Royal Road

The beginning of spring has long since passed, the weather has gradually become warmer, and the number of severe cold has disappeared with the spring breeze. However, sitting in the hall, Sima Ying was trembling, as if her Mianfu could not hold her back into her bones.

Wang Mi escaped. After being besieged by the imperial army for three months, his pro-appointed generals, chief governors, and emperor Wang Mi fled with tens of thousands of remnants. Without these soldiers and horses, the defense immediately collapsed, and Sima Yue had already led his army to attack outside Huarong City. How does this small city wall stop the army?

He can't stop it.

Below the stairs, the few remaining courtiers were quiet like mud puppets. Yes, can you ask something out of their mouths again? These people wanted to tie him out of the city and hand him to Sima Yue for another chance to redeem his sins. He, the "son of the emperor", has only these useful things left.

"Kaicheng." After a long time, Sima Ying finally said.

There was a commotion below, and someone said in shock: "Your Majesty, as long as you escape from Jingzhou, maybe..."

Before she finished speaking, Sima Ying put on her wide sleeves: "You all get back."

As if seeing something unlucky from his face, the few people below struggled for a while and fled as if they were scattered.

Facing the empty hall, Sima Ying sat there for a while, and suddenly asked, "How old are you?"

There was no one in the hall. The servant behind him was taken aback and suddenly knelt down: "Your Majesty!"

"How old is it?" Sima Ying asked again.

"Old slaves have three out of fifty..." The waiter was one of Sima Ying's close associates. At this moment, he was sobbing as if he knew what the other party was thinking.

"Fifty...may know the fate of heaven?" Sima Ying laughed sadly. He was twenty-nine years old, how could he wait for the age to know the destiny?

The waiter still wanted to persuade, Sima Ying's handsome face already showed a smile but a smile: "Well, it's better than falling into the hands of a thief. After I die, the world is safe? It's not too early for him to step forward."

In this voice, there was a chill that made one's back chill. The maid who was crying was speechless, but Sima Ying stood up and walked straight to the pillars in the temple.

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"The pseudo-emperor has extinct?" When the city gate opened and the officials offered to surrender, Sima Yue knew that he had won. However, before the various humiliations envisaged in his mind were used, I heard the news that Sima Ying hanged herself.

This somewhat disappointed him. The battle with Sima Ying lasted for more than three years. From the initial battle of Yecheng to the later two emperors standing side by side, the danger is incalculable. Now that he has squandered the lives of 30,000 soldiers, he finally conquered the fortified city, and removed this confidant worry that made him sleepless, but he can't see this defeated general with his own eyes. How can he not make people feel embarrassed?

However, the loss was only a moment, and Sima Yue immediately asked: "Can the pseudo-emperor leave his heirs?"

"Several princes also led to death."

Hearing this answer, Sima Yue's eyebrows stretched. That's also good. No matter how riots were committed, he was also Emperor Wu's biological son. Now that the family commits suicide in fear of sin, wouldn't it be easy?

"Okay! Reward the three armies, and the class teacher will return to the court!" Sima said more loudly without any worries in his heart.

No one can compete with him for the position of Zaifu. As long as he gets rid of the thief and Hulu, he will be able to sit still. But when Zhi was satisfied, there was a small spike in his head, which caused a dull pain. The little emperor in Luoyang city is becoming more reckless and reckless, which is a hidden danger. Do it now, in a little rush, what is the most appropriate way to get rid of him?

Power is like winter clothes, once wrapped in one's body, it cannot be taken off. Only by pulling out those needle awns can you live safely. How could Sima Yue know the importance of it?

However, thinking about it this way, halfway through the return of the army, it changed its direction. It was only because Wang Mi, who had escaped from Jingzhou before, swept Yuzhou with 50,000 insurgents. In desperation, Sima Yue led troops to Xuchang and ordered Gou Xi to quell the chaos. It's just that no matter how much Gou Xi used his soldiers like a god, he was led by a tired soldier who had fought for half a year. In the face of the extremely vicious and very large number of Wang Mibu, he could only defend hard. The two armies were in a stalemate in Yuzhou.

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"General, the soldiers and horses are ready, do you want to attack the capital?"

Shi Le did not answer immediately, but raised his eyes to look out of the account. The cold winter has passed, and the branches in the fields have a little greenery. Not only did they survive the most difficult days, they also expanded the original five thousand soldiers to thirty thousand. At the turn of winter and spring, it is not a time for war, but when a war is started, it is easier to gather troops and buy horses. It was because Shile gathered that they were all refugees and bandits. They even took down the city and were able to recruit rebels from the city.

For the poor people, until the summer harvest, they are difficult to pass through, and they are very easy to die if they do not pick up the green and yellow. What else can be done except throwing thieves in a military disaster? What's more, when Shile's army enters the city, they kill officials to open warehouses, and distribute the grain and grass that can't be taken directly to the people. Such a small favor, Xiaohui, is enough to make Qingzhuang's head hot, and even his Jiehu identity is ignored, and he joins the army.

After going back and forth like this, this team is getting bigger and bigger. If it can conquer Xindu, the Jizhou government, maybe it will have to add tens of thousands of horses!

How can I think of today when I escaped from Wei Jun in embarrassment? After seeing the terrible situation of Bingzhou soldiers and horses, the Jin troops defending the city in Jizhou were even weaker. Desire is like spring weeds, growing wildly in the wind. Today, the soldiers led by Shi Le are several times more than that of Ji Sang. A big general, well deserved!

But he was not satisfied with such a feat. After taking down Jizhou, he still needs to go to the Huns. Once you have the official status, you will not simply grab food and rebel. The generals who defended the city might vote for the generals of Han, but they would not color the gangsters.

He had already heard that the governor of Yecheng was also born in Jie. Why can he be able to give Hou Baixiang, but he can only grab food and grass with a group of mud legs? What others can do, he can naturally too!

"General?" Seeing Shi Le did not answer, the subordinates couldn't help but asked nervously, "Is there anything wrong with the letter?"

Shi Le snorted coldly, "What's wrong? Organize soldiers and horses to attack the city immediately!"

It can't be delayed anymore. If he captured Jizhou and killed the assassin, his credit would be several times greater than that of the attack on Yecheng that day. Are you afraid that you won't be able to come to Han Guo to recruit? As for the group of merged state soldiers, there will be another battle sooner or later. Next time, he will definitely decide the winner!

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"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

In the barracks outside Yecheng, the killing sound shook the sky. These recruits have been training for more than three months. They are training in arrays every day, and they can't rest for a while. However, this kind of work didn't make them feel tired, but they were able to practice vigorously. Just because there is desperate hope in this army!

Most of them came from military households, and no matter which general came, they had to take people out. Don't say it is young and strong, even the elderly and children are likely to plunder into the army. After joining the army, he had no food or clothing, and he had to work part-time. Maybe the master gave an order to fill in the city ditch. It's better to be a refugee than to be a soldier! As a result, even soldiers fleeing, they really can't escape, and they won't fight with all their heart. In all likelihood, they will disperse in one blow, and be a defeated soldier early.

But General Yi's command is not like this. Settlement allowances were issued as early as the time of conscription. In the season when there is no green and yellow, more rice can save a family, who is not interested? After enlisting in the army, all food and drink are provided by the army. If you train your soldiers well, you have some courage and talents, maybe you can be promoted to a corps leader and lead a few soldiers.

And training soldiers, in the final analysis, is to save lives. The generals said clearly and clearly, they all practiced with the little soldiers, and they never slack off. There is no deduction of wages, no humiliation and torture, who is not tempted to look at these generals, who are just like their own, from poor backgrounds? If they can make meritorious service on the battlefield, can they also receive salaries, set up farms, and add officials to the ranks like them? For these people who have been suffering for half their lives and have no hope of finding hope, it is indeed an extremely promising thing.

Therefore, no matter how hard the camp is, no one retreats. On the contrary, everyone is looking forward to getting into battle as soon as possible.

There was a sound of horseshoes, from far to near. Many soldiers who were training couldn't help but turn their heads to look, and were immediately punished by the school officer, not daring to be distracted. But everyone knew in their hearts that this was General Yi's return! Has the rebellion in Quang Binh been wiped out?

"General Yi, this time we have killed another bandit army. It's really hard work!" Wang Ping said with a smile on his face and praised with joy.

Although Guangping County is not in the category of Wei County, it ultimately belongs to Yiyan. Moreover, it is adjacent to Jizhou, and the military misfortune is severe, which can be calmed down, which is also greatly beneficial to Weijun.

Now Wang Ping is quite familiar with the person in front of him, knowing that although Yi Yan's face is cold, he is still very hungry for utilitarianism. There is no mercy when it comes to food. There are only 6,000 recruits, but more than 10,000 for food and grass. There is a lot to eat at this empty salary!

However, after Yi Yan showed his strength, Wang Ping was relieved. As for food and grass, apart from Wei County, don't other counties and counties in Pingding provide it? The more battles he fought, the less pressure he put on his shoulders, and the easier it was indeed.

Facing such a pleased smile, Yi Yan didn't have any joy on his face, but frowned, "I heard that the Jizhou Rebellion Army has begun to attack Xindu?"

Wang Ping's smile froze. How could his news be so well-informed? He couldn’t help but answer this. He chuckled, “That’s true. It’s said that Ding Cishi has sent troops, and I don’t know if he can repel the rebellion...”

"Every letter is lost, Jizhou is in danger. It must be rescued!" Now that Yi Yan has established his prestige, he doesn't need to be too polite with Wang Ping.

Hearing this, Wang Ping lowered his face and said, "General Yi, this is not right. There are not many soldiers in Hebei. If you save another state, wouldn't you mess up your family? Ding Cishi and Duwei Feng from Jizhou They are all people who are accustomed to war, mere bandits, how can you do it?"

"What if you can't hold it?" Yi Yan asked back.

"This…"

What else Wang Ping wanted to say, Yi Yan waved his hand: "The monarch does not know the military affairs. If the letter is lost, the group of rebellious soldiers may rush to Sizhou and bring disaster to Hebei again. Yecheng has been breached once. Even King Dongyan died tragically in the wilderness, did you forget the monarch?"

The meaning of these words was terrible, and some cold sweat broke out on Wang Ping's head. Yes, at the beginning, 10,000 soldiers rebelled, but Yecheng couldn't fight back. How about tens of thousands more? Is he going to abandon the city and flee, or will he die for the country?

After swallowing, Wang Ping said with difficulty: "Even so, we must see Ding Cishi's response. It is always inappropriate to send troops rashly..."

Yi Yan didn't refute this time, but simply said: "Please make preparations for the mansion earlier."

Good but bad spirits, half a month later, news came from Jizhou. The western captain Feng Chong died in battle, and Xinducheng was broken!