Eight hundred and ninety-first chapter Qi's backlash
In Langzhou, the sky is bright and white.
Streams of smoke rose from three to five places in a dilapidated town, and could still be seen from a little distance away.
This gave the town, which had just suffered a military disaster a few days ago and was filled with desolate scenes, a little more vitality.
It is a small town with more than 500 households. There is a spacious street that runs from east to west. Standing at one end of the street and looking at it, you can have an unobstructed view of almost the entire town.
Outside the town, there was originally a wall to block the intrusion of outsiders. At this time, there were only a few remnants of the wall left. The small town gate had been smashed into pieces, and the bloodstains on the wooden door were very clear.
There were twenty or thirty shops in the town, but nine out of ten have been destroyed. The rest have all been closed.
Ordinary houses are scattered throughout the town. Many of the house walls are damaged, and the doors are closed tightly. The tense and trembling atmosphere has not dissipated from this place at all.
Occasionally, people would pass by on the street, walking in groups, holding sticks in their hands and looking wary.
Outside the town is a piece of fertile farmland, which has been neatly groomed. This shows that the disaster suffered by this town was recent, and the fields have not yet been abandoned due to the rampage of soldiers and bandits.
As an unknown neighing sound came from the distance, a red sun gradually rose from the east.
Along with the early morning came gusts of breeze, and a few wisps of smoke rose into the air and were blown away by the wind. The dazzling morning light also made the bloodstains on the street that had not had time to be washed away particularly eye-catching.
A bloody smell has been spreading in the air in this area since a few days ago, with no intention of retreating. At this time, it became more and more pungent.
Dozens of corpses were dragged to the western outskirts of the town before they could be buried. They even recorded the tragic events that had happened here.
"Da da..." The sound of horse hooves came closer as the sun rose.
Tall horses and red shirts. This is actually a group of Han troops! There is a thin dusty color on their slightly tired faces.
This is a small team of Hedong Dyfeng!
The leader frowned slightly and looked down at the corpses in front of him. After checking that there were no survivors, he sighed angrily. This is not the first scene along the way!
The military chaos and harsh government have harmed the people so much that it is no wonder that rebels have sprung up all over the Qi State.
The cavalry rushed into the town and smashed several houses. They found out the cause of the war. It was actually caused by the prefect of the county searching for food and supplies. The people were trembling with fear, and they looked at the number of people who were not as many as them.
Combined, there were many Han troops.
A few bags of military rations were left behind. It was pitiful and could be considered an apology for smashing the door.
The Difeng team rode through the town. If there hadn't been smoke rising just now, he would have thought this was another town that had been massacred.
The prefect of this county deserves to be cut into pieces with thousands of knives and his bones shattered into ashes!
"Isn't he afraid that the army of beasts he has trained will rebound?!"
Killing the people, raping and plundering. How can such an army be restrained after letting go? Without the support of national justice, the general led the troops to conquer Zhongshan. When Zhao Guoliang was a traitor, he did not dare to kill the captured soldiers in vain, and even more
Stop talking about the common people.
Langzhou is in a state of depression. Compared with Cizhou and Wenzhou, it is much worse.
War disasters continued, and people's lives were miserable.
It’s no wonder that after the refugees from Puzhou, a large number of people from Langzhou also moved into Wenzhou.
Along the way, in every town and village, the people I encountered looked poor, and both the officers and soldiers here deserved to be killed.
Naturally, the overall situation is not something that a small chief of staff can direct and control. All he can do is to encounter a few tragedies that destroy families and lead his people to try their best to save a few people.
In July of the 11th year of Yuanwu, Zhu Biao, who had failed to catch fish, officially "recovered" Gaotang, and he had a general named Wang Shao under his command. But at the same time, he also waited for the news of the truce and unpromised alliance between the four major families of Qi.
So Zhu Biao sent 100,000 Han troops to march eastward.
Zhao Fang, Wang Renqing, Gong Xin and other newly recruited subordinates from the Qi State tried their best to resist and asked Zhu Biao to leave a certain number of troops to frighten Ciwen Prefecture. If the troops were insufficient, the Wenzhou Army and Cizhou Army could be deployed according to the general strategy of Wenzhou.
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Zhu Biao smiled and refused.
With the two states having soldiers, horsemen, generals and civilian officials guarding the city, it was indeed not very safe. Especially the old owner of Wenzhou, the Zhou family had not eradicated it. But so what?
"Since I can capture Ciwen Prefecture once with a hundred thousand troops, I can also capture it a second time. If you dare to repeat it, it will be better, then we will be clear between the enemy and ourselves. Kill them all, just to clean up the officialdom."
What Zhu Biao said was so domineering and so...unbelievable.
No one hopes that when they are fighting on the front line, someone is causing trouble behind their backs. When Wang Renqing heard what Zhu Biao said, a feeling arose spontaneously. Zhu Biao looked like he was fishing again!
Di Feng moved forward all the way and passed a small checkpoint at noon, but there was no soldier left. He continued to move along a path, and suddenly heard a woman's cry for help coming from the woods ahead.
Shichang sighed secretly. What he saw and heard in Langzhou made him fully understand what was happening ahead. Without hesitation, he waved his hand and galloped towards the woods with the sound of horse hooves.
For a moment, the scene came into view.
I saw two of the five Langzhou soldiers grabbing a woman. Regardless of her desperate struggle, crying and begging, they grabbed the sleeves and tore them hard. There was a loud hiss, and the snow-white skin was exposed. A big horse with a golden sword hugged her.
The one standing on his hands seemed to be the leader, and he was shouting at the other two Langzhou soldiers who were beating a young man, "Quickly finish him off!"
The sound of horse hooves startled the five bandit soldiers. When they saw the crimson military robes on the horses, the expression of the soldier who had been wearing a golden sword a moment ago suddenly changed, "Quickly go -"
Unfortunately, it was too late, five sharp arrows came flying towards me.
Blood, that is the uniform of the Han army. The red shirt is as bright as human blood.
The Dysprosium Cavalrymen who were organized into the personal barracks by Zhu Biao suddenly improved their already strong combat power. Whether fighting alone or in groups, they are the most elite cavalry of this era. Even when they encounter enemies, they are the most elite cavalry of this era.
The martial arts masters, as long as they are not attacked at close range and rely on their sharp riding and shooting, few people in the wilderness can escape their hunting.
Therefore, the soldier's first thought when he found them was to get into the woods.
It had only been half a year since the Han army entered Qi State, and the name of the Han army's Dyfeng had already become famous throughout the East. It was the best synonym for the word "invincible".
Shi Chang looked at the couple who stayed behind. Wen Yan said: "It's not advisable to stay here for a long time. It's better to leave quickly!"
With that said, with a wave of his hand, the ten horses rode away.
Langzhou is so fucking chaotic now!
"Nothing will last -" Zhu Biao commented coldly in a county town. Except for a few counties, the army marched eastward, covering three counties and twenty counties, and the county magistrate's orders did not leave the county town or even the county government office. I wish you this
Biao's only reaction was to use his sword to kill him!
Shi Tianlei, a warrior who had broken his wrist, didn't think he could delay the Han army for long by relying on such means. In the end, everything still had to be fought!
Just because his subordinates retreated from three counties one after another, rumors among Shi Tianlei's army became popular. The soldiers were already spreading that it was because his commander Shi Tianlei was afraid of Zhu Biao and the Han army that the hundreds of thousands of troops would not fight a single battle.
He kept retreating and then retreating.
Shi Tianlei was furious.
In a small flower hall of the Yonghe County Sheriff's Mansion. At this time, there was only a "pop" sound, and the tea cup fell to the ground, shattering into pieces. Everyone in the hall couldn't help but trembled, and their faces turned gray and pale when they looked at each other.
Shi Tianlei spat out the words from between his teeth: "The whole city is under martial law. From today on, anyone who talks in private will be killed. Anyone who dares to act without authorization will be killed. Anyone who dares to shake the morale of the military will be killed. Anyone who dares to disobey orders will be killed. Anyone who dares to waste the opportunity to fight."
Those who kill!"
The words "kill" were spoken five times in one breath, causing the air pressure in the flower hall to almost freeze into ice.
"No!" All the generals responded.
After a moment, messengers rushed out of the mansion on horseback, conveying Shi Tianlei's latest order.
In the evening, all the troops gathered again at the governor's mansion where Shi Tianlei lived. Armored guards were already standing inside and outside, and they were all filled with murderous intent.
The meeting place was in the lobby of the Sheriff's Mansion. It was brightly lit with hundreds of candles lined up in two rows. It was like daylight. All the generals were gathered together. They were all wearing armor. They were shining in the candlelight and full of murderous intent, but they were all silent.
"Just now, I got the intelligence from Xizuo. Zhu Biao's 100,000 troops are already heading towards Yonghe. The troops have arrived in Jiangming County and will head straight to the hinterland of Yonghe tomorrow!"
"Our army has been fighting in Langzhou for many days. We are tired and exhausted. We have not been able to completely capture the old man Mei Xu. Now the Han soldiers facing Zhu Biao are indeed in danger. But our army also has Zhu Biao.
The advantage we don't have is that we have reinforcements. News has come from Zibo City that the imperial court and the three rebel families have temporarily suspended their troops to jointly deal with Zhu Biao.
The rebels in Laizhou have retreated, and the rebels in Baozhou and Jingzhou have formed a coalition of 100,000 troops and are marching towards Cizhou. The imperial court also sent 200,000 troops to rescue Langzhou, with Governor Zhao Shuming as its commander.
But water from far away can't quench the thirst nearby. Zhu Biao can kill Yonghe City in five days at most. This is a time of crisis for this town. Only by being loyal and conscientious can we have a chance of survival. Guard the land of Yonghe, and you can continue to protect your wealth.
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"Gather the troops, collect food and grass, and defend the county and city. Changfeng, the Wen'an Triangle, let go of that old thief Mei Xu!"
"The army was concentrated. Except for one battalion stationed in Jiangming County to test the strength of the Han army, all troops and horses from the Yonghe West Route were transferred to Changfeng County.
He Qing."
"The end will be here."
"I regard you as the commander-in-chief of the West Route. I will coordinate 30,000 soldiers and horses to defend the Changfeng City. You must be patient and patient. You must not be provoked and go out to fight outside the city."
"The last general takes orders."
Shi Tianlei then ordered the general of the South Road to command the four infantry battalions to garrison Wen'an, and he personally led a main force of 70,000 to garrison Yonghe County.
Orders were issued one after another, leaving no room for anyone to object. All the generals knew that anyone who disobeyed would be beheaded immediately, so they all clasped their fists and shouted: "No!"
But I felt uneasy in my heart.
Zhu Biao's fame over the years was not gained through field battles. He was also very proficient in offensive and defensive methods. Back then, Zhongshan betrayed his righteousness and was beaten by Zhu Biao. The king of Tang sent troops several times but ended up in disgrace. Some of them during that period
The war is a siege, and the current Qi army generals are all familiar with it. [Legends have become threats, and reality must be faced, so you must know yourself and the enemy. 】
The excitement and fierceness are no less than the Battle of Xiyang.
Can my 130,000-strong army really be able to defend the three lands of Yonghe?
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That night, the information that the Han army was approaching the border also reached the general of the garrison in Jiangming County, so the general had the title of patrol envoy on his head.
Zhonglang General Fei Wei, who is over 50 years old, although he was born as a military general, is very good at maneuvering. Soldiers, horses, money and food from the west of Mingjiang River have been pouring into Yonghe these days. His experience is well-organized, and the greatest credit lies with him. Fei Wei has long expected
One day, after receiving the information, my hands still started to tremble.
"A hundred thousand Han troops are attacking. How can I defend Mingjiang? Just rely on me to have a battalion of soldiers and horses? This is not to force me to death!" Fei Wei's face turned pale and he stamped his feet angrily.
As Zhonglang General, he originally had ten thousand soldiers and horses under his command, but the right battalion had been transferred to Changfeng.
A gust of wind blew up, causing Fei Wei to shiver. The copper bells under the eaves of the county government office struck each other, making a crisp sound.
"What now?"
"General, Mingjiang County has only 5,000 soldiers. How can we resist this 100,000-strong army?"
"Sir, please call for help quickly, or..." Another staff member said this. He kept silent and carefully observed Fei Wei's expression.
Fei Wei didn't know what he meant. The only other way was to surrender. He felt dazed for a while, and then he finally calmed down. "My family is all in Zibo. Can I take this route? I'd better go to the commander for help first and see what the commander has to say."
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This tone immediately made the staff look happy. No normal person would think of 5,000 soldiers fighting against 100,000 absolutely powerful soldiers - that would be courting death.
"General, General He sent someone to see you!" At this moment, a soldier suddenly came in from outside and reported.
Fei Wei was startled, General He, He Qing? The newspaper said that he was appointed by the commander-in-chief as the commander-in-chief of Changfeng City to coordinate the troops and horses west of the county. He himself was also under his command.
He hurriedly said: "Please invite people in quickly!"
There was no need for him to invite him, as several people had already strode in from outside.
The leader was about thirty years old, resolute and resolute. Fei Wei recognized him at first sight. He was none other than He Qing's confidant Qian Mingyuan.
"It turns out that Brother Qian is here in person. I wonder what General He has ordered..."
"The general ordered you to stop the Han army here with all your strength, and hold on for at least three days. If you cannot hold the county seat after three days, you can retreat to Changfenglai." Qian Mingyuan hugged his fists and saluted. Then he continued: "The county seat can
All the grain collected was transported to Changfeng City. Any food that was too late to be transported was destroyed before the city was destroyed.
In short, General He wants you to stay here for three days. Once the three days are over, forget it if you can't hold it."
Fei Wei lowered his head and thought for a moment, pursed his lips and pondered for a moment, then said: "The food in the county can be transferred, but there is no manpower to transport it now. Besides, you also know the situation in the city. There are only five thousand soldiers in the county. How can we stop this?"
How could one hundred thousand Han troops stay for three days? It would be too difficult to divide the troops and transport food..."
"Don't worry, General Fei. My general has already thought about your situation. The staff department is here not only to transport some food and grass, but also to bring you three elite troops. These people are all under your command, together with a battalion of soldiers already under your control."
, which adds up to eight or nine thousand people. If there is a strong city inside, there is always more certainty."
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Looking at the darkness in the distance, Zhu Biao didn't know what he was thinking.
Beside him, three hundred personal guards were heavily guarded, and they all stood there intently, and no disturbance in the surroundings could escape their eyes.
We will arrive at Mingjiang tomorrow. Di Feng's investigation clearly revealed that Shi Tianlei's Puzhou Army is guarding it. This should be the first time the army has officially fought against Zibo!
Subsequently, the backlash caused by the joint forces of Qi State also entered the battlefield.
Early the next morning, Zhu Biaozhong's army gathered troops.
With the Naval Battalion as the supplement and Li Panlong's department as the main force, we first opened a channel like Mingjiang River.
The county town of Jiangming County is not small. It is close to water transportation and has developed economy and trade. It is a big city. Compared with other county towns, it is considered to have a high city and deep ditches. But whether it is Zhu Biao or Li Panlong, the greater focus is on Mingjiang River.
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This river, which is about thirty feet wide, is currently in the flood season. The width of the water surface has increased by half, and the flow of the river has also increased a lot. The water flow is fast, and no pontoons have been built, but boats are used to carry troops and horses.
, Zhu Biao’s army will be in big trouble.
Zhu Biao couldn't afford to waste time. Therefore, it was based on this point that Zhang Bangyan's naval battalion was dispatched to fight.
In fact, the situation does require a naval camp.
The Puzhou Army set up a beacon fire on the other side of the river, and the troops of the small team spread beans all over the area fifty miles up and down. Fei Wei had been dispatching on the river for many days, how could he not know this? He had already scattered the fishing boats on the other side of the river.
They were all gathered on the east bank and burned cleanly.
If the Han army wanted to find another ship on the Mingjiang River, it would have to go hundreds of miles upstream and downstream to find it.
Although Fei Wei knew very well that he could not really hold Mingjiang firmly due to his limited military strength, but He Qing asked him to defend the county seat for three days. The only possibility was Mingjiang.
After Zhang Bangyan found out the situation, he first cut down trees and built rafts, and then selected a hundred elite men from the camp. When Li Panlong pretended to use troops and horses to confuse the Puzhou soldiers on the other side, he directly poured water into the river and reached the other side.
The beacon team defending there was so small that they didn't even have time to light the beacon. Five of them died and five were surrendered. It was all over.
Then the naval battalion carrying the raft transformed into a construction team, and in less than two-quarters of an hour, the first pontoon bridge was built.
Although the middle of the pontoon bridge was bent by the river water, it looked so unstable. Li Panlong did not hesitate to send his troops across the river. Most of the vanguard had crossed the river, and the Puzhou soldiers patrolling on the other side were patrolling.
Only then did he discover the enemy's situation and fired the whistle arrow.
By the time the first batch of Puzhou soldiers arrived, three pontoon bridges on this section of the river were already connecting people, and more than half of the other two pontoon bridges were built.
Two armies of more than 2,000 soldiers arrived on the other side, and there was a fierce battle. The two elite Han armies defeated the Puzhou soldiers of equal strength in front of them with less than a hundred casualties. There were more than 500 dead bodies on the other side, and more than 100 were captured.
five hundred.
This battle shattered the confidence of the Puzhou Army. Fei Wei no longer dared to send troops to counterattack. At noon that day, ten solid pontoon bridges were built with the cooperation of the Navy Battalion and Li Panlong's Department.
After lunch, Li Panlong led his troops to Jiangming County. Zhang Bangyan led the naval battalion to guard the pontoon bridge.
"Pass this general's order, first let go of the crossbow and shoot the surrender letter into the city, and order a reply within an hour. Then seize the time to make the ladder and assemble the thunder chariot, and prepare for battle!"
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"What? You said there is no wood or stone bullets?"
"Then the houses outside the city are just wood and stone bullets!"
