Chapter 589: Jiande Severed Fingers

Gao Shida never dreamed that the Sui army would climb the city wall so quickly, he originally thought that there would be at least a fierce battle, and there would be a tragic scene of ambushing corpses, but the fact made him sad, the defenders didn't even throw the rolling wood and stones to let the Sui army climb the city, what does this mean?

Gao Shida was frightened, he knew that if he didn't leave, he would be tied up and invited to be rewarded, at the same time that the Qingzhou Sui army climbed the city on a large scale, the north gate was quietly opened, and Gao Shida took his second son Gao Yuan and led three thousand henchmen to run out of the north city and fled to Hejian County.

Gao Shida's judgment was not wrong, after losing 80,000 troops in a raid battle, he only counted how many people he still had, and he could still hold Nanpi County, but he ignored the most critical thing: the hearts of the people, but also the hearts of the army, the morale of the army has been scattered, in the face of the huge siege of the Qingzhou Sui army, all the soldiers thought of self-preservation, and they knew very well in their hearts that the consequence of the heavy losses of the Qingzhou army was to slaughter the city.

If the bow and arrow for long-distance combat had to be released, then the rolling wood and stone were the freedom of the soldiers, and the rolling wood and stone piled up on the city head were almost useless, so they let the city head be attacked in one go.

The city gate has been opened, and a group of soldiers went out of the city to surrender, at this time, Wei Chigong led Wang Xuanjing to Zhang Xuan's side, and Wei Chigong smiled and said: "I brought the first subordinate to go to the city." ”

Zhang Xuan glanced at Luo Shixin and asked with a smile, "General Luo is acceptable?" ”

Luo Shixin glared at Wei Chigong fiercely, and had to bow down and say, "This time it is indeed a step too late." ”

"If you can say that, it also shows that you are above board!"

Zhang Xuan's gaze turned to Wang Jingxuan again, "You are Wang Jingxuan, the team leader?" ”

Wang Jingxuan stepped forward and knelt down on one knee and saluted, "Humble Wang Jingxuan, see the handsome!" ”

"Where are you from?"

"My humble ancestors are from Donglai County, but I grew up in Beihai County."

"Looks like you've practiced martial arts?" Zhang Xuan asked again.

"When he was young, he was reckless and aggressive, and at the age of sixteen he missed and injured others. He has been on the run, worshiped many masters, and did practice a little martial arts, and returned home ten years later to marry a wife and have children, and work as a farmer for a living. ”

Zhang Xuan nodded, "This performance is good." I've made a promise before........."

Without waiting for Zhang Xuan to finish speaking, Wang Xuanjing hurriedly said: "Qiyu is handsome, don't you dare to accept your humble position?" ”

Everyone was stunned, and Wei Chi said hurriedly: "What's the matter with you, aren't you the first to go to the city?" ”

"This is not what the lowly position means, but this siege is too easy, and there is no resistance at all, the lowly position is just a step faster than others, and it really doesn't take much effort. So ......"

"So you feel ashamed to accept it, and let me go back on my word, right?" Zhang Xuan asked coldly.

Wang Xuanjing was so frightened that his forehead sweated, and he said in a low voice: "Don't dare to be humble!" ”

Zhang Xuan snorted, "Since I have promised, you can't give it to others, and you will break my military regulations from now on." Promote you to lieutenant, and the bounty is 1,000 taels. If you don't want to, you can return the promotion and bounty to your General Wei Chi! ”

Wei Chigong hurriedly explained: "Captain Qi, Captain Wang is a real person, he is not vain, and he is definitely not deliberately contradicting the marshal. ”

Zhang Xuan smiled faintly, "General Wei Chi values him so much. Let's cultivate it well! ”

"Humble thanks, handsome promotion!"

Wang Xuan saluted and followed Wei Chigong down, and at this time, Zhang Xuan asked again: "Is there any news of General Xu?" ”

A sergeant ran up to report, "General Xu has just sent news. The Gao Shida cavalry had surrendered and were now dealing with prisoners of war, and because of the large number of men and horses, General Xu begged the marshal to send someone to assist. ”

Zhang Xuan glanced back at Pei Xingyan, Pei Xingyan suddenly came to his senses, and immediately hugged his fists and said, "Please give an order!" ”

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly, "Take five hundred war horses to General Shen's scout camp, don't swallow it yourself." ”

Luo Shixin was in a hurry, "Dashuai, we also need hundreds of war horses!" ”

Wei Chigong was about to take Wang Xuanjing away, and suddenly heard that war horses were going to be allocated, he was suddenly anxious, he also happened to need hundreds of war horses to supplement the forward battalion and scout team, Wei Chigong also hurriedly ran over to apply, "Dashuai, and us, we also need war horses, we can't give them all to the cavalry." ”

"Dashuai, our left army also needs some war horses, please consider it!" Su Dingfang was not lagging behind, and also rushed to put forward his own requirements.

Pei Xingyan was very annoyed when he saw everyone fighting with him, but he didn't dare to attack in front of Zhang Xuan, so he had to hate and say: "Okay! I'll bring the horses back and hand them over to the marshal first, and when you're all distributed, the rest of the old and weak horses will give me additional cavalry, so you're satisfied!" ”

Zhang Xuan glared at him, "If you want to go, go quickly, there is so much nonsense!" ”

Pei Xingyan was so frightened that his heart trembled, and he hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted, then turned over and got on his horse, and ran towards the southern barracks with more than a dozen cavalry.

Zhang Xuan watched him walk away, and then ordered: "Pass my order, Zhang Bang Anmin, the army enters the city!" ”

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In the conflict between Dou Jiande and Gao Shida, both of them deeply understood what it means to compete with cranes and mussels, and the fisherman profits, needless to say, Gao Shida was finally exterminated by Zhang Xuan, and even Dou Jiande, who joined forces with Zhang Xuan, was also hit hard by the Bohai Society.

Gao Lie, who has been low-key and forbearant because of the capture of members, finally showed a hideous face on Dou Jiande, he took advantage of the confrontation between Dou Jiande and Gao Shida in Gonggao County, led the army to capture Leshou County, and slaughtered the whole city, and Dou Jiande's wife and children, who had just been rescued, were also murdered.

Gao Lie immediately withdrew west to Raoyang County, and laid a net in Raoyang County, Gao Lie did not miscalculate, Dou Jiande, who lost his mind, ignored the persuasion of his generals and strategists, and resolutely led an army of 80,000 to Raoyang, but fell into Gao Lie's trap, the 80,000 army was wiped out, and Dou Jiande only led thousands of people to flee back to Leshou County.

In the camp outside Leshou County, dozens of generals and strategists were anxiously waiting outside the big tent of the Chinese army, it had been three full days, Dou Jiande locked himself in the big tent, no one saw him, although everyone could understand Dou Jiande's mood at this time, but now is an extraordinary period, and it is not the time to blame himself and apologize.

"Ling joins the army, you go and persuade Dou Gong again!" Everyone persuaded Ling Jing one after another, Ling Jing was Dou Jiande's secretary to join the army, which was similar to the confidential secretary of later generations, and he was the most important person in Dou Jiande.

Ling Jing nodded silently, walked to the door of the tent and said in a loud voice: "Lord, Gao Shida has perished, the situation is critical, I hope the lord will cheer up!" ”

In the middle of the night, Dou Jiande's deep voice came from inside the big tent, "Sir, please come in!" ”

Everyone was suddenly excited, and pushed Ling Jing into the big tent, the light in the big tent was very dim, and they saw Dou Jiande with his back to the tent door, looking very depressed and lonely, Ling Jing sighed secretly, stepped forward and bowed, "See the lord!" ”

After a while, Dou Jiande said slowly: "Gao Shida is dead? ”

"Back to the lord, we have received definite news that the Qingzhou army captured Nanpi County yesterday, and Gao Shida only led thousands of people to flee into Hejian County, so he should have gone to Gaolie."

"Very good, the two big idiots are finished, let's watch the real people behind the scenes come to the front to fight." Dou Jiande sneered.

"Lord, we haven't reached the point of exhaustion, we still have 30,000 troops, and"

Without waiting for Ling Jing to finish speaking, Dou Jiande interrupted him with a wave of his hand, "Don't comfort me anymore, I know very well in my heart, don't say 30,000 people, we can't even afford 10,000 people now, where is the food, where is the money?" Do you want me to rob and kill? If I really do this, I'm afraid Zhang Xuan won't let me. ”

Ling Jing was silent for a moment and said: "We can still support the food for a month, and we can think of a way again, but the current grim situation is that the army's morale is weakened, and the people's hearts are panicked. ”

After a long time, Dou Jiande finally nodded, "Okay!" Gather the whole army, I have something to say! ”

There are 10,000 garrisons in the camp, and another 20,000 troops led by Liu Heimin stationed in the southern camp of Leshou County, at this time more than 10,000 people gathered under a wooden platform, looking at Dou Jiande who walked on the wooden platform, Dou Jiande looked very haggard, he stood on the wooden platform, slowly glanced at everyone, and said in a hoarse voice: "I know that many brothers are like me, their families died in the massacre in Leshou County, hatred is engraved in our hearts, this hatred I Dou Jiande must be avenged, but I will not be reckless, I will come step by step, I promise to everyone, The tragedy in Leshou County and Raoyang County will not happen again, and I hope everyone is giving me a chance to get back on my feet. ”

There was no one under the wooden stage, no one spoke, and Dou Jiande said slowly: "I know that everyone is disappointed in me, and my behavior really needs to be punished, and now I cut off my fingers to show my determination and commitment!" ”

After speaking, Dou Jiande pulled out a sharp dagger, and in an exclamation, he cut off the little finger of his left hand......

After this knife, many of the already indifferent eyes gradually became enthusiastic again.

(To be continued.) )