Two days later, Liu Yan's 6,000-strong army had been assembled.
Liu Heng led his 4,000 men to Ji City and saw the provisions and weapons that Liu Yan had prepared for him.
Liu Heng also knew Liu Yan. They had really invested a lot this time! He simply mobilized the troops and set off with the army!
Now that the situation was critical, they could not care so much. The 5,000 cavalrymen gathered together and set off with some rations.
Liu Heng left Zhao Yun behind at the rear defense and ordered him to lead 5,000 infantrymen as a transport team to protect the rations!
Five thousand soldiers headed straight for Yuyang!
Liu Heng led the 5,000-strong army and ran for a day and a night. Finally, they arrived at Yuyang City before nightfall the next day.
The Xianbei army had just retreated when Liu Heng took the opportunity to enter Yuyang City!
Hearing that the new general had arrived, the officials of Yuyang City hurried over to receive him. However, when they saw that it was the famous Marquis of Anping, everyone was still a little surprised.
Although Liu Heng was famous, these were all to promote his literary talent and good deeds. As for his martial arts, he was not famous!
Why did the Provincial Governor send him here? However, no matter what, Liu Heng was still a Marquis, and he was here to provide support. Everyone still had to treat him with courtesy!
In fact, his official position and title were not below everyone else, nor were they under the jurisdiction of the people present. Naturally, no one dared to be rude to him!
However, Liu Heng didn't think too highly of himself. Instead, he politely greeted the officials and entered the government office accompanied by the officials. The Yuyang Prefecture Chief was considered the host, so he said first,"May I know how many reinforcements Lord Marquis has sent this time? Now that the siege was tight, the soldiers in the city suffered heavy casualties and could not hold on any longer!”
"My lords, you should know that our Youzhou Province doesn't have many soldiers left!" Liu Heng said with a bitter smile.
"This time, other than my subordinates, I only brought around six thousand people. In total, I only brought around ten thousand people!
Right now, the Imperial Court has yet to react. For a while, I don't have many soldiers left!
The Provincial Governor also knows that everyone has worked hard, but we still have to persevere!
As long as the imperial court's army arrives, our crisis will naturally be resolved!
This time, I brought 5,000 cavalrymen with me. The remaining 5,000 infantrymen are slowly rushing over from behind!”
When everyone heard this, only 10,000 people could not help but feel depressed. What was the use of 10,000 people now?
The other party had 200,000 people! It was claimed to be 500,000! Although they had the advantage of defense, the other party's endless stream of people still made them feel very pressured!
Liu Heng looked at them and felt a little down, so he asked,""Since the enemy has so many people, I wonder if we have sent people out to fight them?”
The Yuyang Prefect shook his head with a bitter smile and said,""Originally, Youzhou still had a valiant general. Gongsun Zan, Gongsun Bogui, other officials to ride Duwei.
However, some time ago, he was transferred to Liangzhou to assess the rebellion of the border chapter!
Originally, with the White Horse Righteous Followers under his command, they could contend with the Xianbei people for a period of time, but now…
Sigh! There's nothing we can do!"
Liu Heng nodded his head. The Xianbei and Wuheng were nomadic tribes, and most of their troops were cavalry.
If they did not have a strong cavalry unit, it would be suicidal to fight them in the open!
However, Liu Heng had brought cavalry with him this time, and Liu Heng was not here to defend the city.
Therefore, Liu Heng said," I've brought only cavalry this time. They won't be able to help much in defending the city. Why don't we wait until tomorrow and have my men go out of the city to meet those Hu Krupps? We have to at least destroy them. Their prestige and morale will also buy some time for the army guarding the city to strengthen the city defense! What do you think, Milord?"
Seeing that Liu Heng had taken the initiative to request for battle, the Yuyang Prefect naturally had nothing to object to. Cavalry guarding the city was a taboo for military strategists.
Moreover, they had been defending the city non-stop during this period of time. They had suffered heavy casualties, and some of the city walls had been damaged.
It was naturally a good thing that Liu Heng could buy them some time!
However, he was still a little worried that Liu Heng would personally go to the battlefield!
This Liu Heng had been conferred the title of Marquis at a young age, and he had even acknowledged the Provincial Governor as his uncle. He was deeply favored and trusted by the current emperor.
If he made any mistakes, how could he bear the responsibility? Therefore, he endured the temptation and said,"Lord Marquis 'status is revered. How can he casually enter the battlefield?
If something happens to the Marquis, how do you want me to explain it to the Provincial Governor and the current Emperor?”
When Liu Heng heard this, he couldn't help but smile. He naturally understood the meaning behind these words. This Yuyang County Governor really wanted him to fight, but he was afraid that he would make a mistake and it would be difficult to explain.
"Don't worry, sir!" Liu Heng said. When I came, I promised uncle that I would come as an ordinary citizen of the Han Dynasty to protect the country. As long as it was beneficial to the defense of the city, I would go back and do it.
Don't worry, Mayor. Uncle won't blame you!”
When the Yuyang Prefect heard Liu Heng's words, he understood Liu Heng's determination. Hence, he did not say anything to stop him. He only told Liu Heng to go back and rest so that he could have a big battle with the Xianbei people the next day!
Liu Heng returned to the military camp and gathered his officers. He said,""I've already asked the Yuyang Prefecture Lord for instructions. Tomorrow, we'll send out our troops to fight against the Xianbei and Wu Heng.
He wanted to buy some time for his brothers who were guarding the city! There are still 200,000 troops outside the city. If we go out, many people might not be able to return. Everyone better be mentally prepared!
If anyone is afraid, you can tell me now. It's not too late. I'll let you all withdraw!”
After Liu Heng finished speaking, he looked at the people present. No one wanted to quit. Liu Heng nodded and said,"Very good! As expected of men! You didn't embarrass us!
However, I still have to say the ugly words first. None of you are retreating now. If you wait until tomorrow on the battlefield and someone runs away, then don't blame me for being rude!
Although I like to do good deeds, I still understand the rules of the battlefield! There were only three words for fleeing-kill without mercy!
I don't want my brothers to die under my blade! I hope everyone won't disappoint me!"
After Liu Heng finished speaking, everyone looked at each other and finally cupped their hands together."I'm willing to serve Lord Marquis! Bravely killing the enemy, never retreating!"
Liu Heng nodded with satisfaction and said,""Good! Very good! Go back and rest now! After tomorrow's battle, I'll shake hands with everyone!
When the time comes, I'll treat everyone to Moutai!”
When everyone heard that, they left happily! Even if it was for the sake of the good wine, he would kill a few more Xianbei people tomorrow! That was the best wine in the world!
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