After Xu Zongwen made an emergency landing in Wuyuan City, he received news that Zheng Lue had captured Guangqi. He left Tian Luo to take care of the aftermath and led the remaining troops to attack Fu Yang. Unlike Wuyuan City, Fu Yang's order was very aware of current affairs and surrendered on his own initiative. The Jin army changed at the city gate. After raising the flag, Xu Zongwen surrendered the two thousand defenders and continued westward, preparing to join Zheng Lue's troops and clear the north of Pengcheng County in one fell swoop.
"Zheng Lue, how did you attack Guangqi City in three days?" It took Xu Zongwen seven days to attack Wuyuan. Zheng Lue had never been familiar with the art of war and did not know military strategies, so he attacked the city faster than him. Xu Zongwen Very curious how he did it?
"This is all thanks to Mr. Pei's suggestion."
Zheng Lueyan said that Pei Qing gave him a secret letter before he led his troops and asked him to open it at the gate of Guangqi City. Zheng Lue kept it in mind and did not dare to open the secret letter until he arrived at Guangqi City. A military talisman.
Pei Qing said in the secret letter that he could pretend to be a crisis in Pengcheng, and took the opportunity to use military symbols to mobilize the three thousand defenders of Guangqi City, set up an ambush on the only way through, surprise the defenders, change into the clothes of the defenders, and open the gate of Guangqi City. …
Zheng Lue then followed the plan and successfully ambushed the three thousand defenders of Guangqi and easily defeated Guangqi City.
"That's it!" Xu Zongwen turned his horse's head and pointed at Pei Qing, who was laughing, and scolded: "Mr. Auxiliary Machinery has known the inside story for a long time. It's so hard for you to hide it from me!"
"How dare you, how dare you!" Pei Qing replied: "Since the captain sent out troops, every battle has been successful, and you have only tried your best! How dare you show off your cleverness in front of the captain and ask for rewards?"
This is a great talent!
He is well-arranged in advance and airtight. He does not take credit for success and is arrogant. He takes credit from others and instead pushes the credit away. He is truly a gentleman!
"Sir, I would like to stay by Xiao's side, always giving advice and suggestions to Xiao. If I can get help from you, I will treat you as a national scholar!" Xu Zongwen clapped his horse and got off the horse. He spoke sincerely and looked at Pei Qing sincerely. Arched.
Talents like Pei Qing are not only proficient in internal affairs, but can also make unexpected plans to defeat the enemy. If he doesn't get it, won't he regret it for the rest of his life?
Pei Qing's eyes tightened slightly, and then she carefully observed Xu Zongwen's demeanor and movements. After a moment, he said calmly: "The future of the captain is limitless. How can I be worthy of the sincerity of the captain with my meager virtues and talent?"
This is a polite refusal!
"Since you don't mean it, sir, it's Xiao Menglang!" Xu Zongwen casually folded his hands and gave a hasty salute.
How could Pei Qing not see that Xu Zongwen was unhappy? When everyone saw this, they did not dare to cause trouble. Xu Zongwen got on his horse and shouted: "Target Fu Yang, the whole army attacks!"
"No!" The generals organized their ministries and the army set off.
In the eighth year of Taiyuan, November 28th, more than half a month had passed since the Battle of Feishui. Not long ago, Xu Zongwen led only 1,600 Beifu soldiers. Now they have fought in Xiapi and Donghai. , Pengcheng three counties, after taking two counties in succession, Xu Zongwen's troops also quickly increased to 20,000!
Xu Zongwen personally led 8,000 infantry and cavalry straight to Fuyang, the last city in the north of Pengcheng. Shen Yu and Zhuge Kan swept over 10,000 people from five counties in the East China Sea and marched westward. They were less than a hundred miles away from Fuyang. In two days, We must go to Fu Yang to join Xu Zongwen's main force!
Pengcheng County, Fuyang City.
"What? Fu Yang surrendered?" Xu Zongwen reined in the horse's head and listened carefully to the scout's reply. He couldn't believe that they had just arrived in Fu Yang and the siege was about to end before it was over?
"Mr. Auxiliary Machine, it seems we can camp in Fuyang City tonight."
"I hope it will be as the captain said."
Pei Qing looked at Fu Yangcheng, which was about to become clearer and clearer, and felt very uneasy, especially when Fu Yangcheng opened the door and Fu Yang ordered Chen Shouli to personally hold the land and population register and official seal to welcome the Jin army. He secretly observed the details carefully, hoping to learn from them. Find a little loophole.
"Fu Yang ordered Chen Shouli to present the land and population list and the official seal of the county magistrate to beg for surrender. I hope the general will treat our county soldiers and civilians well!"
Fu Yang made Chen Shouli look bloated, but he looked kind and friendly to the people. He spoke sincerely and was very polite. There was nothing unusual about him.
Xu Zongwen drove his horse forward, ordered someone to take the land population register and official seal, and said loudly: "Mr. Chen Fu knows the great righteousness and takes advantage of the opportunity to return. This captain will carry it out in detail to Zhu Shijun and the governor, and the court will not forget you." credit!"
These are all polite words in the officialdom, just pleasantries. The last time Wang Xian, the governor of Xiapi, surrendered to Xu Zongwen, he said this. When Xiangbi returned to surrender, he also said this to appease Xiangbi's order. Now that Chen Shouli surrenders, he still uses the same rhetoric...
The Jin army scouts took the initiative to remind Zhu Xu and Xie Shi of their official positions beside Chen Shouli. After the latter learned the details, they quickly looked trembling and thanked Xu Zongwen repeatedly. Xu Zongwen just smiled and waved, eager to go into the city to rest.
"Wait a minute!" When everyone turned back to investigate, Pei Qing immediately stepped forward and whispered in Xu Zongwen's ear. Xu Zongwen frowned tightly while listening.
Fu Yang ordered a man behind Chen Shouli to have a similar appearance to Chen Shouli, but the difference in body shape was too big, and the man was upright and tall, with bright eyes. When Chen Shouli was chatting with Xu Zongwen, he repeatedly cast his eyes to carefully observe the Jin army and horses. His behavior was unruly and made people suspicious!
It took Pei Qing to observe a stick of incense before he found this clue among Fu Yang's subordinates, but what he stated to Xu Zongwen had nothing to do with this person!
"Captain, do you remember what it was like when Xiang Ben came to surrender?"
"Of course I remember that Xiangbi ordered everyone to voluntarily give up their weapons and weapons and drive out of the city to show their sincerity and to donate their land and population registers."
"That's right. What's different about Fu Yang?"
"There seems to be no difference. Magistrate Chen personally went out of the city and took the initiative to present the land and population list and official seal. What's the difference? Mr. Auxiliary Machine, please give me a few pointers!"
"Captain, there must be something deceitful about Fu Yangcheng! As I tell you, the person in charge of Fu Yangcheng is probably not the honest magistrate Chen. At this time, while our army is in an advantage, please quickly order people to attack the city! "
Xu Zongwen was half convinced. The gate of Fuyang City was open and the officials were out of the city. What kind of fraud could there be?
"Sir, could it be that you are overthinking?"
"If that's the case, I'll feel at ease."
Just in case, Xu Zongwen also carefully looked at Fu Yangcheng and the group of Fu Yang's civil and military officials who surrendered outside the city, especially the official behind Chen Shouli wearing a military bean.
"Mr. Chen Fu, who is this?"
"My younger brother Chen Shouyi is now the captain of Fuyang County."
Somehow, seeing Xu Zongwen mentioning Chen Shouyi, Fu Yang made Chen Shouli avoid his eyes, and his expression was strange and very unusual. The other assistants also quietly started to look up at Xu Zongwen. What did these people seem to be hiding?
"Captain, your military order has arrived, please check it!"
At this time, a horse galloped up from behind the Jin army. Xu Zongwen took a closer look and saw that it was Nie Zhen'er!
When did this little girl learn to ride a horse?
"It's Captain Tian who teaches me." Nie Zhen'er seemed to have understood what Xu Zongwen was thinking.
Xu Zongwen praised her a few words, tightened the reins, and returned to the military formation, leaving behind all Fu Yang's civil and military officials.
"this?"
Xu Zongwen returned to the military formation and was about to reach out to receive the military order, but was stopped by Pei Qing.
Where are the military orders?
It turned out that it was all directed and performed by the Jin army. Pei Qing was just a ploy to recall Xu Zongwen in order to prevent Chen Shouli and others from becoming suspicious!
"Mr. Pei said that there is danger in the city and asked me to pick you up and leave." Nie Zhen'er explained from the side.
Pei Qing said in detail: "The faces of everyone in Fu Yang are different. Where are the signs of surrender? There are no soldiers in the city, and the defenders have not disarmed and left the city. Isn't this a false surrender?"
"The Chen brothers are plotting to lure the captain into the city, and then ambush them——" Pei Qing made a cut with his knife and swung it downwards!
Xu Zongwen was secretly frightened, thinking that it was so dangerous!
If everything goes as Pei Qing said, then he will almost fall into Fu Yangcheng's trap!
"Zheng Lue, go and send a message to them, asking them to prepare food and wine. My army will be stationed outside the city and will not enter Fuyang City."
Pei Qing continued: "Captain, if you do this, you will be able to alert the enemy."
"I wonder if you have any clever ideas, sir?"
"The captain might as well pretend to agree and say that you will enter the city in person, and only bring a group of soldiers to stabilize the Chen brothers for the time being. Then my two-wing army moved forward secretly, and took advantage of the city gate to open, and the main army directly Charge! Fu Yang's civil and military personnel are at the city gate. Our elite cavalry only needs to charge, and Fu Yang's civil and military forces can be captured in one fell swoop. Without these civil and military assistants in the small Fu Yang City, the ambush defenders have lost their command and can only return to the capital. Lieutenant!"
"Everything will be according to Mr. Xu's plan." Xu Zongwen nodded frequently to express his agreement.
Xu Zongwen asked Zhang Gui and Tian Luo, who commanded the two wings, to surround Fu Yang. Led by Zheng Lue and Zhang Si, they seized the city gate and went to act as bait themselves!
Several people led by the Chen brothers in Fuyang City were conspiring when Xu Zongwen returned.
County Lieutenant Chen Shouyi wondered: "Could there be some oversight that put the Jin army on guard?"
"Second brother, rest assured. Your plans have always been clever. The captain is a warrior. I'm sure he has no ideas and is just a warrior fighting on the battlefield! How can he see through our plan?"
"Arrogant soldiers will be defeated. They attack all the way. I'm afraid there are not a few cities that surrender. There will be no mistakes."
"Yes, the ambush has been arranged and everything is ready. As long as the captain enters the city and our husband captures him, will the tens of thousands of troops be at our mercy?"
"Yes! Such a great achievement, if Zhao Jun knows about it, he will definitely be rewarded heavily!"
Zhao Shijun was Zhao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou and the prefect of Pengcheng.
Everyone was talking quietly, thinking that the plan to fake surrender was perfect, and that Xu Zongwen could be captured alive immediately and control all the Jin troops outside Fuyang City!
When Xu Zongwen appeared in front of them again, everyone held their breath and concentrated!
