Chapter 285: The First Battle of Xu County

Night fell, and night shrouded over Xu County. This chapter is available online by Chinese Net

This county seat, located at the bend of Huaishui, is quiet and silent in the night. The whole city, like a huge tomb, is not lifeless. As early as a few days ago, the county magistrate Xu issued an order to relocate, and the entire city was emptied at once.

Xu County is not a big city.

In fact, because the land is located in the turning place of the Huai Shui, it will be troubled by floods every time it is flooded.

Those who have the ability to find ways to move out of Xu County. Among them, there are five or six hundred households in Xu County who have migrated to Loucang alone.

With the transfer of Yingzhuang, the building warehouse was established.

The situation in Xu County has improved somewhat. Mrs. Liu asked Liu to dig some canals in Xu County to alleviate the flooding. At the same time, due to the stability of the Huaihan grain route, the population of Xu County gradually increased after turmoil.

In particular, after Liu became the governor of Surabaya, he also strengthened the rectification of Xu County.

Many displaced people were resettled in Xu County, although they were not as good as Loucang, but they also had a stable life. However, even so, by the time Xiangqiang took over Xu County, the entire county was only more than 6,300 households, and the total population was just over 30,000.

Guangling was lost, and Dongyang was in trouble.

The chaos in the land of Huaihan directly led to the turmoil in Xu County.

There are people in the way. They fled from Xu County. Move to Tokai-gun, which is relatively peaceful. Although a county guard had just died there. But whether it is the Righteous Army and the Qin Army. are temporarily powerless to control. And so. This barren land of Donghai County. It became a paradise.

Of course. There is no way. There are still many people who are incapable.

Some people secretly fled Xu County. went to Huaihan to defect to the Chu army; The other part of the people received the grace of Liu Di. Decided to stay.

These people were all sent to Loucang by Xiangqiang. There were about seven or eight thousand people.

Although most of them are mainly elderly, women and infants. But Liu still showed an extremely welcoming attitude. Accept them all.

At this time, Xu County. In fact, it has become an empty city.

Just after the hour, there was a commotion and commotion in the distance.

The torches made of Liangzi pine formed a long line, galloping from the direction of Huaishui. The Chinese army is bright and bright, and the word "dragon" is written in Chu script, hunting and hunting, and the word "dragon" is also showing teeth and claws, revealing hideousness.

"General, Xu County has become an empty city!"

A scout horse came to Daxia, and a general with a helmet and armor came to him, "I have explored the whole county, and now there is no one in the county." ”

"Damn Qin Dog, it's still a step too late after all."

The general of the Great Bottom, who is nearly eight feet tall, has a tiger's back and a bear's waist, and promotes the majestic shore.

Holding a bronze spear weighing more than 60 pounds in his hand, he sat on a horse with a look of remorse. He grabbed the reins with one hand, and Chen Sheng asked, "Are you sure that there is no Qin dog ambush around here?" ”

"General, Your Majesty has already checked, and there is no Qin dog ambush around this Xu County.

The major general's bravery is abnormal, unparalleled in the world. The army went out of the river without defeat...... Thinking that Qin Gou was also frightened, how could he dare to stay and die? In the midst of humility, let's kill Loucang directly and kill all those Qin dogs. I heard that there are a lot of ...... in the building."

Before he could finish speaking, the general whipped the scout.

"Bastard, how dare you talk nonsense? Mr. Chen has said that you need to be steady and steady, and you must not rush forward. In the past, Ge Ying was a lesson from the past. ”

The whip seemed to be very heavy, but in fact, it didn't use much force.

The scout still bared his teeth in a pretentious manner, and then said in a low voice: "That Yijiesheng surnamed Chen, who has no power to restrain chickens, and has not yet established an inch of skill, what qualifications do you have to point fingers, and even be above the general?" To be humble is to be unconvinced, and to see the general suffer this grievance. ”

"Okay, don't say more...... Tonight, we will first be stationed in Xu County, and when we will take tomorrow's army across the Huaishui, we will go to Loucang. ”

"Yes!"

The general is the general of Xiang Ji, Long And.

To be honest, this dispatch was quite smooth. But since Chen Ying defected to Xiangji, Long Ji was a little unhappy.

In Long Ji's opinion, Chen Ying was just a scribe, and he was not qualified to point fingers in front of him at all. But I don't know what's wrong, Xiang Ji shows great respect for this Mr. Chen Ying. often asked Chen Ying for advice, which made Long Ji and the others a little uncomfortable.

However, the dragon will never blame Xiang Zhi.

So this breath has been held in my heart.

Attacking from Dongyang County, the dragon and non-stop, conquered the Huaishui ferry for 200 miles a day. Just as he was about to cross the river and continue to move forward, Chen Ying suggested to Xiang Ji that he should fight steadily and steadily. Although the building warehouse is small, it is not comparable to Guangling and other places.

It is best to wait until the whole army has crossed the river and then attack together, so as to cause enough pressure on the building.

Chen Ying understands Lou Cang, so he suggested this.

But Long also thinks that this life is not enough, and there are more failures. It is really hateful to grow the ambition of others and destroy the prestige of one's own family.

But the military order is like a mountain, and even the dragon does not dare to disobey.

So he ordered the forward army to stay in Xu County that night, and he led his troops to inspect the county seat, which is now really clean. The treasury was empty, and there was nothing left in the houses. Moreover, more than 70% of the houses are dilapidated and collapsed. It can be seen that the collapsed houses were man-made, and it was obviously from the Qin people.

Qin Gouzi is really ruthless, he didn't leave anything, not even a place to live.

The city walls of Xu County are also dilapidated, and many places have collapsed. This also made Long He look at it in his eyes and hate it even more in his heart.

After making a round of the tour, the dragon returned to the big tent.

After taking a look at the devastation, I felt even more aggrieved in my heart

He ordered the soldiers to prepare drinks, and he drank alone for a while, and then, without taking off his armor, he poured his coat on the bunk, and fell into a deep sleep.

The Chu army, which had been marching for a day, was also tired.

After burying the pot and cooking, except for the patrol soldiers, they all rested.

In the city of Xuxian, it gradually calmed down. Occasionally, the sound of a fight sounded, and there was no other movement in the entire county.

At this time, outside the city of Xuxian County, on the banks of the Huaishui River.

The baby rush immediately rushed to the embankment, put up a pergola, and looked at Xu County in the distance.

Li Biluo Jia and the two stood quietly behind him. They also knew each other with Guan Ying, and they worked together in Yongzhengyuan back then.

Now, these two men serve as cavalry generals in the Loucang cavalry, each leading 200 Loucang cavalry.

"Old Guan, it's almost time to do it."

The baby shook his head, "Wait...... Chu Jun should have fallen asleep, but he was still awake. Now I do it, I'm afraid I can't do it all.

Wait another hour, after the ugly time, Chu Jun should sleep to death. At that time, it would be better to attack.

However, I now have another idea...... This is the vanguard of the Chu army, if it can be completely annihilated, it will definitely be a great blow to the Chu army. Just now, Tanma reported that when this group of Chu troops crossed the river, they built more than 30 pontoon bridges on the Huai River. Presumably, it was prepared for the main force of the Chu army to cross the river...... I would like to ask the two elder brothers to lead their headquarters to raid the pontoon bridge on the banks of the Huaishui River while I am moving.

In this way, the retreat of the Chu army can be cut off, and the main force of the Chu army can be delayed to cross the river, so that the prince can be more fully prepared. ”

When Li Biluo Jia heard this, he couldn't help but glance at each other, nodded again and again, and said, "Old Guan, this is a very good idea, just according to what you said." ”

However, the two brothers should bear in mind that they must not stay for long.

After the pontoon bridge is destroyed, it must be removed immediately...... The Chu army has cut off the back road and will definitely retreat to the confluence of Surabaya and Huaishui.

It was a plain where the two elder brothers could ambush them. But before dawn, you must evacuate the battlefield and join me. ”

When he was in Yongzhengyuan, Guan Ying was still a reckless hairy boy.

Unexpectedly, in a blink of an eye, the reckless boy in the past was already able to judge the situation and use stratagems. Li Biluo Jia secretly sighed in his heart, under the command of this Lou Cang, he is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger. Although there are not many soldiers and horses now, the space for exhibition is really large.

The two intervened in the salute, urged the horse to lead the cavalry of the headquarters, and left quickly.

Time passed little by little.

Guan Ying looked at the water potential of Huaishui and nodded with satisfaction.

This is the bend of the Huai Shui, the river is very narrow and the water is very fast. In addition, the melting of ice and snow is the spring flood season of Huaishui. The water was very big and very fierce. As early as three days ago, Guan Ying secretly sent people to build a dam here to store water, and then handed over to Xiangqiang. Even Xiang Qiang, including Xiangqiang, didn't know that a huge trap had been buried on top of this Huai Shui.

Keeping in mind that before coming out, Liu took his hand and gave him a warning.

"Lao Guan, you and I have known each other for ten years. In the past ten years, our brothers have been born and died together, and have experienced many things. If I say who I believe most in this building, there is no other choice for you. Your task this time is heavy, so I'm more worried. ”

"Prince, I ......"

"Old Guan, listen to me. You have a rough temperament and are sometimes easily impulsive. Over the years, you have studied General Qin Kai's art of cavalry warfare, and I am very happy. I won't say anything else, you have read these many years of soldiers, you should know that this is a general, wisdom, faith, benevolence, courage and strictness, these five should be kept in mind. Among the five essentials, wisdom is the place...... Tranquility gives birth to determination, determination and wisdom, please keep it in mind. ”

Guan Ying looked at the rising water level of the river and said softly: "Brother, don't worry, Guan Ying will never let you down." ”

"General, the ugly time has passed, is it time to do it?"

Guan Ying nodded, raised his hand and shouted: "Pass my order, break the embankment and release the water!" ”

Boom, a sound like the collapse of the sky echoed in the night sky.

In the city of Xuxian County, Long He suddenly woke up from his sleep, stood up with a swords, held his sword, and shouted: "What is the sound?" What is the sound? ”

The soldiers didn't know what was going on with this sudden noise.

The dragon hurriedly rushed out of the big tent, turned over and stepped on the war horse, and rushed to the ruined city like a gallop, looking into the distance.

On the horizon, a white line appeared.

In the night, the white line is getting closer and closer, and there is a roar like a galloping horse. Boom, deafening, approaching.

Long He has lived in Huiji for a period of time, and has also watched the tide of the Qiantang River.

Seeing this, leave and react......

He was terrified and hurriedly shouted, "Run, run...... The Huaishui has burst the embankment, it is the Huaishui that has burst! ”

Before the words fell, the dragon had turned his horse's head and rushed down from the castle tower. He didn't care about the soldiers under his command, he urged his horse to raise his whip, rushed towards the city gate on the other side, and while running, Long He also shouted loudly: "Sons, run with me, Huaishui bursts the embankment!" ”

As soon as he ran out of the city gate, he heard a loud rumbling sound behind him.

The city gate tower on the other side has collapsed under the impact of the raging flood.

The city wall of Xu County has experienced many times of Huaishui and has long been overwhelmed. Although Xiangqiang took over and gave a certain degree of repair, this foundation has been broken. It was swept away by the flood and immediately collapsed. The ferocious flood, carrying huge stones, rushed down all the way, and even caused many Chu soldiers to die......

"General, retreat in the direction of the pontoon!"

While urging the horse, Long Ji replied, "No, it's too late!" I remember there was a hill in front of me, so I went up first to avoid the flood! ”

He took the lead and soon rushed up a hill.

Later, the soldiers flocked to it, but the hill was too small to accommodate it)7 Some soldiers even began to kill each other. And the dragon is on the hill, and has lost control of the soldiers. Moreover, he also had to work hard for a place on this hill, and the spear flew up and down, killing more than a dozen soldiers in an instant, so that the soldiers of the Chu army did not dare to attack him.

The flood roared down the hill.

Countless Chu soldiers and soldiers, crying and wailing, were swept away by the water.

Long Ji's ears echoed at this moment the shouts and pleading voices of the Chu soldiers...... He couldn't bear to listen and look again, and closed his eyes.

"Fire, fire!"

The soldiers around him suddenly shouted loudly, startling Long Ji.

"What fire?"

He couldn't help but open his eyes and asked suspiciously. However, the dragon soon understood! Following the direction of the soldier's finger, I saw the southern flames rushing to the sky...... This time, Long Ji's face suddenly turned pale. He recognized that it was a fire in the direction of the pontoon.

This fire made the dragon sober!

I'm afraid that even this flood is man-made......

Qin Jun? It is impossible for anyone else to do this except for that Qin dog. Unexpectedly, Qin Gouzi would dare to ambush himself here!

Long He jumped like thunder on the hill, and scolded: "Qin Gou, who has no eggs, doesn't dare to fight with real swords and guns, but uses some conspiracies and tricks, what kind of hero is it?" has the ability, and your grandfather Long has a face-to-face battle, and the ghost is happy to hide in the dark and sneak attack, not a hero. ”

The roar of the water drowned out the dragon's shouts.

As if mocking him, from the hill at his feet, roared past......

After about half an hour, the flood finally passed. On the Sihong Plain, it has become a muddy patch. The corpses were mixed together, some were half buried in the mud, and some even showed only one head. Under this ferocious flood, it has become a luxury to be able to end up with a whole corpse. Many of the dead bodies were mutilated, and some even had cracked brains and blurred faces......

From the direction of Huaishui, there was a sound of horns.

A convoy of cavalry emerged from the horizon and galloped towards this direction.

The big dragon dances in the wind. All tall horses, knights on horses with bright armor and weapons.

"Qin Jun, it's the Qin Army's Canglong Banner!"

The sharp-eyed people saw the big dragon pattern clearly, and couldn't help but be shocked and shouted in horror.

But Long Ji gritted his teeth, turned over his horse, picked up his spear, and shouted: "Sons, follow me and Qin Gouzi to fight to the death." ”

The horse rushed down the hill, but before he could take two steps, he tripped over the dead body under his feet, and with a thud, the horse lost its front hooves and fell to the ground.

The dragon was so dizzy from his horse that he didn't even know where he had lost his spear.

Covered in mud and water, he got up, and before he could stand firm, the cavalry of the Qin army had already arrived in front of him. The knight on the horse, without looking at it, shook the iron spear in his palm and stabbed it fiercely on Long Ji's body. Then with a shake of his arm, he threw the dragon and threw it to the ground.

Guan Ying didn't know that he had just beaten Long And.

Anyway, at this time, the Chu army doesn't seem to be very different.

After flying the dragon, he raised his iron spear and shouted, "Old camp, charge!" ”

Iron hooves trampled in the mud, muddy water splashed everywhere. The Chu army still had the slightest fighting spirit there, and when they saw the Loucang army coming, they scattered in a hurry and fled in all directions. The Loucang cavalry, like a whirlwind, swept across the muddy plains, leaving only corpses everywhere.

The morning sun, which rises at dawn.

A war horse galloped from a distance, and immediately sat a thin young man.

Look at his appearance, but he is dusty. Restrained the war horse on the battlefield, he raised his eyes and looked around, seeing the corpses of the Chu army everywhere, and couldn't help but sigh.

It's still too late!

He turned his horse's head and was about to leave. But at that moment, a large, dirty, blood-stained hand stretched out from the pile of dead bodies.

A low moan sounded in the young man's ears, making him look back quickly.

Not far away, I saw a man crawling out of the pile of dead people, struggling twice, but he couldn't get up. The young man hesitated, then urged him forward. Beside the man, he restrained his horse, and the young man turned over and jumped off his horse, and then crouched down.

This is a very majestic-looking man, and seeing that he is wearing armor, he must be a general.

Above the chest, under the shoulder socket, there was a gunshot wound. The armor obviously failed to withstand the opponent's shot, and the shoulder guard was shattered, and the wound was black.

"Water, I want water!"

The young man hesitated, untied a bamboo tube from his waist, and then hugged the man and put the water tube to his mouth.

After two sips of water, the man's spirits seemed to improve.

He opened his eyes, looked at the young man and asked, "You, who are you?" ”

"I saved you, you should tell me who you are first."

"I, I am the vanguard of the Chu army, the dragon and ......"

The young man's thin, slightly pale and clear face showed a smile, and he said softly: "My name is Han Xin, and I am about to join the army!" ”

I recommend my brother's [Song Var] again.

Graduate student in modern history,

traveled to the Southern Song Dynasty, but possessed the people of the Jin Kingdom.

I want to go back to the Song Dynasty, but I can't always get my wish.

Lao Tzu let it go, and simply made a big fuss in Jinguo.

Let everyone see that the blood of the Han people is not cold,

The Han people in the Jin Kingdom are the same as the people of the Great Song Dynasty,

SONG Va,

Modern people led the Han people to move in the Jin country

Northern expedition!

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