After this period of time, I worked day and night.

The rivers around Yunzhong County have finally been rerouted successfully.

All the river water converged into the dam prepared by Zhang Bao and others.

"Sir, why don't we directly introduce the water into the moat?"

Wu Dayong asked Zhang Bao very curiously.

"The matter of us digging the moat should not be hidden. This water has greater uses."

"Continue to have people strengthen the embankment, select those who can be used, and organize them into the army for training. Now that it is basically completed, there are no need for so many people."

Zhang Bao said to Wu Dayong.

"Yes, sir!"

Wu Dayong nodded.

During this time.

Recruitment in Yunzhong County is ongoing.

No matter how bad these hard workers are, if they choose generals from among them, they can still select thousands more.

This way the number of people will grow even more.

There are more people.

There are more mouths to eat.

Even though Yunzhong County had a bumper autumn harvest during this period and accumulated a lot of food, the coming severe winter is still a big challenge.

Accustomed to living a hard life, being prepared for danger in times of peace has become a habit in Zhang Bao's consciousness.

According to Zhang Bao's estimate, eight thousand is a balanced number for the entire Yunzhong County population.

Since the rebellion, Yunzhong County has no money or food allocated from above.

Everything must be self-sufficient.

The number of eight thousand is not too much, but not too much.

After this period of conscription, coupled with these hard labor, the number will be exceeded.

Zhang Bao thought, it would be better to retreat instead of advancing.

You can't just be beaten passively.

Waiting for others to knock on the door is convenient, but it is also too passive.

For some reason, Heyang County has been beaten like this. No other counties have come to help, nor have the governor made any moves.

If so.

Zhang Bao felt that taking the initiative might not be an opportunity.

Hehe County has Lao He and Hu Dugu, so fighting or not is meaningless. Moreover, although Hehe County is slightly stronger than Sanhe County, it is not much stronger.

On the other hand, this Shanqian County, because it is where the county government is located, has been developing well.

The troops are strong, the horses are strong, and the food and grass are abundant. Even though he has now captured Yunzhong, Sanhe and half of the Hehe County, in fact, for Heyang County, it is only more than half of the power.

Only by taking Shanhe County, Heyang County may be completely achieved.

In Zhang Bao's view, it is not difficult for Shanhe County to obtain it.

The difficult question is what should Governor Chu La do?

Kill?

Then it is estimated that Heyang County will be completely involved in a war.

If you don't want to kill him, you have to drive him to an inconspicuous place and surround him for reinforcements. Hehe County is suitable.

But will he be so obedient?

never mind!

Everything cannot always go as one wishes.

Then fight!

Three days later.

News was released from Yunzhong County.

Zhang Bao led his troops to attack Shanhe County.

Three days later again.

Zhang Baocai slowly set off with his army.

What Zhang Bao wants is to let the news spread for a while.

Since we can't hide it, we might as well fight openly and completely to create a counter-trend.

I heard that there are sporadic rebel forces in Hezhou.

To start a prairie fire, there must first be a spark.

Shanhe County at this time.

As soon as Chu La and Lao He arrived at the county government, they got the news that Zhang Bao was leading his troops to attack Shanhe County.

My jaw almost dropped in shock. They were the only ones who hit others. When did these rebels take the initiative?

Aren't you afraid of the people behind us?

But shock is still a shock, and you still have to face it.

But this way.

The matter of Lao He must be let go first. Chu La originally had a series of plans for Lao He, but they can't start them now. He can only sacrifice Lao He like an uncle first.

Separate courtyard.

Lao He was served delicious food and drinks every day, but two maids were even sent in that day. Lao He looked confused.

But I can’t leave, and I can’t afford to cause trouble.

Lao He took two maids with him to practice boxing and doing the splits. He boasted to the two maids that he would train them to become first-rate masters and so on.

Happy to miss Shu...

Shanqian County Prefecture.

Chu La took Shanqian County Magistrate Shang Zhengwen and a group of generals to study strategies to defend against the enemy.

"This time, since they dare to take the initiative, we might as well let them completely give up this idea!"

"After annihilating them all, we will take advantage of the victory and pursue it, heading straight to Yunzhong County!"

Chu La said coldly.

The last time I left Shanqian County, although I took away 3,000 troops, there are still 2,000 to 3,000 troops in Shanqian County after the recovery period.

Coupled with the impregnable city wall of Shanhe County, Zhang Bao and others had to work far away, and Chu La was very confident.

"Where are they now?"

"Disperse all the scouts to prevent them from attacking the county government in multiple directions."

Chu La said to everyone.

"Sir, according to the news brought back by the scouts, they are moving very slowly!"

"According to the current pace, we can only march thirty or forty miles in one day. It is really strange."

A centurion said to Chu La.

"So slow?"

"It shouldn't be!"

Chu La was also surprised when he heard this.

He knew that Zhang Bao not only had a very powerful cavalry team, but also a Tielin Army, so his speed could not be so slow.

"This Zhang Bao is full of tricks and tricks, and he always makes decisions before taking action."

"There must be something fishy about such a speed."

"Are they still waiting for someone else?"

Chu La frowned.

"It's hard to say!"

"Sir, my subordinates also feel something strange."

"According to the reports from the scouts, they came out this time with only over a thousand troops, and they were mainly cavalry, and there were also a lot of horse-drawn carriages."

"If you drive with all your strength, you will reach at least a hundred miles a day!"
To be continued...