Royal road

Chapter 272

"The general was assassinated and killed?" Back in Shangai, there was no news of reinforcements, but such bad news came.Not to mention Wang Chang, even Duan Ji Lu's family members were shocked.

But the letter was clearly placed there, and Youzhou, Changshan County, and Duan Wuchen sent messengers three times, with similar contents.Wang Jun died, the army bombed the camp, and Changshan County was attacked.To the east of Taihang Mountain, the chaos has long been beyond control, and their group of soldiers who went deep into Bingzhou has become a completely lonely army.

"Leave from Bingzhou as soon as possible and return to Youzhou." Duan Ji Lu's family made a prompt decision.

The commander is dead, and the food supply is cut off. If it drags on, it will only mess up the morale of the army.Duan's Xianbei was only ordered to help in the war, and now the people who obeyed him are all dead, why are they still wasting troops here?

Wang Chang's face was ashen when he heard the words, and he said sharply: "Why, do you think that Youzhou will be in chaos when the general dies? Mr. Zhou is still here, and the tens of thousands of strong soldiers in Youzhou are still intact. Even if the general dies, he can still control the situation !"

Just relying on a yellow-mouthed child to control the situation?Duan Ji Lu Juan sneered in his heart.He often goes in and out of the General's Mansion, and he knows Wang Jun's family affairs very well.Not to mention anything else, just looking at Wang Xuan, he is not a simple character.Jin people pay attention to concubines, while Xianbei people value power.Youzhou still doesn't know what will happen.If you want to attack Bingzhou, you must at least settle the family affairs.

However, Duan Ji Lu's family members would not put their slander on the surface and said: "The supervisor has lost his mind. No matter what the situation in Youzhou is, it is always right to withdraw troops. Now our army has lost its retreat, and the rear army has been defeated by Bingzhou soldiers and horses. If you want to go back to Youzhou, you can only take a detour. One day later, you will lose one ration, and you really can't afford to delay!"

Wang Chang couldn't argue.Bingzhou has strong walls and clear fields, because it is a daydream to feed the enemy.If the problem of food and grass cannot be solved, the morale of the army will be broken, and there will be no need to fight.But just withdrawing like this was not what he wanted to see.Especially in the chaos in the rear, if they withdraw now, wouldn't it give Liang Zixi a chance to send troops to attack Changshan County.Even the big camp that lost its coach and didn't know when it will be gathered is also in danger.Even if he can't conquer Bingzhou, he can't be given such a chance!

"This news may not spread to Jinyang immediately. There were several gentry families who were familiar with the Taiyuan Wang family and planned to serve as the general. You can take advantage of the situation and let them donate food to the city to earn time. In this way, our department will If you can withdraw calmly, you won't lose your sense of proportion. And will the imperial court see Liang Zixi act recklessly and murder important officials of the same court? Maybe they will issue an order to reprimand and seek justice for the general!"

Wang Chang's words made Duan Ji Lu's family speechless for a while.Will the imperial court really punish Liang Zixi?I'm afraid it's difficult.Are there still not many big officials in Xinjiang who have been fighting because of personal grievances these years?At the beginning, Huangfu Zhong, the governor of Qinzhou, was at odds with Li Han, the confidant of King Hejian, and led his troops to attack Yongzhou.As a result, the king of Hejian sent soldiers from the four counties of Liangzhou in Qinzhou to fight back. The battle lasted for two full years.These days, beggar-thy-neighbor is simply a matter of course. Otherwise, how dare Wang Jun send troops to attack Bingzhou without authorization?

However, although there is dissatisfaction, Duan Ji Lu's family must also admit that if he can retreat calmly, it will be more in his own interest.The loss of the rear army has become a fact, and he, these Xianbei elite cavalry, really cannot afford to lose.

But thinking so, before the little gentry contacted by Wang Chang came forward, the enemy army arrived.And it wasn't the partial teacher who was elusive before, and the Bingzhou army came out together, more than [-].What's worse, before the battle, thousands of soldiers shouted in unison: "Wang Jun is dead, and the food road is cut off. You should surrender quickly!"

The call was obviously specially trained, not only in Mandarin, but also in Xianbei Huyin.The news of the battalion's defeat has always been a secret in the military, how could they ever want to be teased like this?Seeing the turmoil in his family and the people's hearts are unstable, Duan Ji Lu's family's complexion changed drastically: "Don't listen to the thieves disturbing the army's morale! Kill me!"

I can't wait any longer, I must escape from Bingzhou as soon as possible in order to keep my soldiers and horses!

However, how can the enemy formation with bright banners and imposing manner be easily bypassed?

The sound of killing soared to the sky, and the drums of war continued.The two armies were once again concealed in one place.

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Liang Feng went to Shangdang, but no one expected it.The whole state of Bingzhou was very worried, thinking that the worsening of the situation had also made some people feel that they had an opportunity to take advantage of.

As a result, on the second day after leaving Jinyang, several gentry who were familiar with the Wang family of Taiyuan sent people to Leping to get in touch with the soldiers and horses of Youzhou.However, none of these people could reach their destination.

In the next few days, the situation changed suddenly.The three small noble families were found to have evidence of collaborating with the enemy, and they were directly asked to beheaded.Just when some people were amazed that Liang Zixi was so bold that he was not afraid of offending the nobles of Bingzhou, the two armies of You and Bing launched their first confrontation.

That battle was fought in darkness, and it took a whole day and night.Nearly ten thousand soldiers and horses were lost in Youzhou, Leping was abandoned, and they fled towards Yanmen.

what does that mean?The Youzhou Army's retreat is cut off!And [-] vs. [-], there are still many Xianbei cavalry, and Bingzhou soldiers and horses are still not behind.This alone is enough to keep all those with ulterior motives silent.This is not over yet, soon, news from Youzhou came out.Wang Jun died, the camp collapsed, and Changshan County changed hands. The situation has completely reversed.

Now, who dares to make noise?The situation in Jinyang has stabilized like never before.

In Lucheng Prefect's Mansion, Liang Feng flipped through the latest military newspaper: "The soldiers and horses of Fan Yang's battalion have begun to retreat."

Changshan County fought extremely easily.Taking advantage of the news of Wang Jun's death, Jingxing and Zhaojun sent troops from both sides. Without much effort, they occupied several cities and drove away the Youzhou defenders.However, Wang Jun's remaining camp was always a threat. As long as the soldiers and horses did not retreat for a day, there was a possibility of sending troops.With 4 or [-] people, it is not too difficult to regain Changshan County, or even reopen Jingxing.In that way, even if they don't attack Bingzhou any more and just rescue the trapped soldiers and horses, it will leave a lot of trouble behind.

But they didn't even finish rectifying the rout, so they withdrew quickly.Many soldiers and horses stationed in Jizhou were also withdrawn.Even if he couldn't get the first-hand letter, Liang Feng knew why.

Yiyan succeeded!

Go deep into Youzhou and surprise attack Jicheng, causing chaos in the rear.In this way, how can the confidant of the direct line who just lost the coach sit still?Even those soldiers and horses guarding Jizhou have to retreat to prepare for the upcoming power struggle.

This battle, until now, is basically over.But where is the person who made the first contribution?

Tens of thousands of soldiers swarmed back, could Yiyan and the others retreat smoothly?However, in the current situation, even if he wants to send troops to meet him, it is impossible to do so.Yiyan's retreat will definitely not follow the old path, and he even has to bypass the occupied counties in the north of Jizhou to avoid the enemy.This road is thousands of miles long, how can we meet people?

There is no way to respond, the only thing we can do is to stay in Shangdang and wait for him to come back!Inexplicably, Liang Feng felt that Yiyan would not return to Qinghe, nor would he go to Yecheng.He will go directly through Xingdao and return to Shangdang.As long as he can come back...

"Increase troops in Yecheng, always pay attention to Fukouxing. If Boyuan returns, report quickly!" Liang Feng ordered without hesitation.

Cui Ji on the side did not refute.Now that Yiyan attacked and killed Wang Jun, causing chaos in Jicheng, rumors must have spread.No one would believe that he was alienated again.It is the most feasible method for the lord to send troops to Yecheng and stick to Sizhou and Jizhou.There are just some things that cannot be ignored.

"Guarding Yecheng is the right thing to do. However, the matter of Wang Taishou must be explained clearly to the court. After all, he is Wang Situ's nephew, so there is some trouble." Cui Ji reminded.

Yiyan made such a fuss this time that he even sent someone to kill Wang Ping and completely occupied Yecheng.He didn't know whether he was afraid that Wang Ping would have a different heart after he left, or whether he was using his head to paralyze Wang Jun.But this person was sent by Wang Yan. Now that Sima Yue is dead, Wang Yan has become the most powerful minister in the court.It's not good to offend him.

Liang Feng smiled coldly: "Wang Jun embraced his own strength and intended to go south to Sizhou when the King of the East China Sea died. After Wang Ping heard the news, he colluded with him and wanted to exchange Ye City for Wang Jun's reuse. Boyuan made a decisive decision and killed him." Wang Ping made a surprise attack on Wang Jun's camp, and just now the siege of Luoyang was resolved."

Cui Ji was taken aback for a moment, he didn't know what to say.This is clearly a reversal of right and wrong, referring to a deer as a horse.But after being taken aback for a moment, seeing the stern expression on the person seated, he knew that this was the answer given by the lord.The only answer for the emperor in Luoyang City, and Wang Situ who may be in power.

Wang Jun was killed, and so was Wang Ping, just because these people deserved to be killed!Now that Sima Yue died, Chang'an and Hongnong were captured by the Huns, and Youzhou was in chaos, how many people are there left?Faced with this answer, what can the court say?

Don't the emperor of Zhou also recognize the words of the princes?After defeating the intruders from Youzhou, the lord has already embarked on the road to hegemony, so there is no room for retreat!

Heart agitated, Cui Ji cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, go and draft a letter and send it to Luoyang!"

Liang Feng nodded slightly and did not answer.Looking past Cui Ji's figure, he looked to the north.All right and wrong, all scolding, he can stand up for Yiyan, as long as he is safe and can come back as soon as possible!

At the same time, in Youzhou, a group of remnants were frantically fleeing south.Behind them, followed by another cavalry, there are 4000 people.

The escape from the city was very smooth, but the return journey was not so safe.After hearing the news of the chaos in Jicheng, the rear army escorting food and grass in the territory moved first.These people are all Wang Jun's confidantes, how could they let go of the thieves who killed Wang Jun and slaughtered Wang's family.This group of enemies are like hungry wolves chasing their prey tightly, and they can't get rid of it even if they shake it.

Seeing that he was about to enter a mountain depression, Yi Yan said in a low voice: "Liu Gong, you lead 800 people to ambush, and I will stay behind to block it!"

There are only more than [-] of them left, and they have been fighting for four or five days in a row.If you don't find a way to kill this group of enemies, you will die in Youzhou if you don't think so!

"General! Let me stay! I can stop them!" Liu Gong roared with his lips cracked and his eyes red.

"The force cannot be wasted, let's go!" Yi Yan waved his hand fiercely, and the whip was lashed towards Liu Gong's mount.The horse was startled and flew a few feet away, running ahead.

Yiyan said loudly: "Follow Liu Yingzheng and retreat first!"

As he said that, he whistled, and the soldiers beside him also slowed down their horses along with him.How can Liu Gong argue in such a critical moment?With tears in his eyes, he rode his horse and led his troops, and rushed towards the col.

Lifting the spear with his right hand, Yiyan turned the horse's head.Behind him, the smoke and dust raised by thousands of riders was like a veil, making people's shadows a bit blurred, only the murderous intent was revealed.

He took a light breath.The most difficult task has been completed, and now, he only needs to escape back.Just go back to Bingzhou, back to the lord...

"Kill with me!!"

Clamping the horse's belly, the white horse rushed towards the enemy like an arrow from the string!