Shi Jin surrendered Wang Qing and others, and his strength increased slightly. Although it was gratifying, Shi Jin did not stop the attack. Just a few days after "Iron Caller" Lehe accompanied Wang Qing to play happily in the city.
By the end of the day, Shi Jin had begun planning to attack Zhengzhou. Zhengzhou was the last barrier to Kaifeng in Tokyo. If Zhengzhou was captured in one fell swoop, Tokyo would be undefeated. For such a critical place, Zhang Qing had already sent a message from there.
The latest deployment of the imperial court calls for the deployment of 100,000 troops to attack. The leader is a man from the green forest. His surname is Fan and his name is Rui. He is nicknamed the "Devil King". He has the information of "Nine Princes" in Bianliang. This man can call the wind and rain and use troops like a god.
He has two lieutenants: one is named Xiang, named Chong, nicknamed "Eight-Armed Nezha". He can wield a dough card with twenty-four throwing knives on it.
Iron javelins; there is also a man named Li and Gun, nicknamed "Flying Great Sage", who also makes a dough sign with twenty-four javelins inserted on it. He can also take people with a hundred steps, without missing a hit, and uses a sword in his hand.
.These three brothers became brothers. At first they occupied Mangdang Mountain, robbed homes and houses, and were invincible. Later, the angel who was recruiting Song Jiang passed by. After some negotiations on Song Jiang Mountain, they negotiated many good terms, and finally agreed to surrender.
Song Jiang had already asked Cai Jing to be cautious when recruiting Fangla to surrender. These people in the green forest were all born bandits. They were really not accepted by the original ministers and generals in the court. Considering the current shaky situation of the Song Dynasty, Cai Jing had just recruited General Cai Jing less than half a month ago.
The three Fan Rui brothers were sent to the front line to resist the Green Forest Army's offensive. The imperial edict was issued on the same day. First, Fan Rui was made the General of the Western Conquest, Li Gun and Xiang Chong were made Hussar Generals, and they led a hundred thousand soldiers and horses to Zhengzhou at night.
As soon as the news of the imperial troop deployment reached Shi Jin, Shi Jin and Wu Yong agreed to capture Zhengzhou quickly. This matter could not be delayed. Once reinforcements arrived, it would give the imperial court more breathing space.
.So, after receiving the intelligence report, Shi Jin ordered Luan Tingyu's group army to attack Mi County in Zhenzhou overnight, and ordered Sun Li's group army to attack Xingyang overnight. Fortunately, the cities in the two places were not high, and they were not very well built at that time.
Hou Hou opened a small hole with the Fenglei mother-child cannon, and the Green Forest Army ambushing outside rushed in through the gap, and engaged in a fierce street battle with the officers and soldiers... By the early morning of the next day, Sun Li's group army took the lead to win.
The news was delivered, but within an hour, before breakfast, Luan Tingyu's Army Group also quickly passed on the good news.
Shi Jin was overjoyed and immediately sent a large number of scouting horses to three areas around Zhengzhou City. Within three or four hours, the first batch of scouting horses were rewarded, and they brought back the terrain within five miles of Zhengzhou City in detail.
He talked about the current situation of Zhengzhou city gates being tightly closed and silent, and also reported the city defense preparedness under visual inspection. The Zhengzhou city walls are three feet high, very tall and burly. They are all built with bluestone rice paste. I heard from the locals.
, the city wall is thick, and the door opening of the city gate alone is twenty steps deep.
After hearing this, Wu Yong waited and called Lei Zhen to inquire. Lei Zhen felt that the city wall was really thick and he was afraid that it would not be able to be opened by artillery bombardment alone. He had to find another way. Lei Heng suggested using a tunnel and digging it outside the city all the way.
Dig in. However, Zhu Wu felt that although this method was advisable, it would take a lot of time and there was not much time to dig the tunnel. Everyone could not make a decision, and until sunset that day, Shi Jin decided to take Wu Yong and Gongsun Sheng with him.
, Liu Quantian, Lei Heng, and a total of five riders went out of the city in disguise, went there to investigate in person, and made a decision, so the five of them traveled lightly and meandered forward. When it was time for the first watch, the group arrived outside Zhengzhou City.
From the high hillside, I immediately looked at the city of Zhengzhou. It was the weather in early January, the moon was as bright as day, and there was not a cloud in the sky. I saw several city gates around Huazhou, the city was on a majestic high ground, and the trenches were deep and wide.
After watching for a long time, Shi Jin and others saw that the city was thick and strong and the situation was strong, and there was nothing they could do.
Wu Yong shook his head and said, "Let's go back to the city and discuss it again." Five cavalry came to Mi County, which was conquered by Luan Tingyu, overnight.
Shi Jin frowned, with a worried look on his face. He thought about the fact that the city of Zhengzhou was so solid that since artillery couldn't blast it, he could only attack by force. It would be great if the force could be equipped with siege machinery, but it's a pity that the group of people are staying in Yun now.
The cities and counties are now in the hands of Song Jiang. Thinking of this, Shi Jin became upset again about Song Jiang's parting ways. Chao Gai wrote to him a few days ago and made it clear that Song Jiang ignored brotherhood.
, after Chao Gai resolutely refused to recruit peace, he resolutely broke away and surrendered to the Song Dynasty with Hua Rong, Huang Xin, Yan Shun, and Zheng Tianshou. It is still unclear where he was transferred. Zhang Qing also
There was no news, but Yuncheng County was replaced by someone else to guard it. Shi Jin didn't know what Chao Gai thought of this matter, but he could tell from the court's actions that he still had some feelings for Song Jiang and his group.
He is very wary and does not have enough trust. Song Jiang will not be reused in the future. In the end, it will be used by the Song Dynasty, and it will end miserably. But after this incident, Chao Gai completely fell out with Song Jiang and told Shi Jin
He decided to go out in person to develop his power. At the same time, Chao Gai also introduced a person to Shi Jin in a letter. This person was Lu Junyi, the Jade Unicorn. Chao Gai said that Lu Junyi had been framed by a villain and was rescued by him when passing through Liangshan. From then on, he became famous.
After arriving in Liangshan, he went back to his hometown to pick up his mother from the mountain a few days ago. From now on, he can devote himself wholeheartedly to Liangshan. In his heart, Chao Gai praised Lu Junyi several times for his extraordinary ability. He was a rare general and a rare man in the world.
Shi Jin was sitting in the hall, thinking further and further, but in the end he was getting more and more biased and could not think of any way to break through Zhengzhou City.
At this time, Wu Xuexiu saw that Shi Jin was taciturn, so he said: "If not, send a group of fine detective horses out to snoop near and far, maybe we can take advantage of it."
Shi Jin came to his senses from his random thoughts and nodded, and then Luan Tingyu arranged for people and horses to send out a large number of exploring horses.
One day later, a man suddenly came up the mountain and reported: "Now the imperial court has sent a palace official to bring incense with the imperial gift of 'Golden Bell Hanging', and he has come from the Yellow River into the Bianhe River."
After hearing this, Wu Yong suddenly had two rays of light in his eyes. Wu Yong turned around and said to Shi Jin, "Don't worry, Commander, the plan is here!" Then he whispered a few words to Shi Jin, and saw Shi Jin nodding his head repeatedly.
Calling Tong Wei, Zhang Shun said: "You two and I are doing this."
Tong Wei responded with cupped fists, paused for a moment but said with some embarrassment: "This matter is easy to handle, but no one knows the place, and we need someone to lead the way."
"Mr. Jinzi" Li Zhu said, "How about helping me go together, little brother?"
Shi Jin was overjoyed, and the three of them went down the mountain.
The next day, Luan Tingyu, Zhu Long, Zhu Hu, Zhu Biao, Hu Sanniang, Li Ying, and Du Xing, a total of seven people, quietly took only 500 Qingqi out of the city, took a small road, bypassed Zhengzhou City, and arrived at the Bianhe River Ferry.
Zhang Shun and Li Zhu had prepared more than ten large ships there. Wu Yong then called Luan Tingyu, Li Ying, Du Xing, and Hu Sanniang, and the four of them were lying in wait on the shore. Shi Jin, Wu Yong, Zhu Biao, Zhu Hu, and Zhu Long sat in ambush.
In the boat, Tong Wei, Zhang Shun, and Li Zhu all hid on the beach. They waited all night, but no one came. At dawn the next day, they could only hear the sound of gongs and drums in the distance, and three officials
As the boat came down the river, there was a yellow flag on the boat, which read "I have received an imperial edict to send incense to the Taiwei's residence." Li Zhu reported a letter from there, saying that this was the person who was waiting.
Three heroes, Zhu Biao, Zhu Hu, and Zhu Long, each holding a spear, stood behind Shi Jin, while Wu Yong stood on the bow. The Taiwei's ship also arrived in front of him, and Shi Jin and others moved the ship away and intercepted it in the harbor.
When the boatman saw that the river was not peaceful, he immediately reported in. More than 20 people in purple shirts and silver belts immediately walked out of the boat. They stood on the bow, pointed at Shi Jin and others opposite, and shouted: "What are you waiting for?"
Ships, dare to intercept the minister in port!"
Shi Jin stood tall against the wind and did not answer. Wu Xuexiu stood on the bow of the boat and replied: "I'm Wu Yong, I've been waiting for the Taiwei for a long time."
The guest accountant on the ship felt that the name sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember it for a moment, so he came out and replied: "This is the imperial officer, sent to drop incense on an imperial edict. You are acting like bandits.
Why intercept?
On the bow of the boat, Wu Yong held his beard and said: "My master, I just want to see the captain. I have something to trouble you."
The guest accountant heard this politely and politely, and immediately pointed at the group of people and shouted: "Who are you, who dare to make an appointment to see the Taiwei?"
The waiters on both sides also yelled: "You bastard! Is Taiwei the person you want to see when you meet him?"
Shi Jin took a step forward, and with a voice like thunder, he rushed to the opposite ship and shouted: "Please come to the shore for the time being, and we can discuss matters on our own."
When the guest heard this, he felt timid at first, but with the help of many highly skilled Yu Hou around him, he held on to the situation and yelled: "Stop talking nonsense! The Taiwei is an official of the imperial court, how can I discuss this with you!
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Shi Jin sneered and said loudly: "The captain had better get off the ship by himself. Whether you want to meet or not is up to you in Tokyo. But now that we are here, hey, I'm afraid the brothers will surprise the captain."
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"What are you going to do!" More than twenty Yuhou on both sides immediately dispersed and drew out the simple swords from their waists.
Zhu Long, who was behind Shi Jin, waved the command flag in his hand, and Li Zhu, Tong Wei, Zhang Shun and others who were ambushing behind him had already sailed out and crossed the river to cut off Taiwei Su's retreat.
The officers and soldiers were so frightened. Just as the officers and soldiers were in shock on the boat, Zhu Long waved the command flag in his hand again, and a wave of people ambushing on the shore, including Luan Tingyu, Li Ying, Du Xing, and Hu Sanniang, also led their troops and horses to escape.
He came out and rushed to the shore. His Qingqi men had already drawn their strong bows and arrows, and they were all fully drawn and aimed at the group of official ships on the river.
The officers and soldiers on the ship were so frightened that their faces changed color when they saw it, and they all shrank their heads and necks. The captain on the ship was so frightened that he quickly got into the cabin. The guest accountant was panicked and had to go in to report. Mrs. Su
The captain had long heard the unusual noise outside, so he had to come out of the cabin and sit down on the bow of the ship.
Captain Su sat upright and said: "Why did the righteous men intercept our ships like this?"
Shi Jingong cupped his hands and said, "How dare you intercept the Taiwei? I just want the Taiwei to go ashore without having to worry about anything else."
As soon as Taiwei Su heard what he said, although it was decent, it was still full of threats, so he said: "I am here to pay incense according to the imperial decree. What do I have to discuss with the righteous people? How can the ministers of the imperial court easily do this?"
Ashore!"
On the bow of the ship, Wu Yong shook his feather fan and said: "It seems that the captain really refuses. It's easy for me to talk to you, but I'm afraid it's hard to talk to the brothers who are coming with you."
"You..." Lieutenant Su was at a loss for words after hearing this direct threat. But at this moment, he could only hear chaos behind the fleet. Lieutenant Su hurriedly stood up and looked back to the Prime Minister, only to see those lying across the river.
The ship on board had already collided with it, and the people on board jumped on board one after another. Lieutenant Su was shocked when he saw it.