Volume 17 Redefining the Central Plains Chapter 8 Hangu Beacon Fire
The old Qin army's 'black-clothed army' left Xianyang under the leadership of Zhang Han and marched into Hangu, and almost at the same time, the new Qin army left Luoyang under the leadership of Fusu and also came to Hangu through Michi, Caoyang, Hongnong, and Zhengxian.
Almost the front and rear feet, the new Qin army was a little closer, arrived at Hangu Pass in the evening of the end of November, and set up camp at the pass fifteen miles away from the wall, and at noon the next day, Zhang Han's 'black-clothed army' also arrived at Hangu Pass and camped closely behind the pass.
For a time, nearly 700,000 troops gathered inside and outside Hangu Pass, and it was a banner covering the sun, and the camp was like hemp!
In the Qin period, if you want to attack Guanzhong from east to west, there is only one road to Huashan through the ages. : You must pass through the Hangu Pass, which was built by Fu Qi and danger, and then pass through another dangerous pass, Tong Pass, to enter the flat Guanzhong Plain.
Compared with the current Tonggu Pass and Hangu Pass, the terrain is almost the same, but because Qin Liguo has been the first line of war with the Kwantung countries for hundreds of years, the Hangu Pass has been the first line of war with the Kwantung countries, so the degree of attention to Hangu Pass is far greater than that of the relic pass: the city wall is the height of Hangu, the scale is the size of Hangu, and the number of troops is also more than that of Hangu. This means that once an army breaks through Hangu Pass, it will be difficult for the current Tongguan Pass to bear the heavy responsibility of blocking the enemy army.
As a result, almost invariably, both the old and new Qin armies used Hangu Pass as the best place for a decisive battle.
In the early morning, the cold wind whistling, winter has arrived, the world is bleak, and the hills near Hangu Pass are full of desolate pale yellow.
In the faint fog, Fusu led dozens of guards to the mountain near Hangu Pass to carefully observe the situation inside and behind the pass. Due to the distance and the line of sight is not very good, the scenery in the distance is a little blurry, but Fusu still has some gains, and it can be basically concluded that Zhang Han's main force has arrived, and many of them have directly entered Hangu Pass, and the vigilance in the pass has been greatly enhanced.
Fu Su pondered for a moment, and said in his heart: "Zhang Han attaches great importance to intelligence collection, and is good at grasping the opponent's weakness and delivering a thunderous blow. In order to make a move like the enemy. Now that my new Qin army is tightly clothed and heavily guarded, Zhang Han has no chance to take advantage of it, it is very likely that he will go out to test it today, so it is better to go back and prepare early!" So, he immediately rode his horse back.
Sure enough, not long after the new Qin army had just finished breakfast, a scout rushed to report: There was an abnormal movement of the enemy army in Hangu Pass, and they might have to go out of the city to meet the battle! Fusu was overjoyed in his heart, and immediately ordered the army to prepare. Rebuke and go back and probe again.
When the sun was completely rising and the fog had dissipated, he reported that Zhang Han personally led 100,000 'black-clothed troops' out of the customs and was rushing towards the camp of the new Qin army. Fusu immediately also lit up 100,000 elites in hundreds of battles, with Yingbu and Qiang Kui as generals, and went out of the village to fight.
Under the cold winter wind, the old and new Qin armies approached rapidly in the wilderness under the Hangu Pass, and from the air, at first glance, they looked like two huge black stalls moving rapidly on the ground. Only by looking closely can we see the difference between the two armies: the new and old Qin armies are from the same source, and both the clothes and armor are exactly the same. It's just that in order to distinguish itself from the puppet court in Guanzhong, the New Qin Army ordered the large arsenals in Luoyang and Nanyang to manufacture new helmets for the New Qin Army. And the helmet has a red ground helmet and white trim, symbolizing two meanings: bringing filial piety to the first emperor who was killed by traitors, and vowing to defend orthodoxy with his own blood. And the handsome flag and the imperial flag are also a little different. The new Qin army added red and white edges to the old version, which symbolized the same meaning as the helmet.
The heavy and melodious drums of war grew louder and louder. The two Qin armies, which were originally from the same source, were already close enough to see each other's faces. The Qin army, who were originally excited and crazy as soon as they entered the battlefield, did not look excited at this time, but had some sadness between their eyebrows.
Indeed, fratricide. What's so exciting!?
The two armies were separated by more than three hundred paces, and almost invariably stopped, which was just outside the range limit of the Qin army's crossbowmen. Everyone knew the bottom line, and almost all blinked knowingly.
Fusu said to Yingbu and Qiang Kui beside him: "I will go to the battle to invite Zhang Han to come out and say a few words." You two hold it down!" Yingbu was taken aback and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this is too dangerous, in case the enemy army does not pay attention to faith and righteousness, and ten thousand arrows are fired together, will Your Majesty not put himself in danger!?"
Fu Su smiled confidently: "Although Zhang Han obeys Zhao Gao's orders, he is also a last resort, he is not the kind of shameless villain who hurts people with secret arrows. And you are not a Qin person, you don't know the proud heart in the Qin people's hearts, they will not disdain to hurt people with secret arrows, otherwise even if they are their commanders, it will be difficult to gain their respect again! Don't worry!"
As he spoke, Fusu destroyed the white horse under the seat, and the war horse neighed and rushed to the formation like the wind. When the old Qin army saw that Fengcai was still supporting Su and riding his horses, they couldn't help but feel a slight commotion, and some people almost forgot that the two sides were now in a hostile situation and shouted to welcome their former commander! But under the pressure of the officers' bullets, the 'Black Regiment', which had strict military discipline, soon returned to calm!
Fusu saw it clearly, and still felt a little proud in his heart, so he shouted loudly: "The soldiers of Great Qin. Do you still recognize your commander Fusu? Do you remember the eventful years when we fought side by side in the Kanto region? Today, we are visiting you! Since ancient times, soldiers have not been concerned about politics, but only accept orders to fight, and your position is united to show understanding. Although we are now enemies, we still hope that you can fight bravely, and you must not fall into the immortal prestige of our Qin army, otherwise you will not be happy if you win!"
Fusu knew that the families of the main officers of the old Qin army in front of him were under Zhao Gao's control, and it was unlikely that they would rebel against him, and it was useless to persuade him to surrender, so simply saying some words of encouragement could arouse the real sense of honor in the hearts of the majority of grassroots soldiers of the 'Black Legion', and break their will to resist from the soldiers in the most basic house!
Sure enough, with Fusu's words, the veterans of the 'Black Legion' who had followed Fusu in the war showed a kind of reverence for the former commander and the helplessness and pain of having to fight with their roommates. However, strict military discipline made the 'Black Legion' still maintain a poignant solemnity.
Fusu saw it clearly, and his heart was both sad and happy: the sad thing was that he was about to start a life-and-death decisive battle with his subordinates in the past, and the happy thing was that what he just said still had some effect. So, he cheered up, glanced at the front of the 'Black-clothed Army', and shouted, "Which one is General Zhang Han?" Please come out and answer!"
When Zhang Han was out of the battle and greeting before the battle just now, he didn't stop it, maybe he didn't want to stop it, but just watched all this coldly. I don't know if it's because of the abuse of the helper, I feel a little shameless in the face of Fusu. Especially when Zhang Han saw a lot
When the soldiers of the 'Black-clothed Legion' were hesitant and helpless on their faces, there was an involuntary heartache in their hearts: "Life is impermanent, and Wang Tu's hegemony will eventually come to naught!" Who would have thought that the Qin Empire, which was extremely powerful in the past, would fall to this point today!? Who would have thought that the ever-conceited and proud self would be forced to fight against their will by a lewd and sinister eunuch!? Hey, providence makes people!"
Just when Zhang Han himself was thinking nonsense, he heard Fusu calling him, hesitated slightly, and also rode out of his horse and went straight to the battle. As for the idea of taking the opportunity to hurt people with a secret arrow, the conceited and arrogant Zhang Han never thought about it. And he could guess it, even if he ordered the random arrows to be fired at Fusu. In the end, it is unknown how many arrows will be on target.
Zhang Han arched his hand to Fusu, a little speechless for a while, and didn't know what to call Fusu. Let's talk about the puppet emperor, Zhang Han is a little difficult to export; Call your majesty, and there is a suspicion of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, and I can't help but be in a dilemma.
Fusu is such a smart person, and said with a smile: "The general can just call 'Fusu', and the United won't mind!" General Zhang, although Lian knows your situation. But please think about it: since ancient times, good birds choose trees to perch, virtuous ministers choose their masters to serve, and what will happen to the incompetent Hu Hai and the eunuch Zhao Gao who can only play tricks?"
Zhang Han smiled a little bitterly and said, "Thank you...... Your kindness. Zhang Mou also can't help it, and he can't obey his fate!" Zhang Han held back for a long time. Or call Fusu a king.
Fusu said a little heavily: "Lian knows that it is too cruel to let the general abandon his family and son, and it is difficult to do it according to the general's benevolent nature. But please consider the people of Guanzhong who are in dire straits, they must be hoping that the general will make the right choice!" Zhang Han was silent for a moment, and said with some difficulty: "Zhang Han still can't obey his fate." Thank you for your kindness!"
Fusu sighed and said: "Since this is the case, the alliance will not force the general, so let's return to their own positions and solve the problem by force!" Zhang Han arched his hand to Fusu. Then he went back to the formation. Fusu hesitated for a moment, and solemnly arched his hand to all the soldiers of the 'Black-clothed Legion' opposite, tears looming in his eyes. This touching scene almost made many veterans of the 'Black Legion' cry on the spot.
Fusu returned to the battle and said to Yingbu: "Yingbu, you lead 10,000 elite horsemen to attack tentatively, it is estimated that Zhang Han will not resist very badly, and you don't force it too badly, just accept it when you see it!" Yes, Your Majesty!" Yingbu saw that Fusu was in a very bad mood and didn't dare to say anything, so he mobilized 10,000 elite horsemen at his own order, and shouted: "Brothers, follow me!" He was the first to kill. Behind him, 10,000 cavalry of the New Qin Army immediately galloped out and rolled towards the enemy. However, this time no one cheered and no one shouted!
Zhang Han saw that 10,000 cavalry were killed in the formation of the New Qin army, and sighed in his heart, and ordered the flag to move, and 10,000 cavalry of the 'Black Legion' followed and swept towards the enemy. Similarly, the old Qin army was also silently charging with its head buried in the charge.
This made the battlefield seem a little strange for a while, except for the rumbling hooves of thousands of horses, it seemed to be so quiet that there were no people.
Soon, although the two cavalry were a little reluctant, the distance of three hundred paces was fleeting, and they still inevitably collided together. The sharp green halberd hesitated slightly, but out of the sense of honor of the soldiers, he still silently and sadly waved towards his former siblings.
For a time, the green halberds flew and jingled on the battlefield, and the officers and men of the two armies were killed. At the beginning, everyone was still a little restrained, but soon there were casualties, and the blood of the robe also made the soldiers of the two armies forget the friendship of brothers and sisters for a while, and the tearing and killing gradually became fierce.
In the midst of the shouting and neighing of horses, from time to time there were knights who fell off their horses, and the ownerless war horses wept mournfully beside the corpse of their masters.
Fusu shook his head, sighed and said, "Order, collect the troops!" Whoa!" Fang Tuo responded, the imperial flag waved, and the bronze release rang out, and the new Qin army began to retreat like a tide when he heard the order. Zhang Han saw the sound of Ming Jin coming from behind the formation of the new Qin army, and he understood it in his heart, and he also ordered Ming Shi to retreat.
For a time, the officers and men of the two armies quickly disengaged and returned to their own positions. Immediately, a small group of men and horses were left behind to clean up the battle, and the rest of the troops slowly retreated to the camp under the escort of the crossbowmen.
The new Qin army returned to the tent. Yingbu took off his helmet a little depressed, he was not a Qin person, and he had no worries, so he was inevitably a little worried about today's battle. The rest of the generals seemed to be a little unable to fight for a while, after all, slaughtering siblings is not happy to win, and defeat is not sad.
Zhang Liang saw that the atmosphere in the tent was a little dull, and knew what was going on, and the soldiers had already told him about the situation in front of the battle, so he coughed and said, "Your Majesty." The battle didn't go well today, did it?" Fusu nodded silently and did not speak.
Zhang Liang had no choice but to say to himself: "I wonder if Your Majesty likes Zhang Han?" Fusu said helplessly: "What's the use of liking, his family is detained by Zhao Gao, where is he willing to surrender!?"
Zhang Liang smiled slightly and said, "Actually, if Your Majesty is ruthless, there is still a way for this chapter to let him surrender?"
Hearing this, Fusu perked up and said, "Oh, what do you mean by that?" The generals also widened their eyes and pricked up their ears.
Zhang Liang smiled slightly and said: "Judging from the situation before today's battle, Zhang Han himself is still a righteous person, and he is not very willing to confront His Majesty, it is completely Zhao Gao's coercion!" Other words. Zhao Gao and Zhang Han are in the same bed, have different dreams, and distrust each other, this is the best opportunity to use the discord strategy. Zhao Gao was suspicious by nature, and he was not very at ease with Zhang Han. It's inevitable! If Zhao Gao can be lured to kill Zhang Han's family, then Zhang Han will have to surrender!"
Hearing this, Fusu perked up and said, "The military advisor's plan is very good. How?" Zhang Liang said with a smile: "Your Majesty can strictly organize the camp under Hangu Pass, and do not go to war, but he often writes to Zhang Han every day, only talking about friendship. Regardless of the military, there are a few smeared grass letters in the middle, and the time is constant, and Zhao Gao saw that Zhang Han and I did not have a big war. And if there is a correspondence in private, it is bound to be suspicious. At this time, Zhang Han will show his innocence, and he will definitely hand over His Majesty and the letters he has communicated to Zhao Gao. Guess what, what will Zhao Gao think when he sees the letters full of common feelings and some cursive letters that want to cover up and cover up?"
Everyone suddenly realized, and Yingbu laughed and said: "With Zhao Gao's suspicious temperament, he will definitely suspect that Zhang Han is dissatisfied with him and has an affair with our army, and then he will use Zhang Han's small family as a hostage to urge Zhang Han to fight and win within a limited time!" Fusu couldn't help but smile and nodded frequently.
Zhang Liang said with a smile: "Yes, in order to keep his family small, Zhang Han will definitely do his best to find fighters!" But we didn't let him succeed, and we only cared about holding on to the camp and never fighting. In this way, Zhang Han will be anxious when he has nothing to do, and he will definitely personally unify the army and directly attack our army camp. At that time, His Majesty rode out of the camp alone, and only needed to say a false sentence such as 'General Zhang, don't fail the covenant between you and me, the position of the prince here is already vacant', and then don't wait for Zhang Han to answer, he galloped back to the camp. Let's think about it, when this sentence reaches Zhao Gao's ears, what will Zhao Gao, a suspicious old fox, think?"
Qiang Kui was so happy that he danced and laughed loudly: "Zhao Gao's old fox must be scared to death, and under the shock and hatred, he will definitely kill Zhang Han's family first, and then send someone to arrest Zhang Han and return to Beijing, and take over his military power!" Yingbu said with a smile: "That chapter is forced to have no choice but to surrender!" Hahaha! The military advisor is brilliant!" The generals were a sycophant, and Zhang Liang was a little fluttering.
Fusu hesitated a little and said, "Strategist, isn't this a little unkind?" Zhang Liang said with a straight face when he heard this: "Your Majesty, those who become big things are not informal!" If there is only the kindness of a woman, how can you win the world!? If we can get more than 300,000 old Qin troops to surrender, it will be easy for us to take Guanzhong directly, so as to avoid the bloodshed of many soldiers and the death of the people. Sacrificing one's family in exchange for the lives of millions of people, future generations will only praise Your Majesty's heroism and benevolence, and how can you blame Your Majesty for not being kind enough!?"
Fusu smiled bitterly: "Lian is worried that even so, General Zhang Han has surrendered, and he is also guilty!" Zhang Liang also sighed when he heard this: "Your Majesty, General Zhang Han is a reasonable person, he must know His Majesty's hardships, and he should not be too resentful of His Majesty." As for what is owed to him, Your Majesty will be generous in the future and make up for it!"
When the generals heard this, they all agreed, these Qin generals were all from Guanzhong, and they all wanted to trap Guanzhong first and then take Guandong. As for how and how the Zhang Han family will be, these generals can't take care of it.
Fusu sighed and said, "If you are in a hurry, you can only do this!" Generals, from now on, stay out of the camp, don't go to battle, and don't give Zhang Han a chance to take advantage of it!" Whoa!" Each will respond in an uproar.
When the generals were about to leave the account, a red feather messenger Pegasus suddenly came to report: "Report ——, General Li Xin's urgent military situation!" Fusu hurriedly ordered the tent guards to put in the messenger.
The messenger entered the account and said urgently: "Your Majesty, General Li Xin ordered the young general to return to Your Majesty quickly: Our army has not yet arrived in Anyi, the county town of Hedong, and Bu Shujie will be frightened and bitter, and people will surrender quickly.
Fusu: "......"
After the generals in the tent looked at each other, they also laughed loudly, scolding Uncle Sun at both ends of the festival, but they were as timid as a mouse!
After a while, Fusu also smiled bitterly: "Forget it, this old boy sees the opportunity quickly, make him a Marquis of Anyi, and there will be a chance to clean him up in the future!" Also, quickly ordered Ji Bing to send the grain, grass, and baggage prepared for General Meng Tian as soon as possible, without delay! Leave both of these things to the military advisor!" Yes!" Zhang Liang also looks weird!