Zhang Chun and Yang Ci plotted against each other, and the evidence was conclusive and conclusive, but Sima Bao was still reluctant to kill the two. Pei Xu, Lu Yun and others repeatedly persuaded them, but Sima Bao only said: "This matter is still suspicious, and I don't believe that they dare to rebel...... Or is it a misunderstanding? The head falls to the ground, and it is difficult to continue, so how can you not be cautious? ”

Pei Xu said that if Zhang and Yang were not killed, how should the soldiers and horses of the imperial court resist?

Sima Bao said: "Gu has personally summoned Chen An to the palace." ”

Lu Yun said: "Although Chen An is brave, there are few soldiers and horses, and Di and Qiang may not dare to rebel against the king's ......."

Sima Bao nodded again and again, and said that what Gong Lu said was reasonable-"Immediately ordered Yang Tao to lead 5,000 soldiers and horses to aid Chen Ankeye." Then he waved his hand and said that it was settled, and the two of you should step down, I was so tired that I wanted to go and sleep again......

Indeed, as expected by Lu Yun, Chen An summoned Ju Di and Qiang in Longcheng, but in the end, only Fu Tu led more than 400 people, and the rest refused to obey. After all, this is not a foreign insult, but a civil war, and when Lu Shuihu was conquered before, the big guys also saw the soldiers and horses of the imperial court - mainly the Liangzhou horses of the "Qiji Battalion" - how good and brave are were, then we can bear it, and we want to gnaw on the iron plate with you Chen An?

You Chen An is indeed brave, but it is reported that the chief general of the official army this time is the general of Wuwei Zhen Sui, who used to be the first soldier in Meiyang, and he broke the crowd with outnumberedness, and scared Zhu Hui stupid...... Even if he is slightly inferior to you, but he has a lot of soldiers, how can you have a chance of winning?

In the end, Chen An only gathered less than 2,000 soldiers and horses, that is, he went south from Longcheng, and only halfway to the road, he heard that the rule of Linwei in Luoyang County had been lost, so he had to retreat to the valley about 40 miles east of Shangtai and set up a village.

His subordinates asked him: "The official army is powerful, and Zhen Sui is known for his bravery, our army has no chance of winning, why should the general insist on sending troops?" ”

Chen An replied: "The king of Nanyang treats me very well, if there is no king, I would have been harmed by Zhang Chun and Yang Ci!" Now that I heard that the king has been sent to prison and Yang is in prison, I have remorse, how can I not die for it? After a pause, he said: "The day before yesterday, General Guo (Guo Mo) and others came, all of them were brave and unmatched, and I often sighed that I couldn't compete with them." Now that you have an opportunity, how can you let it go? Waiting for the official army to come, I will challenge General Zhen alone - if he wins, the official army may retreat; If you die, you will die without regrets; If I am defeated or taken prisoner, I will bow down and return to my command. ”

I didn't want to really fight, I just hoped to be able to fight with Zhen Sui and compare the strength and weakness. Therefore do not be afraid, for your lives will not be lost.

Two days after the garrison, Yang Tao also led his troops to help, but he waited left and right, but he never saw the officers and troops out of Linwei and continued to march west......

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After Zhen Sui attacked Linwei on the groundslaught, the reason why he refused to continue westward and reach the city of Shangqi according to his original plan—less than a hundred miles away, and he could walk there in a day and a half—was actually very simple: there was not enough grain.

I wanted Zhen to leave Kuaicheng that day, go straight to Luoyang, non-stop, and kill Linwei City in one breath.

This place has left the Weishui River Valley, all as far as the eye can see, and there are many mountains, Weishui is like a sword split, and the terrain on both sides of the bank is quite steep. From Kuaicheng through Luoyang to Shangqi, there is only this road in Weibei to go. There are naturally some small areas of plains in the mountains, such as where Chen Antun's soldiers are located, that is, the Maiji District of Tianshui City in later generations, and then Shangtai City, which is also the Tianshui Urban District in later generations; As for the city of Luoyang, it is built on the side of the mountain, next to the river cliff, controlling the Longdao, and it is really a man, and it is not open.

——The so-called Sima Bao's "cutting off Longdao" is mainly to set up Katun troops in Luoyang, and not let go of Liangzhou's tribute, and they are all intercepted in front of the city.

Sima sent Zhou Yong to lead 3,000 soldiers and horses to garrison Luoyang. Zhen Sui arrived at the city, and after observing the terrain, he couldn't help but smack his tongue secretly, saying in his heart that this city is really not easy to fight...... "Don't be reckless, rush to destroy the rear army and attack the city!" ”

Pei Gai sent a team of "engineers" to Zhen Sui, dismantled the ladders, artillery carts and other large equipment, loaded the key components into more than a dozen carts, and followed behind. To attack a city, all you need to do is cut down timber, cut out a few large pieces that are not easy to transport – such as the main pole of a cannon cart – and assemble them in the middle of a meal.

Zhen Suixin said that no matter how strong our army is, in front of such a strong city, if it is attacked hard, it will also suffer heavy damage, so it is better to wait until the siege equipment is erected.

At this time, there was news that the Qinzhou soldiers were in rebellion, and a grain team supported by the army was also looted. Zhen Sui listened to the newspaper, was stunned for a moment, and then looked up to the sky and laughed, and said: "I have heard the governor of the capital say a sentence, but he doesn't drag the text, it is really popular, it means - lifting a stone and shooting himself in the foot." Pointing to his nose, he said, "That's what you're talking about, right?" ”

He knew that this matter would soon become a big problem, so without waiting for Pei Gai to order a reprimand, he first summoned the secretary and asked him to help write a letter to apologize to the governor. Zhen Sui said: "How I say, how you write, you don't have to drag the text, what rhetoric ......"

So I first used a lot of empty words to reflect on myself: I am the chief general of the army, and now that this kind of thing has happened, I can't escape the blame, Balabala...... can only move forward bravely, in order to atone for the crime. Then the conversation changed and began to clear up, saying that I originally thought that Qinzhou's surrender was unstable, and I couldn't fight with them, so I asked Pei Fujun (Pei Kai) to persuade Hu Song to lead his troops to Chang'an, and wait for the governor to fall. But I don't know what Pei Fujun said, first Hu Song ran away alone, and then the Qinzhou army went without training, and even poked out the basket......

Of course, I gave the order, and I am the commander of the first army, so I must bear a certain amount of responsibility. I've already reflected on Balabala...... Please also ask the Governor to be magnanimous, and forgive me for my first time as the commander-in-chief......

In contrast, Pei Kai's political sensitivity was not so high, and he didn't remember to write a petition until the court issued a reprimand, which was five days behind Zhen Sui.

At this time, all preparations for the attack on Linwei City were ready. During this period, Pei Kai, Mo Huaizhong, Xiong Yizhi and others also advised Zhen Sui repeatedly, saying that our army's food was originally insufficient, and now there are chaotic soldiers, the grain road is not smooth, and it is difficult to last. Why don't you quit the army just now?

However, Zhen Sui still refused to give up, saying that I sent people to rob a lot of people's food in the surrounding area, so that the food stored in the army is still enough to eat for seven or eight days, you might as well try to attack Linwei to see, if you can't overcome it, it's not too late to retreat - otherwise so many siege equipment is not for nothing, but also assembled in vain? And if we can conquer Linwei, there will be food in the city, which may be able to support us to enter Shangqi.

So he set up the cannon cart first and slammed it towards the city wall. It's a pity that the roads are narrow, and there is no large flat land in front of the city, and most of the artillery trucks are either unstable in foundation or have poor vision, and the effect achieved is quite speechless. For most of the day, only more than 20 stones fell on the city, killing and wounding six or seven of the guards.

However, in Zhen Sui's opinion, the morale of the defenders has suffered a heavy setback because of this-it must be that their quality is not high, they are not tolerant of vicious battles, and they have never seen this kind of scene before-because as soon as the artillery cart fires, the defenders in the city are all lodging, and the stones have fallen for a long time, and they still don't see them raise their heads......

So the next day, the queue was reorganized, and the artillery carts were ordered to bombard the city several more times, and at the same time two ladders and a crashing car were pushed up - the place was cramped, and there were really not too many attacking tools arranged. The soldiers of the "fire camp" fought bravely, or climbed the ladder, or the guards crashed the car and rushed to the door, but the guards only resisted a little, and then scattered and fled.

But then near the city gate, the official army fell into a bitter battle - Zhou Yong personally led more than 100 people to fight in formation, and it took a full two meals to support most of them before they were killed, and in the end only five or six people were forced to abandon their weapons and surrender. When Zhen Sui heard the news in the city, he was so anxious that he wanted to go into battle in person several times, but he was stopped by Pei Kai, Mo Huaizhong, Xiong Yizhi and others. Pei Kai even warned him: "Pei Gong has an order, if General Zhen wants to go into battle, please hand over the talisman and let someone take charge!" ”

Seeing the fire rising in the city, it is estimated that Zhou Yong knew that it was difficult to defend and ordered the burning of documents and materials...... It doesn't matter if we burn the papers, but if we burn the grain and grass, we will have nothing to gain after entering the city, so how can we continue to advance? Zhen Sui was so anxious that his eyes were red, but he was reluctant to hand over the seal letter of the main general, so he could only grind on the spot and stomp his feet.

Until noon, Linwei City was captured, and Zhou Yong died in the chaos. Zhen Sui respected this nameless general of Qinzhou who had been anxious for a long time, and ordered his subordinates: "Don't hurt his corpse, let's bury it." Then he rode his horse into the city, and before he set foot on the main street, he had to report that most of the grain stored in the government was burned, and it was not easy to grab more than 100 hundred...... Zhen Sui was furious when he heard this, and immediately waved his hand: "Take back your previous life and chop up the bones of Zhou Yong to ashes to vent the hatred in my heart!" ”

Pei Kai still said that he just cut off Zhou Yong's head in order to repay his merits, and did not really destroy his corpse.

After entering Linwei City, Zhen Sui counted some grain, grass and materials on the one hand, and sent people west to spy on the other, and soon heard that Chen An led his troops to camp in the valley and defended the danger. Zhen Suixi said: "I often hear that Chen An is brave, but unfortunately I can't meet him - since he dares to come, I just go and fight with him!" ”

Pei Kai took the grain statistics and raised it in front of Zhen Sui: "Now that there is enough grain in the army to return to Chang'an, is it possible that General Zhen plans to follow the example of the rebellious soldiers and loot all the way back?" And Pei Gong didn't allow the general to go into battle in person, so how could he compete with that Chen An? ”

Zhen Sui had no choice but to rest in Linwei City for three days, reorganize the soldiers and horses, and dig three feet into the ground at the same time - but unfortunately the grain of rice could not be dug up - and then was forced to leave an empty city and take the initiative to retreat.

Three days after the retreat of the official army, Chen An and Yang Taofang began to wave their troops into Linwei, but seeing that the city wall had been deliberately dug down in many places, it was estimated that it would be difficult to recover in a winter - there must be enough manpower and materials to complete it - so they did not dare to enter the base, and also led their troops back to Shangqi to report to Sima Bao.

Sima Bao is quite happy - the official army will be able to retire, and I will talk about other things later, I will make up for sleep first. But as soon as the external pressure was reduced, he was even more reluctant to kill Zhang Chun and Yang Ci, Chen An was furious, returned to Longcheng, and pulled Yang Man and Wang Lian away.

As for the Koji and Pei families, they simply resigned and went to Liangzhou together - anyway, no one is watching now, and no one can stand in the way. Pei Xuan asked Pei Xu: "Why doesn't Brother go to Chang'an?" Pei Xu said: "I and the king of Nanyang, after all, once had the share of monarchs and ministers, if I immediately turned my back on Chang'an, I am afraid of being infamy." It is better to go to Liangzhou temporarily, and then return east from Liangzhou, so as to escape this evil voice according to the text. ”

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Besides, Zhen Sui led the troops to triumph, and Pei should personally go out of the city to greet him and reward him greatly. After discussing the merits, I put on a straight face and asked about the rebellion of the Qinzhou soldiers - you are very happy to fight in the west, and I have to wipe it for you to leave a piece of shit! Zhen Sui felt deep remorse on the surface, and even apologized, but in fact, he put all the responsibility on Pei Kai.

In the end, Pei decided that in order to recruit the generals, only Zhen offset the merits with the merits, and ignored them for the time being; Pei Kai was reprimanded and received a major demerit.

Pei Kai was ashamed and angry, turned his head and complained to his uncle Pei Wei, saying: "The little nephew behaves carefully and deserves to be punished, but that Zhen is the main general, is he not guilty?" If he is willing to take the blame, I will shoulder it and have no complaints, but this brute is more preferable than me! That guy is arrogant and dangerous, and my uncle can't help but make a promise, and he is deeply vigilant! ”

Pei Wei sneered slightly: "I also know that the barbarian is dangerous, and I hate him for being a human being...... "I wanted to fight Meiyang at the beginning, I finally led the second soldier, but the limelight was all robbed by the barbarian, and he didn't apologize at all, but he was proud and self-conscious - this person is really annoying!"

But then the conversation changed and warned Pei Kai and said: "Qing must not complain about the covenant, the more relatives and clansmen, the more self-respecting and obscure, day and night, but not arrogant, diligent and dedicated, will there be no day of soaring?" As for the barbarian, Wen Yue loved his courage deeply, so he ignored it; He is also cunning and does not commit major mistakes - only this time he missed for a while, so he must be blamed. I mean to look for opportunities and let them go, such as Guo Mo and others, then they will inevitably be domineering, and they can be frustrated!

"It's just that there is no good opportunity now, so I will be at ease—I will repay it!"

Pei Kai only stayed in Chang'an City for two days, and then returned to Rensuohuaili to continue to take on the responsibility of his Shiping internal history - Shiping was ravaged by rebellious soldiers in the country, even if Pei should not be punished, it will be difficult to recover next year's productivity, and the performance appraisal will not be good. Of course, for Zhen Sui's bad feelings, he invisibly added another three points.

Winter passed in an instant, ushering in the first day of the fifth year of Jianxing, hundreds of officials entered the court to celebrate the New Year of the Son of Heaven, and Sima Ye rejoiced. He said: "Last year, only to settle in Henan, Pei Qing entered the customs, Wang Shishang was frustrated in ten thousand years, Hu Qi still haunted Feng Yi, Chang'an was in danger, and I was afraid to follow the first emperor and then the footsteps." I don't want to be a year old in a hurry, I defeated Liu Yao, re-expelled Peng Hu, and the initial decision of Sheji - this is all Pei Qing's work! ”

Pei Gai agrees with Sima Ye's statement - indeed in the original history, you have to go to Pingyang to spend this year! However, on the surface, he deliberately put on a humble posture, and said: "This is all the blessing of the ancestors, the accumulation of virtue by Your Majesty, and the soldiers' lives. ”

After the congratulations were finished, he came to Shangshutai, Shangshu played, and the generals from all sides also presented the congratulatory tables, did the general read it? Pei Gai said with a smile: "Qing and others can also encourage themselves to write an article." Only Liu Sikong and Zu Hussar's performance can be sent to my case. "Zu Ti's play, Pei should be sure to read it personally; As for Liu Kun, he wanted to take this opportunity to reply to Jinyang, and asked the other party not to be careless, and to be wary of Shi Le's attack.

But as soon as Zu Ti's congratulatory watch was unfolded, Pei Gai couldn't help frowning - Zu Ti's recital said that Luoyang City had been basically repaired under his personal supervision, and he hoped that the imperial court could set a date for returning the capital.

Pei Caixin said: Zu Shizhi, the speed at which you win the battle is not as fast as the speed of repairing the city...... What's the hurry?!

(The end of the sixth volume of "The Six Counties of Jingong")

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