Great Sui Dynasty

Standing at the top of Licheng City, Yang Hao looked at the Xi Daying camp where the rebels were still in chaos, his beating heart still showed no signs of slowing down.Recalling the scene of returning to aid just now was far more tragic than piercing through. The rebels rushed forward like desperately. The offensive was so fierce that Yang Hao was so soft that he was killed. At that moment, he had a feeling of entering Shura Purgatory I feel that although the reinforcements from Jibei County were rescued in the end, more than 30 of my five hundred direct descendants also lost more than [-] people, and all the personal guards were injured.There are less than two thousand left in the three thousand Jibei army. What is even more embarrassing is that the rebel army Bei Daying came to support, and Yang Hao and others were driven towards Licheng without daring to turn back for a moment. If Licheng hadn't been dispatched The troops responded, and it was not known how many people would be able to enter Licheng alive.

"My lord, please go back to the mansion to rest first." Chen Jian, the governor of Qi County, said cautiously. He thought he was very happy to have reinforcements, but unexpectedly, it was a prince who personally led the team to come to support. It can be seen that the court He attached great importance to Licheng, but obviously he guessed wrong.

"Don't be in a hurry, tell me about the history first, and tell me everything, the more detailed the better." Yang Hao was not in a hurry to rest, and he had to understand the situation in Licheng before he could make the most correct analysis and conclusion.If you want to defeat the enemy, you must first understand how much you have.

"Well, yes, my lord." Chen Jian replied, but he had a higher opinion of the lord in front of him in his heart.

Then Chen Jian, the prefect of Qi County, told Yang Hao about the situation of all parties in Qi County.From it, Yang Hao learned that the people in Licheng were still firm in their will to stick to it, and their emotions were fairly stable. They did not panic and fear of fleeing. Instead, they took in many people who came to seek refuge from various places.The most important thing is that the food in Licheng can last for a while, which is the reason why Licheng can still hold on after being besieged for more than a month.

In addition, Licheng accommodated scattered soldiers from all over the country, otherwise there would not be so many troops, or even if the whole city people helped to defend the city, it might not be able to defend the city for so long.

But there are still many problems. The most important problem is the serious loss of defense equipment. Although the iron and blacksmiths that can be used in the whole city have been recruited, the speed of new replenishment is far behind the speed of consumption.So sometimes you can see Licheng dispatching troops to clean up the battlefield after the war, mainly to collect scattered weapons for reuse.

"Well, yes, the situation is relatively stable, better than I imagined. You are doing a good job. I will truthfully report your achievements to the imperial court." Yang Hao said affirmatively to Chen Junshou

"Don't dare, these are what lower officials should do. All the officers and men and the people of the city exchanged their names for these credits. I dare not take credit." Chen Junshou replied respectfully, and he was not discouraged by Yang Hao's praise. complacent.

'What a rare good official. Yang Hao praised in his heart. It seems that there are still many good officials in the local government. It's just that the court is corrupt. Only a few local officials with little real power can't change the decline of the entire dynasty, but at least it can protect the stability of the people in one side. .

"Well, tonight's task of defending the city is still up to you. The reinforcements I brought were severely damaged in the previous battle, but you don't have to worry. Alright, and the other party has not figured out our origin, so it is estimated that there will be no movement tonight, but we must keep our spirits up and be careful of their sudden attack when their heads are hot." Yang Wei explained to Chen Junshou that he brought The reinforcements have not yet recovered their physical strength after a great battle. Even if something happens tonight, there is not much hope, but the probability of something happening is very small.

As Yang Hao said, the West Camp of Wang Bo's rebel army was left unmanaged for a while because of the loss of command, and it was already in chaos. After all, they were all mobs and not elite soldiers. This is the status quo of the current army.Unless there is a very prestigious person who continues to lead, the chaotic situation will continue forever. This is the principle of Qin Wang.

Rebel Central Army Tent

"Bang~"

"What? That's unreasonable! What is he doing for food? The camp of an entire 3-strong army was broken by [-] or [-] people. It's a waste, a waste. If he hadn't died, I would have wanted to cut him down!" Wang said. Bo was obviously very angry. He had besieged Licheng for more than a month, and almost used up Licheng's resistance. At this time, Licheng suddenly had [-] to [-] new troops. How can this be besieged?I put half of my strength in the west of Licheng, and I was afraid of the rescue of the Sui Dynasty army in the west. Unexpectedly, the plan still failed. Why did I arrange a pig to guard that direction?Shit hell Shura, you guys are obviously incompetent and why are you making excuses? They are all excuses!Wang Bo thought angrily.

"Do you know who came to aid Licheng? Which army is it? Have you found out?" Wang Bo asked the person who came to report.

"Well~, I don't know yet. They didn't put up a flag. I don't know which team it is from the Sui Dynasty. I only know that they entered Qi County from Jibei County in the west." When Bo got angry, he killed himself.

"Trash, you can't even do this for an hour, why are you still standing there, why don't you go and find out the origins of these people for me." Wang Bo said angrily

"Yes." The man turned around quickly, trying to escape from this place

"Wait, let the commander of the northern battalion also take charge of the western battalion, and quickly organize the western battalion for me. By the way, tell the battalions not to move around. Before you know the details of which enemy support troops, whoever Don't move around, otherwise, raise your head and come to see me, go!" Wang Bo, after thinking about it, continued to order.

The man seemed to have received a pardon, and fled from this place that frightened him.

"Who the hell is it? No matter who it is, as long as you dare to come, I will kill you to go back!" Wang Bo thought with a grim face that the defenders of Licheng had been guarding for more than a month, and they probably couldn't keep it. He was preparing to launch a full-scale offensive in the past two days, but Cheng Yaojin popped up halfway, so it's no wonder he wasn't pissed to death.

"Han Qiang, come out with me." Yang Hao felt much more comfortable after taking a bath. Soaking in hot water can drive away his fatigue. He used to fight with hot weapons. This is the first time he used cold weapons. Killing people, that feeling is really uncomfortable, Yang Hao is absolutely sure that if he continues to kill like this, he will definitely become a cold-blooded animal.

"Yes, my lord." Han Qiang didn't ask Yang Hao where he was going. As a personal guard, and also the captain of the personal guard, he didn't ask if he knew what he shouldn't ask. What's more, he was really numb to killing people today. Don't even want to speak.

It was completely dark, but it was only midnight.Walking on the streets of Licheng, patrolling soldiers kept going back and forth. Of course, Yang Hao was questioned every time, but these soldiers have seen Yang Hao enter Licheng covered in blood today, and they have a deep impression of Yang Hao. , so there is no delay.

At night, the yards of every household in Licheng are lit with lights, so that everyone can immediately support the defense of the city wall in the event of a rebel attack.

Yang Hao and leader Han Qiang kept asking the patrolling soldiers along the road, and followed their directions to a relatively remote street. Compared with other places in the city, this place looked a bit like a poor urban area.Yang Hao walked to a small courtyard and knocked on the door a few times. After a while, there were sparse sounds in the courtyard.

"Who is it?" Before the door opened, the voice came first. Hearing that the voice was probably that of a girl in her teens or 20s, Yang Hao couldn't help wondering whether she had come to the wrong place.

"Excuse me, who are you looking for?" The door opened, revealing the head of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl.

"Excuse me, is this Qin Qiong's home?" Yang Hao asked.Didn't Shubao say that there is only one old woman left in the family?Where is this girl from?Could it be the daughter-in-law his mother found for him?This practice was popular in ancient times, so there were many unhappy marriages in ancient times.But Yang Hao really guessed right. The girl's family was killed on the way to escape because of the rebellion of King Bo of Qi County. Brought it home, but found that the girl had a good temper, she seemed to be a lady of every family, so she thought that her son was not married, and it would be good if the two of them could be together, so I always praised my son with that girl .

"Yes, may I ask who are you looking for?" the girl asked

"Rongrong, who is it so late?" At this moment, the voice of a 50-[-]-year-old woman came from inside.

"We are Shubao's friends, he asked us to help check the situation at home, and send a letter by the way." Yang Hao said.When he was in Feicheng, Qin Shubao took a letter and asked Yang Hao to forward it to his old mother at home. He would go home after the rebellion was put down and asked Yang Hao to help take care of his old mother.

"Is there any news about Shubao?" The old woman's excited voice came, accompanied by hurried footsteps.

"Auntie, hello. I'm Shubao's friend. It was Shubao who asked me to send you a letter. By the way, I can see if you need help." Yang Hao saw a middle-aged woman walking out from his arms Zhong took out the letter from Qin Shubao and handed it to her.

"Quick, please come in." The woman opened the letter and looked at it for a while, then she knew that Yang Hao was telling the truth, so she hurriedly let Yang Hao into the room.

"The house is a bit shabby, I've neglected you, Rong'er, hurry up and get some tea for the two of you." The woman continued.Qin Qiong's great-grandfather Qin Xiaoda, grandfather Qin Fangtai, and father Qin Ai were civil servants of the Wei and Qi dynasties for three generations. The family background was not considered poor, but Qin Shubao's father died early, so the originally not very wealthy family seemed to decline even more.

"Don't bother me, ma'am, we just came to see what we can do to help you, and Shu Bao will come back in a few days." Yang Wei said.

"No trouble, since you are Shu Bao's friend, you should sit down." The woman was obviously very happy when she got the news of her son suddenly.