As the Heavenly Army advanced toward Xi'an County, Wang Zheng had been deliberately eliminating the old, weak, women and children from the refugee group.
This was not only to save the family's food, but also because of Yu's suggestions before the ban.
Regarding "Geng Yan's plan to attack Zhang Bu", even at the pre-war meeting, Wang Zheng was noncommittal and did not have much hope that Xu Xuan would fall into the trap.
But after all, it was the first time that Yu Jin, a good five-child general, made plans after joining the Heavenly Army, and Wang Zheng finally gave a positive response.
As the saying goes, if there are dates but there are no dates, it will take three poles.
There's no harm in trying it.
Therefore, from the first day when the Guangrao County army set out, Wang Zheng ordered the folks in Zhao County to spread relevant rumors among the refugees in Guangrao County.
For example, after General Tiangong convened a discussion with all the soldiers, they all believed that Linzi City was easy to defend but difficult to attack.
So the plan was to capture Xi'an County first and then move on slowly.
And when they did change their route and did not choose the route from Guangrao to Linzi, most of the refugees naturally believed it.
And when those who fall behind or take the initiative to leave leave, going to Linzi will become their goal.
Because their former home has long been in ruins, and all their property has been robbed.
Throwing them out in the wilderness is, to a certain extent, trapping them to death.
The people who did these things were Wang Zheng and Tianjun.
Therefore, Wang Zheng believes that without any hint, someone will definitely want to go to Linzi to report the news and let the officers and soldiers avenge them.
Even these weak people may encounter unknown dangers along the way, or they may starve to death due to lack of food halfway...
The power of hatred is great.
In addition, we took a detour and gave them plenty of time.
only...
God's calculation is not as good as man's calculation.
When Wang Zheng's team was only more than ten miles away from Xi'an County, the sentry in front brought a piece of news, which completely shattered Wang Zheng's wishful thinking.
It turned out that Xu He's Taiping Army had captured this place just two days ago.
Later, Mi Ling also sent additional relevant information.
It is said that Xu He had already arranged an internal response and launched an uprising when the Taiping Army attacked the city.
As a result, Xi'an County, which Yu Jin read in history books as "a small but extremely strong city," was captured after only resisting for one day.
others...
It was nothing more than the Xi'an County magistrate and his whole family setting themselves on fire. More than 30% of the officers and soldiers in the city were killed on the spot, and the rest all surrendered to Xu He and so on.
After hearing the news, Wang Zheng was stunned and suddenly laughed to himself.
Surprise? Attack in the east and attack in the west?
It’s all fun in front of the buff “Counselor’s Dream Broken”.
Really overbearing.
Not only has it enveloped me, but also the future stars of my own team will not be spared?
He shook his head, filled with emotion.
This appearance made Yu Jin on the side feel extremely ashamed. He immediately bowed his head and knelt down and apologized:
"General, this is the last general who doesn't think well."
Yu Jin was actually speechless. He was prepared that Xu Xuan might not fall into the trap, but he didn't expect that even Xi'an County would be conquered first.
"You will be guilty in the end if you cause the army to run in vain and miss the opportunity to fight!"
"Captain Yu is serious." Seeing his appearance, Wang Zheng knew that the other party had misunderstood, so he quickly helped the other party stand up, and then said sincerely:
"As the saying goes, people plan things and God makes things happen. You can't force it."
"Besides, you are just proposing suggestions. The final adoption and decision are all made by me."
""If we really want to share the blame, I, the general, have more responsibility, so how can I count it as your fault?"
As he spoke, Wang Zheng looked around at everyone and took the opportunity to warn:
"Everyone, with the protection of Huang Tian, our heavenly army will naturally be invincible and invincible, and the team will definitely become bigger and bigger!"
"Everyone present here is now a lieutenant and school officer in charge of a thousand people."
"Sooner or later, the day will come when I will be able to take charge of thousands of people and become a general."
"You must also remember that in running an army for a general, rewards and punishments must be clearly defined, but you must not take credit for it."
"The adjutant, military advisor and others only make suggestions and strategies. It is always you who make the decision!"
"No matter your merits or demerits, you must bear the greatest responsibility!"
Wu Sheng, Xu Fang and others felt that his idea of future generations was quite novel, but it also made sense, and they couldn't help but nod their heads.
Newcomers such as Pan Zhang were thoughtful, while former leaders such as Zhang Rao were even more ashamed.
As for the person involved, Yu Jin was even more moved. Although he did not express it in words, he just clasped his fists vigorously and saluted.
He once again felt that the choice he had made out of necessity at the time might seem to be the right one now.
The heavenly army's combat power is outstanding, and the mysterious magic and divine grace...
In addition, this team has a young and wise leader like Wang Zheng.
Yu Jin felt from the bottom of his heart that the future of this group of people could be foreseen to be bright and brilliant.
This is what is said: the earth and clouds follow the dragon, the wind follows the tiger, the saint works and all things can be seen.
Perhaps the only regrettable aspect is the general's background.
You are a beautiful woman, why am I a bandit?
With a flash of thought, he realized that he had changed his family. Yu Jin quickly reminded himself: Remember your identity at this time.
Our heavenly army is not a bandit!
Those gentry and gentry are the thieves!
...
A large group of tens of thousands of people appeared outside the city, and naturally the city had already received the news.
Soon after, the gates of Xi'an County opened wide, and a group of people marched out, beating the gongs and drums all the way.
It was the honor guard sent by Xu He to welcome Wang Zheng into the city.
The leader was a middle-aged man with a goatee and a smooth and shrewd face, as if he was used to the job of welcoming people and sending them off.
He stepped forward and flattered Wang Zheng non-stop for a long time. When the boy's face turned impatient, he quickly made a move to lead him into the city.
But at the same time, he seemed to mention it inadvertently.
Xi'an County is too small.
Wang Zheng immediately understood the other party...or Xu He's worries.
He was a little speechless, but he was too lazy to care. After thinking about it, he asked Xu He to stay and lead the Tiangang Army and the refugees to camp where they were.
As for him, he took Wu Sheng and others and Tianzhuying to follow the middle-aged people directly to Xi'an County.
The middle-aged man was overjoyed when he saw how cooperative he was with only a thousand men and horses, and he hurriedly began to lead the way, praising Wang Zheng for his bravery as a young man, and for his great courage, which was unparalleled by others.
Others?
Wang Zheng heard the meaning, but did not ask immediately, just smiled.
The so-called others, their concerns are nothing more than safety.
As for the great courage, if it weren't for the fact that the Tianzhu camp currently has over a thousand second-level soldiers, it would be enough to help each other.
Wang Zheng would also be worried about whether Xu Fang had any bad intentions.
On the way into the city, the traces of the recent war were still evident.
Several city walls were in ruins and stained with blood.
Bodies that have not been cleaned up can be seen everywhere.
The middle-aged man turned a blind eye, with a round face full of smiles, and chatted while leading the way:
"General Tiangong has come all the way, so he must have had a hard time."
"Commander Qu has prepared a banquet to welcome the general. He has also cleaned up the best house in the city. After the banquet is over, the general can have a good rest."
"Shuai Xu is so polite." Wang Zheng asked casually while observing the layout of the city:
"The banquet? Who else is there besides me?"
I had heard Mi Ling say before that Xu He's uprising had attracted many forces along the way, and Wang Zheng just took the opportunity to inquire.
Especially since the other party accidentally mentioned "other people" just now.
It even made Wang Zheng want to know how many truly independent forces there are in Xi'an County at the moment.
Even those who have joined Xu He may have a relationship of being called subordinates but actually allies.
The middle-aged man didn't notice his intentions and answered directly:
"Shuai Qu is hosting this banquet today, naturally mainly to welcome the general."
"However, there are also many heroes who have heard of the general's name for a long time and want to meet him."
"For example, the leaders of about six or seven forces such as the Nanhua Army, the Red Eyebrow Army, and the Five Dou Rice Sect."
"By the way, General," the middle-aged man suddenly showed an intriguing smile:
"Then the leader of the Nanhua Army seems to have some connection with you."
The Five Pecks of Rice Sect, isn’t that a sect from Yizhou?
Why is it that someone here in Qingzhou is also raising this banner?
Wang Zheng, who was secretly thinking about this, was startled when he heard what the middle-aged man said:
"What Nanhua Army?"
"The leader of the Nanhua Army is named Cheng Jiao. It is said that he was also given a Taoist scripture by the old immortal of Nanhua."
"You are the reincarnation of Zhang Jiao. After all, he is still your junior brother."