Chapter 961: The Magnificent Power of Han (Eighty-Five)

The Red Scarf Army took advantage of the southeast wind and swept the entire Gaotang City with thick smoke. The defenders on the city were caught off guard and were all attacked. The Red Scarf Army, who had been well prepared, covered their faces with wet red scarves and waited for the opportunity to attack. Once Zhu Wei established a firm foothold on the city, he was unable to resist. His subordinates were capable of fighting fierce battles. There were only more than a thousand soldiers in dangerous battles, and the others were all newly recruited soldiers from Gaotang County. There It was the opponent's thousands of elite opponents who were like wolves and tigers. In an instant, there were panic everywhere on the city wall, and many places were broken through. In desperation, Zhu Wei could only lead his troops to retreat from the city wall, enter the city, and use the streets in the city to Start a street battle with the Red Turban Army.

From the time the Red Scarf Army launched the smoke offensive to the time they occupied the entire city wall, it only took an hour. The tall and dangerous Gaotang City was breached, and the Red Scarf Army entered the city in large numbers. The newly recruited Qi Army's combat effectiveness was not strong in the first place. After the Jin army entered the city, most of their will to fight was lost, and Bai Yucheng ordered the refugees to enter the city together. A considerable number of these refugees were from Gaotang County. Under the persuasion to surrender by the local accent familiar with the novel ww.zhu., a large number of The Qi army threw down their weapons, raised their heads with both hands, squatted on the corner of the street, and surrendered to the Red Turban Army.

Zhu Wei retreated to Gaotang's left-behind mansion. There, he saw Wang Yan, who had a pale face. The two of them joined forces, and there were less than a thousand men. At this time, there was a loud killing sound everywhere, and there were no one knows how many red scarf thieves there were. Entered the city.

"Break out, General Zhu. The west city should not have been occupied by the red scarf thieves at this time!" Wang Yan said in a trembling voice. He has not escaped until now. It is not because of his loyalty and courage, but because of his subordinates. They were just some fast-moving government officials and temporarily transferred soldiers. One can imagine the combat effectiveness of these people. If he rushed out like this, as long as he encountered a small group of red scarf thieves, the situation would probably be scattered, so he could only bite the bullet. Waiting for Zhu Wei.

This is the only time to escape. Once the Red Scarf Army gains a firm foothold in the city and controls the four gates, there will be no way to the sky and no way to the earth. Seeing Zhu Wei, Wang Yan's miserable expression finally came to an end. With a glimmer of blood, Zhu Wei's men still have hundreds of people who are capable of fighting and can break out of the encirclement with him, and his hopes are greatly increased.

Zhu Wei shook his head, "Wang Liushou, you can run for your life. I won't run away. I want to fight to the death with the red scarf thief here."

Wang Yan was shocked, "General Zhu, you must not do anything based on your will. Gaotang City has been destroyed, and the thieves are powerful. They are invincible at this time. The green hills are left, and you are not afraid of running out of firewood. The general breaks out and leads the army again." The soldiers and horses came to fight with the thieves, why should we both die here?"

Zhu Wei shook his head with a bleak expression, and what could he do if he broke out? If he lost Gaotang, Wang Pei's army that was attacking Pinglu would inevitably return without success. Without the support of Gaotang, Wang Pei's army would not be able to attack Pinglu. Taking a step forward, the situation of the red scarf thieves is unknown, but judging from their sweeping situation throughout Gaotang, it seems likely that they have bad intentions towards the second young master. If Wang Pei does not withdraw, he will most likely be attacked from both sides.

The second young master hopes to capture Pinglu in the shortest time, so that Wang Pei and Cheng Siwei's armies can surround Linzi. Wang Pei's failure to return will affect the overall situation. The first young master will get the time he needs most, and the second young master will get the time he needs most. How could the Young Master let him go? Instead of breaking out and being killed by the Second Young Master with a sword and commanding the three armies, and then dying in great humiliation, why not die here in battle right now? Because of his unyielding death, the Second Young Master might be able to give himself a posthumous name.

"You go, I will never leave Gaotang City." Zhu Wei said sternly. "Wang Liushou, if you don't leave, I will seal the door of Liushou Mansion and fight to the death with the thieves."

Wang Yan looked at this unreasonable guy and stamped his feet in regret. If he had known this, he should have left here earlier, but now that he is leaving, the danger has increased.

"In that case, take care, General Zhu. I'll go first." Wang Yan cupped his hands, turned around and left. The police officers and soldiers who were following him also quickly left with him.

Zhu Wei walked into the courtyard of the left-behind mansion. There were about five or six hundred soldiers who had fled here with him. They were all gathered here at the moment. Looking at these soldiers who were all injured, Zhu Wei felt extremely regretful.

"The red scarf thieves have broken through the city. A large number of thieves are attacking. Gaotang City can no longer be defended. Zhu was entrusted by the general to guard Gaotang, but failed to fulfill his duties. As a result, he lost his army and lost his territory. He was embarrassed to go to see the general again. General, Zhu has decided to live or die with Gaotang, but you don't have to do that. Those who are willing to leave can leave now, whether it is to find a way out of the encirclement, or to throw down their weapons and surrender to the red scarf thieves. A way out. Go!" He waved his hand, said this, turned around and walked into the lobby.

A quarter of an hour later, his lieutenant came in.

"How many people are left?" Zhu Wei asked in a low voice.

"Reporting to the general, more than 200 people have left. At this moment, there are still more than 300 people who are willing to follow the general and fight the thieves to the end." said the deputy general.

"Okay!" Zhu Wei stood up and said, "Zhu fought on the battlefield all his life and his hands were stained with countless blood. He had never thought about a good death. When he died, there were hundreds of good brothers accompanying him. This life is enough."

He reached out and grabbed the spear beside him, and strode out.

"Let us kill one more time!" He roared loudly and walked out of the lobby of the left-behind mansion. Outside were more than 300 subordinates who were determined to follow him and fight to the end.

"Open the door and fight out!" Zhu Wei roared angrily.

Hutou did not expect that Zhu Wei would fight back. Under the leadership of Zhu Wei, the Qi army, which was determined to die, encountered Hutou's team as soon as they rushed out of the left-behind residence. Hutou was caught off guard. The Red Scarf Army he led was actually killed and retreated continuously.

Seeing the soldiers wrapped in red scarves fall under the opponent's sword, Hu Tou became furious, brandished his nine-ring sword, and shouted: "Fight back with me."

The two groups of people were mixed together. One side had high morale, but the other side was determined to die. For a moment, they were fighting inextricably. The shouts of killing were deafening. On the narrow street, both sides were crowded. At the same time, the swords and guns were immediately stained with blood. Those in front fell, and those behind followed. The retreating Red Scarf Army, led by Tiger Head, stabilized their position and launched a brutal hand-to-hand encounter with their opponents.

It wasn't until Hengdao and Bai Yucheng came upon hearing the sound that they reversed the war. They attacked from both sides and finally captured the entire Qi army that had resisted until the end. But at this time, Hutou's subordinates had lost more than a hundred people. This made Hu Tou immediately became angry and angry. Looking at Zhu Wei who was seriously injured and lying on the ground, he swung his sword and was about to kill him.

With a clang, Bai Yucheng swung his sword and blocked the sword that was aimed at Zhu Wei. "Tiger head!" He shouted sternly: "This is a big shot. It wouldn't be a pity to kill him like this. He has to take it anyway." In exchange for this good thing. Come on, call the doctor quickly. No matter what, you must give me General Zhu to save Luo!"

Zhu Wei, who was lying on the ground, heard this and was filled with rage. However, at this moment, he didn't even have the strength to raise the knife to kill himself. In shame and anger, his eyes turned white and he fainted from the anger.

"Big Chief!" Wei Zhiwen's cheerful voice came from the end of the street. The horse's hooves were good. He was smiling and ran towards here. Behind his horse, there was a person tied up. He was stumbling. He was running along with the horse. Looking at his clothes, he was just a commoner.

"Old Wei, what are you doing?" Bai Yucheng frowned.

"Caught a big fish at the west gate!" Wei Zhiwen smiled and turned over, grabbed the rope and pulled hard, pulling the man behind the horse over, holding the man's dismount with one hand, and raising his face He stood up and said, "This man is Wang Yan, who stayed behind in Gaotang County. He dressed up as a commoner and wanted to escape from Xicheng, but he accidentally bumped into my hand."

"Seriously? That's a really big fish!" Bai Yucheng laughed. "Are you really Wang Yan?"

Wang Yan knelt down with a bang and said, "Big boss, please spare my life. This official is Wang Yan. I can help the big boss stabilize the situation in the city and help the big boss pacify the entire Gaotang County. As long as the big boss spares my life." .”

This high-ranking official was so spineless, which was beyond the expectations of everyone present. Zhu Wei, who had just been revived by the doctor, happened to hear Wang Yan's begging for his life, and was so angry that he fainted again. The doctor was very busy for a while.

Bai Yucheng laughed loudly, "I don't want your help to stabilize Gaotang County, but after all, you are the left-behind of Gaotang County, so you are worth a few dollars. Someone, come and lock him away from General Zhu." Together, we can sell it at a good price when the time comes."

When Wang Yan heard this, he felt a mixture of sadness and joy. He was happy that his life was saved and would not be chopped down by these vicious gangsters on the spot, but he was worried about what the big leader said. No matter how he listened to it, he felt that there was something in it. What price can you get for selling it yourself?

The change of hands in Gaotang shocked the entire Qi State. Wang Pei, who was beating Tian Jingwen to a pulp in Pinglu, was shocked when he heard the news. Once Gaotang was lost, his logistics would no longer be guaranteed. If the red scarf thieves were behind him, When the attack came, he was afraid that he would be defeated. He made a prompt decision without reporting to Tian Fucheng and quickly withdrew his troops from Pinglu all the way to Gaotang. He reorganized his troops and prepared to retake Gaotang City, but Tian Jingwen was not there either. The weak man quickly gathered his troops and followed Wang Pei's army all the way, so that Wang Pei did not dare to make any move for a while. At this time, various intelligences had been gathered in Wang Pei's hands, and an army that could defeat Zhu in a head-on battle Wei, the combat effectiveness of Chen Tao's bandits must be far beyond that of ordinary bandits. Once he fights with them and gets into a stalemate, Tian Jingwen will definitely take advantage of it. Gaotang may not be able to take it back, and even his own army will not be able to take it back. Fortunately, although Gaotang City was lost, the red scarf thieves had limited troops and only occupied Mayang, Wuling and other counties. The other places were still under the control of the Qi army. Wang Pei led his army Fengyang County, which was stationed in Gaotang County, formed a triangle with Tian Jingwen and the Red Scarf Army. The three parties faced each other, and no one dared to act rashly. (To be continued...)