Bopin.

"General, Wei Dong and his subordinates suddenly left and headed straight north!"

"To the north? What is Wei Dong doing? Could it be that Li Feng has done some tricks in Liangzhou Mansion? No, the 20,000 troops of the Tang Army, plus the local townsmen and clan privates, also have more than 30,000 people. The army swept away, how could it be that he would be trapped in the west. Ye Xuan's brows tightened.

Ye Qi, the captain under Ye Xuan, said in a deep voice: "Could it be that it is because Li Feng is trapped in the west that Wei Dong sent troops to respond, in order to attract the Tang army's idea to go south and achieve the opportunity for Li Feng and the others to escape?" ”

For these, Ye Xuan was also uncertain in his heart. He didn't know much about Li Feng, but he also knew that this person had a hand in leading the army, extraordinary force, and was thoughtful at the same time. Otherwise, he would not have taken thousands of troops and went straight to the rear of the enemy army, forcing the Tang army back in a daze. Although the Tang army was defeated under the city of Boping, everyone knew that it was defeated by the looting of logistics, no food and armor to replenish, and they were worried about chaos in the rear.

After Li Feng led the army behind enemy lines, Zhang Ting wanted to conspire with him and stand on his own. But he knew that when he came, there were no soldiers in his hands at that time, so how to directly meet the other party, he was afraid that he would become a puppet. Second, he knew the relationship between Shanyang Mansion and Xu Jie, and even the Yanzhou Mansion Army, and with him, he was not yet able to resist the dual pressure of Tang Jun and Xu Jie. Third, which is also the most important, Shanyang Mansion is still in the hands of Feng Ziming, and the other party has completely controlled the real power of the ten counties of Shanyang Mansion, so it can be said that now Shanyang Mansion is completely out of the control of Xu Jie, and has become independent and external. Can he compare with Feng Ziming?

But that doesn't mean he's willing to give in. After suppressing Zhang Ting and recovering his military power, he also sent half of the Shanyang Mansion army back, of course, it is also a fact that Boping is short of grain and grass. Rao is like this, and now in addition to the position of a battalion of troops in his hands, he still has 5,000 young and strong people in his hands. Although these are only young and strong, they have also assisted in defending the city, and have seen blood, as long as they have a little training and armor, they are always in the army. However, they were trapped in the logistics of food and grass, so they could only make these 5,000 people half-people and half-soldiers, and send them to recover the towns and villages abandoned after the departure of the Tang army, and help pacify the people to settle down.

"General, why don't we go back to Shanyang Mansion and seize the power of Shanyang Mansion, why should we let Feng Ziming take charge of Shanyang Mansion. General, you are the master of the army of Shanyang Mansion under the Governor of Mingwen. Seeing that Ye Xuan didn't reply, Ye Qi said unwillingly.

Looking at his nephew, Ye Xuan shook his head secretly and said, "Ye Qi, do you dare to take more than 3,000 people to activities in Liangzhou Mansion?" ”

Ye Qi wanted to say dare directly, but seeing his uncle's eyes staring at him, he had to say in a deep voice: "Don't dare!" Can't do it either! ”

Ye Xuan sighed and said, "You know what I mean, it's not that I don't want to, but I can't." ”

Ye Qi didn't understand a little, but he also knew that the difference in strength between his own side and the other party was too big. But he didn't know that they and the so-called governors were already hostile people.

"Be careful, although you don't know what Wei Dong wants to do, but be careful that they annoy the Tang army and make the Tang army attack south again." Ye Xuan sighed and said. In fact, he himself did not dare and could not.

"If Li Feng is really dead, and the 5,000 army going north is defeated, then can the soldiers and horses in the hands of Zhang Ting and I be able to suppress Feng Ziming?" Ye Xuan was secretly thinking in his heart, but he could only secretly think about it. Even if he wished that Li Feng would die, he couldn't have the slightest expression on his lips, otherwise, the people and soldiers in the city who were alive because of Li Feng would make them feel bad.

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The cavalry led by Guan Lin and Li Guochang rushed forward, and after catching up with the unprepared Tang army foot soldiers, they led the army to charge and kill, only one converged, and the Tang army killed one captain Zhiguo, and more than 500 soldiers were killed. In the case of cavalry against infantry, two thousand foot soldiers were no match for two thousand cavalry at all. It was also a journey of more than 20 miles, and it was also a rapid new army, but the energy of the government soldiers was obviously more abundant than that of the Tang army.

In just half an hour, the Tang army was defeated, under the advantage of cavalry speed, in the case that the remaining captain Zhiguo was also killed by Guan Lin, the remaining Tang army of less than eight hundred knelt on the ground and asked to surrender, so far, the Tang army in Siyang County has basically been solved,

It wasn't that the soldiers who escaped from Siyang City didn't report it, but the speed of the cavalry was far from being comparable to walking. When taking Siyang City, the Tang soldiers who were scattered in the city also wanted to report to the 2,000 brothers who suppressed the bandits, but before they escaped ten miles away, they were overtaken by the cavalry of the government army, so that the soldiers of the bandits did not know that there were cavalry in the rear.

It's funny to say, because the clothes and armor on the Fu sergeants are still from the captured Tang Army, but when the two thousand cavalry were about to approach, some of the Tang Sergeants who were seized thought that this was their own cavalry, although they were a little guarded, but they did not form a defensive formation. Think about it, how could the cavalry coming from behind him, that is, Siyang County, be an enemy army? In addition, this is two thousand cavalry, in the territory of Liangzhou Mansion, in addition to the command of General You, who else will have it? Needless to say, the results are ......

Speaking of cavalry, even Zhao Xun couldn't believe that there were such war horses hidden among these big townsmen. But if you think about it carefully, there is nothing, after all, this is not owned by one or two, but the sum of dozens, more than hundreds, plus the exchange and purchase from the rest of the bandits. Two thousand war horses, it's really not much.

Of course, as far as the land of Yanzhou is concerned, no, it should be said that in the Central Plains, it is not easy to raise war horses. The consumption of one cavalry is enough to cover three or four foot soldiers. The reason why Zhao Xun was in a hurry to get out was not because the Tang army was dispatched. It was also the consumption of the cavalry in his hands, so that he couldn't afford to rely on this activity of hiding in Tibet. This is also why Zhao Xun wants to break through Siyang City again and purge the city once. First, it is to mess up the place where Liangzhou Mansion and Shanyang Mansion intersect, and secondly, to replenish some supplies for yourself.

"General, there are more than 20,000 people in the city who are willing to leave with us, plus the people in various towns and villages in Siyang County, there are 40,000 or 50,000." Sun Zhuang counted the number of people who left the city.

"So much?" When Zhao Xun heard this, he frowned, there were too many people, and it was also very troublesome to migrate.

"General, these people are displaced after the war. Coupled with the Tang Army's desperate conscription of young men to fight on the front line and become cannon fodder, these people have long been dissatisfied in their hearts. In addition, Captain Zhang also has a merit. After we broke the city last time, Meng Zhao strictly ordered Captain Zhang to raise food and grass for the army, and Captain Zhang and the temporary county order were forced to collect taxes in advance again, which made the people even more miserable. These people are basically homeless, landless, and lifeless. Sun Zhuang smiled bitterly.

Zhang Yongxue on the side naturally looked embarrassed, but this matter was also ordered by the above, and it had nothing to do with him.

"Take them all, I have already sent an order earlier, let the Shanyang army go north to respond. I guess you'll meet them tomorrow at noon. When these people entered Shanyang Mansion, they could be regarded as expanding the population for us. Zhao Xun rubbed his eyebrows and said.

"General, it doesn't matter if tens of thousands of people are brought here, but the number of fields in Shanyang Mansion is also limited." Sun Zhuang whispered on the side.

Zhao Xun said coldly: "It doesn't matter, after returning to the army this time, we will check the population and fields in Shanyang Mansion, and the local clans and rich families will occupy the fields, and now, it is time for them to spit it out." ”

Sun Zhuang and the others moved in their hearts, thinking about it, Shanyang Mansion was also going to start internal rectification. But this has nothing to do with them, and they naturally don't say anything directly.

"Take all the horses, livestock, carts, and other things that are transported in the city, except for food and some useful things. Don't let ordinary people carry some messy affairs, when you arrive at Shanyang Mansion, we will command and arrange them. When you're ready, let's go. ”

With the assistance of the Sanyang Army, tens of thousands of people began to move. The Shanyang Army organized it into a neat sequence according to the establishment of households as units, ten households as a team, fifty households as a sentry, and five outposts as a battalion, and began to march south under the escort of the Shanyang Army. In addition, two or three thousand temporary soldiers were temporarily armed, and the armor and equipment in their hands were all seized from the city. But don't forget, there were still 2,000 soldiers left behind in the city, most of whom were captured when they lost command and the remaining lieutenants surrendered. The weapons on their bodies naturally fell into the hands of the Shanyang Army.

Although these more than 3,000 temporary soldiers have no combat effectiveness, at least in terms of momentum, they also give people a different feeling. In addition, it can also assist the Sanyang Army in maintaining order. The movement of tens of thousands of people is not a simple march, after all, these people are old and young, and there are many women and children. Zhao Xun also didn't want any accidents to happen halfway.

"Xinqi is the southernmost point of the Tang Army, otherwise, it will not be easy for tens of thousands of people to move." Lu Yu couldn't help but sigh as he watched the last team leave the city and gradually disappear from view.

Zhang Yongxue, who was on the side, couldn't help but be shocked by the actions of the Shanyang Army, and at the same time rushed to admire. In addition to fighting, he can also take care of ordinary people, which can be regarded as a blessing for the people.

"Okay, let's wait for the cavalry army to come back, and by the way, we will first wipe out the clans and big households that can be exterminated in Siyang County. Lu Yu asked Tanma to spread out fifty miles around, and if he found anything, he would report it immediately. After Zhao Xun saw the troops and civilians who had evacuated first, he ordered in a deep voice.

"General, will the elimination of the big families in Siyang County establish our enemies?" Lu Yu hesitated.

Zhao Xun said with a smile: "I didn't say that all the big households with a very bad reputation on weekdays have been cleared, and the things obtained, except for the things they use, are all supplied to the surrounding people." As for those who have a good reputation, or if they are not very bad, ignore them. In this way, only some of the noble families are dissatisfied with us, but the ordinary people have a very good impression of us, and after comparing with the Tang Army, they will understand who is good and who is bad. ”

Lu Yu stroked his palm and said: "This is not bad, in this way, if the Tang army wants to win the hearts of the people, I am afraid that it will cost a little price." ”

"Okay, wait here for three days, and we'll almost have to leave. I want to see, what will this right general of the Tang Army do? Zhao Xun smiled lightly.

In the afternoon, the cavalry rushed back with 800 prisoners.

Hearing that 2,000 enemy troops were wiped out, Zhao Xun couldn't help but be secretly happy. The two thousand troops were wiped out, and there was basically no military activity of the Tang Army in Siyang County, so there were many fewer places for them to be guarded against. In addition, the tens of thousands of people who left first did not need to worry about being suddenly attacked.

"Behead all the officers captured in the city, and let the rest of the soldiers go, no matter how you say it, you want them to propagate and propagate for us! Why can't you keep it for nothing! Zhao Xun ordered with a smile.

If you want to firmly occupy Siyang City, then naturally you will not let these prisoners leave, how to say, it is also captured by the soldiers after the victory, even if it has no other effect, but it is also very good to stay as labor. But now, Zhao Xun has no intention of steadily occupying Siyang County, and he can't kill them all, so he can only let them leave. Besides, it is also beneficial to leave, no, it will spread the news that Siyang City has fallen into the hands of the Shanyang Army again. It was enough to surprise the Tang Army and the people in the southern counties of Liangzhou Prefecture.

On June 3, Meng Zhao, who was already north of Siyang County and at the junction of Liaocheng and Leping counties, finally got the situation in Siyang County.

"What do you say? Siyang County is lost? Or was it the Shanyang Mansion army led by Li Feng last time? Hearing the report of the messenger galloping from Siyang County, Meng Zhao couldn't believe it.

"Returning to the right general, it is true. Two days ago, the enemy raid appeared at the east gate, and Zhang Yongxue, the left-behind captain of Siyang County, surrendered the door, and then Siyang City was caught off guard and lost in less than half an hour! 4,000 brothers, basically the whole army is dead! ”

Zhang Yongxue...... Damn ...... It's long overdue! Aren't there four thousand men in the city? Zhang Yongxue is already a lieutenant who has been overhead, even if the east gate is lost, it will not be attacked by the enemy. Meng Zhao almost wanted to vomit blood. Now that he regrets his death, he knew that he should have listened to the advice of his subordinates and executed Zhang Yongxue. In fact, he also knew that his own arrangement to empty the other party may be one of the reasons for the other party's surrender.

On the same day, Yongshui Town, north of Siyang City, was attacked by Shangqian mountain bandits, and the city sent 2,000 troops to clear it, but the result was successful. The Shanyang Mansion army had 2,000 cavalry, and after breaking the city, they quickly caught up with them, and completely annihilated the 2,000 brothers who had marched for an hour. The messenger hurriedly recounted the information.

"Fuck!" When Meng Zhao heard this, his eyes were dizzy, and he couldn't help but scold. How could he not know now that his subordinates must have fallen for the enemy's scheme. What Yongshu Town was attacked by mountain bandits, it must have been the enemy's maze, and as a result, the defenders in the city were scattered.

"How did they get out of the West and end up behind us, dammit!" Meng Zhao's face turned red at the moment, and he didn't have the style of a general at all.

"General Right, the top priority now is to return to Siyang City and take back Siyang County!" Meng Zhao was furious, and Yuan Li hurriedly persuaded.

"Coming back? Kick back! That's what that Li Feng wants. When we come to help, the bandits trapped in the west will have a way out, and they will surely scatter and hide in various places. Meng Zhao roared angrily.

Yuan Li smiled bitterly: "General, this is true, but Siyang County is the southern gateway of Liangzhou Mansion, if Siyang City is lost, our defense line will have to be pulled back by another county, which is not good for us." "How could he not know that this was the other party's plan, but not do it? It's okay to lose the battle, but even the right general can't afford to lose the city one after another. If you can't beat it, can't you hold it? Tens of thousands of people were defeated by the first part of the four or five thousand government armies, and they were tricked, and if this continues, General You's face will be gloomy, and then it will be troublesome.

Meng Zhao also came to his senses at this moment, took a few deep breaths, and understood that he was forced into a dilemma by the other party this time. Continuing to besiege the mountain bandits, who knows if the government army will still be indifferent? If you return to Siyang County, the bandits will have a chance to escape, and this busy operation can be regarded as a failure.