As mentioned above, the waters in Zhangzhou are developed, and water bandits are rampant.

These bandits, who have been in business for many years, seem to have reckless backgrounds, but in fact they are inextricably linked to the interests of county officials in various places.

If it weren't for this, it would not have been so difficult for Yang Jian to clear the water bandits back then.

Of course, these relationships are not visible, and can only be exchanged in secret.

In order to keep the family business unaffected, some scholars also have interests entangled with the water bandits, and these water villages even have their eyes and ears. Yang Si and others fished for law enforcement, destroyed many water villages, and recruited many young and strong water bandits, including eyeliner.

Through these eyeliners, the scholars sent a friendly message to Fu Wang and others, hoping to form a good fate.

Fu Wang and the others knew that it was unreliable as soon as they pondered it, and they didn't know if this was their own behavior or Yang Tao's instructions.

Feng Zhen is a native of Anshan County, Zhangzhou, and after he is a scholar himself, he still knows a lot about the routines of this circle.

He said, "It's just a matter of testing the tone." Regardless of whether the lord can take Zhangzhou or not, it will be good for them. ”

If Jiang Pengji defeats Zhangzhou, they will have a natural advantage in standing in advance, even if they only have three points of affection.

If Jiang Pengji failed, and they didn't show any obvious side behavior, Yang Tao couldn't find them to settle down.

There are one and there are two, and after receiving envelopes from several families for several days, Yang Si couldn't help but laugh and ridicule.

"Yang Tao hasn't fallen yet, they can't sit still first, and they don't have any loyalty. ”

Feng Zhen shook his head and said, "This is just their instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. ”

Fu Wang also said, "Such a villain, you can't believe it." ”

After all, Zhangzhou is Yang Tao's territory, who knows that there is no hidden stake planted by him among these people who seem to be sincere?

Suspicion is suspicion, the letter still has to be accepted, otherwise it will completely push the person into Yang Tao's arms, it is better to hang it with an ambiguous attitude.

Some of the nobles were a little panicked when they saw that the kindness they had released had not received a positive response.

At this time, Fu Wang led the troops to attack the Tangfang south of Zhangzhou, and the water division was in charge of Qi Kuang, and the troops were divided into two routes, and the waterways were marching together.

It is a small place, because of the geographical advantages and the convenient waterway from the south to the north, the business is relatively prosperous, and the floating population is very large.

As one of the gateways of Zhangzhou, the house has a certain military weight because of the advantages of smooth waterways and communication between the north and the south.

The county commander here is surnamed Xia, who was born in a local wealthy family, and when he saw the menacing Fuwang army, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

Feng Zhen thought about it carefully and said with a smile, "This person likes to see the wind and rudder the most, and his temperament is timid, so the general might as well scare him." ”

Fu Wang looked at Feng Zhen, "How can you be scared?"

Feng Zhen said, "I secretly wrote a letter, ordering them to open the city and surrender on three days, otherwise they would slaughter all the people in the house." ”

Yang Sibai glanced at Feng Zhen, is this kid serious?

No matter what era the massacre is held, it is criticized and it is easy not to say it.

Fu Wang shook his head and said, "No, if this matter spreads, it will inevitably damage the reputation of the lord." ”

Feng Zhen said, "It's just to scare and scare people, and it's not really to use troops to slaughter the city, the general should be relaxed." ”

Yang Si's eyes were about to roll to the top of his head, and he sneered, "Feng Langzi, you can't come up with some reliable ideas?"

Feng Zhen said, "You don't know, the house is not Yang Jian's old forces, on the contrary, many local wealthy families still have some small contradictions with Yang Jian. Back then, Yang Jian led the troops to clear the water bandits, and found out that several wealthy families in the house had business collusion with the water bandits. If it weren't for someone to stop them, Yang Jian was afraid that he would kill them all. Knowing that there was no hope in defending the city, it was impossible for them to fill in their lives to defend the house for Yang Tao. If you can take this place without blood, it can also play a deterrent role to some extent. This is also a great encouragement to the morale of our army. ”

Yang Sidao, "There is always a case in everything. ”

Feng Zhen said, "If they refuse to surrender, then use soldiers to knock on the gate of the city, and then plant the rumors of the massacre to the county commander who defends the city." said that he was afraid of the prestige of our army and worried that the people would flee, so he deliberately released rumors to smear the lord and say a few words. ”

History books are written by the victors, and the losers have no right to speak.

After Yang Si heard this, he showed an indescribable expression.

He arched his hand at Yang Si, and said in a weird manner, "I'm convinced." ”

Feng Langzi was shameless, almost comparable to the lord, he lost.

Fu Wang took Feng Zhen's opinion and issued a battle letter.

When Xia Xian Ling saw Fu Wang's threat, his legs immediately softened.

According to the war book, Fu Wang led the 80,000 army to the house, if they didn't know each other, the 80,000 army could be trampled flat by one person. If he resists stubbornly, the result will be to lose the lives of his family and the lives of the people of the city.

"What should be done with this? There are only 8,000 troops in the city, how can we beat 80,000 people?"

Xia Xian Ling is really as Feng Zhen said, he is a timid and afraid character, and he has no opinion at a critical moment.

Jiang Pengji's soldiers, horses, and water combat capabilities are unknown to the world, but the siege battle is flying.

The staff asked, "Didn't Zhengze Gong send reinforcements on his side?"

Xia Xian Ling was so anxious that he couldn't help but complain, "Yang Tao's soldiers and horses are in short supply, and there are gaps everywhere, where can I take care of the bad house? The letter has already been sent, and it will take seven or eight days for reinforcements to arrive at the earliest. How can we withstand the ravages of those animals?"

Yang Tao also has Yang Tao's difficulties, but Xia County Ling will not be considerate, but is full of complaints.

"You say...... Fu Wang and the others are really going to slaughter the city?"

Mu Liao said, "It's hard to say, Liu Xi was pinned down by the Nie clan, and most of the troops were trapped in the north, and Fu Wang led his troops to attack Zhangzhou for a long time, and he has not made any achievements so far." If the slaughter of the city was used to deter the Quartet, Fu Wang's southward attack on Zhangzhou would be much less of an obstacle. ”

Zhangzhou is not of the same mind, the scholars have their own plans, and it is easy to change jobs when they see that the limelight is not good.

If you use the slaughter of the city to show your strength, you may really be able to scare the counties along the road to surrender on their own initiative.

Xia Xian Ling became even more panicked when he heard this.

The staff added, "Whether the situation is a tailwind or a headwind, it can be roughly seen. The strength of the princes of the two sides is even more so. Liu Xi's soldiers are strong and strong, and the combat power of the sailors is also good. On the other hand, Yang Tao spent too many troops in the Nansheng Alliance, how can he have the spare strength to deal with Liu Xi now? In my opinion, even if the county order is for the comfort of the people of the whole city, you should also carefully consider this war letter. ”

No matter how strong the house is, can it compare to the passes and cities that Jiang Pengji used to pry open?

In terms of troops, the strength is only one-tenth of the enemy, and the reinforcements don't even see a shadow, so they can't hold it even if they want to.

Rather than defend to the death and lose the lives of the people in the city, it is better to surrender to the enemy on his own initiative.

And again—

Yang Tao's father still has friction with several wealthy families, and people may be deliberately dragging reinforcements.