Just after Chen Qing left, the Song Army began to search Dangxiang people door to door in the city, especially the more than 2,000 newly immigrated Dangxiang households, which were the focus of the Song Army's precautions.
Under the cover of night, groups of soldiers from the Song Army continued to escort the Dangxiang men to the military camp. The Song Army used both kindness and power. If they voluntarily handed over their weapons and armor, they would not be arrested, but if they hid or handed over less weapons, then everyone in the family except the elderly and children would be punished.
All men will be taken away.
There are Xixia troops outside the city, and there are a large number of party immigrants in the city. If they cooperate with each other, Didao County will be in danger.
To fight against the outside world, we must first secure the inside. We must first clean up the party members in the city, and then concentrate our forces to deal with the Xixia army outside.
On the top of the city, four thousand soldiers were stationed on the top of the four cities, waiting in full formation. Densely packed torches appeared in the distance, forming a sea of torches. Judging from the number of torches alone, there were at least seven or eight thousand enemy soldiers.
Liu Cui asked Niu Gao in a low voice: "General Niu, do you think the money in Dangchuan County is just a gimmick, to distract the tiger from the mountain and disperse our troops?"
Niu Gao pondered for a moment and said: "The silver is definitely real, but it is also possible to lure the tiger away from the mountain. The risk is very high tonight. You and I must be highly vigilant!"
At this time, the commander Li Muqing walked quickly, clasped his fists towards Liu Cui and said, "Commander Qi, we have just received news that a thousand party people's groups have gathered in the city, but we don't know where they are gathered?"
Liu Cui frowned, "A thousand party members would need a big house to accommodate them. I remember that I have searched all the big houses. Is there anything that has slipped through the net?"
"Commander, we are searching all new immigrant Dangxiang people. There are also old Dangxiang people and Han Chinese in the city. They are not on the list. In addition, Baoen Temple was not searched, and shops were not searched. Those with low-level positions were not searched.
What I mean is to immediately expand the scope of the search and then offer a large reward for the exposure."
Next to him, Niu Gao was very attentive. He thought of another possibility, "The gathering of a thousand people is too obvious and it is impossible not to notice it. I think the most likely possibility is that they are broken into pieces and waiting for a signal. I suggest not to do it for the time being."
Should we expand the scope of the search or focus the search on the list, we can search stores."
Liu Cui nodded, "We will search according to General Niu's wishes. We will not leave the list and strengthen the search of the store. In addition, searching for weapons is too time-consuming. Take the people away first, and we will talk about the weapons later!"
"I understand the humble position!"
Li Muqing hurried down, and Niu Gao suggested again: "I'm afraid Li Muqing's side doesn't have enough troops. I don't think the enemy will attack the city for the time being. Why don't I lead a thousand more soldiers to participate in the search."
Liu Cui sighed and said, "I'm also worried that Li Muqing alone can't stabilize the situation. The commander has repeatedly warned us to guard against the warehouse. There are too few troops there, so I would like to ask Commander Niu to lead a thousand soldiers to guard the warehouse!"
Niu Gao nodded, "I'll take people down right now!"
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Baoen Temple is located in the northwest of the county, covering an area of about ten acres. It is the largest temple in the city. The Baoen Pagoda in the temple is about five feet high and is a nine-story wooden pagoda. It is the tallest building in the city and has existed for more than 80 years. There is one thing
It has decayed over time.
Searches and arrests were in full swing in the city. At this time, several dark figures climbed over the wall into the temple and ran towards the gratitude tower.
In just a moment, several dark figures rushed to the Tower of Repayment. They lit a dozen torches and threw the torches into the Tower of Repayment.
In just a moment, the wooden pagoda was ignited. The fire burned rapidly and thick smoke billowed. The monks in the temple ran out and shouted to put out the fire. However, the wooden pagoda was already decayed and there was no point in putting out the fire. Soon the fire engulfed the entire wooden pagoda.
Already.
The burning of the wooden pagoda of Baoen Temple was a signal. Countless young party members dressed in black rushed out of various shops. The Song Army searched large households, ordinary households, and finally the shops. However, most of the party militia soldiers
They are all hiding in the shop.
Some of the militiamen had been captured, but more than 800 party militiamen still gathered on the street. One leader shouted: "Attack the North Gate first, then burn down the warehouse!"
More than 800 warriors from the Party Militia shouted and waved their weapons and rushed towards the North City Gate nearest to them. The Xixia Army was concentrated outside the North City Gate. Only by capturing the North City Gate could they cooperate with the inside and outside.
But the North City Gate is also the top priority of the Song Army's defense. In front of the city gate, more than 500 crossbowmen formed a formation, aiming their crossbows at the swarming party men in black. On top of the city, there were also
There were also more than 300 people waiting in full formation.
Eight hundred Dangxiang men in black had rushed two hundred steps away, and Liu Cui shouted, "Shoot!"
Eight hundred crossbow arrows were fired at the crowd intensively, and the men in black screamed and fell down. In an instant, hundreds of people were shot dead, and the arrogant momentum was stagnated.
"Come forward and kill a Song soldier and you will be rewarded five hundred guan!" someone in the crowd shouted.
The party men in black, who had been in a panic just now, cheered up again, shouted wildly, stepped on the corpses of their companions, and rushed towards the city gate.
The one hundred crossbows on the top of the city all turned around and aimed at the men in black who were more than 130 steps away. The Song soldiers finished cocking the crossbows for the second time.
"Cum again!" Liu Cui shouted again.
The second round of arrows was fired like a storm. This time there were hundreds of crossbows and five hundred jackdaw arrows with astonishing power. The casualties of the men in black suddenly increased sharply. This time, nearly three hundred people were killed.
The leader of the team saw that the support team had arrived at the city head and they could not seize the city gate, so he shouted: "Go to the warehouse through Zhidao Lane! Burn the warehouse!"
Taking advantage of their familiarity with the city, the men in black turned around and rushed into an alley, then ran towards the warehouse.
The alleys were full of private houses, and these thugs began to lose control of themselves and rushed into people's homes, killing people and setting fires.
At this time, Li Muching had received the news, and he immediately led two thousand soldiers to rush here, while Niu Gao led a thousand soldiers to set up a formation in front of the warehouse.
Not long after, more than 400 people rushed out of the alley. A hundred steps ahead was the warehouse gate. Niu Gao led a thousand soldiers holding shields and short spears, and also set up a defensive formation.
As soon as the four hundred people ran out of the alley, two thousand soldiers led by Li Muching came from both sides and instantly surrounded the men in black...
The 7,000 people outside the city were the 7,000 reinforcements led by Shang Dongyan. He fired a false shot and pretended to go to Guichuan County. After walking fifty miles, he turned around and came back, waiting to join forces with the Dangxiang militia in the city.
The fire in the Baoen Temple Tower was already burning, and the shouts of the party members came from the city. Shang Dongyan stared at the city gate tightly, even if the city gate opened a crack, it was his opportunity.
But Shang Dongyan was ultimately disappointed, as the city gate never changed.
The sky in the east has turned white, the fire in the Repaying Tower has been extinguished, and the shouts in the city have gradually calmed down.
Shang Dongyan gave a long sigh and ordered: "Retreat northward!"
The seven thousand troops did not carry siege weapons, so they had no chance. They turned back and withdrew northward.
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Two days later, Chen Qing returned to Didao County. As soon as he entered the city, Chen Qing received news that on the night he left Didao, a riot broke out among the party members. Many Han people were killed innocently. A Song army of fifty people
The military patrol was attacked, causing most of the casualties.
This news made Chen Qing furious, and he immediately sent people to find Niu Gao and Liu Cui to see him.
Chen Qing returned to the government office, sat down, and asked his soldiers to find Li Hua, the warehouse manager.
At this time, Niu Gao and Liu Cui hurried over to report.
Chen Qing slapped the table and said angrily: "What did I tell you? First, detain everyone to the military camp. As long as they are bare-handed, you are not afraid of them causing chaos. How did you do it, or did you let the riot happen?"
Niu Gaozhan said tremblingly: "To inform the capital, the Xixia people have been prepared for a long time. Some of them set fire to the tower of Baoen Temple. This was a signal. As a result, nearly a thousand party thugs rushed out with weapons in hand and set fire to kill people everywhere in the city. We
The entire army was mobilized, killing more than 800 thugs, arresting more than 300 people, and then also arrested more than 1,300 party members who did not participate in the riot. The riot has been suppressed, and it has indeed caused many
Innocent people suffered casualties, among our brothers sixty-seven were killed and one hundred and thirty wounded."
Liu Cui also said: "The situation was very critical at that time. We had to defend the enemy forces outside the city. We could not devote all our troops to arresting people. Please forgive us!"
Chen Qing nodded, "Okay! I am also responsible this time, so I won't pursue it. How are the arrested party members dealt with?"
"Still waiting for the commander-in-chief's order!"
Chen Qing coldly ordered: "All the more than 300 people who participated in the riot will be beheaded. The party members and their families who did not participate in the riot will all be driven out of Didao County and all their property will be confiscated!"