I Xiaoxiong

Chapter 51
At the beginning of June, the Western Regions and Hexi both entered summer. This is the most difficult time of the year. The sun is burning during the day and the wind is howling at night.

When the flood season comes to Teller River, the melting water from glaciers makes the water level soar, and the water flow is turbulent, like a jade belt wrapped between snow peaks and deep valleys.

An army appeared in the valley, about 800 people, and several thousand elite soldiers were behind them.

Although the number of this army is small, all of them look very strong. The hundreds of people in front are carrying the god arm crossbow commonly used by the Jin army, and there are horizontal knives hanging from their waists.In addition, there are secondary weapons such as iron bones and big sticks.

The hundreds of people in the back were wearing chain mail, their helmets looked very tall, they carried mainly swords and shields on their backs, and their appearance was obviously very different from that of the troops in front.

They were Guo Daifeng's troops who set off from Shule. This elite group, composed of [-] crossbowmen from the Jin army and [-] warriors from the Tiele tribe, entered the Telechuan Valley and traveled for ten days, preparing to attack Jialan by surprise. city.

Behind them are the [-] elite soldiers of Japu Huali, serving as the back-up for the surprise attack if the surprise attack fails.

A horse galloped along the river bank, and it was Japu Sigong, Guo Daifeng's deputy. He was the prince of Tielebu and the younger brother of Japu Huali. A white horse shouted loudly: "Guo Liulang! General Guo!"

Because it was leeward, the voice was extremely weak in the empty canyon, and Guo Daifeng yelled several times before he heard it.

After getting off his horse, Jap Sigong ran over panting and said, "Ten miles to the west is Jialan City. Let's wait for the news from the spies. It's been half a day of marching, so it's time to take a rest."

Guo Daifeng raised his head and looked at the surrounding environment. There is an open river valley here, and there are steep cliffs on both sides. Only eagles can fly up, and there is no possibility of any ambush.

"Stop, rest on the spot for a quarter of an hour."

After Guo Daifeng gave the order, the whole team breathed a sigh of relief, especially the [-] Tie Le warriors. It was the first time they marched continuously for such a long time. Whether it was training or equipment, they were definitely far behind the elite Jin army. up.

"Liulang, drink some water."

Japu Sigong handed a water bottle to Guo Daifeng, and the two of them, as the chief general and deputy general of the surprise attack force, walked together all the way, and soon became acquainted with each other. Japu Sigong also called Guo Daifeng "Liulang".

Guo Daifeng took a few sips from the kettle, looked at the surrounding environment, opened the map and looked at it, and estimated the marching position of the troops.

I was planning to ask Jap Sigong next time, but when I saw him, I was fascinated by a painting. ,
In the painting, a young girl in a flowing fairy dress holds a pipa in her arms, with a beautiful appearance.

"What are you looking at?"

Japu Sigong was not embarrassed when he was discovered, he raised his head and smiled: "This is a pipa girl I met when I went to Liangzhou with my brother last year, her name is Wang Shierniang, I like her very much, but I don't know Can I see her again? My elder brother agrees that I marry a woman from Jin, but Father Khan refuses."

Guo Daifeng smiled and said, "After all, you are the prince of the Tie Le Department."

"Actually, I envy you, Liulang." Japs said with a respectful smile.

"Although in the eyes of Jin people, we are Fanbang and Hu people, but I want to be a Jin person. Xiuniang is gentle and beautiful. If I am a Jin person, I can marry her, and I can go to the capital. I heard that it is very big, to be honest, Liangzhou City is very big in my eyes, I heard that Shangjing is bigger than Liangzhou, I can't imagine it."

Guo Daifeng recalled: "I went to Shangjing once when I was a teenager. It was very big to go to Shangjing with my uncle at that time. My two cousins ​​and I wandered in Shangjing for a long time without finishing a few squares. There are one hundred and eight squares, and the street market over there is full of all kinds of food. There are all kinds of food, and many of them have never heard of it. The people of Shangjing call it "miscellaneous chewing", which means eating at leisure, not counting. For dinner, they like to buy some miscellaneous chews and take them into the tiles, and eat them when watching operas and listening to music, by the way, you probably don’t know what tiles are.”

"When I have a chance, I will definitely go to the capital to see what you said."

Jab Sigong looked forward to it.

Guo Daifeng said: "Okay, if I am in Shangjing, I will entertain you when you go, but I don't know when I will be able to go to Shangjing again, but you can go to Fu Langjun. He is in Shangjing How do you describe it, it may be more decent than you in Shule City?"

Japu Sigong asked curiously, "Is General Fu the emperor's son?"

Guo Daifeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and explained: "Of course not, it doesn't mean that, it means that he is very powerful in Shangjing, and the emperor's son may not be better than him, and a princess of our state of Jin is Fu Langjun's fiancée. All in all, it’s powerful.”

"Hahaha, that's what it is."

"Although Fu Lang-jun comes from the top family of our Dajin family, he is actually a very easy-going person."

While the two were talking, there was a sudden sound of horseshoes in the distance. A cavalry came galloping, and all the soldiers stood up. They knew that something was going on ahead.

"prince"

The cavalrymen of the Tie Le tribe got off their horses, knelt down on one knee and saluted, and held up a report: "Second prince, there is news from Jialan City."

Jap Sigong opened the information and read it carefully, his eyes gradually narrowed into a line, and then handed the top note to Guo Daifeng.

Guo Daifeng was familiar with the characters and language used in the four parts of the old Gaochang Kingdom because he had done detailed works. After reading it, he immediately got up and shouted: "All team, keep marching!"

At night, in the canyon outside Jialan City, the wind howled mournfully. 800 people marched all the way and hid here, waiting for the news of the hidden pile in the city.

Not long after, the hidden stake in the city sent out the map.

"General, the map has been drawn."

"Take account!"

Immediately, a large tent appeared in the canyon, the fire was bright at first, and then disappeared in an instant.

The lights in the tent were dimly lit, Guo Daifeng and Japu Sigong were staring at a hand-painted map in front of them, and several regimental captains stood aside, waiting for orders.

The map is drawn in great detail, clearly marking all parts of the city, several passages, where they lead to, and even the number of troops stationed.

Guo Daifeng, who is a meticulous worker, knows that it is really not easy to do intelligence work for this purpose, which also shows that the Tie Le Department has put a lot of effort into this.

What Guo Daifeng was concerned about was the path through the city, which was marked on the map. There was only one narrow path, located on a cliff, which was difficult to walk and could not pass through by a large group of people.

"Wealth and wealth are sought in danger."

On the second day, at dawn the next day, Jialan garrison general got the news that a Jin army of hundreds of people appeared in the canyon west of Jialan city, so he hurriedly ordered nearly a thousand defenders in the city to prepare for defense.

Seeing hundreds of elite soldiers carrying the Jin flag were under the city, a loaded crossbow arrow was already on his lower back.

It turned out that Japu Sigong was marching towards Jialan City with [-] elites with great fanfare, while Guo Daifeng led [-] elites to break into the city by a small road.Under the leadership of Tie Le's secret service, he directly captured the Jialan defender without much effort, and then cooperated with the inside and outside to take down Jialan City with minimal casualties.

After hearing the news, Jap Huali, who led an army to follow behind, immediately informed Fu Jinchuan of Shule City with a letter falcon.

"Guo Liulang succeeded, and Jialan City has fallen into my hands. In this way, my teacher has completed the task."

Zheng Fengchun, who was temporarily promoted to deputy general and helped Fu Jinchuan organize military affairs, was very excited when he saw the news that Guo Daifeng had successfully captured the city.

Before Fu Jinchuan promoted many Huben Jies to lieutenant generals, among them was Zheng Fengchun, who is now a regimental lieutenant of the Wuwei Army, leading 200 troops.

Fu Jinchuan looked at the map and the sand table with an unchanged expression, and there was no trace of happiness or anger on his face.

Taking Jialan City means that Yuezhen's southern and northern royal cities have been cut off in half. Even if the Qingtang people come down the mountain, it will be difficult to rescue Yuezhen Kingdom in a short time.

And just from the news from the main force on the northern line, Xue Cong has already taken down Lianshan Fort, and led his army straight to Chifotang City.

Although Chifotang City, as a royal city, is much larger than Lianshan Fort, but from the perspective of siege, Lianshan Fort built on the mountain is obviously more troublesome.

With complete victory in sight, Fu Jinchuan's mood was extremely calm at this time, and he even felt a little uneasy.

It stands to reason that if the Qingtang people knew that Lianshanbao and Jialan City had all fallen, and Chifotang City was in danger, it would be meaningless to send troops to rescue Yuezhen at this time.

Even according to the calculations of the Hexi civil and military people before sending troops to Yuezhen, Qingtang's current soldiers have no fighting spirit, and it is impossible to send troops, unless there are some special circumstances
"Lang Jun, the information sent back by the letter falcon of the migratory locust righteous congregation."

Fu Jinchuan took the note from Pang Yun, and after looking at it, his face was solemn.

"The order was sent that Japu Sigong led his troops to guard Jialan City, and ordered Jia Shixun, Shi Wannian, Guo Daifeng, and Japu Huali to lead their troops back to Shule immediately, and sent letters of appeal to Yumen and Guazhou. Qingtang people Troops are dispatched."

Looking at the position of Tanju Ridge on the sand table, it can be said that it is a smooth journey from the West Sea Plateau to Shule City after crossing Tangju Ridge.

Tens of thousands of Qingtang troops should have crossed Tanjuling and headed north by this time. Tanjuling is a natural moat to Jin, but to Qingtang it is its own city wall.

Fu Jinchuan had already waited for Xue Cong to share the credit after taking down Chifotang City, but he didn't expect that as a partial teacher, he would have to undertake a heavier task than the main force.

It is really rushing to send troops, and the estimated worst situation has developed.

Almost at the same time, a piece of military news that came all the way from the Qingtang King City was also sent to the Shuaifu Jietang. From the time point of view, this news was sent a month ago, and it took a month to arrive. Liangzhou.

There were very few words in this news, but it caused Fu Maoxiu and all the civil and military personnel in Hexi to be devastated.

The white yak came out of the royal city of Qingtang and headed for Yuchuanyuan, and the majesty personally conquered it.

(End of this chapter)