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After defeating the Wuhuan, the Han army changed its offensive strategy and did not expand northward in a large scale. Instead, they withdrew all the Hu and Han people from Shangjun, Beidi County and Anding County to Guanzhong, and built beacon towers on the northern mountains, lit cigarettes during the day and fire at night. Of course, the Han army did not want to give up the vast territory within the pass, but implemented a defensive counterattack strategy to prepare for a decisive battle with the Hun army that was about to be killed.

Liu Jing did not get angry because of defeating the Wuhuan people. He knew very well that the current gap in strength between the Han army and the Huns was mainly reflected in the gap in cavalry. If he rashly advanced north at this time, once he encountered the Hun army, they would not have a great chance of winning. They did not have the strength of the Han army during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, and could fight against cavalry and kill the enemy thousands of miles away.

However, the Han army did not give up the vast territory within the pass. They adopted the strategy of laying out points. The so-called laying out points means building military strongholds in the pass area based on a strong city, and giving full play to the Han army's advantages in defense.

The Han army chose Gaoping County in Anding County, Qingyang County in Beidi County, and Gaonu County in Shang County. The common feature of this county is that the city wall is tall and strong, and the county town is built on a high place, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. The Han army used this county as its base, each stationed 5,000 troops and stored a large amount of grain.

On the morning of that day, Liu Jing was inspecting defense and preparing for war in Gaonu County. Gaonu County was Yan'an in later generations. At this time, the Loess Plateau was mild and humid, with dense forests everywhere, large tracts of grasslands everywhere, with numerous rivers and clear water flow. During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, a large number of immigrants and garrisons, which led to the unprecedented development of the agricultural economy in the pass and was known as the New Qinzhong.

In the memorial of Zufu County, Yu Xu of Han described it as follows: "The water and grass are abundant, and the grass is suitable for production and pasture, cattle and horses are tailed, and sheep are blocked." It is precisely because of the climate and geographical environment that are very suitable for the life of nomadic peoples, so the Hu people went south to occupy this rich and green plateau land.

Gaonu County is located on the necessary road to the north of the Xiaguanzhong. Several roads gather here and have an important strategic position, so it is also called Qin Lock Key and Wulings. During the Spring and Autumn Period, in order to defend against the invasion of the Northern Di, the Wei State built a Great Wall and a large number of Guancheng fortresses in this area. The Qin Dynasty built a city and a county here, and at the same time built a straight Qin straight road to Guanzhong. During the Han Dynasty, Gaonu County was repeatedly repaired and has now become the most powerful city in the north of the border.

The county town is located on a high hill with a circumference of about ten miles, and can only be considered a central county. However, the city is 2 meter high and 2 meter wide, and the surrounding horse faces are dense, which is conducive to defense. In addition, it is located at a high place, standing on the city wall and looking downward, which has the advantage of being condescending.

Liu Jing stood at the head of the city and looked north. The winding water in the district was several miles away from the county town. It was clearly visible on the city head. There was a pier built at the slow water flow, mainly relying on a sheepskin raft to cross the river. A sentry fort was built on the Han army wharf. This was also a major defensive advantage of Gaonu County. The Xiongnu cavalry swept south and would inevitably be blocked by the district water. The Han army could establish the first defensive line on the south bank of the district water.

Liu Jing appointed Zhang Ren as the governor of Gaonu, and was in charge of Gaonu County, in charge of the town's defense. At this time, Zhang Ren walked to Liu Jing and whispered: "Does Your Highness think the Huns army come from the east?"

"You mean that the Zuoxian King Liu Bao will come from the east," Liu Jing stared at the east and asked lightly.

Zhang Ren nodded, "Liu Qubei retreated north, Liu Bao's lips were gone and teeth were cold. He was Liu Qubei's brother, how could he sit idly? If he led his army to cross the Yellow River from the east, the defense we established in the district water would be meaningless."

"Whether Liu Bao's army is coming, it depends on Cao Cao's attitude. I got the original information. Cao Cao ordered Cao Zhang to lead 50,000 troops to increase troops. In this way, the Cao army on the original front line had a force of 100,000 people, gathering famous generals such as Xu Huang, Yu Jin, Zhang He, and Cao Zhen. I believe that Cao Cao would not be in the wrong team on the issue of major issues. A 100,000 army is enough to restrain Liu Bao's army. In fact, we don't have to worry about Liu Bao, but the Hun headquarters in Huchuquan may go south in large numbers."

As soon as he said this, a soldier pointed to the distance and shouted: "Look, wolf smoke."

Liu Jing also saw that the beacon tower more than ten miles away lit a ray of wolf smoke and rushed straight into the sky, which meant that a large army was coming. Of course, the wolf smoke was actually coming from the beacon towers of the Great Wall four miles away. It would take at least two days for the Huns army to reach Gaonu County.

Zhang Ren hurriedly said: "This must be the Huns' army heading south. Please leave and return to Guanzhong, and don't be in danger."

Liu Jing frowned slightly. Did the Huns army go south so quickly? This was a bit beyond his expectations. At this time, tens of thousands of troops were rushing to harvest the newly mature wheat. If the Huns army goes south at this time, it will pose a serious threat to the harvest of the Huns army.

At this time, Fa Zheng slowly walked forward and said, "Your Highness, I think the Huns may not be targeting us at this time."

Liu Jing reacted quickly, and after a change of thought, he understood what Fa Zheng meant, "You mean that the Huns went south to attack the Qiang people."

Fa Zheng nodded, "Wei Jin said in the military newspaper that when they went to Lingzhou, they happened to meet the Xiongnu envoy, who seemed to be the Huns nobles. Later, Ah Yan died, and the Qiang people fell into serious civil strife. With the wolf nature of the Huns, they have been dying about the Qiang people for a long time. Will they let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity go?"

Liu Jing thought for a moment that there was indeed a possibility. At that time, he received news that the Qiang people in Lingzhou were caught in internal strife due to the death of the Qiang King. Many generals asked to take the opportunity to send troops to attack Lingzhou. However, Liu Jing was worried that their troops would stop the Qiang people from internal strife and turned to unite to the outside world. He was also worried that the Huns' army would come to rescue, so he ultimately did not agree to the general's request and allowed the Qiang people to continue civil strife.

But Liu Jing did not expect that the Huns would actually take advantage of the chaos to attack Lingzhou. He pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "If the Huns army really attacked Lingzhou, it might not be a bad thing. I look forward to them destroying the Qiang people in the undead Lingzhou and completely breaking the Qiang people's dream of establishing a country."

After a pause, Liu Jing said to Zhang Ren again: "Going to Lingzhou is just a guess. The biggest possibility of the Huns is to go south. General Zhang can send a scout to the north bank as soon as possible. Once the Huns are confirmed to go south, we must immediately notify the Huns to withdraw from Guanzhong."

Zhang Ren said, "I understand the humble position and immediately send a scout to the north."

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Fazheng's guess was not wrong. The Xiongnu army did go west to Lingzhou, and Liu Qubei personally led the ten thousand Xiongnu cavalry. Taking advantage of the civil strife of the Qiang people in Lingzhou, they destroyed the Qiang forces that they had been coveting for a long time in one fell swoop.

Although Liu Qubei wished to lead a 100,000 army south to flatten Guanzhong and kill all the Han people, he also knew in his heart that the Han army did not attack Lingzhou, but was defending his army southward. The Han army must have been prepared at this time. He might not have taken advantage of him when he led tens of troops southward.

On the contrary, the Qiang people in Lingzhou were in serious civil strife. They took advantage of the opportunity to destroy the Qiang people and obtain generous benefits and population, they could compensate for the losses of Sheyanhai.

Liu Qubei led his army to run away. The queen of heaven and the ten thousand Xiongnu cavalry rushed into the Qiang land. They immediately stood on a hill, and a tent appeared in the distance. It was the easternmost Qiang Baigu tribe. The Xiongnu cavalry all showed eager eyes. Liu Qubei gritted his teeth and said, "When you fight in, those who dare to resist will kill you."

The Wanxiong cavalry screamed and rushed to the Qiang people's tents several miles away. Liu Qubei did not move on the hills and looked coldly as his subordinates entered the Qiang tribe. He faintly heard a scream and cry. The fire was lit and the smoke rolled into the sky. Liu Qubei felt an unspeakable pleasure in his heart. She Yanhai's miserable defeat made him feel humiliated and filled with anger. Only cruel killing and looting could eliminate the stuffy anger in his heart.

At this time, Chang Liu Meng rode on a horse and said to Liu Qubei: "Father, if you kill like this, Lingzhou will be alarmed. Why don't I lead 10,000 troops to go south first, kill directly to Lingzhou, defeat the Qiang army, and prepare for my father's army to go south."

Liu Qubei knew that Chang's real purpose was to plunder the Qiang Palace in Lingzhou. Daman told them how magnificent the Qiang Palace in Lingzhou was and there were many beauties. This made the listener jealous, but letting Chang take advantage first may not be a bad thing. Liu Qubei nodded immediately and said, "You can lead 10,000 troops from our headquarters to Lingzhou. If you can defeat the Qiang army in one battle, you can plunder the city of Lingzhou."

Liu Meng was overjoyed and turned his horse's head to run towards the Qiang tribe. He looked down on the meager money of these tribes. He wanted to seize the savings of the Qiang king for twenty years.
Chapter completed!