Under Pingyang City, Han Yao, the leader of the Mengshan rebel army, visited the Jiyin hero Meng Haigong.

The victory and defeat of the battle on the northern front is directly related to the restraining attacks of the rebel army on the southern front in Zoucheng and Pingyang. Therefore, both Li Fengyun and Han Yao, and Han Jinluo and four other heroes and Duke Meng Hai. Duke Meng Hai is particularly cautious and sent scouts to inquire about military information in Xiaqiu, Yuancheng and Ningyang. Once the situation is not good for him, he will decisively evacuate. He has a self-knowledge that with the strength of the Jiyin Rebel Army, he can take advantage of the situation to rob and pick up the bargain, and directly fighting with the official army is purely seeking death.

The news that Duan Wencao and Lu County had broken out of Xiaqiu City was immediately reached by Meng Haigong. Meng Haigong immediately realized that the battle on the northern front was about to be decided, so he ordered the officers under the tent to prepare for retreat. Although he didn't know much about the battle on the northern front, since Zhang Xutuo left Lu County and Li Fengyun led the main force to attack Xiaqiu, he had a strong ominous premonition.

The strength of the rebel army is there. Even if Han Jinluo and others formed an alliance with Mengshan's white-haired commander, the alliance is very fragile. At the critical moment, someone will definitely betray his promise and escape at the last minute. After the morale of the army is shaken, the rebel army will inevitably be defeated. If Zhang Xutuo and Qi army do not leave, the official army will have an absolute advantage in strength, and the rebel army will have to passively defend. The two sides are in a stalemate, and the rebel army can support it for a period of time. Once Zhang Xutuo leaves, the strength comparison between the official army and the rebel army on the battlefield in Lu County changes. In addition, the rebel army urgently needs to obtain food to alleviate the stomach crisis, and the situation changes immediately. Unfortunately, this change is obviously unfavorable to the rebel army.

Meng Haigong's unknown premonition quickly became a reality. The latest developments in the northern front war came one after another. Han Jinluo and four other heroes were surrounded by the official army in Ningyang City. The white-haired general Li Fengyun and the Cangtou army were blocked from the rescue. After a battle with the official army, the losses were serious and they had to evacuate. In this way, Han Jinluo and others in Ningyang City were in a turtle in the jar, with no way to go to the earth, and they would undoubtedly die. The rebel army lost this battle, and the result was imagined. The next step was to the government army with the power of great victory and chased and killed them everywhere.

Gong Meng Hai issued a retreat order without hesitation. The soldiers immediately took action, set up camps and prepared to leave, but at this moment, Han Yao rushed over.

Meng Haigong was a little guilty. Everyone was an allies, and they were all ally, sharing life and death, but at the critical moment he betrayed his allies and escaped alone. This was too disgraceful. He was worried that Han Yao would question him in anger, and he did not wait for Han Yao to speak, and explained first, "After receiving an urgent report from the scout, Duan Wencao led the Lu army out of the city and killed Ningyang. It is estimated that the war on the northern front would inevitably be tense, so he decided to lead the army northward and launch an attack on Xiaqiu to restrain the Lu army."

Han Yao knew very well and was very angry at Meng Haigong's despicable actions, but the battle situation had now developed to the most critical moment. He needed to rely on Meng Haigong's power. For this reason, not only could he not offend him, but he also tried every means to deceive him and stay.

"I came in a hurry and was about this." Han Yao looked serious and anxious. "The white-haired handsome man rushed to send a letter to details the changes in the battle situation on the northern front."

When Meng Haigong heard this, he immediately asked anxiously, "What's the war on the Northern Front?"

Han Yao did not answer, but looked around. Meng Haigong suddenly showed an embarrassment. Han Yao wanted to find the map, but the map that was originally hung in the tent had been put away. Meng Haigong had a ghost in his heart, so he tried to calm down and ordered his subordinates to take out the map quickly. Han Yao looked away and waited for Meng Haigong's subordinates to hang up the map, while saying something that scared Meng Haigong: Zhang Xutuo killed a shot and surrounded Ningyang City, Han Jinluo and other four heroes and their troops were in danger.

Meng Haigong was secretly surprised, and his thoughts of retreat became stronger and stronger. Zhang Xutuo came back again, and Han Jinluo and four other heroes were about to be wiped out. The battle was defeated very badly and there was no need to fight. You should run as far as you can.

"Has the white-haired coach withdrawn from the Yangguan line?" Meng Haigong asked nervously.

"No, the white-haired commander is in charge of the battle against Duan Wencao who surrounded Ningyang City."

"Where is Zhang Xutuo?" Meng Haigong asked without hesitation, "Where is Qi army?"

"Zhang Xutuo took Qi army to withdraw to Qi County."

Meng Haigong looked at Han Yao in surprise, full of doubts about the entire northern front war. Zhang Xutuo killed a retaliation and surrounded the army of Han Jinluo and four other heroes in Ningyang City. Duan Wencao also led the Lu army to Ningyang City. The official army had already gained an absolute advantage and completely controlled the situation. Under such a good situation, why did Zhang Xutuo suddenly return to Qi County?

"Did Qi County undergo a sudden change?" Meng Haigong asked impatiently. If Han Yao's news was accurate, Zhang Xutuo brought Qi army back to Qi County, and only Duan Wencao and his Lu army were left on the battlefield in Ningyang. Although the situation was still unfavorable to the rebels, the severity would be very different. The rebels still had the opportunity to rescue the besieged brothers.

Han Yao shook his head. At this time, Meng Haigong's subordinates had already hung up the map. While moving closer to the map, Han Yao said to Meng Haigong, "We know nothing about the situation in Qi County, but the white-haired coach had a speculation about Zhang Xutuo's sudden withdrawal from Qi County."

Han Yao pointed to Maodudian on the map and began to tell the details of the battle on the northern front. "Zhang Xutuo pretended to retreat north before, but did not leave and return to Qi County. Instead, he circled a large circle in the northeast of Juyeze and hid quietly in Maodudian." Then he captured the Cangtou army, and then Han Jinluo and others evacuated the Yuancheng battlefield without authorization, led their troops to rush into Ningyang City to plunder food, forcing Li Fengyun to take the Cangtou army into the Yuancheng battlefield to block the Lu army. Then Zhang Xutuo suddenly came out and surrounded Ningyang City. Li Fengyun had to lead his army to rescue Ningyang, and said in detail.

When Meng Haigong heard this, he probably guessed why Zhang Xutuo suddenly withdrew from Qi County. At the critical moment, Duan Wencao ignored the overall situation and actually planned to plot against Zhang Xutuo. Zhang Xutuo turned against Duan Wencao in anger. Considering that the battle situation at this moment was beneficial to the official army, with Duan Wencao's strength, he could completely capture Ningyang and wipe out the besieged rebel army, so Zhang Xutuo resolutely left Lu County.

Han Yao's next statement was very close to Meng Haigong's speculation. At this point, Meng Haigong gave up the idea of ​​retreating. Zhang Xutuo left, the biggest threat was gone, and the strongest strength was gone. All the rebels joined forces and still had a chance to compete with Duan Wencao.

"In this way, Zhang Xutuo is really leaving and will not kill us again." Meng Hai smiled and said.

"Zhang Xutuo's sharp blow in Ningyang City gave us a heavy blow. The battle situation at this moment is already very beneficial to the official army." Han Yao nodded and said calmly, "As long as Duan Wencao conquers Ningyang City at any cost, he will win this battle. Zhang Xutuo's goal of going south to Lu County has also achieved. With Duan Wencao's strength, it will not be too difficult to capture Ningyang City, it just needs to pay a certain price."

"This price is not small." Meng Haigong laughed, "Zhang Xutuo and Duan Wencao probably did not expect that the white-haired coach not only did not frighten back to Mengshan, but instead Chen Binggang City threatened Ningyang and confronted the government army head-on."

Meng Haigong's confidence came, and his whole aura was different. He stood in front of the map and talked happily, "At this point, Duan Wencao surrounded Ningyang City and seemed to have an advantage, but in fact he was very passive. If he attacked the city, he would be attacked by the white-haired coach. He would be attacked by the white-haired coach and would be attacked by the white-haired coach from both sides. The city would definitely not be captured, and he would only suffer casualties; if he surrounded but did not attack, he tried to use Ningyang as bait to force the white-haired coach to fight with him, and his army was Ningyang

The city was restrained and unable to move, but instead lost its advantage, and then it was unable to take care of other cities, which created the opportunity for us to attack other cities. Although Xiaqiu and Ningyang had the most food and piled up like mountains, other cities also had food. As long as we capture one or two towns around Xiaqiu, we can also plunder the grain. With these foods, you Mengshan can still get rid of the dilemma of serious food scarcity."

Han Yao smiled and nodded, and had a new understanding of Meng Haigong's talent and an intuitive understanding of his nature. This person has a baby and is a mother. He is a brother when he is profitable, and he may even stab him directly in the back when he is unprofitable.

Meng Haigong was so excited that he even came up with an attack strategy. "Now the battle situation on the northern front has reached a stalemate. Han Jinluo and others in Ningyang City are unable to break through. The white-haired coach outside the city is also unable to defeat Duan Wencao and rescue the besieged rebels. Duan Wencao is also in a dilemma. The attack is in danger of being attacked from both sides, and if he does not attack, he will fall into a passive position. In this way, the direction of the battle situation on the southern front becomes the key. If we seize this rare opportunity, take the initiative to attack, and stab Duan Wencao with one knife, causing him to suffer in great pain. It will definitely help the white-haired coach to make a breakthrough in the northern front battlefield and then reverse the situation."

Han Yao's purpose was like this. When he heard Meng Haigong's plan, he immediately agreed and complimented him without any hesitation. As long as Meng Haigong stayed on the battlefield in Lu County and continued to fight with him and defeat Duan Wencao, the ultimate beneficiary would be the Mengshan Rebel Army. Han Yao knew very well. Li Fengyun also repeatedly instructed in the letter that even if he could save some of the benefits for this, it would be very cost-effective.

Since Duke Meng Hai took out a plan and actively demanded an attack, the next rebel army took advantage of the rare opportunity that Duan Wencao and the main force of the Lu army were restrained by Ningyang City to attack the city and siege. Which city is the most certain to attack? It must not only plunder the grain, but also stab Duan Wencao hard, which must not only make Duan Wencao feel pain, but also make him fall into a greater passiveness, forcing him to lose his inch. Duan Hai and Han Yao made a plan and quickly set a goal to attack Rencheng.

Rencheng is located southwest of Xiaqiu, downstream of the Bing River, only more than 100 miles away from Ningyang, which is swimming in the Bing River. Li Fengyun is now in Gangcheng, which is located upstream of the Bing River, less than 100 miles away from Ningyang. If Meng Haigong and Han Yao conquered Rencheng, they would form a force of attacking from north to south with Li Fengyun. By then, Duan Wencao was completely passive and had no advantage.

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