The strongest Marquis in history

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At the same time, some soldiers quickly stepped forward and piled up packs of explosives at the gate of the city.

In order to ensure that the city gate can be blown up at one time, the explosives are piled up at a distance of half a person's height.After the soldiers lit the fuse, everyone retreated quickly, or lay down on the ground.

"Hey! Hey!!!"

The fuse ignited, sparks flickered.

After the explosion on the tower stopped, the surroundings were silent. Luo Yuanzheng and Yan Mingshi breathed a sigh of relief. The explosion just now was too powerful. Both of them were in shock and hadn't recovered yet.

The two looked at each other in shock.

Because this weapon is too powerful.

Wei Guo has rifles, but Wudu County is not equipped with rifles for the time being, and weapons such as swords, guns, swords and halberds are still used.The two quickly ordered the soldiers to rectify and prepare to continue the defense.

When the soldiers on the tower began to clean up the battlefield, the fuse at the gate of the lower tower had already been burned.

boom! ! !

Suddenly, an explosion sounded.

Boom! ! ! !

The successive explosions of gunpowder caused the ground to shake, and the city towers in Wudu County began to shake violently, while the gates of the city were raging with flames.

This vibration lasted for half a minute before subsiding, and Luo Yuanzheng came back to his senses in shock.He was just about to look for Yan Mingshi when suddenly he heard the sound of killing.

There were bursts of hysterical shouts, and soon after, Luo Yuanzheng clearly heard a voice coming from the city.

Obviously, the city is broken.

Qi's army has broken through the city and directly entered the city.

The soldiers under Luo Yuanzheng's command were also extremely frightened at this time. No one had the guts to fight. They were all scared out of their wits by the explosion just now.

Luo Yuanzheng stood up, and he glanced at the frightened soldiers around him, and then at the Chidao in the city.The soldiers of the state of Qi, armed with rifles, had already rushed up the city tower.

All the Qi soldiers were extremely fierce.

And the action is extremely fast.

Luo Yuanzheng knew that he couldn't hold it, so he didn't make unnecessary resistance, and directly ordered: "Send the order and surrender!"

With an order, the soldiers on the tower stopped resisting and chose to throw away their weapons and surrender.So much so that the soldiers of the Qi State who killed the towers began to surrender soldiers and weapons without even a basic fight.

In a short period of time, the army took control of the city tower in Wudu County, and then Zhu Yuanshan and Liu Jinyuan led troops into the city.

As soon as Zhu Yuanshan boarded the tower, he saw Luo Yuanzheng who surrendered.Along the way, he has already found out the situation of Luo Yuanzheng through sentry inspections. This is an official who is dedicated to benefiting the people, which is very good.

This is worth recruiting.

Zhu Yuanshan said: "Luo Yuanzheng, are you willing to submit to Qi?"

"willing!"

Luo Yuanzheng answered without hesitation.

Zhu Yuanshan said with a smile: "Oh, you want to submit to Qi State so simply. It seems that Cao Xuan of Wei State does not have much appeal to local officials, and there are not many people who are willing to serve Cao Xuan!"

Luo Yuanzheng said with a stern look: "General, I don't know the extent of Cao Xuan's control over the region. In fact, I am really not a loyal minister. When Dong Teng was here, I worked for Dong Teng. When Zhao Gan came, I worked for Zhao Gan." Dry."

"Cao Xuan is in power, and I will serve for Cao Xuan. Now that King Qi's army is here, I will also serve for Qi. Therefore, the reason why I submit to Cao Xuan has nothing to do with whether or not I end up with Cao Xuan."

Luo Yuanzheng said: "I simply don't want the fighting to continue and affect ordinary people."

Yan Mingshi tugged at Luo Yuanzheng's shirt, signaling Luo Yuanzheng to restrain himself.

Luo Yuanzheng was calm and composed, and said in his own way: "The reason why I said this is to prevent the general from being deceived. Now that I have been defeated and I have surrendered to Qi State, how Qi State will use me still needs to be carefully considered."

Zhu Yuanshan looked at Liu Jinyuan and said, "Military division, what do you think?"

Liu Jinyuan said: "Luo Yuanzheng is just a mayfly in a troubled world. He has no choice but to do this. He is ashamed of his selfishness in surrendering one after another. That is his own business. But when he governs the place, he has made countless people live in peace. day."

"In all the prefectures of Xiliang, only Wudu County, the people live and work in peace and contentment the most."

"Luo Yuanzheng is a capable person."

Liu Jinyuan said: "Such a person can be reused. I will report the matter of Luo Yuanzheng to His Majesty. He is the prefect of Wudu County now, and he will still be the prefect of Wudu County in the future."

Zhu Yuanshan said: "Just follow the arrangement of the military division."

He looked at Luo Yuanzheng and said: "Luo Yuanzheng, you are still in charge of Wudu County, I hope you can really take root in Qi State, and no longer be a grasshopper, no longer a person who changes his mind when the wind blows..."

Luo Yuanzheng said: "Follow the general's orders."

Luo Yuanzheng suddenly said: "General, I have another piece of news here."

"what news?"

Zhu Yuanshan asked.

Luo Yuanzheng said: "Just today, I received an urgent message from Cao Xuan who sent someone eight hundred miles away. Cao Xuan ordered me to guard Wudu County. On the way here. Although the general’s weapons are formidable, there are not many troops. Once confronted head-on, I’m afraid it may not go smoothly.”

After Zhu Yuanshan heard it, his eyes rolled and he thought carefully.

Cao Xuan arranged for the army to come.

This is an excellent opportunity to deal with the opponent.

Zhu Yuanshan said: "Military division, what do you think of this matter? How should we deal with it?"

With a smile on his face, Liu Jinyuan said slowly: "General, this is our chance. Cao Xuan's troops have arrived, but the opponent cannot reach them for the time being. We will lay in ambush, wait for the opponent's army to come, and then take them all together. This In the first battle, completely annihilate the opponent. The next step is to go straight to Ji County, Hanyang County, and cut off Cao Xuan's retreat."

Zhu Yuanshan said: "The military adviser thinks it is most appropriate to ambush inside the city, or outside the city?"

Liu Jinyuan said: "Ambush needs to be set up inside and outside the city. Only in this way can we ensure that there will be no mistakes."

Zhu Yuanshan said: "We have come all the way, our whereabouts have been leaked. The Wei army who came here should be more cautious and careful, then it is very likely that we will not be able to ambush the other party. At the moment, I am still worried about the news leaking."

Liu Jinyuan rolled his eyes, thinking quickly in his heart.

Zhu Yuanshan's consideration is fine.

This is indeed the current problem. Once the news leaks, it will be very difficult to ambush the opponent.

When Liu Jinyuan was thinking, Yan Mingshi suddenly said: "General, Yan Mingshi, the old man, is the master of Luo Taishou, and there is a way."

Zhu Yuanshan said: "What method?"

Yan Mingshi said: "The easiest way at the moment is to leave a group of troops to guard the city and leave a large number of weapons. Once the Wei army arrives, we will fight back from the city."

"In addition, you are temporarily stationed outside the city, setting up camp directly, and posing as if you are going to attack. In addition, in the name of Luo Taishou, arrange people to report the news quickly, saying that you are bringing troops to attack. There are not many people. Only then can we keep it.”

"It's just that Qi's firepower is fierce, and the first day's fighting suffered heavy losses. The prefect is still standing firm. In this way, the Wei State's army will definitely come with all its strength. When the time comes, it will directly attack the [-] Wei State's army."

Yan Mingshi said: "After all, the other party came at full speed. I'm afraid it won't take long. Time is tight, so we can arrange it this way."

Zhu Yuanshan said: "This is a good suggestion, you can try it."

Liu Jinyuan thought for a while, and said: "General Zhu, Yan Mingshi's idea is good, but I have to follow this plan. I have three arrangements."

Zhu Yuanshan said: "Which two arrangements?"

Yan Mingshi also asked: "Please show me the military master."

Liu Jinyuan smiled and said: "First, the original Wudu County garrison in the city, as well as Yan Mingshi, and Luo Taishou's family, all left the city with us. The garrison in the city, as well as the soldiers in the city, are only left with the strength of our Qi State .”

"Second, the person sent to ask for help must be Luo Yuanzheng's confidant and be able to deal with it decently. If you send someone who is greedy for life and afraid of death, I am afraid that the news will be exposed directly."

"Third, block the news of what happened earlier, and temporarily prohibit the people in the city from leaving. As long as the people in the city don't leave, their whereabouts will not be revealed for the time being."

Liu Jinyuan said: "This is my current arrangement."

After Yan Mingshi finished listening, he looked at Luo Yuanzheng.

My heart is full of surprises.

The military advisers of the Qi State Army were extremely cautious. In the final analysis, these arrangements were all restricting Luo Yuanzheng and Yan Mingshi.Because the advantage of doing this is to prevent Luo Yuanzheng from going back on his word, so as not to surrender again.

Luo Yuanzheng didn't say much, and directly agreed.

Zhu Yuanshan quickly made arrangements. In a short period of time, the army left some soldiers to guard the county, while a large number of soldiers went out of the city.Yan Mingshi and Luo Yuanzheng's family members, as well as all the garrison soldiers, followed out of the city.

Luo Yuanzheng arranged for his confidants, that is, his personal guards, to meet with the army of Wei State to ensure that the news would not be leaked.

Everything is arranged properly, so I waited quietly.

Chapter 815 Ambush Battle

on the official road.

An army is on its way quickly.

The leading general of this army is called Cao Ku, he is from the Cao family, although he is a relative of Cao Xuan, but when it comes to closeness, he can be regarded as a relative of the emperor.

Cao Ku was in the army, because he dared to fight and kill, he was considered a general.It's just that he has always been a first-class master, and he has never been able to break through to the master level, which made his status not very high.

If not, in the early years, Cao Ku should have emerged.

This time Cao Ku was ordered to lead [-] elite soldiers to help.Although he thought that it was unlikely for Wang Qi to divide his troops, he traveled day and night to Wudu County non-stop.

He wants to defend Wudu County.

Ensure the safety of Wudu County.

The army was on their way, and when they entered the territory of Wudu County, Cao Ku had already arranged for sentries to go out to inquire about the news of Wudu County first, to ensure that he was not blind and could know the latest information.

If Wudu County is attacked by Qi's army, he can go to the rescue at full speed.If Wudu County had never been attacked, he would feel at ease and continue on his way at a leisurely pace.

"Report!"

When Cao Ku led his troops on their way, some soldiers returned.

The soldiers came to Cao Ku's side and reported: "General Cao, there is a man in front who claims to be the confidant of Luo Yuanzheng, the prefect of Wudu County. He has important news to see him."

Cao Ku lifted his spirits and said, "Bring it here."

"Yes!"

The soldier turned to deliver the order.

Not long after, I saw a strong middle-aged man approaching.The visitor was around thirty, with a strong back and a strong waist, and he stood still and cupped his fists and said: "Li Mengxian from Wudu County, I pay my respects to the General."

Cao Ku said, "What are you doing here?"

Li Mengxian said: "I implore the general, order to speed up and rush to help Wudu County. Today's Wudu County has been attacked by the Qi army, and the prefect has mobilized all his troops to fight."

"It's just that Qi State's weapons are very powerful, causing heavy casualties to Wudu County. The prefect said that he will go all out to resist, but I don't know how many days he can hold on?"

"The prefect conservatively estimates that at least for today, he will be able to hold the county seat."

"It will be difficult to estimate how many days."

Li Mengxian said: "The current situation in Wudu County is very unfavorable. Therefore, I hope the general will rush to help as soon as possible."

When Cao Ku heard this, he immediately became nervous.

Wudu County is the seat of Wudu County. This is the key point and cannot be lost.

Cao Ku thought for a while, and asked: "I have traveled all the way, and I have also arranged sentries to inquire about the news in the counties along the way. There has been no news of Qi's army before, why suddenly there are Qi's troops."

Li Mengxian said: "The prefect is also puzzled by this matter. Suddenly, Qi's army appeared in Wudu County, and then quickly culled them. The attack was menacing. In desperation, the prefect had no choice but to ask me for help. Thanks to the news from His Majesty, he said that there is an army coming to help, otherwise it would be difficult for the prefect to defend."

Cao Ku nodded, not doubting in his heart.

It is reasonable for Qi's army to raid Wudu County.If Qi's army didn't hide the news at all, and rushed on their way swaggeringly, it would make people suspicious.

Cao Ku looked at Li Mengxian and asked, "Did you rush for [-] miles and go as fast as possible?"

"Yes!"

Li Mengxian nodded and answered.

Cao Kudao: "You are still riding a horse now, go back as fast as possible first, and tell Luo Yuanzheng, the prefect of Wudu County, to tell him to guard with all his strength no matter what, and be sure to guard the county seat. This general will inevitably follow Arrive as quickly as possible."

"As ordered!"

Li Mengxian agreed.

Without wasting any more time, he got up and left.After Li Mengxian left, Cao Ku also ordered to go at full speed.

Cao Ku was very fortunate in his heart, thanks to His Majesty's foresight, he had already predicted that Wang Qi might play tricks, and would arrange a surprise attack on Wudu County.Otherwise, if Wang Qi's men were allowed to attack Wudu County, Luo Yuanzheng would definitely not be able to defend it.

As long as Wudu County is lost, Qi State's army will go northward from Wudu County, enter Hanyang County, or go directly to Weiwu County in the rear, it will be extremely dangerous for Wei State.