Huan Rong

The east gate was broken, and Jin soldiers poured in like a tide.

The Di soldiers guarding the city knew that they would die, some completely lost their fighting spirit, and some suddenly burst into fierceness, fighting to the death with the Jin soldiers who entered the city.

The fighting situation under the city gate was particularly tragic. The corpses of fallen Di soldiers and Jin soldiers piled up together, and the passage became narrower and narrower.Whether the Jin soldiers wanted to rush in or the Di soldiers wanted to escape, they had to move these corpses away, otherwise it would be difficult to move an inch.

The news that the East City Gate was broken spread to the South City Gate, and the owner guarding here knew something was wrong, thinking that Yang An was at the East City Gate, he was sweating profusely.

"Come on!"

The owner of the building made a decisive decision, handed over the duty of guarding the city to his subordinates, and led his loyal troops to the east gate.

No matter what, Yang An must be rescued!

It's not how much he respects and is loyal to Yang An, but that once Yang An dies, the defenders of the city will lose their hearts and completely lose their fighting spirit.At that time, Qiu Chi City will change hands, how can these people survive!

Even if you can't defend the city, try to escape from the chaos, at least you can have a way out.When the time comes to gather the Di soldiers, no matter whether they flee north or go west, they can always save their lives.

"Follow me to the East City!"

The owner of the building yelled and chopped down a Jin soldier who had climbed up to the top of the wall. He felt the vibration under his feet, and when he took a closer look, he found that a huge battering ram had been pushed to the bottom of the wall. Pull the thick rope, shake the giant log, and slam into the city gate.

boom!

Like a muffled thunder, the tip of the battering ram broke through the city gate, and sawdust splashed like rain.

The Di soldiers behind the door failed to take precautions. Several people were directly knocked into the air, and a dozen others were pierced by flying wooden thorns. Amidst the screams, blood spilled all over the ground.

Seeing this scene, the common people under the city, instead of being frightened, blushed and shouted in unison. Taking advantage of Di Bing being shocked by the battering ram, they rushed forward, grabbed their long knives, stepped on Di Bing's body, and chopped Kill the generals who are still in the city.

"kill!"

"Kill these dog thieves!"

"The east city has been broken, open the city gate and welcome the army into the city!"

"Kill!"

Han people and Hu people are mixed together, and their blood is soaring.If you can't fight one-on-one, just surround one with two or three people.

There is no such thing as fairness and morality on the battlefield, the most important thing is to kill the enemy!

More and more Di soldiers died, and several men rushed to the noose. The ones wearing Gejin were Han people, the ones combing their heads were Zahu and Xianbei, and the rest were Di people.

There are also a few people wearing fur hats and leather robes. The leather hats are inlaid with colored treasures, and the leather robes turned out to be a layer of silk cloth, which further shows that their identities are extraordinary.

But at the moment, no one pays attention to these things. Everyone pulls the noose, opens the city gate, welcomes the Jin soldiers into the city, and finds a way out for the family.

There were several creaking sounds, the winch turned, and the damaged city gate separated to both sides.

The Jin soldiers outside the city noticed the situation, and after a blast of horns, the battering ram was withdrawn to make way for the charging soldiers.

All this developed too fast, and the owner of the building had no time to react, so he was blocked on the top of the city.

Not to mention rescuing Yang An, it has long been difficult for him to protect himself.

There are Jin soldiers on the front, back, left, and right. They defend desperately, blocking the weapons that are cut down, but they can't block the hand crossbows equipped by the Jin soldiers.

This kind of hand crossbow is very small, it is wrapped around the forearm directly, as long as the mechanism is pressed, palm-length crossbow arrows will immediately fly out.

It has little effect at a long distance, but it is a terrifying killer in close combat.

Because the whole body is made of iron, and the craftsmanship of the craftsmen is extremely high, there are not many Jin soldiers equipped with hand crossbows, only about 200.However, if the hand crossbow can't stand up, it can shoot continuously, and its power is really not low.

More than a dozen people gathered together to block the owner and tributaries at the head of the city, and pressed the mechanism at the same time.

The black crossbow arrows broke through the wind, and they were hit by arrows one after another, falling down one after another, and they did not close their eyes when they were dying, staring fiercely at Jin Bing.

There were more and more corpses lying down under his feet, and the owner of the building trembled his cheeks, and finally stopped dodging, pushed away the remaining trilogy, and raised his knife to rush towards the Jin soldiers on the opposite side.

There were two swishes, and there was a sharp pain in the shoulder and waist.

The owner of the building gritted his teeth fiercely, letting the crossbow arrows pierce his body, one step, two steps, the footprints were already stained red with blood.

At this moment, he no longer thought about escaping, but was determined to fight to the death, sacrificed blood to the gods, and used his soul to prove to his ancestors that he was not a coward!Even if it is death, you must bravely confront the enemy and die like a real warrior!

Wei Qi put down his crossbow, stopped the Jin soldiers who were about to shoot more arrows, held a long knife horizontally, and met the blood-stained Banzhu.

There was an eerie silence at the top of the city, which was in stark contrast to the shouts of killing below the city.

Neither of the two people who were fighting said a word, they rushed towards each other suddenly, the blade collided with one place, and the ear-piercing sound seemed to tear the listener's eardrums apart.

When, when, when!

After three strikes, the owner of the banner finally lost too much blood, and the hand holding the knife shook, unable to block Wei Qi's sweeping blade, his right arm was cut, and the weapon dropped instantly.

Blood fell like rain, and the owner of the building couldn't hold on anymore. He knelt on the ground with no fear on his face, looked up at Wei Qi, and said loudly: "I have no regrets for the city to die!"

Wei Qi's eyes flickered slightly, and said: "If you wish to surrender, I can go up and ask Envoy Huan to spare your life."

The owner of the building shook his head, and then laughed out loud, with endless desolation in his voice.Amidst the laughter, he stood up with the last of his strength, rushed forward a few steps, and jumped down the city wall.

With a bang, the owner of the banner fell to the ground, and blood slowly overflowed from under his body, mixing with the dead Di Bing, making it impossible to tell us apart.

Wei Qi glanced at it, gripped the long knife again, and said loudly: "General Di is dead, and those who abandon the knife and kneel on the ground will not be killed!"

The voice broke the silence, and the frozen picture became alive again.

Witnessing the death of the owner of the building, the Di soldiers at the top of the city went to two extremes. Some dropped their long swords on the spot and surrendered on their knees;

The Jin soldiers who invaded the city were not relentless, and fought against the stubborn Di soldiers until the last one fell, and the battle at the south gate of the city was declared over.

The people under the city shouted again, Han people and Hu people were mixed together, and when they saw the Di soldiers who were taken to the city, they all cursed loudly.

Several men in cloth gowns and hair tied with Ge scarves rushed forward, grabbed two Di soldiers, and punched and kicked them fiercely.

"It's you bastard!"

"Sister, open your eyes and take a look!"

The man's face was full of anger, his canthus cracked and his hair pointed.

The Di people didn't resist, they just covered their vitals with their hands, curled up, and let their fists and feet fall on their bodies.In the end it was Wei Qi who spoke out and ordered his soldiers to pull him away.

At this moment, the Di man who fell on the ground had exhaled more air than inhaled, his face was covered with bruises, and there were two tubes of blood under his nose.When he was pulled up by Jin soldiers, his whole body was as soft as noodles.

Knowing Di Bing's evil deeds, Wei Qi wished he could kill him personally.It was Zhou Yan who reminded him that anger could easily lead to chaos, and not long after the city gate was laid down, there was no guarantee that there would be no remnant soldiers hiding in the city, so be cautious!

The Jin soldiers fended off the common people, searched for remnants in teams, and cleared the battlefield.

Wei Qi discussed with Zhou Yan, and immediately sent someone to report to Huan Rong, and selected soldiers who could write, and used the broken wood as a couch to make books for the people face to face.

"It is urgent to follow the right."

If there is no bamboo slip, simply use coarse cloth.If it doesn't work, it can be exchanged from the hands of those present.

The most important thing is to calm down the emotions and quell the chaos as soon as possible by recording the names and places of origin of everyone.In addition, by recording in front of the city gate, you can check the Di soldiers hiding in the crowd by the way, so as to prevent them from escaping in the chaos.

The effect is very significant.

During the recording process, no less than 20 people were caught on the spot.As more and more people were recorded, the number continued to expand.

The south gate was broken later than the east gate, but the battle ended earlier.

The news of Wei Qi and Ma Liang was sent outside the city, and the battle at the East Gate was finally over.Yang An was injured and captured. After being identified, he was tied up on the spot and guarded closely.

When Huan Rong heard the news, he didn't stay outside the city for a long time. He rushed into the city immediately, climbed to the top of the city, saw Yang An who was kneeling on the ground, and nodded to Jia Bing.

The latter understood, and immediately sent people to search for broken logs, and set up a simple high platform under the city gate.

The people in the city gathered under the stage, seeing the strange behavior of the Jin soldiers, they couldn't help feeling suspicious.

The high platform has been built, and the generals patrolling the city head have been replaced by state soldiers.

Huan Rong stepped down from the top of the wall and ordered Yang An to be escorted to the wooden platform.The eyes of everyone gathered together, he jumped onto the chariot, and said loudly: "The governor of Jinyou Prefecture, I have seen all the elders."

Everyone had known Huan Rong's identity for a long time, but they couldn't help but be shocked by his youth.

His hair is not stained with dust, his clothes are not stained with blood, his eyebrows are clear and his eyes are beautiful, and he is unparalleled in elegance.However, he concealed his sharpness, his eyes swept over, with a majesty that cannot be ignored, everyone couldn't help but shuddered on the spot, and the noise of drums and noise suddenly dropped a bit.

"You have learned all about your previous righteous deeds. Please rest assured, all the people in the city, Rong Dingqiu did not commit any crimes. Those who have made great contributions to righteousness will be rewarded."

When these words came out, it could be clearly seen that many Hu people were obviously relieved.

"Besides, Bandit Yang has committed many evils, too numerous to describe. Now that you have captured Qiuchi and captured this bandit alive, you should behead him to comfort the souls who died at his hands, and to comfort the people who were harmed by him!"

"Come on!"

Huan Rong's words were very brief, a few simple sentences, and did not intend to list what Yang Ansu had done.

When it comes to Di Bing's evil deeds, the people in the city know a hundred times and a thousand times better than him.Rather than wasting words, it is better to be simple and neat, and to click directly with a knife, which is more satisfying.

Yang An's right arm drooped, his left shoulder bone was shattered, and he knelt on the wooden platform.His eyes swept across the crowd, and when he heard what Huan Rong said, his eyes turned red immediately, and he struggled to speak out.Naihe's mouth was covered with a coarse cloth, so he could only make a whining sound, and couldn't speak a word at all.

Huan Rong turned around and turned his back to the people, seeing Yang An's ferocious face, he couldn't help smiling and raising his eyebrows.

how is it?

Doesn't taste good?

Thinking about the people of the Han family who died at his hands, this crime is still relatively light.

It's not forced by the situation, and he can't be too "willful". He won't be happy with this person at all.Based on what he has done, he deserves to be cut into pieces, not simply beheaded with a single knife.

"Yang An, you have been doing harm for many years, your crimes are heinous, and you have caused anger and hatred!"

"The anger of the people is like water and fire. If you don't kill you, it won't be enough for the common people to be angry!"

Hearing these words, everyone in the city felt relieved, but Jia Bing's eyes flickered slightly, his mind turned a few times, and a trace of laughter formed at the corner of his mouth.

Looking around, the focus was on Diren and Zahu. Seeing them and the people of the Han family shouting together, praising Huan Rong for his wisdom, the smile became deeper.

These people seem to have forgotten that Duke Ming had just led his troops to take down the city. Strictly speaking, he was an "enemy court official".

The so-called win over the hearts and minds of the people is both difficult and easy to say.

In the final analysis, it was Yang An who risked his own death and took the initiative to set up a ladder for Duke Ming, which resulted in the current situation. The term "death" was heard by Jia Bing from Huan Rong.At this moment, it is extremely appropriate to use it on Yang An.

The cloth in Yang An's mouth has not been taken out, and it is impossible to defend himself or swear a few words.

Huan Rong raised his right arm, and the executioner immediately raised his long knife.Yang An struggled even harder, almost unable to hold back.

The two soldiers exchanged glances, and at the same time raised their feet and kicked his knees.

With two clicks, Yang An immediately rolled to the ground.

The people in the audience shouted again, and everyone said: "Kill him, kill this dog thief!"

"I would like to sacrifice cattle and sheep to the gods, so that this villain will perish forever!"

"kill him!"

The crowd shouted louder and louder.

Yang An was lifted up, but unable to kneel down, he was simply pressed down on a wooden stake.The executioner took two steps forward, with his arms raised high, and a cold light flashed across the long knife.

The hand raised the knife and fell, with a click, the head rolled to the ground.

Immediately, a soldier stepped forward, grabbed the head, put it in a wooden box, and brought it to Huan Rong.

Restraining the churning in his stomach, Huan Rong didn't speak, but just nodded.After the wooden box was sealed, he raised his voice and said, "Hang the corpse on the top of the city, and throw it outside the city to feed the wolves after three days!"

It's winter, with constant rain and snow.

The corpse hung on the top of the city will not rot prematurely.

This move was to frighten Xiaoxiao and let the neighboring Di people and Tuyuhun people understand that Envoy Huan's reputation is not just for nothing, and he can be more ruthless than anyone else when necessary!

Everyone was excited and shouted "Long live Huan Shijun". Huan Rong sat on the military chariot and drove through the city all the way to the assassin's mansion.

Jin soldiers took over the city, and while cleaning the battlefield and patrolling the city, they searched everywhere to prevent remnants of the enemy from hiding in secret.

The clerks took over the re-recording of the household registration, made a more detailed list for the people in the city, and classified the powerful, the common people, and the Hu Han. Everything was well organized and very clear.

When Huan Rong arrived at the Assassin's Mansion, he thought he would see Yang An's family.Unexpectedly, the mansion was quiet and there was no human voice.He ordered someone to check inside, but the reward was that all of Yang An's family members were killed, leaving no one behind.

Since the gate of the mansion has not been destroyed, and the person has obviously been dead for a long time, it is impossible for outsiders to do it, and there is a great possibility that it is Yang An himself.

"Carry it out and bury it."

Huan Rong glanced at the open mansion, and immediately gave up the idea of ​​entering the mansion.

"Search to see if there is a secret passage in the mansion. If you encounter a servant, ask carefully."

"promise!"

Zhou Yan and Wei Qi each led a team of soldiers to search the mansion.

Huan Rong turned around and rushed to the state government office, met several state officials who had transferred, and ordered them to send relevant records such as household registration, grain depot, and taxation, and hand them over to the accompanying army for comparison and inspection.

"The grain production in Qiuchi and Wudu is no less than that in Hanzhong. Because they are close to Tuyuhun, there are often caravans, and the tax revenue is really high."

"Yang An has been entrenched in this place for many years. He could have taken advantage of his advantages to develop, but his nature is greedy and cruel. He only knows how to exploit people, but he doesn't know how to educate the people. Compared with the previous assassin, he is really far behind."

In the twenty years since the founding of Diqin, the governor of Liangzhou has changed several times. Yang An's tenure is not the longest, but the tax is the heaviest, and the exploitation is the most severe.

It's not the foundation accumulated by the previous dynasties, and his previous assassins have done a few practical things in a down-to-earth manner. At any rate, they are somewhat popular.

After explaining the matter of checking the books, Huan Rong turned to the barracks again.

Because all the Di soldiers were sent to defend the city, the whole camp was empty, but it was orderly and dignified, without any disorder.

"Separate the prisoners into custody, and if found guilty of serious crimes, they will be severely punished."

Walking into the place where Yang An handles military affairs, Huan Rong sat at the head, ordered the army to be summoned, and discussed what to do next.

Just because Qiu Chi's battle is over, doesn't mean the problem is solved.

In fact, everything has just begun. Next, he will have to face not only external enemies, but also the plot from Jiankang.

The possibility of avoiding all calculations is too low.

The most feasible way is to distribute part of the benefits and win over as many temporary allies as possible.Don't ask the other party to wave the flag for you, at least eat the fat in your mouth, don't turn your back on it, and help others dig holes for yourself.

"The battle report needs to be sent to Jiankang as soon as possible." Huan Rong glanced at the crowd, and his eyes fell on Jia Bing, "Please trouble Bingzhi."

"promise!"

"In addition, Qiuchi and Wudu are both under, and they must send troops to garrison and report to the imperial court. Please choose the prefects of the two places."

Ordinary officials can be appointed from the local area, and the post of prefect is very important, let alone Jiankang, Huan Rong is not at ease handing it over to the local tyrants.If it weren't for the lack of manpower, he would even choose the master book and the master office.

However, conditions do not allow, after much deliberation, I can only send letters to Jiangzhou and Jingzhou, hoping that the two uncles can find good candidates.

After all, the cakes distributed to outsiders are limited. They look good on the surface, but in reality they are only corners.

The core interests must be in the hands of one's own people.

Huan Rong has become a target, so he can't attract more attention, so he just distributes it to Huan Huo and Huan Chong. The three uncles and nephews carry guns together.

"One more thing, Liangzhou..."

Huan Rong raised his account and discussed the problems he was about to face with Wen Wu under his command. Yang Liang and his son Yang Guang, who were far away in Liangzhou, received a letter sent back from Qiuchi. After some discussions, they quietly sent people to surround Lu Yan The hiding place, and all the spies of the secret meeting were taken down.

On the same day, two officials were invited into the Assassin's Mansion, but never came out again.

Yang Guang walked into the dark room of the mansion, looked at Lu Yan who was in a mess, and couldn't help laughing: "I haven't seen you for a few days, how is Brother Lu?"

Seeing Yang Guang appearing, Lu Yanxian was overjoyed, thinking that the other party was trying to rescue him.Hearing his words, the joy suddenly dissipated, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

"What does your lord mean?"

"What do you mean?" Yang Guang took half a step forward, looked directly into Lu Yan's eyes through the wooden railing, and said coldly, "Lu Yan, you underestimated me and the Hongnong Yang family!"

"Do you think that if I disagree with Huan Jingdao, I will switch to the Di people?"

"I am the son of the Yang family. I was born in the Han family, and I must die in the Han soil! Wang Jinglue can see through the secrets, but he can't see through the hearts of the people!"

Shocked, Lu Yan jumped forward, holding the wooden railing tightly.

Yang Guang was not affected at all, and continued: "I came to see you today, just to let you be a fool. The Central Plains has been in war for a hundred years, and the Hu tribe slaughtered thousands of Han people, but the Han family still has the strength of character!"

"Such as Wang Jinglue's generation, even if there are great talents and general plans, and they are called sages, I don't bother to be with them if they take refuge in the bandits!"

Speaking of this, Yang Guang changed the subject, "I would also like to thank Brother Lu for reminding that the family monarch has strictly checked the prefectural government offices, and those that should be eliminated have been removed. In addition, there is one person who is willing to change to the family monarch, knowing that Brother Lu will kill you every few days. To send news to Chang'an, I would like to write on behalf of Brother Lu. Chang'an will not know the news of Brother Lu's disappearance, and will only think that everything is under control."

After finishing the words, seeing Lu Yan's distorted expression enough, Yang Guangda smiled and turned to leave.

Lu Yanhua sat on the ground, his face changed a few times, and finally turned pale.