Deng Muzhi had his own wishful thinking and wanted to marry his sister to Ding Yunyi so that he could have a backer in the court again, but at this time a shocking thing happened. [w.w.cm
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A group of rogue bandits, after plundering several county towns, had already headed towards Suzhou, which was only a day's journey away.
This was an army of thieves that broke out from Fengyang. It was said to number 100,000 people. The leader was named Wu Tongjing, who was called "Xingzhe" in the army, and the other was named Ying Zongyou, who was called "Pu Tianying" in the army.
These two bandit leaders had both participated in the Battle of Linquan and were afraid of being killed by Ding Yunyi. They entered Yingzhou and Fengyang too late and did not gain much benefit. They felt dissatisfied and thought that there were troops like the Tiger Guards among the officers and soldiers.
, how can the "rebels" win? Therefore, they secretly discussed that instead of following Zhang Xianzhong through life and death and not getting much benefit, they might as well do it alone.
He took his subordinates, who always seemed to number 2,000, and left Fengyang overnight, falsely claiming to be 10,000.
They thought that Fengyang was close to Suzhou, and Suzhou was a land of plenty and affluent people. If they could break Suzhou, they would surely plunder them and make a killing.
With this idea in mind, he headed towards Suzhou, plundering several county towns on the way and taking a group of civilians hostage. There were about five or six thousand people, and he was known to the outside world as a hundred thousand "rebels" and even used the banner of Zhang Xianzhong to intimidate him.
officers and soldiers.
From "ten thousand people" to "one hundred thousand" suddenly, I'm afraid only these bandits can do it.
But Suzhou didn't know the other party's true power.
One hundred thousand rogues! Upon hearing the news of one hundred thousand rogues, the whole Suzhou was completely in chaos. The tragedies of Yingzhou and Fengyang were vividly before our eyes. Is it Suzhou's turn now?
All the local gentry gathered in the government office, talking loudly, crying and asking the Lord Fu to come up with an idea quickly. Otherwise, once the rebel army falls into the city, it will be terrible, and everyone's family property and family will be lost.
What about this? How many years has it been since Suzhou suffered from war?
Deng Muzhi also had no master. The more he was afraid of, the more likely he would be. The thieves were coming. As a prefect, what could he do? Looking at Bai Ningcheng, the guerrilla from Suzhou, the expression on the white guerrilla's face was even worse than that of the prefect.
Be afraid.
Bai Youyi thought of a way to get himself to Suzhou, a wealthy land. He originally thought that he would be far away from the Central Plains and enjoy his leisure time. Who would have thought that this bandit would actually come!
Are you allowed to lead troops to fight? The soldiers under your command are ill-prepared and without training. They are afraid that they will disperse as soon as they see the great momentum of the rogue bandits.
Bai Youyi had no hope, and Deng Muzhi suddenly said: "Everyone, there is only one person who can save Suzhou!"
"Who is the master of the government?" Dong Sangliang, a wealthy local businessman, asked hurriedly. His family had a big business in Suzhou, and he was most concerned about whether Suzhou could be defended.
Deng Muzhi raised a finger: "This man just arrived in Suzhou. He fought bloody battles with the bandits in Yingzhou and killed Zhang Ni Xianzhong and fled. The Supreme Commander of Taiwan, the Commander-in-Chief of Shangqingche, and General Zhaowu
Ding Yunyi!"
The gentry were overjoyed when they heard this. They had heard about the bloody battle in Yingzhou before, but they thought it was too far away from them and had nothing to do with them, so they didn't take it to heart. Now that they heard it, they could be considered as meeting a savior.
Already.
What about the bloody battle in Yingzhou and what about General Zhaowu? I guess this is an amazing person.
"In this case, please invite Ding Shenrong to come and discuss how to defeat the thieves." Dong Sangliang said hurriedly.
Deng Muzhi sent someone to invite him and frowned: "Everyone, I feel very sorry for you. I am worried that this Ding Shenrong will not be willing to work hard for Suzhou."
"Sir, if you are in trouble, just come out of it."
As soon as Dong Sangliang's words came out, all the gentry also responded.
What Deng Muzhi wanted was this sentence: "Think about it, Ding Shenrong is a Taiwanese general, but he is just passing through Suzhou. The rogues invading Suzhou have nothing to do with him. How can he be willing to fight with all his heart? If the city is destroyed, he will
The elite cavalry under my command can fight a bloody path, but where can the people of Suzhou go? Our government is determined to defend Suzhou and live and die with the city. Everyone, I advise you to make preparations in advance and leave here as soon as possible."
These people's family and property are all here, who would leave? Dong Sangliang reacted quickly and understood the prefect's intention as soon as he heard it: "Your Majesty, if we can defeat the enemy, we are willing to give out one hundred thousand taels of silver to thank Ding Canrong.
The grace of saving the city!"
Deng Muzhi was overjoyed. This was the promise he had been waiting for. He really did an excellent job as an official, and he did not forget to ask for money even in such a dangerous moment. That's all. These gentry only thought that the government officials were dedicated to Suzhou, so not only did they have no resentment
, on the contrary, he was extremely grateful to Deng Muzhi.
When it comes to Deng Mu's methods of making money, even ten Ding Yunyi would not be able to compare with him.
While Deng Muzhi asked the gentry to quickly collect money, he also quietly asked people to pack some soft meat for him and prepare a fast horse. If Ding Yunyi could not kill the traitors, he could escape as soon as possible.
He did this secretly, but secretly asked his government officials to go to Suzhou City and shout everywhere. Although the rebel army had arrived, the prefect of Suzhou, Deng Fuzun, had already decided to live and die with the city. The city will survive and people will live, but the city will be destroyed and people will die!
All the gentry and common people in the city were kept in the dark by Deng Muzhi, and they only thought that the prefect was a benevolent and righteous official who was willing to die for the people.
In addition, he was a great scholar of the Deng family, and the gentry all praised him, but they felt that it was the most trivial thing for him to take some money to reward the army.
Ding Yunyi already knew that the rebel army was about to arrive in Suzhou. When he heard that the rebel army had "one hundred thousand", he couldn't help laughing. Even if Zhang Xianzhong came in person, there would not be that many troops at all.
Furthermore, Suzhou is very close to Nanjing, the capital of the Ming Dynasty. Once the bandits attack Suzhou, the Nanjing army will arrive very soon. Therefore, Suzhou is just a near miss.
When Deng Mu asked him to do so, Ding Yunyi knew that he wanted him to defend the city for him, so he immediately agreed.
When he went out to summon his subordinates, he saw government officials posting notices everywhere in Suzhou, saying that Deng Muzhi had decided to live and die with Suzhou. At that time, he felt that although Deng Muzhi was a bit more diplomatic, he was a good official who was dedicated to Suzhou.
Deng Muzhi's acting skills are really great. He even deceived Ding Yunyi when he played, played and sang.
More than two hundred elite cavalry were summoned in the shortest time. Ding Yunyi kept the matter simple, and the cavalry did not pay attention at all. They had all experienced life and death on the battlefield with General Ding Shen, and they knew clearly the true and false status of the rogue bandits. This time
The Battle of Suzhou was much easier than the Battle of Yingzhou.
"Huangfu Yunjie, Hou Lu!"
"exist!"
"You two each lead a hundred cavalry and lie in ambush outside Suzhou City. When my signal comes, you will each lead your cavalry to fight out. The rogue bandits do not know my strength and are a mob. They ambush together. They will be defeated."
"yes!"
"Duan San'er, Wang Wei, you eighteen cavalry will follow me!"
"yes!"
After giving the instructions, Ding Yunyi asked everyone to prepare. He returned to Jiang Mansion and met Chen Yuanyuan. The bandits were coming and wanted to send someone to send her out of the city first. However, Chen Yuanyuan was not afraid at all. Instead, he smiled and said: "Yuanyuan
Life is yours, death is your ghost, the city can be defended. Yuanyuan will return to Taiwan with you. If it cannot be defended, husband, please don’t worry about Yuanyuan. Yuanyuan will naturally know what to do, and she will never tarnish your husband’s life.
What a great reputation.”
The two of them were not officially married yet. Chen Yuanyuan was already addressed as "husband" and was so generous and generous that Ding Yunyi nodded silently.
Chen Yuanyuan took out the wooden box that Deng Muzhi gave them, took out the golden knife from it, and said with a smile: "Perhaps it is God's destiny that Deng Fuzun gave us this one. Maybe it will come in handy soon."
."
Ding Yunyi became so proud that he laughed loudly and said: "I, Ding Yunyi, have fought hundreds of battles and gone through life and death. If I can't even protect my own woman, will I still have the nerve to live in this world? Don't worry, Yuanyuan, I will definitely kill the bandits this time.
I don’t dare to look directly at Suzhou. When I return to Taiwan, I will go to the wedding hall with you and get married, with flowers and candles in the bridal chamber."
Leaving with a smile.
Chen Yuanyuan looked at his back with admiration and admiration on her face.
"If I can't even protect my own woman, do I still have the dignity to live in this world?" With Ding Yunyi's words, he would have no regrets even if he died immediately.
"Ding Shenrong."
As soon as he walked out, Jiang Danguang was waiting for him. He also knew that the bandits were about to invade Suzhou. This man was very chivalrous and did not care about life and death. He said to Ding Yunyi: "Ding Canrong, the bandits are coming. Shenrong is about to lead the army to go out. Jiang Danguang can't carry it on his shoulders."
, I can’t lift it with my hands, so I feel deeply sorry that I can’t go into battle with Shen Rong to kill the enemy, but Jiang is willing to offer a good horse to Shen Rong to help him succeed!”
Ding Yunyi was very curious. If there were no war horses in Suzhou, how could there be any good ones?
Jiang Danguang was not alone, so he led him to the backyard. Ding Yunyi saw at a glance that there was a fine black horse in the stable.
"In the past, Emperor Mu of the Zhou Dynasty built three stables to raise famous horses, named Tianxian stable, inner stable and outer stable. Tianxian stable only raised eight horses, known as the Eight Horsemen in the World." Jiang Danguang talked eloquently: "The Eight Horsemen in the World, one
The two are flying in the sky, traveling thousands of miles at night; the four are transcending shadows, walking day by day; the five are transcending brilliance, and their coats are shining brightly; the six are transcending light, and one shape has ten shadows;
The seven soared into the mist and rode on the clouds; the eight held wings and had fleshy wings on their bodies. It is said that a carriage drawn by these eight horses can reach the heaven."
Pointing at the horse in the stable, he said, "This is the same kind of horse as the eight legendary horses, Benxiao! Traveling thousands of miles at night is just a legend, but this horse is extremely fast and has endurance. It is no wonder that it is a good horse.
Pass."
The Eight Horses of King Zhou Mu are just legends and no one has ever seen them, but the "Benxiao" in the stable looks like an extraordinary horse.
"Brother Jiang, where did you get this good horse?" Ding Yunyi asked curiously.
Jiang Danguang smiled: "Last year I went to Ningyuan, and I happened to see a famous general selling this horse secretly. I thought that the general was in a hurry, otherwise who would be willing to sell such a horse? So I helped him, and then I got it.
This horse Benxiao."
He took the horse out and said, "When a general goes into battle to kill thieves, how can he not have a beautiful horse? Benxiao is a waste if he is left here with me. Now Jiang is willing to give it to Shen Rong, who will ride on a famous horse and use a precious sword.
Defend me in Suzhou, please don’t refuse!”
Ding Yunyi was overjoyed after hearing this. Although the golden knife Deng Muzhi gave him was valuable, he did not take it seriously at all, but this Benxiao was completely different.
Immediately, he took Ben Xiao away and thanked him profusely.
Benxiao was held in Ding Yunyi's hand, neighing continuously and extremely happy, as if Ding Yunyi was born to be its master.
At dawn, Ding Yunyi led 218 cavalry to the direction of the city gate, only to see Deng Muzhi waiting there with a group of officials and squires. Seeing the fierce and strong cavalry commanded by Ding Yunyi, he felt a little relieved.
rest assured.
Ding Yunyi saw that Deng Muzhi had found a pair of armor from nowhere and was actually wearing it. He was a civil servant wearing a helmet and armor. Although he was a bit nondescript, he was quite imposing.
"Deng Huangtang, why is this happening?" Ding Yunyi asked curiously.
Deng Muzhi was heroic and high-spirited: "Ding Canrong, the bandits have arrived. Although Deng Muzhi does not know how to fight, he is willing to wear armor, hold a sword, sacrifice his life to kill the enemy and protect Suzhou!"
His majesty and heroism moved everyone including Ding Yunyi. But who would have thought that the prefect had already ordered people to prepare a carriage and be ready to escape immediately if the situation went wrong.
Dong Sangliang came to Ding Yunyi with a group of gentry: "Ding Canrong, Suzhou City is entrusted with it. If the rogue bandits can be defeated, we will definitely build an immortal memorial tablet for Ding Canrong and worship it every day. I wonder how many heroes Shenrong has under his command?"
"Two hundred and eighteen rides!"
As soon as Ding Yunyi's words came out, everyone was shocked. Dong Sangliang's voice became trembling: "Ding, Ding Shenrong, there are hundreds of thousands of rogues, and the Shenrong only has 218 riders, how can we resist?"
Ding Yunyi laughed and said: "That day in Xinyang, I defeated 50,000 thieves with 300 cavalry. In Yingzhou, 800 cavalry fought with tens of thousands of thieves for nine days and nine nights, killing the bandits until they formed a river of snow. They fled when they saw my battle flag.
Hearing my name, they collapsed. Now I have 218 elite cavalry under my command, more than a thousand soldiers in Suzhou, and the advantage of city defense, what difficulty is there in defeating the thieves?"
He didn't care about the bandits at all. The officials and gentry all looked at each other with fear.
Although this soldier was relaxed, after all there were hundreds of thousands of rogues who rushed up together and drowned him to death with a mouthful of saliva.
Ding Yunyi knew very well that although the bandits were said to be one hundred thousand, there were only a few hundred who could actually fight, and he did not tell the other party:
"Huangfu Yunjie, Houlu, follow my plan!"
"yes!"
The two men responded loudly and led two hundred cavalry out of the city.
The officials and gentry were even more horrified when they saw it. The number of troops was already small, but now they had to send two hundred cavalry out of the city. What on earth did this soldier want to do?
Deng Muzhi also became frightened. Could it be that Ding Yunyi, like himself, did not want to defend Suzhou at all, but had already prepared to escape. Did the two hundred cavalrymen who left the city first go out to find out the way to escape?
Two hundred cavalrymen left the city, and just as the city gate was about to close, Ding Yunyi suddenly shouted loudly:
"Don't close the city gate!"
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