Chapter 159 Chapter 158: Another county, Chu Yun bows his head! (Subscribe)
Jianghua County, Gaodu City.

Lin Zhongyun stood on the city wall of Jianghua County, his eyes gazing through the wind and rain at the Yunfu City opposite.

In the past few days, the rebel army has been invincible and has captured several cities in Jianghua County one after another. Now, only Yunfu City remains in the entire Jianghua County.

However, he did not choose to attack this last fortress rashly.

First, Yunfu City, as the last city controlled by the Jianghua County court, borders Chenliu County. The court army led by Yuan Chenghuan is stationed in Chenliu County.

Spies reported that Yuan Chenghuan had already dispatched additional troops to Yunfu City. Soldiers in the city were training day and night, the city walls were being reinforced, and archers were taking turns on duty, making the city as impregnable as a rock.

At this moment, the entire Yunfu City was already on alert, ready for battle.

If we attack rashly at this time, we will not only be trapped in a tough battle, but may even give the imperial court an opportunity to take advantage.

Moreover, the imperial court has already drawn troops from other states and counties to support Yangzhou, but the deployment of troops stationed in Yangzhou is still unclear. It is not wise to act rashly.

The second reason is that there is no need for him to rush.

The world is in chaos now, the war in the northern border has not been settled, the people are in panic and the military is demoralized. It is the court that should be anxious at this time, not him.

What's more, his rebel army is no longer what it used to be.

Moreover, this is completely different from the past. Compared with the time after they took control of the two states of Cangyu, the fighting power of the rebel army has already been greatly improved.

Before attacking Leling City, the bravery of the rebel army was unrivaled and their sharpness was unstoppable.
But this kind of bravery was limited to very few generals like Li Zhongwu and the extremely elite Beiwei Army.

Although more of the rebels had undergone rigorous military training, they had not experienced the baptism of war. This shortcoming had been covered up before because of the bravery of Li Zhongwu and others, but when he really wanted to compete for the world and really had to fight on a large scale, this problem would be exposed.

However, after the siege of Leling City and a series of battles in Jialing County, more people have learned the cruelty of war and have completed their transformation.

At this time, they were considered a truly iron army, and the fighting power of the rebel army was truly raised to a new level.

In addition, there is a more important reason, which is that he needs time to digest the gains of these days.

You should know that he took over Jialing County without any effort. Countless officers and soldiers surrendered and joined the rebel army. Later, more people voluntarily joined because of the rebel army's reputation, which also allowed the rebel army to expand rapidly in a short period of time.

He needs time to integrate these new forces and allow them to be completely integrated into the rebel army so that the rebel army can exert its maximum combat effectiveness.

Moreover, since Jialing County is an important county in Yangzhou, it controls the largest mineral vein in Daqian, which is also the largest source of weapons for Daqian.

Now every household in Jialing County is working hard. He wants to transform Jialing County's minerals into armaments for the rebel army in the shortest possible time to maximize the rebel army's combat effectiveness.

By then, the imperial court would no longer be facing an army of righteousness that was only known for its bravery, but a real iron army, an iron army that was invincible and invincible. At that time, even if the imperial court army was at the gates of the city, what could it do?
At that time, what could happen even if the imperial army was at the gates of the city?
He was confident that his iron army would not be at a disadvantage even if it faced the imperial army head-on.

At this time, Li Zhongwu suddenly came up and said, "Brother! The imperial court is short of troops now. In order to fight against us, they have increased military service in various places. The people are already living in misery and the people are complaining."

"This is our chance. Should we take this opportunity to open the door wide? This way, more people will come to us."

"Trust us?"

In response to Li Zhongwu's proposal, Lin Zhongyun looked into the distance, with a deep and sharp light flashing in his eyes.

He had thought about this suggestion.

In the past, faced with such a proposal, he would definitely agree without hesitation. After all, this is the best way to enhance the fighting power of the rebels.

However, now the situation has changed and this proposal is no longer the best option for the rebels.

"Do you think our rebel army is short of people now?"

He looked at Li Zhongwu, shook his head and said, "Quality is more important than quantity. The troops absorbed by Jialing County alone are enough for us to consume for a while, not to mention..."

At this point, he stopped talking, his eyes became fierce, and a hint of coldness appeared at the corner of his mouth, "What do you think will make the court more uncomfortable: cutting off an arm of the court or stabbing a thorn in their heart?"

Like a lump in the throat,

Although it won't kill you instantly,

But sometimes this kind of discomfort is enough to drive a person to despair.

"Brother, do you mean to let these people continue to incite public sentiment in the city and continue to disrupt their people's hearts?"

Li Zhongwu suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Zhongyun in disbelief, his pupils widened.

Originally, his focus was limited to how to expand the power of the rebel army, but he did not expect that what the rebel army needed at this moment was more than just a simple expansion of combat power.

Compared with the expansion of this combat power, this contest of public opinion can play a crucial role in the world competition.

This point has been vividly demonstrated in the battle of Jialing County.

"Ok!"

Lin Zhongyun nodded in satisfaction, then looked off into the distance and said calmly, "Since this is a plot to alienate people, then we must do it thoroughly, and make the ruler and the people of Daqian hate each other."

"People's hearts are always the most precious wealth in this world competition."

Then, he waved his arm and threw a token to Yuan Jingxin, saying, "This is the number plate of the Gaodu City Silver Vault. With this number plate, you can freely enter the silver vault and use the silver inside at will."

"Just like before, you can use this money to let those people spread the word, so that more people can know the policies of the rebel army and see the true face of the court."

"The last general takes command!"

Li Zhongwu took the token without any hesitation, with a look of sincere conviction on his face.

While they were still calculating over the slightest gains and losses, Lin Zhongyun had already set his sights on the world, weighing people's hearts for future competition.

During this period of time, Li Zhongwu felt that he had made a lot of progress, but he was still far behind Lin Zhongyun.

……

While Lin Zhongyun was taking action, the imperial court was also not idle and took active measures to respond.

At this moment, everyone in the court felt an unprecedented sense of urgency, as if an invisible pressure was looming over the entire Daqian.

Officials in the imperial court might be scheming against each other or harboring ulterior motives on a daily basis, but at this moment, they all knew in their hearts that once Daqian was destroyed, their former glory and privileges would also vanish into thin air.

So at this time, all forces put aside their past grudges, worked together to focus on the rebels, and faced the threat of the rebels together.

In this way, Daqian, which had been in a precarious situation and was already on the verge of collapse, suddenly burst out with extremely strong execution ability, and the reinforcements gathered from all over the country were also marching towards Yangzhou in an orderly manner.

The entire Daqian, like a sophisticated machine, began its final rumbling operation.

At this moment, Fei Junzheng also embarked on a journey of touring various places. Even though he was reluctant in his heart, he knew that this was what he had to do.

However, he did not realize that while he was busy lobbying, the rebel army had almost captured Jianghua County.

"Sir, there is urgent news from General Yuan!" An attendant general took off the secret letter tied to the pigeon's leg and handed it to Fei Junzheng.

"General Yuan?" Fei Junzheng, who was drinking water, suddenly changed his expression. Looking at the secret letter in front of him, he was confused. Could it be that Yuan Chenghuan was writing to him at this time?
He opened the secret letter with trepidation, and his face immediately turned pale.

This……

The information in the letter was intelligence about the rebel army's attack. In addition, Yuan Chenghuan had changed his plan and asked him to pass through another state and go around to the rear of Jianghua County to contact the local garrison.

Lin Zhongyun!!!
Looking at the information in the secret report, Fei Junzheng gritted his teeth, the anger in his heart had already made his face become hideous and terrifying.

At this moment, he seemed to be able to understand Yuan Chenghuan's nervousness and uneasiness when he received the order from the Grand Marshal of the Army.

fast!
too fast! ! !
Who could have thought that such a large county would be occupied by the rebel army?

Moreover, this is not some remote prefecture, but the county seat of Yangzhou, a county seat heavily guarded by troops under the feet of the emperor!
If this is the case even at the feet of the emperor, one can imagine what the situation is like in other places!
If no one can resist Lin Zhongyun, I'm afraid the world will really change.

It is no exaggeration to say that Daqian is now really at a critical moment of survival.

Fei Junzheng took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that now was not the time to despair, he had to stay awake and find a solution to the problem.

"Quick, set off immediately!"

At this moment, he didn't even bother to rest. He asked the servants beside him to get up immediately and go around to the rear of Jianghua County according to Yuan Chenghuan's instructions.

If possible, by that time, the rebels will face a two-pronged attack from them.

So this trip,

He had to form an alliance.

It can be said that the outcome of his trip is related to whether Yangzhou will change its owner, and even more so to the survival of Daqian.

This time, he must succeed and cannot fail!

……

At the same time, the situation in Ansan County is not optimistic.

In a place with poor mountains and bad water, Chu Yun’s army is stationed here.

But unlike when they came here in a grand procession, now they were all dejected, with lost looks on their faces.

In the camp, the campfire flickered, and the firelight shone on every tired and lost face.

The officers and soldiers were scattered around the campfire, some leaning against tree trunks, and some curled up on the ground, as if they had lost their last hope.

Their eyes were empty as they stared at the flames that could go out at any time, as if they were looking at their own fate. The flickering of the bonfire was just like their mood at the moment, erratic and directionless.

When they came, they were officers and soldiers of Daqian, the pride of Daqian, wearing armor and setting off on the journey with high spirits. But now they are just remnants of defeated soldiers, rats crossing the street that everyone wants to kill.

No one had expected that the rebels, who seemed so vulnerable at first, would be so tenacious and defeat them so badly.

The gap between the before and after was unexpected and difficult for everyone present to accept.

This includes Chu Yun.

At this moment, he was sitting in the big tent, his brows furrowed, his face gloomy. His facial features were originally handsome, but now they were distorted by anger and frustration. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turned white, and his heart was filled with endless resentment and unwillingness.

"Damn it!" He roared in a low voice, his voice revealing an uncontrollable anger and helplessness.

Until now, he still finds it difficult to accept this reality and his own failure.

Why?
What is the basis for all this?
The same is true for attacking a county.
And he also has the advantage of being one step ahead.

But what's the result?

He has not yet captured Anshan County, and the entire army is still badly damaged, with less than one-third of the remaining people.

That abominable Lin Zhongyun has already conquered an entire state and has become a star in front of the world.

And he, Chu Yun,

Disciple of Shang Chuqing,

The youngest general star in the history of Daqian,
But he could only become the background of Lin Zhongyun.
Even his best opposite, Stepping Stone.

However, facing all this, there is nothing we can do.

again and again,
He was defeated by Lin Zhongyun, and he felt a deep sense of powerlessness in Lin Zhongyun.

Helpless,

helpless,

It is the truest portrayal of what is in his heart.

Because even if he was unwilling now, he couldn't even pose any threat, let alone take over Anshan County with just the people under his command.

At this time, an old soldier walked into the tent and handed over a pot of water. "General, have a drink of water!"

Chu Yun took the kettle, tilted his head back and took a sip. The cold water flowed into his throat, as if burning his heart.

He put down the kettle and looked at the older soldier, feeling a mixture of bitterness and sadness in his heart.

This old man originally followed his teacher, and later followed him. He was the backbone of his army and the soul of the entire army.

However, even such veterans have been killed or wounded in this war, and there are only a few left.

These people are the wealth left to him by Shang Chuqing. Once these people are sacrificed, he will really have no room for turnaround.

not to mention,
In fact, he also knew in his heart,
Now he no longer has the courage to continue.

If they don't evacuate Ansan County as soon as possible, once the rebels in the city have rested, they will probably chase after them and attack them, which would be truly embarrassing.

Thinking of this, for the first time, he let go of his unwillingness and his pride as a disciple of Shang Chuqing, and said helplessly: "Pass the order, we will withdraw our troops immediately and rush to help Yangzhou!"

"General..."

The old soldier who followed Chu Yun suddenly opened his eyes wide and looked at Chu Yun.

He knew what this sentence meant to Chu Yun. It meant that the young general’s spirit was completely gone!
"Go!"

Chu Yun waved his hands weakly, and his voice became hoarse and haggard.

After the old soldier left,
In the deserted tent, he could no longer hold on, as if he had lost all his strength. He slumped in the chair. He no longer had his previous arrogance, and he seemed to have aged by ten years.

this moment,
The young man finally lowered his proud head! .
ps: I'm begging for monthly tickets! I'm begging for more support from my brothers!
(End of this chapter)