Chapter 213 Cheng Yu
Dongjun, Dong'a County.
Dong'e County is almost empty.
The Black Mountain Army in Jizhou surrounded Julu and fought for several months, spilling over to neighboring Yanzhou.
Faced with thousands of bandits coming from the west, the county magistrate of Dong'a abandoned the city and fled, along with countless county officials and family members. It became an empty city without defenses.
The only ones left behind were Cavalry Commander Cheng Yu and Huangfu Jianchang who happened to be 'working' here.
In an ordinary house, under the eaves of the central courtyard, Huangfu Jian looked towards Yanzhou, still anxiously waiting for news.
Behind him stood Shi'a and more than twenty guards from the Imperial City, looking at each other from time to time.
The rebels outside the city might invade the city at any time, but their captain didn't seem worried at all.
Shi A waited for a while and said, "If we don't leave, it will be too late."
Huangfu Jianchang came back to his senses and said to himself: "I don't know what the old man is thinking. He really doesn't want to send reinforcements... What, Cheng Yu, are you doing?"
A guard came forward and said: "I'm packing up my belongings, I guess I'm going to run away."
Huangfu Jian raised his eyebrows, his eyes were strange, and he said to himself: "It shouldn't be..."
Immediately, he turned around and walked out, saying: "Let's leave the city first and take a look before we talk. If he really abandons the city, just cross it off the list."
"Yes." The guard responded.
A group of people went out of the city. Although they were wearing casual clothes, it was quite eye-catching to see so many people in groups.
Shi A held his sword and followed Huangfu Jianchang, saying, "Aren't you going to defend the city?"
Huangfu Jianchang got on his horse and looked at Shi Adao condescendingly with a puzzled look on his face: "What city should I defend?"
Shi Ada frowned, then mounted his horse and said, "Then what are you doing in Dong'a County?"
Huangfu Jian let out a long sigh and said: "Julu, I have to keep an eye on the salt policy, right? I have to keep an eye on Yanzhou too, right? Can't we relax over there in Qingzhou? Besides, Yuzhou isn't too far away, so I can't Do you have to listen?"
Shi'a ignored Huangfu Jianchang's nonsense. Seeing the city gate approaching, he said, "If Dong'a is lost, Dongjun will be in trouble. Aren't you afraid that the court will find out and impeach you?"
Huangfu Jianchang sneered and said, "So what if I know? Can I still defend the city with more than 20 people?"
Shi A was too lazy to say any more and went out of the city gate with Huangfu Jianchang one after the other.
On the other side, Cavalry Captain Cheng Yu was also packing his things and hurried out with a group of people.
Next to him was the housekeeper. Seeing that Cheng Yu still had a gloomy expression, he said: "Brother Cheng, don't worry about the county magistrate. Wang Du is rebellious. The situation is critical. The county magistrate evacuates people, which is also a way to save things. Dong'a There are only two or three hundred county soldiers, so we cannot hold it at all."
Cheng Yu is tall and tall, but has a sparse octagonal beard and small eyes and a big nose, giving him the impression of a sinister eyebrow.
He rode on his horse, snorted coldly, and said: "If he insists on defending the city, and with the big families in the county, he can definitely raise two thousand people. Defending the city is not easy, why run away?! Now Dong'a County has become an empty city. The bandits are so arrogant that many people have suffered. As soon as things calm down, I will direct the court to impeach them!"
The housekeeper sighed and said nothing more.
Cheng Yu left the city and did not go far. He stopped five or six miles away, gathered the officials and people, and observed the movements of the rebels.
Cheng Yu patrolled back and forth, selected young men, and even impatiently trained them.
Seeing his appearance, Xue Fang, a man named Xue in the city, walked over and said in a low voice: "Captain Cheng, the county magistrate has run away, why do you bother?"
Cheng Yu snorted coldly and said, "Just two thousand people scared him out of his wits. It's ridiculous!"
Xue Fang knew what Cheng Yu was going to do. He glanced around and said, "You can only gather three to five hundred people at most. You can't fight at all. It's better to retreat and wait for the officers and soldiers to arrive."
Cheng Yu looked at him and said: "It will take at least four or five days for the officers and soldiers from all over the country to send troops here after they get the news. Four or five days, the bandits are going to kill who knows how many lives!? How can I just sit back and watch!"
Xue Fang shook his head and said nothing more.
Cheng Yu didn't care about him. While selecting young men, he kept an eye on the county seat and sent people around to look for the county magistrate.
At night, a fast horse came to report, "Captain Qi, the rebellious Wang Du has entered the city with bandits."
Cheng Yu's expression remained unchanged and he said: "It's just an empty city. If they can't find anything, they will definitely withdraw and continue to keep an eye on them!"
"Yes!" the soldier responded and rode away again.
Cheng Yu followed the officials and sent people to the surrounding villages at night, hoping to win over more young people.
By noon the next day, Cheng Yu had obtained 800 young men, who were simply organized and trained into troops. At the same time, he also learned more about the situation of the rebels in Dong'a County.
He carefully planned and gathered together the officials and the wealthy family Xue Fang. He looked at them and said solemnly: "Everyone, Wang Du brought thousands of rebels just to plunder money and food. Now the city is empty." Without anything, they will not stay for long. As long as we take the opportunity to return, we have money, food and people, and the city wall is tall. If we defend it with this, it will be difficult to break through with only two thousand people! When the county magistrate comes back, we will unite and defeat the rebels. , right in front of you!”
When everyone heard this, they were stunned again and again.
They were fleeing, so why did they want to fight back?
The officer in charge of the official office hesitated and said: "Captain Qi, there are two thousand rebels, and Wang Du knows us very well. If one of us fails, we will die."
The officer in charge of the barracks said: "We can only count 800 people at full strength, but the bandits number more than 2,000. We cannot take this risk, Captain Cavalry."
Others also started talking, and they all opposed Cheng Yu's plan.
Cheng Yu looked more serious and said: "The bandits have no roots and no foundation. As long as they take back the county seat and defend the city, they will defeat the rebels in less than three days! Everyone, Cheng Yu is willing to share this credit with you."
Everyone looked at Cheng Yu, turned their heads and whispered, but no one answered.
Xue Fang stared at Cheng Yu, but he thought his strategy was feasible, and said: "The bandits have no food and grass, and winter is approaching. As long as we hold on, the bandits will definitely be defeated!"
The officials and people in Dong'e County looked hesitant and struggled without saying a word.
When Cheng Yu saw this, his face turned livid, he stood up abruptly and shouted: "Foolish people cannot plan big things together!"
Immediately, he waved his hand and strode away.
"Here, we are stupid people? Who dares to agree with you in taking such risks?"
"Yeah, it's an obvious dead end. You're looking for death, but we don't want to die."
"Cheng Yu is obviously a reckless man. Who is willing to die with him?"
"That's right, we finally escaped with our lives..."
Xue Fang was still sitting there, listening to the words of the group of people. He shook his head secretly, stood up quietly, found Cheng Yu, and said solemnly: "Captain Qi, I think I can give it a try!"
Cheng Yu had a gloomy face and immediately said, "Sir, are you willing to help me?"
Xuefang is a big family in Dong'a and controls very critical food!
Xue Fang raised his hand and said: "Dong'an is our hometown, how can we give it up so easily, so what if we risk our lives?"
Cheng Yu was greatly moved in his heart and said: "Sir, you have great righteousness. When we get through this, I will tell the court the truth!"
Xue Fang didn't care, but said: "Qidu Lieutenant, it is not advisable to delay the matter. If you delay, things will change!"
Cheng Yu nodded, glanced around, pulled Xue Fang aside, and whispered a few words.
Xue Fang listened, nodded heavily, and said: "Okay, Xue will act according to the plan!"
Seeing his approval, Cheng Yu summoned a few people and said, "You ride on horseback and follow me to the top of the mountain!"
"The villain takes your orders!" The six soldiers responded without hesitation.
Cheng Yu took a deep breath, nodded to Xue Fang, got on his horse, and strode away.
Xue Fang looked at his back, called over the others, gathered the eight hundred young men, and prepared for them.
Cheng Yu galloped on horseback, without hiding it, and went straight to the top of the mountain.
Dong'e County immediately discovered it, and Wang Du immediately led his troops to pursue them. At the same time, he said urgently: "They bring thousands of officials and people with a lot of money and food. If we find them, we won't have to worry about spending the winter!"
The bandits listened, like night cats that smelled the fishy smell, and ran faster than Wang Du.
Cheng Yu looked back, arrived at the foot of the mountain, and abandoned his horse to go up the mountain.
"Don't worry, I know this mountain well. There is a path down the mountain!" Cheng Yu said as he walked up the mountain quickly.
Six soldiers responded and followed him up the mountain quickly.
Wang Du and others believed that the escaped officials and people were hiding in this mountain, and they chased them desperately. People poured into the mountains from all over the mountains and plains, looking for those officials and people and the money and food they brought with them.
Cheng Yu was familiar with the road and quickly came to the top, looking in the direction of Xue Fang and waving the big flag.
Seeing this, Xue Fang, who had been waiting, immediately mounted his horse and said urgently: "Quick, return to the city!"
Xue Fang led the way, showing no fear, eight hundred young men, heading straight for Dong'a City.
At this moment, the bandits were still going up the mountain in overwhelming numbers. Even if someone found them, they didn't care. They were all looking for the money and food they cherished.
When Cheng Yu saw this, he immediately turned around and went down the mountain.
When Wang Du realized something was wrong and turned back, not only Xue Fang had entered the city, but Cheng Yu had also gone back.
The four doors were closed tightly, and eight hundred young people were waiting in full formation.
Wang Du gritted his teeth. Who would have expected that Cheng Yu would dare to turn around and return to Dong'a County!
"Siege the city! They must have money and food in their hands!" Wang Du shouted.
He was in cahoots with bandits and had no way out. If he could no longer find money and food, these bandits would eat him alive.
More than two thousand people swarmed towards the east gate.
They didn't have any siege equipment, formation or order, so they rushed over at once.
As for Cheng Yu, the 800 people at the city gate also had little preparation. They had no bows and arrows, their weapons were patchwork, and there were not many pieces of armor.
The two sides are like this: one is attacking the city and the other is defending the city.
Wang Du shouted loudly below and desperately urged the attack on the city.
At the city gate, Cheng Yu showed no fear and said calmly: "Eight hundred people are enough. We will win in the end!"
Xue Fang was also very calm. There were more than two thousand bandits, which seemed like a lot, but they were still far from being able to attack the city!
"This Wang Du is out of his mind!" Xue Fang said.
Cheng Yu nodded, raised his hand and said to Xue Fang: "Sir, Cheng Yu admires your righteousness!"
Xue Fang smiled and said: "Guarding the city is our duty as a Han citizen, so why talk about anything else?"
Cheng Yu sighed softly and said: "If they all still know their duties, why is Dong'a City like this?"
Xue Fang shook his head and looked at the bandits frantically attacking the city.
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