Chapter 627: Crossing the River?

On the banks of the Yishui River, three thousand cavalry stood. Zhou Changshou reined up his horse and stood on the river embankment. He looked at the pontoon bridge in front of him, but he still did not give the order to cross the river.

This pontoon bridge was newly built after the Zhao State regained control of the whole city, Weicheng and other five cities. It was nominally to facilitate commercial exchanges and personnel exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, but in fact, at that time, Jiang Xinliang had already With the intention of surrendering to Zhao, this bridge was built to facilitate Zhao Jun to quickly pass through the Yishui River and enter Yuyang County when necessary.

The bridge was right in front of him, and Yuyang County seemed to be in his hands. However, Zhou Changshou hesitated at this critical moment.

Although the generals around him were anxious, no one spoke up. They just focused their attention on him. If Yuyang County was captured, the last capable county soldiers in the Yan Kingdom would cease to exist. Zhou Yu and Tan Feng would no longer exist. Although they have tried their best to build a new army in the past few years, this army is currently being restrained by Qi State. Another strong army is marching to the east. I am afraid that Yan State will collapse early, let alone When I intervene at this time, everything seems so smooth and satisfying. But just because everything seemed so satisfying, Zhou Changshou hesitated.

After following Zhao Mu for a long time, Zhou Changshou also understood that anything that looks beautiful may contain something deadly inside. Tan Feng is not an idiot. On the contrary, this person is a person who makes the Taiwei admire him with admiration. This time Zhao Zhou Changshou would not believe it if he said that there was no shadow of Tan Feng behind Zhuo's assassination.

The Yan State is weak and the Zhao State is strong. At this moment, Tan Feng has no reason to provoke the Zhao State. If he does so regardless of all costs, it must be because he already knows that the Zhao State is planning to attack Yuyang County, and he wants to let Zhao State do it. The country does not care about itself. But is that just it? Zhou Changshou thought along this line of thinking.

Is that all?

Could it be that this is a huge bait, and even Jiang Xinliang is part of this bait?

The Taiwei left with 10,000 elite troops. What is left to him is these 3,000 cavalry and 10,000 defenders. However, the 10,000 defenders are distributed in five cities. Spread out evenly, there are only more than 2,000 people in each city. The only ones who can maneuver are the ones he leads now. These three thousand cavalry.

There was a big chaos in Handan, but Yuyang County, the center of the storm, remained as usual, so calm that it was incredible.

Is Jiang Xinliang trustworthy?

If he is trustworthy, what are Tan Feng's next steps?

What will be the consequences once you cross the river?

Looking at the huge floating bridge in front of him, Zhou Changshou suddenly shuddered. What if, once you cross the river, the bridge suddenly disappears?

The more I think about it, the more terrifying it becomes.

Zhou Changshou couldn't help but think of what Zhao Mu said before he left: he could give up but he couldn't rush forward. Only at this moment did Zhou Changshou understand how difficult it was sometimes to be a decision-maker. He was under Zhao Mu before, what did Zhao Mu say. He just does whatever he wants. There are very few things he needs to make decisions about, and even if he does, they are on the battlefield. A temporary change in tactics, but now, Zhao Mu gave him an ambiguous suggestion on how to do it. But he needs to make an idea. Once this idea is wrong, it will cost countless lives.

Chaos is about to break out in Zhao. He must not make any mistakes here. If this is really a trap, and it is aimed at the thousands of cavalry under his command, once he falls into the trap, not only the thousands of cavalry will be in danger, but also the five cities in the whole Wei Dynasty that were finally recaptured. It cannot be defended, and at this moment, the country definitely does not have enough power to launch a counterattack.

Or, this is what Tan Feng wants. Tan Feng not only wanted to thwart Zhao's plan to invade Yuyang, but he even planned to bite back.

"General!" A general beside him reminded in a low voice: "Do you want to cross the river now?"

Zhou Changshou took a breath. The huge temptation was right in front of him. If he didn't give it a try, he would never give up.

"Gan Ning, take five hundred cavalry across the river first, and station the rest first." Zhou Changshou ordered. "He Kailai, your tiger and leopard cavalry are too slow. I want to know the movements of the Yan army in the direction of Jiuyuan, the specific situation of Yuyang County, and the movements of the various units of the Yuyang County soldiers."

"Yes!" The two generals bowed to accept the order at the same time.

Zhao Qi began to cross the river. Watching the cavalry one after another leading the horses and walking on the undulating pontoon, Zhou Changshou also exhaled heavily. Whether it is a mule or a horse, Liuliu must be pulled out.

In a small village not far from the Yishui River, Tan Feng frowned after listening to the scout's report and sighed, "I underestimated Zhou Changshou. This man is a fierce general under Zhao Mu, and he always fights fiercely. He is famous all over the world. Unexpectedly, when he is standing alone, he has such a cautious and dangerous temper. No wonder Zhao Mu kept him. "

"Sir, this person can't cross the river. He only sent a small group of people to test. We are in a bit of a dilemma." Kou Hanfeng said: "If we attack, we will only eat this small group of people. It will not help. If we don't attack, we will let this group of people go." If the cavalry goes deeper, our arrangement will be exposed."

"Try again, Kou Hanfeng. Go in person and meet the cavalry that crossed the river first. Tell them that Jiang Xinliang's plot has been discovered by me. I have rebelled against several Yuyang County soldiers and are now heading toward Yuyang. The county marched to prepare to attack Yuyang County. Jiang Xinliang was in danger, so he asked General Zhou to cross the river quickly to assist the county," Tan Feng said.

"I obey!" Kou Hanfeng nodded vigorously, turned around and left.

"Han Feng!" Tan Feng suddenly stopped him, looked into his eyes, and said, "Your life is in danger if you go this time. If Zhou Changshou sees through it, you will not be allowed to come back, but you belong to Jiang Xinliang." Only if you go, the commander of the personal guards, can you gain his trust. Do you understand what I mean?"

Kou Hanfeng smiled and said: "Sir, Han Feng understands, but for Dayan, Han Feng is not afraid of death. As long as I can induce Zhou Changshou to cross the river, I will be honored even if I die."

Tan Feng nodded, "I will mobilize men and horses to make an illusion of attacking Yuyang County, hoping to succeed. As long as Zhou Changshou's cavalry crosses the river, I will ambush hundreds of Yan Ling Guards near the Yishui River. Attack and burn the pontoon bridge. At that time, Zhou Changshou's 3,000 cavalry will become the turtles among the men. If these 3,000 cavalry are destroyed, his garrison stationed in the five cities of Wei will not be a concern, and we can Use the soldiers of Yuyang County and Jiuyuan County to take these homelands back to the embrace of our Great Yan. Hey, chaos will break out in Zhao. After they calm down the chaos in the country, they will never be able to take back these five cities. ”

"Don't worry, sir, Han Feng will definitely fulfill his mission!" Kou Hanfeng bowed deeply, turned around and strode away.

One day later, Zhou Changshou saw Kou Hanfeng at the main camp of the Zhao army on the banks of the Yishui River. Kou Hanfeng first found Gan Ning's troops across the river, and then Gan Ning sent people to accompany him to find Zhou Changshou.

"General Zhou, please save our county guard!" Upon seeing Zhou Changshou, Kou Hanfeng, who described himself as embarrassed and haggard, immediately fell to the ground, "Our county guard can't hold on any longer."

"Get up and talk, let's talk in detail." Zhou Changshou helped Kou Hanfeng up and said warmly: "What happened to Governor Jiang?"

Kou Hanfeng said sadly: "General Zhou, everything was going according to plan, but for some reason, Tan Feng got wind of it and went to Yuyang County in person, inciting several generals under the governor to rebel, including the city gate general Chen Gong. He pulled him over. If the county guard hadn't reacted quickly, Yuxu County would have been lost even if Chen Gong was killed. But even so, the county city would have been in chaos. Because of Chen Gong's death, the city gate defenders mutinied. , although they were suppressed, they lost ten to five. Now, several county soldiers stationed abroad, under the command of Tan Feng, have approached the county city. Once Tan Feng starts to attack, the county city will be in danger, and the county guards will be in danger. , General, please send troops quickly to rescue the county guard. Everyone in Yuyang County is grateful. "

"It turns out that Tan Feng personally came to Yuyang County!" Zhou Changshou exclaimed, "Is it still too late for me to cross the river now?"

"If there is time, the general's unparalleled cavalry will cross the Yishui River and go to the rescue with all their strength. They will be able to reach the county town in one day at most. At that time, a combined internal and external attack will be able to defeat the rebels." Kou Hanfeng said with certainty.

"What's going on with the Yan army in Jiuyuan now?" Zhou Changshou asked.

"Jiuyuan County soldiers should also be moving towards Yuyang County now." Kou Hanfeng said: "Although we are trapped in the city and don't know the details, Tan Feng will definitely mobilize Jiuyuan County soldiers to strengthen the attack on Yuyang County. Attack, General Zhou, now we have to seize the time. If the soldiers of Jiuyang County arrive first, the county city will definitely not be able to defend. "

"Okay!" Zhou Changshou stood up excitedly, "General Kou, you go back and tell Governor Jiang that our troops will cross the river immediately and rush to rescue Yuyang County. It will take at most one day to arrive. You asked him to persist no matter what. Go down."

"General, has he agreed to cross the river?" Kou Hanfeng was overjoyed.

"Of course, Governor Jiang is determined to return to our country. How can our soldiers from Great Zhao chill the innocent heart of Governor Jiang? Come, prepare two horses for General Kou, and ask General Kou to go back first to report the news. The troops will immediately prepare to cross the river. !”

"Here!" The thunderous echoes of Zhao Jun generals came from all around.

Kou Hanfeng was overjoyed and bowed deeply to Zhou Changshou, "Hanfeng thanked General Zhou for his righteousness on behalf of the governor, so Hanfeng went back to report the news first."

"General Kou please!" Zhou Changshou said with a smile.

Kou Hanfeng mounted the war horse that Zhao Jun gave him, stepped onto the pontoon bridge, and walked away across the river. Looking at Kou Hanfeng's retreating back, the smile on Zhou Changshou's face gradually disappeared.

"Come here, send an order to General Gan Ning and ask him to come back immediately." Zhou Changshou said coldly. "Little Tan Feng, how dare you bully me like this? Am I an idiot?"

General Zhao Jun, who was gearing up, was greatly surprised when he heard Zhou Changshou's order, "General, can't we cross the river? Why is this?"

Zhou Changshou sneered, "Crossing the river? I'm afraid Tan Feng has dug a big pit for me and is waiting for me to jump into it? Kou Hanfeng said that he came all the way from Yuyang County, but have you calculated the time? ? Secondly, if he was running all the way from Yuyang County, his horse would have been disabled long ago, but look, does that horse look like it is about to be disabled? "

Everyone turned around and saw that the war horse that Kou Hanfeng had ridden was munching on the grass leisurely. Although the whole body was covered with sweat, it definitely didn't look like it was running out of gear. (To be continued...)

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