Chapter 623 Cutting off the escape route
Deathly silence enveloped Tong'an County Sheriff's Mansion.
The governors Yan Cheng, Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Wu and others were standing under the tree with their hands down, their bodies already wet.
Although the rain wasn't heavy, they stood outside for too long.
And their eyes all fell on the old man in the octagonal pavilion in front of the weir lake.
A few days ago, the news of the defeat of He Zudao's army came, and everyone was extremely surprised.
The enemy's army is much more powerful than you think,
Previously, everyone thought things were too simple.
Everyone thought that once the army arrived, they would attack from two sides. In the face of absolute strength, any calculation would be like a mirror.
But before they even started, their allies had already been killed by the enemy.
This can be considered a bad start.
They basically looked down on He Zhidao.
Even if this person is an innate master, even if this person has once made the world's wealthy families change their minds after hearing about him.
But after all, it’s just a chess piece,
A sharp blade manipulated by others.
He wanted to be strong all his life, but he was born at the wrong time. He was plotted by others all his life, and in the end he ended up in a different place.
But these people consider themselves to be the ones who hold the handle of the knife, the ones who sit in front of the chessboard and play chess.
If you die, you will die. Without this ally, it is just a few more people to fight during the battle.
Na Wei fought extremely smoothly on the northern front.
Kang Zhen and Han Quan were retreating steadily, and one-third of the entire Ruyin County had been lost. The number of troops lost was at least several thousand, and more than half of them were from the Huben Army, which Jiang Qian relied on most.
It seems that although Li Dachui destroyed He Zudao, his strength loss was also quite serious. For a while, he was unable to mobilize enough troops to rescue Han Zuo Kangzhen.
By the time he regained his composure, Ruyin might not be able to fight anymore.
If you look at it from this aspect, He Zudao's death was considered worthy.
The entire Tong'an County was still very happy in the past few days.
Confidence and optimism fill everyone's heart.
Until today, news of Chen Yan's defeat came.
No one thought that Chen Yan would fail.
More than three hundred warships!
And this time, most of the wealthy families in Dachu spared no effort to spend all their money to get these warships together!
In one battle, most of them were lost.
Of those who fled back, less than half were reported to have maintained their combat effectiveness. The rest, who had managed to drive back, had to undergo major repairs. After half a year, it would be impossible for them to go to war.
This result means that Dachu has lost control of Dajiang.
Next, Dajiang will become each other's paradise. They can come and leave whenever they want.
The remaining warships of the imperial court can only be carefully hidden. Let alone fighting with the opponent, they cannot be discovered by the opponent, otherwise they will be taken advantage of.
This loss is completely unbearable by Danyang.
Chen Yan's defeat dimmed Na Wei's victory in Ruyin County.
The old man in the pavilion finally sat down, which also made the people watching from a distance breathe a sigh of relief.
"Come here!" A voice seemed to ring in my ears. The three of them rushed in.
"What bad news has come again? Tell me!" Xiang Ying looked at Xiang Zhuang.
"Uncle, there is news from the scouts that Li Dachui has indeed assembled a large-scale army opposite us!" Xiang Zhuang said: "It has been confirmed so far that there are 20,000 people led by Ke Wuji and He Yiming, and about 10,000 people in Yong'an County. , In addition, the troops of Yue Qi Shengju and others, who were formerly subordinate to He Zudao in the Eight Towns of Jiangnan, were discovered! ”
"Where is the Tiger and Ben Army?"
Xiang Zhuang shook his head: "Not found!"
"Then where do you think the Huben Army went?" Xiang Ying asked.
"Is it possible to go to Ruyin County? After all, the great southwestern wolf soldiers are very close to Ruyin County!" Yan Cheng guessed.
Xiang Ying shook his head: "Things like fueling tactics are not what everyone would do with strategies and tactics like Li Dachui and Jiang Qian!"
Xiang Wu's expression changed slightly: "Father, are you guessing that the remnants of the Huben Army may take a boat and go straight to Tong'an to cut off our return?"
"It's not a guess, it's a necessity!" Xiang Ying said flatly.
"Li Dachui didn't save Ruyin and Han Zu, but concentrated his troops to attack us?" Xiang Zhuang shouted. "Why is this?"
"Why? Of course he wants to cause chaos within us!" Xiang Ying shook his head: "If my guess is correct, after knowing that Chen Yan was defeated, Na Wei's attack on Ruyin County will soon become louder. The raindrops are light. Once we suffer another defeat here, Na Wei will withdraw his troops immediately!”
Everyone's expressions became serious.
Although Xiang Ying didn't say it explicitly, the meaning behind his words was already very clear.
"General, if the army retreats, what will happen to us in Tong'an?" Yan Cheng's face turned pale. Xiang Ying and the others could just pat their butts and leave. He, Yan Cheng, is a native of Tong'an. Without the support of the army, how could he resist when the enemy's army came over? ?
That is a person who has even destroyed He Zudao.
"We can only defend according to the city and defend the important towns and important places. In other places, give up what should be given up. Soon I will mobilize more local soldiers to help you!" Xiang Ying said: "Yan Cheng, your home You can retreat with me, but you must hold on!”
"I understand!" Yan Cheng said tremblingly.
Sighing, Xiang Ying said: "I have to buy time now. I have to go back to Danyang to arrange everything before Na Wei reacts. If Na Wei returns to Danyang first, it will be troublesome!"
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"Why does he want to compete with you, uncle, for power over the court?" Xiang Zhuang said angrily.
"Whoever has a stronger fist and stronger strength will naturally have a louder voice!" Xiang Ying said. "Everything else is just clouds!"
Everyone was silent.
What is internal and external troubles, this is it!
"Xiang Zhuang, go to Luoyang to meet Li Guohua, and then go to Chang'an to meet Linghuye!"
"What conditions are you giving them?"
"Whatever conditions they offer, they agree to!" Xiang Ying said. "As long as they have the ability to get it, we will admit it!"
"My nephew understands!" Xiang Zhuang said: "If we can persuade them to attack Xiangyang and seize Jinghu Lake, it will be beneficial to us!"
While they were planning on how to quickly withdraw their troops, how to fortify the walls and clear the country, and how to deal with the challenges that Wei might bring, there was a man running towards him from outside. Looking at the man's appearance, everyone's expressions changed, and they all looked at Xiang in unison. eagle.
What are you afraid of, what come!
"General, urgent report from the defenders of Andu Bridge!" The voice of the visitor was trembling, and he obviously knew the seriousness of the matter: "Director Wang led nearly a hundred warships to attack Andu Bridge. The defenders of Andu Bridge were defeated and the enemy has landed."
"How many people are there?" Xiang Wu asked anxiously.
"The first batch of troops to land was at least five thousand Wuben troops!"
(End of chapter)