Great Military Division

Chapter 159 The old man, Tang Mao, rushed to help!

Outside Wancheng.

Sun Jian's camp.

Central Army, big tent.

Sun Jian paced back and forth in the tent, frowning slightly.

It has been three days, no matter how his own people inquire about the situation of the gentry, King Hongnong still has nothing to do.

The opponent neither drove him away from Nanyang, nor took the initiative to recruit him to attack Dong Zhuo together, as if there was no such team outside Wancheng.

Hard to do.
Are you really going to force yourself to attack the gentry?

Sun Jian found out very clearly that more than half of the soldiers and horses in the hands of King Hongnong came from the major noble families in Nanyang.

In other words, today's Nanyang nobles are blessed by King Hongnong.

If he really attacked the Nanyang nobles, King Hongnong would never stand idly by.

What's more terrible is that the opponent's strength is 5000 people. Even if he really attacked the Nanyang gentry, he would not be sure of victory. At that time, the opponent would use this as an excuse to forcibly recruit him.

Now that the army has run out of food, in order to survive, he can only be slaughtered by King Hongnong.

Previously, Sun Jian felt that King Hongnong was nothing more than a child, but now that he thought about it, he could kill a child who was the governor of Nanyang County, and it really couldn't be done with common sense.

What should I do?
Sun Jian hesitated.

"Report~~~"

At this moment, a long report sounded outside the camp.

Sun Jian turned his head to look.

However, General Cheng Pu rushed into the big tent, with a joyful expression on his face, he clasped his hands together and said, "My lord, a group of soldiers and horses came from the direction of Jingxiang, with a strength of about [-] troops, and they brought innumerable provisions and supplies."

"Ok?"

Sun Jian was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but be amazed: "He came from the direction of Jingxiang? Is it Cao Yin? It's impossible for this kid to respond to Dong's request. Who is it, can we find out?"

"no!"

Cheng Pu shook his head. He really didn't have time to inquire about the other party's situation: "This army is coming from the direction of Suizao Corridor. It should probably be Jiang Xia's army."

"Jiang Xia?"

Sun Jian took a deep breath and frowned suddenly.

Jiang Xia belongs to the Huang family, and Sun Jian is very clear about this: "Could it be Huang Rui?"

Cheng Pu's expression was slightly hesitant, and he guessed: "Judging from the direction, it may indeed be him."

"Humph~~"

Sun Jian snorted softly, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes: "This kid used to look down on me, and often insulted me as a border official, and now he ran into my arms, Sun Jian."

"Demou!"

Sun Jian turned to look at Cheng Pu.

"exist."

Cheng Pu bowed his hand.

Sun Jian gave a sinister smile and ordered: "Since the Nanyang gentry are not easy to attack, let's attack Huang Rui. King Hongnong will protect the gentry, but how can he protect Huang Rui? No matter what, let's solve the problem of food and grass first."

Cheng Pu nodded: "No! The final arrangement will be made immediately."

Sun Jian waved his hand: "Go."

*****
Wancheng.

Liu Bian rode his horse to the gate of the city, flew down, and walked forward quickly, his face couldn't hide the joy: "Haha, brother-in-law, you are finally here."

That's right!

The visitor was none other than Tang Ji's elder brother Tang Xiang.

At the beginning, Tang Yu sent someone to send a message to Tang Mao, hoping that he could go north to support Liu Bian's entrepreneurship.

Calculating carefully, it took more than two months from the day of departure to the present, all the way from Kuaiji County to Nanyang County.

You know, Kuaiji County is in the southernmost part of Yangzhou, while Nanyang County is in the Central Plains, thousands of miles away, and the road is dangerous. Even so, it still didn't stop them from coming to meet.

How could Liu Bian not be moved by this?
"Where is Yue Zhang?"

Liu Bian looked around, looking for the old father-in-law Tang Mao: "Why didn't Yuezhang come?"

After Tang Xiang saluted solemnly, he explained: "Father took the soldiers, horses, money and food behind him, and sent me to Wancheng first to negotiate. I hope that the important matter of His Highness will not be delayed."

"No delay!"

This was the first time Liu Bian felt the energy of his relatives.

At the same time, he could also imagine why the emperor reused his natal family.

There is no other reason, just two words: loyalty!
"Let's go."

Liu Bian waved his hand to make a petition: "Going back to the prefect's mansion, Gu has already ordered someone to prepare a banquet to clean up your brother-in-law. It just so happens that my concubine has rushed back from Yingchuan, so you can have a good chat."

"As it is"

Tang Xiang also smiled all over his face: "It's better for Xiang to be respectful than to obey."

Liu Bian and Tang Xiang both got into the carriage and went straight to the prefect's mansion.

During the banquet.

The crowd chatted happily.

Liu Bian even asked about the situation of many teams, and understood the hardships of the Tang family along the way.

From the initial tens of thousands of soldiers and horses to the current number of more than [-] soldiers, half of them were lost before reaching Nanyang County.

Some of them were unwilling to leave home and fled halfway;
There are also those who were buried in the hands of bandits because they desperately protected food and grass;
Some people even died in foreign lands due to illness.

In short, along the way, non-combat attrition was as high as 30%, which was extremely cruel.

But fortunately, Tang Xiang and Tang Mao's bodies were fairly strong, and they were not infected or injured.

If one of them died on the way, Liu Bian might not be able to pass this hurdle in his life.

"Come on~~"

Liu Bian invited him with a drink, and breathed a sigh of relief: "The process was difficult, we don't need to talk about it, we know it in our own hearts, and after drinking this wine, when the team returns to Wancheng, I will entertain you all alone."

"Come on~~"

Everyone raised their wine together.

Lifting his neck, the wine was dry.

"Report~~~"

The moment you put down the wine bar.

There was a hasty announcement from outside the hall.

Liu Bian looked up.

However, a soldier hurried up to the hall, bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, there has been movement of Sun Jian's soldiers and horses outside the city."

The corners of Liu Bian's lips twitched slightly: "This fierce tiger finally lost his temper? Do you know which one he is going to attack?"

The soldier cupped his hands and blurted out: "Sun Jian led his troops straight to Xinye."

"Newfield?"

Liu Bian frowned slightly, startled.

To be honest, he couldn't believe such a move.

According to the prediction of the Military Division Alliance, Sun Jian should attack the small gentry near Wancheng, but he never thought that he would go straight to Xinye.

One must know that Xinye Deng's family, Yin's family and other families are not so easy to provoke.

Is Sun Jian trying to poke a hornet's nest?

Is this kid really so reckless?
Just when Liu Bian was surprised, the voice of the military division alliance sounded again: "Master Bian, experts speculate that Sun Jian's target is not the Deng family, let alone the Yin family, it is very likely that Tang Mao who has just stepped into Nanyang."

"Tang Mao?"

hiss~~~
Liu Bian couldn't help gasping, his bright eyes were full of astonishment.

Thinking about it carefully, attacking Tang Mao is indeed safer than attacking Deng's and Yin's families, and can get a lot of food and grass, the effect is not inferior to taking down a small gentry.

Think differently.

If he were Sun Jian, he would not give up such a good opportunity.

But special.
Sun Jian's move completely violated Liu's bottom line.

Dare to attack the Tang family, how is this different from holding a dragon's beard!
Snapped!
Liu Bian jumped up against the case, furious, and shouted sharply: "Quickly send an order to Zhang Liao, the cavalry will go first, intercept and kill Sun Jian, and the army will surround the bandit camp. Anyone who dares to act recklessly will be shot to death."

The soldier cupped his hands: "No."

Such a scene really frightened Tang Ji beside her: "Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"

Liu Bian's eyebrows flickered fiercely: "Don't be afraid, my concubine, you and your brother-in-law have a good chat, and after I finish this matter, come back and chat with you in detail, okay?"

"Brother~~"

Liu Bian glanced past Tang Ji, and landed on Tang Xiang: "I'm really sorry, the incident happened so suddenly, I can't be with you alone."

Tang Xiang knew the general situation quite well, and bowed his head: "Family affairs are small, your Highness should be like this."

Liu Bian nodded and hummed.

Immediately.

He bypassed the long case and left straight away.

Tang Ji looked leisurely, since she fled Luoyang, it was the first time she saw Liu Bian so angry: "Brother, this is"

The corners of Tang Xiang's lips raised slightly, looking at the back of King Hongnong leaving: "Your Highness doesn't want you to worry, don't be afraid, you should trust His Highness's strength along the way."

"Ah."

Tang Ji nodded: "That's right."

Tang Xiang got up and tried to calm down: "Little sister, you stay here first, I still have some things to deal with, when I come back, let's talk about it, how about it?"

"what?"

Tang Ji was a little disappointed, but it was inconvenient to stop her: "Brother, do you have something to do?"

Tang Xiang nodded with a smile on his face, not wanting to worry Tang Ji: "Well, there are some urgent matters to deal with."

Tang Ji had no choice but to say, "Okay, brother, please go ahead."

Tang Xiang turned around and went out. When he turned his back to Tang Ji, his expression changed suddenly, and he hurriedly walked out.

"Your Highness~~"

Tang Xiang chased all the way out.

"Brother, what are you doing?"

When Liu Bian was about to speak, he was interrupted by Tang Xiang: "I know what Your Highness wants to do. It is about my father's life. Please also allow Xiang to go with you. Don't worry, my little sister doesn't know."

"Ah."

What reason does Liu Bian have to prevent Tang Xiang from being loyal and filial?
The two rushed all the way to the city gate, straddled their horses and galloped out of the city.

*****
On the official road leading to Wancheng.

A team is meandering slowly.

He glanced up at the sun and basked in the warm sunshine.

Tang Mao felt refreshed and full of energy, his whole body seemed to have inexhaustible strength.

He glanced back at the long line, and shouted loudly: "Everyone, if you persevere, we have already passed Xinye today, and we will arrive at Wancheng in a short time."

"Wancheng is now guarded by His Royal Highness King Hongnong. King Hongnong is my uncle. Don't worry, as long as we arrive at Wancheng, we will be home. I, Tang Mao, will definitely not let you down."

Along the way.

Tang Mao relied on these chicken soup for the soul to barely maintain the crumbling morale of the army.

Now that victory is in sight, Tang Mao is still used to it.

but
At this moment, his mentality has changed drastically.

No longer as cautious as before, but full of confidence and generosity: "The dog should have gone to Wancheng at this moment, I believe it will not be long before a message will be sent back, and it is guaranteed that His Royal Highness Hongnong will come out to welcome Guo. "

"Hahaha!"

Complacent, Tang Mao looked up to the sky and laughed.

Beside him, a man in a Confucian robe smiled lightly.

He knew very well that Tang Mao was definitely not Meng Lang's person, but he was used to it.

Only when you remain optimistic and calm, will the soldiers around you be more confident.

"Sheriff~~"

The man said softly: "Almost."

Tang Mao smiled lightly, and took a long breath: "Oh, I'm used to it! Thanks to you, Zhongxiang, otherwise, Tang Mou would have come to Nanyang safely. When he returns to Wancheng, Tang Mou will definitely introduce you to His Highness. "

The corners of Yu Fan's lips curled up slightly: "You are welcome, the Sheriff, I am your son's friend."

(PS: Yu Fan, courtesy name Zhongxiang.)
Tang Mao nodded in satisfaction: "Xiang'er is very pleased to have a friend like you."

Yu Fan nodded: "Where~~~"

suddenly.

At the end of the distant field of vision, a torrent of smoke and dust rolled towards Tang Mao's team.

Tang Mao looked around, feeling refreshed, and raised his finger to Yanchen: "Look, Zhongxiang, it must be King Hongnong's team. They are here to welcome us."

"Unexpectedly, King Hongnong turned out to be"

Yu Fan pinched a strand of beard under his chin, raised his eyes and looked into the distance.

But it doesn't matter.

In an instant, his expression changed suddenly, and he frowned subconsciously: "Junshou, the situation seems wrong. If it's a team that came to meet him, why bring so many people, and each of them is wearing strong and sharp clothes."

hiss~~~
Tang Mao also sensed something was wrong.

Along the way, they encountered too many roadblocking and robbery incidents, which seemed to make Tang Mao form a conditioned reflex.

Although, since he stepped into Nanyang County, he has relaxed.

but
It was only a brief relaxation, Tang Mao was still strongly alert to danger.

He watched carefully, and listened attentively.

really.

The army of those who come is probably thousands of people, and they are well-equipped, which is by no means comparable to grassroots bandits.

Tang Mao couldn't believe that such a thing would happen just as he was about to arrive in Wancheng.

Dare not have the slightest hesitation.

Tang Mao gave an order and said sonorously, "Set up the formation to meet the enemy~~"

Yu Fan picked up a spear and stood around Tang Mao, staring at him with bright eyes, without any timidity:
"Don't worry, county guard. Our army is already in Nanyang. His Highness cannot be unaware of this thief's attack. As long as we persevere, reinforcements will arrive soon."

Tang Mao nodded heavily: "Well, what Zhongxiang said makes sense."

For Tang Jun, who was used to being intercepted and killed, everyone acted immediately when they heard the order.

The shield soldiers covered in advance, the spearmen pushed the grain carts to act as cover consciously, and the crossbowmen hurriedly gathered in the middle, quickly drawing out the arrows that had been used repeatedly, ready to pull at any time.

A large circular formation was completed in an instant, standing on the official road like a bunker.

Even Sun Jian, who arrived on a flying horse, couldn't help being taken aback.

He couldn't believe it.

The opponent was so cowardly that they set up a circular formation known for their defense before even fighting.

Could this soldier in front of him really be the arrogant Jiang Xia Huang Rui?
You know, the Huang Rui in my impression is a ruthless man who is good at fighting and dares to fight head-on. His general Huang Zu was even more decisive when attacking the Jiangxia bandits.

how now
Set up a circular formation before fighting against each other?
Is it really Jiangxia Huang's team?

a time.

Even Sun Jian himself was stunned.

Although he sensed the abnormality of this team, he had no choice but to act.

He has already rode his horse to the front, how can he stop at will.

Dry!
Sun Jian didn't care so much, he picked up his horse and ordered sharply: "Huang Gai, Han Dang!"

The two responded sonorously: "Yes."

"The two of you lead the troops around and attack the left and right flanks! I will fight from the front, trying to open a hole, destroy the opponent, and transport all the food back."

"promise."

"Brothers~~"

Sun Jian clamped the horse's belly fiercely, and flew a distance like lightning: "Follow me to kill!"

All the soldiers roared in unison: "Kill~~~"

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