At the foot of Yuntai Mountain, there is a mist.
At this time, Shanyue Sect Commander Lei Kunming seemed a little impatient.
A burst of water vapor hit, and a steady stream of rain fell.
Looking up, the vegetation on the mountain is verdant, exuding a refreshing natural atmosphere.
Standing in front of the camp, looking through the layers of fog, as if trying to see clearly what was happening on the top of the mountain.
Suddenly, a scout came in a hurry and reported: "Reporting to Commander-in-Chief, the vanguard generals sent by the imperial court are summoning soldiers from various states and counties. They are already heading towards Yuntai Mountain. In addition, the troops headed by Jiangning County Sheriff are coming." Nearby officials, led by Huang Shanchen, personally led 3,000 soldiers and were rushing to Yuntai Mountain for rescue..."
Lei Kunming remained silent, weighing the pros and cons in his heart.
Although the Jiangnan nobles gathered nearly ten thousand soldiers at the foot of Yuntai Mountain, these people had their own agendas and were unwilling to fight desperately in order to preserve their strength.
Such a piece of loose sand cannot become a great thing.
Obviously Yang Fan only had more than 100 people, but these people attacked for four or five days without making any progress. They were nothing more than nothing.
Now the reinforcements from the imperial court are about to arrive. Once they are surrounded, all of them will be made dumplings.
The Jiangnan gentry should be damned for making small calculations for their own benefit!
Lei Kunming regretted that he had united these nobles to deal with Yang Fan!
He couldn't help but think of what the scout had hinted at him a few days ago.
Is it true that the only way to survive is to surrender to Yang Fan?
Lei Kunming, who is accustomed to freedom, does not want to live a life controlled by others.
But he knew that whether they were Han Chinese living in Shanyue or native Shanyue people.
These people all want to live a peaceful farming life.
If the Jiangnan nobles hadn't been too persecuted, they wouldn't have run into the mountains to escape.
But if he brings people to join the newly arrived Governor Yang Fan, Lei Kunming is not sure whether he can bring a good life to his tribe.
For a moment, Lei Kunming was in a dilemma.
When he was hesitating, Lei Jiaojiao came over and hesitated to speak after seeing Lei Kunming.
Seeing this, Lei Kunming was a little surprised and couldn't help asking: "Jiaojiao, did something happen?"
This sister usually acts vigorously and resolutely, but she has never been so coquettish.
Lei Jiaojiao thought for a while and said: "Brother, the news from the agents stationed in the city is that the Jiangnan nobles headed by Song Guogong Xiao Yu are contacting people to rescue Yang Fan. Obviously, there have been rifts among the Jiangnan nobles. What should we do now? manage?"
Lei Kunming pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you think?"
Lei Jiaojiao thought for a while and said: "The Jiangnan nobles who came to besiege Yang Fan all have their own agendas. Now it seems that they just want us to charge and fight for them. These people are so hateful. I think we should evacuate as soon as possible... …”
Lei Kunming did not reply immediately. After a while, he asked: "What would my sister think if I led my tribe to join Yang Fan?"
Lei Jiaojiao was shocked and blurted out: "Brother, are you serious about what you said?"
Life in the mountains is difficult, and many Shanyue people have already complained.
If it weren't for Lei Kunming's forceful suppression, many people would have already surrendered down the mountain.
As a farsighted person, Lei Jiaojiao certainly knew that there was no future for her living in the mountains.
But after all, Lei Kunming is her biological brother, so it's hard for her to bring it up.
Now that Lei Kunming proposed it himself, how could he not surprise her?
Seeing his sister's excited expression, Lei Kunming felt slightly bitter.
It seems that just as I thought, many tribesmen have already thought of going down the mountain.
Thinking of this, Lei Kunming no longer hesitated, nodded and said: "Of course it is true. As long as Yang Fan can give the tribe a stable life, what if I work for him in this life?"
With that said, Lei Kunming told the scouts about persuading them to surrender.
Hearing this, Lei Jiaojiao was immediately horrified and asked: "Brother, why didn't you tell me about such a big thing earlier? Now three days have passed and you still locked up the scout. Our mountain is in great danger!"
Lei Kunming's face was full of confusion: "I didn't make up my mind at that time. Of course, we should lock up the scout. If others know that we want to surrender, what's the point?"
Lei Jiaojiao smiled bitterly and explained: "Brother, you take it too much for granted. Since the other party has agreed on a three-day period, it means that Yang Fan has already made a plan to annihilate us."
"Now that three days have passed, it is too late for us to retreat safely. If I am right, we should be surrounded."
Lei Kunming looked in disbelief and exclaimed: "How is this possible? The clan just came to report, the court's rescue should still be on the way, and Yang Fan's fleet has already left, where are his people to surround us? Sister, you are too worried."
That's what he said, but in fact Lei Kunming already believed his sister's words.
For so many years, Shanyue was able to survive under the siege of the imperial court, and even continued to grow, and Lei Jiaojiao was indispensable.
Seeing that his sister was silent, Lei Kunming couldn't help but said again: "Although the three-day period has passed, our Shanyue is not in trouble. If Yang Fan doesn't accept us, I will lead the tribe back to the mountain to see if he can What to do with us, fighting in the mountains and forests is our specialty."
In the past, this was indeed the best choice.
But Lei Jiaojiao thought of a better choice.
As the old saying goes, adding icing on the cake is worse than providing help when needed.
If Yang Fan stabbed the Jiangnan nobles in the back when he launched his attack, it would definitely be a great achievement.
In the future, surrender will also be a bargaining chip to negotiate terms.
When Lei Jiaojiao told Lei Kunming this idea, the two hit it off.
Lei Kunming released the scout and asked the scout to pass his decision to Yang Fan.
On Zhang Liang's side, he led Chang Sun Chong to persuade various aristocratic families every day.
Huang Tian paid off.
Under the lobbying and guarantee of the two men, these soldiers from the Jiangnan gentry also formed a common understanding.
The Jiangnan nobles were temporarily under the unified command of Zhang Liang, which made Chang Sun Chong who was traveling with him overjoyed.
In his opinion, Yang Fan was dead this time.
After all, Zhang Liang is a veteran general who has experienced hundreds of battles and has an absolute advantage in military strength.
As long as there is unified command, Yang Fan will be defeated with overwhelming force.
For a time, the entire Yuntai Mountain was turbulent, as if a mountain rain was about to come.
And Yang Fan on Yuntai Mountain is also preparing non-stop.
He was standing on the mountain ridge looking solemnly at the Shanyue people who were gathering at the foot of the mountain.
Three days have passed, and there is no message from the scout. It is obviously a failure.
Although he was slightly disappointed, Yang Fan didn't care too much.
However, since early this morning, there have been obvious changes in the Jiangnan soldiers at the foot of the mountain.
Not only are they no longer as sparse and lazy as before, but their morale has also improved to a certain extent.
Zhai Changsun came behind Yang Fan and said in a deep voice: "Master, judging from the situation, the other party must have unified command. It seems that the general attack will be within a day or two."
Pei Xingjian on the other side looked up at Sisixi with a solemn expression: "The south of the Yangtze River is wet and cold, and now it rains. The Shanyue people have lived in the mountains for a long time, and the rain war is beneficial to them. Moreover, most of the people at the foot of the mountain are Jiangnan people, and they like this the most." weather."
"Our people have lived in Guanzhong for a long time, and it is difficult for us to adapt to such weather. It is not good for us to delay for a long time. Xing Jian suggested that we should take the initiative."
Yang Fan nodded with deep approval.
Although Pei Xingjian had no actual combat experience, he was extremely talented. Not only did he learn a lot of knowledge about marching and fighting from Su Dingfang, but he also read military books from time to time, showing his style as a famous general.
Of course, Zhai Changsun also made no concessions.
Although it is not as good as Pei Xingjian's control of the general trend.
But Zhai Changsun is good at leading heavy cavalry to charge into battle. He is a rare and powerful general.
Although Yang Fan's heavy cavalry has just taken shape, under Zhai Changsun's continuous training, they are already able to advance and retreat freely, coming and going like the wind.
Regarding the two people's opinions, Yang Fan nodded and said: "In that case, let's make food immediately and prepare everyone at the same time to launch the attack on time at three quarters noon..."
"promise!"
The two men agreed with a bang, turned around and performed their duties, and distributed the orders.
Just as Yang Fan was about to turn around and leave, a scout ran to Yang Fan and whispered a few words in Yang Fan's ear.
Unconsciously, a happy smile appeared on Yang Fan's face.
In this battle, he, Yang Fan, will definitely establish a great reputation in Jiangnan.
…
Since the siege, Yang Fan divided the people on the mountain into two parts.
The powerful guards formed a heavy cavalry, about 70 people, led by Zhai Changsun.
The rest of the guards, plus some Guanzhong disciples, formed a temporary military force, commanded by Pei Xingjian.
As for all logistics arrangements, Di Renjie, the little fat man, is in charge.
In addition to being responsible for Yang Fan's safety, Xi Junmai also contacted Su Dingfang and others to launch a pincer attack on the enemy.
Although the Jiangnan nobles did not attack in the past few days, they continued to carry out small-scale harassment.
The purpose is obvious, which is to make Yang Fan's troops physically and mentally exhausted and frightened.
But the Jiangnan nobles made a miscalculation. These guards of Yang Fan were all battle-experienced special forces, so they were not afraid of such an attack.
Even the craftsmen and the dandy boys from Guanzhong, after seeing the heavy cavalry built by Yang Fan, the panic disappeared and was replaced by pride and confidence!
This is a heavy cavalry armed to the teeth!
An invincible existence on the battlefield!
In Zhai Changsun's words, even facing the Tang Xuanjia Army, such a well-equipped heavy cavalry is still capable of fighting.
What's more, they were charging down the mountain from a high position, even though the opponent also had some heavy cavalry.
If you have the right time, location, and people, you will definitely make a difference.
Although the opponent's number is large, everyone is never afraid.
Moreover, victory or defeat does not need to be determined by the number of people on the battlefield.
Under the arrangement of Di Renjie, the logistics minister, the guards ate in batches, then silently put on their armor, waiting for the upcoming decisive battle.
Looking at the dark steel warrior, both men and horses are protected by iron armor.
Yang Fan suddenly became so proud.
In this battle, this newly formed heavy cavalry will surely show its tyrannical combat power that will shock the world.
This battle was also a challenge to the nobles who had been living in the south of the Yangtze River for hundreds of years.
If he wins, Yang Fan will be able to successfully establish himself in Jiangnan.
If defeated, he, Yang Fan, would either die in Jiangnan or flee back to Guanzhong in disgrace.
It seemed that God also knew that this would be a bloody battle. The sky was drizzling, as if it was crying for this upcoming battle.
At the foot of the mountain, Zhang Liang was wearing a mask, his tall body as straight as a javelin, one hand firmly pressed on the handle of the knife at his waist, and his whole body could not help but tremble slightly.
Zhang Liang knew that either Yang Fan would die or he would die in this battle.
But Zhang Liang doesn't want to die yet, so the only way is to leave Yang Fan and the others here.
Although he may be punished by the emperor afterwards, as long as no one from Yang Fan escapes, who can find the evidence?
At this time, Zhang Liang's eyes were like torches, and he looked up at the hillside in front of him which had a slight slope but was as unshakable as the Great Steel Wall.
On the top of the slope, there are huge pits dug up. This is the position that Yang Fan holds on to.
Although the Jiangnan nobles had charged countless times in the past few days, the defense line seemed to be unassailable and as stable as Mount Tai.
However, Zhang Liang didn't think so.
In his opinion, it was because these people did not have Zhang Liang's unified command that the soldiers in Jiangnan were so incompetent.
Now that he has unified command authority, Zhang Liang is naturally confident.
He has decided that he must lead his troops to attack the mountain today, and Yang Fan must die!
This is Zhang Liang's bottom line. Without Yang Fan's head, those Jiangnan nobles will not fully support him.
Without the Jiangnan nobles to support him, Zhang Liang would never have a hard time even if he got Yang Fan's head.
Looking at Lei Kunming, the commander of the Shanyue Sect not far away, the corners of Zhang Liang's lips curled up with a trace of disdain.
Letting these Shanyue people come here is actually asking them to come here to take the blame, and put the crime of killing Yang Fan on these people.
But this guy actually refused to sacrifice his life, so there would be no need for these Shanyue people to stay after the matter was completed.
Death of the body and annihilation of the clan is the only ending for Shan Yue!
As for Changsun Chong, it is simply a joke!
Does this noble son, who is like a lost dog, really think that he is still the first heir to the eldest son's family?
How naive!
The reason why he was brought here was just to use Changsun Wuji's influence.
More importantly, Changsun Chong was the scapegoat he found to take the blame for himself, otherwise nothing would happen to this guy.
Regardless of victory or defeat, Changsun Chong cannot escape his role as the middleman who persuaded the Jiangnan nobles to unite with the Shanyue people!
Seeing Zhang Liang looking at him, Changsun Chong shuddered as if being stared at by a poisonous snake.
Thinking that he had caught a cold, Changsun Chong put away his collar and came to Zhang Liang's side. He said in a very unhappy tone: "Gong Yun, you asked me to convince the Jiangnan nobles to let you unified command. Now that the goal has been achieved, why are you delaying on purpose? .”
"According to the letter from Guanzhong, the emperor can no longer resist the resentment of the people and plans to send the Guanzhong army south."
"Moreover, the states and counties in the south of the Yangtze River can no longer withstand the pressure and have sent troops to rescue us. If we wait until the army arrives, our plan will be in vain. Please launch an attack immediately!"
Changsun Chong was obviously anxious!
Tens of thousands of people had been surrounding Yang Fan for so many days, and yet they were unable to do anything against them. It was simply unbelievable.
If there was no one under unified command a few days ago, what should we say now?
He will never allow his efforts to fall short when things come to an end?
Zhang Liang smiled slightly, laughing in his heart.
This guy doesn't understand military affairs at all, and he dares to point fingers. He's really tired of living.
Even if they want to charge, these Shanyue people must die first!
If these Shanyue barbarians were allowed to maintain their strength, wouldn't it take a lot of effort to deal with these Shanyue people later?
Do you really think I don’t want to kill Yang Fan right away?
I want to kill Yang Fan more than you do, in exchange for the trust and support of the Jiangnan nobles and hundreds of people.
Thinking of this, Zhang Liang laughed loudly, patted his chest and said heroically: "Don't worry, Mr. Changsun, Yang Fan can't fly even with his wings now. I immediately ordered a general attack. No matter how many people are lost, Yang Fan will definitely not survive tomorrow!"
After saying that, Zhang Liang waved his hand and ordered to Lei Kunming: "Commander Zong, it's time for you to contribute. As long as you attack the mountain, you can take the material weapons above..."
I originally thought that Lei Kunming would be overjoyed, but to Zhang Liang's surprise, Lei Kunming was indifferent and even said with a sigh: "My sect commander has not recovered from his injury and cannot charge into the battle. I hope you will forgive me. More Besides, the clan members suffered heavy losses during the attack in the past few days and need to recuperate.”
"Today, the Commander-in-Chief of this sect will be mobilizing the formation for the Duke from behind. At the same time, he will be defending and going up the mountain with rescuers. I hope that the Duke will win..."
After saying that, Lei Kunming led his tribe Hulala to station directly at the river bank.
Seeing this, Zhang Liang turned red with anger.
This guy is too disrespectful to him!
However, now is not the time to get angry.
Zhang Liang could only comfort himself.
The people of Shanyue were undisciplined and used to being lazy, so it was natural for them to disobey orders.
Changsun Chong on the side couldn't help but frowned, feeling regret for the first time in his heart about uniting with the Shanyue people to kill Yang Fan.
What great things can a group of barbarians like this do that don't listen to orders?
Fortunately, the soldiers sent by the major Jiangnan noble families are of good quality, and under the unified command of Zhang Liang, they will definitely be able to take down Yang Fan in one fell swoop.
At this time, Zhang Liang had no choice but to quickly gather the soldiers from Jiangnan and form stormtroopers according to the specialties of each dead soldier.
These dead soldiers from Jiangnan are indeed extraordinary, with arrows on strings and swords out of sheaths, all of them have solemn and silent faces, and a chilling air blows in their faces.
Although these people are all good players, Zhang Liang frowned when he saw them.
Going on the battlefield is not about fighting alone. No matter how strong a martial arts master is, he still needs the cooperation of his companions on the battlefield.
But not only do these people have no sense of cooperation, but they are wary of those around them. They are really a bunch of rabble.
But there was nothing he could do.
Although the dead soldiers have a spirit of fearlessness and excellent physical fitness, they have the excellent qualities to become top-notch soldiers.
However, these dead soldiers live in the darkness all year round and do not trust others except themselves.
Getting them to let down their guard against the people around them is not something that can be done in a short time.
As a result, these powerful dead soldiers cannot actually exert much combat power.
Fortunately, there are some crossbowmen. As long as Yang Fan does not have heavy cavalry to charge, these dead soldiers will definitely kill them all.
Zhang Liang secretly cried out that it was a pity.
If he can have such a group of subordinates who are not afraid of death, as long as they practice hard, it is not impossible to separatize Jiangnan.
These Jiangnan nobles are really incompetent!
After developing for hundreds of years in the south of the Yangtze River, they did not have a sophisticated army. No wonder they did not dare to challenge the emperor head-on.
Even if you have thousands of wealth, if you don't have the ability to protect it, all the good things will be just a mirror.
If the Jiangnan nobles don't fall out after their success, I can train an elite force for them.
After all, from now on, he and the Jiangnan nobles are just grasshoppers on the same rope.
Be prepared!
Zhang Liang's wishful thinking was very successful, but he never thought about whether he would fail today.
Once a person is too confident, it becomes arrogant.
It’s easy to be arrogant!
