Besides, Chen Dafa, the leader of the bandits, led two thousand men in the rain all the way from Wuhu to the north, thinking that a good deed would be rewarded at noon. When there were more than a thousand people digging trenches and building fortifications in the south of Tucheng, he became suspicious. Did he mean to go to Wuhu to fight with the officers and soldiers on the other side? Are you cooperating? Why are you digging a trench here?
You must know that Wang Zamao's original intention was just to stop the reinforcements coming from Nanjing, but now it seems that the reinforcements have no intention of going to Wuhu at all, but instead want to stop them from going north. This is very interesting. '
If Chen Dafa didn't have any ideas, maybe he would be happy to confront the officers and soldiers here. You can't cross the river and I can be relaxed. But before he came, Wang Zamao drew a cake for him, making him covet Dangtu.
He wanted to fight there, he wanted to break the Dangtu and then enter the city to plunder!
It's just that the officers and soldiers were obviously prepared to fight. If they wanted to attack the city, they had to fight first.
There were only more than a thousand people, so Chen Dafa was not afraid at all and ordered to continue advancing. When he was ten miles away from Dangtu, the spies came to report that those who dug holes had withdrawn from the city. Chen Dafa couldn't help laughing, and he was so scared that he peed. Before the laughter subsided, the spies reported again that a large group of about 3,000 officers and soldiers appeared on the other side of the Guxi River.
Oh, Damn, didn’t you say there were only a thousand cavalry? Why did it suddenly become three thousand? Chen Dafa was surprised and quickly relieved. Perhaps the reinforcements from Nanjing plus the local soldiers and horses in Dangtu might still have many civilian warriors. It seems that they are coming out of the city. Do they want to have a life-and-death battle with me outside the city?
Three thousand versus three thousand. Although Chen Dafa was under some pressure, he was still not afraid. Moreover, this guy was very smart. Since the officers and soldiers were building fortifications on the other side and refusing to defend the river bank, it meant that they would never come over on their own initiative. If that was the case, then I would Take a break first and just stare at the rain.
So he found several villages ten miles away from the Guxi River, spent some time to station soldiers and horses for repairs, and even sent three to five hundred people to harass the Guxi River from time to time. The purpose was to make the officers and soldiers nervous and unable to rest. This continued for a long time. It will collapse soon. In the art of war of our ancestors, there is always a tendency to go all out in one go, then decline again, and then be exhausted in three attempts.
Even he understood the truth, how could Chang Yu not know that something was wrong after just one observation on the city? The main force of the rebel army was not advancing ten miles away, but the three thousand soldiers and horses on the river bank defense line could only stand in the rain. Rain, it won't work if it goes on like this. If you get sick from prolonged exposure, you won't be able to fight even if your body temperature is too low.
He guessed that the rebels were probably renovating, so he planned to withdraw his soldiers and horses into the city. However, before he could send the troops down to the city, he saw hundreds of people rushing towards the other side, thinking that the rebels were about to attack. Unexpectedly, these people cursed for a while on the other side. gone back.
After doing this twice, Chang Yu finally saw through the opponent's tactics and couldn't help but cursed: "The thief is cunning enough." He looked sideways at Li Muchian and asked, "What should I do?"
Li Muxian frowned: "If we pull back, the bandit army will most likely take the opportunity to actually kill us. If we don't pull back, being soaked in the rain is not an option!"
"Say something useful!" Chang Yu glared at him.
"If he doesn't come, we will go over there and we can't let him waste time"! Li Muchian stroked his beard and Chang Yu was startled: "If this is the case, wouldn't this work be in vain?"
The battlefield is changing rapidly, and a general should adapt to the situation. This is what the adults said personally. Li Muxian raised his eyebrows, and Chang Yu was slightly embarrassed. He looked at the Guxi River in the distance and started to curse again. After a good game, he unexpectedly It was discovered in such an inexplicable way. Among the thieves, there are either capable people or blind cats who have encountered a dead mouse. He shouted: "Wuzhong!"
Wuzhong was watching from the nearby archery tower when he heard the sound and stuck his head out: "What are you doing?"
"Take someone to kill him and bring the head of the thief to me." Chang Yu had a murderous look on his face, and Wuzhong muttered: "I don't want to move on a rainy day."
"What did you say?" Chang Yu raised his eyebrows.
"I humbly obey the order." Mr. Wu ran out of the archery tower and rushed down the city like flying, but was stopped by Li Muchian: "Wait a minute."
Chang Yu was startled: "What's wrong?"
"Wait for a while, the effect will be just right when the anger gets stronger." Li Muxian raised his hand and pointed at the three thousand soldiers and horses on the river bank and laughed. Chang Yu instantly understood, yes, after the bandits' several tricks and being soaked in water, these are soldiers. There is a fire in my heart. As long as these fires are ignited, it will immediately turn into a monstrous fighting spirit.
But how to light this fire?
Chang Yu and Li Muchian both looked at Wuzhong.
"Look at what I'm doing, what the hell... just say what you want!" Wuzhong felt uncomfortable being looked at by the two people.
On the bank of the Guxi River, Lu Daqi frowned. Although he was wearing a raincoat, he was already soaked. After all, he was a sixty-year-old man who couldn't bear the cold. Even though he gritted his teeth, he could not help but shiver. The soldiers around him also So many.
As an experienced veteran, he naturally couldn't hide this trick from the bandit army. However, this small method is simple but extremely effective. The bandit army harassed but did not attack, which put the officers and soldiers in a dilemma. Right now, they could either spend their time in the rain like this. , but this will be a huge blow to the morale and health of the soldiers, or they will take the initiative to kill them, but the geographical advantage is gone, and it is not known whether the opponent has set a trap there.
At his wits' end, Lu Daqi couldn't help but look back. Is it possible that the little eunuch in the city was helpless, or did he not see the thieves' tricks at all?
They are going back and forth to fight or not. Aren't the rebels always arrogant? Why are they suddenly so timid? They are testing back and forth... Xu Hongji and Zhao Zhilong were still muttering. Lu Daqi couldn't help but sigh. The eunuch didn't know whether he saw it or not. Anyway, these rookies didn't see the bandit's intention.
However, if this consumption continues, both morale and combat effectiveness will be severely damaged. Lu Daqi was wondering whether to ask the young eunuch. At this time, a rough voice came: "I was teased by others who came up to me and pointed my nose and poked my eyes. No one dared to do it." Go forward and whip those Sunzis who are still here looking at you Nanjing generals and soldiers, they are really like a den of bears."
Everyone was furious. They turned around and saw Wuzhong wearing armor and holding a simple sword. He drove his horse in front of everyone with murderous intent and his eyes were extremely provocative: "He looks like a piece of shit!"
"You're too rude," Zhao Zhilong couldn't help but yell, and everyone was furious. The soldiers nearby also got excited and started shouting.
Wuzhong curled up his lips and said: "There are all good hands in this nest. They are more powerful than the others when they blow their beards, stare and show off their power. If you are brave enough, you dare to join me in killing all those thieves."
"Why don't you dare!" Zhao Zhilong roared angrily, but he couldn't help but glance at Xu Hongji and Lu Daqi. He was obviously feeling guilty, but the soldiers around him couldn't hold back, and they all shouted: "Just fight, what the hell are you afraid of..." …”
After all, they had been soaked in the rain for a long time, and had been provoked and teased several times by the bandits. They were still in control after being provoked by Wuzhong. Instead of acting like fools, it was better to kill them directly.
Xu Hongji was a little hesitant. He knew he didn't dare to make the decision, so he looked at Lu Daqi. Lu Daqi frowned, but saw that Wuzhong had already driven his horse to the river bank. He seemed interested in crossing the river alone, and he quickly shouted: "No!"
Wuzhong turned his head and sneered: "Shuai Lu, why not?"
"Beware of the bandits' deception!" Lu Daqi said quickly.
Wu Zhong raised his head and laughed: "The bandit army has been marching all night and is exhausted like you. In addition, the other side has no mountains, no forests, and is mostly swamp. What kind of trick can he have? If you have the courage, you will kill him with me. If you are scared, Don’t make so many excuses, let’s see how I can capture that thief’s head and dog’s head in the midst of an army.” He then patted his horse and crossed the river.
Lu Daqi's face suddenly turned blue with anger. Although he was well rested, a dignified minister of the Ministry of War was so humiliated by a personal servant. He was so shameless. Just when he was about to scold him, an idea suddenly flashed. He turned around and looked at the city behind him. That's right. , it must be the little eunuch's instruction. The reason why he didn't directly order the attack and did this was just to provoke the general.
After thinking about it, he smiled bitterly and shook his head. This eunuch was really good at what he did, so he turned around and shouted to the soldiers: "Anyone who is bloody and wants to lose face, come and fight with me!"
Kill, kill, kill all those thieves...
For a moment, the sound of killing by the river was loud. Xu Hongji and others looked at each other, drew their swords and shouted: "Kill!"
Then three thousand soldiers swarmed across the river and fought towards the other side in the rain. Wuzhong took the lead, waving his big sword and shouting: "I am the first to do it!" In the blink of an eye, he caught up with several thieves who were probing the horse and cut him with the sword. Gua, the rest fled in all directions when they saw this. When the small groups of cannon fodder not far away saw the officers and soldiers crossing the river, they were immediately frightened and their legs weakened, and they fled back one after another.
