Three days passed in a flash.
Huang Yuanzhang did not attack Lishui Pass again.
First, the morale of the army is disorganized. If a rash attack is carried out, the casualties will be even greater.
The second is to solve the food and grass problem first.
Third, Huang Yuanzhang wants to transfer 20,000 soldiers and horses from Lizhou to make up for the losses.
Therefore, in everyone's eyes, Huang Yuanzhang had a reason to stand still.
Huang Yuanzhang's army didn't move, but it didn't mean that Ling Ning's soldiers and horses didn't move either.
In the past three days, the Shenyuan Army and the Tianniu Army have approached Guangyu Pass, and the Flying Leopard Army and White Tiger Army have approached Heiya Pass. Zhang Sankuang and Du Wengheng are ready, waiting for reinforcements to arrive, and immediately attack from a pincer attack Enemy troops outside the pass.
The fate of the 100,000-strong army was already destined to either escape or carry it on.
As for Cangchen Pass, Dachen State's attack was not impatient. It was obvious that they were waiting for Huang Yuanzhang's attack. However, Emperor Chen dispatched another 30,000 troops on the way to Cangchen Pass.
If Huang Yuanzhang defeated Lishui Pass, he would also use heavy troops to capture Cangchen Pass, and then open up the passage into Yanzhou.
If Huang Yuanzhang could not defeat Lishuiguan, then he would wait until both sides were defeated before taking Cangchen Pass with heavy troops.
Chen Huang is bound to win Yanzhou. If he takes Yanzhou, the vast plains of Daliang will be free to allow Chen's cavalry to run rampant.
Therefore, Ling Ning did not dare to relax at Cangchen Pass in the slightest, and mobilized 3,000 troops from Yanzhou Camp to go to Cangchen Pass to support.
At this moment.
In the Zhuque Hall of Lishuiguan.
Ling Ning was sitting in the main seat. Huo Zilong reported the information he had gathered:
"Lord, in the past few days, we have caught a lot of spies, and we are investigating the food and grass situation in Yanzhou City."
"In addition, Huang Yuanzhang has stepped up his spying efforts. Anyone in the nearby state capital who has a relationship with the lord will be regarded as treason and arrested directly. Even the people in Yanzhou are regarded as traitors. Huang Yuanzhang This move is intended to create panic."
"As for the current situation of Huang Yuanzhang's army, they have already set up a defensive formation."
"Huang Yuanzhang also transferred 20,000 troops from Lizhou to supplement his strength."
"I guess Huang Yuanzhang wants to encircle rather than attack and fight a protracted war."
"in addition…"
"Because of the defeat in the battle, Huang Yuanzhang's rear army general Li Youran and his generals were all punished. Some were punished with rods, some were demoted, and some were deducted from pay."
Just listen to Huo Zilong's words.
Zhao Zhijing on the side also laughed and said: "My lord, and the scout captain under Huang Yuanzhang's command, I heard that they have been killed by the army! We have more than 30,000 reinforcements, but the other party's scouts did not find any trace. It is simply a beating. Huang Yuanzhang’s face!”
Ling Ning also smiled.
This scout captain died unjustly.
Then, Ling Ning asked: "Besides these things, are there any other important things?"
At this time, Huo Zilong said again: "My lord, I still have something to report for my humble position!"
"Say it!" Ling Ning nodded.
Huo Zilong said: "Huang Yuanzhang's rear army general Li Youran has a deputy general named Wu Tianxing. He and I are from the same hometown. Yesterday he sent someone to knock on the door and wanted to join the lord."
"Oh? Really?" Ling Ning raised an eyebrow and asked: "Why did he betray Huang Yuanzhang when he was not a good lieutenant?"
Huo Zilong explained: "Wu Tianxing's younger brother was the scout captain who was ordered to be killed by Huang Yuanzhang. Because of this incident, Wu Tianxing was also implicated and has been dismissed from his post. His situation is worrying. But even a low-level position cannot bear this. I am worried that Fake surrender."
Ling Ning looked at Jia Huaiying and asked, "Mr. Jia, what do you think?"
"Reply to my lord! If Wu Tianxing really sincerely surrenders, it will naturally be a good thing, and it will show that the lord knows people well and uses them well. However, words are unfounded, and my subordinate's suggestion is to let Wu Tianxing show enough sincerity to serve as a certificate of surrender. "Jia Huaiying said with a smile.
Ling Ning agreed: "Yes, if you want to convince me, you have to do more than just talk. He is just a deputy general, and it is impossible to take Huang Yuanzhang's head. Then take the head of the rear army general Li Youran. As long as he can do it, I will take him under my command and put him to good use."
"I understand." Huo Zilong nodded quickly.
After Huo Zilong retreated, he immediately went to deal with the matter and released the people sent by Wu Tianxing.
…
Huang Yuanzhang Military Camp.
A remote camp.
Wu Tianxing sat at the top with gloomy eyes. In front of him, there were five people standing, one of whom was the person who had just returned from Lishui Pass.
"Angkor, the king of Beidi County wants you to kill Li Youran and submit a warrant. This is not an easy thing to do!" At this time, one of them said.
Wu Tianxing nodded and said: "It's not easy but we have to do it! This is our only way out! Huang Yuanzhang killed my biological brother. If I don't avenge this revenge, I swear that I will not be a human being. Moreover, we brothers are very loyal. He worked for Li Youran, but now something went wrong and he abandoned us directly. After the war, we will be more likely to be convicted. He is unkind, so don't blame us for being unjust."
After saying that, Wu Tianxing glanced at the people in front of him and said solemnly: "I have decided to kill Li Youran and use his head to surrender to the Beidi County King. You are my sworn brothers, and you will share the blessings and hardships. This time , can you help me?"
Several other people looked at each other and nodded immediately.
Early that morning.
Wu Tianxing and others broke into the camp of the rear army general Li Youran, beheaded Li Youran, and then escaped from the camp with Li Youran's head to Lishui Pass.
At dawn, Wu Tianxing and others arrived at Lishui Pass.
When Ling Ning woke up, he heard about this and immediately asked Huo Zilong to bring Wu Tianxing into the pass.
"Wu Tianxing, the villain, pays homage to the Prince of Beidi! The villain brings Li Youran's head to surrender to the Prince. He is willing to serve the Prince! If he makes false claims, he will be struck by thunder and die badly!" After Wu Tianxing pledged his allegiance, he took out A square box containing Li Youran's head.
Ling Ning asked the guard to take the box, and after opening it, it turned out to be a human head.
But Ling Ning didn't know Li Youran, so he asked Jia Huaiying to tell him the difference. Jia Huaiying observed the head for a while, then suddenly turned his head and glanced at Wu Tianxing.
Facing Jia Huaiying's gaze, Wu Tianxing quickly smiled.
"Reporting to the prince, it is indeed Li Youran's head!" Jia Huaiying reported.
Ling Ning was overjoyed and said with a smile: "There are four generals under Huang Yuanzhang's command. Now that one of them has died, Huang Yuanzhang will be furious! Hahaha... Vice General Wu, Beiyou Army welcomes you to join!"
"It is an honor for me to serve the prince," Wu Tianxing quickly replied.
In this way, Wu Tianxing joined the Beiyou Army.
As for the general who surrendered, Ling Ning would naturally not be stingy with rewards and directly arranged for him to be Huo Zilong's deputy general.
at the same time.
The angry Huang Yuanzhang led his troops outside Lishui Pass and asked Ling Ning to hand over Wu Tianxing. Otherwise, everyone would be killed when Lishui Pass was breached.
Naturally, Ling Ning couldn't hand over Wu Tianxing, so he immediately mocked him.
Later, Huang Yuanzhang gave an order and the army attacked the city again to avenge his beloved general.
