A short general was sitting on a chair, frowning and sipping tea.
Sitting below were some general-looking people.
Most of them were sitting casually on the chairs. One of them picked up the tea cup and drank in one gulp. He wiped his mouth habitually, picked out a few tea leaves from his mouth, and wiped it on the armrest of the chair.
A person who looked like a maid timidly came in to refill tea for several people, and then walked out gently.
The general at the head is none other than the general of the Shaanzhou West Route Army, Yang Song.
Just now, the person Wu Wen came to deliver the news has been sent away.
In fact, there was no need for Wu Wen to send someone to deliver the news, Yang Song was hesitant at first.
Although before setting off, Ma Yaohan said that they would postpone the advance after taking Qungang County's county seat, but after they actually captured Qungang County, Yang Song's heart also changed.
But he is not like Chen Hong, who is a bit indifferent.
Yang Song knew the situation in Nanxiang County very well. From the earliest days when Fan Hanzhong was still serving as the prefectural pastor in Hezhou, they took advantage of their proximity to Hezhou and arranged many spies to pretend to be merchants and enter Nanxiang County.
On the township and county side.
Not only is he familiar with the situation in Nanxiang County, but he also has contacts with many people in the county government.
Therefore, the deployment of troops in Nanxiang County, and even any disturbance, are all clear.
This time, they were able to easily capture Qungang County, largely because they had already arranged a lot of people in the Qungang County government.
When they were attacking the city, they had already blocked the surrounding roads, and no news came out, so they cooperated inside and outside to capture it.
From the beginning, Yang Song was also very cautious.
After all, after Zhang Bao became the governor of Hezhou, the changes in Hezhou have changed rapidly.
I'm afraid it's not that easy to deal with.
But unexpectedly, it went as smoothly as expected, and there has not yet been a counterattack from Hezhou.
Yang Song began to have other thoughts in his heart.
The reason for this is, on the one hand, that their actions this time were very fast and they could not react at all.
On the other hand, it convinced him that Zhang Bao was not in Hezhou.
Only in this way can it be explained.
Otherwise, if Zhang Bao was in Heyang County, after hearing the news, he would definitely lead his troops to resist, and they would not be able to capture Nanxiang County so easily.
And Fan Hanzhong was far away from here, beyond his reach. This seemed to be the opportunity.
Do you want to move too?
For Yang Song, he really wanted to continue going north.
But unexpectedly, Wu Wen sent someone to send a message just now, which made Yang Song restrain himself.
This martial art has always been valued by Ma Yaohan. In addition, Ma Yaohan also reminded them before that if he goes, even if he wins, he will offend these two people. If he loses, it will be in trouble.
But if you don’t go, there is such a good opportunity...
This time, Ma Yaohan asked them to send out troops in three groups, which was not without a sense of competition. Whoever conquered Heyang County first would be the first success!
"well……"
"It's difficult..."
Yang Song put down the teacup and sighed softly.
"General, I heard that when Zhang Bao was in Sanhe County, Mrs. Zhou Mu fell ill, and Zhang Bao went everywhere to seek medicine."
"If we send a team of people in advance, disguised as refugees, to Sanhe County, if we find a chance to capture Mrs. Zhou Mu, we may be able to take advantage of Zhang Bao."
A general came forward and said.
"fart!"
"How can we use such despicable means to threaten war with a woman?"
"What the hell is this a bad idea?"
Yang Song glanced at the general.
"Yes yes yes!"
"Some of my subordinates..."
"However, what you said is a good idea."
Yang Song thought of something, nodded and said.
"In this way, you select some smart people, let them mix among the people fleeing from Nanxiang County, sneak into Heyang County in advance, and when we attack Heyang County later, let them wait for the opportunity to cooperate with us internally and externally.
"
"Previously, Heyang County was impenetrable with needles and oil. Now it's a good opportunity to take advantage of the people in Nanxiang County to escape."
Yang Song said to the man.
"Yes! General!"
"I'll make arrangements right away!"
…
Northwest of Hezhou.
Fan Hanzhong has also received news of the fall of Nanxiang County.
"Sir, Nanxiang County is under attack, why is there no movement at all from the adjacent Heyang County?"
"Who has the final say in Heyang County now?"
One of the generals said angrily.
He used to be Fan Hanzhong's old subordinate. For the first time in so many years, Hezhou was captured.
When Fan Hanzhong was a state pastor before, nothing like this had ever happened.
"I know what you want to say, but you have to understand that the current situation is different from when we were at that time. Even if I am the state pastor now, and even if Chen Dadao is still the governor of Heyang County, maybe the result now will be the same.
Same."
Fan Hanzhong said to the man calmly.
"Why is this?"
The general didn't quite understand.
"From the topographic point of view, there are mountains in the south of Heyang County. There is only one area that can barely allow the army to pass. Otherwise, there will be a lot of detours."
"But across the mountains, Nanxiang County is flat. In addition, Shaanzhou acted very quickly this time. Even if they sent out troops in time, it would be too late. Instead, after they captured the county and the county capital, they became
Active becomes passive.”
"This is also the reason why the people of Shaanzhou did not continue to advance north after taking the city."
"If they stick to the city and wait for our troops to attack, they can wait for work and slowly consume the troops of Heyang County. In this way, after the troops of Heyang County are almost exhausted, they can take advantage of them in one fell swoop.
Go to Heyang County."
"Although this Ma Yaohan has a hot temper, he is quite knowledgeable when it comes to fighting, and he has many brave generals under his command. The three people sent this time have also been his subordinates for many years."
"But now that Heyang County is standing still, the troops in Shaanzhou are passive."
"The troops in Heyang County are pretty good."
Fan Hanzhong said slowly.
"As for what you just said, Zhang Bao has the final say in Heyang County, but now..."
Fan Hanzhong shook his head.
So far, there is no news about Zhang Bao from his side.
"But general, if the Shaanzhou troops march northward in a strong force, with the troops in Heyang County, it may be difficult to resist them. If Sanhe County is captured, it will be dangerous for our Hezhou morale.
"
Another general said to Fan Hanzhong.
"You're right!"
"Shaanzhou's capture of Nanxiang County has already made the surrounding areas ready to move. If this continues, it is estimated that Wen Fuli of Jeju will also change."
"Heyang County has no room for error!"
"In this way, Wu Linxu, you will lead 20,000 light cavalry and march at starry night to aid Heyang County. No matter what, you will stop the Shaanzhou troops in Nanxiang County!"