When he learned that the five prefects had launched troops to besiege the city, Xu Zongwen immediately dispatched eight thousand elite soldiers under Cui Cheng to guard the four gates to avoid any losses. He personally went to the tower with Pei Qing, Xi Jian and Fu Lang to observe the details. Nie Zhen'er also changed into He was accompanied by pro-army armor.
Along the way, the patrol sergeant issued an alarm, spreading the news of the rebellion of Han Ji and others throughout the city. As expected, many young and energetic Di men dropped their hoes, gathered at the city gate, took the initiative to sign up to defend the city, and received After the weapons issued by the Qingzhou governor's office, they were assigned to strengthen the city defense and carry arrows. Many people also volunteered to transport thunder stones and rolling logs to help defend the city.
As soon as Xu Zongwen came up to the city tower, he heard the deafening sound of drums from all over the city. The shouts of the county soldiers were like the coming rain, which was majestic and eye-catching.
Han Ji was talking to a man riding in a chariot. The man was tall and tall, also wearing a military uniform and armor, but he was too far away to see clearly. Thirty thousand county soldiers were waving their guns and swords, eager to fight under Linzi City.
After some inquiring, he learned that Han Ji had ordered that as long as Linzi City was breached, the whole army would be rewarded with a reward of 100,000 yuan. Xu Zongwen nodded. Han Ji's move was expected but unexpected. It is natural to offer a reward, but The bounty of 100,000 yuan per person is indeed a large expense. Xu Zongwen doesn't know whether the Qingzhou treasury can get this huge sum of money. Anyway, he will not let Han Ji get his wish.
Looking at the swarming county soldiers, Xu Zongwen was thinking about how to send troops. Yes, you read that right, Xu Zongwen was not thinking about how to securely defend the city, but took the initiative to attack!
There is a saying in later generations that the best defense is offense, and Xu Zongwen deeply believes in this.
In fact, it is okay to take the initiative. Cui Zhi surrendered to Fu Lang and also brought an additional 8,000 troops to Linzi. Calculating that there are more than 10,000 troops in Linzi City, they may not be unable to fight to the death with Han Ji's 30,000 county soldiers!
As for attacking the city, Han Ji wanted to attack Linzi with only 30,000 troops. He had no internal response and no clever strategy. He was just wishful thinking. Even if all his 30,000 county soldiers were used up, he might not be able to stand on the Linzi city wall. Moreover, if the war went unfavorably in the First World War, the remaining four prefects would not sit back and watch their troops continue to suffer losses. By then, the morale of the army would be scattered, and Han Ji would be in danger!
Xu Zongwen supported the female wall, looked at the endless wave of county soldiers below the city, and asked: "Among the remaining prefects, who else can we win over?"
Pei Qing hesitated to speak, and while Xu Zongwen didn't look back, he made no move.
"One of them is Kou Xiuzhi, the prefect of Donglai. This person is a close friend of Cui Cheng. If Cui Cheng comes forward, there may be a chance for Kou Xiuzhi to fight back!" The person who answered Xu Zongwen at this time was Xi Jian.
Xu Zongwen did not look back, and continued to look at the approaching county soldiers' phalanx below the city. "Then please ask Mr. Keeper to discuss the details with Cui Cheng. I will wait for your good news here."
"promise!"
Kou Xiuzhi, the prefect of Donglai, followed Kou Xun, the Marquis of Yongnu in the Han Dynasty (Eastern Han Dynasty), and was a high-ranking sect for many generations. His son Kou Qian later became the leader of Tianshi Dao (New Tianshi Dao). He was famous all over the country and was promoted. The emperor of Wei State (Northern Wei Dynasty) conferred the title of National Master, and Kou Qianzhi was also honored as Kou Tianshi.
"Kou Xiuzhi, Kou Xiuzhi..." Xu Zongwen kept chanting Kou Xiuzhi's name.
For some reason, Xi Jian's ordinary promise made Xu Zongwen feel confident.
After roughly looking at the appearance of the county soldiers below the city, Xu Zongwen turned around and left. Halfway through, he asked Pei Qing: "Why hasn't our envoy arrived yet?"
Pei Qing heard the dissatisfaction in Xu Zongwen's tone and quickly replied: "Zhang San has already gone to pick him up. He must be on the way and will be there soon."
Xu Zongwen had a bench placed on the tower. He sat there and waited for Fu Lang to come. After waiting for half an hour, Fu Lang ran up to the tower sweating profusely.
"Sir, please take a seat!" Seeing Fu Lang coming over, Xu Zongwen poured a glass of water from the table beside him and handed it to him.
Fu Lang nodded, panting constantly, took the water and drank it, and said hurriedly: "The city is in a panic, and the horses are blocked. General Wanwang will forgive me!"
Xu Zongwen laughed along with him: "How can I dare to blame the envoy? This is what we should do. It should be done."
If you are acting, you have to do the whole thing.
At present, no one in the Qin army in the city knows the true identity of Xu Zongwen. The news they all received is the same, that is, the Chengyang Prefect and several people wanted to rebel and openly surrounded Linzi City with evil intentions!
Xu Zongwen did not waste any time and quickly asked Fu Lang to persuade the county soldiers to surrender. At the very least, he had to break the morale of the county soldiers so that they could not attack the city with all their strength.
Fu Lang leaned against the female wall and shouted loudly: "I am the general of Zhendong and the governor of Qingzhou. Why have you gathered all the troops here? Don't you know that your majesty has issued an edict, ordering you and your troops to quickly go to Guanzhong to Qin Wangxie?" "
"Now that we are stationed at the foot of Linzi City, do you want to rebel? Do you want to trap me in an unkind and unjust situation?"
The county soldiers under the city saw Fu Lang's appearance, and many mid-level officers such as captains and lieutenants recognized him. They heard that Fu Lang said they were going to rebel. Is this okay?
Everyone started to discuss in whispers, which made Jun stand on the tower of the city, but his own prince wanted them to attack the city?
Fu Lang shouted loudly at the top of his voice: "If you can wake up in time, leave quickly, and help Your Majesty, calm down the chaos as soon as possible and clear up the world, then you can atone for today's sins. Otherwise, you will definitely die for the crime of rebellion. Where will you go, so you can take care of yourself!" "
Xu Zongwen looked eagerly, and ordered several strong and energetic sergeants to stand up and help Fu Lang repeat what he said. After a few rounds, the county soldiers began to waver, and many square formations also started to commotion. Xu Zongwen was heartbroken after seeing this. Very satisfied.
When Xu Zongwen was about to leave, Han Ji, who was under the city, rode forward and shouted: "General Han Ji, please answer me."
"What's going on?" Xu Zongwen stopped and turned back. Fu Lang came up and asked what to do. Xu Zongwen waved his hand, and Fu Lang quickly made room for him.
Across the wall, Xu Zongwen carefully observed Han Ji who came forward to ask questions single-handedly from the city. He mustered up his strength and responded: "Is it that you, a traitor like you, can see you whenever you want?"
"Wen Zongxu, you are a villain who deceives the emperor! I already know that you imprisoned and controlled the emperor, so don't show off here! When this general breaks Linzi City, I will take your head!" Han Ji's eyes widened in anger! Open your mouth and say harsh words.
Xu Zongwen shook his head. After worrying for two days, he was frightened. In the end, Han Ji still didn't figure out his identity.
"Come on, bring everyone up."
"Let's go, let's go!"
Xu Zongwen gave an order, and Zhang San led some people who looked like prisoners in prison uniforms to the city tower. These people were Han Ji's relatives and friends in Linzi, with Jia Xin, the captain of Qi County, and Cheng Chu, the governor of postal service.
"What are you going to do?" Han Ji asked Xu Zongwen while waving his riding whip as he saw his people being tied up one by one and escorted up to the city wall.
"Hahaha..." Han Ji was only answered with a few dry laughs from Xu Zongwen, and soon several screams were heard, the big blade fell, and after a few thunderclaps, more than a dozen heads rolled down the top of Linzi City and broke into pieces in the city. Next, he was quickly eaten by several sharp-eyed hawks hovering in the sky...
