flstandardbreds Chapter 180 Entering Guangchang County at Night
Chapter 180 Entering Guangchang County at Night
There was a pass east of Guangchang County called Tuyu Pass, and Zhao Long had already made preparations for it when he had arranged his defenses.
This pass is blocked, and the mountains on both sides are towering into the clouds, majestic and steep. Anyone who wants to pass through here can only take this road.
In the past, when Guangchang County was massacred by foreign races, most of the local people took refuge here.
But now, it is difficult to guard against thieves within the family!
When the Yang family generals arrived with the wounded, the road had already been damaged, with countless potholes of all sizes, which made life difficult for everyone in the Yang family.
"What kind of a path is this? It looks like someone created it on purpose."
Li Lei, who was exploring the way ahead, yelled and cursed at the mountain road.
"If the pit is too big, fill it with stones, otherwise it will be difficult for the carriage to pass through."
Yang Chuanbao, along with his family soldiers, also repaired the road along the way.
On the mountain, a team of a thousand people was lying in ambush halfway up the mountain, watching the situation below with full alert.
"Captain Li, these people look like soldiers from Yanzhou. They should be the garrison at Zijing Pass."
"I'm not blind. It looks like there are two thousand households, but the total number is insufficient. It seems they have fought a battle with others. Why are there people wearing the armor of the former dynasty among them?"
The one who spoke was Captain Li, a garrison commander of the Dingzhou Army stationed in Guangchang County. Captain Li Hongjun, a subordinate of the Wanjun Army, was ordered to lurk there, preparing to lay mines and blocking the enemy, and gathering intelligence on Zijing Pass.
"How about I go down and check it out?" A sergeant next to him was called Changshan. He was on good terms with Li Hongjun and spoke in a frivolous tone.
"Take one more person with you and go down to investigate." Li Hongjun saw that it was getting dark and there were many wounded people in the car. They would definitely not be able to enter the city at this speed.
Changshan changed into casual clothes and took one person with him down the mountain.
About half an incense stick of time later, Changshan went up the mountain alone.
"Did you find out anything?"
Seeing that Changshan was out of breath, Li Hongjun hurriedly handed over the water bag on the ground and asked.
"Alas..." Changshan sighed, wiping the sweat from his temples with his sleeve. He said, "They are villagers from Yangshu Village inside the pass, and the defenders of Zijing Pass. They fought a battle with the Zhang family army today."
"Zhang family army?" Li Hongjun looked puzzled. Where did Zhang family army come from?
"At the end of the previous dynasty, the imperial court had both the Yang Clan Army and the Zhang Clan Army. After the previous dynasty fell, the remaining members of the Yang Clan Army fled to the border inside the Great Wall, while the Zhang Clan Army led their men out of the Great Wall."
Li Hongjun listened to Changshan's introduction and nodded silently, wondering how the Yang family army could fight with the Zhang family army outside the pass?
He waited for a long time, but Changshan did not continue speaking.
"that's it?"
"Yes, that's all they said. They were taking the wounded to Guangchang County for treatment. Among them, the head of the Yang family, Lao Linggong, was seriously injured."
It turns out that this kid Changshan also listens to what others say!
Li Hongjun cursed in his heart.
"If they continue this way, they probably won't be able to enter the city. I've already told them that."
Seeing that Li Hongjun did not express his opinion, Changshan added.
"What does it have to do with us if we can't get in? We can't expose ourselves, and there's no need to help them."
Li Hongjun said coldly.
"Yes, we don't need to, but I heard from that young general that they can use intelligence to buy a chance to enter the city."
"What? They have intelligence?" Li Hongjun was shocked. This was a golden opportunity to make a contribution, and he couldn't miss it. "Take the battlefield rescue guards and go see if there's anything we can do to help. And by the way, let them know that you can get them into the city for treatment."
Changshan knew Li Hongjun's intention, grinned cunningly, and then went down the mountain with the rescue guards.
An hour later, Zhu Yongzhen and Sun Jiping were having dinner together when they suddenly heard someone coming to report.
"Commander-in-Chief, two thousand men have arrived at the city gate, claiming to be from Zijing Pass. They have Captain Li's badge and are expected to allow the injured to enter the city first, while the rest can camp outside."
As soon as Zhu Yongzhen heard it, he knew the general origin and garrison situation.
"Let General Wan handle it. This is his subordinates' business."
He waved his hand and gave the order.
For a small matter like needing to enter the city, it would be most appropriate for a deputy general to handle it, and there was no need for him to do everything personally.
"Commander, the messenger said he has important information and needs to see you. Please..."
"Oh! ...If you have information, then bring him here to see me."
"Yes!" The messenger took the order and went down to bring people back.
"The person who came from Zijing Pass said he had some information, which seems to be quite important." Sun Jiping said with a frown.
"Well, let's first see if the situation matches what we've learned so we can act accordingly."
After hearing what Zhu Yongzhen said, County Magistrate Zhang picked up a piece of meat, put it in his mouth and chewed it, squinting his eyes and enjoying the delicious taste of the meat.
Intelligence from Langya reported that one of Chen Da's divisions, combined with 5,000 men from Xing Shuren of Yanzhou, had defeated the 20,000-man Lu clan. Analyzing the remaining forces in Yi County, the total number was no more than 30,000.
Therefore, Zhu Yongzhen believed that laying a minefield at Tuyu Pass and then sending 5,000 people to block the enemy would be enough.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you. When General Zhao returned from Dingzhou last time, he said General Cheng would send an additional 10,000 troops to our area. They will probably arrive tomorrow, and he wants us to make arrangements."
"The one who came is the governor, who is on the same level as me. How should I arrange it?"
Zhu Yongzhen was actually a little unhappy.
The first was Zhao Long, who was promoted from captain to commander-in-chief. All the people in Weizhou were under his control.
Why would the Dingzhou Army listen to Zhao Long?
If a new governor comes, who will listen to whom between the two?
As a result, Zhao Long gave Sun Jiping the authority to mediate, and when necessary, he could also command the combat direction of the two armies when defending the city.
"This is all for Guangchang County. Just consider it as a favor to me, a small county magistrate."
Sun Jiping was not under the control of Dingzhou County, but received orders from Yanzhou to obey the arrangements of the son-in-law and the command of the princess's new army.
In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the prince consort was not allowed to hold military power.
The princess can have an army, but the prince consort absolutely cannot, but he can command and lead the princess's army into battle.
After Sun Jiping and others finished their meal and cleared the table, Yang Chuanbao came to the county government office.
As soon as he entered the hall, he bowed and said, "I am Yang Chuanbao, the captain of Zijing Pass. I am honored to meet the county magistrate and the governor."
Sun Jiping waved his hand and said, "General Yang, you're welcome. Sit down and rest for a while..."
Yang Chuanbao sat opposite him.
"Can the wounded be sent to the military hospital for treatment?" Sun Jiping asked again.
"Thank you for your concern, County Magistrate. We are accompanied by the medical guards. Let's go to the wounded camp for treatment."
"Very good. I am Sun Jiping, the county magistrate of Guangchang County, and this is Governor Zhu Yongzhen." Sun Jiping pointed at Zhu Yongzhen and introduced him.
Yang Chuanbao stood up and saluted Zhu Yongzhen again.
"Greetings, Lord Governor!"
"No need to be so polite. I told you that you have news!"
Zhu Yongzhen once again gestured for Yang Chuanbao to sit down and talk, and asked about the situation he wanted to know.
At this moment, the yamen runner came in with a cup of tea. Yang Chuanbao sat down and calmed himself down. After the yamen runner left, he slowly told Yang Chuanbao everything that had happened at Zijing Pass.