Chapter 729 Yanshan Snow

Yan land.

The cold snow is falling in the world, covering the earth with simple clothes.

However, the flames of war tore the simple clothes apart.

Well-dressed soldiers carrying short crossbows walked across the land.

After walking out of the Yanshan Mountains and arriving at the plains, the Wang family's armor-piercing soldiers, one of the most elite armies in the empire, were already facing a vast plain.

In the army camp, Wang Li, his deputy general Zhao Bu and the four generals "Jackal, Tiger and Leopard" gathered together to discuss the next war.

After the Beihe Army's attack, the Yan Army was defeated again and again, and completely withdrew from Daidi.

The 30,000-strong army led by Wang Li has entered the richest area of ​​Dukang in Yan. This also means that when the Yan State faces the empire, there is no danger to defend.

Like Zhao's Zhangshui Great Wall, Yan's Yishui Great Wall was destroyed.

However, unlike the Imperial Army in Handan, the army led by Wang Li was completely offensive.

But just when Wang Li was preparing to launch a massive attack, he received an envoy from Xingyang.

When the news came that Hu Hai had been assassinated and Shuang became king, Wang Li, as the Marquis of Wucheng in the empire, was in a very delicate situation.

It was only because of the fierce fighting that all these disputes were temporarily postponed.

But now facing this messenger, Wang Li felt slightly different.

"Mr. Zhang Liang!"

Everyone knows that Mr. Zhang Liang, who was born as a Korean minister, is Zhao Shuang's most important adviser.

Rumors spread everywhere that Zhao Shuang wanted to kill the old officials of the empire.

Wang Li is undoubtedly the most important one among them.

But the arrival of Zhang Liang at this time broke the fear in Wang Li's heart. But after knowing Zhang Liang's purpose, Wang Li became more and more confused.

"Sir, are you telling me to suspend the army temporarily?"

Zhang Liang knew Wang Li's confusion. Although there were only 30,000 tiger troops, the imperial army's attack was extremely smooth, hitting all the way from Jiuyuan to Guangyang County.

There are only a few big cities ahead, so it's a good time to make a big push.

"The general's strength is only 30,000, but the Yan army has 100,000. Although they have been defeated again and again, they still control a large number of soldiers and taxes in Yan. If they advance again, the risk is too great."

"But there are 50,000 Taiyuan Army and hundreds of thousands of Beihe Army beside our army. It is not without advantages."

"The Taiyuan Army wants to defend Zhao's soldiers and take over the defense of Hengshan and other counties, so it cannot go north. As for the Beihe Army, it is even more unable to move now."

Wang Li looked at Zhang Liang's appearance and reacted.

"Could it be that?"

"The Xiongnu and Donghu have reached a peace agreement, and the pressure on border defense will be huge next."

"Why at this time?"

"According to the detective report, Touman's concubine was the one who pulled the strings and made King Donghu and the Xiongnu Chanyu reach a peace agreement!"

"This woman actually has such strength?"

"She was once caught in the net!"

"hateful!"

Wang Li held his breath and cursed angrily. The hatred for the snare is beyond words.

"But what should I do in Yandi?"

Zhang Liang smiled softly.

"Make it chaotic!"

…

The royal court of the Huns.

The Huns lived in pursuit of water and grass, but the Wangting area, as the center, occupied the best pastures and built a city.

The empire built a long Great Wall in the long northern border. Just a few hundred miles away from the border of the Great Wall, where the imperial army could not reach, Touman also followed the Chinese people and built a city belonging to the Huns.

But this city is not as grand as the Chinese buildings, it just has city walls and palaces.

"Zhao Shuang became king?"

Touman was sitting on his throne. As the Chanyu of the Xiongnu, Touman actually couldn't figure out the complicated bureaucratic systems of the countries in China.

But Touman is still aware of the pain he felt after losing the royal court of Qilian Mountain.

Then, there is the line between the fertile Henan land and the Yinshan Mountains.

The Xiongnu retreated to Monan, feeling the wind and cold on the fortress. Touman's hatred for Zhao Shuang also grew stronger.

"Not long ago, Zhao Shuang ascended the throne in Xingyang and established the imperial court."

The words of the Huns' envoy made Touman very angry and confused.

"Zhao Shuang is really shameless. He took over the Yueshi family and the queen. Then he took over the Western Region and gained half of the empire. Only now is he claiming the title of king?"

Touman's words sounded a little confusing to others. But Hu Ji knew that Touman regarded Zhao Shuang as his enemy, but this enemy's status was not high, so it was not a shame to tell him.

Hu Ji sat next to Tou Man, touched his heart-protecting hair, and tried to persuade him.

"There's no need to be angry with the Chanyu. Zhao Shuang is just concerned about his reputation and has been reluctant to claim the throne until now!"

There are several sons of Touman and ministers loyal to him in the palace. Hu Ji's eyes circled around the palace, and finally landed on Touman's eldest son, Mao Dun.

Maodun was the bravest and most resourceful among Touman's sons. He was the prince of the Huns, but Touman did not like him and preferred his younger son born to Touman's family.

Touman tried to kill the prince several times, but in the end he was saved by Maodun.

Therefore, Touman believed that his son was protected by the gods and did not dare to harm him easily. Instead, he gave him 10,000 horses and asked him to guard the border of the Huns.

However, as the sons of the Toumanlan clan grew older, the power disputes within the Huns were accelerating.

Moton is also facing a huge crisis.

Noticing Hu Ji's gaze, Morton glanced at the beautiful woman and quickly lowered his head.

Hu Ji has a softness that is not found in many prairie women, which is really rare in the prairie.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Shuang is currently in a stalemate with the rebels in Guandong. This is a good opportunity for the Huns to go south to seize Henan."

Retaking Yinshan, Helanshan and Henan has always been Touman's wish.

But Touman wasn't stupid either, he muttered.

"The empire has hundreds of thousands of Beihe troops in Jiuyuan and Yanmen, and there are 70,000 Anxi troops in Beidi..."

In fact, although the Beihe Army launched a journey to attack Yan, the main force was only Wang Li's 30,000 Tiger Army. The remaining hundreds of thousands of troops were still deployed along the Great Wall to guard against the Huns in the north.

Touman originally thought that with the civil strife in the empire, the empire's troops in the border areas would move south. But after Zhao Shuang occupied Guanzhong, instead of letting them go south, he reinforced a series of facilities on the border.

Today, there are millions of people and nearly 300,000 troops in several counties in the northern border of the empire. It was not easy for the Xiongnu to go south and retake Henan.

Hu Ji smiled slightly and looked at Mao Dun.

"The crown prince of Shan Yu has always been brave. With him as the commander-in-chief, he will definitely be able to capture Henan."

Touman heard Hu Ji's words, thought deeply, and finally decided.

"Modun, you will lead the army and attack the imperial army first. If it fails, you will come to see us."

Mao Dun looked at Hu Ji, his eyes were about to burst into flames, but in the end, he could only accept the order.

…

Zhuo County.

Zang Tu, the general of King Yan, was stationed in the south of Yan State, opposite the empire's 80,000-strong army.

Wang Li's Tiger Army, plus the Taiyuan Army, are now in the south of Yan State, watching with eagerness.

However, for Zang Tu, the most terrifying thing is not the enemy in front of him, but the person behind him.

Han Guang was originally a small official in Shanggu. He joined Zhang Chu's army when Zhang Chu was powerful and the military officials attacked Zhao, and later became the king of Yan.

But now the King of Yan has become more and more afraid of himself, a general with a heavy army, and has scolded him several times.

Nowadays, rumors are spreading in Jicheng, and Zang Tu doesn't know when he will be harmed by Han Guang.

Therefore, Zang Tu did not dare to return to Jicheng easily, so he could only lead his army outside.

In the silent night, Zang Tu sat in front of the desk, touching his head, feeling a little headache.

"Why is General like this?"

Zang Tu was startled by the unfamiliar voice and quickly drew out his sword.

In front of me, stood a mysterious man.

"Are you from the Yin Yang family?"

Xiang Jun smiled and said.

"The general has good eyesight."

"When the empire conquered the Yan Kingdom, the Yin Yang family's power spread throughout Yan and Zhao. However, as Zhang Chu became more powerful, the Yin Yang family's power seemed to disappear overnight. Now it seems that it is not that simple."

Zang Tu was surrounded by a large army. The fact that this man could get here so easily could no longer be described simply by his skill. There must be people from the Yin Yang family around him.

"The Yin and Yang family has already pledged their allegiance to Lord Hanyang, so they naturally know that Zhang Chujun will not let him go. If he still stays in plain sight, wouldn't he bring disaster upon himself?"

"Then why are you here now?"

"The Yin Yang family wants to make a fortune for the general and avoid disaster."

Compared with the wealth that Xiangjun mentioned, Zang Tu cared more about the latter.

"Han Guang has secretly mobilized troops to seize the general's military power."

"How did you know?"

Xiangjun smiled slightly and lowered his head.

"Of course it's because Han Guang has people from my Yin Yang family around him."

Xiangjun's words were extremely shocking to Zang Tu. This shock comes from the fear of the unknown and the fear of the powerful force behind it.

"Then what is wealth?"

"Your Majesty!"

Xiangjun's words were concise and to the point, without much embellishment, but Zang Tu understood that there was something not simple behind it.

"What does Zhao Shuang want from me?"

"Get rid of Han Guang and join the king."

Zang Tu thought for a long time, looked at Xiangjun, and finally asked a question he shouldn't have asked.

"If I don't agree, will you prepare another person to replace me and Han Guang?"

Xiang Jun just smiled indifferently and said.

"The world is so big, but there are more than thousands of people who want to be kings and princes? In today's world, princes are worthless. If you sweep them with a broom, you will lose a lot of money. Those so-called kings are now reduced to dead bones. But generals You should know the weight of this title?"

Zang Tu woke up in an instant and said with a cupped hand.

"I am willing to obey the king's orders."

…

The night was cold, and Hu Ji, who had just experienced a lot of rain and clouds, stood up from the bed, looked at Tou Man who was sleeping beside her, and walked out of the palace room warmed by the charcoal fire with her coat on.

Despite the wind and cold, the inside and outside of the house are completely different concepts.

Hu Ji was wearing thick clothes, but she still couldn't block the chill outside. She walked outside the palace and looked at the stars alone.

Nowadays, Luo Wen has completely declined, and all the famous swords that Luo Wen once had have become tools that Zhao Shuang rewards his subordinates. And she can only stay here forever and cannot go back.

Hu Ji felt a sense of loneliness in her heart, perhaps from lingering on her distant hometown, or perhaps from the hatred for the Qin people that had been engraved in her soul since she was a child.

She walked under the stars and realized that time flies by. Although Hu Ji is still beautiful, she has no heirs. Although she is beautiful now, she doesn't know how long this scenery will last.

Under the starry sky, a black shadow suddenly struck, forcing Hu Ji into a corner.

But when Hu Ji saw clearly the person holding her hostage, a smile appeared on her face.

"Why is the prince like this?"

"Why harm me?"

Mao Dun took the dagger and placed it on Hu Ji's fair and graceful neck, as if the other party's answer dissatisfied him and he would take her life.

"How can this bitch have the courage?"

Hu Ji smiled charmingly, but Mao Dun remained unmoved.

"The Jiuyuan area is the focus of the empire. Back then, Meng Tian built a very strong fortress north of the river and south of Yinshan Mountain. Now Zhao Shuang has reinforced this area. The Huns are not good at attacking cities, and I only have 10,000 cavalry under my command. , wouldn’t it be the same as going to die?”

Mao Dun was a military prodigy, so how could he not know the situation between the enemy and ourselves and the risks involved?

"With a large army in hand, do we have to attack the enemy?"

Hu Ji's words made Mao Dun put down the dagger in his hand, stood up straight, and no longer maintained an oppressive posture with Hu Ji.

"you mean?"

"The Chanyu is already old. He is too old to draw his war bow and cannot withstand the wind and frost. He just wants peace. At this time, the Xiongnu needs a new Chanyu who is younger and more brave, and I am the same."

Hu Ji touched Mao Dun's strong muscles and teased them, then quickly let go and got closer to the man in front of her.

"The prince should know very well that when Zhao Shuang solves the feudal lords in Guandong, the next one will definitely be the Huns. Only by seizing power this morning can we continue to move forward with the Huns."

"So what's in it for you?"

"The position of the Yan family."

Hu Ji whispered her conditions and touched Mao Dun's face.

"For the descendants of Chunwei, they should agree to this condition."

"I, the great Xiongnu, are descendants of the King of Xia. I was once the master of the world and share the same origin with those people in the south. But now, they regard us as barbarians and claim to be Chinese."

Mao Dun responded to Hu Ji, but after all, he also exercised restraint.

"You are not simple. Do you just want the position of the Yan family?"

Hu Ji shook his head and looked at Mao Dun.

"Perhaps you are the only one who can take me back to my homeland in my lifetime."

"I certainly will."

In the dark night, the bonfires were intertwined, making no sound.

…

Xingyang.

"Your Majesty!"

Zhao Shuang stood on the city gate. After several attacks by the princes' armies, the city was no longer as intact as before.

"What's going on inside the princes' army now?"

"After the arrival of the King of Qi, he competed with the Chu State for the position of the leader of the princes alliance. However, Fan Zeng mediated, and the princes' army was temporarily stable. Lord Chen Ping's methods have been effective, and I think he will be able to achieve something soon. Results."

"In that case, let's add more fire! Tell Tianze that he can move."

"I obey!"

In the dark night, the moonlight slants. After this sound fell, there was no movement above the city gate. Only the man in royal uniform was left, quietly looking at the battlefield in front of him.