In the city of Yuxian County, Gongsun Zhan's temporary resting mansion, when he saw such a violent thunder and lightning in the sky, accompanied by a strong wind, when the first drop of rain fell, Gongsun Zhan's face changed slightly, accompanied by a little exclamation.

"It's not good, Zhuo County is in danger!"

Gongsun Zhan, as the former Taishou of Fanyang County, has been in Zhuo County for nearly ten years, and he is extremely clear about every road and every number of trees in Zhuo County, and the geographical environment near Zhuo County is also clear. At the same time, as a veteran with rich combat experience, Gongsun Zhan also simulated in his mind what kind of method he should use to recapture Zhuoxian if it was captured, which was the easiest and easiest way.

The first and easiest way is undoubtedly to have its own soldiers and horses in the city to ambush, which is the simplest and easiest way, and secondly, there is also the use of the power of nature, that is, to use the strategy.

There is a tributary of the Yellow River such as the Changshui River near Zhuo County, and Gongsun Chan naturally knows about it. And the power of nature that can be borrowed is the Changshui River. Intercept the flow of water, in the weather of heavy rain, let go of the water of the Changshui River, the water rushes down, washing everything in Zhuo County, when the time comes, Zhuo County is naturally not attacked. However, this is not something that can be done if you want to. First of all, there must be a rainstorm that meets the conditions, in Youzhou, this kind of rainstorm is extremely rare, in the nearly ten years that Gongsun Chan stayed in Zhuo County, he only encountered a rainstorm that could meet the conditions; secondly, he must have a considerable understanding of the geographical environment of Zhuo County, and Gongsun Chan has been staying for a long time, so it will be so clear. If it's a different person. If you don't know enough about Zhuo County, you can't do it at all. Of course, there is one more thing to be satisfied. That is, the mind of the person who uses the plan is decisive and ruthless enough. Otherwise, this kind of thing is not something that anyone will do, and there are still people in the city who don't know how many, once the city is flooded, the consequences are not acceptable to ordinary people at all. Just like Guan Yu in history, he was drowned in the forbidden army, and his prestige was great, and people only saw the surface of this victory. But he didn't expect that behind that, countless people were hurt and their homes were destroyed. Death or injury of a loved one.

Yuan Shao had been attacking Zhuoxian's soldiers and horses for three days, but so far, Gongsun Zan had not received the slightest news that Zhuoxian had been attacked. Previously, Gongsun Chan thought that the troops and horses that Yuan Shao had assigned were just feints to attack Zhuo County. In order to shake Gongsun Zhan's military heart. Gongsun Chan didn't take it to heart either. However, when he saw this extremely rare rainstorm, Gongsun Chan immediately reacted to the other party's possible purpose.

If it is really as Gongsun Chan thinks, the other party will be too terrible.

First of all, the other party can know so much about the situation in Zhuo County, or the other party is very familiar with the situation in Youzhou, which is very unfavorable for Gongsun Zhan; On the day that the other party set off for Zhuo County, judging from the weather. There was no sign of heavy rain at all, and the other party had probably calculated that there would be heavy rain, so with such intelligence, how could Gongsun Chan not be shocked.

"Hopefully, it's just thinking too much. ”

Looking at the raging sky through the window, Gongsun Zhan's face was cloudy, and he muttered to himself. As for whether Gongsun Chan regretted not sending troops to reinforce Zhuo County before, there is no need to consider it at all. There are 50,000 troops stationed in Zhuoxian County, and it is impossible to give the opponent's 500,000 troops to attack it in a short time, and there is no need for reinforcements. If the other party is using this plan to flood Zhuo County, even if the 150,000 troops are sent to reinforce, it will not help, but it will waste the 150,000 troops in vain.

"Come on, order all the generals to discuss matters here in Benhou, there must be no mistake!"

After thinking for a while, Gongsun Chan quickly made a decision. Regardless of whether the other party really wants to attack Zhuo County with water, he must also prepare early, once it really happens, it will have a huge impact on his own army. Therefore, it is also necessary to take precautions as soon as possible, and as for the so-called precautions, they will naturally be withdrawn from Yuxian County.

Not to mention the actions of Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao inside and outside the county, they were far away dozens of miles away outside Zhuoxian County, on the mountain peak where Zhang He's 10,000 army was hidden.

"General Zhang, the soldiers have already prepared. ”

In front of Zhang He and Gao Ran, a Jizhou soldier said in an impassioned tone with a little excitement on his face. Now that the whole army already knows Zhang He's plan, a great merit is about to be won, as soldiers participating in the war, how can they not be excited and excited, but everyone has a share of the credit.

"Hmm!"

Zhang He nodded lightly, everything was expected by him, and there was nothing to be excited about, but he didn't stop the soldiers' mood. When he thought of this strategy, Zhang He was already excited, but now it is just unnecessary, not that Zhang He did not change his face before facing such a credit.

"Yuanbo, how is the water situation now?"

As early as a day ago, Gao Ran had already led 5,000 soldiers to intercept the water of the Changshui River, and the Changshui River had condensed to a terrifying point after a day. And coupled with this half-day rain injection, once the blockage of the Changshui River is lifted, what will be the might, and you don't have to think about it to know what the consequences will be.

"Junyi, everything is ready, just waiting for your order!"

Gao Ran was as excited and excited as the soldiers below, and for the soldiers below, he was excited and excited because of his merits. Although Gao Ran also has merit, he doesn't value it very much, with his current status, even if he has great merit, his status can't rise much. Therefore, relatively speaking, Gao Ran was more concerned about being able to show his face in front of Yuan Shao.

"Good!"

Zhang He nodded lightly, and his hands involuntarily clenched into fists. The last moment is coming, and even Zhang He, who is calm and calm, finally has a little mood swing.

"Order the soldiers who acted, wait until a quarter of an hour later, let go of the interception of the Changshui River, it's time to take Zhuoxian!"

"Whoa!"

The soldier who gave the order shouted and rushed towards the Changshui River. And the nearly 10,000 soldiers who were ready to go here were also in a team of ten, standing in front of the raft of the team, their bodies trembling slightly.

A quarter of an hour is not a long time. It's not too short. If it is a time to play, this quarter of an hour will not be heard at all, and it will pass quietly. But. In the eyes of today's soldiers, a quarter of an hour seems to be a long time, and it only feels like a year.

"It's time!"

Zhang He and Gao Ran snorted, their eyes flashed, and then Zhang He waved his hand, and the soldiers immediately held their breath and put on a vigilant posture.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

This was not the momentum caused by a cavalry charge. Nor is it a force created by nature. However, the soldiers of Yuan Shao of Jizhou who were present only felt as if it was the end of the world, and the entire ground was trembling violently. Naturally, they know what is causing such a momentum.

Compared with the feeling of nearly 10,000 soldiers here, the defenders and people in Zhuoxian County also had a sense when the Changshui River was rushing.

"What's going on, why is the earth trembling?"

"Is there a large army of cavalry charging against our city?"

"Idiot. Such a momentum would only require a cavalry charge of at least 50,000 or more. The whole world except for adults. And who can have so many cavalry. ”

"Well, that's right. But what other than the cavalry could make such a noise?"

The soldiers above the head of Zhuoxian County were at a loss, and when they were discussing with each other, the water of the Changshui River was already rushing towards Zhuoxian. The speed of the water was so fast, even though the Changshui River was several miles away from Zhuoxian. However, in front of the mighty Changshui River. This distance is simply not enough to see.

"Look, what's that?"

There were also sharp-eyed soldiers above the head of Zhuoxian County, and when they saw the silver-white light appearing in the distance, they immediately exclaimed. With this exclamation, the soldiers all looked into the distance, and they all saw a silver light. Then, when they saw exactly what the silver-white light was, everyone's eyes widened and their eyes froze. The silver-white light was obviously a stream of water, but in the distance, it still made people think that it was a point, and when this point approached, it was immediately clear that it was a stream of water, a stream of water carrying the power of Wanjun.

"Ahh

"Help! What's going on? How can there be so much water?"

"Do not be alarmed, for this water will not flood the city. ”

The city wall of Zhuo County is seven or eight meters high, and the water is only six or seven meters high, which obviously cannot be flooded above the city. However, the soldier who spoke was clearly overjoyed too soon. This is only because the blockage of the Changshui River has just been released, and the momentum of the first wave has not yet fully demonstrated the power of the water. When the first wave of water was blocked outside the city wall, something that frightened the soldiers at the head of the city happened again, only to see the more violent water rushing from behind, and looking at the momentum of the water, it was at least nine meters high. Nine meters does not sound like much, compared with the tsunami power of more than ten meters or dozens of meters above the sea, it is a little inadequate, but the water potential of these nine meters is more than enough to deal with the Zhuoxian city wall that is only seven or eight meters high.

"Oh no, the walls are going to be flooded!"

"Run, it's too late to run!"

Although the shouting soldier's words were a little ridiculous, the water was so fierce that it could submerge the city wall, where else could they run? However, at this time, no one laughed at his ignorance, because everyone was so stunned by the fierce water that they had no time to pay attention to the shouting soldier.

"Ahh

"Mother, where are you!"

"Daddy, come and save the child!"

"Daddy, kid..."

The screams sounded one after another, not only the defenders of Zhuo County, but also countless people in Zhuo County who were also suffering such huge trauma. The power of nature is unquestionable, and when the power of nature is used in war, the damage caused is also extremely terrible. It's just that when the war comes, when the power of nature needs to be used, most of the generals and superiors will only think about whether the war can be won, and will not consider the life and death of ordinary people. This is the cruelty of war, and no one can stay out of it.

The entire Zhuo County seems to be facing the end of the world at the moment, and all the things and people in Zhuo County are washed by the water without the slightest temper. The people of the north have never understood the nature of water, and even if they do, they dare not guarantee that they will be of any use under such a fierce water force. If someone watches from a high altitude, they can see that there are all kinds of things floating everywhere in Zhuoxian County. There were household belongings, planks with houses, livestock, and some bodies that had been flooded.

"Let's go!"

Just as the soldiers and people in Zhuoxian County were suffering purgatory-like treatment, Zhang He gave an order with a cold face. 10,000 soldiers came on rafts and followed the current to the wind. With the convenience of the flow of water. The walls of Zhuo County could not stop the advance of Zhang He's army at all.

By the time Zhang He's army reached the outside of Zhuoxian County, the water had stopped rushing. After all, Zhang He only intercepted the flow of the Changshui River and guided it to Zhuo County, but the flow was still limited. However, under the washing of the flood, the 50,000 troops in Zhuo County did not have the slightest defensive power at all, and some were unlucky. Those who have already died under the water, and those who are lucky enough to save a small life do not have the slightest combat effectiveness. Lying on their stomachs in a place where the water could not be flooded, gasping for breath, and letting them fight the enemy at this moment is simply a joke. That's their posture. How much more combat power can there be?

"Ahh

Some soldiers stared dejectedly at the outside of Zhuoxian County, and when the thousands of rafts appeared, they were immediately greeted by their eyes, and then, exclamations rang out one after another. When the raft got closer and closer to Zhuoxian, they immediately knew that it was the enemy army. But what can they do? They have long been exhausted physically and mentally under the flood. In the face of the arrival of the enemy army, what combat effectiveness can it have?

But. After seeing the appearance of the enemy army, everyone finally understood why there was a big flood descending on Zhuo County, obviously this was the enemy's doing. Needless to say, for Zhang He, a 10,000-strong soldier, most of the soldiers have a look of resentment. They are the defenders of Zhuo County, many soldiers are from Zhuo County, their relatives are in Zhuo County, their homes are also in Zhuo County, and now Zhuo County has suffered such a big trauma, their relatives, how their homes have been hurt, you don't need to think about it. Therefore, for Zhang He's 10,000 soldiers, the defenders of Zhuo County will naturally not have a good face.

"This general is under the command of Lord Yuan, the assassin of Jizhou, and now he is complying with the mandate of heaven to crusade against Gongsun Zhan, a thief. If you are interested, surrender to our army immediately, but if you do not surrender, you will not be killed!"

Zhang He stood on the bamboo raft at the front, drew the sword at his waist, and shouted loudly.

Although most of the Zhuoxian defenders were very resentful of Zhang He's 10,000 soldiers and horses, what could they do with their resentment? Under the washing of the flood, they did not have the slightest temper, and now they wanted to stand up and fight, but they could not raise the slightest strength, and what else could they do in the face of the 10,000 Jizhou soldiers who were full of spirit and like wolves and tigers?

However, most of the Zhuoxian soldiers compromised, but there were also many Zhuoxian generals who would rather die than surrender.

"Ahh

It's on a certain position at the head of the city, and I don't know if it's a relatively high position here, or if it's lucky. The more than 2,000 defenders of Zhuoxian County in this area were not affected in the slightest, and in the face of Zhang He, who came by water, the first general spat disdainfully.

"Traitor, if you use such a hurtful strategy, you will be punished sooner or later. How can all the men in Zhuo County be cowards, and they would rather die in battle than surrender!"

"I'd rather die in battle than surrender!"

Accompanied by the general's firm tone, the two thousand soldiers behind him also shouted loudly. Because of Zhang He, their relatives and homeland will suffer such great trauma, and it is impossible to make them surrender to Zhang He. Even though they were physically and mentally exhausted now, with the support of hatred, they still grabbed their weapons and delivered a dying blow. Although there is a war, such casualties are inevitable. However, some people are able to endure it silently, and some people are unable to accept it. Obviously, this general and the 2,000 soldiers could not bear this kind of thing.

"Since you don't know whether you live or die, it will be fulfilled for you!"

When Zhang He came up with this plan to take Zhuo County, he had already expected that such a situation would happen and he would be resented by the people of Zhuo County. However, Zhang He still did it, obviously, he didn't care at all. In other words, in Zhang He's eyes, in order to win the war, some necessary means and casualties should be due. Perhaps, it was because of Zhang He's actions that his ending was extremely tragic, and he was killed by thousands of arrows through his heart, or maybe it was God's punishment for him.

"Kill! But there are those who resist and do not surrender, kill!"

Zhang He shouted angrily and gave an order, and rode the bamboo raft towards the area. But in the blink of an eye, the battle was over. In the face of 10,000, it is like a wolf. The energetic Zhang He soldiers, the general and the 2,000 soldiers had little ability to resist at all. Even so, though. None of the generals and the 2,000 soldiers surrendered, and they all fought with Zhang He's soldiers without hesitation until their last breath was extinguished. In this way, it also caused nearly 1,000 casualties to Zhang He's soldiers.

"Although it is an enemy, I have to praise it, these soldiers are all strong men, and after the war, they will be buried alive!"

Zhang He's mind is obviously very hard. However, after seeing this general and more than 2,000 soldiers one after another, he was not afraid of death and charged towards his soldiers and horses. Zhang He was still a little touched in his heart, and gave an order in a deep voice. Perhaps, it was precisely because of Zhang He's move that Zhang He took over Zhuo County later. There are a lot fewer obstacles. It's also smoother.

In the face of Zhang He's soldiers and horses, Zhuoxian had no power to resist at all, and the ordinary people naturally needless to say, the war had little to do with them, and the city had nothing to do with them in whose hands. And most of the 50,000 Zhuoxian defenders surrendered to Zhang He, and a small number of soldiers who resisted to the end were also mercilessly killed by Zhang He. Since Zhang He has already dared to release water to flood Zhuo County. Don't you dare to kill people?

By the time dawn leapt out of the water, the dust finally settled. And the big water in Zhuoxian County. It has finally dissipated. It's just that the tragic situation in Zhuoxian County is unbearable to look at. Everywhere there were corpses lying quietly on the ground, and the houses in the city were also five or six out of ten destroyed, except for a few sturdy ones, the others were more or less damaged.

Even if he caused such a situation, Zhang He was a little shocked in his heart, he didn't expect a big flood to cause such consequences. I am afraid that within a few years, Zhuo County will not be able to return to its original prosperity.

"Someone came, sent an order, dragged the corpses out of the city for burial, organized men and horses to distribute food, and at the same time helped the people in the city to build a place to live. The order will be carried out immediately after it has been issued, and there must be no mistakes! If anyone dares to disturb the people at this time, he will definitely be killed!"

Zhang He also knew that because of his actions, he would attract the resentment of the people of Zhuo County. However, war is such a cruel thing, and it is impossible to stay out of it. Since he has done it, Zhang He will not regret it. However, now that the war is over, it is naturally a matter of appeasement. The corpse must be dealt with, otherwise, the ensuing plague is afraid that the entire Zhuo County will be destroyed. Food and shelter must also be addressed, so that the people of Zhuo County can accept this reality. Otherwise, once the people of Zhuoxian County are dissatisfied and leave Zhuoxian, even if Zhuoxian is taken, it will only capture an empty city, which is not the result that Zhang He wants. Moreover, this will also bring a little stain to Zhang He's record, if someone uses this to attack Zhang He, Zhang He will not be able to refute it.

Perhaps because of the impact of Zhang He's pacification, most of the people in Zhuo County accepted this fact. Now it is useless to resent Zhang He, the top priority is to save his life, and then rebuild his homeland.

The battle in Zhuoxian was completely over at dawn, and the battle report reached Yuan Shao before sunset that day.

"What? General Zhang He took Zhuo County?"

When Yuan Shao saw the battle report in his hand, he was a little incredulous at first. With 10,000 soldiers and horses in his hands, Zhang He actually took down Zhuo County, which has 50,000 defenders and thick walls, which seems to be a bit fantastical. However, looking at the record in black and white on the battle report, Yuan Shao finally determined that he was not mistaken.

"Good! good!"

Yuan Shao suddenly laughed and praised repeatedly.

"Jun Yi is worthy of being my Jizhou general, and I want to be rewarded for being able to win Zhuo County so easily. ”

Compared with Yuan Shao's joyful color, the faces of Wen Chou and Yan Liang were naturally a little ugly. The credit for winning Zhuo County is definitely not small. If it is said that taking Gongsun Chan is the greatest merit in attacking Youzhou, taking Jixian County, the seat of Youzhou governance, is the second greatest contribution. Then, taking down Gongsun Zhan's old nest Zhuo County when he was the Taishou of Fanyang County can definitely be called the third credit. Now that Zhang He and Gao Ran, who are despised by Wen Chou and Yan Liang, have won it, where will the two of them be in a good mood? Judge, Feng Ji, Guo Tu and others naturally have a change of mind in their hearts, but the appearance of Zhang He and Gao Ran has little impact on them. Except for a sigh in my heart, I didn't have too many thoughts.

Compared with the joy of Yuan Shaojun outside the city, the mood of Gongsun Zan in the city is diametrically opposite. (To be continued......)