The first thousand and fifty-eight chapters set the encirclement
Chapter 1058 Setting up an encirclement
Zhang He glanced at the city wall and couldn't help but frown.
"You mean there are no soldiers and horses on the city wall, which is a bit suspicious, right?"
After hearing Zhang He's words, Yuan Shu had a clear expression.
"Well, what is the situation now? Could it be that Lu Bu and the others have abandoned Linhe and fled again?"
Zhang He glanced at Yuan Shu, nodded directly, and then expressed his guess.
"Haha, as for whether Lu Bu has escaped, you will know after entering the city. You can go and call the city."
Yuan Shu did not answer his question, but asked him to call the city by himself.
"promise."
With a skeptical attitude, Zhang He rode directly to Linhe City.
"People in the city, listen, the king's army has arrived, why don't you open the city and surrender quickly?"
Although Zhang He's voice was not as loud as Dian Wei's, it was full of energy and could be heard directly on the city wall.
"General, may I ask what you will do to the people in the city if I surrender to Kaicheng?"
Just then an old man's head popped out from the city wall.
"who are you?"
Zhang He was also stunned when he saw the old man's appearance. He didn't look like an official or aristocratic person in his clothes. He didn't understand how such a person could come to talk to him.
"Jiang Kui, little old man, I have no official position and nothing. I am just a representative elected by everyone. Now I am just asking the general how he will treat the people in the city."
While Jiang Kui was speaking, some strong faces appeared on the city wall, and each of them looked at the army below the city in great horror.
"I also said that we are the king's division. As long as you open the city and surrender, there will be no harm to the people in the city."
When Zhang He saw the looks of these people, he knew that there might not be any soldiers and horses in this city anymore. Lu Bu must have led his people to flee elsewhere. Facing these people, he really had no intention of fighting.
"Okay, I'm relieved by the general's words. Open the city gate."
Hearing Zhang He's words, Jiang Kui was relieved. If Zhang He's answer to him was no, then he would have no choice but to risk his life and defend his homeland with these strong people who had no military experience.
The suspended suspension bridge slowly lowered, and then the closed city gate opened again. Countless people knelt on both sides of the road to welcome the arrival of Yuan Shu's army.
"Enter the city."
Yuan Shu glanced at the open city gate and without hesitation ordered the army to enter the city.
So far, the small Linhe City had changed hands three times. Fortunately, Yuan Shu did not make any moves after entering the city. He just brought over the old man who was talking at the top of the city.
"Are you Jiang Kui?"
Yuan Shu glanced at the old man in front of him and started asking directly.
"Jiang Kui, little old man, please see your lord."
Upon hearing Yuan Shu's question, Jiang Kui knelt down on his knees and bowed to Yuan Shu.
"Well, I must answer truthfully what I asked you. When did Lu Bu and Shiwu leave Linhe? How many troops did they have and where did they go?"
Yuan Shu didn't waste any time and asked him about what he was concerned about.
"Master Shiwu led about 40,000 troops and horses to leave Linhe two days ago. From what I know, he probably headed towards Fengyang."
By now, Jiang Kui had nothing to say, so he directly told Yuan Shu the number of Lu Bu's troops, departure time and general direction.
"Okay, it's okay. You have done a good job in dedicating the city, and someone will reward you with a hundred taels of gold."
After hearing what Jiang Kui said, Yuan Shu had nothing else to say, but since Jiang Kui was able to dedicate the city of Linhe, it was a great achievement.
Those who have merit will be rewarded, and those who make mistakes will be punished. This is the rule set by Yuan Shu, and it is also the rule of the Jizhou Army, so he decided to give Jiang Kui a reward of one hundred taels of gold.
"If you don't accept it, how dare you ask for a reward from your lord."
Jiang Kui glanced at Yuan Shu and couldn't help but feel horrified. You must know that these are troubled times, and they are still facing the Jizhou Army who does not know the situation.
It is good to have money, but I am afraid that I will lose my life while I have it. If Yuan Shu openly rewards him, but secretly sends someone to take back the hundred taels of gold, then he will be finished.
"I promise you, no one will dare to move, and there won't be any mess."
Soon, a guard brought a tray with ten gold ingots neatly stacked in it, each weighing ten taels, which added up to one hundred taels.
"In that case, I would like to thank you, sir."
Hearing Yuan Shu's words, Jiang Kuicai breathed a sigh of relief, took the tray sent by his guards and knelt down to salute Yuan Shu again.
"Go down."
Yuan Shu waved his hand and motioned for Jiang Kui to be taken down.
"Lü Bu has another 40,000 soldiers and horses, and now they are heading to Fengyang in the south. What do you think they want to do?"
Yuan Shu glanced at Tian Feng beside him. It would be okay if Lu Bu held the city and defended it, but now that he had abandoned the city and went south, he was a little confused.
"My lord, you can put yourself in Lu Bu's shoes and think about it. If you were Lu Bu, how would they choose?"
Seeing Yuan Shu's doubts, Tian Feng did not answer immediately, but expressed his thoughts.
"Linhe City is very dangerous now. In fact, the situation is similar to that of Fuchuan, because he knows that we will definitely not give him too much time. After taking Fuchuan, he will definitely send his troops south to attack Linhe, so he wants to go south to Fengyang
Avoid our attack, and then rely on Fengyang City, a semi-military fortress, to block our attack?"
After hearing Tian Feng's words, Yuan Shu immediately began to think about what he meant, and at the same time he quickly gave his corresponding answer.
"That's right, I think Lu Bu and the others should be thinking like this now. Not only did they go south to Fengyang to rely on it to hinder our attack, but he also had another intention.
Fengyang is the rear area where Zilong goes to Guangxin. If Zilong cannot capture Guangxin City, then Fengyang is occupied by Lu Bu. Zilong's cavalry will not be able to advance or retreat, and it is very likely that they will collapse directly due to lack of food and grass.
From this point of view, it is obvious that Lu Bu and his companions are vicious in their thoughts."
Tian Feng directly pointed out all his thoughts and analyzed their intentions.
"This shows the importance of Fengyang City. Immediately send people south to Fengyang to ask them to strengthen their guard. At the same time, send a telegram to the public station and ask him to divide his troops and return to Fengyang. I must guard that place."
Hearing Tian Feng's analysis, Yuan Shu couldn't help but frowned. If what Tian Feng said was true, Zhao Yun led his troops to attack Guangxin City but failed to capture it, and Feng Yang was lost again. Even if he could occupy Jiaozhou by then, he would not be able to capture the elite cavalry under his command.
You will also lose your energy, which is something you absolutely cannot allow to happen.
"This is also the reason why I asked the Linhe defenders to go south to Fengyang before, because if Zilong led people to attack Guangxin, he would not send too many people to stay in Fengyang.
With two thousand soldiers and horses from Linhe City stationed in Fengyang, Fengyang City's defense strength can be greatly improved.
In this way, even if Lu Bu has an army of 40,000, Fengyang City will definitely be able to hold on until Zilong sends people back or we lead the army south."
Tian Feng glanced at Yuan Shu and nodded. It was precisely because he had seen this a long time ago that he did not take the risk and let the soldiers defend Linhe City because these two thousand people going south could bring more to Fengyang City.
The defensive strength prevented Zhao Yun from being so passive.
"Well, let's do this. Send a telegram to Zilong immediately, telling him the situation in Fengyang, asking him to temporarily give up attacking Guangxin, return to Fengyang, and then order the soldiers to stop resting immediately and go south to Fengyang. I want to make it there
