First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 184 Capture Zhu Can Alive
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Going all the way in a hurry, heading straight for Chrysanthemum Mountain, Gao Chong already guessed in his heart that there should be an expert in Yang Shilin's department in Xianzhou. He expected that Zhu Can would flee north. Departing from Zhuzhou, he went straight to the north of Champion City, just in time to meet Zhu Can who was fleeing north in a hurry.

That being the case, now Gao Chong only needs to seize Chrysanthemum Mountain before Zhu Can, guard the mountain pass, and block Zhu Can's path to enter the mountain, then Zhu Can is the turtle in the urn.

Gao Chong immediately led [-] cavalry to speed up and rushed towards Juhua Mountain. Rong Zheng led [-] infantry and rushed over. Arrived at Chrysanthemum Mountain before.

At this time, the Chrysanthemum Mountain was very quiet, and the Chrysanthemum Mountain was very important. Zhu Can had a camp at the mountain pass, so it shouldn't be so quiet. Several old, weak, sick and disabled were found, and after some questioning, it turned out that it was the general of the village who learned that Zhu Can was defeated, and led his troops to abscond.

After the scouts went back to investigate, they also reported that all the bandits should have fled into Funiu Mountain. Gao Chong was relieved when he heard this. The stockade is not a small number, as long as Zhu Can doesn't enter the mountain.

In the evening, before Rong Zheng's army arrived, Juhua Mountain ushered in a rout of soldiers, Gao Chong saw it by the light of the fire, he was overjoyed immediately, this was Zhu Can's remnant army, as expected, Zhu Can should be among them.

Seeing the big Chu character flag erected on the mountain gate, Zhu Can felt relieved, and immediately ordered someone to call the door. Gao Chong didn't know the process of the Chu army's interrogation, so he had to order someone to open the mountain gate after a brief interrogation. A thousand cavalry sent 500 men to dismount and lay in ambush. On both sides of the mountain gate.

Zhu Can led thousands of rout soldiers into the stronghold, but when he entered the mountain gate, Zhu Can paused, "Where is Pan Meng? Why didn't you come out to meet him?"

A local soldier from Dengzhou who was sent by Gao Chong to greet him hurriedly said: "General Pan is arranging a banquet in Houzhai to clean up the dust for His Majesty."

Zhu Can's expression changed suddenly when he heard the words, and before he could make a move, he heard a loud roar, "The Zhu thief is to die."

The stones and arrows on the left and right of the mountain gate went straight towards Zhu Can's remnant army. Zhu Can was shocked and was about to leave when suddenly he heard the galloping horses. , very mighty.

"Where is the Zhu thief fleeing?" Gao Chong straightened his long spear and grabbed Zhu Can.

Zhu Can turned around and left, but the mountain gate was blocked by the soldiers behind him, and he couldn't move. After only a short delay, Gao Chong came to him, with a cold light shining on the spear in his hand, Zhu Can's pupils dilated, and he hastily raised his knife to block.

If it were one or two years ago, Zhu Can was brave and capable at that time, with a big sword in his hand, daring to fight, but now Zhu Can has already been hollowed out by wine and sex, and his obese body is no longer as vigorous as before.

A miss, Gao Chong didn't drag his feet, he shot back and hit Zhu Can's right arm, the arm hurt, Zhu Can's sword fell to the ground, but his body was fat, so he was not knocked off the horse.

Gao Chong swung his hand back heavily and struck Zhu Can's back with a lance, knocking him off his horse, "Zhu Can is dead, and those who surrender will not be killed."

Seeing this, Kaohsiung next to him jumped off his horse, drew his waist knife and laid it across Zhu Can's neck, while the remnants behind him either fled or surrendered.

It wasn't until the ambush was over that the rear army led by Rong Zheng finally arrived.

In the front hall, Gao Chong looked at Zhu Can who had been tied up in the field, and was fiddling with a small knife in his hand.

"Little thief from the Gao family, kill me quickly," Zhu Can roared angrily, his eyes full of viciousness, "If you don't kill me, I will eat you alive in the future."

Gao Chong raised the knife in his hand, "Zhu Can, you said to use this knife to cut your flesh one by one, how long can you last?"

Zhu Can yelled, "You little thief!"

Gao Chong's smile faded, and he pulled a rag from the side, "Gag his mouth, watch him closely, don't let him commit suicide." Rong Zheng stared at Zhu Can, gritted his teeth, and said, "Don't worry, general, I'll take care of it myself."

At this moment, the guards at the gate of the village came to report, and the Xianzhou soldiers came.

When Gao Chong heard the words, he immediately got up to greet him, and when he came to the gate of the village, he could only see that there were many torches outside the village, brightly lit, and the leader was a few riders, negotiating with the guards of the camp gate.

"I'm Gao Chong, General Hussars of the Tang Dynasty. Dare I ask, but Yang Yishi of Xianzhou?" Gao Chong asked loudly. For the time being, he is called a righteous man.

"It's Gao Chong, no wonder I waited a step too late." In the Xianzhou army, Fan Da couldn't help but shook his head and sighed.

Fan Da is a native of Xizhou, which is close to Dengzhou. He is familiar with the terrain of Dengzhou's mountains and rivers. After learning that Zhu Can was besieged in Guanjun County, he guessed that Zhu Can must flee north along the waterway, enter Funiu Mountain from Jutan, and escape into the forest to become a bandit. This would be Zhu Can's last retreat, so he advised Yang Shilin to come straight to Jutan and intercept Zhu Can.

As Fan Da expected, Xianzhou soldiers really intercepted Zhu Can in Jutan, and they were defeated. Unfortunately, Zhu Can escaped again. Fan Da and others immediately rushed to Juhua Mountain, but as soon as they reached the mountain gate, they could only see the village The banner of Shangtang character is flying high.

"Brother Fan recognizes this person?" Yang Shilin asked curiously.

Fan Da nodded, "Gao Chong was born in the Gao family in Bohai, and his father was Mr. Gao. Although Gao Chong was only eighteen or nineteen years old, he had already performed military exploits. The defeat of Xiqin Xue Ju a few years ago depended on Gao Chong's deadly battle." Liangyuan Black River Valley".

Yang Shilin's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately rode forward, "A certain house is Yang Shilin, please General Gao to open the door."

Now that his identity is verified, Gao Chong will open the gate of the village.

"I've heard about General Gao's name for a long time, and the battle in Heihe Valley is famous all over the world. It's a great honor to meet him today. He really is a young hero." When Fang met, Yang Shilin greeted him with great enthusiasm.

Gao Chong was slightly taken aback, and then his face was full of smiles, "Yang Yishi is too famous, now Yang Yishi raised his troops to fight against the thieves, he is really a hero, the people of the three states will definitely be grateful for his kindness."

Yang Shilin laughed loudly when he heard the words, and then hurriedly stepped aside, "This is Fan Da in Xizhou, from the Fan family in Shunyang. It is thanks to Brother Fan's help to raise troops this time."

Gao Chong raised his brows, this should be the high-ranking man in the Xianzhou army, he was waiting to be respected, Gao Chong suddenly paused, "Dare to ask Fan Mingfu and Fan Yishi in Xichuan County?"

Fan Da was quite surprised when he heard the words, "The county magistrate of Xichuan is my father, but I don't know how General Gao knew?"

Gao Chong had a smile on his face, "It turned out to be a hero of the Fan family, and the facial features of Fan Yishi resembled Fan Mingfu, so I took the liberty to ask."

"I didn't know that General Gao also has the ability to match people," Fan Da said with admiration.

After they were all seated, Gao Chong said directly: "The news of Yang Yishi's rebellion has reached Chang'an. I believe that the imperial decree will come in a few days. Congratulations to Yang Yishi for his promotion."

Hearing this, Yang Shilin smiled happily, bowed his hands in the northwest direction, and said, "Thank you, sage Long En."

(End of this chapter)