Updated: 2013-03-26

Huaipu City is the northernmost city among the three major cities of Huaiyin Prefecture. Here, Li Chi arranged a 15,000 defender to garrison. Among them, 8,000 soldiers and more than 7,000 new soldiers. These soldiers are still

Li Chi urgently drew from the rear.

"Reporting to the general, the Yanzhou army sent people to send emergency military orders, saying that the Qi army in eastern Yuzhou began to withdraw its troops east after the Yanzhou army advanced east, and that the Qi army had signs of abandoning Quyang City. Therefore, the Yanzhou army asked us to send troops

By blocking, separate the Qi army and Murong Cheng from the western part of Quyang City and encircle and annihilate them."

"Well? The Qi army in Yuzhou actually gave up? Didn't fight with the Yanzhou army? How could it be?" Wei Gang, the commander of Huaipu City, frowned and murmured to himself, very puzzled.

Wei Gang naturally knew Li Chi's plan. He hoped that after Murong Cheng found that he could not go south, he would return to Yuzhou and fight the Yanzhou army occupying Yuzhou. After all, the Yanzhou army not only occupied half of Yuzhou, but also sold it.

After Qi army, it is logical that Murong Cheng should have returned to the army.

However, Murong Cheng has not only not returned to the army, but has instead mobilized the army from Quyang City to Huaiyin City and launched a strong attack on Huaiyin City, which has made Wei Gang a little confused. At this moment, the Qi army in Yuzhou faced the attack of Yanzhou Army.

He actually evacuated directly, and even Quyang City wanted to give up, which really made him a little at a loss.

"Send someone to Quyang City to find out the news and see if the situation is true." Wei Gang ordered in a deep voice. Quyang City is more than 200 miles away from him. If the news from the Yanzhou Army is wrong, then...

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"General, do we ignore the withdrawal of Qi's army? The soldiers are very fast. If the situation is true, it will delay the military situation." The general said in a deep voice.

Wei Gang's face turned cold and said sternly: "Delaying military information? Do you really think we and the Yanzhou army can work together? What if this news is false? Even if it is true, there are more than 20,000 Qi troops in Quyang City.

In addition, how many Qi troops would evacuate from Yuzhou? If the Qi army did not want to evacuate Quyang City, but instead wanted to hold on to Quyang City, then what would the result would we lead the army? This is not the case that the Yanzhou army wants to let

We are fighting to the death with the Qi army. After we find out the exact news, we are taking action."

The general said with a embarrassed look: "General, the envoy of the Yanzhou Army is still waiting for a reply here. How do we respond?"

Wei Gang frowned and said coldly: "Just find an excuse, do you have to teach you this too?"

A moment later, the general came back again and said to Wei Gang with a stiff face: "General, the commander of the Yanzhou Army has left. He was very dissatisfied with us before leaving. He also said, since we do not leave the army, then Quyangcheng and others will

Accepted."

Wei Gang was upset and said, "Okay, don't worry, this is also very likely to be the Yanzhou army that inspires you. Let our scouts step up their investigation." After a pause, he said, "In addition, draw 8,000 soldiers to do it."

Be prepared to act."

"Lord, our people are back. As expected, the defenders of Huaipu City ignored the messengers we sent. They did not take our news seriously at all."

Wei Dong said with a smile.

Zhao Xun said indifferently: "Isn't this good? We gave them a reminder, but they ignored it. Since that's the case, we occupied Quyang City to pursue Qi's army, which is reasonable. Wei Dong, let the army accelerate towards Quyang.

The city was heading forward and let the spies in Huaipu City see that we were also very interested in Quyang City. By the way, have our vanguards escorted a batch of grain into Quyang City? How are the Qi army preparing to withdraw its troops?

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Wei Dong said in a deep voice: "There were originally 20,000 Qi troops in Quyang City, but now most of them have evacuated and rushed to meet with Murong Cheng. As far as we know, it is estimated that the offensive and defensive battle in Huaiyin City has reached a critical moment, and Murong Cheng is ready to break it.

After the city, we immediately went south. In Quyang City, we had already entered five thousand soldiers and could replace them with the Yanzhou army flag at any time."

Zhao Xun nodded and said, "It's great, give them food, let them prepare to leave. From now on, Quyang City will belong to our Yanzhou Army. At this time, they should leave, and the spies from Huaipu City should have them.

What you have gained.”

"In addition, give Xu Qing's troops who had just passed away from Yanzhou to support the southern front, and let them prepare for action. They must start the action after the Huaipu City defenders leave the city. As long as they take down Huaipu City, Huaiyin Prefecture will basically

It's ours."

The discovery of the horse was very fast. Two days later, Wei Gang, the garrison of Huaipu City, received news from eastern Yuzhou, Quyang City and other places, but this news made Wei Gang's face change drastically.

"General, explore the horses and explore. The eastern part of Yuzhou has been occupied by the Yanzhou army. Now a new policy is being implemented to take over local military and political affairs. The Qi army confiscates grain from the places where they go and starts to transport it to Murong Cheng."

"In Quyang City, half of Qi troops and escorted food and grass to join Murong Cheng's troops at Huaiyin City. The rest of the troops also started yesterday to gather things and prepare to leave the city. In other words, Qi in Quyang City

The army is ready to give up Quyang City and immediately meet with Murong Cheng." Deputy General Bai Feng reported the report with a serious expression.

Wei Gang's face looked extremely ugly. Two days ago, the Yanzhou Army came to report that he ignored it and did not believe the other party at all. He also said in front of the generals that it was the other party's trick. But now, the matter is as the Yanzhou Army's commander said, the situation is not

Wonderful, he will lose face in front of the generals.

As the deputy general of Huaipu City, Bai Feng naturally knew some of his lord's arrangements. He could only use it and could not trust the Yanzhou army. He did not think that Wei Gang's performance two days ago was wrong. However, things are going to be

Severeer than expected.

Bai Feng continued: "General, what's more serious is that we found that the Yanzhou army had eliminated 10,000 troops and began to advance towards Quyang City. The subordinates speculated that the Yanzhou army was fighting with the Qi army and that the Qi army would escape from Quyang City.

The news is better than us. If they take the lead in occupying Quyang City, we will not be able to deal with it at that time."

Wei Gang understood what Bai Feng said. If the Yanzhou army occupied Quyang City, it would definitely not give in. The Yanzhou army would also tell Li Chi that this Quyang City was not intentionally taken over by Yanzhou army, but your Xuzhou army.

I don't want to take over. At that time, the Huaipu City defenders who were closest to Quyang City and who had received a notice from Yanzhou Army were rejected, would have to bear the responsibility. By then, both Wei Gang and Bai Feng and other deputy generals would have to face Li

Blazing rage.

"What should you do now?" Wei Gang asked gloomyly.

"General, the most urgent task is that we will immediately send troops south and arrive at Quyang City within the Yanzhou army entering Quyang County so that the Yanzhou army will return without success. As long as Quyang City is still in our hands, the Yanzhou army will not come easily

Attack. Even if we really want to attack, what are we afraid of just 10,000 troops?" Bai Feng said bluntly.

"In this way, I personally led 8,000 troops to Quyang City, so that the Yanzhou army would retreat when they encountered difficulties. Even if the Qi army did not leave, I could join forces with the Yanzhou army on the grounds of attacking Quyang City.

At that time, when the Qi army leaves, we will take over Quyang City openly. If the Qi army cannot defend it, we will naturally act with the Yanzhou army. In this way, we can not only take care of the gains and losses of Quyang City, but also allow the Yanzhou army and us.

We will attack the Qi army together." Wei Gang said in a deep voice.

The guard then explained to the deputy general Bai Feng: "Baifeng, this Huaipu City will be handed over to you. Although there are not many defenders here, the Qi army is now in Huaiyin City in the southeast, so it does not pose any threat to us.

Therefore, if you leave more than 6,000 new soldiers, there should be no major problems. If there is any change, I will immediately send someone to notify me. If you can retake Quyang City this time, you will be a great achievement."

"The last general understands, general, don't worry, the last general should ensure that Quyang City is not lost."

Soon, Wei Gang led the eight thousand defenders away and headed straight to Quyang City in the south. Of course, these eight thousand infantrymen had to reach Quyang City with combat effectiveness, and at least four days would be needed.

However, after Wei Gang led his troops out of the city, several carrier pigeons took off from Quyang City and headed towards the northwest.

Two days later, Huaipu City welcomed a Yanzhou army. This Yanzhou army came from Yanzhou and detoured from the northern part of Huaiyin Prefecture in Xuzhou, and appeared in the north of Huaipu City.

"Who are they? Why do they appear here? What is the other party's words?" The Huaipu City Lord frowned and asked the soldiers under his command.

"Report to the general, the other party was Xu Qing's troops of Yanzhou Army who helped us stay in the Qi army last time. Now, they are ordered to return to Yuzhou and participate in the battle of Yuzhou. Because Xu Qing's troops passed by Huaiyin Prefecture last time,

This time I chose this shortcut and I have to pass through our jurisdiction.”

"Well? Is it for Quyang City? It's not that there is no possibility. Nowadays, there are less than 10,000 Qi troops stationed in Quyang City. There are tens of thousands of Yanzhou troops chasing from Yuzhou, and there are tens of thousands of people going south from here.

It is not impossible for me to siege the weak Quyang City. Damn it! The Yanzhou army really intends to seize my Quyang City." Bai Feng thought to himself, "Quyang City is an important place for my southwest Xuzhou to defend Yuzhou.

It is also the outpost during the attack. The Yanzhou army occupied Yuzhou, so it is not impossible to take it down."

"No, I have to find a way to delay them here, so I can't let the Yanzhou Army outside Quyang City be too strong." In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Bai Feng's mind.

"Come here, please General Xu Qing from the north of the city to enter the city!" Bai Feng decided to stay here first, wait for the situation in Quyang City to have obvious results before talking. Or, we have to wait until Wei Gang sent back to Quyang City

Condition.

Xu Qing naturally agreed to Bai Feng's invitation, after all, he had to pass through the other side's territory. However, after Xu Qing entered the city, he resigned to Bai Feng many times, and wanted to speed up his march to the place where the southeast of Yuzhou and Huaiyin Prefecture intersected with the Qi army.

Bai Feng did not reply directly to the topic.

Seeing Xu Qing so anxiously leading the army south, Bai Feng naturally became more worried that Xu Qing's troops were participating in the war in Quyang City. Therefore, he asked Xu Qing's troops to keep a little while on the pretext of preparing to go south with the Yanzhou army to participate in the war.

When Huaipu City is ready, the two armies will go south together with the army.

Seeing Bai Feng like this, Xu Qingzhi reluctantly agreed. Therefore, he let the army stationed outside the city, and his two thousand guards entered the city and waited.

"Immediately let the defenders of the North City be more vigilant and be careful of the Yanzhou army outside the city." Back at the general's mansion, Bai Feng ordered in a deep voice.

"General, how to arrange it now? Although we can keep Xu Qing's troops stranded for a night, they will eventually lead the troops to leave tomorrow. Half of our military forces have already gone south to Quyang City, so why can't we send troops to the south again?"

Bai Feng frowned and said, "It's okay, let's let them leave tomorrow, which has delayed General Wei Gang for half a day. Adding the previous one and a half days, it will take two days in total. Two days is enough for Wei Gang.

The general made a decision in Quyang City.”

"In addition, send people to monitor Xu Qing and his subordinates in the city. Two thousand people in the city will have a very bad impact if there is any change. In addition, immediately pass the news that Xu Qing's troops are about to go south to the general, so that the general can have a

Prepare."

As night fell, the people in the city gradually rested. However, part of the Yanzhou army entering Huaipu City was still busy in the dark.

"General, the insiders arranged in the city have been summoned, with a total of more than 500 people, and are now preparing in the west of the city. In addition, the army that has become is also ready. Except for some of them stationed in the north of the city under the guise of military camps, the rest

There are three, and they lurk to the other three gates respectively. In the west of the city, four thousand soldiers were arranged, including two thousand cavalry."

Xu Qing nodded and said with satisfaction: "Very good, well done. He ordered the scouts to start killing the people around us who were monitoring us, so that everyone could prepare, and the entire army would attack the general's mansion."

"Tell the order to the inner city of the city to raid the Xicheng Gate and take the Xicheng as fast as possible. There are only more than 6,000 new soldiers in the city. We must take the city in one fell swoop this time!" Xu Qing ordered sternly.

Xu Qing and his two thousand soldiers were arranged in the Xuzhou military camp in the city. Originally, this was the garrison military camp in Huaipu City. However, the departure of the eight thousand soldiers suddenly made the barracks empty, so they were arranged

Here. However, there are two thousand soldiers of Huaipu City guards stationed around the barracks.

In the middle of the night, Xu Qing's troops suddenly turned brightly on their lanterns, and countless soldiers rushed out of the military camp and headed straight for the general's mansion in the city. Along the way, all the soldiers of the defenders were killed.

The guards who were in the same barracks as Xu Qing's troops, and the guards who were less than a thousand meters away were immediately shocked by the shouts of killing in the middle of the night. In an instant, two thousand guards in Huaipu City were out of the barracks in disarray.

Breaking out.
To be continued...