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Chapter 657

Twenty miles outside Xin'an County, when they broke into the army camp, there were screams in the camp. Tian Jianxiu, Li Zicheng's confidant, looked at his own family who had suffered heavy losses, and cursed: "Old thief Sun Chuanting, don't fall into this place!" In the hands of a certain family, otherwise a certain family will cut him into pieces!"

There was incomparable resentment in the voice, and Yuan Zongdi, Li Guo, and He Jin all showed resentment on their faces. They all suffered a great loss from the Qin army. They fought against Sun Chuanting in the past few days. Those who personally attacked and injured were all their subordinates. Seeing Tian Jianxiu's appearance at this time, he felt the same in his heart, and felt extremely resentful.

Several people cursed and cursed, and at this moment, a hearty voice came from a distance.

"Who is so bold to make my confidant so angry?"

After saying that, they rushed over with a smile, and when they heard this man's voice, several people turned their heads to look, and they saw a big man, wearing a lotus leaf hat, with a smile on his face, as if nothing could hit this man .

"Chuang Wang!"

Several people clasped their fists in a hurry, Li Zicheng raised his hand and said with a smile: "Excuse me, brothers are lucky."

"Chuang Wang was joking, for the great cause, don't work hard."

Li Zicheng nodded in satisfaction and said: "Well, what the brothers said is that I heard brother Tian complain just now, and I knew in my heart that Sun Chuanting is not a mortal. It is inevitable that some people will be killed or wounded after some means.”

Li Zicheng looked at the generals who were obviously not in good spirits and said, "Okay, don't be so sad. I will make up for the soldiers and horses you lost from the old battalion. In addition, you will rest today and do not attack. Let everyone know." The army rests, and when Liu Zongmin arrives from Luoyang tomorrow, you join forces to attack, after spending so many days, then Sun Chuanting's gunpowder should have bottomed out, and he just took the opportunity to defeat them in one battle."

After hearing this, several generals said: "It's King Chuang, I'll understand later."

Li Chuang turned around and looked in the direction twenty miles away. Although he couldn't see the isolated city called Xin'an, the corners of his mouth turned up. An isolated city is nothing special. It doesn't matter if it is won or not, it doesn't matter. But after this battle, Li Chuang noticed some things, some very interesting things, for example, the governor of Henan couldn't mobilize the soldiers in Henan, and the 23 troops in Henan seemed to be a lot, but in fact it was full of intrigue and disunity.

It’s like the current Daming, except for Sun Chuanting and a few others who have given up on Daming. Now they are starting to embrace their own self-respect, and they all want to retain their strength to survive this troubled world. That His Majesty is gone, but thinking about how to control his own military power, support a town, and become the king of a separate land.

Li Zicheng is happy to see this happen. As long as the soldiers are not united, he will have the opportunity to defeat them one by one, and even have the opportunity to recruit them and become his own force. Such a good thing, how can it not be a great comfort? .

Thinking of Li Zicheng, he even laughed aloud, turned his head to Li Shichao and said, "Shi Chao, do you think I can capture the lonely city of Xin'an tomorrow?"

Li Shichao clasped his fists and said, "With the wisdom of Chuang Wang and the courage of the generals, Xin'an can be easily defeated."

King Chuang heard the words and said: "Shi Chao, you don't flatter me easily."

Li Shichao said: "I'm not flattering King Chuang, but to explain a fact. Sun Chuanting is already at the end of his battle. There are 23 troops in the entire Henan battlefield, but there are only more than [-] Qin troops in his headquarters under his command. Bravery, how can they withstand wave after wave of attacks from Chuang Wang's army? What's more, they don't have any reinforcements. Watching people around them fall every day, even a man of iron will not be able to help but collapse. .”

"Well, it makes sense. Since his internal army is not stable, why don't I send troops to continue the attack today, maybe I can take this city without waiting until tomorrow."

Li Zicheng muttered, hearing this, Li Shichao hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Chuang Wang is not allowed."

"Why?"

Li Zicheng looked at Li Shichao, and Li Shichao said: "The Qin army is an iron army. If King Chuang is attacking continuously, they can only defend desperately. If they don't defend, they will die, because King Chuang didn't give them any time to think. He has been hovering between the crisis of life and death, how can he think about their situation, how ruthless the Ming army is, and how isolated and helpless he is. He can only think about how to repel the waves of attacks from King Chuang until he dies in battle."

"This is like the period when the Chu and Han dynasties fought for hegemony. Liu Bang trapped Xiang Yu in Gaixia, and he could not break through for a long time. What did he rely on in the end? It was not a strong attack, but relying on besieged from all sides, which aroused the homesickness of the soldiers and no fighting spirit. "

"Today's Xin'an County is Gaixia in those days. The Qin army in Sun Chuanting's hands is the Chu army in Xiang Yu's hands. You are Liu Bang, King Chuang. At this time, if you attack again and again, you can only strengthen the fighting spirit of the Qin army in the city. Even if you can win Going to this city, the loss is definitely not small, not as good as Liu Bang's besieged on all sides, let's give them some time to think, let them figure out how the Ming Dynasty treated them, how the soldiers in Henan treated them, and they stood firm for such a Ming Dynasty Is it worth it"

"When all of this is figured out, King Chuang can subdue others without fighting. This is the best policy."

Li Shichao said to King Chuang that King Chuang was a little surprised. Li Shichao didn't show his face, but he didn't expect to have such a gully in his chest. Even Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, and Li Xin were all surprised. How could they compete with us for jobs? Do you want another one?
Li Zicheng couldn't help laughing at this moment: "Okay, very good, I said Shi Chao, you are almost catching up with our military advisor in these few words, why don't you become my military advisor in the future, hahaha..."

Li Shichao cupped his hands when he heard the words: "What kind of military adviser can I be? Isn't this just chatting with the three gentlemen usually, can the three gentlemen teach you well?"

Li Shichao praised the three military advisors very politely. After hearing this, the three of them had smiles on their faces. It seemed that they were not planning to grab food from him, just to scare themselves.

Li Zicheng said with a smile: "Well, no matter what, I am very happy that you, Shi Chao, can tell the allusion of the besieged on all sides. If you have any ideas in the future, you can also express more opinions. Brother, I will definitely consider your opinion seriously."

After hearing this, Li Shichao said: "I am stupid, if you want to make suggestions, the three military advisers are the most appropriate."

The three of Niu Jinxing laughed together and said: "Haha, Brother Shi Chao's opinion is still very useful. After all, we are all mortals. We can't do without Brother Shi Chao."

Li Shichao clasped his fists at a few people, thinking, I have a fart idea, if I hadn’t transferred people out for that bastard Shi Xiaolei’s safety, I wouldn’t have said that. If you fight, then no one will mess with you. Usually, if you are quiet, it will be difficult for people to find an excuse. You must know that disaster comes from the mouth.

Li Shichao is a good old man in the army. He has no desires or desires and never competes with this group of civil servants and generals. It's none of my business what you want to say.

Therefore, the most stable position in the entire Li Zicheng army is Li Shichao, who has been with Li Zicheng for the longest time. He does not compete with anyone for jobs. Li Guo's nephew, the second is Li Shichao, his confidant and beloved general.

A few people said that they had made a plan, let them not take care of Xin'an County tonight, let them have a good rest, and don't rush to attack the city tomorrow morning, let's persuade them to surrender first.

Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, and Li Xin drafted a letter of persuasion overnight.

The general idea is: Brothers of the Ming army, surrender, you have been abandoned, and the 23 soldiers and horses in the Henan battlefield have not been rescued, you are abandoned.

Think about your wives and children, think about your parents, think about everything you have done, is it worth it?
You were ordered to fight the battlefield, but the Emperor of Ming Dynasty didn’t know who you were, and all the princes of the imperial court regarded you as ants, no one cared about your life and death, no one cared about your life and death, it’s not worth it, it’s not worth it.

Brothers, we all came from hard work, and so did King Chuang. We all resisted the oppression of corrupt officials. Come on, surrender. King Chuang said that anyone who surrenders, who is willing to join the army, will be directly appointed as ten Sir, if you don't want to fight, you can pay one or two taels of travel expenses directly, and let you go home to meet your parents!

……

I have to say that the three of Niu Jinxing are still very provocative. If there is no Lantian to intervene this time, if it is an ordinary army, after this persuasion, there is nothing to say. Surrender and work hard for these officials Not worth it.

Maybe it can really achieve the effect of subduing the enemy without fighting, but it's a pity that Lan Tian has a stick in it.

Relying on his own strength, Li Shichao forcibly bought the Lantian soldiers and horses a night, and this night was enough for the common people to flee to Mianchi.

When the news reached Xin'an County, Shi Xiaolei clenched his fists excitedly and said, "If this battle is won, Li Shichao will be the number one hero."

Shi Xiaolei immediately passed the news to Li Chaosheng in Mianchi. Li Chaosheng was relieved when he received the information, and then smiled and said: "A Li Shichao tops two divisions."

Shi Xiaolei next to him heard the words: "Honorable County, Li Chaolong's department can arrive at Mianchi at about [-]:[-] in the morning. In addition, the forward pioneers we sent have sent a letter and found the [-] people who came out of Xin'an County. I'm afraid it will take tomorrow noon to reach Mianchi."

Li Chaosheng nodded when he heard the words, and said: "Notice, let Li Chaolong's troops arrive at Mianchi, immediately rest on the spot, replenish sleep, maintain good combat effectiveness, and prepare meals in advance. At [-] o'clock in the morning, the whole army will set off to welcome the people together." Procedure."

After hearing this, Gu Zi said: "In fact, the army can travel a little longer overnight."

Li Chaosheng shook his head and said: "No need, don't treat the soldiers harshly, Li Shichao has bought us enough time."

"Yes, I'll wait to understand."

As Guzi said, he immediately went down to convey the message. Li Chaosheng looked at a map hanging on the wall at this time. Xin'an County was lost, so Li Zicheng almost occupied the entire territory of Henan. Next, he will definitely go north to Shandong, maybe They will also hit He Renlong along the way to make their Henan territory more stable. Well, the Ming Dynasty has finally entered the countdown.

Li Chaosheng muttered and looked at Li Chaomeng, who was sleeping soundly beside him, and couldn't help being envious. These heartless guys are still sleeping soundly. I have the world in my heart. You sleep soundly for me. Are you bullying me and not cleaning you up? ?
Thinking of Li Chaosheng coming to Li Chaomeng bitterly, raising his foot to kick him, he paused, took off his cloak, and covered him up.

What a jerk.

Li Chaosheng complained, and then found a place to sleep peacefully. Today is tiring enough. After riding the train for a whole day and riding a horse for most of the night, he can finally rest now.

And while Li Chaosheng was sleeping in a daze, in Xin'an City, Shi Xiaolei ordered to light up all the torches in the city, maintaining a state of martial law throughout the city, followed by leading the Qin army in the city to quietly turn off the torches, Escape from the north gate.

Running away at night has an advantage that Li Zicheng's army does not have, that is, the Qin army has good food, and there are no night blindness patients in the whole army. I can't even eat enough food. Of course, everyone who is malnourished is night blind.

Shi Xiaolei led the Qin army to retreat overnight, leaving only an empty city.

At dawn the next day, Li Zicheng couldn't wait to personally lead the army to attack Xin'an City. The army lined up in front of Xin'an City, with the momentum of dark clouds overwhelming the city.

In front of Li Zicheng, there is an army of exceptionally strong men and horses. Even half of this army is equipped with mules and horses. Don't underestimate this mule and horse. The soldiers are powerful, so this army can be regarded as Li Zicheng's elite, and the commander of this army is the number two figure in Li Zicheng's army, Liu Zongmin.

At this time, Liu Zongmin looked at Xin'an City in front of him and said: "King Chuang, wait a moment, wait for a certain family to charge for a while, capture this city, and give you Sun Chuanting's head as a gift."

Hearing this, Li Zicheng raised his hand and said, "Don't worry, let Li Xin read the surrender document, we are the teachers of the king, if we can fight without bloodshed, we will fight without bloodshed!"

Liu Zongmin looked confused; "Master of the King, when did this happen? I remember we were rogues before?"

It doesn't matter what Liu Zongmin thinks. Li Zicheng waved his hand at this time, and immediately Li Xin came to the front with a few loud soldiers, shouting: "Brothers of the Qin army in the city! I am here to give you a way out, surrender, you have been abandoned, the 23 soldiers and horses in the Henan battlefield have not been rescued, you are abandoned."

"Think about your wives and children, think about your parents, think about everything you have done, is it worth it?"

There was a sound of surrender, but the entire Xin'an City was eerily quiet!
(End of this chapter)