Because they were sending troops to Henan, the Xuanfu had many things that Tie Mo had to deal with. It was so easy to mobilize a large number of soldiers and horses, especially the early military supplies, which took time to mobilize. The imperial court promised Tie Mo that he could raise food and grass by himself, but at least
You have to figure out how to meet the military requirements for the previous month.
Fortunately, Tie Mo has always had prestige, and Shanxi merchants have benefited from his previous campaigns. Otherwise, sending troops to Henan this time will definitely be difficult. As for northern Shaanxi, because Cao Wenzhao, Hong Chengchou and others are there,
Even if Wang Zi used to increase his troops to Yan'an Prefecture, he didn't care much. But Zhang Xianzhong suddenly broke through Hancheng and sent troops to southern Shanxi, and Tie Mo really couldn't sit still.
Xuanhua is also tense now. Hai Lanzhu helped review the official documents. When she saw an official document, her heart skipped a beat and she hurried to the back hall. Because the troops were about to be dispatched, Tie Mo was discussing specific matters with Liu Guoneng and others.
, seeing Hai Lanzhu barging in, her heart skipped a beat, "What's going on?"
"I just got the news that after Zhang Xianzhong defeated Yueyang City, Zhang Cunmeng's troops followed him and poured into southern Shanxi. Now Zhang Cunmeng may not be in Pingyang Mansion, and Zhang Xianzhong has sent Sun Kewang's troops to attack Yuci. According to reliable information, the rogue bandits' goal this time
It should be the Chang family!”
"What?" Tie Mo was shocked, and Liu Guoneng, Zhou Dingshan and others also had dark faces. Who doesn't know the relationship between the Chang family and Tie Mo nowadays? Chang Yinxu is not only Tie Mo's future father-in-law, but the most terrible thing is the Chang family.
Half of the wealth accumulated over generations is in my hometown in Yuci. If the rogue bandits break through Yuci County, the Chang family will suffer countless casualties. After the rogue bandits obtain a large amount of wealth and materials, they will become even more difficult to deal with.
Tie Mo was still thinking about who should be sent to Yuci first, when a cold snort came from the courtyard, and a beautiful figure broke in. Although Chang Minyue was not completely panicked, the uneasiness in her expression was still very rare.
Chang Minyue didn't care that there were still generals sitting in the room. She said angrily: "I just got the news that the bandits did not attack Pingyang Mansion, but went to Yuci County. I want to ask you, this matter
Do you care or not? It’s already this time, how can you still sit still?”
"???" Tie Mo shook his head helplessly. It seems that no matter how calm a woman is, she will lose her sense of control when encountering such a matter that concerns her family. "Sit down first. I just got the news here."
News, it takes time to send troops. I was just thinking about who to send, and you barged in."
Hai Lanzhu pulled Chang Minyue to sit down and whispered a few words in a low voice. Only then did Chang Minyue realize that he had wrongly blamed Tie Mo, and pouted apologetically, "Then have you decided?"
Before Tie Mo could speak, Zhou Dingshan, who was sitting in the first place with his right hand, stood up and said, "Supervisor... Let's let the general go first. The general knows the area around Yuci better and can ensure that the bandits can be blocked in Yuci."
Outside the second city."
Tie Mo frowned and sent Zhou Dingshan. It was indeed the safest way. But what Tie Mo wanted was not to simply repel the bandits. He had another idea. The bandits dared to attack Yuci County.
It’s clear that they are here for someone like him. It seems that they haven’t beaten the bandits before. Now that the bandits have attacked Yuci, they will be beaten completely this time and let them listen to the three kings of hell in the future.
I shuddered at the word.
After thinking for a moment, Tie Mo nodded gently, "This time you will go to Yuci, but this time General Geng Zhongming will go with you. Remember, this time Yuci's military affairs will all depend on General Geng."
As soon as Tie Mo said this, all the generals were a little stunned, and even Geng Zhongming was a little confused. Zhou Dingshan was truly the number one general in the army, and there was a big difference in rank between the two sides. Why did he let Geng Zhongming take charge this time?
Geng Zhongming was shrewd and capable, and he figured it out in an instant. The Governor's arrangement must have special meaning, so he stood up and said: "Supervisor, I wonder how you want to fight the last general?"
Tie Mo took a deep look at Geng Zhongming and sighed in his heart. He was indeed an extremely shrewd man. It was a shame that he had recruited him into his army. If he had been forced by the Liaodong gang to go to Houjin, he would not have been able to do so.
You know how much trouble it will cause.
Soon, he nodded appreciatively, frowned, and sneered: "In this battle, I must not only win, but the most important thing is to do everything possible to hurt the bandits. Tell them that they dare to fight against me again in the future."
If my territory is disturbed, I will cut them all into pieces."
Geng Zhongming's heart sank, but he didn't feel anything was wrong. On the contrary, he felt a little relaxed. The words of the Superintendent meant that he, Geng, could use any means to fight as long as he wanted to fight these bandits.
If it hurts, just be scared.
If you want to scare the bandits, is there an easier way than killing?
"Supervisor, don't worry. I already know what to do. However, I have a request. Can the Agni Fire Camp be transferred to me? In addition, I will need a lot of tung oil."
"Okay, promised. After the meeting, you hand over the supplies to Manager Chang!"
Chang Minyue frowned slightly, she really couldn't stand Tie Mo's lavish style. He promised her that Chang Minyue would find a way to get enough supplies. But this time it was for Yuci, and she could only
I can bear it. As long as Geng Zhongming can cripple the bandits, I will find a way to help him get more things.
After the meeting, all the soldiers and horses of the Xuanfu Mansion quickly took action. Zhou Dingshan and Geng Zhongming set out with Xuanhua's 6,000 garrison first, while Tiemo stayed behind. After all the soldiers and horses of the Yunfu Mansion gathered, they would also go to southern Shanxi.
At this time, Yuci County was in a state of gloom and gloom. I suppressed the troublemaking mob before, thinking that everything was peaceful for the time being, but who knew that the rogue bandits broke through Yueyang and came straight to Yuci. There were nearly 30,000 people.
The tide of rogue bandits is like ants. Can the small Yuci County really withstand the impact of rogue bandits?
In just a few days, Yuci County Magistrate Xi Jingchao has had some white hair on his head. Yuci County is such a good place. Apart from the last tax resistance incident, nothing much has happened. But recently, this peaceful village has
However, troubles broke out in the small town many times. Rioters appeared out of nowhere and caused a tremble in the city. Fortunately, Gao Jie mobilized troops from Taiyuan Prefecture to rush to help and suppressed the troubles. How many days had passed? The rogue bandits came again.
These days, Xi Jingchao has not been idle. The entire government inspection department has been sent out to conduct strict inspections. He refused to investigate because the Jin Chan Sect was the one who caused trouble before. This Jin Chan Sect has nothing to do with the rogue bandits. This is not a good thing.
This means that there is another restless factor lurking in Yuci City.
Golden Cicada Sect, where did this cult come from? In a time of great chaos, all kinds of monsters and monsters really pop up. After the third team of arresters was assembled, Xi Jingchao came to the yard holding his official hat and said sternly
: "No matter what method you use, I must dig out this group of cultists. Now that the bandits are about to attack the city, if this group of cultists continue to cause trouble in the city, you must all know the consequences. If Yuci City is destroyed, everyone will be fine.
Good ending. Have you all heard about what happened in Yueyang? Well, some people shouldn’t expect to be merciful when the bandits enter the city, do you understand?”
"Got it!" The three squad leaders and the government officials shouted in unison. In order to defend Yuci, they really risked their lives.
After the rogue bandits broke through Yueyang, although the fate of Yueyang City was not as miserable as that of Nanyang City, the rogue bandits looted and killed innocent people indiscriminately, causing the people of Yueyang to suffer miserably. The people of Yuci City did not want to be like the people of Yueyang, especially those with wives and daughters.
Yes, they are even more worried about the city being destroyed.
Chang Yinxu sat in the front hall of the Chang family, looking at the Chang family in the hall. Most of them were younger generations, with more than thirty men and women gathered. These people are the future of the Chang family. Unexpectedly, all of them would be here this time.
Trapped in Yuci County. Previously, considering the recent unrest in the world, I planned to send these outstanding descendants of the family to Zhangbei, but before the trip could be completed, the bandits came.
Let these people escape from the city? Chang Yinxu has never thought about it, but without the protection of the city and the soldiers and horses of Taiyuan Prefecture, can they really escape?
"You all know the current situation. I might as well tell you that the bandits are coming for my Chang family this time, so no one needs to take chances. If you want to survive, take your servants to defend the city.
Only when the city is defended can we save my Chang family. Also, everyone should keep their mouths shut. If anyone dares to talk nonsense again and make people uneasy, don't blame me for using family methods."
The Chang family listened attentively. When they heard that they were asked to defend the city, the women said it was okay, and most of the men showed signs of horror. But they did not dare to say more, because in the Chang family, Chang Yinxu's words meant nothing. Moreover,
Chang Yinxu was right. At this time, he couldn't escape even if he slept. Once the city was destroyed, the Chang family would be the worst offenders.
A quarter of an hour later, many descendants of the Chang family retreated one after another, but a middle-aged man stayed. This man's name was Chang Minshan. He was from a side clan, had good talents, and had always been valued by Chang Yin. Chang Minshan did not leave.
, Chang Yin continued to ask: "Ah Shan, do you have anything else to do?"
"Uncle, I want to ask, when will Yunfu's soldiers and horses arrive? Do the second sister and brother-in-law know the situation here?"
"Huh?" Chang Yin continued to breathe and sighed: "Of course they know, they have probably already sent troops, but even if they send troops from Xuanfu, it will take two days to reach Yuci. After all, the mobilization of a large number of troops and horses is not as good as
On my way as usual."
"Does that mean we have to guard for at least two days?" Chang Minshan seemed a little sad. Two days doesn't seem like much, but for Yuci County at this time, how difficult is it to guard for two days?
...
Just when Tie Mo sent troops to Yuci, Zhang Xianzhong's troops also completed their assembly. The troops headed by Liu Wenxiu took the lead in launching a strong attack on Yuci County. During the attack, the rogue bandits actually launched dozens of simple vehicles.
Trebuchet, obviously, the attack on Yuci County was definitely not a temporary decision. Perhaps, when they left Mizhi City, the bandits had already decided to attack Yuci County.
Stones fell from the sky one after another, and people kept screaming from the top of the city. Some people didn't even have time to make a sound, and they were smashed to pieces. There was a clicking sound in some places. How could the ancient Yuci city wall withstand such random smashing?
As soon as the battlements were hit, the masonry was broken into pieces. Although the trebuchets in the hands of the bandits were constantly damaged due to quality problems, they still caused devastating damage to Yuci City.
Liu Wenxiu raised his long sword high and roared into the wind: "Broken Yuci, kill the officers and soldiers...There is endless wealth and women in the city...Kill..."
"Kill!" There were roars outside the city, one wave after another, shaking the whole world. Finally, the bandits rushed over carrying ladders. The dense crowd was like a black ant, with no end in sight.
It brings heavy pressure to people.
When the ladder fell on the city, the whole city seemed to be shaking. An inevitable fighting finally began, and the soldiers and horses of Taiyuan Prefecture saw the terror of rogue bandits for the first time.
From this moment on, life became cheap. Every moment, people died, with screams and curses, and countless laughter. This killing made the entire Yuci County go crazy, even the county magistrate
Xi Jingchao also wished he could join the battle in person.
Gao Jie, who was in Taiyuan, had nothing to do at this time. All the troops and horses he could mobilize had been transferred to Yuci County, and the remaining troops and horses had to guard Taiyuan Prefecture. Now he could only resign himself to his fate, and hoped that the Xuanfu border troops would hurry up.
Come on. Now that all the border troops of Datong Prefecture have been attracted to northern Shaanxi, the only ones who can deal with this bandit are the border troops of Xuan Prefecture.
...
Zhiyuan Building in Yuci County, when the entire county was bleeding like a river, this once bustling and bustling place was extremely quiet. The hall was extremely dark because of the flickering lights in the high attic.
The purple-gauze-covered woman held her hands on the window and looked into the distance, not knowing what she was thinking. After a long time, she murmured to herself.
"Sir, have you ever thought about what the slave family will do if the city is destroyed?"
Her voice was very weak, perhaps only she could hear it. There were footsteps outside the door, and not long after, a middle-aged man opened the door and walked in. The woman did not speak, but nodded lightly.
"Everything goes according to plan!"
.......
The Chang family, this huge family, is facing a huge crisis at this time. The rogue bandits outside the city may attack the city at any time, so those who can fight almost all bring the young men of the family to the city. At this time, Nuo Da
The house is quiet and slightly empty.
Outside the narrow back door, a group of uninvited guests appeared at some point. They were dressed in gray and white robes, wearing hoods, and each was holding a steel knife. With a creak, the back door was opened, and a man came out.
After seeing this group of uninvited guests, he frowned and said sternly: "The defense in the mansion is weak at this time, so we must fight quickly."
This group of people filed in instantly and rushed into Chang's house through the back door. Under the leadership of the man, they killed several people and quickly broke into the rockery of Chang's back house. The rockery was close to the pond and on the mountain.
There are also a few trees planted for viewing. The rockery has a history of hundreds of years. It is said that when the first generation of the Chang family bought a house, they built this mountain. This rockery can be said to have witnessed the glory and prosperity of the Chang family.
Honor and disgrace have become a symbol of the entire Chang family.
Looking at this rockery, the uninvited guests were all stunned, "Is this really where the Chang family's treasury is?"
The man came up from behind and said calmly: "This is it. The entrance mechanism is in the pond. Huh, do you really think that the Chang family's century-old wealth will be put in front of you for you to snatch?"
As he spoke, he had already walked into the pond and walked deeper step by step. Just when he was about to touch the mechanism, a long sigh suddenly came from behind him.