It's all abstract destiny, you're one emperor through the ages

Chapter 218

Shi Zhou and A Sui died, and the army formation was penetrated back and forth by Han soldiers.

The Donghu army was directly defeated, how can we fight this? !

Either surrender on the spot, or flee around.

In the next moment, the noisy shouts of killing all around had suddenly turned into cheers at some point!
"Your Majesty, our army has won a great victory!!"

Seeing this scene, many generals came to pay respects in front of the donkey cart.

Your Majesty is your Majesty, when the two armies are anxious, one donkey takes the lead and wins immediately!
The soldiers of the Han army were also noisy for a while.

One after another got up and probed to watch the battle situation, while whispering and communicating non-stop...

This is too unbelievable.

Most of the soldiers of the Han army had the consciousness of dying for the country, fighting to the death, and bathing in blood until dawn, just to allow the army to successfully cross the river.

After all, the Han Dynasty traveled south for 24 years, and this was the closest to the north bank of the Yangtze River. If this opportunity is missed, no one knows when the next Northern Expedition will be.

Unexpectedly, the sky was only approaching dusk, and the battle to the death had already been won before it even had time to start.

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the entire battlefield was filled with a bloody smell.

At this moment, Liu Ke turned his head. The blood and mud on his body made him look extremely hideous, but extremely mighty.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and took a deep breath facing Wenwu on the battlefield.

Half of his face was reflected in the setting sun, and half of his face was still dark.

Then he got out of the donkey cart, walked out step by step with a big flag on his back, completely bathed in the setting sun, and walked all the way to the bank of the river.

The river water rippled and shimmered in the breeze, as if cheering for this victory.

At this time, Liu Ke had a ferocious face. Looking at the river, he planted the flag on the mud bank, and said with all his might:

"Masters, cross the river!"

In the wind, the large flag, which was swaying from side to side and shrinking continuously, suddenly vibrated and fully unfolded, revealing a large character.

Chinese.

Just like the millions of heroic spirits of the Han Dynasty who fought to cross the river and return to the north, they gathered under the banner one after another.

No one knows better than Liu Ke that the dynasty after crossing to the south will face the difficulty of crossing the natural danger of the Yangtze River to go north again.

Judging from the past history, if our nation cannot gain a foothold in the Central Plains and Pian'an River Biao, it is called Nandu.

Those who crossed to the south did not return to the north.

The Jin people traveled south, the first example; the Song people traveled south, the second example; the Ming people traveled south, the third example.

The scenery is different, Jin people's deep sorrow; return my rivers and mountains, Song people's empty wish.

It can be said that in the history he knew, those who traveled to the south never returned to the north.

If it wasn't for opening up and desperately recruiting talents, they would get a bunch of hunks.

There is no possibility of this thousand-year-old man returning to the north.

But no matter what, today, crossing the river was successful.

The army rested for a while, counted the battlefield, and let all subsequent soldiers and horses land.

At the same time, there is also the guarantee of logistics and supplies.

The ferry has to go back and forth, transporting several trips.

But it's not a big problem.

After a big victory, the Donghu people did not retreat in an orderly manner, but were beaten and routed away.

There is no possibility of sending scattered soldiers and horses into the river to harass.

Moreover, there are hundreds of thousands of loyal people around Jiangling County, all of whom hold the banner of the Han Dynasty, wishing Wang Shi to cross the river as soon as possible.

The fathers and the common people are scrambling to lead the oxen and draw the chariot to give back to the king's teacher.

There are not many things for the generals of the Han army to do.

In addition to rest and reorganization, it is to mop up the Donghu people who have fled into the countryside, so as to prevent the Donghu people from being defeated.

"Zhao Ning has to be given a first-class medal for crossing the river. This guy is not lost."

"Xiao Lu got one too, this one is too fierce."

"New generals like Sha Libie and Jing Daorong can also be given some medals to encourage them."

"Not less of my own."

"I also came to the battlefield in person, and I took the lead!"

"Rounding up and down, Zhao Ning and Lu Fengfu's achievements are divided into half by me, which is not too much."

Liu Ke is tinkering with new medals.

Needless to say, the copper, iron, gold and silver used in the medals.

of Luzon.

I heard that Fu Xuance has been sneaky and has expanded free trade to the south and settled in Sulu.

Liu Ke felt that this had nothing to do with him, it was definitely not Fu Xuance who took advantage of the Sulu tsunami to sneak in.

A small island country like Sulu, like neighboring Luzon, has more earthquakes and tsunamis, isn't it normal?
Speaking of medals.

The effect of the medal, under the blessing of the destiny of [Award], is really good.

It's more useful than a reward.

This is especially true after the preaching by the supervising army.

The generals and soldiers of the Han army are elites with a sense of honor.

After crossing the river, he took Jingbei in one go.

That is to say, Xiangyang is a bit difficult, and Jiangling and Jiangxia counties are within easy reach.

Liu Ke in the tent was still fiddling with medals, and the soldiers of the Han army outside the tent were all celebrating.

18 years ago, the cry of Lao Shunping Hou crossing the river still lingers in my ears.

Now the time has finally come for the soldiers to comfort the heroic spirits with wine to celebrate their achievements.

It seems that the tall city walls of Chang'an City, the magnificent Weiyang Palace, and the criss-crossing Suzaku Avenue are already within reach for a big man.

Le Shun, an ordinary man, didn't drink at all, and was very rigid, so he came to the Chinese army tent, wanting to ask the emperor about his next battle plan.

"Yo, General Le."

As soon as he entered the big tent, Liu Ke smiled and hung a medal on Le Shun, and then hung the same medal on himself:

"First-Class Medal for Crossing the River, I can see all the credit you have made, and there is Le Qing in every position."

hiss.
Le Shun lowered his head and glanced at the medal, only to feel a rush of enthusiasm, very encouraged, and even more eager to win the whole territory of Jingbei.

Suddenly, he saw a medal made of pure gold and said:

"Which general is this for?"

"I'm not a general right now, maybe I won't be a general in my life."

Liu Ke said with a smile:

"Can you see, Yue Qing, that among the three thousand soldiers who raided the Eastern Hu rear army today, there is one person who is particularly outstanding?"

"Your Majesty is talking about the unarmed iron tackle?"

Le Shun remembered immediately, and wiped off the cold sweat that inadvertently oozed from his forehead.

That's no ordinary hunk!
Zhao Ning's level of bravery can only force the iron block to stop, and he has to pick it up with a gun and use a horse to relieve the force.

The tough man threw the iron block with his bare hands.

The result is not a general?
Civil patriots?Master of martial arts?
"Exactly."

"I also want to see you."

Liu Ke said with a smile:

"I think Le Qing should know this person's name."

"Last year's imperial examination candidate, I hand-picked him to join the army. When he attacked Wuling County, the general should have worked with him."

Le Shun thought for a while, and a name popped up in his mind, and he said in surprise:
"Father Lu Feng?"

He was indeed a bit unexpected.

Lu Fengfu's fleshy body does not really look like a literati.

However, he has never shown any martial arts skills, and he is not seen with a knife or gun on weekdays.

But it is true that he is a scholar in the middle school. When he was in the army, he did a good job in logistics work, and he was quite praised by Xue Jia.

At first, he thought that he was just a showman, but he didn't expect that he was really a peerless hunk?

Le Shun hurriedly said:
"Your Majesty, a talent like Lu General and Lu Zhubo is enough to be a general, and he must not be put in the camp to play with words!"

Liu Ke also said helplessly:

"Everyone has their own ambitions. I just called Lu Fengfu here just for this purpose."

"Although he has certain talents in literary affairs, if he becomes a general, he might not be able to make another contribution."

"If Le Qing feels that he has delayed her talent, she can persuade her."

After a while, Lu Fengfu entered the account.

It is still a pair of civilian robes, trying to show a kind of elegant appearance, but the burly body seven feet away is still the appearance of a warrior.

Seeing Lu Fengfu, Le Shun didn't regard himself as a general, but felt like old friends at first sight, and admired him very much:

"Le Mou met Master Lu."

But Lu Fengfu bowed his hands very respectfully. Although he also had some kindness towards Leshun, he still politely returned a big gift:
"You are very polite, General Le."

Liu Ke hung up the special pure gold medal for Lu Fengfu, and hung up another one for himself, saying:
"This is what you deserve."

Lu Fengfu was stunned for a while, as if he didn't feel anything special, he cupped his hands and said:
"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Ke felt slightly regretful.

The blessing of the medal did not change Lu Fengfu too much, and his fighting spirit was fierce. It seems that he really deserves the "literary heart" in his personality.

He also heard the report from Chen Lian, Lu Fengfu's military supervisor.

If it hadn't been for Wei Chengxian's sudden rebellion, and his intention to pick widows, and Shi Zhouhao's bewitching Wei Chengxian first, Lu Fengfu would not even want to take a gun.

In the future, if you want to use Lu Fengfu's force, you will mostly have to rely on those unfaithful people.

Just like his special attack on brothers.

Liu Ke asked:
"Master Lu, I see that you are quite skilled in martial arts, and I intend to promote you as a general. Are you willing?"

Lu Fengfu's eyes widened, he quickly shook his head, and sternly refused:

"The sword is an enemy to one man, and it is not enough to learn. The minister should learn to be an enemy to ten thousand people!"

Fuck your ass.

Your martial art is the enemy of ten thousand people, what else do you want to learn?

But seeing Lu Fengfu's expression, Liu Ke knew that these words came from the heart.

In addition, he can even see that in Lu Fengfu's expression, there is a kind of fear of being a general?

what?
On the battlefield, 5000 people may not be able to surround you. Who is afraid of whom?
Are you still afraid of court violence?

So actively enlisting in the army, is it because you are afraid that Wei Jishu will punch you a few times?
Liu Ke couldn't figure it out, but Lu Fengfu was so determined that he reckoned that he really wanted to follow the route of civil servants all the way to darkness.

"It's not impossible"

Everyone has their own aspirations, there is no need to force them.

Moreover, Lu Fengfu has eighty years of intelligence and governance, and after a few years of experience, it is enough to serve as the chief official of a state.

Convincing people with virtue and governing states and counties is also a way.

Liu Ke simply stopped mentioning this matter, and started talking about Xiangyang City:

"After crossing the river, Jiangling and Jiangxia counties can be taken easily."

"Only Xiangyang City has high walls and deep moats, and sufficient soldiers and provisions."

"Neither can it be besieged for a long time, nor can it dig tunnels to attack the city."

"If we forcibly attack the city, I'm afraid it will be the same as the attack on Wuling County that day. The loss is unbearable."

"Even if we can forcibly break through Xiangyang City and take over the whole of Jingbei, we will have to rest for three to five years before going on the Northern Expedition."

But when Liu Ke said it, Le Shun and Lu Fengfu were a little confused.

That is Xiangyang, which has been a strategic location since ancient times.

Surrounded by water on three sides and mountains on one side, it can be seen that it is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Guanshan in the west, Jianghuai in the east, and the Central Plains in the north. From the Han River, you can go to Jiangxia. It is an important passage between the north and the south.

The Donghu people fought Xiangyang with the power of the Central Plains, and they fought for six years.

Facing a strong city like Xiangyang, it is impossible to think that no one will die.

But if the loss is too heavy, the impact on morale and military morale cannot be ignored.

It's not bad that we can forcibly destroy the city within a year.

As for resting for three to five years, it's not a big deal.

Take Xiangyang City, the big man will have a door, and there is danger to defend.

Well, although the current big Han doesn't need to defend much, the Donghu people even hope that the Han army will be on the defensive, so don't make a northern expedition.

But this also means that with Xiangyang, the hinterland is safer, and there is no need to worry about farming.

Moreover, the emperor is only 24-[-] now, and most of the court Chinese and military forces are in their prime of life, so there is plenty of time.

On the other hand, Donghu Babu, if the civil strife continues like this, it will only become weaker and weaker, and it will be harder to fight as it goes on.

Unless there is some kind of talented person who kneads several tribes into one place, given the current situation in the world, the revival of the Han Dynasty and its return to the old capital is a certainty.

Why is the emperor still dissatisfied? ?

Was it not enough for the first Northern Expedition to cross the Yangtze River and take the entire territory of Jingzhou and the seven counties? ?
Liu Ke asked again:
"The two of you saw with your own eyes today that the Donghu people fought fiercely with our army for a day. I don't know what the two Qings think, what is the fighting power of the Donghu people?"

The two men clasped their fists and bowed, saying:
"The Donghu people are still fierce. They are tough and tenacious. They are really powerful enemies and should not be underestimated."

"If it weren't for Shi Zhouhao and Ah Sui's mediocrity, our army has a large number of generals, and with the power of His Majesty, it would be really difficult to deal with."

Liu Ke asked Xiang Leshun, saying:

"If you lead such a large army and defend Xiangyang City, how confident are you that you will be able to defend against our army?"

"Nine percent."

Le Shun lowered his head and said:

"The city of Xiangyang is high and thick, and the lake is deep and wide."

"If the minister leads the Donghu army to defend, as long as there is enough food, even if there are only [-] to [-] soldiers, even if there are [-] troops approaching the city, they can only look at the city and sigh."

"There are many places in Shizhou and Ah Sui's deployment of troops and generals, without the essence of the art of war, without any rules."

"However, in the army, every gap in the formation, our army has repeatedly fought against it, and in the end we still lose troops and lose generals, and we cannot get what we want. This shows the combat power of the Donghu people."

"I have heard more that there are large-scale equipment such as catapults in Xiangyang City. It is difficult for our army to attack the city."

"Um"

Liu Ke groaned, hearing Leshun's words, it seemed that it would indeed be difficult to capture Xiangyang City.

As long as there is a general like Le Shun in Xiangyang City with a commanding ability of around [-], it will become a wall of sighs.

Also, since the Northern Expedition, he has never faced such a fortified city.

It seems that we can only discuss it with Yue Shaoqian and Xue Jia.

However, of the two of them, one was drinking with his idiot lieutenants to cultivate relationships, and the other was trying to use alcohol to paralyze the seriously ill cells in the body, so they couldn't get away for the time being.

"Siege equipment."

Suddenly a ghost came to my heart.

The catapults in Xiangyang City are really intimidating.

But the Han army is not without weapons! ——
the same night.

In Xiangyang City, it was almost sleepless all night.

Da Helu arranged for the defense of the whole city, and sent people to strengthen the fortifications at the top of the city overnight, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

No matter how big or small, he had to go through everything in detail before he felt a little at ease.

After returning to the government office, he began to sit down and had time to think about the future of Xiangyang City.

Liu Ke was lamenting the thick walls of Xiangyang City, thinking about how to break the city.

But Da Helu was even more troubled and couldn't tell.

Fifty thousand soldiers and horses, a full fifty thousand!

Still relying on the natural danger of the Yangtze River, prepare for several months of strict defense.

It is even equipped with a sharp weapon such as an iron block.

But apart from the defenders in various places, Shi Zhouhe's troops were able to mobilize the last few troops that could be mobilized, and they were just wiped out by the Han army.

Even the son of King Khan died on the battlefield.

Although there were many defeated troops, under the gathering of some Donghu generals who escaped from death, they shrank into Xiangyang City.

But morale is extremely low, and there is no combat effectiveness at all in a short period of time.

If the Han army can continue to maintain such an offensive, Da Helu has no idea when Xiangyang City will fall.

No one could have imagined that in just a few months, the Han army successfully crossed the river. They could have rested easy and could become the strong city of Xiangyang in the rear.

It seemed to be a city that could be captured at any time.

Maybe it will become an isolated city in the entire Jingzhou.

Even Da Helu slightly raised some thoughts of surrender.

The current Han army is not what it used to be, there are no prisoners, and it is still possible to survive.

But just a little thought.

After all, the Dahe tribe is a small tribe under the Shi Zhouhe tribe. Besides him, there are many other tribesmen in Shu.

He was able to cast, but once he cast, with Shi Zhou and Ahu's tyranny, Dahebu might no longer exist.

"Father!"

Da Helu had just rearranged the city defense and wanted to rest for a while.

It wasn't long before he closed his eyes that his calm was broken.

He raised his head, but saw his third son, congratulating Chucai.

Dahe Chucai is tall and has a full beard.

Dahelu is 76 this year, and Dahe Chucai was born when he was 50 years old.

At that time, the leader of the Dahe tribe also praised him that "my family is also a thousand-mile horse, and it will become a great weapon in the future."

The fact is also true. Da He Chucai, who was only eight years old back then, spoke at a young age when the city of Xiangyang was broken six years after the Donghu people attacked.

Stopped Shi Zhouhao's ahu's massacre of Xiangyang.

The people in the city were all so grateful that Da Helu's position as the governor of Xiangyang was able to sit so firmly.

"What's the matter with you?"

Da Helu has always liked these three sons.

Not only is he outstanding in intelligence and rarely famous, but he also advocates Confucianism and Taoism and likes to make friends with Han people.

This is quite rare among Donghu people.

Back then, he was almost accepted as a disciple by Liu Bin.

"The child knows that his father is troubled at this time, and wants to give him a gift."

Dahe Chucai held a plate in his hand, which was covered with silk cloth.

"What is this?"

Da Helu was startled, in the previous posture, the head was covered under the silk cloth.

Could it be that Liu Zhi'er's head?

In other words, you killed a chicken and stuffed its head down here, so that we and I can deceive ourselves and comfort ourselves? ?
"Father knows it when he sees it."

Dahe Chucai brought the plate forward and put it on the table in front of Dahe's seat.

Da Helu lifted the silk cloth and saw that it was a letter, so he opened it and read it a few times.

After just a few glances, he already frowned.

"Guo, how dare you do that?"

Da Helu stood up, not angry.

Even with a tired look on his face, he couldn't hide the anger on his face.

This letter was actually written by the head of the Guo family, a wealthy family in the city, and it was written in blood.

Dahe Chucai sighed slightly.

The blood book was sent by him, so naturally he had already read the contents.

Guo's meaning is simple and clear, and he is willing to be an inner ghost to help the Han army take Xiangyang City, and even the entire Xiangyang County.

It's similar to Meng's in Changsha County, except that Guo's attitude is more determined.

"Um"

Da Helu put away his anger, but his heart was still a little hard to calm down.

But it is not incomprehensible.

The Guo family was originally a member of the Guo family who was the governor of Xiangyang who guarded Xiangyang City and resisted the Donghu people for six years after the great Han Zhongliang.

In the end, the city was broken and surrendered, also to protect the soldiers and civilians in the city.

And my own children have always been in contact with the Guo family, and they have an inseparable relationship with the current Guo family head.

Looking at it this way, it is obvious where the blood book came from.

The Guo family has the identity of the queen of Zhongliang, and the Han army is the master of the king, so it is unstoppable.

Now that the Yangtze River has been crossed, the subsequent attack on Xiangyang must be inevitable.

And this also shows that Xiangyang City is not peaceful now.

Except for a very few naive Donghu people, everyone knows that the Han army is bound to win Xiangyang.

They were vaguely aware of an unavoidable reality.

Now that the Han army has crossed the river, the destruction of Xiangyang City is imminent.

He wanted to imitate Meng Hui, the Patriarch of the Meng family, to be a dog to the Donghu people first, and then lose his head.

Or should he secretly serve the big man first and strive for sufficient benefits?
Anyway, no one doubted whether the Han army could break through Xiangyang City.

That being the case, you still have to plan early.

Seeing his father thinking, Dahe Chucai didn't say much.

He naturally knew the function of this blood book.

Guo's influence in the city is neither big nor small.

But because of Zhongliang's posthumous identity, if this blood book is known to other aristocratic families, all these hesitant people will probably side with the Han army.

Even if they put aside the notion of being loyal to the Han Dynasty and considering their own future, they would still choose this way.

Unless the Donghu people directly give them to the Tu clan.

Otherwise, Xiangyang City will be attached to the Han Dynasty sooner or later, so only those who lean towards the Han Dynasty will be the ones with vested interests.

Even some Donghu people may have to consider the way out.

However, there are exceptions.

Dahe Chucai is an exception.

He likes Confucianism, and loyalty and filial piety must be mentioned.

His loyalty and filial piety are to Shi Zhou's tribe and to the Dahe tribe.

Of course he knew that the Han Dynasty was orthodox in the world.

But he also believes that the current territory of Donghu Babu was also created inch by inch with sabers by ancestors.

Then as a descendant, as a courtier, naturally you have to guard it well.

call--

Da Helu often let out a sigh of relief. When he was old, he would feel haggard when he saw this blood book.

He held the blood book tremblingly, his hands trembling, and he wanted to take it to the candle and light it.

Speaking of which, this candle was obtained from a peddler.

He didn't want to contribute taxes to Dahan, so he didn't pay.

It's really easy to use, not only flame-resistant, but also has a fragrance.

Dahe Chucai suddenly said:
"Father, wait."

"Ok?"

Da Helu sounded suspicious, stopped his movements, frowned, stared at Da He Chucai, and said displeasedly:

"What do you mean by that?"

"There are no more than a hundred characters inside and outside this thing, but if it is publicized, it will definitely make the Han people in the city feel dissatisfied."

"If it makes the people's hearts unstable, riots will happen"

Dahe Chucai held his head up slightly, neither humble nor overbearing, spoke words like pearls, and said clankly:

"Did father think that my Donghu's fate is written on this mere piece of paper?"

"Without the blood book, wouldn't the Han people in the city have two hearts?!"

"Xiangyang City, if you stick to it, you will be destroyed, if you don't defend it, you will be destroyed!"

"Even if the child doesn't know the art of war, he can still see clearly what the generals of the Han army are like and what the emperor is like!"

"How dare you make such a ridiculous statement?!"

(End of this chapter)