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Chapter 257 0254 [I agree! 】

As night fell, the scouts came to report that the Western Army camp was captured.

Han Zhen stood up and ordered: "Send out the entire army and head to the camp!"

The army marched towards the military camp ten miles away.

After arriving at the military camp, the entire army rested.

But it is said that after Zhang Jun escaped the pursuit, he gathered the remaining soldiers along the way.

It was midnight, and he finally led [-] remaining soldiers to Yucheng.

"Who is coming?"

Under the city tower, the defenders shouted with alert expressions.

Zhang Jun was extremely embarrassed at this moment. He rode on his horse and shouted: "I am Zhang Jun, open the city gate quickly!"

"General Zhang?"

At this moment, by the reflection of torches, the soldiers on the tower recognized him and hurriedly sent someone to report him.

Not long after, Xin Xingzong stepped onto the tower.

When he saw Zhang Jun's embarrassed and panicked look, as well as the group of defeated soldiers behind him, his heart suddenly pounded, and he asked quickly: "What happened?"

Zhang Jun said with a bitter tone: "Today we fought a decisive battle with the Qingzhou rebels and were defeated. Yang Dutong, Han Shizhong and others were all captured."

"what?!"

Xin Xingzong was shocked and asked: "Where are the others?"

Zhang Jun smiled bitterly and said: "There are no other people. I am the only one who led thousands of people to escape."

Yang Weizhong was captured, and only a few thousand of the [-] Western troops were left, which made Xin Xingzong extremely horrified.

"Run all the way, open the city gate quickly and let me wait to enter the city."

After Zhang Jun said this, he swallowed.

In order to avoid the pursuers along the way, it can be said that they were trying their best to escape, and everyone was exhausted.

Hearing this, Xin Xingzong was silent for a moment and said loudly: "General Zhang, please spend the night outside the city!"

Zhang Jun's expression changed and he shouted angrily: "Xin Xingzong, how dare you insult me?"

Xin Xingzong and Zhang Jun had no grudges and even had a close relationship, so Wen Yan explained: "General Zhang, I forgive you. It's not because I'm insulting you, but because the city gate can't be opened. Manager Liang is still in the city. If Qingzhou rebels, Following them, or disguising themselves and blending into the remaining soldiers, waiting for the city gate to open and killing the general entering the city, I cannot bear this responsibility."

If the visitor were Han Shizhong or Wu Jie, he might not be so polite.

"Humph!"

Zhang Jun also knew that what the other party said made sense, and after snorting softly, he said: "Since we can't open the city gate, we can send some military tents and food down. Otherwise, how can the soldiers survive in the freezing cold weather?"

Xin Xingzong smiled and said: "This matter is easy to handle. General Zhang will wait a moment. I will order people to get the military tents and food right now!"

"It's work!"

Zhang Jun bowed his hand and ordered his soldiers to set up camp.

After giving instructions to his men, Xin Xingzong hurried down the tower and came all the way to the only restaurant in the city.

The restaurant was brightly lit, and Liang Fangping was drinking alone.

As a eunuch, Liang Fangping was not a womanizer, but he was particularly fond of drinking, and money was a secondary concern.

Even when he was on duty in the palace, he never skipped drinks for three meals a day.

When Xin Xingzong came back, he immediately greeted him: "Come on, come on, have a few drinks with me."

Xin Xingzong didn't want to drink. He reported in a panic: "General manager, Yang Weizhong was defeated and captured alive by the rebels. Only Zhang Jun led a few thousand soldiers to escape from the [-]-strong Western army. He is now outside the city!"

"Bang!"

The wine glass in Liang Fangping's hand fell to the ground.

A layer of white sweat appeared on my back, and I woke up instantly.

When he came to his senses, he hurriedly asked: "Are the rebels coming to kill?"

Xin Xingzong replied: "That's not true, otherwise Zhang Jun wouldn't be able to come back. Even if we kill him, there are [-] soldiers in the city. The city is high and the pond is thick, so we can't defeat him in a short time."

"call!"

Liang Fangping breathed a sigh of relief at first, and then said in a panic: "We can't stay here any longer. Even if the rebels don't come tonight, I'm afraid they will come tomorrow. When the city is broken, you and I will die!"

Yucheng was first plundered by the Black Mountain bandits, and then it was harmed again by the remnants of Zhang Di.

By the time Yang Weizhong captured Yucheng, there was only an empty city left.

There is only enough food and grass in the city for ten days, how can it be defended.

Xin Xingzong's heart moved and he asked tentatively: "What does Mr. Liang mean?"

"Leave early tomorrow morning and retreat to Daming Mansion!" Liang Fangping said.

"This...this is equivalent to handing over Jinan Mansion to the rebels. If Your Majesty blames..."

Xin Xingzong is timid after all.

During the Southern Expedition, Fang La was clearly at the end of his rope and hid in a cave with a dozen of his guards, but he didn't even dare to catch him.

"Humph!"

Liang Fangping snorted coldly and said sarcastically: "Even if Your Majesty is to blame, it is Yang Weizhong who is responsible. What does it have to do with us! Our family and Tong Guogong both came from the palace, and you can be considered one of our own. I heard that Is Zhang Jun very close to you?"

Xin Xingzong immediately understood that this was to unify the caliber.

One hundred thousand Western troops were defeated miserably. For such a big event, no matter how stupid the officials were, they would not listen to Liang Fangping's words.

But with the addition of his two remaining generals, Xin Xingzong and Zhang Jun, the credibility is much higher.

Thinking of this, Xin Xingzong bowed and said: "Mr. Liang, please be at ease. I will go and persuade Zhang Jun!"

"Ok!"

Liang Fangping nodded with satisfaction. Although this person was timid and inexperienced, he was a thorough person. No wonder he became Tong Guan's confidant.

"Go and inform the soldiers and leave early tomorrow morning!"

"The last general will go here!"

Xin Xingzong turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by Liang Fangping again.

"and many more!"

"Do you have any other instructions from Mr. Liang?" Xin Xingzong paused and asked.

Liang Fangping reminded: "Tell those Qiu Ba to be smart and not to be touched by the rebels."

"Order!"

……

The next day.

Early in the morning, the gate of Yucheng opened.

Liang Fangping led the remaining [-] Western troops and left in panic, heading straight for Daming Mansion.

Licheng.

Li Heihu got up very early, dressed in military uniform, standing on the tower in the cold wind.

A pair of phoenix eyes looked into the distance, slightly lost in thought.

The Western Army was defeated, and it was a disastrous defeat.

Although she didn't see it with her own eyes, she saw more than [-] black-armored cavalry heading straight for the Western Army's camp yesterday evening.

Mr. Yin, wearing a bearskin cloak, stood behind her with a complicated expression.

A few months ago, Han Zhen only occupied a small village and had no more than a thousand soldiers.

To this day, the Western Army has been defeated.

Although he had thought that Han Zhen was a hidden dragon earlier, he still found it a bit unbelievable.

Boom boom boom!
The sound of heavy marching drums came from a distance.

Li Heihu's heart trembled, here he comes!

In the distance, a black crowd appeared in the field of vision.

The uniformly black armor with mountain patterns reflected bursts of cold light in the morning sun, and invisible evil spirits gathered together, making people unable to breathe.

There are [-] cavalry in the front line, all wearing heavy armor. Just one look at them can make people feel frightened.

Seeing this scene, Mr. Yin sighed and said with emotion: "The Western Army did not lose unjustly! With such a strong army, it has the capital to dominate the world."

After a while, the army marched eight hundred steps outside the city and stopped.

Looking at the few people on the tower, Han Zhen made a move to mount his horse and move forward.

Lao Jiu was startled and quickly tried to dissuade him: "County magistrate, please don't get involved in danger, for fear of an ambush!"

"nothing!"

Glancing at Li Heihu, Han Zhen waved his hand and rode forward alone.

Although Lao Jiu felt helpless, he had no choice but to lead his guards to follow.

When they were fifty steps away from the city wall, Han Zhen reined in his horse and spoke slowly: "I will only say this once, open the door and accept the surrender, and I will spare your life. Otherwise, when the city is broken, everyone in the Black Mountain Stronghold will be killed without mercy!"

The coldness in his tone made everyone on the tower feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.Sun Zhi clenched his fists tightly, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes.

Li Heihu stared closely at the heroic and domineering figure below, and said in a cold tone: "Han Er, you couldn't avoid the battle last time. This time, do you dare to fight me? If you win, I will open the city gate. . If we lose, we’ll pay for it with human life!”

Hearing this, all the guards looked strange.

Challenge the county magistrate to a duel?
Isn’t this a rush to die?
Lao Jiu recognized this woman. Last time he led hundreds of cavalry to come to the county magistrate for a duel late at night.

At that time, they mistakenly thought it was the county magistrate's old friend.

Han Zhen suddenly smiled and pointed at the tower with the horse in his hand: "Okay, I'll give you this chance!"

Without saying a word, Li Heihu stepped into the hanging basket. A group of guards stirred the turntable and slowly lowered her down the tower.

After getting off the city wall, Li Heihu drew his sword and strode towards Han Zhen.

Han Zhen turned over and dismounted, and said in a calm tone: "Don't spread the word that I, Han Zhen, bully women. If you can block [-]% of my strength, you win!"

"Noisy!"

Li Heihu only responded with two words.

Holding the sword with both hands tightly, Li Heihu rushed over with unique steps.

when!
The sound of crisp metal strikes sounded.

A tall figure flew several meters away and landed heavily on the ground.

"Big boss!"

On top of the city tower, Mr. Yin and others all exclaimed.

Li Heihu wanted to get up, but the severe pain all over her body made her unable to move.

Tatata!
There was a sound of footsteps, and Han Zhen slowly walked up to Li Heihu, with his three-foot-long sword pressed against her breastplate.

With just a little force, the horse will pierce the armor and nail it to the ground.

Mr. Yin's expression changed drastically and he hurriedly shouted: "Han Erlang, show mercy. We admit defeat and open the city gate now."

After saying that, he immediately ordered the soldiers in the cave to open the city gate.

Li Heihu's mouth was bleeding, and he stared blankly at the sky above his head.

Although my whole body was in severe pain, my heart felt lighter than ever before.

Licheng could not hold out. Under the siege of the Western Army, they had run out of ammunition and food, and their soldiers had reached their limit.

A fight with Han Zhen is just a wish fulfilled.

Now it seems that I was too naive.

After practicing martial arts for so many years, it is really ridiculous that I can't even block someone with [-]% strength.

Sure enough, women should do what women should do.

But it doesn't matter. She has worked hard and is worthy of the ancestors of the Li family and her father. She is worthy of her heart.

As for whether Han Zhen can overthrow Zhao Song, it has nothing to do with her!
……

In the military formation in the distance, Liu Qi's face was full of gossip and he lowered his voice and said: "This woman behaves strangely. I feel like she is the county magistrate's old sweetheart."

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Nie Dong scolded.

Although he also felt that it was similar, he didn't dare to say it clearly.

creak!

A heartbreaking sound sounded, and the two heavy city gates were slowly opened from the inside.

Mr. Yin and Sun Zhi trotted over.

Mr. Yin bowed and said: "Han Erlang, we recognize the winner and loser. Licheng is yours. Please don't hurt the boss."

Han Zhen glanced at him, slowly withdrew his horse, then looked at Sun Zhi aside, raised his eyebrows and said: "You are the leader of the thieves that night, you are quite capable, you can survive my blow." , not many!”

Sun Zhi originally wanted to say some tough words, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't have the courage to say them out. In the end, there was only silence.

"Ah!"

Han Zhen smiled slightly, withdrew his gaze, and ordered lightly: "Let the Black Mountain thieves in the city disarm and leave the city, kneel down and accept surrender!"

"Han Zhen!"

At this moment, Li Heihu, who was lying on the ground, spoke.

Seeing Han Zhen looking at him, Li Heihu stood up slowly with the help of Mr. Yin and said: "I will use one thing to exchange for the freedom of my brothers in Heishan Village. I promise to take them back to Heishan Village and never do it again from now on." Get off the mountain!”

"Under my rule, there is no Black Village!"

Han Zhen's tone was calm, but his words were filled with unparalleled domineering power.

Hearing this, a smile suddenly bloomed on Li Heihu's cold face, with a bit of sarcasm in his eyes, and he said confidently: "You will agree, no man can refuse such a thing, no!"

"you sure?"

Han Zhen became interested.

"Sure!"

Li Heihu nodded solemnly.

Han Zhen was a little curious and nodded: "Okay, I promise you. But if you can't satisfy me by then, you should know the consequences!"

Li Heihu said: "The things are in Heishan Village. Now the pigeons are flying to pass the message. The horses are working hard and they will be delivered to Licheng in the afternoon."

"Go and do it!"

Han Zhen waved his hand.

Not long after, the Black Mountain thieves lined up in a long line and walked out of the city.

After leaving the city, they all dropped their weapons and knelt on the ground.

These Black Mountain thieves did not show any fear, but instead felt a sense of relief.

Without Han Zhen's instructions, Nie Dong led the Qingzhou army to disarm and count the prisoners of war.

After the inventory is completed, they will be escorted to the military camp, and when the war is over, they will be released together.

Han Zhen rode a war horse, surrounded by his guards, and entered Licheng.

Straight into the government office, he sent people to appease the people in the city and distributed money and food.

The people are not stupid, even a thousand words and ten thousand are not as real as money and food!
……

time to afternoon.

Han Zhen is looking at Licheng's files.

A personal guard stepped into the lobby, cupped his fists and said: "County Magistrate, Li Heihu is here!"

Han Zhen casually ordered: "Let her come in!"

Soon, Li Heihu walked in holding a box wrapped in Shu brocade.

Han Zhen asked: "Is this what you are talking about?"

"That's right!"

Li Heihu replied in a cold tone.

Han Zhen raised his chin: "Open it."

However, Li Heihu did not move, and glanced at Lao Jiu and other personal guards behind him.

Seeing this, Han Zhen said: "No need, just open it!"

Li Heihu remained motionless.

Han Zhen frowned slightly, but Li Heihu looked at him without fear.

After a while, Han Zhen said: "You go out first!"

"Yes!"

Lao Jiu answered with cupped fists, led the guards out of the hall, and then closed the door.

After they left, Li Heihu untied the Shu brocade, opened the box, took out an exquisite wooden box and placed it on the hall table.

Han Zhen's heart moved slightly, he vaguely guessed something, and couldn't help but breathe quickly.

Reaching out to open the wooden box, his pupils shrank suddenly.

In the wooden box, lying quietly is a jade seal with a radius of four inches and five dragons on it.

Slowly picking up the jade seal, Han Zhen placed it in front of his eyes and looked at it carefully. The material was made of the finest Lantian jade, with one corner made of gold, but it was completely natural, showing the superb skills of the craftsmen who repaired it.

The left shoulder is engraved with the seven official characters "Da Wei Shou Han Chuan Guo Xi", and the right shoulder is engraved with "Destiny Shishi".

There are eight large characters engraved on the front in small seals of flowers and birds.

【Ordered by the sky, life will last forever】

The jade seal is not big, but Han Zhen felt it weighed as much as a thousand catties.

After a long time, he slowly said: "What you ask for...I grant it!"

(End of this chapter)