The general praised his courage and made many killings. He drank the bell and drank the sword in the wind.

The master of the overturning army flattened leaves and plundered the land to get the river. He should laugh at the disciples of Confucius and envy the four subjects every year.

"Present to Border General" Tang Dynasty: Zhang Qiao. (Tang Dynasty poets like to use the daily life of Confucian scholars at every turn)

.........

However, the government reinforcements that had been arranged to ambush and waited for the expected arrival in Jiangning City, which had not arrived for a long time.

"What, Jurong City was taken down by accident"

Zhou Huaian, who was dealing with the aftermath in the city, couldn't help but say a little surprised.

"Just relying on a single convoy and a third battalion cavalry (traveling) and stole the enemy's defense formation; and even bluffed and scared away the remaining defenders and reinforcements. This is really an unexpected surprise..."

"Come here, draft the corresponding certificates of commendation and meritorious documents for me, and immediately make a batch of commemorative medals for the corresponding personnel who first seized the city."

You should know that the orders Zhou Huaian gave them were only to change their clothes to investigate and harassment, plunder and destroy the traffic between the officials and soldiers between cities as supplements; and even intercepted and killed the messengers and patrol officers of the officials to create chaos and make them at a loss.

It feels like the gradual and phased results of the Taiping Army's unremitting efforts in batch training system. Some people who should have been unknown in normal history have also begun to make their mark in all aspects due to some accumulation of strength. However, this is obviously a great thing and a bonus to the system's advantages.

But when he calmed down from joy, he had to consider and face another problem. From another perspective, it was a new result of the plan not changing; according to his plan, there was no plan to occupy Jurong in the short term.

As long as we can firmly control this Jiangning City, which is located on the Yangtze River and is quite convenient for water transportation, we can obtain Jiangling from the upstream waterways with a steady stream of logistics supply and transportation capacity, which is much more convenient and cheaper than any land vehicle and horse.

However, outside of Jurong City, he undoubtedly divided the Taiping Army's military strength, which was relatively concentrated in disguise. Moreover, compared with Jiangning, which had Zhongshan as a barrier, Jurong City was still in the hinterland of the southern Jiangsu plain where there was no danger of defending water nets; it undoubtedly gave the enemy the opportunity to divide and target it.

But then again, the city that has been built at a price cannot be abandoned for the reasons of such risks and threat probability; at least the corresponding value must be used to the maximum extent. Then Zhou Huaian made a decision and ordered:

"Transfer our military orders, and quickly divide the third battalion from the repair and standby troops, and give priority to replenishing boats nearby for transportation, and rush to Jurong to assist in controlling and suppressing the situation..."

"The screening and cleaning work in the city will be left for the time being, and the problematic personnel will be detained for disposal. Priority will be given to the skilled and capable personnel of the third detachment to go to Jurong City to start work."

"Don't worry about the others first. First, I will deal with all the five types of elements in the city (gentry, wealthy clan, officials, clerks, and heads of the East) who will cut off the mess with me quickly; even those who are guilty and will not die will be escorted to Jiangning to come to work in the vicinity of the management and guarding;"

"In addition, strictly check the household registration book. Anyone with craftsmen and doctors will be handled accordingly and will be given priority to sending them to Daojiangning."

"Let the unplanned teaching brigade and the third cavalry camp leave the city to protect and guard the road..."

"What should I do with the previous ambush...whether..."

Someone asked for advice

"There is no need to take it back, and continue to let them be alert and standby in the corresponding aspects; but when things have developed to this point, I am afraid it will be much more important than being able to ambush the entire army again."

Zhou Huiyan waved his hand and said firmly.

"Travel to Jiangling in the rear, and gather and recruit at least three garrison battalions and supplementary battalions to come by boat..."

"I need someone to go to the headquarters of the Rebel Army to explain the situation and reasons in person..."

......

Runzhou, under Qu'a City, fireworks were scattered and corpses were lying on the pillow.

The rebel soldiers who were surrounded by ants were mixed with many licensed and armored soldiers who had already forcibly attacked the city. However, because of the power of the last force, the military and civilians in the city who were fighting to the death, had to drop many corpses and wounded from the city, and they were defeated like a tide that was extremely rapid.

On the mound of the Sun Jianling site, known as "Sun Wangtai", it has also become a temporary place for the rebels to watch the battle.

"You guys can't get a mere city of goods."

The commander of the West Road, Gai Hong, was also a little angry and shouted and drank.

"The monk Xu has already taken two cities in a row and defeated the reinforcements all the way... I don't feel ashamed or embarrassed if I compare myself to others."

"It's really the government army's crossbows are so powerful."

"There are so many and dense arrows piled up on the city; our team of arrows can't match it, so we're at a disadvantage,"

"The official army's crossbows are very powerful, and they often wear them with two or three people."

"Brothers can't resist it at all. I've lost a lot of people before I want to rush closer."

Several generals who were grinning and pulling out the bloody arrow shafts on their bodies or bandaging and treating the wounds were screaming in silence.

"It's all about ruling out the relationship. When the departments were working together, they didn't say that they should be careful of the power of the official dog Xuanrun crossbowman..."

Gai Hong's face was a little dark and could not hold back, and suddenly turned red and said loudly.

"Why are there no one caring about it at the beginning? Isn't there enough people who have lost money?"

As the saying goes, Xuanrun crossbows are famous all over the world. The crossbows produced in Runzhou and Xuanzhou are even specially designed for the capital arsenal, and people have been sent to participate in the autumn defense within the pass for a long time. Although the protective methods and mobility reflected by these opponents of crossbows during the war in the north were not very good; if they were concentrated to defend the city, most of the rebels who had a low armor rate and lacked other protective methods suffered a great loss.

"Without waiting for everyone to arrive, everyone rushed to start attacking;"

Gai Hong continued to shout without permission.

"Who said to his brother who was arrogant and took it off after he tried harder. As a result, he didn't even prepare all the protective equipment and rushed upwards in one go."

"Now one is lying in the camp waiting to die, and the other is throwing his head on the top of the city. Isn't it enough for you to wake up? Why don't you rebuild the equipment and equipment for me quickly? Do you really think people can't do it? The Zhenhai Army in Dantu City may not be sure to come out at any time... What do you use to resist at that time?"

At this time, a subordinate who walked in came whispered a few words beside Gai Hong, and his expression turned to sunny, and immediately shouted loudly.

"It's so good. Monk Xu's Taiping Army has already taken Jurong. We also asked us to go and divide our troops to garrison, thinking that the grain platform and repair... This is really a model of a party who understands the great righteousness. It's really a far cry from you guys."

Although Gai Hong scolded him, the generals present couldn't help but feel excited and showed a look of eagerness to try or volunteer. After all, almost all the cities in Runzhou are distributed on the plains of the river and nets.

Compared to such a large number of people gathered in this wilderness without any cover and no danger, the city with city walls is more comfortable to stay and repair, and the trust that is paid to be paid for by relying on the grain platform.

You should know that the Zhenhai Jiedushi is located in Dantu City (now Zhenjiang City), which is only thirty or forty miles away from it on the flat ground; if you kill directly, it will only take most of the day.

Although the rebels under Gai Hong's command have placed a large number of lineups and camps on the periphery to restrain and harass, and even block them, it is hard to say whether they can play their role as scheduled.

But if there is such a city located in the hinterland of Runzhou as the basis, it means an important support point for advancement, attack, retreat and defense, and no longer a mob with obvious weaknesses and flaws.

Even if there is a temporary defeat against the official army, there is still a hope of scattering and reuniting. This is also the origin of their rush to attack Qu'a.

"Don't be too happy too early... Let's hear what other conditions and what you want with Brother Xu..."

However, here Gai Hong waved his hand.

"Even if you are a rebel army, you will not be able to receive benefits from others in vain..."

"I have seen Lao Gai and the rest of the world..."

At this time, Zhang Guiba, the flag plaque officer who was a messenger, was brought up and said to Gai Hong:

"The meaning of leading the army is very simple. We don't need any compensation or benefits from your department, but we only seek more cooperation and coordination in our actions, as well as expedient orders and convenience for dealing with other teams."

Hearing this, Gai Hong couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, but saw Zhang Guiba and then said:

"In addition, my leader also had a private stance of rebels. He also asked the rebels from various departments to flatten the powerful households, gentry, officials and clerks wherever they passed. Then he handed over the items and heads of the corresponding collection, and the army would have some rewards and rewards."

"I'm roughly sure what you said; then I will send a capable manpower to your army, and do daily coordination and liaison and restrain those peers..."

Hearing this, Gai Hong couldn't wait to snatch the voice.

"As for the latter private office, there is no problem in conveying and promoting it with my order. But how to do it depends on the reactions and thoughts of the brothers in each department..."

"However, these will take some time. Now that the military situation is in urgent need, how can we take over Jurong City?"

"It's all right now..."

Zhang Guiba said without hesitation.

"It's time for the commander to divide his troops and follow me."

"Good..."

............

The river flows dozens of miles away and turns around the river.

As a general of the navy, Wang Chongba also stood on the deck of the newly won warship under his seat, trying to command the Taiping Navy ships scattered nearby through the flag color and mirror reflection, and approached the shore of Jingkou/Dantu (Zhenjiang) over and over again; and through the crossbows and small stone-firing cannons on the ship, waves of fireballs, flames and smoke were bombarded into the city yard hidden behind the river embankment.

On the river, as the ancient bridge connecting the two sides, there are only empty thick iron chains soaked in the river water, and there are sporadic remains of ship-shaped debris. As for the water villages built by the ferry and the large and small ship-mooring docks, they have been burned into white ground, ruins, or are just shrouded in thick fireworks.

In Dantu City, which is known as a shock in a day and trampling hundreds of people to death, has been hailed by each other since the Wuzong Dynasty, and has been praised as a good general in the army. He is known as a sworn brother in the Shence Army together with the Huainan Jiedushi Gao Pian, the governor of the Zhenhai, who is known as the contemporary "Beautiful Bearded Gong", is also looking at his subordinates seriously.

"Is the thief so arrogant? Are you helpless?... What should the country and the dynasty use all their lives to support you? "

As an old minister and general of the four dynasties of Wenzong, Wuzong, Xuanzong, and Yizong, although he is nearly seventy years older than those of his sworn brothers Gao Pian, he is still clear and orderly, with a loud voice and full of energy. His body, which is maintained under the hair and beard like silver frost covered with snow, is still tall and firm.
Chapter completed!