Liu Chong, the leader of the Northern Han Dynasty, personally raised the red flag to gather the troops, but still could not stop the rout. Yang Gun was afraid of the strong Zhou army and did not dare to rescue. He also hated the leader of the Northern Han Dynasty for his lies, so in order to preserve his army, he took the lead in retreating.

Fan Aineng and He Hui led thousands of cavalry to flee south and plunder military supplies. The servants responsible for the transportation fled in panic, ran away, and many died. Chai Rong sent his ministers and personal military academy to chase them, and issued an order to stop them from looting.

But no one was willing to accept the edict, and some envoys were killed by sergeants.

The sergeants threatened at the same time: "The Khitan army has arrived. The official army has been defeated and the rest of the troops have become prisoners." Liu Ci met Fan Aineng and others on the road, and Fan Aineng and others tried to dissuade him. Liu Ci refused to listen and continued to lead his troops northward.

At that time, Liu Chong, the leader of the Northern Han Dynasty, still had more than 10,000 troops, and he used the mountain stream as an obstacle to set up his formation.

At sunset, Liu Ci led his army to arrive. He immediately launched an attack with other armies, and the Northern Han army was defeated again. Later, the Zhou army killed Wang Yansi and pursued them to Gaoping. In this battle, corpses were all over the valley, and the Northern Han army abandoned them.

There are countless items of the emperor as well as military supplies, utensils, and livestock of all kinds.

In the evening of that day, Chai Rong camped in the wild. Fan Aineng waited until he heard about the great victory of the Northern Zhou army, and then he gradually returned with his soldiers, some of which had not arrived until dawn. Chai Rong rested his troops in Gaoping and selected thousands of surrendered soldiers from the Northern Han Dynasty to form a follow-up army.

The army ordered the former Wusheng Marching Sima Tang Jingsi to lead them and let them guard Huaishang. The remaining more than 2,000 people were given travel expenses and clothing, released and repatriated to the Northern Han Dynasty. On the 23rd, Chai Rong arrived at Luzhou.

When Liu Chong, the Lord of the Northern Han Dynasty, was defeated in Gaoping, he put on coarse clothes and a bamboo hat, rode on the Huangliu horse presented by the Khitan, and led more than a hundred cavalry to escape and return from Diaoling Ridge. He got lost at night and captured villagers as guides.

As a result, he went to Jinzhou by mistake. After traveling for more than a hundred miles, he realized that he had gone the wrong way. Liu Chong was furious and killed the guide immediately.

Then Liu Chong continued to run north day and night. When he arrived at a place, he finally got food. Before he raised his chopsticks, someone rumored that the army of the Later Zhou Dynasty was chasing him. Liu Chong was shocked and left in a hurry. Liu Chong, the leader of the Northern Han Dynasty, was aging.

Exhausted, he hunkered down on his horse and galloped day and night, barely able to support himself, and barely managed to enter Taiyuan.

Chai Rong wanted to kill Fan Aineng and others to improve military discipline, but he hesitated for a while. He lay in a tent in the palace during the day, with Zhang Yongde waiting beside him. Chai Rong asked him about the matter, and Zhang Yongde replied: "Fan Aineng and others usually

They have no great achievements, but they become generals. They see the enemy fleeing first, and no matter how much they die, they will not be able to offset their guilt. Besides, His Majesty is trying to pacify the world and dominate the world. If military law cannot be established, even if there are brave warriors and millions of troops, what will happen?

It can be used by His Majesty!"

Chai Rong threw the pillow to the ground and shouted good news. He immediately ordered the arrest of Fan Aineng, He Hui and more than 70 officers above the rank of envoy under their command. He reprimanded them and said: "You are all veterans of the previous dynasty. It's not that you can't fight."

.Now I am running away, for no other reason than to sell me as a commodity to Liu Chong!" Then they were all beheaded.

Chai Rong planned to pardon He Hui because of his previous meritorious service in guarding Jinzhou. But he immediately thought that military law should not be abandoned, so he killed him together and gave him a small coffin to send back to his hometown for burial. From then on, the arrogant generals and lazy soldiers began to

Knowing the horrors of military law, government decrees that condone rape are no longer acceptable.

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Chai Rong also rewarded the meritorious personnel in the Battle of Gaoping, appointing Li Chongjin as Zhongwu Jiedushi, Xiang Xun as Yicheng Jiedushi, Zhang Yongde as Wuxin Jiedushi, and Shi Yanchao as Zhenguo Jiedushi. Zhang Yongde highly praised Zhao Kuangyin's wisdom and bravery.

, Chai Rong then promoted Zhao Kuangyin to serve as the Marquis of Yu in front of the palace, and concurrently served as the governor of Yanzhou. Chai Rong also appointed Ma Ren as the direct commander of Konghe Bow and Arrow, and Ma Quan as the casual commander; the other generals and officers were promoted to posts.

Dozens of soldiers, some of whom were promoted from the ranks to serve as military commanders and chamber masters, released Zhao Chao from prison.

Liu Chong, the leader of the Northern Han Dynasty, gathered up the remaining soldiers, repaired weapons and equipment, and strengthened the city's fortifications to prepare for the Later Zhou Dynasty. Yang Gun led his troops north to garrison in Daizhou. Liu Chong, the leader of the Northern Han Dynasty, sent Wang Dezhong to escort Yang Gun.

Taking advantage of this, he asked the Khitan for rescue. The Khitan leader sent Wang Dezhong back to report to Liu Chong and promised to send troops to rescue Taiyuan.

Chai Rong appointed Fu Yanqing as the commander of the Hedong camp and also in charge of the affairs of the Taiyuan government. He appointed Guo Chong as deputy, Xiang Xun as the governor, Li Chongjin as the Yuhou of the Ma Bu capital, and Shi Yanchao as the commander of the vanguard capital, leading the infantry and 20,000 cavalry.

They set off from Luzhou. They also ordered Wang Yanchao and Han Tong to enter from Yindi Pass and join forces with Fu Yanqing to march. They also appointed Liu Ci as the accompanying commander and Baoda Jiedu envoy Bai Chongzan as deputy.

Soon, Yu County of the Northern Han Dynasty surrendered. Fu Yanqing garrisoned at Taiyuan City, Wang Yanchao attacked Fenzhou, and the Northern Han defense commander Dong Xiyan surrendered. Chai Rong also sent Laizhou defense commander Kang Yanmao to attack Liaozhou, and Mizhou defense commander Tian Qiong to attack Qinzhou.

But none of them were captured. Li Qianpu, the deputy envoy to the reserve library, went alone to persuade Zhang Hanchao, the governor of Liaozhou, and Zhang Hanchao surrendered.

At the beginning, Chai Rong sent Fu Yanqing and others to conquer the north. He only wanted to show off his troops under the city of Taiyuan, and had no intention of attacking Taiyuan. After the Zhou army entered the territory of the Northern Han Dynasty, the people rushed to welcome the army of the Later Zhou Dynasty, crying about the heavy taxation and corvee imposed by Liu Chong.

He expressed his willingness to supply military supplies and help the Zhou army attack Jinyang. Many states and counties in the Northern Han Dynasty surrendered one after another.

After Chai Rong learned of this situation, he had the idea of ​​annexing the Northern Han Dynasty. So Chai Rong sent envoys to discuss with the generals. The generals said: "There is insufficient food and grass, so it is better to return to the army temporarily and wait for the opportunity to send troops again." Chai Rong did not.

Agree. Soon after, hundreds of thousands of Zhou troops from all walks of life gathered at the gate of Taiyuan City. The sergeants could not help but loot. The people of the Northern Han Dynasty were disappointed and gradually retreated to the valley to defend themselves.

After Chai Rong heard about it, he hurriedly sent an envoy to deliver an edict prohibiting looting. Zhou Jun then appeased the farmers and said that they would only collect taxes for this year, and collected the people to pay grain. Different official positions were awarded according to the amount paid, and Zezhou was levied at the same time.

People in Luzhou, Jinzhou, Jiangzhou, Cizhou, Xizhou and other states east of Mount Laoshan transported food to supply the army.

At this time, Taishi and Zhongshu Ling Ying Wenyi King Feng Dao passed away. Feng Dao was famous for his filial piety and prudence when he was young. He became noble and prominent in the Zhuangzong era of the later Tang Dynasty. From then on, officials in all dynasties remained in the positions of general, prime minister, three princes, and three divisions. He

He was a quiet, frugal, tolerant and generous person, and others could not guess his emotions. Feng Dao was eloquent, resourceful, able to deal with the ups and downs of the world, and he once wrote "Changle Laoxu", describing his honors and courtesy in the past dynasties.

After receiving Fu Yanqing's report, Chai Rong, the governor of Xianzhou in the Northern Han Dynasty, and Guo Yan, the governor of Lanzhou, successively led the city to surrender. At first, Fu Yanqing had a daughter who married Li Shouzhen's son Li Chongxun.

For the country of the world

Mother Li Shouzhen said happily: "My daughter-in-law can be the mother of the country, let alone me!" Then she had the idea of ​​​​rebellion.

After Li Shouzhen was defeated, Li Chongxun first killed his younger brother and sister with a knife, and then it was Fu's turn. Fu was hiding under the curtain, but Li Chongxun couldn't find her in a hurry, so he committed suicide. At this moment, the rebels entered, but Fu was sitting peacefully.

In front of the hall, he scolded the rebels and said, "My father and Mr. Guo are brothers, you must not be rude!"

Guo Wei sent someone to return her to Fu Yanqing, and when they arrived at Chai Rong to guard Chanzhou, Guo Wei chose Fu as the wife for Chai Rong. Chai Rong succeeded to the throne, and Fu was made queen. Queen Fu was gentle, virtuous and intelligent, and Chai Rong valued her very much.

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Soon, Wang Yanchao and Han Tong attacked Shizhou. They quickly captured the city and captured the governor An Yanjin. Qinzhou governor Li Tingjie then surrendered. So Chai Rong led his army from Luzhou and rushed to Taiyuan. The Northern Han Xinzhou supervisor killed him

He defeated the governor Zhao Gao and the Khitan general Yang Yugu, and led the city to surrender.

Chai Rong arrived at Taiyuan City, and the flags of the Later Zhou army surrounded Taiyuan City for forty miles. Yang Gun suspected that Zheng Chuqian, the defense commander of the Northern Han Dynasty, planned to surrender to the Later Zhou Dynasty, so he summoned him to discuss military affairs together. Yang Gun was ready to take the opportunity to deal with it.

He and Zheng Chuqian knew the situation and refused to go. Yang Gun sent dozens of Hu cavalry to guard the city gate. Zheng Chuqian killed them and closed the city gate to refuse Yang Gun's entry. At this time, the army of the Later Zhou Dynasty approached, and Yang Gun had to flee back to Khitan

The Khitan Lord was angry that Yang Gun had not performed any meritorious service and ordered him to be imprisoned.

After Yang Gun left, Zheng Chuqian led the whole city to surrender to Chai Rong. Chai Rong immediately set up a static army in Daizhou and appointed Zheng Chuqian as the military envoy.

Thousands of Khitan cavalry were stationed between Xinzhou and Daizhou as reinforcements for the Northern Han Dynasty. Chai Rong sent Fu Yanqing and others to lead the infantry and more than 10,000 cavalry to attack. Fu Yanqing entered Xinzhou, and the Khitan army retreated to defend Xinkou.

Chai Rong also set up the Ninghua Army in Fenzhou and subordinated Shi and Qinzhou to it. Daizhou general Xie Wenyu killed Zheng Chuqian and falsely accused Zheng Chuqian of having an affair with the Khitan. Fu Yanqing petitioned for more troops, so Chai Rong sent Li

Jun, Zhang Yongde led three thousand troops and rushed there.

Khitan cavalry often arrived at Xinzhou City, and Fu Yanqing and other generals lined up to wait for the Khitan army. Shi Yanchao led twenty cavalry as the vanguard and encountered the Khitan army. Shi Yanchao sent his troops to cover up the attack, and Li Jun led reinforcements, killing two thousand Khitan troops.

Shi Yanchao relied on his bravery and rashly advanced further and further away from the main army. As a result, he was ambushed by the Khitan army. He was outnumbered and killed by the Khitan army. However, Li Jun survived and many soldiers of the later Zhou Dynasty suffered casualties.

After this defeat, Fu Yanqing had no choice but to retreat and defend Xinzhou, and soon led his troops back to Taiyuan. Fuzhou defense envoy Zhede led the state soldiers to come to see him; Chai Rong immediately set up the Yong'an Army in Fuzhou and appointed Zhede as the military envoy. Chai Rong sent a large number of

The army and civilians were recruited from Huaizhou and Mengzhou in the east to Puzhou and Shaanxi in the west. They were used to attack Taiyuan, but they could not be conquered for a long time. Then there was a long period of heavy rain, and many soldiers were tired and sick. Upon seeing this, Chai Rong

Then he discussed with the generals to withdraw the troops.

Besides, when Wang Dezhong returned from Khitan, the army of the Later Zhou Dynasty besieged Taiyuan, so he stayed in Daizhou. When Zheng Chuqian was killed, the rebel general imprisoned Wang Dezhong and sent him to the army of the Later Zhou Dynasty. Chai Rong released Wang Dezhong and gave him a jade belt and horses.
Chapter completed!