Chapter 844: The Imperial Expedition

Now the Great Zhou is internally calm, and it only has to fight against foreign enemies. If you can't even do this kind of thing well, Chai Rong, the emperor, will be in vain. So Zong Xin doesn't have to make any more moves, Chai Rong will definitely solve it himself.

Zongxin's next step is to travel around the mountains and rivers. But first go back to the Thunder King's Mansion to rest for a few months......

Zong Xin said excitedly: "After a few months of rest, it's almost summer, and the Emei Mountain in summer is a must, which of you wants to take a look? You can also taste the taste of Sichuan cuisine......"

"Uh~ It's too spicy. The demon said in disgust: "There are too many Sichuan peppers, you and Bai Yu both like spicy food, but I don't like it, I like to eat sour." ”

The demon grew up in Taiyuan since he was a child, and he likes to eat sour things. Eating dumplings requires vinegar, this taste is unbearable for both Zongxin and Baiyu, because Zongxin and Baiyu are both types of dumplings that must be dipped in chili oil. Of course, the taste of Zong Xin and the demon is still not as heavy as that of Ning An and Tianya, they eat chili peppers when they eat steamed buns. Dugu Xingyue's taste is light and likes to eat sweet.

Zong Xin nodded and said, "Trouble~ Our car of people has any flavor they like." It's time to improve Sichuan cuisine, I know a dish called fish-flavored shredded pork, sweet and sour, but I'm not very good at it. There's nothing to do anyway, so let's try to research some flavors that everyone likes. ”

Zongxin took off all the shackles and didn't care about the affairs of the world, in fact, everyone was very happy. The next thing is their happy time, there is no need to do anything in a hurry, all the way to the mountains and rivers, taste the food of various places, do not have to worry about the lack of money to spend, and do not have to worry about any dangers encountered along the way...... It's definitely the happiest thing to have fun in this way.

Zongxin's only task now is to teach Tianya and Zhang Qi well, Tianya basically doesn't need to teach him anymore, Zhang Qi is still young, and there is no need to teach him anything. I feel that the whole person is very relaxed, because after the death of Wu Yan Hongyu, Zong Xin has no natural enemies.

The demon suddenly said: "Xianggong, I suddenly remembered something. Don't you still have an old friend in the Xishu Imperial Palace? Now that Wu Yan Hongyu is dead, you can rush into the Shu Imperial Palace openly and give that old friend to the next, right?"

Zong Xin waved his hand and said, "There is no need for this, it will not take a few years for someone else to pick her up." I've promised that I won't go to any other woman, so don't worry. In my hometown, a man can only marry one wife, and now I am so happy that I have four wives and I dare not think otherwise. ”

"I don't believe it, what man doesn't want to have three wives and four concubines, and there are still people who think they have too many wives? Not to mention that you are the best in the world in terms of financial resources and martial arts, and there are many girls who like you, and when you get tired of seeing our faces, you will definitely think about other women. ”

The demon had a strange look on his face, and he didn't know whether he really thought so or tried to believe in it. Anyway, Zongxin didn't speak, just smiled awkwardly. The demon has been like this since she was a child, thinking of the worst first, so that even if the worst happens, she won't be too surprised, and if the worst doesn't happen, of course she is happier.

This time, Zongxin did not take the waterway, but took a carriage all the way to the west, and he did not want to miss the scenery on the road. Anyway, now that there is time, there is no need to worry about other things, this is the most wonderful moment.

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It is difficult to save the fire from far water, and Liu Chong of the Northern Han Dynasty accepted the lesson of the last time and did not storm Weizhou. Instead, he led people to besiege Weizhou, and ordered Zhang Yuanwei to bring 6,000 soldiers to garrison Lianghouyi, preparing to take Luzhou directly.

Zhaoyi Jiedu made Li Yun send Mu Lingjun to lead 2,000 infantry and cavalry to meet the battle, Zhang Yuanhui and Mu Lingjun fought, pretending to be unable to fight and fled, Mu Lingjun ordered to chase, and the Northern Han ambush suddenly attacked, killing Mu Lingjun, killing more than 2,000 soldiers and capturing more than 1,000 people. Li Yun fled back to Luzhou and defended himself in the city.

Liu Chong immediately ordered an attack on Luzhou, which soon fell, and although Li Yun resisted, he was defeated by the Northern Han army, and soon lost Luzhou, wounded and fled.

Song Yan was besieged by a 30,000 Khitan army led by Yang Gon, and he was too busy to take care of himself, and he was unable to rescue him at all. Liu Chong did not rush forward at this time, but directly imprisoned everyone in Luzhou, still hanging the Great Zhou military flag, putting on a defensive posture, and on the surface, nothing has changed.

Liu Chong sent his second son Liu Chengjun 8,000 people to camp outside Luzhou and plant the banner of the Northern Han Dynasty, and at this time Luzhou was originally occupied by Liu Chong, and there were nearly 40,000 horses in the city. Most people know why Liu Chong arranged it this way, and only some smart people can see Liu Chong's intentions.

The reason why Liu Chong is so bold is entirely because he has two strategists under his account, one is Chi Duan, the senior brother of the late Taoist, and the other is Guo Wuwei of Wudang Mountain. These two people can pinch and calculate, and they are resourceful, this plan can make others think that Luzhou is not occupied, but is just besieged by the Northern Han army.

Although Guo Wei died, this was a good opportunity for the Northern Han Dynasty. But Liu Chong had lingering fears about Zong Xin, and he did not dare to send troops to attack Da Zhou while Zong Xin was still alive. It was also Guo Wuwei who calculated that Zong Xin would not make a move this time, and Zong Xin would not contribute a little bit to Da Zhou in the future.

Although Liu Chong was skeptical, this was a great opportunity. The Wuwei Daoist and the Chi Dusk Daoist had already thought of this clever plan, and directly abandoned the Khitan army to trap Song Yan. As long as Song Yan is dragged down, he can directly take Luzhou City, and then send a team of men and horses to besiege the city in front, and the rest of the men and horses will stand by in the city as a defensive posture. This plan can definitely annihilate the Great Zhou army that came to help in one fell swoop.

Liu Chong was excited to wait in Luzhou for more than half a month, and the original excitement began to fade slowly, and the rest was just worry. A dangerous tactic like this would be bad if the other side saw through it. Although it is not deep into the enemy's belly, it is still far from its own territory, and if it is besieged at this time, it is basically a dead end.

Wuwei and Chi Du talk about the art of war, tactics and experience every day, and Liu Chong is also ready to send it, even if he knows that it is dangerous to do so, he must persevere. Having come here, Liu Chong can't give up easily. What's more, there are 30,000 Khitan troops and 8,000 Northern Han troops outside, so it is impossible for the lineup to lose.

Of course, there have been many times in Liu Chong's eyes that it is impossible, but every time he is overturned by Zongxin, this also makes Liu Chong have some doubts about this 'impossibility'. But how can Guo Wei give up such a good opportunity as Guo Wei's death? Guo Wei is not only strong in martial arts, but also proficient in the art of war. What's more, there is also a Zongxin, which is the person Liu Chong is most afraid of.

But this time it's really good, Guo Wei died, Zong Xin and Chai Rong were at odds, and they wouldn't help him. Taking advantage of the new emperor's accession to the throne, this is a great opportunity. If Chai Rong is allowed to sit firmly, it will be even more difficult to break through the Great Zhou at that time.

Finally, the Great Zhou army appeared above the horizon. Chai Rong drove the expedition in person and brought 30,000 soldiers to reinforce Weizhou, but he never expected to encounter the siege of the Northern Han army in Luzhou.

In Luzhou City, Liu Chong hid behind the battlements of the city wall with an excited face, looking at the Great Zhou army slowly coming in the distance, and his saliva was about to flow out. It is this battle that decides the future.

"It's coming, it's coming, the last moment has finally come. Liu Chong gritted his teeth and said: "Can this plan really work? The Great Zhou army will not come directly to besiege the city, we are far away from the enemy camp, if we are besieged at this time, it will be a dead end." ”

Chi Du said: "Your Majesty, rest assured, the Zhou army only has three paths to choose from. Either besiege the city, besiege the city, or attack the army outside the city. First of all, if the Zhou army dares to attack the city, this is a combination of the inside and the outside, and the Zhou army will be defeated, isn't it?"

Liu Chong nodded and said, "That makes sense, what should the Zhou army do if they besiege the city or attack the army outside the city?"

"It's the same, anyway, they fought outside the city, and we rushed out of the city directly to attack back and forth, and the Zhou army would still be defeated at that time. Chi Dui said confidently: "Unless the Zhou army ignores the army in Luzhou and outside the city, they will definitely die." But then again, what are they here for? How can they not care about Luzhou? So whether or not the Zhou army sees that Lu has been occupied, we will win. ”

Zhang Yuanwei said excitedly next to him: "This time the Khitan army can be regarded as picking up a big bargain, they can fight a big victory without wasting a single soldier." Knowing this, we shouldn't have called the Khitan army, and our Northern Han alone could defeat the Great Zhou army. ”

There is a reason for that. Chi Du said: "But the Khitan army still has a great effect, if they didn't drag the Song valve of Weizhou, how could we so blatantly seize Luzhou and ambush here." ”

Wuwei Daoren's face was gloomy and said: "This is a strong enemy, I didn't expect the new emperor Chai Rong to drive the expedition in person, the enemy soldiers are rising, this battle must not be careless, it must be won in one fell swoop, otherwise the other party will counterattack, and it will be our army that will suffer at that time." ”

"What do you mean by the Wuwei Daoists? I am also a royal soldier, why are their soldiers taller than us?"

Wuwei said: "Cao Di has words in the debate, one blow, then decline, and three exhaustion. Our army has been recuperating in Luzhou for more than half a month, and the morale of the soldiers has long been consumed. At this time, the Zhou army attacked in a big way, and this time it was our army that invaded the realm, and I felt a little guilty in my heart. But the Zhou army was different, they wanted to drive the criminals out of their territory, and the emperor drove the expedition himself, and the morale of the newcomer to the battlefield must be high. Therefore, it is necessary to take them by surprise and let the soldiers dissipate without a trace in an instant, and only this method can conquer the Great Zhou reinforcements. This time Chai Rong has also arrived, as long as he wins this battle, the Great Zhou Jiangshan is at his fingertips. ”

Liu Chong nodded excitedly, his saliva was about to flow out. Originally, the army had a numerical advantage, and it was waiting for work, as long as he was caught off guard by killing him, let alone Chai Rong, even if Zong Xin was in the ...... I hope Zongxin is not there.

Liu Chong is not afraid of Chai Rong, not afraid of any generals of the Great Zhou, but only Zong Xin. Since the last defeat, every night when I go to bed, I can dream of that fire, which burned my army of 50,000...... An army of 50,000. This is no longer a matter of heartache, all 50,000 soldiers died tragically, which is already the most humiliating thing in the world. Fortunately, with the help of half a dragon vein, the wind and rain in the Northern Han Dynasty were smooth, although so many soldiers were sacrificed in the war, but the life of the people of the Northern Han Dynasty was good.

This time Liu Chong fought almost all his belongings, if he failed again this time, how could he have the face to go back? But this time he would not fail, because Zong Xin was not there, and Zhou Jun had already stepped into this trap.

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