Qingyi River Camp.
The fortifications along the river in front are still in operation, but all the previously deployed defense forces on the opposite side have been withdrawn.
Now all Yang's soldiers in Bozhou have withdrawn to Loushanguan.
The gate of Loushanguan was tightly closed and the exits were blocked. The dispersed soldiers of the Steel Thorn Army either fled into the mountains or surrendered on their knees. They never had the chance to run back from Loushanguan.
The smarter soldiers also knew that they could not go back.
Once you escape, you may face the consequences of being beheaded in public. It is better to surrender.
"The counselors in the city have already found out, it's Luo Shenqi."
A hidden guard came to report.
"It's quite hidden. It took me a few days to find out."
Luo Xingchen raised his eyebrows.
He originally wanted to take advantage of the defeat of Yang's Steel Assassin Army and seize the opportunity to capture Loushanguan.
In the end, this idea came to nothing, probably because the real person in charge in the city was no longer Yang Qiluo on the surface, but Luo Shenqi.
"I've never heard of him, what's so special about this person?" Luo Xingchen frowned.
"Luo Shenqi was a Jinshi of Da Qi and served as an official in Huibo Prefecture. He took refuge with Yang Yuanhua in his early years and was one of Yang Yuanhua's accomplices."
The person speaking next to her was Mickey. During this period, she had memorized all the important people in Banshu. She had a very good memory, so this little thing was not too much of a burden to her.
In addition to Mickey, there is also Jiao Feilong in the camp.
Jiao Feilong represents Bozhou Keqing and his party. He did not speak at this time.
"Being a Jinshi, so noble, why would you become a thief?"
Luo Xingchen didn't understand.
Jinshi can basically become officials. In Daqi, as long as they have not committed a serious crime, having the status of Jinshi can be said to be a glorious honor.
"Daqi can't give him what he wants. It is said that Luo Shenqi likes gambling and taking Fushou ointment. He needs a lot of money. In Daqi, even ordinary corrupt officials have a hard time raising such a big sum. A lot of money."
"Yang Yuanhua can give him what he needs, and he will help Yang Yuanhua do things." Mi Qi explained.
"No wonder, aren't there many people like this in Bozhou?" Luo Xingchen said.
"A lot, otherwise how could Yang Yuanhua form a complete team? His civil servants and generals are all very powerful. In the early years, the imperial army was defeated several times. Later, Yang Yuanhua acquiesced to play his own game. As long as he openly said If we haven’t declared the founding of the country, let’s just let it go.”
"This time, the bottom line has been trampled and the court has no choice but to send troops," Mi Qi said.
"It seems that Loushanguan is difficult to capture."
Luo Xingchen was actually a little anxious. If Bozhou took too long, how could he return to the north?
The rebellion in Beili's family has not subsided yet.
Beili's family occupies Daqi's horse breeding land, which is a land of Hetao and a natural horse breeding farm. The Jiuqu White River flows next to it.
If Beilijia allowed the Mongolian tribe of the grassland tribe to enter the customs, no one could predict what kind of bad consequences it would have.
Although Luo Fengtang defeated the three-party coalition forces in the battle of Sixiang City, that battle was closely related to the unexpected new gun.
Now the firearms from Yajili in the West are slightly inferior, and there is no real difference in weapons when it comes to fighting. It is said that the Beili family has already purchased large quantities of firearms from Yajili.
"It's difficult to attack, but it's not impossible."
At this time, Jiao Feilong next to him finally spoke.
"Senior, what can you do?"
Luo Xingchen turned his attention to Jiao Feilong.
Jiao Feilong's strength is no better than that of Eagle King or Xian Yuzhong. He is also the eldest brother of the guests, so of course his status is relatively high.
"Since the beginning of hardship, it has been extremely difficult to attack the fortified city gates, and it is generally rare to attack them head-on."
"The most commonly used methods are two, and I believe General Luo must know it. One is to siege the city, and besiege the city until all ammunition and food are exhausted, and then it can be taken naturally. The other is to separate, and the people in the city take the initiative to open the door and surrender."
"We can't do this siege. The terrain of Loushanguan makes it impossible to siege the city, but alienation is not impossible."
Jiao Feilong narrowed his eyes slightly.
Luo Xingchen actually still doesn't want to take the route pointed out by Shui Ion because the risk is too great.
If Loushanguan can be taken head-on, there is no need to take that route.
"Senior, is there any way to separate the two? We have done a lot, but we haven't been able to do it."
Luo Xingchen said.
There are hidden guards lurking in Loushanguan, but they can never find a chance.
And Li Ruili also failed. What he bribed was still the soldier who could open the door.
"I can do what you can't do. I will go to Loushanguan today. Just wait for my news. If everything goes well, I will return here."
Jiao Feilong said.
"Okay, senior, take care."
Luo Xingchen didn't ask Jiao Feilong what he needed. Everything had to wait until Jiao Feilong completed the matter and the dust settled.
If Jiao Feilong can't do it, then there's nothing to say.
…
That night.
Jiao Feilong climbed over the side mountain and entered Loushan Pass.
It is not a big problem for a familiar master warrior to enter the interior of Loushanguan, but the master cannot open the door from the inside.
Once discovered, the soldiers guarding the city gate would use armor-piercing arrows to deal with the grandmaster warriors.
A master warrior will be beaten into a sieve if he is not careful in front of the army.
"Is anyone home?"
Jiao Feilong came to the door of a house in the city.
Loushanguan is essentially a large city with a population of hundreds of thousands, but this city is not an ordinary city, but a large city for military purposes.
The residents in the city were not ordinary residents at first. They were generally soldiers and auxiliaries, as well as support personnel, family members, etc.
But after several generations, many descendants of former soldiers settled down, forming the current population of hundreds of thousands.
"Who is it?"
A woman's voice came from inside.
"it's me."
"Ah, uncle, you are here."
The woman inside finally heard the sound and opened the door in surprise.
The woman was only wearing small clothes and her hair was disheveled. She would never have opened the door if she hadn't heard the voices of people outside.
"Yes, I'm here."
"Come in quickly, the dew is heavy outside and the cold is deep."
The woman welcomed Jiao Feilong in, looked around, and closed the door.
"Have you eaten tonight?" the woman asked.
"not yet."
"I'll give you noodles to eat now."
She tied her hair with a rope, put on a coat, and walked toward the kitchen.
Jiao Feilong sat on the armchair and poured himself a glass of water.
The woman here is named Biyunniang. She is his concubine and has been raised here. His wife passed away many years ago and left behind a pair of children. They were all hidden by him in a safe place. And here in Banzhou, his only concubine The room is this woman.
Biyun Niang soon came over with a bowl of noodles with a poached egg on top.
