Xu Liang was slightly stunned, and then said indifferently: "This official is only the governor of Shaanxi, I only care about the safety in Shaanxi, as for other places, then I can't care about it." The legs are on the people's army itself, where they are going to retreat, how do I know! ”

Hong Chengchou listened, was speechless for a while, and then said angrily: "Guozhong, how can you be like this!" The people's army has been raging in the northwest for a long time, and the court has spent a lot of effort to prevent the civil unrest from spreading to other provinces. ”

Xu Liang rolled his eyes and looked at Hong Chengchou funny, "Please, Governor Hong, you are always the governor of the three sides, if the people's army attacks other provinces, it is indeed something you are always worried about, as for me Xu Liang, I'm sorry, I'm just the governor of Shaanxi, and I can't see such a long term!" ”

"You!" Hong Chengchou was angry.

Xu Liang no longer looked at Hong Chengchou, but instead glanced at the generals in the hall, nodded, and said in a deep voice: "Generals, since Wang Ziyong and other leaders of the people's army refuse to surrender, then this official will not be polite to them. ”

He Huchen and other generals all shouted loudly: "We will obey the dispatch of the governor!" ”

Xu Liang said loudly: "Okay! The generals put their troops and horses in order, and waited for their own arrangements. Wang Ziyong dared to sweep my Xu Liang's face, and the first person who wanted to be killed by this official was him. ”

When Qingyang guerrilla He Renlong heard this, he laughed and said: "Lord Governor, Wang Ziyong is entrenched near Taibai Mountain, and his troops are about 30,000 people. The last general had long wanted to lead his army to meet him. This time the king is used for his own use, and the last general is willing to take the lead! ”

Xu Liang looked at He Renlong appreciatively and said with a smile: "Okay! Qingyang was originally General He's defense area, and the name of this vanguard officer was none other than He Renlong. As for the other generals, He Huchen. This official ordered you to lead 10,000 soldiers and horses to Qingyang Taibai Mountain! Luo Rucai, you lead 20,000 soldiers and horses to Taibai Mountain, Wanwen Mountain, you lead 10,000 horses to Taibai Mountain. This official will lead another 5,000 elite cavalry and 3,000 artillery battalions, and this time the king will use it for his own use, and we will dispatch 50,000 or 60,000 people. To destroy the king in one fell swoop! ”

He Huchen, Luo Rucai, Wan Wenshan and others all came out when they heard this, and they all responded loudly: "Yes!" The last general leads the troops. ”

Xu Liang said to Wang Qinian, He Zhun, Qi Chu, Luo Baiguan and others: "On this expedition, Wang Qinian is fully responsible for the supply of grain and grass, He Zhun." Qi Chu, Luo Baiguan fully cooperates! ”

Wang Qinian and others also appeared.

Xu Liang stood up, glanced at the people in the hall, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, this expedition is only allowed to succeed, not to fail!" I can't escape a single rabbit on Taibai Mountain! You should do your best, if anyone delays the military aircraft of this officer. Hugh blames the official for turning his face and not recognizing people! ”

After listening to Xu Liang's words, all the high-level officials in Shaanxi got up and responded solemnly: "Obey!" ”

Xu Liang finished speaking. He looked at the trilateral governor Hong Chengchou and asked, "Governor Hong, do you have anything else to add?" ”

Hong Chengchou's anger did not subside, and when he saw Xu Liang's words, he arranged the matter of going out to fight the bandits, so he snorted lightly. He said in a stiff tone: "The arrangements of Guozhong are very good, and the governor has nothing to say." ”

Xu Liang listened, and most of what Hong Chengchou said was angry, but he didn't care.

At this time, Cao Wenzhao, the deputy chief soldier of Shaanxi, suddenly sneered: "Lord Governor." In order to recruit and suppress a king with 30,000 troops, the governor mobilized 50,000 or 60,000 troops, and if this was spread, it would inevitably make his colleagues in the DPRK and China laugh at the incompetence of the officers and soldiers in Shaanxi, and they would have to bully the people with more and less against the people's army! It's not good to hear when it gets out. ”

When the generals of Shaanxi heard this, they all glared at Cao Wenzhao, and Luo Rucai shouted angrily: "Cao Wenzhao, this is the lobby of the governor's yamen, the governor is giving lectures, where is your part!" ”

Cao Wenzhao raised his head and sneered: "As the deputy commander-in-chief of Shaanxi, General Ben has the right to express his opinion on the war in Shaanxi!" ”

Xu Liang looked at Cao Wenzhao with a cold expression and asked, "Then in General Cao's opinion, how should this battle be fought in a glorious and decent manner?" ”

Hong Chengchou frowned and looked at Cao Wenzhao and shook his head slightly. Cao Wenzhao turned a blind eye, and when he heard Xu Liang ask, he shouted proudly: "To deal with a mere king for his own use, the governor only needs to give this general 10,000 soldiers and horses, and this general promises to cut off the head of the king for his own use!" ”

Xu Liang squinted his eyes at Cao Wenzhao and asked, "General Cao is so confident?" ”

Cao Wenzhao said proudly: "Whether this general can do it or not, the governor only needs to try!" ”

When Xu Liang heard this, he shook his head with a sneer, and said, "General Cao bravely crowned the three armies, and this official has long known about it!" This official also believes that General Cao will definitely be able to take off the head of the king for his own use! It's just that...... It's a pity that the official has no interest in the head of the king himself. ”

Cao Wenzhao was stunned and asked in surprise, "What is the governor interested in?" ”

Xu Liang said word by word: "This official wants the king to use himself and his men and horses, and they all die on Taibai Mountain!" ”

Xu Liang gave an order, and the armies in Shaanxi immediately set off. Xu Liang personally led 5,000 cavalry and 3,000 artillery battalions from Chang'an City, and went to Taibai Mountain together with Hong Chengchou, the governor of the three sides, and Cao Wenzhao, the deputy commander-in-chief of Shaanxi.

A few days later, the army came to the foot of Taibai Mountain and set up camp at the foot of the mountain. The vanguard officer He Renlong led 10,000 Qingyang soldiers to enter the mountain. Luo Rucai led 20,000 Pingliang soldiers to join Xu Liang's cavalry.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Hong Chengchou, the governor of the three sides, and Cao Wenzhao, the deputy commander-in-chief of Shaanxi, raised questions about how to attack the mountain.

"Lord Governor, as far as the general knows, Taibai Mountain stretches for hundreds of miles, the mountains are high and dense, and the king's own troops have hid in the depths of Taibai Mountain, even if the governor mobilizes 60,000 soldiers and horses, and wants to exterminate the king's own use, I am afraid that it will not be easy." Cao Wenzhao faced the map and talked eloquently, "Besides, the mountain road is rugged, which is not conducive to cavalry combat at all. ”

Xu Liang listened, but he was confident! Seeing that Hong Chengchou, the governor of the three sides, seemed to have the same question, he pointed to a few markers on the map and said: "Before the army set off, Jinyiwei and Qingyiwei checked the terrain of Taibai Mountain clearly. Taibai Mountain is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack. But at the same time, it also facilitated the offensive of our army. According to the investigation of the Investigation Department, although the Taibai Mountain is large, there are not many paths in and out of the mountain, only five! I have ordered He Huchen, and Wan Wenshan led the army to hold the other four. Luo Rucai and He Renlong's forces will advance all the way up the mountain along the main road we are currently on! Hmph, even if the king hid in the cave. I'm going to kick him out too. ”

Hong Chengchou listened to Xu Liang's explanation and said worriedly: "Guozhong, the king has 30,000 soldiers and horses, while He Huchen and Wan Wenshan only have 20,000 troops, but they have to defend the other four roads, and they are bound to divide their troops. In case the king is desperate for his own use. Wouldn't it be bad to gather all your forces to attack one place and take advantage of the opportunity to escape! ”

Xu Liang laughed and said, "If Wang Ziyong dares to take the initiative to escape from Taibai Mountain, then he is really looking for death." The officer brought 5,000 elite cavalry, and he was waiting for them at the foot of the mountain. Once Wang Ziyong wants to break through the siege, as long as He Huchen and Wan Wenshan drag Wang Ziyong for half an hour, five thousand elite soldiers will be able to rush to support. Xu Liang smiled gloomily and said, "Hehe, you must know that it is within dozens of miles under Taibai Mountain." It can be regarded as the terrain of a flat river, which is most suitable for cavalry to rush and kill! ”

Hong Chengchou and Cao Wenzhao listened to it, imagined the scene of the cavalry chasing the people's army on the plain, and couldn't help but shudder.

A day later, after He Renlong's soldiers and horses advanced ten miles, they finally met with the civilian army on the mountain, and the two sides tentatively attacked for a while, and each withdrew its troops.

Xu Liang left 5,000 cavalry at the foot of the mountain to respond. He took the artillery battalion and followed Luo Rucai's soldiers and horses to advance up the mountain unhurriedly.

When resting at night, He Renlong went to the military tent to report to Xu Liang and Hong Chengchou on the battle situation during the day.

"Your Excellency. Lord Governor, the soldiers and horses of the general at the end of the day tore apart with the civilian army for the first time, and beheaded more than 300 people. He Renlong said, "However, according to the captured prisoners of the People's Army, go up." Every ten miles, the king built a fortress for his own use, blocked the only way into the mountain, and sent a heavy army to advance further. I'm afraid it's difficult. ”

Xu Liang smiled slightly and said, "General He has worked hard. Today, our army attacked for a day, and the king had no intention of escaping, and it seemed that he was very confident in the fortresses he had built. Our army has sufficient food and grass, so there is no need to rush at all. General He, tomorrow your people will attack ten miles again, and then set up camp, and the day after tomorrow, Luo Rucai's troops will be replaced, and they will not attack much, so they will enter ten miles. We can afford it, but the king may not be able to afford it for his own use. ”

He Renlong nodded yes.

Hong Chengchou said suspiciously: "Guozhong, our army has an absolute advantage in strength, why do you only attack ten miles a day, and don't take advantage of the victory to pursue?" ”

Xu Liang smiled and said: "This official has carefully calculated, even if the progress of ten miles a day, our army will attack Baxiantai on the top of Taibai Mountain, it will only take seven or eight days. At this time, the official can still afford to wait. ”

Hong Chengchou listened and nodded slowly.

The next day, He Renlong led the army into the mountains again, advanced another ten miles, fought with a small group of people's army, and after killing the people's army, he stopped again. At this time, it was less than a mile away from the nearest militia fortress, and when you looked up, you could clearly see the faces of the militia standing guard on the fortress.

He Renlong set up camp under the nose of the people's army. Didn't treat the militia on the fortress as outsiders at all.

Wang used himself to set up a total of seven forts on Taibai Mountain, and this was the first one. Regarding the news that the court officials and troops had attacked the fortress, Wang Ziyong seemed to be indifferent. Wang Ziyong himself built a few courtyards near Baxiantai on the top of Taibai Mountain, and lived a fairy life on the top of this beautiful Taibai Mountain.

Wang Ziyong did not think of escaping, he knew that the Taibai Mountain was dangerous, and the road into the top of the mountain every ten miles, set up a fortress up to two battles, each fortress was covered with heavy soldiers, archers guarded, the mountain road was driven by horsemen, even if there were tens of thousands of people attacking the mountain, it could not be spread out on the mountain road.

Knowing that the officers and soldiers of the court attacked the first fortress, Wang Ziyong only ordered his generals to send an additional 1,000 people to the first fortress to strengthen the defense.

The next day, the person in charge of attacking the first fortification was Luo Rucai. Luo Rucai led his troops to the front of the fortress, stood outside the range of the bows and arrows of the people's army in the fort, looked at the tall stone fortress, and then looked at the heavy wooden door covered with iron sheets, sneered a few times, and then ordered the troops to rest in place, and ran to the Chinese army's military tent to report to Xu Liang.

"My lord, the king really used that thief to have some means, the fortress in the middle of the path is really wonderful, and once the city gate is closed, it is almost impossible to attack it by manpower." Luo Rucai reported so.

Xu Liang was very curious, and went out of the military tent with Hong Chengchou and Cao Wenzhao, and personally rushed to the fortress to inspect.

When Hong Chengchou and Cao Wenzhao saw this situation, they couldn't help frowning and were at a loss. The people's army in the fortress saw the dress of Xu Liang and others, and knew that it was the big man of the court who had arrived, so they stood on the fort and laughed at Xu Liang and others recklessly, and a general of the people's army laughed loudly at Xu Liang: "Hey, the dog officers below, aren't you going to wipe out our righteous army?" We, General Wang, have spoken, and we will stand here and watch you fight! Come, are you attacking? What's the skill of huddled outside?! Wowhaha! ”

"Hahaha......" The other people's soldiers laughed unscrupulously when they heard the sarcastic words of the general of the people's army, and even worse, they even threw their weapons, jumped on the battlements, and untied their belts and peed on the sides of the court officials and soldiers!

Seeing this, the surrounding people's troops burst into laughter again.

When the officers and soldiers below saw this, they were all angry. Hong Chengchou, Cao Wenzhao, and Luo Rucai all frowned. Xu Liang narrowed his eyes, snorted coldly, beckoned to an accompanying Tsing Yi guard, pointed to the fortress, and said, "Order the artillery battalion to transfer ten flying eagle cannons, and three general cannons to come up!" Bomb it to the official! ”

Tsing Yi Wei received the order and ran out in a hurry.

Hong Chengchou and Cao Wenzhao accompanied Xu Liang to wait in place, and after about half an hour, the soldiers of the 300 artillery battalion arrived with ten flying eagle cannons and three general cannons, and set up a fort in a slightly open place that had been sorted out, and the muzzle of the cannon was aimed at the fortress.

An artillery battalion commander ran to Xu Liang and saluted and asked, "Your Excellency, ten flying eagle cannons and three general cannons are ready, please instruct your lordship." ”

Xu Liang nodded, and said to the militia who were still laughing at the fortress from time to time: "Boom it!" ”

The commander of the artillery battalion saluted again and ran back to direct the firing of the artillery.

Cao Wenzhao, the deputy commander-in-chief of Shaanxi, looked suspiciously at the general running towards the artillery battery, and questioned Xu Liang: "Lord Governor, I see that the fortress is made of big stones, and it looks very strong. Will artillery work? ”

After Cao Wenzhao finished speaking, he heard a loud bang, and a great general sprayed out a tongue of fire, and then a cannonball accurately hit the iron gate of the fortress!

Rumble! Rumble! Rumble! The cannon sounded continuously, the general cannon and the flying eagle cannon roared one after another, and the shells covered the civilian army on the fortress.

The sudden sound of artillery stunned the civilian troops on the fortress! The vast majority of the people's army looked up in amazement at the artillery fire that kept whistling towards the fortress, until a round of artillery fire was over, the fortress was full of corpses, and the smoke of gunpowder was filled, and the remnants of the people's army reacted, and immediately fled in all directions like a herd of wild horses that were greatly frightened. (To be continued.) )