Baihu Mountain
"Brother, the brothers have already reached the three gates!" Jiang Yuan, who was tall and round, walked up to Jiang Chong and said happily:
After hearing the news, Jiang Chong suddenly beamed with joy, waved his hand and said with great pride:
"Very good! Let the brothers work harder and capture Sanshan Mountain in Sandaokou Town. That's it!"
"Every brother who has defeated Sandaokou will be rewarded with five taels of silver! Those who capture Sanshan alive will be rewarded with one thousand taels of silver!"
As soon as Jiang Chong said this, the bandits around him suddenly became energetic. As the saying goes, people die for money and birds die for food. Under Jiang Chong's temptation of such heavy profits, these desperadoes who had already tied their heads to their belts There was a greedy green light in their eyes, and they shouted:
"Come on! Hack Zhen Sanshan to death!"
"The majesty of the master!"
"How generous the boss is! I want to order this thousand taels of silver!"
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Feeling the high morale of his men, Jiang Chong nodded with satisfaction. During this period of time, he was hiding in Yanjiang County and dreamed of entering Baihu Mountain and capturing Zhen Sanshan alive, but his reason told him that this was unrealistic. The only way he could All he did was wait fearfully for Zhen Sanshan's revenge.
But just seven days ago, his fate was changed by a man named Ye Mingsheng!
After being found by Ye Mingsheng's envoy, although Jiang Chong found it hard to believe that Fengzhou Army's three melons and two jujubes could accomplish such a big thing, but with the envoy's affection and interest, Jiang Chong also decided to seize the opportunity. The last chance, according to Ye Mingsheng's plan, he secretly led his troops to the vicinity of Baihu Mountain, waiting for the opportunity to attack...
Although it is still hard to believe that the Fengzhou Army, which only had more than 10,000 people, actually defeated Lu Zhan'ao and Sun Dahai's nearly 40,000 bandits in one battle, the fact was right in front of him, and he couldn't help but not believe it!
Jiang Chong, who at first only wanted to prevent Zhen Sanshan from being killed so as to prevent him from retaliating against him, after learning the news of the defeat of Lu Zhan'ao and others, he was surprised but also had unexpected thoughts in his heart.
Although Lu Zhan'ao was defeated, his entire army was not wiped out after all. It would take some time for the Fengzhou Army to deal with him, and if he could capture the old ones on Baihu Mountain before the Fengzhou Army could deal with Lu Zhan'ao, he would have accumulated a lot of money. The money, food and wealth for decades were all his, Jiang Chong's!
With this wealth, he can definitely recruit troops. Although he can't defeat the Fengzhou Army in a frontal field battle, with the natural danger of Baihu Mountain, he, Jiang Chong, can definitely compete with the Fengzhou Army!
Thinking of this wonderful prospect, Jiang Chong, who was so pleased with himself, couldn't help but urge his men to launch wave after wave of fierce attacks towards Sandaokou.
Although Jiang Chongxin had already flown into the main peak of Baihu Mountain at this time, the reality was that things were counterproductive. Although the bandits guarding the main peak were few in number, they were all elites. They were loyal to Zhensan Mountain and had a very tenacious will to fight.
Coupled with the geographical advantage, the defense was impregnable and watertight. Although Jiang Chong's men had been attacking for more than two hours, they always returned without success...
Just when Jiang Chong was dissatisfied with the progress of the attack and was about to lead the attack himself, his brother-in-law Jia Hetong came over anxiously and said:
"Brother, it's not good! Lu Zhan'ao and his men are heading towards Baihu Mountain now!"
Jiang Chong frowned and said with great dissatisfaction:
"Hetong, what the hell are you talking about in your sleep in broad daylight?"
"Lu Zhan'ao was defeated by the Fengzhou Army and was trapped in Shenmen Ridge. How could the Fengzhou Army give up the opportunity to beat the drowned dog and let him come over to rescue Baihu Mountain?"
Seeing that Jiang Chong did not believe what he said, Jia Hetong was very anxious and even said with a hint of tears:
"Brother, I really didn't lie to you! I saw with my own eyes that Lu Zhan'ao was driving towards us with his troops. They will be there in half an hour!"
Although his heart was full of doubts and confusion, seeing his brother-in-law's sure look, Jiang Chong was also a little doubtful and had a bad premonition in his heart...
"Brother, if the matter is urgent, you should make up your mind quickly, otherwise we will be in trouble when Lu Zhan'ao's reinforcements arrive!" Seeing that Jiang Chong hadn't finished speaking, Jia Hetong, who was extremely anxious, couldn't help but urge:
Amid Jia Hetong's urging, Jiang Chong, with a solemn expression, asked in a deep voice:
"How many people did Lu Zhan'ao bring back? Is Sun Dahai with them?"
"I saw Lu Zhan'ao's flag, but not Sun Dahai's flag. According to the scout's report, they numbered more than 4,000, not less than 5,000!" Jia Hetong thought for a moment and was very sure. said:
Hearing what Jia Hetong said, Jiang Chong's gloomy expression eased slightly. Although Lu Zhan'ao was able to break through the siege of Fengzhou Army and fight back to Baihu Mountain, it was beyond his expectation, but if there were only four thousand people, he would It’s not that there are no ways to deal with it...
After considering the pros and cons, Jiang Chong immediately ordered:
"Let the brothers in the cavalry team gather together. I want a thousand people to follow me to stop Lu Zhan'ao! Tell Jiang Yuan that we must capture the main peak before dark!"
Because the attack on Baihu Mountain was a tough battle, the cavalry could not play much role, so although he was helpless, Jiang Chong still had to let his precious Gada dismount to fight. This way, although it was overqualified, it also ensured that there would be enough to attack the main peak. of troops
Now that Lu Zhan'ao has returned, although the situation for Jiang Chong, who was originally in a good situation, has turned sharply, it has not yet reached the point where Jiang Chong is at the end of his rope. Although the terrain around Baihu Mountain is not particularly flat, it is still enough for Jiang Chong to exert his full potential. The power of his cavalry has increased.
Therefore, Jiang Chong believes that he can lead a thousand cavalry to stop Lu Zhan'ao. At that time, as long as Jiang Yuan gives some strength and takes the main peak of Baihu Mountain, he, Jiang Chong, will still be the winner with the last laugh... ····
Jiang Chong, who was vigorous and resolute, did what he said without any hesitation. When the thousand-horse team was assembled, he led his troops to fight against Lu Zhan'ao.
Jiang Chong thought very well. In the next five hours, he indeed relied on the high mobility of the cavalry in his hands to constantly harass and contain the Lu Zhan'ao troops who were returning for reinforcements, and successfully held back the Lu Zhan'ao troops. , However, unfortunately, I don’t know whether Jiang Chong overestimated the ability of his younger brother Jiang Yuan, or underestimated the resistance will of the main peak Zhongzhen Sanshan and others.
In short, the result was that Jiang Yuan launched several fierce attacks and suffered thousands of casualties, but he was still unable to take a step beyond the limit. Sandaokou was still firmly in the hands of the opponent.
At night, in the camp.
Looking at Jiang Yuan who was kneeling on the ground and crying, although Jiang Chong was full of anger, he still had no intention of murdering himself, a compatriot from the same mother and his biological brother who had been with him for decades. He could only sigh. He sighed and fell down on the chair helplessly...
After these two days of fierce fighting, the 5,000 men and horses who followed him in the sneak attack on Baihu Mountain have now lost almost 2,000. There are still more than 1,000 people on the Zhensan Mountain in the main peak, and there are four Lu Zhan'ao troops outside the mountain. Thousands of people, he now has no chance to completely capture Baihu Mountain.
Not only that, things have reached this point, what he should consider now is how to retreat safely!
Just when Jiang Chong was in an extremely heavy mood, Lu Zhan'ao sent someone to find him and told Jiang Chong Ye Mingsheng's plan. He hoped that Jiang Chong would let it go. As long as Jiang Chong retreated now, Lu Zhan'ao swore to God that he would never Don't embarrass him.
After listening to the other party's story, Jiang Chong understood why Lu Zhan'ao was able to come back so unexpectedly...
Under the gaze of the envoy, Jiang Chong thought for a while and then sighed. Just when the envoy was happy that Jiang Chong had finally agreed to retreat, Jiang Chong waved his hand and ordered to his left and right men:
"Get him and chop him down!"
Before the envoy understood what was happening, he died and was beheaded by Jiang Chong's men.
"Brother, why are you doing this?" Seeing Jiang Chong kill the envoy directly, Jia Hetong asked with some confusion:
In his eyes, since Ye Mingsheng was plotting against them, why should they serve as Ye Mingsheng's spearmen? The worst they could do was to return to Yanjiang County and watch Ye Mingsheng fight with Zhen Sanshan.
Hearing this, Jiang Chong smiled bitterly, shook his head and said:
"We can't control our own lives now. If we leave now, we will offend the Fengzhou Army. The Fengzhou Army killed Zhensanshan and will punish us. Zhensanshan resisted the Fengzhou Army. In the end, they will still Take revenge on me!"
"So once the troops withdraw, we will no longer be human inside and out..."
Hearing this, Jia and colleagues suddenly realized and said with admiration: "Brother, you are still thoughtful!"
"But if we don't retreat now, what should we do now?"
Jiang Chong ordered:
"Among our brothers, you are the most eloquent. Take this head to Ye Mingsheng and tell him that I, Jiang Chong, am willing to give up Baihu Mountain. All I want is for Ye Mingsheng." Can you let me wait for a way to survive!"
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One day later, in Qilipu, in the Fengzhou military camp.
After listening to Jia Hetong's story, Ye Mingsheng looked at the delivered human head for a while, then turned to look at Jia Hetong, who was standing aside with a respectful expression, and said with a smile:
"Master Jiang is too self-effacing. I made an appointment with him to jointly deal with Zhensanshan. It should be from beginning to end. As long as Zhensanshan is defeated, Ye is willing to share the wealth of Zhensanshan equally with Master Jiang."
Hearing what Ye Mingsheng said, Jia Hetong, who was sent here, suddenly felt his heart sinking. After Jiang Chong confessed to him, he still didn't understand the young man in front of him with a smile that gave off a sense of spring breeze.
In fact, he is a smiling tiger who eats people less than bones and is extremely hypocritical. Now that he has agreed to share Zhensanshan’s property with you, I’m afraid he will swallow you and your bones as well...
So after Jia Hetong carefully considered his words, he raised his hand to Ye Mingsheng and declined very tactfully:
"The Fengzhou Army under your Excellency is really strong. As soon as the army arrives at Baihu Mountain, it will definitely win a victory and win consecutive battles. The few men we brothers have are just a ragtag group. At that time, they will only be in the way and delay Your Majesty. Your business!"
Seeing how humble Jia Hetong was, Ye Mingsheng smiled and shook his head. At this point, he was too lazy to act and said lightly:
"Our two thousand cavalry and five thousand infantry vanguard troops have now arrived in the Shenmen Ridge area. Next, ten thousand troops will arrive at Baihu Mountain one after another. Without my order, no one can leave now. Don’t open Baihu Mountain!”
As soon as Ye Mingsheng said this, Jia Hetong's face suddenly turned pale and he said reluctantly;
"Master Ye, what do you mean by this? Our brothers have always been very respectful to you, Sir, and we have never shown any slights..."
Ye Mingsheng sat on the chair and said with a smile:
"Ye knows exactly what Mr. Jiang is thinking, but I admire your talents very much, Mr. Jiang!"
"There is no way you can do this now. You are sleeping in the open air and are frightened. Although Ye is not talented, he is still willing to use his position as a seventh-grade commander. I wonder what your boss, Mr. Jiang, wants?"
Ye Mingsheng said it so straightforwardly that Jia Hetong still didn't understand what Ye Mingsheng meant. He smiled bitterly and cupped his hands and said:
"Sir, our brothers are used to idle clouds and wild cranes. I'm afraid we won't be able to stand the constraints of the official and military regulations..."
Seeing that the other party was so disrespectful, Ye Mingsheng's face gradually turned cold and he said in a cold voice:
"That's wrong. The vastness of the world is not the king's land. The shores of the land are not the king's ministers. Although you and others occupy the mountains and become kings and live happily for a while, it is not the right path after all! When the world is unified, how can it be? Can we allow you to continue to prey on the common people and cause harm to the countryside with impunity?"
"And if I heard correctly, the head of the Jiang family once accepted Xing Dalin's recruitment, and he is also the commander of the seventh rank. Why does this mean that my little temple can't fit a big Buddha like him?"
Before Ye Mingsheng finished speaking, Jia Hetong was already sweating and didn't know what to say.
Seeing Jia Hetong's cowardly appearance, Ye Mingsheng also knew that he could not make the decision, so he explained:
"You go back and tell Jiang Chong that I gave him the road! Now it depends on whether he will take the Yangguan Avenue or go his own way and cross the Dumen Bridge!"
"Although Ye is devoted to good deeds and does not want to commit more evils, if there are people who are obsessed with it, I am willing to follow the example of my predecessors and use thunderbolt means to show the heart of a Bodhisattva!"
"That's it for now, you can take care of yourself!"
After speaking, Ye Mingsheng waved his sleeves, and the soldiers around him invited the frustrated Jia Hetong out.
When Jia Hetong returned to Jiang Chong, he found that Jiang Chong could not bear the attack from both sides by Zhensanshan and Lu Zhan'ao, and was forced to withdraw from Baihu Mountain. Baihu Mountain was once again under the control of Zhensanshan.
After losing the capital to negotiate with Ye Mingsheng, Jiang Chong was still unwilling to accept it, but under the strong front of Fengzhou Army, knowing that he would die if he resisted, he also lost the courage to resist. After repeated hesitation, he finally He was forced to accept Ye Mingsheng's conditions and surrendered to the Fengzhou Army and bowed his head in front of Ye Mingsheng...
