"General, the enemy army is strong, it is better to withdraw from the city!" Seeing the huge number of people behind Lou Qu, the deputy general beside Zhong Jizhao showed fear on his face and hurriedly persuaded.

Zhong Jizhao pointed at the other party and said, "It's just a rabble, what are you afraid of when you collapse?"

Lead the troops to meet the attack at the moment.

In his opinion, the people gathered by Lou Qu were not threatening, but there were just a lot of people. Even these people are generally the elderly, children and women, and there is no problem with their own elite soldiers.

An enemy like this will be broken up with a single charge, and there will be no combat effectiveness at all.

He didn't take these people seriously, and he didn't believe that they were a threat.

There is a saying that a man dies for money, and these people gave up their money for ten times their wages.

They are all people whose lives are not satisfactory, and most of the people are living in such a situation as Dachengguo. In particular, the princes competed for hegemony, and the food and salary they needed also came from the people, increasing their burden. Many people can't survive and can cook anything for a bite of food, otherwise how can there be thieves?

Just for a mouthful of food, let alone ten times the salary?

In the face of the elite soldiers commanded by Zhong Jizhao, these 70,000 or 80,000 people were not afraid of death, although the fight was disorderly, they did not collapse as Zhong Jizhao thought.

Zhong Jizhao's elite soldiers do have an advantage, but they can't stand the large number of people on the other side.

The fight was fierce on this side, and on the other side, Zhu Yi and others defeated the rebels and came to help.

Zhong Jizhao's pressure increased greatly, and although he was unwilling, he knew that it would not work like this, so he ordered the whole army to retreat.

How could Lou Qu let him escape and lead the army to chase after him all the way.

Coming to the vicinity of the city gate, the rebels on this side were also defeated, and another wave of defenders saw Zhong Jizhao leading his troops over, and decisively raised the city gate, completely blocking the back road.

Zhong Jizhao fell into the encirclement, fought to the death, killed countless enemies, but the opponent was too numerous, and was finally overwhelmed by the "rabble" in his eyes.

If you retreat quickly initially, you can actually keep the main force, but you just despise your opponent too much and believe in your own strength too much.

The elite troops were all wiped out, and Zhong Jizhao was seriously wounded and captured by the people.

Seventy or eighty thousand civilians fought against less than seven thousand troops, and after the war there were only more than forty thousand left. Ten times the enemy was beaten like this, in fact, Zhong Jizhao is quite powerful.

Zhong Jizhao was captured, and the rebels in the city were also wiped out, and Langshan County escaped the catastrophe.

Lou Qu ordered the battlefield to be cleaned up, and ordered people to fly pigeons to report the results of the battle.

The news reached Ning Ze's ears and directly caused him to squirt out tea.

I thought that everything was properly arranged, and Lou Qu would definitely not be able to hold Langshan County, and then he would die in the hands of the enemy, and then send troops to recover the city. Who would have thought that this good-for-nothing guy would actually send out all the money and grain in the official warehouse of Wolf Mountain County and let the people in the city help fight. A group of rabble also won the battle, and even captured Zhong Jizhao alive.

According to reliable information, Zhong Jizhao is a well-known general under Cheng Wan's account, and he has made countless contributions to the southern and northern wars, which is very powerful. Such a general could not be imagined to be folded in the hands of waste wood like Lou Qu.

In this way, the plan has changed!

There was no way, although it backfired, at least Lou Qu seized Zhong Jizhao and made a contribution, so he ordered someone to go to Langshan County, and went over with a reward to appease the soldiers and civilians in the city, and at the same time asked that Zhong Jizhao be escorted to Huairou County.

On the other side, let Dewey and Wang Wei take advantage of the situation to attack Cheng Wan.

Cheng Wan was shocked to learn that Zhong Jizhao was defeated and captured in Langshan County.

Without waiting for him to regain his senses, Dewey and Wang Wei divided their troops and advanced and besieged them from different directions.

Cheng Wan divided his troops to meet the attack and was defeated by Dewey and Wang Wei one after another.

During this period, Wang Weiqi attacked the grain team and took away Cheng Wan's military rations.

Cheng Wan had no choice but to retreat and flee back to Hucheng County.

The battle was defeated, and his general Zhong Jizhao was captured, and Cheng Wan's self-confidence was severely hit. Especially Ning Ze didn't make a move, if he personally brought the troops here, how could he resist?

So he summoned civil and military officials to inquire about countermeasures.

This time, the generals were silent, after all, the head-to-head confrontation was defeated.

Among the civilian officials, most hoped to make peace with Ning Ze and the two sides would cease fighting.

Cheng Wan actually didn't want to make peace, it would be too embarrassing. I feel that I should unite with other princes to deal with Ning Ze together.

It's just that at the moment, the princes from all walks of life are fighting with Lu Cong, I'm afraid there is no way to join here, thinking about it, only Chu Bai can unite around him.

Although he has fought with Chu Bai several times, the enemy of his enemy is his friend. At the moment, he was a little unbearable in the face of Ning Ze, and Chu Bai was also very uncomfortable suppressed by Ning Ze, for the sake of their own interests, they might be able to join forces for a short time. Even if he can't beat Ning Ze, at least he can be dragged down, and when Lu Cong frees his hand, he will definitely not sit idly by and watch Ning Ze annex Jiangzhou, Xizhou and Yuanzhou.

However, he still has to stabilize Ning Ze, at least temporarily suspend the army, so that he has enough time to convince Chu Bai.

When I think of this, I will share my thoughts with everyone.

The officials in the hall all agreed, and Cai Qun came out and said: "Since you ask for peace, you can redeem General Zhong from Ning Ze." Let's not mention the matter of Wolf Mountain and Huairou County for the time being. ”

"Who's going to do that?" asked Cheng Wan.

A person walked out on the left side, clenched his fists and said, "Xia Guan is willing to be a messenger and go to redeem General Zhong!"

It was the chief official Hu Ban who spoke.

Cheng Wan immediately agreed.

Zhong Jizhao was escorted to Liangzhou and sent to Ning Ze.

Ning Ze was quite polite to him and tried to solicit him.

Zhong Jizhao did not advance, was unwilling to surrender, and was quite loyal to Cheng Wan. Sending him wine didn't have much effect, and he remained hostile throughout.

That's what a die-hard man is.

So he was taken into custody for the time being.

Soon, Hu Ban rushed to Liangzhou to ask to see Ning Ze.

Ning Ze summoned him at the official office and asked in person: "What is the purpose of Cheng Yuanjun daring to send troops to attack Gu?

Hu Ban bent down and saluted, and said respectfully: "The two armies will not fight and will not be killed! What's more, the Hou Ye and the envoy are both ministers of the imperial court and are colleagues of each other!"

Ning Ze occupied the two counties of Wolf Mountain and Huairou, and at this moment he took a bite back, but Hu Ban did not dare to refute.

"It's a colleague, why do you want to kill a lonely?" Ning Ze pretended to be displeased.

Hu Banxin said, if you don't take the county seat of Jiangzhou, can we send troops? But he said: "It's all a misunderstanding! The envoy is willing to offer 50,000 yuan in gold and 100,000 stone in military rations to make peace with the Hou Ye!"

"Oh? ”

"There is one more thing," Hu Ban continued, "the envoy wants to redeem General Zhong, and for this purpose he will give an additional 30,000 stone of military rations!"

"Zhong Jizhao is a general under Cheng Wan, and he wants to redeem 30,000 stone of military rations, so it's easier to think!"

"Then what do you say?" asked Hu Ban respectfully.

"100,000 gold, 400,000 stone of military rations, this matter has been revealed. Ning Ze smiled, "Zhong Jizhao can give it back to you." ”

Hu Ban's face changed: "Master Hou, this is too much!"

"What's not much!" Ning Ze said with a smile, "Money and food will not give birth to cubs, a general like Zhong Jizhao is rare." Besides, if Gu Ruo captures the entire territory of Jiangzhou, what will Cheng Wan lose?"

Hu Ban was helpless: "Hou Ye's words are wrong! They are both Dacheng officials, and it is immoral to attack each other!"

"Cheng Wan sent troops first, Lone is just taking revenge!

Seeing that it was Cheng Wan's fault that the other party bit to death, Hu Ban was no longer convinced, it was obvious that he occupied Jiangzhou City first, but the other party was powerful. So he sighed: "The stakes are very high, the lower officials don't dare to make decisions indiscriminately, and they must obtain the approval of the envoy!"

"Okay, then you stay here first, and send someone back to ask Cheng Wan. If he agrees, the money and grain will be delivered, the two sides will truce, and Zhong Jizhao will return it directly. If he doesn't agree, there's no need to talk about it!"

Hu Ban arched his hand and said, "The lower official wants to meet General Zhong!"

"Yes!" Ning Ze beckoned, "Someone, bring the messenger to General Zhong!"

"Whoa!" Someone immediately came over and led Hu Ban away.

After he left, Ning Yong couldn't help but ask: "Master Hou, do you want to make peace with Cheng Wan, and you want to release Zhong Jizhao?"

"It's weird!"

"Then you just ......"

"Do you think Cheng Wan really wants to ask for peace?" Ning Ze stood up, "He's just trying to stabilize Gu and delay time." ”

"Procrastinating?"

"If you guessed correctly, Cheng Wan has already sent a messenger to see Chu Bai, ready to join forces with him to deal with Gu. At the moment, except for Chu Bai, there is no one else to unite. ”

"Then you still ......"

"Cheng Wan didn't really give me money and food, and he wouldn't tolerate Wolf Mountain and Huairou County being taken away by Lonely. Ning Ze said, "Of course, he wouldn't be so stupid as to think that he could win Gu by joining forces with Chu Bai." The reason why this was done was just to drag Lone and make it impossible for Gu to swallow it up in a short time. When Lu Cong frees his hand, he will definitely not tolerate the annexation of Jiangzhou, Xizhou and Yuanzhou. Those princes are obviously not Lu Cong's opponents, including Tang Niu, they will be destroyed sooner or later! Before that, Gu must take down Cheng Wan and Chu Bai as soon as possible!"

"Hou Ye is wise!"

Ning Ze smiled slightly and turned to the west: "It's Lou Qu, which makes Gu a little surprised." The situation that had been designed was actually dodged by him. Looks like we're going to have to set up another game......"

At this moment, Wonju Wongun.

Cai Qun asked to see Chu Bai as a messenger.

In order to resist Ning Ze's army, Chu Bai had to personally rush to Yuanzhou and direct the defense on the front line. learned that Cheng Wan had sent an envoy to ask for a meeting, and guessed his intentions.

At the moment, I am under great pressure, and it is not a way to face Ning Ze alone.

met Cai Qun in the main tent and asked face to face: "Cheng Envoy Jun sent you here, what are you doing?"

Cai Qun arched his hand and said: "Ning Ze wolf is ambitious, coveting the land of Jiang, Xi, and Yuan. Now it has occupied Jiangzhou Wolf Mountain, Huairou two counties, and Xizhou Eagle Peak, Lingshan. If it is not stopped in time, I am afraid that the land of the three states will be annexed. The so-called cold lips and teeth died, Cheng Yuanjun wanted to unite with Your Excellency to resist Ning Ze together. ”

Chu Bai replied: "Ning Ze is powerful, even if he joins forces, he can't defeat him!"

"Although we can't fight the enemy, it's better than fighting alone!" Cai Qun said, "As long as the two sides unite to contain Ning Ze, and when the prime minister pacifies the west, they can march east and defeat Ning Ze in one sentence! Although there was a conflict between Cheng Cheng and Your Excellency in the past, today they are facing the same enemy, so they should put down their past and join hands to resist the enemy!"

"Ning Ze is powerful, and he can't be defeated unless he joins forces!" Chu Bai said, "Since Cheng Yuanjun said so, Chu will naturally agree! The two sides will cooperate sincerely and will definitely keep Ning Ze out!"