On the tenth day of June in the twelfth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, at Yin Shi, the sun showed a little shadow on the eastern horizon, the earth was still in a deep sleep, and the mountain wind blew the Red Castle with the water vapor from the White River.
There is a small woodland less than two miles south of Chicheng Castle. Zhang Cheng and others arrived here in the middle of the night and camped here. After resting for two hours, they began to pack up their personal war horses, armor, and ordnance.
Chen Huzi, dressed like an old farmer, was squatting next to Zhang Cheng. His expression was extremely angry. Ever since he received the information from Chen Zhong, he had been waiting for Zhang Cheng's team on the only way.
"General, in order to prevent the old thief Wu from escaping, Big Monkey led people to guard the east gate to prevent the troops stationed in the fort from opening the east gate. I have been specially ordered to lead the general to rush in from the south gate. Now people have also been arranged at the south gate. The fort gate will be opened in two quarters of an hour.
In addition, Su Tou personally escorted General Manager Song Shanquan to the South Campus last night, and there has been no movement until now. He must have shocked the garrison, but Wu Youqing's guy is in the East Campus, and we can't spare the manpower here. Leah. "
Zhang Cheng pondered for a while and then said: "No problem, there are not many people in the garrison, they are just women, children and servants. I will detach a hundred cavalry and you will be responsible for leading the way. After entering the fort, go straight to the east gate and focus on the east." School grounds.”
Zhang Cheng raised his head and looked at the white fish belly on the horizon. No one dared to disturb him. They just sat around the soft body under him and waited. After a while, Zhang Cheng came back to his senses.
He said in a deep voice: "Chen Zhong, you take Liu Quan and Zhao Shihu's troops, and Chen Huzi will lead you. After entering the fort, go straight to the east gate to join the big monkey at the fastest speed, and deal with Wu Youqing in the east school field.
If there is any obstruction on the road, no matter who they are, they will be killed. As for the east school field, we must first capture Wu Youqing and control the situation, and then find all the people involved in the interception and killing on the valley road. "
"Yes, Chen Zhong takes the order. General, what should we do with those people after they take control?"
"Just wait for my military order. Remember, no one can escape in the East Campus."
"Chen Zhong takes the order!"
Seeing Chen Zhong retreat to the side, Zhang Cheng called Zhang Guodong again and said to him: "Guodong, you lead the fifty elite cavalry of our headquarters and are responsible for guarding the government office. Since entering the fort, if you have not obeyed the order, you will continue to do so." Those who resist with weapons will be killed on the spot.
As for the people in the garrison, as long as they don't resist, the servants and maids and women can be let go, and they will be watched over, but none of Wu Youlu's family members must be let go. They must be captured in one fell swoop. Get away alone. "
Then, Zhang Cheng said again: "Wei Zhice, you lead the guards into the fort with me and keep them beside me."
He glanced at everyone again and said in a cold tone: "Get ready, and we will take action as soon as the castle gate opens."
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The first ray of sunshine in the east shines on the earth. Some people have gathered outside the Dading Gate in the south of the Red Castle. Among them are vendors and merchants who came overnight, and a group of capable people with white cloth strips wrapped around their bodies and white cloth turbans. knight.
Behind this group of knights were three flat cars and a sedan. Inside the compartment were Zhang Cheng, Wei Zhice, and medical officer Shi Jianneng. Eight bodyguards were riding horses to guard both sides of the compartment.
Chen Huzi, who was in front, saw that the sky was almost dark, so he ran to the carriage and whispered: "General, I'm going to call the door."
"Ahem, let's go..." A weak voice came from the van.
Chen Huzi galloped towards Dading Gate. After a while, Dading Gate slowly opened. Dahou and Chen Huzi galloped towards Dading. They stopped in front of Chen Zhong's horse. Chen Huzi led Chen Zhong and more than a hundred riders towards Dading. Door.
The big monkey rushed to the carriage where Zhang Cheng was, and said in a loud voice: "General, Su Tou has sent word that the South Campus has been completely controlled. In accordance with the general's instructions, they are not allowed to participate in the operation. The door has been sealed and no entry or exit is allowed." "
"Enter the castle. Ahem..."
As Zhang Cheng's military orders were issued, the big monkey rode up to Zhang Guodong and said, "I will lead the way for General Zhang."
After the big monkey finished speaking, he rode out. Zhang Guodong hurriedly urged his horse to follow. The fifty elite cavalry behind him were all veterans who had participated in the Battle of King Qin. They were all extremely loyal to Zhang Cheng. At this moment, they were filled with anger and just wanted to To avenge his general, murderous intent arose, and he could feel the chill from afar.
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The rapid sound of horse hooves resounded throughout the Red Castle, from south to east. Many early-rising military households in the castle had astonishment on their faces, not knowing what was going on.
Chicheng garrison Wu Youlu was dreaming. Last night, his brothers Wu Youqing and Xue Jing led their team back to Chicheng and brought him good news. The new branch garrison general Zhang Cheng had been shot into a hedgehog by a poisonous arrow stained with horse dung. .
Because the sky was already dark, Wu Youlu was in a good mood, so he left Xue Jing to stay at his garrison for one night, and then returned to Dushi when the sky became brighter tomorrow.
The fifty dead servants brought by Xue Jing were arranged by Wu Youqing to the east school field. He ordered the few households under him to entertain them well, not to neglect them, and not to show the stinginess of Chi Castle.
The three of them drank in the wing until late at night. Not only did they celebrate getting rid of Zhang Cheng, they even made plans on how to deal with Deputy Chief Zhang Guowei and Military Commander He Chongwu.
After the banquet ended, they each fell into sleep. Each of them looked forward to their future in their dreams, enjoying the scenery of being divided into generals and generals.
According to their plan, money will be used to manage all parties, so that Wu Youlu will serve as the deputy garrison general, while Xue Jing and Wu Youqing will be promoted to garrison to guard Dushi and Chicheng respectively.
Wu Youlu was standing on a high platform with a golden armor and a pure white sword hanging at his waist. Nearly ten thousand sergeants were lined up under the stage to accept his review.
"My lord...it's not good...my lord...wake up..."
A burst of hurried shouting awakened Wu Youlu from his sweet dream. He stood up in excitement and was about to curse, but the housekeeper Wu Xin said hurriedly: "Sir, then... the military horses of the general have entered the fort!"
Wu Youlu was frightened in his heart, his face turned pale, and he shouted loudly: "How did you know? How many people are coming?"
"Back to my lord, I woke up early and heard the noise of people outside. When I went out and took a look, I realized that the army of the General had entered the fort."
"Where is Youqing? Where is Wu Youqing?"
Wu Youlu looked very frightened. He put on his clothes in a panic and asked Wu Youqing what he was doing.
"Back to your lord, I'll report to Mr. Wu first. Mr. Wu put on his clothes and went out. He hasn't come back yet..."
At this moment, a burst of shouting came from outside the door: "Brother...brother...it's Chen Zhong and his people who came to report the funeral to Mr. Bingxian. He was wearing a white flag and a white scarf on his head. That Zhang Cheng He is really dead!"
As the door was pushed open, Wu Youqing and Xue Jing barged in. Their clothes were not neat and tidy. They obviously put them on in a hurry and went out. However, the expressions on their faces at this time were extremely... excited.
After all, he is an experienced person. He can sit in a guard position, so how can he be a mediocre person? Wu Youlu asked with confusion on his face: "Why is Chen Zhong so quick? Why should he report his funeral so quickly?"
The smiles on Wu Youqing and Xue Jing's faces froze instantly!
