After Zhang Xian and Han Xuan died in battle, Han Xuan's sons Han Shizhong and Han Yuanji, and Zhang Xian's generals Wu Liuqi and Su Can, although they never gave up resistance, more people chose to surrender, allowing Liu Xiu to easily unify the four counties of Jingnan
48 counties.
After Liu Xiu unified Jingnan, he sent troops to suppress the remaining resistance elements while vigorously recruiting and dividing Zhang Xian's remnants.
In the end, Wu Liuqi also chose to surrender to Liu Xiu, and teamed up with Liu Xiu's general Gan Ning to raid the Wu Xun headquarters.
Su Can's army was defeated and fled, leading nearly a hundred remaining soldiers to seek refuge with Han Shizhong.
After Han Shizhong took Su Can in, he immediately led his 500 cavalry and 1,000 naval troops. Taking advantage of Wu Liuqi's relief after Wu Liuqi's victory, he mounted Liu Xiujun's camp all night, killed 1,200 enemies and then left.
When Liu Xiu's cavalry arrived, Han Shizhong's cavalry had already boarded the ship. Ten large ships carried 500 cavalry and escaped into the 800-mile Yunmengze, which is Dongting Lake.
Gan Ningyi didn't know the location of Han Shizhong's base, and he didn't have enough naval forces in his possession. He didn't dare to pursue easily, so he just looked at the ship and sighed.
Yunmengze, a small island, Han Shizhong, who had just severely wounded Liu Xiujun, and his men were stationed on this small island, and used it as a stronghold to attack Liu Xiu's subordinates everywhere, causing Liu Xiu's Jingnan
Damage losses.
"It's so happy, it's so happy."
Han Shizhong drank a large bowl of wine in one gulp. He had not fought such a happy battle for a long time. In the battle with Liu Xiu, even if he personally led the army, he still lost more than he won against Liu Xiu. Only
Only in water battles can we be sure to win.
But since Gan Ning surrendered to Liu Xiu, Liu Xiujun's water fighting ability has greatly improved. Even in water fighting, which Han Shizhong is best at, there is no absolute certainty that he can defeat Liu Xiu.
Under Liu Xiujun's constant encirclement and suppression, the elite troops in Han Shizhong's hands became larger and smaller, and their scope of activities became narrower and narrower, until they were restricted to both sides of Yunmengze. If it weren't for the support of Yue Fei and Huang Zu,
Han Shizhong might not be able to hold on any longer.
"General Su Can, thank you for giving me a chance to win a great victory. I will toast you with this bowl of wine."
Han Shizhong raised the wine bowl high, while Su Can smiled bitterly and said: "Young Master found the fighter plane himself. The last general is just a general of a defeated army. I am grateful to you for taking him in."
"Haha, General Su is too modest."
Han Shizhong laughed and drank down the wine, and asked with a smile: "I wonder what the general's plans are in the future? If you don't mind that this general's temple is too small, the general can stay as a deputy general."
"The last general is willing to serve the general."
"well."
Han Shizhong was immediately overjoyed. Since Han Xuan died in battle, all the generals who belonged to the Changsha Army either surrendered or died in battle. Han Shizhong had no one available, so it was naturally impossible to let go of General Su Can.
Han Shizhong didn't expect that Su Can would really stay. After all, with Su Can's strength and reputation, no matter which prince he joined, he would be treated favorably. However, he didn't expect that he would stay in Yunmeng Zehe because of his kindness.
He and Han Shizhong became "water bandits" together.
Han Shizhong was about to celebrate after winning Su Can, but at this moment, his younger brother Han Yuanji came in with a gloomy look.
"Second brother, you are back."
Han Shizhong greeted him with a smile and asked: "How is it? Do you want any food and grass for this trip to Jiangxia?"
"I promised to give you two thousand stones before, but this time I only gave you one thousand stones."
Han Shizhong looked unconcerned and said: "It's enough for emergency use. At worst, we can just wait until it's not enough and ask for it again."
Huang Zu and Yue Fei both want our people to fight Liu Xiu, and we will definitely not be short of food and grass."
A hint of helplessness flashed in Han Yuanji's eyes, and he said: "Brother, it would be fine if it was just about food and grass, but the key point is that when I went to Jiangxia this time to ask for equipment from Yue Fei's envoy, Yue Fei's envoy also told me something about
Important information about Liu Xiujun.”
Han Shizhong looked solemn and asked in a deep voice: "What is it?"
"Liu Xiu has ordered Gan Ning to lead 10,000 naval troops and Peng Cen to lead 20,000 infantry troops to encircle and suppress our army. The number of troops will not be capped. Liu Xiu has made up his mind to get rid of us."
"What?"
Han Shizhong looked shocked. He didn't have 3,000 troops in hand, so he could only play sneak attacks. He didn't dare to fight Liu Xiu head-on. This time Liu Xiu sent out 30,000 troops to encircle and suppress him from the beginning. It was obvious that he was immortal.
He vowed not to give up.
Han Shizhong's mere 3,000 remnant troops, even with the support of Yue Fei and Huang Zu, could resist Liu Xiu's tens of thousands of troops?
"It seems that Yun Mengze is no longer here anymore, and it's time to leave." Han Shizhong sighed.
A glint flashed in Han Yuanji's eyes and he asked: "Brother, which prince should we seek refuge with?"
Han Shizhong asked in reply: "Which prince gave me the higher increase?"
If Han Shizhong wanted to go all the way, he would not go alone, but would take his three thousand subordinates with him. Therefore, if he did not give enough benefits to win over, how could he show his sincerity to win over Han Shizhong?
"Currently, there are seven families that have won over our princes, namely: Sun Jian, Liu Yao, Lu Kang from Jiangdong, Huang Zu from Jiangxia, Zhao Kuangyin from Yuzhou, Yuan Shu from Huainan, and Duke Qin Hao from Qin."
Han Shizhong fought against Liu Xiu several times in Jingnan with an extremely inferior force, and he is still alive today, which shows his ability to lead the army.
For an opposition general like Han Shizhong who also controlled an army of 3,000 people, all the princes naturally wanted to recruit him into their ranks.
"Yuan Shu, Liu Yao, Huang Zu, and Lu Kang can be eliminated directly. Yuan Shu and Liu Yao are already yesterday's flowers, and Huang Zu and Lu Kang are too weak and don't have much room for development, so they have taken refuge with these four princes.
It is tantamount to seeking death.
As for the three families of Zhao Kuangyin, Sun Jian and Qin Hao, Zhao Kuangyin promised that as long as his eldest brother led the army and surrendered, he would be the commander-in-chief of the Song Army and Navy.
Zhao Kuangyin appears to be sincere on the surface, but the Song Army is located inland and currently has no navy at all. If he wants to develop a navy, he may have to wait until he annexes Yuan Shu and controls the Jianghuai water system. But who knows when that will be?
Sun Jian promised that as long as his eldest brother is willing to join the army, the post of Deputy Commander of the Wu Army Navy will be his. He is also very sincere. Brother, you can consider it.
As for Qin Gong Qin Hao..."
After mentioning Qin Hao, Han Yuanji hesitated for a moment and continued: "He did not promise any official position to the elder brother. He only promised to help us avenge our father's murder. Brother, you can also consider it."
A strange look flashed in Han Shizhong's eyes, and he said firmly: "No need to think about it, let's go and join the Qin army."