When the dark curtain fell, the starry sky on the Yellow River shone brightly, like a swift feather arrow shining with a sharp arrow, sporadically converging into a bright guiding avenue.

The family and the country should be established, and the thief's heart should be rested!

Murong De led 15,000 horsemen to take advantage of the night, and after crossing Huanwen, he rushed to Shimen.

Shimen Yuan Zhen camp

Murong De marched to the rear of the Jin army, wanting to attack his camp at night, but when he looked up, he saw that Yuan Zhen's camp was two meters high, the walls were solid, and each battalion set up two whistles, each whistle echoed each other, and there were four people on the outpost guarding the southeast, northwest, and northwest. If you can't kill all of these sentries at the same time, you will quickly alarm the Jin army and fall into the enemy's fierce shooting. is so easy to defend and difficult to attack, it seems that Yuan really has made plans for a long battle.

Looking at the situation, if you want to win, you can only wait for the battle of Shimen tomorrow.

The next day, before the sun rose, the white moon reflected in the sky like a hook, and the early wind suddenly carried a hint of early autumn chill, and this year's autumn seemed to come much earlier than usual.

Yuan Zhen had already lined up in the city, and he knew that Murong De was coming to help, and today he led 10,000 horses from his headquarters to attack Shimen. He also knew very well in his heart that if the stone gate could not be opened, then Huan Wen would not mention the crime, and the 50,000 soldiers of the Jin army would be in danger.

Therefore, knowing that the other party was Murong De, the general of Yan, and that the soldiers and horses were twice as large as him, he had to attack hard, and he couldn't delay.

Murong De is eight feet seven inches tall, standing on top of the fortified city, his indomitable gaze is unstoppable, I saw that he has the sun and the moon on his forehead, which seems to be the mark engraved by the moon god in the sky.

Although he was seventy percent sure of this battle in his heart, he did not send troops out of the city to fight quickly, but loudly persuaded him to surrender, "Yuan Zhen, Er is handsome, how can he be subservient to Huan Wen?" ”

"You don't have to say anything, I won't fall into your trap!" Yuan Zhen said awe-inspiringly.

Where is Murong De who will give up easily, even if he doesn't succeed, he must make Yuan Zhen take root in his heart to Huan Wen.

"My brother respects your loyalty and righteousness, and has a special heart to surrender."

Who knew that Yuan Zhen refused again, "I am a Jin general, how can I descend to Yan?" ”

"Huan Wen's wolf ambition, exclude dissidents, do everything, Yin Hao's lesson, can you forget it? Thou hast been with him for a long time, and thou hast feared for thy life. ”

This sentence really spoke to Yuan Zhen's heart. Important ministers such as Yin Hao, with a clear and far-reaching understanding, were deposed and depressed only because of their confrontation with Huan Wen's political views. The current soldiers and horses of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, except for his and Xu Yan's subordinates in the second state of Shi Xi, have all been returned to Wen's hands. Now that Xi Su is old, he has led the soldiers and horses under the command of Wen, and only his subordinates are left, why can he hold on alone? The only soldiers and horses he has, I'm afraid that sooner or later he will be annexed by Huan Wen! Thinking about the Eastern Jin Dynasty of the Sima clan, now it is Huan Wen who has the final say, and his power has long been above the Son of Heaven, if he is allowed to take charge of the soldiers and horses of all states and counties, I am afraid that the Wang Xie clan will not be able to stop his disobedience! However, he has grief and indignation, but he is powerless to do it!

"I'd rather die in battle, not surrender to you!" Although Yuan Zhen's heart was shaken, he defected on the verge of battle, fearing that he would be infamous through the ages. Thinking that his Yuan family is loyal to the martyrs, he must not bury his name in his generation.

Murong De saw that Yuan Zhen had made up his mind, and he was not in a hurry or annoyed, but played a big chess move for the future, only to hear that he deliberately left a way back for Yuan Zhen, "If it is inevitable to fight today, I will win, and let you go." General Yuan, the world is unpredictable, maybe you will change your mind in the future. ”

"The winner is unknown!"

Listening to the beating of war drums, majestic as the hum of heaven and earth, Yuan Zhen took the lead in leading three thousand armor soldiers to attack the city fiercely, and Murong De was an extremely cautious and careful person, he closed the city and did not come out, and ordered the crossbowmen to defend it strictly. The situation was quite tragic for a while, the Yan army had many arrows, blocking the offensive of the Jin army, but Yuan Zhen's army also had many brave people, from time to time there were three or five Jin troops climbing the ladder to the city, but before they could stand firmly, they were hacked to death by the Yan army with several swords and thrown down the city.

When the Jin army was exhausted and the casualties were estimated at about a quarter, Murong De led 15,000 horsemen out of the city to rush and kill, ordering the remaining Shimen defenders to strictly guard the city wall. Murong De's current 15,000 cavalry is the elite of Murong Chui, the king of Wu, and the elite of the entire Dayan iron cavalry, they are invincible all the way, and in less than half an hour, the Jin army's formation will be defeated and retreated.

Murong De fought with Yuan Zhen, and he could take his life several times, but let him escape, just like the words of war. Small wins and big wins, he grasped the right benefits. The Langya Wang clan of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Xie clan of Chenjun are all big families, and the two clans are invincible to Huan Wen's power, Yuan Zhen's soldiers and horses can be regarded as the last force of the Eastern Jin Dynasty's military internal counterbalance Huan Wen, rather than taking Yuan Zhen's life at this time, it is better to leave its tigers and leopards to fight, and the Eastern Jin Dynasty will be divided up and down, and gradually decline. At that time, those who enjoy the benefits of fishermen are Dayan.

The dust is flying, Yuan Zhen led his troops to flee away, Murong Dele stopped the horse, and looked at the bright sky, the sun began to rise, the breeze carried the bright light of triumph, and the water played the chant of victory, singing the great rivers and mountains of my Yan country!

He knew that the defeat of Yuan Zhenshimen was already doomed to Huan Wen's defeat! The rest is just how to make him lose even more!

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Fangtou Jin camp

Huan Wen sat in front of the desk early and studied the terrain, and he didn't know what happened today, he always felt tightness in his chest, and his heart was uneasy and unspeakable.

"The minister also agreed with Huan Chong's words, taking advantage of the abundance of food, and retreating quickly."

"Guest, if I retreat, won't I admit defeat to Murong Trai!"

"Those who achieve great things don't think about small wins and defeats, but look at the long-term, and hope that the prime minister will weigh the benefits!"

"Yuan Zhen is still digging a stone gate, if it can connect Suishui and the Yellow River, our army's transportation problem will be solved, at this time, how can I give up in advance?"

"I and Murong Chui have not yet separated; My wish has not yet been fulfilled. I can't go back at this time. ”

Xi Chao let out a long sigh, he had actually guessed Huan Wen's decision. The current prime minister, looking at the feats and glory that is close at hand, even if there are thousands of obstacles, he will go against the grain, regardless of success or failure. He is more worried about not being in a desperate situation, not knowing whether to win or lose.

"Prime Minister, if Yuan Zhen doesn't leave Shimen for five days, we must withdraw our troops! I'm afraid, I won't be able to leave if it's late! ”

He had no choice but to give them the bottom line they could bear in the end.

Huan Wen couldn't help but think of Xi Chao's advice yesterday, and sighed again and again, he had studied the route of the retreat, but he still had a glimmer of hope in his heart. Yuan Zhen, I hope you won't let me down!

That's often the case, when you think success is within reach, you often overlook a lot of potential variables and crises; The greater the hope you have in your heart, the greater the disappointment.

Suddenly, I saw Huan Chong rushing into the camp and reported, "Big brother! General Yuan Zhen is defeated! ”

"What!" Huan Wen stood up suddenly, only to feel like an auditory hallucination.

"Murong De led 15,000 cavalry to directly aid Shimen, the Yan army was numerous, and General Yuan Zhen was defeated and defeated."

This earth-shattering news completely shattered all Huan Wen's extravagant hopes, like thunder on the ground, rolling and deafening, making him dizzy and almost unstable.

He was angry, the Cao Yun he was counting on had been sealed by the Yan army; He was annoyed, his exploits a city away were blocked by Murong Trai, but he was even more stunned, worried and worried, if he knew that Murong Trai had sent the main force to Shimen, he would have led all the remaining 40,000 soldiers and horses to his camp last night, even if he couldn't destroy Murong Trai, he would definitely be able to make him suffer heavy losses and even withdraw from the front line of Fangtou.

"There is also an urgent report from Yuzhou, Li Tai intercepted our grain channel! Jiankang can no longer transport grain, and Shimen's way of transportation has also been cut off by Murong De, and we now only have half a month's worth of grain left in the army! Huan Chong's brows were furrowed, he was worried, he knew how serious the situation was now, even if they had to retreat now, food and grass would still be a big problem for them. It has reached the dry period, and it is no longer possible to retreat from the waterway, and the remaining 40,000 soldiers and horses are all on foot, marching slowly, but I am afraid that if I do not reach the Jin realm, I will run out of food.

"Big brother, give the order to retreat! If you don't leave, it's too late! Huan Chong hurriedly persuaded.

Huan Wen's shoulders and arms trembled slightly, sad and indignant, it was really a good thing, bad news came one after another, the grain road was completely broken, and now even if he didn't want to go, he had to go!

"What a Murong Chui! What a lingering Yan country! I don't even get into my hands! He beat his chest and sighed, and the grief and indignation in his heart were like the water of the Yangtze River in Jiankang, endless. Before the ambition was exhausted, the soldiers retreated first, and Huan Wen only felt that the big stone blocked his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe a complete breath at all.

"Oh my God! But don't help Yan to help the temperature! ”

Xi Chao also hurried over, and when he saw Huan Wen's grief and heartache, he knelt on the ground and persuaded sadly, "Prime Minister! Give the order to retire! ”

When Huan Wen saw Xi Chao, he hurriedly rushed over and grabbed his shoulder, as if grasping the last straw, and asked like crazy, "Guest, is there a good way to solve this dilemma?!" ”

Xi Chao shook his head and sighed, silently did not answer, at this point, he could not say how sad he was.

"Big brother!" Huan Chong rushed over and pulled Huan Wen up, shouting loudly, "Now is not the time to grieve!" Think of the more than 40,000 soldiers outside the camp! They are still waiting for your orders! ”

Huan Wen seemed to be relieved at this time, and he was unable to order, "Order, add the champion general Mao Muzhi as the military governor of the four counties of Dongyan, and concurrently serve as the Taishou of Dongyan, stay in the city, and the rest of the soldiers withdraw and return to the south!" ”

"Huan Chong, you go and count the grain and grass, and order the soldiers to burn the boats, and don't bring the baggage, we can't walk fast, and keeping the baggage can only be a burden."

"In the end, it's still a retreat!"

Huan Wen's steps were unsteady, he staggered and sat down, his purple eyes were dark, unwilling to beat the word "retreat" heavily on his heart.

On the day of Bingshen in September, Huan Wen burned the boat, abandoned the baggage, and returned by land.

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"King Wu! Huan Wen has retired! Xi Luoteng shouted with joy all the way, and the soles of his feet seemed to be stepping on the wind, and he came to report as if he was flying.

"I'll hear you miles away! King Wu already knows! Dye Kanjin couldn't help but quipped him.

Xi Luoteng smiled embarrassedly, "Aren't I happy!" King Wu, quickly order me to hunt down and kill that old man! ”

"Yes! Lord, let me wait to beat the water dogs! The soldiers were all excited, and they asked for their orders again and again.

Murong Chui still remained as calm as ever under the glory of victory, only to see him wave his hand slightly, his scheming appearance was like a fox in the mountains, and he said mysteriously, "Now is not the time to chase." ”

The father and son glanced at each other, and the plan was clear in an instant.

"Wen Chu retreated in fear, he must be strictly guarded, Jian Jingrui is the rear refusal, and the attack may not be successful, it is better to slow it down."

"He is fortunate that I have not arrived, and he will rush day and night; The people of the Qi Dynasty exhausted their strength, and then hit them, all of them were restrained. ”

Huan Wen is well versed in the art of war, and will definitely leave the elite troops behind when they flee, and if they pursue now, they will be met with stubborn resistance. When their soldiers are tired of running for their lives and their combat effectiveness is declining, they will lead the cavalry to cover and kill, and they will be able to break the Jin army.

Soldiers, treacherous ways. Therefore, it can be shown but cannot be used, it is not used to show it, it is near and it is far away, and it is far away and it is shown to be near. Profit and temptation, chaos and take, real and prepared, strong and avoid, angry and scratch, humble and arrogant, hard work, kiss and leave.

Later generations often say that Murong Chui is the most brilliant general who uses "The Art of War" and the god of war who has never tasted defeat in his life, and he deserves it.

When Murong Chui first arrived at Fangtou, the Jin army was vigorous, he avoided fighting, waited for the attack to be unprepared, and after winning several games in a row to stabilize his position, he won but was not arrogant, divided his troops to cut off the grain and grass of Jin, and made a decisive decision. Now Huan Wen has no choice but to retreat, he can chase but not pursue, so that he can't figure out the distance and the reality, and when his strength is exhausted, he will take it in chaos, and he will be invincible.

In addition to waiting for the fighter plane, Murong Chui and Murong De also spread news along the coast, rumors that they had injected poison into the water source of the river where Huan Wen returned to the south, which made Huan Wen, who was already cautious about the Yan army, tense his nerves even more. It's better to believe it, not to believe it, regardless of whether there is poison in the water or not, anyway, be cautious as Huan Wen believes!

Thinking that Huan Wen led the army to flee for several days, the journey was quite difficult, the grain and grass were limited, the eyes were looking at the water source but could not drink, and the soldiers had to dig wells and drink in a hurry, most of the soldiers were hungry and thirsty, relying on the previous meal to support the next meal, licking their dry tongues and running wildly, and their combat effectiveness plummeted. The Jin army was originally a foot soldier, and its marching speed was limited, and now it had to dig deep wells while running in vain, which made a lot of contributions to the infrastructure of the Yan Kingdom, but the marching speed was not to mention how slow.

The soldiers were tired, and every time they had less time to rest than a stick of incense, they were urged by Huan Wen to hurry. They had been running for a few days, but they didn't see the Yan army coming to chase them, and gradually, the soldiers relaxed their vigilance, seeing that they were getting closer and closer to their hometown, and subconsciously felt that they had escaped from the danger range of the Yan army.

Murong Chui led 8,000 elite horses, and Xu Xing followed. He ordered the soldiers to recuperate and slowly follow behind the Jin army, only startling the army and not shooting bows and arrows.

This move was enough to force Huan Wen to march as if he was dying, and the soldiers were exhausted, and they couldn't help but complain, and the army's heart was scattered. However, Huan Wen, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, knew that at this time, once he stopped, he would be violently attacked by Murong Chui.

The dignified Murong Chui, how could he let him retreat with his whole body?

Therefore, no matter how hungry and thirsty the soldiers were, he gave strict orders to hurry.

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