At dusk the next day, Huang Qian led the army to ten miles away from Pinghu County.

The cavalry came to report, and an hour ago, the 3,000 Yingzhou troops stationed in Pinghu County suddenly abandoned the city and fled, and Mao Fuan led the army to pursue.

Huang Zhi immediately ordered his henchman Yan Donghai to lead 2,000 cavalry to meet him, just in case of accidents.

When Huang Zhi was recalled to Fengjing, he brought back 5,000 elite cavalry from Jingping Pass, so the current total strength of the right army of the forbidden army is more than 57,000 people, and it is with these 5,000 elite cavalry on the side, although Gu Yong, Zhan Tai Jingming, Zhao Feidu and others are not convinced by Huang Xu, they do not dare to make too many mistakes.

An hour later, the sky was completely dark, and at this time, Mao Fuan led the army back and immediately went to meet Huang Xuan.

"How's the battle going?"

Huang Qian saw Mao Fuan and asked urgently.

"General Qiyu, the last general saw that the defenders withdrew from Pinghu County, and they were all infantry, so he led the army to pursue, cut hundreds of enemies, and the leading general was also beheaded by him, but the opponent's combat effectiveness was very strong, and the whole army was defeated because of the death of the main general, and the battle retreated, all the way to Yingzhou, the last general saw that it was dark, afraid that the other party's reinforcements would come to respond, so he led the army back."

Mao Fuan explained the situation, and then said: "The last general did not ask for the commander's order, and went to war without authorization, and asked the general to punish him." ”

The five leading generals of the Right Army of the Forbidden Army, Gu Yong, Zhan Tai Jingming, and Zhao Feidu were born in famous families, and their families are strong, and they don't care about Huang Xu, the main general with low background and low prestige, and they are quite contemptuous, while Mao Fuan is from a humble background, and his father is just a small captain, so he has no ambitions, and he just wants to make more military exploits, in order to be knighted, and glorify his ancestors, his own background is much worse than Huang Xu, so there is no negative emotion, and he is quite obedient.

Mao Fuan is loyal and brave, every time he fights is to sacrifice his life and forget death, charge first, five years ago, he was still a soldier in the left army of the forbidden army, just a captain, after the outbreak of the rebellion of the White Turban Army, the left army went to suppress the rebellion, and then defeated, the main will be killed, Mao Fuan gathered more than 1,000 stragglers, and the White Turban Army fought to the death, and finally beheaded several generals of the White Turban Army, but also snatched back the body of the main general of the Left Army Gan Qian, since then his reputation has been shocked, after returning to the dynasty, Zhao Zhi praised his loyalty and courage, and vigorously promoted him, but in three years, it was promoted five or six levels in a row, from a small lieutenant, to the general Zuo Wuwei, who led 10,000 troops, was transferred to the right army of the forbidden army for appointment, which is a senior official of the fourth grade.

As for the Left Guard General Shan Qiu, he has served in Longyou for many years, has cooperated with Huang Qi several times, and knows his ability deeply, so when Huang Qi returned to the right army of the forbidden army, he immediately surrendered to him, which is why after the army went out, Huang Qian would immediately reuse Mao Fuan and Shan Qiu.

"There is a priority, you are not to blame for this matter, but the next time you encounter such a situation, you must be careful once you don't fall into the ambush of the other party."

Huang Yu didn't blame Shan Qiu, but just told him to be careful next time.

"The last will understand."

Mao Fuan nodded and put a brocade box in his hand on the table.

"It's the head of an enemy general?"

"Exactly, this person's official position is from the fourth rank of the second general, and he was killed by the last general himself."

Huang Zhi guessed it, he didn't open the brocade box to watch, he still has this trust and measurement, glanced at Mao Fuan, Huang Zhen chuckled and said: "General Mao is really brave, the first battle is to kill a second general on the other side, this merit is very great, I will be the court to ask for credit for you." ”

Mao Fuan was overjoyed, bowed over and bowed: "Thank you for the promotion, the general is grateful." ”

"You deserve it."

Huang Yan smiled and said: "You have just experienced the war, and you are tired when you think about it, so go down and rest first!" ”

"Yes, the last general will retire."

Mao Fuan arched his hand and left with a happy face.

Huang Yu walked to the side of the case, spread out a map, and frowned slightly, the other party had not fought a battle, but abandoned the city and fled, it was too unreasonable, after all, this kind of behavior, even if he escaped back, Zheng Ze would never be spared, it was possible to be killed, in this case, why did the general of Pinghu County do this?

Huang Zhen thought deeply.

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Mi County, separated from Pinghu County by more than 60 miles, Huang Zhi put all the grain and grass baggage here, ordered Shan Qiu to lead 3,000 soldiers to garrison, and closely monitor the movements of Xiangzhou, in this regard, Zhan Tai Jingming and others have many unknowns, they hope to lay down Pinghu County, put the grain and grass of the rear army here, after all, Pinghu County is closer to Yingzhou, and it is naturally more convenient to transport, Huang Qian did not explain much, and it is not convenient to say, he has his own plans, Mi County is the main road connecting Xiangzhou and Changzhou, if Liu Xiang really has different intentions, The war on his side is unfavorable, and at worst, he can also pass through Mi County and enter Shannan Road through Changzhou for temporary refuge.

In the dark night, twenty miles away from Mi County, black shadows surged, and war horses galloped.

Two tall war horses galloped at the front of the army, two leading generals, one of them was short and fat, and looked obscene, but his eyes revealed cunning, this person was Liu Xiang, the defense envoy of Xiangzhou, and the other person beside him was just the opposite, tall, bald and hairless, his face and head were covered with scars, and the whole person looked extremely hideous and fierce, this person was Zheng Ze, the envoy of Yingzhou Jiedu, his father Zheng Zhongming was a famous general of the Pingzong Dynasty, because of his excessive military power, he was too upright, and was falsely accused by the henchmen and eunuchs around Pingzong. In the end, he was forced to commit suicide, Zheng Ze often hated it and could not forget it, and the current emperor has always been quite suspicious of himself, which made Zheng Ze's resentment towards the court more and more serious.

"Brother Zheng, this time we have joined forces with all sides, and the plan is meticulous, and the big thing will definitely be successful, and then the entire Jiangnan will be our world, how fast."

Liu Xiang's whole person seemed quite excited, and he made a big statement there.

Zheng Zehe sneered: "I just don't know, when we send the head of Huang Zhi to the imperial court, what kind of expression will Zhao Zhi have?" ”

Zheng Ze actually called the current emperor Zhao Zhiqi by his name, which can be described as extremely rebellious, and he was already determined to rebel against the court.

Liu Xiang said with a smile: "If you see Huang Xu's head, you will be frightened and shouting when you think about it. ”

The two looked at each other, and they both looked up and laughed.

"Report to the general, visit the horse and report back, there are 3,000 garrisons in Mi County, and the defense is quite tight."

A cavalryman rushed to Liu Xiang and reported loudly.

Liu Xiang slowed down his horse's speed, and there was a sneer on his face, while Zheng Ze frowned, and said quite worriedly: "Huang Xiang is so cautious, now that he is guarding Mi County, what should we do?" ”

"Brother Zheng, don't worry, the younger brother has his own way to solve it."

Liu Xiang sneered: "Huang Xiang is really wary of me, but I have long expected that he will garrison in Mi County, and the city has arranged my people early, and it is night, and it is not difficult to open the city gate secretly." ”

After speaking, Liu Xiang ordered the cavalryman who came to report to him: "Order Liu Hua to lead 2,000 infantry, sneak to the city of Mixian, wait for the fire in the city, immediately seize the city gate, and open the way for our army." ”