Chapter 232 Chapter 4 Surprise Victory

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling together with 400 cavalry, ambushed in a dense forest between the front and rear enemy camps, waiting for the enemy to throw themselves into the net. According to their calculations, the enemy's reinforcements must be all cavalry, and the army strength is only about a thousand cavalry, so it shouldn't be difficult to deal with it. There are sentries on the nearby hills, and they will be aware of any changes in the main force of Waiyu Culture and Culture three miles to the left. All of a sudden, the enemy's rear camp on the right side and outside was shouting and killing, the flames were blazing, and they shot up into the sky, and the sound of hooves became louder and louder.

Kou Zhongdao: "It would be best if Yuwen Wenguo thinks that we have come out in full force. On the one hand, he sends fast cavalry to help, and on the other hand, he mobilizes his men to attack the city for the second time. It would be the most ideal." "boom"! There was the sound of a hard object hitting the rear camp, and it seemed that Xuan Yong's car-rushing tactic had worked. At this time, Luo Qi flew towards him, and he reported with great joy: "The two elders are predicting the enemy like gods again this time, Yu Wenhuaji has already used all his war cavalry to come to help, and it will be here in the blink of an eye."

"Pon! Pon! Pon!" At the same time, the enemy beat the siege drum. Xu Ziling smiled and said, "Yu Wenwen also wants to attack Wei and save Zhao. If we are quicker, we might be able to attack back and forth before he attacks the city." Before the words were finished, the sound of hooves was imminent. The enemy cavalry appeared on the plain outside the dense forest, formed a long dragon, and galloped towards the rear camp. Kou Zhong waited until the opponent's leader rushed to a slope and the whole army was completely exposed to the attack, then he gave a loud shout and rushed forward.

The pound man had already bent his bow and set his arrow. When the horse carried the enemy into the shooting range, the powerful arrow pierced through the air, and the enemy fell down one after another. Immediately, the enemy cavalry was in chaos and was forcibly broken into two halves that could not look at each other. Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling each led their subordinates, biting the enemy team and attacking back and forth, they were invincible. One side is a newly defeated army, and it is even more exhausted; the other side is winning a series of victories, the morale is like a rainbow, and the soldiers are using their lives.Almost as soon as contact was made, Yu Wenjun only knew how to flee in all directions, not daring to fight.

After some pursuit, some of the enemies turned back to Yu Wenhuaji's position, while the other group was heavily besieged by Kou Zhong and Xuan Yong's men, and they were fighting stubbornly.The people on the periphery held up the torches, illuminating the entire battle circle. Kou Zhong's Jing Zhongyue glows yellow in the dark night, and he kills anyone he sees, and there is no one under his command. "when"! Jing Zhongyue was forcibly held back. The two exchanged faces, Kou Zhong laughed and said, "So it's Brother Cheng, why did we meet here by such a coincidence?"

Just as the two glared at each other, Yuwen Chengdu's remaining ten or so subordinates had already been cut off by the melon cutter, and only his lonely horse was left to ride alone. Yu Wencheng was surrounded at the core, his face was red and white, and his eyes were frightened. Kou Zhong's tiger eyes flashed with lightning, he sneered and said, "When you plotted against Cui Dong by despicable means back then, did you ever think that this day would come?" Jumping up from the horse's back, flying over Yuwen Chengdu, Jing Zhongyue rushed down like a storm. Yuwen Chengdu was shocked and tried his best to resist with his sword, but was killed by Kou Zhonghanhen's fierce swordsmanship, and his back was sweating profusely.

More and more people surrounded Kou Zhong, everyone shouted loudly to cheer him up when they saw how brave Kou Zhong was. Shouts and applause pierced through the stars. "when"! When the lingering sound lingered, Kou Zhong returned to the scabbard and returned to the horse with a graceful somersault. Until now, he still has not touched the ground. An unbelievable expression appeared on Yu Wencheng's face, and then the long sword fell to the ground, an inch-long bloodstain appeared between his eyebrows, and he fell to the ground with a "bang", raising a cloud of dust.

Everyone raised their weapons to salute, cheering thunderously. Kou Zhong looked at Xu Ziling who had just arrived, the latter's handsome eyes were full of emotion, apparently because he avenged Cui Dong's revenge and brought back the past. When Yuwen Chengdu robbed the account books on the Dongming, Xu Ziling and Kou Zhongna thought that they could kill him on the battlefield in the future? Xuan Yong stepped forward and said: "The enemy's camp has been breached, and the food and grass are all under control. Is the next step going to attack the enemy's base camp?"

Kou Zhong shook his head happily and said: "The situation has changed, now it is the enemy who is worried about food and grass, not me, not to mention that his cavalry has been killed by us, so we have to be more patient and let him taste the food again. The bitterness of defeat will be healed." Everyone agreed with a loud bang, and led each other back to the city. "The enemy has withdrawn! Retreat!" The army and civilians cheered at the head of Liangducheng, and went straight to Xiaohan. Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling and Xuan Yong ran up to the top of the wall and looked towards the enemy camp. They saw that although the camp was there, the enemy had already moved to the Tongji Canal. They used dozens of rafts as cushions and tied them with thick ropes. The simple pontoon bridge quickly crossed to the opposite bank, and most of the 10,000 people successfully crossed the river.

This work is indeed beyond everyone's expectations, but it is a matter of course. These three days of successive attacks caused heavy losses to Yu Wenhua and his brothers. Not only did Yuwen Wudi and Yuwen Chengdu lose their two great generals and brothers, but nearly half of the siege equipment was burned, most of the cavalry were wiped out, and nearly 7,000 troops were lost. , coupled with the loss of food and grass, it is tantamount to suicide to survive. Kou Zhongzheng guessed that Yu Wenhuaji would retreat, and made a plan to pursue it with fast horses, but he didn't expect that the opponent would retreat overnight, and crossed to the other side first, choking the danger of the river to prevent safety.

Kou Zhong's face was cloudy and cloudy, Xu Ziling's hand came over and grabbed his shoulder tightly, although a little depressed, he said with certainty: "We must not ask the whole city to take risks for us because of our own personal enmity, even if we avenge our mother. In a day and a half, there will always be Riyu Cultural Bone who will repay the blood debt with blood." Kou Zhong smiled wryly like a deflated rubber ball, and nodded helplessly. The enemy's retreat is not chaotic, and there is the danger of the Tongji Canal, but his army strength is several times that of his own. If he chases them hastily, even if he can win the final victory, he will have to pay heavy losses. Let's just think it's a bit of luck for Yuwenhua's bones! At dusk, the sky was drizzling, but Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling hid in a wine shop and had a drink. Xuan Yong, Ren Meimei and others took care of the aftermath. In terms of fighting for hegemony, Kou Zhong's great cause has dawned, but when he can kill Yu Wenhuaji is far away. Seeing that success is in sight, and when the great revenge has been avenged, it is most disappointing to suddenly find that the success has fallen short. After taking two sips of wine, Kou Zhong squinted at Xu Ziling and said, "You don't like drinking all the time. Why do you not refuse every time I persuade you to drink after you arrive in Luoyang?" Xu Ziling stayed for a long while, remembering the bad mood when he reunited with Li Jing in Luoyang, he said with a wry smile: "One of the benefits of wine is that it makes people forget the cold and ruthless reality and indulge in dreams, but it's a pity that no matter how much I drink, I still can't forget it." Miss Su’s misfortune. Just now I took the time to ask Eldest Sister Ren about Xiangyu Mountain, and her answer doesn’t matter if I don’t mention it.” Kou Zhong picked up the jug, took more than a dozen mouthfuls, let the wine dripping from the corner of his mouth wet his front, then panted quickly: "I decided to put everything aside and hurry up immediately. Go to Baling to rescue Sister Su, and I will kill anyone who hinders me!" Xu Ziling shook his head and said: "This is just a bottom-line strategy. Don't you often talk about the top strategy? The top strategy is to let me pick up Sister Su alone, while you pretend to cooperate with Xiao Xian sincerely." Teach him how to be courteous and considerate to me, and let him think that the trick is about to succeed." A gust of wind and rain blew into the wine, blowing the lamps and shadows, and more than a dozen empty tables flickered, adding to the feeling of loneliness and coldness. Although the streets are full of joyful singing and city residents celebrating their victory, they are like two separate worlds from the wine shop. Kou Zhong was stunned for a while, as if talking to himself: "What should I do now?" Xu Ziling saw that he was staring at the bustling scene outside the door, but his eyes were empty, and he leaned forward and said in a low voice: "Your top priority right now is to award meritorious deeds, stabilize the hearts of the army and people in Liangdu, and take advantage of the present Li Zitong and Xu Yuanlang paid no attention to you, and when Yuhua's bone was defeated and returned to the north, they first established a good foundation. As for how to solve the danger of the Pegasus Ranch, Kou Shuai doesn't seem to need my younger brother to teach you how to do it?" After Kou Zhong was startled, his eyes recovered, he extended his hand to hold Xu Ziling's opponent on the stage tightly, and said in a deep voice: "You must bring Sister Su's mother and child to the Pegasus Ranch, we have lost our mother. , I can't lose Miss Su again." Xu Ziling nodded affirmatively and said, "I will definitely live up to your expectations." Kou Zhong said, "When are you leaving?" Xu Ziling said: "After drinking this glass of wine, set off immediately." Kou Zhong let go of his hands and leaned against the back of the chair, with deep emotion in his eyes, he nodded after a while and said: "Suppose Xiao Xian and Xiang Yushan dare to harm you and Sister Su, I will raze his mother's Daliang Empire to the ground and kill him." If he breaks his oath, he will teach me never to be reborn, and I will perish in the way of animals." Xu Ziling smiled lightly and said, "Don't worry! I, Xu Ziling, am no longer the Amon under Wu. How could it be so easy to kill me?" Kou Zhong looked out of the door and murmured: "I'm still a little worried about the demon girl. In fact, I still don't understand why she is willing to stop fighting with us. Is the thing in the 'Mr. Yang's Treasure' really that important to them? ?” Xu Ziling said: "I've thought about this too. According to my guess, their change is because you have defeated Li Mi, who has never been defeated, and made them believe that you are the only one who is worthy of being Li Shimin's opponent, and Li Shimin is the teacher. The real son of heaven chosen by Feixuan, that's why the Yaoyao girl changed to support you." Kou Zhong was stunned and said: "Support me? If so, why did the demon girl join forces with Bianbu to deal with you?" Xu Ziling said: "It is because she is going to deal with me instead of you that I came up with this idea. Just imagine that if she can capture me alive, she can gain the upper hand, and don't worry about you not agreeing to their demands and conditions. That night at Although she took advantage of the danger in Liang Du, the conditions she offered were absolutely acceptable; she also offered to help us, and killed Brother Ku's horse thieves with fear. So in the final analysis, the Yingui sect has taken a fancy to you. " Kou Zhong snorted coldly: "That's just their stupidity, sooner or later I will send them to kill." After a pause, he sighed: "No matter what anyone does, they all have clear goals or ideals. Even ordinary people pursue food and clothing, raising wives and children, living and working in peace and contentment, or pursuing wealth and power, or even becoming emperors and immortals." But I never understood what the demon girl is after? It’s just like fearing that the world will not be chaotic, and will not stop stirring up the wind and rain.” Xu Ziling said: "It is said that one mountain cannot hide two tigers. The battle between Cihang Jingzhai and the Yingui faction has lasted for nearly a thousand years. Now because of Zhu Yuyan and Cu Yaonv, the Yingui faction has shown signs of revival, and it is time for the two factions to divide. The moment of victory and defeat. The battle for the throne of the emperor is just one of the battlefields! It is also something we can perceive, because we have been involved in this vortex." Kou Zhong was surprised and said, "You see it very clearly." Xu Ziling said: "This is called bystander clear." Kou Zhong scratched his head and said, "If you are a bystander, then who is the insider." Xu Ziling smiled and said: "Sister Su's matter, Yu Wenhua's vengeance, I am an insider, and the rest I am just a bystander, does Zhong Shao understand?" After all, stand up. Kou Zhong laughed, picked up his wine glass and said, "I wish Young Master Ling a smooth journey and success in no time." Xu Ziling happily raised his wine glass, touched him with a "ding", drank it all, and drifted away. Kou Zhong saw that he didn't enter the crowd outside the street regardless of the wind and rain, so he poured the spirits down his throat. In the west hall of Liangdu City Central Manager's Mansion, Kou Zhong and his important generals held the first important meeting. The participants included Xuan Yong, Ren Meimei, Luo Qifei, Chen Jiafeng, Xie Jiao, and the former Wagang generals Gao Ziming and Zhan Gongxian who accompanied Xuan Yong to surrender. He was promoted to Xuanyong, the left and right vanguard of the Liangdu chief. Kou Zhong first declined the continuous proposals for him to become king in the past few days, saying: "The reason why we were able to establish the base of Liangdu is entirely by chance and coincidence, so we can survive in the cracks of the major forces, it is purely an odd number, so The more unobtrusive it is, the more ideal it is. The idea of ​​being king is actually harmful and not beneficial." Ren Meimei said solemnly: "But under the current situation, no matter how low-key you collect, Liangdu is always holding the throat of Tongjiqu, and no one else will let Liangdu go. Why don't you go out and seek hegemony publicly, relying on Lord Kou's prestige has attracted heroes from far and near to join us and strengthen our reputation." Kou Zhong smiled calmly and said, "Sister Ren's words are of course reasonable, but they should only be implemented after we further expand our influence. The most urgent task now is to take advantage of Xu Yuanlang, Yu Wenhuagu and Dou Jiande's entanglement in the north, and Wang Shichong is busy taking over Li Mi. At the time of the territory, we should draw some oil and water from Li Zitong, who is too busy to take care of himself, so as to consolidate and expand our territory." Chen Jiafeng shot an excited look in his eyes, and said, "Should we go to Li Zitong's city for surgery?" Kou Zhong saw that Xuan Yong was smiling and remained silent, and said, "Director Xuan, do you have any good suggestions?" Xuan Yong said calmly: "Defending the city is easy, but attacking the city is difficult. If Li Zitong hadn't transferred the army to Jiangdu, we would be helpless with our current strength, but there is still some hope of success." Then unfold the picture scroll, spread it out on the table, and continued: "There are three important things in front of me, which must be carried out at the same time. The first is to consolidate the city and establish the foundation; the second is to rebuild Pengcheng. More than a dozen towns and hundreds of villages were included in the territory. In the end, one of the two big cities of Donghai and Zhongli was selected as the target of the army, and an aggressive strategy was drawn up." Luo Qifei said: "Donghai and Zhongli are both highly strategic cities. The former allows us to get the road to the sea and trade with coastal cities; the latter is close to the Huai River, providing a foothold for our strategy to the southwest. Each point has its own merits in terms of importance. But considering the current situation, it is better to take the East China Sea first, which will hit Li Zitong the hardest psychologically." After a pause, he continued: "But I support Eldest Sister Ren's earlier proposal to invite Lord Kou to become king. The so-called injustice does not go well. Most of the more than ten nearby cities are controlled by local forces. They are willing to vote for Li Zitong or Xu Yuanlang because they think they are unlikely to become great weapons. But with the prestige of Master Kou, as long as you raise your arms, you will definitely follow the wind. Master Kou must reconsider this proposal." Both Gao Ziming and Zhan Gongxian agreed with this proposal, and used the example of Zhai Rang Wagang to gather righteousness back then to illustrate the importance of being king. Kou Zhong smiled and said: "I have a compromise method, how can I not be called king but be called commander? The forces have become tit-for-tat, irreconcilable, and they are a hundred times more flexible in doing things." Everyone praised him one after another. Xie Jiao suggested: "Why don't we just call him Dashuai Longtou, this name is very prestigious!" Kou Zhong smiled and said: "This name is too domineering to be true, and it has the smell of squid boss. Let's call it Young Marshal! You are the Young Marshal Army, which makes people feel more friendly and friendly." Seeing him say such an appropriate name casually, everyone knew that he had already made up his mind, and they all praised him in unison. Kou Zhongdao: "The three urgent matters proposed by Director Xuan just now are very insightful. Let the big sister Ren be in charge of Gongcheng's solid land. In the Pengliang area, who doesn't know Penglianghui's beautiful second leader?" Everyone roared with laughter, Ren Meimei gave him a sideways glance and said: "Still so talkative." Kou Zhong smiled and said: "People like me will never change. Power and fame are just fleeting things to me. In this struggle for world hegemony, what I care about is that ordinary people can have peace and happiness." life, and the arduous process of the struggle itself, otherwise what's the point of living in a muddle." Everyone listened in awe. Kou Zhong turned to Chen Jiafeng and said, "Chen Jiafeng is responsible for rebuilding Pengcheng, with Xie Jiao as deputy, and our elder sister Ren is responsible for the deployment of all resources." Xie Jiao said: "There is no more suitable candidate than the second head. The previous head was our treasurer." Ren Meimei said: "Don't call me the Second Master again, there will be no Pengliang Association in the future, only the Young Marshal Army." Kou Zhongdao: "Donghai and Zhongli counties, let's take Donghai first, with Xuanyong as the commander, Qifei as deputy, Ziming and Gongxian are in charge of recruiting and training troops, and make siege equipment according to the design I gave, for three months. It is time to prepare everything and take the overall command of General Xuan Yong." Xuan Yong said in astonishment: "Young commander, what are you doing yourself?" Kou Zhong said calmly: "I want to go to the Pegasus Ranch to borrow people and horses to build an invincible cavalry team. When I come back, it's time to attack the East China Sea."