After the news of Song Zhou's defeat came back, Liu Xuan was so angry.

On the same day, he entered the Situ Mansion, and after some disputes, there was no result.

Sima Yue neither removed him from his post as the governor of Luoyang, nor did he guarantee that he would not interfere in the military in the future.

On the 23rd, thousands of Hun cavalry appeared in the north of Luoyang.

On the 24th, the brigade infantry arrived again, waving the banner of "Zhao".

The rangers captured the Xiongnu infantry in Qiaocai, and after some interrogation, they learned that they were the men and horses of Zhao Gu, the general of Han'an North.

Who is Zhao Gu? How come you've never heard his name?

After a lot of jumping up and down the court, it was finally found out that this person was a dock marshal, and thousands of households in Jubao were cultivating on the south bank of the river.

As soon as the Huns came, they took the initiative to surrender.

Subsequently, Zhao Gu said that he had surrendered several dock marshals and voted for the Huns.

Liu Cong directly referred to him as the "General of Anbei", and awarded the soldiers of several dock forts to Zhao Gu for his command.

Obviously, Zhao Gu and the others were not forced to surrender by the situation.

They have a lot of ambition and want to take advantage of the troubled times to fight for wealth and prosperity, which is fundamentally different from those who are forced to give money, food, and food to settle things.

After Sima Yue heard this, he was silent for a long time.

Since the beginning of this year, why have so many people voluntarily surrendered? It wasn't so common last year.

Could it be that all the people in the world have lost faith in the Great Jin?

Hebei is still in the hands of the Great Jin.

Henan is still in the hands of the Great Jin.

Yongliang is still in the hands of Dajin.

Jiangnan is also in the hands of the Great Jin.

Even if you lose Luoyang, what will happen? Most of the states and counties are still in the hands of Dajin!

Thinking of this, Sima Yue's eyes were dark, and he almost fainted, so he hurriedly helped him up.

After a long time, Sima Yue eased up, his expression sad.

It's getting more and more frequent.

It was as if something was choking his neck and suffocating his brain.

This is still someone watching, what if in the dead of night, no one around notices?

He didn't dare to imagine.

And there's more to him than that......

"Situ." Military Secretary Wang Yan approached and looked at him carefully.

"Yifu." Sima Yue smiled reluctantly.

Wang Yan put his mind at ease.

Recently, he heard that Situ woke up after fainting, sometimes he did not know anyone for a short time, and he had a great temper, and he was prone to killing. Even the princess was scolded by him, and asked him whose wife he was, and how did he appear in front of him?

Luckily, it's only for a moment.

But that's enough to be worrying.

"Situ, the enemy situation has been basically determined. The Huns had at least 30,000 horsemen, perhaps more, under the command of Liu Cong, the puppet king of Chu. Wang Yan said: "Along the way, they recruited rebels, and they had to march 20,000 or 30,000 people, mostly from Hanoi and Henan counties. It is reported that the puppet Sikong Hu Yanyi is rectifying his pawns in Pingyang and will come east in the near future. Perhaps, now that we have set off. Governor Liu ordered the withdrawal of all the troops outside the city, stationed inside and outside the gates, such as the old matter of Wang Mi's attack on Luo, first hold on to the thief, and then make a plan. ”

In fact, Liu Jun's routine was suggested by Wang Yan.

In May last year, Wang Mi's troops arrived in Luoyang, and the defenders arranged it like this. After holding each other for several days, Wang Mi saw that he could not win and led his troops away. The defenders went out of the city to pursue and broke it.

The commander-in-chief at that time was Wang Yan. He suggested this, which is really path dependent.

"Wouldn't it be too cowardly and hurt morale?" Sima Yue asked.

"The morale of the forbidden army is low, so it should be more serious." Wang Yan said.

Sima Yue was a little embarrassed.

The battle of Mengjin was initiated by him at the behest of his staff, and the result was very dismal.

The 5,000 men and horses of the right guard of the forbidden army collapsed, and dozens of generals and colonels under the general Song Zhou of the palace died.

He still doesn't think there's a problem with doing this, he just doesn't think it's cooperating.

"Isn't there also a thief army on Xin'an Road? What's going on? He asked again.

"Duzhi Chen's subordinate was defeated by Kipshi, and after retreating to Hangu Pass, he was defeated." Wang Yan said: "More than 1,000 remnants of soldiers were collected and stationed outside the Ximing Gate. ”

"How did you lose?" Sima Yue felt that his forehead was jumping suddenly, and he was a little angry.

"Captain Chen fought with Wang Mi and had the upper hand. Liu Jing, the puppet king of Ruyin, led a surprise attack after the elite cavalry, galloping left and right, and the king was defeated. ”

"The array field battle really can't be beaten?" Sima Yue asked.

Wang Yan shook his head.

"Then how did Shao Xun fight?" Sima Yue patted the case and asked.

Wang Yan didn't seem to feel Sima Yue's anger, and only said: "Shao Xun doesn't fight with the Hun cavalry. The battle of the Seven Mile Pass was to set up an ambush to win. After hearing that the thief rode to the top, he retreated to Yiyang. ”

Sima Yue was stunned.

This thief is so sober-minded? knows what can and can't fight, and is indeed much better than Song Zhou and Chen Yan's generation.

"In other words, the Xiongnu have marched on two routes, and they have entered Bo Luoyang from the west and north?"

"The west road may just be a partial division, and the main force of the thief army is still in the north."

"Where is the Xiongnu grain road? Can troops be sent to interrupt it? ”

"Situ, there should be two roads in the Hun grain road. One way is Xin'an Road, and all the way is Yiguan Road. Wang Yan replied.

Xin'an Road refers to the grain transported from Dayang to Shaanxi County, all the way to the east, through Xin'an County to the west of Luoyang City.

Yiguan Road refers to the grain transported from Dayang to the east, out of Yiguan, into Hanoi, and then south to the north of Luoyang City.

In fact, the Xiongnu had a grain road, but it seems that there was no food road.

Because they really don't have enough food to eat.

Otherwise, they would not have plundered along the way, and forced the Wubao and the county to supply grain and grass, which would have delayed a lot of time.

"Isn't Shao Xun unwilling to go to Baima?" Sima Yue said suddenly: "With it going north to attack Shaanxi, cut off the grain route of the Xiongnu all the way." ”

"Yes." Wang Yan lowered his head and answered.

Sima Yue's face gradually looked better.

He found that this trick was really amazing.

If Shao Xun can conquer Shaanxi County, one of the two grain routes of the Xiongnu will be cut off, and the army will not be fed.

If Shao Xun fails to attack Shaanxi, it doesn't seem to be a bad thing.

"Beigong Chun came to see Lonely." Sima Yue sat up straight and ordered.

Last year, Wang Mi besieged the city and relied on the courage of the Liangzhou soldiers to repel it.

This year, the Huns are attacking, and they may be able to turn the tide.

Sima Yue didn't mind seeing this person.

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In fact, before Sima Yue ordered Shao Xun to go north, the enemy in Shaanxi County attacked.

The person who came was an old acquaintance, Wang Mi.

I don't know if he volunteered, anyway, his soldiers rushed south, and set up a village in Huixiban early in the morning of the 24th.

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle over narrow terrain.

It's really intense, but the level is really not high.

The rookies of the Zhongwu Army, the combat effectiveness and the soldiers are half a pound and eight taels, and the two sides come and go, and the fight is very lively.

At the end of the day, hundreds of casualties were killed and wounded, and the troops were collected and returned to the camp.

On the 25th, Shao Xun led a part of the Silver Spear Army to the camp of Huixiban and personally supervised the battle.

Chen Yougen went to Yique Pass.

Li Zhong went to Yiyang County with the Yamen Army two days ago to take full responsibility for possible battles in that direction.

Duan Liang and Duan Xiong led the cavalry to Jinmenwu for mobile force.

Shao Xun had more than 4,000 soldiers at hand.

From a strategic point of view, he seems to be "surrounded" in the narrow Luoshui River Valley.

In the direction of Huixiban, there are Liu Jing and Wang Mi.

The large opening to the northeast facing Luoyang may have Hun cavalry breaking through.

Fortunately, the grain and grass are still sufficient, which can last for several months.

In the river valley, there are Yiyang county town and many dock forts as fulcrums, and under the cover of the car array, he can "jump" from one fulcrum to another, and his mobility ability is not deprived.

Yes, the ability to maneuver is very important.

His main force is infantry, and the main force of the Huns is cavalry, in such a situation, how can his infantry maneuver long distances under the nose of the cavalry, and even take the initiative to attack?

The various fulcrums that are separated by tens of miles from each other are key.

He set out from Kinmenwu and marched forty miles to Yunzhongwu.

Starting from Yunzhongwu, go northeast for 20 miles to a spring dock, and then less than 20 miles to Yiyang County.

It is a little farther from Yiyang to Luoyang, nearly 100 miles, but it is not impossible to go, but the risk is slightly greater.

On this entire line, he could maneuver around the cavalry.

But without these fulcrums, from Jinmenwu to Luoyang two hundred miles, all the way through, the risk will be sharply magnified, not that it will fail, but it is really dangerous.

In this year's severe drought, Luoshui's navigable capacity has not yet been fully restored, otherwise, things may be simpler - the grain route will be handed over to the ship, and the risk of cavalry interception will be greatly reduced.

In short, he is not afraid of being "locked up" in the Luoshui River Valley.

But if you want to go out of the Luoshui River Valley and reinforce Luoyang, you still have to repel Wang Mi and Liu Jing, the two annoying insects.

"Uhhhh

Above the camp, arrows rained down.

Yuanxi, who is from the Luoyangyuan clan, took off his shirt and personally beat the drum to cheer.

Inspired by it, the sergeants fought bravely, fought fiercely for half an hour, and thwarted Wang Mi's attack again.

Seeing that the enemy soldiers were retreating, Yuan Xi jumped off the high platform directly, and before he had time to put on his armor, he held up a long lance and led people out of the camp to chase and kill.

"Great! Flesh Charge! Shao Xun stood on the saka road and saw this scene clearly.

How many years? For the first time, he saw a human charge with human flesh.

However, it's still a little bit of a mistake, this is a pursuit of the enemy, not a flesh-and-hand charge when the enemy is inseparable.

Think about it, unarmoured, shirtless, with the arrows and blades of the enemy, shouting and fighting.

This is certainly very dangerous and easy to die, but it really boosts morale and makes the adrenaline rush of the people around you, and you can explode together.

This kind of warrior must be rewarded heavily, because they often give unscientific and unreasonable results, which makes people stunned.

When the enemy saw that Yuan Xi was so brave, they immediately scattered.

Hundreds of people were chased and slashed in the buttocks, and from time to time enemy soldiers accidentally fell into the icy water, and soon there was no movement.

The army pursued the enemy until it was in front of the enemy's fortress, and rushed into the camp with the rout.

The enemy could not support it and retreated through another camp gate.

Yuan Xi led people to pursue for more than 100 steps before he collected his troops.

Shao Xun went directly to the bottom of the stream, and when Yuanxi came back, he untied the false clock, draped it on him, stroked his back, and praised: "I just saw the general rushing forward, running through the mountains and rivers, and being unstoppable." Great, only seen in years. ”

Yuanxi was a little moved.

He's just a small person.

The ancestor is a savage in the mountains, no surname, into the wall family as a house slave, before and after the saddle for many years, to give the surname Yuan, but the identity is actually very low.

The Duke of Luyang County, who is now famous in Luoyang, praised it so much, and it is conceivable that it will be greatly famous.

Moreover, he had ridiculed the Duke of Luyang County before. Not only do people not blame, but they praise them in every way, which shows that they value it.

"Ming Gong is not despicable ...... servants," Yuan Xi muttered.

"Heroes don't ask where they come from." Shao Xun took his hand and said, "I like warriors the most in my life, and every time I see someone, I can't wait to bring them to my account." Yuanjun is so brave, he can be my minions. ”

Minions are not a derogatory term at this time, but have the meaning of the heart, which is actually a more praise-oriented word.

"Yuan Military Academy, the governor values you very much, if you are willing to vote, you will be rich and worry-free." Tang Jian said on the side.

Theoretically, Yuanxi is Hongnong's general, or his servant.

He is in the Zhongwu Army, just a guest general.

When Tang Jian said this, it was obvious that he wanted Yuan Xi to join the Shaw Clan.

When Yuan heard this, he bowed his head and was silent.

When Shao Xun saw it, he was even more satisfied, took his hand and said with a smile: "When Yuanfujun comes, I will definitely ask him for General Yuan." ”

Yuan Xi's heart moved, but he didn't say anything, just silently followed behind Shao Xun with a respectful expression.

Tang Jian glanced at him quietly, and smiled secretly in his heart.

Yuan Xi didn't agree, but looking at his step-by-step appearance, and then looking at his hand stroking the hilt of the knife, his eyes scanning everyone's appearance, it seemed to be the demeanor of the Shaw Clan's own soldiers.

"Governor." A scribe came from afar, and his steps were hurried.

Yuan Xi took half a step forward, stroked the hilt of the knife with his hand, and stared at him deadly.

The scribe was startled and paused.

Shao Xun laughed, beckoned, and soon a personal soldier brought a set of military uniforms.

Shao Xun gestured and said, "The size is just right, it's for you." ”

This is the skeletal suit he sent people to order in Xiangcheng, cyan. I was going to wear it myself, but now I'm giving it to Gakiki.

Yuanxi didn't shirk and took it gently.

Shao Xun smiled with satisfaction, then looked at the scribe and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

"Situ sent an envoy to order the governor to lead the army north to attack Shaanxi." The scribe replied.

Shao Xun waved his hand to make him stand back, and then walked backwards with his hands behind his back.

Theoretically, he could try to go north, even if he didn't attack Shaanxi County, he could also try to cut off a grain route for the Xiongnu, which was nothing more than a big price.

But the problem is that he is not sure whether Liu Cong will send troops to attack the Luoshui River Valley.

Moreover, he could go as far north as the Erling area of Kuoban, and then go down the mountain to cut off the post road, but when he reached that place, he might face a siege by the Hun cavalry.

When he set up a fortress, he may not be afraid of cavalry siege, but he will be like a magnet, attracting a large number of Hun infantry to come.

With the Hun cavalry eyeing the side, it was very difficult to pursue, and even if he defeated the Hun infantry, he would not be able to fight a war of annihilation.

In the end, it will become a fight for consumption, is there any point? That's all there is to it, what should I do if I run out?

Everyone looked at him and waited for him to make a decision.

Shao Xun paced for a long time before finally stopping.

"Calm down, wait and move." He looked up at the sky and said, "I am stationed in Yiyang, so I don't believe that Liu Cong dares to turn his back to this side." ”