Qin Gong

Chapter 432 Mi Jing's Shock

Shanwu City.

When Bai Yan received the secret letter, different battle reports were also sent to Bai Yan's mansion and the county guard's mansion.

"Peng Yi, the city magistrate, pay my respects to the sheriff!"

"Chengcheng Gansi, pay my respects to the governor!"

Under the gazebo, two men in official uniforms of the Qin State bowed their hands to salute Yang Duanhe.

Holding the bamboo slips, Yang Duanhe picked up a picture and saw Peng Yi and Gan Si coming, smiled, put down the bamboo slips, and raised his hands to salute them.

"Sit down! You don't need to be polite!"

Yang Duanhe said.

While talking, Yang Duanhe looked at the two kneeling down, and then handed the bamboo slips to Peng Yi.

"News came from Yanmen Mountain and Pingcheng. The Xiongnu's army has already started to attack these two important places yesterday, and they want to go south from these two places!"

Yang Duanhe said.

Holding the bamboo slips, Peng Yi looked at the content on them, his cheeks and eyes gradually became serious.

"Sure enough, the Xiongnu took the opportunity to go south and tried to plunder Yanmen!"

Peng Yi put away the bamboo slips and handed them to Gan Si beside him.

"Mr. Yang, now that the Xiongnu are going south, they must have been prepared. We should have made arrangements earlier. With my humble opinion, Yanmen experienced a severe drought just a few years ago, and the fields are full of bones. If all the troops in the cities are assembled, this is the only way, once Yanmen Mountain and Pingcheng are lost, we will be able to resist the Xiongnu army!"

Peng Yi looked up at Yang Duanhe, raised his hand and said.

As the magistrate of Yanmen County, the county governs Shanwucheng, Peng Yi is naturally capable. Even if it is because of the gentry, Peng Yi, who was born in the gentry, has far more knowledge than ordinary people. Therefore, facing the Huns going south, Peng Yi naturally does not Will choose to get caught.

"Yanmen Mountain, Pingcheng!"

After reading the bamboo slips, Gan Si looked extremely nervous. However, compared to the fear of the Huns, Gan Si was thinking crazily at this moment, how to conspire for the Yang Junshou and resist the Huns.

The young Gansi was born in the famous Gan family. However, the decline of the family kept the young Gansi busy with relationships, and then she started from the bottom to achieve the most important leap, the most important in life. Which step, still relying on Lu's connections before.

The most critical step from being an official to an official is to step into the Cheng Cheng. This most critical step of promotion has stumped countless people. Looking at the famous Julu in Xianyang before, it is clear that it has not crossed this for many years. One step, apart from the fact that Xianyang needs capable people like Julu to stabilize people's hearts, there have always been rumors that there were two times when Julu had the opportunity to fill the vacancy of Cheng Cheng, but unfortunately, twice, without exception, They all met people from the famous gentry and were transferred to Xianyang from other places.

Maybe the third time or the fourth time, it will be like this. After all, Xianyang is the capital of the Qin State, and every official position in Xianyang is very important and has great power.

The same is true.

Gan Si, who has been relying on relationships, knows that after becoming a prime minister, the rest depends on her own ability and whether she has the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. It will take a few years, 20 years to have a chance to take another step forward.

Knowing this, Gansi knew that the Huns were going south, and besides being nervous and afraid, she was more eager for this opportunity.

"Gan Si dares to ask the county guard how many defenders there are in Yanmen Mountain and Pingcheng. Gan Si is willing to lead troops to reinforce and defend the important areas!"

Gan Si couldn't think of a good solution. Leading troops to fight and maneuvering on the battlefield were not Gan Si's strengths, but Gan Si didn't want to lose the opportunity, so in desperation, she panted heavily and expressed her ambition to Yang Duanhe, willing Lead troops to Yanmen Mountain or Pingcheng, defend the city to the death, and swear to resist the Xiongnu army.

Inside the gazebo.

Hearing Gan Si's words, Yang Duanhe looked at Gan Si in surprise. Yang Duanhe was naturally very familiar with this Chancellor of Shanwu City, and he also knew that Gan Si was from the famous Gan family. But what Yang Duanhe didn't expect was that Gan Si even dared to lead troops to the battlefield, which had to make Yang Duanhe, who had been a soldier for half his life, have a good impression of him.

But regarding Gan Si's concern, Yang Duanhe shook his head.

"No need, County Lieutenant Bai Yan has already led the side cavalry to defend Yanmen Mountain and Pingcheng!"

Yang Duanhe said, tell them about Bai Yan's stay in Yanmen Mountain and Pingcheng.

When Peng Yi and Gan Si heard the news, they immediately showed surprise expressions and looked at each other in shock.

Bai Yan is in Yanmen Mountain?

The news that has been circulating outside the city is actually true! ! !

"Old Yang! When did the county lieutenant come back?"

When Peng Yi heard that Bai Yan was at Yanmen Mountain, he felt relieved. With Bai Yan at Yanmen Mountain, and he was still on guard, the Xiongnu must have returned in vain.

When Gan Si heard the news about Bai Yan at this time, she also had a wry smile on her face.

"A few days ago!"

Yang Duanhe said, then looked at the two of them.

"The old man asked the two of you to come over today, that's it."

Yang Duanhe slowly said the things he wanted to instruct, and they were basically things to deal with the aftermath. Yang Duanhe was naturally aware of Bai Yan's ability to lead the army, and he learned yesterday that there were enough troops to guard Yanmen Mountain When he was with Pingcheng, Yang Duanhe knew that Yanmen was safe.

But just when Yang Duanhe explained the matter.

Suddenly.

A servant came hurriedly, followed by Mi Jing.

Seeing Mi Jing, Yang Duanhe was not surprised. Although Mi Jing went to look for Bai Yan before, judging from the later letters, counting the time, Mi Jing didn't stay in Daying for long and was about to return.

"Master Mi, can I see Bai Yan?"

Yang Duanhe got up, smiled and saluted Mi Jing.

If Peng Yi was respectful when facing Yang Duanhe, then when facing Mi Jing, the two of them were afraid and flattering, even flattering.

Don't blame others, Yang Duanhe's position as the county guard can only appoint and dismiss officials in the entire county except the city order, supervisor, censor, and county lieutenant. Peng Yi is the city order, and Yang Duanhe has no right to dismiss. Xianyang ordered, and Jian Yushi is the official in charge of these. Any dismissal is written by Jian Yushi and sent to Xianyang.

So Peng Yi was afraid from the bottom of his heart, Mi Jing remembered his flaws in private, and quietly ordered someone to send him to Xianyang in the future.

"Fortunately to meet him, General Bai really lives up to his reputation!"

Mi Jing raised her hand to Yang Duan and Ji Li, talking and laughing, her face was full of satisfaction.

After speaking, Mi Jing also saluted Peng Yi and Gan Si.

In Shanwu City, that is, the few of them are high-ranking officials, so Mi Jing often sees them, but they are no strangers.

talking room.

Mi Jing told the story of that day, and soon learned that there was news of the Xiongnu's attack from Yanmen Mountain and Pingcheng.

"Hiss, the Xiongnu really attacked Yanmen Mountain and Pingcheng!"

Mi Jing looked surprised, and then sighed.

This made Mi Jing couldn't help replaying what Bai Yan said that day in her mind again. No wonder Jing Qi and Zhao Wushang talked about Bai Yan when they returned home. is worry.

"Oh, from Master Mi's words, could it be that Master Mi has already figured it out, so he went to the camp to see the county lieutenant!"

Listening to Mi Jing's words, Peng Yi instantly filled up many pictures in his mind, and said with a smile and cupped his hands.

When Mi Jing heard the words, she couldn't hear Peng Yi's implication and her desire to please him, but regarding this matter, Mi Jing would not be so stupid as to really say that she guessed it herself, so she went to give Bai Yan some advice. If he really said that, he was afraid that he would lose face in front of Mr. Yang in the future and lose his father's face.

Mi Jing shook her head.

"No, it's what General Bai said in the past!"

Mi Jing explained that she didn't blame Peng Yi, on the contrary, Mi Jing hoped to see as many people as possible.

When Gan Si heard Mi Jing's words, she glanced at Peng Yi calmly at the side. The ordinary Peng Yi was actually quite talented, but she had no heart, or she was too timid and lacked courage, like facing Mi Jing. When it is Jing, it is like lowering one's wisdom.

"But it's strange to say!"

While thinking, Gan Si suddenly heard Mi Jing's words again, so she looked at Mi Jing, and was a little surprised when she saw a puzzled expression appearing on Mi Jing's face.

Yang Duanhe and Peng Yi also looked at Mi Jing, not understanding what Mi Jing was talking about.

Under the gaze of the three of them, Mi Jing looked up at the three of them, and then at Yang Duanhe.

"When we were in the camp, General Bai told Zishan that he had a vague premonition that the Xiongnu would probably not attack Yanmen Mountain and Pingcheng, but send a large army to attack Yishui!"

Mi Jing told about the events of that day, which were all told by Bai Yan himself.

"Yi Shui?"

"Bai Yan said that the Huns might attack Yishui?"

Gan Si, Yang Duanhe were puzzled when they heard what Mi Jing said.

Only Peng Yi suddenly looked at Mi Jing, and then he didn't know what to write, his expression seemed to be emotional, and he seemed to be grateful, and it seemed to be something else, and his expression was fleeting.

Also at this time.

Suddenly in the distance, there was a hurry, and the dusty soldiers ran over. Under the eager leadership of the servants, they walked into the pavilion and knelt in front of Yang Duanhe.

"Governor! News came from Yishui. Two days ago, no less than [-] Xiongnu troops appeared in the north of Yishui!"

The soldiers said to Yang Duanhe.

After hearing the news, Gan Si and Mi Jing all stared wide-eyed, looking at the soldier in shock, then at each other, and at Yang Duanhe.

Several people were quiet at this moment, you know, just a few breaths ago, Mi Jing said what Bai Yan had said in person, and just a few breaths later, the news came that the Huns' army had arrived north of Yishui.

This! ! ! !

Then Bai Yan, is he really so predictable?

At this moment, Mi Jing was extremely confused, her mind was full of confusion, Mi Jing knew that before Jing Qi and Zhao Wu knew about this situation at night, they would definitely be the same as him.

"Come on!"

Among them, Yang Duanhe was the calmest, but at this moment Yang Duanhe's brows were also slightly frowned.

Pingcheng.

On the top of the city, soldiers in armor and holding longbows stood beside the city wall, looking at the Hun army in the distance outside the city with vigilance.

At this moment, the city is full of men wearing armor, but if you look closer, you can vaguely see many young and old among them. This is obviously different from the famous Bianqi before. At this moment, those people are injured. Either hold a stone, or stand in front of a log.

"General, the Huns have retreated!"

Following the sight of thousands of Huns in the distance receding like a tide, a border knight soldier quickly turned his head and said to General Yu He.

Yu He nodded, naturally he also saw the retreating Huns in the distance.

From the very beginning, Yu He knew that the Xiongnu who came to Pingcheng was just a feint attack. Except for the first day's attempted attack, the Huns behind were always watching.

"Send out the scouts!"

Yu He asked, then turned around, and walked towards the stairs down the city road in the distance among countless men in riding clothes.

"The Huns have really retreated! That's great!"

"Look, it's really back!"

All the old and young in the city road, seeing the Huns leaving in the distance, all smiled after the disaster, breathed a sigh of relief, and then discussed with each other.

Although General Yu He had been telling them before that Pingcheng was safer than Woyang, they did not believe it. They were still very afraid that it was because of insufficient troops that they were sent to defend Pingcheng, even though General Yu He said it was the order of the county lieutenant Bai Yan. , but everyone is still dubious.

Although the county lieutenant Bai Yan personally investigated and dealt with the looting and selling, and saved countless people in Yanmen, even though he was also the county lieutenant Bai Yan, when Yanmen was severely drought, he wrote to Xianyang to ask for food relief.

But in the past, when the Xiongnu went south, many people were still afraid that because of insufficient troops, Bai Yan would order them to go to the battlefield.

After all, after all, they are not Qin people, but Zhao people!

After all, Zhao Ren still has hatred with Bai Yan, or the Bai family.

In the first battle of Changping, Lord Wu'an of Qin State Bai Qi ordered the killing of more than 20 soldiers of Zhao State. It is impossible for Zhao people to forget, but it is impossible for Bai Yan to be unclear.

Therefore, as people from Zhao, they naturally dare not imagine that after Bai Qi, Bai Yan, who was born in the Bai family, could treat Zhao people the same way he treated Gaonu people in Shangjun of Qin State. From that, don't treat them Zhao people as human beings.

at the moment.

Looking at the Huns' army that had all left in the distance, everyone's anxiety has finally stabilized.

It seems that Bai Yan really didn't deceive them.

thought here.

Countless civilians wearing side cavalry armor are full of joy, but at the same time, they are a little complicated.

Recalling that after Bai Qi killed more than 20 Zhao people in Changping Pit, some middle-aged people and old people still remember the scene where the city was crying, and the sound of crying all over the city is vivid.

However, to this day, the Bai clan, Bai Yan, also did not know how many Yanmen people were saved, except for the looting and selling, when there was a drought, it was Bai Yan who wrote to Xianyang.

This kind of hatred from decades ago, combined with the gratitude in that heart, made every commoner have complex expressions on their faces.

inside the city.

Yu He walked down the tower with a group of cronies. At this moment, the streets in the city were densely packed with people wearing side-riding armor, but the difference from the tower was that if one looked carefully, one by one was covered with dust. Many faces are women's faces.

"General Yu!"

Xiang Tuo, the city magistrate of Pingcheng, and Zhao Jie, the magistrate of Wocheng Cheng, saw Yu He and stepped forward to salute Yu He.

"Well, let everyone know that the Huns have retreated!"

Yu He said to Xiang Tuo and Zhao Jie.

When Xiang Tuo and Zhao Jie heard what Yu He said, they naturally understood what it meant, nodded quickly, and then turned around.

Under the night.

Originally, the city was full of joy when they heard the news that the Huns had retreated, but when they learned that they could not go home, the people of Woyang were completely dumbfounded. .

Why can't the people of Woyang return home when the Xiongnu retreated?I heard that they will go south tomorrow?

Moreover, various rumors began to circulate in the city as to why the people of Woyang were allowed to wear Bianqi's armor. Nearly half of them were afraid that Bianqi might have been concocted by Bai Yan in the same way as his ancestors after surrendering to Qin. They dug pits and killed them directly, so when the Xiongnu went south, Bai Yan didn't have enough soldiers, so they let them pretend to be the people of Woyang.

This is the most widespread rumor. After all, most of the people in Woyang are poor people who survived the drought with great difficulty, either working or staying at Wocheng's home.

And once they became suspicious, even seeing Yu He and many side riders could not dispel the stubbornness of the people.

As for the rest of the people, apart from most of the miscellaneous people, there are also a very small number of people who are thinking whether Bai Yan has secretly dispatched troops to Yishui to destroy the Yan Kingdom in one fell swoop. A few people guessed whether Bai Yan speculated that the Xiongnu would go to Yishui because they saw that there was a large army in Pingcheng and they couldn't take it down, so they dispatched troops in advance to take precautions.

But without exception, no one would think about Woyang, because everyone knows where Qin's army is attacking Yan in the direction of Yishui, east of Daidi.

Day two.

As the sun rose, several officials riding horses from the direction of Shanwu City came to Pingcheng in a hurry. After an hour, the south gate of Pingcheng, which had been closed, finally opened slowly, and the mighty army of side riders headed towards Shanwu. direction to go.

From a distance, the Bianqi army seemed to be walking in a hurry, and they looked very embarrassed when they swarmed away. I don't know if it was because of exhaustion or what.

In the mountains in Daidi to the east, such a scene was naturally reflected in the eyes of several Huns hiding in the forest.

The leader of the Huns saw half of the Bianqi army leaving Pingcheng with a smile on their lips.

"Go, go tell the leader, and let someone go and notify Shan Yu!"

The Hun man said.

The Huns knew that as long as some of the side riders stayed in Pingcheng and Yanmen Mountain, and the rest of the side riders went to aid Yishui, they could force their way to the pass in the cloud, and then go straight down from the cloud and return to Yanmen. At that time, these border riders in Pingcheng can only watch them slaughter Yanmen, and if they dare to leave the city, they will be surrounded and killed by their Huns!

under the hilltop.

The Xiongnu took a few tribesmen and pulled out the horses that had been prepared in a very hidden place. After riding on the horses, they began to drive towards the north.

(End of this chapter)