Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 340 Veteran Accomplice

Coincidentally, at the instigation of Master Xiang Boxiang, Xiang Yu just decided to kill Xiang Kang and the wives, children, and children of the important generals of the Han army. Just at noon the next day, the rear of Western Chu sent another urgent report, saying that it was an attack. For the second time, Peng Yue's army under the flag of the Han army captured Zou County, an important food and grass transshipment town for the Western Chu Army, and burned a batch of food and grass supplies for the Western Chu Army.

Then, needless to say, Xiang Yu, who is notoriously hot-tempered, roared again...

"What does Gan Ji, the governor of the East China Sea, do? This king assigned Xue Jun's army to him to command and command. It's fine if he hasn't wiped out Peng Yue's mob. Why did he let Peng Yue's bandits take down Zou again?" An important county town? Give Gan Ji a decree, requiring him to destroy the Pengyue bandit army within 20 days after seeing the decree! If he can’t do it, he will be dismissed from office immediately and sent to prison for questioning!”

Seeing that Xiang Yu was really angry again, Cao Jiu, Xiang Yu's number one assistant in military affairs, did not dare to neglect, he hurriedly agreed, and immediately arranged for someone to write Xiang Yu's order by hand, while old man Fan on the other side said a fair word for Gan Ji, saying : "Your Majesty, you can't blame the incompetence of Governor Gan. Judging from the battle reports, Governor Gan has been unable to wipe out the Pengyue bandit army for a long time. The main reason is that the Pengyue bandit army is too cunning. If you can't catch up with them, you won't get a chance to fight decisively, and of course you won't be able to quickly wipe out Peng Yue's bandits."

"Don't you blame him for being useless?" Xiang Yu snorted coldly and said, "There is no way to command the troops, and they can't outrun the Pengyue bandit army. Does this king still want to reward him?"

"Your Majesty, calm down." Old Man Fan persuaded again, and then suggested: "My Majesty, the Chidao near Juyeze is the lifeblood of our army, and it has a great relationship. It is too wasteful to station at Baimadu to prevent the Han thieves from moving southward. It is better to let General Zhonggong allocate half of his troops to continue eastward and go to the south of Juyeze to help Ganjun guard against Pengyue thieves. This can protect our food supply. This way, it can also increase the confidence of quickly destroying the Pengyue bandit army, killing two birds with one stone, please allow it, Your Majesty."

After some calculation, I found that under the current circumstances, it is unrealistic to expect Zhong Gong's army to counterattack the Hanoi battlefield. With the Yellow River moat to defend, it would be too wasteful for Zhong Gong's [-] troops to station at Baimadu for a long time. Indeed, it would be more beneficial for our own army to take advantage of the situation and dispatch Duke Zhong’s army back to the hinterland to suppress the rebellion, so Xiang Yu nodded and said, “Forget it, let Zeng Wen, Duke Zhong’s deputy, command [-] troops to march eastward to help Gan Ji Destroy the Pengyue bandit army."

After finishing speaking, Xiang Yu added another sentence and ordered: "Let Zeng Wen and Gan Ji not control each other, and tell them clearly that whoever can take the head of Peng Yue's traitor will be the first! The war will never be spared!"

Of course, Xiang Yu's arrangement was to motivate his subordinates to fight bravely, but what Xiang Yu never dreamed of was that on the same day when his order was sent to Baima, he entrusted Xi Chu with the important task of chasing and suppressing Peng Yue's army. Ganji, the governor of Donghai County, died in the Fengyi battlefield in Sishui County, and died tragically at the hands of Yongchi, a traitor from the Western Chu Army.

What Xiang Yu, Fan Laotou and others never dreamed of was that at this time, there were already calls within the Peng Yue army to retreat to the Juyeze battlefield. If Peng Yue army really did this, Then needless to say, the Western Chu army that was transferred from Baima to the east may just run into Peng Yue's army that retreated north and returned to the base of Juyeze...

Peng Yue's army also needed to withdraw to Juyeze. In a mere month or so, Peng Yue's army moved to many battlefields such as Surabaya, Xue County, and Donghai County. Everyone was exhausted from top to bottom, and urgently needed to find a safer place to rest and recover. At the same time, General Feng Zhong of the Western Chu Army led [-] Western Chu elites to chase after him, and continued to fight in Surabaya, where there was no reliable foothold. Guerrilla warfare in the county is undoubtedly very dangerous, so whether it is the soldiers of the Peng Yue Army or the representative of the Han Army Yue Wei sent by Xiang Kang to the Peng Yue Army, after evacuating the Fengyi battlefield, they all suggested that Peng Yue retreat to Juyeze to rest as soon as possible. Stay away from Pengcheng, the capital of Western Chu, which is too dangerous.

Only Peng Yue himself had reservations about this. On the way to hurriedly evacuate Fengyi, when everyone suggested that he withdraw to Shanfu and go north to Juyeze, Peng Yue did not make a final decision immediately, but also said to Hu Zhe, Yue Yu and others: "We can't go straight north in a hurry. It has been a month since we left Juyeze Battlefield. We don't know if the Xichu bandits on the Juyeze battlefield have changed or adjusted. If we are unlucky, there will be Xichu bandits If the army is stationed on our way to the north, won't we suffer a lot?"

"Also." Peng Yue pouted his lips again, and said, "We still don't know what Feng Zhongpifu's attitude is, is he just planning to drive us away so that we can't threaten their capital? Or is he planning to chase after us and kill us all? If he really intends to chase after us, then even if we retreat to Juyeze, I’m afraid it will be difficult for us to relax and rest. On the contrary, we may be caught up by him. Forced to fight a decisive battle with the elite Western Chu bandit army under his command."

After a long period of maneuvering, Hu Zhe, Yue Yan and the others were all in admiration of Peng Yue's decisive tactics. After listening to Peng Yue's analysis, they didn't refute, but hurriedly asked: "Then what should we do?"

"Retreat to Shanfu first." Peng Yue replied: "Then go northeast to Fangyu, which is far away from Chidao, and it is absolutely impossible for the Western Chu bandits to station troops there. Then we will take advantage of the many roads in that area to fight Feng Zhongpi went around in circles to figure out his pursuit attitude, and at the same time sent people to Chidao to inquire about the situation, grasp the latest changes in the enemy's situation, and finally decide whether to withdraw to Juyeze."

Hu Zhe quickly agreed, and said: "Brother's solution is safe, but in this way, our soldiers will have to work hard enough."

"Working hard is better than dying." Peng Yue replied, "Let's go, don't waste time, first try to distance yourself from Feng Zhongpifu."

Everyone agreed, and was ordering the soldiers to speed up, but they never thought that two scouts came after them on horseback, and brought a man dressed as a commoner in front of Peng Yue, and reported: "General Peng, this man is riding a horse. A fast horse caught up with our rear team, and was stopped by the little waiter, who claimed that he was an official in the army of Western Chu thief general Feng Zhong, or Feng Zhong's coachman, because he violated the military law and was about to be beheaded. , so he escaped from Feng Zhong's bandit army and joined us. They have already been escorted, please send them down, general."

"Feng Zhongpifu's coachman came to join us?"

Peng Yue was surprised, and when he quickly looked at the man in front of him, he saw that he was born with a sly head and a face full of treachery. He looked like he belonged to the kind of slippery and stubborn person, so he asked curiously: "Are you the son of Feng Zhong, the thief general of Western Chu?" Coachman? What's his name?"

"Reporting to General Peng, the villain is indeed Feng Zhong's coachman named Wei Shan."

Wei Shan, Feng Zhong's coachman, answered quickly, and hurriedly took out his identity badge to prove that he was a military officer of Western Chu with a sixth-level title, and that he was directly subordinate to Feng Zhong's Chinese army. Quickly explained: "General, the thing is like this. When we slept on the road last night, the villain just complained a few words that there was no tent to rest, and that Feng Zhong was not caring enough for soldiers. It is said that the villain is the chief general who complained, and he committed the crime of organizing the army to beheaded. The villain was afraid that he would really kill him, so he stole a horse and quietly escaped from his team to join you. General, please believe it Villain, villain will never dare to lie to you."

"real or fake?"

Peng Yue and the others were full of suspicion. They all suspected that this Wei Shan might be Feng Zhong's trick to feign surrender. Wei Shan quickly reached into his bosom again, and took out a map full of mountains, rivers, cities and written words. Putting both hands in front of Peng Yue, he said respectfully: "General Peng, the villain also brought you a greeting gift. This is the marching map that the villain stole from Feng Zhong. Please accept the detailed garrison situation in the area, as well as the storage of food in warehouses."

Somewhat surprised, he hurriedly took the map presented by Wei Shan with both hands and opened it. Seeing that the geographical distance, distance, width and narrowness of the hinterland of the Western Chu Army, the critical points, the number of garrisons, and the treasury's money and food were clearly marked on the map. Looking at it, he knew that it was the marching map used by Feng Zhong's troops in battle. Peng Yue couldn't help but feel a little happy, and secretly said: "Do I really have such luck?"

Joy to joy, but out of caution, Peng Yue carefully asked about the detailed process of Wei Shan's rebellion against Chu to vote, as well as the specific situation within Feng Zhongjun's internal situation. After going out to the Western Chu Army in detail, he reported Feng Zhongjun's specific military situation to Peng Yue carefully. Not only did he not have any reservations, he also took the initiative to introduce Feng Zhongjun's military situation that Peng Yue had not asked about, and completely sold out Feng Zhongjun's internal situation. .

After repeated cross-examinations, Peng Yue couldn't help but feel even more joyful. He also said that he was really lucky to meet Feng Zhongjun with such an important traitor as Wei Shan, so he hurriedly asked another most crucial question, saying: "Wei Shan, Then do you know if Feng Zhong sent troops to chase us this time, is he planning to chase us to the end, and must catch up with our army to a decisive battle? Or is he just planning to drive out of Sishui County, so as not to pose a threat to Pengcheng, the capital of the Western Chu thief army?"

"Reporting to General, Feng Zhongpifu intends to chase you to the end this time." Wei Shan immediately replied: "When the villain was by Feng Zhongpifu's side, I once heard him say that although he is not the king of thieves in Western Chu when he sent troops this time, Xiang Yu personally ordered, but sent him to send troops. Xiang Yu's cousin Xiang Sheng and Xiang It made it clear that even if he chased you to the ends of the earth, you must chase your army and wipe it out. You must not leave any future troubles and threats. To the safety of the hinterland of the Western Chu bandit army."

Peng Yue's face changed slightly, and he asked casually, "Is Mrs. Feng Zhongpi sure of this?"

"Report to the general, yes." Wei Shan immediately replied: "Feng Zhong, a man who eats and sleeps with the soldiers, and likes to buy people's hearts, is very loved by the soldiers. This time, I will catch up with you no matter what, and give Feng Zhongpifu a chance to make meritorious deeds and get promoted."

Peng Yue was silent, and he said to Wei Shan after a while: "Well, since you voted sincerely and brought this general such a generous gift, then you can stay and be a village chief in my central army first. , ready to report to me the military situation of Feng Zhong’s bandit army at any time, and after you have made meritorious service, this general will give you a reward and promotion.”

Wei Shan was overjoyed when he heard that, and quickly thanked Peng Yue, and followed Peng Yue's personal soldiers down to join the team and returned to the team. Peng Yue, who was not completely at ease with him, also sent someone to secretly watch him, so naturally he didn't mention it.

After such a small turmoil, Peng Yue continued to lead the army forward, and arrived at Shanfu, the hometown of Liu Laosan's father-in-law. Because Feng Zhongjun was chasing after him, Peng Yue's army did not dare to waste time attacking the city, and went directly around the city. And go, diverted to the northeast according to the original plan, and went straight to Fang Yu, where it is impossible to station the heavy troops of the Western Chu Army, and then, as Wei Shan said, Feng Zhongjun continued to pursue without hesitation, and did not give up because of Peng Yue's army. There have been signs of retreating out of Sishui County.

Facts have proved that Wei Shan, the coachman of Feng Zhong who came to vote suddenly, is indeed suspicious. On the way to Fang Yu, when sleeping in the open at night, Liang Qu, the head of the guard, suddenly reported to Peng Yue: "General, go to Feng Yue who came to join us the day before yesterday. Wei Shan, the coachman, seems to have a big problem, please be careful, general."

"What did he do?" Peng Yue asked vigilantly.

"He has been wandering around in our army for the past few days, asking if we are the army of the King of Han." Liang Qu replied truthfully: "He also seems to have noticed that Yue Yuyue, who was sent by the King of Han, is sharpening his teeth. Inquire about his situation."

"Find out if we are the King of Han's army? Have you noticed Yue Xingren?" Peng Yue was a little surprised, and secretly said: "What does this man want to do? If he is really a spy sent by Feng Zhongpifu to pretend to surrender, he should be more concerned about our marching route. Ah, why are you interested in whether we are the army of the King of Han?"

After pondering for a while, Peng Yue couldn't figure out what kind of medicine was sold in Weishan's gourd, so Peng Yue could only order: "Keep an eye on him. If there is anything abnormal, you can kill him first and play later."

One day later, Peng Yue's army rushed to Fangyu's city. Because Feng Zhongjun was still chasing after him, Peng Yue could only send his secret agents to the north to inquire about the changes in the military situation of the Western Chu Army, while leading the army to continue walking around the city. However, it is a pity that Feng Zhongjun showed the tenacity and endurance that Peng Yue was most worried about. He still did not get exhausted because of the continuous rapid march, and he still followed Peng Yuejun far away. Any chance for the army to get rid of the pursuers.

At this time, Peng Yue's army was of course even more exhausted, and he was even more eager to find a reliable foothold to rest and recuperate. As a last resort, Peng Yue could only hastily summon Yue Yan and a few of his cronies to discuss the next step with them. Countermeasures.As a result, because the Western Chu Army had troops stationed in the south of Juye Ze to protect the grain roads, although Hu Zhe, Yue Yan and others did not advocate the risk of returning to Ju Ye Ze, they also suggested that Peng Yue continue to go north and flee into the Western Chu Army. Xue Jun, whose military strength has been completely emptied.

"Brother, if it doesn't work, go to Zou County for the third time, and then continue to go north." Hu Zhe persuaded: "The city of Zou County has been razed by us in advance, and it won't take much time to take it directly. If you are lucky , there is still hope to snatch the food transport team of the Western Chu Bandit Army to replenish our food, grass and military supplies. If Feng Zhongpifu still chases us, we will continue to go north, anyway, the Western Chu Bandit Army in Xue County is empty Now, no army can stop us, we hope to get rid of Feng Zhongpifu, and we can find a chance to retreat to Juyeze to rest."

Everyone agreed, thinking that they should hurry to the north and stay away from Pengcheng, which is too dangerous. Although Peng Yue knew that doing so would affect his own army's strategic plan to block the main force of the Western Chu army, keeping the army is undoubtedly the most important thing at present. So after gritting his teeth, Peng Yue nodded and said, "Then let's do this, rest for an hour, and continue walking north."

Everyone agreed to go down to organize the army and prepare to go on. Yue Yan also left Peng Yue's side and returned to his entourage to rest for a while, preparing to continue northward with Peng Yue's army. The officer stopped Yue Yan, and asked with a smile on his face, "Yue Xingren, I heard that you were directly sent by His Highness the King of Han? Is it true?"

Suspiciously glanced at the crooked-looking low-ranking officer of the Peng Yue Army, Yue Yan first thought he looked familiar, then immediately remembered his identity, and asked back: "If I remember correctly, how are you?" It looks like the driver Feng Zhong who took the initiative to join us a few days ago?"

"Shangguan has a good memory, and the villain is indeed Feng Zhongpifu's former coachman Wei Shan." Wei Shan replied with a smile, and then asked: "Yue Xingren, the villain dares to ask again, are you really the person sent by His Highness the King of Han himself? "

"Why are you asking this?" Yue Yan asked warily.

"It's nothing, I'm just curious." Wei Shan smiled more flatteringly, and said, "Yue Xingren, can you tell me that you are really the person sent by the King of Han?"

"Why does this man care so much about this?" Yue Yan became more and more puzzled, but there was no need to keep it secret, so he replied casually: "Yes, why? Do you have any questions?"

"Then Yue Xingren, you must have seen His Highness the King of Han?" Wei Shan hurriedly asked, and after seeing Yue Yu nodded, Wei Shan hurriedly asked again: "Yue Xingren, what does His Highness King Han look like? Is it the same as the rumors? He was born heroically, with a strong physique, a full face of black beard, and arms that are as thick as ordinary people's thighs?"

"The arms are as thick as the thighs of ordinary people?"

Yue Yan almost didn't laugh out loud, and was about to ask Wei Shan why he cared about this issue, but he didn't expect that a few soldiers of Peng Yue suddenly jumped out from the side, shouting: "Wei Shan, what are you trying to do to stop Yue Xingren?"

After asking, those soldiers rushed to Yue Yan's side to protect him, and looked at Wei Shan vigilantly. Wei Shan was obviously taken aback, and hurriedly nodded and said, "Brothers, don't get me wrong, I'm here Ask Yue Xingren a few questions casually, there is no other meaning."

Of course Peng Yue's soldiers who were secretly staring at Wei Shan did not want to believe it, and immediately asked Yue Yan whether the situation was correct, or after Yue Yan nodded and admitted, Peng Yue's soldiers shouted: "Wei Shan, don't forget that you just came from Those who came over from the Xichu thief army, pay attention to your identity, and don't pester Yue Xingren."

Wei Shan hastily agreed, and quickly took a few steps back, not knowing that Wei Shan had been paying attention to his Yue Yan, but he didn't bother to pay attention to him, but said to Peng Yue's soldiers: "It's okay, he didn't ask about our military situation, let him Let him go back and rest, we will continue to go north in a while."

"Continue to go north?" Wei Shan was startled, quickly raised his head, and blurted out, "Yue Xingren, do we still have to go north?"

"What on earth do you want to do?" Now even Yue Yan became suspicious.

Wei Shan rolled his eyes, and suddenly said: "May I ask Yue Xingren, Xu Ji, the chief guard of His Highness the King of Han, if there is a mole on his upper lip?"

Yue Yan was stunned, and asked back: "Do you know the head of the guard of His Highness the King of Han?"

"May I ask Yue Xingren, is Xu Ji's mole on the left side of his upper lip? Or the right side?" Wei Shan asked again.

Yue Yan knew there was something different, so he recalled a bit before saying: "To the left."

Wei Shan showed a look of relief, and said again: "Yue Xingren, can you tell the villain now, what does His Highness the King of Han look like? This is very important, please answer truthfully."

Surprised, he looked Wei Shan up and down for a moment, and Yue Yan replied truthfully: "Medium height, thin build, handsome features, skin is whiter than ordinary women, and it can't be tanned even in the sun. In addition, our Highness King of Han has a scar on his right cheek. A not very obvious scar, it is said that it was left when he killed bandits before."

Wei Shan smiled, very easily, as if he had put down a huge boulder. Yue Yan saw it strange, and asked again: "What? You know our King of Han, and Xu Ji, the head of our Han King's guard?"

"It's not just acquaintance?" Wei Shan's voice was suddenly filled with pride, and he said: "When I first met His Highness the King of Han, Xu Ji was just a farm boy who was farming in Shiling Pavilion. I tied my head to a belt When Xu Ji was born and died for His Highness the King of Han, Xu Ji was just an apprentice in the blacksmith shop of Shiling Pavilion! Even now, when Xu Ji sees me, he must call me Brother Wei!"

Yue Yan opened his mouth wide, while Wei Shan smiled relaxedly, and said, "Yue Xingren, please take me to see General Peng Yue immediately, I have something very important to report to him immediately."

(End of this chapter)