"Brother Cheng, three hundred and fifty miles on the road and two hundred and fifty miles over the mountains, which way to go?"

"Approach!"

"It's hard to climb the mountains......"

"It's hard work! Yuan Shao will attack Yuxian at any time, let's work hard, and there will be fewer brothers in Yuxian! ”

"Brother Cheng, it's a pity that you don't be the commander."

Cheng Yanjin likes to hear this the most. "That's sooner or later. Alright, don't be verbose, run! Within two days, we must rush to Yuxian! ”

……

Yuci City is finally calm.

The big men of various families have "borrowed troops" to the new Taiyuan Taishou Liu Mang.

Speaking from the heart, Liu Mang really doesn't look down on these family soldiers.

However, before Taiyuan was completely settled, Liu Mang was not at ease to leave these family soldiers who had participated in the fight against the Yanmen army in Yuci.

Using Taiyuan Mining as a bait, threatening each other with force, temporarily "borrowing troops", and ensuring that the rear is worry-free, is also a helpless move.

Fate led to temporarily manage Yuci, and the army finally embarked on the road to the south.

Yuci is nearly 200 miles away from Qi County, and it is necessary to rush to Qi County at noon tomorrow to defeat the Shangdang Zhang Yang Department as soon as possible, and then return to Shiyu County to resist Yuan Shao's army in Jizhou.

Liu Mang, Liu Bowen, Su Dingfang, Shi Wansui, led most of the Chinese army first, and Li Hongzhang escorted the baggage behind.

Taiyuan strategy, the focus is on time.

Yuci unexpectedly compressed the time that was originally like a tight spring to the limit. If you are a little careless, a little delayed, and the spring jumps, the entire Taiyuan strategy will completely collapse.

Time!

Qiao Zhiyong and Mangui of Qi County, you must hold on!

……

Qi County, in one day, has become a killing field!

Zhang Yang is also rushing for time.

In order to quickly seize Qi County, when the eldest son set out, the Shangdang army did not bring heavy grain and grass, and the soldiers of each unit carried six days' rations with them according to the standard of regular rapid marching.

After arriving in Zhaoyuze, it was planned to seize important towns such as Qi County while collecting grain, grass and military supplies. However, after a few days, the grain and grass collected were only 500 or 600 stones, and there were more than 5,000 Shangdang troops, and these grains could only meet the needs of three days.

And the autumn grain in several counties near Zhaoyuze has all been purchased by the Qiao family at a high price.

In front of Zhang Yang, there were only two paths: either retreat and return to Shangdang, or quickly capture Qi County.

There are two roads, but the choice is the only one, otherwise why come all the way to do it?

Storm Qi County!

As long as Qi County is taken, there will be plenty of grain and grass. Relying on the superiority of their own troops, relying on Zhaoyu Ze County, they can definitely resist the counterattack of Liu Mang's Yanmen army!

As long as it lasts a few days, Yuan Shaobu of Jizhou will break through to the well.

At that time, the east and south roads will be attacked, and Liu Mang will be defeated!

Zhang Yang did not dare to ask Yuan Shao to give up the entire Taiyuan County to himself, but as long as he controlled the rich Zhaoyuze region, Zhang Yang was satisfied.

"Attack! Today, be sure to conquer Qi County! ”

The siege was more difficult than you could have imagined.

Ascended the dead first, and climbed the city wall of Qixian again and again, but he could not stand firm on the head of the city.

Under the city, there are more and more corpses; In the city, there are fewer and fewer people who can kill the enemy.

Man Gui Gaopet and Yang Yansi also hung up the lottery, but they both stuck to the city.

Taking advantage of the temporary retreat of the Shangdang army, Man Gui recruited Gao Zhong and Qilang together.

"Qi County, it's hard to keep. Youtian, Qilang, you two prepare, be sure to protect the safety of Qiao's family and Qi County immediately. ”

"I'm not going!" Shichiro's neck twisted, and his face was still the same indifferent. "My Yang family, there are only sons and daughters who died in battle, and there is no cowardice to abandon the city and escape!"

"Shichiro! This is not cowardice, it is the order of the young master! If Qi County is not guaranteed, the safety of Qiao's family must be guaranteed! ”

"Let Xiao Gao go, I will hold on to the end!"

The three of them were arguing, and Qiao Zhiyong climbed the city wall.

In just a few days, Qiao Zhiyong was so haggard that he seemed to be a different person.

"Are you okay with Master Joe?"

Qiao Zhiyong reluctantly squeezed out a smile and shook his hand: "It doesn't matter, a few generals, Qiao has already instructed his family that if Qi County is difficult to preserve, Qiao is willing to burn grain and burn the village." Isn't what Zhang Yang is looking for this 10,000 stone grain, if it is burned clean, he will not worry about it. ”

The three of them looked at each other and had nothing to answer.

Qiao Zhiyong was right, Zhang Yang attacked Qi County, the purpose was food.

Qiao Zhiyong's burning of grain is small, but if it is burned in the village......

There are clouds in the local area: Half of the surname Qiao in Qi County is Qiao.

Qi County is Qiao's hometown, and most of the Qiao family's industries are in Qi County.

If a fire starts, the Qiao family's century-old foundation will be destroyed. Even Man Gui and the others couldn't bear it, how could Qiao Zhiyong make up his mind!

"Joe is at home!"

"It doesn't matter......"

If it weren't a last resort, how could Qiao Zhiyong give up his ancestral business.

Regardless of the reason, since he chose to stand on the same chariot as Liu Mang, he could only go all the way. There will be no chance to get off the bus halfway, and Qiao Zhiyong will not leave Liu Mang halfway.

It is no longer realistic to hold Qi County, the food cannot be saved, and the Qiao family's century-old ancestral house cannot be saved. Rather than fall into the hands of the enemy, it is better to burn it to the ground.

Qiao Zhiyong's decision was difficult and decisive.

As long as there are people, as long as Qiao's "faithfulness" is there, there will always be a comeback.

Qiao has instructed the women and children in the family to go out of the west gate and run to Daze once the fire starts. Life and death, each with its own destiny! ”

"Joe's ......"

Qiao Zhiyong waved his hand to interrupt everyone: "Once the fire starts, it will affect the neighbors, and even the whole city." Qiao has made a promise that as long as the Qiao family saves blood and bones, my Qiao family will compensate for the loss of the neighborhood! ”

Qiao's tragedy is by no means inferior to the warriors who charge into battle. Even hot-blooded men like Gao Pet and Shichiro were moved.

Gao Zhong and Qilang, who were still arguing, glanced at each other, and bowed to Qiao Zhiyong in unison. "Rest assured, Master Qiao, even if you are fighting for your life under the order of the young master, you will also keep Master Qiao's family safe!"

"General, the Shangdang army is going to attack the city again!"

The sentry post in the city shouted, and everyone rushed to the city.

Under the city, countless fires were lit, reflecting the outside of Qixian County as if it were day. The Shangdang army has been reorganized again and is ready to attack the city overnight!

Dozens of teams, carrying ladders, prepared to attack. The middle teams are all shirtless, with a knife in one hand and a shield in the other, who are the first to die in the Shangdang army!

"Attack! Occupy Qi County! ”

The Shangdang army launched the fiercest attack!

"Youtian, Qilang, don't live up to the young master's entrustment." Man Gui carried the horse lance and gave the two brothers one last look.

"Take care!" Gao Zhong and Qilang nodded tearfully, ruthlessly, and escorted Qiao Zhiyong to the city.

Man Gui turned around and raised his horse. "Yanmen warriors, prepare to meet the enemy!"

……

On the official road leading from Yuci to Qi County, the army galloped.

The whip in Liu Mang's hand was about to break, but he was still too slow!

"Young master, no, the soldiers can't stand it anymore, and the horses have to rest."

"How far is it from Qi County?"

"Eighty miles."

Eighty miles, not a moment and a half to arrive.

"Rest."

Su Dingfang immediately ordered the whole army to rest in place, no one took off their armor, no horses took off their saddles, rested for an hour and a half, and continued to rush to rescue Qi County.

Liu Mang looked at the south from afar, and the faint light was the blood of a strong man smearing the sky? Or is it a ray of hope?

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