Chapter 686 Breaking Through Fuyang

After several days of rain, it finally cleared up, and the sky was as clear as a blue lake.

Yun Qing walked out of the house and stood in the yard, when two little birds flew over. The birds landed on the trees, chirping and chirping, looking very cheerful.

Sibonian said with a smile: "My lord, this is a magpie. If a magpie flies here early in the morning, something good must happen today."

Yun Qing stared at the two dusty birds on the tree, and said, "Are you sure these are magpies?"

Spinian is really not sure.

Yun Qing smiled and said: "This is not a magpie, it's a sparrow. Magpies are black and white, sparrows are gray, and magpies are bigger, not as small as sparrows." Unexpectedly, Si Bonian couldn't tell the sparrows apart It's also fun with magpies.

Sibonian didn't feel any embarrassment, and said frankly: "It seems that I was wrong."

Yun Qing's topic shifted to the serious matter: "If everything goes well, Xiayi has already been taken." The cavalry's marching route is calculated, and Fang Xing can only go sooner rather than later.

Sibonian said: "Our army has 100,000 soldiers and horses, and the enemy only has 60,000. Two days is enough to capture Xiayi." If Xiayi is not easy to defend and difficult to attack, it can be taken in half a day.

Yun Qing said: "I knew it before noon."

Before lunch, Yunqing got the news that Fang Xing had completed the task, and Cui Mo went from Xiayi as planned.

Yun Qing let out a sigh of relief and said, "The next thing is to see Cui Mo."

Yunqing's plan is to have Cui Mo bypass Bozhou and go straight to Fuyang. As long as Fuyang is broken, Bozhou will naturally fall into their hands, and Du Zheng knows about this plan. But at that time, in order to confuse the enemy, Yun Qing asked Du Zheng and Guan Tai to send troops at the same time.

Sibonian said: "My lord, General Cui will definitely live up to the general's expectations."

Yun Qing nodded: "Well, Cui Mo will definitely be able to complete the task." He made four years of preparation for today. If it is not successful, it can only be said that God will not help.

Also on this night, Qiu Dashan stood on the tower of the city wall, looking at the empty area below the city wall, and said to Tie Kui beside him, "Do you feel that Du Zheng's siege is a bit strange?" The momentum was loud, but the offensive was not violent, and the troops were withdrawn as soon as it got dark.

Tie Kui also felt the same way, nodded his head and said, "General, do you want to write to Governor Yu and Master Yu Qi to see what's going on in Anzhou?"

It's really useless to hide inside the city wall. Holding the spear in his hand, Zhang Xingrong raised his voice and said: "General, I think they are bluffing and have no strength at all. General, tomorrow I will order 30,000 troops to go out of the city, kill every single one of them, and then Raise your troops and attack Luozhou."

Qiu Dashan was silent for a while and asked Tie Kui: "Kuizi, do you think we should fight?"

Tie Kui shook his head and said: "I don't think it's appropriate. Du Zheng is also a famous general in the Northwest. If he is really as bad as he is now, how can he have a place in the Northwest where there are so many strong generals?"

Qiu Dashan understood what Tie Kui meant, and said, "You mean that Du Zheng deliberately showed weakness to lure us to send troops."

Tie Kui nodded and said, "This is just my guess." Tie Kui actually had reservations about what he said. He was almost sure that Yunqing must have some purpose, and now Du Zheng was following Yunqing's orders. As for Yunqing's purpose, he didn't bother to think about it.

Zhang Xingrong felt that Tie Kui was too cautious, so he couldn't help but uttered foul words: "There is no one who will not die in a war. If you are afraid of the east and the west, you can give me a fart." It was said that Tie Kui was afraid of death and dared not call soldiers. Out of town.

With such ugly words, Tie Kui's complexion was also ugly. But due to Qiu Dashan's presence, he didn't quarrel with Zhang Xingrong,

He just said to Qiu Dashan: "General, I'll go down first." Arguing with such a reckless man will not lose his identity.

When he came down from the tower, his entourage Yan Kai said angrily: "General, he is a lieutenant general, and you are also a lieutenant general. You are of the same status as him, so why let him down again and again." All give in, so that he really can't see it.

Tie Kui said indifferently: "Arguing will only embarrass the general. Since he thinks he is brave and invincible, then give him a chance to show off!" It is really short-sighted to underestimate others for their poor performance in the past few days. For Zhang Xingrong to do this, he must pay the price.

Yan Kai said with some complaints: "The general is also, every time he prefers the surname Zhang." Yan Kai was a little dissatisfied with Qiu Dashan.

Tie Kui said nonchalantly: "It's difficult for a general. I take a step back, and the general doesn't have to be difficult. And the old saying is good, it's a blessing to suffer a loss. Besides, it's just a man's courage to be strong for a while." He didn't want to do that. The early birds are still safe in the city.

Yan Kai didn't say anything after hearing this.

Early the next morning, Zhang Xingrong led the troops out of the city to fight. Unexpectedly, the Northwest Army, which had been fighting poorly before, would pounce on them like wolves this time. Only 8,000 of the 30,000 troops led by Zhang Xingrong fled back to the city.

Zhang Xingrong looked at Qiu Dashan with guilt and said: "General, I underestimated the enemy." Only after the real fight did he realize that he was arrogant. The combat power of the opponent is only stronger than them, not weaker.

While Yunqing has made great efforts to improve the living standards and treatment of soldiers, the requirements for them have also been raised several steps. In addition, there is a competition every six months. Soldiers from each barracks are selected to participate in the competition. The competition is divided into individuals and groups, and the top three will get prizes. The army is also a place that pays great attention to strength and honor. Every barracks is trained with all their strength from top to bottom. Under such circumstances, it is difficult not to increase their combat effectiveness.

Qiu Dashan shook his head and said, "You can't blame it all this time." Zhang Xingrong was asked to send troops this time because he wanted to test the opponent's attitude. But Du Zheng's reaction this time was beyond his expectation.

Tie Kui walked into the house wearing a suit of armor and said, "General, the enemy army has begun to attack the city again."

Zhang Xingrong scolded: "Nǎinǎi is tall, if you have the ability, don't play with those vain things." If the other party hadn't behaved very cowardly, he would not have underestimated the enemy.

Tie Kui shook his head and said, "This time their offensive is very fierce, which is different from the bluff of the previous few days."

When Qiu Dashan heard this, he walked out quickly. Standing on the balcony for a while, Qiu Dashan said solemnly, "This time they are really attacking the city." Compared with now, the previous few days were completely playing house.

Tie Kui's expression was also not good-looking, and he said: "General, I feel that something is wrong? General, is there any news from Anzhou?" If the situation in Anzhou is the same as them, then you can Sure there is a problem. It's all just their guesswork now.

Qiu Dashan shook his head and said, "No."

Tie Kui said with some concern: "General, Yu Baojia has always been on guard against us. If something really happened, he would hide it and not tell us."

These Qiu Dashan naturally knew: "Don't worry. No matter how fierce their offensive is, they will not be able to break through Fuyang." In the past two years, she has strengthened and raised the city wall of Fuyang, and he has rebuilt a lot of the city. It is impossible for Du Zheng to break through Fuyang with the strength in his hands.

Tie Kui shook his head and said, "Naturally, I'm not afraid of it under normal circumstances." I'm afraid there might be an accident.

Qiu Dashan was also worried, but he didn't show it. Qiu Dashan pretended to be relaxed and said: "Can there be any accidents? Behind us is Suzhou and Hangzhou, which is Yu Baojia's lair. If there is a problem with me, he himself will be in danger. No matter what, Yu Baojia will not put yourself in danger."

Tie Kui nodded.

After lunch, Tie Kui and Qiu Dashan were discussing matters in the army when they suddenly heard a noise outside. Tie Kui said, "General, I'll go and have a look."

Qiu Dashan nodded and said, "Well, you go!"

Before Tie Kui could go out, Yu Xin, Qiu Dashan's confidant, opened the curtain and ran in. He said in a panic, "General, it's not good. I don't know why a large number of cavalry suddenly appeared in the city. These cavalry followed Like lunatics, when they enter the city, they kill everyone they see, and they have already killed many of us.” In fact, the cavalry didn’t kill anyone they saw, they just picked up their knives and chopped people in uniform.

Tie Kui was taken aback, and said, "How is it possible? How did these cavalry from the northwest bypass the defense line and reach the rear of Fuyang?" They didn't receive any report of the city's fall.

Qiu Dashan wanted to go out, but was stopped by Tie Kui: "General, I'm going out to see the situation."

Hearing this, Qiu Dashan shook his head and said, "I want to see it myself." No matter how powerful the cavalry is, they can't do anything to him.

Cui Mo knew the situation in Fuyang City well, so he entered through the north gate, which was the weakest defense, and then led four thousand cavalrymen to kill towards the city wall. As Yu Xin said, they killed the enemy when they saw them. However, as long as they drop their weapons or run to a high place, they will not dismount and kill.

Standing on a high place, Qiu Dashan looked at the black and countless cavalry, and he knew that Fuyang could not be defended. Qiu Dashan yelled angrily: "A group of wine bags and rice bags." The cavalry circled behind them, but no one knew it.

Tie Kui said: "General, even if Yu Baojia knew about it, he wouldn't tell us. He was afraid that we would get the news and retreat like her subordinates without a fight."

Qiu Dashan didn't speak, but he agreed with Tie Kui's words.

Zhang Xingrong said: "General, let's retreat! That son of a bitch doesn't care about our lives at all, denying that we can't be so passive. General, we can't lose our lives for that son of a bitch." Zhang Xingrong Although Xing Rong is reckless, he is not a cowardly person who is afraid of death. But to die for guarding Fuyang, that would be too injustice.

Tie Kui said calmly: "General, Du Zheng's bluffing in the past few days, but today's offensive is so fierce, I'm afraid they have already discussed it. General, we can't defend Fuyang anymore. General, we should go as soon as possible." Get out!"

Qiu Dashan sneered: "Everyone works together, we are here to guard against each other. It is a miracle not to lose in such a battle." If they were prepared, the cavalry would not be able to enter Fuyang City. Unfortunately, Yu Baojia concealed the news and did not tell him. That being the case, there is no need for him to stick to Fuyang.

Tie Kui said: "General, you and General Zhang leave first, and I'll make the cut." Zhang Xingrong was already injured, so he could only be the one to leave the back. Rather than waiting for Qiu Dashan to speak, it is better for him to propose.

Qiu Dashan did not refuse, if there is no one in charge, Fuyang City will be breached as soon as possible. At that time, they may not be able to retreat safely: "Kuizi, I will wait for you in Shandong." He is going to retreat directly to Shandong. Since Yu Baojia is not benevolent, don't blame him for not doing his best.

Tie Kui stood up straight, and said: "General, if I can't go back, please take care of my wife and children." In fact, Tie Kui did risk his life by staying behind. Because he wasn't sure if Du Zheng and Cui Mo knew he was one of them. If the two of them didn't know, he might die in Fuyang.

Qiu Dashan patted Tie Kui on the shoulder heavily, and said, "Don't worry about that. As long as I'm here, no one can bully them."

An hour later, Fuyang city was broken. Tie Kui led his troops to resist for another hour, then abandoned the city and fled to Huaizhou with the remnants of the soldiers.

Knowing that Tie Kui had escaped, Cui Mo said to Du Zheng, "I'll go and catch those bastards." Catch Tie Kui, Qiu Dashan and others, that would be a real victory.

Du Zheng didn't refuse, but just asked: "Besides asking you to assist me in attacking Fuyang, does the lord have other explanations."

Cui Mo shook his head and said: "No." Du Zheng said: "These days you travel day and night, people and horses have to rest, you should eat early to rest. As for Qiu Dashan and others, I will send people to chase them. "

Cui Mo said: "Your people are not as fast as us?" That's what he said, but Cui Mo was a little strange. If it was before, Du Zheng would definitely agree with his plan with both hands. I didn't expect Du Zheng's behavior to change a little after not seeing him for a few years.

Du Zheng said: "I know. But you don't look at what you are like now? There are bloodshot eyes all over your eyes. You should have a good rest instead of chasing deserters. Listen to me, eat quickly and go to rest."

When Cui Mo heard this, he didn't think too much, nodded and said, "It's up to you." These days they traveled day and night, and they were really tired. It's no problem to fall down and sleep for three days and three nights.

Du Zheng prevents Cui Mo from chasing Tie Kui because of Cui Mo's safety. After all, it is really dangerous to hunt down at night, and secondly, I don't want Tie Kui to escape smoothly. Because Du Zheng knew that Tie Kui was one of his own. Letting Tie Kui escape is more useful than catching him.

Tie Kui met Qiu Dashan in Meng County at noon the next day. The armor was too heavy for escape, so Tie Kui threw away the armor on the way, but the clothes he was wearing were scratched and he was injured again, making him look very embarrassed.

Without saying a word, when he saw Qiu Dashan, he called a general, and Tie Kui fell down.

Qiu Dashan settled Tie Kui and asked Yan Kai, "How did you escape the enemy's cavalry?"

Yan Kai said: "Our general was afraid of the cavalry chasing him, so he walked in the dark and walked along the path, only to save his life."

After hearing this, Qiu Dashan didn't ask any more questions. (to be continued)