"Governor, now is not the time to regret it, nor is it the time to pursue responsibility, the top priority is to deal with the problems after the fall of the Shangdang Mansion." Seeing that Situ Tai was crazy, Situ Wen said urgently.

Although Situ Wen also secretly blamed Situ Lei for not sending reinforcements, at this moment, it was no longer the time to ask about these things. The Shangdang Mansion fell, and all the southern provinces of the state were in danger. If one is not handled well, not only will the state army fall apart, but they will have no way to escape.

"Isn't it time to pursue it? Ha ha...... The land of Yongzhou has more than 300,000 soldiers, guarding the land of two passes. But we are here, half of the state, but we have to deal with the mighty Zhao army. Now it's good, as I expected, and it's over. I want to see if Yongzhou can hold on to the position of the governor of Yongzhou and the position of Wang Shizi. Situ Tai roared angrily.

"At the beginning, as long as tens of thousands of reinforcements arrived, in order for me to deal with the northern Zhao army, I would not rush to transfer the defenders of various prefectures and counties. Situ Wen, you say, how to deal with it now? The front-line soldiers and Zhao Jun were entangled and could not be withdrawn. Even if it can be deployed, it is not as fast as Zhao's army in the south. I'm afraid that our army has not yet turned back, and the state will be completely separated from Yongzhou. ”

Situ Wen took a deep breath, calmed down, and said: "Metropolitan Governor, now, we should immediately report our situation here to Luoyang, so that Yongzhou can be prepared, according to the two prefectures of Hedong and Hanoi, we must not let the Zhao army break into the land of Yongzhou." Second, when we retreat our soldiers. As long as the soldiers and horses are still there, we still have a chance, and at worst, we must have soldiers in our hands. The Zhao army from Jizhou, although it moved quickly, it must not be many, and it is impossible to completely stop us from going south. ”

Situ Tai sneered: "Report Yongzhou? The Shangdang Mansion fell, and Yongzhou got the news no later than us. The order went down and let the front-line armies begin to retreat and converge on the Fenzhou Mansion. In addition, the Metropolitan Government also began to move to the west. When necessary, we went south to Feng Ling's Mansion. And state! Hum...... Since they were unwilling to come to their rescue, Pontus had no intention of fighting to the death here. ”

Hearing this, Situ Jian wanted to say something, but in the end he just opened his mouth and couldn't say it. Taiyuan Mansion is located in the south-east region of Bingzhou, and once it is withdrawn to Fenzhou, it means that the eastern half of the southern part of Bingzhou will be ceded to the Zhao army. But what more could he say at this moment? Hold? How can you resist the north-south attack of the Zhao army?

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Leping, a major city on the northern line of Jinju Province, was also the front line of the Bingzhou army against the Zhao army that moved south from Mayi Province. Here, Xue Qinglan's action target.

Leping is a large county located on the north bank of the upper reaches of the Wei River. Because it is located in the southern part of Mayi Province, it was preserved under the defense of the Bingzhou army when the Turkic cavalry harassed south. And because of the harassment of the Turkic cavalry, the people in the north could not escape, so that this place can develop well.

In addition, it is located along the river, so there are many forests around it, and the terrain is mainly plain, which is a more suitable place for Jinju to live. Now the three counties north of Leping have been lost, making it the forefront of the stalemate between the Zhao army and the Bingzhou army.

Although it is located on the north bank of the river, the position here is very important, it is the northern barrier of the Bingju army, once Lepyeong is lost, then the northern line of Jinju will be in no danger to defend. As for Wei He, it was simply not enough to resist the Zhao army. And the cities south of the Weihe River are not big cities with high cities and thick pools. So, here, 15,000 defenders gathered. If this place is lost, as soon as the Zhao army crosses the Wei River, the cities in the south of the Wei River for hundreds of miles in a straight line are all under the front of the Zhao army. And this city is protected, and the addition of the Wei River can force the Zhao army not to dare to cross the river to the south.

The city wall of Leping is more than three zhang high, four zhang thick, two zhang wide at the top, there is an urn city at the place of the four gates, the arrow towers stand on the top of the city, the defense system is very tight, these arrow towers, part of them are originally used to resist the Turkic cavalry and the northern army of the state to go south, and part of it is the new training construction, in order to resist the Zhao army of the soldiers.

And outside the city, it is to lead the river water as a moat, it can be said that Leping is a strong city covered with heavy armor, and in Leping City, 15,000 soldiers are all soldiers of the state army, plus the young and strong, there are more than 20,000. The people who assisted in defending the city were about 10,000 people, and they were used as heavy soldiers. Xue Qinglan attacked several times, leaving four or five thousand soldiers in this place and had no choice but to do anything.

However, Xue Qinglan also knew Zhao Xun's plan, and did not continue to let his subordinates attack, but swept along the north bank of the Wei River, swept through various towns and towns, and turned each township into the jurisdiction of Zhao Jun, making Leping an isolated city in Hebei. But the Leping guards were also prepared, and hoarded enough grain, grass and materials in the city to defend the city.

In addition, with the Zhao army's north-south push, General Leping Shou took back the young Zhuang and Xiangyong stationed in nearby villages and towns as soon as possible, so that the youth in the city increased and increased, while the ordinary people were released a lot. It not only reduced the loss of food in the city, but also increased the number of defensive soldiers. Similarly, Zhao Jun also undertook the living needs of many people.

But fortunately, it is now the autumn harvest season, although Zhao Jun bears the needs of the people, but the grain in the towns and villages outside the city is also the harvest season. Coupled with Zhao Jun's tax-free policy, all the grain harvested by the people in these towns and villages this year belongs to themselves. The fertile land of the wealthy gentry outside the city was also confiscated by the Zhao army and distributed to the landless people, so that they could harvest grain for their own use. At this point, Zhao Jun quickly won the hearts and minds of the people in the northern parts of Jinju Prefecture.

Although it is said that those who win the hearts of the people may not necessarily win the world. However, those who win the hearts and minds of the people will certainly be able to win the support of the local people, and this will not only stabilize the local people, but also reverse the local people's support for the original forces.

"General Xue, the lord's military order!" In the tent outside the city, Xue Qinglan received a military order from Zhao Xun.

"The lord has an order, and from now on, you can storm the Jinju Mansion. Operation South, has been perfectly completed. The herald passed Zhao Xun's military order to Xue Qinglan.

"Good! It's great that I can finally move, and I've been waiting here for dozens of days. Please reply to the Lord, and his subordinates will definitely obtain the Jinju Mansion perfectly and dedicate it to the Lord. Xue Qinglan said with a laugh.

"Come, send the order, all the departments assemble, prepare to attack the city."

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In the southwest of Bingzhou, Xihe Province, outside the city of Meiji.

The trumpets sounded in unison, the drums shook the sky, and a group of Zhao Army foot soldiers slowly drove out of the barracks. Entering the desolate open space in front of the pass, under the dark and gloomy sky, the sand and dust were rolled, the flags were fluttering, the swords, guns, swords and halberds stood solemnly like a forest, and the huge figures of the well array and trebuchets seemed to describe the ancient giants of the hideous land, standing coldly in the rear of the army.

In the main formation of the Chinese army, Zhao Xun, Yang Hu and the generals of various departments stood solemnly in the wind under the escort of Han Meng, the general of the pro-guard army, and the five thousand knights of the pro-guard army, looking at the fortified city that intercepted the southward movement of the Zhao army in front of them.

"Come to think of it, the news of our army's capture of the Shangdang Mansion has already reached Jinyang City!" Zhao Xun said lightly.

Yang Hu smiled: "In terms of time, it should have arrived, after all, we have all got the news here." I just don't know what Situ Tai's expression will be when he gets the news. We gathered on the northern front and mobilized all the troops of the state to the northern front, making the southern part of the state an empty city. If Situ Tai wasn't stupid, he would have thought about a way out. It's time for the envoy we sent out to meet with Situ Tai. ”

Zhao inquired: "Situ Tai is not stupid, he doesn't have the idea of dying in battle and merging states. This time, Luoyang's reinforcements did not arrive, and the only bit of loyalty and filial piety in his heart was scattered. It is best to be able to negotiate peace, so that the Yongjun army can focus on the land of Yongzhou, so that we can move in the north. If Situ Tai is really determined to fight to the death, can we still be afraid of them? ”

Yang Hu nodded and said, "That's right, it's just that Situ Tai can accept our kindness, which is much more beneficial to us." In addition, when Murong Cheng got the news of the annexation, he was afraid that it would be even more uncomfortable. ”

Zhao Xun laughed and said, "What Murong Cheng is worried about is that Bingzhou will be conquered by us, so it will be ours who will enter Yongzhou first." According to the prior agreement, whoever occupies the territory is considered to be theirs. Then, Yongzhou, especially the area west of Luoyang and Luoyang, he Murong Chengcheng can't get involved, and he will be more anxious if he thinks about it. Well, next, it's time for the coalition team to attack Murong Cheng. Working day and night, coupled with the onslaught of the coalition forces and the charges that are difficult to wash, Situ Lei's health is indeed not very good now. Since he began to suppress the state capitals, the Yongjun forces have not been too threatening. Then, the most powerful Qi army is our main target. ”

"This is also the reason why the Lord has never done anything to the Tang Army and the Xuzhou Army that are close at hand. These forces are in contact with us, but they do not have much grudge against us, but have a grudge against the Qi army. As long as the Yanzhou army is bewitched by it, it will definitely be able to play an extraordinary role. The foresight of the Lord is the respect of his subordinates. Yang Hu was convinced.

Zhao Xun shook his head and said: "This is not my plan, several military envoys of the Military Affairs Department are the biggest contributors." These are far away, first the Xihe Mansion will be leveled, and then we will take the land of the state as quickly as possible, which can also increase the pressure on Situ Lei, forcing him to agree to the geographical division we said. ”

"The whole army is ready, siege the city!"

"By the way, are all the cavalry in action? Yang Hu, you personally presided over the cavalry operation, whether you can take this city smoothly, your actions are particularly important. Zhao Xun said in a deep voice.

"My subordinates understand!" After Yang Hu bowed, he rode away.

On the city of Meiji, the state army guarded the side general Shi Lin and stood on the wall.

Is it finally about to start? A faint coldness flashed through Gao Shilin's eyes, and at the same time, a deep worry appeared on his face. Meiji City is the closest city to Xihe Mansion and Yunzhou Mansion. Most importantly, it is a major city in the south of Dingping, and it is the passage for the remnants of the Bingzhou Army and Cao Gang's Northern Army to retreat. If this place is lost, the Bingzhou Army and the Northern Army of Bingzhou in the north will be surrounded by the Zhao army, and they will run out of ammunition and food.

However, Shi Lin had no choice, he was the general of the town guard of Meiji City, and he was also the commander of the state army of the three northern counties of Xihe Province. In addition to guarding the three counties and five cities in the north of Xihe Prefecture, it was more important to assist Yang Li's Bingzhou Army and Cao Gang's Bingzhou Northern Army to retreat south. Now Yang Li's Bingzhou Army and Cao Gang's Northern Bingzhou Army were trapped by the Zhao army in the three cities of Dingping, and he was besieged by the Zhao army here. Whether it was to defend the place or to cover the retreat of the northern army, he could not afford to lose this place. Fortunately, in order to resist the northern army and the Turkic cavalry going south, as the Meiji City on the front line of Xihefu by the Bingzhou army, the city was also built with high ponds and thick pools, which was easy to defend and difficult to attack.

In the continuous sound of gold and iron ......, nearly 10,000 Bingzhou troops were neatly draped and laid out one by one along the wall of Meiji City, preparing for battle.

"Archer...... Array! ”

"Pikemen...... Concentrate! ”

"Fire oil, fire oil? Quick, bring up the oil ......"

"The logs are here, stacked neatly."

"Stones, carry more stones up ......"

On the city wall, the mournful trumpets of the officers and colonels of the state army resounded one after another, resounding above and below the wall, and the soldiers under their respective commands quickly began to assemble and array, and then a group drove up the city tower, and set up a formation along the inner side of the female wall, and the suffocating aura of slaughter was endlessly diffused in the heavens and the earth, and many recruits who had never been on the battlefield and the young men who were recruited to defend the city had already turned pale and couldn't even speak.

Only those veterans who have been through a hundred battles have a cold expression and a calm demeanor, and these veterans who have come over in the sea of swords and fires have a rock-like firm will, even if the sky falls, they can't let them have the slightest change of color. Of course, from the way they clenched their weapons, it was clear that their mood was not as calm as they appeared. Zhao Jun's actions in the north of Bingzhou have made these veterans unable to settle down. I am not afraid, but I ......

Outside Meiji City, Zhao Xun bowed his head lightly and shouted coldly: "Pass the order, let those newly formed army of soldiers start attacking." The big waves wash the sand, I need elite soldiers, as for those who are incompetent, those soldiers in the northern army of Bingzhou who are usually in the township, they have all been trained in this way. ”

Although Zhao Xun's words were cruel, no one objected. There were more than 1450,000 soldiers who surrendered to the Northern Army of Bingzhou, except for some old soldiers who abided by military discipline on weekdays and those who were good and directly became the various departments of the Zhao Army, the rest of the soldiers were all simply reorganized and participated in the war with the army. Zhao Xun doesn't need so many soldiers, but he can't dismiss them all at once, most of these soldiers are people with corrupt military discipline, and after being dismissed, it will only bring disaster to the locality. In addition, they used to plague the people together with the Turkic cavalry, and now, they are also using their military exploits to wash away the sins of the past.

"The prince has an order, start attacking ......"

More than ten fast horses scattered from the Chinese army in an instant, passing Zhao Xun's military orders layer by layer, and suddenly, the low horn sounded. The sound of the trumpet suddenly became inflamed. The continuous drumming was even more high-pitched and densely raindropped. Knocked on the hearts of Zhao Jun's soldiers. The hot blood suddenly began to boil.

In the sound of hurried horses' hooves, the former army general, who is also the chief general of the two newly formed armies, Xu Le and Zhang Han, the captains of the personal guard battalion, galloped forward surrounded by a group of generals and came to the front of the formation.

Looking at the 50,000 soldiers in front of him, Xu Le raised the spear in his hand, waved it violently, and said sharply: "Attack!" Zhang Han immediately raised a pennant in his hand and waved it vigorously. Captains Wu Zhaolin and Cai Jimin, who were born in the heavy infantry capital of the pro-guard army, shouted in unison: "The general has an order, and the hoplites are ...... Sortie! ”

Although these soldiers were reorganized by the Northern Army of Bingzhou, their establishment and armor equipment were also equipped according to the Zhao Army. Although Zhao Xun asked them to adapt to the rhythm of the Zhao army in the battle, and let them go through a bloody battle to recover the honor of the soldiers, this did not mean that Zhao Xun wanted them to die. Therefore, the armor and equipment configuration of these soldiers are still the same as those of Zhao Jun, even if they are poor, they are not much worse.

"Boom...... Cha...... Boom ......"

In the whole two capitals, nearly 10,000 hoplites and 20,000 feet trampled heavily on the barren ground, converging into a suffocating sound. In the sound of rhythmic and murderous footsteps, the huge infantry phalanx began to move forward slowly, and began to change its formation as it moved, gradually changing from the initial offensive and defensive local formation to a purely defensive inverted goose formation. Just for this change of formation at the time of the attack, the officers of each department trained for more than ten days. This is also the difference between the Zhao Army and the Northern Army of Bingzhou.

On Meiji City, Shi Lin's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness and worry. And the defenders on the city wall couldn't help but shake their bodies slightly. It is worthy of Zhao Jun, it is said that these are still from the reorganization of the Northern Army of Bingzhou, but I didn't expect that in a short period of time, such a momentum could be formed. This infantry was neatly lined and heavily armoured. The changing formation is also fast and orderly, and it can be called an elite army! At the very least, judging from the current table, it is an elite soldier. No wonder the Zhao army was able to take the northern land of Bingzhou so quickly, coupled with the armor on their bodies, the northern army of Bingzhou was not unjustly defeated.

Shi Lin also knew that there were many reasons for the defeat of the Northern Army of Bingzhou. In terms of the moment, armor is one of the most striking aspects. In addition, people's disagreement is another important reason. Of course, the Zhao army's surprise victory over the Turkic cavalry was also one of the reasons for the collapse of the northern army of the state. It is also an indisputable fact that after the blockade of the Bingzhou Army, the Northern Army of the Bingzhou Army lacked armor, equipment, food and grass materials. If it weren't for the Turkic cavalry, the Bingzhou army would have been able to defeat Cao Gang and his northern army with their own ability. It's a pity that Zhao Jun took the lead. In this regard, Shi Lin could only sigh secretly.

"Archer prepare!" Shi Lin ordered sharply.

Zhao Junzhongjun, Wei Dong, the captain of the pro-guard army, said in a deep voice: "I didn't expect these northern armies to change very quickly, the pro-guard army has only been trained for more than half a month, and they have been trained in a good way." ”

Lieutenant Liang Hong said: "You don't know, for this reason, just in the training, there are four or five hundred soldiers who violate military discipline. Otherwise, the Lord would not have wanted them to go through a bloody battle before they could be included in his command. These soldiers are all sick soldiers, and if they are not well trained, they are difficult to manage. ”