Chapter 840 Inside and outside the city

Chapter 840 Inside and outside the city

Chapter 840 Inside and outside the city
The camp outside Xinping City has been set up, with a standard three-sided enclosure and one gate.

The Silver Spear Left Camp and the 5,000-man Yellow Head Army were located in the south of the city, with their backs against the Sanggan River.

The 3,500 to 3,600 soldiers of Chenliu Prefecture were stationed in the west of the city, and the 3,000 cavalry of the Yicong Army were also stationed here.

Five thousand Yellow Head Army soldiers were stationed in the east of the city, also with their backs to the Sanggan River - the water met the Sanggan River south of Xinping, then turned and flowed to the northeast.

Five thousand Xianbei and Wuhuan cavalry from the Yuju tribe were also stationed in the northeast of the city.

The more than 10,000 Wuhuan cavalrymen who gathered along the road were led by their respective leaders to patrol the wilderness and protect the periphery.

It was said that they would surround the enemy on three sides and leave one side open, but it would be difficult to escape in this situation because there were too many Jin cavalry.

On June 19th, Wang Que'er left the central army camp and inspected various places.

At the age of thirty-six, he is at the golden age for a senior general.

After twenty years of fighting, he, who started out as a small soldier, has become surprisingly experienced. If he had not died young, he could have fought for his country for another twenty years and left his name in history.

Generally speaking, historians would visit major civil and military officials regularly to collect historical materials. The oral materials from the parties involved were the most important source and would be embellished to a considerable extent. Therefore, the strength described in history books would generally be much higher than the actual abilities of the civil and military officials.

If you are still willing to spend money, it is not impossible for them to help you add drama and embellishments. After all, the history of later dynasties is based on the various materials recorded in the previous dynasties - if they have not been lost.

Wang Que'er is still very interested in leaving her name in history, and she has been thinking more and more about this kind of thing in recent years - some people seek fame, some people seek profit, Wang Que'er is the former.

There are not many wars that can earn such a great reputation, and attacking Tuoba Xianbei is one of them.

As for attacking Jiangdong or Shu, he had no interest in it, and others had almost the same opinion.

The reason is simple: a name like Jianye doesn't sound as attractive as Pingcheng and Shengle.

There is no Yinshan Mountain in Jiangdong or Henan Province that can make his blood boil.

The likes of Sima Rui and Wang Dao make him sleepy, but the grassland leaders like Tuoba, Murong and Yuwen who can mobilize overwhelming cavalry can make him more alert and give his all.

To put it bluntly, ordinary people in the Central Plains may be more interested in Sima Rui, Wang Dao and the like, but as a military man, he clearly knows what the greater challenge is.

"There are new things to teach in martial arts." Wang Que'er stopped by the Masanggan River and said, "From Guangwu to Xinping, it is more than 200 miles, and to Pingcheng, it is more than 300 miles. The scenery there is very different from that in the Central Plains."

"These are all old places from the Qin and Han dynasties. Although they are very strange, there are still some remains of China that can be found." Yu Ze (Yu Gun's third son), the military supervisor of the General's Mansion, laughed and said, "Go north from Pingcheng, and you will find the real boundless grassland. The smoke-filled villages are sparse, and the desolation is so desolate that it makes people cry."

To put it simply, the area south of Pingcheng is suitable for grazing and farming. During the Qin and Han dynasties, a large number of immigrants were sent to settle on the border and counties were established.

If you go further north of Pingcheng, you may still be able to farm, but the conditions are much worse than those south of Pingcheng and north of Yanmen Pass.

As for the area north of Yinshan Mountain, the conditions are even worse. There are only a few places where people can cultivate land and the main activity is grazing.

The Central Plains dynasty could attack but could not occupy it - or no one thought about occupying it. In any case, it was impossible to occupy it with the means used during the Qin and Han dynasties, unless someone came up with a new method.

"Your Majesty has made great contributions in this battle." Wang Que'er faced southwest, bowed and said.

Yu Ze is a little silly, do you really have to be like this?

Wang Que'er didn't care what Yu Ze was thinking, and just said, "It's not that easy to fight two or three hundred miles deep in the enemy's territory. If it weren't for the king recruiting the rebels from behind, and letting the various counties come to surrender, I would definitely not be able to reach Xinping by now."

Yu Ze had to admit that this made sense.

The most dangerous part of going deep into enemy territory is the retreat route.

Apart from other things, if the 60,000 to 70,000 Wuhuan who have taken refuge with Wang's mother and son turn their weapons around, intercept your food supply, kill your messengers, or even penetrate your rear and wreak havoc, what will you do? How much effort will it take to clear them out one by one?

But King Liang made them his own people, so at least they would not cause trouble and could help you drive out and kill the enemy's cavalry.

If this war is ultimately won, it is due to the initial strategy.

"General Wang, the mother and son of the Wang family have surrendered tens of thousands of people, most of whom are Wuhuan in Xingbei. How will they be dealt with in the future? Will these places be used as the basis for Shiyijian to restore his country?" Yu Ze took a few steps closer and asked in a low voice.

Wang Que'er smiled mysteriously and didn't answer.

is it possible? impossible.

As the most favored student of King Liang, he knew many unknown secrets, such as King Liang's plan to set up two counties, Mayi and Yunzhong, in Xingbei.

Maybe it is a vassal county, because there are too many Hu people there, but it will definitely not be given to Shiyijian. The area north of Pingcheng is still okay.

Want territory? Go grab it yourself. King Liang can give you a title.

"Military Supervisor, please don't ask too many questions." Wang Que'er said, "Some confidential matters may cause unrest if leaked."

Yu Ze felt a little unhappy when he heard this.

But he quickly adjusted his mood. Wang Que'er's words were equivalent to answering him, so he naturally didn't ask any more questions.

He looked up at the south bank of the Sanggan River, where an earthen city was being built.

Most of the people who built the city were the elderly, the weak, women and children of the Wuhuan people. They cut wood and carried soil, which was very hard work.

I heard that Wang was already looking for craftsmen to make official seals, and appointed Wang Feng and Changsun Rui (Baba Rui) as the left and right assistants, and Liu Lugu and Yu Ju as the left and right wise kings, and appointed the heads of various tribes, and sent their sons and nephews to serve Shi Yijian. He had heard what this woman looked like before, and she had made great progress in recent times, and it was almost impossible to tell that she was just a 19-year-old woman.

If it really doesn't work, I might as well suggest that the king kill her to prevent her from becoming a disaster in the future and to avoid causing trouble for his younger sister. After all, King Liang is prone to relapsing into his old habits.

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In Xinping City, in the mansion where Tuoba Liuxiu once lived, Wang Chang, the head of the Guangning Wang family, was having a secret conversation with Pugulü.

"You have seen the situation today. Pu's army is old and weak, and it is no match for Liang's elite troops. These people in the city are half-hearted. Do you think they can fight to the death for you?" Wang Chang seemed not to worry about his own safety at all. He walked around the room and talked freely: "The defenders of the city are Wuhuan and Jin. It is obvious where they are leaning. If the army attacks the city one day, it will be a pity to destroy everything together."

Pu Gulu's face was not very good, and he only said: "If you want me to surrender, there are only a few things you can do."

"It's okay to talk about it." Wang Chang said confidently.

"First, there are still tens of thousands of old, weak, women and children in the Pu tribe, who have been moved to other places to graze. They must not be harmed, nor can they be dispersed at will."

"Okay." Wang Chang replied.

"Second, after Shiyijian regains his country, if he offers sacrifices to the gods, I don't care if there are ten or seven surnames offering sacrifices together, the name of the Pu family must still be listed on the altar."

"it is good."

"Third, if Xinping can't give it to me, I need a good piece of land as a pasture."

"it is good."

"Fourth, what official system does Khatun intend to use? Xianbei old customs or Jin official system? If it is Jin system, give me a general of guards. If it is Xianbei old customs, you can appoint several assistants, and I will be one of them. If possible, you can send an envoy to Luoyang to ask for a gold seal like Guiyi Hou for me. At the very least, I must have a silver seal of the General of the Central Army of Friendship."

After saying that, he looked at Wang Chang.

Wang Chang didn't dare to make the decision on this matter and was a little annoyed.

Pu Gulü really has no idea what's going on. It's already this late and he's still asking for such a huge amount.

I haven't even got any official position yet and I'm still running around as a family steward. How dare you make so many demands?
"This is a bit too much." Wang Chang was jealous and said bluntly: "My lord, you may not know who the Wuhuan in the city listen to! When the Khan arrives, all the Wuhuan tribes will bow down to him. I'm afraid they will take your head as a sacrifice."

Pugulü slammed the table heavily and said angrily: "Xinping is a famous city, which can almost be the capital. I offered it to you for nothing, but you don't give me any benefits. Is this reasonable?"

Wang Chang was about to get angry, but suddenly he noticed a cunning look in Pugulü's eyes. He snorted coldly and said, "That's all. You can surrender or not."

Pu Gulü looked at Wang Chang quietly, his eyes seemed very dangerous, and his hand slowly touched the hilt of the knife at his waist.

Although Wang Chang was sure that this man would not dare to do anything, he was still nervous when he saw his actions. However, he held on and looked at Pu Gulü without giving in.

After a long time, Pugulü suddenly smiled, and the tense atmosphere in the room immediately eased a lot.

He just clapped his hands, and after a moment, several people came in, carrying two large boxes.

Pugulü opened it himself and saw many gold and silver items inside.

He just said: "This is what Sima Teng gave to the Great Chanyu (Tuoba Yiyi) in the past. If you run around a bit, it will all be yours. What do you think?"

Wang Chang swallowed secretly, looked away with difficulty, and shook his head.

Seeing that he was not moved by his persuasion, Pugulu was immediately unhappy and blamed him, "I am also thinking about the Khatun and the prince. Why would an eagle on the grassland be so fussy? If you accept these two boxes, you will be my friend, Pugulu. If you don't accept them, I can't serve you with peace of mind."

"I really can't help you." Wang Chang's tone softened a little, but he still refused.

Pu Gulu stared at him carefully for a long time, and found that Wang Chang was really unwilling, so he sighed and said, "Forget it, I won't embarrass you. The gold and silver are still yours, just consider it as making friends."

Wang Chang breathed a sigh of relief, with a look of excitement on his face.

"Then let's change the conditions." Pu Gulu said again: "I surrender the Khatun and the prince, but not Shao Xun. Shao's soldiers are not allowed to enter Xinping City, but can only be stationed outside. I can send people to send some food, grass, cattle and sheep to reward the soldiers."

When Wang Chang heard this, he felt embarrassed again.

Seeing this, Pugulü was so angry that he scolded, "Why don't you know anything, old maid? Do you think I am really afraid of death? Let me tell you the truth. If Khatun and Shiyijian were not here, I would rather flee far away than surrender. I did not let Shao's soldiers enter the city because of Shiyijian. Does the prince really want to live under someone else's roof for the rest of his life? Dai is Tuoba's Dai, not Shao's Dai. Shiyijian is not yet strong, and he should be independent when he grows up. If he doesn't have this idea and Khatun doesn't have this plan, I will surrender to Yihuai. If Yihuai doesn't have the ambition, I will go to Hexi and never suffer this bully again."

Going to Hexi means joining the Tuoba tribe, which was a force founded by the descendants of Tuoba Pigu (Tuoba Liwei's half brother).

As far as Wang Chang's heart is concerned, of course he doesn't want to live under someone else's roof.

Recently, he had also secretly suggested to Khatun that she should pretend to be friendly with Shao Xun, and then get out of control after Shiyijian restored his country and became more powerful.

Shao Xun is already 37 years old. In another ten years, he will enter the twilight of his life. By then, Shi Yijian may just be 20 years old, an age of great ambition, and the opportunity is not small.

But Khatun was actually a little scared, and seemed to feel a little guilty, and never gave him a direct answer.

This happened!

Wang Chang collected his thoughts and said, "Pugulu, please stop arguing with me. I can agree to the first three points. I can't decide about the official position and the golden seal. If you are lucky, you may get them. If you are unlucky, you can just give up. That's it. If you don't agree, you can kill me and make your mind clear to the whole city."

Pu Gulu didn't even look at him, snorted coldly, and walked away.

(End of this chapter)