Great Han Empire

Chapter 153
In the big tent, Li Hong, Jushou, Xianyufu, Yushi, Yan Rou, Xianyuyin, Hengji, Loulu, and Sheyingtong were also discussing this matter.

Jushou stroked his beard lightly, and said solemnly: "This news is not credible. However, if Zhang Niujiao is really dead, the internal conflicts among the ant thief will intensify, and they will split in all likelihood. At that time, If we don't send troops to fight, the ant thief will retreat to the Taihang Mountains by himself. If this news is true, it would be great."

Xian Yuyin said suddenly: "I think the news is true. That enemy soldier is Zhang Niujiao's bodyguard. We rescued him. Even if he doesn't appreciate us, there is no need to make a false news to deceive us, especially Zhang Niujiao died. news."

Heng Ji and Lou Lu nodded repeatedly, both supporting Xian Yu Yin's point of view.

"What do you mean, sir?" Yan Rou asked.

Li Hong said with a smile: "Whether Zhang Niujiao is dead or not is not important to us. The important thing is that we know that the Yellow Turban Army has suffered heavy losses and their morale has been fatally hit. It is time to take advantage of the victory to attack. Zishan's news reminded me at the right time." , This is an opportunity, an opportunity to defeat the enemy."

Ju Shou showed admiration on his face.

Xian Yufu said worriedly: "We just went through a fierce battle today, and the soldiers were all exhausted and physically exhausted. Under such circumstances, it is too risky for us to continue going south and travel [-] miles to attack Handan."

Yushi also echoed: "Brother Yu Xing is very reasonable. With such a heavy snowstorm, it is difficult for people and horses to walk, and the supplies cannot keep up. Long-distance raids are indeed dangerous."

Li Hongwang, Wang Hengji, Lou Lu, and She Yingtong asked with a smile, "Do you think the soldiers' physical strength can support them?"

The three nodded at the same time.

"The wind and snow in Jizhou is much less than that in our northern Xinjiang, there is no problem, don't worry, my lord." Lou Lu hurriedly said.

"No supplies? We won't have supplies if we conquer Handan." Xian Yuyin said with a smile, "Yang Feng came out in full force, how many troops are left in Handan? My lord, we will take the method of surprise attacking Nulu City this time. Did people sneak into Handan City?"

"Handan City is taller and stronger than Nulu. After the main force goes northward, the guards must be very vigilant. That method will not work." Li Hong said confidently: "This time we will find another way."

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In the early morning of the next day, the troops set out on the road in the heavy snow.

The wounded soldiers and rear guards stayed behind and continued to guard the camp, bewildering the enemy retreating to Gaoyi.

Jushou came to see him off.

"Master Changshi Chen couldn't get away to see you off because of his busy schedule, so let me express my apology to you on behalf of him."

Li Hong didn't like this long history surnamed Chen, so he waved his hand casually, expressing his indifference.

"Captain Pan is injured, and the city's defense needs to be rearranged, so..."

"Master Ju is too polite. Everyone is trying to calm the Yellow Turban Army and keep the people safe. There is no need to be so polite. Just leave the supplies and wounded soldiers to your lord."

Li Hong saluted deeply.

Ju Shou quickly returned the gift, smiled and said:

"My lord, this is what the Julu County Mansion should do. Your lord, don't worry about killing the enemy on the front line, and I will fully support you in the rear. It's just that my son Juhu is still young and his time in the army is still short. Please take care of me, my lord."

Li Hong repeatedly agreed.

Considering that Li Hong is not familiar with Zhao Guo and other places, Julu County Mansion specially arranged for Juhu to take a hundred guards of the county mansion to accompany Li Hong's army, hoping to help Li Hong.

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Standing in the lobby, Wang Dang opened his eyes angrily, holding the bloody head of Master Wulu in one hand, and the bloody sword in the other, roaring loudly:
"Who else?"

The leaders of the Yellow Turban Army in the lobby were stunned and kept silent, not daring to shout anymore.

"Who else?" Wang Dang yelled again, wanting to burst into tears, "Who else...is there...who?"

There was deathly silence in the lobby, and the atmosphere was bloody and terrifying.

Chu Feiyan's face was pale, and her eyes were full of sadness and helplessness.Bai Rao was expressionless, staring blankly at the corpse lying on the ground.With a sneer on his face, Yang Feng looked at Wulu's head with interest, as if he wanted to see clearly the fear and pain of Wulu before he died.Sun Qin's eyes were fixed on the leaders of the Yellow Turban Army opposite, with a murderous look on his face.

Shi Shilang quickly approached the lobby with a group of guards and stood outside the door.Many soldiers still had blood dripping from their weapons.The blood dripping on the white snow under the eaves looked extremely shocking.

Deathly silence.

An old man standing behind Chu Feiyan walked to the middle of the hall, and said slowly: "Everyone talks about it, it is nothing more than that Chu Shuai is not the commander's own flesh and blood, and has no qualifications to inherit."

He glanced at the big and small leaders in the lobby, and continued: "This problem is very easy to solve."

Everyone's eyes turned to him immediately.

The old man said calmly and forcefully: "The commander-in-chief treated Chu Shuai as if he was his own. Everyone knows this. The commander-in-chief has always had a wish, that is, he hopes that Chu Shuai can inherit the incense of his Zhang family and become a member of his Zhang family. Today , we will fulfill this wish for the Marshal.”

"We all went to the commander-in-chief's spirit, and in front of the commander-in-chief, let Chu Shuai return to his family and recognize his ancestors. From then on, Chu Feiyan is Zhang Yan, the son of the commander-in-chief."

"Is there anyone who disagrees?" the old man asked coldly.

Facing Wang Dang's sword and Wulu's head, who would dare to say "no".

He paused for a moment, looked around, and then said: "Anyone who dares to disagree with Chu's succession as the leader of the Yellow Turban Army, please talk to the commander-in-chief."

Yang Feng stood up and said loudly: "Okay. The Yellow Turban Army will be led by Marshal Zhang from today on. Let's go to the marshal's mourning hall."

Everyone stood up one after another, followed Yang Feng to leave the hall, and walked towards Zhang Niujiao's mourning hall.

Chu Feiyan sat alone without moving, feeling dejected.

Everyone joined the Taiping Sect and the Yellow Turban Army in order to overthrow the world and let the people live a better life.But now, for the sake of the position of the leader of the Yellow Turban Army, it is really a tragedy for the Yellow Turban Army to make troubles where people are going to kill people.Now that the Yellow Turban Army is at the end of its rope, and everyone still has time to earn these things, it seems that the weather for the Yellow Turban Army is indeed coming to an end.In fact, no matter who takes the position of the great leader now, he can't turn the tide and change the fate of the Yellow Turban Army's retreat to the Taihang Mountains.

The Yellow Turban Army suffered two major defeats. The two leaders died after leading the battle. Millions of soldiers died in battle, causing the Yellow Turban Army's vitality to be exhausted.It is impossible to see a Yellow Turban Army of this size in the future. In the future, at most, everyone will be grass bandits who occupy the mountains and become kings.Can't these people see it?
"Marshal, let's go." Sun Qin came over and called softly.

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The dog rolled in like the wind, looking flustered.

"Commander, the Leopard Army has disappeared." Gou'er saw Chu Feiyan from afar and roared loudly.

Chu Feiyan stopped in shock.All the leaders of the Yellow Turban Army were taken aback, with worried expressions on their faces.

Chu Feiyan rushed out of the crowd and asked loudly, "Is the news accurate?"

"It's absolutely accurate. Our people sneaked into their big camp at night. There is nothing in the big camp except wounded soldiers." The dog said loudly, panting heavily.

Yang Feng looked at Chu Feiyan and said anxiously: "Three days, today is the third day. If the leopards leave Yingtao to carry out a new raid on the second day after the big battle, they will be very close to their target."

Chu Feiyan's complexion changed several times.

"The place where the leopard is most likely to make a surprise attack is Zhending. If he seizes Zhending with a surprise attack, it will cut off our escape route, and then we will have to brave the heavy snow to go to the Taihang Mountains." Yang Feng said, "If We turn back immediately, and it is possible to block him and fight another battle."

"There are more than 1 defenders in Zhending City. Unless the leopards use a trick, it will be difficult to take down the city. Commander, Yang Shuai is right. We will withdraw our troops immediately and try to block him under the city and fight him again. One game." Sun Qin said loudly from the side.

"You all think he will attack Zhending City?" Chu Feiyan turned around and looked at everyone and asked.

"Yes. If Leopard can't take down the city in a short time, he may be blocked by us. Although this plan is a bit risky, Leopard always likes to take risks when using soldiers, and this time is probably no exception." A yellow scarf said the general.

"Commander, Zhending City has our food and supplies. Once Zhending falls, even if we withdraw to the Taihang Mountains, we will starve. Come back immediately." Eleven Lang echoed.

Chu Feiyan shook her hand at everyone, signaling for everyone to be quiet.

He looked at Yang Feng who bowed his head in thought and said:

"He may also attack Handan. Qizhi, if the leopard raids Changshan, we will turn around immediately and stop him, but if he goes south to attack Handan, there is nothing we can do."

Yang Feng's heart jumped suddenly, and he was a little confused.He and his subordinates are all in Handan. If Handan is captured by leopards, it will be really miserable.

The big and small leaders of the Yellow Turban Army all felt that what the Marshal said made sense.The leopards went south to attack Handan, which was safer, more reliable, sure, and had plenty of time.The most important thing is that Yang Feng and Bai Rao's tribe, who were originally stationed in Zhao, are now in Gaoyi, so far away from Handan, they have no way to return to help.

"Handan is more than 500 miles away from Yingtao. Now the wind and snow are very heavy, and the road is difficult to walk. If the leopard cavalry travels a long distance to attack Handan, it seems a bit easier to find. Moreover, Handan City is tall and strong. In this weather, he It is impossible for those troops to attack the city. I think it is more likely that he will attack Zhending." Yang Feng argued weakly.

"What does Shuai Bai think?" Chu Feiyan asked.

Bai Rao, who had been standing in the distance and staring blankly at the sky, seemed to wake up suddenly, and he glanced at Chu Feiyan blankly.Chu Feiyan repeated it.

Bai Rao smiled wryly and said, "We have been hunted down by this ferocious leopard so hard that we are already covered in bruises. It doesn't matter where he attacked. But the key now is to keep the troops, the Yellow Turban Army. I think we can go straight up the mountain."

"The commander-in-chief asked you where the leopards attacked, not whether you want to go to the mountains?" Wang Dang shouted.Just now he wanted to kill Bai Rao together, but Bai Rao cleverly avoided him.He was angry when he saw Bai Rao, a son of a poor rich family.

"Handan." Bai Rao said slowly, "The commander is right, he is going to attack Handan."

Yang Feng let out a long sigh, looking extremely depressed and painful.

"Withdraw, give up Gaoyi immediately, and quickly withdraw to Zhending City." Chu Feiyan said resolutely.

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(End of this chapter)