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That night, the soldiers and horses rested on the spot in Weizhou City, and the soldiers fell asleep almost as soon as they hit the ground, and today's battle was too hard. Both physically and mentally, they have almost reached their limits. They didn't have time to think about it during the war, but now that the war is over, the soldiers feel extremely tired and powerless, so they need to rest and recover quickly.

Although Wang Yuan was also very tired, he was not in a hurry to sleep, but inspected the four city gates of Weizhou City with Gongsun Lan, Zhao Qing and others. There were still a small number of guards who did not rest, and they were responsible for guarding the city gates at night. However, Wang Yuan's order to them was to sleep boldly after closing the city gates, and there was no need to stare at them all night. Because after the capture of Weizhou, the threat of the rebels in the left vicinity was swept away, and there was no need to worry about the defense at night. The nearest state capitals, Jizhou and Qizhou, are a hundred and fifty miles away, and what happens here will not be able to reach those two state capitals until tomorrow night at the earliest, so there is no need to worry.

Halfway through the first shift, Wang Yuan and Gongsun Lan returned to the state government mansion where they settled. This is the temporary place for Wang Yuan and others. Shedding his heavy armor, Wang Yuan breathed a long sigh of relief. Sitting next to the table, slowly drinking a cup of tea, Wang Yuan could feel that his wrists and calves were trembling slightly uncontrollably. In today's battle, outsiders seem to be firm and confident, but Wang Yuan himself knows very well how worried he is. In fact, Wang Yuan himself didn't expect that today's battle would be so thrilling, and the three cities were successfully won one by one. But one of them was blocked in the middle of the city, and now I am afraid that I am not sitting here drinking tea, but leading my men and horses to find a way to hide their whereabouts in the wilderness night, so as to cope with their joint attack.

But in any case, these three hard bones are gnawed down, and the rest will be much easier. There is no longer a threat from the rebels around, and the next step is to go straight to Pingyuan County. Pingyuan County is more than 100 miles southwest of Weizhou, if nothing else, the army will start early tomorrow morning, and it will be able to reach Pingyuan County in the evening. The only thing expected was that Yan Zhenqing in Plains City was still holding on, and Plains City had not fallen into the hands of the enemy. Therefore, it is necessary to send someone to investigate early tomorrow morning, so as not to rush over by mistake when the time comes, but instead expose your whereabouts and throw yourself into the net. That's a big joke.

Thinking of these things, Wang Yuan couldn't help but feel sleepy, and even opened his mouth a few times, and Ah Luo and the others who were sitting with him covered their mouths and smiled, urging Wang Yuan to go to sleep quickly. Wang Yuan got up and entered the room, and as soon as he fell down on the bed, it was a dark and sweet dream until dawn.

The next morning, Wang Yuan woke up full of energy, and when he opened his eyes, it was already the time when the red sun was rising, Wang Yuan hurriedly got up, dressed and washed and prepared to leave here. This morning, I will leave Weizhou for the plains, and we must not delay here, after yesterday night, the news of my attack on three cities in a row is afraid that it has spread everywhere like a shock wave, and Weizhou cannot stay for a long time.

After washing, with the help of Qingyun'er and Ziyun'er, put on the set of golden armor that pulled the wind, and put on the black velvet cloak, the image of a heroic young general appeared in front of everyone. The women did not hide their affection, looking at Wang Yuan's tall and heroic image, with little stars in their eyes.

Wang Yuanxiong walked out of the back house, and suddenly heard the chaotic voices coming from the front of the state government, and he frowned.

"What's wrong? Is something wrong? Why is it so noisy? ”

Tan Ping, who was accompanying him, hurriedly said: "There was no accident, it was the people of Weizhou City who gathered on Yamen Square early in the morning to comfort the army. We don't want what they have, and they won't go away. said that he wanted to see the handsome, and said that he had something to say to the handsome. No, Zhao Qing is appeasing them. You don't have to worry about this, Dashuai, let's leave the whole team immediately in a while, and we can't delay here. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and nodded: "The people are quite well-informed, do you know our identity?" ”

While talking, the group came to the Yamen Square, but saw that the square was really crowded, and at least six or seven thousand people gathered in the square. These people drove the car to carry the package, and the chaos of dragging their children and daughters was chaotic, and the scene was chaotic. The exits of several roads in Yamen were tightly blocked and impassable.

Zhao Qing stood in the open space in front of the yamen and was hoarsely saying something to a dozen old men. After seeing Wang Yuan and his entourage appear, Zhao Qing hurriedly rushed over to salute.

"Didn't you say that the people comforted the soldiers, how did they become so noisy?" Wang Yuan frowned and asked.

Zhao Qing hurriedly said: "It's the comfort army, but as soon as the people heard that we were about to pull out, they were clamoring to go with us and want us to take them away." They all went home and packed up their salutes, and those who dragged their children and daughters to leave Weizhou with the army. The people blocked the exit and didn't let us leave, and they didn't dare to mess around. ”

"Come with us? How? Wang Yuan frowned and said, "We are going to Pingyuan City to fight, how can we act with these people?" ”

"That's right, but the people don't listen, saying that there is no way to live in Weizhou, and they want us to take them to ask for a way to live." Zhao Qing said in a low voice.

Wang Yuan frowned and walked quickly to the crowd, jumped on a piece of bluestone tied to the horse, and shouted to the people in the audience, "Fellow villagers, fathers and elders, under Wang Yuan, I have given you a salute." ”

When the people heard this, they turned their heads to look at Wang Yuan, and someone whispered: "Wang Yuan? Is he Wang Yuan? Everyone, is he Wang Yuan? The generalissimo of the Tang Dynasty, he led the army to attack our Weizhou last night. ”

The people were shocked when they heard this, and after a moment of confusion, several old men took the lead in kneeling down and saluting, shouting loudly: "The grass people have saluted Marshal Wang, thank Marshal Wang for coming all the way to Weizhou to save us and other people from fire and water." Kowtow to Marshal Wang. ”

As soon as several old men took the lead, the people suddenly fell to their knees, kowtowed one after another, and shouted together.

Wang Yuan hurriedly waved his hand and shouted: "Fellow villagers, don't be polite, get up quickly, you don't deserve such a big gift." ”

Zhao Qing, Tan and others hurriedly stepped forward to help the old men up, and the people also got up one after another. Wang Yuan jumped off the bluestone, walked in front of the old men, and said with a smile: "A few old men, I led the army to attack yesterday, but I didn't disturb the people in the city." ”

"No, no, big hearts. This gang of thieves should have such an end, Marshal Wang descended from the sky to kill these thieves, and returned me Weizhou Lang Lang Qiankun, and the people of Weizhou were extremely ecstatic. No, the people spontaneously came to comfort the military masters in the morning. An old man with a ruddy face and a gray beard replied in a loud voice.

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "That's good, it's good that it doesn't disturb the people." Thank you for your kindness, but there is no need for consolation, my Shence army is disciplined, and you can't take a stitch, a thread, a meter or a mile, otherwise you will be dealt with by our military law. ”

"It's strange that they don't even accept it, it turns out that there is military law. Well, Marshal Wang led the army well, so that Qiu did not violate the order and forbade it. The old man raised his big finger and praised, and a group of old men next to him also raised their fingers and praised.

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Thank you for the praise." However, it is not possible for so many villagers to block this square. I would like to ask a few old men to help dredge and dredge, you must know that the soldiers and horses will immediately be pulled out and transferred to other places, and they cannot stay here for a long time. ”

The red-faced old man hurriedly said, "Do you want to talk to Marshal Wang about this?" We and the people of the whole city hope to leave with the soldiers and horses of the court, otherwise the people of my city will have no way to live. ”

Wang Yuan frowned and said, "Why is there no way to live?" ”

The old man said, "Marshal Wang, you don't know anything. The land of Weizhou was occupied by An Lushan traitors last year ago. Since then, the people have not had a good day. RavLatin does not stop, which family in Weizhou has not been forcibly conscripted into the army? You see, now only the women, children, the old and the weak are left. ”

Wang Yuan looked up, but the group of people in front of him were really old and young, most of them were women and women, and they were all withered and dull-eyed.

"In addition to the Latin army recruitment, every family's belongings and food were also looted. In addition, there have been few rains since the beginning of spring this year, and now there is a dry wasteland inside and outside the city, and the grain cannot be grown, and there will be no harvest in the autumn soon, how will the people of the whole city live? The officials and soldiers of the Great Yan Kingdom in Weizhou didn't care about our life or death at all, they only knew how to loot, and there was no relief at all, and they were all starving to death when they saw the fathers and elders of the whole city. They haven't allowed us to leave, you say, don't you want us all to die in Weizhou? ”

Wang Yuan frowned and said, "Is every household out of food?" So why do you want to come to comfort the army? How can we ask for these things of consolation? ”

The old man said: "These are all pieces of heart, in order to welcome the arrival of the imperial court's soldiers and horses." You have come to save us from our troubles, and when you come, we will have a way to live. The people were so excited last night that they thought they would have a good life from now on. But I didn't expect you to leave. When everyone heard this, wouldn't you have no way to survive this time, so they went home one after another to pack up their things and drag their children and daughters to go with them. If I don't leave with you, there will be no way to live. ”

The old man's eyes moistened as he spoke. A group of people around them bowed their heads and wiped their tears. Wang Yuan was in a heavy mood, frowning at this group of lifeless people, and he was also very conflicted in his heart.

"Uncle, we came by surprise with light cavalry this time, and there are not many soldiers and horses. The imperial army was still on the front line in Chang'an, and it was not possible to completely recover the occupied state capitals such as Weizhou. And our target is Pingyuan City, in order to ensure the success of the rescue of Pingyuan City, we decided to raid Weizhou, Xingzhou, Yecheng. Now that the traces of the soldiers and horses have been exposed, we cannot stay in Weizhou for a long time, and we must immediately attack Pingyuan County, otherwise the enemy will be on guard after getting the news. I didn't expect that the people of Weizhou were already in such a situation. If I don't take you away, I can't bear it, but if I take you away, so many old and weak women and children will definitely slow down my march and cause the plan to fail. It really caught me in a dilemma. Wang Yuan sighed.

After listening to Wang Yuan's words, the old man and the people were silent. They couldn't hide the disappointment in their eyes, but they also understood that what Wang Yuan said was the truth, and Wang Yuan was also in a dilemma.

"It turns out that Marshal Wang is going to Pingyuan County to save Yan Taishou on this trip, and he should go to save the people of Pingyuan City. A small plain city, after the rebels attacked, they all rose up to resist and would rather die than surrender, which is enough to be admired. Look at our Weizhou again, when the rebels came, they were all afraid of the enemy like tigers, and the officers and soldiers and the people only sought self-protection and did not dare to fight against them, so that they were enslaved here. The Generalissimo was supposed to save the people of Plains City, they were worthy of being saved by the imperial court, but we people didn't really deserve to be saved. We deserve to die here. The old man shook his head and sighed, and there was anger in his words.

Wang Yuan hurriedly said: "Uncle, don't think like this, the court doesn't mean this at all." The world is in turmoil, thieves are rampant, and this matter has nothing to do with the people. The people just want to live in peace, how can they blame them for being cowardly? The loss of the state capital is the responsibility of the court officials, what does it have to do with the people? ”

The old man sighed: "Marshal Wang's words are the real truth, and they can be regarded as justifying the name of our people." That's it, just to Marshal Wang's words, we shouldn't embarrass you. We can't delay your military affairs, and the old man will tell the villagers to get out of the way and send Marshal Wang and the military masters out of the city. ”

The old man turned around and shouted, "Fathers and fellow villagers, let's let Marshal Wang's soldiers and horses leave." Their trip is to go to Pingyuan City to rescue Yan Taishou, if we block them again, Yan Taishou in Pingyuan City will be in danger. I know that you are all disappointed, and I am disappointed, but there is no way, you can't drag down the army, and they will suffer with it. The news will soon spread to the four state capitals, and the thieves will mobilize troops and horses to encircle and suppress them, so we can't harm them. ”

The people stood speechless, their eyes full of disappointment. I was full of hope for the possibility of life, but now my hope is shattered all of a sudden, and my heart is like ashes.

Wang Yuan looked at the expressions of the people, and his sincerity was like a knife. But there was nothing he could do. To take them is to die together, and without them, these people may also die, and they really understand what it means to be powerless and helpless.

After a trumpet, the cavalry mounted their horses and lined up, ready to march. The people moved slowly, dodging a passage that opened the street to the east gate. With despair and reluctance in his eyes, he watched the cavalry pull away. Except for the monotonous sound of horses' hooves, there was a dead silence in the audience.

"Erlang, I have an idea, I don't know if you can agree." Gongsun Lan whispered beside Wang Yuan's horse.

Wang Yuan said: "What idea?" ”

Gongsun Lan said: "Why don't we let them go in the direction of the plain, and when we relieve the siege of the plain, we can let them enter the plain city." ”

Wang Yuan shook his head and said, "Enter. What about Plains City? We still have to leave the plain city south and cross the Yellow River. ”

Gongsun Lan said: "Then take them south to the state capital on the south bank of the Yellow River to settle down, why not?" ”

Wang Yuan shook his head and said, "This will delay a lot of time. I'm afraid not. ”

Gongsun Lan looked at Wang Yuan and said in a low voice: "What are you leading the army to fight for?" You have said that you are responsible for understanding the suffering of the people, and do not forget your original purpose. Besides, if you leave like this, how much damage will be done to your reputation, do you know? The so-called popular will was accumulated from these times. Those who are unpopular will gain nothing in the future. ”

Wang Yuan was enlightened and suddenly realized. Is he really stupid enough to pat his ass and walk, and let these people die? This incident will definitely put a stigma on me, how can I be so stupid? Fortunately, Gongsun Lan reminded him in time.

Wang Yuan rode his horse and stopped, turned around and shouted to the people: "Fellow villagers, I have made a decision, and I have decided to take you with me." ”

The people's eyes widened in astonishment, and they couldn't believe their ears. Zhao Qing and Tan Ping were also stunned.

"Zhao Qing Tan Ping, what are you still doing? Why don't you hurry up and protect the people on the road? Wang Yuan said in a deep voice.

"Marshal Wang, you are our great savior, Marshal Wang, great benefactor." The crowd erupted in shouts, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing, tears pouring down like rain.

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Yan Zhuang's mood when he left Chang'an can be described as satisfying. He didn't expect things to be so smooth, Shi Siming obediently handed over 100,000 soldiers and horses into his own hands and let him take them out of Chang'an City.

Before coming to Chang'an, Yan Zhuang was apprehensive in his heart, he knew what kind of person Shi Siming was. He was worried that Shi Siming would suddenly attack and kill himself on the spot, so he pulled the flag and rebelled. This is not impossible, because the intent of this decree of division is too obvious. Even a fool will understand that this is the distrust of Shi Siming, who has a heavy army. Otherwise, how could Chang'an City face the pressure of the enemy's army and transfer its 100,000 soldiers and horses away, this is simply a joke.

And Shi Siming actually complied, and calmly, without noise or disputes, and kindly handed over 100,000 soldiers and horses into his own hands. Although Yan Zhuang could see that most of the 100,000 soldiers and horses were new soldiers and old and weak soldiers, and they were obviously selected soldiers and horses, but for Yan Zhuang, this was enough. He wouldn't be stupid enough to argue about this matter, and if he could take away the 100,000 soldiers and horses and his own head from Chang'an, he would already be an ancestor who had accumulated great virtue.

Shi Siming politely sent Yan Zhuang to the Baqiao Long Pavilion. When he parted, he raised his glass and said: "Marshal Yan, please tell Your Majesty that I will definitely guard Chang'an for him, please rest assured." You tell him that I will definitely repay him for his longness to me Shi Siming, and I will repay him doubly. ”

Yan Zhuang listened with a chill down his spine, Shi Siming's words were very sincere and touching, and he couldn't even see the slightest falsehood in his eyes and expressions. But because of this, Yan Zhuang felt a chill in his heart. People who can be so quiet are the truly terrible people. Shi Siming will never give up, that's for sure. How can he repay what he calls doubling? I'm afraid that only he can explain the meaning of this sentence.

After saying goodbye, Yan Zhuang led 100,000 soldiers and horses to Luoyang quickly. He knew that Wang Yuan's Shence army of more than 100,000 people was patrolling around Chang'an, and he didn't want to be targeted by the Shence army just by mobilizing troops and horses. I don't want to wade into the troubled waters of the Battle of Chang'an. So he ordered the soldiers and horses to march day and night, and finally it took only three days to bring the 100,000 soldiers and horses to Tongguan.

After arriving at Tongguan, Yan Zhuang breathed a long sigh of relief, and the subsequent report showed how wise and fortunate his decision was. Because just a few hours after he and 100,000 soldiers and horses arrived at Tongguan. The scouts found nearly 50,000 cavalry ten miles northwest of Tongguan. It was obviously the cavalry brigade of the Tang Shence Army, and they must have gotten the news of their 100,000 soldiers and horses, so they outflanked them from the northeast of Chang'an. Fortunately, he ordered his soldiers to advance lightly, day and night. Only then did they arrive safely at Tongguan. Otherwise, once it is cut off by these 50,000 cavalry, the consequences will be unimaginable. Yan Zhuang didn't think that his 100,000 old and weak recruits would be the opponent of the 50,000 Shence Army cavalry.

In addition to rejoicing, Yan Zhuang also had deep worries. The Shence Army is already in a no-man's land around Chang'an, interspersed with almost unscrupulous movements. This shows that Chang'an City is almost isolated. Soon, the only road to the east through Tongguan will probably be cut off. Moreover, the cavalry of the Tang army actually approached ten miles away from Tongguan, what if the Shence army decided to attack Tongguan and bypass Chang'an and take Luoyang directly? If Shi Siming didn't plan to send troops to contain it at all, but let the Shence army attack Tongguan and take Luoyang directly, what should he do?

Before this, maybe Shi Siming wouldn't do this, but now Shi Siming can't say for sure, if he wants to repay His Majesty's 'favor' in this way, it will be a big deal.

Yan Zhuang thought for a long time and decided to leave half of the 100,000 soldiers and horses to garrison Tongguan. Because he felt that he could not pin his hopes on Shi Siming, but to operate the Tongguan checkpoint to guard the passage to Luoyang. The land of Tongguan is dangerous from east to west, but it cannot be defended from west to east, and the purpose of leaving these 50,000 soldiers and horses is to cooperate with the local defenders to reconstruct the city defense. Anyway, these 50,000 soldiers and horses will choose those old and weak soldiers, and it is not very useful to take the southern requisition, it is better to stay here as coolies and be cannon fodder to guard the pass, which is definitely to make the best use of things.