Early the next morning, Zhang Xuan led 500 cavalry to leave Beihai County, galloping all the way to Qi County, when he was about to enter Qi County, he saw a tea shed on the side of the road, more than a dozen carriages and ox carts were parked outside the tea shed, and the shed was full of men, women and children, who were asking the old man who opened the tea shed.

The old man suddenly saw Zhang Xuan and waved to him excitedly, but Zhang Xuan did not stop, smiled at the old man, and continued to speed towards Qi County.

Just as Zhang Xuan guessed, they met many people who had migrated from Qi County to Beihai County along the way, driving mule carts or ox carts to Beihai County.

These people were originally the people of Qinghe County, Wang Shichong looted Zhu'a County and Linyi County frightened them, Qi County was no longer safe, and they began to leave Qi County one after another.

Although they can go to Lu County or Jibei County, Lu County is vulnerable to the bandits of Langya County, and Jibei County is close to Wagang, and only Beihai County is slightly safer in comparison.

"General!"

Chen Xu, the cavalry captain, pointed to a fork in the road ahead and said: "From there, you can go to Linyi County and walk through it once." ”

Zhang Xuan grabbed the reins of the war horse and looked at it, a few miles ahead is Changshan County, the green trees on both sides are lush, the wheat in the fields has begun to tassel, and busy figures can be seen everywhere, Zhang Xuan knows in his heart that after the summer harvest will be the time for large-scale migration.

"Let's go!"

As soon as Zhang Xuan drew his horse, five hundred cavalry rushed onto the trail and galloped towards the northwest like a gallop.

Zhang Xuan judged from common sense, any troops sent out would not be killed like a storm, and they left cleanly, just like they attacked Langya County, and although they withdrew in the end, Zhang Xuan still controlled Dong'an and Yishui County, and pushed the defense line of Beihai County and Gaomi County to the south.

Zhang Xuan also believes that Wang Shichong will not immediately evacuate Qi County. Prey that is too easy to get their hands on, how can they give up easily, not to mention that Qi County is so fat, Wang Shichong must still have an army to stay in Qi County, once the court does not punish him, or acquiesce to what he does. He opened his mouth again at the fat of Qi County.

In the afternoon, Zhang Xuan led 500 cavalry across Jishui and arrived at Linyi County, where the team rested on a meadow near a small river, and the war horses drank water in the small river and leisurely nibbled on the tender grass on the riverside meadow.

The soldiers hurried to drink water and eat dry food, and they knew in their hearts that at this time to rest, the general must be ready to attack at night.

Zhang Xuan sat on a large rock and looked at the map of Linyi County and Zhu'a County. He had just received news that there were indeed Wang Shichong's troops stationed in the area of Linyi County, about 1,000 people.

What is certain is that the Qi army did not go north to drive them away, and Zhang Xuan suspected that this was an order given by Pei Renji before leaving, and the Flying Eagle Army and Wang Shichong's army were not allowed to clash.

But the existence of this army seriously threatens the security of Qi County and Beihai County, and Pei Renji's show of weakness will make them even more arrogant.

Jang Hyun needs to consider the proportions of this attack, and this is the key issue. After all, the other party is not a bandit, but a Sui army like him. Shooting too hard will cause an uproar on the side of the imperial court and make him lose points politically, but if he is too light, he can't build a prestige in Qi County, so he needs to grasp a degree.

At this moment, a scout cavalry galloped up, and he turned over and dismounted. Xiang Zhang Xuan hugged his fist and reported urgently: "General Qiyu, it seems that something has happened in Linji County, and I have encountered many people who have escaped from Linji County, as if someone is robbing the county seat. ”

Jang Xuan immediately stood up and shouted, "The whole army is assembled!" ”

The cavalrymen got up and got on their horses. Zhang Xuan led everyone to rush to Linji County.

Linji County is located on the north bank of Jishui, about 50 miles away from Linyi County, a hard-hit area, is a small county of less than 10,000 people, Linyi County was sacked by Wang Shichong's army, Linji County became a frightened bird, the city gate was closed, and the county ordered to organize young and strong people to patrol the city.

Despite their great care, the southern gate was broken by an army of 300 men, and more than 300 of Wang Shichong's soldiers rushed into the city and committed adultery and looting.

This army of 300 soldiers was led by a lieutenant, and due to Wang Shichong's indulgence, these soldiers were constantly thinking about how to loot the people's property, they were all Huainan soldiers, and they had no nostalgia for the Qingzhou area, which made them even more brutal and fierce.

They quickly defeated more than 1,000 people who came to stop them, and killed them in the county seat, at this time, the two large families near the southern city of Linji County have been looted, and the family members were humiliated by the soldiers, and the soldiers were not satisfied, and the target began to turn to the surrounding houses.

In just over an hour, the small county town of Linji has become a mess, several looted houses are full of smoke, burning a raging fire, the street is full of people crying and running, the gate of the north city is crowded with people fleeing for their lives, everyone is terrified, not caring about the family property, with their wives and children fleeing for their lives.

At this time, the county commander Wang Zhong was supported by several officials to escape from the county seat, he fell and beat his chest, his wife, daughter and mother were in the county government and did not escape, what should they do?

"Don't stop me, let me go back!"

Wang Xian Ling desperately wanted to rush to the city gate, but several officials grabbed him to the death, "County Jun, Madam, they will come out, save yourself first!" ”

At this moment, the sound of horses' hooves was heard in the distance, and a servant pointed to the west and shouted: "Look at the county gentleman!" ”

Wang Zhong looked back, only to see the yellow dust billowing in the distance, a Sui cavalry was rushing towards this side, and several officials were so frightened that their faces turned pale, "It's over!" Another Hades army. ”

"That's not right!"

Wang Zhong said in a low voice: "They are not Wang Shichong's army!" ”

Obviously, this cavalry team did not rob the fleeing people, but went straight to the city gate, it would not be Wang Shichong's cavalry, Wang Zhong suddenly swelled up with hope in his heart, and ordered to the left and right: "Go and ask, where is the army!" ”

At this time, Zhang Xuan's cavalry had stopped galloping, and saw two officials in soap suits running over and asking, "May I ask where the cavalry is!" ”

"I'm Zhang Xuan of Beihae County!" Jang Hyun replied loudly.

There was no need for the official to reply, Wang Zhong was overjoyed, Zhang Xuan came, then Linji County was saved, he waved his hand and ran up and shouted: "General Zhang, save us!" ”

The official hurriedly introduced Zhang Xuan, "This is our Wang County Order!" ”

Zhang Xuan nodded, urged him to step forward and asked, "May I ask Wang County Order, what happened in the city?" ”

"General Zhang, Wang Shichong's army is a group of bandits! Breaking through the south gate, burning and looting in the city, they are simply worse than bandits! ”

"How many are there?"

"Hundreds, General, save us!"

Zhang Xuan waved his hand, "Kill with me!" ”

The cavalry slaughtered the city, and the people at the city gate dodged on both sides to make way for them, and they could not help but cheer.

Zhang Xuan led the cavalry into the city, ran out of less than a mile, and a large group of soldiers appeared in front, about 100 people, all carrying large bags and small bags, some drinking wine, and some holding crying young women in their hands.

Zhang Xuan's eyes suddenly burst into murder, and he took out his war knife and shouted: "Kill!" Not a single one is left. ”

Five hundred cavalry shouted, brandished spears and knives to kill Wang Shichong's soldiers, the horses were like thunder, and instantly rushed to the front of the soldiers, this group of soldiers shouted in fright, turned around and fled, but were chased and killed by the cavalry, the knives were mercilessly chopped, the heads rolled off, the limbs flew sideways, and the spears pierced their hearts.

A dozen young women crouched down screaming in fright, and their horses whizzed away from them, continuing to chase the fleeing soldiers, and in a few moments, more than a hundred soldiers were all killed, none of them escaped, and the corpses were piled up in the streets.

Zhang Xuan immediately ordered Chen Xu: "Divide into ten teams, give me separate heads to search and kill, no prisoners of war are needed, merit is recorded by head, and those who disturb the people die!" ”

"Obey!"

Chen Xu turned his horse's head to carry out Zhang Xuan's order, and soon, a group of cavalry rushed to the streets and alleys where Wang Shichong's army was located, and Zhang Xuan personally led a team of cavalry to run towards the house where the fire was most intense.

The news of the arrival of the cavalry led by Zhang Xuan quickly spread throughout the city, and many people even saw the scene of the cavalry killing the rebels in the street, everyone cheered, and the people who were about to escape from the city no longer panicked, and began to close their doors, waiting for the moment of peace.

The cavalry's search and killing was quite effective, they were merciless, and killed the rebels who were looting and committing adultery, Wang Shichong's soldiers also began to panic, many people rushed out of the city, but they had no chance, there were two cavalry in ambush at the city gate, and when the deserters approached the city gate, the cavalry rushed out and killed the rebels mercilessly.

In less than half an hour, more than 270 of the 300 Wang Shichong soldiers who rushed into the city had been killed, and the remaining 20 or so were hiding in their houses.

At this time, Linji County also began to counterattack, and the county commander Wang Zhong led hundreds of young men to follow Zhang Xuan's soldiers to search from house to house, and constantly arrested Wang Shichong's soldiers who were hiding in the houses, and more than 20 soldiers were driven to the streets.

"Spare your life!" Dozens of rebels begged desperately, but a scene on the street made them desperate.

Seeing the robbers being escorted out, thousands of angry county citizens rushed up with hoes and sticks, hoes and sticks fell like raindrops, and the cries and cries gradually disappeared, and more than 20 people were beaten to death.

So far, none of the 300 Wang Shichong's soldiers escaped from the county seat, and all of them were killed in the county seat. (To be continued......)