After Li Cunhuan went back, he was surrounded on all sides, and the water and land were blocked.

Although Qian Biao was puzzled, he still sent people to sit on all sides to defend Li Cunhuan. His younger brother Qian Jiao sat on the most important eastern city wall, which was different from the west wall, which was blocked by West Lake. The eastern part of the country is flat, and the city gate is the largest, with a full eight gates. There are the most points of attack, and the number of troops for natural defense is also the largest. On the west city wall, Qian Biao asked Wu Yongdu to make Xu Juan sit in the right army, and he was not stupid enough to use Xu Zaisi, he was also afraid that Xu Zaisi would have any bad thoughts, so that Xu Zaisi and his subordinate Zuo Wuyong and another tooth army under his command were all in the inner city. Chenghe sits on the northern wall. The easiest southern city wall is to let the eldest son Qian Yuanji sit in charge.

Jiangnan is the most fertile land in the world, and a good piece of fertile land yields three stones per mu. Compared with the north, even if Li Cunhuan has asked people to change to rice, the best fertile land is only one and a half stones per mu, only half of the south of the Yangtze River. The food is sufficient, so that Qian Biao is not afraid of Li Cunhuan's siege, and there is enough grain and grass in Hangzhou to support a year and a half.

However, Li Cunhuan's actions also made Qian Biao jealous, and he didn't know what tricks Li Cunhuan had, so instead of attacking the city quickly, he played the lock of the city. This trick is not very new, as early as the Spring and Autumn Period, this method was already available. At that time, the state of Chu attacked the state of Song, and changed to besiege, and trapped the capital of the state of Song for nine months, which was the first case of locking the city in history.

The lockdown of the city belongs to the water mill, Qian Biao thinks that it is impossible for Li Cunhuan to use this method, first of all, in terms of food, Li Cunhuan must not have as much as his own. Besides, it is impossible for Yang Xingmi to watch himself perish, and the longer the time drags on, the better it will be for Qian Bi. But Li Cunhuan made the appearance of locking the city, digging a trench, and ramming a low wall on the excavated soil near the outside of the trench, and the soldiers could be seen working in full swing every day.

It is said that Qian Biao does not believe in the lock-up of the city, and if he does not lock the city, what are you doing here? Waste of manpower and material resources. This made Qian Biao more and more uneasy, and there was always a haze floating in his heart that could not be dispersed. He knew that this must be an illusion, but he didn't know what Li Cunhuan was planning, so he could only get people to pay attention.

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Xu Zaisi was pacing anxiously in the mansion, and a henchman walked up to Xu Zaisi and said in a low voice: "General, the guests are here!" ”

"Coming? Didn't anything happen along the way? Xu Zaisi asked cautiously.

"Nothing!" The henchmen responded with the same caution.

"Whew!" Xu Zaisi let out a long breath, as if a big stone had fallen on his heart.

"Where, then, General, are you receiving guests?" The henchman asked.

"Hmm!" Xu Zaisi touched his chin without a beard, groaned for a while, and said, "Take it to the study, and if there is no notification within ten steps of the study, no one is allowed to enter!" ”

"Yes! The last general will take the guests to the study! The confidant replied.

It didn't take long for Xu Zaisi's henchman to bring a man in a white cloak into the study. The cloak man took off his white cloak, revealing a slightly gloomy face, none other than Feng Baodu.

Feng Bao hung the cloak on the wooden shelf on the side, and bowed his hand to Xu Zaisi, but there was no politeness.

"King Qin, what is the matter with sending you to Ben General?" Xu Zaisi sat on the wooden chair, and just nodded at Feng Baodu's hand, very arrogant.

Feng Baodu didn't care either, and said in a deep voice: "Save you, and also help King Qin!" ”

"Save the general?" When Xu Zaisi heard this, a trace of mockery appeared on his face, and he sneered: "Really? Don't talk about things so great, although Ben Jiang doesn't know a few big characters, but he has been fighting in the north and south for decades, so he still has a little knowledge! You lobbyists just want to exaggerate, and you are afraid that you won't be able to scare people! ”

"Really?" Feng Baodu's slightly gloomy face showed a thick mockery.

Xu Zaisi's heart trembled involuntarily, and he couldn't help but pick up the sake poured on the seat and sip it. Although he kept saying in his heart that this was the other party's trick and means, in order to scare himself, Xu Zaisi still couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

"Actually, it's not fearful, but that's just a lie!" Feng Baodu sneered, "Do you want to tell me the reason?" You don't need to refute, just listen quietly, it's wrong, this is your Xu Zaisi's home, are you still afraid that you will leave! Just kill it. ”

"Humph!" Xu Zaisi snorted coldly, not knowing what he thought in his heart.

Feng Baodu didn't pay attention to it, and said coldly to himself: "It is reported that when Gu Quanwu was trapped, he had a chance to be rescued, but it was because you ......" Seeing Xu Zaisi hear this, he opened his mouth to refute, Feng Baodu immediately waved his hand, interrupting Xu Zaisi's words that had reached his throat, and then said: "You don't have to refute, whether this thing is true or false, for me, and even His Royal Highness King Qin, there is nothing, and even if it is still true, I am grateful to you, so that we have lost our biggest opponent on this trip." And now the problem is that Qian Bi believes! ”

Speaking of letters, when these two words were spoken, Xu Zaisi's hand holding the wine glass shook suddenly, and the pale yellow sake spilled out of the wine glass and fell on Xu Zaisi's clothes. Xu Zaisi couldn't be calm anymore, his fists were clenched, and his upper teeth were biting his lower lip tightly. is still struggling in his heart, after all, Qian Biao was good to him before, asking for money and silk is rich, and a reward is often hundreds, there are many fields and houses, and there are five or six beauties.

"Whenever the war encounters difficulties, Qian Biao will think, if Gu Quanwu is here, what will happen to the situation? He can't help but hold a grudge...... What about someone? Feng Baodu said lightly, but when he said the dead word in the back, he accentuated his tone a little. Listening to Xu Zaisi's ears, it was no less than a thunderclap on the ground.

But Xu Zaisi was still hesitating, and Feng Baodu definitely gave Xu Zaisi a completely absolute bargaining chip on the balance in his heart. "People don't destroy the heavens and the earth for themselves, how good is Qian Biao to you now? As long as you Xu Zaisi heads fall to the ground, will those fields not be able to fly? How much money can you use? Even if you use it, what if you eat it in your stomach, it won't be owned by Qian Biao in the end? What about those beauties? In the end, it's not Qian Biao's person? And His Royal Highness promised, if you are willing to cooperate with the outside and the outside, the position of the envoy of the western Zhejiang Festival is what you Xu thought again! ”

What is life for? is nothing more than fame, fortune, and power, when Xu Zaisi followed Qin Zongquan, maybe it was just because of the coercion of Zhuangding. But after a long time, when he became an officer, he was for both power and profit, as for fame, Xu Zaisi, who was born in the Wandering People's Army, naturally would not do it for any fame or anything like that. Now Qian Biao wants his life, Li Cunhuan gives him the right, and with the power, are you still afraid that there will be no benefit?

Done! Xu Zaisi gritted his teeth, straightened his waist, sat up, looked at Feng Baodu and said, "Okay!" But I don't care about this matter alone, I still need someone to help, I hope the messenger also promises him an official position, otherwise I can't talk about him! ”

"Are you talking about Xu Juan?" Feng Bao said disapprerovingly.

When Xu Zaisi heard this, he was obviously stunned, Feng Baodu looked at Xu Zaisi's face, and said disdainfully: "This general is a thousand households of Jinyiwei, we Jinyiwei do things, don't investigate clearly, dare to come in?" His Royal Highness also said that if Xu Juan is willing to surrender, the envoy of the Western Zhejiang Regiment and the deputy envoy of the Western Zhejiang Festival will be his. ”

Xu Zaisi heard this, although he was surprised by Jin Yiwei's ability to do things, he still reacted very quickly and nodded and said, "There is no problem with this matter!" But ......"

"It's empty, isn't it?" Feng Bao didn't wait for Xu Zaisi to finish speaking, he had already interrupted Xu Zaisi's words, picked up Xu Zaisi's later words, snorted coldly, and said: "This is His Highness's handwritten letter, as for Xu Xuan's side, do you want Ben Jiang to go out in person!" ”

When Xu Zaisi heard this, he smiled confidently: "This doesn't have to bother the messenger, I have a fateful friendship with Xu Juan!" I will personally go out in this matter, and the messenger will wait for the good news. Especially Qian Biao, he doesn't treat us martial arts as human beings, and he also wants us to repair the ditch under the scorching heat, and the martial arts are already dissatisfied! ”

"Hmm!" Feng Baodu nodded and said, "It's okay, you can discuss this matter, and then tell me!" I'll just rest with you! ”

Xu Zaisi pondered for a while, nodded and said, "It's okay, I'll personally arrange a place for the envoy to rest!" ”

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The night was deep, and on the quiet streets, I only happened to see a neatly armored soldier appear, and since entering the state of war, the whole city of Hangzhou has been filled with a tense atmosphere.

In the quiet of the night, from time to time there was the sound of gongs in the distance, and the sound of vigilant residents beware of fires. At this time, the West Lake Gate in the west is not quiet at all.

"Are you all ready?" Xu Wan asked in a deep voice.

"Hmm!" The henchman hidden in the darkness cherishes the words like gold.

"Okay, signal it!" Xu Juan said decisively.

"Yes!" The henchman responded.

A torch was lit and shook three times regularly on the ramparts.

Immediately, a firelight appeared on the opposite side, shaking three times in a regular manner.

"Good!" Xu Juan muttered a little excitedly, he knew that after this battle, he would be the deputy envoy of the Jiedu in western Zhejiang, and the training envoy of the western Zhejiang regiment! At that time, he will no longer be the one who makes people dredge ditches on a hot day, and he can't resist it!

Slowly in the suburbs, there was a sound of rustling, and while Xu Wan was waiting anxiously, an infantry appeared in Xu Juan's field of vision, and Xu Wan couldn't help but be stunned. But he nevertheless ordered the gates to be opened. He thought it would be cavalry!

Xu Juan stood at the gate of the city and asked in a deep voice: "I'm Xu Juan, I don't know that the general who led the army on the other side is the general?" ”

"Shi Jianjiao!" A cold voice sounded as if it was winter, and Shi Jianjiao, who was dressed in black and black armor, came to Xu Juan with a flowing dark red luster phoenix sword, just like a bull's head and horse face in the dark night, full of the breath of death.

I also heard a little about Shi Jianjiao and Xu Juan, after all, I might meet him in the future, so Xu Juan, a famous general in the world, also paid attention. When he heard Shi Jianjiao, Xu Juan breathed a sigh of relief, although he felt a little regretful in his heart, Li Cunhuan did not come in person, but the dispatch of a famous general in the army also proved that Li Cunhuan attaches great importance to this matter, and he behaves well, and it may not be impossible to say that he cannot go to the next level.

However, when Xu Juan saw the soldiers behind Shi Jianjiao, he couldn't help but ask the doubts in his heart: "Why are they all infantry?" Wouldn't it be better to send cavalry? Take the granaries and arsenals faster"

"This time I crossed the sea, and there were not many cavalrymen who came over." Shi Jianjiao replied coldly.

"Didn't you say there were seven or eight thousand?" Xu Wan was stunned.

"That's just a scout who is confused, what really comes is only three thousand horsemen, and good knives are naturally used in key positions. Besides, it was night, and the cavalry was running, which caused a lot of noise. When Shi Jianjiao said this, he glanced at Xu Juan with dissatisfaction, and said, "General Xu, there is so much time now, can you waste it?" ”

Xu Juan couldn't help but smile embarrassedly, and said abruptly: "Demon, let's go now!" I have 500 soldiers here, let me lead the way, please come with me, as long as you control the granary and the arsenal, the money will not be able to make a big wave! ”

"Hmm!" Shi Jianjiao replied noncommittally. "It's time to go, right?"

"Okay, I'll lead the way!" Xu Juan knew that he seemed to have more words today, and after saying this, he was very decisive and led the five hundred soldiers to set off. After leaving 300 soldiers to guard the city gate, Shi Jianjiao immediately led the soldiers to follow behind Xu Xuan.

After walking for about a mile, in the middle of the bluestone paved avenue that leads to the north and south, a man with a torch appeared in his hand, with his back to the advancing soldiers, which was so conspicuous in the dark night.

"Who!" A bad premonition flashed in Xu Xuan's heart. took two steps back, and the soldiers beside him immediately held the shield in their hands and blocked in front of Xu Xuan.

"Xu Xuan, don't you know Ben Hou?" A slightly hoarse familiar voice sounded, but when it sounded in Xu Xuan's ears, it was like a thunderclap on the ground.

"Money! …… Pure gold! Xu Wan's eyes widened, and his voice trembled and he said.

"Wrong!" The man turned around and showed a face that was seven or eight points similar to Qian Di, "Ben Hou is Qian Xuan, Xu Xuan, you are so late, with so many soldiers, what do you want to do!" ”

Although Qian Bi was made a marquis, as the most powerful Qian Bi among the Qian Bi brothers, Qian Bi was also named the Marquis of Dongyang by the imperial court, and the two of them had similar voices, which made Xu Juan misunderstand someone just now.

Seeing that it was not Qian Biao, although Xu Juan wondered why Qian Qian appeared here, Xu Juan also breathed a sigh of relief, but Xu Juan now also tore his face, and he was not afraid to tell Qian Biao. "What? Hum! Good birds choose trees to perch on! Qian Biao let us work hard, not to mention, when it was very hot, he actually let us dig a ditch! One hundred and twelve brothers died! Since Qian Bi is unkind, don't blame me Xu Juan and his brothers for being unjust! ”

"You mean, rebellion!" When Qian Huang heard this, he was surprisingly calm. I didn't know the slightest panic about this sudden bad news.

"That's right!" Xu Juan roared with a hideous face. "Come on, kill me money!"

"Behind you are the soldiers and horses sent by Li Cunhuan, right? Pity! It should be almost time! Qian Qian raised his head, looked at the moon, and muttered. It was muttered, but in the silent night sky, it was particularly loud.

"Qian Jiao, what do you mean by that! Don't pretend to be a ghost for Lao Tzu, Lao Tzu is scared! Hearing this, Xu Juan couldn't help but take a step back, and roared with a slightly different face.

"Really?" A thick mockery flashed in Qian Jiao's eyes, and he waved his hand and said, "Since that's the case, come out!" Let General Xu have a good look at what his situation is now! ”

Two teams of iron-clad soldiers rushed out of the dark alleys on both sides, laying a steel line in front of Qian Jiao. But that's not all. I only heard a murmur from the houses on both sides, and when I looked up, Xu Juan only felt a cold air penetrating through my whole body from the bottom of my feet, solidifying the blood veins in my body.

I saw countless black shadows appear on the roofs of the houses on both sides, and I don't know how many, in the black shadows, it seems to be innumerable. Then the torch was followed by a faint glimpse of the black shadow holding a powerful crossbow in his hand, and the polished arrow arrowhead reflected a chilling luster in the moonlight. But it wasn't over yet, there was a sound of swords clashing and a terrible scream from behind.

Although Qian Jiao's face was calm, there was excitement in his voice that could not be concealed: "It's started!" West Lake Gate, can it be defended with 300 people? Ha! Ha! Ha! You are so naïve, everything has already been discovered by my eldest brother (poignant) and Cheng Hongji (Cheng Ji Zi)! But in order to let you obediently enter the urn, I just let you live happily until now! ”

"Bastard, actually! Actually! Hiss! Hiss! Xu Juan gasped, his eyes full of remorse.

"General, retreat!" A henchman hurriedly spoke.

"That's right, it should be too late to retreat!" Xu Juan came to his senses and said hurriedly, just as he was about to give an order, another henchman came to Xu Juan with a frustrated face, and said: "The general is late, and a soldier and horse appear behind, it is the brave capital of the marshal!" ”

Although Xiaoyongdu is not as famous as Wuyongdu, and even its combat effectiveness is not as good as Wuyongdu, it is composed of Xiaoyong soldiers selected from prisoners of war, and it is a unit under the command of Qian Biao that is second only to Wuyongdu in combat effectiveness.

"Damn! Could it be that I, Xu Juan, am going to die here today! Xu Juan's voice was full of unwillingness and remorse.

"Surrender the brethren of Wuyongdu! If you kill all the Lu Dragon thieves behind you, this time, Ben Hou will hold on to it, and I can forgive you for this crime! It's all business as usual! Qian Jiao showed a kind smile and shouted.

When the soldiers of Wu Yongdu heard this, they couldn't help but twitch.

Seeing this, Xu Biao's face changed greatly, anyone can surrender, he Xu Juan will definitely not be able to surrender, even if Qian Bi personally promises, Xu Juan will not believe that Qian Bi will let him go, now he can only try his best to let his soldiers stand on his side. "Brethren, this old dog has deceived us! Do you want to go back and continue with that life that is inferior to pigs and dogs? ”

"Does it work? Morale that has been shaken! Can it be recovered so easily? Let you kill yourselves! So that the blood of Wu Yue's soldiers will be shed less! There was a deep mockery on the corner of Qian Xuan's mouth, and he didn't care about Xu Xuan's words at all.

(To be continued)