Along the entire river, Baidi City is recognized as one of the most important towns, and the number of soldiers and horses guarding Baidi City is more than the defenders of the three counties combined. More importantly, Dai Cai, who guards Baidi City, is also one of the few people around.
A man of outstanding ability known to every county.
But now that Baidi City has been breached, there are only so many people left who managed to escape because they were not in the city, which means that Dai Cai and the rest of the defenders must be in serious danger.
And if they were able to capture Baidi City before Dai Cai even had time to send a letter asking for help, and even captured Dai Cai and the army in the city, how many enemies would there be?
Nan Chen, is Nan Chen really going to attack Bashu? But the newspaper that Tang Yishun and the others received before clearly stated that Nan Chen was fighting with the imperial court in Jingzhou. How could they send so many troops to attack Baidi City?
Knowing that things could not be neglected, Tang Yishun said anxiously: "Who is the biggest official among you? Let him come up to see me!"
"Tang Taishou, what time is this? Don't delay. The enemy may attack Wanchuan at any time!" A general shouted loudly.
"It's Lao Fang from Baidi City. I recognize him. He is originally from Wanchuan!" A tense general in the city couldn't help but said, "Old Fang!"
"Your boy is here too!" The general at the bottom of the city suddenly shouted in surprise, "Quick, persuade the prefect to open the city gate."
Tang Yishun squinted his eyes. He also had an impression of the general under the city. After all, he had been in Wanchuan for so many years, and he was familiar with every plant and tree in the city, let alone the people. He immediately turned around and asked: "But what about the people in the west of the city?"
That boy?"
"Yes, we all recognize him, we can't be wrong!" The other soldiers and generals also nodded, "Prefect, open the city!"
One of them even said with a smile: "This guy surnamed Fang has been timid and fast since he was a child. Now he is one of the few who can run fast."
Tang Yishun frowned slightly, always feeling that something was wrong, but his attention was now completely shocked by the news that Baidi City had been breached. In addition, the general named Fang would definitely be fine, so he didn't have time to think too much. The top priority now was
After understanding the situation clearly, he waved his hand immediately:
"Kaicheng!"
The soldiers on the city also breathed a sigh of relief, obviously they didn't want to see their brothers trapped under the city like this.
The city gate slowly opened, and Chen Zhishen, who had been leaning behind General Fang, reached out and patted his shoulder, put away the dagger that had been pressed against General Fang's back, and said with a smile: "Brother, thank you for your hard work."
General Fang Zhuang was already sweating profusely and his voice was trembling slightly: "No, it's okay."
Chen Zhishen looked at the fully opened city gate in front of him, narrowed his eyes, suddenly unsheathed the sword on his waist, and shouted loudly: "Attack on the city!"
"Attack the city!" The other soldiers also shouted loudly, and more than a hundred people immediately mobilized, rushing towards the city gate like a surging wave!
Seeing the troops charging at the city gates at a sudden speed, Tang Yishun and Commander Huang's expressions changed greatly!
"No, it's Chen!" When he saw the suddenly restless army and the red flag erected in the army, Tang Yishun had come to his senses, his face turned red, and he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Quick, close the door.
City gate!"
"Kill!" Chen Zhishen kicked one of the soldiers in front of him, and cut the other soldier into two pieces with the long knife in his hand. His clothes were covered with blood, making him look particularly ferocious.
The long sword in his hand pointed forward. Chen Zhishen, who was standing at the city gate, was like a blood-soaked devil walking out of the eighteenth level of hell. Countless Nanchen soldiers roared and rushed into the city from his side. A mere hundred people ran away in a daze.
It showed the momentum of thousands of troops.
Huang Zhanzhu, who rushed down the city gate in panic with a few personal guards, waved his sword: "Hurry up and give it to me..."
His voice gradually became quieter, because Chen Zhishen killed the two guards guarding Huang Zhanzhu in an instant. The knife in his hand landed just an inch on Huang Zhanzhu's neck. The blood on the knife flowed along.
The sharp blade rolled down and landed on Huang Zhanzhu's neck, still a little warm.
Commander Huang couldn't help but shudder. He couldn't imagine that if the person who rushed forward was not his bodyguard but himself, then his head would still be on his neck. Opposite him, Chen Zhishen said coldly
:
"Death or surrender?"
There was no other choice, and it seemed that as long as Commander Huang hesitated for a moment, the sword would fall directly, leaving him no chance to choose.
If he hadn't learned that there was only one warlord in the city who could lead the army, Chen Zhishen would not have even given him this choice.
Commander Huang felt bitterness in his mouth. He didn't know where these killing gods came from, but since the boy named Fang had joined them, it meant that many of the defenders of the Imperial City had surrendered. He was going to die.
It doesn't matter, the foundation that the Huang family of Wanchuan has built up with difficulty for generations is very likely to be destroyed in one fell swoop.
With a "clang" sound, the knife in his hand fell to the ground, and Huang Zhanzhu lowered his head feebly.
From the corner of his eye, Captain Huang glanced in the direction of the walkway to the upper city. Prefect Tang Yishun was being escorted off the city wall by several soldiers. Although he was a little embarrassed, his head was still held high.
At this point, Commander Huang has no control over the life or death of his immediate boss, or rather his former immediate boss, so he can only wish him good luck in his heart.
Chen Zhishen was not surprised by the choice of this battle leader. He wiped the blood on the spatula with his sleeve and looked around. The flag of Nanchen was already flying at the top of Wanchuan City, and the rest of the defenders also put down their weapons and were gathered.
Together, even one or two Nanchen soldiers were guarding hundreds of defenders. It was a bit funny no matter how you looked at it.
But the newly defeated soldiers simply cannot have the will and courage to resist.
"Prefect Tang?" Chen Zhishen's eyes finally fell on the prefect Tang Yishun who was getting closer and closer. The only one who could dress up like this was the prefect of Wanchuan County.
Tang Yishun narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly: "Who are you?"
Chen Zhishen had received orders from Li Xingchen before, and knew that if he wanted to establish a foothold in Bashu in the future, he would need the support of these local aristocratic families. Otherwise, he would not care about the prisoners in front of him. Wouldn't it be nice to kill them with a single blow?
Therefore, Chen Zhishen was not too rude in front of Tang Yishun and said loudly: "A certain person belongs to General Chen Dangkou, and it is Chen Zhishen who is the forward general!"
The expressions of Tang Yishun and Commander Huang changed slightly. They were already sure that Nan Chen must have sent out troops, and a large army. Otherwise, it would be impossible to capture Baidi City with lightning speed, but they did not expect that Nan Chen would send out troops.
The commander-in-chief, and it is possible that the vanguard commander turned out to be the bandit general Li Xingchen.
Although Li Xingchen's reputation is very loud, it is not known to the whole world. It is only limited to Nanchen and the surrounding counties bordering Nanchen. Bashu is adjacent to Jingzhou, so Tang Yishun and others have certainly heard of this name.
, and also know this young man who is about to become a legend.
That's why they were surprised.
By letting Li Xingchen lead the army, did Nan Chen really plan to fight in Bashu?