Zhai Bin yelled: "Old thief Murong, I will never rest in peace!" As he said this, he slashed the knife on his neck, and blood immediately surged out like a fountain. His head moved away from his neck like a watermelon, and his body... It also fell backwards, fell down the hill, and rolled into the Zhangshui in the embankment.
Murong Chui stepped forward slowly, kicked Zhai Bin's head into Zhangshui, and said with a smile: "Say hello to Fu Pi for me, and tell him that his father will be with him soon. Send the order to break the dike. , release the water!”
At the head of Yecheng City, Fu Pi looked at the river in front of him. The raging Zhangshui was roaring past like thousands of horses. Just now, there were three hundred Qin soldiers who were standing near the river, beating gongs and drums, and there were also the three hundred Qin soldiers who were fighting desperately. Waving two torches in their hands, more than a thousand captives were like sparks of fire. They were like dust in front of the rushing water. They didn't even have time to run a few steps before they were swept away by the big waves and fluttered a few times. The waves were no longer visible, and the waves hit the city wall of Yecheng like a stormy sea crashing on the shore. Almost every wave made the city head shake slightly.
Fu Pi's voice was trembling: "What to do, what to do, Jiang Zhitan, thanks to your suggestion, we didn't leave the city. Otherwise, even thousands of troops would have been doomed. But, now Yecheng is in trouble Yan, what should I do?"
Jiang Rang smiled slightly and waved his hand: "Don't worry, Your Highness, it is winter, the dry season, and there is not so much water in the Zhang River, which is not enough to break down the walls of Ye City. Besides, even if the outer city walls are not protected, We only need to retreat to the inner city like last time, which is enough to defend. If Murong Chui is really sure of breaking down the city wall of Yecheng, he will not use Zhai Bin to trick our army into leaving the city. As long as we are not flooded outside the city, then You are safe in this city."
As he spoke, the momentum of the surging tide just now gradually weakened. If the furious wave that hit the city wall at the beginning was equivalent to a tsunami caused by a Category 12 typhoon, then the current Zhangshui is still hitting the city wall. The city wall, but the wind and waves are only level 5 or 6 at most. Even if it wants to shake the city wall like just now, it cannot be done.
Jiang Rang looked at the Zhang River under the city and curled up his lips: "They are blocking the water in the Zhang River Valley in the east of the city to rush into the city. It's not the flood season now, so the flow is just like this. In this way, it's good. If the city wall doesn't collapse, we Instead, there is an extra moat. In addition, in the cold winter months, the river water will freeze. The river water rushing against the city wall will instead freeze to form an ice wall outside the city wall. Even if the Yan army wants to attack the city with ants, it will be impossible. Although We have cut off Zhai Bin, an unreliable foreign aid, but in any case, Yecheng is stable."
Fu Pi laughed, and his expression softened slightly: "Just keep it steady, just keep it steady, Jiang Zhitan, this time it is all according to your words, whether it is to go out to recruit reinforcements or to secure Yecheng, it is all your clever plan , from now on, I will have no doubts about your words."
Jiang Rang sighed: "Mr. Changle, it seems that our situation is getting better now, but a bigger crisis is coming. There are more than 200,000 soldiers and civilians in the city, but the food reserves are less than 150,000 dan. Even if we are full, it will only be enough." It’s enough for two months. If there is no foreign aid within two months, we will run out of food.”
Fu Pi's expression became stern: "Didn't you say there were 300,000 dan? Why are there only 150,000 dan?"
Jiang Rang shook his head: "Three hundred thousand dan is the total number of granaries in the inner and outer city. The granary in the inner city only has 120,000 dan. The last time the outer city was attacked, most of the food could not be transported in, and only ten 80,000 dan. This time, because of the Kaicheng assault, we have to reward the three armies. After several days of feasting, the consumption is a bit larger. I counted it again when I came today. Only 150,000 dan is missing. Therefore, we have to make plans early. "
Fu Pi's head buzzed and he almost fainted. He calmed down and forced out a smile: "One hundred and fifty thousand is just one hundred and fifty thousand, it doesn't matter! Now Eunuch Guang (Run servant She Guangzuo) is a The chamberlain, who is a good talker and was sent by Fu Pi to explore Hebei) and General Shao have left the city. They can certainly recruit loyal people from all over Hebei. Now Murong Chui and Zhai Bin are fighting, and Liu Kuren has agreed to send troops to help, plus Anyway, we still have great hope for the counties in Hebei!"
Jiang Rang sighed: "I also hope that the situation will improve, but we must prepare for the worst. Your Highness, Duke Changle, please see, is there any change in the direction of Ding Ling's camp?"
Fu Pi's expression changed, and he looked to the east of the city. He saw a group of torches, stretching for several miles, heading east quickly. However, the camp that should have been brightly lit was now dimly lit, and nothing could be seen. clear.
Fu Pi reacted immediately: "Could it be that Zhai Bin couldn't succeed in his uprising and had no choice but to escape?"
Jiang Rang nodded: "This Zhangshui is strange. If Zhai Bin released the water, it should have drowned the Yan army together. But your highness, please look at the Yan army camp opposite. There is no movement at all. The water is like this." , there was not even a screamer. When we sent a group of prisoners out of the city today, only torches were lit in the camp, and not even an arrow could fly. I felt strange at that time, thinking that the Yan army was calmly setting up an ambush. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be true. It's the empty camp. It seems that Zhai Bin didn't do things secretly and leaked the news, allowing Murong Chui to take advantage of it. Naturally, the flooding of Yan camp is impossible."
Fu Pi punched the crenellation with hatred: "Damn old thief Murong, let him escape again. I'm so naive, why do I always help these evil people escape from heaven's punishment?"
Jiang Rang shook his head calmly: "Mr. Changle, if Zhai Bin fails to rebel this time, then he is probably doomed. If Zhai Bin is still alive, even if the plan fails, he will raise troops to fight Murong Chui, but Ding Ling There is no sign of fighting in the camp now. On the contrary, an army broke out to the east. If my prediction is correct, Zhai Bin is dead. The Ding Ling people in the camp have lost their leader and are scattered in all directions. Maybe one of his nephews He fled with his men who were loyal to the Zhai clan. From then on, only the loyal lackeys loyal to Murong Chui were left outside Ye City. He did not need to attack the city, he only had to monitor us and then divide his troops to wipe out Eunuch Guang, Prefect Shao and the others. , our plan to start an uprising in Hebei may also fail!"
Fu Pi gritted his teeth and said: "Impossible, many righteous people in Hebei will be loyal to us, but I don't believe it. The king of heaven has been benevolent and righteous here for many years, and there will be no one to help him!"
Jiang Rang sighed: "Benevolence and righteousness are of little use in troubled times. It was only more than ten years ago that the Great Qin Dynasty destroyed Yan. The foundation here is not deep, and benevolence, righteousness and kindness are not as deeply rooted in the hearts of the people as they were in Guanzhong. Since Murong Chui's rebellion, the states in Hebei have Most of the counties are rebellious, even if it is just in words, it at least shows that they are not loyal ministers."
