Upstairs with the residual lamp and Xiaoshuang,
People who sleep alone get up on the acacia bed.
How much lovesickness one night stand,
The corners of the earth are not long.
"The Swallow Tower Sings Harmony"
Tang: Zhang Zhongsu
—I am the dividing line —
Even at this point, everything seemed to be in his grasp, and the soldiers on the left and right could not help but cheer up, and their morale improved a bit.
Today's Wuning Army is no longer the birthplace of the Pang Xun chaos that disrupted most of the world. Under the continuous suppression and weakening methods sent by the courts of the past dynasties, the local residents have already changed several times, and the new generation of people has wiped out the courage and bloodliness of rebelling against chaos at every turn. This is so obscure to the public.
Therefore, when the Huaishang towns intercepted the army of Huang Chao, mutiny happened and became handsome. Then, under the attack of Cai thief headed by Qin Zongquan a few years ago, the lost city could only be retreated steadily, and even Wengcheng could not escape the battle and allowed it to wreak havoc on the territory.
It can be said that the Taining Army (Yanhai Town), which has taken root and blossomed in many places in the world, or the three towns of Huaishang followed the old Andong Duhufu. Basically, and the Pinglu Army (Ziqing Town), which is known to be the most adept at fighting against the Hebei front, the Wuning Army is also the bottom of the central plains.
However, due to the chaos of the world and the separation of local governments, the transportation and business travel between the north and the south is almost cut off. As the Wuning army guarding the north and south rivers and the important water and land, the largest source of financial income is almost cut off; and Xu Sizhi depends on the hundreds of li to nourish and live. The fertile plains were also desolate and barren because of the ravages of Cai thief.
Coupled with the locust plague that can already be expected this year, and the locust plague that will continue, and the Huaishang Alliance that exists in name only; it can be said that this is the most weak and dangerous moment for the Wuning Army.
(In another time and space, first Shangrang led his troops to rebel to Shipu, and then Huang Chao’s nephew Lin Yan also surrendered to Shipu after the death of the nest. Shipu not only obtained a large number of treasures from the old part of Huangchao and his army, but also After getting the first rank of Huang Chao and his family, he was sent to Tang Xizong in Chengdu, and he thought he was the first to be crowned king.)
But what I didn't expect was that the current Xu Si Jiedu Shipu would actually collude with his old enemy Qin Zongquan, and the coveted and spied on Zhu Lao San's all Jidao site. But is there no way for Zhu Lao San to follow this? Then he called by name:
"Wang Jingyu, Zhang Tingfan"
"Subordinates are..."
These two came from Yingzhou and Bozhou's local power factions, and they rushed out to respond:
"Zuer and his team will attack outside the south gate. If they encounter obstacles, they will array the city and use the wall to cover the enemy. You must make a big splash..."
Zhu Laosan continued to command:
"Really!"
The two local generals, Wang Jingluo and Zhang Tingfan, could not help but quickly clasped their fists and led the way. Later, Zhu Laosan continued to line up troops and dispatched a number of generals to lead their orders. It didn't take long for one after another to hear the sound of fighting outside the city.
It’s just that when he stood on the top of the city and looked at it, he saw that both the offensive and the defenders were screaming and fighting in a continuous battle; but upon closer inspection, you will find that the casualties under short-handed combat are not significant, and more Most of them are bluffing in the crossbow and crossbow shooting, it seems that there is still some leeway.
However, this can be considered as expected. After all, although the Wuning Army now has the advantage of military strength, it is in the most difficult period. It is enough to be trapped in the besieged city, and will never be single-mindedly smashed with oneself, which will lead to excessive damage and waste of others.
After it gets dark, they re-mingled and retired their troops to strike out. Amidst the smell of blood, sweat and leather from the evening breeze, as well as the faint whining and groaning sounds. Yuhou, the capital of Wuning Army Youying, who has been easily installed. Chen Jingyu, the detainee of the grain platform, just appeared behind Zhu Laosan, who was standing with his back.
After all, he has not gained anything from operating in Henan these years. For example, by serving as a transit point for products from the north and the south, the three towns of Huaishang have developed and won some vested interests. Now it is obviously time to cash in on the corresponding resources and arrangements; and the hundred-day battle is just to create an opportunity to pass the message.
"Why is it to stay behind?"
Chen Jingyu couldn't help but said:
"The two armies are currently facing each other. There is no more than one, and no less than one; it's all about exchanging some news before, but it is absolutely impossible to betray right now..."
"Chen Youdu misunderstood. I made a special trip to invite you to come, but I just wanted to ask something?"
Only then did Zhu Lao San turned around and said unhurriedly:
"What else can I ask? A certain family will never reveal military information..."
However, Chen Jingyu did not hesitate to grab the voice:
"Chen You still misunderstood. I just want to ask the army representative to ask. The Cai thief has killed Xu Si for many years. I don't know how many people's wives and children have been killed. Are there no complaints?"
Zhu Lao San whispered slowly:
"What is it, what is it not? Can it be possible to change the current situation of hostility between the two armies in front of each other?"
Chen Jingyu looked a little impatient and helpless said:
"Naturally, Chen You doesn't want to preserve the bones and blood of Xu Si's children, so as not to fall into unprovoked battles and cause futile casualties?"
Zhu Laosan said more and more calmly:
"Want to have another good use?"
Chen Jingyu's eyes moved, but then he shook his head and said:
"It's said that your predecessor in your town had a good command. He was suddenly chased by his subordinates when Huai was working as a teacher?"
Zhu Lao San suddenly turned to him and said:
"Remaining behind is too dear to a certain family. Now the army is full of Shishuai's pro-party and confidantes. How about a certain family alone? It is impossible to change the commander before the battle. Don't mention it again! "
Chen Jingyu hesitated and said flatly:
"What if I personally lead an army to contain and respond to it?"
However, Zhu Laosan became persuasive:
"At the moment, I only have to guard with all my strength, how can the Erjun get the call from the city? When the support of the city arrives on the coming day, it will be the real decisive battle with each other; it will not help if you want to regret it..."
"A certain house is just a guard of the grain stand..."
Chen Jingyu hesitated and said:
"As long as Chen You has the heart, I will take the lead to contain Shipu's main formation; in this way, Chen You can lead like-minded people and return to Pengcheng first. How about the arrangement?"
However, Zhu Laosan interrupted him and said:
"This... But life and death..."
Chen Jingyu's eyes showed obvious struggling colors.
"But is it even more about Potian's future and wealth? It can not only preserve the blood and bones of Xu Si's children, but also make everyone go further?"
Zhu Laosan interrupted him again, and then added another bargaining chip:
"As a good faith, I can deliver a batch of armor before the battle, what about the guarantee?"
"Thank you for staying behind for your hard work, you still need to go back and make a total of this matter before you can answer..."
Chen Jingyu, who was obviously moved, suddenly calmed down to:
"Okay. You still have a whole day of work to make a good living, and when you bring it to the next day, it's time to meet again!"
Zhu Lao San also said lightly:
At the same time, the territory of Qizhou occupied by the Tianping Army. Zhu Xuan, the former general of the Tianping Army who returned from the territory of the Taining Army in Yanzhou, also turned the villages and towns in the place he had passed into crying ruins and scorched earth ruins.
In Weizhou and Bozhou on the north bank of the Yellow River, with the sound of equipment and bridge repairs that can be asked day and night; the army led by Wei Bo Jiedu and Le Yanzhen was also divided into two groups to gather in Yangliudu and Linhuangkou. Once the bridge crossing is repaired, it will attack the land of Yun and Pu in Tianping Town on the south bank.
In Luoyang City, Hu Zhen, the commander of the Yamen Guard Army, who led the Long Sword Capital, Pulling Shandu, Feiyun Army and other troops, was in charge of countering the rebellion.
Although Wang Wu and his firearmed army commanded Wang Wu and his firearmed troops in advance ambush and arranged in Miyagi, they suppressed and calmed down the rebels of Li Tangbin who had raided Hanjiacang City; but he was caught by surprise from the city. Anti-water and infighting, Wang Yanqiu led the raid of the Luodu united troops in the name of reinforcements, and then broke up with Miyagi Ouchi.
As a result, when Hu Zhen led the soldiers and horses to the city of Luodu, he was turned away by defenders who rebelled one after another but the enemy's status was unknown. After running around the city wall to the rear gate at the southwest corner of the city, he was able to find a defender who was familiar and trustworthy and was put into the city.
However, such a delay caused the situation in the city to be further corrupted and out of control. The intensified rebels with Luodu united as the mainstay have broken and robbed the east-west arsenal and the Neijiazhang depot located in the north of the city, and armed more rebels that emerged from the city.
Therefore, when Hu Zhen rushed to the south of the city and reached the bank of Luoshui, which traverses the whole city from east to west, he found that the three Tianjin bridges in the east and west across the water were already piled up with charcoal grease and blocked with other obstacles. , All ships and crossing tools were also taken away.
At this time, the sky was already dark, and the large flames lit on the opposite bank did not know how many rebels there were, and the city along the coast of Luoshui was shining brightly. Then, these rebels who occupied the former imperial city and Shangyang palace city continued to attack Dongjiacheng, which was still guarded by the side of the East Palace.
There was the family of most generals, including Zhu Lao San. There were also people shouting slogans such as "Cai thief has captured Zheng Bian", "Remaining in Bozhou has been defeated and killed", "Supporting the eldest son Zhu Youyu as staying", and continue to disturb the hearts of the soldiers and horses who came to counter the rebellion .
As a result, Hu Zhen had to stop in the south of the city, purge the men and horses on the spot, and collect materials and building materials for Qiangdu Luoshui on the spot, leaving them to fight again in the morning. (End of this chapter)