Chapter 406 Snowy Night Surprise Attack
The Red Moon Messenger returned.
After the governor greeted Wang Changyang, he also prepared to go back.
"Master Xiaojiu, I have to go back to the government office. If you have time, come back and play there. I will prepare a big chicken drumstick for you!"
Xiao Jiuer saved Gan Ning County, and the governor was very grateful to her, so he called her "Lady Xiao Jiu" like the people did.
"Xunhu Bobo, wait a minute!"
Little Tuanzi pulled Wang Changyang's hand and said, "Big Fish, give them some money!"
Wang Changyang nodded and said to the governor, "It's time for the officials and peasant army to receive their salaries. Please inform all counties and prefectures that starting this month, Heihe City will distribute their salaries."
The governor pondered for a moment, then said, "Master, the issue of military pay is secondary. The most important thing right now is, shouldn't we consider establishing a new dynasty?"
Wang Changyang shook his head and said, "Establishing a new dynasty at this time is ultimately unjust and illogical. In the eyes of the world, we will only be regarded as traitors trying to seize imperial power. Don't worry, we have better options."
It's just that he doesn't intend to reveal this choice now.
Moreover, they had no intention of establishing any new dynasty. After driving the emperor off the throne, the regent would naturally become the emperor. It would still be the Xiao family's kingdom, but with a new person sitting on the throne.
For a person with upright thinking like Wang Changyang, this is the outcome he most wants to see.
"Everyone, good news! A great victory at Nanyong Pass!" Fan Changfu walked over excitedly.
The villagers were helping to carry the gold back to the Ye family. "Master Fan, what does 'great victory' mean? Does it mean winning the war?"
"We won, we won!" Fan Changfu said happily. "Yan Ping led a small force to Nanyong Pass ahead of time and set up traps and obstacles there. When the imperial army passed through Nanyong Pass, they lost 20,000 men in one fell swoop. Zhao Xun was terrified and retreated with his army north of Nanyong Pass, not daring to move forward!"
The villagers were happy but also worried. "But the imperial army still has 130,000 people, which is still much larger than ours."
"In this situation, should we fight this war or not?"
Fan Changfu said, "The current situation is that Zhao Xun dares not act rashly, but is unwilling to retreat to the nearest city. So he leads the imperial army to station near Nanyong Pass, ready to find an opportunity to attack at any time."
"If that's the case, I wonder how long this war will take?" The villagers looked at the military camp where the foundation had already been laid. "I hope that by the time the camp is completed, all the peasant army brothers can return safely."
"Yes, I heard from the brothers from the Black Eagle Village who sent weapons that it's very cold in Nanyong Pass. I don't know if the peasant army brothers are cold. Should we sew some cotton clothes and send them over?"
"Don't worry!" Little Dumpling's sweet little voice dispelled everyone's worries, "We have Brain Baobao! Brain Baobao is really good! Brain Baobao will definitely want to have a wedding!"
"Xiao Jiuer is right. Based on my understanding of Yan Ping's father, he will definitely take the initiative in this situation!" Wang Changyang's tone was full of confidence.
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That night.
Nanyong Pass.
At dusk, it suddenly started snowing.
This is the first snow of the year.
By the time it gets dark, the roof is completely white.
After dinner, the snow fell even heavier, and the sky was filled with fluttering snowflakes.
No one expected the snow to come so early this year. The peasant soldiers were wearing thin clothes and quilts, and they were shivering with cold.
"Brothers, it's so cold, and the bed feels like an ice cellar. How about we stay up all night by the fire?"
"Sure! I'll roast some chestnuts and sweet potatoes! They're the perfect treat on a snowy day!"
So, a bonfire was lit in every barracks, and the peasant soldiers talked and laughed loudly around the fire. The camp had never been so lively.
…
The imperial army camp.
There was a charcoal stove burning in Zhao Xun's tent, and it was as warm as spring.
The scout who was in charge of gathering information about the enemy came back covered in snow. After shaking off the snow outside the tent door, he shouted "Report!"
"Come in!"
The scout went in with a gust of snow.
Zhao Xun asked anxiously, "With such a strong wind and snowstorm, have the people on the cliffs of Nanyong Pass been evacuated?"
"Report to the General, those people are still there!"
"Still there? Aren't they afraid of freezing to death?"
"Not only did they not leave, they even set up camp on the cliff, lit a bonfire, and roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes. The aroma wafted over ten miles away. It was so fragrant..."
Zhao Xun glared at the scout, and the scout realized that his topic had gone off track and quickly returned to the main topic.
"Besides, many of the enemy troops are from the south. With the sudden snowfall, it's difficult for them to adapt to the cold. The enemy's main camp plans to keep warm by the fire until dawn! So, General, tonight will be a sleepless night for them!"
Zhao Xun's face was gloomy.
I had originally planned to launch a surprise attack on a snowy night, but now it seems that tonight is not a good time at all.
After the scouts withdrew, the lieutenant general and the adjutant came in, "General, the surprise attack troops are ready!"
"Scouts report that the enemy is afraid of the cold and will fight all night. Therefore, tonight's operation is canceled."
Zhao Xun listened to the howling wind outside and said, "Let the soldiers rest well tonight. We will launch the attack tomorrow when the enemy is tired!"
"Yes, sir!" The deputy general and the military officer were secretly happy.
In this freezing weather, only a reckless person like General Zhao would think of launching a surprise attack.
Zhao Xun went out for an inspection in the wind and snow.
After returning to the tent, I turned off the lights and went to sleep.
At this moment, in the dark night, the sky was filled with wind and snow.
Ye Buwei led more than a thousand imperial guards as the vanguard, and Ye Yanping led five thousand peasant soldiers as the rear guard, and they advanced towards the imperial army's base with difficulty.
After rushing for forty miles, it was already late at night when they arrived at Zhao Xun's stronghold.
There was a strong snowstorm at that time, and a layer of ice formed on everyone's clothes.
Along the way, everyone gritted their teeth and persevered with strong willpower.
The imperial army camp was completely dark and quiet. Everyone was sleeping soundly wrapped in blankets, and no one noticed that danger was approaching.
Ye Buwei and Ye Yanping led the way and quietly killed the patrolling and guarding soldiers in the camp.
The imperial guards and the peasant army swarmed forward silently, opened the tents without a word and started hacking at them.
The imperial army had their throats cut while they were still asleep.
When Zhao Xun woke up from his dream, Ye Yanping's long mace was already pointed at his neck...
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