Chapter 165 Ambush

"Are you sure Zhong Shidao is dead?"

In Gao's mansion, Gao Yuan stared at the official in front of him with a stern tone. Read М

"He is definitely dead. There are a total of 16 bodies, not one less." The official bowed his head and said.

He went to the scene and saw the bodies that were burned beyond recognition.

Gao Yuan nodded, "That's good. As for the Zhong family in Shangyi County, it won't be too late to kill them after we kill the King of Yan."

Then he said, "Call all officials to the government office and do everything according to the plan."

The official left in response.

An hour later.

Hundreds of officials from wealthy families appeared in the government office.

Met Liu Fu.

Gao Yuan knelt down with a "thump", tears streaming down his face, "Prince Liu, we know we were wrong. We hope that you will leave us a way out. We are willing to hand over all our land to His Royal Highness the King of Yan."

Liu Fu sneered in his heart when he heard this.

He pretended to be surprised and helped Gao Yuan up. "Why did the Magistrate Gao do this? Your Highness has always been kind and generous. How could he not give you a way out? However, these officials are really too much. I have to punish them. Otherwise, how can I explain to the people?"

"Yes, yes, Lord Wang Fu is right. They should be punished. But please don't misunderstand me. We voluntarily handed over the land and property. It has nothing to do with this matter. Since Shanggu County has been returned to Your Highness, we will naturally follow Your Highness's lead." Gao Yuan said almost flatteringly.

Liu Fu's eyes turned, "This... In this case, I will report this matter to Your Highness and see what Your Highness has to say."

"Then I'll trouble Lord Wang Fu." Gao Yuan bowed again.

Send the group away.

Liu Fu asked someone to get paper and pen, wrote down what Zhong Shidao said, and asked someone to send it to Yan County.

"Your Highness's trick is really good. These nobles finally can't bear it. Humph, this time they will definitely disappear." Liu Fu looked proud.

One day later.

Liu Fu's letter arrived at the palace. After reading the contents of the letter, Zhao Xu called Chang Wei and Mo Yu to the palace.

"Your Highness, do you plan to go to Shanggu County, or do you plan to capture the assassin yourself before taking action?" Chang Wei licked his lips excitedly. There was another battle to fight.

Mo Yu said: "Ambushing Your Highness is a rebellion, and Your Highness has more reason to kill them all. Since the assassins are dead men, it is difficult to leave them alive. Even if they are captured alive, it is difficult to ask anything."

Zhao Xu nodded, and Mo Yu's idea coincided with his.

"It's a bit inappropriate to put Your Highness in danger." Chang Wei was a little worried.

The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, and no one can guarantee what will happen.

"Your Highness doesn't have to go in person." Mo Yu smiled cunningly, "Just find someone of the same age and body shape as Your Highness to pretend. When marching, just wear Your Highness's armor."

Chang Wei suddenly realized what he said, and Zhao Xu nodded frequently.

When he put on his helmet, basically only a pair of eyes were exposed, and no one could tell them apart.

"Even so, I should go there in person. How can I not go there in person to destroy the Shanggu nobles? But I can hide in the rear team." Zhao Xu said with a smile.

Chang Wei and Mo Yu nodded at the same time. This is also feasible.

Since the Shanggu nobles want to ambush the King of Yan.

Then they must use the same trick against them.

In front, there will be a thousand people escorting the fake King of Yan, and they will personally order the army to follow a few miles away.

After deciding this matter, Zhao Xu wrote a letter back to Liu Fu, asking him to follow the plan.

Liu Fu received the letter and immediately found Gao Yuan.

"Gao County Magistrate, His Highness is very happy to hear about this. He will set off to Shanggu County tomorrow and said that he will reward Gao County Magistrate greatly." Liu Fu said with a smile.

Gao Yuan was delighted when he heard this, and he said, "We will definitely not let His Highness down."

After a few more false chats, Gao Yuan returned to the mansion.

That night, he secretly ordered the Shanggu nobles to draw out their elite private soldiers, led by his eldest son Gao Man, and rushed to both sides of the official road at the junction of Yan County and Shanggu County.

After arriving at the ambush site, Gao Man immediately ordered the soldiers to dig trenches on the official road, cover them with thatch and loose soil, and insert sharp bamboo sticks inside, waiting for the arrival of the King of Yan.

One day later.

The scout reported that the King of Yan's troops entered Shanggu County from Yan County, and Gao Man immediately ambushed on both sides of the road, waiting for the King of Yan to fall into the trap.

"Chen Hu, you are really lucky. Now you are wearing the armor of His Highness. The generals in the army are so envious. I wish I could scrape off the flesh on my body and cut off my legs to replace you."

The autumn wind was warm and the sun was shining.

On the wide official road, a team of people and horses walked slowly.

In the middle of the team, Chen Hu rode Zhao Xu's horse, wearing Zhao Xu's armor, with his chest straight, trying his best to imitate the King of Yan.

"Hehe..." Chen Hu laughed foolishly. He felt very honored to be a substitute for His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan.

However, he didn't dare to move around and damage the image of the Prince of Yan, so his neck was a little painful.

"Crash! Ah..."

The two were playing, and suddenly there was a sound of heavy objects falling and soldiers screaming in front.

Lu Chang looked forward and saw that the front team was in chaos.

He and Chen Hu looked at each other and secretly said that they were coming.

"Swoosh!"

At this moment, the sound of breaking through the air suddenly sounded.

Arrows flew towards the marching team like raindrops.

Chen Hu was treated specially, and dozens of arrows came straight at him.

"Ding ding dang dang..." There was a sound of metal clashing, and the arrows left shallow pits on the armor and fell to the ground.

"Enemy attack, enemy attack, form a formation, form a formation! Protect His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan." Lu Chang galloped in the team, probably shouting loudly.

Their mission was to attract the enemy and hold them back.

Hearing his voice, the soldiers formed a circle and protected the fake King of Yan played by Chen Hu in the middle.

The soldiers who fell into the pit also climbed out of it.

Under the protection of the armor, they were not pierced by the bamboo pieces, but they were hurt by the fall.

"Kill!"

After a rain of arrows.

Shouts and shouts of killing rang out on both sides of the road.

The densely packed private soldiers of the wealthy families rushed towards the soldiers of the royal palace who had turned into a circular formation.

"Crossbowmen, prepare." Lu Chang shouted, and the private soldiers of the wealthy families were indeed fooled.

However, when he looked around, there were more than 10,000 enemy soldiers rushing in.

This group of Shanggu County wealthy families invested a lot of money.

However, this scene did not scare him, as he had fought against 5,000 cavalrymen of Chaerha.

"Kill!" One hundred crossbowmen shouted loudly, and they aimed their crossbows at the private soldiers of the wealthy families who rushed over.

"Fire!"

With the order, the crossbowmen pulled the trigger, and a hundred powerful crossbow arrows were shot out immediately.

Some of the private soldiers of the wealthy families who rushed over were shot and fell to the ground.

"Second round." Lu Chang shouted again.

The crossbowmen loaded arrows and fired again, followed by the third round, and hundreds of private soldiers of the wealthy families fell.

After three rounds, the private soldiers of the wealthy families were only more than 30 meters away from the circular formation.

At this time, Lu Chang shouted: "Spearmen, stab! Sword and shieldmen, get ready."

The three hundred spearmen on the periphery immediately laid down their sharp spears and pointed the spear tips at the private soldiers of the wealthy families who rushed over.