"In March of the ninth year of Taiyuan, his subordinates Shen Yu and Zheng Lue were ordered to lead their troops to raid Linqiu. According to the tips given by the general, their subordinates followed the plan and deliberately exposed their whereabouts so that Linqiu City could ask for help from Fenggao. After the Fenggao garrison was mobilized, his subordinates killed a hundred Qin army scouts at Yan Wangbi outside Linqiu City, and then set up an ambush at the Jiuting of Fan County to kill 3,000 Fenggao troops..."
"On April 19, the ninth year of Taiyuan, his subordinates Shen Yu, Zheng Lue and Ningyuan General Zhu Chen made a surprise attack on Linqiu at night and captured the Linqiu garrison. Qin Zhipingdong General Wang Xiu defeated Linqiu in a battle..." Pang Bai held the battle report and read it aloud.
"color!"
"Cai, Cai, Cai Cai Cai!"
Everyone applauded Shen Yu and Zheng Lue for taking Linqiu City. As a partial division of the Xu Department, it was really not easy to win a victory no less than the Battle of Linzi!
In less than two months, Xu Zongwen moved to Qingzhou, Yanzhou and the Central Plains, regaining Luoyang, Yongqiu, Xingyang, and Dangyin. Shen Yu and Zheng Lue also cooperated with Zhu Chen to capture four or five counties in the east of Yanzhou, and the East Road The army achieved remarkable results in this battle and gained a lot!
"After the victory of Linqiu came back, Zhu Shijun heard the news and immediately ordered Xu Yuanxi, the Zhendong general who was guarding Ju County, to transfer defense to Linzi and control all the Jin troops in Qingzhou. Zhu Shijun rushed to Linqiu personally to plan for the recovery of Gaoping and Jibei counties. Recapture Yanzhou..."
Xu Bu and Zhu Chen caused great trouble in the Central Plains and Yanzhou. They cooperated with Xie Xuan of the Eastern Route Army in a joint operation and regained a large area of territory. The morale of the Jin army was greatly boosted.
It seems that even Zhu Xu couldn't sit still this time and hurried to the stage, wanting to do it himself!
Pei Qing approached and said to Xu Zongwen: "General, you can immediately send Shen Yu and Zheng Lue to go north to Puyang, cross the river, attack Dunqiu, distract Murong Chui's energy, and write a letter to Zhu Shijun to take over Puyang first. , lead the troops to march westward, so that our army's flanks and rear will be very stable, and we will not be in a desperate situation when we fight the Yan army!"
Xu Zongwen said: "The letter to Commander Zhu was drafted by Mr. Fuji."
"promise!"
"The military commander immediately took my seal and ordered Shen Yu and Zheng Lue to march north." Xu Zongwen took off the bronze seal of General Xiaoqi from his waist and handed it to the military commander.
"promise!"
Xu Zongwen looked around at everyone, and then ordered: "This is the time of Haishi. I order the men and horses who are accompanying me to raid Yecheng to empty the food in the cauldron, bring dry food and set off immediately!"
"No!" Zhang three and four stepped out of the lobby to deliver the order.
"Mr. Lao Fuji will lead the fleet to transport the baggage ordnance and continue northward along the old route of the Yellow River. The two thousand people will be left to you!" Xu Zongwen said solemnly.
Pei Qing nodded fiercely, "General, rest assured, with me, Pei Qing, I will fulfill my mission!"
"Sir is always cautious, so I am naturally relieved."
Xu Zongwen turned his attention to the crowd: "Two thousand people took a boat to go north. The boat had to transport weapons, food, and people, so the horses were all handed over to the three thousand people who rushed to Yecheng..."
"If this is the case, one person can carry two or even three horses, and the distance and speed of the attack will increase." Xi Jian analyzed from the side.
Xu Zongwen affirmed: "Yes, the original three-day journey can be reached in two days, and it can be as powerful as the Yan army's Xianbei cavalry. The enemy's advantage becomes our army's advantage."
There must be a fierce battle in Yecheng right now. Xu Zongwen must rush there at lightning speed and stab Murong Chui in the back while Murong Chui and Fu Pi are fighting to the death!
The military order was issued, and the generals took action quickly.
Xu Zongwen led Xi Jian, Xu Wen, and the four brothers Zhang, San and Zhang to lead 3,000 cavalry, one person and two or three horses. They rode non-stop and attacked Yecheng at night.
Led by Pei Qing, Tian Luo, Zhang Gui and other Xu generals left Dangyin and led a fleet of 2,000 people to transport a large amount of grain and fodder from the old route of the Yellow River north to Puyang, preparing to join Shen Yu and Zheng Lue to capture Puyang. March north to Dunqiu together, waiting for Xu Zongwen to lure the main force of the Yan army south, and prepare for a decisive battle with Murong Chui on the bank of the Yellow River!
The Jin army occupied Dangyin for less than half a day. After a short rest, they evacuated Dangyin City from the south to the north. By the early morning of the next day, the door of every house on the main street of Dangyin City was filled with sacks containing grain. It was Xu Zongwen's gift to the people of Dangyin.
"Oh my god! These are all grains, golden corns!"
"Old Yangtou, do you have food at your door?"
"Donkey Dandan, come and take a look for yourself."
A few men who got up early and were going to loosen mud in their fields outside the city stumbled over the sacks filled with grains at the door as soon as they opened the door. They were about to curse, but unexpectedly, there was something inside the overturned sacks. The golden corns are scattered!
"Damn it! Are you lucky to step on shit today?"
"Which kind-hearted person left us so much food?"
Several men looked at each other and smiled, crying with joy.
"I heard that it was the Qiaoqi General of the Jin Dynasty who captured Dangyin and drove away the Xianbei people yesterday?"
"Isn't that right? This general is extraordinary. He is a victorious general. He has never lost a battle since he went to war!"
"You gave us so much food, what a good man!"
"It's like a living Bodhisattva truly manifesting his spirit!"
"A good man lives a long life!"
…
When the people of Dangyin expressed their gratitude to Xu Zongwen, Xu Zongwen's three thousand fine cavalry had already traveled more than a hundred miles and were deep into the vicinity of Yecheng.
"Pang Bai, why haven't you seen Zhangshui yet?" Xu Zongwen reined in the horse's head and ordered the troops to stop advancing.
Pang Bai rode forward, took out the map he carried with him, and began to look around.
Xu Zongwen also went over to look at the sheepskin map. According to the marching route, it should have arrived at Yecheng in two days. How could he not even see the shadow of Zhangshui?
Xu Zongwen and Pang Bai were communicating when a scout from Jin Yiwei came to report and reported very important news.
"What? Already passed Yecheng?"
"Then where is this place?"
When Xu Zongwen learned that the marching route had seriously deviated, he immediately became worried. If he accidentally got into the Yan army's camp, wouldn't he be sent to the door?
"Pang Bai, I'll give you three hours to figure out the location of this place quickly." Xu Zongwen had a straight face, he was a little dissatisfied.
From Xuzhou to Xingyang and Dangyin, for so long, so many battles, and every long-range raid, I never encountered the problem of getting lost, but I made such a low-level mistake when I was about to fight Murong Chui!
"This place is south of the Zhang River, northeast of Yecheng, and less than a hundred miles away from Yecheng."
"General, have you seen that mountain in the distance?" Pang Bai asked, pointing to the mountains in front of the large group of troops.
Xu Zongwen nodded slightly, "I saw it."
Pang Bai continued: "This mountain is called Fuhu Mountain, and the highest point is Jiangjun Ridge. There is a trail in the valley leading to Yecheng. It is extremely narrow and can only accommodate two riders. It is the link from Yecheng to Handan. The only way to go is because the terrain of this valley is steep..."
Fuhu Mountain and Jiangjun Ridge look like the terrain is quite suitable for an ambush!
"Immediately send a few groups of troops out to attract the Yan army to pursue this point. We will set up an ambush at the foot of Jiangjun Ridge on Fuhu Mountain. Let us wait for work and catch turtles in a jar!"
"promise!"
