Chapter 162: The city is surrounded by enemies on all sides, and Chu Yun is in a desperate situation! (Subscribe)

Jianghua County, outside Yunfu City.

At this moment, the imperial army was already on high alert, with tens of thousands of soldiers deployed, closely watching the movements of the rebel army on the opposite side.

Yuan Chenghuan, the commander-in-chief of the three armies of Yangzhou, also moved his camp to Yunfu City at this moment.

He did this by leading by example and appearing on the front line, not only to stabilize the military morale that had long been fragmented, but also to be prepared for any eventuality.

Nowadays, the situation has become increasingly tense, but the news he got from the scouts was that Lin Zhongyun remained on hold.

All this is really too weird. Would Lin Zhongyun just wait for them to gather and then besiege them?
Does Lin Zhongyun really have that kind of confidence?
In fact, until now he still hadn't figured out why Lin Zhongyun was so inactive. Could it be that Lin Zhongyun had some hidden cards?
You know, in order to guard against the rebels' possible surprise attack at any time, he has been unable to sleep these days, tossing and turning, and even dared not sleep too deeply at night, so that he can respond as soon as possible.

However, the sea was calm for several days in a row, which was really unusual.

He would only feel relieved when he arrived here in person.

At this moment, a quarrel was heard outside the big tent. "Let me in. I have urgent information to report to the commander."

The guard outside the door shouted coldly: "How dare you! The Marshal is resting now, no one is allowed to disturb him."

Yuan Chenghuan, who hadn't slept well for several days, was troubled by the noise and had a headache. He leaned over the wooden table, waved his hands helplessly, and said, "Forget it, let him in."

Soon, the big tent was opened.

A scout walked in with an anxious look on his face. He was out of breath, with beads of sweat on his face. It was obvious that he came to report the news as soon as he heard it.

After the scout calmed down, Yuan Chenghuan asked, "Tell me, what exactly is the urgent military situation you mentioned?"

"Commander Qi!"

The scout did not dare to hesitate for a moment and immediately told the news that he had just observed a large group of rebel soldiers leaving.

"A large group of soldiers are leaving at this time?"

This news made Yuan Chenghuan's heart suddenly tighten, and the expression on his face became gloomy. He was very confused.

He was just wondering what Lin Zhongyun's confidence was for not taking any action, but now he received the news that the troops had left.

But at this time, Lin Zhongyun not only did not send troops here, but also sent troops outside. What on earth was he thinking?
At this time, even Yuan Chenghuan could not see through Lin Zhongyun's intention.

He frowned, the gloom on his face became more intense, and his tone became colder, "How many people are there? Which direction are they heading?"

A series of questions made the scout's mood, which had finally calmed down, suddenly tense, and he quickly replied tremblingly: "General, taking advantage of the night, we estimated that there are only about 10,000 people.

As for their direction, it looks like they are heading towards Jialing County."

"Jialing County?"

The scout's answer made Yuan Chenghuan frown even deeper, and the doubts in his heart intensified.

Jialing County,
Jialing County,
Why did Lin Zhongyun send troops to Jialing County at this time?
Could it be that they knew that if they continued to delay, they would only die, so they wanted to retreat to Jialing County?
However, if this is really the case, then Lin Zhongyun, the leader of the rebel army, should have been the first to evacuate. How could it be that a general would flee first?

Besides, given Lin Zhongyun's character, would he really retreat?

Thinking of this, he rejected this idea in his mind and kept murmuring the name "Jialing County".

"General, General...?"

Seeing Yuan Chenghuan walking back and forth in the tent with his hands behind his back, looking hesitant, the scout called out to him a few times without any response and could only wait by the side.

However, at this moment, a flash of inspiration came into Yuan Chenghuan's mind and he guessed a possibility.

"By the way, how is the battle situation on Chu Yun's side? Is there any news about them recently?" Yuan Chenghuan asked the deputy general beside him.

The deputy general immediately stepped forward, clasped his hands and said, "General, General Chu Yun sent a letter saying that they have withdrawn from Anshan County and are returning to support the rebel army according to your order to attack them from both sides."

now it's right!

Yuan Chenghuan was so excited that he slammed the table and stood up, looking at the deputy general and asked, "If I remember correctly, Anshan County and Jialing County are in the same direction, right?"

The deputy general nodded and replied, "General, you are right. I am from Anshan County. It would be the fastest to rush to Anshan County from Jialing County."

"So what you mean, General, is that this group of people is the one the rebels want to target General Chu Yun? If so, then General Chu Yun's situation is precarious."

"Yes, this is the only possibility at the moment."

Yuan Chenghuan nodded expressionlessly and said in a deep voice: "If it were me, I would definitely choose to do the same.

Chu Yun's men have just suffered a defeat, and their fighting spirit is not high. These 10,000 troops are enough to deal with Chu Yun."

The deputy general immediately understood everything and said anxiously: "General, should we send reinforcements? If General Chu makes a mistake, our plan of encirclement and annihilation will be completely ruined."

"So, this Lin Zhongyun is also a difficult person to deal with."

Yuan Chenghuan nodded to the deputy general's idea and agreed: "For us, Chu Yun must not get into trouble."

For him, Chu Yun is not only one of the few generals in Daqian who can take on important responsibilities, but also his only trustworthy ally.

Among the reinforcements sent by the imperial court, only Chu Yun and he were loyal to the emperor. If Chu Yun died, he would be without his right-hand man.

Thinking of this, he did not hesitate at all and said to the deputy general beside him: "Send a message to Fei Junzheng. Isn't he lobbying the generals of other states and counties behind the rebel army? He must be not far from Anshan County.

Let them take their men to support Chu Yun immediately. He cannot be left out in the encirclement and annihilation of the rebel army."

The deputy general was fully aware of the importance of the matter and did not hesitate to take action.

After everyone left, Yuan Chenghuan's expression became even more serious.

In fact, facing such a situation, he still has another choice, that is, to take the initiative to attack while the rebels are now short of manpower and to dampen their morale.

However, he is now somewhat hesitant to do so.

Because the current Daqian can no longer withstand any more turmoil, what it needs is a decisive battle, a huge victory.

He could certainly take the initiative and if he succeeded it would be good as it would indeed frustrate his long-standing enthusiasm, but what if he failed?

Everyone was already in a panic, and the defeat at this time was undoubtedly making things worse, causing those who were still wavering to completely turn to the side of the rebels. That was when they were truly at the end of their rope.

Once the morale of the army is broken, it will be harder than climbing to the sky to unite it again.

Therefore, neither Daqian nor he could take such a big risk again.

……

Three days later.

At the edge of Anshan County, the setting sun was as red as blood, reflecting the exhausted figures of Chu Yun and his remaining soldiers. They had to stay here for a short time to recover some strength as they were stationed by the river.

"Pass the order, let everyone rest here, we will set off again in half a quarter of an hour. Once we cross the river, we will be out of the territory of Anshan County and will be temporarily safe." Chu Yun ordered at the top of his lungs.

He looked back at the people following him. They were in a state of disgrace, ragged clothes, their faces covered with dust and sweat, and they looked extremely exhausted. Many of them collapsed as soon as they fell to the ground, as if they didn't even have the strength to move a finger.

This scene made Chu Yun feel bitter and mixed. They were once the mighty imperial army, but now they have ended up like this, which is really sad.

Why is it here?

Who could have imagined that his disciple Shang Chuqing would actually face such a desperate day?
In fact, they now only have the name of an imperial army, but in Anshan County they are no different from rats crossing the street.

The rebel army, which they once despised the most, was now chasing them all over the mountains and plains, leaving them exhausted.

For several days, the rebels from Ansan County returned after reorganization and pursued them relentlessly, vowing to wipe them out completely. They were like dogs that had lost their homes, running non-stop in the wilderness and dense forests.

They haven't had a good night's sleep in the past few days. They are either on the run or about to flee.

"Damn it!" Chu Yun punched a dead tree in anger, causing the leaves to rustle. However, even this tiny sound made some people instinctively pick up their weapons and look around vigilantly. The past few days of fleeing had already made them nervous and wary of everything.

One can imagine what kind of life they have been leading these days.

At this moment, Chu Yun's heart was filled with helplessness and resentment.

Originally, leading the army to attack Anshan County was a foolproof plan. He thought this would be the day for him to soar to the sky and could also prove himself for Shang Chuqing.

But now, let alone being crowned king or appointed prime minister, it is not even certain whether he can return safely.

He knew that several days of fleeing had stretched the recruits' physical strength and willpower to their limits.

If they still cannot escape the pursuit of the rebels, regardless of whether the rebels catch them or not, I am afraid that these people will not be able to bear such pressure and will mutiny.

Fortunately, just a few days ago, they met scouts sent by Fei Junzheng. As long as they crossed the river and joined up with Fei Junzheng's army, they would be temporarily out of danger.

Thinking of this, he looked at the scout beside him and said in a low voice helplessly: "Excuse me, is Lord Fei really coming?"

In the past, he would never have spoken so humbly to a scout, but unfortunately, he didn't wait for me.

The scout immediately patted his chest and said with certainty: "Of course, Lord Fei has already reached an agreement with my general and is preparing to deal with Lin Zhongyun."

Hearing the scout's affirmative answer, a rare smile appeared on Chu Yun's weathered face.

This should be the only good news he had heard in the past few days. As long as they crossed the river, they would be out of danger.

However, at this moment.

The soldier who was watching from behind suddenly staggered to Chu Yun, with a pale look on his face: "General...General...General, the rebels are catching up with us again, and they are only ten miles away from us!"

Hearing this, Chu Yun felt a chill in his heart. He knew that time was running out and he had to act immediately.

He stood up with his exhausted body, and with his already hoarse voice, he ordered: "Everyone, get up immediately and prepare to cross the river!"

"As long as we cross the river, we will be safe. Lord Fei has sent people to pick us up!"

Hearing Chu Yun's words, the soldiers dragged their tired bodies, endured the pain, supported each other, stood up, and walked towards the other side of the river.

Because they knew that only by crossing the river could they have a chance of survival.

In this way, under the leadership of Chu Yun, the entire remaining army hurriedly moved towards the river.

Since it is winter already, the weather is already freezing.

Although the river water was not turbulent at this time, it was icy cold and made it impossible to step into the river.

But under the pressure of death, they could only grit their teeth, step into the icy river, and struggle to the other side.

However, just as they were about to cross the river.

There was hope in their eyes. Suddenly, a roar came from the other side of the river, and a large group of cavalry appeared on the distant horizon, mighty and mighty.

The flag fluttering in the wind was embroidered with the word "Lin" instead of "Daqian", which showed that they were obviously members of the rebel army.

At the same time, the surrounding hillsides were suddenly filled with people, completely surrounding the place!

The mountains and plains were filled with rebel soldiers, a black mass that seemed endless, surrounding Chu Yun and his group.

The officers and soldiers, who were already terrified, felt the fear in their hearts surge up like a tide when they saw this scene.

They looked at each other, even their hands holding their weapons were shaking, their eyes filled with confusion and fear.

"hateful!"

When Chu Yun saw this scene, he immediately became anxious.

The soldiers everywhere in the mountains are enough to scare these recruits out of their wits. How can they fight?
But before Chu Yun could think more.

The next moment, songs began to sound.

This is the song from these recruits’ hometown!
For a moment, time seemed to stop at this moment.

Chu Yun could clearly feel that the expressions of everyone around him had changed.

Days of fighting were fruitless.

They were already exhausted.

And the most important thing is that for these new recruits, they came here to fight because they were forced by the imperial court, and they were unwilling to leave their hometown!

Now under this situation, how can they not be chaotic? ?
Chu Yun's expression changed instantly at this moment. He turned his head and wanted to retreat with his men and flee to another place. He didn't want to listen to these people disrupting the morale of the army.

But when he turned his head, all he saw was the pursuers standing on the shore.

At this point, it was impossible for them to go back.

There is a fierce tiger in front and a vicious wolf behind.
Now, they were completely caught in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward in this icy river.

But those songs were like a spell.

It kept echoing in everyone's ears, making the expressions of the officers and soldiers even more moved.

They miss home!!!
At this time, the leader Li Zhongwu rode out on his horse, stood on the shore, looked at the scene in front of him, and laughed.

In his eyes, Chu Yun’s army is now in his pocket and cannot cause any trouble.

Looking at the embarrassed and helpless Chu Yun, he shouted:

"Think about your families, think about the sufferings you have endured. Do you want to sacrifice your lives for Daqian in vain? King Wu is kind and righteous, and he sympathizes with you, all of whom have a miserable life. As long as you lay down your weapons and surrender, he will spare your lives!"

"Hey! Stop spreading lies to confuse the people, you rebels!!!"

Chu Yun's eyes also turned red at this moment, and he shouted angrily: "We are the people of Daqian. Now we fight for Daqian and will never surrender!"

If Li Zhongwu were to disperse the morale of these people at this time, he would really have no chance of turning the situation around.

He looked at the other side of the river and into the distance, his eyes full of unwillingness.

As long as they hold on a little longer and wait for reinforcements to arrive, they can still be saved.

just,

Under the siege from all sides,

Coupled with the freezing cold river water, the will of these recruits had already gradually dissipated.

The cruelty of war had already made them face the reality, and Li Zhongwu's words made them give up hope of resistance.

Gradually, looks of hesitation and despair appeared on some people's faces, some began to lay down their weapons and slowly approached the rebels.

Chu Yun was furious when he saw this.

Just let him roar, no matter how unwilling he was,

Under the siege from all sides, the morale of these people could no longer be united.

As the rebels' encirclement gradually tightened, their light of hope gradually died out in the icy river water.

And this situation of being surrounded on all sides is gradually evolving into an ambush from all sides...

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