20demayo Chapter 108 Super Northern King
Chapter 108 Super Northern King
Chapter 108 The Super Northern King (Part Two)
After Liu An finished speaking, he felt awkward and wanted to scratch his head.
Wang Bu's face darkened with anger, and he said sternly, "A king's word is law. How could Your Majesty possibly deceive others?"
He actually found it strange too. He had only been managing this estate in Hanzhong for a year or two, and had been collecting supplies sent from Bashu. He had assumed Liu Chen was going to send these supplies to Guanzhong to sell, which made him even more puzzled.
The roads are too far and too rugged; transporting these supplies to Guanzhong to sell would be too costly and not worth the effort.
When he received the order to deliver supplies to Jiang Bin, he was even more shocked. Was this still our King of the North? But he obeyed. He was originally just an ordinary householder who had been promoted to steward, and his family had enjoyed a stable life for many years.
He was very grateful to Liu Chen and was willing to do anything for him, even risk his life.
He couldn't ignore Liu An's distrust.
"Please calm down, brave warrior. My registrar misspoke." Jiang Bin realized his mistake, quickly stood up, bowed, and apologized. He then had a waiter come in and bring Wang Bu wine and dishes.
Let's get them out of the way and let them discuss it.
"This is too abnormal; I find it hard to accept. Could there be a trap?" Jiang Bin stroked his beard, his face grave.
"We can send someone to investigate first. If it's true, then send troops to retrieve the supplies," Liu An suggested, echoing this sentiment.
"Okay." Jiang Bin nodded and immediately instructed Liu An to send someone over.
It took two days to go back and forth.
That morning, a messenger returned to report that a large amount of grain and fodder had indeed been stockpiled in the estate of the Northern King, and there were no soldiers lying in ambush.
Jiang Bin then believed it.
Inside the study.
Jiang Bin sat alone in the main seat, his expression extremely complicated.
He has already dispatched two thousand soldiers and three thousand laborers to collect supplies.
"It's said that a great reputation is hard to live up to, the King of the North..." Jiang Bin shook his head, still finding it hard to accept. Moreover... Jiang Bin's eyes gleamed. Over the years, the King of the North had amassed vast tracts of land and countless riches through cunning and force. His prior stockpiling of supplies in Hanzhong to provide for the military was indeed brilliant.
But what is he trying to achieve by using his infamy to overshadow his heroism? The answer is obvious.
He wants to be emperor?!
"If he can gain power, that would be good. Judging from his actions, he is at least much better than the current emperor." Jiang Bin took a deep breath, stood up and walked out of the study, standing on the corridor looking towards Chengdu with a very complicated expression.
I'm dissatisfied.
After a while, he withdrew his gaze, a confident look on his face, and said, "Two hundred well-trained men, and this much supplies."
Combined with Seoul's existing strength, I am confident that I can hold out for at least two years.
"As long as the cities of Han and Le are not lost, even if Hanzhong is lost temporarily, it can be recovered."
Lecheng is located in the east, in the central part of Hanzhong. It is a flat plain, and its strategic location is not as advantageous as that of Hancheng. However, the city is situated on the south bank of the Han River, which serves as its moat.
The city was built to be extremely tall and sturdy, and the conditions inside were similar to those in Han City.
It is also easy to defend and difficult to attack.
The two cities are mutually exclusive and extremely difficult to conquer.
The Protector of Lecheng is Wang Han.
He is from Xiangyang, Jingzhou, and is 32 years old this year. He has also followed Jiang Wei on several northern expeditions and has a lot of military experience.
Upon learning of Zhong Hui's southward journey, Wang Han also relocated the Hanzhong residents who were supposed to be moved into the city to strengthen security.
morning.
Layers of clouds obscured the sunlight, and the air was filled with the damp, earthy smell. Everything was quiet, as if even the wind was waiting for something. The rain hung in the air, yet it never fell.
"Da da da!!!!"
Wang Han led 5,000 men, including soldiers and laborers, and many large carts south along the main road, arriving at a relatively remote manor.
The manor was not only remote, but its gate was also very shabby, without even a plaque on it.
But the manor's walls were very high, making it resemble a small city.
Wang Han first sent his soldiers in to take control of the manor. After ensuring safety, Wang Han personally led dozens of his confidants into the manor and saw the endless granaries and warehouses.
"You really can't judge a book by its cover. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, how could I have believed that the infamous King of the North had actually stockpiled so many supplies to donate to the nation's military?" Wang Han stood before countless granaries, his hand on his sword hilt, a look of shock on his broad face.
Those who came in with him showed expressions of delight. With so many supplies, they felt much more confident in defending Lecheng alongside General Wang.
"Move the grain and fodder immediately and return tomorrow," Wang Han said loudly after taking a deep breath.
"Yes!" The others responded enthusiastically and immediately scattered to leave the organization to move the grain and fodder.
Rice from granaries and supplies from warehouses were unloaded, tied to carts, wrapped in waterproof cloth, and parked.
The next morning, Wang Han led his team, escorting countless supplies, towards Lecheng. Because there were so many supplies, they couldn't be transported all at once.
However, the Shu Road was difficult to traverse, and it would take Zhong Hui's army a long time to reach Hanzhong.
There's enough time; we can just move it a few more times.
Golden Enclosure.
Nestled against mountains and beside water, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack.
It was the largest and most difficult to attack among all the encirclements set up by Jiang Wei.
The siege was not a pass, but a cluster of military strongholds.
Golden City is located in a valley, surrounded by fields that can be cultivated. Small camps radiate outwards from Golden City.
morning.
Golden City.
An old general with a long beard stood on the city wall, watching his soldiers build a sub-city.
The old general's long beard and silver hair fluttered in the wind, giving him an air of age. But his body was robust, his face ruddy, and he possessed the imposing presence of a bear or tiger.
"I'm over seventy years old, I've lived long enough. All that's left is death," the old general said with a smile.
Like the two cities of Han and Le, his Golden Enclosure was stockpiled with a large amount of grain and fodder for defense. He had more than 2,000 soldiers who, relying on the terrain, were like nails driven into Hanzhong.
enough.
If we can't defend the city, we must die.
Then go die.
He's had enough of living.
"It's exhausting, and my son will die with me." Suddenly, the old general sighed.
The old general's surname was Liu, his given name was Yin, and he was from Chengdu in Shu Commandery. He was seventy years old this year. He met Liu Bei when he was young and was already very famous in his youth. He followed Jiang Wei on several northern expeditions and was the bravest in the army.
He is currently the governor of Huangjinwei.
Speak of the devil, and he shall arrive.
Liu Yin's son, Liu Shan, who is forty-eight years old this year, came up the steps of the city wall with three attendants, came to his father's side, and whispered a few words in his ear.
"What did you say?" Liu Yin exclaimed in astonishment, his eyes widening as if the sun had risen in the west.
However, it was the steward sent by the King of the North who came to see him. The King of the North had a manor in a far-off valley.
They stockpiled a large amount of grain and fodder, including enough wood to make 20,000 arrows, roughly cut to size.
When a nation is about to perish, disasters are inevitable. I had thought the King of the North would be one of those disasters, but I never imagined it. Liu Yin calmed down, his inner emotions extremely complex.
He was certainly aware that the country might perish, and he was also aware of Liu Chen's actions.
Unexpectedly... with this batch of supplies, my son and I might not have to die.
"Thank you, Great King of the North." Liu Yin composed himself solemnly, turned and bowed towards Chengdu, then led his son down the city wall. He first sent scouts to investigate, and then received the supplies.
The two cities of Han and Le, plus the Golden Enclosure.
As long as the three strongholds are not lost, they can delay Cao Wei's tens of thousands of troops.
Hanzhong can then be regained.
Liu Chen had made preparations in advance, but that was not all.
Yang'an Pass is the first line of defense among the many passes on the Jinniu Road, a route in and out of Sichuan.
It had stockpiled a large amount of grain and fodder. This was Jiang Wei's main point of attack.
The garrison commander was Fu Tong's son, Fu.