Chapter 263 Soldier Chen Changan
In the battle between Pang De and Niu Fu, both sides suffered a lot of damage. Niu Fu had 7,000 soldiers in Chang'an City, more than 1,500 were killed in battle, and more than 600 were seriously injured and unable to fight. They were also captured by Pound outside the city. Seven hundred people were killed, and hundreds more fled. Now there are less than 5,000 soldiers left in the city. If you count the 2,000 soldiers stationed at Tongguan, there are still 7,000 soldiers.
However, it is impossible for Niu Fu to mobilize the defenders stationed at Tongguan anyway. After all, the total number is only two thousand, and the defense of Tongguan is already very difficult. If the enemy reinforcements arrive and attack Tongguan long distances, Chang'an will become an isolated city.
In fact, Jia Xu believes that despite the disastrous defeat last night, the morale of the enemy army is low. If Niu Fu can gather the Tongguan defenders and surprise Pang De with 7,000 steps, he can still win.
But in this way, Tongguan's defense line is useless, and if something goes wrong, Niu Fu can't explain it to his father-in-law.
What's more, Niu Fu himself let Pang De sweep his helmet off with a spear yesterday, and almost died.
Therefore, Jia Xu was very sensible and didn't even mention it. Instead, he suggested that Niu Fu write a letter to Dong Zhuo, suggesting that Prime Minister Dong immediately send an army to Chang'an as soon as possible to suppress Yongliang and prevent Liu Ye from attacking the east of Tongguan.
Niu Fu immediately wrote a letter. At the beginning, he focused on describing how he "feigned surrender" and defeated the enemy army, but now that the number of people on hand is stretched, he hoped that Dong Zhuo would send more reinforcements. At the same time, under Jia Xu's point, he also described Chang'an The importance of Heyongliang and Liangzhou to Dong Zhuo, and Liu Ye's possible siege of Chang'an at any time.
The messenger headed east, leaving Tongguan, and then Jia Xu honestly stayed with Niu Fu in Chang'an City, enjoying a rare quiet time.
At the same time, with nearly half of the damage and severely damaged morale, Pound also dared not attack Chang'an anymore, but attacked the surrounding counties of Chang'an.
The iron cavalry came and went like the wind, and many cities hadn't reacted yet. The horseshoes of the Liangzhou iron cavalry had already stepped into the city. Pound confiscated official seals from various places, collected grain and grass, and waited for Liu Ye's army to arrive.
It can be said that the current Niu Fu and Pound are like the French army and the German army in the Battle of Waterloo, forming a stalemate balance. Whichever side's reinforcements arrive first will gain an advantage, and even a decisive decision. victory.
On the tenth day of July, in the evening.
Commanding an army of 19,000, Liu Ye arrived at the outskirts of Chang'an City with Zhang Jai Yu Jin, Guan Hai Xun You and other civil and military generals.
Although the huge Chang'an City has not yet approached, but the tall outline of the city wall can be seen from a distance, and a simple and desolate atmosphere pervades.
Liu Ye firmly said: "If we can capture Chang'an City this time, we should immediately support the emperor and restore it here, and rejuvenate the great man!"
Xun You, who was on the side, couldn't help laughing when he heard Liu Ye's words: "The great ancestor Chu and Han fought for hegemony, went east to Xingyang to defeat the overlord, and established his capital in Chang'an. It is said that after 200 years, twelve emperors met Wang Mang and established a new dynasty. Fortunately, Emperor Guangwu led Yuntai The twenty-eight generals will turn the tide and establish the Han Dynasty in Luoyang, and now it has lasted for nearly two hundred years and there have been twelve emperors. If Zhou Mu can revive the Han Dynasty in Chang'an, it will definitely become a good story that will be passed down through the ages."
Zhang Jaw couldn't help laughing and said: "Mr. Gongda's words are reasonable. Since Emperor Guangwu was able to turn the tide two hundred years ago, Zhou Mu can also rejuvenate the Han Dynasty and support King Hongnong."
Liu Ye smiled, but compared to other dynasties, the vitality of the Han Dynasty was indeed very strong. Originally, after two hundred years in the Western Han Dynasty, there was a Wang Mang. In the name of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Han Dynasty was forced to prolong the life for two hundred years.
This is not to mention, the Three Kingdoms struggled for hegemony at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and Liu Bei, the founder of the Shu Han, was also a descendant of the Liu family. If Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition was really successful, it would not be surprising that the Han Dynasty would really be extended for another two hundred years.
Therefore, the call for the revival of the Han Dynasty also faded away. Among the Five Hu and Sixteen Kingdoms, the former Zhao Dynasty was founded by Liu Cong and Liu Yuan. Although they were Huns, their ancestors had the blood of Han princesses, and they were considered half Han. .
Thinking of this, Liu Ye couldn't help clenching his fists, letting himself be completely expelled from the darkest era of the Han people.
"March! Join forces with Pound immediately."
With Liu Ye's order, the 19,000 troops rolled forward like a stream.
"My lord, Pound is incompetent. He lost more than 2,000 soldiers, and he has failed my lord."
In the large tent of the Chinese army, Pound knelt down on the ground, and said with shame on his face.
"Ling Ming, get up, but how did Ling Ming lose?" Liu Ye frowned. He had seen Pang De's bravery with his own eyes. In addition to Lu Bu, there were Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji and Fan Chou in Dong Zhuo's army. , I am afraid that no one is Pound's opponent, so he is quite curious.
Pang De said in shame: "I'm ashamed to say that the enemy is cunning. After the last general set up camp in the outskirts of Chang'an, the enemy sent a person to pretend to be a descendant of the great ancestor at night. He said that he hated the national traitor Dong Zhuo for abolishing the emperor and being tyrannical, so he was willing to open the door to sacrifice the city at night." .”
"The last general tested him and believed him. How could he know that this was a trap? After entering the city, the enemy used fire to attack the city gate. The last general's army was divided into two and besieged by the enemy. You have to fight to the death."
Liu Ye questioned, "Who is the enemy general?"
"The enemy general is Niu Fu."
Liu Ye's expression became more exciting when he heard this. Although they are both Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, Li Ru and Niu Fu are completely different. But Niu Fu's character was weak, and when he finally heard that Dong Zhuo was killed by Lu Bu, he didn't dare to avenge Dong Zhuo, and was finally killed by his subordinates.
Could it be that this Niu Fu is still a formidable person, and he didn't have time to show it in his previous life?
"It's strange, Niu Fu has never shown any talent, but Li Ru is so alert, it's reasonable." Xun You frowned and shook his head slightly.
Xun You has been in Beijing for a long time, and he has learned a lot of information. After Dong Zhuo took control of Luoyang, he also inquired about Dong Zhuo's generals. He knew that Niu Fu had made no achievements, so Dong Zhuo had been left idle in Hedong Anyi. If Liu Ye hadn't sent troops suddenly this time Raiding Chang'an, I don't know when Dong Zhuo will think of this son-in-law.
"It doesn't matter. According to Ling Ming, the enemy should be injured. As long as our army captures Tongguan, Chang'an will be just a lonely city. It will be easy to capture." Liu Ye waved his hand.
"Gongda, what's your plan?" Liu Ye asked.
Xun You said: "Order the soldiers to dig trenches, restrict the enemy's exit from the city, and plan them slowly."
In a general siege, in order to prevent the enemy from attacking the camp or escaping, a circle of trenches will be dug outside the city to restrict the enemy from leaving the city.