One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 266

Du Pu held a banquet at the county government office to welcome Qin Yi.Qin Yi and Xu Huang attended Du Pu's banquet, while Pei Ji led the soldiers into the barracks and did not attend the banquet.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, the topic of everyone naturally came to the revenge of the Black Mountain Army.

Qin Yi put forward his suggestion of dividing troops into battle.After a little hesitation, Du Pu agreed to Qin Yi's suggestion.

In fact, Qin Yi's suggestion was exactly what Du Pu wanted.Although on the surface he was very respectful to Qin Yi and was very grateful for Qin Yi's help, but in his heart, he was worried that it would be easier to ask the gods than to send them away.He was afraid that Qin Yi would occupy Zhan County.

Because, no matter the number of troops or the strength of combat power, Zhanxian's defenders are weaker than Qin Yi's thousand cavalry.In addition, after Qin Yi came to Bingzhou, his reputation didn't seem to be very good, and he had already seized other people's territory twice, so Du Pu couldn't help it.

Qin Yi's soldiers and horses had already entered the city, and it was impossible to withdraw immediately.In fact, it is impossible for the Montenegrin Army to react so quickly and come back immediately.Therefore, Qin Yi's soldiers and horses stayed in the county for two days, and they withdrew from the county in the early morning of the third day.

Qin Yi handed over the thousand captives to Du Pu for the time being.Coincidentally, the city defenders were short of manpower, and these captives turned into coolies in an instant, forced to strengthen the city defenses and transport supplies and equipment for the city defense.For Du Pu, nothing was wasted.

If it weren't for the fear that the captives would return to the Black Mountain Army, Du Pu might have recruited them immediately to enrich the city's defenders.

Qin Yi led the thousand cavalry to retreat to the east of Zhan County, where they set up camp on the Reclining Buddha Mountain about twenty miles away from Zhan County.

After setting up the camp, Qin Yi sent scouts to the northern border of Zhan County to inquire about news every day, and kept in touch with the county seat of Zhan County.

Five days later, the scouts reported that the Black Mountain Army had finally arrived.

According to reports, the Montenegrin Army dispatched [-] troops this time, which consisted of three parts. The leader of the Montenegro Army, Zhang Yan, led [-] troops, and the other two leaders, Tao Sheng and Bai Rao, each led [-] troops.

After the Black Mountain Army entered Zhan County, they camped fifteen miles north of Zhan County.

Upon receiving the news, Qin Yi immediately discussed with Xu Huang and Pei Jixiang.

"Strange, since the Black Mountain Army is here, why don't they besiege Zhanxian County, but set up camp so far away?" Xu Huang wondered.

Qin Yi also said: "I'm also a little puzzled. Maybe they are afraid of following in the footsteps of poison, so they are so cautious."

Pei Jidao: "But they are too cautious. There are more than 4000 soldiers and horses. If it were me, I would be able to conquer Zhan County in one go."

Qin Yi pondered for a while, then said: "Zhang Yan actually came here in person. This man is a general. It is said that he is very good at fighting. Since he has made such an abnormal move, the picture is not trivial. Let us be careful."

At this moment, the soldiers came to report that Du Pu had sent someone to send a letter to Qin Yi.

Qin Yi quickly asked the messenger to come over.After seeing Qin Yi, the messenger presented a letter to Qin Yi with both hands.

After reading the letter, Qin Yi's expression became a little strange, as if he had seen something funny and seemed a little confused.

"Second brother, what did you say in the letter?" Xu Huang asked hastily.

"Magistrate Du said that the Black Mountain Army sent someone to send him a letter, saying that he did not intend to embarrass Zhan County, but just wanted to capture the real culprit who killed Yu Du and bring back the captured Yu Du troops."

"Catch the real culprit? They think they are the government!" Xu Huang also felt a little amused.

"My lord, you are the real culprit. Why don't you go to the Black Mountain Army and surrender to the Black Mountain Army?" Pei Ji winked.

Qin Yi glanced at Pei Ji and said: "This is also a way. After seeing Zhang Yan, I said that it was a man named Pei Yuanshao in our army who killed Yu Du. Then Pei Yuanshao had fled in fear of crime, let them Go grab it yourself."

"Hey, my lord, you are too naive..."

Qin Yi waved his hand, and lazily teased Pei Ji again, then turned his head and asked the messenger: "What is the purpose of the county magistrate Du in sending me this letter? Could it be that he blamed Qin for causing trouble in Zhan County and intentionally betrayed Qin?" So-and-so? If that’s the case, Qin will bring his troops back to Lu County and let the Black Mountain Army come to Lu County to seek revenge from Qin!”

When saying these words, Qin Yi's face was ashen.He was hitting Du Pu on purpose, so that Du Pu wouldn't have a second thought.

The messenger quickly said: "No, no, Captain Qin misunderstood. The reason why my county magistrate sent you this letter is just to state the facts to you, so that you can prepare, and has no other intentions."

"What are you preparing for? Could it be that Qin Mou should wash his neck clean and go to the Black Mountain Army to confess his crime?"

"This, this... Captain Qin, please don't misunderstand my county magistrate." Seeing Qin Yi's anger, the messenger immediately changed the subject and said, "My county magistrate said that the Black Mountain Army also told him that they would lead troops there in two days. The leader of Zhan County. The county magistrate asks you, what is your opinion on this matter?"

"There's another point! Why didn't magistrate Du say it clearly in the letter?"

"Magistrate Du was afraid that this letter would not be delivered to Lieutenant Qin, so he only asked someone to take the message in person."

Qin Yi waved his hand and said, "You go and rest first, and after a certain one has made up his mind, I will call you to send a message to County Magistrate Du."

"No!" The messenger backed away tremblingly.

Qin Yi looked at Xu Huang: "Brother, what do you think of this matter?"

Xu Huang thought for a while, and said: "This should be Zhang Yan's trick to confuse the enemy. He said that he would lead the troops in two days, but he was actually threatening Du Pu, and at the same time made Du Pu relax his vigilance. They will send troops to attack the city."

Qin Yi nodded: "I think so too. In addition, Zhang Yan sent a letter to Du Pu, and it may also be a way of alienation. To force Du Pu to tell the whereabouts of our army."

"Master, do you mean that Zhang Yan already knew that Yu Du was killed by our army?" Pei Ji asked Qin Yi curiously.

"It's impossible to hide this news. At that time, when we captured Yudu's troops, dozens of people ran away. These dozens of people knew the details of our army. Since they fled back, Zhang Yan naturally knew It's over."

"Then how should my lord reply to Du Pu?" Pei Ji asked again.

Qin Yi thought for a while, and then said: "Leave him alone for now. Just remind Du Pu to strengthen his vigilance and not be careless. Let Zhang Yan besiege Zhan County for a while, and put eye drops on Na Du Pu, so that he will not give birth to a child. Erzhi. If you run out of us, leave us alone."

"Then... What if Du Pu surrendered to the Black Mountain Army?" Xu Huang asked.

Qin Yi said: "This is impossible. Du Pu will never surrender unless it is absolutely necessary. The Black Mountain Army will not occupy Zhan County, otherwise, when they withdraw their troops from Taiyuan County, it will not only be Yu Du's army." I went to Zhan County to borrow food. If Du Pu surrendered, he would have to become a thief with the Black Mountain Army and live a hard life. How could he be as comfortable as a county magistrate."

Xu Huang nodded: "That's the truth." After thinking for a while, he said again: "Why don't we go and harass the Black Mountain Army tonight, so that Du Pu can feel at ease?"

Qin Yi hesitated for a moment, then finally shook his head and said: "The old trick can't be repeated. Yu Du died because we attacked the camp and lured him into ambush. Zhang Yan is new here, so he will definitely prevent us from doing it again. Let's observe first. Anyway, We are leading cavalry, and we are flexible in combat, and we can fight whatever we want."

(End of this chapter)