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Chapter 499 Kaifeng is richer than Luoyang

"Master Su was disturbed all the way."

Zhang Cheng had just entered the camp and came to see Su Zhuang, the Tutor of Kaifeng. His face was still pale, but his spirit had returned to normal. He continued, "Master Su is very well informed. You arrived before the general arrived! "

"Cough cough."

Su Zhuang coughed twice, and then said: "As soon as Zhang Shuai crossed the river, there was a place to go to Lijia to report to the city. He didn't expect to come to see Zhang Shuai in such a hurry. It's just that at noon today, the army of intruders forced them to the city, wanting to seize the west gate. Attempted.

Now that there are few soldiers in the city, and the city guard is very important, that's why he came to see Zhang Shuai eagerly, and asked Zhang Shuai to lead his troops to the south to save Kaifeng, protect His Royal Highness King Zhou, and protect the people of the whole city. "

When Zhang Cheng learned of his arrival, he already guessed that it must be the intruders who came to attack Kaifeng, so he came to visit him so eagerly. He only heard him say: "This general was lurking on the edge of Luoyang city, Recover Luoyang in waiting time, and severely injure the intruders. Who knows that Luoyang was recovered from the bandits, and the information was detected that the bandits were about to attack Kaifeng. I led the soldiers under my command to gallop starry night, and finally arrived here today."

Su Zhuang had seen Zhang Cheng's Tang Bao before, and knew about the recovery of Yanshi and the salvation of the son of Fufan. At this time, he heard that Luoyang had been recovered, and he couldn't help being a little surprised, but he also knew that if Zhang Cheng regained Luoyang, he would Crossing the river is returning to Kaifeng, and will never arrive here today.

However, everyone is a veteran of the officialdom, and he also knows what can be pointed out, but what can't be said.

He naturally understood the mystery, and he just said: "Zhang Shuai is dedicated to the country, and I really admire it, but Kaifeng is in danger, and His Royal Highness King Zhou is sleepless day and night. His Highness has something to say, if Zhang Shuai can keep Kaifeng from being attacked by bandits , I will definitely personally write a letter to protect the court, and ask for a reward for the general!"

Zhang Cheng's expression was full of embarrassment, and he said: "My heart is for the safety of the king of Zhou, so I made the journey back to Kaifeng all day and night to rescue Kaifeng, but the soldiers are exhausted and the morale of the army is weak. If they don't dare to fight, they really can't fight.

Master Su, don't worry, just stay in my camp for a day and wait for the sergeants to recover from their fatigue, then I will line up the whole army under the city of Kaifeng, I have pledged my heart to the country, and I will definitely protect the King of Zhou from any worries. "

Su Zhuang wanted to persuade him again, but he also saw that Zhang Cheng's face was full of exhaustion, but he was not pretending, although he didn't believe that Zhang Cheng returned to Kaifeng after the recovery of Luoyang.

But he also saw that Zhang Cheng himself and his subordinates were very tired. In such a state, it was not easy to rush into the city of Kaifeng. If they were defeated, Kaifeng would be helpless. Wouldn't he be a sinner?

Seeing that he could not march into Kaifeng today, he asked, "I heard that General Chen's troops from the Beijing camp have also arrived on the north bank. Has General Zhang met him before?"

"Oh, Chen Jiugao."

Zhang Cheng laughed and said: "I have already joined forces with Mr. Chen. Today, we will cross the river to set up camp. Tomorrow, Mr. Chen's army and horses will cross the river. When the army is assembled, we can go to the city of Kaifeng to meet the intruders." A battle."

Hearing what he said, Su Zhuang was determined, because Zhang Cheng had passed through Kaifeng before, and he knew that Zhang Cheng had 9000 troops under his command, and now he added Chen Jiugao's troops from the Beijing camp, not to mention defeating the robbers, and keeping Kaifeng worry-free When is not a problem.

Zhang Cheng saw that Su Zhuang no longer asked him to enter the city of Kaifeng immediately, so he said: "I heard that Master Su's guards are all in the hands of thieves, so don't rush back to Kaifeng for the time being, stay in my camp tonight, and worry about it tomorrow It's the war of thieves."

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Outside the west gate of Kaifeng City, piles of bonfires were lit. Tens of thousands of bandit troops camped here. a small camp.

In the huge camp, only less than half of the military tents were occupied, and most of them were land nests. Although they searched Luoyang City for a large amount of money, food and military equipment, but this time they wanted to attack Kaifeng by surprise, they only picked up the necessary military supplies, so Most of the thieves did not have military accounts.

Fortunately, they are used to living in Diwozi on weekdays, and there are many bonfires in the camp, but they don’t feel cold. Only the firemen and handymen in the camp are busy, and everyone else gathers around the bonfire to laugh and chat. Waiting for dinner.

It was dusk, and from time to time there would be a group of armored bandits patrolling the camp.

In the camp of the Chuang Wang Li Zicheng, Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, Li Yan and others were there, as well as the general sentinel Liu Ye, as well as Liu Fangliang, Liu Tichun, Gu Ying, Li Shuangxi, Zhang Nai, Bai Wang, etc. The generals, as well as the newly attached Shaanxi and Henan thieves such as crock pots and Yidou Valley.

Among the crowd, only Zhang Nai was not in high spirits, first he failed to attack the west gate of Kaifeng by surprise, and then when he intercepted all the cavalry at the north gate of Kaifeng, he also failed to intercept all the cavalry, and he was really annoyed.

I just heard Li Zicheng ask Song Xiance: "Military Master, the surprise attack plan has not been succeeded, and now we can only attack by force."

Song Xiance caressed his sparse beard and said: "Although the surprise attack on Ximen has not been accomplished, it is true that there are not enough guards in the city of Kaifeng. Our army has already entered the city. No matter what, we must beat him. Try it out."

Li Zicheng didn't know if it was possible, but he looked at Li Yan and asked for his opinion. Li Yan said: "Our army has come a long way, and we can't just return empty-handed. Even if we can't take Kaifeng City in one fell swoop, we must beat him.

Just a little..."

Chuang Wang saw that he was hesitant to speak, so he said, "Lin Quan has something to say, but it's okay to say it."

"I'm just a little worried. I'm afraid that if I get angry again after this fight, I'm afraid that the old soldiers will get tired and be taken advantage of by the officers and soldiers!"

Li Zicheng nodded, and asked Liu Zongmin, "Jiexuan, what's your opinion?"

King Chuang is like this, he almost never makes a decision lightly, whenever there is an important matter to be discussed, he will let everyone speak freely, and then consult Liu Zongmin, Gao Yigong, Li Guo and other generals for their opinions, and finally make a decision. Make your own decisions.

Liu Zongmin said directly: "Let's fight, we can't come here for a while and just go back in despair. Even if we can't beat Kaifeng City, we will scare the king of Zhou in the city to pee his pants."

"Hahaha..." There was laughter in the army tent.

Li Zicheng looked at Liu Fangliang again, saw that he was also nodding, and said in a deep voice, "Fight, we must really fight."

He looked firmly at the generals in the account, and said: "Although it is impossible to seize the door, Kaifeng is not defended now. This is a golden opportunity. The wealth of Kaifeng is far better than that of Luoyang. If we really conquer it in one fell swoop, then There is no strong city in Henan anymore.

At that time, we can defend Kaifeng to cross the north and south, and then recruit troops to attack Shandong and Shanxi, go south to Huguang and Nanzhi, and take the land of Chongzhen, the emperor's old son. "

"Brother Li, you can assign the specific style of play." Liu Zongmin said.

(End of this chapter)