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Not to mention that Xiao Rang and others returned to Liangshan County to pack up their clothes, armor and equipment and prepare to face the enemy Zhujiazhuang.

It is only said that Hu Cheng listened to Xiao Rang's words and immediately went to Hu Taigong's room. When he met Hu Taigong, he said: "Father, in half a month we will gather troops and horses to help Zhujiazhuang fight with Liangshan County. 2000 Village Ding has already prepared the troops, how about I lead the troops instead?"

Hu Taigong said: "Dalang, we originally agreed with Zhujiazhuang that Sanniang would lead the troops to assist in the battle, but when the battle comes, we change the generals. What do Zhujiazhuang think?"

After hearing this, Hu Cheng said: "Father, Sanniang and I are the only two people in the family who have practiced martial arts since childhood. Although I am not as good as Sanniang in martial arts, the battle formation is dangerous and Sanniang is always fighting for the first place, so it is better for me to go. Again. "The third son of the Zhu family, Zhu Biao, wants to marry Sanniang. I can take this opportunity to observe and see if Zhu Biao is a good match."

"I thought, after all, Liangshan is a county, and there are always a few capable people. I will go to lead the army and find a post in the rear army, which can also save the lives of the households in Hujiazhuang."

After hearing this, Taigong Hu showed a satisfied smile and said, "Da Lang has thought carefully. I wish the people in Hu's family village a prosperous life, so I take care of everything."

Hu Cheng said: "Father, don't worry. My son is not asking for merit, but he is seeking no faults and only wants to be safe."

"Okay, okay. If you have this intention, I can rest assured." After repeating the instructions, Hu Taigong let Hu Cheng go down.

In the next few days, Hu Cheng found an opportunity and went to Zhujiazhuang to discuss sending troops with the Zhu family.

After hearing that Hu Cheng from Hujiazhuang was leading the team, Zhu Biao asked, "Brother, why doesn't Sanniang come?"

Hu Chengdao: "Although Sanniang is very skilled in martial arts, she is a woman. The two families have to discuss marriage, and it is inconvenient for them to meet each other. Therefore, I will lead the army."

Hu Cheng frowned, glanced at his superior Zhu Chaofeng, and then said: "It's just that I have little talent and poor martial arts skills. It's my first time to go into battle. The villagers of Hujiazhuang also lack training. The strong momentum is not bad. I'm afraid it will cost me to fight on the battlefield." Show your timidity. I would like to serve as a rear army and guard the food and grass."

Zhu Chaofeng said: "My nephew is too modest. Who doesn't know that my nephew is very skilled in martial arts. This attack on Liangshan County is also an opportunity for you to make a name for yourself. My nephew, don't miss it."

Hu Chengdao: "Uncle, vanguard generals have always been the most courageous and skilled in fighting in the army. To say that the best in Sanzhuang Kungfu is Lijiazhuang [Flying Sky Eagle] Li Ying. We have all seen it. He immediately used a piece of muddy iron to point steel. With a gun and five flying knives hidden in his back, he can pick off people at a hundred steps, and he can be used as a vanguard. The two uncles and three brothers in Zhujiazhuang are also brave enough. Anyone can be much better than me. No one can be better than me. Qualified for the position of pioneer.”

After hearing this, Zhu Chaofeng said: "My nephew, the owner of Li Village has been ill a few days ago and can't take care of things. I'm afraid he won't be able to go on an expedition." He told me that during the expedition, Li Village will be responsible for the defense of Dulonggang, and Xian Nephew Village will be responsible for the defense of Dulonggang. Maybe there are more people on board?”

After hearing this, Hu Cheng said: "It is unlucky that Master Li is ill. Can the conquest be postponed?"

Zhu Biao said: "Brother, don't worry. I have five uncles and nephews, plus one brother, and there are six generals. At the same time, my villagers are all well-trained, and they can only go into battle to kill the enemy. Even if Li Yingbu Come, we can conquer Liangshan."

Hu Cheng listened and nodded twice in agreement.

Seemingly seeing Hu Cheng's lack of confidence, Zhu Yongqing stood aside and said, "Dalang, without Li Ying, we are not inferior here. Zhujiazhuang sends 4,000 troops, and there is no need to divide the front and center troops." "Yes, we will wait for him to attack him in a mighty manner."

Zhu Wannian also said: "That's right. Moreover, Yun Tianbiao, the commander of the army in Jingyang Town, is our uncle. Although he couldn't be there in person, he sold many fine weapons and armor to the village in the name of wear and tear. It's true." When the army is strong and the horse is strong, nothing is impossible.”

After hearing this, Hu Cheng said to the Lord Chaofeng: "Since my uncle has prepared everything here, my nephew will also go home and prepare early. On the second day of February, he will come to Dulong Gang to collect all the supplies."

After saying this, he bid farewell to Zhu Chaofeng and others, left Zhujiazhuang, and returned to Hujiazhuang.

After sending Hu Cheng away, two generations and six members of the Zhujiazhuang family gathered together again. Zhu Chaofeng said: "Tell me everything."

Zhu Yongqing said: "Brother, I went to Jingyang Town. My uncle Yun Tianbiao was seconded to Dongping Mansion years ago, and he has not returned yet. Only Brother Yunlong and his troops and horses are left behind and cannot be moved lightly. I didn't expect him to send troops. Now he has sold us a lot of weapons and armor, and also lent us 200 horses privately, which is considered as our best effort."

Zhu Wannian said: "Now that Li Ying is missing, Yunlong can't help. Hu Cheng seems to be cunning. If Liangshan County can be established, there will naturally be a few people with real abilities. Now Luan Tingfang has joined again. This I’m afraid it won’t be easy to fight...”

Zhu Hu shouted: "Second uncle, please stay here. Why do you need to enhance other people's ambitions and destroy your own prestige? If uncle is afraid, my nephew is willing to go."

Zhu Chaofeng scolded: "Guizi, how can I talk to your second uncle? I won't spare you until you are still injured."

Zhu Yongqing and others tried to persuade him, and then Zhu Chaofeng said: "We still have to fight, and the revenge of Erlang's broken arm must be avenged. You wait for five, only Yongqing is the most reliable, and he knows military strategy, so Yongqing will take command." Wannian, Dalang and Sanlang are assisting, and Erlang remains at the village."

Everyone saw Zhu Wanmao speak and make up his mind. Except for Zhu Hu who mumbled a few words, no one said more, and they all went down to prepare their spears and horses. Zhu Biao whispered to Zhu Hu: "Second brother, don't worry. If I encounter Luan Tingfang's guy on the battlefield, I will capture him and give it to him so that he can vent his bad breath in person."

Let's talk about Liangshan County. After Wu Yong and Xiao Rang came back, they each told their two sides of the situation, and then sent Li San and Hidden Rabbit Li Wang to investigate. As expected, Li Ying claimed to be ill, and Hu Cheng was replaced in Hujiazhuang as the leader of the army.

There is also bad news. Zhujiazhuang actually got a batch of armor, horses, and weapons. The banker's combat effectiveness has improved a lot.

Zhao Zhen asked: "Do you two brothers have any plans on how to fight this battle?"

Wu Yong said: "Officials, don't worry, I have a plan for you."

After saying that, he invited Zhao Zhen to the sand table made by Shi Qian and Bai Sheng. He pointed to a place and said, "Zhujiazhuang is less than 40 miles away from me. I will stay outside the town of Black Tiger Temple for one night. It is the right time for the tribulation at night." Ying, let him surprise me first.”

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen frowned and asked: "How do scholars determine that the soldiers and horses of Zhujiazhuang stayed in Heihu Temple Town? "Wei Liaozi Hei Military Order" said: "Those who follow the Hei Army will march hundreds of miles away, and expect to win in the future. The meeting place is for three days of cooked food, and the advance army can reach it in one day for 40 miles."

Wu Yong said: "If you come from Zhujiazhuang, you won't dare to get close. After a day's march, you have to go to the stronghold, and you have to be careful of me. To be safe, you must go to the stronghold ten miles away from me. Tomorrow will happen to enter Liangshan. The army and horses have rested overnight and their physical strength has been reduced." Don’t suffer too much.”

Xiao Rang said: "It's a pity that we haven't found out who is leading the army. I don't know what the coach's temperament is."

Wu Yong said: "Although I conclude that he is stationed here, I must not prepare for him to go all the way to Liangshan."

Zhao Zhen said: "Who can I call to rob the camp?"

"Sun An, Lin Chong and Luan Tingyu can all go with light cavalry, and Tang Bin and Wang Tianba will follow to support them. If they encounter Zhujiazhuang soldiers and horses chasing them, they will cover up and go back. In the middle of the night, Shi Qian and Bai Sheng's team will be sent. Li San and Li Wang's team, each with a team of artillery sergeants and five mountain-splitting cannons, will wait for them to settle down and then fire close range to prevent them from resting."

"Let Hao Shanfeng Camp, Chao Gai and others set up camp at the intersection in advance to prevent them from going deep into the hinterland. In the past five or seven days, we have still bothered the two brothers Bai Sheng and Shi Qian to lead patrols to prevent Zhujiazhuang spies from exploring. Pure and clear.”

Zhao Zhen said: "When he comes, we will gather all the troops and wait for work. We will kill him without leaving any trace. It is a pity that Lu Zhishen and Guang Hui did not return."

The three of them discussed it, decided on a strategy, and mobilized troops from all over the place.

In a blink of an eye, the second day of February has arrived, and [advance officer] Li San has discovered that 6,000 soldiers and horses from Dulonggang are heading towards Liangshan County to kill.

Zhao Zhen was also prepared here early. The horse infantry troops stationed at the intersection camp. The sailors only mobilized 32 crossbowmen on the [Juzhoudu] stern warship and let [Hidden Rabbit] Li Wang take command and act according to the situation.

Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi led the sailors to take over Liangshan's defense.