The Sixteen Kingdoms of the Eastern Jin Dynasty: The Competition in the Central Plains

Shi Hu's detective horse had already received the news, and quickly rushed back to the camp to report to Shi Hu:"General, Shao Xu's two groups have left Fuping City, and it seems that they intend to surround us."

This time to siege Fuping, Duan Mobo sent His brother Duan Qidu and his sons Duan Si and Duan Cong came to assist Shi Hu. Shi Hu in the big tent was discussing with Duan Qidu, Duan Si, Duan Cong and other generals how to attack Fuping. Shi Hu glanced at Tan Ma who was kneeling in front of him and said,"I know, let's go down, continue to explore the enemy's situation, and report back as soon as possible!"

"yes!"Tan Ma stood up and left the tent. Shi Hu said to his generals:"Shao Xu now has the help of the four Duan Pixi brothers, and his strength has greatly increased. Our general Zhao Ling also led thousands of people to surrender to Shao Xu. General Shi Yue died in battle just a few days ago."

"Even so, we are still confident of attacking Shao Xu in Fuping. In this battle, as long as we defeat Shao Xu's two groups, we will be able to disintegrate Shao Xu's alliance. The people in the Central Plains are not used to cavalry fighting, so we took advantage of the cavalry and concentrated our forces to attack Shaocun first. After Shao Cun was defeated, they then joined forces to besiege Duan Wenyang."Duan Si said

"good idea! Shi Hu praised. Shi Hu then issued an order:"Act as planned!""

Shi Hu and Duan Qidu led five thousand cavalry to attack Shao Cun. The soldiers in front immediately started shooting arrows, and the two sides began to engage in battle. Shao Cun shouted:"Brothers, charge at me!"

Although Shao Cun fought bravely, the cavalry led by Shi Hu and Duan Qidu fired arrows one after another from the horses, causing Shao Cun's cavalry and infantry to suffer heavy casualties. When Shi Hu saw that Shao Cun led the remaining troops and was defeated, He retreated, took off the special bow on his shoulder, aimed at Shao Cun, and shot Shao Cun in the right shoulder with an arrow. Shao Cun screamed and reluctantly pulled out the arrow. Because of the distance, the arrow did not penetrate deeply. Shao Cun Cun Luo fled back to the west gate of Fuping City.

Duan Si, Duan Cong and Duan Wenyang had already begun to attack each other. Duan Wenyang took the lead in the charge with a shield in his left hand and a sword in his right hand. The cavalry behind them began to shoot arrows, and the soldiers holding shields and sabers Followed closely. Duan Si and Duan Cong split up and killed the enemy soldiers who attacked them. Suddenly, there was a chaos behind the soldiers led by Duan Wenyang. It turned out that the victorious Shi Hu and Duan Qidu led thousands of cavalry to charge and kill them. Come here. When Duan Wenyang saw that something was wrong, he led his soldiers to break out of a gap and fled back to Fuping City in embarrassment. Shao Xu, who was watching the battle on the city tower, shook his head helplessly and sighed. Shao Xu watched the last soldier enter the city gate and shouted A voice:"Close the city gate quickly!"

After returning to the government office and sitting down, Shao Cun and Duan Wenyang were dejected and silent. As for Duan Wenyang, Shao Xu was too embarrassed to get angry, so he had to vent his anger on Shao Cun:"Raise an army for a thousand days, use it for a while. After training for so many days, how did you become such a bear?"

Shao Cun was defeated in the battle and lost his troops. He didn't dare to show his anger and let Shao Xu scold him. The wound on Shao Cun's right shoulder was still bleeding. After all, Shao Cun felt sorry for his general and his nephew, so he hurriedly ordered:"Hurry up and ask the medical officer to bandage General Shao Cun's wound!

Duan Pixian said:"Master Shao, in my opinion, there is an important reason for our failure this time. Duan Mobo sent his brother and son." If they know our details, our weaknesses will be easily grasped by the enemy. Coupled with the arrogant Shi Hu, our failure is inevitable. Please Lord Shao pardon them and continue preparing for war"

"What Master Duan said makes sense. This time I also underestimated the enemy a little, and I cannot entirely blame the two generals. Shao Xu continued:"Generals, please take the time to train your soldiers and ponder tactics." In addition, all city gates must be on guard to be prepared for stone tigers to attack the city or make sneak attacks!

Duan Wenyang, who had been silent for a long time, couldn't swallow his breath. He said:"Now Duan Mobo's brothers and sons have become Shi Le and Shi Hu's accomplices." We will recharge our batteries in the past few days. In the next few days, we must attack Duan Mobo. This will also reduce the pressure on Fuping!"

"We also need to be on guard against Cao Yi from Qingzhou. This Cao Yi once accepted Liu Cong's gift, and now he secretly flirted with Shi Le. It is said that he supports the Jiangzuo imperial court in his heart, but he has built a very strong Guanggu City over the years, and he also has the intention of claiming the throne of Qingzhou. Shao Xu said:"If Master Duan goes to attack Duan Mobo, Shi Hu may take advantage of the opportunity to attack Fuping.""

"Unless Duan Mobo is destroyed, it will be difficult to understand the hatred in my heart!" Duan Pixi gritted his teeth and said.

Cao Yi in the Yamen of Guanggu City was analyzing the current situation with his generals such as Xu Miao, Gao Liang, Lu Pi and others. Cao Yi said with a smile:"A few days ago, Shao Xu sent Shao Cun and Duan Wenyang took the initiative to attack Shi Hu west of Fuping, but were defeated by Shi Hu, Duan Qidu, Duan Si, Duan Cong and others. This is a rare opportunity for us"

"What does Mr. Cao plan to do?"Xu Miao asked. Cao Yi said:"Since I left Master Wang Mi a few years ago, you and General Gaoliang have followed me all the way, and we have today's unbreakable Guanggu City. In the past, Linzi City was too big, surrounded by open space, and there was no danger to defend. The county town of Guang is too small to be able to station many troops. Today's Guanggu City, Qingzhou, Qijun, Linzi County, three-level government offices and officials are all in Guanggu City, which is very convenient. As the administrative seat of Qingzhou, Guanggu City is surrounded by Yaowang Mountain in the north and Yang River in the west. It is surrounded by ravines, making it an easy-to-defend but difficult-to-attack place."

"Shao Xuxin was defeated and now he is hiding in Fuping City. Duan Pixi and his brothers sent troops to attack their old enemy Duan Mobo. We can take this opportunity to give Shao Xu a beating. Gao Liang suggested. Cao Ni looked at Gao Liang and said,"What the general said is exactly what I want!"

Cao Yi stood up and ordered:"Xu Miao, General Gaoliang, listen to your orders!" I order you to lead your troops to attack and plunder the soldiers stationed in Shaoxu, southeast of Fuping City. This battle was not to eliminate Shao Xu's soldiers in the fields, but to rob them of their grain and grass, and plunder their farm tools and baggage. In addition, we must bring back the farmers who farm for Shao Xu!"

"The general will obey the order!"Xu Miao and Gaoliang bowed their hands and saluted, and went down.

The next morning, Cao Ni was waiting for news at the governor's office in Guanggu City. An attendant came in and reported:"Your Majesty, there are envoys from the Jiangnan court asking to see you!

When he heard that he was an envoy from the south of the Yangtze River, Cao Yi immediately stood up and said,"Please come quickly!""

Cao Ni said, and then came to the gate of the government office. Kong Tan and two attendants were waiting outside. Cao Ni saw that it was Kong Tan and couldn't help laughing:"It turns out to be Mr. Kong, please!"

Cao Ni and Kong Tan greeted each other, and they came to the government office one after another. Cao Ni returned to his seat above, and then said:"Master Kong and your entourage, please take a seat!"