Sunan Prefecture, Pingshi County.
The Dingzhou Magistrate still had three counties: Rinan, Zhuwu, and Jiude. Previously, Rinan County was where Wu Zhi and the provincial soldiers led by Zhang Wenzhen had fought. Weapons could still be seen there.
Flat Rock County originally belonged to Sunan Commandery. Previously, when Wu Zhi wanted to attack Dingyuan Commandery, he borrowed it and did not return it. Now, it became the bridgehead to attack Sunan Commandery.
"General!"
"General!"
Wu Tiehu and Chen Jingzong stood side by side at the top of the city wall. Watching the soldiers line up and the three armies shout, they couldn't help but feel excited.
The route they had chosen this time was to cross the Southern County and send their troops from Flat Rock County to catch them off guard.
No matter how well the news was concealed, the movement of provisions would cause too much of a commotion. However, if they could rely on this to win another county, it would be enough.
"Since Lord Regional Governor has appointed us as the vanguard, we will naturally do our best to fight this first battle!"
Chen Jingzong looked at Wu Tiehu beside him. "I wonder what General Wu's suggestion is? Just say it!"
"I am but a boorish person. Leave the vanguard to me!"
Wu Tiehu narrowed his eyes and said respectfully.
This was a very humble stance, but Chen Jingzong did not dare to slight him. After all, this person was also a Rank-5 You Ji General, the same rank as him.
He had been promoted quickly, and it could be said that he had a meteoric rise. Moreover, he was also very capable.
Of course, more importantly, there was a great god standing behind them! Even if he didn't want to give face to the monk, he still had to give face to the Buddha. If he accidentally offended him, not to mention pillow talk, even other immortal methods would be enough to make him suffer a great loss.
"Uncle!"
Below, Chen Shuncheng, who was wearing his armor, announced loudly: "All battalions are accounted for, a total of ten thousand men and horses! We can leave at any time! "
His face was brimming with energy, obviously excited about the prospect of a great battle.
Seeing this, Chen Jingzong smiled bitterly.
At first, he and his nephew joined Wu Zhi with the intention of using him as a stepping stone to find the assistance of the True Dragon.
After all, Wu Zhi's fate as a phoenix was not a big secret. However, he did not expect this woman to be so capable and forcibly establish such a great foundation with her female body!
From the looks of it now, it was very possible for him to unify Dingzhou and enjoy decades of kingship, not to mention the entire world!
In this way, he and his nephew had become shareholders of the stock market. They could only settle down and work hard for Wu Zhi.
However, to be able to meet a wise leader in troubled times, to be able to display what one has learned, to be able to die on the battlefield, what regrets would there be?
Thinking of this, he could not help but raise the spear in his hand.
The spear was orange-red in color and had dragon patterns on it. There was a faint awe-inspiring aura emanating from it, and the spearhead was shaped like a flower. It was extremely sharp and seemed to be forged from a whole piece of dragon scales!
This was the greatest treasure of the military, the Dragon Scales Spear. Ever since the ancestor of the Chen Family of Generals obtained a piece of dragon bone by luck, it had been refined for hundreds of years and over a dozen generations. In the end, it was only with Wu Ming's generous help that it was finally completed!
"Pass down my command, attack Sunan!"
Chen Jingzong suppressed the excitement in his heart and shouted.
"Victory! Ten thousand victories! Long live victory! "
The three armies cheered in unison. Their Qi soared to the heavens, and a few white clouds split apart, revealing a clear blue sky.
"Good magic weapon!"
Wu Tiehu, who was watching from the side, was also envious. He knew that this treasure of Chen Jingzong's was specialized in absorbing iron blood and evil spirits.
Although he had awakened the Qingyang Star Fate and almost reached the realm of the Star Secondary Fate and had inherited memories, he could not find so many materials to refine a high-level military star treasure in a short time.
"General Wu! Flat Stone County is two counties away from Sunan County. Are you willing to be my vanguard and make the first contribution in the conquest of Dingzhou? "
Chen Jingzong ignored his nephew's excited face and asked with emotion.
"Of course, how dare I refuse?"
Wu Tiehu laughed.
Knowing that Rinan Commandery was unguarded at this time, the two counties might surrender without a fight in the face of his army of five thousand people. This was a free meritorious service. He remembered Chen Jingzong's favor and took his men to the next county.
Huizeng County.
The county magistrate of this county was named Zhao Lv. At this time, he was enjoying half a day of leisure in the back house, enjoying a thrush bird.
This bird's whole body was like green jade, and its voice was sweet and moving. It had a special taste, which made him like it very much and regarded it as a treasure.
"Report!"
Suddenly, a yamen runner rushed up, making him shake the spoon he used to feed the bird.
"What kind of earth-shattering thing has happened? Tell me slowly … "
Looking at the yamen runner's pale face and breathless appearance, Zhao Lv could not help but frown and ask in a cold voice.
"Your … Your Excellency … something bad has happened. Scouts have come to report that Wu Zhen has sent ten thousand troops from Flat Stone County. They will arrive at the city in two hours at most!"
The yamen runner gasped. As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a cry of alarm. Zhao Lv accidentally hit the birdcage on the ground. The thrush flew and the bird feathers flew everywhere, but he did not care about it.
"Isn't it rumored that Wu Zhi is pregnant and the whole town was pardoned? Why did they suddenly come? "
Zhao Lv almost fell to the ground. His eyes were lifeless as he murmured, "Last time, the great general Zhang Wenzhen of the prefecture led an army of tens of thousands, but he still couldn't defeat them. My Huizeng County is small and poor, how can we resist this army of tigers and wolves?"
"Your Excellency …"
The bailiff gritted his teeth. No one knew who had instructed him to do so, but he said softly, "For the sake of all the people in the city, we cannot perish indiscriminately!"
"This …"
Zhao Lv was a little moved. Ever since Huang Jie, the prestige of the imperial court had long been swept to the ground. He was able to become an official because of his connections in Tongzhou. Naturally, he had a deep understanding of Wu Zhi's prestige. In a life and death situation, he did not care about those rumors and slanders. There was only one thing he was hesitating about. "But there is still a commandant from the county here. I can only mobilize five hundred soldiers …"
"Don't worry, Your Excellency!"
Seeing this, the yamen runner thought to himself, "The big families in my county also have many servants. Once the city is under attack, they will definitely be recruited into the troops. The old masters all say that they will follow the orders of their old parents!"
"If that's the case …"
Zhao Lv's heart skipped a beat. He knew that the big families in the county were most likely to be fence-sitters. Just as he was about to reluctantly agree, two exclamations came from the front, followed by the sound of armor dragging on the ground.
A dozen armored soldiers rushed in, followed by a lieutenant with a moustache. "Is Lord Zhao thinking of defying the orders of the imperial court and the prefecture overseer and becoming a rebel?"
Although he looked like a mouse, he seemed to be foolishly loyal. After entering the pavilion, he glanced at the yamen runner and said with a disdainful expression, "Kill him!"
"Yes, Your Excellency!"
Two bodyguards came forward and dragged out the yamen runner, who was already limp like mud. They directly pulled out their sabers and chopped down.
Puchi! His head fell to the ground and blood gushed out like a fountain. Zhao Lv looked at this scene and wanted to vomit.
"Lieutenant Dan … You … Why are you here?"
Zhao Lv's face was pale. This lieutenant was directly sent by the county to guard against Wu Zhen. He had two thousand soldiers with him, and was currently the number one force in Huizeng County.
"If I didn't come here, who knows what would have happened!"
Lieutenant Dan waved his hand. "The county magistrate is worried about the war and has fallen ill from exhaustion. Go to the backyard to recuperate … Summon the county magistrate's seal and the warehouse official. I want to open the arsenal to defend against the enemy!"
"Yes!"
The two people behind him immediately walked out and picked up Zhao Lv from the left and right.
"Shan Xiong, you dare?"
Zhao Lv's face turned red after being insulted like this.
"Why wouldn't I dare? County magistrate … The world has changed a long time ago! "
Shan Xiong laughed heartily. "In times of peace, the literati are important and the military is cheap. But now, the military is important and the literati are cheap. Moreover, you are suspected of colluding with the enemy. I won't kill you now because of your black veil. But in three days, someone else will have to wear it …"
He played with the county magistrate's seal, and his face turned serious again. "Pass down my order to seal the four gates. As long as we hold on for three days, the prefecture's reinforcements will definitely arrive!"
The enemy only had ten thousand soldiers, but he had two thousand soldiers. If the prefectural soldiers gathered, he could have a thousand strong men.
With three thousand people guarding the county, it would only take three days for the rear to receive the news. It would not be difficult for them to respond.
With such a great contribution, would it not be a small matter for them to be promoted?
…
Outside Huizeng County.
"Report!"
A messenger galloped over on a horse. When he saw Wu Tiehu, he knelt down with a thud. "Huizeng County has been placed under martial law. The families in the city have sent word earlier that they are willing to be our spies, but there has been no news from them!"
"Tsk!"
Wu Tiehu spat. "I knew that such a big family could not accomplish anything and was good at spoiling things. They must have leaked the news and put them on guard! Pass down my order. Speed up. When we reach Huizeng County, attack the city immediately! "
He could see very clearly that even though the other party had reacted, his side still had the upper hand.
At the moment, Wu Zhi's side had the upper hand in Dingzhou.
Taking advantage of the fact that the other party had not completely reacted, they might still have a chance to attack.
Thinking of this, he immediately shouted, "Where are the Qingyang Cavalry?"
Whoosh!
The hundreds of cavalrymen behind him immediately responded. These were elite cavalrymen that he had created using the inherited memories of Qingyang Planet. They were especially good at cavalry battles. It was not an exaggeration to say that they could fight one against three.
"Charge with me!"
He laughed loudly and immediately urged his horse forward.
After a few charges, Huizeng County appeared in front of them. Although the east gate had been closed, the south gate seemed to be in chaos. It had not been closed until now.
"A trap?"
Wu Tiehu hesitated for a moment. Then, he hardened his heart. "Things happened in a hurry. How could there be so much time to set up? Aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself?"
He immediately shouted, "Charge with me!"
"Kill!"
The hundreds of cavalrymen were like arrowheads, flying toward the south gate.
When they got closer, Wu Tiehu could see a group of aristocratic family guards entangled with the soldiers. Blood splattered everywhere. This scene could not be faked. He immediately made up his mind and rushed through the city gate. The long knife in his hand seemed to carry starlight as he killed and slashed repeatedly. Several soldiers on the opposite side immediately died without a complete corpse.
"Kill him. He is the enemy's commander!"
Suddenly, a voice came from the opposite side. There were also a dozen arrows aimed at him.
Wu Tiehu tilted his head and dodged most of them. He gritted his teeth and even caught a stray arrow in his mouth. Suddenly, he flew to the front of his horse. With a flash of starlight, the head of the person who shouted flew off.
"The captain has died in battle!"
The soldiers at the city gate were in chaos and completely routed …
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