After arriving at Hongnong for a short rest, the Western Wei army continued eastward.

From Hongnongdong to Luoyang, all that can be walked is the two roads of Cuihan. The northern route is a little more dangerous, but it can reach Luoxi, and although the southern road is tortuous and long, the road conditions are better, and important ordnance and large quantities of baggage usually need to be entered and exited through the southern road.

The Chinese and foreign governments poured out of the nest this time, and all the armor and horses that had been accumulated for many years were armed into the army, and the main army was bound to enter the Heluo area through Nankun Road.

However, due to the fact that the Northern Qi has increased its defense in Luoxi in recent years, if the advance of the army does not go smoothly, resulting in the army being stranded in the middle, both supplies and morale will be quickly consumed, so it is also necessary to make preparations with both hands, and the two marches to add one more breakthrough point is also a safe choice.

It's just that although the Beikun Road is short, its exit is closer to the core area of the enemy's key defense, and if it can be played well, it will naturally hit the key point and hit the enemy in a center.

However, if the performance is not good and the division is tired, it will become a lone lamb to be slaughtered, and it is very likely that it will be surrounded and annihilated by the enemy, so that it will be difficult to carry out the entire war, and it can only end in failure.

The battle of Xiaoguan in the early years of the Eastern and Western Wei Dynasty belonged to such a situation, when Gao Huan's troops were divided into three ways and killed the Guanzhong violently, and Yuwentai concentrated superior forces and directly hit the Dou Tai army in the middle of the road.

Therefore, although the people of Beiqu Road are only a partial division, what kind of results they can achieve determines the follow-up trend of the whole war, and the choice of generals of the unified army naturally needs to be cautious.

Of course, Yuwentai wanted to lead the main force forward, as for the commander of the Northern Dao, after weighing it, he finally decided to hand it over to Taifu Li Bi, and Li Bi led 8,000 elite soldiers to kill Heluo through Xin'an.

Yuwentai attaches great importance to this war, although Li Bi's ability has always been guaranteed, and there are few disappointing situations, but before parting, Yuwentai still couldn't help but make some advice: "Although there are young and strong people in the country, there are few people who can take on great responsibilities and overcome strong enemies like a certain old year. The responsibility of the march on the northern road is heavy, and if you don't go to Taifu yourself, you can't hope for others! The old man is still crazy, hoping to meet Luoyang with Taifu, and defeat strong enemies, so that the world will regain his prestige!"

"I didn't dare to forget the story of that year. This time it will be of great use to the king!"

After Li Bi heard this, he hurriedly clenched his fists and said, but there was still a bit of complexity in his eyes.

Now 20 years have passed since they established Kansai, and 20 years is enough for a generation to grow up, and 20 years is enough to make the temples of the militaristic generals who were in the prime of life gray and their morale is declining. Today's Li Bi is already over the age of Jiazi, although he still has the courage to be honest, but after all, he lacks a little bit of the spirit of the year, and now he is a heavy responsibility, more or less reluctantly.

They did not have a talent fault in the Western Wei Dynasty, the decline and elimination of the old people, and the emergence of the new people has been going on, and even a supernova has emerged that is the best in the world.

However, it is precisely because of this that other equally outstanding young and strong children in the country are overshadowed, and even some old guys who have already achieved fame are sitting on pins and needles, and they still have to rise up to prove themselves. The Eastern Crusade, which was supposed to be magnificent, could not help but add a bit of twilight to it.

As the two roads parted ways, Yuwentai also ordered his troops to speed up in order to reach the battlefield as soon as possible, not only the soldiers needed to travel day and night, but even he himself could not have enough rest in this increasingly cold winter day.

Of course, in the process of this busy and arduous march, there are also people who are still leisurely, such as the great Sima Duguxin, who also went out with the army.

Not to mention Li Bi, who parted ways and marched and was responsible for breaking the war, several other Zhu Guozhong Da Xi Wu who accompanied the army were the vanguard of the division and led the front men and horses to advance at full speed along the way, and Zhao Gui, who served as the commander of the rear, also took care of everything and was responsible for the logistics support of the army.

However, only Guxin was the first to determine the pillar country to go with the army, but he did not have any control in the army, although he had the name of a staff officer, but since the march, Otsuka Zai has rarely been called in

The Chinese army discussed military affairs in the big tent. So much so that a dignified big Sima was reduced to a small transparent in the army.

If it weren't for Otsuka's special arrangement for the cronies in the tent to be accompanied by the guards to protect Da Sima's personal safety, then Dugu Xin's sense of presence in the army would probably be even weaker.

Of course, transparency also has the benefit of transparency, at least you don't have to brace yourself to deal with all kinds of complicated military affairs on the march. Since there is no fixed military itinerary for him, Dugu Xin's behavior is also quite casual, he travels at sunrise and sleeps in the afternoon, and when he encounters the weather of wind and cold and snow, he simply stops for a day and does not leave.

Since Hongnong's departure, Duguxin was still walking with the Chinese army, but when he entered the Kunshan Mountain Road, he gradually fell behind to walk with the rear people and baggage teams.

"Da Sima is really a blessed person, everyone is busy and wants to die, but Da Sima is as leisurely as a fairy."

As the commander of the rear army, Zhao Gui was busy, and after camping, he got into Dugu Xin's camp tent, and saw Dugu Xin drinking and pouring himself leisurely, and there were several government clerks and scribes reading poems for him, Zhao Gui, who had been boiling blood in his eyes for the past few days, couldn't help but sigh.

Dugu Xin raised his hand and motioned to the waiter to prepare a felt banquet wine set for Zhao Gui, and only after Zhao Gui untied the robe that was already covered with frost and snow did he sigh and said, "Why should Nanyang Gong ridicule me, what kind of situation am I being treated now, don't you know?"

Hearing Dugu Xin's words so straightforward, Zhao Gui laughed dryly, and no longer went into details, he picked up the warm wine and drank a few glasses, and waited until a little warmth rose in his body, and then looked at Dugu Xin and said, "Although the body is separated from two places, there is always a message from the wild goose. This expedition to the east is a rare move in the country in recent years, Taiyuan Wang Tao's strategy is exquisite, far-reaching strategy, I don't know if there is a good word to send to the big Sima?"

When Dugu Xin heard this, his brows suddenly furrowed slightly, and he glanced at Zhao Gui carefully before waving his hand and saying, "Although I came out with the army, I am just an outsider. Nanyang Gong came to the account to find wine and drink, and I congratulated myself, but if there is a military opportunity, I will inevitably push the table from afar, not to mention discussing these extraneous matters with Guanwai Town."

"Alas, I am so clumsy that I have made a mistake, and I should punish myself with three cups!"

After Zhao Gui heard Dugu Xin say this, he also showed an apologetic expression on his face, and raised his glass to apologize one after another, so the conscious appearance of knowing and knowing made Dugu Xin a little embarrassed, so he accompanied Zhao Gui to drink a few cups, although the atmosphere between them was not how enthusiastic they were, but they were also quite harmonious.

As the army of the southern route marched out of the mountains and fields one after another, and assembled along the Luoshui River Valley to Jiuqu City, the men and horses of Li Bi's subordinates, who were shorter on the northern route, had also arrived at the old pass of Hangu.

This Han customs city was previously Han Xiong, Wei Xuan and other generals in western Henan, the Northern Qi garrison attacked several times and tried to seize in vain, in order to ensure the safety of the west of Heluo, can only find another way, continue to set up a city garrison in the east of the Han Pass, and block the way out of this pass.

After Li Bi arrived here, he didn't have time to rest and recuperate, and even began to actively distribute men and horses to attack the surrounding cities.

The news of the arrival of the Wei army in Luoxi was soon reported to Kim Yong City, where the Heluo garrison center is now located. Today, Kim Yong Fortress is more well built, and there are many large and small fortresses along Luoshui for dozens of miles to the south, forming a very large and complete defensive system.

Luozhou Assassin Shi Violent Xian, originally Hou Jing's general, from Hou Jing's rebellion and surrendered, under the protection of Gao Yue, the king of Qinghe, he was able to wear the crime and make meritorious service, so he also knows the situation between Heluo very well. Luozhou Sima Dugu Yongye was promoted by Gao Yang, the lord of Qi, and was appointed here, and he was also shrewd and capable. The two cooperated tacitly in this regard, and when they heard the news that the Western Wei army was about to attack, they dispatched troops to strengthen the defense.

However, with the arrival of King Gao Guiyan of Pingqin, who was the vanguard of the reinforcements, to Kim Yong Cheng, the situation that was already peaceful arose into some disagreements.

"The thief army has entered Xin'an, why don't you gather troops to attack it?"

When Gao Guiyan saw the military situation of the attack on the Luoxi Cities, and the two defenders in the city were a little unimpressed, he immediately raised his objection with dissatisfaction: "Now that the thief army has come from afar and the progress is uneven, it is appropriate to take advantage of its fatigue to break it separately. Now the two of you are distributed with orders, only know how to guard, once the thief army group reaches Heluo, how will you prevent it

Ready for battle?"

Hearing Gao Guiyan's questioning, Luozhou Thorn Shi Storm did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "King Qiqi, now the north and south are under the control of thieves, and the thieves are unpredictable. In recent years, our army has increased its defenses, and it only needs to be held on all sides, and it is difficult for thieves to break it, and when the army in the country arrives, it will be very easy to break the thieves......

"Nonsense! The imperial court spends thousands of money, food, and armor every year, is it just to let you wait for the cowardly generals to do this trick? In the event of a military disaster, we need to rely on the country to give strong reinforcements, so what's the use of sending you and other soldiers here!"

Gao Guiyan had just succeeded in framing his cousin Gao Yue in the country, and when he was complacent, he was now given such a heavy responsibility by His Majesty the Emperor, and he also wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to show that he was also a good person to attack the invading enemy to show the countrymen that he was also strategic, and it was natural to replace Gao Yue.

Dugu Yongye next to him saw that Gao Guiyan was quite contemptuous of the enemy, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "King, please be calm and don't be impatient, this time you are not vulgar. They are all stubborn old ...... among the thieves."

"When a thief comes to an old thing, he is an old man, and a thief comes to be as strong as Li Boshan, can it be easily broken? Young and old can't fight, why are the thieves weak and I am strong now!"

Gao Guiyan waved his hand to interrupt Dugu Yongye's words, and said loudly: "Now there are tens of thousands of garrisons in the city, follow me to attack and kill this thief army to meet the battle!"