Spring has arrived, and wild flowers are beginning to bloom in the mountains, forests and fields. This is a good season for outings, but some places are full of chilling atmosphere.

More than thirty miles south of Shangluo County, Zhu Jianheng looked excitedly on the mountain at the endless stream of Menghu cavalry passing below. After this battle, the territory north of Wuguan City would be his.

Zhang Sichang was beside him, looking calm.

Zhu Jianheng did not expect that Zhang Sichang would actually mobilize the Hu cavalry based on three consecutive letters. Although not all of them, there were still five or six thousand. It seemed that he would have to win over the Zhang family in the future, especially the young master Zhang next to him.

He is not small, his abilities are not small, and he is deeply trusted by Meng Hu.

Seeing that most of the Hu army had entered the ambush circle, Zhu Jianheng waved his hand, and a dense rain of arrows rained down. The Hu army suddenly fell on its back. The ambush location chosen by Zhu Jianheng was not suitable for a cavalry counterattack. Although the Mongolian and Hu cavalry were elite, they could only gather together.

The regiment put up their shields and tried to retreat from the way they came.

Zhu Jianheng estimated that Liu Jiahao's men had cut off the Hu army's retreat, so he signaled to Wu Yi and others, and nearly ten thousand troops immediately came down from the mountains on both sides, vowing to completely destroy the Hu army.

Zhu Jianheng felt that he was very powerful and discerning. He had never been so confident. Even the two brothers of the Lin family seemed to be a little worse than him. He couldn't help laughing proudly on the mountain. As a general, he would not go down the mountain to fight with his soldiers.

The terrain is narrow and the speed has not been increased. The roundabout tactics of the Menghu cavalry cannot be used. The bows and arrows in the sky are non-stop, and the well-equipped infantry on the ground are approaching in formation. Captain Menghu Wanfu can only organize the brigade to attack and retreat in the direction of Shangluo, otherwise he will

The end of the entire army was destroyed.

While resisting, Captain Wan swore that once he broke through and returned to Shangluo, he would kill the entire Zhang family.

Liu Jiahao's 3,000 soldiers of the Eighth Army had already lined up and waited on the way to retreat with Hu, but they did not attack desperately. They only defended to block the retreat of Hu's army and tried their best to kill the enemy with arrow attacks.

Captain Ten Thousand finally found his way out and had no choice but to take care of the cavalry group behind him. He could only flee to Shangluo with hundreds of personal guards.

Seeing that the overall situation had been decided, Zhu Jianheng finally came down with Zhang Sichang. While ordering his troops to clean up the battlefield, he said to Zhang Sichang: "Have the arrangements been made at Mr. Zhang's family? The enemy master will return to Shangluo and it will be detrimental to your family. It's all Long Jie's fault.

If the army does not do its best, I will not let anyone escape."

At this time, Zhu Jianheng was in the mood to win over Zhang Sichang, and by the way, he could also drive a wedge between Zhang Sichang and Long Jiejun.

Zhang Sichang said: "I dare to write this letter. Of course I have already prepared it. The Hu people will only see a few empty houses when they go back. I have to spare General Zhu's trouble. I wonder whether General Zhu will return to Wuguan City and Shangluo County next? Or he will immediately capture Shangluo."

Woolen cloth?"

This is Zhang Sichang's last chance and reminder to Zhu Jianheng. If he immediately leads his army back to Wuguan City and reoccupies Wuguan City and Sidaoling, he can still survive for a while. Although he will eventually be captured by Long Jie's army, Zhang Sichang will have time.

If he takes over Shangluo and Shangluo counties and then gives them to Lin Jianyue, the situation will be very different for the Zhang family.

It's a pity that Zhu Jianheng didn't have a clear understanding. He didn't take Mu Qingqing and others seriously at all. How could he know that Mu Qingqing, Zhou Qi and others had started to attack Wuguan City, and even contacted Liu Jiahao and Long Jiejun through the Enemy Intelligence Department.

They were cooperating with the feint attack at Sidaoling. Only the defenders at Sidaoling were Zhu Jianheng's real confidants, but they could not take care of Wuguan City at the same time.

It was impossible for Zhu Jianheng to let Zhang Sichang take advantage of the loophole.

The remnant Menghu army now only has more than 2,000 people, and they are unable to control Shangluo County. The Zhang family is still watching covetously, and they are completely frightened. They will immediately return to Guanzhong. Now is the period of power vacuum in Shangluo and Shangluo counties. If he gives up Shangluo and Shangluo,

, all this is meaningless, then how can he control the Zhang family in the future? It would be good if he is not controlled by the Zhang family.

Zhu Jianheng smiled and said: "Now that our troops are strong and our horses are strong, and Meng Hu is at his weakest, we should take advantage of the victory to pursue and capture Beishang Prefecture in one fell swoop. Mr. Zhang, you have the greatest contribution this time. We can negotiate any terms the Zhang family has. I hope

We will cooperate sincerely in the future to jointly control Shangzhou. Let me tell you a secret. I have learned that in the second half of this year or next year at the latest, Menghu from Luoyang will launch another attack on Ruzhou. At that time, Liu Jiahao will definitely go to support Lin Jianyue.

.Our opportunity is here, we will definitely occupy the entire Shangzhou, and maybe even Nanyang! By then, Lin Jianyue will have to look at my eyes and act, hahaha!"

At this time, Zhu Jianheng was so high-spirited and full of ambition.

Wu Yi, who had arrived next to Zhu Jianheng, remained silent, and the commanders from all the capitals who came down from Qingfeng Mountain also remained silent. Only the confidants Zhu Jianheng recruited in Guanzhong were in high spirits. Zhu Jianheng was immersed in his own fantasy world and didn't care.

Zhang Sichang echoed: "Congratulations to General Zhu. When we arrive in Shangluo, I hope that General Zhu and other generals will come to my mansion to drink and celebrate. There is no shortage of beauties, delicacies, and good things. General Zhu is satisfied!"

Zhu Jianheng knew what Zhang Sichang meant and couldn't help but be overjoyed.

When Zhu Jianheng led his army to Shangluo, he found that the Hu people had indeed left. There was thick smoke billowing from the city. It was obvious that the Hu people had looted some places before leaving.

Zhu Jianheng hurriedly entered the city. This would be his foundation, so he had no choice but to rush.

Zhu Jianheng breathed a sigh of relief when he found that the damage was not extensive and that the barbarians probably left in a hurry.

In the Zhangjia Manor in the west of the city, all the commanders were there, including the commander sent by Liu Jiahao. Beauties were shuttled back and forth, cups were flowing, and the atmosphere was very lively.

Zhu Jianheng looked at Zhang Sichang with squinted drunken eyes, and asked with some urgency: "Mr. Zhang, where is the good thing you mentioned? The wine is almost done, it's time to serve the main course!"

Zhang Sichang turned his head and looked at Wu Yi and others. Seeing Wu Yi nodded, he said to Zhu Jianheng: "Since General Zhu is here, the main dishes are already prepared, but Miss Mu Qingqing does not agree very much."

General Zhu is doing this, and she is going to serve other main dishes to General Zhu in Wuguan City. I wonder what General Zhu wants?"

Zhu Jianheng saw Zhang Sichang's actions and heard his words were wrong, and he suddenly woke up from the drunkenness.

"Master Zhang, what do you mean?"

"There is no way! Miss Mu Qingqing has taken control of Wuguan City, Liu Jiahao has also entered Sidaoling, and will come to Shangluo soon. I can't afford to offend her, not to mention Miss Mu Qingqing will be a handsome wife in the future.

It’s too late for me to curry favor! I have to wrong General Zhu first.”

Zhu Jianheng was shocked and angry, "How dare you do this? Aren't you afraid that I will destroy your Zhang family? It seems that you have colluded with Lin Jianyue. Aren't you afraid that Lin Jianyue will settle accounts with your Zhang family in the future?"

Zhang Sichang said coldly: "Who do you think you are? You dare to say that Commander Jieh is looking at you. Zhu Jianheng, if you are obedient, go to Wuguan City and let Miss Mu Qingqing handle it. Commander Jieter is different from you and will not kill you.

I will also feed you well and provide you with good food. You are still the nominal owner of Shangzhou. If you have any other ideas, I'm afraid it won't be so good."

Zhu Jianheng was furious. Just as he was waiting for the order to capture Zhang Sichang, he saw that his confidants had been surrounded by Wu Yi and others, and his face was full of horror.

"Wu Yi, you have followed me for many years and yet you want to betray me. Are you worthy of my promotion and cultivation of you?"

Wu Yi shook his head: "It was Commander Lin Jian'an who promoted and cultivated me, not you. Who is the Commander? How could you allow you to treat his younger brother like this? Marshal Lin had an explanation when he came out of Guanzhong, if you wholeheartedly help his younger brother, I will wait for you

Naturally, I will obey your orders. Otherwise, I will take control of the army instead of you. Otherwise, why would I add so many people to you?"

"You are not bad. You have secretly cultivated a lot of power. Otherwise, how could you be allowed to treat Marshal Lin Jianyue like this in Wuguan City? Zhu Jianheng, you are really not a person who does big things. You are so smart that you thought you would let us come here to consume all we can.

Is everything going to be fine if my close men guard Sidaoling? With our cooperation and Miss Mu Qingqing's determination, it is not difficult to capture Wuguancheng. She is really smart. She can think of informing General Liu Jiahao to contain Sidaoling, which saves a lot of trouble.

It is estimated that all your people in Sidaoling have been wiped out by now."

At this point, Wu Yi sighed and said to Zhu Jianheng with some emotion: "General Zhu, we may have been working together for many years. It would be a lie to say that we have no feelings. I advise you to cooperate with Marshal Lin Jianyue in your work and don't have any differences.

After all, you are the brother of the two commanders, and they won’t do anything to you. You will also have glory and wealth in the future, so don’t make things difficult for everyone.”

Zhu Jianheng sat down slumped and murmured to himself: "It turns out that the eldest brother has never really believed in me. He only believes in the younger brother and is only good to him. You people are also only good to him. Who am I? A dog? Me too.
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