dtnovels Chapter 243 Night Attack
Chapter 243 Night Attack
Chapter 243 Night Attack
Zhang Yan waved away the guard who delivered the message, his expression uncertain and his eyes flickering.
Yang Feng waited for a while, and seeing that he still didn't speak, he said, "Baili... Marshal, it's not too late to leave now."
When it comes to marching and fighting, a hundred miles is not far or near. As long as you run in time, you can still get away.
Zhang Yan was still undecided, and asked tentatively: "Really? How about setting an ambush? We have more than 100,000 soldiers!"
Zhang Yan and numerous other Black Mountain Army leaders, both large and small, had a total of more than 100,000 young and strong men, and as many as 70,000 to 80,000 with combat experience. How could they not fight back against a mere 30,000 government troops?
Yang Feng looked hesitant and said, "General, we are not facing 30,000 government troops, but the Han Dynasty. Behind Cao Cao are the troops of Bingzhou, Jizhou, Yanzhou, Youzhou, and Qingzhou. Even if we can repel Cao Cao, it will also arouse the wrath of the court. When the army of more than 100,000 or 200,000 will surround and suppress us, how long can we hold out? In the northern states, we are now a thorn in their side and must be annihilated. Unless we can defeat the court, otherwise it will be meaningless."
Zhang Yan naturally understood what Yang Feng meant. No matter what, he was still reluctant to give up the foundation he had built for so many years. His face showed determination and struggle at times, and he could not calm down.
Yang Feng didn't say anything else, just waited quietly.
"Marshal,"
A personal soldier came in and said, "A few people left suddenly."
Zhang Yan sat up straight with cold eyes, and asked, "Did they leave with their troops?"
"Yes." said the soldier.
Zhang Yan's face instantly turned extremely ugly.
He should have actually anticipated this situation. In the past few years, whenever they encountered a slight disadvantage in the war, countless people would flee.
Just now, he was lost in deep thought and had no time to think about these things. Now he was too lazy to care about them. He stared at Yang Feng and said, "General Yang Qu, I am determined to fight. Can you help me?"
Yang Feng was stunned again and again, and seemed to want to persuade him again.
Zhang Yan did not give him a chance. His eyes were piercing as he said, "Brother Yang, if we go to Liangzhou, we will have to live under someone else's roof. We may be at the mercy of others and die without knowing how we died! If we can defeat the government troops and restore our prestige, the imperial court will definitely not send an army of 100,000 or 200,000 to attack us! I know the situation of the imperial court very well. I don't know how to squeeze out food and grass for 30,000 troops. It will only take a month at most. As long as we can hold on for a month, we can be worry-free!"
Yang Feng seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Zhang Yan said more directly: "If Brother Yang wants to leave, I will never stop you!"
Seeing Zhang Yan say this, Yang Feng couldn't help but sigh and said, "Since the commander wants to fight, I naturally can't leave. However, I'm afraid I don't know what those people outside are thinking."
The big and small leaders outside fled to Jingjing Mountain in order to get Zhang Yan's protection, but when the time came, they became afraid and kept fleeing.
Seeing that Yang Feng was not leaving, Zhang Yan was relieved and a calm smile appeared on his face. He said, "As long as Brother Yang, Brother Yu and others stick with me, I will have nothing to worry about! Brother Yang once defeated Zhang Liao, do you have a good plan to deal with Cao Cao now?"
Yang Feng did not hesitate this time, and said solemnly: "From Puyang to here, Cao Cao must have traveled day and night, and now his men and horses are exhausted, it is a good time to rest and wait for the enemy to tire out!"
Zhang Yan naturally thought of this, and said in agreement, "Okay! Tonight, we will attack Cao Cao's camp and capture him alive!"
Yang Feng hurriedly said: "General, this matter is of great importance and we must not make any mistakes!"
Zhang Yan nodded heavily and said, "I'll take care of it, Brother Yang, don't worry!"
Seeing that Zhang Yan seemed full of confidence, Yang Feng still said worriedly: "Marshal, there are two most urgent things now!"
Zhang Yan said sincerely, "Brother Yang, just speak frankly!"
Yang Feng felt uncomfortable with the name 'Brother Yang', so he took a deep breath and said, "First, food and fodder. Strictly control the loss and distribute them in fixed quantities. No more, no less."
Zhang Yan thought about it for a while and understood. He said, "Okay. Brother Yang and I will jointly manage the food and grass!"
Yang Feng's heart skipped a beat. Zhang Yan was actually willing to hand over the food and grass to share management with him?
You know, in the past, all the food and grass were firmly controlled by Zhang Yan alone!
Yang Feng said calmly: "The second thing is that important matters must be kept secret. If not, you will lose your life."
Zhang Yan looked cold and said, "I understand what Brother Yang meant. Tonight we will select the best soldiers and generals to attack Cao's camp at night. We will inform you before anything happens!"
Yang Feng was startled and asked, "Attacking the camp tonight?"
Zhang Yan said with a decisive look on his face: "Cao Cao must be extremely exhausted after traveling a long distance. This is the best opportunity and we must not miss it!"
Yang Feng hesitated to speak, and after thinking for a while, he said, "It's too hasty. I'm worried about accidents."
Zhang Yan was also worried, but he didn't want to miss this opportunity, so he said in a deep voice: "Brother Yang, don't worry, I will lead the troops myself and will never leak any information! However, Brother Yang still needs to look after the mountain stronghold."
Yang Feng was shocked and said, "I, I won't go with you?"
Zhang Yan's face became more sincere, and he said, "I'm worried about leaving the village to other people!"
The reason why it was handed over to Yang Feng was not because Zhang Yan trusted Yang Feng or there was no other candidate. The most important thing was that Yang Feng had no ambition and had always had the temperament of a scholar who wanted to choose a master to serve.
Yang Feng hesitated and said, "General, this is a serious matter. Should we reconsider and discuss it with others?"
Zhang Yan was relieved when he saw this, and said without question, "It's settled!"
Having said that, he stood up and walked straight outside.
Yang Feng looked at his back, frowning again and again, feeling worried.
When Zhang Yan got outside, she found that more than ten seats in the lobby, which was originally full, were now empty.
He didn't care. He looked at Yu Du and the others and said sternly, "The government troops have arrived. I am determined to hold on. If you have other ways out, you can leave. I will never stop you!"
Yu Du glanced at the others and saw that no one spoke, so he said immediately: "Marshal, other than following you, is there any other way out? Those who ran away thought they couldn't die quickly enough!"
Yang Feng had just sat down when he heard this and said, "General, we must be vigilant against these people tipping off the government troops."
Zhang Yan has already decided to attack the camp tonight. What can those people do if they tip him off?
But he still looked serious and said, "Marshal Yang is right. I will send people to chase after him."
The others were suddenly terrified. They had originally wanted to leave, but when they saw Zhang Yan showing murderous intent without any expression, who would dare to move?
Yang Feng sat there, his expression unconsciously solemn, and said meaningfully: "General, we still have to pay attention to the detailed movements of the government troops. I believe some people in Yanzhou and Jizhou know about it."
Zhang Yan looked at him deeply, knowing what he meant, and said, "I'm already in contact."
Zhang Yan had been active in Ji, Yan, Bing, You and other states for many years, so naturally he had a complex network of relationships with officials and civilians in various places.
Others know it too, they have it too.
Zhang Yan was sitting on the main seat. Seeing that no one was talking, he suddenly shouted, "Okay! Since you are as determined as I am to defend the city, I will never let you down! Commander Yang will be in charge of guarding the food and grass, and Commanders Yu, Sui and others will guard the camp with me. A mere 30,000 troops want to wipe us out. It's simply wishful thinking!"
"The commander-in-chief is right!"
"Fear the bird-like government troops!"
"In the past, the government troops were so scared of us!"
"Yes, yes, defend!"
"Whoever escapes will be unable to give birth to a son!"
"Fight with them!"
A crowd of people shouted and patted their chests, ready to fight the government troops.
Zhang Yan glanced at the crowd without saying much. He comforted them with a few words and, after making some simple arrangements, he took Yu Du, Sui Gu and others to the back hall.
By the evening, the entire Jingjing Mountain was clearly divided into countless forces of varying sizes. The leaders gathered together, constantly discussing and moving their forces together. Dozens of people formed dozens of alliances.
Inside the back hall.
After Zhang Yan had discussed the matter with Yu Du, Sui Gu and others, he began to quietly mobilize troops and prepare for a night attack on Cao Cao.
"General, Cao Cao has set up camp thirty miles away!" a personal soldier came in and said.
Just as Zhang Yan was about to speak, a guard came in and said, "General, we have counted the men sent by General Yang Qu, and the total number is 31,000."
Yu Du, Sui Gu and others had different expressions, feeling secretly shocked and uncomfortable.
They had as many as 70,000 to 80,000 young and strong men, and as few as 50,000 to 60,000. But tonight, Yu Du and others only sent out 10,000 people at most.
But Yang Feng's situation is different. He doesn't have many people under his command. Thirty thousand is almost all he has!
Zhang Yan was more reassured about Yang Feng, but secretly dissatisfied with Du and the others, and said, "Tell Commander Yang Qu to leave 5,000 men to guard the granary. No one is allowed to approach the granary until I return!"
The current granary on Jingjing Mountain is more important than anything else!
Yu Du and the others didn't say anything. What they were most concerned about now was whether the night attack could be successful tonight!
After Zhang Yan finished his instructions, he began to give orders and quietly left Jingjing Mountain with an army of 50,000 in the cover of night.
Yang Feng stood on a hilltop, feeling the cold night wind, looking at the pitch-black surroundings, secretly shaking his head, and muttered to himself: "Night attack, with 50,000 men?"
He didn't know what Zhang Yan's purpose was, but tonight was destined to be restless!
Yang Feng looked back towards the granary, his eyes flashing with light.
The leaders of the Montenegrin Army in other places didn't seem to be that nervous. They gathered in groups of three or five to drink and chat, looking very comfortable.
Zhang Yan led his troops out of Jingjing Mountain, divided them into three groups, and took a detour to approach Cao Cao's camp.
The night is cool as water, and the cold wind blows on my face.
Zhang Yan led his troops and looked at Cao's camp from afar.
There were twinkling lights and faint shadows of people moving around.
Zhang Yan's eyes were cold and silent, and he said, "Pass the order, order Yu Du to attack!"
The messenger responded in a low voice and sneaked in the darkness.
When Yu Du received the order, he did not hesitate and led his troops directly to attack Cao's camp.
"kill!"
Yu Du took the lead, kicked open the gate and rushed in.
There was chaos in Cao's camp, with shouting everywhere, countless people running, torches falling to the ground and starting a raging fire.
Yu Du was overjoyed and shouted, "Brothers, kill!"
Yu Du brought three thousand men, who poured in like a tide, with shouts of killing like thunder.