Liu Xia stood on the watchtower of the military camp and saw billowing smoke everywhere at the foot of Yuntianling Mountain.
For three consecutive days, the bandit-suppressing army suppressed the bandits on the outskirts of Yuntianling, and their targets were the Juyi Gang's cottages.
The Juyi Gang has the lowest status in Yuntian Ridge, so most of his cottages are located outside Yuntian Ridge, which is also the easiest part to encircle and suppress.
So far, a total of thirty-one mountain strongholds have been wiped out and more than 6,000 bandits have been killed. Since Liu Xia issued an order not to accept prisoners of war, more bandits have hid deep in the Yuntian Ridge.
The headquarters of the Juyi Gang is still there, so the task of wiping out the Juyi Gang has not yet been completed.[
Liu Hongtao and the others are nervously arranging the final attack. Tonight will be the last battle against the Juyi Gang.
At this moment, the person standing behind Liu Xia was Song Yuanshan. Looking at the uncertain expression on Liu Xia's face, Song Yuanshan didn't know what Liu Xia was thinking about, so he said nothing.
After a moment, Liu Xia suddenly asked: "Brother Song, how much do you know about Qian Zhen?"
"Qian Zhen is the head of Tianlong Village, and I know very little about him. However, for this battle, I asked someone to inquire about him."
"Is there any harvest?"
"It's a long story. Qian Zhen is a bit more complicated. He studied martial arts at Nanxing Villa in his early years. He was a highly qualified man who started training at the age of twenty. After that, he participated in martial arts examinations and trained in the Southwest Border Guard Camp.
Later, he became a minor official in the army. When he was thirty years old, he bid farewell to the army.
During his travel career, he returned to Yuan Pingzhou and ran the Ping An Escort Bureau. The Ping An Escort Bureau did very well at first, and its business has been entering Wuzhou City. Rumors in the world said that Qian Zhen was a man of justice and a native of Yuan Pingzhou, so,
It has always had a good reputation in this area.”
Song Yuanshan talked eloquently.
"Then why did you go up the mountain and become a bandit?"
Liu Xia asked curiously.
Because he has been in the army for ten years, and if he can open a escort agency, he must have good cultivation, and he is also considered a figure in this area. Even if bandits are in trouble, if he goes to join a noble family, he should have no worries about food and clothing, and he will not be in trouble.
Go be a bandit.
"Hey, talking about Qian Zhen is also unfortunate. All this starts with his wife. His wife is from the same family as him, six years younger than Qian Zhen. Her name is Wang Rui. Wang Rui's home is Pingyuan
The daughter of the owner of a pawn shop in the city heard that Qian Zhen came back to run the business.
When he was in the escort agency, he married Wang Rui. It was originally a good thing for him to be a talented and beautiful woman. But the bad thing happened to one of his brothers. Chief Secretary Zhang Zixuan, Councilor Zhang and Qian Zhen were close friends, but they just met this Wang Rui. When they saw Wang Ruisheng
It's so beautiful that I had a wrong idea."
"While Qian Zhen was away with the escort, Zhang Zixuan drunkenly broke into the escort agency, raped Wang Rui and accidentally killed him. Later, he destroyed the body and tried to cover up his crime. When Qian Zhen came back, he found that his wife was not there, so he
Careful investigation, naturally
This card was found on the counselor. So the two went to court. Unfortunately, Qian Zhen's evidence was somewhat lacking. Secondly, Zhang Zixuan was the counselor after all. He had been an official in Wuzhou for many years and had many connections. In the end, Zhang Zixuan was not brought to justice.
To the law.”
"Zhang Zixuan saw that Qian Zhen was a huge threat, so he found an excuse to accuse him of treason. Your lord, you also know that Qian Zhen is a citizen and Zhang Zixuan is an official. It is very easy to frame him. Qian Zhen finally
Unable to bear it anymore, he prepared to kill Zhang Zixuan in anger. Unfortunately, Zhang Zixuan got the news in advance and escaped. Later, when the government hunted him down, he went to the mountains and became a bandit."
After Song Yuanshan finished speaking, he sighed.
"In broad daylight, everything is clear. I have always heard the saying that the government forced the people to rebel, but I never thought that it would be true. Who was the official who tried Qian Zhen's rebellion case?"
Liu Xia asked curiously.
"Back to your lord, that was Tian Bogang, the previous chief envoy. He worked in Wuzhou for five years, and then went to Huzhou to take office as the local chief envoy."
Song Yuanshan replied.
"What about this Zixuan person now?"[
Liu Xia asked.
"This person is now the magistrate of Jiu'an."
Song Yuanshan said softly.
"I think there is a breakthrough in this matter. Zhang Zong."
At this time, Liu Xia turned around and shouted.
"Your Majesty, what do you want to give me?"
At this time, Zhang Zong hurriedly went up to the tower and clasped his fists and asked.
"You and Liu Liansheng will take five hundred people and go straight to Jiu'an Prefecture and escort Zhang Zixuan back to me."
Liu Xia smiled lightly.
"As commanded."
At that moment, Zhang Zong turned around and left.
"Let's go, it's windy here, let's see how General Liu's arrangements are going."
Having said this, Liu Xia turned over and got off the tower.
When they arrived at the Chinese army camp, they saw Liu Hongtao and a group of generals discussing something there. When they saw Liu Xia, they all saluted Liu Xia one after another.
"Everyone, get up, Liu Dusi, has the plan been arranged?"
Liu Xia asked curiously.
Tonight is the final decisive battle against the Juyi Gang. Now the Juyi Gang has gathered all its troops at Luofengpo, preparing to fight to the death with the imperial army.
Liu Xia knew that except for the Juyi Gang, Heifeng Village, Tianlong Village and other cottages would not be honest tonight.
After all, they all understand the truth that lips are dying and teeth are cold.
The Juyi Gang is the mouth of the Yuntianling bandits. Once the Juyi Gang falls, the entire Yuntianling exit will be controlled by the imperial army. At that time, the situation will be like closing the door and beating the dogs, leaving them very passive.
Therefore, this battle is probably the first real head-to-head confrontation between the imperial army and the Yuntianling bandits.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we are sure to win in tonight's battle."[
At that moment, Liu Hongtao smiled excitedly.
Liu Xia lowered his head and saw the terrain of Luofengpo. The Qianfeng Ridge, the headquarters of the Juyi Gang, was on a higher ground and the terrain was relatively gentle, so the Juyi Gang built fortifications there.
There are only two roads leading to Luofengpo, but one of them is very close to Tianlong Village, so it cannot be the first choice for attack.
The remaining road is very rugged, and if you want to attack it, you will probably have to pay a high price.
"Tell me your plan."
Liu Xia said with great interest.
"Your Majesty, tonight we launch an attack on the front of Qianfeng Ridge, and then I personally lead people to climb from the cliff on the other side. At this moment, the enemies are attracted by our frontal troops. By the time they react, our people are already gods.
Soldiers will descend from the sky. When the time comes to attack from both inside and outside, we will surely be able to successfully defeat the enemy's camp."
Liu Hongtao said.
After hearing this, Liu Xia nodded. This plan is indeed feasible.
However, Liu Xia was worried that Heifeng Village and Tianlong Village would not sit back and watch the fight between tigers.
"Although this plan is good, I have another suggestion."
Liu Xia raised his head and said.
"Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty."
Liu Hongtao asked hurriedly.
"The bandits were suppressed for three consecutive days. The enemy's front position was in chaos. Most of the bandits were defeated and swarmed towards Luofengpo. In my opinion, let a thousand soldiers with good cultivation level directly dress up as bandits and serve as a gathering.
The defeated army of the rebel gang blended into them. If the enemy ambushes on the cliff, we can calmly implement our plan. It is safer this way."
Liu Xia smiled.
Liu Hongtao hesitated for a moment, Liu Xia's method was indeed reliable.
After all, after three consecutive days of siege and suppression, the Juyi Gang was originally a copycat alliance, but after experiencing such a setback, I am afraid that it has become a mess within.
Fishing in troubled waters is definitely a good way.
"Your Majesty is wise, I will make arrangements now."
Having said this, Liu Hongtao hurried out.
night.
On Luofeng Slope deep in Yuntian Ridge, the lights are brightly lit.
In the past, there were only less than a thousand bandits stationed here. In the past three days, the number of people has doubled, making Luofengpo look overcrowded.
Zhao Wenzhi stood on the steps outside the Juyi Hall at the highest point, looking at the dense bonfires throughout Luofengpo with a frown on his face.
The Celestial Army encircled and suppressed them for three days, but their stronghold was completely defeated and their armor was thrown off.
Standing here at this moment, you can hear the groans of wounded soldiers in the distance.
There is a lack of medical treatment here, and many bandits are injured. It depends on their luck.
As for those who were not injured, their morale was low at the moment.
This is what worries Zhao Wenzhi the most.
Although the officers and soldiers had carried out encirclement and suppression campaigns before, most of them gave up when they found fierce resistance, and then both sides began to waste time.
But this time, the bandit-suppressing army seemed to have taken some medicine and refused to fight with them.
As a result, they were really no match for the regular army.
At this time, another quarrel came from the gathering hall behind him.
This quarrel has started since the first day the army started fighting.
From a trivial matter, it ended up being related to the rotten sesame seeds of Chen Guzi in previous years. In the end, everyone was red-faced and embarrassed, but they never discussed how to fight against the Chinese army.
Hearing this, Zhao Wenzhi felt tired of speaking French.
We have reached this moment, a critical moment of life and death, and these village owners are still bragging for their own sake.
Zhao Wenzhi knew that it was only a matter of time before the Juyi Gang was destroyed.
Although this place is dangerous, there are hundreds of thousands of troops at the foot of the mountain. What kind of climate can we achieve with just a few thousand of them?
It's just that Zhao Wenzhi was curious about whether the group of losers behind him would regret it when the copycat was really breached.
Sure enough, the old saying has come true, don't be afraid of opponents who are like wolves, but be afraid of teammates who are like pigs.
With this group of bumpkins who have never seen the world around, death is the only outcome.
Thinking of this, Zhao Wenzhi showed a wry smile on his face.
At this time, a scout hurriedly ran up the steps, knelt on the ground and shouted: "Fortress leader, more than 500 brothers have gathered outside. Should we open the door and let them in?"
Zhao Wenzhi waved his hand tiredly and said: "Let them come in."
At this moment, Zhao Wenzhi was too lazy to think about anything. Anyway, the result was the same.
"By the way, go and prepare a group of fast horses for me. I'm going to Tianlong Village to ask for help."
At this time, Zhao Wenzhi suddenly said.
"yes."
At that moment, that guy disappeared in a flash.
Zhao Wenzhi turned back and glanced at the Juyi Hall. In the hall, the three village owners were still bragging about how powerful their village was, how domineering they were, and how powerful they were.
Seeing this, Zhao Wenzhi made the decision to surrender.