Chapter 213
Dongjun, Dong'e County.

Dong'e County is almost empty.

The Heishan army in Jizhou besieged Julu for several months and spilled over to neighboring Yanzhou.

Faced with thousands of rebellious bandits coming from the west, the county magistrate of Dong'e directly abandoned the city and fled, including countless county officials and rich families, turning into an undefended empty city.

The only ones left were Captain Cheng Yu and Captain Huangfu Jian who happened to 'work' here.

In an ordinary private house, under the eaves of the central courtyard, Huangfu Jianchang looked towards the direction of Yanzhou, still anxiously waiting for news.

Behind him stood Shi A and more than 20 guards of the Imperial City Mansion, looking at each other from time to time.

The rebels outside the city might invade the city at any time, and their captain didn't seem worried at all.

Shi A waited for a while, and said: "If you don't leave, it will be too late."

Huangfu Jian returned to his senses, and said to himself: "I don't know what the old man thinks, I really don't send reinforcements...Who, Cheng Yu, what are you doing?"

A guard stepped forward and said, "I'm packing up my things, I think I'm going to run away."

Huangfu Jian raised his brows, his eyes were strange, and he said to himself: "It shouldn't be..."

Immediately he turned and walked out, saying: "Let's go out of the city first, let's have a look. If he really abandons the city, he will be crossed off the list."

"Yes." The guard replied.

A group of people went out of the city. Although they were wearing casual clothes, so many people were in a group, which was quite eye-catching.

Holding the sword in his hand, Shi A followed behind Huangfu Jianchang, and said, "Aren't you defending the city?"

Huangfu Jianchang got on his horse, looked down at Shi Adao with a puzzled expression, "What city am I guarding?"

Shi Ada frowned, mounted his horse and said, "Then what are you doing in Dong'e County?"

Huangfu Jian sighed, and said: "Julu, Yanzheng, I have to keep an eye on it, right? I have to keep an eye on Yanzhou, too? Qingzhou can't relax, right? Besides, Yuzhou is not too far away, and I'm not too far away. Do you have to listen?"

Shi A ignored Huangfu Jianchang's nonsense, saw that the city gate was approaching, and said: "Dong A is lost, Dong Jun will be in trouble, you are not afraid that the imperial court will find out and impeach you?"

Huangfu Jian sneered and said, "So what if I know? Can I still lead twenty or so people to defend the city?"

Shi A didn't bother to say any more, and walked out of the city gate with Huangfu Jianchang one after the other.

On the other side, Captain Cheng Yu was also packing up his things, and hurried out with a group of people.

Beside him was the owner of the household. Seeing that Cheng Yu was still gloomy, he said, "Brother Cheng, don't worry about the county magistrate, Wang Du is rebellious, and the situation is critical. The county magistrate's evacuation is also a way of preservation. Dong'a There are no more than two or three hundred soldiers in the county and county, and they can't hold it at all."

Cheng Yu is tall and burly, but with a sparse octagonal beard, small eyes and a big nose, giving people a vicious look.

He rode a horse, snorted coldly, and said: "If he is determined to defend the city, plus the big households in the county, he can raise 2000 people. It is not easy to defend the city, so why run away?! Now Dong'e County has become an empty city, full of bandits. Arrogant, I don't know how many people have suffered, but if the matter is eased, I will impeach them at the imperial court!"

The owner of the household sighed and said nothing more.

When Cheng Yu left the city, he didn't go very far. He stopped five or six miles away, gathered the officials and people, and observed the movements of the rebels.

Cheng Yu patrolled back and forth, selected young and strong, and even couldn't wait to train them.

Seeing his appearance, Xue Fang, a major surname of Xue in the city, came over and said in a low voice: "Cheng Duwei, the county magistrate has run away, why are you doing it?"

Cheng Yu snorted coldly, and said, "It's ridiculous to scare him out of his wits with just 2000 people!"

Knowing what Cheng Yu was going to do, Xue Fang glanced around and said, "You can gather up to 500 people at most, and you can't fight at all. Why don't you retreat and wait for the officers and soldiers to arrive."

Cheng Yu looked at him and said, "It will take at least four or five days for the officers and soldiers to send troops over after they get the news. The bandits don't know how many lives they will kill!? How can I just sit back and watch!"

Xue Fang shook his head and said nothing.

Cheng Yu didn't care about him, and while selecting the young and strong, he stared at the county seat and sent people to look for the county magistrate.

At night, a fast horse came to report, saying: "Captain Cavalry, that rebellious Wang Du has brought bandits into the city."

Cheng Yu's expression remained unchanged, and he said: "It's just an empty city. If they can't find anything, they will definitely withdraw. Keep watching them!"

"Yes!" The soldier replied, and rode away again.

Cheng Yu followed the officials and sent people to the surrounding villages at night, trying to win over more young and strong.

By noon of the next day, Cheng Yu had acquired [-] young men, who were simply organized into soldiers. At the same time, he learned more about the situation of the rebels in Dong'e County.

After careful planning, he gathered the big and small officials and big family Xue Fang together, looked at them, and said with a serious expression: "Everyone, Wang Du brought thousands of rebels just to rob money and food, and now the city is empty." Without anything, they will not stay for long. As long as I take the opportunity to return, we have money, food and people, and the city wall is tall. If we defend it, it will be difficult to break through with only 2000 people! When the county magistrate returns, we will be united and defeat the rebels Right in front of you!"

When everyone heard the words, they were stunned and stunned.

They were originally fleeing, so why did they want to kill them back?
The history of the official office hesitated and said: "Captain Qi, there are 2000 rebels, plus Wang Du knows us well, if one is not good, it will be a dead end."

The master of the barracks said: "We can only fight 800 people at full count, and there are more than 2000 bandits. We can't take this risk."

The others also spoke in a hurry, and they all opposed Cheng Yu's plan.

Cheng Yu's expression became more serious, and he said: "The bandits have no root or foundation, as long as they take back the county seat and defend the city, within three days, the rebel army will be defeated! Everyone, Cheng Yu is willing to share the credit for this effort with you all."

Everyone looked at Cheng Yu, turned their heads and whispered, but no one answered.

Xue Fang stared at Cheng Yu, thinking that his strategy was feasible, and said: "The bandits have no food and grass, and winter is approaching. As long as we stick to it, the bandits will definitely be defeated!"

The officials and people in Dong'e County hesitated and struggled, but did not say a word.

Seeing this, Cheng Yu's face was livid, he stood up abruptly, and shouted: "Fools don't count big things!"

Immediately, he waved his hand and strode away.

"Here, we are foolish people? Who would dare to agree with you taking such a risk?"

"Yeah, it's an obvious dead end. You're looking for death, but we don't want to die."

"This Cheng Yu is obviously a reckless man, who wants to die with him."

"That's right, we managed to escape..."

Xue Fang was still sitting there, listening to the words of a group of people, shaking his head secretly, got up calmly, found Cheng Yu, and said solemnly: "Captain riding, I think I can give it a try!"

Cheng Yu's face was gloomy, and he said immediately after hearing the words: "Sir, are you willing to help me?"

Xue Fang is a big family in Dong'e, holding very crucial food!
Xue Fang raised his hand and said: "Dong Anai is my hometown, how can I give it up easily, so what if I risk my life?"

Cheng Yu's heart was greatly moved, and he said: "Mr. Dayi, if you pass the time, I will report to the court according to the facts!"

Xue Fang didn't care about it, instead he said: "Captain Qi, don't delay the matter, don't delay, delay will lead to change!"

Cheng Yu nodded, glanced around, pulled Xue Fang aside, and whispered a few words.

Xue Fang listened, nodded heavily, and said: "Okay, Xue will act according to plan!"

Seeing his approval, Cheng Yu recruited a few people and said, "Ride your horses and follow me to the highest mountain!"

"The villain takes orders!" The six soldiers responded without hesitation.

Cheng Yu took a deep breath, nodded with Xue Fang, got on his horse, and strode away.

Xue Fang looked at his back, recruited other people, gathered the eight hundred young men, and waited for them.

Cheng Yu galloped on horseback, without hiding it, and went straight to the highest mountain.

Dong'e County found out immediately, and Wang Du immediately led his troops to chase after him. At the same time, he said anxiously: "They brought thousands of officials and people with them, and they have a lot of money and food. If we find them, we will have no worries about the winter!"

The bandits listened, like night owls smelling fishy, ​​running faster than Wang Du.

Cheng Yu looked back, came to the foot of the mountain, and abandoned his horse up the mountain.

"Don't worry, I'm familiar with this mountain, and there's a path down the mountain!" Cheng Yu said at the same time as he walked up the mountain quickly.

Six soldiers responded one after another, and followed him up the mountain quickly.

However, Wang Du and others believed that the escaped officials were hiding on this mountain, and desperately chased them, flooding into the hills all over the mountains, looking for those officials and the money and food they brought.

Cheng Yu was familiar with the way, and quickly came to the top, looking in the direction of Xue Fang, waving the big flag.

Seeing this, Xue Fang, who had been waiting all this time, got on his horse immediately and said anxiously, "Hurry up, go back to the city!"

Xue Fang took the lead, without fear, eight hundred young and strong, and went straight to Dong'a City.

At this moment, those bandits are still overwhelming the mountains, even if someone finds out, they don't care, they are all looking for the money and food they are thinking about.

Seeing this, Cheng Yu immediately turned around and went down the mountain.

When Wang Du found out that something was wrong, when he turned around, not only Xue Fang had entered the city, Cheng Yu had also gone back.

The four doors are closed tightly, and eight hundred young and strong are waiting in line.

Wang Du gritted his teeth, unexpectedly, this Cheng Yu dared to turn around and return to Dong'e County!

"Siege! They must have money and food!" Wang Du shouted.

He has colluded with the bandits, and there is no way to retreat. If they can't find money and food, these bandits will eat them alive.

More than 2000 people swarmed towards the east gate.

They didn't have any siege equipment, and they didn't have any formation or order, so they rushed over in one go.

As for Cheng Yu on the city gate, the 800 people also did not have much preparation, no bows and arrows, weapons and soldiers were patchwork, and there were not many armors.

The two sides are such a siege and a defense.

Wang Du shouted loudly below, desperately urging the siege.

At the city gate, Cheng Yu showed no signs of fear, and said calmly: "800 people are enough, we will win in the end!"

Xue Fang was also very calm. More than 2000 bandits seemed to be a lot, but they were still far away if they wanted to attack the city!
"This Wang Du is dizzy!" Xue Fang said.

Cheng Yu nodded, raised his hand to Xue Fang and said, "Mr. Cheng Yu admires your righteousness!"

Xue Fang smiled and said: "It is the duty of the Han people to guard the city, why talk about other things?"

Cheng Yu sighed softly, and said, "If they still know their duty, why is Dong'a City here?"

Xue Fang shook his head, looking at the bandits attacking the city frantically.

 It's the end of the month, ask for a monthly ticket~~
  
 
(End of this chapter)

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