Chapter 550: Attack on Hanoi
Late June.
The entire county town of Xin'an looks unusual.
Scouts and intermittent armies went in and out of the Prime Minister's Mansion. brought news one after another into the Prime Minister's Mansion, and transferred the documents to various places.
"Yun Chang, you are not only the general of the expedition to the north, but also the Taishou of Yingchuan, with my edict into Yingchuan, those who do not accept it are all rebellious, and they will be overcome. Yellow turbans and bandits were all sent to ride out. Then the soldiers and horses were stationed in Xu County, and Chen Chen and Chen Jiyun of Xu County also knew that the matter of governing Yingchuan was handed over to the county Cheng, and they could also be asked. ”
Liu Fan said to Guan Yu.
"No! My iron cavalry stayed in Yingchuan, and shocked all the small things for the king. If anyone invades Yingchuan, they will be punished. ”
Guan Yu swore and promised.
Although it is regretted that he did not participate in the battle of Guanlong. But Guan Yu was not discouraged, he knew that he was needed more here.
"Good! Daigo greets the old folks in Yingchuan. ”
Hearing Guan Yu's confident words, Liu Fan was very happy, and then said a word of advice to Guan Yu.
Guan Yu received the order and retreated with his fists clenched.
After leaving Xin'an County, Guan Yu led his 4,000 Yinshan Iron Cavalry and 10,000 cavalry to leave Xin'an County and run in the direction of Dagu Pass in the south.
Guan Yu took office as the Taishou of Yingchuan and also led more than a dozen shogunate officials. Among them, Xun Yu's third brother Xun Yan was among them, and was named Yingchuan County Cheng by Liu Fan. Assist Guan Yu in the governance of Yingchuan.
"If you don't discuss the major matter of sending troops, do you not discuss with the minister?"
In the Prime Minister's mansion, Gai Xun said to Liu Fan.
"They don't understand military affairs, and it's useless to talk about it!"
Liu Fan shook his head and said.
"As the prime minister, you are the prime minister, and the three princes and nine kings are next to you. If so, what does the imperial court do? I really can't understand it. ”
Gai Xun said to Liu Fan.
"At the beginning, Henan Yin impeached the Yang Party, offending Gao Wang, Liu Wei, and Jian Shuo. So much so that the three grievances became a house. Such a far-reaching harmony is admired by the world, don't you still understand this truth? Most of the officials live in temples, do not cultivate scribes, do not prepare armor, and the conscription and use of troops are all based on imagination, let them participate in major events, isn't it just talking about the army, and it is a bad plan for the country? Not everyone can be like Henan Yin, known as a sage. ”
Liu Fan said to Gai Xun in a subtle manner.
Liu Fan's refusal was very tactful, so tactful that Gai Xun was not easy to answer.
Seeing that Gai Xun bowed his head and said nothing, Liu Fan said again: "When Wang Kuang was young, he was not stingy with his property, and he gave his property to others, and he was also a benevolent and righteous person. Until now, he has been with Yuan Shao, and there are disasters in Hanoi in Montenegro, and natural disasters for many years. In order to establish Hanoi's prestige, Wang Kuang sent scholars to inspect the counties of Hanoi, and whenever anyone was found to have committed a crime, he arrested them and put them in a prison cell, and tortured them severely. These suspects must provide money or goods to prove their crimes, or they will be punished with their clans. This practice has wronged many good people, and has allowed those who are full of evil to go unpunished. This kind of impulsive approach is not something that should be done too well. Wang Kuang lost the hearts of the people, and I asked him to be a master craftsman, but he didn't listen. He thought that he was far away from me, but in fact it was just a Yellow River. ”
Liu Fan expressed in his words that Wang Kuang was the Taishou of Hanoi, but he disappointed the people.
"Wang Kuang really did something wrong."
Gai Xun nodded and said.
"Wang Kuang has thousands of elite soldiers under Mount Tai, and recruits troops in Hanoi, and there are 30,000 soldiers in each county. I have sent the general Huang Zhong with 10,000 cavalry to cross Wangwu Mountain from Hedong and enter Hanoi. I also want to send a full range of soldiers and horses to cross the Yellow River from Xingyang and directly attack Zhihuai County, Hedong County. What does Henan Yin think of this strategy? ”
Liu Fan opened his mouth and asked Gai Xun.
"When General Zhengxi enters Hanoi, Wang Kuang will definitely transfer troops to resist. However, our army is in Sili, and there are more than a dozen ferries that can cross the Yellow River to Hanoi. Wang Kuang had no chance to resist at all. ”
Gai Xun replied to Liu Fan.
Since this is the case, Henan Yin led the troops to Xingyang to cross the Yellow River and crusade against Buchen. I give Yuangu 10,000 infantry and 5,000 cavalry, hoping that Yuangu can open the banner and win! ”
Gai Xun is a famous general, and his fighting style is both strategic and brave.
With such a good knife, Liu Fan will not use it.
"No! Gai Xun received the order. ”
Gai Xun sighed secretly and gave Liu Fan an order.
After Gai Xun left, Liu Fan ordered Huang Zhong to lead the cavalry into Hanoi, and issued an edict to count Wang Kuang, Dong Zhuo Gangping, the country was in turmoil, and he didn't want to serve the country, but he split the soil and claimed to be rebellious.
As the head of the hundred officials, he ruled the world and had the right to crusade against traitors.
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After Wang Kuang received Liu Fan's edict, he received Huang Zhong's night attack on Jiguan, and broke through Jiguan and crossed Wangwu Mountain.
After hearing the bad luck, Wang Kuang was like ants on a hot pot. On the one hand, he repaired the book and passed it to Yuan Shao, and on the other hand, he repaired the book and passed it to Zhang Yang, the Taishou of the Shangdang.
He has already labeled the Yuan family, Liu Fan is called the prime minister, and when he cleans up Luoyang, he doesn't know what to do.
After all, he is only separated from Liu Fan by the Yellow River, and there are still some fears.
But Yuan Shao is now busy competing with Han Fu for Jizhou. There is simply no time to fight for Hanoi.
Because the Southern Xiongnu had been pacified by Liu Fan, Zhang Yang was surprisingly smooth, but he was witty, but he had no talent. It means that Zhang Yang may not dare to compete with Liu Fan.
At this time in history, Zhang Yang will be taken captive by Yu Fuluo, and it will take a long time to make a comeback. And now, the Southern Xiongnu will no longer cause trouble in Taihang Mountain.
In order to buy time for himself, Wang Kuang hurriedly recruited soldiers from various counties to garrison Yewang, relying on the terrain of Yewang to resist Huang Zhong's eastward advance.
Hanoi's county magistrates, officials, and soldiers were at a loss when they heard that the prime minister had sent the general Huang Zhong to crusade against the rebel king Kuang.
What a person Liu Fan is! The soldiers who followed Wang Kuang to discuss Dong are still fresh in their memories. Especially after Liu Fan destroyed Dong Zhuoke with his own strength, it made people feel even more afraid.
Liu Fan occupied the righteousness and directly claimed that Wang Kuang was a traitor, which caused the momentum of the Hanoi army to fall into a trough.
The five counties of Boxian, Jixian, Wenxian, Heyang, and Qinshui and the western part of Hanoi surrendered to Huang Zhong one after another.
Three days later, Wang Kuang sent generals to garrison Yewang, relying on the intersection of the tributaries of the Yellow River and the Taihang Mountains to resist Huang Zhong and continue to advance towards the hinterland of Hanoi.
But at this time, Gai Xun led 5,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry to cross the Yellow River from Xingyang and approach Huaixian on the north bank of the Yellow River.
The Hanoi soldiers stationed on the north bank of the Yellow River fled directly from the wind.
At this time, the defenders of Huaixian were only 3,000, and Wang Kuang was not yet ready to operate, so Gai Xun ordered the cavalry to take the first step and block Wang Kuang's advance out of the city.
Half a day later, Gai Xun led the infantry to the city of Huaixian.
Wang Kuang knew that he was planning to defend himself, and he ordered the soldiers to defend to the death. The 3,000 soldiers defending the city were all Taishan soldiers from his hometown, which were much more reliable than the Hanoi soldiers.
However, Wang Kuang was still unwilling in his heart, he went upstairs to watch, and saw Gai Xun lined up under the city.
"Who's under the city?"
Wang Kuang shouted loudly.
"Henan Yin, Gai Xun!"
Gai Xun also called back.
"What do you mean by being here?"
Wang Kuang asked Gai Xun.
"Take the Prime Minister's document and come to crusade against the criminals!"
Gai Xun's eyes were calm, and he replied to Wang Kuang.
"My Wang Kuang has never hurt heaven and reason, I don't know what crime he has committed?"
Wang Kuang held on to the female wall, feeling angry.
"I don't know!"
Gai Xun shook his head slightly, and then ordered the soldiers to surround the four gates.
(End of chapter)