were unhappy in their hearts, they still did enough etiquette to receive him.

"General Wei Chi, is there no one in the Zhou army, digging tunnels from the earth mountain failed to capture Luoyang, and even sent some small and incompetent people to sneak attack the grain and grass, not only did it not succeed, but it was defeated, and he was like a lost dog." Hu Lu Hengjia looked at Yu Chijiong with a smug look and said mockingly, "If I were the main general, I would have been ashamed to find a hole to get into, what other face would I show up, and be embarrassed!" ”

When Wei Chijiong heard this naked humiliation, the green tendons on his head burst out, and he was about to have a seizure, but Yu Wenxian preemptively said: "Our army is full of capable people, and there are countless of them. It's just that General Wei Chi has a good command of the army, cherishes talents, and dispatches troops, which has always been different from person to person, and the capable people have to be transferred to deal with the capable army, and the remaining few incompetent people can only be sent to deal with the incompetent army. ”

Hearing Yu Wenxian's counterattack, Wei Chijiong's color softened a little.

Hu Lu Hengjia looked at the calm and unremarkable young man in front of him, and said with some doubts: "Your Excellency?" ”

Yu Wenxian said clearly and powerfully: "Yongzhou Mu - Yu Wenxian." ”

Hu Lu Hengjia's eyes became a little colder, and the mockery became stronger, "I heard that Zhou Guoyu is a man of letters, who is good at scheming and strategic, and has both civil and military skills. See you today, but not Erle. It is really ridiculous and generous to send troops to attack grain and grass and return with a fiasco, unwise use of people, improper command, and boast of being able to command the army. ”

"Victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, a momentary victory is only ridiculous for a while, and the winner is the one who can laugh to the end. If you judge victory or defeat based on only a momentary victory, your vision is narrow. Sensing the hostility of the other party, Yu Wenxian also replied coldly.

"My Qi army is extremely brave, so I can naturally have the last laugh." Hu Lu Hengjia laughed and said provocatively, "And you, Zhou Jun, can't even laugh for a while, let alone have a delusional laugh to the end." Wait for the rats, sooner or later, you will have to go back to the rat nest of your Zhou Kingdom! ”

With such insults, Wei Chijiong was so angry that his neck turned red, "Presumptuous! ”

Wang Xiong and Da Xiwu on the side couldn't stand still, Wang Xiong directly drew his sword and faced each other, Yu Wenxian stopped in shock, "General Wang, don't!" ”

Wang Xiongjian pointed at Hu Lu Hengjia, and said hatefully: "Qi Guogong doesn't care, this kid dares to make a big deal of nonsense in the territory of our army and insult my Zhou army, so I will take his dog's life!" ”

Hu Lu Hengjia was not only not afraid, but laughed loudly: "My father Hu Lu Guang is famous all over the world, he has never lost a battle, and his prestige in the army is very high. If General Hu Lu's beloved son dies here, our army's 50,000 troops will definitely be indignant, their morale will be greatly increased, and they will do whatever it takes to defeat the Zhou army and avenge me. If you can use my life to boost the morale of my army, then what is there to fear? I died well, I died well, I died well, I died well! ”

Wang Xiong saw that he had no fear, but laughed loudly, and his words were not unreasonable, so he hesitated. Yu Wenxian took advantage of this to persuade: "General Wang, the two armies are fighting, don't kill the envoys, don't let the world laugh at the small strength of my Zhou army, let alone boost the morale of the enemy army in vain because of impulsiveness!" ”

"Wang Xiong, put down your sword!" Wei Chijiong ordered.

Wang Xiong was not unreasonable, but he was so angry that he made this move, and after regaining his senses, he put down his sword angrily.

At this point, Wei Chijiong coldly ordered Hu Lu Hengjia to expel the guest: "Hu Lu Xiao General, the person has been delivered, and this general is busy with affairs, so I won't leave you more." Someone, send off! ”

Before Hu Lu Hengjia left, his eyes stayed on Yu Wenxian for a moment, and he said meaningfully: "Yu Wenxian, we will see the battlefield!" ”

Yu Wenxian didn't have time to explore the deep meaning in his gaze, so he turned around coldly, leaving Yu Wenxian alone in confusion.

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"Soldiers, the Zhou State invaded my territory, destroyed my homeland, and killed my comrades. If you don't pick up the weapons in your hands again, once the city is broken, it will not only be your comrades-in-arms who will die, but also your father, brothers, sons, and even your sisters, wives and daughters will be insulted by Zhou Jun. Do you want to see your family being ** and dying under Zhou Jun's sword? ”

"I don't want to!"

"Then pick up the weapons in your hands, swear to defend Luoyang, defend the Qi country, drive the Zhou army out of the Qi country, fight for your family, and fight for the Qi country to the last moment, are you willing?"

"Yes!"

"Okay, this is my good man! Soldiers, the unrighteous army of ancient times will be defeated. The Xiongnu invaded Zhao, Li Mu defeated the Xiongnu, and the Xiongnu did not dare to invade Zhao again for more than ten years; Yuan Xi colluded with Wuhuan to intrude on Biansai and was beaten to the ground by Cao Jun; Fu Jian attacked Jin, the division was unjust, and he fled in defeat. This time, Zhou Guo betrayed his promise and violated my territory without keeping the agreement, which is really unkind and unjust, and he will be punished by God. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to defeat the Zhou army, so that they will not dare to commit it again and go back to their Zhou country! ”

"Born as a Qi country, die as the soul of Qi country. Changgong and all the soldiers swore to protect Luoyang and defend the country. Expel the Zhou army and protect my Qi country! ”

"Drive out the Zhou army and protect my Qi country! Expel the Zhou army and protect my Qi country! ”

Listening to the loud shouts in the camp, I stopped outside the camp for a long time, and there was a strange beating in my heart, as if I was infected by this blood and passion, and there was an indescribable envy, envy for people of faith. What will be behind Qi Jun's beliefs? It is the warm light of waiting for the children to return home under the lamp of loving fathers and mothers; or the graceful smile on his lips when his wife was brushing the green silk with her hands; Or the bright and sweet "Daddy" of the child......

Perhaps it is this expectation that drives them to move forward. And what about me, where is my faith?

The cold sky hung on the moon, the dry north wind passed through the mountains, and the cold snow-like moonlight hit the face, blowing my clothes and hair straight moving, the moonlight soaked the whole body, the whole person melted into the cold white moonlight, the long hair on the shoulders was faint, as if there was broken snow mixed in the middle, I couldn't help but reach out and brush it away.

The falling moonlight seeped into the thin slit of his palm, and the jade in Gao Changgong's palm was amazingly bright under the reflection of the moonlight. I handed him the cloak to protect against the cold, and said with a smile, "The prince has specially boosted morale, so he must be about to start a war." When the prince has been away from home for a long time, the family must be thinking about it tightly. ”

Gao Changgong put away the jade block, put on the cloak, and a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes, "Missing? Soon he changed his mind, "When this battle is over, I will take you to Yecheng, and if you have nowhere to go, you can go to my house to live temporarily." ”

I asked rhetorically, "How does the prince know that I have nowhere to go?" ”

Gao Changgong said: "In the past few days, you have been by my side, and every time I talk about the situation in Qi State, Zhou State, and even Chen State, you are indifferent, and you will not make any waves. It can be seen that you do not belong to any of these countries, you are not from Chen, Zhou, or Qi, but you are constantly moving between Chen, Zhou, and Qi. Perhaps, you are fleeing for your life, fleeing to one country after another, so that no one can catch you. ”

I was stunned for a moment, I didn't expect him to be so careful, and he asked him to guess eight or nine or ten.

Gao Changgong's clear eyes looked at me, "I guessed right, Miss Wang, why did you want to escape?" ”

I replied lightly: "Xu is my life is not good, and I always commit villains." ”

"What kind of villain can call Miss Wang, you flee from one country to another?" Gao Changgong's words paused, and his inquiring gaze seemed to dissect me, "The imperial concubine of the Chen State, the sister of the side concubine of the Prince of the Zhou State, you are a person with many secrets. ”

I was stared at by him and said, "Then the prince still dares to keep me by his side?" ”

"I doubted you, but every time I saw your eyes, I couldn't help but believe you." Gao Changgong looked into my eyes, slightly distracted, and then suddenly smiled, smiling as clear as the mountains washed after the rain, "No matter how many secrets you have, you are my friend, I believe in my friend." ”

Exegesis:

(1) The title comes from Yang Jiong's "From the Army" in the Tang Dynasty, "Iron Riding Around the Dragon City"