Meng Jin.
All towns and villages were being plundered by Yang Zongwang's rebels.
Smoke billowed out from every village and killings were taking place everywhere.
The rebel sergeants used oxcarts and horse-drawn carriages to plunder carts of grain, cattle, sheep, pigs and dogs.
Transported to Mengjin City.
Yang Zongwang stood at the grain storage area with his sword in hand.
He was very satisfied with the grain, cattle, sheep, pigs and dogs that were transported by the carts.
He said to his subordinates: "It seems that those untouchables still have some grain in their hands, but we used to Not cruel enough to them, now you see Look, as long as we are ruthless enough, we can search for more grain.
Many landowners have cellars in their homes, and there is a large amount of grain hidden in the cellar.
As long as we are ruthless enough, we can search them all.
According to this situation, we only need to search two more counties.
Can raise enough food for an army for three months."
One of the generals said: "What the general said is true.
The commander-in-chief is short of food now.
It can only last for one day.
Should we send someone over immediately to send a batch?"
Just as Yang Zongwang was about to speak, a fast horse came running in from outside.
The knight reined in his horse and bowed to Yang Zongwang: "General Qi, something bad happened.
The general surrendered to the Tang army with 300,000 brothers."
"What?"
Yang Zongwang and his generals were all dumbfounded.
After a while, Yang Zongwang came back to his senses and asked: "What's going on?
The commander-in-chief told us before that we would risk our lives to survive, but now why did he suddenly lead his troops to surrender?"
The knight told in detail how Yin Ziqi led his troops to surrender.
Yang Zongwang fell silent after listening.
One of his troops said to Yang Zongwang: "General, I don't know what you plan to do.
If we don't surrender to the Tang army, then our current situation is extremely serious."
It’s dangerous.
There is a river blocking the road in the north.
Luoyang in the east also surrendered to the rebels.
Now the general has also surrendered.
The Tang army is very close to us.
If we don’t make decisions in order, we will be in danger when the Tang army makes a move."
Another general also said: "Yes, General, the Tang army was able to force the general to surrender because the general had an army of 300,000 people, but we only had 20,000 troops.
This number of troops was not at all in Zhao Ziliang's hands."
In my eyes, even if we intend to surrender, can Zhao Ziliang accept it and give him the same conditions as the commander-in-chief?"
Yang Zongwang sighed: "Yes, we don't have enough capital.
Tang Jun is afraid that he won't even give us a chance to negotiate.
What do you think we should do now?"
A general said: "General, now we have two choices.
The first is to immediately bypass Luoyang and retreat to Xingyang with a small amount of baggage and grain.
We cannot bring too much baggage and grain.
Bringing too much will slow down our march and extremely slow down our march."
It is possible to be overtaken by the Tang army; secondly," Yang Zongwang asked: "What is the second choice?"
"General, as the saying goes, wealth can be found in danger.
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The second option is that the Tang army is recruiting Marshal Yin's 300,000 troops.
They have no time to take care of us now.
We might as well take this opportunity to mobilize all the troops and attack the Tang army at night.
Battalion, they only have 100,000 troops, but they have to look after an army of 300,000.
They must not have focused on our army.
If our army launches a surprise attack, it will definitely succeed in one fell swoop."
Another general said: "General, although this move is very risky, as long as it succeeds, it will definitely defeat the Tang army.
Generals can also conquer the world with this battle.
Even Marshal Yin will be willing to defeat him.
If we recruit 300,000 more horses, who in the world will dare?"
If you look down on the general, the general can become king if he takes one step back, and he can become emperor if he takes one step further.
How happy is that?"
These words made Yang Zongwang's heart beat.
He was an ambitious person, but he always suffered from lack of opportunities.
Yin Ziqi was a calm and steady person with increasing power.
He did not dare to make any rash moves, but he still hesitated.
After all, he had There are only 20,000 soldiers and horses, and the number of cavalry is too small.
If you want to raid the Tang army's camp, you always feel unsure.
Another general said at this time: "Aren't our 20,000 people too few?
Should we send someone to see Li Huaixian and join forces with him?
He has 100,000 troops.
If he joins us, we will have enough troops."
"Confirmed" The general who just made the suggestion said flatly: "Li Huaixian must not be like a wolf and an eagle.
If we join forces with him, who will dominate and who will follow?
He has 100,000 troops in his hands.
If we can really successfully attack the Tang army, After the incident is completed, with the troops in Li Huaixian's hands, I am afraid that not only will the general not be able to take advantage, but we may also be killed and robbed by Li Huaixian.
Taking away all the credit and achievements.
In this way, wouldn’t it be that our hard work has been made for others in vain?
To put it bluntly, Li Huaixian is not such a person, but the more people know about this matter, the greater the risk of leakage.
Big, it will definitely take more time for our two armies to unite.
Who can guarantee that this matter will not be leaked and it will not be kept secret?
What big thing can it be?"
After hearing this, several other generals also nodded.
"General, make a decision quickly.
We can't hesitate any longer.
If we delay it any longer, we won't even have a chance to choose."
The generals advised one after another: "Yes, General, make a decision quickly.
Whether to leave or fight, you have to say something."
Partly out of ambition and partly forced by his generals, Yang Zongwang gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, let's ask our brothers for wealth and danger.
If the raid on the Tang army is successful this time, and Yin Ziqi's 300,000 horses are collected, I, the general, will be king." , you are all meritorious people, and I will never forget your merits today.
In the future, each of you will follow me to eat well and drink hot food, and strive for glory and wealth."
The generals clasped their fists and bowed together, saying: "We will swear allegiance to the general to the death and never leave him."
"Okay, hahaha."
Yang Zongwang laughed and immediately ordered: "Send the order for all the troops to return quickly.
In the evening, make fires and make meals so that all the brothers are fed and drunk.
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When night falls, we will set off immediately to raid the Tang Army camp."
"Follow orders" At night, at Xu time, the Tang army camped.
Zhao Ziliang was listening to the generals' reports on the recruitment of Yin Ziqi's 300,000-strong army.
After a day of recruitment, Zhao Ziliang had asked each army to take care of some of the rebels separately.
To separate the 300,000 rebels, separate recruitment would reduce risks.
After listening to the generals' report, Zhao Ziliang said: "These 300,000 troops are really a big trouble.
They have just surrendered.
They are in a state of confusion.
Their minds are not yet stable and they are easily deceived.
We are worried that they will be deceived."
There are people who are tempted to cause riots, but we cannot kill all these people, and we have to continuously bring in food and grass to feed them.
It will take a lot of time to completely return these 300,000 people, so you must not take it lightly."
All the generals clasped their fists and said in unison: "Please bear this in mind, general."
Zhao Ziliang then told Wang Can: "The daily consumption of food and grass by these 300,000 horses is not a small amount.
With the food and grass we have hoarded in Hanguguan, we can support 400,000 people, and it will not last for two months.
You tomorrow Send people to Luoyang and ask Gao Shang and others to organize manpower to transport a batch of grain and grass."
"The general will obey his orders" At this time, there was the sound of rapid horse hooves outside the big tent, and a knight ran into the big tent, panting and bowing down: "Commander Qi, something bad has happened.
Yang Zongwang's tribe who was looting Mengjin heard that Yin Ziqi's tribe surrendered to our army, and wanted to We must seize the opportunity while our army When these 300,000 troops were assembled, they came to sneak attack our camp.
When the villain detected their movements, Yang Zongwang's 20,000 troops had quietly arrived ten miles north of our camp.
Now, the rebels are not far away from our camp.
Eight miles away” "What?"
Everyone in the big tent stood up in shock.
Zhao Ziliang's face was stern, "Humph, Yang Zongwang is so bold, he just wants to raid my camp with a mere 20,000 people."
Li Sheng immediately stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Commander, Yang Zongwang's troops are too close to our army.
Please order the commander to immediately mobilize troops and horses to defend against the enemy.
The last general is willing to lead the troops to fight against Yang Zongwang."
The light in Zhao Ziliang's eyes continued to flicker, and he said: "Now all ministries have the task of guarding prisoners.
It is impossible to mobilize troops and horses.
Without enough troops and horses to deter, I still don't trust these 300,000 troops.
Furthermore, now It’s too late to mobilize troops and horses from various armies.
Yang Zongwang’s 20,000 troops are too close to our military camp. , now only the three thousand cavalry of the commander's escort are idle, and I have sent my order to the three thousand cavalry of the escort to complete the assembly within the time of a cup of tea, and follow me out of the camp to face the rebels.
The generals will stay in the camp and keep an eye on this.
There are 300,000 people.
After I leave, Chu Ge will be the main force.
If these 300,000 people show any uneasiness or unruly behavior, they will be suppressed immediately."
The generals clasped their fists and said in unison: "Promise" Li Sheng clasped his fists again and said: "The commander-in-chief alone is responsible for the safety of the world.
How can he personally lead the troops to fight against the enemy?
If something unexpected happens, how can we explain to the court and the people of the world?
It is better for the junior general to lead the troops on the commander-in-chief's behalf."
Zhao Ziliang shook his head and said: "You have never led this escort of three thousand troops.
You are not familiar with them, and the soldiers are not familiar with you.
This battle is extremely critical.
It is three thousand against twenty thousand, and it is in the dark night.
The odds of victory are unpredictable.
I don't trust any of you to lead troops to meet the enemy.
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If we lose, the consequences will be disastrous.
I will personally command this battle.
Don't talk anymore.
It's yours to guard the camp for me.
Do you understand the mission?"
When all the generals saw what Zhao Ziliang said, they all clasped their fists and said, "I will obey your orders, general."
As Zhao Ziliang's order was issued, the three thousand escort cavalry quickly emerged from the camp with weapons and riding equipment, went to the stables to find their horses, put on the riding equipment, mounted their horses and rushed to the open space of the camp to assemble.
These three thousand guard cavalry are all the most elite light cavalry selected from tens of thousands of light cavalry.
Not only are they superb in riding skills, but their riding and shooting skills on horseback and cavalry close combat skills are extremely superb.
It can be said that these three thousand cavalry are the most elite light cavalry.
The escort cavalry is the most powerful among the light cavalry of the entire Beiting Army.
With these 3,000 men and horses in hand, Zhao Ziliang is confident that he can kill anyone in any army
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