Gao Shun's army captured Niuzhu City and sent troops to advance towards Taiping, Wuhu, Sanshan, Hulin and Jingxian without stopping.

For these small counties, it took basically no effort. As soon as the Xiakou army arrived, the officials in the city opened the city gates and surrendered.

Gao Shun's army made rapid progress.

The army crossed the Qinhuai River, pressed directly towards Moling, and rushed towards Liu Yao's old cave.

At the same time, Ling Cao led the marines to land in Kuaiji. After landing, 20,000 marines rushed directly towards Kuaiji County.

Ling Cao was originally from Yuhang and was very familiar with the Kuaiji area. He knew every mountain and river like the back of his hand. He had grown up in this area since he was a child.

In addition, Ling Cao was very famous in the Yuhang area, and people in many places were willing to follow Ling Cao.

Almost half of the 20,000 marine divisions under Ling Cao were recruited from Wujun and Kuaiji.

Now, the Xiakou Army is going to attack Kuaiji, so sending Ling Cao is definitely targeted, allowing Ling Cao to take advantage of his fellow countrymen.

The prefect of Kuaiji was named Wang Lang and Wang Jingxing, a famous Confucian classics master in the Han Dynasty. He studied under Yang Ci in his early years.

An official belonging to the Yang family.

The Yang family has a hostile relationship with Qin Qi of Xiakou, and the two have great conflicts. When Qin Qi first came to the Han Dynasty, she was suppressed by the Yang family.

He even wanted to snatch the Dongzhu from Qin Qi.

The conflict between the two parties has become irreconcilable.

Wang Lang was recommended by the Yang Biao clan as the governor of Kuaiji County, and he always followed the Yang clan's lead.

Ling Cao led the land troops to land at night. After landing, they moved towards Kuaiji City to kill them all night long, without giving Wang Lang a chance to prepare.

The meritorious officials of Kuaiji County were named Yu Fan and Yu Zhongxiang. They were also great masters in Confucian classics and were very capable. They were very famous in Kuaiji and Wu County.

Wang Lang took a fancy to Yu Fan's ability and recruited him as a meritorious officer.

Under the governance of Yu Fan, Kuaiji County was indeed relatively stable and developed well.

When Yu Fan heard that soldiers and horses were surrounding Kuaiji City, he rushed to the city wall to check and saw countless soldiers.

"Who are you and why are you besieging Kuaiji City?"

Yu Fan said.

"Master Yu, I am Ling Cao from Yuhang. According to the order of the Queen Mother, I am sending troops to wipe out the rebel Liu Yao. Please open the city gate so as not to damage the peace."

Ling Cao said.

Yu Fan had also heard of Ling Cao and knew that Ling Cao was very fierce and famous in Yuhang and Kuaiji.

"General Ling, I have heard that you are serving in the Xiakou Army, so why are you following the Queen Mother's orders? What do you say?"

Yu Fan looked confused after hearing this.

When did Liu Yao become a rebel? Liu Yao was a relative of the emperor, so how could he rebel? That is pure nonsense.

"Master Yu, I am indeed serving in the Xiakou army. The Queen Mother issued a notice to the world to demand Dong. However,

As a member of the royal family, Liu Yao did not send troops to challenge Dong, but watched Dong Zhuo act recklessly in Luoyang City.

Liu Yao wanted to become king independently and not listen to orders. What else is it but a rebellion? Liu Yao was from Fatty Dong’s lineage.

The Queen Mother issued an order for the Xiakou Army to send troops to conquer."

Ling Cao explained.

Ling Cao still admired Yu Fan very much. As long as Yu Fan was not stubborn, Ling Cao would not harm his life.

Yu Fan was speechless after hearing this.

He knew in his heart that Xiakou Qin Qi was going to attack the Yangzhou area, and the Queen Mother's decree was just an excuse.

"General Ling, please wait a moment. I'm going to ask the prefect Wang Lang for instructions. What does Mr. Wang mean?"

Yu Fan said.

"Master Yu, I promise to give you half an hour. If you don't open the city gate and surrender by then, our Xiakou army will attack the city."

Ling Cao said.

"Okay! No matter what the outcome is in half an hour, I will definitely come to the city wall and tell the general, and then the general will decide."

Yu Fan said.

Where is the prefect Wang Lang?

At this time, he was still sleeping with a concubine in his arms. He had just taken a concubine, who was very good at serving others and made Wang Lang fascinated.

The consumption was too great, and Wang Lang fell into a deep sleep.

Boom, boom, boom!

Wang Lang, who was exhausted, was sleeping at this time. Suddenly he heard a knock on the door, and he was so angry!

"What's the matter?"

Wang Lang scolded.

"Master Taishou, Yu Gongcao has come to ask for an audience."

The way of humanity.

Yu Zhongxiang!

Why did Yu Zhongxiang come so late?

Won't you report anything tomorrow?

Really, it makes people unable to sleep.

But what?

Yu Fan has a great reputation in this area. Not only is he famous, he also has huge influence. If Wang Lang wants to stay in Kuaiji safely, he must have a good relationship with Yu Fan.

Although he was angry in his heart, Wang Lang still got up and put on his clothes, preparing to see Yu Fan and hear what was going on.

Under normal circumstances, Yu Fan would not bother him so late.

"Zhongxiang! What's the matter with coming to see me so late?"

Wang Lang said.

"Sir Wang, the army is pressing down on the territory, but you can still sleep. The Xiakou army has completely surrounded Kuaiji City.

The general leading the army is called Ling Cao. He is from Yuhang and is from the same hometown as Beizhi. He specifically gave him half an hour to think about it.

Whether to fight or to surrender, please make your decision, Mr. Wang. Once the time expires, the Xiakou army will attack the city, and it will be difficult to deal with it then!"

Yu Fan said.

What!

Suddenly, Wang Lang was completely awake.

Xiakou army surrounded the city!

I didn’t mess with Qin Qi!

Why send troops to attack Kuaiji City? It’s unscientific!

Wang Lang is a member of the Yang family, so he certainly understands that Qin Qi and the Yang family are not on good terms, and there are many conflicts between them.

There can be no reconciliation at all.

"Zhongxiang, do you know why Qin Qi sent troops to attack Kuaiji City? With what excuse? It seems that Qin Qi and I have no conflict.

There is a conflict between Qin Qi and the Yang family, and it has nothing to do with me, okay!"

Wang Lang said.

Wang Lang was indeed very frightened when he heard that the Xiakou army was coming to fight.

Over the years, I have heard that the Xiakou Army is very powerful. Since Qin Qi took control of Jingzhou, the Xiakou Army has been fighting against foreign enemies.

Recovered Jiaozhou and put down the rebellion in Changsha.

"Master Wang, I heard from General Ling Cao that Liu Yao, the governor of Yangzhou, did not obey the Queen Mother's orders, and he refused to obey the orders.

It was truly treasonous and unethical. The princes from all over the world raised armies to attack Dong, but Liu Yao ignored him and tended to become the king independently.

Qin Qi, following the order of the Queen Mother, sent troops to eliminate Liu Yao, the traitor."

Yu Fan said.

Wang Lang wanted to curse after hearing this.

Your crusade against Liu Yao has nothing to do with Kuaiji!

Although Kuaiji is under the jurisdiction of Yangzhou, it basically does not pay tribute to Yangzhou and is handed over directly to the imperial court.

Yangzhou Liu Yao was only an honorary superior and had no control over Kuaiji.

Wang Lang has a good idea!

The governor only has supervisory power and no actual rights.

The prefect of a county was the most powerful official position in the Han Dynasty. Of course, a year ago Liu Yan proposed that the governor should be changed to the governor of the state.

The state pastor is very powerful.

The Zhoumu is the local governor of a state. He has much more power than the governor and is a real local boss.

But what?

There were not many places where it was implemented. Only Liu Hong's royal relatives appointed a few people, and other officials were still governors.

"Master Wang, the Xiakou Army sent troops according to the order to occupy the highest point of justice. No matter what the situation,

The Xiakou army came well prepared. We know Qin Qi wants to annex the Yangzhou area, but there is no good way to stop it."

Yu Fan said.

There is a sentence that Yu Fan did not say, why don't you, Kuaiji, send troops to challenge Dong?
Chapter completed!