Chapter 50 Yecheng is in turmoil

Kong Ming stood on the bank of the Yellow River, slowly raised his thin face, and looked at the north of the Yellow River.

In that direction, the battle of Jizhou was in full swing. Whether Ji Han can successfully obtain Yecheng will soon be known.

The river breeze blew, and the sleeves of his robe fluttered, as if he was about to fly in the wind.

In the past few years, the gray hair on his head and the wrinkles on his face have increased significantly. He is fifty years old this year, and after years of hard work, he clearly shows his age. In history, this year was the time of his third Northern Expedition. He doesn't know the history that has changed, but he still toils as he did in history.

Ji Han was not prosperous, he sighed day and night, worried about the Central Plains, when Ji Han was prosperous, he ruled the six states, and he worked hard.

"Kong Ming, Ji Han is the first powerful country in the world, in the past two years, Ji Han has been smooth sailing, winning many battles, I thought you would be lying down day by day, laughing and talking about the wind and moon, leaning on the green and red, I didn't think that you were the prime minister, and it was not comfortable." This is Cao Wei Tuntian's lieutenant, Kong Ming's old friend, close to Shi Tao Shi Guangyuan, who was recruited by Kong Ming. He stood behind Kong Ming, looking at Kong Ming's tall figure, his eyes flashing with a complicated light. It is excitement, joy, emotion, sourness, and more of the perception and vicissitudes of life. The two were separated when they were young, and they reunited when they were old, and they were endlessly emotional, but they expressed it with half a joke.

Kong Ming smiled.

Since the beginning of the Weinan War in the first year of Zhangwu, Jianxing conquered the Southern Barbarians in three years, Jianxing in four years and Hedong and Northern Xinjiang, Jianxing took Luoyang in five years, and Jianxing conquered and annexed the state and Youzhou in six years, so that it is necessary to not only levy no year, but also develop the economy. Internal worries and external difficulties, thousands of things, is it child's play? With Cao Cao's strength back then, when he swept away thousands of troops, it was nothing more than that. Ten years ago, Ji Han has grown from a small country with a single corner and a weak country to the world's most powerful country, crossing the Ling Frontier. Shocking the universe, Long Xiang is looking at the tiger, including the four seas, and it depends on luck. During this period, he and His Majesty planned day and night, and worked hard to think about it, like walking on a mountain cliff and walking on thin ice. I'm afraid that if you make a mistake, you will fall into a place from which you will never recover. In the midst of the joys and sorrows, how will others know?

Kong Ming was answering, and the young imperial physician Zhang Fang on the side ran over quickly, and said angrily: "Prime Minister." I've only been away for a while, why did you get here, it's windy by the river, your body is bone--you want to kill me! ”

Shi Tao didn't know the identity of this imperial doctor. Seeing that this young man dared to talk to Kong Ming like this, he couldn't help but feel very strange.

Kong Ming frowned and smiled bitterly, making a child-like expression. While turning back, he said to Shi Tao: "Guangyuan doesn't know, this doll is the grandson of Zhang Ji and Zhang Changsha, His Majesty's nephew, and the deputy doctor of Tai Hospital, although young. But the medical skills are clever, the living are not counted, and they are already known as Xiao Zhongjing. Your Majesty has sent him to me to supervise that I shall not overwork, nor eat excessively, nor be indiscriminately sick. This kid has received the will of His Majesty, and he does not take me as a prime minister in his eyes, and he spends his days drinking and drinking. Alas. I've suffered a lot. ”

Zhang Fang blushed at what Kong Ming said: "How can there be this." Your Majesty said. The prime minister bears the heavy responsibility of a country, drinking and eating. Every move is related to the safety of the country and the survival of the society. ”

Shi Tao sighed: "I finally understand why you are so thin, how can you not work hard." ”

Kong Ming said: "Yes, I am fifty years old, and I don't know how many years I have to live. I want to calm the world as soon as possible, so that the four seas will be peaceful, and the people will live in peace, so as to repay Your Majesty and the first emperor for their kindness. Guangyuan, stay and help me, okay? ”

Looking at Kong Ming's sincere eyes, Shi Tao nodded unconsciously.

Kong Ming laughed and pointed to the north: "With the help of Guangyuan, I am much more relieved." If God treats me leniently and gives me five years, I can unify the world, and if I give me ten years, I can build a rich and powerful Ji Han, and even if I die, I will be worthy of the first emperor. ”

"Kong Ming, you are a person who knows life and death, why are you so persistent." Shi Tao smiled, but shed tears, "Don't say these words, I feel sad." ”

"Then if you are happy, you will get Yecheng this month, and within the year, you will pacify Jizhou. In less than 100 days, I will let you see Cao Zhen's head! ”

Before the words were finished, a snow-white carrier pigeon in Hebei spread its wings and flew down. After a short time, the soldier in charge of delivering the letter presented the letter.

"Prime Minister, a letter from Yecheng."

Kong Ming nodded, unfolded it gently, and couldn't help but shake his hand: "Cao Zhen discovered the changes in Yecheng in advance!" ”

Shi Tao was not surprised: "Although no one in Cao Wei can compare with you, but they are not all fools, and it is not strange to find out." ”

"Not bad. It seems that I have thought things too well. With my peerless wisdom, I certainly hope that I will not be hurt in every battle, and that the enemy is in my hands. Do you think I'm one of those lucky guys? Kong Ming didn't know how to write the word modesty in front of his old friends, "But it's okay like this, without training, it won't become a big thing, and Your Majesty has already asked me to take care of some things and let my subordinates play to their heart's content." Then let me see if Fu Yi can become a unique talent like Boyo after I have been taught by me for several years. After all, Yide and Zilong are both as old as me, and they will have to rely on them in the future. ”

Shi Tao smiled: "Let's talk about it, I heard that your second son Siyuan is also three years old now, how is this child?" ”

Kong Ming laughed: "Zhan'er is still smart, but it's not as good as my eldest son Qiao." At present, Qiao Er is also a general of the younger generation of Ji Han. Come to think of it, it is true that Ji Han has never had so many outstanding young people, and for them, I should also work hard to make Ji Han even stronger. ”

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" commented: During the period of Emperor Wen and Emperor Ming, talented and wise people emerged one after another, and the most outstanding people were Wang Cang, Wei Qi, Liu Shao, Liu Hui and Fu Yi.

In any way, in this era, Wei Qi and Fu Yi are among the most outstanding talents. Most of the people who are called with them are good at learning, or have outstanding conduct, honesty and self-discipline. And Wei Qi and Fu Yi. But he is more proficient in governing the country and better at military and political affairs. In history, when Wei Qi died, he said "respect", which is the same as Xun Yu and Xun Yu, who have made great contributions. And Fu Wei called it "Yuan", and in Cao Wei, only Cao Zhen and a few other commanders-in-chief of the three armies such as Tai Lieutenant, Great General, and Great Sima have been obtained.

Right now, these two people are being cornered. Xun Ji used his extremely sharp intuition to attack suddenly without his life. So that Yecheng could only directly face the attack of Cao Wei's whole army when the Wei army did not have a complete starvation of food.

The intensity of such an attack is conceivable, just like the counterattack of a wild beast before death, it will definitely hurt people, and besides, it will not be able to escape itself. Wei Qi and Fu Yi discussed slightly, and Wei Qi was in charge of the affairs of Yecheng Zhongdi. took care of Cao Wei's people, provided weapons, grain and grass, and did not go to the city, although he abandoned the darkness and turned to the light, he had no shame to see his comrades. Fu Yan has never been an official in Cao Wei. Naturally, there is no such heart disease. He was in charge of guarding the city.

The two discussed it and immediately took action.

All the officials in the city were imprisoned, and the unarmed civil officials were surrounded by soldiers with bright armor and strong shields and crossbows, and they were killed at the slightest movement.

The people of the city were told. The Han Dynasty has recovered the entire territory of Jizhou, Cao Zhen has been defeated, and the million-strong army of Ji Han is rushing towards Yecheng. No one is allowed to go out on the streets, otherwise they will be punished as traitors.

The original soldiers of the city were scattered and divided into groups and used to defend the city together with the prisoners. Some of the hardcore elements were killed, and their whereabouts were unknown, and they were sent into vacant dungeons, where they were heavily guarded.

The arsenal was opened, and countless weapons and fortifications were transported to the city. All the people were nervously busy.

Fu Yi personally came to inspect the arsenal. This is worthy of being the capital of Cao Wei, all kinds of weapons are bundled and piled up in huge warehouses, he is also well-informed in Ji Han, but he is still stunned by everything here, the ordnance made by three generations since Cao Cao is piled here, neatly tied, those knives and swords are densely wrapped with straw, and they are disassembled at will. The black Ground Blade shimmered with cold light. Very well maintained. Although they are not as luxurious as the white-eared elite soldiers, the works of Master Pu Yuan are not as luxurious as those of the Hubu Battalion. In this day and age. In the heat of battle, a good knife can often be damaged after a few battles, and a soldier who is not adequately replenished can only charge the enemy with his fists and teeth. He couldn't help but think that at this time, Cao Zhen's subordinates, I don't know how many people had only fists and teeth left.

What makes him happiest is the bow and arrow warehouse, where all kinds of rhubarb, repeating crossbows, bronze crossbow machines, strong bows for cavalry and infantry, large and small, at least more than 100,000 (zhang), arrows reach 500,000 bundles, and there are expensive siege vehicles, arrow platforms, ladders, impact ballistas and other large siege equipment. Cao Wei's entire family is here, even if it is only for the savings of Yecheng, even if he fights to the death, he must defend this city. Although Ji Han only occupies the city of Yecheng at the moment, this one can be worth a hundred cities, and if he guards this city, the foundation of Jizhou will be shaken, and half of Jizhou will belong to Ji Han!

What if Cao Zhen's army comes back? Come, those who defend the city will always take advantage of the greatest advantage. Fu Yi was excited.

Du Hui returned to the general's line, first found Jia Mu, the commander of the horses, and explained Xun Xun's words to him. Jia Mu immediately went with him to the general and told Cao Zhen that Ji Han had sent troops to intercept grain and grass on the road and to send a large army to sweep it. And asked to send the Ministry of Rites. Cao Zhen really did not doubt him, and sent Xu Yi to lead the army to Yecheng with Jia Mu and Du Hui.

It was only a little more than a day away from the camp, and I saw the sudden fire in the direction of Yecheng.

The Wei army, who rushed back overnight, was shocked, and the leader Xu Yi was so frightened that he almost fell, thinking that the grain depot in Yecheng had been set on fire. But Jia Mu, the commander of the attached horse, immediately reacted: "Quick, speed up, this is Lord Xun reporting to us!" If the grain depot were burned, it would have been much bigger than that! ”

He said to the guards beside him: "Quick, report to the general quickly, just say that Ji Han has captured Yecheng, and ask the general to send someone to attack the Han camp with Tuntian soldiers and relocate the Han army." The Chinese army quickly returned to Yecheng. ”

"Report!" A probe horse rushed over, he took out a bloody letter from his arms, "Lord Yecheng Xun urgently report, Wei Qian has been reversed, Yecheng has been lost, he opened the city gate with trickery, captured Xicheng, and is now fighting with the rebels, please go to the rescue quickly!" ”

"Where is the messenger?"

"He was shot in the back of the heart, and after the letter was passed to me, he was dead."

Jia Mu glanced at each other, and he took a deep breath: "Several, it seems that everything has been expected by Lord Xun, Wei Qi has been reversed, Yecheng has been lost, if we hurry up, we may be able to attack the city, but if we catch up, we will be able to catch up slowly, I'm afraid that Lord Xun will not be able to withstand it!" ”

Xu Yi shouted: "All the soldiers listen, run to Yecheng as fast as possible, even if they are tired to death, they will die in Yecheng!" ”

The Wei army was like a madman, and rushed forward quickly.

Soon, Cao Zhen's Chinese army suddenly moved, all the Tuntian soldiers were gathered, and gave them a day's food and grass, and the general sent a message: "The Han army can be defeated immediately, now our army has surrounded the Han army, the Chinese army will move to the Han army, as long as the Tuntian soldiers force the Han army, it can be victorious." ”

When the Tuntian soldiers, who could only eat one meal a day, saw the grain and heard that they would be victorious immediately, they all had red eyes and rushed towards the Han army's position like wolves.

And Cao Zhen's army also immediately began a strategic detour.

Zhang Fei's Han army was immediately under tremendous pressure. Zhang Fei sneered: "This group of fools still doesn't know the truth of the matter, and they are still attacking." The armies don't have to storm and hold them back. As soon as the grain and grass are exhausted, the Wei army will die! ”

At this time, someone suddenly reported urgently: "General, the prime minister is flying pigeon to pass the book." ”

Zhang Fei unfolded the envelope, looked at the contents of the letter, and was slightly stunned: "Cao Zhen knows the truth?" But why didn't he back off? Why is there no news coming from the direction of Yecheng? ”

The herald said, "I heard that Jia Mu used thousands of hard bows to block the direction of Yecheng, and any birds were shot down. ”

With a loud "pop", Zhang Fei collapsed the solid wooden table with one palm, and his rapid breathing was like a dragon: "Come on, beat the drum, gather the generals!" ”

The fierce drums sounded, and the generals of Ji Han entered the account one after another.

Zhang Fei roared angrily: "Cao Zhen confuses me with suspicious soldiers, he himself has fled, and we will pursue it immediately." If Yecheng is owned by our army, even if there are only a few thousand men and horses, the army and the people are united, they can keep the city unharmed, but Yecheng is the enemy's capital, and when the battle is fierce, it is inevitable that there will be chaos in the city, and it will be dangerous at that time! Pang De, Kou Feng, and Guan Ping listened to the order, your three armies concentrated all the cavalry, broke through the Wei army's defensive camp from the side, did not allow love, pursued the returning troops, and must not let them easily return to the army to attack Yecheng! The rest of the armies, follow me to break through the camp of the Wei army and fight a decisive battle with the main force of the Wei army! ”

"Yes!" The generals replied in unison.

After a month of defeat, although it was a fake defeat, the generals were still holding back and going crazy, and when they heard that they could finally let go of their hands and feet to fight, they couldn't help but shout arrogantly and rushed out of the tent.

In the blink of an eye, the people of Ji Han's camp shouted horses and neighed, swords and guns roared in unison, and the shouts were like thunder, shaking the heavens and the earth, and the murderous aura that rushed to the sky swept through all the camps like a storm!

"Children, kill the Wei thief!"

"Kill the Wei thief!"

Like a flood opening the floodgates, Ji Han's troops swarmed out and killed to the east.