Just when Yang Yuanqing led 10,000 cavalry to cross the Yellow River and slaughtered towards Wagangzhai, Wagangzhai had already received a message from the spies.

Wagangzhai suddenly became nervous, just before receiving the news, Wagangzhai was still immersed in the joy of victory.

More than half a month ago, Zhang Ping, the general of Hu Benlang stationed in Liyangcang, led 5,000 cavalry to suppress the bandits, but was defeated by the Wagang army using the complex terrain, and the Sui army was defeated.

Just when the people up and down of Wagangzhai were preparing to fight with confidence, a worrisome news came that Yang Yuanqing led 10,000 cavalry to encircle and suppress Wagangzhai again.

Yang Yuanqing's prestige has long spread all over the world, and the arrival of his army has made Wagangzhai face the most severe test since the uprising, and life and death are on the front line.

In the big tent, seven or eight Wagangzhai leaders are nervously discussing countermeasures, Zhai Rang stood in front of the map with his hands behind his back, staring at the map for a long time, he led the hungry people in the capital to attack the north city a few years ago, was released by Yang Yuanqing, and then was introduced, and became a Xu official in the Dongjun County Ya, but half a year ago he was accused that he had led the hungry people to make trouble in the capital, he was put on death row, only to be beheaded after the autumn, one of his friends happened to be a jailer, risking death to release him.

Zhai Rang was cornered, so he took his brother Zhai Hong, nephew Mohou, and friend Wang Ruxin to rise up in Wagang, gathering hundreds of people to rebel, and soon, his old friends Bing Yuanzhen, Jia Xiong, and the murderous escape to the East County of the Shangdang Shan Xiongxin, the son of the East County family Xu Shiyun also came to take refuge, so that the momentum of Wagang Village grew rapidly.

But at this time, Zhai Rang couldn't have imagined that a decision made by him half a month ago caused a monstrous disaster, if he knew that there would be today's consequences, then he would not attack Yu Wenyan anyway.

Zhai Rang felt remorse in his heart, but regret was useless, at this time, he could only take one step at a time.

Zhai Rang turned around and said to everyone in a deep voice: "I dealt with Yang Yuanqing back then, he was very skillful, he was by no means a brave man, I don't want to be alarmist, but I still want to tell you that his arrival has made Wagangzhai face life and death, what should we do?" Everybody just say. ”

Zhai Rang called himself a general, and his subordinates placed the left and right leading army captains, the left commander was Xu Shixian, the right commander was Shan Xiongxin, and Bing Yuanzhen was Sima, in charge of logistics and government affairs, Jia Xiong was the military division, and the rest of the generals were all captains.

Everyone's eyes are looking at the military advisor Jia Xiong, Jia Xiong is about forty years old, is a rich man in Weicheng, because of his arrival, Wagangzhai obtained extremely valuable money and food, so that Wagangzhai embarked on the road of rapid development, so Zhai Rang's brother Zhai Hong took the initiative to give him the position of the second master.

Jia Xiong is good at divination, but strategy is not good, seeing that everyone is looking at him, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "I have a divination in the morning, it is a great omen, Yang Yuanqing's arrival will be extremely unfavorable to Wagangzhai." ”

He didn't know what to do, Zhai Rang's eyes looked at Xu Shiyun, Xu Shiyun was all-round in civil and military affairs, Zhai Rang valued him very much, so he tried his best to override public opinion, and let him be the third master and command a thousand soldiers.

Xu Shiyun understood what Zhai Rang meant, which was to let himself express his opinion, he stood up and said to everyone: "Everyone, please listen to the little brother." ”

Xu Shiyun was the youngest of the generals in the tent, but he was the most resourceful, and if it weren't for Jia Xiong's local prestige, everyone would be willing to serve him as a military advisor.

Xu Shiyun sorted out his thoughts and said unhurriedly: "First of all, I think that although Yang Yuanqing's arrival has put great pressure on Wagangzhai, we are far from the extent of exhaustion, first of all, we have the hostages they want, Yu Wenxuan and two hundred guards, I have interrogated them one by one, among the two hundred guards, there are many children of official eunuchs, and Yang Yuanqing does not dare to attack us on a large scale for the time being." ”

"Whew!"

Jia Xiong sneered, "Xu Gongzi thinks things too simply!" Why do you say that Yang Yuanqing cares about those hostages, he is notoriously ruthless, this Yu Wenying is the one who went to investigate him, and wants to threaten him with hostages, I think it is meaningless. ”

"I agree with the military advisor's statement!"

Sima Bing Yuanzhen glanced at Xu Shiyun and said slowly: "Don't put too much hope in the hostages. ”

Xu Shiyun blushed and said, "I haven't finished my words, can you let me finish my words and then raise objections." ”

Zhai Rang nodded, "Xu Duwei continued!" ”

Xu Shiyun said: "I'm not saying that Yang Yuanqing must care about the hostages, and he will definitely not attack us, if that's the case, he doesn't need to lead troops, bring a few ox carts, and fill them with money and goods to ransom people, I just said that the hostages are one of his scruples, and he will not easily attack Wagangzhai until he is forced to do so, so he will give us time to ......"

"Wait!"

This time it was Zhai Rang who interrupted him, "What does Xu Duwei mean by time?" ”

Xu Shiyun sighed and said, "I'm talking about the time we transfer. ”

A whisper suddenly sounded in the big tent, and Jia Xiong sneered, "Before you fight, let's talk about withdrawing first, what is the idea?" ”

Xu Shiyun said in a loud voice: "Everyone, stay in the green mountains, don't be afraid of no firewood, Yang Yuanqing is a cavalry, we go to the river, Yang Yuanqing lives in the temple, we are in the mountains, it's a big deal to let him burn Wagangzhai, and when he leaves, we will come back." ”

The discussion became louder and louder, there were those who were in favor and those who were opposed, at this time, Zhai Rang glanced at Shan Xiongxin, and when he saw that he was silent, he asked, "Captain Shan, what is your opinion?" ”

Shan Xiongxin sighed, "I agree with Xu Gongzi's plan, thirty-six plans, go first, but before leaving, I suggest that I negotiate with Yang Yuanqing first, and if the leader can trust me, I will talk to him." ”

Everyone looked at Shan Xiongxin, their eyes were full of surprise, Zhai Rang faintly guessed that Shan Xiongxin might know Yang Yuanqing, he pondered for a moment, he was about to nod his head in agreement, and a soldier rushed into the tent, "General Qiyu, there is a messenger sent by officers and soldiers outside the gate of the wall." ”

"Good time!"

Zhai Rang shouted: "Greet with a line of guns!" ”

Shan Xiongxin hurriedly said: "General, don't kill the envoy." ”

Zhai Rang laughed, "I won't kill the envoys, I just want the sons and daughters to know that I, Zhai Rang, am not afraid of officers and soldiers." ”

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Outside the gate of the wall, Li Mi is looking at this camp tent with poor conditions behind his back, and made a gatehouse with wood, a plaque is hung on the gatehouse, and the three words "Wagangzhai" are written on it, the words are written well, there is a watchtower on both sides of the gatehouse, about two zhang high, surrounded by earthen walls, the wall is full of soldiers, all wearing Sui army armor, holding crossbow arrows, it looks like a decent.

In the distance is a large camp tent, at a glance it is the tent of the captured Sui army, there is a mast in front of the tent, a big flag with a black edge and a yellow background flutters on the mast, and the word 'Wagang' is faintly visible.

Wang Bodang stood behind Li Mi, he was holding a bow and arrow, looking nervous, Li Mi looked back at him, and said with a slight smile: "You don't have to be nervous, they should be nervous." ”

Yang Yuanqing's army was already camped outside Wagang, he was not in a hurry to enter the army, and wanted to know the life and death of Yu Wenying and others, so Li Mi took the initiative to ask Ying to go to Wagang Village to investigate the truth.

At this time, a gong and drum sounded, 500 soldiers lined up in front of the gate of the wall, all with bright armor and spears, neatly lined up, a lieutenant shouted an order, and 500 spears were erected at the same time, forming a long gun path.

The captain shouted at the door: "The owner of the village has an order, and the officers and soldiers will enter the village!" ”

Li Mi glanced at the spear team coldly, ignored it, Wang Bodang was furious, he opened his bow is an arrow, the arrow was like a meteor, and shot towards the flagpole a hundred steps away, but an arrow broke the rope, and the flag fell from the flagpole, and there was an uproar in the camp.

The soldiers were annoyed and raised their crossbows to aim at the two, when someone shouted, "Don't be rude!" ”

Xu Shiyun rushed out and waved his hand to the five hundred spearmen, "Withdraw them all!" ”

The spearmen all withdrew their spears, and Xu Shiyun walked out of the gate and said: "Reckless field soldiers, I don't know etiquette, please forgive me!" ”

Li Mi saw that this young man spoke extraordinarily, knew etiquette quite well, and knew that he was from a big family at a glance, which made Li Mi a little surprised, I really don't know how this person could fall into the grass.

Li Mi also bowed his hand and saluted: "On the order of General Yang, I came to see your village master." ”

"My general is already waiting in the lobby, please come with me!"

Xu Shiyun said, and couldn't help but glance at Wang Bodang, just now an arrow can be called a hundred steps through Yang, don't say yourself, even Brother Shan can't compare, I have heard for a long time that Yang Yuanqing's archery skills are unparalleled in the world, and now even one of his subordinates sent casually is so good, and it really deserves its reputation.

Xu Shiyun sighed in his heart, and then took Li Mi into Dazhai, until he came to the main account, Zhai Rang was already waiting here, he wanted to use spearmen to boost the army's prestige, but the other party actually came to a sharpshooter, which made them lose face, and they wanted to be angry but didn't dare, so they had to completely put down the shelf to welcome.

"Zhai Rang, the people of the mountains and grasses, welcome the military envoy to the village!"

Li Mi also said lightly: "Under Li Mi, he is General Yang's front staff." ”

At this time, Li Mi studied behind closed doors for many years, so ordinary people didn't know him, and Zhai Rang also thought he was an ordinary scribe, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Li, please come in!" ”

Li Mi walked into the big tent and sat down on the guest seat, Zhai Rang sat opposite him, surrounded by Zhai Rang's men.

Li Mi took out a letter and handed it to Zhai Rang, and said with a smile: "General Yang said that he had a relationship with Zhai Zhuangshi in the capital, and there was still his old man in the tent. ”

Zhai Rang quickly glanced at Shan Xiongxin, and when he saw Shan Xiongxin bowing his head in shame, he could be sure that the old man mentioned by the envoy was Shan Xiongxin.

Zhai Rang took out the letter and read it briefly, Yang Yuanqing's tone in the letter was very polite, hoping that they could recognize the situation and not hit the stone with an egg.

Zhai Rang sighed and said: "Back in the capital, General Yang spared my life, I Zhai Rang remembered it, and I have no intention of confronting him, please send the envoy to show us a way out." ”

Li Mi nodded, "General Yang asked me to tell Zhai Zhuangshi that Wagangzhai also has a way out, but the premise is that the people must be released first, and he will talk to you after releasing them, otherwise, after an hour, his cavalry will set foot in Wagangzhai!" ”