Chapter 118: Expedition
"Hun?"
Du Biao's face turned dark and his heart skipped a beat.
This brother, his head tilted, was gone.
Du Biao rode his horse again, galloping for thousands of miles. Along the way, he saw at least five salt transport teams, all of which were slaughtered and robbed!
Along the way, Du Biao was furious and his eyes were red.
Finally, an hour later, he personally encountered the group of Huns who came to plunder. He drew his long sword and shouted, "Barbarians, how dare you kill my brothers?"
He roared and killed him.
The Huns were obviously well-trained archers, so how could they let Du Biao get close to them easily? Seeing Du Biao like this, they laughed mockingly and shot as they retreated. When arrows flew at him, Du Biao shouted angrily to block them and swung his long sword to chop the arrows aside.
The Xiongnu soldiers knew that this was a master, and they dared not neglect him. At this time, Du Biao had already rushed over. The Xiongnu soldiers shouted, and a group of people covered the salt and fled, while several people restrained Du Biao. Du Biao was indeed the third in command who came from the grassroots. His kung fu was very good, and three or five people could not do anything to him.
When the Hun soldiers saw this situation, more than a dozen of them swarmed over.
After all, Du Biao was no match for four hands with two fists, and he was soon stabbed several times. Blood was gushing out and his face was pale, but he still chased after these people and hacked them desperately.
"Walk!"
No matter how fierce the Hun soldiers were, they were afraid of this desperate man and quickly rode away on their horses.
At this time, the reinforcements of the Baiya Army finally arrived and rushed forward.
"do not go!"
The leader, a man in his thirties with premature graying of hair, scolded these people.
"Second Master, why is this happening?"
"These beasts..."
"Third Master, how are you?"
The white-haired man was the second in command of the Baiya Army, named Yang Ke. He was the real think tank of the Baiya Army. He looked at the departing Xiongnu soldiers and said calmly, "The formation was in good order, and they advanced and retreated in an orderly manner. They went deep into Liangzhou just for refined salt. Our Baiya Army was tricked!"
Everyone was shocked.
Yang Ke glanced at Du Biao and couldn't help but scold him, "Are you going to die? It's just a few truckloads of refined salt. Tie him up and give him good treatment. This should only be the beginning!"
Du Biao stammered but dared not say anything.
…
The Huns invade again!
When Liu Zheng got the news, he was completely stunned.
The Xiongnu penetrated deep into Liangzhou, robbed refined salt, and seriously injured Du Biao! On the same day, on their way back, the Xiongnu habitually plundered three villages again and killed countless people.
The Baiya Army was angry.
The governor of Baiya Prefecture reported the matter to Liangzhou Prefecture on the same day. Liangzhou Prefecture could not neglect the matter and reported it to the capital immediately. Three days passed in this process.
However, during these three days, the Huns went even further.
Just after the armistice agreement was signed, the Xiongnu once again launched a large-scale looting campaign against Liang Province. Within three days, they went from a small invasion to a direct assault on the city.
at last.
The court of the Longyan Dynasty was furious.
It is said that when the old emperor heard the news, he jumped up from his sickbed.
How could the dignity of the Lord of the Longyan Dynasty be violated in this way?
"war!"
At the command, the entire Liangzhou entered a state of war preparedness.
Liangzhou Prefecture.
Chen Ping had a gloomy face and looked at the military orders one by one without saying a word.
This war was caused by refined salt, and most importantly, it was instigated by Liangzhou Prefecture! The Xiongnu, who were extremely jealous of refined salt, once again tore up the peace agreement and invaded on a large scale. How many lives were lost when a war started?
But the Huns didn't care because they were used to fighting to support war.
But what about Long Yan?
At this time, Chen Ping didn't know whether his choice was right or not.
"Sir, now that things have come to this, you must not hesitate! This is a great opportunity to regain control of Liangzhou!"
Liu Chang said in a seductive tone.
Chen Ping said calmly: "Resisting the Xiongnu is a major issue for Liangzhou. Seven consecutive imperial edicts have urged Liangzhou Prefecture to send troops and transport food. What should I do?"
Liu Chang said sinisterly: "Sir, the military rations can be transported slowly, and the troops can be sent slowly..."
"Moreover, sir, since this is a major event for Liangzhou and even Longyan, why don't you order Yinzhou to rush to Baiya's aid? Liangzhou is ready for war, and the imperial edict is in hand. Do the Liu family father and son dare to disobey the order? Hahaha!"
Chen Ping was overjoyed: "If he disobeys my order, he will be killed!"
"If he accepts the order... who knows what will happen in this war?"
The two of them looked at each other with sly smiles.
…
An order from Liangzhou Prefecture, along with an imperial edict, was placed in front of Liu Zheng.
The battle in Liangzhou caused panic among the people, and the common people longed for peace. Fortunately, they were born in Yinzhou. Generally speaking, Yinzhou, Yangzhou, and Kezhou were all very stable, with uninterrupted production and orderly business.
at this time.
Liu Zheng, Qingyang Shuo, Jiang Xuan, Qin Changfeng, Zheng Yueru, Liu Dahao and others all sat together, thinking about their own things.
This order from Liangzhou Prefecture is very simple. The war in the northern border is tense, and the governor ordered Yinzhou to immediately prepare for support and provide their own food and fodder!
"Chen Ping, that bastard, makes it sound so easy! I think he just wants to deplete the strength of our Yinzhou! Sir, you must not be fooled!"
Qin Changfeng said angrily.
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly.
Qingyang Shuo also said: "We know they want to consume us, but we have to go. I heard that this time the two major Xiongnu royal courts have united, claiming to have an army of 200,000, and announced to the outside world that they only want to take Baiya Prefecture. At this time, the Xiongnu are lush and strong, and it is difficult to resist."
On the Xiongnu grassland, there is a distinction between Eastern Xiongnu and Western Xiongnu.
The Eastern and Western Xiongnu have always been hostile to each other. Therefore, the Longyan Dynasty could interfere and sow discord between them, thus ensuring the stability of the Longyan Dynasty for many years.
But now, these two royal courts have actually united for refined salt?
It can be seen that the attraction of this refined salt to the grassland royal court is extremely great.
"Salt?"
Liu Zheng was somewhat puzzled: "The Xiongnu naturally believed that the refined salt came from Baiya? Why were they so sure that they were willing to devote all their national strength to this?"
Qingyang Suo laughed: "Sir, why are you asking us? You must be confident!"
Liu Zheng and Qingyang Shuo looked at each other.
in unison.
"Liangzhou Prefecture!"
That’s right!
This time the Xiongnu army invaded with a desperate momentum . If they had not received accurate information, they would never have done so. In this case, it seems that the most likely possibility is that the Liangzhou Prefecture tipped them off!
Liu Zheng took a deep breath and said, "Chen Ping is betraying his country!"
Liu Dahao thought for a while before he figured out what was going on. He gritted his teeth and said, "I knew this guy was not a good guy! In order to attack his colleagues, he even risked the lives of the people and the safety of Liangzhou. He deserves death!"
A group of people, you look at me, I look at you.
I suddenly felt the pressure doubled.
But the imperial edict before him could not be disobeyed.
In the past few days, the Xiongnu coalition army has been very strong, and the border guards of the Longyan Dynasty have found it difficult to resist. Zheng Yuxing has already lost three fortresses in a row!
"Sir, what about Yinzhou?"
Liu Zheng took a deep breath.
Qingyang Suo laughed: "Go ahead!"
Everyone was shocked.
You know this is a trap set by Chen Ping, a vicious plot, but you still want to go?
Qingyang Suo said calmly: "Since ancient times, disaster and fortune are interdependent, and risks and opportunities coexist. Although this matter is not Chen Ping's vicious plan, it is not unbreakable!"
Everyone listened attentively.
Qingyang Shuo said: "In fact, the matter is very simple. Ally with Baiya, retreat the Xiongnu, weaken Liangzhou, and attack Chen Ping!"
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly and said, "Sir, if Liangzhou intends to interfere, this battle may be..."
Qingyang laughed loudly: "Chen Ping is not a fool. As the governor of Liangzhou, how could he watch Liangzhou lose the war and be slaughtered by the Xiongnu? Qingyang thinks that he will try to maintain a balance and make Yinzhou and Baiya fight each other while he stands by and watches, ready to attack at any time!"
Liu Dahao said angrily: " What a !"
Qingyang Suo looked at Liu Zheng and continued with a smile: "Although the situation is chaotic, if you can be good at maneuvering and defeat the enemy, how can the court ignore it? By then, Chen Ping, even the prince behind Chen Ping, will fall into inferiority!"
Liu Zheng was overjoyed.
Jiang Xuan volunteered, "Sir, Jiang Xuan is willing to fight!"
Qin Changfeng also said: "Changfeng is willing to go!"
Liu Zheng nodded excitedly.
No matter what, since this war is inevitable, we should prepare well!
Two hundred thousand Hun troops?
After witnessing the siege of the temple army in Loulan, Liu Zheng was already somewhat familiar with this kind of grand scene, and even had some yearning for it. He knew that the Longyan Dynasty had been plundered by the Huns since ancient times, and the people complained a lot, with countless people dying every year.
There is only one word to describe this alien enemy : kill!
Non-my family, its heart must be different!
You must never be merciful when dealing with them. Being kind to the enemy is being cruel to yourself!
Now facing the Xiongnu army, as a Liangzhou native, he has the responsibility to repel the enemy. Moreover, he is still able to do so!
"Call the troops!"
Liu Zheng shouted.
The Yinzhou soldiers had reached 50,000 at this time, and there were tens of thousands of militiamen. Qingyang Shuo directly suggested that all 80,000 troops be taken, and the remaining militiamen and reserves be used to maintain stability in the country.
Liu Zheng also knew that even if Chen Ping was shrewd and cunning, and had endless tricks, he would not dare to harm his own backyard when the whole country was fighting against the enemy.
The 80,000-strong army seemed so vast at first glance that you couldn't even see the end.
The reviewing platform in Yinzhou.
Liu Zheng announced in public that he himself would be the general, Jiang Xuan would be the left general, Qin Changfeng would be the right general, and there would be several lieutenant generals, captains of thousands, and hundreds of centurions.
As the saying goes, food and fodder must be sent before troops move forward.
The troops had just been counted and Zheng Yueru had already helped prepare the food and supplies and went ahead.
Three days later.
The military report of the border emergency came like snowflakes, and the Yinzhou Army was finally dispatched. What is the concept of 80,000 elite soldiers? These 80,000 elite soldiers were equipped with plate armor invented by Liu Zheng himself! They were equipped with Mo Dao, long spears, and Shenbi crossbows, which were the most sophisticated equipment in Yinzhou!
Liu Zheng’s idea was as simple as Qingyang Suo’s.
If you want to fight, you must win!
As long as he wins, what does it matter to Chen Ping?
As long as he wins, any conspiracy or trick is just a paper tiger!
The army set out and the people lined the streets to see them off.
A woman holding a child and sending her husband off, an old man with a cane telling his son to kill more enemies, and a child looking for his father in this long dragon-like team.
I don’t know when I will be able to return after this trip.
Countless souls died in this battle.
Seeing this scene, Liu Dahao couldn't help but have tears in his eyes.
"Chen Ping, you piece of shit!"
