Controlling mountains and rivers since the Warring States Period

Chapter 367 The Battle of Mobei (Part 2)

"not good!"

"Li Guang is lost again!"

On Mount Yangju,
He Bo was standing on the mountaintop, gazing at the fierce battlefield in the distance.

Wei Qing's main force, personally led by him, is engaged in fierce fighting with Yizhixie's Xiongnu army.

The troops led by Li Guang, who were originally scheduled to launch an attack on the Xiongnu flank from the east, did not appear as agreed.

Liu Bang, who was drinking with his friend Shen Shiqi, heard the ghost's exclamation and said to him, "Wei Qing is a good guy in every way, except he's a bit too soft-hearted."

This battle in the northern desert was of great importance.

Even the carefree Emperor Taizu of Han couldn't resist climbing back to the mortal world, hoping to follow the spirits and witness the great achievement that brought glory to the Han Dynasty, and also to see his past shame washed away by his descendants.

Humph,
You were very happy when you besieged Baidengwei back then, weren't you?

Now your great-grandson is going to send people to demolish your old home and dig up your ancestral graves!

Seventy years east of the river, seventy years west of the river!
Don't underestimate your father's abilities!
"If we replaced Li Guang, we wouldn't have to fight this hard!"

"What a pity, what a pity!"

Liu Bang craned his neck to watch for a while, then yawned, his breath reeking of alcohol.

He Bo said, "Isn't what you said a bit too hurtful to him?"

No matter how you try to reason with Li Guang, he was an old general who had fought for the Liu family for many years. Yet, the spirit of Emperor Gaozu of Han, in heaven, spoke ill of him behind his back.

Liu Bang shrugged and said, "Let's stick to the facts!"

"The battles he fought all relied on the Great Wall to defend against the invasion of the Xiongnu."

"At his age and with such an impulsive personality, it is indeed very unsuitable for him to come to the border region and take the initiative to attack the Xiongnu."

"But this was Li Guang's own request."

"That's why I say Wei Qing was too kind!"

Liu Bang waved his hand and said, "Why worry about the feelings of an old general when it's such a big matter?"

"Now that we've missed our chance, won't we be the ones suffering the consequences?"

Han Xin, who was watching from the sidelines, also agreed with Liu Bang's point of view.

Although during his lifetime,
The Marquis of Huaiyin of the Han Dynasty had a minor conflict with his ruler.

But so many years have passed since he became a dead man, and many things are no longer there, so Han Xin no longer holds a grudge.

not to mention,
Emperor Taizu of Han was a hero among men, possessing exceptional talent in military campaigns.

He had no reason to lie about his own crucial battle.

So He Bo could only sigh and reflect on his mistakes from back then, "Sigh!"

"Wei Qing is so understanding; it's all my fault for teaching him too well!"

"However, a gentleman like me really can't teach any shameless and wicked villains!"

The dead present remained silent.

……

The battle between the two main forces lasted for a long time, but no victor emerged.

Until the sun sets in the west,
A strong wind suddenly blew up from the banks of the Punu River, stirring up a cloud of yellow sand.

The dim light and shadows, obscured by the yellow sand, made it even harder to see clearly.

The Han army could only rely on their own judgment and intuition to launch attacks against the enemy.

The Xiongnu people were also frightened and exhausted by the wind, gradually falling into a disadvantageous position, and eventually retreating and fleeing.

"That, that..."

Seeing this, Liu Bang, who was still observing from the sidelines, suddenly became excited and looked expectantly at He Bo. His old face, which was flushed red from the smell of alcohol, showed a surprised and shy expression.

The ghosts and gods actually like my Tianhan so much that they broke the rules they had always adhered to?

But He Bo looked at his old face and said seriously, "This has nothing to do with me!"

"This is the rule of heaven and earth, of nature!"

It was the height of summer.
On the grasslands, the temperature difference between day and night is significant.

The site of the Han-Xiongnu War was located north of Fuyangju Mountain and beside the Punu River.

With the support of valleys and rivers, shouldn't a strong wind suddenly arise?

Liu Bang then slumped down, smacked his lips in disdain, and said, "Just put on an act and make this old man happy!"

Thus, we return to the underworld.

He can even brag about this amazing thing to his old friends down there!
Especially after the former rulers of Qin returned from visiting their relatives in Western Qin, he would show it off even more!
What does it mean to say "new is worse than new"?

Shen Shiqi leaned closer and chuckled, "These kinds of things, even ghosts and gods can only say that!" "We should consider Doctor Ximen!"

"Furthermore, it's quite normal for someone to bring ghosts and spirits to Fenglangjuxu and receive a perfectly timed strong wind in return, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, He Bo simply stated confidently, "I achieved the victory at Fenglangjuxu through my own efforts!"

"Throughout my life, I have never relied on external aids!"

……

"That's right!"

"That's it!"

On the eastern front of the decisive battle,

On the battlefield where Huo Qubing was in charge of fighting against the Xiongnu Left Wise King, Liu Yong was so excited about the upcoming "Sealing the Wolf and Dwelling in the Mountain" event that he couldn't sleep.

Although the army is still advancing.

But people still need to rest eventually.

After a long battle, both men and horses were exhausted.
Forcing our way forward would be counterproductive.

Huo Qubing understood this principle, so he ordered a short rest before continuing the pursuit of the remnants of the Left Wise King's forces.

at this time,

They were already very close to the sacred mountain of the Xiongnu.

Liu Yong then boasted to his soldiers about his bravery.

"Among the members of the royal family, is there anyone else who could achieve what I have accomplished?"

"When the inscription is carved on stone to commemorate our achievements, my name must be written in a prominent place below Wei Qing and Huo Qubing!"

"I deserve all of this!"

His men exchanged glances, recalling the number of heads the Prince of Liang had beheaded in the battle, and ultimately remained silent.

They simply applauded silently, which made Liu Yong even more proud as he rubbed his hands together, eagerly anticipating how history would record his glorious image.

Huo Qubing, on the other hand, was fast asleep nearby.

He needs to take advantage of the time he has now to recuperate and prepare for all subsequent actions.

A small jar was hanging on the neck of his Akhal-Teke horse, moving automatically even without wind.

Shortly after,
Huo Qubing rose and once again led his troops toward the enemy's escape route.

They pursued them relentlessly, completely demoralizing the Xiongnu Left Wise King's forces.

The Xiongnu, who once dominated the grasslands and considered the vast Gobi Desert in the north and the Great Wall in the south as their absolute territory, lost far too much under the blows of the Han army.

The fertile Hetao region became the Shuofang and Wuyuan prefectures of the Han people.

The Hexi Corridor, which allowed the Central Plains to open its arms and extend its influence into the Western Regions, also welcomed a new ruler after the Xiongnu left.

right now,

Mo Nan and his group dared not linger.

Busy running around northward, the Left Wise King even lamented in his heart, "Can't I even find refuge in the northern deserts?"

How much more land do the Han people really need?

"Is their yearning endless?"

When he finally caught his breath and looked back at the state of his utterly defeated subordinates and people, the Left Wise King was heartbroken.

When the bleak and cold north wind blows from the distant desert,

Having suffered defeats on both the eastern and western fronts, the Xiongnu people finally grieved and wept for what they had lost during the transition from summer to autumn.

They drove their last remaining cattle and sheep, terrified of the powerful Han army that might charge at any moment and slaughter them, and then sang at the top of their lungs:
"Losing my Yanzhi Mountain has made my women lose their beauty!"

"Losing my Qilian Mountains will cause my livestock to cease breeding!"

And in such a mournful song,

Huo Qubing led the Han army to the thousand-foot-high Langjuxu Mountain.

"This mountain is so high!"

Liu Yong followed behind him.
Looking down at the scenery below the mountain.

On the grasslands, there are many places that can be described as "flat as a pancake".

In such a flat place, the sudden appearance of such a high peak is no wonder that the Xiongnu people believed that the mountain had a sacred aura and regarded it as the burial place of their ancestors.

"high?"

Huo Qubing simply laughed and said, "I think it's nothing special!"

(End of this chapter)