Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 88 Fire on the Eastern Front
In fact, the main force of the Qin Army in Sishui County is definitely not inferior to the Young Marshal's Army in overall strength, and has a great advantage in some aspects. In this battle, the Surabaya Qin army still lost completely.

The disastrous defeat of the Qin army was doomed as early as when Zhao Zhuangzhong, the governor of Sishui County, planned to send troops. He was hit head-on by an ambush as soon as he rushed into the camp of the Young Marshal Army. In order to fight, you can only be forced to fight directly with the young commander who is good at fighting with the wind. If you are killed, the army will be flustered by surprise. The collapse was just a big defeat and fled, which can already be regarded as the performance of the Qin army in Surabaya.

Fleeing in the middle of the night in a panic, the soldiers of the Qin army in chaotic formation trampled on each other, countless dead, and managed to escape into Fuli City. Another sudden attack, he hacked the guards to death and opened the city gate, and helped the young generals with strong morale to chase them directly into the city, and killed the terrified soldiers of the Qin army again. Without any courage to fight, countless people have fled into the depths of the city screaming and screaming before the young commander's army came to them, and Fuli City was doomed to be defeated by the young commander's army. .

"Run! The thieves are coming into the city! Run!"

"I can't keep it anymore! Run! If you don't run, it will be too late!"

Desperate screams echoed in Fuli City, and the panicked defeated soldiers of the Qin army ran for their lives in the narrow streets of the city like headless chickens. The terrible trampling of defeated soldiers happened again, and the torches that were knocked into the air and discarded quickly ignited After leaving the houses on the side of the road, the atmosphere of panic quickly spread throughout the city. Even the defenders of Fuli's south, west, north and three gates, which had not yet been attacked by the enemy, were directly affected.

Contrary to the heartbroken soldiers of the Qin army, the high-spirited young marshals were as powerful as a bamboo, and almost effortlessly killed the defeated Qin army in Fuli East Gate City, and then drove the defeated Qin army to serve as free soldiers. The vanguard headed directly towards the Fuli County Temple. The soldiers of the Qin army guarding the county temple fought in a panic, but they were first swept away by the crowd of their own defeated soldiers. Taking down the headquarters of the Qin Army, and at the same time chasing the Qin Army's defeated brigade reluctantly, forcing the Qin Army's defeated troops to flee to the west gate.

Unable to resist the fear in his heart, the soldiers of the Qin army who were guarding the west gate of Fuli had already opened the city gate before the young generals could kill them, and fled out of the city first. Shouting and scrambling to escape from the city, the young commander easily took control of Fuli's west gate, and then rushed to the south gate, forcing the south gate defenders of the Qin army to abandon the gate and flee.At the same time, all the pursuers of the Young Marshal Army had entered the city, and Xiang Kang also personally led the rear army of the Young Marshal Army to the outside of Fuli City.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhao Zhuang, whose hands were stained with the blood of the peasant uprising army at the end of Qin Dynasty, had no choice but to decisively choose to escape from the city in order to survive. After leaving the city, he directly gave up his last persistent efforts.But the magistrate of Fuli County moved faster. He knelt down and surrendered in the county temple with the official seal early on. The other Fuli officials in the county temple followed suit. Almost all chose to kneel down and surrender. The handsome soldiers went to seize important facilities in the city such as granaries, county warehouses, and stables, acting as if they had already made up their minds about surrendering.

Under such circumstances, the Young Marshal naturally wanted to take down Fuli easily. It would be difficult for the whole city. Before dawn, the battle in the city was coming to an end. Take up.However, Xiang Kang did not lead his army into the city until the sky was clear. The first order issued after entering the city was that killing prisoners was strictly prohibited. They are prisoners of the County Rebel Army, but I know that they are forced to act according to Zhao Zhuang's order, so I will never pursue them.

Of course, Xiang Kang's decision greatly calmed the emotions of the prisoners of the Qin army. They were afraid that the young commander, who was also a peasant uprising army, would avenge the soldiers of the Chen Sheng uprising army. None of the Qin army prisoners no longer worried about the young commander. Hearing such good news suddenly in fear, the prisoners of the Qin army were of course cheered, and they were grateful for Xiang Kang's hypocrisy, and countless people expressed their wish to join the Young Marshal Army on the spot, and no one escaped or escaped. Thoughts of resistance.

After pacifying the captives, of course, it is to appease the people. Fortunately, Xiang Kang, Zhou Zeng and others are very familiar with this. In addition to publishing the list at the first time to appease the people, they also took out a little money and food to help the talismans whose houses were burned during the war. In exchange for the heartfelt thanks of many Fuli people who cried bitterly, as well as the support and support of the residents in the city, the order in Fuli City quickly returned to normal.

It was only after he basically gained a firm foothold in Fuli City that the scouts of the Young Marshal Army confirmed that Zhao Zhuang had fled to the west of Zhuyi City. How many people went to Zhuyi to join Zhao Zhuang and continue to accept Zhao Zhuang's orders, so the remaining forces in Zhao Zhuang's hands are difficult to protect themselves, let alone continue to cooperate with the Qin Army of Donghai County to attack the Young Marshal's army. As a result, the Young Marshal's Army temporarily got rid of the dilemma of being attacked on both sides, and can free up its hands to deal with the threat of the Qin Army in the East China Sea with all its strength.

However, there was an accident. At noon on the third day after taking Fuli City, scouts from the Young Marshal suddenly rushed to Xiang Kang to report that nearly a thousand men with crude weapons were found on the north bank of Surabaya. However, they came directly towards the bridge outside the north gate of Fuli.Because the incident happened so suddenly, Xiang Kang was of course a little surprised when he heard the news. He hurriedly ordered Xiang Sui to lead a team of 500 people to reinforce the bridge guard garrison just in case. Negotiate and contact to inquire about their intentions.

The result of the contact made Xiang Kang a little surprised and very happy. It turned out that the crude army did not come to trouble the young marshal, but came to join the army under the leadership of a fellow ranger named Zhujishi. Those who were organized joined the Young Marshal Army to serve as Xiang Kang's cattle and horses.At the same time, the civil official who came to report the letter happily told Xiang Kangdao: "Young Marshal, that man named Zhujishi also said that he has something very important to report to you. He has a very good friend who is a ranger and wants to lead his fellow townsman Qianshou." Raise your troops, if you want, Young Commander, he can come forward and contact his friend, and ask him to bring people to join you."

"Good thing." Xiang Kang smiled happily, and hurriedly ordered: "Hurry up, invite that strong man Zhu Jishi Zhu into the city, and send some food, wine and meat to his team, so that his men can have a full meal first." .”

After a while, Zhujishi, who was well-known among the people in Fuli, was invited in front of Xiang Kang. Xiang Kang personally greeted him outside the hall. Seeing that he was tall, thick and round, he looked like the material of a fierce general, and his heart immediately fell. Even more joyful, he hurriedly invited Zhujishi to the hall, treated each other politely, and at the same time introduced Zhou Zeng, Xiang Yang and others who were present to Zhujishi. So he left the table and bowed to Xiang Kang, begging Xiang Kang to accept him as a general, willing to obey Xiang Kang's command, overthrow the Tyrant Qin under Xiang Kang's leadership, rejuvenate Chu, and vowed never to betray.

After helping Zhujishi with his own hands, Xiang Kang said with a smile: "It is my luck to have the help of a strong man. Well, from now on, Zhu Zhuangshi, you will be the leader of my young commander's army. In addition to the soldiers from the same country you brought, I will add some more troops to make up the number of thousands of people! I will also try to add some weapons and equipment to you."

Zhujishi was overjoyed, and hurriedly bowed down to thank Xiang Kang. Xiang Kang held him, and immediately ordered someone to prepare a banquet to cleanse Zhujishi. Zhujishi thanked him, and said to Xiang Kang impatiently: "Young commander , I have one more thing to tell you, I have a close friend named Qin Jia who is from Ling County in Donghai County. , echoing each other, but I don’t know if he has done it now. If the young commander is willing, I can come forward and contact Brother Qin, tell him to do it quickly, and bring people to Sishui County to join you.”

The history is messy, and I don't know the importance of Qin Jia and Zhujishi in the history of the end of Qin Dynasty. Of course, Xiang Kang didn't pay special attention to Zhujishi's proposal. , let's drink first. Zhu Zhuangshi, I don't drink very much, but my brothers are all big. When they arrive, I will introduce them to you. Don't be drunk by them .”

According to Xiang Kang's instructions, Zhujishi could only sit down and drink. At the same time, Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Han and other members of the Xiang family, as well as the young generals who had sufficient weight, also rushed over after hearing the news. Xiang Kang introduced them one by one and told everyone that he The decision to accept the Zhujishi team.Not to mention the result, because Zhujishi's character is indeed quite bold and heroic, the Xiang family's children get along well with Zhujishi, and they don't put on the stinky airs of the old nobles of the Chu state, and despise Zhuji who was born as a commoner At the same time, Zhujishi's alcohol capacity is also good, and he is evenly matched with Xiang Han, the best alcoholic among the Xiang family's children.

There was still an accident, when everyone in the hall was chatting and laughing happily, the soldiers suddenly led a messenger who had just come from the prime minister to Xiang Kang, and presented Xiang Kang with an urgent letter with chicken feathers on it. Xiang Kang quickly took it over and opened it, and saw that the letter was written by Xiang Guan, the captain of the Young Marshal Army who stayed behind. More than three days ago, troops were dispatched from Tancheng to the south. Under the personal leadership of Gongsun Qing, governor of Donghai County, they marched directly towards Xiapi, which bordered Xiaxiang. Hurry up and send a fast horse to send a book in an emergency.

If the main force of the Qin army in Sishui County has not yet been defeated, Xiang Kang would of course have to frown upon receiving such a letter. Of course Xiang Kang smiled calmly, first he told the contents of the letter to the Young Marshal with a relaxed expression, and then said with a smile: "Well done, I think by this time, Gongsun Qing should have received the news that Zhao Zhuang has suffered a disastrous defeat." , it depends on whether he has the courage to continue to go south, and really come to make a portrait."

"Young commander, be cautious." Zhou Zeng reminded: "Your prime minister is the place where you raise your troops. We have many soldiers and your family members, young and old, who are also prime ministers. There can be no mistakes. From my point of view, It is best for the main force of our army to return to the division as soon as possible, just in case."

Considering that the two aunts and sisters from the Yu family were in the Prime Minister's City, Xiang Kang certainly didn't dare to trust him, so he nodded immediately and said, "Okay, order the whole army to prepare for departure immediately, and we will return to the teacher's prime minister tomorrow."

After finishing speaking, Xiang Kang quickly dispatched troops and decided to leave Xiang Han to lead three teams of 500 people to garrison Fuli to prevent the Qin army from Surabaya from making a comeback. The main force returned to the army to be the prime minister, Zhujishi couldn't wait to ask to go out with the army, Xiang Kang also agreed, and then invited the generals to continue to drink, and they broke up with them.

After capturing Fuli, the Young Marshal Army of course recruited prisoners on the spot and recruited recruits to expand the army to replenish its strength. In addition, Zhujishi brought another 800 people to join the army in one breath, so even if 500 people were left Guarding Fuli, Xiang Kang still returned to the teacher with an army of more than [-] people.When passing through Qusi, although Xiang Kang did not make a request, Xiang Sheng, who was guarding Qusi, led the city officials out of the city to greet him. Xiang Bo and Zhang Liang also put down their airs, and both went out of the city with Xiang Sheng, and came to the side of the road. Congratulations to Xiang Kang who won the battle.

Xiang Bo, who loves to put on the airs of his elders, condescends and runs out of the city to meet Xiang Kang, a junior. Of course, it is not without special purpose.After the meeting, he said a few words of hypocrisy and politeness, and Uncle Xiang quickly made a fool of himself, and said to Xiang Kang, "Kang'er, this time you are going back to your teacher to become a prime minister, so let me go with you. Your third aunt is in the prime minister's city." Li, I'm really worried about her, I have to go and have a look with you."

"You murdered and ran away to hide outside for nearly two years, why did you feel so relieved about your wife at that time?" Xiang Kang snorted coldly in his heart, and said from the bottom of his heart that he didn't want to see Uncle Xiang's stinky face : "Uncle, my nephew thinks it's unnecessary. Swords and arrows have no eyes on the battlefield. It's too dangerous for you to go back with me to rescue the prime minister. It's safer to stay for consideration. If you miss your aunt, after the nephew arrives under the prime minister, Immediately send someone reliable to bring her to reunite with you, what do you think?"

"That can't be done." Uncle Xiang shook his head, and said confidently: "I am an elder, why do you always let you, nephews and juniors, charge in the front, and I hide in the back to enjoy the happiness? That's it, me and you Let's go back to the photos together, and your Uncle Han will also go, he is proficient in the art of war and will definitely be able to help you."

Some contemptuously glanced at Zhang Liang, who was not even as good as 'Feng Zhong'. Xiang Kang wanted to continue to evade, but unexpectedly, his own soldiers suddenly sent an urgent message. Xiang Kang had no choice but to be Quickly opened it in public, but it turned out to be good news—after Qin Jun of Donghai County arrived in Xiapi two days ago, he suddenly stood still. Presumably, Gongsun Qing, the governor of Donghai County, had received the news of Zhao Zhuang's defeat and was worried that he would be alone and helpless , so I dare not take the risk of entering the army again.

After cheekily leaning over to read the letter, Uncle Xiang certainly had more to say, and said, "Nephew, you can rest assured now, that fellow Gongsun Qing is no longer afraid to enter the army. It's safe, that's it, I'll go with you."

There was really no excuse to refuse, Xiang Kang had no choice but to bite the bullet and agreed to Xiang Bo's request, led the army to eat a meal prepared by the defenders, and immediately led the young commander to continue westward.Not to mention the result, he may already know that his temper is too disgusting. On the way to the east with the army, Uncle Xiang restrained himself a little. He neither ran to Xiang Kang to point fingers, nor used the Xiang family's children as a punching bag. , Obediently just followed the army eastward, as if he had completely reformed his evil ways.

After more than a day, the main force of the Young Commander's Army arrived at Xiaxiang City smoothly. Xiang Guan, Xiang Xian, Xiang Dian and other Xiang family's sons led the city officials out of the city to greet them. Praise Xiang Kang's uplifting and long face, living up to their expectations of Xiang Kang.Xiang Kang, on the other hand, was more concerned about the military. He had just greeted the two aunts, and soon asked Xiang Guan: "How is it? The Tyrant Qin army in Donghai County, what's going on?"

"Don't worry, I haven't dared to move since I arrived in Xiapi." Xiang Guan replied with a smile on his face, and said even more happily: "Besides, if there are no accidents, Gongsun Qing will definitely not dare to show off this time. The backyard is on fire."

"What's the fire in his backyard?" Xiang Kang asked quickly.

"I received the news yesterday." Xiang Guan said with a smile: "To the east of Lingxian County in Donghai County, a ranger named Qin Jia gathered a crowd to revolt. He pulled together a team of more than 1000 people and captured several villages. Ting, and there are signs of plans to attack Ling County. I have already sent people to contact them to see if I can get in touch with them and let them join us to overthrow Tyranny."

"Brother Qin started the incident?" Zhujishi next to him grabbed the conversation with a face full of surprise, and couldn't wait to ask Xiang Guan: "General Xiang Guan, where is Brother Qin now? close?"

"You are……?"

He had never seen Zhujishi before, and Xiang Kang hadn't had time to introduce him to Xiang Guan. Of course, Xiang Guan was a little puzzled by Zhujishi's question, but Xiang Kang introduced him to Xiang Guan, which also explained the relationship between Zhujishi and Qin Jia. After being friends, Xiang Guan suddenly realized, and hurriedly said to Zhu Jishi: "Forgive General Zhu, I only know that your Brother Qin gathered a crowd to riot in the salt field east of Ling County. What position."

Of course Zhu Jishi was disappointed when he heard this, but Xiang Kang frowned a little, and said to Zhu Jishi: "General Zhu, your Brother Qin's uprising is not at the right time, he may be in danger."

"Why?" Zhujishi asked in surprise, but before Xiang Kang could answer, Zhujishi came to his senses and said in a surprised voice, "That's right, Brother Qin is indeed in danger, he probably doesn't know about Donghai County. The main force of the Baoqin army is in Xiapi, which is not too far from Ling County, so he boldly revolted. If the Baoqin army in Donghai County sends troops to attack him immediately, he will be in big trouble."

"It's not if, it's affirmative." Xiang Kang said: "The Tyrant Qin army in Donghai County has arrived at Xiapi, and they dare not come to fight the Prime Minister, but they definitely dare to send troops to fight your brother Qin, so I'm sure, right here Within a few days, the Tyrant Qin army in Xiapi should move."

"Then what should we do?" Zhujishi asked worriedly: "Brother Qin has just started an incident, his troops are not many, and his weapons are definitely not very good. He can't possibly be the opponent of the main force of the Tyrant Qin army?"

After thinking about it, for the sake of the anti-Qin Yijun, and because the Young Marshal really needs the help of friendly troops to contain the enemy, Xiang Kang made up his mind and said, "Don't worry, I will help him, and I won't stand by Watching him being wiped out by the Tyrant Qin army."

"Nephew, are you going to send troops?" Uncle Xiang on the other side couldn't wait any longer, and quickly took the lead and asked, "Are you planning to lead the troops to rescue the friendly army in Ling County, or send someone else to lead the army?"

"You want me to send you to take the army?" Xiang Kang snorted coldly in his heart, but smiled very calmly and confidently on his face, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, uncle, if you want to save our friendly army in Ling County, you may not need to send out troops. I have The method, without dispatching a single soldier, can resolve the current dangerous situation of the friendly forces in Ling County, and give them the opportunity to grow rapidly and become our right-hand man."

"Don't need to send out a single soldier? What's the solution?" Uncle Xiang asked with some doubts, and from the bottom of his heart he refused to believe that Xiang Kang really had such a great ability.

"Let's go back to the city." Xiang Kang said with a smile, "No hurry, let's go back to the city first, and then discuss how we can help our Ling County allies."

(End of this chapter)