Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 344

[Chapter 344 Shameless]

Qinzhou, Weijun, Weicheng.

Chang Wei rode in slowly, Ma Yuan and Ma Han followed beside him.

After Ma Jin’s army withdrew from Qinguan to Xiancheng, he launched an attack on Qinzhou.

But even though they retreated, Ma Jin stumbled on their way to advance.

There are many cities on the official road leading to Xiancheng, and he has left his cronies to guard these cities.

There may be three thousand or five thousand soldiers in the city.

Although such a city is not worth mentioning to Chang Wei, it still hinders him from going to Xiancheng.

In war, it is a taboo for soldiers to bypass the city and attack the city behind.

What’s more, the food and grass for the royal family’s army is now provided by the Ma family’s army.

If these cities are not taken down, it is difficult to guarantee that Ma Jin’s army in the city will not come out of the city to attack the food road and cut off his food and grass when his army is far away.

“When the news of King Yan’s victory in Jinzhou came back to the capital, the emperor didn’t believe it at first, because in the eyes of the courtiers, even if he could win, he might not win so fast. I understand that I have been attacking the city with the army these few days. The army of King Yan’s palace is really extraordinary.”

After a pause, he continued: “After Ma Jin is cleaned up and I return to Jinzhou, I will write a letter to the emperor to vigorously purchase firearms from King Yan and learn the methods of King Yan’s military training. At present, only a strong army can relieve the danger of Dasong.”

Ma Han nodded, and the aftermath of the shock in his heart has not subsided yet.

During the war, he saw artillery for the first time, and also the hand-held firearm called musket for the first time.

King Yan’s army possessing these two kinds of firearms was quite different from Ma’s army in battle.

When attacking a city, the advantages of these two types of firearms are huge.

Although there are only 5,000 defenders in Wei City, if they were handed over to the Ma family’s army, they would have to fight for at least half a month.

And Chang Wei commanded the army, blasting open the city gate with a bombardment.

The muskets suppressed the soldiers on the city wall, and the infantry in heavy armor captured the city gate. It took only half a day to finally conquer Weicheng.

“Your Highness has always wanted to sell more firearms, so I would like to thank Master Zhou Mu.” Chang Wei laughed.

Ma Yuan’s current status is the state shepherd, the second rank of the dynasty.

And he is a third grade, Ma Yuan is still higher than his official position.

Hearing the words, Ma Yuan said with emotion: “His Royal Highness King Yan really doesn’t hide any secrets. Such an important firearm is something you can ask for. In fact, I am a great pillar of praise.”

“Cough cough…” Chang Wei coughed twice, smiling a lot A little embarrassing.

He knew exactly what kind of firearms were sold to the imperial court and powerful clans.

So Yan Wang can’t praise Ma Yuan’s praise.

But in his heart he is one hundred supporting King Yan.

With the current chaotic situation in Dasong, of course Yanzhou must be the first in everything.

It would be nice to be able to sell them firearms at a discount.

If the powerful clan had such a sharp weapon, they might not even be seen by anyone.

The three of them entered the city while talking.

In the next few days, they continued to attack the city to the west.

For Chang Wei, the battle here is quite smooth.

Moreover, the soldiers of the Ma family did not have a strong will to resist, and they often surrendered when they were frustrated.

After all, Ma Han’s influence in the Ma family is not weak.

There were even Ma’s troops in four counties who offered to offer the city.

After successfully capturing Fufeng County in Qinzhou, they marched towards Xian County.

As long as Xiancheng is taken, the Ma family’s war will be over.

…

Wuwei.

Since Murong Hao lost Jinzhou, his mood has been depressed.

Even when discussing matters, there is no energy.

It’s just that today, he suddenly felt better, without any trace of depression.

The reason lies in the arrival of an envoy from the Ma family.

“Is what you said true?” In the main hall, Murong Hao looked at the envoys of the Ma family.

This man’s name is Ma Cheng, and he is the younger brother of Ma Jin’s mother and compatriots.

“If there is even a trace of lies, I would like to crash and die in the palace.” Ma Cheng said: “Your Majesty, you can go to Qinzhou to inquire. At present, Ma Han is leading Yanwang’s army to Xiancheng.”

Li Xin said at this time: “Shan Yu , I have been asking people to investigate the situation in Qinzhou, it is indeed true, at the moment Ma Jin is fighting with Ma Han, the former patriarch’s son-in-law, for the position of patriarch.”

Murong Hao’s eyebrows were beaming, and he said again: “Even if it is a fight, it is Ma Han. Family matters, why not rely on me in Xiliang.”

Ma Cheng sighed, his elder brother might be killed at any moment.

Once the elder brother dies, Ma Han will definitely kill his offshoot completely,

so he said: “Since Da Song’s monarch and ministers will not allow us, why should we be loyal to Da Song, and hope that Shan Yu will take him in.”

Ma’s matter , the Dou family is the mastermind, and Xiliang and Beidi help.

Now that the Dou family has betrayed them, he has no choice but to defect to Xiliang, and this is all forced by them.

“Dasong Monarchs and Ministers, they are just a bunch of shameless people. General Ma Jin made the right choice. It’s not too late. You go back and tell him to let him stick to Xiancheng. My Xiliang army will arrive soon.” Murong Hao said loudly. Dao, full of energy.

Lost Jinzhou, but gained Qinzhou and Yongzhou.

This is a godsend to Xiliang.

A voice in his heart told him that God was also helping him.

With these two prefectures, Xiliang’s strength will be greatly increased, and it also means that there is a way to go south to Yizhou.

Maybe he can get rid of Beidi’s vassal status in the future.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help being inexplicably excited, and it was almost difficult to suppress his laughter.

But when he saw that Ma Cheng was still on the steps, he immediately stopped his smile and showed a puzzled face.

Seeing that Murong Hao was happy, Li Xin became happy too.

But he didn’t forget the purpose of Ma Cheng’s trip, so he reminded: “Shan Yu, King Qin…”

“Oh.” Murong Hao patted himself on the head.

So what if he can win Qinzhou and Yongzhou, and make Ma Jin King of Qin.

He immediately asked people to fetch pen and ink, and immediately drafted a document and handed it to Ma Cheng.

“The paperwork has been issued, from now on Ma Jin will be my King Qin of Xiliang.” Murong Hao said.

Then he said to a Xiliang general in the hall: “Wu Yan, you first send 50,000 Xiliang warriors to take over Xiaoguan, and then dispatch 100,000 troops to Qinzhou to assist the King of Qin.”

After finishing speaking, he ordered Li Xin to pass the imperial edict Give it to Ma Cheng.

After seeing it, Ma Cheng was overjoyed and said, “Thank you for your kindness.”

He bowed again, turned and left.

Ma Cheng’s figure disappeared, and Li Xin said: “Your Majesty, King Yan’s soldiers and horses are strong. I’m afraid that Xiliang will sacrifice many soldiers in this battle. Now that I have surrendered to Beidi, why not borrow Beidi’s soldiers, so as to save my strength in Xiliang. ”

Murong Hao said: “I thought about it, it’s just that Beidi people have very bad minds, I’m afraid it’s easy to invite them, but hard to send them away, and when my Xiliang soldiers are frustrated, it won’t be too late to invite Beidi soldiers. In short, even if I Xiliang can’t get it, and it can’t be cheap.”

Li Xin thought for a while, and continued: “In this case, why don’t you send the news to Qinzhou first, saying that the Xiliang and Beidi coalition forces are coming. It can intimidate opponents.”

Murong Hao nodded slightly.

(end of this chapter)