Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 261 The Responsibility of Defending the Land

Although the victory was determined, Zhang Lu had an angry look on his face. He drew out the sword from his waist and chopped down the two ghost soldiers like a knife cutting through tofu. The reason why these two ghost soldiers were killed was because the two ghost soldiers were killed. People were greedy for the property left behind by the Jing soldiers when they fled, so they did not pursue the Jing soldiers with all their strength.

"Anyone who hesitates to move forward and does not make efforts to pursue and kill, take these two as an example." Zhang Lu sent several messengers one after another to urge the soldiers under the tent to pursue and kill the fleeing Jing soldiers, and at the same time gave the soldiers a slap in the face. , and also gave a sweet date: "The luggage and belongings abandoned by the Jing soldiers will be collected by special personnel, and they will be distributed later."

"Brother, since the Jing soldiers have been defeated and the victory is already in our hands, the ghost soldiers under the tent have fought so hard, why do they still need the ghost soldiers to pursue and kill the fleeing Jing soldiers?" Zhang Wei was a little puzzled, and he came to Zhang Lu Someone next to me asked in a low voice.

Zhang Lu half-squinted his eyes, as if he was thinking deeply: "Although we have won today, if we don't pursue the enemy in the north, when these fleeing Jing soldiers run back to Fangling, Cai Mao, Zhang Yun can regroup, and there will be another big battle in the future." It's over... Why Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, was defeated at the hands of Emperor Gao Liu Bang, was not because he didn't do things right. If Xiang Yu got rid of Emperor Gao at the Hongmen Banquet, there would be no overlord Farewell My Concubine and Suicide in Wujiang. "

Zhang Wei showed an expression of sudden realization. He knew what Zhang Lu was thinking: "My younger brother is willing to be the vanguard. Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, who are determined to pursue us, are in panic all day long and do not dare to fight with us again."

Zhang Lu nodded and had no worries about Zhang Wei. After all, he was his biological brother: "You will chase him with Pu Hu and Yuan Yue. Although the mountain road in Shangyong is rugged, people regard it as flat ground. It is impossible to capture Cai Mao and Zhang Yun... I urge the army to provide backup for you. Even if we cannot capture Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, we must touch the walls of Fangling, otherwise you and I will have no place to stay."

"Promise." Zhang Wei readily agreed. He rode on horseback and led Pu Hu and Yuan Yue's band of tribesmen to catch up with Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, who had taken the lead in escaping.

At this time, Cai Hao and Zhang Yun naturally felt uncomfortable. The fleeing Cai Hao gave up taking the unobstructed road and instead took a secret trail. However, his traces were always detected by the pursuers. Every time he turned around, he could see An army followed them like a shadow, leaving him no chance to breathe.

"Shuzi, Nai Gong has given up and ran away, and he is still pursuing him so hard." Cai Hao cursed loudly. He was like a lamb being chased by a wolf, and he was very panicked.

Zhang Yun was also angry: "I am not a son of man, I am not a son of man, I don't understand military etiquette at all, I don't have the style of the Spring and Autumn Period." According to the etiquette of the Spring and Autumn War, one party fled, and the other party could not chase after it for a certain distance. , otherwise it would be rude.

'It's all my grandson's fault. Zhang Yun blamed Sun Tzu. Ever since Sun Tzu said he was always willing to deceive when sending troops, the generals of various vassal states have abandoned the aristocratic war etiquette and no longer played their cards according to routines. Instead, in order to win the war, they used all kinds of tricks to deceive and deceive. Disguise, deceive, etc., everything is for victory, and victory is everything.

But the scolding was enough, Cai Hao and Zhang Yun's footsteps were not hindered in the slightest. The two of them ran hard. Cai Hao even gave up his silver armor and gold helmet to reduce his own weight, so as not to worry about these external things. Things throw away their own lives.

When he threw down the silver armor and gold helmet, Cai Hao's face revealed his reluctance. This was the armor that he ordered to be carefully crafted. It was gorgeous in style and fine in workmanship. It was a top-grade armor made with great ingenuity. It took him a lot of effort. , he had to wear this set of silver armor and gold helmet every time he fought, but compared with his life, the value of the silver armor and gold helmet was too low. "You can really run, turn like the wind. How come you can't march with such speed as Cai Hao?" Zhang Wei was panting, but he didn't want to stop. He just stepped vigorously. He knew that the deserters in front of him were a large number of people. fish.

Zhang Wei focused his attention on the silver armor and golden robe he had just picked up. Who else could be a Jingzhou general besides Cai Mao who could wear such a dazzling outfit? It makes people unable to open their eyes and dare not look directly.

"Great wine sacrifice, why don't you take a break and Yuan Yue and I will go after him." Pu Hu was a more refined person. He pleased Zhang Wei and extended his hand to support Zhang Wei.

Zhang Wei shook his head, the credit was right in front of him: "No need, this is not the time to rest, let alone where I can rest peacefully."

"Chase, chase after me. If you can capture Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, you will all be rewarded. All of them will be rewarded heavily." Zhang Wei tempted the soldiers under his tent, and when the soldiers under his tent heard this, they were naturally inspired by it and forgot about it for a while. Overcoming physical fatigue, he increased his power to catch up with Cai Mao and Zhang Yun.

With Zhang Wei following them all the way, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun arrived outside the city of Fangling County. However, they were not allowed to enter the city for a while. On the one hand, Zhang Wei and his party who were chasing them were close behind, and on the other hand, Kuai Qi was guarding Fangling. It takes time to open the city gate. If there is any mistake, Zhang Wei follows them into the city and loses Fangling. Another crime will be added to their crimes.

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun ran around the city of Fangling. Kuai Qi on the wall of Fangling saw Cai Mao and Zhang Yun being chased by the enemy. He naturally knew that something was not good. This time, his defeat was probably even worse than the last time. However, now was not the time to question Cai Mao and Zhang Yun. He chased Cai Mao and Zhang Yun on the city wall and said loudly: "General Cai Zhonglang, Fangling cannot be entered. We should go to Xiangyang, regroup and fight again."

Earlier, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun went on an expedition and took away most of the elite Jing soldiers. What was left to Kuai Qi were only some old and weak people who could only be used to defend the city but could not go into battle. Therefore, Kuai Qi did not go out of the city to rescue Cai Mao and Zhang Yun. The idea is that if he doesn't go out to fight, Fangling can still defend. If he goes out to fight, if one mistake is made, Fangling will be lost, and he will flee with Cai Mao and Zhang Yun. In the current situation, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun can only go to He fled to Xiangyang.

After Cai Mao heard this, he turned his head and glanced at the pursuing enemy troops. He knew that Kuai Qi's suggestion was very correct. However, after the problem of his own life was resolved, he became worried about Kuai Qi. As Kuai Yue's nephew, Kuai Qi They are familiar with him. In addition, Cai Mao knows the Jing soldiers left behind in Fangling City. He knows that these soldiers are old and weak and cannot attack the enemy. They can only be used for defense, but the defense is probably not good enough. He said: "Niece Kuai Xian, the mausoleum cannot be defended. Please go downstairs quickly and follow me to Xiangyang. Another day will bring shame."

"The responsibility of guarding the land is undeniable." Kuai Qi said loudly: "As the magistrate of Fangling County, if Qi abandons Fangling and leaves, on the one hand, he will betray the high hopes of the envoy, and on the other hand, he will dishonor his family... ... General Cai Zhonglang can go on his own, I will hold Fangling. I hope to invite reinforcements as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)