The old palace in Luoyang had already been demolished when the capital was moved to Yecheng a few years ago. The once luxurious and magnificent palace of the www.biquge.info Pavilion is now only left with ruins. It was early winter, and the weather had warmed up after a heavy snowfall. A few days ago, the dilapidated palace room, which was covered with ice and snow and at least looked solemn and solemn, was completely immersed in mud and dirty after the ice and snow melted.

Hou Jing stood in the garden and looked at it: the vastness is still the same, but it is dilapidated, just like the current Great Wei Sheji, the mountains and rivers are dilapidated, and it is difficult to restore the old as before. Everywhere he looked, there were wild grasses several feet high, and when there was no green in winter, they were so dry and messy that people couldn't bear to look at them directly.

The confidants who followed Hou Jing were all dressed in black, but they didn't need to be masked at this time. They didn't understand why Lord Lang was so interested in this ruined place. Even the official who has taken shelter these days is better than here.

It's just so magical, it goes round and round. A few days ago, Gao Zhongmi was defending the city in Luoyang City, and Hou Jing besieged the city. However, Hou Jing was dumbfounded before he could recover from the excitement of killing the rebel general. Li Hu, the general of the Western Wei Dynasty, led his troops out of Hangu, and his troops had already arrived at the city of Luoyang, and it seemed that he was determined to win.

Luoyang City was damaged by the outer walls and city gates when Hou Jing attacked the city, and before it could be repaired, it was besieged with heavy troops, and perhaps Gao Zhongmi's fate was Hou Jing's fate. There is not a single one in the hearts of those people who is not up and down.

However, their lord Hou Jing was not very panicked.

Hou Jing actually knew very well in his heart that whether Luoyang City could be defended or not depended on whether Li Hu really wanted to attack the city. If Li Hu is bent on capturing Luoyang, Luoyang will definitely change hands. If he really has this responsibility, he can't take it all on himself.

Hou Jing had already made up his mind in Yangzhou at this time. Gao Cheng ordered Gao Yue, the governor of Southwest Province, to guard Yangzhou, isn't it just to use it as a backup, waiting for Luoyang and Kim Yong to change. It's just that what makes Hou Jing anxious is that Gao Yue hasn't moved at that time, and he doesn't know if he wants to send troops to help.

At this time, Hou Jing was already making up his mind to order his henchmen to go out of the city and ask Gao Yue for help. Anyway, let's talk about Gao Yue first. Tell him that the general Gao Cheng set up a formation in Bishan and was stuck with the Western Thief Yuwen Black Otter, and if Li Hu took Luoyang as Yuwentai's backing, the general would be in danger. In this way, I don't believe that Gao Yue will not come.

Hou Jing didn't know what was going on outside the city.

Li Hu led the army to come, and set up camp outside Luoyang City with lightning speed, and surrounded Luoyang City tightly. From the perspective of Luoyang City, the camp of the Western Wei Army can not be seen at a glance, and it is neat and orderly, and the momentum is terrifying.

However, the Eastern Wei army at the head of the city did not know that the camp of the Western Wei army was tight on the outside and loose on the inside. In order to avoid Murong Shaozong who came from a long distance, the Western Wei army detoured through the old road of Cuihan and spent a lot of effort. Li Hu's intention was to let his troops repair in this matter, so at the moment he had no intention of attacking the city.

Li Hu's intentions, Hou Jing did not understand.

Li Hu is in the big tent of the Chinese army. The cowhide tent is airtight, and it is not very cold even without a brazier. Li Hu governed the army strictly, and there were no soldiers in the camp who were lazy and moved around at will, and they all did their own things according to the order, and the rest rested in their own tents.

Governor General Li Mu was busy for a long time, and he stopped the miscellaneous incidents in the camp, and wanted to come to see General Zhu Guoda to find out his thoughts, so that he could be prepared in advance for how to act next.

Li Mu walked through the camp that was sprinkled and swept away without snow and mud, and walked to the big tent of the Chinese army. After the halberd soldier reported, the news soon came, "General Xianqing, please." Li Mu entered the tent at this time.

Li Mu walked in and happened to see Li Hu put down the book in his hand, stretched his waist very casually, and then looked relaxed and comfortable. It looks like I've been reading a book for a long time, and I've been sitting for a long time without moving.

Li Mu noticed that there was no brazier in the tent, but the lights were exceptionally bright. Several lamps were lit on several cases in front of Li Hu, apparently for the convenience of reading. This is what makes Li Hu very different from other generals. Even when the army is out, it is often difficult to put it down. Moreover, he is very well-read, not limited to military books, but also has a lot of scriptures and histories.

Li Mu and Li Hu didn't have much time to act together, but this time they came all the way from west to east, even if they had been together for a long time. found that Li Hu was very round on the outside and square on the inside. Special decisiveness, assertiveness, superficial and very peaceful, does not like to argue with others, and is very compatible with others.

Li Hu is silent, and Li Mu does not like to be noisy. The two of them don't talk much, but their personalities are quite similar, so they can be regarded as having a tacit understanding.

"Brother Xianqing has worked hard." Li Hu sat up straight with a smile, and at the same time pointed to the seat opposite him and motioned for Li Mu to sit down and speak.

Li Hu knew that Li Mu was a very careful and strategic person, and with such a general, he could save a lot of worry, so he treated Li Mu with courtesy. The chores in the camp are all up to Li Mu, and he can also be a lot easier.

"Taiwei is sitting here, and Hou Jing in the city doesn't know how anxious he is." Li Mu made a rare joke.

"Xianqing must know my intentions, and he has no intention of Luoyang City." Li Hu didn't hide it either.

The generals are single-minded, if they are suspicious of each other, it may cause misunderstandings, and I don't know what big problems will be caused.

"Xianqing didn't dare to guess Captain Du's intentions, so he only asked Captain Du to make it clear." Li Mu knelt down and said sincerely, "The situation in Henan changes day by day, and even day and night. The life and death of me and the East Thief are rooted in this, and Xianqing wants to ask Taiwei how he wants to break the enemy? ”

At this time, Li Hu's relaxed and casual expression just now was long gone. After thinking about it, he said, "The prime minister and Zhao Yuangui went to attack Heyin and returned after a big defeat. Later, the prime minister and Yu Sijing went out of the city together to attack the camp of the East Thief. So far, it must be more than lucky. If I attack Luoyang at this time, it will not be beneficial to the overall situation, and it will not be beneficial to the prime minister. Hou Jing captured and killed Gao Zhongmi in the name of a traitor, which is also a good thing. How can we, this rebellious minister and thief, be in the same house with him? If Luoyang is captured at this time, there is Gao Yue in Yangzhou waiting and watching. It is easy to capture Luoyang, but if you want to defend it, you must spend troops and resources, and it is not worth it. Only by helping the prime minister first can he fight with Gao Cheng again. It's just that here in Luoyang, Hou Jing can't be too comfortable. ”

Save Prime Minister Yu Wentai first, this is the same as Li Mu thought, and there is no objection. I just don't know how to make Hou Jing uncomfortable? Li Mu nodded and said, "Hou Jing is deceitful, what countermeasures does the Taiwei have?" ”

Before Li Hu could answer, suddenly the non-commissioned officer outside the account returned with a military report.

Li Hu immediately ordered him to come in and return to the court.

The soldiers entered the account and reported that Dongkou Gaoyue had led his troops to kill from Yangzhou and had already called for battle outside the camp.

Li Hu was not worried when he heard this, but smiled at Li Mu and said, "The one who helps me is here." Ordered Li Mu to step forward and whisper a few words, Li Mu smiled and nodded.

In Luoyang City, the official office where Hou Jing lives is also neat. Since sending his henchmen to Yangzhou for help, Hou Jing has been sitting in the hall waiting for news. As long as you break out of Luoyang City, you don't have to worry about the future. The key is to be afraid of getting out of the city.

However, I didn't expect the news to come so quickly.

The church was dark and there was no light. Even if there is a brazier, it can't resist the cold. Hou Jing sat drowsy in the gloomy hall, and felt Sen Sen's coldness jump up from under the seat, making him feel extremely cold. He was not used to such a humble place for a long time. In the midst of boredom, I have fallen asleep by relying on a few things, but because I have something in my heart, I can't sleep steadily.

"Lord Lang! Lord Lang! Reinforcements are coming! The Karma henchman kicked in the door and shouted excitedly.

Hou Jing was awakened and startled, and opened his eyes full of displeasure. But before he could get angry, the bearded slave jumped in front of him, knelt down in front of him, and shouted, "Reinforcements have arrived!" ”

Hou Jing heard it clearly, forgot all about the rudeness of this minion, and asked excitedly and incredulously, "Where are the reinforcements?" ”

The slave looked up at him and smiled, "Lord Lang forgot?" It is General Gao Yue of Yangzhou. ”

This is the same as Hou Jing's estimate, so he laughed and said, "Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful." That's when he really relaxed. No matter how things go down, someone finally has someone to share with him.

Yangzhou is not far from Luoyang, and outside the camp of the Western Wei army, Gao Yue, the governor of the southwest province, has already sent troops to the front.

Gao Yue had a lot of worries in his heart. Although he is a member of the Gao clan and is considered a brother of the Gao royal clan, he is a confidant of Gao Yang, the Duke of Taiyuan, at this time, and I believe that the general Gao Cheng is also very clear about this. Therefore, although he was entrusted with a heavy task by the general this time, he added even more concerns.

If he bows down to the general, Taiyuan Gong Gaoyang will think that he wants to climb another high branch. What's more, there is also the brother Gao Guiyan who was raised by him, who is a wolf, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not slander and frame him when he leaves Yecheng. If he kept his distance from the general Gao Cheng, the general would think that he was the man of the Duke of Taiyuan and would not want to get close to him.

If the general really thinks so, then it is even more troublesome. The general has never given face to others, even if he is an uncle, it is useless. Gao Guiyan was once punished for Gao Cheng's momentary anger. Not only Gao Guiyan, but even his uncle General Kudigan, Uncle Wei Jing, and the general don't pay attention to it, let alone him, a faceless uncle.

When Hou Jing attacked Luoyang City and captured Gao Zhongmi, Gao Yue knew it all clearly, and it had nothing to do with him, but he just stood still.

But this time is different, the Western Wei army suddenly arrived, if he really captured Luoyang and then captured Hou Jing, he sat in Yangzhou but did not rescue, how to explain to King Gao and the general?

Gao Yue had already thought about it: if he fought with Li Hu, no matter whether he won or lost, he would first set up obstacles for him to frustrate his spirit. It is naturally a good thing to really win, and it is not to seek merit but to seek no fault. If he loses, others have nothing to say, and it is better than sitting on the sidelines of Yangzhou.

At this time, Gao Yue had actually put aside the great general and the Duke of Taiyuan in his heart. He is a minister of the society and a member of the Gao clan, how can he allow the western thieves to break in and do whatever he wants?

Li Mu was ordered by the captain Li Hu to lead his troops out.

Gao Yue called for battle, and Li Mu responded to the battle. Both of them are generals of a hundred battles, and they don't need to say much to fight in one place. It took a lot of effort to set up a battle and fight. This was a real battle between the Eastern Wei Army and the Western Wei Army. The two sides were evenly matched, and neither of them would admit defeat and both wanted to win, and this battle was extremely fierce. From day to night, it did not stop for several hours.

I don't know if it's because I'm too sleepy during the day, or the scene in front of me is too attractive, Hou Jing was hiding in the battlement at the head of Luoyang City at this time and watching the scene outside, very concentrated, not sleepy at all. He's completely in the mood of watching the excitement, with excitement. At the same time, he estimated in his heart whether Li Mu would win or Gao Yue would win.

If Li Mu is powerful, why does he need to expend his own forces and risk his life to save Gao Yue? If Gao Yue wins, he can take the opportunity to attack the camp of the Western Wei army after Li Mu loses power, if he can capture the Taiwei and the general of the Zhu State Li Hu, it will be a great merit, and I am afraid that Gao Huan will be replaced by him in the future. With such a value, even Yuwentai didn't dare to underestimate him.

Gao Yue and Li Mu were both sleepy and tired, but they still didn't see a victory. So Li Mu ordered the troops to be collected and ceased fighting, and signaled that Gao Yue had something to say.

Gao Yue also felt that the soldiers were tired and could not fight anymore. At this time, it was also in line with his intention to collect troops. Li Mu ordered someone to send a message to ask him to speak, and Gao Yue thought that Li Mu was just going to make an agreement with him when to fight again. This is also common sense, and naturally I will not refuse.

So the generals of the two sides, Li Mu and Gao Yue, each stepped forward to meet in front of the battle.

This scene Hou Jing could see clearly on the top of the city.

Li Mu deliberately delayed and asked Gao Yue to come forward, but he didn't come, making Gao Yue wait for a long time. It wasn't until Gao Yue was about to get impatient that he saw Li Mu stepping forward without hurrying. Gao Yue was anxious, so he naturally caught up, thinking that he would quickly make his words clear, and he would quickly enter Luoyang City to repair and prepare to fight again.

"If the general has something to say, please come quickly." Gao Yue shouted loudly before the horse could get closer.

At this time, although it was dark, the front of the battle was illuminated as bright as day by the torches of both sides. Everyone saw that Gao Yue was impatient to come forward and talk to Li Mu.

Li Mu smiled but didn't answer, and waited until the horse reached Gao Yue's approach, and the two horse prime ministers intersected before they smiled and said, "General Hong Luo really lives up to his reputation, and there is an injury in his body, so that the golden sores doctor will tidy up a little, so that the time is delayed, and the general should not be held responsible." ”

Gao Yue is kind-hearted, I heard that Li Mu was injured in the battle just now, so he stopped shouting loudly, he felt a little embarrassed, and he also restrained, and said slowly, "You and I have been fighting for a long time today, and we must be tired, since the general is injured, why don't you rest for a few days first, and fight again in a few days?" ”

In this way, the two Wei parties did not hear what the two generals in front of the battle were saying, but only saw that both of them were polite and smiling. Gao Yue's attitude was completely different from just now.

"Concession, concession, thank you." Li Mu smiled and glanced up at Luoyang City, "It's getting late, General Hong Luo has come from afar, and he has been fighting fiercely for a long time, presumably Hou Yuzhou has already prepared in the city, and will welcome the general into the city to rest." ”

Li Mu didn't say much, just stared at Luoyang City with a very strange expression. He meant it for itself. Reinforcements came, but Hou Jing actually closed the city gate and refused to fight. In the case that the two Wei were evenly matched, if Hou Jing fought and joined forces with Gao Yueli, then the Western Wei would definitely be defeated.

Gao Yue glanced at the head of Luoyang City, although he was unhappy in his heart, but he would not scold Hou Jing with Li Mutong. (To be continued.) )