"It's not easy to handle. Nanjing is close to the Yangtze River. If Xiong Wu has nothing to do, I will send troops to rescue him. We can take a boat up the Shuo River and go straight to Nanyang."
"We're running out of time."
Didn't Feng Chong raise his voice? He said in a deep voice.
After Zhang Jin thought for a moment, he raised his head and said to Wang Xu: "General Wang, you are from Nanyang, do you have any idea?"
"I think. Chen Fuping is now concentrating his troops to defend Nanyang City and abandoning other cities. The general can occupy some cities as strongholds."
"This way, no matter what you do, you will be more relaxed."
"If you fail to capture Nanyang City and withdraw your troops, you can also take away some of the people. The Han Dynasty has 10,000 more people, and the Chu State has 10,000 fewer people. One will decrease and the other will increase, which is 20,000."
"Two. The general can also contact the family members of Wei Cheng and the generals Zhang Xiu, Li Qian, Wang Liang and others who were killed at the same time to accumulate strength."
"Sin will be able to do this."
Wang Xu lowered his head and was very humble. He called himself a criminal general, and he did not forget to use his skills to overcome his crimes.
Zhang Jin's brows relaxed slightly. He is indeed a native of Nanyang. There are only advantages and no disadvantages in keeping this guy.
"Okay. Let's follow General Wang's strategy." Zhang Jin affirmed at first, and then said: "General, don't worry. The Han army has no tradition of deducting military merit from its subordinates. You can do whatever you want with the strength you have." .”
"I will report every bit of credit to the emperor."
"Promoting promotion to a higher position is just around the corner."
"Thank you, general." Wang Xu was immediately elated and bent down to thank him.
After a while, Zhang Jin gave Wang Xu manpower and asked him to go about his business.
"Aside from being disloyal and unjust, this guy's abilities are pretty good." Feng Chong pinched his chin and commented.
Neither Zhang Jin nor Liu Wu answered his words. Zhang Jin took down a map from his horse and spread it on the ground, and said, "Let's study which cities to capture."
............
Nanjing.
The rain fell heavily, falling on the tiles, like the talisman of the Lord of Hell. The wind was blowing loudly, making the doors and windows bang.
The streets were almost deserted.
Outside the palace.
On the avenue.
"Da da da." Xiong Wuwo wore a raincoat and led more than a hundred soldiers to gallop on horseback.
When he came to the palace gate, he dismounted, showed his token first, then got on his horse and rode into the palace alone.
After arriving at Yangxin Hall, he got off his horse and came to the gate. The eunuch came up and took off his raincoat.
"Official Xiong Wuwo..." Xiong Wuwo shook off his wet clothes and entered the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart, just as he was about to salute.
Emperor Zhang Wu, who was sitting on the throne, immediately said: "No need to be polite, Qing Xiong, please sit down."
Xiong Wuwo stood up immediately, walked to a seat next to him and sat down. After a while, a eunuch came in carrying two cups of tea.
"Your Majesty, I already know what happened. After the Han army crosses the river, Guanzhong cannot be defended."
"But Nanyang must be defended. Your Majesty, please order me to lead an army of 50,000 infantrymen and sail up the Shuo River to rescue Nanyang."
Xiong Wuwo bent down and said in a deep voice.
However, Emperor Zhang Wu showed hesitation and sighed: "Xiong Qing. It has been raining heavily for days now, the river water has surged, and the Yangtze River has high winds and waves."
"If you have any shortcomings, I will have nothing to rely on."
Xiong Wuwo felt warm in his heart, but his expression became more determined. He cupped his fists and saluted, "Thank you for your majesty's sympathy for me. Please rest assured, your majesty. I have experienced many storms in my life, and the Yangtze River is nothing."
"Besides, Nanyang is urgent."
Emperor Zhang Wu was still a little worried, but Nanyang was really important. He hesitated for a while, then nodded and said, "Okay. Xiong Qing, please go ahead."
"I'll be at the back and be your general manager."
"Sufficient food and sufficient soldiers."
"Yes." Xiong Wuwo stood up, bent down and thanked him, then picked up the tea cup and drank the hot tea inside, then turned and left the Yangxin Palace.
Emperor Zhang Wu looked at his leaving figure and suddenly felt flustered. I couldn't help but stood up from the throne and chased him out. I held my hand on the door frame and stared at him for a long time.
"Hey." He sighed and shook his head.
The situation is really getting worse and worse.
Although he is determined to rebuild the country, time does not wait for us.
"If I had ascended the throne a few years earlier, I could have defended the Great Wall and the coast. Even if I couldn't win, I could have kept Wu Nian out. Now, now."
Emperor Zhang Wu shook his head repeatedly, then turned and looked up to the north, his eyes filled with hatred.
"Father, father. You are such a foolish king."
............
Nanyang.
The Han army occupied five cities near the exit of Wuguan Road. It was left as a retreat and to collect food and grass.
Zhang Jin, Feng Chong, and Liu Wu stationed troops in Yancheng.
Yancheng was not a big city, only ten thousand households under Zhang Jin entered the city, while Liu Wu and Feng Chong both stationed troops outside the city.
When the Han army collected grain and grass, they had to spend money to buy it. There is no crime against the common people. The relationship between the military and the people in Yancheng City was also so-so due to this.
The water from the well does not interfere with the water from the river.
County government office, inside the hall.
Zhang Jin sat on the main seat, with Feng Chong and Liu Wu sitting on the left and right. Wang Xu led four people to stand below.
"General. These are members of Wei Cheng's family, or their descendants." Wang Xu introduced the four people first. After the two parties met, he reported: "General. They have gathered two thousand strong men and hope to listen in the general's tent. Use it to kill Chen Fuping and avenge Wei Cheng and others."
"Please general, please accept us." The four of them immediately knelt down on one knee and begged.
Zhang Jin said: "I understand your desire for revenge. I will appoint you as Qianhu now. You can take my warrant to recruit troops. You don't need to worry about armor, weapons, food, baggage, etc. I will give you you."
"Thank you, General." The four of them were overjoyed and bowed down.
Zhang Jin nodded and waved them off.
"These four people can wave the flag and boost the momentum, but they have no actual effect. The key now is to capture Nanyang City."
Zhang Jin stood up, showing an irritated look, clasping his hands behind his back, pacing back and forth: "According to the news. Chen Fuping did a very good job."
"Nanyang's city defenses are getting stronger day by day."
Feng Chong spread his hands and said simply: "Otherwise, let's attack by force. What if I'm lucky and get in?"
"A strong attack is a bad idea. We should still lure Chen Fuping out." Liu Wu said in a deep voice.
Feng Chong rolled his eyes at Liu Wu and said, "Do you think he will come out?"
Liu Wu wanted to speak, but couldn't find a reason to refute, so he had to shut up.
Things seemed to be unsolved.
Chen Fuping will definitely not come out.
They stormed Nanyang. Not only did they lose troops and generals, they probably couldn't capture it either.
Suddenly, Wang Xu took a step forward, bowed and saluted the three generals one by one, and then said: "Generals, the guilty general has a plan. It can force Chen Fuping to leave the city and die."
"If you fart, hurry up." Feng Chong glared.
Zhang Jin and Liu Wu's eyes were shining brightly, and they both stared at Wang Xu.
