Things in Luoyang have been settled with Lu Bu's return to the court. As for Chen Mo's family affairs, it is naturally impossible for outsiders to know and have no reason to interfere. However, some new things have quietly changed without others noticing.

With.

For example, there is a craftsman named Liu Yi under the command of General Lang in Craftsmanship. He is still an official for the time being and has not obtained an official status, but he occupies a crafts workshop by himself. Although it is a bit surprising, he is just a craftsman, and this matter is just

I was a little surprised, thinking that the imperial court was studying some weapons or something.

My eyes returned to Northern Xinjiang, Youzhou, and Yuyang Frontier Fortress.

The Xianbei people's attacks were intermittent. No one organized a large-scale attack. Instead, tribes were used as units to infiltrate from all directions. This made it difficult to defend. Bao Geng had not slept for several days, and his eyes were dark.

Circle.

Since the Great Wall was built, many places have collapsed, and many of them are unknown to them. In addition, the troops cannot be dispersed on such a large scale. Bao Geng can only ensure that a few main roads are blocked to block the large number of Xianbei tribes from penetrating into Youzhou.

Those who plunder can only rely on locality.

It has been two months since Bao Geng sent a letter to the court. The cold winter is about to pass in another month. According to the news from the Yuyang Prefect, many Xianbei people who have infiltrated have begun to run back. Although they have not been able to completely

He blocked it, but it was already his limit.

"Are we going to fight these Xianbei people?" Bao Geng looked at the menacing Xianbei people at the camp and sneered. In the past two months, he had roughly figured out the Xianbei people's tactics and was not good at attacking difficult situations.

Just one point. The most important thing is that these Hu people are not good at fighting hard battles. Fighting with the wind is okay, but if they want to charge in a group like the Xiliang cavalry, these Xianbei people cannot fight. They will disperse when they encounter tough battles.

Hard attack cannot shake the infantry formation.

If he had not been unable to keep up with his mobility and was worried about unnecessary damage that would weaken the defensive force here, Bao Geng would have really wanted to lead his men and horses into a fierce fight with these Xianbei people to let them know that the Han family could not be bullied.

"General, you said that these Xianbei people are not good at fighting, why are they so desperate to attack? So many people have died, so they are not afraid?" The deputy general stood next to Bao Geng, somewhat confused about the attitude of the Xianbei people.

It's obvious that we can't break through, but we still want to attack.

"I'm hungry~" Bao Geng shook his head and sighed: "You have also seen the weather this year. Many animals on the grassland have frozen to death. You can't see it now. The real hunger will be after the spring.

Those who fight will die. If we fight, we will die. If we don't fight, we will die. It's better to fight. If we can break through the Youzhou border defense, their food will be secure next year."

Bao Geng probably already understands why the Xianbei people are so crazy. In the final analysis, they can't survive anymore, so they run to fight for their lives. Sometimes war is like this. Everyone has a reason. Here we want to protect our country.

The other side is fighting for survival and has no reason to retreat and can only fight to the death.

"Hey, wait until spring starts and the Gu River thaws, how will they fight?" The deputy general sneered: "At that time, we can collect the things that the Xianbei dogs in the rear who have not returned yet have robbed, and let them vomit it out!"

Bao Geng nodded, he really thought so. He was guarding the border, but many Xianbei people slipped through. This was a very shameful thing for Bao Geng, but these things had to wait until the river thawed.

, the weather is so cold this year, I don’t know if the river will thaw slower than in previous years.

"Report~"

Just when everyone was relaxing after repelling the Xianbei people, a detective horse rushed into the camp and flew all the way to Bao Geng's side.

"What's the matter?" Bao Geng stopped chatting with his generals and looked at Tan Ma.

"General, there is an urgent report from Lulong Village. The remnants of the Yuan family suddenly launched an attack on Lulong Village. Please send reinforcements quickly." Tan Ma bowed.

"Lulong Village!?" Bao Geng frowned upon hearing this.

"General, Lulong Village is the barrier to the Wuwan people. If Lulong Village is lost, the Wuwan people can march straight in. By then, both Liaoxi and Yuyang will fall under the hooves of the Wuwan people." The deputy general's expression changed.

Lane change.

"Lulong Village is a dangerous pass, guarded by 800 elite soldiers. If we miss the Wuwan people, they can still block it, but if the Yuan family's remnants..." Another general didn't look good either.

The Karasuma people are not afraid of the siege equipment or the siege capabilities of their generals, but if it is the Yuan family, they are best at this kind of city offensive and defensive battles. The dangerous points that the Karasuma people cannot break, if it is the Yuan family,

Not necessarily.

"You two will continue to preside over the war here, and I will lead two troops to support." Bao Geng did not think for too long. Lulong Village must not allow any loss, and now, the Xianbei people's troubles have come to an end, and defenses are everywhere.

, Bao Geng has also made arrangements, leaving two deputy generals to continue to preside. Bao Geng is ready to go to Lulong Village in person to assist.

"General, take your orders!" the two lieutenants immediately agreed.

Bao Geng didn't waste any more nonsense. He immediately ordered two men and horses to follow him and galloped all the way to Lulong Village. From the rough level to Lulong Village, there were mountains and rivers in the middle, so he had to take an endless detour to get there.

It was a four-hundred-mile journey, and even if Bao Geng marched quickly, it would still take him seven days to arrive.

On the seventh day, Bao Geng arrived at Lulong Village and opened the door.

"How many defenders are there in Guanzhong now?" Bao Geng entered the city gate, handed the horse to the soldiers, and asked the defender of Lulong Village as he walked.

"Back to the general, there are still more than three hundred soldiers in Lulong Village." The guard said solemnly.

"So many people died!?" Bao Geng turned around and looked at the guard: "How did you defend the city!?"

"General, the remnants of the Yuan family came to attack with all their strength and brought a lot of siege equipment. The opponent was quite vicious. They used the corpses of the soldiers who died in the battle to sprinkle soil and water them. In this weather, once the water freezes, it will

It was an excellent place to stay. The siege ladder that was originally out of reach of the city wall could reach the city wall. The opponent also loaded catapults with water and threw it on the city. Many soldiers were drenched by the ice water and fell asleep the next day.

Not coming." The guard said bitterly. This time the Yuan family had many more means to attack the city than the Karasuma people. It was already good that they were able to defend until now.

Bao Geng's face was as dark as water. He did not accuse the other party anymore, but immediately led his men to the city. He wanted to see what means these defeated generals had to defeat Lulong Village.

There were many fires burning on the tower of Lulongzhai. When Bao Geng walked to the top of the city, he saw many soldiers shivering around the fires.

The guard general explained: "The thieves used a water jar instead of throwing stones. This water jar throws stones further. It has no power at first, but the soldiers who were soaked in water will definitely feel cold the next day and will find it difficult to fight again. There are not enough doctors in Guanzhong."

It's still a small matter. The most important thing is that there are not enough medicinal materials. We have sent people to Yuyang to prepare the medicinal materials, but this will take time. With the thieves' attack like this, if we just wait, I am afraid that in two days, this city will be destroyed.

broken."

Bao Geng nodded, went to the female wall and looked down. He saw eight earthen platforms in the distance with catapults placed on them. The exposed corpses could be vaguely seen on the ground, forming a gentle slope.

It was lifted up nearly a foot out of thin air!

Bao Geng frowned and looked at the slope made of corpses and soil, his face a little ugly.

The guard smiled bitterly and said: "This year's winter is quite cold, and water can turn into ice when it hits the ground. The thieves used this method to make this slope out of corpses and soil. Many of our soldiers were frightened."

"They can use it, and so can we. Let the soldiers boil ice into water. As long as they dare to attack the city tomorrow, they will fight back in this way. Let them have a taste of it!" Bao Geng snorted coldly.

"Here!"

On the other side is Yuan Shang's camp.

Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi were sitting in the tent of the Chinese army, warming themselves by the fire. Feng Ji and several generals were following them. In the past, Jizhou generals often died, but now most of the generals around Yuan Shang are newly promoted.

"Yuan Tu, we have been attacking for nearly half a month." Yuan Shang turned his head and looked at Feng Ji and said, "When will this Lulong Stronghold be broken?"

"Don't worry, my lord, it should be soon." Feng Ji said with a smile: "My lord, haven't you noticed that there are fewer and fewer soldiers guarding the city in Lulong Village these days? I'm afraid it is our army's water attack method that works. Although

The enemy didn't suffer many casualties, but the city is probably full of wounded soldiers right now. We only need to wait a few more days to break through."

"Alas~" Yuan Xi sighed: "Our army also lost a lot of lives for this. Third brother, why bother?"

"Second brother!" Yuan Shang looked at Yuan Xi dissatisfied: "Have you forgotten the hatred of taking your wife and destroying your family?"

It is no secret that Zhen Mi was taken into Chen Mo's room.

Yuan Xi smiled bitterly when he heard this and said no more. He has a weak temper. This cannot be said to be a bad thing. It can only be said that he is not a qualified prince or monarch. Because of his weak temper, he is more sympathetic. The war has been fierce these days.

, although Lulong Village was beaten like this by them, they also suffered a lot of losses. In addition, this was tantamount to giving the Karasuma people a forward position and helping the Karasuma people to fight the Han people, which made Yuan Xi feel very uncomfortable.

It's just that Yuan Shang is the one who calls the shots now, and Yuan Xi can only let it go.

As for the hatred of seizing his wife...there is nothing strange about these days. Just thinking that his beautiful wife may be happily married to another person makes me feel really uncomfortable and aching.

"Lord!" A general walked in from outside, bowed to Yuan Shang and said: "Just now, the soldiers responsible for monitoring the movements of Lulong Village on the mountain came to report that reinforcements have arrived in Lulong Village, with nearly a thousand people!"

"What!?" Yuan Shang's expression changed, he stood up, looked at the other party in astonishment, and then looked at Feng Ji.

"Don't worry, my lord, the reinforcements have been expected to come back, but this is the only one that can come." Feng Ji said with a smile: "Our army's victory is determined, Lulong Village will be destroyed!"

"Yuan Tu, this Lulong Village is inherently dangerous. It was difficult for eight hundred people to break through it before. Why do you say this now?" Yuan Shang frowned.
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