Chapter 376: The Harsh Conditions of the Xiongnu Covenant
In the Weiyang Palace, Wang Mang sat on the dragon chair and gave orders to Yan You: "Aiqing, you quickly take 100,000 elite soldiers to Daijun to see the movements of the King of the Huns." He is the son of the Ning Hu clan and has always had a cowardly personality. We can deal with him. Even if it's a war, you'll clean him up casually! ”
Yan You thought to himself: Indeed, King Yougu Li has been doted on by Wang Zhaojun since he was a child, and he has no kingly spirit. If I were to go to war with him, I would be the victor.
A few days later, Yan You led 100,000 Han troops to the front.
At this time, the Huns became stationed in Daijun for a few days, and they were already sleepy and tired.
The Hun soldiers were already complaining. "Oops. Why are we at war with the Han Dynasty? The Han people didn't mess with us. The king of the right valley is really full and holding on. I heard that the big Sima Yan You is here. Whether or not our brothers will return alive is a question! ”
Soldier Komatsu cried.
His armor had rusted, and his broadsword had become sluggish.
Under the scorching sun, the soldiers were dripping with sweat and steaming.
"Why are you fighting? We're just looking for death, huh? Yan You was Chen Tang's subordinate back then. Chen Tang is the one who killed Zhi Zhi Shan Yu. Yan You has repeatedly made military exploits and is deeply valued by Wang Mang. If we go to war with him, we'll be lucky to be able to go back alive. ”
Veteran Wei Xia sobbed.
He thought to himself: I am just an ordinary shepherd on the steppe, and now I am very much involved in large-scale conscription. I'm here. Now, when I meet Yan You, I don't want to go back alive! What to do?
While they were still complaining, Yan You's army had already entered Daijun.
The people stationed in Daijun are Kui Huan.
Friends who belong to the history of the Eastern Han Dynasty should know that he will be one of Liu Xiu's most powerful opponents in the future.
"Kui Taishou, have the Huns been provoked recently?" Yan You asked.
"Nope. The Huns don't seem to have decided to go to war with our Han Dynasty. The scouts I sent also reported that their soldiers had no will to fight, and were basically gambling outside the city. ”
Kui laughed.
"In this case, then we just need to wait slowly. Wait until the will of the Huns to fight completely collapsed. Let's attack again. Yan You smiled.
Kui was puzzled: "Why? Let's attack now. The Huns were also wiped out! Why wait? Besides, if the defense continues, the people nearby will also complain. ”
"It doesn't have to be that way. The people had grievances to defeat the Huns. Let's fight now, the Huns are brave and can be Jia, we can't win all yet. During the Warring States Period, Wang Jian and Li Mu were all battles that could not be won without fighting. After all, every soldier is a person with a family, and we can't joke about the life and death of soldiers. ”
Yan You analyzed.
Kui Huan thought to himself: Yan You sent it like this, and all the money and food in my Daijun were consumed by him. When the time comes, the superiors will ask, and I can't say anything about Lord Sima! It's hard to be an official now!
"What Lord Sima said is extremely true. It's hard enough to be dusty all the way. The official prepared a feast. Lord Sima can go. Kui said flatteringly.
"Really? Then you don't have to. Now our Han Dynasty has been suffering from famine for many years, and the people are eating grass roots and tree bark. How can I bear to eat and drink. This is also not in line with the new policy of His Majesty the Emperor Regent! I'm still going to eat the same food as the soldiers. Yan You sternly refused.
"No......" Kui said reluctantly.
After returning to the official office, Kui Huan said to his subordinates: "Lord Sima seems to be an honest and honest person. Let's hide all the extravagant and wasteful accounts that have been put in place recently. It seems that we are very incorruptible. Otherwise, if he joins us in front of His Majesty the Emperor, we will lose our position. ”
"No......," his men replied.
In this way, half a month passed.
The food and grass of the Huns were also exhausted.
Late at night, the king of the right valley played the guzheng song "Phoenix Seeking Phoenix" in the big tent.
After listening to it, the queen and wade of the king of Yougu Li smiled and said: "King, this is the song of the Han family!" I heard that Sima Xiangru was a genius of the Han Dynasty! ”
"Yes! He was a talented man appreciated by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He married Zhuo Wenjun, a talented woman. Zhuo Wenjun is a famous beauty. Unfortunately, they ended up being a tragedy. The king of the right valley cried.
"There are few love stories of the Han family that are not tragic. Isn't the tragedy of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Empress Chen Ajiao and Empress Wei Zifu more revealing? The oath of "The Golden House" back then was exchanged for a cold palace. Washi cried.
"Are you a Hun? Why does the lonely king think that you are like a woman from our Han family? King Li, Right Valley, said with a smile.
"Actually, my mother is also Han Chinese, just like Her Royal Highness. She was a handmaiden of the Han Chinese. She served the Empress Dowager of the Han Dynasty before. Washi laughed.
"So, he must know Wang Mang? I even saw Wang Mang. "The right valley king suddenly came to his senses.
"She did meet Wang Mang. That is, His Majesty the Emperor. Wang Mang is actually a person of good character. He has been without a father since he was a child, and has always served his mother. His mother was dressed like a subordinate, and many ministers visited him at his house, and they would treat his mother as a subordinate. He said sadly.
"However, this king heard that the relatives of the Han family all said that he was a demon and a monster. It's completely treacherous. Our Da Dan Yu also has a prejudice against him! ”
"Not really. Your Highness. Da Shan Yu is actually afraid that Wang Mang is a threat to our Huns. Wang Mang's new policies over the years have actually benefited the people. In recent years, the Han Dynasty has been a famine. But there was no big mess, because of Wang Mang's new policy. Wang Mang gave the land to the peasants and let them cultivate it themselves. Although he was not rich, he was well fed. ”
He Shi still seems to have a lot of praise for Wang Mang.
Just when the king of Yougu Li was still talking about Wang Mang with Heshe, the herald suddenly reported: "King, it's not good. The Han army has attacked! ”
At this time, Yan You led a large army to attack the Xiongnu camp.
The Han cavalry surrounded the camp.
"Release the arrows......" Yan You ordered.
The crossbowmen unleashed arrows tied to torches.
The Huns' camp turned into a sea of fire in an instant. The king and queen of the right valley and the side chambers fled in confusion in the sea of fire.
Yan You walked in front of the Right Valley King and said, "His Royal Highness the Right Valley King, can you surrender?" Our Han army will treat you preferentially! ”
"I surrender......" The king of the right valley was frightened.
Yan You smiled: "What kind of battle are you fighting with this straw bag?" Your queen mother is also too unkind. You should be playing at home! This Da Sima thinks you are too pitiful. Therefore a feast has been prepared for you. ”
"Okay!" The king of the right valley said helplessly.
At this time, the Huns also surrendered one after another.
Kui Huan looked at so many Huns who had surrendered, and thought: Oops. It's hard to do now. So many Huns who surrendered. I'm running out of food in Daishi.
Yan You immediately sent a herald to report to Wang Mang.
"Your Majesty, the king of the Xiongnu right valley has been defeated. The Xiongnu Da Dan Yu already planned to make peace. The herald reported.