The generals present were all puzzled by the sneak attack on Yang Chengzu. How could Wang Guangen surrender to the army at such a time? Where did the army come from?
Prime Minister Hui Deng also stood up and asked: "This matter is very strange. The official army in western Hubei has asked us to eliminate more than 10,000 people. Where did Wang Guangen find the Qin soldiers?"
Luo Rucai put his hands behind his back, his brows were already furrowed, and he walked from the banquet to Yang Chengzu, his face gradually becoming anxious. Cao Cao pressed Yang Chengzu's shoulders with both hands and said, "Please tell me the specific circumstances of your attack.
Let’s talk to everyone about it, what is going on? I think it is indeed very strange.”
"Zhangpan, we originally followed the order and led the team to clear out the remaining enemies in Yuan'an County." Yang Chengzu thought about it for a while and said, "We met Huaguansuo's third brother Wang Chang near Jinzhuping. He brought a few
Soldier No. 10 brought us a lot of grain, fodder, gold and silver. Wang Chang first apologized for Guanying's escape in Yiling, and also said that he wanted me to help him speak a few words in front of the commander."
"As a result, we were completely unprepared for Guanying. Later, Wang Chang invited us to rest at Guanying's camp near Jinzhuping. Wang Chang acted as a guide along the way, leading us through the valley. It was all my fault that I was not prepared at all for Guanying.
No, we ended up being led into Wang Guangen's ambush by Wang Chang. At first we thought we accidentally bumped into the army, but as the number of enemies increased, Wang Chang also turned around and attacked us, only to find out that it was Guan Ying who had taken refuge.
The officers and soldiers set a trap for us!"
Yang Chengzu burst into tears, blamed himself, and cried bitterly: "The hundreds of pioneers were almost wiped out. I led a small team of soldiers to fight my way out of the siege. I am not afraid of death. I just want to bring this news back to everyone. In case everyone
I accidentally fell into the trap of Wang Guangen again!"
Luo Rucai asked again: "Can you estimate how many officers and soldiers there are in ambushing you?"
"The number of people in Guanying is slightly more than the 800 pioneers, and the number of officers and soldiers..." Yang Chengzu lowered his head and thought for a while, then replied, "The number of officers and soldiers seems to be twice that of Guanying, I'm afraid there are two thousand
More than one person."
Luo Rucai, Li Zicheng, Hui Deng and other coalition commanders were so shocked when they looked at each other that they were almost speechless. Luo Rucai rubbed his eyebrows and said in disbelief: "Where did Yang Sichang call in two thousand Qin soldiers?"
?Does he not care about Zhang Xianzhong?"
After hearing this, Hui Dengxiang came to his senses. After thinking for a while, he followed Luo Rucai's words and continued: "Is it because we won so well in Xiangyouping that Yang Sichang decided to release Xiying?"
Once released, what if the officers, soldiers and horses that surrounded and suppressed the Eight Great Kings were first transferred to western Hubei to deal with us?"
Li Zicheng retorted: "I don't think that's the case. Yang Sichang has long been determined to win Xiying. On many of the banknotes we intercepted before, we can see his arrogance in promising Chongzhen to destroy Xiying first."
Yu. Emperor Chongzhen hated others to deceive him the most. Yang Sichang would not understand this. Even if he wanted to move his troops to western Hubei to deal with us, he would have to communicate with Emperor Chongzhen first. During this time,
We will definitely be able to find clues from the seized banknotes, and it won't come out of the blue like now."
Most of the leaders of the rebel army had fought against the Ming army for many years, and everyone was well aware of the habits of Chongzhen and Yang Sichang. After hearing Li Zicheng's analysis, they naturally felt that what he said was very reasonable.
But the strange problem was that Yang Sichang clearly had no available troops. How could Wang Guangen suddenly surrender, and how could Yang Chengzu be suddenly attacked by a group of strange soldiers descending from the sky?
Everyone was confused and couldn't think of the reason. The atmosphere of the celebration banquet, which was originally full of joy and joy, suddenly changed. Everyone's mood fell into a freezing point because of the annihilation of Yang Chengzu's army. Luo Rucai stood
In the first seat, looking at the suspicious and worried faces of the leaders and generals in the audience, they also knew that the celebration banquet could no longer go on. Everyone's thoughts were focused on Wang Guangen and the group of Qin soldiers who suddenly appeared.
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In order to break the silent silence, Luo Rucai pretended to take another sip of wine. He forced himself to smile and said: "I think Hua Guansuo lost his head and Chengzu was ambushed. For a moment, he might
The identification is unclear, and the number of generals and troops has been overestimated. However, we cannot take it lightly. My opinion is that before we attack Jingzhou Prefecture, it is better to send a few troops to completely defeat Yuan'an County.
Guan Suo, this unloyal traitor, we must also capture him alive."
Li Zicheng knew that Cao Cao's words were intended to revive everyone's morale, so he replied with a smile: "Brother Cao's opinion is right on target. I think the general situation is what Brother Cao said. We should really solve Yuan'an first.
Settle the camp, eliminate the hidden worries on the side of the bed, and then attack Jingzhou Prefecture."
At this time, Luo Rucai asked Yang Chengzu to go back to rest and recuperate. He also sent his own central army banner and drum Zhao Yingyuan to lead more troops and horses north to Yuan'an to search for Wang Guangen. He also considered that Hua Guansuo surrendered to the court, and might have lost his mind for a moment.
Then he asked Bai Gui, the young king of Qin who had always been friends with Wang Guangen, to bring a group of soldiers and horses to Yuan'an County together with Zhao Yingyuan.
Immediately afterwards, Luo Rucai waved his hand and asked Luo Dain to take the leaders to various places in Yiling City to rest. The celebration banquet ended in an anticlimactic manner. Li Laiheng had stayed in Yiling City longer than Luo Dain, so naturally there was no need for Luo Dain.
Dan En led the way. After he said goodbye to the generals in Cao's camp, he, Hao Yaoqi, Uncle Qing and others returned to the Little Tiger Team's camp in the city.
In fact, Li Laiheng had some speculations about the attack on Yang Chengzu, but he was not sure yet. As his changes in history continued to deepen, would the trajectory of history develop as he expected?
Li Guo had a lot to say to Li Laiheng at the banquet, but at this time he also had to arrange various matters for the main force of the camp to be stationed in Yiling. He did not have time to talk with Li Laiheng about the events and changes during this period.
. He asked his deputy general Ma Shiyao to tell Li Laiheng that when he had time, he would go to Zuo Biao's station to have a heart-to-heart talk. After Liu Zongmin's death, Li Zicheng promoted Li Guo to take over Zuo Biao. However, Li Zicheng was worried that everyone would think that he was using relatives, so he promoted Zuo Biao
Gu Kecheng, Xin Sizhong and other elite troops belonging to Liu Zongmin in the Central Plains were handed over to the command of Tian Jianxiu on the right.
Li Laiheng immediately agreed to the "mission" of going to Zuobiao Station to talk to his adoptive father. He turned to Bai Wang next to him and said, "Old Bai, what do you think about the sudden attack on Cao Ying?"
thing?"
Bai Wang lowered his head and pondered, but did not answer directly. In addition to the two of them, Gao Yigong, another member of the team who had a close relationship with Li Laiheng, also walked together. Gao Yigong also complained about the previous Yiling battle when Liu Zongmin died.
But he stayed behind at Damuping Village and felt deeply guilty for missing the decisive battle. He felt that he was very sorry for his two friends Li Laiheng and Bai Wang, and even more sorry for the sacrifice of Liu Zongmin. His face always looked very sad.
look.
Gao Yigong lamented twice and replied: "Although we won at Xiangyouping, we suffered such heavy losses. We may not be able to successfully attack Jingzhou Prefecture in the future."
Li Laiheng smiled at Gao Yigong and comforted him: "Brother Gao, the battle of Yiling has been won after all. It is also the chief sentry's decision that you stay at Damuping Village. Brother Gao doesn't have to blame himself for so long. He is suffering every day.
The look of deep hatred."
"Little tiger, that's what I say, but in my heart I can't get over this hurdle." Gao Yigong said with a bitter smile, "If I can notice the changes in the battle situation in Yiling City, even if I lead troops to support you, maybe Uncle Jiexuan will
I won’t sacrifice anymore.”
Gao Yigong sighed. He was originally a brave young general, but because of Liu Zongmin's sacrifice, he fell into deep self-doubt. He felt that compared with Li Laiheng, who commanded the Yiling victory, his performance was really ineffective.
If he could have been more decisive and independent, Liu Zongmin might not have died.