Qin Shizhi's Confucian junior master

Chapter 266, Deceiving the ears and stealing the bell

In Yunzhong County, the military flag with the word Zhao was erected on the city, and the military flag was blown in the cold wind, and the soldiers of the Zhao army on the city wall were constantly patrolling against the cold wind, ready to deal with the possible Hun cavalry.

Yunzhong County was the most glorious witness of Zhao's military force.Before King Zhao Wuling, Zhao State was extremely exhausted in the face of the rising Qin State and Wei State, which had already become the strongest of the Seven Kingdoms, and even the capital HD was captured by Wei State.In order to prevent Zhao State from being annexed, King Zhao Wuling, who succeeded King Zhao, immediately began to rebuild his military equipment after mastering the power of the country, carried out reforms in Hufu, cavalry and archery, and formed the largest cavalry-based army in the Seven Kingdoms at that time.

At that time, other countries were still dominated by chariots and infantry. Facing flexible cavalry, the gap suddenly appeared.In the second year of Hu Fuqi's establishment, the middle-aged country was annexed by Zhao State, and Linghuwang offered his horse to surrender. From then on, King Wuling of Zhao and Hu Fuqi began a legendary life.

From then on, Yunzhong and Yanmen became the gateways for the grassland tribes of Zhao's national defense to go south. Behind Yanmen, there was a generation of land as a backup. However, Yunzhong County was attacked on three sides, and the land was barren, so it relied heavily on domestic support. However, Yunzhong County was extremely isolated on the territory of Zhao State.

If the Zhao kings of all dynasties paid attention to frontier defense, it would be fine, and the supplies of Yunzhong County could be delivered in time.If King Zhao didn't pay attention to the northern border defense, the defenders of Yunzhong County could only fight against the Xiongnu hungry.Yunzhong County suffered no less harassment from the Huns than Yanmen Pass.

"What the hell, those Huns and barbarians must have been terribly frozen. I really hope that the heavy snow yesterday can freeze them to death." An old soldier looked at the empty grassland and spat.

"Yeah, if we freeze them all to death, we will be much better, and we can go home and have a look." Another veteran said.

Speaking of going home, the eyes of the two veterans showed longing. They have been stationed in Yunzhong County for eight years. In these eight years, they have not had a chance to go home. Yunzhong County is always facing the harassment of the Huns cavalry. Once here, few people can go home within ten years.

"However, these years have been good. With General Li Mu, our Yunzhong County has also been valued by the king. At least there will be no more hungry fights with the Huns." The veteran shook his head to dispel his longing for his hometown.

"That's right, if General Li Mu is in charge of our Yunzhong County, it might be like the way King Wu Ling led Hu Fuqi to take down Yunzhong County, leading us to take down Lou Fan and the Huns." A glimmer of hope flashed in the veteran's eyes, but then only disappointment remained.

It's a pity that Li Mu started his family in Yanmen Pass, and Yanmen Pass faced the common invasion of the Huns and Hu people. Behind Yanmen Pass was a rich and prosperous generation, and Yanmen Pass was destined to be more important than Yunzhong County and Jiuyuan County.

The two veterans who were gossiping suddenly stopped, their pupils constricted, because the originally empty grassland was now covered with sand and dust, and they could vaguely hear the sound of hoofs and horses.After eight years in Yunzhong County, how could they not know what this meant? Only a large-scale Hun cavalry attack could cause such a large-scale dust.

"Sound the alarm! The Hun cavalry is coming!!" The two veterans immediately opened their throats and shouted loudly.

Shouting and running along the city wall, they informed the defenders on the city wall that other people heard the news of the Huns' invasion and looked outside the city one after another. The dust filled the sky, and some sharp-eyed people could vaguely see the Huns cavalry in the dust.

"Alert! Alert!"

The defenders on the city wall immediately became alert. The soldiers in charge of the alarm bell rang the bronze bell desperately. The thick and rapid bell rang throughout the entire Yunzhong City. The entire Yunzhong City began to operate, and the resting soldiers rushed out wearing armor and holding weapons.The garrison general of Yunzhong County also came to the top of the city.

"General, look ahead." The deputy general pointed to the rolling yellow sand ahead.

The general looked at the yellow sand in front of him and knew that it was caused by the Huns cavalry running with all their strength, but it was obvious that the opponent was not aiming at Yunzhong City. If the target of the opponent was Yunzhong City, then these Huns cavalry had already approached the city at this moment.

"Where are the spies we sent out?" asked the defending general.

"They haven't come back yet. These Huns are really weird. The heavy snow in winter didn't calm them down. Instead, they were mobilized on such a large scale." The lieutenant general shook his head and said.

"It's probably because of the snowstorm that they were severely damaged. Now they are going to go south to plunder to make up for it. No matter where their target is, let the messengers send the large-scale mobilization of the Huns to Jiuyuan County and various cities, and then send them to HD and Yanmen Pass." The garrison general said.

"No!" said the lieutenant.

The mobility of the Huns was beyond their expectation. They might be in Yunzhong County today and arrive at Yanmen Pass in two days. No matter how the other party mobilized, they had to prepare every city and gather the people.

At this time, among the Huns cavalry, Zuo Xianwang and Zhihuan rode side by side.

"Military Master, our actions should have attracted the attention of Zhao Jun in Yunzhong City, right? Touman said, let us march in secret and don't disturb these Zhao troops. If we march like this, Touman will take the opportunity to punish us." Zuo Xianwang asked a little worried.Although he is ready to fight Touman as an enemy, but now Touman is still the great Shanyu of the Huns, the leader of the wolf tribe, and is powerful. It is not good for him to really oppose him completely.

Zhihuan glanced at Yunzhongcheng, an inexplicable light flashed in his eyes, but then he covered it up and said
"Before we set off, we were two days late. We can use the heavy snowfall of Zuo Xianwang's tribe to delay our departure for two days in order to prepare food and grass as an excuse. The marching road was either unable to finish on time because of the long distance, or was blocked by heavy snow. In order to catch up with the footsteps of the Great Chanyu, we took this road at risk. As for the defenders, if we said there was no alarm, it meant there was no alarm." Zhihuan said.

The corner of Zuo Xianwang's mouth twitched, then he smiled and said

"Using your Central Plains language, isn't this called concealing one's ears and stealing one's bell?"

Zhihuan glanced at King Zuo Xian, but didn't speak, he knew that King Zuo Xian started to read some books on the Central Plains on weekdays.Not only King Zuoxian, but the entire tribe of King Zuoxian and the Xiongnu nobles under his command have begun to be interested in the Central Plains, but most of them are interested in the various methods of enjoyment of the Central Plains monarchs.Some people even want to create a wine pond meat forest to show their strength.

The Xiongnu aristocrats who have lived too many hard times usually enjoy drinking and watching dances. There is no other way to enjoy themselves. It is equivalent to standing on a golden mountain, but there is no way to spend. However, after a banquet, Zhihuan casually mocked a few Huns.

The Central Plains not only crushed the Xiongnu in terms of excellent culture, but also in some absurd and fun-seeking things that these Huns could not imagine.It only took a short time for these Xiongnu nobles to go from doubting Zhihuan's words at the beginning, to excitement, and finally to obsession.Of course, this kind of enjoyment only appeared in a small part of the people, so the Huns did not suspect it.In their cognition, they attacked other tribes, occupied better grasslands, and went south to plunder the Central Plains in order to enjoy the jewelry women. Some nobles of the Huns even wanted to join them.

"Your Majesty's mastery of the Central Plains culture is increasing day by day. I'm afraid it won't take long before it will be as good as mine."

Facing Zhihuan's flattery, Zuo Xianwang was very helpful, nodded and asked

"Touman asked us to dispatch 5 troops. Why did we lead 5 troops? You must know that these [-] people are our elite."

"The Great Chanyu asked us to lead 3 people, but we led 5 people, so the preparation of food and grass was delayed. We delayed the departure time because of our loyalty to the Great Chanyu. Do you think that facing a Da Shanyu will punish a king who is loyal to him? Is this king his younger brother? If he punishes him, what will the other tribal leaders think?" Zhihuan said.

Hearing Zhihuan's words, Zuo Xianwang's eyes lit up.Once again, he felt that it was a very righteous decision for him to tie up Zhihuan as a military adviser.

"Listen to my order, the whole army will speed up and must arrive at Shangdang County within three days to join the Great Chanyu." Zuo Xianwang said.

The entire army of King Zuoxian let out a strange scream, and the speed of the entire army increased again.The Zhao Jun spies in the dark watched the Xiongnu cavalry change their direction, and after continuing to follow for a certain distance, they rode their horses towards Yunzhong City.

When the defenders on the city saw the spies coming back, they lowered a basket from the wall. After the spies entered the basket, the soldiers above pulled it up. The general of the defenders looked at the spies and asked
"How? Where is the direction of the Huns cavalry?"

"Back to the general, the Huns didn't go east, they went west, and their goal wasn't Jiuyuan County, but Guangyan?" the defending general asked with a frown.

"Yes, they are heading south a hundred miles ahead," the spies said.

"I see, let's go down and rest." The defender general said.

"General, are the Huns crazy? Are they trying to go deep?" the lieutenant general asked.

"The Xiongnu are not fools. First send out the information about the changes of the Huns, and let Chaotang and General Li Mu decide what to do? During this period, the cities cannot be defended, and the people are shrunk inside the city." The general defending the army said.

"promise!"

More than a dozen cavalrymen headed in all directions from Yunzhong City, and each cavalryman carried information about the changes of the Huns.

(End of this chapter)