From beggar to emperor: I am not Zhu Yuanzhang

They set up an ambush at a place called Sanjie Ridge.

The reason why I chose this place is because it is the junction of Luzhou and Hezhou. It is basically a no-care zone. The governments of Luzhou and Hezhou are too lazy to take care of it. Coincidentally, there happens to be an inn here, which usually provides food and lodging for those official officials, merchants, and travelers who travel between Luzhou and Yangzhou. Under normal circumstances, official envoys sent from Luzhou to Yangzhou will stay at this inn for one night, and they will stay there the next day. Change horses early in the morning before leaving.

The convoy escorting the gifts this time was no exception.

When they arrived at Sanjieling Station, night had fallen. These people drove the cart into the courtyard, leaving two sergeants on guard while the others went inside to drink.

After a while, noisy punches and shouts came from the room. Tao Ya, Yang Xingmi and others who were lurking in the woods waited for about half an hour and waited for about half an hour. They heard that the movement in the house became smaller and smaller. It was estimated that many people had passed out from drinking.

Tao Ya looked at the moon hiding in the dark clouds and whispered: "Brother Xingmi, let's do it."

Yang Xingmi told Tao Ya: "In this way, I will lead a few people around to the back of the post station and set fire to it. Then you will arrange for thirty archers to guard the high ground opposite the entrance of the post station. As soon as you see a fire, you will lead people to rush in immediately." Grab the cart in the courtyard, don't be too reluctant to fight, and fight quickly. If there are officers and soldiers chasing out, the archers will immediately release arrows and fire to suppress them and cover their retreat."

"Don't worry, I've arranged everything." Tao Ya said, patting her chest.

"Okay, let's start -"

Yang Xingmi set off with a knife and a few soldiers holding torches.

After Tao Ya arranged for the archers, she also quietly sneaked to the inn's backyard wall to wait for orders.

In the dark night, everyone was counting down silently in their hearts. A few minutes later, a fire suddenly rose into the sky, and Yang Xingmi took action.

The fierce fire burned the night sky red, and the crackling sound of branches woke up the sleeping officers and soldiers in the room. There was chaos for a while.

I only heard someone shouting: "It's on fire, it's on fire, put out the fire quickly——"

Taking advantage of this moment of confusion, Tao Ya immediately led people into the backyard, split the chains, and directed the soldiers to slowly evacuate in carts.

A postman discovered their actions and shouted: "Someone is hijacking the car, come quickly."

Tao Ya's heart tightened, and he quickly ordered his men to speed up. He led a dozen brothers and raised their swords to attack the officers and soldiers who were chasing after hearing the news. After a fierce hand-to-hand encounter, both sides suffered casualties.

Tao Ya did not dare to fight, so she immediately jumped out of the battle and ran out of the courtyard, with the officers and soldiers chasing after her.

Tao Ya ran to the high ground and waved her hand to the archers who were ambushing there to release arrows. A dense rain of arrows came overwhelmingly. The officers and soldiers were caught off guard and fell to the ground one after another.

Yang Xingmi, who had set fire to the courtyard, had also escaped. Before leaving, in order to contain the officers and soldiers, he also helped burn down the building of the post station. The officers, soldiers and postmen were busy extinguishing the fire, but they had no time to pursue.

Besides, it's pitch black everywhere and you can only see a few swaying torches in the distance. How can you chase them?

After the officers and soldiers gathered their troops and chased him far away from the inn, they found that the criminal had already disappeared into the night without a trace.

The victory in the first battle and a lot of gains made Tao Ya happy and laughing.

From then on, he admired Yang Xingmi even more, to the point of admiration, and became Yang Xingmi's most loyal confidant.

When Tao Ya transported this batch of supplies back to the village, Tian Kai and Dai Yougui's eyes widened. It was simply unbelievable. There was such a big commotion overnight, and we two brothers didn't know anything about it.

Tian Kai was happy and unhappy at the same time. He was happy that he had harvested such a rich trophy, which was enough to use as a copycat for a while. But he was unhappy because Tao Ya was getting more and more excessive, and she didn't even reveal such a big move to him, nor did she go with him. After discussing it, he secretly ran down and did it. Does he still have me as a big brother in his eyes?

Dai Yougui, who was standing behind Tian Kai, said: "I heard that this operation was Yang Xingmi's plan. He was quick and neat. This person is really not simple."

Tian Kai thought thoughtfully: "This guy surnamed Yang does have a lot of trouble. Tao Ya recruited him up the mountain. I'm afraid it won't be a good thing in the future. He might cause us big trouble."

Dai Yougui: "I'm afraid big trouble has already come to our door."

"What do you mean by this?" Tian Kai glanced at Dai Yougui.

Dai Yougui shook his fan and said calmly, "Now that Tao Ya and Yang Xingmi have robbed the government's cart, how can the Luzhou governor be willing to let it go! In my humble opinion, I'm afraid that within three days, the government troops will definitely come to encircle and retaliate." Brother, you should prepare early."

Tian Kai: "What the military advisor said is absolutely true. I also predict that the Sensory Mansion will not suffer the loss of being dumb. We must prepare for war immediately."

Luzhou governor's office.

"absurd--"

Zheng Xu slapped the case and stood up, trembling with anger. He walked up and down the hall with his hands behind his back, cursing at the team captains who had escaped.

"You still have the nerve to come back to see me? The official car of the dignified Luzhou Governor's Office was hijacked by a group of unidentified gangsters as if it were child's play? Will anyone believe it? How do you want Benzhou to explain to that Gao Pian? Is it just that? He said that all the things were stolen by gangsters? Will he believe it? "

Zheng Xu's series of questions hit those people like a storm, and no one dared to answer his questions.

Zheng Xu was furious and summoned Luzhou tooth general Xue Huai to ask questions, and asked a question:

"Has the identity of the criminal who robbed the gifts been found out?"

"Sir, I have found out that they are a group of bandits from Wohu Mountain, forty miles west of Luzhou City. There are three bandit leaders named Tian Kai, Dai Yougui, and Tao Ya."

Xue Huai replied.

"Oh, by the way, according to the report from the spies, they seem to have joined a new bandit leader recently, named Yang Xingmi. He is cunning, changeable and full of tricks. He planned this carjacking."

Xue Huai added.

"Yang Xingmi? Who is this person..." Zheng Xu fell into deep thought.

"This group of bandits in Crouching Tiger Mountain are so audacious that they defy national laws, rob government offices, and burn down inns. Their crimes are unforgivable and must be wiped out by troops. General Xue, you will be responsible for this matter. You must wipe out the bandit's nest and give Gao Pian an explanation." Zheng Xu took out a command arrow from the bamboo tube and handed it to Xue Huai and ordered.

"The last general takes orders."

A few days later, Xue Huai mobilized 1000 soldiers and horses in the city and rushed to Crouching Tiger Mountain.

As soon as the army left the city, the spies hidden in the city sent a message back to the stronghold. Xue Huai never thought that before he reached Crouching Tiger Mountain, there was already a strong formation waiting for him.

After receiving the secret letter, Tian Kai urgently convened a meeting to discuss countermeasures. At the meeting, Yang Xingmi proposed the idea of ​​an ambush. At the same time, in order to contain the government troops, he also suggested sending people to bluff and pretend to attack Luzhou City. When the government troops returned to rescue Luzhou, the entire army would launch an attack, which would surely defeat the invading enemy. .

Yang Xingmi's suggestion won the approval of his loyal fan Tao Ya, and Dai Yougui also expressed his support. In the end, Tian Kai had no choice but to go with the flow and make the decision and act according to the plan.

According to the plan, Yang Xingmi sent Tao Ya to lead a group of troops to Luzhou with great fanfare. Along the way, they advertised their intention to attack Luzhou City, but their marching speed was very slow and stopped and stopped. In addition, Tian Kai was ordered to lead the main force to ambush at Hulukou, the only way into the mountain. It was called Hulukou because it was wide at both ends and narrow in the middle. Only one person could pass through at the narrowest point. It was the most dangerous place in Crouching Tiger Mountain.

In the end, Yang Xingmi himself and Dai Yougui led a small group of old and weak soldiers to act as bait and compete with Xue Huai.