Royal road

Chapter 337

"Shi Le was conferred in Lijiabao? It was earlier than expected." Looking at the military report just handed over, Liang Feng also heaved a sigh of relief.

In order to kill Shi Le, the staff did not know how many plans had been set up.Every possible variable has been carefully considered and carefully considered.And those aristocratic barriers in Yuzhou are just one part of it.It is still going very smoothly, and it will be a part that will be completed in advance.

Speaking of which, this is also due to Zuti.After settling in the counties around Luoyang, Zu Ti began to secretly contact the powerful men in Yuzhou.In troubled times, each of these big families living together in a castle has a way to survive.On the surface, Shi Le has been subdued, but in private, he cannot avoid flirting with Zu Ti.

Coupled with the impact of the drought, this silent shaking is even more severe.Not to mention the Li family, in Yingchuan County and Xiangcheng County near Sizhou, there are no less than [-] Wubaos that communicate with Sizhou letters.In order to cooperate with the ambush, Zu Ti also hinted at these people early on, letting them seize the opportunity.Therefore, even if Shi Le did not reach Lijiabao, other people would come forward to intercept him.And this is much more terrifying than an ambush.

But now, it is considered lucky to be able to achieve the goal ahead of schedule.In other words, it was Shi Le's misfortune.

"Thanks to the arrangement of Xifengling, it worked. After the inspection, no less than 3000 people died in the valley alone. I didn't expect the power of gunpowder to be so powerful. If it was used to attack the city, even a high wall would be hard to resist." !" Zhang Bin said from the side, and there was some excitement in his words.

After the gunpowder was developed and formed, it has also been improved several times to increase its explosive lethality.Although it still can't reach the power of yellow gunpowder, if there is enough quantity, it can also play a frightening role.

This time at Xifeng Ridge, the method of lighting with a fuse was used.It is impossible to hide thousands of ambush soldiers, but it is not difficult to hide a few people.Use the fuse to ignite the pre-buried explosive package, and then attack Shi Le's soldiers by surprise.Such methods, for those who have never seen gunpowder, can be called a world-changing change.

People panic, trample on each other, how many people die is second to none, the army's morale is broken, and they can no longer move forward, that is the goal.It is already a rare skill for Shi Le to lead 1000 people to escape.

It was also this ambush that made Zhang Bin clearly realize the power of gunpowder.Mountains and rocks can explode, let alone city walls?If the same number of explosives can be buried under the corner of the city, wouldn't it be invincible and invincible?

Liang Feng shook his head: "Most cities have moats, the soil is wet, and they cannot be approached, so it is difficult to attack with gunpowder. Besides, this method can only be used occasionally. If you use it too much, others will come up with defensive methods."

War is a game in which both sides continue to climb the technological tree and strategic thinking.Once the true power of gunpowder is discovered, it will never be too difficult to restrain it.We must know that the city defense war has been fought for thousands of years, what kind of method has not been used?It is common practice to dig holes and set fires under the city gates.Therefore, many large cities have built waterways, and the ground is even inlaid with tile urns.With this simple loudspeaker equipment, you can clearly hear the movement outside the city.Once you find that the enemy is digging a tunnel, or wants to set fire, you can take immediate measures.

And gunpowder, as long as it is not ignited, can be dealt with with a basin of water.Surprise can also scare and frighten the enemy. It is really regarded as a standing method, and it is only a matter of time before it is cracked.

Zhang Bin is familiar with military affairs, and he nodded when he heard what the lord said: "If it can't be used in the battlefield, it seems that it can be used in mining and digging in the deep mountains. It's better to study this method."

This is more in line with Liang Feng's thinking. There are too many places where gunpowder can be used, and it is something that cannot be ignored.

"Let the concept of good fortune continue to be tested. Shi Le has been eliminated, and it is time to send troops."

This is the most important task now.

Following Liang Feng's order, the Bingzhou army came out.Attack Pingyang from both sides of Shangdang and Lishi.In addition to the soldiers and horses left behind in Jinyang, even the Thunderbolt Army also accompanied them to help.The modified siege equipment is even more comprehensive and extremely sharp.

There are only a few guards left, how can they block such an attack?Counties of Puzi, Yong'an, and Beiqu were destroyed one after another.When the army came to the city of Pingyang, the Xiongnu reinforcements from Yongzhou arrived in Hedong.

This time Liu Yao also invested enough capital and sent tens of thousands of elite soldiers.Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered Hedong, he encountered interception.A fine cavalry raided from Luoyang, and the two armies fought fiercely. In the end, the Huns were defeated and retreated to Tongguan in embarrassment.

Without reinforcements, Pingyang only survived for seven or eight days before being breached.Then there was chaos in Hedong, many cities fell upon hearing the wind, and powerful families even changed their names.

The situation in Sizhou will never be the same as before.

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"This dog slave!"

With a bang, a golden cup fell to the ground.Liu Yao was furious and jumped up!

The county magistrate Wenxi has been demoted!Back then when they attacked Wenxi, they fought for several days before they captured the city.It's good now, the one surnamed Liang won easily!

Thanks to those aristocratic families who were servile and servile back then, each of them just wanted to cut off their tails to survive.What now?Some people didn't even want the hostages in Chang'an, and went to Bingzhou in an open and honest manner.

Now that Wenxi has fallen, Anyi probably won't be able to hold out for too long.Where can the salt ponds in the east of the river be preserved?It was also that group of royal nobles who were too greedy, if they could be less overbearing, they wouldn't be so dissatisfied.

However, the situation in Hedong has deteriorated, and Chang'an has not improved much.When they arrived in Chang'an, a metropolis far superior to Pingyang, the Xiongnu dignitaries thoroughly learned the extravagance of the Jin people.Not to mention arrogant and domineering, he also tried his best to squeeze out the Jin people who joined him.When the first emperor was there, although he respected the virtuous and the corporals, there was already a tendency to respect the clansmen.Now there is no one to suppress it, and it is impossible to deal with it.

Even the local Qiang and Di people in Yongzhou were all enslaved by those nobles.If things go on like this, there will be chaos!

what to do?Like a headless fly, Liu Yao walked in the hall for an unknown number of steps, finally gritted his teeth: "Order the troops in Hedong to retreat and return to Yongzhou!"

"Your Majesty, don't do it!" several counselors below shouted at the same time.

Looking at those anxious faces, Liu Yao suddenly thought of Zhang Dian who was by his side back then.At least that person still has a bit of quick wit and courage, unlike the trash in front of him!

"The top priority now is to pacify the chaos in Qinzhou. Hedong has been lost, and I don't know how much money it will cost to get it back. It's better to leave the mess to Bingzhou!"

Liu Yao's thinking is very clear.The severe drought is still going on, even if Pingyang and Hedong are captured, it will only be tens of thousands more mouths.It's a pity that Hedong Yanchi is a pity.Now that central Sichuan has been occupied by rebels, Sichuan salt is hard to sustain, and the output of salt ponds in Guanzhong is limited, so it may not be able to support the army.

After the rebellion in Qinzhou is resolved, we still have to find a way to capture Shuzhong or take back Hedong.

Just look at when this damn drought will pass...

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The Xiongnu retreated, making Hedong, which was already in a good situation, even more overwhelming.However, Bingzhou soldiers and horses were not greedy, and they still acted according to the original plan. They never crossed the Yellow River and got involved with Hongnong, who had extremely limited guards.Only attack the city in the east of the river.Cities and fortresses gradually fell under the banner, and the surrounding area was shaken by it.

Although the news was a step late, it finally reached Yangzhou.Sima Rui was both pleasantly surprised and worried: "You even took down Pingyang, and even killed the traitor Shilena. Now, isn't Liang Zixi going to take over Yuzhou and Yanzhou?"

Now Liang Feng has already commanded three prefectures, and with two more prefectures, half of the country is under his command.Even if Sima Rui had no interest in Beidi, it was impossible for him to tolerate this kind of thing happening.

Director Wang smiled slightly: "Yuzhou has been appointed as an Inspector, so is Yanzhou. If it's not up to the task, it's okay to replace it. As long as the imperial court sends officials to garrison, can Duke Liang still take it privately?"

In fact, if you want to fight, you can still take it away.But the focus is not on "seize", but on "private".Once Liang Feng disregarded the appointment of the court and scrambled for the two states, he would no longer be a prince, but a thief like Yuan Shao who wanted to plot rebellion.Judging from Liang Feng's previous actions, he would not act rashly.Compared with Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and others, this sick man also seems to lack some ambition.

"Stop with stillness." Sima Rui nodded again and again, "That's very good. Yuzhou and Yanzhou are both in the flanks of Yangzhou, and they are to be handed over to reliable people to guard them. As for the credit for taking back Pingyang... Liang Zixi is the captain of Sili. , Reorganizing Sizhou is also a matter of duty."

Just one sentence of duty will wipe out all the great credit.But in fact, Sima Rui can't be sealed, so do you want to make that person king?He himself is still only the county king now, and after conferring Liang Feng, how will he win over him when he ascends the throne in the future?

Knowing Sima Rui's thoughts too well, Director Wang didn't say anything, and took orders to adjust the personnel affairs in Yuzhou and Yanzhou.

As a result, before Hedong was completely recovered, Liang Feng received the report from the imperial court.At the same time, the governors of Yuzhou and Yanzhou were changed, and soldiers and horses were stationed.

"Is King Langya afraid that I will take these two prefectures?" Liang Feng shook his head as he dropped the mansion newspaper jokingly.

Now occupying Yuzhou and Yanzhou, I'm sorry, but he doesn't have the military and financial resources.It's just that the battle in Pingyang lasted for more than two months, and it cost an unknown amount of food.To completely settle down, it will take a few more months, at least.This is still a situation where the Huns and puppet Han are unable to look eastward. Once the enemy recovers, they may fight fiercely again.

In such a situation, how could he annex Yu and Yan now?

Zhang Bin also smiled: "That's fine. If the new governor can defeat the soldiers and gather the people, Sizhou and Jizhou can also relieve the pressure. And with such an arrangement, the imperial court will always allocate food."

This is to borrow the hand of the imperial court to stabilize the surrounding environment.Shi Le is dead, but his generals and old battalion are still there.There are also Wang Mi's surviving generals, and several refugee generals.Without Shi Le, the tiger, it would be time for the monkeys to scurry around.I am afraid that Yuzhou and Yanzhou will not be peaceful for a while.No matter how much food there is, it is not used to fill the bottomless pit.It is better to hand it over to the imperial court first, and it will not be too late to go south after they have dealt with the disasters around them.

"The order will be passed down, and the officials of Bingzhou and Jizhou will be transferred to Pingyang and Hedong. The administration of the two counties must be stabilized as soon as possible, and the people's livelihood must be reorganized."

That's again how many mouths to feed.Liang Feng sighed softly. Seeing that the autumn harvest is over, when will this severe drought end?