Chapter 97: Lü Guang's Western Expedition
In the spring of 389 AD, Lü Guangliu's son Lü Shao, his eldest brother Lü Deshi, his second brother Lü Yan, and his son Lü Hong guarded Guzang. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
He personally led an army of 100,000 troops, with his brother Lü Bao as the vanguard, his sons Lü Su, Lü Fu and his nephews Lü Long and Lü Chao as deputy generals, and went west to Shazhou.
Knowing that Lü Guang's heavy troops were coming, Wei Shuo hurriedly ordered the army to enter Jiuquan.
The armies of the enemy and us gathered on the front line of Jiuquan and Zhangye, and the battle was about to break out.
"An army of 100,000, Lu Guangzhen has made a lot of money, it seems that this time he is bound to win."
"Lu Guang is not stupid, he must know very well that the longer it drags on, the better it will be for Shazhou."
"Only by taking advantage of our fledgling and strangling weightlifters in the cradle is the best policy."
"If it weren't for his failure last year, I'm afraid the lord wouldn't have forced Lu Guang back so easily."
"Hehe, right now, Lu Guang has the help of the family, and his strength has swelled a lot compared to before."
"Hmph, Lu Guang is a lot stronger, but Shazhou is not a soft persimmon."
In the face of Lu Guang's aggressive westward expedition, Wei Shuo and everyone were not very nervous, and everyone was far more relaxed than when they faced Lu Guang last time.
That time, just after quelling the rebellion of the family, Wei Shuo hastily led his troops to meet the enemy, and finally forced Lu Guang back by winning a game.
However, with the implementation of the new policy, Shazhou has initially stabilized.
A large number of people who have been allocated land have become the staunchest supporters of Shazhou, and are ready to sacrifice their lives to defend Shazhou.
"Lu Jun seems to be menacing, but in fact, there is nothing to worry about."
"Of the 100,000 troops, only 30,000 are elites, and the rest are young and strong people who have been temporarily recruited, not only are they undertrained, but they also have no strong will to fight."
"If the two armies really want to face each other, the last general will have the confidence to block the enemy in Jiuquan and never let a single Lu army step into the hinterland of Shazhou."
In the face of the fierce fighting spirit of the generals, Wei Shuo was noncommittal and reassured: "Your courage is commendable, but the war cannot be fought like this. ”
"Presumably, Naoyuan has a plan in his heart, say it and let me wait to appreciate Naoyuan's high opinion."
"Hahaha, Master Du has an overreputation, where is Shuo's high opinion, but a little shallow opinion, please correct it."
"The last general will not dare, I am willing to hear the good strategy of the lord to break the enemy."
"Ladies and gentlemen, Shuo thinks that the key to this battle is not to defeat the Lu army, but how to capture Liangzhou at the lowest cost?"
"Lü Jun is not the only enemy in Shazhou, there is still a suspicious Lu Shuihu in Linsong, Xijun; To the south and east of Jincheng, there are still active Western Qin beggars and Xianbei; Bald Xianbei is still entrenched in the south of Hongchiling (now Wusheling Ridge), seemingly indisputable with the world, who knows if there is a secret peep into Liangzhou? ”
"These forces may become the enemies of Shazhou to seize Liangzhou in the future, if our army suffers heavy casualties in this battle, it is difficult to guarantee that we will not make wedding clothes for others?"
"Well, it makes sense, what should I do with my opinion?"
"With Shuo's meaning, Lu Jun should also be outwitted."
"Outwitted?" Du Jin frowned, although this proposal is good, it is not easy to perform, Lu Guang is a famous general for a while after all, how can he be so easily fooled.
"Lu Guang is a famous general in the world, how difficult is it to lure him?"
"No, Shuo didn't think it was difficult."
"Isn't it difficult? Could it be that Naoyuan has some confidential matters? ”
"I have been secretly reported that the family colluded with Buddhism, and under Suo Chengming's scheme, secretly took refuge in Lu Guang."
"You're going to do it?"
"Hahaha, Du Shiye, who knows me!"
"In this case, Jiuquan may have to give it up."
"Today's concession is precisely for tomorrow's stride."
"Pass my general order: use Du Jin to conquer the governor, go out of the town of Jiuquan, and choose the opportunity to abandon Jiuquan and lure the Lu army deep into the hinterland."
"Duan Ye led the cavalry of the two compartments to hide near Juyanhai, as long as Lu Guangzhong planned, he immediately joined Du Shi and led the army to raid the Lu army camp."
"The rest of Li Wei, Kang Long and others will guard Dunhuang with Shuo."
"No, the last general will obey."
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When Wei Shuo was busy transferring troops to Jiuquan, Lü Guang also convened his subordinates in Zhangye to discuss the military situation.
With the withdrawal of the heroes of the Western Expedition in the army, in addition to the Lu clan relatives under Lu Guang's command, there are only some Hu clan leaders left.
And when confidential meetings are held, often only the Lu family itself participates, and even the leaders of the Hu tribe are excluded.
"All of you here are all children of the Lu family, and their own interests have been entangled with the fate of Da Liang."
"The great cool is prosperous, and you have the opportunity to spend all the time and enjoy the glory and wealth; On the contrary, if the Great Liang hegemony collapses, none of you will have a good result. ”
"This war is related to the success or failure of Daliang's hegemony, I hope you will go all out, if anyone drops the chain in the middle, don't blame the old man for not thinking about family affection."
"The ministers obey the king's orders." Lu Bao, Lu Su, Lu Bao, Lu Fu and other Lu family disciples are all awe-inspiring.
Lu Guang's words were clearly addressed to everyone, but they were actually addressed to Lu Guang's sons.
Recently, the four sons of Lü Su, Lü Fu, Lü Hong, and Lü Shao have made a lot of trouble in order to compete for the right to inherit, and Lü Guang was worried about affecting the war, so he had to give a warning.
"If you win in the end and successfully recover the Western Regions and Hexi, the Lu clan should follow the example of the former Liang Zhang family as the overlord of Hexi."
As soon as Lu Guang finished speaking, all the Lu family disciples present became excited, as if the Lu family had won Hexi.
Seeing that the Lu family's disciples were so unstable, Lu Guang frowned slightly.
To be honest, he was not very satisfied with the children of the Lu family, except for a few people, most of the rest were ordinary people, and they were useless.
But now he has no choice, Du Jin broke up, Peng Huang and Kang Sheng were killed, Jiang Fei was idle, and the former heroes of the Western Expedition have disappeared, and he can only rely on the children of the clan.
"Humph! How can such frivolity be a big responsibility? ”
"How can Wei Shuo be so easy to deal with? If you and the others all go into battle with the intention of despising the enemy, then what awaits the Lu family will be a catastrophe. ”
When everyone heard this, their hearts sank, and then they remembered that the person surnamed Wei was not easy to mess with, but a famous general in the army, Du Jin, a high apprentice, who was proficient in the art of war and martial arts.
So everyone told Lu Guang that they would go all out and never take it lightly.
"Please keep in mind that without the order of the old man, you must not fight without authorization."
"If you dare to disobey military orders, no matter who you are, the old man will not be spared."
"No, the last general will obey the order."
After repeatedly warning his younger brother, son, and nephew, and making sure that everyone was listening, Lu Guang was relieved.
"Of course, the old man has a perfect plan, as long as everyone does what he is told, he will definitely be able to defeat Wei Shuo and unify Hexi."
"Su'er, how is the preparation on the side of the family?"
"Back to my father, Suo Chengming is already on standby in the children's army."
"Refusing to confess, he has contacted the family and the Buddhist forces to make internal responses."
"Just wait for the army to come to the city, and the internal general will take the opportunity to start an incident in the city, and then we can take the opportunity to capture Dunhuang."
"Why is it still involved in Buddhism?"
"My father didn't know that Wei Shuo not only rectified the family, but also suppressed Buddhism, and many masters had come to Guzang to complain before."
"yes, I remember." Lu Guang wiped his long beard under his chin and said suddenly: "A few days ago, Master Kumarosh talked to the old man about this matter. ”
"Wei Shuo can really toss, he doesn't even let go of the monks, it seems that God really wants to die, and he must make it crazy first."
"Hey, hey, if Wei Shuo doesn't toss? How can I have the opportunity for my Lu family to dominate Hexi? ”
"Right now, there are families and Buddhism in turmoil, and my army is marching westward outside, no matter how great his ability is, I'm afraid he won't be able to save the defeat."
Now Lu Su finally raised his eyebrows and sighed, in the past, because of Wei Shuo, he was buried by his father and others.
Today, relying on his plan (in fact, it is mainly Suo Chengming's plan), as long as Wei Shuo is successfully destroyed in this battle, he can not only wash away his previous humiliation, but also win Lu Guang's favor in one fell swoop, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
"Well, that's good!"
Lu Guang's eyes were full of admiration, and he was very satisfied with what Lu Su had done.
At last he got up and gave an order: "The generals obey the order: the army will march at once, take Jiuquan, and take the city within five days." ”
With Lü Guang's order, 100,000 Lü troops hurriedly attacked from Zhangye to Jiuquan.
Du Jin, who had already received the news, immediately arranged for people to defend the city.
At the same time, he had to be ordered by Wei Shuo to be ready to evacuate at any time.