There are more than 160 county towns in Yangzhou, including Jiujiang, Lujiang, Danyang, Kuaiji, Jian'an, Wujun, Yuzhang, and Luling. Mountain people are common in these counties. Only Jiujiang and Danyang, among Jian'an, have more than 160 counties.
Slightly less, because these areas either have strong folk customs, are core areas, or are not surrounded by mountains and forests, making them unsuitable for mountain people to live.
In the past few days, seven counties in Yuzhang County, including Yuhan County, Chaisang County, Ai County, Gan County, Yudu County, Fanyang County, and Poyang County, were attacked by Shanyue. Shanyue did not attack the county seat, but just
After attacking the granary of Mintun, Shanyue cut off the inn station at first, making it impossible to contact the surrounding counties. However, after noticing the abnormality, the news could not be concealed. Reports were reported at all levels, and the report reached Duan Jue.
Because the emperor ordered Duan Jun to be in charge of the soldiers in Yangzhou counties, and Duan Jun also held the military rank of General Zhengnan. In name and authority, he was the highest-ranking commander in Yangzhou. Even, under his order, even the surrounding Jiaozhou and Jingzhou
, Yuzhou had to help him in certain aspects. He had just led his soldiers to Xingan County, the seat of Yuzhang, when he heard that several surrounding counties had suffered such bad news.
Many soldiers were furious after hearing this. You know, 40,000 of their soldiers were in Yuzhang, and these guys dared to wreak havoc in front of their eyes. When had the Northern Army and the Southern Army been so underestimated by the enemy?
For a moment, everyone asked for a fight, and at this time, the mountain guide Duan Qiao recruited had also rushed to the camp. When they saw the menacing and fully armed Hanting soldiers, they felt that their decision to surrender was a mistake.
This couldn't be more correct. How long can a lunatic like You Tuchi live?
Duan Jun was sitting on his knees in the tent. The document in front of him was a map sent by the governor of Yangzhou. This map was very important and could not be customized by private individuals. It was kept privately with the governor of Yangzhou. Duan looked at it carefully.
Looking at this map made during the period of Emperor Xiaohe, he frowned. He had stood still before. On the one hand, he was waiting for the guide, and on the other hand, he was afraid of being pinched by the noses of these mountain people and running around.
After all, these mountain people were very familiar with the local area, and they also made the attack on Kuaiji County known to everyone. He did not believe that a commander who could gather hundreds of thousands of mountain people would be such a fool. Therefore, he chose to stand still.
Mainly because he wanted to know the other party's movements. Now, he knew the other party's scope of activities, but it was within Yuzhang County.
If there is any difference between Yuzhang and several surrounding counties, it is probably that this is the richest area in Yangzhou. In addition, all the equipment of the soldiers in the Southern Expedition is hidden in Xingan County, Yuzhang County. Could it be that they want to cut off the
Food and fodder for our army? Otherwise, why would we choose to take action in Yuzhang? Duan Juan squinted his eyes and pondered for a long time before summoning many soldiers to hold a military meeting in the tent.
Many soldiers came in eagerly, looking at Duan Hao eagerly, waiting for his military orders. Duan Hao looked at everyone calmly, but ignored their enthusiasm. He turned to look at the guide and asked: "Xingan
Are there any mountains and forests around the county?" The guide thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "There are many streams here, but there are no big mountains and forests." He squinted his eyes and asked again: "Before you came here, did you know about us?
Stationed in Xingan County?"
"I don't know!"
"Humph! How dare you lie to me! Come here!" Duan Qiao suddenly turned his face and shouted at the soldiers. The man was very frightened and quickly begged: "General, I didn't know the whereabouts of the army before. General, I really
You don't know!" Several soldiers subdued him directly and looked at Duan Qiao. Duan Qiao said fiercely: "This is the only way to Kuaiji, and food and grass from all over the world are gathered here. How could you not know?
He must have lied to me, so kill him!"
The soldier suddenly raised his sword, and the man shouted: "General! Lujiang and Danyang are the only roads to Kuaiji! I am wronged!" Duan Jiong waved his hand and stopped the soldiers.
With a somewhat unhappy look on his face, he asked again: "Don't you know about the entire grain and grass transportation in Yangzhou and Xingan County?"
The man cried loudly and said: "Of course I know, but here, it is connected to Lujiang Danyang in the north, Kuaiji in the east, Jiangxia Changsha in the west, and Guiyang Nanhai in the south. Every time there is a war in the south, food and grass are gathered here.
, How could I know that the army is here just because of this?" Duan Juan nodded secretly, this man is indeed a local guide, and he knows the surrounding counties quite well.
He signaled the soldiers to let go of the man, looked at everyone, and said: "These days, everyone is not allowed to go out. They are all hiding in the city. They are not allowed to raise flags and drums, or make stoves and smoke. The entire Xingan County must also quit smoking.
Close the city gate and no entry or exit is allowed!"
Before he finished speaking, the soldiers were in an uproar. How could this general, who has always been famous for his bravery, give orders and be unable to retreat when the surrounding counties were attacked? The opponents were just bandits, so what if he had a hundred thousand?
? Everyone was puzzled, and Sun Jian even shouted: "General, why are you cowering? Please let me go to battle. I only need three thousand soldiers to get Youtuchi's head for you!"
Dian Wei, Huang Zhong and others also walked out with fists clasped, all asking for a fight. They were in Yuzhang County. How could they let bandits run rampant around them? Then where was their majesty, and where was the majesty of the Han Dynasty? What's more, what they came here for
If those who kill the enemy and gain military merit are hiding in the city and cannot get out, how can they gain military merit and be promoted? Lu Zhi, Dong Zhuo and others did not say anything.
Huangfu Song stepped forward. His father, Huangfu Jie, was the former governor of Yanmen County. He had fought against foreign enemies many times and had a long history of military exploits. His uncle, Huangfu Gui, was a famous general on par with Zhang Huan and Duan Jiong.
At that time, people called him Sanming of Liangzhou. He looked very similar to his uncle. He had grown up in the army since he was a child, and his behavior was quite heroic. He asked: "But Mr. Duan wants to ambush the thieves here?"
Duan Jiong looked at this young man thoughtfully. Compared with others like Sun Jian, this man was more mature and could take on big tasks.
Seeing that Duan Jiong was not born, Huangfusong already understood Duan Jiong's thoughts. Although he had some doubts in his heart, how did Duan Jiong know that the other party would attack here, but he did not ask any more questions about the commander-in-chief of the army.
Majesty cannot be violated. When he was young, he was almost beaten to death by Huangfu Gui because he called Huangfu Gui his uncle in the army. He was particularly afraid of military law.
Lu Zhi frowned, stepped forward, and said: "Even if there is an ambush here, can we send a few Tunqu troops to rescue the granaries in surrounding counties? Why should we sit back and watch our comrades die and the people be plundered? I hope the general will take care of Yangzhou.
The people are suffering!" Duan Qiao squinted his eyes, paused, and said, "If you can kill tens of thousands of thieves with the lives of thousands of people, why not?"
After hearing this, Lu Zhi was furious and asked, "Don't you take it as your duty to secure the country and protect the people?"
"Kill thieves to protect the people! To protect one person? To protect ten thousand people?" Duan Zhi asked back. Lu Zhi gritted his teeth and looked at the soldiers around him. Several captains were also a little angry, especially Sun Jian from Yangzhou.
Disciples, they stood up and said: "Please give the general's order to impose martial law in the surrounding counties and order the soldiers guarding the granaries to retreat!" Duan Jiong said coldly: "The matter of calming the people is a matter for the county officials!"
"I just want to defeat the enemy. If you dare to ignore military orders again, I will be killed!!"
He looked at the many soldiers coldly, and everyone understood that he meant what he said. Lu Zhi screamed sadly and turned around to leave.
Everyone lamented, Sun Jian clenched his fists, his eyes filled with anger.