The Twelve King Kong's raid on Liyangcang, combined with the gang's decisive actions after the adjustment was completed, and the news that was naturally transmitted from Henan, produced unexpected information fluctuations in Hebei, and had a huge impact on the coalition forces in Hebei.

psychological impact.

But things don't always fall in one direction.

It was as if almost on the same day that the incident happened, Xue Changxiong, the commander-in-chief of the Hebei March Army, arrived here with an army of 30,000 from Hejian.

Not only that, it was probably because of the stimulation of these messages that the coalition forces quickly launched chaotic and rapid military operations in response.

First of all, they urgently but on time and in accordance with the quantity, built forts, piled trenches, and physically surrounded Zhang Xing's more than 10,000 elite gangs. This huge simple project started in the morning and was quickly blocked.

The last external communication gap on the north side of the Meihua Camp was completely isolated from the outside world.

The siege that started today is completely different from the previous siege. Before, Zhang Xing and others were able to exchange information with the outside world. They just needed to take a detour and needed excellent riders and practitioners. On behalf of Chief Zhang, plus the Chief Military Officer,

The clerical department is in charge, and the military personnel are in charge. The instructions of the several military leaders can still be effectively conveyed, and their effectiveness is beyond doubt.

And after that?

Perhaps it is still possible to send information, but it is ten times more difficult? And in this case, who can guarantee the integrity, reliability and safety of the instructions sent by the messenger... So, from now on, it is very possible that, inside and outside the encirclement,

You have to really do your own thing.

And once you really take matters into your own hands, many things will change... Xu Shiying's worries, Li Shu's thoughts, Bai Hengqiu's expectations, including the initial chaos and out-of-control of the Gangda Corps, are not the same, because before

In hundreds of years of chaos, this kind of thing is too common. If the leader of a military group is injured, defeated, separated from the main force, and isolated by the military, the rest of the group will immediately elect a new leader, and the original leader will

When we meet again, we often have to calculate things again.

It is more appropriate for the weak to admit defeat honestly and change their identities. The so-called ability to move up or down. When the Guanlong Group, the predecessor of the Wei Dynasty, was first established, there was actually such a successful example, but there were more cases of mergers, coups, imprisonment and civil war.

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There is no way around this, and the principle is obvious: an isolated leader cannot fulfill his duties, and his political commitments to the outside world will also become illusory.

If the leader of a political group is unable to fulfill his political responsibilities and make effective political commitments, his status will naturally become in jeopardy.

In addition to improving the encirclement, the coalition forces also divided their forces on a large scale.

After the Hejian Army took over the defense on the west and north side of Qingzhang River, Dongdu Army General Ji Zeng led his troops across the river and turned back to the other side. Then he and General Zheng Shanye divided their troops into two groups, each leading 7,000 troops into the southeast of Qingzhang River in Qinghe County.

The hinterland; the Taiyuan Army also divided its troops into three groups of 9,000. Under the unified command of General Bai Liben, they headed towards Wuyang and Jijun behind them, as if to guard the grain road; in the end, the besieged gang was not large.

What you may know is that after Xue Changxiong's troops took over the cities to the west and north of the Qingzhang River, the Cui rebels, led by Shi Huaiming, would also participate in sweeping the Qinghe hinterland on the other side of the Qingzhang River.

Not to mention this, in the afternoon of this day, everyone could see clearly that another mighty army of troops and horses came from the northwest of the battlefield and merged into the coalition camp.

Judging from the flags, they should be the vanguard of soldiers and horses from Zhaojun, Xiangguojun, Hengshan and other counties in northwest Hebei.

In other words, Feng Wuyi is here too.

But when they saw the soldiers and horses arriving and standing on the watchtower, the generals who had just watched the other side encircle the camp were confused for a while.

Only one person suddenly burst into laughter.

The expressionless Zhang Xing turned around and laughed too: "Ma Wei, it's true that the army is short of wine, but I'm afraid Feng Wuyi won't give you wine. Why are you so happy?"

"No." Ma Wei hugged his arms and smiled. "I just personally feel that if Xue Changxiong arrives, it will be helpless, but if more people come, it will be beneficial to us, so I can't help but laugh."

The people around him were not fools, and even up to this point, they were considered elites who had emerged from the troubled times. However, they quickly realized that Manager Ma was not simply trying to relieve everyone's mood. This Chiping wine student was indeed better than everyone else.

Be more sensitive.

After all, Xue Changxiong has been a general for many years. Although he failed in the battle with the gang, he was not discouraged by the defeat. The arrangement of troops and horses and the quality of the officers and soldiers below were also good. He himself came with 30,000 troops from the Hejian Camp.

It enriched the strength of the coalition forces, completed the siege, and balanced the troops of Taiyuan and Dongdu, and Wu'an, allowing the army to calmly send troops everywhere in an attempt to stabilize the situation.

But if more people come, what's the use?

Is the encirclement wrapped a little thicker?

To put it bluntly, everyone has military experience. It is good to have more people, but too many people will make it difficult to command and leave gaps for others.

More powerful?

This may be true. By now, everyone can see that Bai Hengqiu's trip to Hebei is not only to defeat the gang, but also to take advantage of the opportunity to form alliances and establish his own political advantage, thereby ensuring that Hebei will not lose control.

From this perspective, the people who come here are somewhat submissive and bow their heads. Of course, the more the better.

And then, what’s the use?

Maybe I just need to eat more food.

"It's indeed gratifying." Xu Shiying took the lead in nodding and expressed his approval. This one who was originally the most depressed among the generals is now in a stable mood. "The people in Hebei are mixed, and even the officers and soldiers have their own needs.

Maybe it’s because the upper and lower parties are integrated into one alliance at a time, so the more people come, the more flaws there will be, and our chances will be there.”

Others nodded a lot, but none of them looked as calm as Xu Dalang.

"According to my humble opinion, the biggest problem with Bai Hengqiu's trip to Hebei is that he is too greedy." Cui Suchen also spoke seriously at this time. "He not only wants to defeat our gang, but also wants to establish his position among the heroes of the Hebei army.

He wanted to settle the situation in Hebei in one fell swoop, but we ended up losing him at the most important place... He didn't win the battle on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Naturally, it will only be more difficult in the future, as the chief said before.

stand up."

Everyone nodded again, but still not calm enough.

Again, the situation seems to be a little better than the battle four or five days ago, but it is still at a huge disadvantage, because after all, they are encircled, and you are after all surrounded.

Especially the huge siege project in front of us and the number of soldiers and horses from all directions are really shocking.

While the trapped military cores were looking at the spectacular situation of the coalition forces, the big shots from the coalition forces, including Bai Hengqiu and below, were also climbing up to watch the encirclement fortifications and discuss the war.

"In such a situation, do you really not want to attack once?" Duan Wei's expression was obviously no longer as calm as before, let alone the sense of joking, but he was still the most energetic among the generals. "Bai Gong took the lead, Xue

The general divided his troops to attack his side and ended it in one battle. How could there be so much trouble?!"

Bai Hengqiu did not say a word, but looked at Xue Changxiong along with many generals.

General Xue was also very straightforward, and actually replied in public: "No, the Fulong Seal is there, and Mr. Bai can't do anything about it. I'm simply afraid of death! There are 30,000 men in the Hejian camp, and hundreds of generals are tied to me."

, I still have a few stupid sons... Without me, they will probably die without a burial place in the future. I personally raised an army today to participate in the siege. I have lived up to the conscience of the world and even promised a thousand pieces of gold! This is the book from the future.

You can't even say there's anything wrong with me."

Bai Hengqiu laughed when he heard this, Duan Wei sighed slightly, and many generals behind him were also silent.

Just like that, Bai Hengqiu finished laughing and twisted his beard into silence. The situation was awkward for a moment. Dou Qi, the general of the Chinese army, looked away from the Qingzhang water and suddenly said: "I have an idea. I don't know whether it is feasible or not. I don't know.

If it is beneficial, please ask Ying Gong, Xue Gong, Duan Gong, and Li Fujun to help you with the details."

The people in front turned back together.

Bai Hengqiu nodded and said, "Come on."

"I'm taking the liberty of my subordinates." Dou Qi took a few steps forward and pointed to the opponent's camp. "Guys, please take a look. Now the bases are built on three sides, connected to the river embankment. Does it look like a pond? The spring rains were quite heavy in the past few days.

Is it feasible to dig out the Zhang River to flood the enemy camp? After all, if the army has no intention of taking the initiative to attack and waits for the enemy to run out of food and grass, morale is low, and the camp cannot stand, wouldn't a water attack be just right?"

The generals behind him were talking a lot when they heard what was said, but the commanders of the armies in front who were in charge were mostly silent when they heard what was said.

"It's not impossible, but it has both advantages and disadvantages." After a while, Xue Changxiong frowned. "It should be possible to release the water itself if you work harder, and it will definitely cause damage to the other side, but the amount of water in spring is probably not enough. Once the water is released,

The most we can do is turn the enemy camp and surrounding areas into a quagmire. If this happens, not only will the army be trapped, but we will also be unable to take action when necessary. Moreover, once the water is released from the Qingzhang River, the lower reaches of the river will also be empty... It’s really the end.

, they gathered their elite troops, put on straw sandals in the middle of the night, ran away from the river in the dark, and we didn’t know how to chase him!”

"It's not impossible." Duan Wei touched his chin and retorted. "The worst we can do is occupy the river embankment. Just be careful to protect it... The main thing is that once the water is released, the other party will inevitably be damaged, and our difficulties are all possible.

, it’s not impossible to avoid it if you work harder.”

Xue Changxiong shook his head repeatedly: "You underestimate Zhang Xing, you can't bet on this kind of thing."

Bai Hengqiu was about to speak, but suddenly he shut up again, and Xue Changxiong and others also shut up.

And sure enough, after a moment, everyone could see clearly that several cavalry from the vanguard of the three northwest counties that had just arrived were galloping along the road in the camp. They arrived in front of them in a moment. Following the flag, it was the Xiangguo County under Li Ding's command.

Duwei Gaoshi Province.

Gao Shisheng came to the front, bowed respectfully, and after completing the greetings, he took out a letter from his arms: "Feng Gong, the prince and the king, General Qi is behind, and will arrive tomorrow. Feng Gong wrote a special letter

Let me forward the letter to Mr. Bai."

Feng Gong is Feng Wuyi, the Feng family in Changle was born in the imperial court and made a fortune, and is currently the prefect of Zhao County jointly appointed by Zhang Xing and others; the prince is Wang Huaitong, the master of Jin who was sent by Bai Hengqiu to contact all parties in Hebei, a model for literary cultivation, and a disciple.

All over Hebei and Jin; Wang, General Qi refers to Wang Chenkuo and Qize, the captain of Zhaojun, who occupied Hengshan County. Among them, Wang Chenkuo is also the clan brother of Wang Chenxing, the general under Li Ding... Just like the Gaoshi Province and Gao Shitong in front of us,

Gao Shizhan was a relative of the same family, while Qi Ze was a local powerful man who had rebelled.

This is the complicated situation in Hebei.

There is me among you, and you among me. Countless characters, based on their own positions, experiences, ambitions, likes and dislikes, are entangled with each other along the two main lines of the official army and the rebel army.

Of course, these are all idle talk, and people like Bai, Duan, Xue, and Li would not think about them at this time.

Bai Hengqiu was the first to read the letter, his expression remained unchanged, and he only handed the letter to Duan Wei. Duan Shangshu, after reading the letter, did not give it to Xue Changxiong or Li Ding at all. Instead, he tore it into pieces on the spot, threw it in the wind, and then scolded him sternly.

, or complain:

"Old Feng actually persuaded us to stop the army? Is he crazy? He can't tell where he is sitting? Even someone like Cui Suan, who has not received the slightest favor from the Wei Dynasty, knows that he wants to follow us. He will make a fortune in front of the emperor.

Yes, why are you so careless?!"

The generals and staff officers below were stunned for a moment, but they didn't dare to interrupt.
To be continued...