In 546 AD, the autumn wind was bleak, and the confrontation between the Eastern and Western Wei after the division of the Northern Wei Dynasty intensified. Under the Yubi City, Gao Huan, a famous general of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, led an army of 200,000 to suppress the border, vowing to break through this important military town of the Western Wei Dynasty in one fell swoop. In the city, 37-year-old Wei Xiaokuan looked solemn. As the newly appointed assassin of the Western Wei Dynasty, he knew that this battle was related to the national fortunes of the Western Wei Dynasty. What tricks will Gao Huan use? How do you deal with it?
Wei Xiaokuan: From the noble son of Jingzhao to the battlefield general
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Jingzhao Webster was a well-known family. The saying "Weidu in the south of the city, go to the fifth foot of the sky" shows the close relationship between Wei's and the imperial power. Wei Xiaokuan was born in such a prominent family, and he has been a beloved little boy since he was a child. However, this little boy is not just about eating, drinking, and having fun. He has loved reading since he was a child, and when he grew up, he was not only a gentleman, but also very clever.
When he was 20 years old, Wei Xiaokuan heard that the imperial court was arguing about counterinsurgency, so he took the initiative to ask Ying to be a pioneer. I didn't expect the court to really let him go! This battle was fought beautifully, and Wei Xiaokuan became famous in one battle. Since then, this noble son who is both civil and military has grown step by step into a fierce general on the battlefield.
Battle of the Jade Wall: 50 days of wit and joy
Gao Huan was menacing this time, and Wei Xiaokuan didn't dare to take it lightly. He knew that Yubi City was the gateway to the Western Wei Dynasty, and once it was lost, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Gao Huan first piled up a mountain of earth in the south of the city that was higher than the city wall, and sent archers to shoot wildly from a high position. Wei Xiaokuan was prepared, took out the shield wall to block the arrows, and set up a wooden building to fight back. Seeing this, Gao Huan dug a tunnel again, wanting to sneak attack from underground. Wei Xiaokuan didn't panic, dug a long ditch to guard the rabbits, and threw torches into the tunnel to burn the enemy.
Gao Huan was annoyed and embarrassed, and sent a professional siege vehicle to slam into the city wall. Wei Xiaokuan had an idea and used a huge curtain to block the siege vehicle and defuse the impact. Gao Huan wanted to set fire to the city again, so Wei Xiaokuan cut the enemy's torches with a long pole.
In 50 days, Gao Huan tried his best, and Wei Xiaokuan resolved them one by one. In the end, Gao Huan lost more than 70,000 people, but he was at a loss. At this moment, a meteor crossed the sky and landed in the Eastern Wei military camp. The soldiers thought this was a bad omen, and the morale of the army was in turmoil. Gao Huan had no choice but to retreat.
In this battle, Wei Xiaokuan was outnumbered and outwitted Gao Huan. He not only kept Yubi City, but also indirectly led to Gao Huan's death soon after. Since then, Wei Xiaokuan has become famous and is known as "the first general of the Northern and Southern Dynasties".
Brilliant Resourcefulness: Counter-scheming to get rid of Hu Lvguang
Wei Xiaokuan is not only good at fighting, but also especially good at using stratagem. Once, he heard that Hu Luguang, a famous general of the Northern Qi Dynasty, was at odds with the imperial court, and immediately thought of using a counter-strategy.
Wei Xiaokuan first sent people to infiltrate the enemy camp and steal a sample of Hu Luguang's handwriting. Then, he asked people to imitate a "secret letter" from Hu Luguang to himself, which implied that Hu Luguang wanted to take refuge in the Western Wei Dynasty.
Then, Wei Xiaokuan asked Xizuo to drop the "secret letter" near the camp tent of Hu Luguang's boss Duan Chen. After Duan Chen saw the letter, he became suspicious of Hu Luguang. Hu Luguang didn't know what was going on, and gave Duan Chen an idea stupidly. The more Duan Chen looked at Hu Lvguang, the more unpleasant it became, and Hu Lvguang also felt inexplicable.
Seeing that the plan had succeeded, Wei Xiaokuan immediately sent troops to attack. As a result, he easily captured Hu Luguang and Duan Chen, who were discouraged due to internal strife, and eliminated a major enemy for the Western Wei Dynasty.
Since then, Wei Xiaokuan has been in love with the anti-plot and has tried it repeatedly.
Pacifying the rebellion of Wei Chi Yuan: paving the way for Yang Jian to usurp the throne
In 580 AD, the little emperor of the Northern Zhou Dynasty ascended the throne, and his relative Yang Jian took power. Wei Chi couldn't get used to Yang Jian and decided to rebel. Yang Jian knew that Wei Chi was not easy to deal with, so he invited the 72-year-old Wei Xiaokuan to take charge.
There's a good show to watch now. Veteran Wei Xiaokuan vs. Yu Wentai's nephew Wei Chi Hui is simply a game of thrones.
At the beginning, Wei Chi had the upper hand and beat Wei Xiaokuan's army in a mess. Just when Wei Chi thought that the victory was in his hands, an accident happened. The local people didn't think it was a big deal to see the excitement, so they actually ran to the battlefield and shouted cheers. Wei Xiaokuan's soldiers had an idea and rushed towards the people. The people were frightened and fled to Wei Chi's camp. When the soldiers of Wei Chi saw their relatives coming, how could they dare to open fire?
Wei Xiaokuan seized the opportunity and defeated Wei Chi's army in one fell swoop. Wei Chi and his son were killed, and the rebellion was put down. This battle paved the way for Yang Jian's later usurpation.
Wei Xiaokuan, a veteran, is a god. He is not only good at fighting, but also very good at being a man. When fighting, he did not allow his soldiers to bully the common people, but won the hearts and minds of the people. When he was an official, he tried every means to lighten the burden on the people, and even planted trees instead of mounds to record mileage.
Speaking of which, Wei Xiaokuan, a talent who can fight and govern, is a favorite in any dynasty. However, in the end, he sided with Yang Jian and helped Yang Jian usurp the Northern Zhou Dynasty, which is a bit controversial. Some say he is knowledgeable, others say he is treacherous.
Actually, in that troubled era, Wei Xiaokuan's choice was not unusual. He may feel that instead of supporting a small emperor, it is better to bet on a powerful new master. Besides, he is in his 70s, and he probably wants to enjoy his old age in peace.
Anyway, the character of Wei Xiaokuan is quite interesting. His life was full of ups and downs, with thrilling battlefield battles and secret power struggles. Through him, we seem to see the era when the Northern and Southern Dynasties rose together and the situation changed. #头条首发大赛#