After Li Junzhi's death, Zhang Fan finally got along. Hearing that Niu Qing was ordered to send troops, Zhang Fan traveled with the army as a general. This time, Niu Qing was able to raise his eyebrows. Dealing with the vanguard of the opposing side with absolute superiority in troops, compared to the people who were used to being poor, suddenly became an upstart, and the army marched forward with great momentum.

As the army marched away, the scouts reported that the distance between the two sides was less than two hundred miles. Niu Qing gave an order, and the army deliberately slowed down, and at the same time sent a team to the front to probe the other party's scouts.

After the distance was less than 100 miles, and the opponent's scouts had just returned, Niu Qing suddenly ordered the team to march quickly, and the speed of the march suddenly increased by more than three times, taking the opponent by surprise.

However, when Niu Qing came closer, he found that the other party had occupied a small mound, and the fortifications were simply arranged.

Look at everything in front of you. Niu Qing couldn't help but nodded, it seems that Jin Mao does have some ability. Immediately, he did not dare to underestimate the other party, and ordered the army to besiege the mound, and the 20,000 horses were divided into four roads, each with 5,000 yuan, and the distance between them was less than five miles, so they could support each other at any time.

At the same time, he sent people out to scold the formation, scolding the emperor for being unreasonable, brutalizing Zhongliang, and forcing the anti-imperial division. told the story of Liu Bonan and Niu Hongzhi. Subsequently, he whispered to persuade him to surrender. It was said that the soldiers on Jin Mao's side were in a mess and seemed to be moved.

Jin Mao is nearly thirty years old, and he is handsome, but he is a lifetime of righteousness, and from a distance, he is somewhat similar to Yue Shao'an. He looked at the soldier with a heartfelt feeling, and his face sank. Finding a high place, he shouted loudly: "Soldiers, how can we listen to the nonsense of the rebels when we are brave and loyal to the traitors. Think of your wives and children, who are waiting for the news of our triumph. If you are moved by a few words that lead the rebels, your descendants will be ashamed of you in the future. We respect the monarch and love the country, and we can only face Xiao Xiao with a sword......"

His voice was full of violentness, and he uttered a thousand words in a thousand words, without a pause, every word hit the hearts of the people, and soon calmed down the floating military heart. At last, the 5,000 soldiers shouted in unison with him.

"Loyal to the monarch and patriotic, and strive to kill the thief-" The high-pitched voice came out in unison.

Niu Qing's face became solemn. He looked sideways at Zhang Fan: "This Jin Mao is really not a simple person!" ”

Zhang Fan nodded and said, "It seems that the psychological offensive does not work. We had no choice but to storm. ”

"Hmm!" Niu Qing agreed, and said: "In this way, we can only fight quickly, if it drags on for a long time, once the emperor's army arrives, it will be us who will be passive at that time." ”

The two discussed tactics for a while, and after half an hour, Niu Qing Huoran ordered a strong attack.

The team that attacked in the first round rushed. Jin Mao took advantage of the terrain, bows and arrows, mountains and stones, although Niu Qing had a strong crossbow to assist, but the other party was condescending, and the crossbow arrows on his side were greatly reduced in terms of accuracy and range.

Two hours passed, and the two sides suffered damage to each other, but obviously the losses on Niu Qing's side were greater.

Seeing that his soldiers were so damaged, Niu Qing felt pain in his heart, and he boasted to Yue Shaoan that he went to Haikou at the beginning, saying that it was five thousand against five thousand, but now it seems that if only five thousand people are brought here, it is difficult to say the outcome of this battle.

Jin Mao saw Niu Qing's intention to fight a quick battle, and he himself knew very well that if he went head-to-head, he would inevitably be swallowed up by the opponent's 20,000 army. Now the only way to go is to hold on and wait for help. As a result, he could not hold out, and at the same time constantly accelerated the construction of fortifications.

The two sides fought until late at night, and failed to break through Jin Mao's defensive area, Niu Qing saw that the casualties were too large, so he hurriedly ordered the team to withdraw. After setting up the tent, Niu Qing and Zhang Fan lit the lamp and discussed again.

Niu Qing's face turned pale, and he said: "This Jin Mao is obviously proficient in ice techniques, and there is no leakage in the arrangement of troops, it seems that this is a hard bone." ”

Zhang Fan also frowned, thought about it, sighed slightly, and said, "Now it seems that we should be prepared for a strong attack." ”

"What do you mean?" Niu Qing Huo Ran raised his face.

"With the time of our march, two days have passed now. The Emperor's army can be reached in two days in two days, or in one day, and if we can't take it early tomorrow morning, we will have to withdraw. At that time, this Jin Mao will be the first merit, and if his ability is reused, it will be a great disadvantage to our army. Zhang Fan said, shaking his head slightly, obviously he was not very confident in this mountain attack.

Although Niu Qing was a little unwilling in his heart, he had to admit that what Zhang Fan said was extremely true, he sighed and said, "If the result is really like this, what face do I have to see Mr. Yue." ”

"Major General doesn't have to be so pessimistic!" Zhang Fan whispered softly and said, "If we can't attack it, we can use a strategy." ”

"Oh?" Niu Qing hurriedly said, "What's the plan?" ”

"The emperor is too suspicious, and he can't trust people like Liu Bonan, so it can be seen that he doesn't trust anyone. Now Jin Mao is leading all the people who have had something to do with Song Shicheng before, if we make a counter-plan, I'm afraid that even if Jin Mao does not die, it will definitely not be reused. ”

Niu Qing thought for a while, patted his thigh, and said, "This is absolutely feasible." I just don't know how to use this countermeasure? ”

Zhang Fan smiled and said, "This is not difficult, although we can't attack it today, we have also captured a few prisoners, as long as we get words out of their mouths." Just send some of the general's old troops to go, spread rumors that Jin Mao has the intention of rebellion, has been spying with the young general, and plans to lead the crowd to surrender when the time is right, when the time comes, I am afraid that even if he can go back, it will be difficult to get rid of it. ”

After careful discussion, Niu Qing's eyes gradually lit up, and then, after the two discussed the details properly, they let Zhang Fan arrange it.

However, although this can relieve worries, the current difficulties are still not overcome. If that Jin Mao held on until the reinforcements arrived, then the effect of his countermeasures would be greatly reduced.

Just when Niu Qing had a headache, suddenly, there was an urgent report outside the account: "General Zhu asks to see him." ”

"General Zhu?"

Niu Qing was a little puzzled, there were indeed a few generals surnamed Zhu under his account, but they should be besieging Jin Mao in front now, what did they do if they came rashly? It's because there's a change ahead.

Niu Qing was shocked, and hurriedly ordered someone to summon General Na Zhu in.

Wait for the person to enter the tent. Niu Qing raised his eyes and saw that the other party was not wearing armor, and on his slightly short body, a wide robe wrapped around his entire body, and a cloth hat covered most of his face, so he couldn't see his face clearly.

Niu Qing was about to ask, but the other party had already taken off his hat. Niu Qing looked at the childish face of the previous generation, was surprised, and said, "Xiaozhong? What are you doing here? ”

The person who came was actually Zhu Chongyi, the young man smiled, stepped forward a few steps, and said: "General Niu Qing, there is a leak in the intelligence of the Supervision Department this time, after you led the army to set off, Brother Yue knew that this Jin Mao was actually quite extraordinary." He was afraid that you would be dragged by Jin Mao, so he ordered me to come over to help. ”

Niu Qing laughed, stepped forward a few steps forward and gave Zhu Chongyi a bear hug, and said, "Mr. Yue is really a charcoal in the snow, Xiaozhong, sit down." Let's sit down and talk. ”

Zhu Chongyi smiled and sat down.

Niu Qing was excited, although Zhu Chongyi was not very old, but Yue Shaoan had repeatedly won by surprise, and most of them relied on the sharp weapons he made. Naturally, no one dared to underestimate him. Niu Qing is a person who knows the inside story in detail, how can he not be happy.

After Zhu Chongyi sat down, he came to offer fragrant tea again, and then he spoke, saying: "During the march, the hospitality is not good, and it is not strange that Xiaozhong is small." ”

When General Niu Qing said this, he saw the outside. Everyone is for Song Shicheng, there is no need to say these polite words, and Zhu Chongyi is not such a hypocritical person. "Zhu Chongyi has not been the little Zhengtai he was over the years, and when he speaks, he is also clear-eyed, which is not to be underestimated.

Niu Qing let out a long laugh and said, "Yes, yes...... It's that I'm a little hypocritical. To tell you the truth, I'm anxious now, since Mr. Yue sent you, there must be some good solution. Let's not come to the hypocrisy, let's just say it, what is Xiaozhong's best strategy to break the enemy? ”

"I don't have a good way to break the enemy." Zhu Chongyi shook his head and said: "I'm just a carpenter, Brother Yue gave me the position of a general, but I don't know anything about marching and fighting. ”

As soon as Zhu Chongyi's words fell, Niu Qing's face showed disappointment.

Looking at his appearance, Zhu Chongyi smiled and said, "However, I brought some things, as for how to use them, it still depends on your General Niu Qing." ”

Niu Qing was originally a little disappointed, but when he heard this, his hope rose again, and he hurriedly asked, "What is it?" ”

Zhu Chongyi stood up and said, "Let's go outside and have a look." General Niu Qing knew it at a glance. ”

Niu Qing couldn't bear it, and immediately got up and said, "Okay, good!" And he went out—"

As they spoke, they walked out of the tent quickly.