The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 242 This road is blocked, let's change the road

A few days later, the Taiping Army also entered Lingling in a large scale.

The Taiping Pioneer Army under Xiao Chaogui, the Western King, soon marched to Wuxian County, Lingling County.

Suddenly, two intersections appeared on the marching route of Wu County.

For a while, the Western King Xiao Chaogui couldn't help being in trouble, not knowing which way to march.

Just at the moment of embarrassment, suddenly an old man passed by with a bunch of baskets next to the army.

In an instant, Xiao Chaogui seemed to have found an idea, and galloped away with a 'shua' sound!

"Old man, old man!"

He galloped his horse to the side of the old man, Xiao Chaogui immediately got off his horse and shouted anxiously.

Hearing someone shouting, the old man couldn't help turning around and looking.

Immediately, the old man couldn't help but look puzzled.

For a while, Xiao Chaogui realized that he was being abrupt, and said anxiously: "Hello, old man!"

"We are the Taiping Heavenly Army who came from Lingnan, and we came here specially to save the poor people everywhere."

"This king is the Western King of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, named Xiao Chaogui."

Following Xiao Chaogui's introduction, the old man nodded thoughtfully.

Immediately, Xiao Chaogui clasped his hands together and asked, "Master, our army is coming all the way."

"Why are the towns and counties along the way so sparsely populated?"

Hearing these words, the old man opened his mouth and replied: "Oh, you have come from a long way, Your Majesty, you don't know yet!"

"A few days ago, when the imperial army returned to the north, they went door-to-door to count the household registration."

"Finally, we were summoned to announce that as long as we are willing to follow them to live in the north this time."

"After this battle is over, we will have tax relief for one year."

"So under such a policy, almost a large number of ordinary people moved northward with their families."

"Because the old man was alone, his legs were inconvenient, and he was reluctant to part with his family's ancestral property, so he didn't go north with his family."

"Oh?"

After patiently listening to it, Xiao Chaogui showed a dazed expression.

"Grandpa, do you know where the two intersections lead to?"

Immediately, Xiao Chaogui pointed to two intersections and asked each other.

Hearing this, the old man also said slowly: "Your Majesty, look at the crossing on the right. This road is wide and relatively stable. It is a great road."

"This road can lead directly to Changsha, but a detour is required."

Immediately afterwards, the old man explained the road on the left.

"And this road belongs to the endless trail. Although the march is difficult, there are relatively few roads."

In the end, after some cross-examination, Xi Wang Xiao Chaogui finally knew the direction of the two intersections.

Afterwards, the Western King Xiao Chaogui waved his knife and ordered: "The whole army rests in place!"

Immediately, Xiao Chaogui also ordered the messengers to inform the Southern King Feng Yunshan behind him of the current situation.

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After waiting for almost half an hour, the Southern King Feng Yunshan gave instructions.

As expected, the cautious Feng Yunshan really chose to march on the main road.

Although Xiao Chaogui wanted to march to the small road, but because of the military order, he had no choice but to restrain his restlessness and lead the army to the main road.

It is only said that the road on the right runs through the Xiangshui River, and the Taiping Army marched along the Xiangshui River.

Two days later, the Taiping Army arrived in Mu County.

It is only said that the geographical location of Mu County is extremely good, relying on the Xiangshui River on three sides, and only the south side has a land gate.

It can be described as a real place of defense!

The Taiping army thought that there would be no defenders here, but the fact is often the opposite.

Because, above the city of Paste County, a heavily armed army has already been stationed.

The big flag planted on the top of the city is fluttering in the wind, and the three characters are faintly visible.

It is the three characters of "Jingzhou Army" flying in the wind.

Knowing that there are Jingzhou troops stationed here, Xiao Chaogui also ordered the vanguard to attack first.

However, although Mu County is a small county, the city walls have already been reinforced by the Jingzhou Army.

For a while, although the Taiping Army fought hard to attack the city, they all ended in failure.

In desperation, Xiao Chaogui had no choice but to gather his army and prepare for battle, waiting for the arrival of the main force led by Feng Yunshan.

Taiping Army Camp

"Reporting to King Nan, the Jingzhou army has taken over the Mu County one step ahead of our army."

"Because the city walls of Mu County have long been reinforced by the Jingzhou Army, and the geographical location of Mu County is very good."

"Relying on the Xiang River on three sides, our army has not developed a navy at all, so after several attacks, they all ended in failure!"

In a flash, after the arrival of the Southern King Feng Yunshan, Xiao Chaogui immediately reported the military situation here.

Hearing this, Feng Yunshan pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Then is there any other way to bypass Mi County and directly march to Changsha?"

Hearing this, Xiao Chaogui continued to clasp his hands and analyzed: "Because Mu County is located on the Xiangshui River, it is the only passage by land."

"Our army has not developed a naval force, and the current plan may only be a strong attack!"

In the end, after a long discussion, Southern King Feng Yunshan only came to one conclusion, and that was to attack by force.

In desperation, the Taiping military camp became busy early the next morning.

It was found that many Taiping soldiers were cutting down trees to make siege equipment.

However, due to limited time, the Taiping Army only built a simple ladder to attack the city.

Siege weapons such as well curbs and rush cars are too heavy and clumsy.

It is not something that can be built in a short while!
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Immediately, the county town was overwhelmed for a while, and the sound of killing shook the sky.

I saw the densely packed Taiping army, like tiny ants, crawling up from their pupae.

All of them rushed to attack the city wall against the simple ladder.

Immediately, after entering the shooting range, the arrow that had been waiting for a long time fell quickly!

However, although the Taiping army was not afraid of death, they tried their best to attack the city.

However, due to the good geographical location of Paste County, its military strength cannot be deployed on a large scale.

Therefore, it is impossible for the Taiping Army to capture Mu County.

For a while, the Taiping Army was caught in a bitter battle and caught in a dilemma.

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Trident Ridge

"Report, General! General Huang's troops have successfully withstood the general attack of the Taiping Army in Bi County."

"Now that the situation has reached a stalemate, the Taiping Army can't move forward and is caught in a bitter battle!"

The guards quickly ran to Gao Qi's side and reported the news that the scouts had inquired about.

Hearing this, Gao Qi was overjoyed, and said: "In this case, then order the scouts to continue the investigation, and make sure to find out all the disappearances."

"Strictly control the marching actions of the Taiping Army."

"promise!"

Hearing this, the personal guards didn't dare to be negligent, and as soon as they promised, they immediately withdrew the order and left!

This time, the reason why Gao Qi sent an army to Bi County to defend the city and resist the Taiping Army.

The reason is also because Gao Qi was afraid of the Taiping Army passing through the road that day, which made the deployment of his own army fall short.

Instead, Changsha was put in danger!
Therefore, in the end Gao Qi asked Jia Xu for advice, and Jia Xu's strategy was to let Gao Qi order an army to stick to the county.

As for why it is Muxian County, it is because Muxian County is surrounded by Xiangshui River on three sides, and its geographical location is extremely superior.

It can be described as a place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack!
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Therefore, Gao Qi immediately ordered Huang Zhong and Gao Xiang to lead an army to deploy defenses.

It can be seen from this that Gao Qi predicted the accuracy of the opportunity, and really guessed that Feng Yunshan would give up the small road and advance.

Instead, he chose to march on a remote avenue!

(End of this chapter)