Gaojiawu is located on the bank of the Zhangshui River thirty miles south of Nanpi City. This covers an area of nearly 200 acres of dock wall surrounded by the city, the front and back doors are opened, the dock is built into the hope tower, the four corners are equipped with corner towers, and it is simply a fully armed miniature castle from a distance. It is now the beginning of spring, and farmers can be seen busy preparing for farming everywhere around the dock wall. However, at this moment, Gao Na, who is the owner of the dock, has no intention of inspecting the thousands of acres of fertile land under his name.

It is said that since the meeting with Zhen Geng on the day of the fight, Gao Na has been faintly feeling a little uneasy, but the situation in the outside world has indeed developed step by step as Zhen Geng expected. Now, in order to eliminate the Qiantong pirates entrenched on the island, the Qi army's sailors and military guards have been dispatched. Even the assassin Shi Tai Shi Ci took the initiative to issue an invitation letter, summoning the heroes of the Bohai and Hejian counties to come to the mansion, thinking that he wanted all the heroes to contribute to the suppression of bandits. With such a large formation, it is natural to eliminate the thousands of pirates and bandits. Not to mention that Zhen Geng also installed Liu Tong in the government soldiers to assassinate Wu Hai.

Thinking that once the pirates were destroyed and Wu Hai died, the smuggling case would not be exposed, Gao Na finally put down the apprehension in his heart and decided to go to the assassin's mansion to meet Tai Shici as if nothing had happened. For this reason, he deliberately changed into a red robe and armor before leaving, and planned to take the initiative to ask Ying to act as a pioneer for the official army at the right time, so as to leave a good impression on Tai Shici.

But when the ambitious Gao Na walked down the tulou, an old voice stopped him from behind, "Lang Jun is going to Nanpi City?" ”

Gao Na turned his head and saw that it was Yichuanzi, who had never been closed, who stopped him, and couldn't help but be stunned on the spot. It turned out that since Yichuanzi was forcibly "invited" by Gao Na to come to Gaojiawu, he didn't sit in the house all day to read. is to go fishing by the Zhangshui, and never answer any questions from Gao Na directly, let alone give advice to Gao Na. Who would have thought that today, this old man suddenly changed his temper and took the initiative to talk to Gao Na. But I was surprised. Gao Na, who came back to his senses, hurriedly replied with a fist at Yichuanzi, "Yes, Taishi sent Jun to summon Yu and others into the palace to discuss the suppression of bandits. ”

Yichuanzi raised his eyebrows when he heard what Gao Na said, and blurted out a rhetorical question, "The old man heard that the government has mobilized sailors and military guards to enter the Bohai Sea to suppress bandits. But just bandits, kill chickens with knives? ”

Ichikawako's understatement was like a sharp knife that directly opened the long-hidden doubts in Gao Na's heart. As he said, does it really need to alarm the sailors and military guards just to exterminate a thousand-person pirate? It really needs to be when the water master is in place. Will you transfer troops from the river to Bohai again? Those Yicheng soldiers stationed outside Nanpi City came to suppress the bandits? Or is it ...... Under the weakness of his heart, the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and the more he thought about it, the more flesh beating. In a trance, the handsome face turned from red to white, from white to blue. It changes color from blue to black several times.

On the other hand, Ichikawako saw Gao Na's panicked expression and was silent, thinking that he had said something about the other party's heart knot. In fact, it is not reasonable to think calmly about the movements of the Qi army, and in addition to the Qiantong pirates in the Bohai Sea, Gaojiawu is worthy of such a big move by the government. Ichikawako didn't want to meddle in the ugly affairs of Gao Na and others. But after all, he lived in Gaojiawu for several months. I can't bear to see the men, women and children who are kept in the dark in the dock fort getting caught up in the bloody storm. So after looking around at the young children running and playing, Yichuanzi solemnly persuaded Gao Na with long sleeves, "The old man doesn't know what kind of ravine Lang Jun has in his heart. However, it is not easy for Gao Jiawu to have today, and the old man implores Lang Jun for the sake of the old and young of the Gao family, and rein in the precipice as soon as possible! ”

Hearing the words "reining in the precipice", Gao Na suddenly felt a chill down his spine, and secretly wondered when Yichuanzi knew about the smuggling. However, before he could open his mouth to ask, there was a sudden noise in the direction of the gate of the dock fort. Gaoner hurriedly followed the sound and looked back. Seeing a horse flying into the fort, it was Zhen Geng. Gao Na remembered what Ichikawako had said earlier. The sense of foreboding intensified in my heart. Seeing him take three steps and make two steps, he stepped forward and asked Zhen Geng, who turned over and dismounted, "What happened to Brother Zhen?" ”

Zhen Geng grabbed Gao Na's arms with his backhand and exclaimed, "Woe! Gao Langjun has a trouble! ”

Zhen Geng's call completely confirmed Gao Na's previous speculation. Inevitably, people's hearts fluctuated, and Gao Na hurriedly pulled Zhen Geng into the meeting hall on the side to further confirm, "Brother Zhen! But the smuggling incident alarmed the government? ”

"Gao Langjun also got the rumor?" Zhen Geng asked rhetorically in surprise.

Gao Natie nodded with a blushing face, and then repeated what Yichuanzi had just said to Zhen Geng. When Zhen Geng heard that Yichuanzi wanted to rein in the precipice, this Wei State finally revealed his true colors. I saw him tentatively ask Gao Na, "Isn't Lang Junmo going to surrender to the government?" ”

Thinking that he might have nothing left once he turned himself in, Gao Na couldn't help but rub his hands and wonder, "Yu doesn't know what to do." ”

Seeing this, Zhen Geng immediately took retreat as the way forward, "Turning himself in is not a way out." Lang Jun can donate thousands of acres of fertile land and thousands of family wealth in exchange for the safety of the Gao family. ”

Hearing that all the land and property of the Gao family had to be donated in exchange for the safety of the whole clan, Gao Na couldn't help but be shocked and said, "There is nothing left to sell and sell illicit salt, why is it a crime for the whole clan?" ”

Lang Jun's words are wrong. As far as Yu knows, Zhang Qing transferred Yicheng troops into Nanpi and was rushing to Gaojiawu. As soon as Lang Jun entered the city, he sent troops to encircle and suppress Gaojiawu. Zhen Geng paused when he said this, and then added fuel to the fire, "If you only want to arrest Lang Jun alone, why do you need to send soldiers from the two places?" It can be seen that the government has the intention to use the smuggling case to uproot Gaojiawu early on! ”

Zhen Geng hit the nail on the head and pointed out the contradiction between Gaona and other local Haoqiang and Cai Ji. At the same time, Zhen Geng's words also made Gao Na suspicious. So without waiting for Zhen Geng to finish speaking, Gao Na turned his head and interrupted, "How does Brother Zhen know that Zhang Qing's transfer of troops is coming to Gaojiawu?" ”

Now Zhen Geng no longer conceals his identity, and sees him directly straighten up his waist and hug his fist at Gao Na, "Don't hide it from Langjun, Yu is the school of Wei, and on the order of the Lord of Wei, he will purchase salt and iron for Wei." In recent years, thanks to Lang Jun's help, he was fortunate enough to complete the king's trust. Therefore, this time he learned that the Qi army had the intention to harm the Gao family, so he rushed to Gaojiawu day and night to report to Lang Jun. ”

Although Gao Na had suspected Zhen Geng's identity a long time ago, but at this moment, when he heard that the other party was actually Wei Guo's fine work, he was still scared and almost fell. Thinking that Qi Jun was about to do so, Gao Na pointed at Zhen Geng and scolded angrily under remorse. "What's the use of reporting! You hurt the Gao family! ”

In the face of Gao Na's sharp accusation, Zhen Geng, who had been mentally prepared early in the morning, hurriedly puffed up his three-inch incorruptible tongue and said, "Lang Jun, don't worry. Lang Jun is not the only one involved in smuggling in Jizhou. The high dock wall is high and the ditch is deep. Easy to defend and difficult to attack, Lang Jun only needs to raise his arms and shout, and Jizhou heroes and strong responders gather! ”

Zhen Geng said proudly, but Gao Na, who was afraid of Taishi Ci's prestige, only laughed at himself in a trembling voice, "Crowded? There is Taishi Ziyi sitting in Jizhou, try to ask who dares to make a time! ”

"Just too Shi Ci is enough to worry about it, and the stars will be gathered under the command of Duke Wei. Lang Jun only needs to hold Gaojiawu, and after the Wei army advances eastward, he should join forces with the outside to take Jizhou. At that time, not only the Gao family can be safe. Lang Jun can also be the honor of a county. After Zhen Geng finished speaking, he simply sat on the spot and issued an ultimatum to Gao Na, "Or will Lang Jun dedicate it to the Lord of Qi along with the Gao family's fields and money?" ”

Yichuanzi stood next to the tulou and first watched Gao Na and Zhen Geng sneak into the meeting hall with a sneaky look, and after a while, he saw Gao Na recruit the head of the Gao clan into the hall to discuss matters. The old man knew that a bloody disaster was inevitable, so he shook his head helplessly. People taste the saying: the goodness of a thought. Jing Xing Qingyun; The evil of a thought. Gale and rain. However, many times many people do not even have the qualifications for "one thought", and can only bear the storm brought by the difference of other people's thoughts in ignorance.

The words were divided into two tables, and while everyone in Gaojiawu was busy preparing for the war, Tai Shici in Nanpi City saw that Gao Na had not attended the meeting for a long time, so he sent someone to the vicinity of Gaojiawu to find out. About an hour later, there was a detailed report that said, "Gaojiawu is well prepared inside and outside, and the Gaojiayin households have abandoned their fields and fled into the dock wall." ”

In the study, Tai Shici and Zhang Qing immediately frowned when they heard the report. The other driver on the side was even more busy and said, "Envoy." Gao Na must have gotten the rumors, and he wanted to coerce the people to jump off the wall in a hurry! ”

Tai Shi Ci nodded solemnly. Immediately resolutely ordered, "George, you stay in the city with me to collect nets and capture the group." Zhongchun, you ordered soldiers and horses, and went out of the city to attack Gaojiawu. ”

But Xin Bi was not at ease and said, "Envoy, since Gao Na has been prepared for war, I am afraid that it will be difficult to fight quickly with more than a thousand soldiers." ”

Tai Shi Ci was so concerned by Xin Bi, and after being silent for a long time, he added another sentence to his heart, "If necessary, you can use fire and thunder!" ”

Fire Thunder is a newly developed explosive pack by the Qi army, which is not as powerful as artillery, but can be thrown by trebuchets, slingshots, and even manpower. And the explosives package is often mixed with croton, lime, asphalt and other substances, and when it explodes, it will release toxic smoke, which can make people cry in the light and bleed in the heavy.

Hearing that Tai Shici wanted to use fire and thunder to deal with Gaojiawu by himself, Zhang Qing couldn't help but suddenly startled, "Although Gao Na collaborated with the enemy to make trouble, but there are old and young people hidden in Gaojiawu, will it be too bad to attack the fort with fire and thunder?" ”

"General Zhang's words are wrong!" Xin Bi grabbed ahead of Tai Shici and retorted, "The king is about to give birth, and there is no room for the slightest mistake." If the government soldiers attack Gaojiawu for a long time, causing the hearts of the people in Jizhou to fluctuate, and then attracting Cao Wei to interfere, how can it be good! ”

In fact, Zhang Qing is not a benevolent woman, he is just worried that the use of fire and thunder to attack Gaojiawu will affect the morale of the government soldiers. After all, compared with Xinbi, who was born as a civilian, Zhang Qing, who had used fire and thunder, had a more intuitive understanding of the lethality of this object. In the face of Gaojiawu, which was attacked by fire and thunder, the local government soldiers in Bohai will inevitably have a sad mood of rabbits and foxes. But since this matter has already involved the safety of the king, Zhang Qing can't take care of it so much. So the next moment, he didn't ask any more, and directly clenched his fists and said, "Don't be reasonable, I'll send someone to transfer firearms!" ”

In this way, with Tai Shici's order, Cao Pi and others, who were on standby in Nanpi Zhichong Mansion, soon received an order to assemble and attack. Since this was the first time for the Nanpi Army, the recruits were nervous and excited one by one. Many people couldn't help but secretly discuss whether to leave for Qiantong County.

"Stand upright, Hugh has to turn your head and ears!" Cao Pi's shout made the team that was still bustling a moment ago immediately quiet down. Since the soldiers of the Qi State had to theoretically prepare their own food, only when the soldiers' family conditions were really difficult would the Chongfu provide the most basic clothing and weapons. Therefore, the government soldiers with a little family background will bring their own weapons, protective gear and even horses. Cai Ji naturally asked someone to buy a set of outfits for her little husband. At this moment, Cao Pi was carrying a hard bow and arrow, carrying a double halberd at his waist, dressed like an archer. Liu Tong, who appeared later, was even more dressed in black iron armor and carried a horse sagare, and at first glance he was a good hand in hand-to-hand combat. His usual boxwood bow hung from his mount behind him along with the quiver.

After Liu Tong arrived, the recruits present did not dare to make the slightest mistake, and straightened their waists and stood like javelins. In a short time, another herald came and told them to pull out of the city. At this time, the Yicheng army outside the city had already completed the assembly, and when the four teams of soldiers and horses of the Nanpi army arrived, the total strength reached 1,500 people, and a total of 30 infantry phalanxes were neatly arranged like a chessboard.

Facing the breeze of early spring, Zhang Qingyang, the general of Wuwei, spurred his horse through the center of the army formation, and looked at the countless banners and robes on both sides, like the waves of a great river. Looking at the thousands of soldiers in high spirits, as strong as a tiger, Zhang Qing, who was full of self-confidence, immediately pulled the reins and announced loudly in front of the soldiers of the whole army, "The Bohai Gao clan collaborated with the enemy to make trouble, smuggled salt and iron, and Yu was ordered by the king to lead the others to conquer Gaojiawu!" Whoever resists will not be forgiven! ”

As soon as Zhang Qing's words came out, the audience was in an uproar. Of course, after months of rigorous training, the recruits of the Zhichong Mansion seem to have engraved the word "obedience" in their hearts. Therefore, even if the superiors temporarily changed the combat objectives, no one in the ordinary soldiers would raise objections or ask why. On the contrary, Liu Tong was somewhat restless because the assassination plan was disrupted. So much so that when the brigade was pulling, Liu Tong directly took care of his own horses and left, leaving Cao Pi and others to eat ashes behind.

That's right, Cai Ji didn't match Cao Pi with a horse, so as the deputy of the team, he could only march on two legs with his infantry at this time. Fortunately, Gaojiawu is not far from Nanpi City, and in less than an hour, Cao Pi and others have already arrived in the city. At this time, Gao Jiawu had already closed the gate of the wall, and from a distance, he saw Gao Na in military uniform standing on the watchtower and waiting.

Seeing this, Zhang Qing first sent people to call for war outside the dock wall as usual, and counted the evidence of Gao Na and others smuggling salt and iron and collaborating with the enemy to make trouble, and persuaded Gao Jiawu to open the door and surrender and hand over the first culprit. Gao Na dug out the old account of donating grain that year, saying that he did not betray the Lord of Qi, and accused Zhang Qing and Tai Shici of framing him for plotting the Gao family's land and money. However, Zhang Qing would not let go of Gao Na, and Gao Na refused to be arrested. So after a verbal cannon, the two sides soon launched a bloody offensive and defensive battle around Gaojiawu. (To be continued......)