"The two teams coming from Jeju are going strong all the way. The current people in Dongzhou can't stop them at all."
"The strength that was originally fighting for Dongzhou's territory has been greatly reduced. If we can't unite and fight against the outside world now, we will be taken over by Jeju's troops sooner or later."
"But by now, they probably have almost enough food and grass."
"They will definitely send troops to grab food. It seems that the Zheng family will need to spend money again."
Zhang Bao said to Zheng Shiqi with a smile.
"Um?"
"Spending money?"
"What's the meaning?"
Zheng Shiqi didn't react.
Zhang Bao said a few words in Zheng Shiqi's ear, and Zheng Shiqi's eyes suddenly widened!
…
Dongzhou.
In the camp of General Nangong.
At this time, the generals from the north and the south had joined forces.
The reason why the troops were divided into Dongzhou in the first place was that the generals from the north and the south were in different locations. If they gathered together first and then attacked, they would be noticed by the troops in Dongzhou.
The two teams attacked Dongzhou with lightning speed.
We gathered together in Dongzhou and prepared to continue to Jimo County.
"Brother Bei, the current situation seems to be smoother than imagined."
"My lord, you were really overly worried before."
Nangong said to Beiling.
"Don't be careless, brother Nan, the situation in Dongzhou is different from ours in Jeju. Their military strength has always been commanded by several generals."
"We only killed their front troops, and their true strength has not been revealed yet."
Beiling frowned and said to Nangong.
"Well, Brother Bei said it politely. In this case, for the sake of caution, we might as well divide our forces. I will lead the army to fight against Zhang Renjie's men, and Brother Bei, you will lead the men and horses to attack Shi Xu. I believe we are now With such strength, we can definitely win!"
Nangong smiled and said to Beiling.
"this……"
"Actually, in terms of military strength alone, it seems that it would be better to join forces together."
"But since General Nan has said so, it doesn't matter if we divide our troops. Zhang Renjie and Shi Xu's troops are only a hundred miles away. If there is a problem with our team, we can help each other."
Although Beiling was unwilling to divide his troops, seeing Nangong's insistence, he knew that it was useless no matter how much he said, so he had no choice but to nod and agree.
"Report!"
"General!"
"Our scouts just intercepted a group of salt merchants."
"There are not only a lot of salt on several carriages, but also a lot of bacon!"
At this moment, a soldier said to Nangong excitedly.
"oh?"
"good!"
"It just so happens that the military supplies have been almost exhausted recently."
"I have to say that here in Dongzhou, it is very convenient. Not only the people are rich, but they are finally comfortable in using salt."
"When my brothers ate meat before, it was bland and tasteless. Since entering Dongzhou, the food seems to be much more delicious than before."
Nangong smiled and said to Beiling.
"Haha, that's natural. Although we are adjacent to Dongzhou, the advantages of Haiyan are beyond our comparison."
"It's no wonder that even if you break up with Hezhou, you still want to win Dongzhou."
"It will be really convenient to use salt in the future."
"To be honest, brother, a few days ago, we also intercepted a group of salt merchants, hauling a lot of salt. It was quite enjoyable along the way."
Beiling also smiled.
"good!"
"If that's the case, then so be it!"
"When we get back, we'll make some preparations and then set off separately!"
Beiling said to Nangong, cupped his hands and walked out.
Nangong looked at Beiling walking out and shook his head with some disdain.
In Nangong's view, this Beiling is old and still has to lead troops to fight. I'm afraid fighting is secondary. It is true to stay in Dongzhou and enjoy the blessings.
This time they attack Dongzhou, no matter what, the two teams will definitely stay.
Since you stay, you can naturally enjoy the various resources in Dongzhou.
But Beiling is a little too conservative.
If Beiling hadn't slowed down the progress, according to the progress of Nangong, they would have entered the hinterland of Dongzhou long ago.
…
Dongzhou.
Zhengbao Salt Village.
"Sir, according to your instructions, those things have been robbed by them."
"Do you want to continue?"
Zheng Shiqi asked Zhang Bao.
According to Zhang Bao's instructions, they smashed the large salt and marinated a lot of meat. They also smashed the large salt and used it as fine salt for trafficking.
All were snatched away by the troops from Jeju.
"continue!"
"Don't stop this!"
"And ask everyone to pour salt into all the wells along the road in Dongzhou. Make sure the water tastes salty."
"Remember, it's all the wells!"
Zhang Bao said to Zheng Shiqi.
"ah?"
"Sir, if this happens, won't our wells in Dongzhou become completely undrinkable?"
Zheng Shiqi was very surprised.
"Don't worry, their Dongzhou troops can't get in. Haven't you noticed that their progress is already very slow now?"
"Before, their daily marching speed was about fifty miles a day, but now it has dropped to thirty miles."
"In less than half a month, they will be unable to hold on. When the time comes, let several generals from Dongzhou wait for the opportunity, and they will be able to repel Jeju's troops."
"At that time, with this credit, your Zheng family will be able to gain a firm foothold in Dongzhou for the time being!"
Zhang Bao said to Zheng Shiqi.
"But sir, what will happen to Dongzhou in the future?"
When Zheng Shiqi heard this, he felt like he was giving up Dongzhou?
"rest assured!"
"After Jeju's troubles, the situation in Dongju that was finally stabilized is in trouble again."
"As for Hezhou, the generals in Dongzhou can only protect themselves and have no intention of attacking. The initiative is still in our hands in Hezhou."
"Even if these generals know about your Zheng family's relationship with me, now is not the time to make enemies rashly, and they won't do anything to your Zheng family."
Zhang Bao gave Zheng Shiqi a reassurance.
"good!"
"Then I'll make arrangements right away!"
Zheng Shiqi said as he hurried out.
Zhang Bao then stood up and stretched.
During this period, the situation in Dongzhou was finally under control.
Zhang Bao was still a little surprised after hearing the news about Wen Fuli's attack on Dongzhou.
Unexpectedly, Wen Fuli immediately fell out with Cao Kang after he proclaimed himself emperor. Zhang Bao was not too worried about the attack from Hezhou. He had already made arrangements before. With only 50,000 troops, he could not make any waves at all. Come.
It was Dongzhou, on the other hand, that made Zhang Bao a little worried.
Zhang Renjie and several other generals had fought against each other to compete for the position of Dongzhou's governor, and Dongzhou's strength had long since declined.
It might be better if they can communicate unanimously to the outside world, but with the current situation, Dongzhou will be captured sooner or later.
Once Dongzhou is captured.
Then Jeju can monopolize the salt road, and then it will be able to contain Hezhou.
Not to mention the huge wealth here in Dongzhou.
That's why Zhang Bao decided to temporarily station in Dongzhou and use Dongzhou's power to block Jeju's troops.
As long as Jeju's troops lose in Dongzhou, it will be a big blow to Jeju.
Zhang Bao knew that although Wen Fuli sent troops in two directions, the attack on Hezhou was more like responding to Cao Kang. His real purpose was Dongzhou!
