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"That's right!"

The general smiled slightly and said, "Let me introduce myself first. In Xiaruan De, I am the commander of the Jiaolong Battalion of the Yellow River Navy."

One thousand 260 chapter three night attack

In the night, a fleet sailed in from an estuary in the northern part of Taihu Lake, and sailed along a small river to the Jiangnan Canal.

In the middle of the night, the fleet sailed into the Jiangnan Canal, and turned south again. A dozen miles away was the grain fleet of the Huaixi Army. It was vast and mighty, with hundreds of ships.

These grain ships are not warships captured from the imperial court, but cargo ships that are very common in rivers. They are flat-bottomed tugboats. The first main ship towed dozens or hundreds of tugboats to sail in the river, which is very common in the Jianghuai area, and each tugboat can carry hundreds of stones of grain.

This fleet is the Jiaolong battalion fleet led by Ruan De. The Jiaolong battalion was temporarily transferred from the Yellow River to the Yangtze River to perform a special mission, going deep into the tiger's den and burning the enemy's food ships.

The reason why Chen Qing asked Yang Shi to arrange a surprise soldier in Taihu Lake was actually to let the Jiaolong Battalion pretend to be this surprise soldier so that they could break through the enemy's numerous checkpoints.

The Jiaolong Camp gradually approached the grain ship, and there were still five miles to go. There were endless large tents on both sides of the bank, patrolling soldiers everywhere, and the security was very strict. There was no way to approach the canal from land, only by water.

Immediately, a sentry boat came up to stop them, "Password!" The sentry soldier asked loudly.

"All the way south!" replied the soldier.

There is no problem with the password, but it does not mean that they will be able to pass the patrol ship. A general on duty asked, "Whose fleet are you?"

Someone in the cabin cursed: "Wu Laoqi, if you dare to make things difficult again, I will pay off my gambling debt tomorrow!"

The general on duty immediately recognized it, "You are... Wang Jiong?"

The curtain was pulled open to reveal Wang Jiong's face. He said angrily, "My lord sent me to carry out a mission. My leg was injured and I couldn't move. Otherwise, I will slap you hard."

Behind him, a sharp dagger pressed against his back, Ruan De whispered in his ear: "You said the situation is urgent, tell him to get out of the way!"

Wang Jiong said angrily again: "The military situation is urgent, I want to see the commander-in-chief immediately, you still don't let me go!"

The general on duty had no doubts, and waved his hand, "Get out of the way!"

More than a dozen sentinel ships moved away, vehicles and boats started rumbling, and one after another sailed southward. The ships were all right, they were all warships of the Huaixi Army, with Zhang Jun's Qinglong flag flying, and the soldiers on board were also wearing Huaixi military uniforms. The armor of the Western Army, sitting listlessly on the bow of the boat, fits the image of the soldiers of the Huaixi Army and the Navy.

The fleet is getting closer and closer to the enemy's grain ship. At this time, they are already in the hinterland of the camp, but there are camp fences in front of the camps on both sides, full of sentries. Even if they want to attack the camp, it is unrealistic. The camp fence is ten feet high.

At this moment, a large ship with a thousand stones sailed towards it, and there was a general standing on the bow. It was Wu Shouzhi, who was in command of the capital. He was the commander of the water army and Wang Jiong's immediate boss. He was returning to Zhenjiang mansion overnight.

Wu Shouzhi was taken aback when he saw thirty vehicles and ships. Without his own order, how could there be warships here?Who dares to drive a warship into the canal without authorization?

"Whose subordinates are you?" Wu Shouzhi asked loudly.

"Wu Dutong, it's a humble job!" Wang Jiong's low voice came from the cabin.

Wu Shouzhi was taken aback. How could it be Wang Jiong? Didn't he go to perform a special mission?

"Commander Wang, is that you?"

"It's a humble job!"

Wu Shouzhi was really dissatisfied and said, "Why don't you come out to greet me when you see me?"

"I want to report to Dutong, I have injured my leg and am unable to move, please forgive me!"

Wu Shouzhi was even more surprised. He jumped on the opponent's big boat, stepped forward and asked, "Didn't you go to carry out the mission? How is the situation? Did you succeed?"

"Reporting to Dutong, the humble job failed, and the humble job was seriously injured."

"Failed? Can you still come out in such a complete way after failing? Wu Shouzhi felt a little suspicious in his heart, and asked: "What are you doing, why don't you come out to see me? "

"Dutong, I didn't lie to you, you'll know when you come in and look at my legs."

Wu Shouzhi stepped forward and pushed open the hatch, only to see a big man pointing a crossbow at his face. He was taken aback, and before his body could react, 'Ka! With a bang, the crossbow arrow shot out with incomparable speed, and it was too late to hide, "Poof!" The arrow hit the forehead, and the arrow tip came out from the back of the head with flesh and blood. Wu Shouzhi fell on his back without even screaming.

Ruan De glanced at Wang Jiong again, and Wang Jiong shouted in fright: "I fully cooperate with you, you must keep your word and not kill me!"

Ruan De ordered his two subordinates: "Throw him into the cabin, life and death are up to God!"

He strode out of the cabin and yelled, "Action!"

The cars and boats behind were moving forward quickly, Ruan De jumped onto the other side's big boat, swung a big iron bar and swept away, only a moment later, he overturned seven or eight soldiers, and the rest of the boatmen were so scared that they lay on the deck. Dare to move.

It was the middle of the night, and there were not many sentries on the shore. An accident happened here, and no sentry saw it. Cars and boats passed by, and the grain boats started to catch fire. Ruan De jumped on the last car and boat.

The way the soldiers set fire was very simple. They unplugged the leather bag filled with kerosene, lit the leather bag, and threw the leather bag onto the boat. The kerosene flowed out, and the fire was ignited immediately. The flowing fire entered the warehouse, basically Throw a bag of kerosene on every grain ship.

In just a moment, dozens of large ships were set on fire, and the sentinels on the shore finally found the flames and thick smoke, and shouted one after another.

Zhang Jun and Wu Shouzhi, who came to report on his duties, talked about the time of the second watch. They had just fallen asleep when they suddenly heard the sound of a horn. Zhang Jun was taken aback. He sat up and asked anxiously, "What happened?"

After a while, the soldiers reported: "Qi Wangye, it seems that there is a fire by the river, and the humble officer saw thick smoke."

"riverside?"

Zhang Jun thought for a while, then shouted, "Not good!"

He rushed out of the big tent with bare feet and shouted: "Sound the alarm, all soldiers go to fight the fire!"

He just realized that there are hundreds of grain ships moored by the river?Because of the needs of the march, they did not unload the food and grass from the ship, and they were ready to set off at any time, but it would be troublesome if there was a fire.

Tens of thousands of soldiers rushed out of the barracks on both sides and rushed to the river. Hundreds of grain boats by the river were ablaze, just like a raging fire burning the river, and the smoke filled the air, making it difficult for the soldiers to approach.

Soldiers used wooden buckets to scoop water and poured water on the grain ship, but it was useless. The fire mainly burned inside the ship. Several ships were burned through the bottom of the ship, began to tilt into the water, and gradually sank...

At this time, the [-] vehicles and boats that set the fire had sailed a mile away. They broke through the railing of the checkpoint on the river, and the fleet sailed to the Wangyu River in the south.

The first thousand and 260 chapters and four desperate situations

It was getting brighter, and the fire on the canal was gradually extinguished. It was not extinguished by the soldiers, but the ships were burned and sunk. Only 30 shi of the [-] shi of grain were saved, less than [-]%, and all [-] dan of fodder were burned. clean.

Zhang Jun was so angry that he demanded to investigate the person who started the fire. Deputy General Xiao Wanqiu rushed to the big tent. Inside the big tent, Zhang Jun was asking Yang Shi for advice.

"My lord, the main reason is that we have the cancer of Jinling County behind us. Wu Ling still has [-] troops under his command. He can send troops to cut off our food road at any time. We are very passive. This time the food ship was burned, it is probably Wu Because of Wu Ling's actions, the humble official suggested that we retreat to the north of Jinling County, so that Wu Ling's men would not be able to attack us from behind.

"This is fine, but there is too little food, and I can't support it for a few days. I want to use Zhenjiang County as a logistics place, and then take every step of the way to capture Jinling County..."

At this time, the personal soldiers reported at the door, "Xiao Dutong is begging to see you!"

"Let him in!"

Lieutenant General Xiao Wanqiu walked in quickly, saluted Zhang Jun, and said, "The perpetrator has been identified. It is the Commander Wang Jiong. The patrol chief Wu Asi saw him with his own eyes last night. He led thirty ships into the camp. Kill the navy and control Wu Shouzhi."

"what?"

Zhang Jun couldn't believe his ears, what did Wang Jiong do?I sent him to attack the grain ship of the Song army, but he even attacked his own grain ship and killed his boss. Wu Shouzhi died, what about the naval warship?

"Mr. Yang, what's going on? It's incredible!"

Yang Shi knew very well that the Western Army must have started to act. At this time, he also began to show his foresight. He pondered for a long time and said, "It is indeed strange, but when such a strange thing happens, there must be external forces involved. I am now I am very worried about the situation of the warship, will Wu Ling return to the carbine and return to Zhenjiang Mansion?"

"Impossible! I have arranged a large number of scouts to monitor Jinling. If his army leaves the city and goes north, I will definitely know."

Xiao Wanqiu whispered: "Wang Jiong was bribed by the court? I promise him a high official and generous salary!"

Yang Shi shook his head, "It's unlikely. The main reason is that the imperial court didn't even know about Wang Jiong's existence. Wang Jiong led a warship to lurk in Taihu Lake. It was very concealed, and the imperial court could not find him."

"Could it be...the Western Army?" Zhang Jun finally expressed his greatest worry.

Yang Shi's face became very serious, and he said slowly: "If it is really the Western Army, it will be a big trouble, my lord, first retreat to Zhenjiang Mansion, and then wait and see the situation!"

Zhang Jun nodded, and said to Xiao Wanqiu: "Immediately send someone to inform Zhang Ziqi, and order them to retreat to Jiangnan West Road immediately, and the army packs up their tents and heads north!"

"Follow the order!"

Xiao Wanqiu hurried to make arrangements, and Zhang Jun said worriedly: "Sir, if Chen Qing turns his back on him, what should we do?"

Yang Shi pondered for a moment and said: "In any case, strength is the confidence to speak. The prince should try his best to preserve his strength. Even if he has no chance to attack Lin'an, he can retreat to separate Jianghuai."

"Sir, you are right. Strength is king. I was a bit eager for success in attacking Lin'an. I didn't see through Chen Qing. This was my biggest mistake in decision-making. I hope there is a chance to make up for it!"

Yang Shi suddenly felt sorry for this confused prince, and wanted to make up for it!If Chen Qing turns his face.The first is to sweep the Jianghuai River. I am afraid that Zhang Jun's lair is completely finished now, so there will be changes in Taihu Lake.

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The news of Zhang Jun's army retreating to the north soon reached the ears of the Song army leader Zhang Jun. Of course, Zhang Jun also got the news that Zhang Jun's hundreds of grain ships were on fire, and he got the news from the spies. The fleet sailed into Taihu Lake from the Wangyu River in the south of Wuxi County.

Zhang Jun immediately guessed the clue. It should be Chen Qing who made a move. The Western Army ambushed a surprise soldier in Taihu Lake.

Zhang Jun sighed in his heart, and said to Liu Kai, the governor of the capital, "The key is His Majesty's compromise. If the officials refuse to compromise for a long time, this Taihu strange army will definitely attack our grain ship. Chen Qing should be prepared."

Liu Qi nodded, "Xuanfu envoy is right. In fact, Chen Qing has already prepared the layout. He must station troops on Jingxiang and Jiangnan West Road. He will either support Zhang Jun in conquering Lin'an, or sweep Jianghuai and Jiangnan West Road. Now that the Huaixi army is withdrawing northward, I guess they won't be able to return to Jiangbei."

"It should be like this. If we fight in Taihu Lake, the battle of destroying ships on the Yangtze River must be over first."

At this time, the governor Wang Jian and Yang Yizhong walked into the big tent quickly, bowed and said: "See Xuanfu envoy!"

Zhang Jun slowly said to the three people: "I asked the three of you to come here to clarify some principled matters. The extermination of Zhang Jun is not our business. It is the responsibility of the Western Army. Our responsibility is to protect the land and the people. At the same time preserve the troops, do you understand?"

The three looked at each other in dismay. They were gearing up to fight Zhang Jun's rebels, but the coach refused to give them a chance.

Liu Qi said anxiously: "Xuanfu envoy, our army can go north to defend the front line of Changzhou. If the Huaixi army is defeated by the western army and withdraws to the south, can we attack?"

Zhang Jun said indifferently: "If that's the case, of course we can, but I believe that the Western Army will not give us this chance. The Western Army will definitely force the Huaixi Army to retreat westward."

Wang Jian also said: "Anyway, let's go north first! Join Wu Dutong's army, and then move according to the situation."

"That's what I mean too. Order the army to pack up the camp and go north to Jinling County."

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When Zhang Jun's army first entered Zhenjiang Mansion, they received the unfortunate news from the defenders of Zhenjiang County. The ships on the Yangtze River were swept away by the Western Army, not even a small sampan was left for them.

This news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue to Zhang Jun. What he was most afraid of finally happened. Chen Qing reached a compromise with the court, so Chen Qing sent troops.

Needless to say, the fleet that attacked his rations must have been done by the Western Army, and it was very likely that Wang Jiong had betrayed him and lured wolves into his house.

Zhang Jun was very anxious. What he was most worried about was Jianghuai. Could the [-] troops he left in Jianghuai be able to stop the sweep of the Western Army?He thought of Jiangnan West Road again. The eldest son led an army to attack Lin'an Mansion from the southwest. Jiangnan West Road was empty. Would Chen Qing take the opportunity to send troops to fill the void?

All kinds of possibilities are not good for him, and Zhang Jun fell into great despair for a while.

Yang Shi found Li Yecheng and asked him anxiously: "Now the prince doesn't trust me very much, what should I do?"

Li Yecheng said slowly: "You'd better hide in Zhenjiang County and find an excuse, such as counting the food. It's too dangerous to stay outside."

Yang Shi was taken aback, "Has the Western Army already crossed the river?"

Li Yecheng nodded slowly, "I guess there will be a war tonight, so you must enter the city immediately!"

"I see, I'm going to count the food now!"

At this time, a soldier outside the tent said: "Mr. Yang, the prince has an invitation!"

"I see, come right away!"

Yang Shi immediately turned to Li Yecheng for help, and Li Yecheng lowered his voice and said, "You can tell him to withdraw immediately to Jiangnan West Road and join Zhang Ziqi's army."

Yang Shi nodded, and then hurried to the handsome tent.

The first thousand 260 chapters and five Niushan

Zhang Jun paced back and forth in the big tent with his hands behind his back, looking distraught, and now there was only one word in his mind: boat, he wanted to get a boat to cross the Yangtze River, and he wanted to return to Luzhou and Shouchun.

At this time, Yang Shi hurried into the big tent, bowed and saluted, "See you, my lord!"

Zhang Jun was a little dissatisfied and said, "What have you been up to these two days? Why are you missing?"

"Reporting to the lord, I will check the military rations and collect carts in the inner city of Zhenjiang!"

Zhang Jun's face was calm, and he asked again: "We are currently in a predicament, sir, tell me, what should we do?"

"My lord, I'm actually thinking about this issue. In fact, we don't have much choice now. We can't cross the river to the north, and the sea is to the east. In fact, we only have two choices: west and south."

"Is there any chance for Xiangnan?"

"Facing the south is the imperial court's [-] troops. If the prince is sure to completely defeat them within two or three days, going south is a way out. Of course, the soldiers may not want to."

"Why?"

Yang Shi sighed and said, "The families of the soldiers are all in Shouchun and Jianghuai, and they are getting farther and farther away from their families in the south. How could they be willing? And if the imperial army cannot be defeated in a short time, once Chen Qing's cavalry comes from the north , we will face the serious situation of being attacked from the front and back, and it is very likely that the entire army will be wiped out."

Zhang Jun hesitated for a moment. He really didn't have the courage to go south, so he asked again: "What if we go west?"

"If the prince retreats to Jiangnan West Road, one is that there is more room for maneuvering, and the other is to join Zhang Ziqi's [-] troops. The third advantage is that there are many rivers on Jiangnan West Road, and the prince can get boats there. Even if the ships are small, as long as they are large in number, they can send an army across the Yangtze River in a few days and nights."

Speaking of getting a boat, Zhang Jun suddenly thought of Dangtu County. Doesn't the Western Army have a boat in Dangtu County?How could I forget this key point.

"Then evacuate to the west and go to Dangtu County first!"

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