Emperor Ming Fengyunlu

Volume 2 Rampant Qilu

Chapter 7 The Raptors Cross the River and Fight Strong

Section 7: Cutting Off Their Vitality and Mobilizing Their Minds (II)

The fierce general who led the troops to attack the Huangqikou ferry was Wen Poyu, only to see Wen Poyu bend his bow and arrow aimed at the Gu leopard who had already boarded the boat and fled, and shot it directly, and the feather arrow turned into an arc of light and crossed the sky. Gu Leopard in the distance saw this scene and stayed on the boat, but he was so shocked that he forgot to dodge, and was directly shot down and fell off the ferry, falling into the turbulent Yellow River and disappearing.

The rest of the family members on the boat were shocked when they saw this, and wanted to salvage the Gu Leopard, but where could they still find a figure in the turbulent waters of the Yellow River? After a futile effort, the family gave up and continued to row the ferry to the other side.

Wen Poyu was overjoyed when he saw that he had shot the leader of the Gu family's horses, and then asked a prisoner he caught, and learned that he had just shot Gu Xinghai's youngest son Gu Leopard, Wen Poyu was even more happy and said, "Haha, now I have made a contribution!" Brothers, hurry up and pack up here, let's go and take the other two ferries!" ”

The surrounding soldiers all responded excitedly, and after a while, more than 400 iron cavalry soldiers gathered and stood by. Wen Poyu left a sentry to garrison the Huangqikou ferry, and then led the main force to attack the two ferries of Li Jikou and Zhu Wangkou.

Only an hour later, Wen Poyu succeeded successively and knocked down the two ferries of Li Jikou and Zhu Wangkou. At this point, the three ferries on the banks of the Yellow River controlled by the Gu family were all controlled by the soldiers of the Hanwei battalion, and the 1,000 river soldiers stationed in these places by the Gu family were all wiped out, and Gu Xinghai's youngest son Gu Leopard was shot and killed; And only twenty-one soldiers of the Changshui Department were killed.

In the blink of an eye, at dusk that day, Gao Hongguang also led the soldiers of the Yingyang Department to leave the Hanwei camp camp, and after a big fanfare around the city of Shanxian County, more than 400 iron cavalry soldiers went straight to Gujiazhuang outside the city.

At this time, Gujiazhuang was already a completely undefended place, except for a few Gu family members and some servants in the entire Zhuangzi, there was only a magnificent and magnificent Gu family compound left; And Gu Xinghai's ancestral tablets and concubines' distant relatives have not yet had time to be sent to Shanxian County, and they were all blocked by Gao Hongguang in Gujiazhuang at this time.

When more than 400 iron cavalry soldiers led by Gao Hongguang appeared outside Gujiazhuang, bursts of exclamations and deafening cries erupted in the village, as if the end was near.

Gao Hongguang led people to block the entrance and exit of Gujiazhuang, only to see that there were many people in the village at this time, but those people were all running in panic, not preparing to defend against the enemy. So, Gao Hongguang said to his subordinates with a smile: "Haha, Gu Xinghai didn't expect that we would seal him in Shanxian County so quickly." Otherwise, this Gujiazhuang would have been emptied by him a long time ago. ”

After speaking, Gao Hongguang ordered an attack, more than 400 iron cavalry soldiers shouted and rushed forward, several soldiers rushed to the gate and dismounted one after another, carrying a large log that had been prepared long ago, and collided with the gate. I saw the beam-like large log violently hitting the gate of Gujiazhuang, and every time it hit, it was like a death knell in the hearts of everyone in the village.

A moment later, with a loud bang, the gate collapsed under the fierce impact of the soldiers. Gao Hongguang cheered when he saw this, and rushed in with the soldiers of the Eagle Yang Department.

At this time, the housekeepers and servants in Gujiazhuang, as well as the wives and concubines of Gu Xinghai's father and son, all let out frightened screams as if they had seen a ghost, and they all fled in all directions. Gao Hongguang led his soldiers to kill for a while, first slaughtering the family in the village, and then Gao Hongguang shouted loudly: "Gu Xinghai gathered people to plot chaos, the court officials and soldiers have quelled the chaos so far, all those who don't want to die kneel down and surrender!" ”

Immediately afterwards, Gao Hongguang instructed the soldiers of the Eagle Yang Department: "Anyone who does not kneel, regardless of men, women, old and young, will be killed!" ”

More than 400 soldiers received the order with a bang, and immediately dispersed and rushed to all parts of Gujiazhuang. I only heard the screams in the entire Gujiazhuang, and all those who resisted stubbornly and ran for their lives, both men and women, were chased up and cut down to the ground by the soldiers of the Eagle Yang Department. The rest of the people who knelt down and surrendered were gathered and taken to the front yard of Gujiazhuang to be taken care of.

About the time of a meal, Gao Hongguang heard the sound of fighting in the Gu family village gradually subsided, and the courtyard in front of him was full of people from the Gu family.

Gao Hongguang looked at those people and said, "Come on, take all these prisoners away and burn this place for me!" ”

After Gao Hongguang left, smoke rose from Gujiazhuang; Immediately afterwards, this gorgeous Gujiazhuang was engulfed in flames. At this time, it was already nightfall, and the fire of Gujiazhuang was soaring into the sky, illuminating the surroundings as if it was day, and the Gu family members who were guarding the city in Shanxian County could clearly see the sky-high fire from miles away.

Just when Gujiazhuang was gradually turning into ashes, Gu Xinghai was discussing with Li Zhenhai and Gu Hu in the county government. The three of them discussed the situation in front of them for a while, and they all felt that the future of the Gu family was already very slim, and Gu Hu even said that he wanted to make peace with Han Weiying, and then he was reprimanded by Gu Xinghai.

Suddenly, a housekeeper ran into the lobby in despair, shouting, "The master is not good! The officers and soldiers burned Gujiazhuang! ”

Li Zhenhai was shocked, and said in a lost voice: "Since Gujiazhuang has been attacked, the Yellow River crossing will definitely be difficult to protect, not only is our back road completely cut off, but it is estimated that even the third young master is more than lucky!" What a good thing to do now! ”

And Gu Hu suddenly jumped up, not only was his hometown gone, but even the two concubines he had just married were gone, Gu Hu's heart suddenly became sour, and he couldn't help but have red eyes under the panic, and he actually shed tears.

At this time, Gu Xinghai's face was constantly cloudy, and when he saw Gu Hu crying, Gu Xinghai suddenly became angry, slapped him suddenly, and directly knocked Gu Hu to the ground, and scolded: "What are you crying about!" If the hometown is gone, you can build it again, and if the woman is gone, you can marry again! As long as we can win, there will be no glory and wealth in the future! ”

Li Zhenhai looked at Gu Xinghai, who was angry, sighed heavily in his heart, and said secretly: "It's all at this time, the master still wants to win?" It won't be long before the news of the loss of the Yellow River crossing and the burning of Gujiazhuang spreads, and the 4,000 families in the city can blow up the nest without the need for officials and troops to attack the city! ”

Thinking of this, Li Zhenhai said cautiously: "Master, do you think we will find a way to block the news first?" ”

After Gu Xinghai reprimanded Gu Hu, he sat down angrily, first pointed at Gu Hu and said, "You! Immediately go outside and lead the troops, strengthen the city defense for me, and clean up your children's thoughts for me. If our father and son lose, then everything is really over! ”

Gu Hu hurriedly nodded, covered his red and swollen face and ran out.

After that, Gu Xinghai said to Li Zhenhai again: "Master Li, Gujiazhuang is only a few miles away from Shanxian County, if Gujiazhuang catches fire, it is estimated that the fire can be seen in the city now; And the loss of the Yellow River crossing can be thought of by anyone with a little brain. I'm afraid we can't hide these things. ”

After Li Zhenhai heard this, he couldn't help but look dark, and said, "Then what should we do?" Master, I'm afraid that if this stalemate continues, the four thousand families in the city will be in chaos, and we can't sit still! ”

"Of course I know that." Gu Xinghai muttered, and then fell into deep thought.

Li Zhenhai also stopped talking, and sat on the sidelines thinking about countermeasures.

After a long time, the two raised their heads one after another, glanced at each other, and then said in unison: "It can only be a decisive battle out of the city!" ”

Yes, now for Gu Xinghai and the entire Gu family's forces, it can be said that it is already a losing situation, whether it is to stick to a single county or go out of the city to fight a decisive battle, there is no chance of winning. But the difference is that sticking to a single county is a certain death, and if you go out of the city for a decisive battle, you will die for a lifetime!

Gu Xinghai and Li Zhenhai thought about it, calculated all possible opportunities, and finally could only come to one conclusion: survive in death! If you go out of the city and fight to the death with the Hanwei camp, you may be able to fight your way out, in case the heavens favor the Gu family and win a big victory, maybe you can take the opportunity to turn defeat into victory and fight the world.

At this moment, Gu Xinghai and Li Zhenhai are like two outright gamblers, after losing most of their net worth, the two of them are angry and put all their last bit of belongings on the gambling table, trying to turn the tables in one fell swoop!

Li Zhenhai said: "The master has made up his mind? If we go out of the city for a decisive battle, we must be determined to die, and we will take four thousand families to fight against the water, my lord must think about it! ”

Gu Xinghai smiled bitterly: "Do I have any other choice?" ”

Li Zhenhai also smiled bitterly when he heard this, and said: "Okay, since this is the case, the master will rest first, and I will go to mobilize people overnight." Early tomorrow morning, I will go out of the city with my lord and fight to the death with Hanwei Camp. ”

Gu Xinghai nodded, and said with a tired face: "Okay, then it's hard Master Li!" ”

After Li Zhenhai left, Gu Xinghai sat alone in the chair, not knowing what he was thinking. Suddenly, Gu Xinghai slammed the teacup in his hand to the ground, and shouted angrily: "Liu Yunwei! I, Gu Xinghai, will not let you go even if I am a ghost! ”

After that, Gu Xinghai sat down on the chair as if deflated, and the whole person seemed to have aged dozens of years in an instant, and the vicissitudes of life were incomparable.

At this time, the lobby looked unusually gloomy under the light of dim fire candles; Coupled with Gu Xinghai, who was sitting in the middle of it, it was like a mourning hall, and it was very bleak.