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Chapter 401 The Day of the Storm
Recently, the atmosphere around Wuhu City has obviously become tense.Even officials in the city who have no military knowledge can see that the fierce offensive Xiao Yi's army is about to fight a decisive battle with the main force sent by Jiankang in Wuhu!

Xiao Yi ordered Wang Lin to take the navy to block the Yangtze River north of Wuhu, intercept passing ships, and board the ship for inspection at any time.This trick is to prevent the direction of Jiankang from passing through the Yangtze River, and the waterway will supply Wuhu.

Lan Qin has been in charge of military affairs in the border town for a long time, and he is very clear about the respective roles of the Huaihe River and the Yangtze River, and he is very good at water and land warfare.And Wang Sengbian has been training the water army in Dongting Lake for many years, and he also has a deep understanding of the water army.

Now that the two are leading the army and horses in the decisive battle in Wuhu, it can be said that they are equal to each other. There is no situation where either side of the horse stumbles and is taken advantage of by the opponent. This must be a bloody battle.

Of course, Xiao Yi doesn't care about the dead.

As long as the battle of Wuhu can be won, Jiankang will be firmly in the bag. Not only Xiao Yi has seen this, even Xiao Gang in Jiankang City has also seen it.

In order to support Lan Qin, Xiao Gang sent several imperial decrees to Liu Zhongli urging him to lead troops to support Wuhu. After all, Xiao Gang also knew that the navy in Wuhu was not in the order of the Jiankang Forbidden Army. There is no essential difference between soldiers and horses.

The only difference is that the other party did not publicly rebel.As a last resort, Xiao Gang would not put his hopes of winning on the navy in Hefei.

However, the development of the war situation in Hailing area was not as smooth as Xiao Gang expected.

Realizing that Jingkou was empty of troops, Liu Zhongli had already led his troops to Rugao to surround Guangling from the flanks.So Wei Zai, who was stationed in Guangling, sent warships to surprise Jingkou on a dark and windy night, and burned all the tank boats and warships staying at Jingkou Ferry with a fire!
The fire burned for three days and three nights, and almost burned the ferry outside Jingkou city to nothing.

This move is no less than setting fire to Xiao Gang's eyebrows!
Knowing that Jingkou was attacked, a large number of ships were burned, and supplies could no longer pass through the waterway, so they supported Liu Zhongli who was fighting in Rugao.Xiao Gang had no choice but to order him to return to Jingkou and hold on for the time being, waiting for the opportunity.

The Jiankang navy that Lan Qin was looking forward to had lost most of its warships before it set off. Only the ships led by Liu Zhongli's troops were not burned, but the number was limited and could not withstand consumption.

In desperation, Xiao Gang sent a military order to Hefei City, demanding that Wei Can must cooperate with Lan Qin in the Wuhu battle, and if there is any excuse, he will be severely punished.

At the same time, a group of Webster's children were also named, all of whom were central positions such as "Huangmen Servant" and "Zhongshusheren". It seemed that they were cultivating backup for the important officials of the court and the emperor's cronies, but what is the actual situation? , then no one can tell.

Maybe Webster's lineage is really going to be successful, or it's just Xiao Gang's expedient strategy. After all, Wei Zai is also a member of the Webster's clan. He just beat Xiao Gang with a sap, and there is no emperor who does not hold grudges.Revenge only depends on the morning and evening.

A huge problem was in front of the Wei family, and Wei Can had no choice but to call the family to discuss countermeasures.

……

"Uncle, today's urging is very urgent. The navy led by Wang Lin is very arrogant. Not only blocked the Yangtze River waterway, but also blocked the Yangtze River water inlet leading to Chaohu Lake. Now ships from other places cannot enter Chaohu Lake through the Yangtze River."

In the lobby of the Hefei Government Office, Wei Can said excitedly.

Except for Liu Yishou in Shouyang in the north, the livelihood of the Wei family and the daily circulation of goods depend on the waterway from Chaohu Lake to the Yangtze River.

Webster wanted to maintain a private army and develop power, so he couldn't be self-sufficient in all supplies.To be honest, Hefei lacks everything here. It cannot be said that only the land produces food, and nothing else is needed, right?

Now that Xiao Yi sent troops to block the waterway, it might be that he didn't mean to force Webster to submit.Xiao Yi is so strong, of course he has something to rely on.First, the Jiankang navy suffered heavy losses and was unable to send troops to conquer.Secondly, the current battle situation is in his favor.

Since Xiao Yi dispatched troops from Baling City on Dongting Lake, important towns including Yingzhou (Wuchang) and Shicheng (Anqing) have fallen into his hands, and his strength is far from comparable to that of the vassal king who was partial to Xiangzhou.

Not to mention too much, let's just say that Xiao Yi's army is preparing to attack Wuhu recently, and the surrounding Fanchang, Xuancheng, Wanling and other places have surrendered one after another, and there is no such momentum as the so-called "death resistance from all parts of the court".

"Xiao Yi is arrogant and domineering, I really want to teach him a lesson."

Wei An, who had always been ambiguous, nodded to Wei Can and said.

Wei Can was overjoyed, his uncle had a great say in the clan, and he was the only one left in the previous generation.If he supports sending troops, then there is basically no suspense.

"Yes, Xiao Yi is really arrogant, and asking for help is not such an attitude."

"Who knows, maybe people think they are the emperor already?"

"I have to teach Xiao Yi a lesson."

The disciples of Wei's family exchanged orders, and Wei An's words really had the effect of a weathervane. He opened his mouth to attack Xiao Yi, and the disciples of Wei's also followed suit to say what was wrong with Xiao Yi.

"Uncle, then..."

Wei Can asked hesitantly.

Although he supervised all the military forces in Hefei, the military power of his family was in Wei An's hands. This kind of thing is actually quite understandable.A country is a country, and a powerful is a powerful.The latter can cooperate with the former, but it is always limited, conditional, and reserved.

The children of the family command the forbidden army of the imperial court, and the person in charge of military power in the family controls his own private army. These are two completely different rules of the game.Even Wei Can couldn't mobilize the family's private army, um, the elite navy in Hefei, as he ordered.

"The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first. I will give an order immediately. From now on, all the sons of Webster will perform their duties, prepare food and grass, mobilize troops, and check the military equipment. Three days later, I will personally lead the water army to send troops to Wuhu."

Wei Anmeng slapped the table, and said decisively: "Now I want to show Xiao Yi some color."

"it is good!"

Wei Can's hanging heart was finally relieved, and he applauded loudly.

"The nephew wrote to Jiankang to report the matter."

Wei Can cupped his hands and said to Wei An.

"Well, that's what it should be." Wei An nodded with a smile on his face.

……

On the tower of Wuhu City, Lan Qin and a middle-aged general with a determined face looked at the direction of Fanchang City in the southwest. Xiao Yi had already set up a camp in Fanchang, and could attack Wuhu by land at any time.

"Jing Shi, you and I have known each other since we were young. We went to war together. Now, I have a premonition that something bad is going to happen."

Lan Qin said to the general beside him.

The name of this person is Ouyang Hou, a native of Linxiang, Changsha. He has known Lan Qin since he was a child. He is one of the few loyal confidants of Lan Qin. He followed him all the way to fight.Ouyang Hou was upright and thoughtful since he was young, and was well-known in the local area.

It is worth mentioning that his hometown is Xiao Yi's lair.His father, Ouyang Sengbao, was a school lieutenant of Tunqi in Xiangzhou. When Ouyang Wei was 30 years old, he was forced to be an official.

Fortunately, Ouyang Sengbao has passed away, otherwise it would be a human tragedy for father and son to meet each other on the battlefield and fight each other.

"Don't worry about Xiuming (Lan Qin's name). Even if Xiao Yi wins in Wuhu, it will be very difficult for him to win in Jiankang."

Ouyang Wei comforted Lan Qin and said that he knew it was useless to say anything, Lan Qin was a very assertive person.

"You don't understand. There is a saying that goes well: A dog that can bite does not bark. Xiao Yi is not that dog that can only bite."

Lan Qin shook his head slightly and sighed.How could he worry about Xiao Yi!
Not to mention Jiankang, the Wuhu area is connected to the three Wu (Wujun, Wuxing, Kuaiji) waterways, especially Wuxing, which is powerful and powerful. As long as Xiao Gang makes a promise, it is not difficult to keep Jiankang.

After all, Xiao Yilao's expedition has been going on for a long time, and it is already the limit to fight Wuhu.By the time they fought all the way to Jiankang City, it was already at the end of their strength. As long as Xiao Gang didn't play cards randomly, he could surely win against Xiao Yi.

"Who is the dog that bites?"

Ouyang Heng asked curiously.

"Except for Liu Yishou who has been staying in Shouyang all this time, who else would be that biting dog?"

Lan Qin said angrily.

Xiao Gang was extremely stupid. At the beginning, he framed Liu Yishou for killing the king, but later said it was a "misunderstanding".At this time, if the Lianghuai powerful feudal clan can lead troops south to suppress the rebellion, Xiao Yi will have nothing to do with it.

Now that Liu Yishou is silent in Shouyang, who would not be afraid except those ignorant people!

It's just that it's useless to be afraid, Lan Qin is already in a lot of trouble with Xiao Yi, he is really out of skills, and can't pay attention to what Liu Yishou is going to do in Shouyang.

"Jing Shi (Ouyang Hou's name), if you are framed by someone, you will definitely refute the other party vigorously, and you may even kill him. Is that right?"

Lan Qin asked in a low voice.

Ouyang Hou nodded and said, "That's true, not to mention such a big event as killing the king."

"But Liu Yishou has a strong army in his hands, and he actually endured it. He actually endured things that I couldn't bear. Could it be that I have more capital than him? At least he married a princess."

Lan Qin said with emotion.

The person who poses the greatest threat to Xiao Gang now is Xiao Yi on the surface, but in fact, it is Liu Yishou who has been squatting in Shouyang and has never made a move.

The greatest threat is when the bow is fully drawn and aimed.Although Xiao Yi's arrow is extremely sharp, it has already been shot, as long as he sees the trick and dismantles it, it will be fine.

"How should Xiu Ming be dealt with?" Ouyang Hou's heart sank.

"If Wuhu is lost, then Xiao Yi can attack Sanwu to the east and Jiankang to the north. Both water and land routes are ready, and it will be hard to say which way people will go.

I am determined to stick to Wuhu, and if I fail, I will be benevolent.My two incompetent sons, Lan Xiali and Lan Jing, are entrusted to you to take care of them. "

Lan Qin bowed deeply to Ouyang Hou, and was quickly supported by the other party.

"Xiu Ming, what are you?"

Ouyang Hou turned pale with shock, Lan Qin really had a will to die!
"If you lose this battle, you will die when you return to Jiankang. It's better to die on the battlefield and use your full name."

Lan Qin said sonorously.

Will he die when he returns to Jiankang?In fact, Ouyang Hou thought that Xiao Gang would never kill Lan Qin.If you kill those who are fighting hard when you have setbacks, who will fight for you in the future?

However, Ouyang Hou also understood Lan Qin's ambition.

I would rather die standing up than live on my knees!
If he loses this battle and flees back to Jiankang, Xiao Gang will definitely leave Lan Qintou idle.Someone must be responsible for the defeat, after all, the next time the enemy will appear is under Jiankang City.

At that time, if the wimpy died in the Jiankang offensive and defensive battle, or the wimpy was captured, it would be better to die in battle now.

"Xiu Ming, you and I have been close friends since we were young. The two nephews, I just treat them as my own and raise them, so don't worry about anything else."

Ouyang Hou said excitedly.Lan Qin couldn't be persuaded, he could only bless the imperial army's victory in this battle.If defeated, Lanqin must die.

……

"How can a father owe money to his daughter? Isn't your money all mine, hahahahahaha!"

Yang Kan laughed presumptuously at Yang Jiang...

"Repay the money!"

Yang Jiang woke up from the nightmare, the sound of light rain came from outside, and some dim light came through the window.

She sat up suddenly, touched it, and found that the person next to her pillow was gone.

"Really, it's not tiring to sleep on one night. You must be too busy recently."

Yang Jiang couldn't help complaining.

For some reason last night, Liu Yishou was very excited, and after a lot of tossing, he almost dismantled her into parts.It's not the first time making out, is it necessary to be so crazy?

She yawned and fell back asleep.I couldn't sleep this time, and had a very crazy dream.

In the dream, Liu Yishou sat on the dragon chair, let himself sit on his lap, and kept complaining, "My concubine, why do you think this broken chair is so stiff, I want to change it to a soft one."

He also said that the things in Jiankang City are too obstructive, and Taicheng City should be demolished.

This is indeed what Liu Yishou might say, but combined with the scene in the dream, it is a bit frightening to think about.

When I woke up, Yang Jiang had dark circles under my eyes, my spirits were listless, and my mind was full of worries.

"Sister, where is Alang?"

Seeing Jia Chunhua bring in a bowl, Yang Jiang asked weakly.

"A Lang said that you had a hard time last night, so let me take care of you. He left Shouyang City in the middle of the night, and I can't say where he is now."

Jia Chunhua observed Yangjiang with great interest, thinking that Chen Yuankang really "cut the nail on the head" when he saw women.Back then, when sheep ginger hadn't "developed", it was quite immature.At that time, Chen Yuankang had expected that the other party was a beautiful woman, but now it was as expected.

Could it be that this is what Liu Yishou called "old eyesight"?

"What's wrong with my sister?"

Yang Jiang asked suspiciously, she found Jia Chunhua's eyes a little strange.

"It's okay, A Lang said he won't be back soon, if you are bored, you can play mahjong with us."

……

"Boom!" The thunderous thunder came from the sky, endlessly.

The torrential rain poured down, and the outside of Hefei City became a world of water. There was water in the river, but there was still water on the river bank.Even in the daytime, the light outside became very dim.

Wei Can frowned, it had been raining for three days.What Wei An was talking about about transporting food, preparing for war, and mobilizing troops could not be carried out in this kind of ghostly weather.

Navy warships need a lot of fire starters. Before contacting the opponent's navy, sending small boats with fire starters to attack the opponent's fleet is a mature tactic for naval warfare at this time.

The cost is low, the effect is quick, and it is especially useful for sneak attacks.

But it has been raining outside for three days, and those fire starters can't be used, so how do we send troops?

"Uncle is ordering troops in the lobby of the government office, please go quickly, brother."

Wei Can's younger brother Wei Zhu came over and told him to go to the lobby of the government office.

"Well, I'll go right now."

Wei Can didn't take it seriously, and first looked at how his uncle arranged it.Anyway, the letter agreeing to send troops to Wuhu has already been sent to Jiankang, so my uncle won't go back on his word, will he?
(End of this chapter)