In July of the 4th year of Jianwu, Liu Xiuyu drove the expedition in person.

He has always been calm and introverted, and his mood is invisible. Right now, he really makes Pang Meng angry!

He organized a luxurious lineup: in addition to Wu Han and Gai Yan to continue the mission, Wang Ba and Ma Wu were sent to participate in the battle.

At this time, Wang Ba's identity was a partial general and the Marquis of Fubo, and Ma Wu was the servant, the captain of the cavalry, and the marquis of Shandu.

At the same time, Liu Xiu also sent a document to the generals, called "The Book with the Generals". In the book, he briefly stated the reasons for his personal enlistment and asked everyone

Fierce soldiers, bravely kill the enemy, and learn from Suiyang.

mentioned Pang Meng in the article, and he was simply angry.

He said, I often praise Pang Meng for being a loyal minister, won't the generals laugh at me for talking nonsense?! This old thief deserves to be exterminated

。 Everyone is preparing carefully, and we will learn from Suiyang!

(I often think that Pang Meng is the minister of the society, and the general has to laugh at his words?) The old thief is a clan. Its soldiers and horses will be Suiyang! ）

Liu Xiu's document, or this letter, is not only an order to enter the army, but also an edict for oneself.

While he called on everyone to fight bravely, he did not hide his mistakes: I looked at the wrong person, said too much, and caused great damage as a result

lost, now in vain to leave a laughing stock.

A person who knows his mistakes and corrects them is not easy to be too wrong.

In this way, Liu Xiu drove directly to the front line: Huh.

He wants to direct the battle, no, directly into the battle!

Liu Xiu decided to first attack Liu Xuan and Zhou Jian, who were guarding Chuihui, and ordered Wang Ba, the cavalry commander, and Ma Wu, the capture general, to attack together.

Taking down Liu Su is of very important political significance. In this way, it will be easy to seize the initiative by fighting Dong Xian, Pang Meng and other non-Liu clan separatist forces.

In this round of duel, Wang Ba's performance was very eye-catching.

As Liu Xiu's die-hard fan and apprentice, Wang Ba is not only absolutely loyal to Liu Xiu, but also known for his ability to fight. He is a man who can put down the rebellion and dismount

A good hand who can manage politics. For his arduous years in Hebei, everyone may still have the impression that Liu Xiu's evaluation of him is "the wind knows the strength of the grass".

(Effort!) The wind knows the strength of the grass. ）

Now, in the face of a complicated military situation, he once again showed the style of a Confucian general.

Wang Ba set up his military camp not far from Chuihui City. At this time, Su Mao led more than 4,000 soldiers to come to the rescue.

Lao Su didn't fight with Wang Ba and Ma Wu, he felt that he would probably not be able to take advantage of it.

Since Ma Wu's debut, he has often played the role of a striker under Liu Xiu, and he has often performed well.

Lao Su came back from Liu Xiu, and naturally knew about it. In other words, Lao Su fought against Wang Ba, Ma Wu, Wu Han, Gai Yan, and even Liu Xiu himself

I know a little bit about my thoughts.

So, he decided to use his knife from behind Ma Wu: send elite cavalry to rob Ma Wu's military rations.

Ma Wu originally led the army to attack Chuihui head-on, and when he saw that there was a situation behind him, he immediately led his troops to reflexively rescue.

And the cunning Lao Su wants this situation.

Zhou Jian, who was sticking to Chuihui, saw Ma Wu turn around, and knew that his rescue was coming, so he quickly led his troops out of the city and attacked Ma Wu with Su Mao.

Zhou Jian and Su Mao wanted to win the battle with ease and wait for work, and drum up morale.

It's a pity that Ma Wu was careless.

It should be said that among Liu Xiu's fans and apprentices, Ma Wu is in the queue. A few years ago, after Liu Xiu and Pang Meng returned to Liu Xiu together when they designed to kill Xie Bow,

He was loyal to Liu Xiu and made many miraculous achievements. Whenever there is a battle, he always leads his troops to play the vanguard, bravely kills the enemy, and is unstoppable.

Liu Xiu's victories in many battles were often the result of him fighting bravely as a striker and other generals following up in a timely manner.

Among the many combined actions of Liu Xiu's military attack, Liu Xiu himself put forward the target requirements, Deng Yu made suggestions, Wu Han took command, Ma Wu played the striker, and many others

The timely follow-up of generals has become a specimen and a classic.

This time, things are a little different.

Ma Wu underestimated the enemy, and did not think that Su Mao, Zhou Jianzhi and others could withstand a hard beating; At the same time, he also thinks that Wang Ba is not far away, and he can be reinforced at any time, this battle

It should be relatively easy.

So, he didn't fight seriously.

Zhou Jian and Su Mao worked very hard. It's very simple, if you make a move with Liu Xiu, you can't afford to lose, and every fight is a life-and-death battle.

So, soon, Ma Wu was beaten by Zhou and Soda.

(The aid of Wu Haoba, the battle was not very strong, and it was defeated by Mao and Jian.) ）

When the Ma warriors fled, a dramatic scene appeared.

Seeing that Ma Wu was defeated, Wang Ba not only did not send troops to rescue, but also strictly ordered everyone not to act rashly.

Stay still, everyone, don't move!

When the Ma Wu soldiers fled and passed by Wang Ba's military camp, they shouted for help.

"General Wang, help!"

"Dude, help us!"

“…………！”

Wang Ba arranged a message: "The enemy is in full swing, and we will inevitably lose both sides in battle, so you should fight hard by yourself!" ”

I'm sorry, brother, you can fight yourself for a while!

Wang Ba ordered the camp gate to be closed, the defense to be strengthened, and not to fight.

(It is a fortified wall of the closed camp.) ）

Of course, this is no longer the normal style of Liu Xiujun's army.

General Ma is too dangerous, why not rescue?

The generals under Wang Ba didn't understand and couldn't hold their breath, and they asked to go to war to rescue Ma Wu.

Everyone is a brother, how can one side be in trouble, how can you stand by!

(The military officials are all fighting.) ）

Wang Ba insisted on closing the camp and said to everyone very calmly:

"Su Mao led all the elite soldiers, and there were many of them, and the soldiers of our army had long been afraid, and if General Ma and us relied on each other, we two

The orders and psychology of the teams are different, and the reinforcement will undoubtedly fail. Now that we have closed our camps and defended ourselves, and have shown that we have not sent troops, the enemy will inevitably take advantage of the situation; Horse general

When the army sees that there are no reinforcements, it will inevitably increase its fighting spirit. In this way, after a long time, Su Mao's team will be tired, and if we take the opportunity to fight, we will definitely be able to defeat the enemy.

”

It should be said that Wang Ba's plan is not unreasonable. He is deeply understanding the ever-changing situation on the battlefield, as well as the character of his old colleague Ma Wu

On the basis of the correct judgment made. At the same time, he explained to his subordinates very well.

However, Lao Wang is a little off the edge here. In other words, what he did was somewhat mysterious: if Ma Wu was defeated, he would not be able to take it back

What should I do?

Battles, especially in the period of cold weapons, are often chaotic, and it is impossible to say who will cut who more, and who will be cut by whom more.

Therefore, although Lao Wang was calm and composed, his subordinates could not hold their breath.

Fortunately, the situation developed as Lao Wang expected.

Seeing that Ma Wu was defeated, Su Mao and Zhou Jian really dispatched all their men to fight him: Ma Wu wants to run, and if we arrest him, we must make this captured general look good.

(Mao and Jianguo are all attacking.) ）

Ma Wu is really as Wang Ba expected, he is a person who eats soft and does not eat hard. Seeing that the friendly troops were not saved, and the enemy soldiers were pressing too much, he had to fight hard!

Brothers, let's fight!

The battle was fierce! The battle is inseparable!

Seeing that the friendly troops were desperate, the generals under Wang Ba couldn't hold back any longer.

We are not a rabble, we are soldiers of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty (Liu Xiu)!

We ourselves are gentlemen, and so are our brothers!

If your brother is in trouble, how can you stand by!

Outside the barracks, Ma Wu was fighting bloodily; In the barracks, Wang Ba's generals were enthusiastic.

Wang Ba calmly and composedly observed the change in the situation.

Suddenly, dozens of people, including the general Lu Run, rushed forward, rubbed their hands, cut their ambitions, and asked to fight.

It's time for the fire!

Wang Ba saw that Ma Wu and Su Mao were exhausted from fighting, and his subordinates were already excited, so he immediately ordered an attack.

It's time for the fire!

Both sides were tired, of course, Su Mao and Zhou Jian were concentrating on dealing with Ma Wu, and it was also the time to stab them in the back.

Wang Ba ordered the city gate to be opened, and sent elite cavalry to raid behind Su and Zhou.

Su Mao and Zhou Jian were suddenly attacked by the enemy, panicked, and fled in defeat.

The situation took a sharp turn for the worse, and Ma Wu and Wang Ba won a complete victory and returned to their respective camps.

Su Mao and Zhou Jian suffered a big loss and were very unwilling. Soon after, they gathered together the slain men and launched another challenge.

This time, they pointed the finger at Wang Ba.

It must be explained that it is not that Lao Su is too brave, on the contrary, Lao Su and Zhou Jian are very empty in their hearts and want to end the battle quickly.

First, Zhou Jian originally insisted on sticking to Chuihui and protecting Liu Xuan, but now he is out of the city to fight, of course, he is going back to the city as soon as possible. Otherwise, there will be a mistake in the city of Chuihui,

Liu Wei has three long and two short, so the buddies are all done.

Second, Lao Su brought troops from outside to come to the rescue, and the grain and grass could not be too sufficient, of course, it was necessary to fight quickly.

Third, Lao Su and Zhou Jian were afraid that Liu Xiu would come, or Wu Han, Gai Yan and others would come. They are not far away, and if they come to fight, they will only have to be dumplings.

Buddies can't afford to play, let's fight!

Facing the challenges of Su Mao and Zhou Jian, Wang Ba played Tai Chi again.

This time, he not only ordered the soldiers to close the camp and hold on, not to fight, but also went further: set the food and wine, and have a party.

(The thieves gathered to challenge, Ba Jian couldn't lie down, and Fang Fang Shi made a fun.) ）

Su Mao and Zhou Jian led the troops outside to call for battle, and Wang Ba arranged for the soldiers to ignore them in the barracks, eating and drinking, singing and dancing.

Isn't it bullying to slap us in the face and hide on the sidelines?!

Lao Su was so angry that he couldn't help it, so he ordered the arrows to be released.

The arrows rained down and went straight into the king's camp.

Suddenly, with a "dang long-" sound, an arrow hit the wine glass on the king's banquet.

Wang Ba remained unmoved.

(In the Maoyu shooting camp, the wine bottle in front of the middle tyrant, and the bully sat still.) ）

Because of the great victory of the endurance and attack just now, the generals began to understand the deployment and arrangement of the king.

However, now that they have failed and hit the door again, how can they not fight back!

Everyone said to Wang Ba one after another: "Su Mao has just been defeated, and now it is very easy to clean up!" ”

Yes, let your subordinates be bullied in front of your face, you can't afford to lose this person!

(Mao was broken the day before yesterday, and it is easy to attack now.) ）

Wang Ba was still twelve points calm, and patiently said to everyone:

"No, Su Mao came to the rescue, and there must be a shortage of food and grass, so he has repeatedly challenged, wanted to fight quickly, and waited for the opportunity to win. We closed our camp and rested,

Recuperate, after a long time, they can't afford to drag it out, and they will inevitably rout. This is the so-called army that surrenders without a fight, and it is a plan from above. ”

In this way, Lao Su and Zhou Jian took a group of remnants of the defeated generals around, fighting but not finding an opponent, and retreating looked ugly, quite embarrassing and embarrassing.

And that's not counting of course.

finally stayed up until dark, and Lao Su and Zhou Jian had no choice but to lead the team back to the city.

But no matter how much they shouted, the gates of the city would not be opened.

After a long time, the word came out of the city: Now Chuihui City belongs to the nephew of General Zhou Jian, Zhou Yu, don't play, surrender to Liu Xiu, you can find it yourself

Place to spend the night.

Lao Su and Zhou Jian had no choice, so they had to flee in panic overnight.

Zhou Yu immediately went through the surrender formalities overnight.

(Mao and Jian are not allowed to fight, but are led back to the camp.) At night, the brother of Jian recited the rebellion, closed the city and rejected it, Mao and Jian fled, and recited to surrender to the city. ）

The rest was miserable.

Playing tricks with Liu Xiu's people, it is also very particular about running away after losing the battle.

Let's split up first, and we'll talk about the rest later.

On the way to escape, Zhou Jian was tired, angry, hateful, and unwilling, running for days and dying on the way.

But Lao Zhou doesn't have to be too angry, you followed the wrong person, stood on the wrong team, Liu Yong is gone, what else do you say?

Of course, in this age of individual heroism, it's okay for you to stand up and go it alone, but you don't.

However, Lao Zhou is also very regretful, the era of personal heroism is the era of victory and defeat, and he is the same person, if he is Liu Xiu's subordinate, he will definitely be famous

Annals of history.

That's it.

Su Mao went straight to Xiapi (now south of Pizhou, Jiangsu) and returned to Dong Xian.

At this time, Dong Xian had been operating in today's southern and northern Jiangsu for many years. He attacked Haoqiang, resisted Wang Mang, teamed up with Liu Yong, and is currently against Gai Yan

Resisted for many days.

Under Liu Xiu's unified deployment, although Gai Yan won small victories over Lao Dong from time to time, he never hit him hard.

Liu Wei fled to the west in panic and returned to his father's former subordinates, the rampant general.

However, the West Defense is not a safe place.

Soon, Liu Xiu's hussar general Du Mao led the captured general Ma Wu and others to attack the western defense, and fought fiercely for several months to take the western defense.

There was no way, Jiao Yi and Liu Wei also defected to Dong Xian.

At this point, Su Mao, Jiao Yi, and Liu Wei all took refuge under the banner of Dong Xian.

In this way, coupled with Pang Meng's self-proclaimed King of Dongping after the rebellion, he joined forces with Dong Xian, a new division with Xiapi as the political center and Dong Xian as the banner

The situation is formed.

Despite this, the first thing Liu Xiu wants to fight is Pang Meng.

However, Dong Xian's cooperation with Pang Meng was not wholehearted, and he was very frightened when he heard that Liu Xiu was going to clean up Pang Meng by himself.

He immediately led Liu Wei and Su Maojiao to leave Xiapi and go north to Lanling. He made arrangements and did not come forward himself, but sent Su Mao and Jiao Yi on a business trip

Aid to Pang Meng:

Liu Xiu is coming, so let's go first.

More than 30,000 troops of Su, Jiao, and Pang quickly attacked Taocheng (now north of Yanzhou, Shandong).