That night, Yang Peng took Han Bing's slender hand and walked in the backyard of the camp. At this time, the moon was at its zenith, and the two of them were walking hand in hand under the moon, feeling a sense of romance in their hearts. Yang Peng couldn't help but said: "This battle finally went as planned. There were no major twists and turns. Everything went smoothly." Han Bing nodded and suddenly asked: "I heard that Guanyin of yours stayed behind. Jiang Ling, is about to give birth?" Yang Peng nodded, with worry in his eyes, and said, "I don't know how she is doing now? Calculating the time, she should give birth in the next few days. I hope they It’s good that mother and son are safe!”
Han Bing sighed quietly. Yang Peng looked at Han Bing and asked in confusion: "What's wrong?" Han Bing shook his head and said: "It's nothing." Yang Peng's heart moved and he smiled: "I understand, Han Bing wants one of his own. Child!" Han Bing blushed and said angrily: "I have thought about it for a long time, do you know it now? I don't know if you are too partial. Seeing the sisters having children one by one, and becoming pregnant, "But" he then pointed to his belly and continued: "But there is no movement at all here!"
Yang Peng held Han Bing's slender hand and said depressedly: "You can't blame me! Every time I have sex with Han Bing, I always try my best to die!" Han Bing couldn't help punching Yang Peng, her face turned red. He said angrily: "I'm going to die, how can I say such words!"
Yang Peng saw Han Bing's blushing cheeks and how beautiful she was. He couldn't help but feel emotional. He hugged Han Bing's slender waist and said, "Tonight, my eldest brother will give you a child no matter what I say!" Bing couldn't help but feel moved, her beautiful eyes looked at Yang Peng affectionately. Yang Peng couldn't help but get excited, and when Han Bing screamed, he picked her up and walked towards the bedroom. The long night went to Wushan together, the water was melting and the love was lingering!
Early the next morning, Yang Peng led his army southward. At this time, Yang Peng's army had exceeded 300,000 people. The West Route Army led by Han Bing included the Eighth, Ninth and Hanzhong Army, with a total of 220,000 troops, plus the surrendered Song Dynasty Army. army, so the total strength exceeded 300,000.
The army went all the way south and came to Dingzhou. At this time, an attack by Shi Liancheng's Yanyun Army had just ended and they almost broke through the city, but they were defeated by Cao Yong and his defenders.
Shi Liancheng said angrily: "This Cao Yong is determined to fight us to the end!" Cao Hu clasped his fists at Yang Peng and said, "King Yan, my subordinates are willing to go to the city to persuade my brother to abandon the dark side and join the bright side!" Yang Peng frowned and said, "I'm worried. Will Cao Yong kill you after he knows that you have surrendered to Yan Yun?" Cao Yong said: "King Yan, there is no need to worry about this. I expect that my brother will always remember brotherhood no matter what, and will not kill me! If we can convince my brother to surrender, we can avoid many casualties!"
Yang Peng hesitated for a moment, nodded, and said, "Go ahead! If you can't do it, don't force it." Cao Hu agreed and went on. Yang Peng watched Cao Yong leave and said to Wu Song: "Although Cao Hu went to lobby, the preparations for the attack cannot be stopped!" Shi Liancheng clasped his fists and agreed. Yang Peng said again: "Shi Liancheng was originally responsible for this Dingzhou, and I still let you be responsible!" Shi Liancheng said gratefully: "Thank you, brother!" Then he said firmly: "If Cao Hu fails to lobby, I will attack it in one go. city!"
Cao Hu rode alone to the gate of Dingzhou City. When the officers and soldiers on the city saw someone coming, they immediately became vigilant. The leading officer raised his voice and shouted: "Who is coming?"
Cao Hu raised his head and said loudly: "I am Cao Hu, open the city gate quickly!" The officer on the city knew Cao Hu. After hearing this, he quickly identified it carefully and recognized that it was indeed Marshal Cao Hu. He couldn't help but He was taken aback and quickly ordered the city gate to be opened. Cao Hu rode his horse in and the city gate closed immediately.
Cao Yong was discussing matters with his generals and the magistrate of Dingzhou in the hall. A soldier rushed in and reported: "Commander, Marshal Cao Hu has arrived." Cao Yong and others were startled. Cao Yong frowned and said, "Why are you here, second brother?" Did it happen? Could it be..." He actually led everyone out of the hall and saw Cao Hu, dressed in military uniform, striding into the door and coming towards him.
When the two brothers met, they couldn't help but be extremely excited. Then Cao Yong took Cao Hu's hand and entered the hall. The two brothers sat down at the upper coffee table, and the others sat on the left and right below.
Cao Yong frowned and asked: "Isn't the second brother guarding Jingmen Mountain? How come he is here? Did he retreat? The reason why Brother Yu defends Dingzhou is so that the second brother can safely retreat from Jingmen Mountain!"
Cao Hu couldn't help being moved, and then he felt guilty. He sighed and said, "To be honest, my army was not able to retreat!" Cao Yong and others were surprised, and then Cao Hu described the incident in detail. Once again, she finally sighed: "Although Empress Han Bing is a female, she is both wise and brave. After several battles, her younger brother was convinced of her defeat! And King Yan is worthy of being a great hero who shakes the world, not to mention his bravery and strategy. But his broad-mindedness and foresight are beyond the reach of ordinary people!”
Cao Yong frowned and said in a deep voice: "Second brother, why do you speak like this?" Cao Hu clasped his fists and said: "To be honest, I have decided to be loyal to Yan Yun and King Yan!" Cao Yong was shocked and Huo Ran stood up. , looking down at the brother who had shared life and death with him with angry eyes, and asked: "You actually betrayed! How could you...?"
Cao Hu stood up and said: "I was originally prepared to commit suicide! However, King Yan's words woke me up! Brother, you understand me. I am by no means a person who covets wealth and is afraid of death!" Cao Yong shouted angrily: "In that case, why did you betray me?" He was so angry that he couldn't help but pull out his sword. There was a clang and a cold light flashed, and the sword blade was already pressed against Cao Hu's throat! Cao Yong was angry and sad at the same time: "Since you have betrayed me, I have no choice but to kill my relatives out of justice!"
Cao Hu was not afraid at all, he sighed and said: "The eldest brother wants to kill the younger brother, and the younger brother will have no complaints! But before that, the younger brother hopes that the elder brother can listen to the younger brother's heartfelt words!"
Cao Yong snorted coldly and said, "You tell me!" Cao Hu said, "Brother, do you know how King Yan persuaded me?" Cao Yong snorted coldly. Cao Hu continued: "At that time, I was about to commit suicide with my sword, but King Yan said that I was just a loyal slave, and he was quite disdainful!" Cao Yong snorted, "Nonsense!" Then he said angrily: " You turned traitor when he said that, it’s simply unreasonable!”
Cao Hu said: "The King of Yan said that the eyes are naturally more than that," and then Cao Hu said exactly what Cao Yong said to him. Everyone present was shocked after hearing such words. They felt that these remarks were really against Confucianism and could be said to be deviant and treasonous. However, even though they thought so, they couldn't help but feel that those remarks were very true. reason. Cao Yong slowly removed the sword and put it in its sheath.
Cao Hu thought that his brother had been persuaded, and quickly said: "Brother is so talented, why should he sacrifice himself for the Zhao family who almost harmed the whole of China but has no repentance? Brother should serve the King of Yan and contribute to China and the people!" "
Cao Yong looked out the door and sighed, "Your Majesty has been extremely kind to me. In order to repay this great kindness, I, Cao Yong, can only die with my brains bruised and bruised!" Cao Hu said urgently: "Brother, the reason why Emperor Song is so kind to you is nothing more than this. I want to use my eldest brother to maintain his rule, so that he can continue to indulge in extravagance and lust! Besides, this is just a personal favor, how can the eldest brother abandon justice for the sake of personal favor?"
Cao Yong suddenly shouted: "No! If you can't repay personal kindness in life, how can you talk about justice! I have made up my mind. Even if I am broken into pieces in this life, I will protect the country of Song Dynasty and repay His Majesty's great kindness! King Yan If he wants to destroy the Song Dynasty, I will be incompatible with him!" Cao Hu was shocked and said anxiously: "Brother..."
Cao Yong waved his hand and said decisively: "Okay, you don't have to say anymore, I have made up my mind!" Cao Hu sighed helplessly. The scene became quiet and the atmosphere was somewhat depressing. Cao Yong said to Cao Hu: "I don't blame you if you surrender to King Yan, because your idea is correct!" Cao Hu said angrily: "In that case, why do you..."
Cao Yong shook his head and said: "Everyone has a belief that they want to stick to! It is Brother Yu's belief to safeguard the Song Dynasty and repay the emperor's favor! Brother Yu is willing to die for this! Go back to King Yan! From now on, you and I Everyone is their own master, no need to worry about brotherhood! If I see you on the battlefield, I will kill you without hesitation. If you see me on the battlefield, don't show mercy!" Cao Hu was so excited that he burst into tears. Eyes full. Cao Yong pushed Cao Hu and shouted: "Go!" Cao Hu glanced at Cao Yong, felt helpless, sighed, and left.
The supervisor said anxiously: "Commander, Cao Hu is asking for glory behind his back, how can he let him go!" Cao Yong glared and shouted: "I will let him go if I say!" The supervisor did not dare to say any more, but he secretly thought in his heart. Hateful, he made up his mind to report this matter to the emperor. Cao Hu returned to the tent and said with a dejected look on his face: "Brother, I will repay the emperor's favor no matter what! Hey!"
Han Bing frowned and said: Cao Yong, "Cao Yong can be regarded as a genius, how come he doesn't understand the true righteousness!" Cao Hu said: "Brother, it is up to him to insist on it!" Yang Peng said: "Although we think our views are correct, But others may not necessarily see it that way! Different people have different beliefs, and Cao Yong insists on being loyal to Zhao Song, which is also worthy of respect!" Cao Hu was moved and said, "Thank you, King Yan, for your understanding!"
Yang Peng waved his hand and sighed: "In this way, this bloody battle is inevitable after all!" Cao Hu quickly begged: "I have a heartless request, please ask King Yan to capture my brother alive!" Yang Peng nodded. , said: "I promise you, I will try my best to save Cao Yong's life!"
Amidst the rumbling of war drums, the majestic military formation formed by Yanyun's army slowly approached the city wall like a tide. The rumbling sound was like thunder, and the flags in the sky were like rolling clouds. The officers and soldiers of the Song Army couldn't help but be frightened when they saw the strength of Yan Yun's army. If Commander Cao Yong hadn't been supervising and encouraging the battle, many of them would have abandoned their weapons and fled for their lives. The alarm bell sounded on the city wall, and the soldiers of the Song Army and the civilian army ran back and forth on the city wall, creating a busy scene.
The loud rumbling noise stopped, and there was a sense of solemnity between heaven and earth. Then the sound of war drums and horns suddenly sounded loudly, and tens of thousands of Yanyun troops were seen rushing from the north, east, and west at the same time. The real war finally kicked off!
Under the cover of bows and crossbows, the Yanyun warriors set up ladders to attack the city bravely. The Song army soldiers on the top of the city fired arrows and threw rolling stones and wood, causing considerable damage to the Yanyun army. The Yanyun warriors moved forward bravely, and not long after, someone rushed to the top of the city. At the beginning, the number of Yanyun soldiers who rushed to the city was not large. The so-called heroes cannot stand against the crowds. Although the Yanyun warriors were brave, they could not resist the endless siege of the Song army soldiers, and they all died under the siege of the Song army! However, as more and more Yanyun warriors rushed to the city, several bridgeheads appeared, and then more bridgeheads appeared, and the bridgeheads previously captured by Yanyun warriors quickly expanded in scope. The sound of killing on the city wall was loud, and Cao Yong went to the bloody battle in person. The soldiers of the Song Army were encouraged by their commander, and they all risked their lives and fought desperately. However, the fighting power of the Yanyun Army was too terrifying. Although the soldiers of the Song Army had tried their best , but the bridgehead position was still continuously expanded by Yan Yun's army.
Just when the three city walls were locked in a bloody battle, a loud bang like a volcanic eruption suddenly came from the north city gate! The officers and soldiers of the Song Army only felt a huge earthquake under their feet, and they were all horrified. They quickly followed the sound and saw thick smoke billowing from the North City Gate. Although Cao Yong could not see clearly what was going on at the North City Gate, he guessed what was going on. It must have happened. It was Yan Yunjun who used gunpowder to blow open the city gate! Cao Yong was extremely anxious and immediately sent a troop of troops to reinforce the city gate.
As soon as they arrived, they heard a loud roar like thunder outside the city gate approaching quickly. Cao Yong's heart was frightened, and he shouted: "The Yanyun army is here, prepare to fight!" The soldiers of the Song army hurriedly formed their formation. At this moment, they saw a sudden darkness at the city gate, and then they saw a man holding a long sword. The fierce general Yan Yun led thousands of Yan Yun warriors to rush in! The soldiers of the Song Army couldn't help but be shocked! Seeing that the battle formation had not yet been formed, Cao Yong frowned and immediately raised his sword and shouted loudly: "Kill!" Then he rushed forward first, and the Song army officers couldn't help but shouted and rushed forward.
In the blink of an eye, the armies of both sides collided violently. Yan Yun's cavalry slammed into the middle of the Song army. Countless Song soldiers were knocked away. Iron hoofs trampled flesh and blood, and swords and guns harvested lives! Although the soldiers of the Song Army fought bravely under the leadership of Wu Jie, they suffered heavy casualties in an instant, and were smashed to pieces by the violent Yanyun war cavalry!
Cao Yong, who was seriously injured, was rescued by the soldiers. Cao Yong pushed his soldiers away and turned around to look, only to see that the soldiers at the city gate had been completely defeated. They were running in all directions and were being chased by Yan Yun's cavalry. They were all chopped down in a pool of blood! Looking at the city wall again, the troops on the city wall have been defeated like a mountain. Our own troops are fleeing, and those civilian soldiers are even more panic-stricken and running around like headless flies! The defeat has been decided and the situation is over!
"Commander, leave quickly! Otherwise it will be too late!" a general said urgently. Cao Yong frowned, sighed, and led the remaining defeated generals around him to flee towards the south.
Soon after, Yanyun's large army entered the city. The Song troops in the city were frightened and surrendered one after another under the advancing and shouting of Yanyun's army. The fierce battlefield gradually became calm.
Shi Liancheng rode up to Yang Peng with a long sword in hand, clasped his fists and said: "Brother, the enemy army has basically been wiped out. Only Cao Yong and several hundred others escaped from the south gate. The general has sent his cavalry to pursue him." Yes!" Yang Peng nodded, glanced at the trembling city in front of him, which had just experienced a fierce battle, and said to Shi Liancheng: "Immediately send people to maintain order and post notices to calm the people!" Shi Liancheng clasped his fists and promised, and immediately said to Shi Liancheng Several generals around him issued orders respectively. Those generals clasped their fists in agreement, turned their horses' heads and ran down.
Yang Peng said to Wang Kai: "Send a herald to order all the military commanders to come to the prefect's Yamen to discuss matters." Wang Kai clasped his fists in agreement and issued the order to the heralds standing behind him.
Yang Peng and his party went straight to the magistrate's Yamen and arrived at the Magistrate's Yamen. At this time, the prefect's Yamen had been completely controlled by the troops who entered the city early. Yang Peng and others went straight to the lobby. Yang Peng walked up and sat down, while the other generals lined up on the left and right. The officer responsible for statistics on the treasury rushed in, bowed and clasped his fists and said: "To inform King Yan, the Dingzhou treasury has not suffered any damage. According to the account books, there are more than 300,000 dans of grain in the Dingzhou treasury, and two coins." One hundred thousand guan." Then he held up the account book with both hands and said, "The detailed numbers are all in the account book!"
Yang Peng said: "Just leave it to the logistics department." The officer responded and put away the account book. At this time, there were clattering footsteps outside. It turned out to be the commanders of each army arriving. Seeing this, the officer quickly retreated to the last position in the right column. The generals came to the hall, clasped their fists towards Yang Peng and said, "Greetings to King Yan!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "No need to be polite! You are all here, now we can discuss the next action!" The generals stood in different positions on the left and right according to their official positions and titles.
Yang Peng said: "Now that the Song army has been defeated like a mountain, our army should take advantage of this opportunity to rush forward without giving the enemy a chance to breathe!" He turned and glanced at Wang Kai. The latter understood and immediately ordered the secret guards to hang out the map. Yang Peng led everyone to the map. Chen Xiao said: "Our army was divided into three groups. One group was led by Wu Song and went southwest to capture Chenzhou (now Yuanling County, Hunan Province). Then it went all the way south to capture Chenxi, Hezhou (Huaihua City, Hunan Province), and Yuanzhou (Zhijiang County). ), Qianyang, Huitong, Jingzhou, if possible, invade Guangxi in one fell swoop!" Wu Song promised with clasped fists.
Yang Peng added: "On the second route, I personally led the Eighth Army Corps, going south from Dingzhou, through Xinhua, Shaozhou (Shaoyang), Wugang, Yongzhou (Lingling), Quanzhou, Daozhou (Daoxian), and finally Invasion of Guangxi. The Ninth Army Corps, led by Hong Yu, went southeast, went to Tanzhou, and then went all the way south, taking Liling, Hengzhou (Hengyang), Chenzhou, and entering Guangdong." Han Bing promised with clasped fists.
Yang Peng glanced at the generals and said, "The rest of the armies will stay in the Dongting Lake area. They will be responsible for transporting grain and grass and providing support to other places!" The generals clasped their fists in agreement.
Yang Peng said: "If there is no problem, it can be executed!" The generals clasped their fists and agreed, and ran down one after another. Only Yang Peng and Han Bing were left in the lobby. Yang Peng took Han Bing's delicate hand and warned: "Be careful in everything! Although the Song army is now defeated like a mountain, you can't be careless! It is said that a centipede worm will die without stiffness. This Zhao Song army is better than a centipede worm. Too many!" Han Bing said angrily: "I understand, it's not the first time to lead an army in a war, so there is nothing to worry about!" Then he said with concern: "It's you, brother! You must be careful, otherwise our sisters can I can't even survive!" Yang Peng smiled, "Don't worry, I haven't even given Bing a child yet, and my eldest brother is reluctant to die!" Han Bing's pretty face suddenly turned red, and he glared at Yang Peng angrily. Then he showed a look of reluctance, "Brother, I'm going." Yang Peng nodded. Han Bing gently retracted his hand, glanced at Yang Peng, and left. Yang Peng looked at Han Bing's graceful back, and couldn't help but feel tenderness in his heart.
After Yanyun's army conquered Dingzhou, they divided their forces into three groups and headed southward without stopping. Yang Peng led the Eighth Army Corps out of Dingzhou and went south. Along the way, Xinhua, Shaozhou, Yongzhou, and Quanzhou all surrendered without a fight. In these states and counties, either the magistrates and magistrates of Kaicheng surrendered, or they were instigated by Mingjiao figures. The people seized the city and defected to Yanyun. When Yang Peng led his army to Daozhou (Daoxian), they encountered a different situation. Cao Tong, the prefect of Daozhou, led the soldiers and civilians to guard the city and refused to surrender.
Yang Peng had no choice but to order a strong attack. How could the thousands of soldiers and civilians in Daozhou resist Yan Yun's army, which looked like wolves and tigers? In less than a quarter of an hour, Yan Yun's army rushed to the top of the city. The soldiers and civilians of Daozhou were so frightened that they dispersed like birds and beasts. Then Yanyun's army entered the city.
Yang Peng asked a prisoner: "Where is your prefect?" The prisoner pointed at the prefect's Yamen and said: "Young man, I saw you, you saw your master escaping back to the prefect's Yamen!" Yang Peng immediately led the secret guards towards the prefect's Yamen. Run. As soon as I arrived at the door, I heard a woman's screams and begging for mercy coming from the yamen. Yang Peng frowned and said to himself: "Is there anyone who dares to violate military law?" 'As soon as I thought about this, I quickly led people and rushed in!
When I arrived at the back office, I was shocked to see a middle-aged man wearing an official robe, disheveled hair, covered in blood, and looking crazy. He was holding a long sword and chasing a woman who was running away with her child in her arms. The woman was terrified and yelled desperately. Shouting!
Yang Peng frowned and rushed forward to protect the woman and child without thinking. When the middle-aged man saw someone blocking him, he immediately shouted and slashed at Yang Peng! Yang Peng raised his left hand and grabbed the middle-aged man's wrist. The sword froze in mid-air and could not be cut down. The middle-aged man screamed wildly and struggled to regain the controlled wrist. Yang Peng squeezed hard with his left palm, and the middle-aged man screamed, his fingers loosened, and the sword fell to the ground with a clang. Then Yang Peng suddenly dragged his wrist to one side. The middle-aged man couldn't control his body and fell to the ground. Two secret guards immediately came up and controlled him.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
