Chapter 485 The beginning of the decisive battle
Li You, the vanguard under Taishici, led his army to Fuliu County. After controlling the county town, Taishici led his army into the city. He met Cui Puyuan, and Taishici met the county magistrate and chief clerk. After talking to Cui Puyuan, the two made up their minds to surrender and got Cui Puyuan's guarantee. However, when they saw Taishici, they were still nervous and worried that Taishici would turn their backs on her.
Taishici glanced at the two of them and comforted him: "Don't worry, you two, I guarantee that the officials of Fuliu County will not change and will not regret it. Although the army has taken over the strength of the county town, the rest of the officials still perform their duties."
"Thank you, General!"
The county magistrate breathed a sigh of relief and felt relieved.
Cui Puyuan stood beside Taishici and briefly talked about the county town.
Taishici nodded and ordered: "Go to prison."
The county magistrate led the way in front. The group came to the prison and saw Lei Li who was punished. At this time, Lei Li was covered with whip marks and scars were covered with blood, which was terrifying.
When Lei Li saw the visitor, his eyes fell on Taishici and said, "I heard from the soldiers in the prison that there was a war in the city. I thought that the idiot Ding Li had been defeated. You, you should be Taishici in the white robe."
Taishici clasped his fists and said, "It's Taishici who is here, come and relax the tyrants of the ruling of Lei County."
The soldier rescued Lei Li and took clean clothes to put on Lei Li.
Lei Li's eyes fell on the county magistrate and the chief clerk. Seeing that the two wanted to speak but stopped, they also looked ashamed on their faces, and they understood in their hearts.
The county magistrate took the initiative to say: "Sir, General Taishi promises that the officials of Fuliu County will perform their duties and there will be no changes. After discussing with the chief clerk, General Taishi will be welcomed into the city."
"well……"
After hearing this, Lei Li couldn't help but sigh.
The county magistrate said nervously: "Sir, Ding Li persecuted you like this is the instruction of high-ranking officials. People like high-ranking officials cannot defend Anping Kingdom. In the end, high-ranking officials will definitely fail or even die in the battlefield. The general trend of Jizhou is already very obvious, and it will definitely be the master of Wangzhou to win. Furthermore, Wangzhou's master is virtuous and kind, and loyal to Wangzhou's master can also benefit the people."
The chief clerk said: "To help the people of Liu County, please submit to you."
Lei Li listened to his right-hand man persuading him, sighed and said, "It's over, and I've been surrendered."
A smile appeared on Taishici's face and said, "Those who know the times are heroes. The magistrate of Lei County surrenders today and will definitely not regret it in the future." Immediately, Taishici took his soldiers to escort Lei Li away, and then began to deal with the three thousand prisoners in the city. All the prisoners were disbanded by Taishici and incorporated into the army, becoming their own forces.
Next, Taishi Ci handled the matter of Fuliu County and solved his worries. Taishi Ci led the army to continue to move towards Xindu County.
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Pingen County, military camp.
When Wang Lei led his army to Pingen County, the army led by Zhang He was still stranded in Pingen County and did not set off. Wang Lei immediately promoted the tent, called Zhang He to the central army's tent, and asked: "Junyi, when I sent troops from Ye County, I issued an order to attack Qinghe Kingdom. Why did the army still stay in Pingen County?"
Zhang He said calmly, neither humble nor arrogantly, "Report to the lord, although the army is still in Ye County, the obstruction of the Qinghe Kingdom has been cleaned up. Beiqiu County, Ganling County, and Ling County and Yong County to the east of Qinghe Kingdom have all surrendered to the lord, leaving only Dongwucheng County and Guangchuan County to the north."
Wang Lei's lips raised and he immediately laughed.
Zhang He was indeed not simple, and he quietly took over the four counties.
"Report!"
A scout ran in and knelt on one knee and said, "Report to the Lord of the State, General Taishi rushed from Julu County to Anping Country. Now, he has conquered Tangyang County and Fuliu County, and headed straight to Xindu County where the high-ranking officials led his troops to station."
"good!"
Wang Lei was even more happy that this battle had a good start.
Taishici went straight to the army of the commander of the high-ranking officials and was invincible. Zhang He did not move one soldier and one soldier, and had already captured four counties, which was also a remarkable achievement.
Both armies have achieved great results.
Wang Lei ordered: "Junyi, send the order to go on, the army will rest for one day, set off tomorrow and go to Qinghe Country."
"Abide by the order!"
Zhang He responded respectfully and withdrew from the camp to make arrangements.
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Bohai County, Nanpi County.
After receiving the news of Anping Kingdom's successive defeats, Xu You hurried to the prefect's house. Xu You met Yuan Shao in the study. At this time, Yuan Shao had a faint look of wind and frost on his temples, and his eyes were exhausted and bloody, and he no longer had the heroism of the past. This time he fought with Wang Lei, Yuan Shao felt a tricky and irritability that he had never experienced before.
Before, he had lost to Wang Lei in succession, but Yuan Shao always thought that he could do it again and was not afraid of Wang Lei. This time he fought with Wang Lei, Yuan Shao was in a heavy mood. Without that kind of ease, he was more of endless pressure.
Yuan Shao asked, "Ziyuan, is there anything wrong?"
Xu You replied: "The war report came from Anping Country. After Taishi Ci led his army into Anping Country, he first surrendered Zhen Jia, the county magistrate of Tangyang County, and then took Fuliu County with the help of the inside and outside. Taishi Ci's troops were approaching the high-ranking officials stationed in Xindu County. He was worried that the high-ranking officials would make great progress and be rash in Taishi Ci's plan."
Yuan Shao said in a deep voice: "This high-ranking official is still a bit capable."
Xu You said: "The lord is right, and high-ranking officials do have certain talents. But in the current situation, high-ranking officials are not suitable for taking the initiative. The battlefield is divided into two lines. One is Anping Country where the high-ranking officials are located, and the other is Qinghe Country where Gao Lan and Wen Chou are located. Wang Lei led his army to Qinghe Country, which is the main battlefield. As long as you win on the main battlefield, the threat of Anping Country can be lifted immediately."
Yuan Shao thought for a while and said, "Once the high-ranking officials defeated Taishi Ci and entered Julu County, they will restrain Wang Lei's troops."
Xu You asked, "What if it fails?"
As soon as he said this, Yuan Shao was silent.
If the front line where the high-ranking officials are located fails, the army led by Gao Lan and Wen Chou will definitely be affected.
Xu You continued: "Wang Lei personally led the army to a decisive battle. I believe that the lord should lead the army to fight to the death with Wang Lei. During the decisive battle, the best result of the high-ranking officials was to win, but I believe that for the sake of conservatism, defense should be the main focus, and just hold Taishi Ci."
After hearing this, Yuan Shao nodded in agreement: "Ziyuan's words are reasonable. I immediately notify the high-ranking officials and ask him to adjust his strategy and focus on defense." Yuan Shao's eyes raised his fighting spirit, stood up, waved his sleeves, and said: "Wang Lei wants to fight to the decisive battle, how can I weaken him? Mobilize all the troops from Bohai County and go to Qinghe Country."
Xu You bowed and said, "Lord is wise!"
Yuan Shao has not yet reached the end of his life. Even if Wang Lei's army has strong combat power, Yuan Shao must try his best to fight.
After Xu You left the study, Yuan Shao took the paper and pen, dipped it ink, and picked up the pen and wrote: "The winner is the king, and the loser is the enemy!"
Six words are vividly displayed on the paper.
Chapter completed!