After the nearest official road was blown down, the direct connection between Heyang County and Nanxiang County is now severed.
Although there are some rugged mountain roads that can be walked, it is almost unrealistic for large groups of people to pass, let alone horses and carriages.
They could only go around from the other side, and with Wu Dayong and his group having twenty carriages filled with catapults following them, the overall speed was very slow.
"Sir, should we speed up a little more?"
"In this case, the speed will be much faster."
"If we follow our current progress, I'm afraid they have already made various preparations."
"I heard from the spies that Nanxiang County is also busy now."
Wu Dayong said to Zhang Bao.
"Don't worry, I just want them to prepare well and then serve them in one pot!"
"If they are willing to increase their troops, let them do so. If they want to build fortifications, let them build them. If they ask for help, let them ask for help as much as possible!"
"The louder they make it, the more favorable the result will be for us!"
"I wish they could station more than 100,000 people in the city. It would be lively."
Zhang Bao said to Wu Dayong.
"Too!"
"With all the explosives we have now, we can definitely kill them!"
"No matter how many men and horses they have or how powerful the fortifications they build, we can definitely kill them!"
"Even if they are hiding in the city, we are not afraid!"
After listening to Zhang Bao's words, Wu Dayong also started to cry.
Zhang Bao on the side was a little speechless. This Wu Dayong was as bright as the sun. He didn't even think about it. Although he had a powerful weapon like explosives, it was not a cannon after all.
It may be possible to blow open the wooden city gates, but it is impossible to blow up the entire thick city wall.
Even if everyone on the city gate is killed, the remaining people can hide inside the city. The current throwing distance of the catapult is only two to three hundred meters on flat ground. Even if the catapult is mounted under the city wall, it will not be more than 100 meters.
Able to bomb the distance close to the city wall.
Any city would have at least a few miles from east to west, north to south, and with this distance it would be impossible to kill them all.
I believe that the men and horses guarding the city are not fools. Once they regain their senses, they will immediately gather the men and horses towards the center of the city. In this way, even if they open the city gate, they will still have to fight inside the city.
In close combat, this numerical disadvantage will naturally become apparent.
This is why Zhang Bao was unwilling to abuse explosives before.
This kind of thing makes you confused the first time, helpless the second time, and you can find a way to deal with it the third time.
but……
Even if we have to concentrate in the city, how many people can be gathered together?
If there were really 100,000 people, wouldn't it be possible for people to be squeezed to death?
"By the way, let's cover our catapult. Don't let anyone see it. Once it's installed, we can quickly install it so no one can imagine it."
"Also, they will definitely send people to inquire about our details, so that the scouts should not be careless and continue to spread us out within ten miles of the march. Anyone who sees any living person will be killed!"
"Whether it's a refugee, a woodcutter, or a refugee, we don't have time to identify them carefully at this time. We would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go!"
"Our numbers this time are small and we cannot let them know our true situation and intentions now."
“Surprise is the answer!”
Zhang Bao said to Wu Dayong.
"Don't worry, sir, there's absolutely no problem, everything has been arranged!"
Wu Dayong nodded.
"Also, how's the arrangement for you going? Why haven't you caught up with me yet?"
"We are not going very fast now. We have slowed down and let the people behind us hurry up!"
"Whether things can happen this time depends on these things."
Zhang Bao remembered something and said to Wu Dayong.
"yes!"
"It stands to reason that we have been urging you for a while, and they should have caught up with you. Why haven't you heard anything yet?"
"I'll arrange for someone to go back and hurry up right away!"
"Obviously they are all ready-made things, you can just put them in and pull them out, and yet they are so fiddly."
As Wu Dayong spoke, he went to greet people from behind.
…
Xiazhou at this time.
Da Sima Mansion.
During this period of time, Cao Kang has been busy dealing with the remnants left behind, which were a group of dead soldiers under Zhu Yue at that time. After Cao Kang's previous cleanup, they not only lurked in Xiazhou, but also became
A considerable force.
A corporate incense society was established, and there were many believers in Xiazhou. Somehow, many eunuchs in the palace believed it, and they actually attacked Cao Kang when Cao Kang entered the palace.
If Cao Kang hadn't brought his guards with him, and those eunuchs were really pustules, he would have been in trouble.
This was something Cao Kang didn't expect. How long had Zhu Yue been dead? Are these people so ignorant of the news? Or did they not believe it at all from the beginning?
But no matter what, I can’t keep this fragrance company.
Under Cao Kang's operation, it was uprooted and investigated again throughout Xiazhou, and finally all hidden dangers were removed.
Only then can I have time to deal with other things.
Recently, the news from various places has gradually come together, which also surprised Cao Kang.
"Is there a fight in Hezhou?"
"I know about this matter. He, Ma Yaohan, has a temper, but he never takes the overall situation into consideration. I'm afraid Hezhou was caught off guard by their raid this time. But he pinched it at a good time. Fan Hanzhong was restrained by the Taizhou people. If he returns,
Be on guard, Ding Yan's side is expected to attack immediately!"
"Zhang Bao is missing again, but what is certain is that he is definitely not in Hezhou. This is the time when Hezhou is empty."
"According to my estimate, Shaanzhou may be able to capture half of Heyang County this time. Fan Hanzhong will be in a dilemma!"
Cao Kang picked up the teacup and drank.
"Forehead……"
"Sir, when I talk about the fighting in Hezhou, I don't just mean Shaanzhou. Fan Hanzhong also led a hundred thousand troops to attack Taizhou and has captured two counties in Taizhou."
"The two armies are currently in a stalemate."
"On the Shaanzhou side, Ma Yaohan's three generals have captured one county and two county governments respectively. However, Hezhou Prefect Zhang Bao personally led an army of 100,000 to Nanxiang County.
If we go, it won't be long before we start fighting."
The visitor said to Cao Kang.
"What?!"
"What did you say?!"
"Fan Hanzhong did not take care of Shaanzhou, but instead took the initiative to attack Taizhou? What is the reason for this?"
"And this Zhang Bao has come back? Where did he get the 100,000 troops?"
"impossible!"
"Absolutely impossible!"
Cao Kang's face was so shocked that he spilled tea all over him without even noticing.
"Sir, when I first received the news, my subordinates thought it was impossible, but after sending spies to investigate, they found that it was indeed the case. However, when we went to investigate in Hezhou, we were attacked indiscriminately by some people.
, we have not found out the actual situation, but we are sure that there is a large group of people heading towards Nanxiang County."
"But...there is one very strange thing here."
The visitor swallowed his saliva and said to Cao Kang.