"That's exactly what happened." Qin Wan's heart was like lightning, but on the surface, he didn't seem to have any trouble, he clapped his hands with a smile, and asked in front of him: "Since General Sixteen is here, presumably the reinforcements from Fuzhou should have arrived, right?" ”

This is the issue that Qin Wan is most concerned about. What if the reinforcements from Fuzhou arrive, even if the military power is given to Zhe Keren? This time, the credit is not less, an official is indispensable, and if you use more dim sum on the border in the future, you will be able to rise sooner or later. At the moment, it is natural that the sooner the Liao thieves are dealt with, the better, but this is not the time to fight for leisure.

"It's early." Zhi Keren narrowed his eyes, "The main force of the Lin Mansion was all in the Shengzhou Imperial Kou before, and it was not easy to transfer it back. I also told these commanders before, Fold 16 and take a commander to take the first step. ”

'A conductor?! Qin Wan's eyebrows jumped slightly.

Sure enough, it was still to seize military power. But think about it, normal generals will not let go of the opportunity to expand their forces in the face of war. It's just that Zhe Kerenming said that there was only one soldier and horse commanding three or four hundred around him, and with such a high-pressure attitude, did he want to plan to force everyone to rebel, and then take the opportunity to attack?

But what made Qin Wan regret even more was that he was too careless in front of him. When I came in directly, I didn't notice that there were so many people in the village. It was also during this time that there were too many soldiers and villagers who came to vote, but they were negligent. Sure enough, he was careless, in case he came, but he had a different heart and occupied the camp, but he was thrown into the tiger's mouth, and he would be wronged and would not turn a blind eye.

Zhe Keren's face and heart were cold. These traitors had obviously committed capital crimes, and they didn't want to atone for their crimes with merit, so they hid in the mountains, sat back and watched Xinzhou being besieged, and only sent three or five hundred to delay the Liao army.

And this Qin Wan, who can't even control the situation, is also a waste. If you have some ability, you should line up these thieves and firmly grasp the military power. If he still has some public intentions, he should not leave the army to escort a family member, but should lead the army to rescue Xinzhou - he is from Xinzhou.

As for that Han Xin, Zhe Keren didn't care about it, he was able to convince the rebels, it was because of Han Gang's prestige, and it had nothing to do with him.

What exactly is the priority now? It's Xinzhou. It's Xinzhou, which is being besieged by Liao thieves!

If Xinzhou can be saved, the whole game of chess will be alive.

In order to achieve his goal, Zhe Keren didn't even mind dealing with these traitors, even if he only had one commander in his hands, and he had traveled a long distance at the speed of a rapid march to reach the vicinity of Xinzhou, which was enough to subdue the five thousand rabble here.

After the Battle of Shengzhou, the establishment that the Ori family could control - that is, the private soldiers - was reduced to four commanders by a series of personnel transfers and transfers. But as a result, it has also become supernumerary. This command of Zhe Keren was only slightly inferior in equipment to the Fourth Army, but his combat experience was far superior, and the number of Araba infantry was as many as 680, which was actually equal to two commanders.

With nearly 700 elites as the core, such an army is no longer a rabble. Zhe Keren didn't believe it, with his family's prestige and status, as well as the fear of this rebel army rebelling and surrendering, after killing a few rebel generals, he would not be able to control this rebel army.

In addition, although Fang Cai also heard a little news that the Liao army had been frustrated and retreated north. But the specific situation is unknown, and a group of traitors did not make it clear, only saying that they had just received the news not long ago, and whether they were really defeated by Han Gang or took the initiative to retreat, there was no conclusion. In Zhe Keren's heart, he couldn't believe what this group of people said.

So when he heard Qin Wan talk about his trip to send people away this time, and also found out the news of Xiao Shisan's defeat and retreat from Taigu, and heard about it from the mouth of the Liao captive, he was still suspicious, squinting his eyes that were not too big: "Are you sure?" ”

Qin Wan suddenly got up and rushed outside to greet him, and a moment later, two attendants came in with more than a dozen heads in four hands. They are all hairstyles with shaved hair at the top of the heart, standard Liao people.

The head of the hall was lined up, Qin Wan stood up, and said loudly: "Twelve." A team of thieves and horses are here. ”

This is the enemy he found halfway when Qin Wan sent Han Xin before, and it was the result of the surprise attack. But this raid also cost the fifteen-person team gathered by Qin Wan with three dead and two wounded.

"This one too?" Zhi Keren picked up the thirteenth head in addition to the twelve, and although the bun was scattered, it could still be seen that it was the costume of the Han people.

"It's the guide that the thief is looking for, and it's also the interpreter." Qin Wan explained, "Han Shumi's news was first learned from his mouth, and then he was separated from several Liao thieves to confirm. It's just that it's troublesome to bring with you, so I only came back with the head. ”

"Do you know Khitan dialect?"

Qin Wan nodded, "When I was a teenager, I went to Datong with a caravan seven or eight times. In Yanmen, it is impossible not to learn a few words of Khitan dialect. ”

Zhi Keren didn't face up to Qin Wan until this time, generals and colonels who are familiar with the geography of mountains and rivers will always be scarce in the army, and if Qin Wan hadn't lied before, he would not be able to escape from a team of Liao army scouts, and it was not such a simple thing.

And there was a burst of ecstasy in his heart, the Liao army really retreated after being defeated by Han Gang. If you can return the first time, you can return the second time.

He looked at Qin Wan, glanced at a few more commanders, waved his hand, and said to the rebel generals, "You guys should retreat first." I'll say a few words to the Qin Palace. ”

Zhi Keren naturally regarded himself as the main general, and the commanders took a look at Qin Wan first, and when they saw that he had no objections, they each lowered their heads and retreated very obediently.

"Qin Dian's attendant." Zhi Keren asked straight to the point, "What do you think of the Liao thieves besieging Xinzhou?" ”

"Of course, I want to break the siege and chase the criminal!" Qin Wan blurted out.

"Are you doing what you want now?" Zhe Keren asked.

"If only I could do that. It's all unusable. Qin Wan smiled helplessly, "It's not easy to get them not to help the Liao army." In addition to the three hundred selected elite soldiers, the rest is for the Liao army to divide the troops. ”

This group of people is used to distract the Liao thieves, as long as they are still alive, the Liao army has to divide a large part of their spirit to be vigilant. If he could rescue Xinzhou, Qin Wan would have gone a long time ago, but he knew better than Zhe Keren that this army, which had lost its courage and bones, was actually unusable.

And he doesn't have the power to kill people, and he doesn't have enough prestige to command the whole army, so far, he has only controlled the more than 300 selected elite soldiers with Han Xin. The rest is to use influence to keep them together and not separate. The main role is to serve as a façade, and then sit and eat the grain and grass of several military villages and nearby villages.

"General Sixteen, dare to ask when the remaining reinforcements from the Lin Mansion will arrive?" Seeing that Zhi Keren's eyes were slightly calm, Qin Wan seized the opportunity and immediately asked.

Zhi Keren said: "The main force is still going to Daizhou." Only I, the conductor, came to Xinzhou. ”

Qin Wan was disappointed in his heart: "Looking at the appearance of the Liao thief, he plans to stick to Shiling Pass and then storm Xinzhou." ”

"Liao thief, that's in vain. As long as Xinzhou is still there, it is impossible to hold Shiling Pass and Chitang Pass. The key is to keep Xinzhou. ”

"On the Xinzhou side, Qin Wan has already sent someone in to inform him before, although it took a lot of effort. Moreover, among the Liao thieves, but similar tricks have been played several times before, and no one in Xinzhou City will believe them. ”

Zhi Keren narrowed his eyes again: "Are you really sure to pass the news in?" ”

Qin Wan was silent for a moment, and then said truthfully: "...... No, not sure. ”

Before, Xiao Shisan only sent thousands of men and horses to surround Xinzhou, and the Liao army's siege of Xinzhou was like a fishing net, with holes everywhere, and smaller fish and shrimp were easy to drill in and out. But now the Liao thieves are obviously attacking Xinzhou with all their might, and they are desperate. After the main force returned to Shiling Pass, it did not even rest much, and immediately prepared to attack the city. The reason why Qin Wan was able to meet that team of scouts before was also because he was sent out to monitor the periphery to prevent Qin Wan's wave of soldiers and horses from sneaking up on the siege army.

"Then make a big splash!" Zhi Keren said loudly, "Spread the news that the Liao thief was defeated by Han Shumi. Once you see it with your own eyes, how can the people of Xinzhou not know the way? The people of Daizhou will inevitably know the way! ”

When more people heard the news of the defeat of the Liao thieves, the greater the strength of the resistance, and the more unstable the Liao thieves would be in Daizhou. The danger of being attacked by the enemy on the back is getting heavier and heavier, even if Xiao Shisan is bold, he does not dare to stay in Xinzhou anymore and continue to besiege Xinzhou.

"In the past two days, Brother Han will almost be able to reach Taiyuan, and Han Shumi should be in Taiyuan City." Qin Wan nodded, "As soon as Han Shumi came, he forced the Liao people back, and it was the morale of the army that was booming, and he would definitely rush to rescue Xinzhou." Previously, Qin Wan had to disperse his troops only because the soldiers were unbearable. Now that there are the soldiers and horses of the sixteenth general, there is also the backbone. Why didn't Qin Wan dare to accompany him?! ”

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After not seeing him for more than half a month, Han Xin has lost a lot of weight, but his eyes are bright, and he looks more shrewd and capable.

Han Gang looked up and down, couldn't help nodding, and said with a smile: "It's presentable." How do you feel after all these days? ”

Han Gang's words were like the words of an elder to a younger person in the family, but Han Xin knelt down and saluted seriously, "Han Xin has a negative privy trust." ”

"If you really have a negative trust, the Liao thief will not retreat to Baijing Village."

Baijingzhai controls Shilingguan Road in the north, and Shilingguan Erzhai corresponds to the reinforcement, plus the nearby Chitang Pass, the three passes support each other, if there are sufficient garrisons, that is, any one of them is breached, the defense line can still be maintained, and there is a great chance to recapture the lost pass.

It was expected that the Liao soldiers were stationed in Baijing Village. However, the entire Shilingguan Road, but only guarding Baijingzhai, means that the command of the Liao army has abandoned most of the roads in the canyon. And since Baijingzhai on the right road was sent to the army by Xiao Shisan, it must be the key point preset by the Liao army.

Baijingzhai stands on the road, occupies a condescending position, controls the stone ridge pass road and builds. The terrain is extremely dangerous, but the official road does not pass through the village, but passes under the main village. Of course, Baijing Village also has several affiliated villages. Each guards the surrounding arteries and guards the main village of Baijing Village.

Just like medicine has kings and ministers, most of the border villages, more or less, also have attached villages, or fortresses or something. In this way, a walled city can become the center of a nearby hundred miles. Take control of fields, workshops, and levels.

"After all, we still have to fight it. Sooner or later, it will have to be fought, and the closer south you are, the safer it is. Instead of fighting the Liao army on the plains, it is better to fight the Liao thieves on this mountain road. Han Gang laughed loudly, he only determined whether the whole thing should be done or not, while his staff went to discuss what to do.

"The walls are not easy to take. Even if it is captured, it will inevitably smash the lives of many soldiers and horses."

"We can transport the eight-ox crossbow from Taiyuan City."

"Suppress the head of the city with an armor-piercing crossbow, and nail out the steps of the city with the iron spear of the eight-ox crossbow."

"It's going to be a fight after all."

Han Xin turned a blind eye to the chaos in the military discussion, and Liu Guangyu frowned deeply when he saw it, "If you send it back, I'm afraid the court will have to change course." ”

The words that came out in a joking tone reflected the true thoughts in Liuguangyu's heart.

"Don't worry." Han Gang said with a smile, "The report of the defeat of the Liao army should have reached the Beijing division at this time. ”

Zhe Keda and Han Xin, who didn't join the quarrel and discussion, didn't hear it, but Liu Guangyu felt that there seemed to be something wrong with Han Gang's choice of words, "Performance? ”

"Bulletin." Han Gang nodded, "I don't have the face to say it's good news." ”