Chapter 0059: Pursuers from behind and interceptors from in front
The newly established Beggar Army had indeed changed its appearance. They wore black armor, held swords or spears in their hands, and emphasized the importance of formations when marching. They were neat and uniform, and looked majestic and powerful, making people feel that they were facing a powerful army.
Fan Jin looked at the beggars in front of him with amazement, and couldn't help saying, "I really didn't know that the general was good at training the army. Most of these 5,000 soldiers relied on their bravery to defeat the enemy, but if they wanted to become real elites, they still had a long way to go. But today, they actually have some form of elite strength."
Cen Wenben said with a smile: "The old general is a famous general of this dynasty, and his family has a long history of learning. If he didn't have some skills, how could he make such an object and train a group of farmers into this state."
Cen Wenben was referring to the two bamboo poles on the chest and back of the 4,000 infantrymen. The bamboo poles sandwiched the soldiers in the middle, making the five people a whole, forcing the five people to move in unison. Once one person moved too fast, the five people would feel uncomfortable. At the beginning, there were a lot of jokes, but now it seems that when the army advances, they move in unison, as if they are one person. Soon, the two bamboo poles on their bodies will be removed. At that time, when these soldiers walk, their pace will involuntarily be in unison. Only then will they look like an army.
Fan Jin nodded. He didn't expect that Li Yu would use this method to train this group of farmers . What surprised him even more was that this training method actually worked. The beggar army in front of him already looked like an elite force. This surprised Fan Jin.
The army was not advancing fast, but there was a reason for its slowness. At least the army's mental outlook had changed completely. When they received the news from the scouts that Yin Shishi's army of more than 10,000 had caught up again, the army was not far from Fangcheng.
Li Yu gathered everyone together. The map was still placed in front of him, but it looked rather simple. It was obtained from Yunyang Pass, and there was only a map of the area around Yunyang Pass. Fortunately, when Cen Wenben went north, he passed by this road and knew the situation in Fangcheng.
"Fangcheng is a medium-sized county under Nanyang County. It is a key point for the entrance and exit of the northwest of Nanyang County. There are many rivers in the territory, and the cavalry cannot have an absolute advantage at this time." Cen Wenben pointed to the map in front of him and explained: "After a failure, Master Yin Shi dared to continue to chase us. I'm afraid he has some reason. This is what we should pay attention to."
"Sir, do you think Nanyang County Magistrate Yuan Zhao will join the encirclement and suppression?" Li Yu quickly found out the situation here. If Yin Shishi failed in his second attack, he would definitely be in trouble. Since he took the initiative to attack, it means that there are assists around him, and this assist can only be Nanyang County Magistrate Yuan Zhao.
"In order to survive, Yuan Zhao will definitely attack. However, the Yingyang Army under his command is not elite. He will not take the initiative to attack, but can only defend. Fangcheng and Biyang are both the focus of enemy defense, and the most important thing is here, the Biyang River. General, if we want to go south, we must pass through the Biyang River. If Yuan Zhao wants to stop us, he will definitely start at the Biyang River." Cen Wenben drew a straight line on the ground.
"Hmph, if that's the case, I'll go straight to Nanyang and kill them. Eh!" Li Yu thought of something, his eyes lit up, and he glanced at Cen Wenben, whose eyes also lit up.
Nanyang County was an important city in central Sui Dynasty. Li Yu knew that once he captured Nanyang City, he would be hit by the Sui Dynasty and would become the second Yang Xuangan, but this did not prevent Li Yu from targeting Nanyang.
"We are going to Fangcheng now. In Yuan Zhao's opinion, it is impossible for the general to attack Nanyang County. He is blocking us at the Biyang River. If we turn to attack Nanyang, the enemy will definitely be mobilized." Xie Yingdeng also suddenly realized. At this time, even Xie Yingdeng thought of Li Yu's strategy, which was to mobilize the armies of Yin Shishi and Yuan Zhao.
"We are not afraid of anyone in a one-on-one fight, but we will definitely lose in a one-on-two fight." Li Yu knew his beggar army very well. It was almost impossible to defeat both teams at once. He could only find a way to defeat one of them and then defeat the last one. Attacking Nanyang was the easiest way.
"What do you mean, General?" Cen Wenben said solemnly, "This matter is of great importance. It is right for the General to plan carefully."
"Brother, you lead the Qinglong Camp guards and the troops to Fangcheng. If we can break through, that's great. If not, we can go around Fangcheng and attack Biyang." Li Yu swept his finger across the map and said, "I will lead the rest of the army to Nanyang. If we can capture Nanyang, that's great. If not, I will stay here and deal with Yuan Zhao's army first. Since this old guy wants to come out and deal with me, then I will deal with him."
"General, you must be careful. Yin Shishi's troops might appear behind us." Cen Wenben was a little worried. It seemed that the large group of people was in danger. But whether it was Yin Shishi or Yuan Zhao, as long as they found Li Yu's whereabouts, they would definitely turn around and attack Li Yu. Li Yu had only 4,000 troops and faced more dangers.
"You have to be crazy or a demon to fight your way out. You need to scare the enemy, scare Yin Shishi, scare Yuwen Shu, and scare Yang Guang. Only in this way can they dare not attack us." Li Yu looked crazy.
"Yes, General, rest assured, I will definitely protect our troops." Xie Yingdeng nodded and said seriously.
"If you really can't resist, save the people you should save." Li Yu suddenly said, "Brother, you must pay attention to your safety. Since Yuan Zhao wants to intercept us, he must be sure of it. Although brother's martial arts are good, there are always stronger ones among the strong. It's better to be careful."
In Fangcheng, a young man was eight feet tall, with a face like purple jade and eyes like bright stars. He was holding a spear, and hundreds of people stood behind him, wearing armor and standing on the city wall. Fangcheng Ling looked at him, his heart beating hard, and he couldn't help but ask: "General Yun, are the beggars really back?"
"Didn't the spies bring back news? The Qihuo Army is only ten miles away from the county town." Wu Yunzhao glared at Fang Chengling and said, "It's just a small rebel army. Are you afraid? Don't worry. With this general here, little Li Yu will never dare to attack your Fangcheng."
Wu Yunzhao was very confident, as he believed in his own martial arts. Li Yu had only a few thousand men under his command, and there were tens of thousands of troops roaring behind him, ready to attack the enemy at any time. The army from Nanyang had already been dispatched and was gradually killing the rebels. The three parties intercepted the enemy, blocked the enemy under Fangcheng, and finally annihilated them.
Fangcheng Ling smiled bitterly and said, "It is said that Li Yu has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and they are invincible along the way. Even General Yin Shishi is not his opponent. I don't know if our thousands of people are his opponent." Fangcheng Ling was not only defeated by Fangcheng, but more importantly, the policy adopted by Li Yu in the past, corrupt officials, local tyrants and evil gentry were all killed, and even their lives could not be saved. Fangcheng Ling was one of them. According to the methods Li Yu had taken before, the first person to be killed was Fangcheng Ling. He was naturally worried. If Wu Yunzhao had not come, he would have escaped long ago.
