Zhang Bao was furious when he learned that Upper Qu Yang had fallen.
Without thinking, he immediately ordered Yan Zheng, who was entrenched in the new city, to lead his troops to counterattack on Qu Yang.
Yan Zheng knew his place. He understood the difference between the Yellow Turban Army and the government army. To ensure that this battle was foolproof, Yan Zheng transferred 18,000 soldiers from the new city. Only two thousand old and weak soldiers were left to guard the new city.
When the scouts sent the news of Yan Zheng leading his troops back to Upper Qu Yang, Dong Song and Jia Xu looked at each other and saw a trace of joy in each other's eyes.
"General, I suggest leaving a thousand soldiers to disguise themselves as commoners and hide in the city. If Yan Zheng did not return in time after learning that the new city had fallen, these 1,000 soldiers could help the prefect take down Upper Quyang.”
The reason why Jia Xu made such a suggestion was actually to give Shang Qu Yang some insurance.
"Zhang Xiu!"
Upon hearing Dong Song's shout, Zhang Xiu hurriedly stepped out of the crowd with a spear in his hand.”
"Lead your 1,000 soldiers to hide among the people and cooperate with the Mayor to launch a counterattack.”
"Here!"
Zhang Xiu cupped his fists at Dong Song with a very respectful attitude.
"Scouts, keep a close eye on Yan Zheng's troops. I want to know their whereabouts at all times.”
In ancient times, the speed of marching was very slow. Yan Zheng led 18,000 soldiers and used a day's time to march 80 miles to reach the bank of the Dasha River.
The Dasha River was located between Upper Quyang and New City. The river was not too deep in this season.
When Yan Zheng and the others arrived at the Great Sand River, Dong Song led two thousand vanguard soldiers and quietly left Upper Qu Yang.
Not long after Dong Song and the others left the city, they all changed into the uniforms of the Yellow Turban Army.
In fact, the Yellow Turban Army did not have a uniform armor. The only thing that could identify them was the Yellow Turban wrapped around their heads.
Therefore, it was not difficult for Dong Song and the others to pretend to be Yellow Turban soldiers.
After riding a large circle, when Yan Zheng and his troops were about to reach Upper Qu Yang, Dong Song had also arrived at the city gates of New City.
After ordering five hundred men to watch over the warhorses, Dong Song led one thousand and five hundred soldiers to the new city on foot.
"General Di Gong knew that there were too few soldiers stationed in the new city and was afraid that there would be changes in the new city, so he ordered us to support the new city. Please open the city gates and let us in.”
The Yellow Turban soldiers who had stayed in the new city were old, weak, sick, and disabled. They were overjoyed to hear that there was support. They quickly opened the city gate to let Dong Song and the others enter the new city.
After Dong Song and the others entered the new city, they split into two groups. One of them was responsible for controlling the city wall of the new city, while the other was responsible for occupying the treasury of the new city.
The Yellow Turban soldiers didn't react until the vanguard put their knives on their necks.
As for Yan Zheng, he led his troops to the city of Upper Quyang, but he did not attack it immediately.
Because Yan Zheng saw that not only was the city gate of Upper Melody open, but there was no one above the city wall.
"General, where did the government bandits who occupied Qu Yang go? They couldn't have abandoned the city and fled, right?”
Yan Zheng could not help but laugh coldly when he heard the words of the deputy general beside him." Hmph, they took Upper Quyang with great difficulty. How could they give it up so easily? If I'm not wrong, they must have set up a trap near the city gate. They were waiting for us to approach the city gate in high spirits and then launch a fatal blow.”
"General is wise."
The deputy general flattered him in time, causing Yan Zheng to laugh out loud.
After Yan Zheng laughed, the deputy general continued to ask,"General, since the bandits have set up a trap near the city gate, what should we do now?”
"Send a small group of soldiers to investigate first. When the enemy appears, we will forcefully attack the city.”
The Yellow Turban Army's ability to mobilize was so poor that it took half an hour before a team of five hundred people launched a probing attack on Upper Quyang like ducks being chased.
However, what happened next was beyond Yan Zheng's expectations. Even when these 500 people all rushed into Upper Qu Yang, they still did not encounter any resistance.
"Hmph, so the officials and bandits are all cowards. They fled in fear when they saw the direction of my army.”
"General's reputation is renowned. Who doesn't know that General's ability to command troops has surpassed Huangfu Song's, and his ability to govern the army has surpassed Lu Zhi's. The general's troops were strong, so it would be strange if the Han army did not flee.”
"Hahaha! Your words do make some sense."
After enjoying another round of flattery, Yan Zheng's heart became comfortable again.
"Immediately send someone to Quyang and tell General Di Gong that the enemy has fled because of my prestige. I've already taken down Shang Qu Yang without any bloodshed. At the same time, please rest assured that I will personally lead the troops to station in Upper Qu Yang. If any officials or bandits invade, I promise to kill them all.”
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