Ever since Jiangzhou Colonel Cheng Rugao led his troops to raid the south gate of Luye City, beheading the gate captain Qi Chengde, and wounding the city patrol deputy Lieutenant Wu Chengzhong, the situation in the entire Luye City has become subtle. There are only three people on both sides.

With about a thousand soldiers and horses, no one had the strength to defeat the other. Both sides tried to concentrate their forces to raid the other's command post, but both failed. The Jiangzhou soldiers lost more than 300 people, and the Niumandi side lost more than 500 people.

The fields are full of cattle as big as a fight. Originally, Jiangzhou soldiers were sent to Luye with the intention of taking the soldiers and horses into their own hands. Who would have thought that the other party would have the courage to raid the county town where the strategic envoy's yamen is located. There are now less than 3,000 defenders in the city. Although

The opponent's troops were less than 3,000 men after the battle was damaged, but the soldiers on the other side were well-trained, and the captain who commanded the troops was a man who often fought, and his combat ability was far higher than that of our own side.

At this time, there were only 2,000 troops stationed in Luye City, and the remaining 1,000 people were made up of temporary government officials and minzhuang. If they continued to fight hard, Niu Mandi would probably suffer first. Fortunately, Niu Mandi's new construction made the yamen wall more attractive.

He was tall, and the hundreds of soldiers around him were also relatively brave. Luye City's soldiers were in a favorable location. Under such circumstances, the two sides fought smoothly.

Niu Mandi tried to ask some of his guards who were relatively high in martial arts to assassinate Jiangzhou Captain Cheng Rugao, but was unexpectedly defeated. From this point of view, it seemed that there were masters hidden in the opponent's army. Niu Mandi was completely dizzy.

Opposite are ordinary Jiangzhou soldiers. How could they lead martial arts masters into battle? Could it be that Jiangzhou soldiers had evil intentions when they came?

Little did he know that the masters over there were from Prince Wei's Mansion. Wang Chibi, the envoy of Prince Wei's Mansion, brought more than ten martial arts masters recruited by Prince Wei's Mansion, all of whom were at the fourth level or above, in order to protect the commander-in-chief of the army.

It turned out that there were some masters around Niu Mandi. Zhang Shuihuan was sent to follow Ning Chenggang to intercept and kill the envoy from the Palace of Wei. Unfortunately, he was defeated and committed suicide. Luo Bingshang went to Southwest Road to see King Pingxi. He sent He Lidong and Fan Weihong to protect him.

, Hou Jingxian's army, which was sent to rescue Jianzhou in advance, had several masters hidden in it, and they surrendered together with the army. Huo Yunsheng and Lin Guanqin also had masters hidden in their army. Now they are far away in Jianzhou, out of reach of Luye City.

Counting the people around him, it was a bit difficult to protect himself, not to mention the fact that two more generals were killed in the assassination attempt, and Niu Mandichou's hair turned a few gray. Now each side holds half of Luye City, and Cheng Rugao leads his troops.

The horses were stationed in the south city, and the men and horses full of cattle were in the north city. The streets were full of horses, and they divided their forces to defend the key points in the city. They occasionally engaged in street fighting, but no one was able to kill the other. This was the only way to waste their lives.

Niu Mandi was waiting hard for soldiers and horses from Lianshan, Huzhou and Songshan County to come for reinforcements, especially the soldiers and horses from Songshan County. They were his direct descendants. If they came, they would be able to solve his urgent need and they would definitely defeat Jiangzhou soldiers and horses easily. Niu Mandi

They were desperately looking forward to the arrival of reinforcements from Songshan County, but there was still no news. Niu Mandi also sent people to the three nearby counties to mobilize troops, but the reply they received was that the Yamen, the strategic envoy, had transferred the main force of the army and was now defending

The city has to rely on the strong people and government officials to maintain it, so how can we still have the troops to go to Luye City? This is also true.

However, Luo Bingshang has not returned home for a long time, and there is no one around to discuss the matter. Niu, who is trapped in the city, has a sad look on his face. He can only drink to drown his sorrows. He beats and scolds the servants and maids around him every day, and even has a few

His concubine was also abused by him, so that everyone in the house was afraid of him and avoided him like the god of plague. The cows on the ground were in a bad mood, and the food hidden in the house no longer tasted good.

The people in Luye City were even more interesting. To the south of the city was the Jiangzhou Army's sphere of influence. Cheng Rugao and Wang Chibi strictly controlled the soldiers and did not harm the people. Even if the army was short of food, they would buy and sell it with the people. They were never allowed to rob the people. Violators would be beheaded.

In short, they just can't be like the people who are full of cattle. The people in the city cheered for this. They suffered deeply from the skinning of the "Ox King". Now the Jiangzhou soldiers actually did not do anything to the people. It is simply a miracle.

Therefore, many people took the initiative to send water, rice, noodles, oil, and meat to the Jiangzhou soldiers. They probably didn't have enough time to build an archway to praise Cheng Rugao and Wang Chibi. Looking at the sphere of influence in the north of the city where the land was filled with cattle, the common people could not close their homes.

He only regretted that the Jiangzhou soldiers on the opposite side could not attack. Niu Mandi was not expecting this. He did not expect that the people in the city would welcome this group of "invaders" from Jiangzhou so much.

In fact, it is very simple. Jiangzhou soldiers entered the city without committing any crime, but Niu Mandi and his men bullied him every day. Even a fool knows who to support. In the past, there was only the "Niu King" of Jiannan Road, who could not be beaten and could not escape.

Bite your head

Pi endured and had no choice. Now that he had a comparison, he naturally knew what was good and what was bad. Niu Mandi had no idea that inviting Jiangzhou soldiers would dig a big hole for himself. He could only look forward to the arrival of Songshan County reinforcements even more eagerly.

Niu waited for five or six days, but he did not expect any news about reinforcements from Songshan County. However, he received another news that gave him a big headache. According to a report from Tanma, Lianshan County's five thousand soldiers and horses claimed to be under the order of the King of Wei.

, soldiers surrounded Yujiang County. Yujiang County under the jurisdiction of Luye City is the largest county in Jiannan Road. It is a granary and money warehouse full of cattle. If Yujiang is lost, Luye City will definitely not be able to survive for long. Niu

I couldn't sleep all night, standing in front of the sand table map in Santang and feeling confused.

If we withdraw the soldiers and horses in Jianzhou to protect Luye at this time, we can indeed protect Luye in a short period of time, but from now on there will be no possibility of competing for world supremacy. Once Jianzhou is lost, Tang Jiusheng will definitely take the opportunity to take over all the other counties.

In the bag, Luye is located in a place where there are four battles. If Jianzhou is lost, there is no need to defend it, because Luye City will eventually be unable to defend it, and his dream of becoming the King of Jiannan will be shattered.

Niu Mandi looked at the sand table map, pointed at the models of several counties with the slender wooden stick in his hand and murmured to himself, "Continue to attack Jianzhou, and at the same time abandon Luye and take Huzhou? Or abandon Luye and Baosong Mountain? Abandon Luye and take Lianzhou."

Mountain? Or abandon Luye and attack Anshu?" Niu Mandi looked worried and undecided. The original plan must have been overturned. As expected, the plan did not change quickly.

Niu Mandi began to worry about Master Luo Bingshang again. When he came back from the Xiwang of Pingxi Road in the southwest, he would definitely take the south gate of Luye City. If Luo Bingshang unfortunately fell into the hands of Cheng Rugao, it would be troublesome.

Niu Mandi anxiously walked around in front of the sand table map in Santang. Little did he know that Luo Bingshang had already fallen into Cheng Rugao's hands. He would never look forward to returning to Luo Bingshang in this life.

Outside Jianzhou City, Huo Yunsheng knew that the situation was not good and it was unclear whether he could capture Jianzhou. Therefore, he was bedridden and handed over all military affairs to his lieutenants Hu Qiuren and Hao Yaoqi, and launched a protracted campaign.

Zi Jue. Zhuangwu General Lin Guanqin sent people over again and again to invite Huo Yunsheng to discuss matters, but Hu Qiuren always pushed him back. Lin Guanqin was furious and personally brought people to see Huo Yunsheng, but was blocked by Hu Qiuren with two hundred soldiers at the gate of the camp.

Lin Guanqin stood at the entrance of Huo Yunsheng's camp with dozens of soldiers, drew his sword and glared at Hu Qiuren, shouting: "Who do you think you are, and you dare to block my way? The army cannot be left without a master for a day, this general will

When you see Huo Yunsheng, ask him to come out and call me! If you dare to block the road again, I will chop you in pieces with my sword!"

Hu Qiuren stood behind the horse, and also drew out his sword, which was covered with cattle. He said grimly: "Of course there is a master in the army, and it is General Huo! General Huo has been feeling a little unwell these days, and has issued an order not to see guests. General Lin

Please go back! The captain of our school is here to guard the gate of the camp under the order of General Huo. He is holding the sword of the Bull Commander and is guarding the gate of the camp. No one is allowed to enter without permission!" Hu Qiuren turned around and said loudly: "All the soldiers are listening to the order. No one dares to do so without following the order of General Huo.

Anyone who breaks into the camp without permission will be charged with mutiny and will be killed without mercy!"

Huo Yunsheng's two hundred soldiers agreed in unison, and pointed their bows and arrows at Lin Guanqin and others outside the camp gate. Lin Guanqin was furious and cursed: "Huo Yunsheng, you bastard, you are a coward, why don't you dare to come out to see me? You are now

What are you waiting for if you don't order the siege? It's time to take advantage of the current high morale to attack the city and seize the stronghold! This opportunity is not to be missed, Huo Yunsheng!"

Lin Guanqin only yelled outside the camp, but did not dare to break through the camp gate. He also knew that Huo Yunsheng was well-organized and had an army. He was afraid that forcing his way through the camp gate would attract random arrows, and that thing was not long-sighted. Lin Guanqin was helpless.

He could only curse outside the camp gate, but his voice was hoarse from shouting, but no one cared about him at all, so he could only lead people back to his camp in despair.

After Lin Guanqin returned to the camp, he was angry and angry. He only had 5,000 troops and horses, and most of the materials used for siege, such as ladders and van chariots, were in Huo Yunsheng's camp. He did not have the strength to attack the city at all.

Seeing that Lin Guanqin was so angry and helpless, his one-eyed captain Luo Jinrong offered his advice: "General Lin, there are soldiers at the four gates outside the city now. Except for Huo Yunsheng's own central army, the other three battalions can be used by us! General, just pretend to be awesome.

With the envoy's order, we can capture all these people! It doesn't matter whether we attack the city or directly attack Huo Yunsheng's Chinese army."

Lin Guanqin hesitated and said: "But if we openly provoke internal strife and Niu Jinglue finds out, then that's okay!"

Luo Jinrong shook his head and said: "General, you

I think, since Niu Jinglue has talked with you before you set off, asking you to test Huo Yunsheng and ask him to hand over his military power to see how Huo Yunsheng reacts, this means that Niu Jinglue has long suspected him and does not trust him.

. Even if you take action directly now, Niu Jinluo will only think that it is him and Huo Yunsheng who wants to betray him. Moreover, as far as I know, the person who hates Huo Yunsheng the most at this time is Mrs. Niu. Mrs. Niu's brother died in front of the battle and it was Huo Yunsheng's.

Responsibility, we have Mrs. Niu backing us up, so what are we afraid of?"

Lin Guanqin suddenly realized that he immediately ordered people to forge Niu Mandi's handwriting and seals, and mobilized the eight thousand troops and horses outside the south gate, north gate, and west gate of Jianzhou, falsely claiming that Huo Yunsheng showed signs of rebellion, and put them under the control of the strong general Lin Guanqin.

The captains surrounding the other three gates did not know the authenticity of Niu Mandi's handwriting. They only knew that General Huo had been ill for the past few days. Since General Huo was ill, there was nothing wrong with following General Lin's orders. What's more, Master Niu

Does the handwriting say that General Huo shows signs of rebellion? In this case, of course, you must listen to Lord Niu, not General Huo.

Lin Guanqin, who successfully took over eight thousand troops and horses, was overjoyed. According to Luo Jinrong's plan, he withdrew the troops and horses from the west gate of Jianzhou and concentrated them at the south gate and north gate. The so-called siege must be completed. By the time Huo Yunsheng knew it, it was already too late.

The soldiers in each battalion were led by Lin Guanqin's lieutenants, and they were already in trouble.

When Huo Yunsheng heard the news, he was furious and cursed: "How dare Zhu Zian do this!" Unfortunately, the end was done. Huo Yunsheng could only sigh to Hu Qiuren: "I didn't expect that Lin Guanqin dared to use such means to force me. Now I only have four thousand people in my headquarters.

The soldiers and horses are absolutely unable to fight alone, and it is difficult to compete with him! What should Ben do now? Send someone to contact the people of the King of Guards in the city, are you ready to surrender?"

Hu Qiuren shook his head and said: "General, this matter is not urgent. Our camp has enough food and grass to last for a month, and there are enough arrows. Let's close the camp gate and hold on, and hold him for a while longer! Although Lin Guanqin's troops are not as strong as ours

Several times the number, but he lacks siege equipment. The city wall of Jianzhou is very tall. He can't attack the city like this, right? Let's wait and see what happens. If it doesn't work, let's take these 4,000 men and horses to Laoye Ridge and become the king of the mountain!

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Lin Guanqin was ecstatic that he had captured most of Huo Yunsheng's army. The next morning, he gathered 8,000 troops and horses to attack Jin Chengzhang's camp outside the east gate. Unexpectedly, Jin Chengzhang had already ordered people to build deep ditches and high fortresses, and there was no need to do so.

When they went out to fight, Lin Guanqin's soldiers and horses approached, and he shot them back with random arrows. Lin Guanqin led his men to attack four times, killing more than 1,000 of his 8,000 soldiers and horses, and failed to capture Jin Chengzhang's camp. In the evening, he had to order a retreat.

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Unexpectedly, Jin Chengzhang suddenly opened the camp gate and led his troops to rush out. Lin Guanqin, who was caught off guard, lost his helmet and armor. If it weren't for the one-eyed captain Luo Jinrong who led the army to meet Lin Guanqin, Lin Guanqin was almost captured alive by Jin Chengzhang. In this battle,

, Lin Guanqin's troops suffered more than 2,000 casualties and were so disgraced that they no longer dared to face Jin Chengzhang's army, let alone attack the city.

In Jianzhou City, Fan Chenglin received a report from the scouting horse, saying that the enemy general Lin Guanqin had seized the command of most of Huo Yunsheng's troops and evacuated the troops from the west gate. Fan Chenglin immediately sent dozens more scouts out of the west gate to scout, and continued to scout thirty miles away.

There was no ambush at all under the mountain roots outside. Fan Chenglin was overjoyed when he received the reward from the scouts.

Tang Jiusheng looked confused and asked: "Brother Cheng Lin, what is Lin Guanqin going to do? How did he withdraw Ximen's troops?"

Fan Chenglin said with a smile: "Although it is said that the siege of the city is inevitable, there must be follow-up measures. Lin Guanqin has a false reputation and has no knowledge of the art of war. Sooner or later, we will catch him! The troops he has on hand are only enough to siege the city, not enough to attack the city. Now he is in

At this critical moment, we had a falling out with Huo Yunsheng and broke his arm. God helped us!"

Shui Ruyue led a thousand soldiers out of the city to transport grain and grass to Jin Chengzhang who was camped five miles outside the east gate. Lin Guanqin was afraid of falling into the trap and did not dare to lead his troops to intercept and kill him. He watched Shui Ruyue and his men transport grain and grass into Jin Chengzhang and his men.

After building the barrier, he calmly withdrew into the city. When Fan Chenglin heard the news, he laughed so hard, "Lin Guanqin was so frightened by Jin Chengzhang that he didn't even have the courage to send a small group of troops to harass the grain transport troops!"

Tang Jiusheng asked with a smile: "Then how about we rob his camp?"

Fan Chenglin shook his head and said: "It's not the time yet. He has been defeated. He will be heavily guarded at night. Just wait a little longer. There is no rush. We are stationed in Gaocheng. Our troops are well-prepared and have good food and sleep. The three armies are recharged.
Chapter completed!