Meng Ge laughed when he heard this and said: "How can even a steamed bun shop open in the middle of the night? Besides, with the war and chaos nowadays, who can afford to eat steamed buns with meat?"
But Dakui said: "Brother Meng doesn't know. People who do small business get up very early. Wherever we go, they should probably get up and do their work." After a pause, Dakui continued: "They guarantee The buns are made of white flour mixed with highland barley, and the meat is saved animal meat. The general guarding the city in the east of the city will go to take care of the business every morning, so the business of the small shop is still booming to this day."
As the three of them walked east, Ou Dachui smiled and said: "Master Zhang lies in bed every day, how do you know so much?"
Dakui smiled and said, "I'm bored at home. I heard what Xiaohu said."
Meng Ge joked: "It seems that Mr. Zhang of my family doesn't worry about armaments or political affairs every day, but he only thinks about eating."
The three of them couldn't help laughing loudly, but their conversation and laughter in the quiet street seemed a bit abrupt.
Yin Shi, legend has it that this is the time when tigers appear in the mountains.
The two brothers Hou Ji and Hou Yong were on duty at the east gate tonight. Before Sun Qian left, he specially recommended these two men to stay in Lanzhou. The purpose was to support the expansion of Timur's army into the city, and Timur sent 40,000 yuan of troops to the city. In order to enter the city from the east of the city and cooperate with the outside to capture Lanzhou, the day of the attack is scheduled for Yinshi tonight.
According to the agreement, Hou Ji held up a light on the city as a signal. When Timur's army arrived, Hou Ji raised the drawbridge, and Hou Yong opened the city gate with a few close men below the city.
Unexpectedly, when Hou Ji was holding a lantern in one hand and shaking it repeatedly on the city, he was clearly seen by Dakui and the other two people who were walking towards the east of the city. Looking from a distance, they could see the shadows of people moving in the city gate. They were originally blocking the city gate. The horsemen and guns also moved aside. Seeing this scene, Dakui secretly screamed that it was not good, and immediately ordered Meng Ge and Ou Dachui to take advantage of the dark night to touch it.
Hou Ji was still holding up the lantern and shaking it, and Dakui had already stood behind Hou Ji. Hou Ji waited for a long time to drink tea before he saw a little firelight in the wilderness outside the city. The fire flickered for a few times and then went out. After all, Hou Ji had a guilty conscience, so he put away the lantern and looked around.
This sight almost scared him to the point of peeing. Behind him, Dakui looked at Hou Ji with a smile on his face: "General Hou is so busy,"
"Zhang...Sir Zhang," Hou Ji reached out and pressed the handle of the knife as he spoke. Dakui pretended not to notice, but covered his mouth with his hand and coughed twice. Dakui was reminding Hou Ji: I am sick. The illness is serious, please do something quickly.
When Hou Ji heard Dakui's soft cough, he suddenly realized: "I, Hou Ji, have been a soldier for half my life and have superb martial arts skills. I am still afraid of a sick man." Thinking of this, he not only became evil and courageous.
There was a soft cry, and the light of the sword appeared. Hou Ji stabbed Da Kui straight to the throat, trying to cut off his throat with a knife and end up killing Da Kui. Unexpectedly, the figure in front of him flashed, and Da Kui was close to him. Without waiting for Ji to react, Da Kui had already grabbed him by the wrist. Using one move to subdue Hou Ji, Hou Ji felt severe pain in his wrist and couldn't help but groan.
Dakui smiled slightly and said: "Even if I, Zhang Dakui, are terminally ill, I can't be touched by you waiting for Sanluan." As he spoke, he struck the side of Hou Ji's head with his palm. Hou Ji fell to the ground without even making a sound. With Dakui's current physical strength, it was wishful thinking to take Houji down to the city. The actions just now were done by Dakui with all his strength.
Looking around, there were no defenders on the city. They must have been pushed away by Hou Ji. Dakui stretched out his hand and tapped several of Hou Ji's acupuncture points. In this way, even if someone came to rescue him, they would be nothing more than a puddle of soft mud.
Dakui got down from the city and came to the city gate. Meng Ge and Ou Dachui had already knocked Hou Yong and more than ten people to the ground, but Dakui said: "You two are waiting here. There are still people on the city." One, also move here together." He took out his gold medal from his arms and continued: "This is my official seal. All the city defense troops and horses can be mobilized. I will come as soon as I go."
Dakui handed the token to Meng Ge, then turned around and ran away. Dakui's movement was so fast that not only Meng Ge and Ou Dachui were stunned.
Da Kui rushed all the way to Zhang Wen's city guard's house. When a group of soldiers in front of the door saw it was Da Kui, they all hurriedly bowed and saluted: "I have seen Mr. Zhang." At this moment, Da Kui had no time to go through all these red tapes, so he immediately walked to the door. Said: "Please invite General Zhang Wen to come see me quickly. We have important matters to discuss."
The soldier hurriedly said: "General Zhang Wen has been staying in the army these days, not at his house."
Da Kui knew that in Lanzhou City, there was a military camp in the north of the city, very close to his residence. At that moment, Da Kui stopped delaying and hurried all the way to the north of the city.
In the Chinese army's tent, Zhang Wen was still awake. Timur's army invaded, and Lanzhou was in danger. How could Zhang Wen sleep peacefully?
Just when he was feeling worried, soldiers outside the tent came to report: "Master Zhang Dakui, the censor of Zuodu, has arrived."
Before Zhang Wen could speak, Dakui had already entered the tent. Zhang Wen stepped forward to greet him. Dakui waved his hand and said, "Give me some water to drink first." Zhang Wen did not dare to neglect and quickly went to pour a cup of tea.
"Master Zhang, please take a seat." Zhang Wen put the tea cup on the general's desk and extended his hand to invite him. Dakui not only complained: "How long has it been, and you are still doing these useless things," he said and stepped forward to grab the tea cup. , regardless of whether it’s hot or cold, drink it all in one go.
Zhang Wen was stunned, but Dakui said: "The two brothers Hou Ji and Hou Yong are collaborating with the enemy. Tonight, we will open the east gate to welcome Timur's army to enter the city." Zhang Wen was not only shocked when he heard this, but Dakui said he was one hundred and two The ten people who firmly believe that the brothers Hou Ji and Hou Yong are collaborating with the enemy are naturally absolutely true.
Zhang Wen immediately called the captain on duty outside the tent and said: "Hurry to the east gate with five hundred soldiers and capture the two brothers Hou Ji and Hou Yong and their gang members to see me."
When Dakui saw this, he said: "Hou Ji and Hou Yong have been restrained by me and cannot make trouble." After a pause, Dakui continued: "I came here tonight for two things. One is to promote two general managers. , They came from Yingtian to look for me, one is named Meng Ge, and the other is Ou Zhengyan, nicknamed Ou Dachui. In the past, these two were both generals under General Chang Yuchun."
When Zhang Wen heard Dakui talking about Meng Ge and Ou Dachui, he was surprised and asked: "But the knife-wielding tiger and the thundering tiger?"
Dakui couldn't help but wonder: "Brother Zhang also knows these two people,"
Zhang Wen smiled shyly and said: "General Chang Yuchun is a pioneer of the Ming Dynasty. Everyone knows the five tigers under him, but I have never seen them."
Dakui smiled and said: "You saw me at my residence that day. I will definitely introduce it to you someday."
Zhang Wen couldn't help being overjoyed when he heard this, and asked immediately: "Master Zhang, what else is there to do when you come here tonight?"
Dakui suddenly realized, and then said: "I was thinking, why don't we use the plan to kill Timur by surprise?"
Zhang Wen was really troubled when he heard this sentence, and immediately said: "Surprise and attack the unprepared one is the best strategy, but it is a pity that Lanzhou has so few soldiers, how can we do it?"
Dakui laughed and said: "It's not about having more soldiers, it's about being good. There are only two good generals right now, so why worry about not doing anything?"
Zhang Wen thought for a moment and then asked: "I wonder what you have to say, sir?"
Dakui laughed and said: "Now dig a big pit in front of the east gate of the city, put bamboo sticks and iron caltrops inside, seal the pit with thin firewood branches, cover it with floating soil, and set up ambushes all around, just waiting for Timur's army to enter the city.
It’s a head-on blow,”
Zhang Wen thought for a while but shook his head and said: "Master Zhang is joking, what a big trap that would be."
Dakui said: "It only takes ten feet square."
Zhang Wen nodded and said: "It is ten feet square. It only takes five hundred soldiers to dig in for an hour. The marshal left strong bows, crossbows, artillery and muskets before he left. They can be used at this time. I will immediately
arrange,"
Dakui then said: "In addition to the ambush in the east of the city, we can still send surprise troops to attack the camp at night."
Zhang Wen said: "There are still 8,000 elite cavalry in the city, ready to be dispatched at any time."
Dakui and Zhang Wen not only looked at each other and smiled, but also said nothing...
In order to dig a big hole and lay a trap as soon as possible, Zhang Wen actually mobilized a thousand soldiers to take turns digging on the street in front of the east gate of the city. At the same time, 8,000 fine cavalry were ready to attack at the west gate. Meng Ge and District Dachui were in armor.
He rode his horse and stood at the city gate, waiting for orders.
Dakui ordered Meng Ge and Ou Dachui to each lead four thousand cavalry, and rush into the Yuan army camp outside the west gate of the city at night. In order to defeat the Yuan army in one fell swoop, they then circled to the south gate, so that the thunder could not cover their ears.
Then rush to the Yuanbing camp in the south of the city.
There are 20,000 yuan troops stationed in the west and south of the city. The total number is 40,000. The Ming military area has 8,000 troops. How can it defeat 40,000 yuan troops in one fell swoop? The mystery is that these 8,000 elite cavalry are all equipped with horses.
Two large cloth bags contained the frightening "Thunder".
The Jingtian Thunder does not need to be induced by medicine. You only need to throw it out. It will explode when it is shocked when it hits the ground. Its power can be described as earth-shattering. Both groups of Ming troops were lined up in a long snake formation, and each cavalryman held a weapon in his hand.
There is a shield guarding one side. This shield is made of mountain rattan with two layers on the inside and outside. There is cotton wool sandwiched in the middle. This shield can protect against fire guns, crossbows, swords and guns, and it is light and handy. It is really a must-have for attacking camps in the middle of the night.
Prepare excellent products.
According to the plan, the west gate of the city would not be opened until the east of the city was expanded and Timur's army entered the city. At this time, a thousand soldiers of the Ming Army were digging hard with picks and shovels on the east gate of the city.
They were all piled up and compacted on both sides of the pit. In less than half an hour, a large pit that was twenty feet long and ten feet wide appeared on the main street.
Moso bamboo was originally produced in the south, but because it was mostly used in the manufacture of bows and crossbows, the Ming army carried it. The soldiers used knives and axes to split several pieces of moso bamboo, cut them into sharp points, and inserted the bamboo sticks in the pits.
With the bottom pointed upward, Zhang Wen personally supervised the construction. When the bottom of the pit was filled with bamboo sticks, Zhang Wen had dozens of barrels of tung oil poured into the pit. Now, the Yuan army fell into the pit and wanted to get out.
It will take some effort.
Zhang Wen was standing on the top of the solid slope, looking at the whole scene and feeling very satisfied. He only needed to place some Zhuge Liannu at one end of the long street to get twice the result with half the effort.
Dakui stood aside and said: "The pit still needs to be filled with water. Once Yuan soldiers enter the pit and the pit is filled with dead people, the bamboo sticks will naturally be useless. Add some water in and the tung oil will float on it. If
If necessary, you can set a fire,"
Zhang Wen couldn't help but shudder when he heard this, but he still ordered people to carry water and fill the pit according to Dakui's words. After the trap was set, the Ming army used thin sheets of firewood to cover the surface of the pit, and sprinkled loose soil on top.
Everything is ready, all we need is Yuan soldiers to come and fill the big hole.