Chapter 281

Qin Huan was not surprised that Yang Guozhu would escape. If Yang Guozhu did not escape, he would fight to the end at the foot of Sirius mountain, which would be abnormal.

He was also clear about Yang Sichang's plan. He just wanted Yang Guozhu to be nailed at the foot of Sirius mountain to contain his troops and prevent him from doing his best to attack Xiangyang.

After all, Xiangyang City is so big, with 20000 people defending and 10000 people as backup forces. In fact, more than enough troops will be wasted.

Although the place looks good and wonderful, it's not human.

He knew that in fact, among the literary ministers in the late Ming Dynasty, Yang Sichang was outstanding if he talked on paper. Most of them couldn't even talk on paper.

Unfortunately, in the general environment, most of the generals in the late Ming Dynasty chose to preserve their strength, so they played good cards badly again and again. The reason can only blame the civil servants themselves.

"How about Qin Meng?"

Qin Huan knew that Qin Meng didn't catch up with him and suffered a small loss.

"Your Majesty, my subordinates are incompetent. They not only didn't catch up with Yang Guozhu, but also were ambushed and lost hundreds of brothers. Moreover, the Ming army also sent troops to garrison on the mountain depression near the black mountain stronghold. I'm afraid they can only make a strong attack."

Qin Meng knelt down on one knee and apologized.

"Well, the other party has long planned to retreat. It's dark. It's normal for you to go after and ambush. It's not a crime of war. As for the strong attack, it's not necessary. Go back and have a good rest. Tomorrow, follow me to the East and attack Xiangyang directly."

Qin Huan waved his hand and helped him up. Although he didn't say anything about them, he always regarded them as brothers.

Let alone one or two small defeats, even one or two big defeats, he can afford it now.

Although he has always claimed that he is a figure like old Zhu and Liu, he will not do the immoral things of cunning rabbit death and running dog cooking like the two.

After just a day's rest, the army ran down the Han River. With nearly 10000 prisoners just caught, there were really 100000 people and horses.

For a time, Xiangyang City was like a great enemy. Everyone knew that a big war was coming soon.

Xiangyang, the first city in the world that has been tested by the war, will face a severe test again.

After receiving the news from Lu Xiangsheng that sun chuanting might be finished, Yang Sichang returned to Xiangyang City.

At the moment, looking at Yang Guozhu under the hall, his face was also iron blue.

But I can't guess whether he really escaped back to Nanzhang after losing the war, or whether he escaped first before the war.

Finally, he had to suppress his anger and asked in a deep voice, "how many soldiers and horses do you have now?"

"Back to the Department Hall, there are nearly 10000 people and horses. The soldiers and armor are complete, and they can still fight." Yang Guozhu hugged his fist and replied sonorously.

"Well, victory or defeat is a routine matter for soldiers, and Guozhu doesn't have to be discouraged. In this way, if the governor allocates some money, food and livestock, you will rest for two days under Nanzhang city. You must discipline the military discipline and don't make big trouble for the governor again. Do you know?"

It was said that he still had nearly ten thousand soldiers and horses. Yang Sichang nodded, his tone immediately calmed down, and his face looked much better. He comforted him first, and then gave a warning.

"Thank you, Department Tang! I will certainly restrain my men. "

Yang Guozhu hurriedly promised.

But he said in his heart, if you don't stir up big trouble, that means that small trouble can be stirred up?

After Yang Guozhu left, Yang Sichang threw the teacup heavily on the ground, and his face was full of murderous spirit.

Obviously, he understood that this guy definitely took the initiative to retreat and ignored his orders, otherwise it would be impossible to withdraw so many troops and horses completely.

He gave vent to it mercilessly. Finally, he could only sigh helplessly and was busy deploying urban defense.

For three days in a row, Qin Huan deployed troops under Xiangyang City to build siege equipment and prepare for the siege.

After all, the number of Chinese troops gathered under Xiangyang City is close to 150000, including more than 50000 people in four towns, more than 40000 prisoners and a large number of young craftsmen. It will not work if it is not well arranged.

All the grain and grass of the army were stored in Fancheng on the north bank, leaving 3000 Chinese troops to guard, plus 2000 cavalry outside the city.

At the head of the city, King Xiang, dressed in Python robes and jade belts, stood in the middle. On the left was Yang Sichang, and on the right was Lu Xiangsheng, who had just arrived. In addition, several chief soldiers looked at the dense and orderly barracks outside the city. All their faces were dignified.

"Yang Shangshu, governor Lu, are you two sure to guard Xiangyang?" The king of Xiang turned his back on his hands and asked the left and right people after a long time.

Although the tone is very calm, when you listen carefully, you can detect a nervous vibrato.

"Your Highness, although the thief army is powerful, it is as difficult as heaven to attack Xiangyang City directly."

"What if the thief army takes a detour?" King Xiang frowned, obviously dissatisfied with Yang Sichang's answer.

"Your Highness can rest assured that your Highness has sent troops to occupy Zaoyang and Suizhou first. If the thieves want to take a detour by land, they must attack the two cities first. As for the waterway..."

Before Lu Xiangsheng finished his words, Yang Sichang hurriedly interrupted: "there is no need to worry about the waterway. The lower official had ordered a sunken ship to block the Han River waterway. Only small boats can pass through. If the thief army really dares to make a detour and sneak attack by small boats, it would be tantamount to suicide."

"Well, you two really deserve to be the officials of the humerus of Daming. Even so, I'm relieved. I'll give it to you."

King Xiang finally nodded with satisfaction, put his heart down and looked at the army outside the city. Then he turned down the city and went back to the palace to continue to enjoy.

Everyone rushed to salute.

As soon as king Xiang left, Yang Sichang's waist immediately straightened and asked Lu Xiangsheng, "governor Lu, what's your opinion on this war?"

"Yang Butang, you and I just need to work together to hold Xiangyang Suizhou this war. The thieves won't want to cross the thunder pool. When the thieves attack the city and their morale drops sharply, they will make a big counterattack and recover Nanyang."

Lu Xiangsheng didn't know what he meant. Obviously, he wanted to let him sneak into Nanyang and Xinye when the thieves attacked the city, so he didn't bother to play riddles with him and directly cut off his thoughts.

"Then governor Lu will go back and guard Zaoyang and Suizhou!"

Yang Sichang frowned and was unhappy. He left a word coldly and went down to the city.

He really wanted Lu Xiangsheng to sneak attack Xinye and Nanyang, because at this time, almost all the thieves went south and crossed the Han River, and Zaoyang was more than 100 miles away from Xinye. The army arrived in two days.

Lu Xiangsheng didn't care. Anyway, he will never make a sneak attack again. Yang Sichang doesn't know the cunning of the thief, but he has deeply experienced it.

Therefore, I'm afraid it's hard to play tricks. In the end, if I can't say it, I'll lose the chicken and eat the rice. Besides, there's no need to take risks.

As long as Yang Sichang honestly stays in Xiangyang and consumes the strength and spirit of the thief army, he trains in Suizhou. After March and may, he is bringing the army to come over. The little thief will either return to Nanyang or fight a decisive battle with the enemy.