xymnovel Chapter 107 Super Northern King
Chapter 107 Super Northern King
Chapter 107 The Super Northern King (Second Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets)
Jiang Wei's strategy in Hanzhong.
If Cao Wei attacks Hanzhong, the Han generals will defend the cities of Han and Le, as well as the surrounding fortified cities, including Huangjinwei, Xi'an, Jianwei, Wuwei, Shimen, Wucheng, Jianchang, and Linyuan.
Abandon the outer perimeter, guard the key points, and let the enemy in.
Liu Han's spies in Guanzhong kept sending messages back to Hanzhong. Zhong Hui might be planning to attack Han, Zhong Hui was probably planning to attack Han, Zhong Hui had already set off.
Cao Wei launched a multi-pronged attack on Han.
The message was repeated again and again.
Seoul.
Located in western Hanzhong, with mountains to the north and the Han River to the south, Zhuge Liang chose this site for its strategic importance, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.
Jiang Wei appointed Jiang Wan's son, Jiang Bin, as the Protector of Hancheng, commanding 5,000 elite troops. A large amount of grain and supplies were amassed within the city.
Before Zhong Hui launched his attack, Jiang Bin had already communicated with Jiang Wei. They also anticipated that Cao Wei would attack the Han Dynasty, so they made preparations in advance.
He sent people to continuously cut down trees outside the city, which could be used as arrows, and also as firewood when the city was closed and people could not leave.
The blacksmiths in the city worked day and night, forging iron sheets and weapons with a clanging sound. The women were responsible for making armor, clothing, and other items.
The entire city of Seoul is like a galloping horse at full speed.
But Jiang Bin still felt it wasn't enough and felt a lot of pressure.
Inside the Jiang family mansion in the city, in the rear courtyard.
"I have done everything I should have done. The city was built by the Prime Minister, so it is not difficult to defend. But the difficulty lies with the court... If I am isolated and helpless, how long can I hold out?" Jiang Bin paced back and forth in the corridor with his hands behind his back, worried and racking his brains to think of what else he had not done.
He is fifty years old this year. He studied under Jiang Wan when he was young and was influenced by him from a young age. Although his talent could not compare to his father's, he was still considered successful. He followed Jiang Wei on several northern expeditions and gained Jiang Wei's trust. It was because of Jiang Wan that he was appointed as the Protector of Hancheng.
But to be honest, he'd wanted to quit for a long time. The emperor was incompetent, and the Han Dynasty had fallen into such a state. Staying on this ship any longer would be extremely dangerous and tragic.
But he couldn't jump ship. His father, Jiang Wan, was a high-ranking official of the Han Dynasty, and as his son, he couldn't disgrace his father.
"If the General's plan goes smoothly, there is still hope for the Han Dynasty. But if the General's plan fails and we lose Hanzhong, then I will die too." Jiang Bin stopped and sighed deeply.
How did our great Han Dynasty come to be like this?
He recalled the powerful Han Dynasty when Zhuge Liang and his father were alive, and it felt like a lifetime ago.
"Tap tap tap." The sound of hurried footsteps rang out, and Jiang Bin's heart skipped a beat, but his expression returned to calm as he turned around and looked at them.
It was his chief clerk, Liu An.
Liu An looked flustered, his clothes askew. Jiang Bin scolded him, "Even if Mount Tai collapses before you, it's just death. Such panic is utterly disgraceful."
Liu An's body trembled instantly, and he stopped in his tracks. Looking up at Jiang Bin's composed expression, his own composure returned. After taking a deep breath, he reported, "General, scouts report that Zhong Hui is leading over 100,000 troops to attack Hanzhong."
As expected, it happened. Jiang Bin's heart sank, but he smiled and said, "Isn't this what the General foresaw? Although Zhong Hui has elite troops, he has already fallen into the General's trap. Let's proceed according to plan."
"Yes." Liu An became even more composed upon seeing this, admiring his general's calmness. He quickly bowed in agreement, turned around, and left.
"I may die, but before I die, no one will take Seoul." Jiang Bin took a deep breath, gripped the hilt of his sword with his right hand, and drew it. A flash of cold light appeared. He swung the blade and struck a pillar, a resolute look on his face.
According to Jiang Wei's plan.
All the people of Hanzhong were relocated to the cities of Han and Le.
By this time of year, the people had finished harvesting their crops. This was also because Jiang Wei had made preparations in advance, and the population of Hanzhong was relatively small.
The people, along with their families, were able to quickly seek refuge in the cities of Han and Le.
However, once the people who were originally scattered in Hanzhong entered Hancheng, the city became crowded. In addition, there were poultry and livestock.
Jiang Bin and the county magistrate were extremely busy and overwhelmed.
In addition, Jiang Bin selected the strongest men among the common people, trained them, and prepared them for battle. If the situation was bad, he would send these strong men to defend the city.
At the same time, Jiang Bin sent people to spread rumors among the people, saying how brutal the Wei army was, and that once the city fell, the men would be killed and the women raped.
To defend the city, the men must fight.
In short, Jiang Bin did his utmost to make Seoul an impregnable fortress.
But he was still worried.
in the afternoon.
Although the city was in chaos, there was order within the chaos.
Inside the study in the front courtyard of Jiang Bin's residence. Jiang Bin had been busy all day and finally finished dealing with his affairs, allowing him some free time to sit down and catch his breath.
Less than a quarter of an hour later, the registrar Liu An walked in from outside. Jiang Bin's face tightened, and he sighed inwardly, "This is never going to end."
"What is it?" Jiang Bin asked calmly, adopting the air of a superior.
Liu An said with a strange expression, "General, someone claiming to be Wang Bu, the steward of the King of Beidi, is requesting an audience."
Jiang Bin's face darkened. Liu Chen, the Prince of Beidi. That greedy, lustful, murderous, and womanizing prince. If the Prime Minister were still alive, how could this scoundrel be so rampant? He would surely be reduced to a commoner.
Now this clown has jumped right in front of me, is he trying to rob me? Has he set his sights on my military supplies?
Jiang Bin was displeased, angry, and worried, but he was helpless; he couldn't afford to offend the feudal lords.
"Please come in," Jiang Bin said after taking a deep breath.
"Yes." Liu An bowed in response, then turned and left.
"If the King of the North takes a fancy to my military supplies, how should I refuse?" Jiang Bin pondered a solution.
Shortly after, Liu An led a burly, dark-skinned man in from outside.
After the burly man stopped, he glanced at Jiang Bin, then bowed and said in a respectful but not arrogant manner, "This humble man, Wang Bu, pays his respects to General Suiwu and Commander-in-Chief of Hancheng, Lord Jiang."
"Wang Zhuangshi," Jiang Bin greeted with a graceful smile and a cupped-hand salute, then asked, "What are the orders of the King of the North who sent you, Wang Zhuangshi?"
Wang Bu bowed respectfully and said in a resolute tone, "The King of Beidi has an estate in Hannan. It has stored 5,000 shi of grain, 300 shi of salt, 300 shi of fine timber enough to make 50,000 arrows, 10,000 sheets of leather, ox sinew for making bows, and a certain amount of silk. There are also 10,000 bolts of coarse cloth and 200 able-bodied men."
After a pause, Wang Bu raised his head and said, "The King of Beidi has ordered that once he learns of the Wei army's southward advance, he should present these supplies, along with all able-bodied men, to the general for his use. However, there are too many supplies for me to bring; I request that the general send troops to retrieve them."
Upon hearing Wang Bu's words, Jiang Bin and Liu An were dumbfounded, finding it unbelievable and as if they were in a dream.
Liu Chen, the King of the North, was notorious and his evil reputation was widespread. Everyone thought that Liu Chen had come to take advantage of the chaos, and even if he hadn't, he shouldn't have come to help.
However, Liu Chen took out real money.
These supplies are of great value, and their value would be incalculable during wartime.
"Is this really true?" Liu An blurted out.