"General! We now only have 100,000 Yang family troops. Including the reserve army, we barely have 200,000 troops. Even though we have severely damaged the Baibo bandits, the strength of Han Xian's troops is still superior to ours. Now let Ji Lian lead the army and leave. We Isn't it too much to take the initiative to attack? At this time, relying on the mountain to hold on is the best strategy!" Qin Jizhong is the leader of the Eight Heroes of the Qin Family, and of course the least outstanding one among the eight brothers.
However, he is mature and has rich combat experience, which makes him a solid rock in the army, so Qin Ge assigned him to Yang Zhi as his deputy.
Yang Zhi looked up to the sky and sighed: "Now that the immortals and demons have entered the world, and after the collapse of divine power, the immortals and demons have lost the confinement of heaven, and have begun to interfere unscrupulously in mortal affairs. Many of our former opponents have increased in strength. That Xu Huang is terrible. You I have witnessed with my own eyes that the pressure on Brother Feng Lie's side is much greater than that on our side. The Liangshan bandits currently supported by Erlong Mountain are three million, so they must be even more crazy about this Autumn Wind attack. Therefore, Governor Zang Hong personally assisted General Fengyunhu confronted the Liangshan bandits at the Erlong Mountain Supervisor. Even with the assistance of Zhong Zhang, Deng Zhi and Guan Ping, as well as the help of Longya's Ice Dragon troops, the pressure was still heavy. Lin Chong, Lu Zhishen, Lin Chong, etc. are all mine Brother, I know their capabilities best. The focus of Jinan County's defense strategy must now turn to the Erlongshan defense line. There can be no mistakes in the northern line we guard! Now Han Siam's defeat has become a frightening bird, so we must maintain a strong defense against him. The pressure on the front is that as long as we maintain a strong desire to attack, he will be even more unable to figure out our strength, making him even more panic-stricken. This is attacking the mind. The more chaotic his military morale is, we can make the enemy collapse without fighting. Dare to covet Peach Blossom Village again!"
A bright light flashed in Qin Jizhong's eyes when he heard this. Now he finally understood why Qin Ge and Zhao Yun valued Yang Zhi so much. As a newly surrendered general, he handed over the military power of the northern line of Jinan County to him.
At this time, Yang Zhi had almost an insight into the entire battle situation. His commanding and dispatching before the battle was well done, and Qin Jizhong was impressed by his wisdom and bravery, so he led his men to pursue the Baibo bandits according to Yang Zhi's strategy.
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In the main tent of the bandit army in Liangshan, Beihai County, Song Jiang was sitting in the main seat. Wu Yong beside him was sorting out intelligence from everywhere. Gongsun Sheng, the old god, was sitting cross-legged beside him, wandering in the sky, as if everything in the world was gone. It has nothing to do with him.
Song Jiang was pacing in the tent with a pale face. Wu Yong stood up and sighed: "The battle report came from Jinan County. Coach Lin, Master Lu and Wu Dutou led the troops to fight the imperial troops in bloody battles for several days. However, Jinan County's The imperial troops resisted fiercely, and their passes were as solid as golden soup. They were still unable to tear apart their defenses. For half a month, they did not get a grain of food. Due to the continuous efforts to attack the city and conquer the stronghold, the brothers suffered heavy casualties. , Instructor Lin and the others suggested that the target of attack be turned to Jizhou, otherwise in less than two months, their military rations will be exhausted, and then the Erlongshan troops will collapse without a fight!"
Hearing this, Song Jiang almost chewed his silver teeth and said, "Aren't there a large number of Baibo bandits stationed in Jinan County? Can they not eat or drink? Why are there no movements from the Baibo bandits?"
Wu Yong showed a helpless smile and said: "The Baibo bandits Yang Feng and Han Xian were fighting for power and did not deal with each other. This time Han Xian sent troops to Tugu County, but was ambushed by Yang Zhi in Taohua Village and lost his troops. Now in Yang Under the pressure of the Yang Army led by Zhi Zhi, Han Xian was trapped in Licheng and could not advance! However, Yang Feng saw that the imperial army was fierce and had reached an agreement with Zang Hong. The imperial army would provide him with food and grass, while he attacked Jinan County. Qiu has done nothing wrong!"
Hearing this, Song Jiang widened his eyes and said, "Is this loser Yang Zhi so fierce?"
In the past, Yang Zhi was a bastard in Liangshan. He was not active in fighting. He always played soy sauce everywhere. He drank too much and was autistic. In Song Jiang's eyes, he was the most useless among the Eight Biao Cavalry.
If it weren't for his reputation as a descendant of the Yang family generals and the help of Lin Chong, Lu Zhishen, Wu Song and others, he wouldn't even be able to enter the Eight Biao Cavalry.
Unexpectedly, Yang Zhi seemed to be completely transformed now, becoming so powerful that Song Jiang found it difficult to accept.
However, thinking that Yang Zhi was able to break free from the shackles of the banner of Tianxingdao, and now became Qin Ge's pillar in guarding Jibei County, Song Jiang's hatred for Yang Zhi became even deeper at this time.
Wu Yong stroked his beard and sighed: "I heard that Yang Zhi assembled a 100,000-strong Yang family army, and the champion gave him all the command and training rights. This time, Yang Zhi used the dangerous terrain to set up an ambush in Taohua Village and captured Han." Siam's elite demon soldiers were killed and their armor was thrown away. This battle was famous in Qingyan. I heard that Yang Zhi was so brave that he was able to fight against Han Siam who was in the realm of a divine general. He fought with Han Siam in ten consecutive fierce battles, although he was at a disadvantage. , but they can all fight equally, and their reputation for bravery is powerful in Qingyan..."
"That's enough!" The more Song Jiang listened, the more irritated he became, and he punched the table hard. As brave as Yang Zhi was, it hurt his face.
The entire tent fell into silence, but Gongsun Sheng was still wandering around in the presence of the old god. Song Jiang calmed down the indignation in his heart and said: "I agree with Coach Lin's opinion and let Song Qing lead the troops to march to Jizhou. Jizhou is known as the granary of the world. , now that the Black Mountain Army is looting again, we can take advantage of the situation and maybe solve the urgent need! By the way! Tell Mu Hong to let him take the troops from Jieyang Town to join Erlong Mountain. It is meaningless for him to stay in Le'an County! And let's let him Li Jun led the Liang Shanshui Army through the coastline and focused his strategy on raiding the Yellow Turban bandits in Donglai County and the coastal towns of Yangzhou! Be sure to obtain sufficient grain and grass supplies for military needs!"
Wu Yong was shocked when he heard Song Jiang's words and said, "Brother! Do you want to admit defeat to the champion?"
Song Jiang slumped down in the coach's seat helplessly and sighed: "The champion has a cloud of fierce generals and a rain of counselors. Now it can be said that people in Qingzhou are popular. After the development of the past two years, his rule has already Stability has been restored, and the nobles and people of Qingzhou now respect him as a god. Moreover, his troops occupy various dangerous fortresses and city gates, and are guarded by peerless generals such as Xu Shu and Yu Jin. Even though we fought several bloody battles, we were unable to break through its defenses. , now the Xingyao Yellow Turban bandits and Liu Beijun have greatly increased their strength with the support of the Immortal Dao Xuanmen, and have launched an invasion of our various cottages. The food and supplies we have looted are almost exhausted. If we do not seek a breakthrough, I am afraid that we will not be able to survive for two years. Year, we will be completely wiped out!"
Wu Yong listened to Song Jiang's words, looked at the sand table map in front of him, and said with a flash of light in his eyes: "Brother, you mean to concentrate your strength. Do you want to withdraw Lu Yuanwai's troops from Qingzhou Fucheng back to Beihai County! With the forces in Shaohua Mountain, Let’s work together and develop towards Xuzhou!”
Song Jiang's eyes flashed and he said: "The persimmon needs to be pinched by the weak! The champion Hou is invincible and capable of fighting, but Tao Qian and Liu Dai, the governors of Xuzhou and Yanzhou, are just ignorant people. If we can't offend the champion, how can we still do it?" We will be afraid of these two wastes. Now if we want to maintain our strength, we must plunder a large amount of food and grass supplies. Xuzhou and Yanzhou happen to be a piece of fat! And if we concentrate our forces together, we will not be afraid of the Yellow Turban bandits and Liu Beijun. Nibble away!”
Wu Yong looked at the map of Qingzhou and said: "This plan is very clever. Now that the theocracy of the Han Dynasty has collapsed, in the future, all states and counties will be bound to the territory. In the future, whoever has the strength will be able to become the king and hegemony. Today, the city of Qingzhou has almost become a piece of land." In addition to the political value of the ruins, we also need to divide our troops to handle them. If Lu Yuanwai can join forces with Shaohua Mountain, we can retreat with us to resist the Yellow Turban bandits and Liu Bei's army, advance to plunder Xuzhou and Yanzhou, and even cooperate with Liang Shanshui's army to march into Yangzhou. Get a steady stream of supplies for our army, make us invincible, and even capture Xuzhou and Yangzhou in the future!"
They can't afford to offend Qin Ge now, but the old, weak, sick and disabled sheep in Xuzhou and Yanzhou are not yet at their mercy. Song Jiang seems to have seen a new world.
Song Jiang stroked his beard and sneered: "Of course we can't give Qin Ge such an advantage, let's do it! Aren't they always looking for us for peace talks? Qingzhou Fucheng! It must be worth three million dans of grain and grass! And since the Baibo bandits can fight with They signed a non-aggression treaty, and we can sign it too! Let them provide us with free food and grass every year. In this way, we will be relieved of our worries and can trap the dragon and ascend to heaven!"
Wu touched his palms with his eyes shining brightly and said: "Wonderful! Brother Song is really wise and powerful. In this way, he not only turns danger into opportunity, but also turns decay into magic!"
Song Jiang burst into laughter upon hearing this.
"Brother Gongming! Since you have found a way out for my brothers, I am relieved. Brother knows that I wholeheartedly pursue the Tao and do not want to be infected by the secular world. Now that I have been enlightened by Master and have seen the supreme way of heaven, I Now you can follow your master and understand the way of heaven with all your heart!" At this moment, Gongsun Sheng stood up from his seat, raised his fly whisk and bowed to Song Jiang.
Song Jiang was shocked when he heard this. His banner of Walking the Way for Heaven could control the 106 generals in Liangshan, but Gongsun Sheng was the only one who was an anomaly. His magical power was too strong, and the banner of Walking the Way for Heaven could not restrain him at all. It was Song Jiang who had always bound him with brotherhood.
Gongsun Sheng's supernatural powers have long been extraordinary, and they are Song Jiang's support and trump card against the Yellow Turban bandits and Liu Beijun's immortal disciples. If Gongsun Sheng walks away, Song Jiang will basically lose an arm.
"Woo! Sir, are you going to leave us brothers?" Song Jiang suddenly covered his face and grabbed his head and howled: "If that's the case, then I won't live either!"
Seeing Song Jiang crying so heartbreakingly, Gongsun Sheng quickly helped him up. He felt ashamed in his heart and said with emotion: "Brother! I..."
Wu Yong struck at the side while the iron was hot: "Mr. Gongsun! We are waiting for brothers to be reincarnated as human beings. This brotherly love has surpassed everything. Brother Song has always regarded you as a teacher and a friend, and he has a deep love for you. Do you want to turn a blind eye? Watch us fend for ourselves!”
When Gongsun Sheng saw this scene, he sighed: "I was selfish and ignored my brotherly loyalty, that's all! If I leave now and can't practice Taoism with peace of mind, just let me be loyal to my brother!"
Gongsun Sheng bowed deeply toward the west.
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On the horse racing field of the palace, Qin Ge stood in uniform, while Liu Xie was standing timidly in front of him.
Not far from Qin Ge, there stood a divine horse covered in jade and covered with dragon scales. This divine horse was unusually tall, like a dragon horse flying from the sky.
At this time, the divine horse was standing on the grass, eating grass leisurely. Liu Xie took Qin Ge's hand and stretched out his hand in fear to touch the divine horse. As a result, the divine horse snorted vigilantly, scaring Liu Xie. He plunged into Qin Ge's arms.
Seeing this scene, Qin Ge was speechless. Liu Xie pestered him to teach him martial arts and how to conquer cities and territories. Although Empress Dowager Dong and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty objected, Liu Xie still stubbornly called him master.
Because Qin Ge has to garrison the imperial city, and the city is full of storms right now, there are people who are secretly plotting, some who are taking advantage of the opportunity to win over, and some who are reminiscing about old colleagues.
Now, before the political trend becomes clear, Qin Ge does not want to have too much to do with all parties, so he kept mourning for Lu Zhi for seven days in the past two days.
Now Professor Liu Xie just became an excuse, allowing Qin Ge to stay in the palace and accompany Liu Xie 24 hours a day, and closed the door to all these people, allowing him to give up a lot of troubles.
However, Qin Ge is not ignorant about external affairs. Wu Wu and Jian Shuo send Qin Ge all kinds of information about the important officials in the court in detail every day, allowing Qin Ge to see the entire situation in Luoyang as if he were in the palm of his hand. He is now a The hunter hides himself away from the political arena of the court. He is assessing the development of the situation and waiting for the opportunity to take action.
