The flames of war spread and dust flew everywhere.
The war drums rumbled like thunder, and murderous shouts resounded through the heavens.
The Red Lotus Group had suffered several setbacks. After splitting up their troops, they had suffered repeated losses outside Jinmen County. Their morale was low, and their will to fight was sparse.
A group of enemies appeared out of nowhere and launched a sneak attack on the rear of the Red Lotus Group. Qiguan Rang, who was in Jinmen County, immediately gave the order to open the city gates and send out troops to meet the Red Lotus Group. This would restrain the main force at the front, making it impossible for them to take care of both the front and the rear. Under Qiguan Rang's command, the soldiers formed a military formation to break up the Red Lotus Group's formation and surround and kill them. If the Red Lotus Group counterattacked, they would scatter and not gather.
Under Qiguan Rang's command, the Red Lotus Group felt that their enemy was like a piece of sticky candy that could not be removed.
Most of the main forces of the Red Lotus Group were gathered at the front. Qiguan Rang stuck to them like a piece of candy, making it difficult for them to turn around and return to support the rear.
Compared to Qiguan Rang's roundabout gentleness, Wei Ci appeared firm and decisive.
Because of Jiang Pengji's strict control, the first thing the recruits received after entering the camp was not physical training, but how to carry out orders.
Therefore, even though the people Wei Ci brought were all new recruits, they carried out his orders relatively well. Even if their physical fitness and combat qualities could not be compared to the veterans, the new recruits were much stronger than the Red Lotus Group members who panicked and were at a loss when they were ambushed.
Wei Ci knew very well that Qiguan Rang was holding back the main force of the Red Lotus Group, buying him precious time.
The faster he killed, the more losses the Red Lotus Group would suffer, and the less pressure Qiguan Rang would face.
Therefore, in order to further expand the battle results, Wei Ci chose a rather tough offensive formation.
The vanguard was like an awl, sharp and swift. It broke through and severed the already chaotic rear of the Red Lotus Group.
The arrangement of the soldiers on the two flanks leaned towards defense. They were strong and powerful, taking into account speed and protecting the center of the army. At the same time, they could maximize the results of the battle and reap the lives of the Red Lotus Group. The archers and pikemen were in the middle, supporting the front and two flanks, shooting the enemies and clearing the obstacles.
The army led by Wei Ci was like a pair of long scissors, easily tearing apart the rear of the Red Lotus Group, making it impossible for the two wings to support and cooperate.
Swords and sabers flashed, and arrows rained down like a tide.
One by one, the corpses fell to the ground. As far as the eyes could see, there were severed limbs and broken bones.
The military strength in Jinmen County, including the recruits that Wei Ci had brought with him, totaled more than ten thousand. The Red Lotus Group still outnumbered them by three times.
However, how could a place like the battlefield be won by having more people?
With Wei Ci's attack and Qiguan Rang's containment, the Red Lotus Group suffered heavy casualties. The morale of the army was slack, and they were in disarray.
They tried to make a last-ditch effort to break out of the encirclement.
However, Wei Ci and Qiguan Rang's cooperation was rather tacit. The latter turned from restraining the enemy to encircling them, while the former turned from attacking to driving them away. The two of them were like experienced fishermen, and the soldiers they commanded were the sturdy fishing nets they had woven. The two of them did not communicate, but their hearts were in sync. They drove the panicking Red Lotus Group, the big and small fishes, to one place, and finally drew in the net! Captive!
It was not until the setting sun shone on half of the horizon that Qiguan Rang reluctantly ordered his men to retreat.
"I thought that the person who came would be Zi Shi."
Although Feng Zhen was a prodigal son and did not have a good relationship with Feng Jin, Xu Ke, and the others, Qiguan Rang quite admired this guy.
According to his temperament and style, he was quite suitable to lead the recruits to support Jinmen County.
He had never expected that the last person to arrive would be Wei Ci.
Thinking about Wei Ci's usual style, it was very different from his style on the battlefield just now.
Qiguan Rang could not help but re-examine this gentle and weak colleague.
You've hidden yourself well, big brother!
Wei Ci was still afraid of the cold, so he wore a few more layers than others. He also wrapped himself in a wind-proof cloak made of rabbit fur. From afar, he looked like a snowball. Just like how Yang Si felt cold when he looked at Qiguan Rang, Qiguan Rang also felt a little hot when he looked at Wei Ci.
After hearing Qiguan Rang's words, Wei Ci smiled and coughed twice. "Zi Shi is busy and far away in Shangyang County, presiding over the overall situation with Huaiyu. Going back and forth is a waste of time, and I'm afraid that it will delay the lord's great plan. Helpless, I, an idle person with nothing to do, will help the lord solve her worries. "
This was not the case. In the beginning, Feng Zhen had been eager to come. How could exhausting government affairs be as refreshing as fighting a war?
However, Wei Ci had a white face and a black heart. He was good at tricking his friends.
From Zhang Ping, Yang Si, to Feng Zhen, when had he ever been merciful?
"… Where is the lord now?"
Wei Ci had also rushed here overnight. He had no spare time to inquire about information.
Qiguan Rang briefly explained the current situation on the battlefield.
Jinmen County had been defended, and Honglian County could probably be deceived. Coincidentally, Wei Ci had arrived, so he could lead the troops there to defend.
The Red Lotus Group was having a civil war in Qiuyu County. Jiang Pengji and Qiguan Rang had deliberately blocked the news, so they would not know about the changes here for the time being.
Jiang Pengji could use this time gap to turn around and attack Fenghu County. When the three counties were stabilized, she would return to deal with the remaining troops of the Red Lotus Group.
Wei Ci kept a gentle expression and listened carefully.
In his previous life, he had moved from Langya County to Zhongzhao's Bianzhou with the Wei family. As an invisible person, he was not valued, so he simply built a hut and lived in seclusion. He was still concerned about the affairs of the world, but most of the news came from Zhongzhao. As for the news of Dongqing, he only had a general idea.
Perhaps the evildoer mentioned by Monk Liaochen was causing trouble, stealing the fate of Dongqing and the vitality of the people, causing many things to happen in advance.
In his previous life, the Red Lotus Group had surfaced much later than it was now.
The Red Lotus Group had been preaching in the north for several years. It had accumulated countless loyal followers, and its followers were widely distributed. In the end, the leader of the Red Lotus Group took advantage of the situation and revolted. He received the support of the people in the north, and the imperial court could not shake him. He suffered several losses, and the Tsing Yi Army, who revolted at the same time, could only avoid him.
The current Red Lotus Group was still immature, and its teachings were not deeply rooted in the people's hearts. Otherwise, it would not have been easy to take Chengde County.
"… Did the lord go to Qiuyu County?" Wei Ci asked.
Qiguan Rang replied, "According to the time, that should be the case. Zixiao, fortunately, you came. Otherwise, I would be really busy. Although the Red Lotus Group is a motley crew, their ability to bewitch the people is not weak. In the past few days of defending the city, people have repeatedly tried to attack or bribe the guards at the city gate. On the surface, we have caught more than 22 of them, and there are even more who have not taken action in the dark. "
Wei Ci rubbed his eyebrows. "It's best not to keep these stubborn followers around, lest they spoil our plans."
A rat's droppings can spoil a whole pot of porridge.
Who knows when these foolish people, whose brains have been brainwashed, will cause a disaster?
The Red Lotus Group should indeed be eliminated!
Thinking of his previous life, Wei Ci's expression became inexplicably gloomy. There was a hidden murderous intent in his eyes, and even his gentle face turned cold.
Understanding the meaning of Wei Ci's words, Qiguan Rang frowned slightly.
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