Chapter 232 The Great Net
The sound of golden gongs to withdraw troops echoed on the battlefield.
The soldiers of the Yuan army who attacked Tongquan Fort retreated like a general amnesty, all the way back to the starting camp.
Halfway up the mountain, the cheers of the soldiers of the Qin army came.
They were celebrating another repelling of the Yuan army's attack.
At the bottom of the mountain, the Yuan army was ashamed and humiliated, dejected.
I have been fighting for several days, but there is no progress at all.
It’s not that we don’t work hard,
it’s just that the Qin army is too cunning!
It has only been a long time since they took over Tongquan Fort, but they have already reinforced the entire main fort and sub-forts, and the various equipment used to defend the emperor are even more dazzling.
It seemed that after they captured Tongquan Fort, they knew something like this was going to happen, and they immediately began to make defensive plans to defend here.
Fortunately, the superiors did not force everyone to fight to the death. They fought once in the morning and once in the afternoon. They didn't seem to care much about whether there was any progress.
Except for the first day, everyone foolishly attacked with all their might and lost two to three hundred people under Tongquan Fort in one breath. On the second day, the attack was still lively, but it became loud and thunderous. The raindrops have become lighter.
The drums were beating loudly and arrows were flying all over the sky, but in fact the number of casualties on both sides was very limited.
Just like today, apart from dozens of injured, there were only about a dozen dead in the back.
Lengge looked at the sun that was about to disappear behind the mountain top, turned around, rode his horse, and headed straight for the camp.
If the strict order Zhebie gave him at first, requiring him to capture Tongquan Castle within ten days, made him both angry and anxious, now he is somewhat indifferent.
Zhebie is now covered in yellow mud, can he still care about him?
Seven or eight teams infiltrated into the territory of the Anxi Protectorate. Before they could do anything, they were ambushed by the Qin people.
Now he is anxious and anxious,
The whole army went out to find Xiao Changche and Li Dachui for a decisive battle.
How could he take care of himself?
When he returned from defeat and lost his troops, he felt even more helpless.
Lengge just didn’t understand. It was just a Tongquan Fort. Why did the Anxi Protectorate take it so seriously?
Not only did renovations begin quickly after the capture, the manpower was increased, and defense equipment was transported in large quantities, the two important generals Fang Maoshao and Xia Zhi were also dispatched here.
Isn't the point of this decisive battle with tens of thousands of cavalry against Zhebie?
The war between Qin and Yuan Dynasty, a war involving tens of thousands of cavalry at one time, could not be organized casually.
Can the Anxi Protectorate be so luxurious as to put aside important generals like Fang Mao and Xia Zhi without using them?
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster!
The Anxi Protectorate must have their purpose in doing this.
Lengge, who returned to the big tent, was still thinking about this issue.
Why?
"Report!"
The loud and breathy voice of the scout outside came in.
“Come in!” Lengge ordered, feeling that he might have an answer to his doubts.
The scout, whose clothes were soaked through, didn't look good, even a little panicked.
"General, Longgou Fort is lost!" The scout's first words made Lengge feel a little ridiculous.
"What did you say? Longgou Fort was lost? How was it lost? Who was it?" Lengge asked in rapid succession.
“It’s Chen Liang’s command from Anton Protectorate in Yuntaihuang!” said the scout: “I met a few defenders who escaped from somewhere. There is a secret tunnel leading to Longgou Fort. Externally, Chen Liang's troops sent a small group of troops to sneak into Longgou Fort at night, causing chaos, and then attacked Longgou Fort in one fell swoop. Except for a handful of our troops stationed there, only a few of them escaped. Basically, he didn’t die in battle, but became a prisoner!”
“Chen Liang, Chen Liang!” Lengge’s face was terrifyingly gloomy: “Have you found out whether it’s Chen Liang’s army or not? The entire Anton Protectorate was involved?”
"This little one doesn't know!"
"Then go explore again!" Lengge roared, frightening the scout into a panic, got up and ran outside.
Lengge was walking around in the room like a trapped animal.
Things are obviously much more serious than I imagined.
Tongquan Fort cannot be defeated, Longgou Fort has been lost, and Zhebie's escape route has been cut off.
Although this is a good thing for His Highness, if the whole matter is jointly operated by the Anxi Protectorate and the Anton Protectorate, then the matter will be serious.
If this is the case, the Qin people’s goal is not just Zhebie, they want to take back both Qingtongxia and Yezhuling.
In this way, Dayuan's defense line in the south will completely collapse. Whoever holds these two places will have the initiative to attack. This is an undoubted fact.
Once these two places are lost, even if His Highness becomes emperor in the future, it will be extremely difficult to get them back.
You can die for Zhebie, but you must never lose Qingtongxia and Yezhuling.
Lengge, who had been awake late at night waiting for news, finally came to the thing he least wanted to believe.
The Anxi Protectorate and the Anton Protectorate have joined forces.
Ten thousand cavalrymen set off from Zhenwu City and were rushing towards Tai'an City, while nearly 20,000 infantry were approaching Yeboar Ridge.
As for Chen Liang's troops in Yuntaihuang, thousands of his cavalry also rushed all the way towards Tai'an City, while other infantry under his command stationed in Longgou Fort. Their goal was not clear. There is no doubt that it is Qingtongxia.
Linghuye, that bastard, not only deceived Zhebie, but also deceived himself.
Lengge cursed loudly.
This net is so big that it covers the entire Yuan army in southern Xinjiang from top to bottom in one breath.
No wonder the small Tongquan Fort has gathered two important generals like Fang Maomao and Xia Zhi.
They were not trying to defend Tongquan Fort, but were trying to capture Qingtongxia and Yeboar Ridge.
"Retreat!" He drew his sword and cut the big case in front of him into two. Lengge shouted angrily: "The whole army retreats!" Concentrate your strength to defend well.
Whether Zhebie can win and whether he can escape, let him wish for his own happiness!
I can neither control him nor want to control him.
Linghu Zhishu asked to see Ma Liang again.
Unlike the last time he was treated like a distinguished guest, this time he was left waiting outside for a long time. Just when he felt that he was on the verge of breaking out, someone finally came to invite him into the house.
Ma Liang seemed to have just come back from outside and was removing his armor with the help of the guards.
"General Ma, it has only been a few days, and you are already standing in front of me and then standing behind?" Linghu Zhishu said angrily.
Ma Liang rolled his eyes and said: "Brother Linghu is right. You came to give me money a few days ago. Naturally, I have to be enthusiastic and respectful towards the God of Wealth. Now I have money." I’ve already got it, and you still ask me to treat you like I did before. Isn’t your request too high?”
Linghu Zhishu never expected that the other party would be so shameless, facing such a situation? The answer made him stunned for a moment.
Coming from a big family, he really had no training in how to face such a situation. Wherever he stood, his face turned green and red, as if he had opened a paint shop.
“Serve tea to Brother Linghu!” Ma Liang suddenly didn’t realize it.
The guards held a teapot in one hand and a large bowl in the other, pouring a large bowl of herbal tea for Linghu Zhishu.
I don’t even want to give a good cup of tea!
However, Linghu Zhishu was thirsty and hungry at this time, so he didn't care about it. He took the big bowl and drank every drop.
"Brother Linghu came here in such a hurry to see me for what?" Ma Liang said slowly: "Our deal has been completed, and there is no problem for me to fulfill the agreement!"
"Is there really no problem? Linghu Zhishu gritted his teeth and said, "Then let me ask you, where are Chen Liang and his family members?"
Ma Liang stared at Linghu Zhishu for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said: " Brother Linghu, I don’t have to hide it from you now. I’ve been entrusted with detaining all the family members of Chen Liang and the others!”
“What do you want to do?” Linghu Zhi? Shu gritted his teeth and said: "In other words, how much more money do you need to hand them over to me!"
"This is not a question of money anymore!" Ma Liang slowly shook his head: "Brother Linghu, Chen Liang I won't leave with you. At this moment, Chen Liang's main force is marching towards Tai'an City under his leadership. Together with the Anxi Protectorate, they will encircle and annihilate Zhebie's troops under Tai'an City. "< br>
Linghu Zhishu suddenly changed his color.
"At this moment, Longgou Fort must have returned to Chen Liang's hands. Zhebie has no way to turn back and will be surrounded by the combined forces of Xiao Changche, Li Dachui, Chen Liang and the Chang family. He It's over!"
"Who are you talking about? The Chang family?" Linghu Zhishu was shocked.
Ma Liang laughed and said: "Brother Linghu, outside the pass, do you think there is that Chang family? Of course they are your Linghu family's in-laws and closest partners, the Chang family! They have gathered Tens of thousands of soldiers rode in two groups, and the infantry were transported all the way by the navy of the Anxi Protectorate. Now, the encirclement of Zhebie's army has been basically completed, and Zhebie is already the best among them! "< br>
Linghu Zhishu’s face turned pale, his body swayed, and he grabbed the chair to prevent himself from falling to the ground.
"You're bullshit!" he yelled in a stern voice.
“It’s already this time, why am I still talking to you?” Ma Liang spread his hands and said: “Brother Linghu, Marshal Linghu has abandoned millions of people outside the pass and only wants to enter the pass. Chasing that illusory dream of being an emperor is very unpopular. It’s not surprising that Chen Liang, Chang Jian and the others had such a reaction. If I were you, I would go back and report to Commander Linghu immediately to see what to do. Cover up such shocking news, and then quickly move away with the army at hand. If the soldiers know these things, it will be difficult to get this army to obey. "
Linghu Zhishu looked at Ma Liang bitterly: "Are you also a conspirator?"
Ma Liang nodded: "You are right. In order to protect the borders of Da Qin and resist the erosion of the Yuan people, Countless people with lofty ideals in Da Qin are still struggling. Brother Linghu, we have different opinions and do not want to work together. If you want to leave, go ahead, but don't come to ruin our affairs. At least we will still have a good relationship with you in the future. If you fail inside the customs and flee to the customs, we will still take you in because of our past friendship.”
(End of this chapter)