Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 621 Shameless!
The sun was setting in the west, and a burning cloud was spreading in the evening sky, extending from the county seat of Dai County to the distant horizon.

But the horizon was filled with smoke and dust and the roar of war horses.

"I thought that Chen Zhi would be smart and lead his troops out of the city, imitating the scene of the Thorny City breakout. I didn't expect that this man had many conspiracies and tricks, but they were all for others. He was too cowardly, so that he was used by others. The meeting gifts he prepared are of no use, and they are also giving an advantage to those two tribes."

Under the burning sky, on a raised mound, Duan Wenyang sat on his horse, looking from a distance, and said with a little regret.

Beside him, Duan Min, a trusted member of the tribe, smiled and said: "No matter how good Murong's tribe is, it is still a place for Xianbei warriors. Murong Han is not comparable to ordinary people. How can Chen Zhi be compared with him? What's more? Come on, they people from the Central Plains pay attention to the importance of soldiers and their speed. How can the handsome man march day and night to reach Dai County and kill him by surprise? This man's soldiers and horses are probably concentrated in the city. It is normal that he is not sick now. In the final analysis, it is still Haoshuai, you are amazing!"

"Don't be too busy praising us for now. Once we take down this city and tie up Chen Zhi, it won't be too late for you to say this again!" Listening to the flattering words, Duan Wenyang's face showed no emotion, and he just looked at the distance. Chengchi smiled coldly.

"Go, call Zheng Ru over here."

Following this order, envoy Wang Quan, who came with the army, was led from behind and respectfully saluted Duan Wenyang.

"Mr. Zheng, you Central Plains people's art of war emphasizes on defeating the enemy without fighting. I admire you very much. Now I will give you an order. When you enter the city, tell Chen Zhi that if he does not want his life to be ruined, now Just go out of the city in person and plead guilty, otherwise, I really won’t let him go!”

"General benevolence and righteousness, I will convey it right now." Zheng Ru was slightly startled. He really didn't expect that this general who seemed eager for success would make such a decision and actually wanted to be polite first and then attack——

In the current situation, both Zheng Ru and Duan Wenyang knew very well that Chen Zhi would not surrender, so he still issued such an order, which was undoubtedly a gesture.

Of course, Zheng Runai was Wang Quan's man, and sending him out also hinted at Wang Quan's choice, which was a different kind of pressure.

"It seems that my study of the Han family has affected even these fierce Hu people."

With this thought, Zheng Ru bid farewell to Duan Wenyang, escorted by two riders, and headed towards Dai County. As he walked, he also looked at the situation on the other side. As he approached, he and the people in front of the city wall The distance shortened, and the situation on the city wall gradually became clear.

In addition to the expected soldiers, I actually saw seven or eight very weird elevated structures.

"Is that... a catapult?"

After just a few glances, he recognized it.

"It seems that Chen Zhi's preparations are sufficient. At least there are not many of these things in Youzhou. I don't know where he got the cannons from. But just relying on a few stone cannons can't stop him. Duan Wenyang’s soldiers and horses!”

Thinking of this, he was already escorted to the city gate. Someone on the city wall asked him about his purpose. After Zheng Ru made it clear, the hanging basket fell down and let Zheng Ru step on it alone.

In the distance, watching Zheng Ru being slowly pulled into the city, a sneer appeared on Duan Wenyang's lips. He whispered to Duan Min beside him: "You calculate the time, wait until Zheng Ru has almost killed Chen Zhi and others." When we gather together, it’s time for us to charge!”

Chen Zhi was currently on the city wall.

He came directly from the Yamen. As soon as there was news over there that the army was approaching, he came to the city wall immediately. Since Jiang Xi brought the news, the work of mobilizing troops has been completed.

When Chen Zhi first arrived, it happened to be when Liu Yao led the Huns cavalry to wreak havoc in Dai County. At that time, he had organized a city-wide defense, so this time it can be said that he was very familiar with it, and the news spread to various Wubao nearby. , let them guard each other and strictly protect their people.

In fact, this order had been issued a few days ago, and the completion was pretty good. Now that Duan's army is attacking, no urging is needed, and the head and tail of the Wubao position have been cleaned up.

As for Duan Wenyang, what he wanted to do as he traveled quickly was to attack Dai County. He didn't care about the surrounding Wubao at all, but to a certain extent, it saved the common people from disaster.

But this is also temporary.

"If the prefect is plotting against the people, he should leave the city as soon as possible and have a clear discussion with Duan Wenyang. This person is not here to kill the prefect, but he is just raising troops out of anger. After the two sides talk to each other, the matter will be clear. Otherwise, This man has a volatile temperament, and once he gets angry and launches an army to plunder, won't our Daijun follow in the footsteps of Shanggu County?"

After meeting Chen Zhi, Zheng Ru immediately began to speak with a sharp tongue, trying to persuade Chen Zhi to leave the city.

But Chen Zhi didn't answer his words at all, and instead smiled and said, "Zheng Ru, you are not from the Zheng family of this generation, are you?"

When Zheng Ru heard this, he was shocked. He knew very well what happened to the Zheng family in that generation of counties. All the family property was devoured by the prefect in front of him, and now it was shared by other families. The family has declined all of a sudden, and it is rumored that they have hatred with Chen Zhi.

"No," in view of this, Zheng Ru could not admit it, "I am not from the same ancestry as the Zheng family of Daijun."

"That's right," Chen Zhi nodded and put away his smile, "If you are from Daijun's Zheng family, you should know that you shouldn't say those words just now! I know your identity and origins well, then Wang Quan was in vain to serve as a garrison general. He was supposed to protect the people of the country, but now he has become a private soldier like Wang Jun. He let the barbarians in to bring trouble to one side. What's more, people like you threaten the people. How shameless! , take this man down for me, and wait until Wen Yang's army is broken before he can be punished!" "Prefect Chen! You have to think clearly!"

Seeing two burly men approaching to capture him, Zheng Ru immediately changed his face and scolded sternly: "This county is not yours alone, there are so many families up and down..."

"You want to instigate the aristocratic family to be my enemy?" Chen Zhi turned around with cold eyes, "It's a pity that many people in the city who have made up their minds are drinking tea in the Yamen right now!"

"What?" Zheng Ru understood the meaning as soon as he heard it. He knew that the leaders of the big families in the city were probably controlled by Chen Zhi. As a result, the aristocratic families were leaderless and could only stick to Chen Zhi and let him do his bidding.

Chen Zhi is so brave. Could it be that all the aristocratic families in Dai County have really been conquered by him?

He was shocked in his heart, but he kept saying to himself: "Prefect Chen, even if the family is captured by you, the army outside the city is real. You captured me and angered Duan Wenyang..."

Chen Zhi interrupted directly: "Do you think Duan Wenyang really sent you to recruit me? He just sent you to paralyze me, or he had other purposes. He didn't care about your safety at all. I'm afraid he has already wanted to Leading the charge!

"What?" Zheng Ru's expression changed again, but what surprised him was not Duan Wenyang's true intention, because he had vaguely guessed that what really surprised him was Chen Zhi's calm attitude. This attitude did not seem to be fake at all. He has a trump card.

Unfortunately, before he could say another word, people on both sides had already grabbed him and forced him out. The man was still struggling, shouting "Chen Taishou" in his mouth, and drifted away.

As soon as this person left, Chen Zhi looked outside, his eyes passed through the window and fell on the army in the distance.

"It's almost time."

Under the setting sun, the heat is like waves.

Duan Wenyang stood in front of the formation, the horse beneath him snoring.

He glanced at the time with cold eyes, then sneered, waved his arm fiercely, and shouted: "Come on! Whoever reaches the city gate first will be rewarded with thirty cattle and sheep! Ten slaves!"

After giving the order, he took the lead and charged forward. Duan Min behind him, together with twenty or thirty close soldiers, rushed out together!
"Whoever reaches the city gate first will be rewarded!"

"Reward cattle and sheep! Reward slaves!"

"Rush! Rush! Rush!"

The shouts are passed among the crowd.

The army that had been resting for a short time suddenly boiled up. Many cavalry roared and rushed out. Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves was like thunder bones. Between the alternation of horse legs, countless dust boiled. The whole army was like a torrent, heading straight towards Dai County. rush over
Rumble!
The cavalry charged very fast and were about to rush to the bottom of the city in a blink of an eye, and were about to enter the range of bows and arrows. Many soldiers could be seen on the top of the city. With good eyesight, many Han soldiers were drawing their bows and setting arrows.

"It's useless! Give it to me!"

Duan Wenyang shouted, raised the scimitar in his hand, and urged the team at the same time. However, although he was the first to rush out, he was now gradually lagging behind the vanguard army.

The costumes of these vanguard troops looked like miscellaneous brands at first glance. They were the small tribes that he had recruited along the way. Now they were forced by Duan Wenyang's direct troops to become the vanguard and rush towards the city gate!

These chaotic soldiers and horses not only included horseback riders, but also soldiers carrying ladders and battering rams. At this time, they were also urged to approach the city wall!

The riding speed was so fast that by the time the first rain of arrows on the city wall arrived belatedly, scattered cavalry had already arrived at the city. But of course they could not attack the city on horseback, so they dismounted one after another, set up their bows and shot arrows. Shot towards the top of the city wall!

"Hahaha! They can't stop my prairie cavalry at all! Keep charging! Whoever climbs the city wall first will be rewarded with a hundred cattle and sheep! Three heads of slaves!"

Duan Wenyang's horse was already moving forward slowly, at a slow speed, and behind him were all his direct subordinates, and in front were the tribes that had been forcibly conquered. The morale of those tribes was also greatly boosted at this time, and they rode together, one horse at a time. Then a horse undulated and roared away!

Among them was a man with a ferocious face, who was screaming wildly and galloping on his horse, looking unrestrained!
At this moment, there was a "whoosh" sound that broke through the air, and a red ball flew up from the city wall, passed through the air, hit the vicious man directly, and then exploded!
"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"

Miserable screams resounded throughout the battlefield.

　Thanks to "Post-90s" for the tip!

　　
　
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