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Chapter 480 Expedient measures
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The dense sound of horseshoes sounded outside Yuhang City, and Jia Nian led a large number of cavalry to rush in, then got off his horse and walked to the city wall.Gan Cunxiao, who had been waiting for a long time, bowed quickly.

"Lord"

"Two consecutive cities in three days, General Gan contributed a lot"

"This is the blessing of the lord, and the last general will be ashamed"

Although Gan Cunxiao's tone was respectful, there was a sense of pride in his heart. The aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River were collectively deaf during this battle, as if they didn't care about the changes in the war at all, and just sat and watched the development of the situation.Therefore, sweeping Kuaiji and attacking Wujun seems to be smooth sailing, but even so, capturing two cities in three days is also a great achievement, which is enough to boast for a lifetime.

It should be known that Jiangnan has a vast land and few people, and the distance between the two cities is very far. It is not easy to achieve this step.

Thinking of this, another doubt emerged, and he asked Jia Nian.

"My lord, why hastily ordered the last general to be stationed in Yuhang? Could it be that something happened?"

"The Yan Baihu in Zhenze came out in full force, and now they have stationed in Wucheng. They have never counted this group of water thieves. It seems that our army is afraid that there will be a tough battle."

Jia Nian's joyful heart gradually sank when he thought of the news he had received along the way.On the one hand, it was the good news from Gan Ning's headquarters in Kuaiji, which can be described as three victories a day.On the other hand, there was news from Danyang County that Qiao Rui's troops were on their way to Wucheng.Originally, I should have captured Wucheng non-stop, but I didn't want to be one step ahead of Yan Baihu.

Now that three thousand water thieves are stationed in the city, it is not easy to capture them.Moreover, Yan Baihu was originally from the wealthy Wucheng family, but later joined Shanyue and became a handsome mercenary.Although there were heavy casualties due to the defection that year, the [-] soldiers and horses that survived were elite.

Besides, this person has a grudge with Peng Qing, now that Yu Khan has returned to Yuzhang, it is normal to come out in full force.

"Yan Baihu?"

Gan Cunxiao's heart has also been formed. After these years of tempering, he has already undergone a radical change.Having been taught by Liu Ye all the year round, his vision has improved a lot.Some joints were figured out almost instantly, and the expansion of Yuzhang County might come to an end here.Blindly attacking Wucheng all the way north has lost its meaning.

If you can't sweep the entire Wu County, if you can't take Wu County and the county mansion before Ji Ling and Qiao Rui react, then it will only expose the long defense line and disperse the already thin troops again. smash.

Jia Nian looked towards Wu Cheng's direction, his eyes flickering.

"Our army captured Yuhang, so we can guard the main route from Wujun to Kuaiji. As long as this place is not lost, they will have to take a detour and attack Damo from Danyang."

"Besides, Yuhang is a land of salt production, and its wealth is one of the few in Wujun and Kuaiji. If you can sit in this city, you can supply it locally."

"Although the war has reached the current stage, our army does not have time to completely integrate Kuaiji and Yuhang, but at least we need to ensure that the government orders are smooth."

Slowly speaking, Jia Nian's thoughts gradually became clear.

Looking forward, there was a look of worry in his eyes.

"It's also because Yuhang is rich and prosperous, I'm afraid Yan Baihu will be red-eyed"

"What is there to worry about? The general is willing to lead a cavalry straight to Wucheng, so that Yan Baihu's troops will not dare to act rashly. After the lord handles the government affairs in Yuhang City, it will not be too late to join General Gan Ning's troops to rush to help."

Gan Cunxiao said loudly to Jia Nian.

Jia Nian fell into deep thought.

"inappropriate"

"Our army only has two thousand cavalry. Although they are all elites, Yan Baihu's troops are not inferior. If we divide our troops, no matter how many we divide, it is a big taboo."

"This?"

Gan Cunxiao showed a troubled expression.

Thinking quickly in his mind, then nodded secretly.What the lord said is correct, the troops are already small, if the troops are divided, then Yan Baihu will definitely come out in full force.In the face of absolute military strength, a big defeat is inevitable.And judging from the current situation, they are Yuan Shu's reinforcements.Once Qiao Rui's men arrive, the situation waiting for Yuzhang will be even more unfavorable.

But what the lord was worried about just now is not unreasonable. The siege of the city and the fortress along the way can be said to have reached the extreme.Although people are happy, there are also many hidden dangers.For example, those extra cities did not have time to integrate at all.Although Lu Junshi guaranteed that Yuzhang has a strong reserve of officials, he can smoothly integrate Jiangnan and even the six counties of Yangzhou.But the speed of those officials was too slow, and they couldn't keep up with the pace of many troops.Moreover, the reconciliation of conflicts in various places will not achieve results in a day or two.

Seeing Gan Cunxiao pondering, Jia Nian had a tricky feeling in his heart, and in the end he had to take a compromise.

"The Order of Yuhang Comes"

"promise"

A personal guard bowed to Jia Nian, turned around and walked downstairs.

After a while, hurried footsteps were heard.

"The lower official Yuhang ordered Zhang Ju to meet Jia Yuzhang"

"Jia Yuzhang?"

Jia Nian asked rather displeased, and almost immediately heard the deep meaning in the words.Looking up and down, seeing that this person was wearing an official uniform with a righteous face, he gradually thought of something.

"Are you from the Zhang family?"

"Branch of the Zhang family"

Zhang Ju said to Jia Nian proudly.

Jia Nian suddenly showed a meaningful smile, and looked at the other person standing beside him.

"The next official Yuhang County Prime Minister Gu Shu paid a visit to the prefect"

"Are you from the Gu family?"

"exactly"

Gu Shu replied to Jia Nian, his tone full of respect.

Jia Nian turned around slowly, looking out of the city.In these two short sentences, a simple conclusion was almost drawn. Because of his status, Mrs. Gu was naturally kind to him, but Mrs. Zhang was completely opposite.

"Yuhang ordered Zhang Ju to go home temporarily because he was unwell, and the affairs of the city were temporarily replaced by Gu Shu, the county magistrate."

"promise"

All the guards shouted loudly.

Zhang Ju showed an unwilling expression.

The corner of his mouth twitched, thinking of the Patriarch's explanation, he forcibly endured it.This battle is a battle between Jia Yuzhang and Yuan Zhoumu. The two sides compete for the ownership of Yangzhou. The safest way is to watch from the sidelines.

"Farewell to the next official"

"kindness"

Jia Nian responded, followed by the sound of footsteps that were fading away.

Gu Shu also bowed to Jia Nian, and then walked down the tower.

"Gu Xiancheng wait a minute"

"I don't know what the eunuch's orders are?"

"The emergency army of the war is about to march to Wucheng, please take care of the affairs in the city."

"The prefect can fight with confidence, and the city will not move rashly"

Gu Shu replied to Jia Nian.

Immediately afterwards, he seemed to think of something and couldn't help but make a sound.

"Actually, the prefect doesn't need to let Brother Zhang go home."

"Compared with outsiders, this prefect is more willing to trust relatives and friends"

Hearing Jia Nian's words, Gu Shu bowed deeply, turned around and strode away.

Looking at the figure that was gradually going away, Gan Cunxiao fell into deep thought as if he had realized something.

"Take a short rest and send troops to Wu Cheng in an hour."

"promise"

All the guards shouted loudly, and then walked down the tower one after another to convey the military order.

(End of this chapter)