In early June of the first year of Zhongping, Yingchuan was located in Changshe.
Zhu Kui frowned as he looked ahead at the endless Yellow Turban bandits that spread for more than ten miles. Peng Tuo surrendered two thousand soldiers and most of them were sent back to the countryside, leaving only 500 people who were willing to fight against the Yellow Turbans. What he didn't expect was Liao Hua, who was famous for his loyalty, was also willing to stay. Now he had 1,000 men under his command, plus 2,000 men supported by Zhu Jun, as a vanguard to rush to Changshe to support Huangfu Song. The remaining Chinese troops were still 400 miles away.
These Yellow Turban thieves from Bocai claimed to have 200,000 people, but in fact they only had 70,000 to 80,000 men capable of fighting. Since they had been planning for a long time, they quickly captured several large-scale arsenals in Yuzhou at the beginning of the uprising, including many weapons, weapons, and armor. There are tens of thousands of pairs, and there are tens of thousands of strong crossbows and hard bows. In terms of equipment alone, they are not weaker than the regular army. And although the opponents are not as elite as the Han army composed of border troops and five colonels from Kyoto, they are all father-son brothers. , fellow countrymen and neighbors, the saying goes "when fathers and brothers are killed, children will rise in numbers", it is true that killing one person will arouse the public's anger, and they will not stop until death.
"Sir, do you have a plan to teach me how to defeat this talented person?" Zhu Kui asked Xi Zhicai on the side. He had been serving him as a friend for the past few days, and often consulted him on matters big or small.
"An army of 200,000 cannot be defeated without a cunning plan." Xi Zhicai thought for a while and said, "And the young master only has 3,000 soldiers and horses. No plan can be successful at a huge disadvantage."
Zhu Kui responded with a smile, not giving up on the idea of taking the lead alone, and looked at Wang Cheng: "A Cheng, do you have any ideas?"
After all, Wang Cheng had been familiar with military literature since he was a child, unlike Gan, Ning and Zhou Tai. In the past two years, Zhu Kui emphasized more than once that the two of them should learn calligraphy, but they always slept with bamboo slips in their hands and cursed endlessly.
"Capture the thief and the king, try to get rid of Bocai, and the 200,000-strong army will naturally be defeated." Wang Cheng said with more thought.
"Little brother, what's your plan to lure people out of the camp?" Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up and he joked, but there was a test in his heart.
Wang Cheng scratched the back of his head, thought for a while, and replied: "To raise grain and grass as bait, Bocai's army of 200,000 people will consume a lot of money. They will definitely lead troops to rob them. When the time comes, we can ambush all around. I believe that with the help of cavalry and crossbows, If you are profitable, you must make waves come and go."
"This is a very good plan, Young Master can adopt it." Xi Zhicai heard it and said with a smile.
Zhu Kui knocked Wang Cheng on the head and cursed with a smile: "Sir, thank you very much. Cheng, do you know that this strategy can be used when two armies are facing each other? If Zhonglang's army is there, it can be deployed calmly. We are the vanguard army, only Bringing half a month of food and grass, where can we find enough food and grass to attract Bocai's attention? Besides, the person who goes out to rob the camp may not be that Bocai, a general is enough. To defeat Bocai and achieve the first success, it is not necessary to use dangerous tactics."
"But what you said makes sense. To capture the thief, capture the king first, but you should find another way."
"It seems that the young master has already thought of it. Can you please tell me and see if we have the same idea?" Xi Zhicai obviously had a plan in mind, but it was extremely dangerous and he did not dare to say it lightly.
"Why don't we turn our backs and write on the ground together and see if you and I can think of something together." Xi Zhicai suggested.
The two of them each drew their swords, stood back to back under the gaze of everyone, and started writing on the ground with their swords.
After they finished writing, they turned around and looked at the ground respectively, and immediately they burst out laughing together.
"Okay, let's go back first."
Zhu Kui wrote the word "Fake", Xi Zhicai wrote the word "Jiang" under his body, and the combination was "Fake surrender!".
Returning to the woods not far away, Zhu Kui's three thousand troops were hiding there.
"Yuanjian."
A young boy trotted over in response.
"Lord, did you call me?"
"I have something I need you to help me with?"
"My lord, please speak. It is my duty to do so."
Zhu Kui smiled and stared for a while. The look in his eyes made him anxious and a little afraid to look directly.
"Yuanjian, I want to disguise myself as Peng Tuo's defeated army and sneak into Bocai's army. You used to be the captain of Bocai's personal guard. Bocai must recognize you. I need your help."….
Although the voice was small, it was like a thunderbolt on a clear sky to Liao Hua's ears, and he was shocked.
"My lord, I am just a surrendered pawn. Are you not afraid that I will rebel against the Yellow Turbans again? I will be surrounded by enemy soldiers and it will be impossible to escape even if I have no wings."
Five hundred Yellow Turban soldiers were mixed into the army, and Liao Hua was accepted by Zhu Kui as a personal guard and temporarily led the surrendered troops. This was the first test. Liao Hua did not disappoint him. The morale of the army slowly recovered, and Zhu Kui treated everyone equally.
The rationing of three meals is slowly starting to get better. In other camps, even regular troops are provided with two meals a day, breakfast and lunch.
Zhu Kui brought enough food and grass for them to eat freely.
Shu Shu'er and the others were shocked when they heard this. Zhu Kui wanted to seek wealth and honor in danger. He quickly objected and persuaded: "Why rush to seek credit? It's too dangerous. Why not wait for Zhonglang's army to come and think about it in the long run."
But Zhu Kui obviously didn't want to change his mind. If he wanted to gain fame in the Yellow Turban Uprising, he had two best chances. The Battle of Yingchuan and the Battle of Guangzong. Although the annihilation of Peng Tuo was a great achievement, it could not make him famous in the government and the public.
"Don't be suspicious of people who are suspicious of you, and don't be suspicious of people you employ. I believe that Yuan Jian is not a dishonest person."
"My lord believes in me so much that I will sacrifice my life to help my lord defeat the waves." Liao Hua bowed to the ground and said respectfully.
"Yuan Jian helps me, and my plan will come true." Zhu Kui laughed loudly and then assigned: "Two hundred and fifty people were divided among the sons, Yuan Jian's subordinates were divided into two hundred and fifty people, and the second brother, Yuan Jian,
Jian went with me to the Bocai camp disguised as a Yellow Turban soldier. Third brother, Ah Cheng, you and the remaining troops will continue to hide nearby and wait for an opportunity to respond."
Although Zhu Kui believed in Liao Hua, he could not completely believe that Wubai Jiangzhong was undecided. The brothers brought out by Moling were guaranteed in terms of combat strength and loyalty, and Liao Hua also understood this arrangement.
If there is no need to surrender and only Liao Hua is taken, there is a risk of being recognized. You must know that most of the yellow scarf thieves come from the countryside together, and the acquaintance rate is very high. Half and half is best.
Seeing Shu Shu'er frowning and trying to persuade her again, he grabbed her hand and patted it to express reassurance.
Finally, he looked at Xi Zhicai: "Sir, everything outside depends on your efforts."
"Third brother, Acheng, please ask sir for advice on everything."
On the second day, a team of 500 people, wearing yellow scarves on their heads, wearing commoners and looking tired, came to the Bocai camp.
As Zhu Kui expected, they did meet Bo Cai and knew Liao Hua, and their impression was not low.
Bocai is of medium height, with slender eyes and a resolute face. He wears a yellow turban on his head and fine leather armor. If it weren't for this leather armor, most people would just think of him as an old farmer on the edge of the field.
"Ah Chun, not long ago, I came to report Peng Tuo's defeat and death. I didn't expect you to escape and come back. Please tell me the specific situation."
Bo Cai's voice was a little hoarse, and the corners of his mouth were raised, with a smile hanging on it, obviously feeling proud of himself.
"Bo Shuai, you have to avenge Peng Shuai! Since the attack on Runan County failed, Zhu Jun's gang of old thieves have been chasing after him. Peng Shuai used the golden cicada's escape plan in Ye County. He didn't want to be seen through. He was surrounded by Yunwu Valley. Peng Shuai was unwilling to give up.
He was captured and committed suicide. Only a few hundred brothers managed to escape by fighting to the death!"
"These are all brothers who escaped together?"
There was no sad expression on Bo Cai's face, he just looked at Zhu Kui and the others and asked Liao Hua.
"Yes, they are all brothers who escaped. I brought them to join you. I hope Bo Shuai can take them in! So that we can avenge Peng Shuai."
Several generals around him looked at and whispered to each other, and finally said in Bo Cai's ear: "Commander, you can't be wrong. Except for Liao Hua, many of the others know each other and were separated from the previous camp. As for the others,
The unfamiliar face must have been recruited by Peng Tuo later."
Zhu Kui, Zhou Tai and others were strong and dark, and they seemed to be good soldiers at first glance. Bo Cai took one look at him and nodded, no longer doubting him, and said: "Okay, Ah Chun, you guys will go to Colonel Sun Xia's office in the rear to help build siege equipment.
It’s time to rest.”….
Bo Cai cherished his old feelings for Liao Hua and did not send them as cannon fodder because they were defeated soldiers, otherwise Zhu Kui would have a headache.
In the Yingchuan Yellow Turban Army system, Bo Cai is the first, followed by Qu Commanders. These Qu Commanders have their own divisions, but their prestige is far less than that of Bo Cai. Under Qu Commanders, there are also various captains of different ranks.
Below the captain are the generals of each thousand-man corps. There is not a direct superior-subordinate relationship between them. Instead, they have different powers to control affairs according to their positions. Therefore, the status of some 1,000-man generals
Even higher than a certain captain.
The captain in charge of making siege equipment was named Sun Xia. In the past few days, Bocai stormed Changsha several times. The equipment was greatly damaged, and a large number of soldiers in the logistics department cut down trees to make simple ladders. In addition, Bocai was unable to capture anyone along the way.
With a few craftsmen, make some large ram vehicles and large shields for cover.
"How well do you know this Sun Xia?" Zhu Kui asked Xiang Liao Hua.
"Back to my lord, my subordinates don't know this Colonel Sun. When I followed Peng Shuai, I only heard that he had an affair with Qu Commander Guan Hai. It is said that one time Sun Xia snatched back a beautiful village girl and took her into custody in the camp. Then
Marshal Shi Bo called him to discuss matters. After Guan Hai passed by the camp, he robbed him and later married him as his wife. Sun Xia went to argue, but Guan Hai threw him to the ground, and the hatred between the two ended."
After Zhu Kui heard this, after thinking about it, he could only conclude that this person was very beautiful, but could not take advantage of this weakness.
"That bastard Guan Hai! With his brute strength, he killed several generals and showed off his power everywhere."
As several people approached a large tent, they heard someone yelling and swearing. They thought it was Sun Xia. Guan Hai's repeated meritorious service made him extremely depressed.
After the notification was received, Liao Hua informed Sun Xia of Bo Cai's appointment.
"Peng Tuo's personal guard..." Sun Xia glanced at Liao Hua, drank the wine in one gulp, and slammed the glass on the table, "Then tell me, is Guan Hai a bastard and a vulgar martial artist?
"
Zhu Kui smiled slightly and replied for Liao Hua: "Master Xiaowei is right. Guan Hai is a vulgar person, but there is no comparison with the captain's wisdom and martial arts. If the captain takes action, Huangfu Song will also be crowned."
The flattering words greatly satisfied Sun Xia, who was already drunk.
"That's good, that's right. You guys are knowledgeable. You can go down on your own and move into the camp when you have time. Come back and report tomorrow."