Shout!

A special firework pierced the night sky, elongating the tail note like a shooting star. Soon after, this firework exploded in the sky, and a dazzling white light appeared in a flash, which was fleeting, and on the watchtower of the Li family's military camp one or twenty miles away, a soldier holding a telescope happened to see this scene.

Immediately, the soldier quickly got off the watchtower and went to the big tent where Xu Xiake was to report.

When the sky was faint and gray, the camp of the Li family army was already empty, Gao Yingxiang led everyone to walk slowly, strolling in the camp, pacing, quietly watching all this, but an envious voice sounded in his ears.

"Chief, Captain Li is not simple, he is really vigorous and resolute, as soon as the discussion ended last night, he couldn't wait to lead the army to Daning City, only three hundred people, and he took it down at the third watch. According to this momentum, if there is no accident, within three days, it should not be a big problem to capture Xi County, congratulations to the leader! ”

Obviously, while this person was envious, he was also patting the horse's ass, but he didn't know that the horse's fart was slapped on the horse's leg.

Gao Yingxiang just glanced at the man coldly, didn't say anything, just asked, "How are our people?" Is it all arranged? ”

At this time, Grim walked up and handed the man a warning look, as if he was talking, don't say if you can't speak, stay aside honestly.

When he came closer, Ge Li's expression had returned to normal, and he turned to an extremely respectful expression, and replied softly: "Leader Qiqi, it has been arranged, and the army is stationed three miles outside the county seat of Puxian County, and it is surrounded to ensure that no one escapes." ”

"Hmm" Gao Yingxiang hummed lightly, nodded his head with satisfaction, and said lightly: "Let's go, since Captain Li's Li Jiajun has all left, and we don't have anything to stay here, follow me to the camp to have a look and comfort the wounded." ”

"Yes, Chief." Gary said yes, and then walked two quick steps, leading the way.

Gao Yingxiang had just walked not far, and the man who had just slapped his ass walked a few steps slowly, fell behind everyone, and grabbed King Zuo Jin, nervously and cautiously, "King Zuo Jin, what's wrong with me?" Did you say something wrong that upset the chief? ”

King Zuo Jin glanced at the man, a little impatient in his heart, and did not show it, but still reminded kindly: "Remember, although Captain Li has such a relationship with Leader Gao, the two do not deal with each other. If you can, try not to mention Li Zicheng in the future. Otherwise, no one will intercede for you again. ”

Immediately, King Zuo Jin didn't pay any attention to the man, and walked away, chasing Gao Yingxiang and the others.

At the same time, the news that Li Zicheng had captured Daning that night quickly spread among the leaders of the various rebel armies, and everyone reacted differently.

Outside the west gate of Huozhou City, five miles away, Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai's army Chen Bing is here, and the other three city gates are also covered with heavy troops, and they are about to attack the city.

At this moment, Luo Rucai and Zhang Xianzhong are in the big tent, as well as Zhang Xianzhong's four righteous descendants Kewang, Liu Wenxiu, Li Dingguo and Ai Nengqi, as well as several of Luo Rucai's henchmen.

Luo Rucai and Zhang Xianzhong sat side by side, in the upper seat, and the others stood straight below, Sun Kewang said even more loudly: "Father Qiyu, Leader Luo, according to the news obtained, Li Zicheng took Daning City in one fell swoop during the third watch last night. ”

In an instant, everyone was shocked, looking incredulous, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but ask: "Hopefully, how is this possible?" If Li Zicheng really took Daning City at the time of the third watch, after careful calculation, from the negotiation and determination to the fall of Daning City, it would only be two hours in between. Throwing away the time to hurry, that is to say, it took Li Zicheng about an hour to completely control Daning City, how is this possible? ”

Luo Rucai followed, also looking incredulous, his eyes widened, and then asked, "Yes!" Although Daning City is just a small county town, but after the rebellion of Puxian, the officials and soldiers there have long been frightened birds, and they are extremely frightened. In less than half an hour, even if he Li Zicheng is the god of war and Li Jiajun is a heavenly soldier and general, in such a short period of time, it is impossible to break through Daning City, with only three hundred people. ”

Questioned by the two, Sun Kewang was only a little flustered, and then pretended to be calm, and replied affirmatively: "Father Qiyu, Leader Luo, according to our internal line in Daning City, although I don't know how the Li family army broke through the east gate, but the north gate and the south gate were taken by the Li family army, disguised as the official army, and took advantage of the unpreparedness of the officials and soldiers on the city wall, and took advantage of the unpreparedness of the officials and soldiers on the city wall, and acted in the dark, so as to take it in one fell swoop. ”

As soon as the words fell, Li Dingguo, who was only twelve years old, reminded in an astonishing voice: "Father-in-law, this Li Zicheng is not simple, his scheming is extremely deep, it seems that he has already ordered people to lurk in Daning City, so he can break through Daning City in one fell swoop, which is almost a lot of effort." ”

"Well, what Dingguo said is right, it should be like this, otherwise it doesn't make sense at all. If it weren't for that, how could he, Li Zicheng, take Daning City so easily. However, no matter what, it was really cheap for him Li Zicheng. Zhang Xianzhong looked suddenly enlightened, nodded lightly, stroked his beard with his right hand, and after responding, he seemed to suddenly think of something, frowned slightly, and then asked: "Dingguo, you said that Li Zicheng is not simple, and his scheming is deep, what does this mean?" ”

Suddenly, with Zhang Xianzhong's questioning later, everyone, driven by curiosity, was attracted to all their attention, and they all looked at Li Dingguo one after another. The latter seemed to have expected such a question, and immediately replied eloquently: "Father-in-law, do you remember?" Letting Li Zicheng and his Li family army attack Daning and Xi County was just something that was discussed in the first half of last night. However, he set it up three days ago. Obviously, he had already guessed that there would be last night's task, and he was like a god and his estimate was accurate, doesn't this just show that Li Zicheng is not simple and scheming? ”

"That's true, the war hasn't happened yet, but he already knows what happened three days later, and the task he is responsible for, this Li Zicheng is indeed not simple, and he is really a character."

After Zhang Xianzhong finished speaking in agreement, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, his brows were slightly furrowed, his expression was very solemn, and he muttered to himself: "It seems that Li Zicheng really can't be underestimated, and he must be regarded as an opponent of the same height." ”

Sun Kewang was a little dissatisfied, and secretly held back a breath in his heart, but the news he heard was suppressed by Li Dingguo, a yellow-haired boy, and he was in the limelight in front of his father-in-law, and was appreciated by his father-in-law.

Immediately, Sun Kewang's eyes rolled, and he also showed a solemn expression, and said in a deep voice: "Father-in-law, three days ago, most of the people in the Li family army suddenly fell seriously ill, which made them unable to participate in the battle of Puxian and escaped a difficulty. Now it seems that things are not so simple, it is very likely that Li Zicheng deliberately did it, and the trick he used was to make his Li family army avoid casualties and be Gao Yingxiang's pawn. ”

Zhang Xianzhong's reaction was very cold, he didn't even look at Sun Kewang, but replied casually: "Do you still need to say this?" As long as you are not a fool, anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is an afterthought. ”

However, at this time, Luo Rucai laughed out loud and started haha.

"Hehe, Chief, why do you say that? What Captain Sun said was the truth. Moreover, I really congratulate Leader Zhang, who has a discerning eye and has accepted such two righteous sons, one of whom is experienced and extremely well-informed; A young and promising, quick-witted, extremely accurate in seeing things, and possessing outstanding military talents. ”

After finishing speaking, Luo Rucai seemed to suddenly have some kind of interest, and was extremely curious about Li Dingguo, and without waiting for Zhang Xianzhong to respond to his words, he asked instead: "By the way, Li Dingguo Captain Li, according to your analysis, what do you think is the current business of me and your father-in-law?" How can I take Huozhou City faster? ”

Although Li Dingguo was a little proud and was a little confused by Luo Rucai's praise, he still didn't answer immediately, but looked at his father-in-law: "Don't look at it." Dingguo, since Chief Luo asked like this, if you have any ideas, just say it, I just want to hear it. ”

After getting Zhang Xianzhong's affirmation, Li Dingguo slowly replied: "Father-in-law, Leader Luo, judging from the current situation, our army has tens of thousands of people, and if we attack it, we will be able to take Huozhou City in less than two days." ”

Li Dingguo paused slightly, saw that his father-in-law and Luo Rucai showed a look of deep approval, nodded lightly, and then continued: "However, if we want to reduce casualties as much as possible and capture Huozhou City more smoothly, I suggest that we might as well postpone the attack on Huozhou City for a day or two." ”

Zhang Xianzhong's brows furrowed, and he didn't seem to agree very much. However, Luo Rucai's performance was the opposite, he was even more interested in Li Dingguo, and asked with a smile: "Oh Captain Li, what is the basis for what you said this?" ”

"Father-in-law, Chief Luo, there are two bases for my judgment. First, in the northern part of the current Binh Duong Province, with Pu County as the center, all kinds of rebel armies are plotting against the nearby county seats. Especially since last night an agreement was reached, and the rebel armies will definitely move in the next two days. If the rebel armies move one after the other, attack the nearby county seats. When the time comes, the attacked county town will definitely light the wolf smoke and ask for help. At that time, the officials and soldiers in the city in this area must have the feeling of being embattled, and the city may be lost at any time. ”

"Second, Li Jiajun raided Daning City last night and took it cleanly, which not only made the leaders of the rebels from all walks of life look up to them, but also ignited a kind of hope and reached a potential consensus to see Li Zicheng's next performance. If Li Zicheng can take Xi County again, and the various leaders attack their respective target counties, the operation will be smoother. After all, the successive losses of Daning and Xi County not only caused a lot of psychological pressure on the surrounding officials and soldiers, but also made the leaders feel that this was a good sign! ”

Zhang Xianzhong nodded frequently when he heard this, his expression was much better, and it seemed that he was already very inclined to Li Dingguo's suggestion, but he still asked: "Dingguo, since this is the case, then why did you say that the operation will be delayed for a day or two, instead of three days later?" Wouldn't it be better if it was three days later? ”

Li Dingguo was not stumped, shook his head, and replied with his mouth open: "Father-in-law, you also know that Li Zicheng once made a promise that within three days, he would definitely take Daning and Xi County." ”

"Yes, there is such a guarantee, but does it have anything to do with postponing it for a day or two?" Zhang Xianzhong asked at the right time.

"Father-in-law, it's like this, looking at what Li Zicheng has done these days, combined with taking Daning City in one fell swoop in the second half of last night. It can be seen that Li Zicheng must be a far-sighted person who is very good at doing things. Moreover, judging from the fact that he was able to get the task of attacking Daning and Xi County, he happened to appear at the meeting place of the leaders last night, and the timing was just right. It can be seen that the remark two days ago should have been secretly manipulated by him, implemented through Gao Yigong, and spread among the various leaders. ”

Otherwise, the attitude of the various leaders will not waver, and they will have to attack the surrounding counties first. If it weren't for that remark, Leader Gao's plan would not have run aground, and he, Li Zicheng, would not have won the task of attacking Daning and Xi County. ”

At this moment, most people's heads were stunned by Li Dingguo's words, and they were too winding, Sun Kewang couldn't hold it back at first, only felt that his head was swollen, and interrupted: "Dingguo, you said so much, even if those are Li Zicheng's conspiracy, but does it have anything to do with the current action?" ”

"It's related, it's very related!"

Li Dingguo replied very firmly, and seeing that most of the people were puzzled, he changed his perspective and explained his point of view.

"Father-in-law, Leader Luo, if I were Li Zicheng, before attacking Xi County, I would definitely release news and throw out all kinds of remarks, causing the leaders of the various rebel armies to act at the same time and attack the nearby county town together. In that case, if you attack the county seat, you will get twice the result with half the effort. ”

The more Li Dingguo spoke, the more excited he became, and it seemed that when he reached the high and tidal places, his voice immediately rose a little higher, and his words were full of affection.

"Father-in-law, Leader Luo, you might as well think about it, if the rebel army in this area acts at the same time, attacking the county seat, and there is billowing black wolf smoke everywhere asking for help, what will be the scene? How much psychological pressure will the officers and soldiers defending the city bear on the city defense battalion? ”

Hearing this, Luo Rucai suddenly became excited, couldn't help but pat his thigh, and said loudly: "Do you still need to talk about this?" When the time comes, if there is wolf smoke for help floating in the sky above each county seat, there will inevitably be a tendency to overwhelm the mountains and seas, so that the officials and soldiers have an illusion that the building will collapse and fall into a heavy siege, and this area of Pingyang Mansion will be completely occupied by the rebel army, and it is possible for the city defense battalion defending the city to surrender! ”

Of course, in Zhaocheng, in Hongdong, in Fenxi, in Linfen and other places, Wang Ziyong, Lao Huihui and others were also talking about the same thing, almost overnight, in a few hours, Li Zicheng easily conquered Daning City, completely beyond their expectations.