At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 565 The Battle of Xingyang

When Gao Bufan came from Yongnu County, it was already the afternoon of the second day, and the two seized sea boats were parked by the sea. The bombing was a bit horrific, but they should still be usable after being repaired.

"A total of 67 pirates were killed in this battle, and 72 were captured!" Xu Shiji pointed to the pirates who were tied up in a pile, and introduced to Gao Bufan.

Gao Bufan nodded, and asked the officials of the merit examination department to record the credit in the credit book, and then asked, "Have you caught the culprit?"

Xu Shiji looked a little weird and said: "I caught it, this person is Gao Kaidao, a native of Jixian County, Bohai County, and he is from the same town as the general manager, and he worked under Ge Qian's command."

Gao Bufan was slightly stunned, this guy was also from Yu County, and his father's name was only one letter different, that was too coincidental, but he was sure that none of his clan members had this name.

"So is this person related to Luo Yi?" Gao Bufan asked again.

Xu Shiji nodded: "According to Gao Kaidao's own confession, he was instructed by Luo Yi to plunder the coast of Youzhou, and his subordinates also interrogated other captives to confirm that it is correct."

Wen Yanbo sighed secretly. He used to be Luo Yi's counselor, so he knew Luo Yi's character very well. He was cunning and suspicious, and he was sure to take revenge. Youzhou didn't have an excuse to send troops to attack Yingzhou, but now the name is justified, and the people of Youzhou will definitely applaud.

The strength of the Youzhou army is crushing, and the people's will is in the mood. Before the fight begins, the outcome is almost certain!
"Bring that Gao Kaidao here and I will interrogate myself." Gao Bufan ordered.

Soon, Gao Kaidao was escorted in front of Gao Bufan. This guy must have received "warm hospitality". At this time, his nose was bruised and his face was swollen, and his head was downcast. Then he knelt down in front of Gao Bufan and said: "The prisoner Gao Kaidao kowtowed to Director Gao."

Gao Bufan took a look at this man, and said slowly: "Coming like the wind, going like the wind, gold, silver and treasures are all robbed. Chickens, ducks, cattle and sheep are all wanted, men and women are all killed. If you want to ask me who I am, Youzhou In charge of his ancestors. Did you write this?"

Gao Kaidao shivered cleverly, and said awkwardly: "Master Gao misunderstood, this was not written by a certain family, and a certain family doesn't even know a single big character."

"Oh, who the hell wrote that?"

Gao Kaidao rolled his eyes and said: "It's Luo Yi, it's Luo Yi's bastard. He wrote this doggerel, and then ordered a certain family to stay here to tease Mr. Gao. For this reason, he specially sent a subordinate who can write." Follow a certain family, but that person has already been killed by you."

"That's death without proof?" Gao Bufan said with a smile.

Gao Kaidao immediately raised three fingers and said: "A certain family swears that the doggerel was really not written by a certain family. How dare a certain family make such a big deal. Manager Gao, you are my ancestor, and you are my real ancestor."

Everyone present couldn't help showing contempt, this thief is shameless!
At this time, Gao Kaidao laughed and said: "Everything that a certain family did was ordered by Luo Yi. As long as Director Gao is willing to let the certain family go, the certain family is willing to use their own methods to punish them and rob them. The coast of Yingzhou is doing the work of a dog and a horse for Mr. Gao."

Gao Bufan said indifferently: "No need, the people in Yingzhou are my people, so how could the Chief Manager let you kill and plunder your own people?"

Gao Kaidao was stunned for a moment, but the horse would take it easy, and said with a smile: "Director Gao is really brave, a certain family is willing to serve under your command, as long as Director Gao gives an order, a certain family is willing to be a pioneer officer to kill the world Liucheng County, cut off Luo Yi's head and dedicate it to Director Gao."

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "You are really flexible, but your head has already been promised to others."

Gao Kaidao's complexion changed drastically, and he blurted out, "Who?"

"The people of Youzhou who were massacred by you, come and take them down!"

Gao Bufan's expression became serious, and he waved someone to take Gao Kaidao down, and immediately sent him to Yongnu County, Zhuo County together with the 72 captured pirates.

A few days later, under the witness of the local people, Gao Kaidao and the 72 pirates under his command knelt in front of the mass grave in that village and beheaded the public to comfort the villagers who died tragically.

From Gao Bufan's oath that day to the fulfillment of the oath, in just ten days, the people of Youzhou also saw that the chief executive must do what he says and act resolutely. And with the destruction of Gao Kaidao's pirates, the people along the coast of Youzhou also felt at ease, and Youzhou also restored its former stability and tranquility.

Next, Gao Bufan strikes while the iron is hot and officially announces to send troops to crusade against Luo Yi. Before sending troops, Wen Yanbo wrote a crusade document, which is eloquent, enumerates Luo Yi's various crimes, and occupies the moral high ground. In short, it is justified to send troops, Luo Yi This thief will be destroyed by heaven and earth.

At the end of July, Youzhou officially sacrificed the flag and sent troops to attack Yingzhou. Xu Shiji was in command of the marching chief, Yuchi Jingde was the deputy commander, and the troops were divided into two groups. Walking along Lulong Road, the soldiers pointed directly at Liucheng County.

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At the beginning of August, the crescent moon was like a hook, and the battle clouds outside Xingyang City were dense. Wagang's 300,000 troops surrounded the entire city like an iron barrel, airtight.

It is said that since Li Mi joined Wagang, he conquered Liyang Cang and Luokou Cang successively, gathered millions of troops, and became the overlord of the Central Plains with great momentum.

Li Mi suggested that Zhai Rang take advantage of the high morale of the three armies to conquer Xingyang County and Hulao Pass, and then force the Eastern Capital. As long as the Eastern Capital is captured, the world will be settled.

Zhai Rang was shocked when he heard the words, so he followed the good advice and immediately ordered troops to attack Xingyang. In the past few months, most of the county towns in the east of Xingyang County have been conquered, and now the army has even arrived at Xingyang City. It was a mess, but fortunately Dongdu sent troops to help in time, otherwise Xingyang City had already been breached by the Wagang Army.

However, it was Zhai Rang's turn to panic at this moment, because - Zhang Xutuo was coming!
As the so-called name of a person, the shadow of a tree, Zhang Xutuo is invincible in all battles, and the Eight Wind Camp under his command is powerful and invincible in the world. Zhai Rang once suffered several defeats under Zhang Xutuo, and now he has won Knowing that Zhang Xutuo led the army to kill him, he was so frightened that he wanted to withdraw the army and run away overnight, like a frightened bird.

At this time, in the large tent of the Wagang Army's Chinese army, Li Mi was stopping Zhai Rang, who was about to run away, and tried hard to persuade him: "Don't panic, Zhang Xutuo, this man is brave and without plan, and the soldiers under his command are also very brave. Weary from a long battle, there is nothing to be afraid of, but now our army's morale is like a rainbow, and it is the best time to defeat him, so the leader only needs to set up the formation and wait for him to come, and the subordinates will definitely replace him You beat him."

Zhai Rang tremblingly said: "Pu Shangong is serious?"

Li Mi said confidently: "My subordinates have already made a plan, and they will wait for Zhang Xutuo to come. This man is the pillar minister of the Sui Dynasty. Yang Guang's only support at present. As long as he is defeated, the Sui Dynasty will be at his fingertips."

Obviously, Li Mi thinks very highly of himself and regards the heroes of the world as nothing. Except for a few people such as Gao Bufan and Zhang Xutuo, he doesn't pay attention to them, including Wang Shichong who later rose to fame, and Li Yuan, who has been keeping a low profile, is even less serious. into his eyes.

Seeing that Li Mi was so confident, Zhai Rang slowly calmed down and asked, "Pu Shan is planning to come out?"

Li Mi smiled and said: "In order to avoid leaking the news, let the subordinates hold the key first, and wait for Zhang Xutuo to kill him. The head of the family only needs to fight as usual. At that time, the subordinates will defeat Zhang Xutuo's Eight Wind Camp in one fell swoop."

Zhai Rang frowned secretly when he heard the words, feeling a little dissatisfied in his heart, but he couldn't ask any more questions. Since the capture of Jindi Pass and Luokou Cang, Li Mi's prestige in the Wagang Army has gradually surpassed that of his leader. Even Shan Xiongxin, Bing Yuanzhen, and Jia Runfu, the old minions who used to be in command, began to be more willing to listen to Li Mi's orders.

However, Zhai Rang also had self-knowledge, knowing that his talents were far inferior to Li Mi, so he basically obeyed Li Mi's words, and even allowed Li Mi to lead an army by himself.

Therefore, Li Mi is now full-fledged. Although he still claims to be his subordinate in front of Zhai Rang, he is actually on an equal footing with Li Mi.

"Xiong Xin, what do you think of Pu Shangong's words?" Zhai Rang looked at Shan Xiongxin.

Shan Xiong said: "The master, Pu Shangong's words are reasonable, and the subordinates think that they can fight."

A slight disappointment flashed in Zhai Rang's eyes. In fact, he was more inclined to run away, but Shan Xiongxin obviously didn't think so, so Zhai Rang asked Jia Runfu and Bing Yuanzhen for their opinions, and they both agreed. Li Mi felt that this was a great opportunity to defeat Zhang Xutuo.

Zhai Rang had no choice but to say: "Since everyone agrees to stay and fight Zhang Xutuo, then I will see him again for a while!"

Li Mi hurriedly bowed and said, "The master is wise!"

Li Mi's direct descendants such as Fang Yanzao, Wang Bodang, and Cai Jiande also called the head of the family wise, but there was a hint of disdain hidden in their eyes. Zhai Rang was too small and cowardly, and he was safe when he was small. Give it to Mi Gong.

(End of this chapter)