The world of counterfeit magistrates competes in the world

Chapter 124
Behind the crowd in the distance, a black current surged, and the sound of horseshoes resounded through the valley.Xu Shifan who closed the gate was terrified, and immediately shouted: "There are cavalry ahead, retreat! Back inside the gate!"

At this time, nearly [-] defenders were fighting with the Hengshan Army. If the cavalry were allowed to attack from left and right, the entire battle formation would collapse immediately.Xu Shifan has been through war for a long time, so he dares to be careless.The sound of ringing gold was loud, and the defenders who were fighting also found the roar coming from the opposite side. They were shocked immediately, and they no longer had the heart to fight. They withdrew from the battlefield and galloped into the pass.

It was not easy for the cavalry to cross the crowd and enter the battlefield. When they finally arrived before the battle, most of the [-] defenders had already entered the pass, and the crossbows and arrows on the pass wall were full of crossbows and arrows, waiting for the battle.In order not to make a fearless sacrifice, Lin Yifan hastily stopped the cavalry's charge.

The cavalry who came this time were more than 1000 light cavalry led by Xue Cheng. Their own defense capabilities were not strong, so they could only watch helplessly as the defenders retreated into the pass.Not long after, Zheng Han came to report with a livid face. In this battle, his side had more than 400 casualties and killed more than [-] enemies.

Lin Yifan's face was gloomy, and he stared at the defenders closed by Polang.At this moment, there was another noise from behind the crowd, and Luo Yi's [-] armored cavalry and [-] infantry rushed over.

At this time, nearly [-] troops of the Hengshan Army had gathered under the Polang Pass, and they were lined up in front of the pass.

Xu Shifan swallowed hard, and complained with a bitter face: "Master Zhang, we have stabbed a hornet's nest, and the other party has so many elite troops. If we had known this, we shouldn't be greedy for those leaders. .”

Zhang Yao's face was also very ugly, but he was shocked in his heart. He didn't expect that a small county magistrate would grow up silently. What is his ambition? "Master Xu, the thieves have already conspired against the law. Fortunately, we found out in time and prevented them from entering the pass. Otherwise, wouldn't we, Weiyuan County, be tortured again? Now that the army of thieves has gathered under the pass, can Master Xu have the confidence to guard the Polang Pass? "

"Well, now our army has nearly ten thousand troops, so it's no problem to defend the pass. However, you and I also watched the battle just now. The opponent's strength is strong. I attacked with 8000 troops, and there were casualties in a short period of time. Thousands, the opponent's damage is less than half of our army. If they insist on attacking key points, even if they block it, our army will suffer heavy losses." Xu Shifan shook his head, a look of worry flashed in his eyes.

"Hmph! Master Xu, don't need to worry. I think this bandit's strength is about the same. Once the damage is too heavy, they can't afford it. In this way, there must be room for change in the danger of tackling key problems." Zhang Yao thought for a while, Quickly persuaded, "However, we still need to make preparations for combat and show the enemy strength so that they don't dare to act rashly."

"Well, this is the only way to go now." Xu Shifan had no choice but to order the whole army to be on alert and not relax.

After closing, Luo Yi and others gathered beside Lin Yifan, discussing the matter of attacking the city.

Lin Yifan said in a deep voice: "Everyone, Zhang Yao, the general judge of Weiyuan County who closed the gate, is the prime minister. I have offended the prime minister. Therefore, this person has malicious intentions towards me and spread rumors to frame our Hengshan army as a spy of the Golden Wolf. It was because of my lack of thoughtfulness that I rashly announced the general's achievements to the public, which aroused their greed. This is all my fault, and it cost the lives of my brothers in the Hengshan Army."

"Why did your lord say such a thing?" Luo Yi said coldly, "It's clear that they are avenging their private revenge, and they are greedy. Is it the fault of your lord?"

"What Lieutenant Luo said is very true, you don't have to feel guilty." Qin Yuanhao glanced at Polangguan coldly, "Those heads are the military exploits we earned through bloody battles, and they are related to the honor of countless soldiers. Since they If you dare to reach out, you must be prepared to have your hands chopped off. My lord, since the matter has come to this, it is better to capture Guancheng directly, and then go to the capital. If you don’t believe me, with this great achievement, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty can blame us. "

Hearing this, Zheng Han frowned slightly, and quickly said: "Commander Qin's words are too extreme, let's not talk about whether I can get the court's understanding after I enter the pass. If we want to capture Polang Pass, our army will have to pay a heavy price Just now, our department has already fought against the defenders, and we know that the opponent's combat strength is not weak, and it has a wall to rely on, so it may not be easy to win."

"If this is not the case, how will the tens of thousands of people in the back be sent into the pass?" Qin Yuanhao retorted, "We all know that there is not much food and grass in Hengshan, and the place is not big, so it is impossible to accommodate so many refugees. Now the other side It’s across the gate again, and we’re already in a dilemma.”

"Alas!" Lin Yifan sighed slightly, "What the two of you said is exactly what I was worried about. Attacking the city will only shed blood in vain, which will greatly damage the vitality; if you don't fight, the people will not be able to go home; what a dilemma. "

"My lord, why don't we talk to the other party again?" Luo Yi showed a look of concern on his face, "Just say, just say that you are willing to send the head, just let the people enter the customs."

"What?" Everyone was shocked, they opened their mouths to say something, and finally all looked at Lin Yifan.

Lin Yifan looked at Luo Yi for a long time, and then said: "You know, these heads are proof of our meritorious deeds. Once they are gone, all the military achievements will be wiped out, and the blood of the brothers will be shed in vain."

"The subordinates know, but now this is the only way to avoid bloodshed, otherwise..."

"I see." Lin Yifan nodded, and immediately ordered a group of people to come to the gate and shout.

"Listen to those who are closed, our army is willing to give you the head of the golden wolf as a gift, but you must let the common people enter and settle down. If you refuse, our army will break through the wolf pass. Please think twice before closing the gate!"

Zhang Yao sneered when he heard the words, and said to Xu Shifan who was a little moved: "It's ridiculous, Mr. Xu, this is just a trick of the other party. The scale of tens of thousands of people entering the customs is so huge. Once some thieves get mixed in, they will take advantage of the situation and seize the gate. Guancheng will not be guaranteed."

As he spoke, he shouted to the outside of the pass: "The thieves' tricks are nothing more than this, Mr. Xu and I have seen through it. Don't need to say more, fight if you want to fight!"

It's really a good idea, Zhang Yao sneered with disdain in his heart, even if you really just send the people into the customs, I can't agree.Once these common people enter the customs, publicize your deeds everywhere, and once the other princes know about it, wouldn't it be an embarrassment for the prime minister to contact you secretly?Since you cannot be wiped out now, after the new emperor takes the throne, he will gather a large army to encircle the mountains and wipe out the disaster.

Lin Yifan, who was in the gate, heard the words, anger flashed in his eyes, but he still said calmly: "My lord, our Hengshan army has always been loyal to the court. Although I was mistaken for spies by my lord, how can the common people be blamed? Our army is willing to back away. How about asking your lord to allow the common people to enter the customs smoothly?"

"The thieves are really boastful. They privately recruited heavy troops to plot evil. Now they are fighting against the imperial army. They are rebellious. Do you really think that you can deceive us to switch to meet the enemy if you coerce a group of people?"

"Since that's the case, what do you want us to do to let the common people enter?" Lin Yifan asked helplessly.

"Hehehe, as long as you put down your weapons and tie your hands, I will open and close the door and allow the people to enter."

"My lord, are you joking?" Lin Yifan looked at Zhang Yao indifferently, "Does your lord think that we really dare not break through the wolf pass?"

Xu Shifan's face changed when he heard the words, and he grabbed Zhang Yao, "Master Zhang, don't provoke him any more, if he recklessly tackles key problems, our army will suffer a lot."

Zhang Yao quickly comforted Xu Shifan, and after assuring him of absolute restraint, he shouted: "Of course I believe you dare, but if you tackle key problems, both you and I will suffer heavy losses, does County Magistrate Lin think such a loss is worth it? "

Lin Yifan was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: "Our army has fought hard against the Golden Werewolves for several months, with heavy casualties, but we have never flinched. At that time, we were fighting for our country, and we were willing to sacrifice ourselves, no matter what. Today's battle , is fighting for the people, how can you back down? My lord, I know that you are a member of Prime Minister Cao, and you have a gap in your heart. But this is a private enmity, how can you publicly avenge your private enmity, and disregard all the people? Now, I just ask For the last time, will you let me go or not?"

Lin Yifan spoke so resolutely that he issued an ultimatum.This made Zhang Yao gnash his teeth with hatred, but he also faintly felt frightened in his heart, and quickly said: "It's not that we waited for the public to avenge our private revenge and deliberately blocked it. It's that our Weiyuan County was brutally poisoned by the golden werewolf. Supplies are extremely scarce, and there is no way to resettle these tens of thousands of people. If they are allowed to enter the customs, it will only harm them. You, since Hengshan is a county under the jurisdiction of Weiyuan County, you should work together with the county government. Resettle refugees."

Lin Yifan took a deep breath and sighed, "Master, there are already 10,000+ people gathered in Hengshan County. With our small county of Hengshan, how can we afford such a large population?"

"There is nothing we can do about it. If Master Lin insists on letting the people enter the customs, then if something happens to these people, they can't blame me for waiting. Master Lin, what do you think?" Zhang Yao said humbly.

"Okay! Very good!" Lin Yifan looked deeply at the figure closing his eyes, and turned his horse's head, "The army turned around and led the people back to Hengshan County!"

Looking at the figure that was gradually going away, Zhang Yao slammed his fist on the wall, and cursed bitterly: "Rebel, when the eldest prince ascends the throne, I will report to the prime minister and mobilize an army to wipe you out! Hmph, now Our army is guarding Polang Pass, making you unable to advance or retreat, but I want to see how long you can last with so many people pouring into Hengshan Mountain?"

Xu Shifan glanced at Zhang Yao, then silently looked at the blurred distant shadow, frowning slightly.

(End of this chapter)