Chapter 289 Shining the stars
As for replacing it, Bai Meng never had this idea. Bai Yong was the head of the Bai family, so he should be a good assistant to shine the entire Bai family.
In Qingyang Town, Chen Qisi and Gan Yue led their troops, fought steadily, and eliminated all the other side's strongholds in the city.
Han Maozheng stood at the south gate of Qingyang Town and looked into the distance. If reinforcements from Fuqing County were not arrived, he might not be able to hold on.
"Da~Da~Da" He rode around the corner of the mountain road and appeared in Han Maozheng's sight.
Han Maozheng felt a sudden slap in his heart. He knew that something was wrong, but he still comforted himself in his heart that reinforcements might arrive later.
"General Han, Fuqing County is now besieged by a large army, so please help the general to support quickly." The messenger arrived nearby, turned over and dismounted, and said to Han Maozheng.
"Please I reinforce?" Han Maozheng almost fainted. He was waiting for reinforcements. How did he wait for news of asking for help? The defenders in Fuqing City were not only crowded, but also had a few points stronger than his subordinates.
"Yes, General Han, be quick. The enemy is powerful, with over 10,000 people, and most of them are elite soldiers in armor." The messenger said anxiously. Before, at the checkpoint outside the city, both sides fought a battle, but they were no match for the end. They could only retreat into the city and defend the city with the help of the tall walls.
"General Lu has not received the news that I sent to Fuqing City for help?" Han Maozheng sighed. It's really over now.
"Ask for help? That's not the case." The messenger was stunned. What kind of help do you ask for in the rear?
Han Maozheng told the story of what happened yesterday and now. The general commander was frightened and wanted to return immediately. At least the city in Fuqing County is still as stable as Mount Tai, and Qingyang Town will be lost soon.
"When you go back, tell General Lu that you must stay in the city and wait for reinforcements. When the general gets the news, he will definitely lead his troops to go south." Han Maozheng's words were both for the messenger and for his brothers to strengthen people's hearts.
"Don't worry, General Han, I'll go back and report now."
After saying that, Han Maozheng immediately turned over without waiting for Han Maozheng to respond.
"Let's retreat too. It's not advisable to stay here for a long time." Han Maozheng estimated that in another quarter of an hour, the enemy's vanguard would be able to reach here. If he didn't leave, he wouldn't be able to leave.
"Go to Changle County and wait for an opportunity to cross the river." Changle County is far away from the main battlefield, and I believe the enemy will not be able to reach there for a while.
Han Maozheng did not know the disastrous defeat of Zhangwu's army on the riverside. He was determined to return to Fuzhou, take his brothers to make a meritorious service and make a comeback.
A moment later, Han Maozheng led a dozen elite confidants, leading more than a dozen horses with dry food and soft food on them, and left the south gate of Qingyang Town. As for the soldiers in the city, they could only be abandoned here, otherwise no one would be able to leave.
"General, we have discarded so many things? Why not set up a carriage?" The personal soldiers were quite puzzled. Most of them had discarded them. After all, they were just a few horses and couldn't pull too many things.
"You can't walk on the main road. After the enemy clears the city, you will definitely pursue it. You can only walk on the small road and cross mountains and rivers. If the other party is not familiar with the place, you can only give up." Han Maozheng thought very clearly. If he was the opponent's head coach, he would definitely not go into the dense forest to pursue it. It would be too risky.
Chen Qisi held the axe and slashed all the way. With his current physique, he was still a little reluctant. He was about to reach the south gate, but
I had to use an axe to support the ground, and stopped to breathe heavily. The muscles on my shoulders felt a torn pain...
Gan Yue also rested in the corner of the wall. The street fighting was too tired and he had to be highly focused. He was just a little distracted and was shot by the cold arrow shot from the secret. Fortunately, the armor had enough protection and only half an inch of the flesh was in. It should be fine to clean the wound and bandage it later.
Half an hour later, the two led their troops to meet at the South Gate, and the entire Qingyang Town was cleared out. The resistance was more tenacious than expected. The loyal and brave army had an absolute advantage, but it also paid nearly a thousand casualties to completely control Qingyang Town.
"General Chen and General Gan, according to the investigation, the enemy leader led his personal soldiers and went directly to the mountains." The scout went out of the south gate to investigate, and soon found the traces left by the other party along the way.
"Continue to inquire about the news from Fuqing City." Chen Qisi nodded. According to the pre-war deployment, Cheng Zhenbei should lead his troops to besiege Fuqing City at this time, and then make a decision after finding out the specific news.
"General Gan, let's first clear the city, strengthen defense, and then send people to contact the rear, and make a decision depending on the situation. How about it?" According to the prior deployment, their task was to take down Qingyang Town, defend the city, and cut off the connection between Fuqing City and Fuzhou.
"Just as General Chen wants." Gan Yue nodded. At this point in this battle, even if they have completed the combat goal. Next, whether to stick to this place or wait for an opportunity to act, they have to wait for the news to make a decision.
After working overnight, I finally built a simple wooden bridge on Dazhang River. Although the workmanship is extremely rough, the materials are practical and it will be no problem for cavalry to pass in the short term.
When Sun Yu walked onto the wooden bridge, he couldn't help but sigh that it was very strong at the moment, but it was useless. Under the erosion of the water flow, the bridge should be abandoned for at most half a year.
With the current iron craftsmanship, steel bars are not a problem, and the quality of cement has been improved. When you go back and get free, you will get the columns of reinforced concrete. If you use this column to drive piles, although it cannot compare with the mass ratio that can last for a hundred years in later generations, twenty or thirty years should not be a problem.
"Good news!"
"Good news!"
As soon as Sun Yu crossed the bridge, he saw a man rushing towards him. It was his commander of the loyal and brave army. Sun Yu knew at a glance that he must have been sent by Chen Qisi and Gan Yue's troops who attacked Qingyang Town. Even if Lao Cheng had good news, he would not be able to get there for the time being.
"I have met the Marquis, General Chen and General Gan sent a young man to report the victory!" The messenger was stopped by Sun Yu's personal military camp, and after confirming his identity, he was brought to Sun Yu.
"Has Qingyang Town taken it?" Although Sun Yu guessed it, he still wanted to confirm it.
"Report to the Marquis, Qingyang Town has been conquered and is now under renovation of the city defense." The messenger said with a happy expression.
"Okay! OK!" Sun Yu was overjoyed. The current situation on the South Bank was very good.
The most central part of the entire southern bank of the Minjiang River was completely occupied by the loyal and brave army, while the opponent's Zhangwu army's forces were cut into pieces and it was difficult for them to coordinate with each other. This battle was decided.
"The order was sent to Chen Qisi, who led his troops to Fuqing County to assist Cheng Zhenbei to attack the city. Qingyang Town was led by Gan Yue, and the defense line along the river was not allowed to relax."
The previous plan was to block Fuzhou reinforcements on the north bank of the Minjiang River. Now in a fight, the other party has been hurt. If nothing unexpected happens, they should be careful.
Just guard and not let yourself cross the river.
In Jiangning Mansion and the palace, Li Yu had just left the court.
These days, Concubine Xie was quite dissatisfied with Li Yu's desire to make Zhou Wei the youngest daughter of the Zhou family, and was quite negligent in bed. When Li Yu thought of Zhou Wei's appearance, he felt bored with the harem. After going to court, he did not go to the harem, but instead walked on the city wall to see the prosperity under his rule.
"Lao An, is the wedding date set?" Li Yu looked at the people coming and going outside the city, full of envy. Although he was the lord of a country, he did not have the most precious freedom. He probably could not go to other places except this palace.
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Xiao is doing this, I don't know." An Jinhai is about to take care of him now, and he has been serving Li Yu these days. He is more careful than before.
"I'll call Xiao Yi to do something, but it's not easy at all." Li Yu naturally hopes that the sooner the better, but major matters like the founding of the post-departure are not hasty.
A quarter of an hour later, Xiao Yi jogged up to the city, ran to Li Yu, and immediately knelt down and apologized.
"Your Majesty, I said that I have to wait a little longer for this day." Xiao Yi said carefully. Of course, he knew that His Majesty was anxious and wanted to set it tomorrow, but he didn't dare to do so, and he had to delay it.
Concubine Xie said that she would hold on anyway, and Xiao Yi also hoped that Concubine Xie would take office. In order to bribe the people from the Imperial Heavenly Prison, he made a big move and was hoping that something would go wrong here.
"Why? This day is so difficult to decide?" Li Yu looked puzzled. There are several good days in every month, and it was very fast in the past.
"Your Majesty, you must not be careless about the matter of the queen. If something goes wrong, no one can afford it. You must think about it again and again. These days, the Imperial Heavenly Prison has been reviewing classics and not daring to slack off. I am always watching them every day." Xiao Yi opened his eyes and told lies. Anyway, those people are holding a Taoist classic. It is not right to say that. Even if Li Yu goes, he can't tell why.
"Before, when I was Lie Ehuang, I remember that I was not so complicated." Li Yu was really anxious. He was so fat that he slipped away from his mouth, so how could he not think about it?
"Your Majesty, the Empress was the princess at that time, so naturally she didn't care so much. Besides, the Imperial Heavenly Prison said that the celestial phenomena have changed recently. My Tang Dynasty seems to have a general to protect the master. This country's fate..." Xiao Yi went to the Imperial Heavenly Prison every day and learned a few nonsense to fool people. Anyway, it's ambiguous, you can guess it.
As long as he spent so much money, the people in the Imperial Heavenly Prison would never destroy it.
"Good news!"
"Good news!"
......
Just as Xiao Yi said, he rode a horse and ran wildly on the official road and came directly towards the palace gate.
"Jiangxing? It's really here." Xiao Yi trembled in his heart, and he said casually. He originally wanted to continue to guide Li Jicao, the prince of King Jiang. Now this situation can't continue, and he doesn't know who is getting cheaper.
Chapter completed!