"Hmm? I seem to have just killed a captain? "
Wu Tiehu glanced at the decapitated corpse and thought silently as he saw the soldiers in chaos and lost their will to resist.
"Greetings, general. We are from the Wang and Chen families in the city. We've been in contact with each other before, so we've come here to welcome you!"
The cavalry poured in continuously and killed the last resistance.
A few people walked out from the team of Zhuang Yong, who had disturbed the city gate. They wore leather armor and were stained with blood, but they could not hide their scholarly aura.
"Hmm … Where's the county magistrate?"
Without their help, it would not have been so easy to take the city. Wu Tiehu's face softened slightly, and he asked casually.
"This … County magistrate Zhao Lv has been placed under house arrest by Shan Xiong in the county government office. Thanks to you, general, for killing him!"
"Forget it!"
Wu Tiehu looked at the guards behind these family heads and felt that they could be used. He immediately said, "My men are going to occupy the county government office and block the county treasury. You maintain the order on the streets, open the city gate, and welcome the follow-up army. As long as you can do this, I will record you as a great merit!"
"Yes, sir! We will definitely accomplish our task!"
The family heads looked at each other and were secretly delighted. The success of this venture not only meant that they would not be counter-attacked, but also that they could take the opportunity to make a fortune.
With the death of Shan Xiong and the defection of the aristocratic families, there was no more resistance in Huiceng County.
When the thousands of soldiers commanded by Wu Tiehu entered the city, the atmosphere was even more solemn, and order was restored.
Inside the county government office.
Wu Tiehu casually flipped through the household registration documents and official documents, and said to Zhao Lv, who was standing solemnly next to him, "Since Lord Zhao sincerely defected, I have no reason not to accept him. However, there are rules in the town. Those who defected, regardless of civil or military rank, must go to the rear to study for several months before being transferred to another place! Someone, send the county magistrate away! "
Compared with the local tyrants of the aristocratic families, Wu Tiehu preferred such low-ranking officials, but he had to feign civility with them at this time.
Walking out of the county government office and looking into the distance, a thought came to his mind, Huiceng County is really easy. The soldiers are not tired, and the cavalry can still fight … The other city is not far from here. If I continue to take it, it will be a piece of flat land from the county capital. I don't need much, just 500 cavalry and 2,000 soldiers, I can give it a try!
"As for this county? Leave two thousand five hundred men behind and hand them over to the deputy general. They will definitely be able to suppress them! "
Although he knew that this idea was a little risky, Wu Tiehu's eyes were burning, and he couldn't let it go.
If Wu Ming was here, it could be seen that the star power above his head was vigorous and his luck had improved. It was actually burning like a raging flame.
The Yang Star Fate represented endless attacks, unparalleled bravery!
…
"Report!"
Behind them, Chen Jingzong calculated the time. When he heard the report, he smiled at Chen Shuncheng and said, "General Wu must have good news!"
He immediately ordered a messenger to come in and heard him report, "General Wu has broken through Huizeng County, and the damage is extremely light!"
"Good!"
Although he had already expected this, Chen Jingzong could not help but reveal a look of joy on his face. "This battle has greatly increased the prestige of our army!"
In ancient battles, morale was extremely important. If they lost at the start of the battle, the soldiers would be depressed, and it would be difficult to fight later on.
This time, it was quite appropriate to open the door to see good luck. Just as Chen Jingzong was thinking about how to write the victory report, the messenger continued, "Also … General Wu left the deputy general and two thousand five hundred soldiers to defend the city, and he has already left for Huayang County!"
Smack!
Chen Jingzong's eyes widened, and he could not close his mouth for a long time. "Nonsense! How can this be? "
Cold sweat immediately appeared on his forehead. "The worst thing to do in war is to take risks. It is already enough to take down Huizeng County, so why do they have to take risks? Aren't they afraid that the soldiers will be too tired and collapse in one blow? "
He immediately said, "Shuncheng, immediately order the entire army to speed up! You lead the cavalry and rush to the rescue first, no mistakes! "
"Yes, Sir!"
Chen Shuncheng replied. Soon, a group of cavalry separated from the army.
"There should still be a chance to attack Huayang County now … but … sigh …"
Chen Jingzong looked at the smoke and dust that disappeared into the distance and could not help but sigh.
In the evening, the setting sun was like blood.
Chen Jingzong rushed to Huizeng County, but he saw a surprised Chen Shuncheng and brought him an unexpected piece of news. "What? General Wu's troops came to the city, and Huayang County surrendered without a fight? "
Looking at his nephew's face full of jealousy, even Chen Jingzong could not help but sigh. "This Wu Tiehu is really lucky to take down two counties in one day. He is indeed a great general!"
Since Huizeng and Huayang County had fallen, Rinan County immediately appeared in front of them.
Chen Jingzong did not rush to attack. Instead, he calmly swept through the rest of the counties.
When Wu Zhi and Qi Lin led the other two armies to meet up, most of Rinan County was already in their hands, leaving only a lonely city.
"Unstoppable!"
In the barracks, Wu Ming looked at the fate on both sides and could not help but sigh.
Wu Tiehu's successive victories were within his expectations. This was not only the power of the stars, but also the trend of the general trend!
This time, Wu Zhi had a total of 30,000 troops, which he claimed to be 50,000 to the outside world. Out of the seven counties in Dingzhou, he had four counties in his hands. Moreover, he had defeated Marquis Ding Shi Tai, wiped out his clan, and forced back the army of the prefecture magistrate. His strength was strong, and the odds of winning were 80%!
Under the influence of this general trend, Wu Tiehu, who belonged to Wu Zhi's side, naturally had a great increase in his fate.
On the contrary, even if there were other talents on the prefecture magistrate's side, in the face of a situation where the soldiers and generals had no will to fight, there was nothing they could do.
Since the sky had fallen, how could it be salvaged by human power?
"Even though I had expected it, I did not expect that this expedition would go so smoothly!"
Wu Zhi came to his side and said indifferently.
Wu Ming's eyes narrowed slightly. Suddenly, he saw the clouds above her head flourishing and the Red Centipede swimming more cheerfully. He could not help but smile secretly.
"Since the county city is surrounded, what are you going to do?"
"Historically, the way to attack a city is to attack the heart, and then the city. Rinan County is high and deep, and I don't want many soldiers to die or be injured …"
Wu Zhi touched his lower abdomen.
It was rare that she didn't ride a horse on this expedition. Instead, she rode a palanquin. With Wu Ming's protection, nothing happened.
"Indeed, now Prefecture Magistrate Xu Chun, Provincial Governor Gao Shun, General Zhang Wenzhen, and others should have received the news …"
Even if Wu Zhi used her pregnancy as a disguise, the time she could buy was just to capture Rinan County and catch the opponent off guard.
After Rinan County, the prefecture city would definitely be on guard. At that time, they would have to fight a life-and-death battle with the 30,000 provincial soldiers.
The war was dangerous and ever-changing. Even though Wu Zhi had occupied an absolute advantage, he did not dare to say that he would definitely win.
Fu Jian's people panicked, Cao Cao had the Battle of Red Cliffs, and there were more examples in Dazhou.
"If there is only Rinan County City, I have a way!"
Wu Ming touched his nose and continued, "I recommend a person to you. He is Lin Xi, the legitimate son of the Lin Family. Last time, the Xie Family hesitated, but the Lin Family did not have many doubts. I specially ordered him to go with the army. Last night, he came to see me and was confident that he would surrender!"
"Oh?"
Wu Zhi's phoenix eyes moved, and he looked very interested, "How confident are you?"
"He is the son of an aristocratic family and lives a luxurious life. He values his life very much. Moreover, the Lin Family is very powerful in Rinan County. There is at least 70% to 80% chance …"
Wu Ming's eyes inadvertently glanced at the sky above the opposite city.
In fact, it depended on the general trend to surrender.
Wu Zhi's luck was flourishing, and Lin Xi was not a short-lived person. In addition, the luck in the county city was chaotic, and people's hearts were obviously unstable. Wu Ming estimated that there was at least a 90% chance that he would surrender.
"That's enough. Let him go immediately!"
Wu Zhi made a decision without hesitation, "If the Prefectural Governor is willing to surrender, I will give him a promotion and keep the other officials in their original positions!"
…
Dingzhou City.
"It's finally here!"
Rinan County was attacked. Even if the spies in the province were fools, they knew that the situation was not good.
However, when Xu Chun heard the news, he just frowned slightly and gently agreed. Then there was no more news.
"Your Excellency …"
Zhang Wenzhen stood on the side, with grief in his eyes.
As early as the beginning of the chaos in Dingzhou, not only Gao Shun, but even Xu Chun's health was deteriorating. His benefactor was like this, which naturally made him very sad.
"Life and death are predestined … cough, cough …"
Xu Chun coughed and put away the dark red handkerchief. Then he sighed and said, "I just didn't expect that Wu Zhi woman to be so treacherous, or rather, fierce. She makes us feel ashamed …"
"This woman doesn't know the right time and is blinded by greed. This time, after a long journey, hehe … perhaps the halberd will be crushed into sand!"
Zhang Wenzhen sneered.
In ancient times, the sanitary conditions were poor, and the army was even more laborious. A battle could drag on for several years or even decades.
If Wu Zhi was pregnant and encountered an epidemic in the army, or if she gave birth in October, with the conditions of the army, even if there were other support, it would still be extremely dangerous. Two lives might be lost!
This idea was so dark that even Xu Chun felt a little ashamed when he heard it. However, he didn't say anything more. He waved his hand and let Zhang Wenzhen go to reorganize the army.
When they heard the report that there was only a lone city left in Rinan County, they knew that Rinan County couldn't be saved.
Even Zhang Wenzhen didn't have the confidence to win an army of 30,000 on the plain.
His only confidence was that Dingzhou was the largest city in Dingzhou. It could rely on this dangerous city to hold out and force Wu Zhi to retreat.
In any case, in the siege battles of ancient times, even a small county could hold out for several years as long as the people were united, not to mention a big city like Dingzhou.
As for those aristocratic families, Xu Chun thought he could still control them.
Thinking of this, his gaze involuntarily turned to the outside of the city, and there seemed to be a bright light flashing in his eyes.
On the bank of the Luo River, in the Xie family's mansion.
The head of the Xie family, Xie Xingshan, looked at the intelligence report in his hand, and a thoughtful expression also appeared on his face.
After a long time, he put down the paper and opened the window. He seemed to smell the approaching storm. After a long time, he sighed silently. "Wu Zhen …"
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