Outlaws of the Marsh

Chapter 385 The number of luck is exhausted (please subscribe!)
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After the Song Army broke through Gaizhou City, Tong Guan divided the Song Army into two——Liu Zhen and Liu Zhen's headquarters, as well as Shi Jiedu and Shi Jiedu's headquarters attacked Jinning Mansion, while Wang Ting led the other troops. People and horses attacked Huguan.

Huguan is located at the southeastern end of the Taihang Mountains. There are many mountains in the territory. It is named because the two mountains are facing each other, and the mountain is shaped like a pot. The terrain is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Therefore, everyone felt that Jinning Mansion would be breached first.

But the result was beyond everyone's expectations—Huguan was breached first.

This is not only because Li Yan took over the defense of Jinning Mansion, but also because Huguan played very well.

What a good way?
Didn't Song Jiang recruit Geng Gong and other surrendered generals before?

It is also because Tian Hu is too unpopular.

These surrendered generals were so determined to cooperate with Song Jiang, a hero who has so much righteousness, to open the Huguan for the Song army.

Passing through Huguan, the Song Army divided its troops again—one directly attacked Zhaode Mansion, and the other went to Wulong Mountain and Baiguling to attack Zhaode Mansion from behind.

Under the front and back attacks, Zhaode Mansion was broken by the Song Army before it could last for too long.

After that, the Song Army divided its forces for the third time—all the way to Lucheng County and all the way to Xiangyuan County.

It can be said that the Song army on the Huguan road is as powerful as a broken bamboo.

Under such circumstances, a large number of soldiers and civilians of the Jin State fled to the Jinning Mansion. Among them, Li Yan's father-in-law Wu Lide'an was the most decisive, and even moved the whole family here.

Li Yan called Niu Wenzhong, Wu Lide'an and other Jin generals to discuss: "The current situation is not very good, and more and more people are coming to Jinning Mansion, and the food in the treasury is getting less and less. Shall we move the family members and civilians of the soldiers away first, just in case? The mountain road we came on was dangerous, but if someone leads us, we can still climb over it. In addition, on the other side of the mountain, I Nearly ten thousand horse troops, ten thousand sailors and thousands of boats will be able to send them to a safe place. Don't worry, I will send them back when my second brother defeats the Song army."

Wu Lidean said: "I agree with the proposal of the governor. War is a matter for soldiers. Let our families and civilians evacuate to a safe place first, so that we can fight with peace of mind."

With Wu Li De'an taking the lead, in fact, the generals of Jin State said one after another:
"Yes, send the family members to a safe place first, so that we can fight the Song Army with peace of mind."

"If my father and mother can enjoy their old age in a safe place, I have fulfilled my filial piety."

"If my son survives, even if I die in battle, I can still be regarded as a queen for my family. Even if I see my ancestors, I will be able to explain to my ancestors."

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Nowadays, the situation in Jin State is getting worse and worse. Who doesn't want to settle down their family members first?
Furthermore, many people understood that in the future they would most likely have to live with Governor Li, and they would naturally have to obey Governor Li's arrangements.

As for Tian Hu.

Among Fang La, Tian Hu, and Wang Qing, Tian Hu is the most unpopular—since Tian Hu gained power, he expropriated violently in his territory for his own enjoyment, and he didn't care about the life and death of the people under his rule. It's not that years of famines have made people unable to survive, and they can have a bite to eat by following Tianhu to attack prefectures and counties. Who would be in cahoots with Tianhu?
More importantly, the governor is wise and powerful, loves the people like a son, and can really do it. He will be rewarded for his merits and punished for his crimes. He is the best candidate for a benevolent lord.

Therefore, when choosing between Li Yan and Tian Hu, any fool would choose.

Of course, there are also those like Niu Wenzhong who are dedicated to the state of Jin.

No matter what!

There are so few people like this, so few that they dare not raise their voices to oppose, so few that even if they raise their voices against, they will be completely suppressed by voices of approval. Some people even think, if anyone dares to hinder my future, I will Just kill him.

All in all, the people of Jin State began to transfer to Taiwan County.

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In just over three months, most of Tian Hu's hair turned gray.

Since ancient times, rebellion has been the only way in Huashan, and if it fails, it means death.

Therefore, if the state of Jin is destroyed by the state of Song, others may survive, but Tian Hu and Tian Hu's family will undoubtedly die.

How can Tian Hu not worry?
Tian Hu asked Wen and Wu of the Manchu Dynasty: "Now that the two armies of the Song Army have arrived in Yushe County and Xiangyuan County, we can attack Weisheng with a few more prefectures and counties. How should I deal with it?"

Fan Quan, the patriarch of the state, came out and said: "The Kingdom of Jin has broken through Liao Shangjing, and the invincibility is set. Go north to help Jin Dai Liao, the King Yulin Weijia and other elite soldiers have more than 30 elite soldiers, and Wuxiang and Qinyuan counties each have [-] elite soldiers. Dai Liao, the patron will definitely not treat the king badly."

In the recent period, due to extreme panic in his heart, Tian Hu ordered another 20 soldiers to be forcibly recruited. It can be said that, except for those who fled to Jinning Mansion and the deep mountains, almost all young and middle-aged men in Jin State were forcibly recruited by Tian Hu. Soldiers, the total number of troops is going straight to the 50 mark, which means breaking the boat.

Fang Xuedu came out and said: "Our Weisheng is surrounded by thousands of mountains, with enough food and grass for two years. The king has 20 troops in his hand. There are Wu Township in the east and Qinyuan County in the west. Each has [-] elite soldiers. There are Taiyuan County, Qi County, Lin County, and Dada County. The city is strong, the food and grass are sufficient, and the governor has defended Jinning County for you, Your Majesty. What’s more, it’s better to be the head of a chicken than the queen of an ox, driven by the Kingdom of Jin, how can a king be happy with his own decisions?”

Fang Xuedu's last words touched Tian Hu - after so many years of being Jin Wang Xiaoyao and getting used to it, Tian Hu really doesn't want to serve others!
Therefore, Tian Hu said: "Okay, let's have a showdown with Song Jun!"

Fang Xuedu said again: "Hey, Mianshan must not be lost. If Mianshan is lost, our retreat will be lost. I am willing to guard Mianshan for the king!"

Tian Hu rolled his big eyes and said, "This king can't do without the Taiwei, how about letting Erlang and Zheng Zhirui take one hundred thousand troops to garrison Mianshan?"

Fang Xuedu wanted to say: "I'm going to guard Mianshan, it's really for the sake of your majesty, if Mianshan is lost, your majesty will have no way out." But he can't say this, Tian Hu obviously believes in himself more Brother, if you don't believe his Fang Xuedu, how can he say this?
Leaving the Jin Palace and returning home, Fang Xuedu called the whole family over, and said, "I think the power of the Jin Kingdom is exhausted, so you simply clean up the things, and then go to the Jinning Mansion to vote for the Governor. The Governor treats me very well." Appreciation, I have been recruited three times, and I will definitely treat you generously..."

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(End of this chapter)