Chapter 564: On the eve of the decisive battle
The Huns' front was broken by the Luoyang army one by one.
He led the remnants of the Xiongnu to flee northward, but the Baishui River was already full of corpses and rivers of blood.
Among the mountains of corpses, criss-crossed with many crimson bloodstreams.
Strands of blood converge like streams, and then flow towards the river, flowing into the "whooshing" water.
From the early morning to the evening, the riverbed of the Baishui River was full of blood, and corpses swam down, and the blood-stained river reflected the blood-red luster under the sunlight.
The hair of the snow-white war horse was stained red by blood. The black and red color pasted on the body of the war horse, making its figure under the slanting sun more and more gloomy and sad.
Riding on horseback, Zhao Yun, who was also covered in blood, held the spear that had become a little slippery and greasy due to too much blood, and walked slowly back and forth among the mountains of corpses.
There were Hun corpses everywhere, and occasionally a few Luoyang soldiers who died in battle.
The fighting between the two sides was extremely fierce, and almost every corpse was so mutilated that it was difficult to distinguish a human form.
Everywhere there were corpses in pieces, crumbled heads, and the ground was covered in greasy slurry of red and white, mixed colors.
If it weren't for the battle-hardened people who had walked through here, they would have had nightmares for years after watching this tragic scene.
Walking slowly to the bank of the Baishui River, Zhao Yun reined in his horse, turned his head to look at the slanting sunset, and was speechless for a long time.
The afterglow of the setting sun spread on Zhao Yun's bloodstained but handsome face, and on his face, a thin orange light was plated, making his figure look a little more great and vicissitudes after the war.
"General!" Looking at the slanting sun, he didn't know what he was thinking, and Zhang Liao, who was also covered in blood, came behind Zhao Yun with a halberd, and greeted him with a fist.
"I'm waiting to win!" Turning his head to look at Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun seemed to say this a little casually.
"Won!" Putting down the fists he had picked up, Zhang Liao raised his face and glanced at the slanting sun in the sky, as if talking to himself, as if he was saying to Zhao Yun: "The Huns have retreated, but I don't know when they will turn back." ”
"Someone!" Glancing at Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun first lowered his eyelids, and then shouted to the side.
When a personal soldier heard the shout, he shook the reins, rode his horse to Zhao Yun's side, faced Zhao Yun with his hands and fists, and quietly waited for his orders.
"Leave 500 people behind, so that we can bury the soldiers who died in our army!" Looking around at the dead bodies everywhere, Zhao Yun said to the soldiers: "The corpses of the Huns have also been dug some pits and buried, so they can't be exposed to the wilderness!" So as not to stink this beautiful place! ”
"No!" The pro-soldier answered, and rode a horse to convey Zhao Yun's order.
When the soldiers left, Zhao Yun turned his head and said to Zhang Liao: "Our army is located by the Baishui River, and the art of war often says that you will die against the water, and you can't be stationed by the river. We should immediately lead the army forward, advance ten miles, and then set up camp! His Royal Highness wants us to contain the Huns, although this battle is won, it is difficult to determine whether it is merit or fault! From then on, our army must hold the defensive line, not seeking merit, but seeking no fault! ”
"What the general said is very true!" Picking up his fists and arching towards Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao echoed and said to Zhao Yun: "The last general will go to inform Ziyi and other generals!" ”
A few days later, the palace of Princess Tang of Luoyang Palace.
Liu Wei held the newly-born child in his arms, shaking his arms slightly stupidly, teasing his first son in his life, while listening to Tang Ji, who was kneeling on the side, read the battle report sent back from the north for him.
When he heard that Zhao Yun led 10,000 cavalry of the Luoyang Army to retreat and defeat the Huns while the Huns were half-crossing, his eyelids narrowed slightly, and the smile that always remained on the corner of his mouth when teasing the child was also slightly pulled.
Although Pang Tong ordered someone to send Zhao Yun tips that day, he had already obtained Liu Wei's approval in advance. But Liu Wei always felt that this approach was somewhat rash.
It is a good thing to defeat the Huns, but after the defeat of the Huns, the recovery of vitality will definitely launch a counterattack on Zhao Yun.
Tang Ji, who was already out of confinement, was wearing a red brocade skirt and a high flowing cloud bun.
The collar of Luo's skirt was open very low, kneeling beside Liu Wei, the pair of full and round twin peaks that were already raw were high and straight, and from the low neckline, two convex semicircular silhouettes could be clearly seen.
Compared with before giving birth to children, Tang Ji at this time has a little more mature charm in her beauty. In every gesture, up and down, revealing the seductive charm of a mature woman.
After reading the battle report, Tang Ji raised his head and looked at Liu Bian, pursed his lips slightly, his long eyelashes flickered slightly, and then he seemed to have mustered up the courage to ask Liu Bian: "Your Highness is going to lead the army again?" ”
"yes!" Holding his son who was born not long ago, and only grinned at his silly son, Liu Wei first leaned down, put his lips on the little baby's white and tender little face and pecked it gently, and then said to Tang Ji: "Zilong broke the Huns by the Baishui River, although this victory is a great encouragement to the morale of our army, but there are also many worries that are difficult for others to see!" ”
"His Royal Highness didn't have much time to break Gongsun Zhan, and the Huns jumped out again!" Eyes as clear as Qiutan stared at Liu Wei who was holding the baby in his arms, Tang Ji's delicate little brows wrinkled slightly, and she whispered with a little anger in her tone: "The Huns came to stir up trouble at this moment, it's really annoying!" ”
"Destroy people, my heart will not die!" He glanced at a servant girl standing not far away, and handed the baby in his arms to the servant girl, Liu Wei smiled slightly, stood up and said to Tang Ji: "Since they dare to come, this king must let them always remember that the land of the Central Plains is not a place where their horses' hooves can trample at will!" ”
"Tang Ji is resting, this king will go and discuss with the military advisor when to send troops!" Without waiting for Tang Ji to respond, Liu Wei explained to her softly, and then strode towards the main gate of the dormitory.
got up and sent Liu Wei outside the house, looking at Liu Bi's distant back, Tang Ji's pretty face couldn't help but reveal a little loss and reluctance.
Since Liu Wei defeated Gongsun Zan and returned to Luoyang from Youzhou, although he did not lead the army to the expedition, there were many things to deal with. The days Tang Ji and Liu Wei were together can even be counted on one finger.
From the bottom of her heart, Tang Ji hopes that Liu Wei can accompany her more and accompany their common children more. But she also knew that Liu Wei was really busy.
The huge territory has to be taken care of, and it is impossible for Liu Wei to hand over all the affairs to the people below.
Huainan Yuan Shu was eyeing the tiger, and the Xiongnu army had pushed closer to the border, and the slightest carelessness would lead to a long drive of the enemy army.
In the face of so many things, although Liu Wei couldn't accompany their mother and son more, which made Tang Ji feel a lot of sadness in her heart, Tang Ji didn't blame Liu Wei, but just prayed silently in her heart, praying that this troubled world would calm down sooner.
Leaving Tang Ji's bedroom, Liu Wei walked quickly to the front yard.
Several dragoons guarding him, pressing the hilt of their swords with one hand, followed closely behind Liu Wei.
From the pace of Liu Bian's walking, these dragoons could clearly feel that today's Liu Bian was very different from the past.
He has a large stride and a fast pace. Several tall dragoons followed him, and even needed to trot two steps from time to time to avoid being thrown too far by him.
As soon as he got out of the front yard, Liu Wei turned his head and said to the several dragoons behind him: "Immediately invite the two military advisors and General Gao Shun to come to the front hall to discuss matters!" ”
The three nearest dragoons heard Liu Wei's order, and hurriedly answered, and trotted towards the main gate of the palace.
Turning his head to look at the three dragoon guards who were running towards the main entrance of the palace, it was not until their figures disappeared from sight that Liu Wei raised his feet and walked towards the main hall.
After entering the main hall, Liu Wei did not wait long, Xu Shu, Pang Tong and Gao Shun came to the hall one after another.
Please sit down in order, and when they are seated, Liu Biancai stood in the middle of the front hall, put his hands behind his back, looked around at them, and said to them: "Good news from the north, Zilong broke through the Bei army a few days ago, beheaded more than 10,000 people, and the Huns retreated fifty miles, and did not dare to advance to the south easily for the time being!" ”
At this point, he turned his head to look at Pang Tong and asked Pang Tong: "When the Japanese army division once said to this king, Zilong's defeat of the Xiongnu is the key to our army's complete defeat of the Xiongnu. Now that the Huns are not injured, they can attack Zilong on all fronts after a short rest. With less than 10,000 soldiers and horses under the command of Zilong, how can they resist tens of thousands of Hun iron cavalry? ”
"Back to Your Highness!" Liu Wei asked what to do next, Pang Tong stood up, hugged his fists and bowed to him and said: "Zilong broke through the Huns, went to be cowardly in the combat strength of our army, and defeated the remnants of the army, he would not dare to launch **** easily." He will definitely ask the Xiongnu court for more troops, and the main force of our army is not to go to the aid of Zilong, but to take this opportunity to smash the Xiongnu court and intercept the Xiongnu reinforcements in the middle of the road! ”
Hearing Pang Tong's words, Liu Wei was stunned for a moment, his brows twisted slightly, pinched his chin with one hand, and muttered for a moment before he asked Pang Tong: "With the intention of the military advisor, Zilong and the others are just bait now?" ”
"It's not a bait!" This time it was not Pang Tong who answered Liu Bian, but Xu Shu on the side, Xu Shu stood up after answering a sentence, and also gave Liu Bian a salute like Pang Tong, and then said to Liu Bian: "The reinforcements have not arrived, and they dare not move easily, and the Huns are also very afraid of our army, even if they go to war, the combat power is not as good as before!" Unless our army is careless on the shore of Baishui, the Huns will not be able to find the opportunity to attack! Zilong is cautious and will definitely not make mistakes, Your Highness should rest assured! ”
Judging from the words of Pang Tong and Xu Shu, they obviously had already discussed, and they must have thought about it very carefully.
Although he was still a little worried that Zhao Yun's defense line was too small, Liu Wei didn't say anything more, turned his head, and asked Gao Shun, who was kneeling down with his hands: "General Gao, Yulin and Tiger Ben Erwei, can you have the strength to fight?" ”
"Back to Your Highness!" Liu Wei asked about Yulin and Huben's two guards, Gao Shun hurriedly stood up, saluted him, and said to him: "Yulin and Huben's two guards have the strength to fight, and they can go out to fight against thieves at any time!" ”
Gao Shun is low-key and cautious, and he never talks about running a carriage. He said that the two guards of Yulin and Huben already had the strength to fight, and Liu Wei knew that the soldiers of the two guards were probably not just as he said.
"Crusade against the Huns, this king intends to conquer in person!" Knowing that everything was ready, and the decisive battle with the Xiongnu could not be delayed any longer, Liu Wei turned his head to look around at the servants in the hall, and said to them: "The two military divisions should sit in Luoyang, General Gao led Yu Linwei to go out with the king, and Hu Benwei was temporarily led by Tao Hu to rush to Zilong's aid, and when he arrived at the Baishui River, he was handed over to Zilong with full command!" ”