Seoul, the base camp of the rebel army. Nature's Sounds

In the past, the rich and prosperous city of Zhao State, under the control of the soldiers, due to the war, due to the influx of displaced people, the city was ruined, and the people were poor.

In the streets, there are many people in rags, and people who drag their families and beg abound.

On the contrary, on both sides of the street, the shops and small traders who used to be in the market fled in a hurry with gold and silver before the rebels captured Seoul.

At this moment, Seoul is like an abandoned orphan, in ruins, and like a defiled vase, filthy.

In the center of the city, inside the government office.

The front hall is full of guests and friends, delicious food and wine, dancing girls, quite a few scenes of drunken and singing songs of wealthy nobles,

Today, Fan Wencheng, the commander of the rebel army, invited his generals to gather in the government to discuss military affairs.

After all, Fan Wencheng got information that in Seoul, there were a large number of Yan State dark sword elites lurking, and there were rumors that the Great Song Dynasty sent Feng Shihu to Handan to go to Seoul to replace the soldiers.

Fan Wencheng and the disciples of the Bing family knew that the Bing family and the Song State had always had a disagreement, and the two sides had no mortal enmity, but they were incompatible.

In addition, the great changes in the north and the arrival of the era of Yan and Song Dynasty hegemony, if the Great Song Dynasty controlled the rebel army, the inside and the outside should be combined, adding problems to the Yan State.

Therefore, Fan Wencheng thought carefully and believed that the message was not groundless.

For a while, in Seoul, the thoughts of the disciples of the military family became nervous.

More importantly, the main force of the Yan army returned, and Feng Shihu, a famous general under the account of Emperor Yan, returned from the south to conquer the Song State, and the casualties arrived in Yanjing City, so he led the tent to come to Handan to unite with Hengbangchang and quell the rebellion.

Who Feng Shihu is, it is impossible for the disciples of the military family to be unclear.

In addition, the soldiers and the Yan army had a deep blood feud, and the Yan army killed Yu Qiaobing and 50,000 soldiers, and the two sides were in conflict, reaching a state of endless death.

Therefore, Feng Shihu is in Handan, and he will definitely not give the rebel army a chance to breathe.

When Fan Wencheng learned that Feng Shihu had arrived with his army, he was both excited and nervous.

Excited, competing with Feng Shihu on the battlefield, there is a chance to avenge the army of Yu Poor and the soldiers who died in battle.

Nervous, Yan cavalry combat effectiveness is strong, the rebel army was wounded and blocked by Heng Bangchang's army, the advance edge was sharply reduced, Feng Shihu led the army and the counterinsurgency general Heng Bangchang converged, the number of Yan rebel troops increased sharply, if the war started, the pressure on the rebel army was increasing.

What's worse, Feng Shihu plotted against the rebel army and suppressed the rebel army with the soldiers, two bad things, one after another. This makes the situation of the rebels worse and worse.

Recently, in the city controlled by Hancheng and the rebel army, there were more and more secret agents of the Song Kingdom, shuttling between Seoul and Handan, and the disciples of the soldiers did not know how to face the Yan army, nor did they know how to solve the Liuzhuo Cliff hidden in the shadows.

What's more, whether it is Mucheng or Hancheng, although it is the territory of Yan State, it is very close to Song State.

In particular, Hancheng passed through the nine northern counties of the Yan State to control the Liang State, and became able to reach the territory of the Song State.

If the Song State is interested in the rebel army, the next step is that the disciples of the military family will not only have to beware of the Yan army, but also the Song army, which will make things more complicated.

Fan Wencheng, the commander of the soldiers, sat in the center of the living room, holding up his wine glass, frowning and looking worried.

Below him, six soldiers and disciples were gathered, that is, seven of them, and thousands of middle-level generals of the rebel army, controlling more than 100,000 rebel troops.

The silent atmosphere makes the wine and food in front of you tasteless.

Noticing Fan Wencheng's bitter expression, a general put down the bamboo chopsticks in his hand, looked up at Fan Hengwen, and said: "Commander Fan, the Yan army is coming, the Song envoys are eyeing each other, and the rebel army and the displaced people consume a lot of grain and grass every day, what does Commander Fan think about the future situation?" ”

Although Heng Bangchang had arrived in Seoul with the rebel army a month earlier, he strongly blocked the advance of the rebel army, and continued to attack from the periphery to reduce the territory controlled by the rebel army.

He also sent cavalry to loot the soldiers' homes and transport food to the army, however, fortunately, the main force of the Sky Wolf Army was still there.

Now, Dayan has officially put down the rebellion, and the Song Dynasty has made a misfortune, making the situation confusing.

The soldiers and disciples of the snake and rat are worried at both ends.

Hearing this, Fan Wencheng picked up the wine glass, raised his head and drank it all, and said: "The Yan army is strong, it must be blocked, the city is strengthened, and the guards are doubled. ”

"Fan Dutong, things are not as bad as the commander imagined, as long as we control the city and closely monitor the Song people, Liu Zhuoya will definitely have no chance to replace us, not to mention, the last general has already sent someone to spread the news that there are Song people entering Hancheng and directly killing them.

At present, we focus on the main force of the Yan army, according to the idea of the last general, Fan Dutong despises the Yan army too much, if the city wall is strengthened, the patrol is strengthened, and the Yan cavalry can be blocked, the southern and northern vassal states will not be destroyed, and General Yu will lead 50,000 elites, and will not be killed by the Yan cavalry. ”

"That's right, not long ago, the lord of the soldiers sent someone to send a message, claiming that the soldiers were ready to unite with the Chu State and start a counteroffensive against the Yan State's forces in the south, ordering that we must contain the Yan army and reduce the pressure on the soldiers in the south." A general also said: "Therefore, Fan Dutong, according to the instructions of the soldier master, our task is not to open up territory in the Yan country, on the contrary, we only need to drag the Yan army for a long time and help the soldier master buy time." ”

The master of the soldiers has great ambitions and is determined to restore the glory of the Great Zhou, however, the soldiers moved for the first time, encountered the fierce blows of the Yan army, and could not help but lose the soldiers on the battlefield.

The sudden change led to the fact that the soldiers did not even have a place to stay in the south.

Now, half of the Yan army has returned to Yan and half of the troops have stayed in the south of the Yangtze River.

Being in the Yan army in the north, before the soldiers occupied Cai State, they felt that they could not go south, so Fan Wen and others had to ensure that the war in the south was unhindered.

When Fan Wencheng heard this, he was a little depressed, and said: "The soldier master doesn't understand the actual situation, Feng Shihu personally quelled the rebellion, and our situation is worrying, and it will never be as easy as before." ”

Regarding the situation of the rebel army in Yan, Fan Wencheng maintained a cautious attitude.

is even worried that if Feng Shihu and Heng Bangchang lead the army to storm the area around Seoul, they will be able to keep the place they currently control.

The soldier master demanded it, and he had to comply.

I couldn't help asking: "General Guo, General Lan, what do you think about the current situation and what are your good strategies?" ”

"Fan Dutong, the last general feels that we will take advantage of Feng Shihu's first arrival in Handan, the foothold is not stable, the voice is attacking the west, seizing Handan, and severely demoralizing the Yan army, in addition, Handan is an important town, and the army is rich in food and materials, which can resolve the dilemma of the shortage of food and materials for the righteous army, and can also realize the orders of the soldier master and drag the Yan army for a long time." A general named Lan Mingyang is ambitious and suggests to Fan Wencheng.

"General Lan, are you kidding your suggestion?" When Fan Wencheng heard this, his brows furrowed, and he only felt that Lan Mingyang's suggestion was too rash.

Feng Shihu and Heng Bangchang's cavalry, a total of more than 100,000 people, most of them were stationed near Handan City, Handan City was well defended, according to the strength of the rebel army,

What is the difference between a sneak attack on Handan City and a heavy blow to Yanqi, and a moth fighting a fire and destroying itself.

In addition, the rebel army was able to temporarily block Hengbangchang because it took the initiative to avoid fighting and preserve its power.

"Fan Dutong, the military aircraft is important, how can the last general be joking." Lan Mingyang's face was serious, and he was serious. "Isn't it advisable for us to adopt the strategy of attacking the east and attacking the west, mobilizing the Yan cavalry to leave Handan, and taking advantage of the emptiness of Handan's defenses, to send troops to attack the city?"

"General Lan, have you ever thought that Heng Bangchang and Feng Shihu are both in Handan City, adopting the strategy of attacking the east and attacking the west, at most one person will be transferred, and any of them will stay in Handan, which means that General Lan's plan has failed." Fan Wencheng said coldly.

Previously, Lan Mingyang accused him of strengthening the city walls, strengthening the defenders, and underestimating the enemy.

Now, Lan Mingyang suggested attacking Handan, isn't it underestimating the enemy?

Lan Yangming was secretly displeased, raised his head and asked Guo Pojun, who was sitting opposite, and said, "General Guo, what do you think, insist on defending the city and not going out, or take the initiative to go out of the city to fight." ”

"Fan Dutong's suggestion is safe, and General Lan's suggestion is not undesirable, however, considering the situation of the rebel army, blindly defending it passively, sooner or later it will be eaten away by Yan Qi step by step, and the rebel army's grain and grass will be exhausted, and it will collapse from the inside." Guo Pojun said loudly.

Hearing this, Lan Yangming's thoughts gradually stretched, and he said to Fan Wencheng: "Commander Fan, General Guo also insists on taking the initiative to attack. ”

At this moment, Lan Yangming's words were obviously like Fan Wencheng's demonstration, and for a while, Fan Wencheng's face was pale, he picked up the wine jug, poured it full, and drank it all.

At this time, Guo Pojun looked at Fan Wencheng and said to Lan Yangming: "Commander Fan, General Lan, you have misunderstood what I mean, I propose to take the initiative to attack, but I will never support General Lan's risky move of attacking Handan." ”

"General Guo, what do you mean, if you don't attack Handan, how can you contain Yan Qi." Lan Yang was famous and asked very unhappily.

Fan Wencheng also looked at Guo Pojun, his expression full of curiosity.

Guo Pojun smiled lightly and said: "The rebel army attacked Handan, undoubtedly hitting the stone with an egg, however, near Hancheng, there are many cities, although they are guarding against the rebel army, they are not as strong as Handan, I suggest that the arch of Handan on the back, attract the attention of Feng Shihu and Heng Bangchang, and capture the city near Hancheng."

After all, the order given to me by the master of the soldier was to contain the Yan army, not to capture the Yan country. ”

Fan Wencheng, Lan Yangming, Guo Pojun, and the three of them suggested that they were completely different.

There was silence in the living room for a moment, Fan Wencheng stood up, and said loudly: "General Guo's suggestion is good, avoid Feng Shihu and Heng Bangchang, attack the surrounding cities of Hancheng, expand the territory of the rebel army, and contain Yan Cai, it is better."

Next, deploy as proposed by General Guo. ”

In the city of Handan, Feng Shihu and Heng Bangchang were also discussing military and political matters.

Feng Shihu led the army to Handan for the first time, and reported the news through Hengbangchang and the members of the Dark Arrow, and learned about the situation in Handan without much effort.

At this moment, he learned about the strength of the soldiers, and knew the movements of Liu Zhuoya and He Shanzhang.

For the soldiers, Feng Shihu had more means, and he took the slightest advantage in his eyes, took the initiative to attack, thundered and suppressed, surrounded but not attacked, and waited for the internal collapse of the rebel army.

These methods can be used to complete the task of counterinsurgency.

Only Liu Zhuoya and He Shanzhang appeared in Handan City, which was expected by Feng Shihu.

When he and the emperor led the army to fight in Kaifeng City, the members of the Dark Sword reported that Liu Zhuoya and He Shanzhang were both in Kaifeng City.

However, he led the army to Handan City, Liu Zhuoya, and He Shanzhang had arrived in advance, and something was wrong.

Feng Shihu also knew Liu Zhuoya's methods, and knew that He Shanzhang was Li Mu's cronies, and these two people were not idle people.

As the saying goes, if you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything, they arrive in Handan City quietly, and there is absolutely nothing good about it.

In addition, Feng Shihu was worried that Liu Zhuoya and He Zhangzhang might have plans for the rebel army when they arrived in Handan, otherwise, they would not have to travel thousands of miles, risk their lives, and lurk in Handan.

Bang Chang stared at Feng Shihu intently for a long time, and asked, "General Feng, what do you think?" ”

The Yan army wanted to suppress the rebel army, capture the rebel army to control the city, and completely regain the lost territory, however, Liu Zhuoya and He Shanzhang appeared in Handan, and the time was very unlucky.

Although he didn't know He Shanzhang, he did know Feng Shihu.

Back then, Liu Zhuoya was the most trusted courtier of Emperor Zhao, who took over the military and politics and tilted his power towards the government and the opposition.

Zhao was destroyed, took refuge in the Song State, and was reused by the empress.

Therefore, to say that Liu Zhuoya has no ability, Heng Bangchang does not believe it,

Such a person, coming to Handan, definitely has an ulterior secret.

"Blockade Handan City and catch turtles in the urn." Feng Shihu raised his head and said to Heng Bangchang: "Liu Zhuoya, He Shanzhang is quite capable, and he must be removed quickly."

In addition, put pressure on the rebels, step by step, gradually encroaching on the territory under their control, not giving Liu Zhuoya any chance to unite with the rebels, and also to severely defeat the rebels. ”

"It is not advisable to blockade Handan City, without looking for the hiding place of Liuzhuo Cliff, and rashly blocking Handan City, it will startle the snake, plus Handan City is too big, and looking for it aimlessly is tantamount to looking for a needle in a haystack." Heng Bangchang shook his head slightly, disapproving of Feng Shihu's proposal.

Feng Shihu smiled lightly and said nonchalantly: "General Heng, you think things are too complicated, Liu Zhuoya is cunning, but the geese have left a voice, and the people have left a name, Feng Shihu went to Handan, and he must have come for the rebels."

Now, instead of going directly to Seoul, on the contrary, he is closely active in Handan, if his guess is correct, he must be in contact with his former colleagues, as long as we arrest his former colleagues, torture them severely, and coerce and lure them, we will definitely be able to find Liu Zhuoya and He Zhizhang in a short time. ”

"So, very good, I will personally lead people to act, and you will lead people to deploy and recruit the rebels." Hengbangchang heard the sound and suddenly realized.

Feng Shihu was full of confidence and said: "The rebel army is only more than 100,000, occupying three cities, and in addition, there are a large number of displaced people participating in it, regardless of the strength of the combat effectiveness, the food problem, the brunt.

Cut off the source of food and grass, and the rebel army will break through from the inside, and if the other side stubbornly resists, it will be suppressed with iron and blood. ”

"In the rebel army, there is indeed not much grain, grass and ordnance, in the past, they transported grain and army, and they were often robbed by Yan cavalry." Heng Bangchang agreed with Feng Shihu's proposal, but he was not without worries, and asked: "General Feng, plan to cut off the source of grain and grass for the rebel army, and if you do this, it is estimated that after more than a month, the rebel army will have a food crisis."

However, the emperor asks you and me to fight a decisive battle, and if the time is delayed too much, I am afraid that it will cause serious dissatisfaction among the emperor. ”

"General Heng, our army is fighting, if we want to attack and defend, how can we adopt a siege strategy, I just mentioned casually, war, it must be fought, and it must be a big war." Feng Shihu cut the railway.