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Chapter 190 0187 [The mouse comes out of the hole! 】

Half an hour later, Nie Dong gave the order to hurry up again.

Fifteen hundred officers and soldiers of the Qingzhou Army, led by Shi Wenhui, did not continue on the official road, but followed the mountain path and entered a large mountain.

This big mountain is called Wanzi Mountain. From a distance, it looks like a big upside-down bowl. The mountain is not high, but it covers a large area.

It is only seven or eight miles away from Shouguang County. Because there are many tigers and leopards in the mountains, it is rarely visited.

When so many people entered the mountains, the tigers and leopards were immediately frightened and fled in all directions.

After selecting a mountain col, Nie Dong ordered to set up camp.

Soon, piles of bonfires were lit.

Under Nie Dong's orders, teams of spies spread out in all directions.

Among them, in the direction of Shouguang County, the most important one, he even sent three spies in one go.

In ancient times when the means of information transmission were single and backward, spies were the eyes and ears of an army.

No matter how good the sand table deduction is, no matter how detailed the pre-planning is, it is of no use because everything is changing every moment.

Being able to adapt to changing circumstances is the basic quality of a qualified general.

And if you want to be able to adapt to changes, you can't do without the information delivered by spies in real time.

Sitting by the campfire, Nie Dong took out the map and spread it out.

Shi Wenhui on the side stuck the dry steamed buns on the branches and slowly roasted them over the bonfire.

"Nie Dutong, where is Battalion Commander Liu now?"

After hearing this, Nie Dong slid his fingers on the map and finally stopped at a place fifteen miles away from Shouguang County: "According to the speed of the army's march, Liu Qi should be here."

"This place is close to Huangzhuang. Zhang Wanxian's spies must have discovered traces of the army."

Shi Wenhui pondered: "There are more than [-] dare to attack the army in the county. According to Zhang Wanxian's character, he will definitely take the initiative to attack."

Not to mention Zhang Wanxian, if it were him, he would also choose to take the initiative.

Everyone knows that the Forbidden Army has long been corrupted and cannot stand a fight.

More than [-] people versus [-] people, no matter how you look at it, Daang Chi Army has a better chance of winning.

Moreover, what Zhang Wanxian lacks most now is ordnance. As long as he captures the Wuwei Army, he can replenish the ordnance of tens of thousands of people.

Nie Dong asked: "Based on your understanding of Zhang Wanxian, how many troops will he keep in the county?"

They only had 500 men, and they all went into battle lightly. They could plunder enough ground, but they seemed a little out of their depth when attacking the city.

But they had to attack Shouguang County with lightning speed, cut off Zhang Wanxian's retreat, and then attack from both front and back.

Therefore, their surprise attack force was the top priority in this campaign against Zhang Wanxian.

Shi Wenhui mused: "The Dare Chi Army is not monolithic, and people have different opinions. Some people have already thought of accepting recruitment, and Zhang Wanxian is worried about leaving too many troops. Secondly, although the Wuwei Army is corrupt, it is a regular army after all, and Zhang Wanxian will definitely fight with all his strength. Therefore, I deduce that there will be at most 5000 people left behind in the county."

"With 5000 people, we will defend the city without large siege equipment. Even if we attack, we will suffer heavy losses."

Nie Dong turned to look at him and ordered: "For the current plan, you can only cheat and open the city gate. Are you sure?"

"I'm not sure about this matter. Whether it can be deceived or not is still between [-] and [-]."

Shi Wenhui didn't dare to speak too fully. His position in the Ganchi Army was very embarrassing. Although he joined the army, he had no military power.

He only exists as a counselor, giving advice to Zhang Wanxian from time to time.

It is precisely because of this that he offended many divine generals and protectors.

Hearing this, Nie Dong frowned slightly and his thoughts changed rapidly.

It's best if you can cheat to open the city gate. If you can't cheat, you should prepare an alternative plan.

Thinking of this, Nie Dong looked at the map in his hand again.

Liu Qi's current location should be in Huangzhuang, and two or three miles further ahead is Wudaoling.

The so-called Wudaoling refers to five mountains that are connected together. This kind of terrain is extremely suitable for setting up ambushes.

Nie Dong predicted that Liu Qi would not cross Wudaoling, but would choose Huangzhuang as the starting point for the battle.

Because the terrain near Huangzhuang is flat, it is suitable for heavy cavalry charges.

On the frontal battlefield, the armed guards were completely unreliable. The final word was the more than [-] heavy cavalrymen in the cavalry battalion!
If Zhang Wanxian was not a fool, he would definitely arrange an ambush and trap in Wudaoling.

Soon, Nie Dong had a plan in mind.

Shi Wenhui was quietly baking steamed buns on the side. His mission was to lead the way and stabilize people's hearts and appease the people after conquering the two counties of Shouguang and Changle.

As for marching and fighting, it has nothing to do with him.

After eating and drinking enough, Nie Dong arranged for the soldiers to be on duty for the night, then he leaned on a stone and slowly closed his eyes.

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Shouguang County was pitch dark late at night.

Only in the county government office were the lights brightly lit.

The lobby that was originally the magistrate's office was now transformed into the Juyi Hall. A total of six people were sitting in the lobby.

Sitting at the top of the table was a young man who was slightly thin.

He was young, about 24 or [-] years old, with faint black spots at the corners of his eyes, looking like he was overindulging in sexual activities.

This unspectacular young man was none other than Zhang Wanxian, who frightened officials of all sizes on Jingdong Road.

Zhang Wanxian's face was neither sad nor happy, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

The five divine generals below were all talking about the officers and soldiers stationed in Huangzhuang.

"If you ask me, just rush out of the city and kill those officers and soldiers."

"That's right, it's not like we don't know the virtues of the Forbidden Army. They are just a bunch of eggless thieves."

"The officers and soldiers have been stationary for a long time, but they are sent out at this time. I feel there is something strange."

"What's weird? The Western Army is still in Hebei, how can a single armed guard make trouble?"

"Don't you forget that a while ago Hou Tian led more than [-] men to attack Qiancheng County, but was defeated by a cavalry force."

"Tsk! It's obviously an excuse made up by those deserters. Thirty cavalrymen defeated 6000 people. Do you believe it?"

After a discussion, no result was reached. Everyone looked at Zhang Wanxian and said in unison: "Let the immortal decide."

Looking around at the crowd, Zhang Wanxian slowly said: "This time Yidu and Beihai sent troops at the same time. It has obviously been planned for a long time, but it is simply wishful thinking to think of pacifying us with a group of rotten imperial troops."

"This time is a good opportunity for us. If we can defeat the Wuwei Army, our subordinates will be able to obtain ordnance. At that time, while Yidu is empty, we can capture it in one go, and then turn around and deal with the Beihai Navy."

When they heard about the capture of Yidu, the eyes of the five people in the hall suddenly lit up.

Yidu is the hub of a state, and it is many times more prosperous than lower counties like Shouguang.

If Yidu County can be captured, how much food and women can be robbed?

Dare to Chijun is like a large bandit den, it pays attention to drinking from a big bowl and sharing the gold with a big scale.

Once a certain place is conquered, only [-]% of the proceeds will be handed over, and the rest will be yours. This is why the dare-chi army is more powerful than ordinary anti-thieves.

Zhang Wanxian took advantage of the greed in human nature.

Looting is addictive. Once you taste the sweetness of looting for the first time, you will never stop.

Farming for a year is worse than robbing a family with a knife.

The Dare Chi Army is essentially a wolf soldier!
Zhang Wanxian had wanted to attack Yidu for a long time, but the Wuwei Army had been unable to hold on, preventing him from finding a chance.

Now that the opportunity had finally come, there was no way he could miss it.

As for whether there is something fishy...

Zhang Wanxian turned his head subconsciously, wanting to hear Shi Wenhui's opinion.

Seeing that there was nothing around him, he finally remembered that Shi Wenhui had been sent by him to make a surprise attack on the Linqu Horse Prison.

Thinking of this, Zhang Wanxian felt a trace of regret in his heart.

Shi Wenhui was a very talented person. It was with Shi Wenhui's help in making plans in the early days that he was able to rapidly grow his power and gather tens of thousands of people.It's just that this guy is too nagging and makes him tire of it.

After suffering for half a lifetime, what if you finally have a long life and enjoy it?

Unable to bear it any longer, he had to be sent out to have some peace and quiet.

At this time, the strong man sitting in the second position said: "Immortal, what kind of regulations should we have?"

This person is Zhang Wanxian's number one general, Flying Tiger General Ren Zhong.

He was originally the leader of a gang in Shouguang County. He had amazing brute strength and some martial arts skills, and he had a high prestige among the daredevil army.

Zhang Wanxian glanced at him with a sinister look, and said solemnly: "Although the Wuwei Army has been corrupted, it cannot be underestimated. I plan to use all my troops to defeat them in one fell swoop. General Ren, I order you to be the vanguard general. Tomorrow morning, Lead five thousand troops to rush to Wudaoling first to stop the armed guards. Later, I will personally lead the army to the front line."

This Ren Zhong is getting more and more arrogant now.

Zhang Wanxian felt vaguely that he couldn't control himself.

But now that he is facing a powerful enemy, he cannot act rashly. He has to rely on Ren Zhong to fight the battle.

"Order!"

Ren Zhong cupped his fists and responded, but a trace of dissatisfaction flashed in his heart.

How could he not see Zhang Wanxian's move? If he asked himself to lead five thousand subordinates to Wudaoling first, wouldn't he be using himself as a gunman?

Even so, he could only accept it.

Because it's not the right time yet, Zhang Wanxian has a very high prestige among the Gan Chi Army.

Then, Zhang Wanxian continued to order: "Peng Sheng, you lead three thousand men to guard the county and provide support at any time!"

Peng Sheng was a good friend of his from the same village, and the two were related, so he always regarded him as a confidant.

That's why he was given the important task of staying in the county seat.

"This...is an order!"

Peng Sheng was a little reluctant, but after being glared at by Zhang Wanxian, he had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Just because I can't get anything out of him if I stay in the county town.

After explaining the matter, Zhang Wanxian stood up and said: "There will be a war tomorrow. Everyone should go to bed early tonight and disperse."

Hearing this, everyone stood up and left one after another.

Zhang Wanxian walked quickly towards the backyard of the county government office with his hands behind his back and two personal guards behind him.

The conditions of the residence in the backyard of the county government were actually very ordinary, because in the Song Dynasty, the county magistrate was an official in a different place, and his term was three years, and he was transferred when the term was completed.

Therefore, the residence in the county government office is for the convenience of officials.

You can't just buy a house every time you serve as an official?

There are many mansions and mansions in the county, but Zhang Wanxian stubbornly chose to live here.

It's not because of how diligent he is, but because of his vanity.

After all, this was once the residence of the county magistrate, and living here is consistent with one's status.

All the way back to the main room in the backyard, Zhang Wanxian immediately summoned a group of concubines to prepare a banquet with wine.

While eating wine, I admired the singing and dancing of the concubines.

It wasn't until five o'clock that the main house in the backyard gradually became quiet.

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Huangzhuang is the largest village in Shouguang County.

But there was no one in the village at this moment.

The people in the village were either coerced by Zhang Wanxian and joined the Gan Chi Army, or they fled into the mountains and hid.

In this way, Liu Qi was advantageous.

At noon yesterday, Liu Qi rushed to Huangzhuang. After sending spies to check, he found that Huangzhuang was empty, so he simply stationed his army in the village.

The house added by the landlord in the village was set up as Baihu Hall.

In just a few days, with his equal emphasis on kindness and power and his outstanding charisma, he had successfully conquered a large number of officers, large and small.

Although not everyone is sincere, at least no one dares to stumble secretly.

Of course, the most critical thing is the deterrence of the more than [-] heavy cavalry.

At noon, Liu Qi was checking the map in Baihu Hall.

Calculating the time, Nie Dong should already be in place.

Now, just wait for Zhang Wanxian, the mouse, to come out of the hole!
"Report!"

At this moment, a rush of shouting came from outside the house.

Liu Qi's heart trembled and he ordered: "Call the spies in!"

Not long after, a spy walked into the hall quickly, covered with travel, bowed and clasped his fists and said: "To the commander-in-chief, Shouguang sent troops early this morning, with about five thousand people, heading straight for Wudaoling!"

The other party finally couldn't bear it anymore!

Nie Dong was overjoyed, and then said in a deep voice: "We will investigate again and report again!"

"Order!"

After the spy agreed, he turned around and left the hall.

After the spies left, a strong man with a beard took the initiative to petition: "Liu Dutong, the other side only sent more than [-] troops. It is obvious that they despise us. Why not send troops to meet the enemy and annihilate them?"

This person is a Du Yuhou in the Wuwei Army, named Huang Kai.

Hearing this, Liu Qi glanced at him sideways, as if he were looking at a fool.

Why are there all such idiots in the armed guards?

Let's not talk about whether there is an ambush in Wudaoling. Even if there is no ambush, he will not touch these 5000 people.

These 5000 people are obviously the vanguard. If their strength is exposed in advance, they will definitely alert the enemy. Once Zhang Wanxian defends the county seat and cannot leave, he will be in trouble.

Seeing that Liu Qi didn't speak, Huang Kai also realized that he had said something stupid and lowered his hands with a stern expression.

Staring at the map, Liu Qi's mind was racing.

Under the attack from the front and back, it is not difficult to defeat the Gan Chi Army. The difficulty lies in how to intercept the opponent.

Once more than 2 people are defeated, their small manpower cannot stop them.

If Zhang Wanxian is defeated, where will he run?
Changle!

Thinking of this, Liu Qi looked around at the crowd and finally set his sights on Huang Kai.

There is nothing you can do, the shorter one is taller.

Compared to Huang Kai, the others were even more miserable.

Although this person is stupid, he at least still has the courage of a warrior. The rest of the gang has long been drained of their bodies by drinking and sex, and even their courage is gone.

"Huang Duyu!"

Huang Kai suddenly trembled and shouted: "The general is here!"

"The commander-in-chief orders you to lead a thousand infantry and go into battle lightly. You must arrive at the Makusui Ferry before dark!"

Liu Qi paused and continued: "After arriving at the ferry, immediately send out spies. Once the Dare Chi Army is discovered, all of them will be annihilated. Even if they cannot be annihilated, they must be stopped. If a Dare Chi Army crosses the river, You won’t be spared lightly!”

Mushui is located between Shouguang and Changle. It cannot be bypassed. If you want to go to Changle, you must cross the river through the ferry.

As long as he holds the ferry, Zhang Wanxian will be the turtle in the urn!

"The last will obey!"

Hearing the chill in his words, Huang Kai swallowed and hurriedly responded.

(End of this chapter)