Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 328

Guangde City is close to Yixing, across the border is Yangxian County, Yixing County, and Changcheng County, Wuxing County is only a mountain away, and Wukang is a little south.

Such a geographical location is not enough to become a vital place for military strategists to fight for.However, due to the fact that there are many mountains and few ditches in Guangde, and the Jiangdong has experienced repeated turmoil since the Sino-Korean period, Guangde City will often become the front line where Wuzhong volunteers gather to resist foreign invaders. Therefore, over time, some military facilities have been built around the city. It can be temporarily used as a garrison.

The military incident that lasted for more than two months left a mess outside Guangde City.Because of the lack of people to cultivate, the fields are full of weeds, and the dilapidated villages are devastated.Occasionally, some manors that have persisted to this day still have a bit of smoky popularity, and no one cares about them, and they seem to exist in a forgotten world.

Many refugees fled from the city to the surrounding fields, and also spread the news of the city's destruction, and the news of panic and panic soon enveloped the world.

At this time, in the large tent of the Liyang Army, Han Huang had just received some people who had entered the camp and surrendered on behalf of various families in the city, and was about to count the personal guards and formally take over the city.Compared to before, Han Huang's face was a little tired and haggard, but also a little relieved.He finally lived up to the lord's entrustment and pulled down the last fortress that set foot in Wuzhong.

In the past two months, in addition to sweeping away other opposing forces in Xuancheng, Han Huang has also maintained an offensive of sufficient intensity against Guangde City.But the real city was broken, not because of the desperate efforts of the soldiers, but because of internal strife among the defenders in Guangde City. Some people could not withstand the long-term siege and oppression of the Liyang Army, and finally captured Neishi Huanyi and surrendered from the city.

In the attack on Guangde City, Han Huang spared no effort.It wasn't because he deliberately showed mercy, but because he knew that after conquering Gyeonggi, the strategic goal of the lord changed.They are no longer the rebels who raised troops and rebelled earlier. Instead, because they occupied the capital and controlled the emperor, they took on the taste of a royal teacher.

Guangde is the bridgehead for advancing into Wuzhong. If Han Huang kills too much here, then advancing into Wuzhong in the future is bound to encounter more fierce resistance.In this way, it is very unfavorable for the idea of ​​the lord to move to the metropolis.

It is precisely because of such a little more overall balance than other generals that Han Huang can become the commander-in-chief under the lord's command who can be independently responsible for one aspect.

Regarding Guangde City's ability to persist for such a long time, Han Huang also admired Shi Huanyi in Xuancheng, who was defending the city.From his point of view, Huan Yi knew absolutely nothing about military strategy, otherwise he and others would not have been able to cross the river easily, sweeping away most of Xuancheng in just a few days, leaving only one isolated city stronghold.

But Han Huang also had to admit that Huan Yi is capable, able to concentrate manpower, unite all parties, and hold on to an isolated city until now.Because Huan Yi's appeal is not weak, Han Huang beheaded him after he was tied into the camp to avoid the situation from recurring.

After all, his most important task right now is to stabilize the situation in Guangde, and then look forward to Wuzhong to prepare for the next military action.The defeat of Zhang Jian's department in Jiankang East made the battle a bit urgent now, and he didn't have much time to negotiate with Huan Yixu and the commissioned snake.

Surrounded by hundreds of personal guards, more than a dozen local villagers and officials from the original Xuancheng County opened the way, and Han Huang walked into Guangde City.

Besieged for so long for several months, the scenery in Guangde City is not good.Many dwellings that entered the city wall were demolished, and bricks, stones and wood were used to defend the city, and there were occasional obstacles on the streets, which were probably arranged to be used as defense lines for street battles after the city was broken, but they are no longer needed. .

The streets and alleys are full of Liyang soldiers who entered the city first, responsible for cleaning up the remaining armed resistance forces in the city, and at the same time driving the messy people back home, preventing them from congregating and wandering between the streets and alleys.Of course, this process was accompanied by killing and looting. As Han Huang walked into the city, there were endless screams and howls.As long as it is not too extraordinary mass murder, he does not prohibit it, and does not force Qiu Wu to commit military discipline.

The siege of the city was fought for a long time, and after the city was broken, it was looted. On the one hand, it was to reward and comfort the soldiers, and on the other hand, it was also to deter the local people in front.Only by letting the people who are quite popular in these places feel palpitations and fears can they take over the management of the city later.

Witnessing the chaos in the city and the blood flowing in the streets and alleys, the family members in charge of clearing the way could not be indifferent. They whispered in front of them for a long time before recommending one person to come forward and carefully advise: "I have long admired the reputation of General Han. The army is strictly organized, and I can't bear the suffering of the villagers to suffer from military affairs, so I have the courage to ask you to surrender to the general's tent, and I hope the general can take good care of the villagers..."

The man in front of him, Han Huang, was no stranger to him. His name was Jiang Boguan Ren Jingxian County Magistrate, and he was also a leader who surrendered this time.After hearing this, Han Huang smiled lightly and said, "Jiang Ling, don't worry, your residence and your family members have been guarded by soldiers for a long time, and they will never be disturbed. It's inevitable to have a wild life, and it's not a worry to stop later."

Hearing Han Huang's answer, Jiang Bo didn't dare to persuade him any further, turned around with a slightly disheartened expression and continued on his way.

After passing a street corner, there was suddenly loud fighting in front of him. Han Huang's expression sank when he heard the commotion, holding the longbow in his hand, he signaled his soldiers to move forward to investigate.The personal soldiers returned shortly after passing by, followed by two teams of sergeants who hated each other, one of the sergeants had grass-green scars on their cheeks and arms, which were quite conspicuous, only the leader of the soldiers did not have such a condition, he just looked ordinary .

The soldiers stepped forward and reported that the previous commotion was due to the fight between the two non-commissioned sergeants due to the scramble for spoils.When Han Huang heard this, his face suddenly became gloomy. This kind of looting of spoils rarely happened in his army.But this time when he came to the south, besides his headquarters, the lord assigned many subordinate departments to him, and with the arrival of Kuang Xiao's reinforcements some time ago, things like corrupting military discipline have been repeatedly prohibited.

For this kind of behavior that disregards military discipline, Han Huang has always been severely punished. It is not good to directly interrogate the people on the street in front of those in Guangde City. Played military law flogging in the street.

After solving this matter, Han Huang continued on his way and joined Kuang Xiao who had entered the city first.Next, a banquet was held to entertain those who surrendered. In addition to relying on them to stabilize the situation in the city, they also asked these families to come forward to raise food for the army as supplies for the next military operation.

It was enough to stabilize the situation in the city, but when they heard Han Huang's request to collect several thousand hu in a few days, the faces of the people in the banquet became ugly. After a long silence, it was Jiang Bo who was in charge and said: "General Han also knows The military affairs have been delayed for a long time, both inside and outside the city walls have been affected by this, and now the city's provisions are exhausted, it is really difficult to mobilize so much rice and grain in a short time..."

Han Huang was born as a handsome refugee, so he is not a kind person. Although his viciousness has been restrained a little in recent years, he is by no means a refined gentleman.He naturally knew the background of these big clans, even if the city was besieged for ten years, they would definitely starve to death in the end.

After hearing the words, he sneered: "Thanks to everyone's help, I was able to enter and conquer this city. I should not have many intrusions. However, the army is short of funds, and if I delay the military command ordered by Su Hussars, I will not be able to take it. Everyone. Since there is hardship, I can't force it. I will order the soldiers to eat later, and there will be no more work."

When everyone heard this, their faces changed. Han Huang's words clearly meant to throw them off and let the soldiers plunder the people's rations.Once such a thing happens, it is the next thing for them to lure thieves into the house without face and gain a foothold in the village. The most important thing is that each family may not be spared.So Jiang Bo said again: "The army has fought hard for a long time, how dare you disturb it with trivial matters. The matter of collecting food should be shared by us. Please be patient, general, and we will do our best to raise money for the army."

After sending these people away, Han Huang went back to the room. Kuang Xiao at the table couldn't help laughing and said, "Since crossing the river, Ziguang has become more dignified, but on the contrary, he is a bit inferior to Ruimeng. If he is still in Jiangbei's strength of character, how dare these people have a Two excuses!"

After Han Huang heard the words, he also laughed and said: "The situation is different now and in the past, so how can we stick to the old way for a long time. We follow the lord around the north and south, and we are no longer the young Xu Youyong of the past. Now the lord is coercing everyone back to the capital to persuade the government. A big event is about to happen, and we are about to gather everyone's help. How can there be another battle of spirits, making enemies everywhere."

After Kuang Xiao heard the words, there was a playful smile on his face, and he shook his head with a wine glass and sighed: "I have heard a lot about Ziguang's theory from my brothers. Both of you have strategic strategies, and I am far behind. But I But you can't take it as a pleasure. The difference between a poor family and a high school is even more dangerous than the danger of a river crossing. In the past, I was forced to suffer a lot of humiliation in Liyang, and I was inspired by anger and courage to become today. A little lack of bravery and bounded hands and feet, can this painstaking effort really attract the attention of those old surnames who are used to looking at the sky with their eyes?"

After hearing this, Han Huang was also silent. What Kuang Xiao said was not a worry in his heart.The lord is willing to give preferential treatment to the noble family in exchange for approval. Although he does not expressly object, he also knows that this is too difficult.Those old high-ranking disciples were born different from these lowly warriors, and they had different weapons, so they forced to mix, most of them brought shame on themselves.

Thinking of this episode, Han Huang couldn't help but think of the Wuzhong Yulang who made him his confidant. This is probably the only different kind of young man he has ever met in his life. Teeth and from Xu Ziqi.Han Huang couldn't forget this recognition, but he was afraid to respond because of his contempt.

After learning about the war outside Daye Pass, Han Huang's mood was extremely complicated, mixed with joy and sorrow.On the one hand, he is gratified that Shen Zhezi's virtuous achievements have been shown to the world, and on the other hand, he is worried about Zhang Jian's fiasco.There was no conflict between him and Zhang Jian like the intrigue between the generals. He joined the army in the early years because he had no family to rely on, and he fought alone in battle. It was because Zhang Jian divided the troops with him that he gradually became famous, and they were both teachers and friends.

One side is a confidant who thinks highly of him, and the other side is a good friend who can't stand against each other. The collision between them has already made Han Huang feel anxious.Thinking that after conquering Guangde, the next step may be to wash Wuzhong with troops, Han Huang's heart inevitably became heavier.

(End of this chapter)