Defense and offense are always enemies. How to play the game between spear and shield will test the ability of both sides' generals.
Judging from Yang Xuan's past experience, he loves raids the most.
Every time they attacked a place, the vanguard of the Northern Xinjiang Army suddenly appeared in front of the city like a thunderbolt, using the most violent means to break through the city and win a foothold for the army.
With a place to stay, the food, grass and baggage will have a place to store it, so that it will not be piled up in the camp, exposed to the sun and rain, and once it is raided, it will be destroyed.
The role of a foothold does not end there. With a foothold, the army can advance and attack, and retreat and defend.
Only when you have no worries can you maintain a calm attitude.
But later on, most of the opponents were prepared. For example, in the case of Tanzhou City, after constantly harassing Yanbei City, Tanzhou City's defenses were strengthened.
The scouts are placed far away, and the rotation speed is fast, which greatly increases the difficulty of the raid.
Therefore, even if Wang Laoer eliminated a few scouts, he still would not be able to sneak attack Tanzhou City.
But no one expected that Yang Xuan would let Tanzhou City go and raid Huonan County after Tanzhou instead.
Xie Chang's face turned pale, "I thought he would raid Tanzhou, but I didn't expect that he would outflank the retreat."
He suddenly turned sideways and looked at Shen Changhe, "As soon as Mr. Shen came to Tanzhou, he brought most of the troops from Huonan County and other places to Tanzhou City. Was he prepared for this?"
Shen Changhe asked instead, "Are the powerful men in the city under guard?"
Xie Chang nodded, "They are all under guard, but I thought they would not dare to cause trouble."
"Don't underestimate people's hearts!" Shen Changhe said: "After the emperor took control of the three states, he purged them several times, but some people are still dissatisfied."
"But that's Yang Gou, my enemy of Daliao!"
Even though Lin Jun separated the three states, the officials, soldiers and civilians of the three states still regarded themselves as Daliao people.
"You have to remember one thing." Shen Changhe seemed to be saying to Xie Chang, but in fact he was looking at Ma He, "The richer the person, the more afraid of death and the more greedy he is."
"Most of those who say that life is bitter are those who have no worries about food and clothing. Meat eaters also say that life is bitter, but it is mostly caused by greed." Ma He said with a smile: "While they say that life is bitter, they work hard at the same time. Think of ways to prolong your life. If you are used to enjoying things and doing things like masters, you will naturally be reluctant to die."
These words are clear but mean!
Moreover, his Shangguan Xie Chang is here, exposing the flesh-eater in front of Shangguan. Do you still want to be promoted?
If he doesn't cheat you, then Xie Chang is broad-minded.
Shen Changhe sighed secretly, thinking that it was no wonder that this person could not be reused.
But Lin Jun employs people in an eclectic way. He has no moral composure and would dare to use you even if you are shameless.
Lin Jun once said: If I lure a shameless person with benefits, he will naturally flock to me and do his best.
But Lin Jun later said that to use this kind of people, you must have the ability to penetrate his mind, otherwise, you will get stabbed by him one day.
I also often say that all life is bitter... Xie Chang coughed uncomfortably. When he had nothing to do, he liked to go outside to burn incense, pray to gods, and pray for longevity... and wealth. Isn't it just the meat in Mahekou? or?
"Once Huonan County is lost, Weixi County will be in danger. Over there..." Xie Chang asked tentatively: "When can help come?"
Shen Changhe waved to the sergeant who came to report the news and asked: "How many troops have come from the Northern Xinjiang Army?"
"Yes... yes..." The sergeant was eating cakes, puffing out his cheeks, and couldn't speak clearly. He swallowed the food hard and rolled his eyes, "More than 20,000."
"It should not stop."
Ma He said: "More than 20,000 people came to attack our Tanzhou, and they could only look at the city and sigh. The subordinate thought that Yang Xuan's main force should be nearby, waiting for our army to rescue Weixi County... to ambush them halfway."
Shen Changhe smiled and said: "After this battle, you follow me!"
Xie Chang glanced at Ma He before, seemingly smiling, but his eyes were cold. If Shen Changhe was not there, Ma He's future would be worrying.
Most of the great talents are not very moral.
Xie Chang smiled and said, "Why don't you thank Mr. Shen a lot?"
Ma He saluted, "Thank you, Mr. Shen."
Shen Changhe smiled and said: "You have great talent, so I naturally have the responsibility to recommend you to the envoy. When you get to Taizhou, do your best!"
He is not a person without a city, but he knows that Xie Chang
He was cruel, if he didn't say it openly at this moment, Xie Chang might be able to find an excuse to deal with Ma He while he was defending the city.
Moreover, it is guaranteed that he and Ma He will have nothing to say.
People!
It's not easy since birth, that's why it is said that all life is suffering.
But the vast majority of people, while saying that life is miserable, are desperately pursuing fame and wealth, jumping into the sea of misery, and shouting: Be more miserable!
…
On the road from Tanzhou City to Weixi County, more than ten riders looked into the distance and rode to the right for a long time. Less than five miles ahead, tens of thousands of troops were resting.
"Is the Duke here?" the scout asked.
"In the back!"
Yang Xuan was sitting on the horse, with Jiang He'er beside him making a report.
"...After Jiang Zhonglang defeated Huonan, he immediately reorganized the city. He thought he was going to kill some people, but who knew that the few remaining powerful men in the city came out and took the initiative to help..."
This is so girly!
Yang Xuan smiled and said: "Tan eats a pot of juice to welcome Master Wang?"
He Lianrong said: "After Lin Jun separated the three states, many local powerful people opposed it and killed a group of people. Since this year, Lin Jun has been expanding his army crazily and was short of money and food, so he found excuses and killed another group of people. The powerful are afraid."
The powerful men who were killed all became the leading party!
But Lin Jun was so busy fishing, didn't he think about the future?
Yang Xuan was thinking about Lin Jun's mentality. If he were in this situation, he would suppress powerful people, but he would not use Lin Jun's violent methods.
He Lianrong seemed to know what he was thinking, and said: "Since the Duke took charge of Northern Xinjiang, powerful people have also made troubles, but the Duke has reasonable grounds and dealt with them within the circle of law. In this way, those powerful people know that, As long as our family does not violate the laws of Northern Xinjiang and does not harm the overall situation of our Northern Xinjiang, no matter how hard we try, the Duke will not deal with them."
Therefore, people’s hearts are at peace!
Jiang He'er said: "So I said that Lin Jun is known as the famous general of Northern Liao, but compared with the Duke, he is far behind."
Xiao He'er's flattery was always so sweet and sincere, and Boss Yang took advantage of it.
"My lord." Uda came over with a sergeant, "The scout is back."
The sergeant saluted, "My lord, Tanzhou has not sent any troops."
"I'm just spanking my children on cloudy days, and I'm just doing it when I'm idle. Since I'm not coming, I'll continue to rest."
When the army arrived at the outskirts of Tanwai, Yang Xuan led his army in a circle and camped between Tanzhou and Weixi County. Unexpectedly, Tanzhou did not even send a scout.
"My lord, this is a defensive situation!" Han Ji said: "I thought this was waiting for Lin Jun's reinforcements."
"Before I leave, I will tell you that if the Taizhou army is sent out, Nanhe will immediately send out troops to defeat Taizhou!"
Yang Xuan sat with a golden sword on his horse, took the water bag handed by Wu Da, raised his head and took a sip, and said happily: "If he doesn't come to help, I will attack Tanzhou. If he comes to help, I will attack Taizhou, and even Chenzhou."
"This is using force to suppress others!" Han Ji said with a smile.
The army rested, but the scouts were busy.
The news keeps coming.
"Jiang Zhonglang took control of Huonan County, and the powerful men took the initiative to lead the way and found the granary hidden by the guard."
These leading parties... Yang Xuan shook his head and said with a smile: "This reminds me that when a country is about to perish, people's hearts will disperse."
"My lord, over there in Weixi County..." Han Ji leaned over, "Do you want to take it down?"
Yang Xuan pondered, "The defenders in Huonan County are somewhat small, and most of them have been transferred to Tanzhou City. Xie Chang intends to abandon the small city below. So, leave it there. Once Tanzhou City is broken, Weixi and others
The ground will naturally break."
Otherwise, if Weixi County is captured, troops will have to be left behind to clean up and guard it.
He Lianrong said: "My lord, I would like to ask you to persuade the general to surrender."
"you……"
Yang Xuan hesitated for a moment.
Persuading people to surrender has always been a high-risk job. If someone accidentally enters, his head will be thrown off the top of the city.
He Lianrong smiled and said: "The poor monk has some contacts with that man."
He Lianrong had been in charge of Tanzhou City for several years and had some manpower.
"Times have changed..." Han Ji hinted to He Lianrong, don't take risks like this.
After all, the boss has said that Weixi County should be left there. When Tanzhou City is destroyed, the defender will either run away.
Or just wait to die.
"The Duke asked the poor monk to be his counselor. The poor monk must do something."
He Lianrong smiled.
This man is indeed ruthless, ruthless to others and ruthless to himself.
Yang Xuan knew that He Lianrong wanted to show off, "Be careful when you go here."
He Lianrong cupped his hands, then realized something was wrong and quickly clasped his hands together.
There are a bunch of crazy people under my command... Yang Xuan has black lines all over his head.
He Lianrong set off with more than ten riders.
After wandering all the way for more than an hour, we arrived at Weixi County.
"You wait outside."
He Lianrong left the cavalry on the outside and arrived at the city gate dressed in monk's robes.
"Where did it come from?" the sergeant from Chengtou asked.
After learning that Wang Laoer had arrived in Tanzhou, martial law was imposed in Weixi County and the city gates were closed tightly.
"Is Chen Lei here?" He Lianrong raised his head and looked at the top of the city with some wonder. Back then, he took Chen Lei here to guide the country.
At that time, he was very ambitious and wanted to achieve military success in Tanzhou and return home in triumph to Ningxing.
Time has changed, his wife, children and family have all left, and he has lost his pursuit of fame and fortune. Now, he just wants to make some big splash.
"Sign up!"
"Tell Chen Lei that the person who advised him not to join the camp is here."
Chen Lei is in a daze.
Sixty percent of the soldiers in Weixi County were transferred to Tanzhou City, and the remaining troops could only hold on.
"Details and stability."
The sergeant came in and reported, "A monk came from outside the city..."
"Get away!"
Chen Lei waved his hand.
The sergeant said: "The monk said... I advised you not to go into camp."
After saying this, the sergeant regretted it and thought, wasn't this just giving Xianwen some eye drops?
But Chen Lei suddenly stood up and asked, "Where is he?"
"Outside the city!"
Chen Lei squinted his eyes and turned around a few times.
"Bring it here."
Later, He Lianrong came.
The two looked at each other.
Chen Lei waved his hand and the sergeant resigned.
He Lianrong walked in, "I haven't seen you for several years. I thought it was time for you to be promoted, but I didn't expect you are still in Weixi."
Chen Lei looked at him, "Why did you become a monk?"
“It’s boring to call people brothers!”
He Lianrong looked at the furnishings in the duty room and said, "It's too extravagant. The poor monk once said that you are too hasty and always think about quick success and quick gain, which is not good."
Chen Lei suddenly asked: "What are you doing here?"
"The Northern Xinjiang army is coming."
"I know."
"Huonan County, lost."
"Yeah?"
"Well!" He Lianrong sat down and calmly took a look at the map on the desk, "Weixi County, the Duke meant to leave it. Once Tanzhou is broken, it will be broken. The poor monk shouldn't have come. But thinking about the great friendship back then, I came here."
"Persuading you to surrender?" Chen Lei sneered, "When you were captured, you should have wanted to die, but you surrendered to Yang Xuan instead. The Eagle Guard got the news and reported it to Ning Xing. The late emperor exiled your family to the far north. Then Next to it is the territory of the Shegu people. You and I are both aware of the cruelty of the Shegu people. Your family members are probably gone, right?"
He Lianrong nodded.
"But my family is still in Ningxing!" Chen Lei said.
"It's different now." He Lianrong said: "He Lianchun dared to exile the poor monk's family in the beginning, because Daliao still felt that it was strong. But now in Daliao, there are Shegu people in the north who are causing rebellion, and there are soldiers from the Northern Xinjiang Army in the south. Oppression, at a critical moment..."
"The more this happens, the more ruthless it will be!" Chen Lei said.
"If Lin Ya were in charge of the government, she should be ruthless. But at this moment, the eldest princess is hanging up the curtain. If the family of the surrendered general is dealt with, it will certainly make the general dare not surrender to the enemy easily, but... what other cities in Daliao are worth defending? "
Chen Lei was startled.
"Lin Jun is a traitor, and the officials and generals in the three states are all thieves. If I wanted to deal with your family, I would have done it long ago."
So, what is left in Daliao?
Just one Jiangzhou.
Jiangzhou is garrisoned by He Liantong, so the old man will naturally not surrender to the enemy.
So, does it make sense to kill generals?
The key is, there are not many people left!
If you kill them, who can you warn?
Warn the civil and military officials in Ningxing City?
Then you have to be careful about them stabbing you in the back or quietly opening the city gate in the middle of the night.
Chen Lei suddenly smiled and said: "I have another idea..."
There was a dangerous light in his eyes.
"Want to use this poor monk to show your loyalty to Ning Xing?"
He Lianrong smiled, "The poor monk knows your temperament, and you are most eager for quick success. If you take the poor monk to Ningxing to show your merits, the eldest princess will definitely reward you, and maybe you can become one of Ningxing's guards. "
Chen Lei's eyes became more colorful.
"The goal of the Duke is not Jiangzhou, but Ningxing!" He Lianrong said calmly: "The Duke is a man! He has a problem, that is, he holds grudges. Once Ningxing is defeated, are you sure you can die for the country? "
Boss Yang will skin you alive to avenge the poor monk!
"Besides, you may have forgotten one thing. The biological father of the eldest princess's child is the Duke of the country."
Just because of this, the eldest princess will keep He Lianrong alive. When Boss Yang defeats Ning Xing, the couple will be in love with each other, and He Lianrong will be released from prison in glory.
And Chen Lei became the unlucky guy.
Chen Lei's eyes flickered.
He Lianrong stood up and said, "Ten breaths!"
"Don't push people too hard!" Chen Lei narrowed his eyes, "You don't look like you are here to lobby!"
"Nine!"
"eight!"
"seven!"
"six!"
"five!"
"Four!"
"three!"
He Lianrong bent the ring finger of his left hand, leaving only the little finger.
Plop!
Chen Lei knelt down.
Holding He Lianrong's thigh, he cried, "I have been missing you so much!"