Chapter 365: Take down Qingliu Pass

After telling a lot of difficulties, Zhao Pu suddenly said that he had a plan to break the Qingliu Pass, and no one of the generals was willing to believe him. Everyone felt that he was sensational, especially when he saw his tattered fur and his shaved boots, he felt that this person was unreliable!

Han Chongyun whispered to Shi Shouxin beside him and asked, "Old Shi, have you heard of this person? Don't be a liar! Haven't you learned to read photos? Don't let him deceive us!"

Shi Shouxin was also hesitant and replied in a low voice: "No, this person's expression is very open. Although he is a little keen on wealth, in my opinion, nothing should go wrong."

Everyone was whispering here. Zhao Pu was not a deaf person. He could hear clearly and his face turned red. At this time, Dong Zunhui coughed gently and said to everyone: "I believe Mr. Zhao. Since he said that he had a plan to break the Qingliu Pass, he would definitely be able to tell everyone's plan!"

Zhao Pu was very grateful. He said to the generals: "I, Zhao Zeping, lived here for many days and accidentally got a map of a hidden path. Through this path, you can bypass the main pass of Qingliu Pass and appear on its back. You must know that the fortifications of Qingliu Pass are basically all rushing outside and have almost no defense on the inside!"

The generals were in an uproar, and Han Chongyun was the first to say: "How is this possible?! If there is a small road around Qingliu Pass, won't the Southern Tang people prepare for it? General, this guy is not here to deceive people!"

Zhao Pu sneered: "Since I, Zhao Zeping, joined the general, how could I deceive everyone? To be honest, this path is a secret passage for private salt. The salt dealers were afraid of being discovered by the Qingliuguan defenders, so they barely found this path between the mountain streams. I saved a salt dealer, and he said this secret passage for gratitude. And I... I have also walked this path to fill my family's income!"

After Zhao Pu said this, everyone was convinced. In order to successfully pass the test and avoid the government's search, private salt dealers will do their best to break a way out from places that the officials think are impossible to pass.

Dong Zunhui nodded slightly and said to Zhao Pu: "My subordinates are ignorant and accidentally aroused Mr. Zhao's sad past. I apologize to him for them. I don't know how long it takes to walk this path to bypass Qingliu Pass. Can I go around overnight?"

Zhao Pu frowned gently, "One night? This is a bit nervous, but it is not impossible. As long as the general is in strict organization, he should be very sure. Moreover, most of the paths on this road are just blocked by the mountains. Even if the torch is opened, the defenders of Qingliu Pass will not be able to notice it at all. The moonlight during this period is very good, and it is not too difficult to walk at night in a few areas where the torches cannot be used."

The atmosphere of democracy in Dong Zunhui's army was very strong, and everyone was used to this atmosphere. When they had questions, they raised it and Zhao Pu answered it one by one. Soon, everyone was more confident about the detour of Qingliu Pass, and they also had more confidence in Zhao Pu.

At this time, Han Chongyun suddenly asked: "General, according to Mr. Zhao, the entrance of the small road is near Qingliu Pass. How can we hide it from the enemy's eyes and ears and ears and ears to enter this entrance?"

Dong Zunhui smiled slightly, "What's the difficulty? Let's go openly to establish a village. A few days ago, we used 150 cavalry to lure 20,000 defenders in Tushan. Now we have 5,000 people, and the Tang army cannot think that there are tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of troops behind us! When we have rested openly, it is time for us to walk the path. As long as we can break into the interior of Qingliu Pass overnight, even if the enemy discovers the empty camp in front of the pass, there is no way. How can they have the courage to counterattack?!"

Seeing that everyone had no problems, Dong Zunhui said loudly: "Since that's the case, I order the entire army to rest immediately. When tomorrow morning, we will march towards Qingliuguan. At the same time, we will send a large number of scouts to drive away and kill the enemy's scouts, and occupy the initiative in battlefield intelligence! In addition, I will report to the Privy Council and appoint Mr. Zeping as the judge of our army!"

The generals had no other choice. A few days later, Dong Zunhui led his army to Qingliu Pass. He set up a simple camp far away from the gate, and then led the entire army to Qingliu Pass, standing in front of the military formation and inviting war to the Southern Tang people!

He heard Dong Zunhui shouting loudly: "I am Dong Zunhui, who dares to fight to the death with me?!"

On the top of the city, all the guards stood on the city tower of Qingliu Pass and looked down. Everyone clearly saw that Dong Zunhui was only 20,000 troops. Compared with the 100,000 troops in the city, his current actions were simply like a mantis armed with a chariot and asking for trouble.

Someone was about to run down the city tower and go out to compete with Dong Zunhui. However, the chief general Huangfu Hui stopped them. Huangfu Hui asked with a serious expression: "Dong Zunhui only sent 150 cavalry to lure the Tushan defenders that day, but he ambushed 5,000 elite troops at the vortex entrance. Now Dong Zunhui has led 20,000 troops here to invite the battle. How many people do you think they will ambush behind them?

You know, the scouts we sent in the past few days have basically been captured and killed by Dong Zunhui's troops, and we have no idea about the situation outside the pass. If there was no ambush, why would they have put in such great strength? Moreover, Guo Rong called out several nearby young and strong men to the south not long ago, forming another army, enough to besiege Shouzhou. Maybe behind Dong Zunhui is the main force of Guo Rong's imperial camp!

The military strategy is full of military tactics. If you are undefeated, you can take advantage of the enemy. We are now in danger and guarding the enemy. There are many soldiers and generals. As long as we stabilize ourselves, there will be no accident. I am afraid that they will do anything? I think Dong Zunhui's troops cannot lead us, so they can only go home and meet with the main force. We sit in the city and listen to the enemy retreat. This is a very cost-effective transaction!"

Huangfu Hui had great prestige in the army. Since he had already made it clear, everyone agreed with Huangfu Hui's conclusion and focused on defending the city.

Facing the Southern Tang soldiers who were waiting for the battle and facing Huangfu Hui who was unchanging and responding to changes, Dong Zunhui under the wall seemed helpless. He almost jumped up and down to provoke him, but Huangfu Hui just ignored him. Wait, and when he saw that there was really no chance, Dong Zunhui led the army back to the camp.

Then Yao Feng found that the enemy's camp was very fragile, so he suggested to Huangfu Hui that he had stolen the camp in the middle of the night. Huangfu Hui shook his head repeatedly and said earnestly to Yao Feng: "General Yao, the enemy is trying every means to insult and tease me in the daytime, just to lead us out of the city! Now they are camping not far away, so this idea should still be in mind. Even if we break through the enemy's camp, what impact will it have on the general trend? I think it is better to calm down."

Yao Feng nodded repeatedly, who is Huangfu Hui? He is a famous general. He has eaten more salt than rice we have eaten. Who will he listen to if he doesn’t listen to him?!

Huangfu Hui was afraid that someone would not be able to stand the enemy's teasing, so he solemnly warned the generals guarding the city to be strictly vigilant and not be teased by the enemy to leave the city! Think about Woolou, we can't be fooled by Dong Zunhui again!

Under the repeated suggestions of the veteran general, the generals assured him that everyone would be careful and careful, and would never leave the city without authorization, nor would they be deceived.

So the old general was satisfied. After dragging his tired body to patrol the night, he finally returned to the city guard's mansion and slept happily.

Just when the veteran General Huangfu Hui was sleeping, Dong Zunhui ordered Shi Shouxin, Han Chongyun and the others to lead 10,000 troops to stay in the camp, and he secretly left the camp with the remaining 10,000 light infantrymen and sneaked onto the path. After avoiding the guards' sight, everyone lit torches and rushed to the road overnight.

Dong Zunhui had selected 500 soldiers during the day and asked them to escort Zhao Pu to set off first, set up road signs along the way, and asked Zhao Pu to arrange a rest and recuperation place reasonably. It is not difficult to hold a torch and march along the road signs.

Moreover, Dong Zunhui specially selected two thousand soldiers, followed the 500 soldiers, repaired the roads and cut down trees to provide convenience for the army to march. Dong Zunhui also appointed Zhang Yi to lead 500 soldiers to cut off the rear and accommodate the soldiers who fell behind, so as not to panic and make a big mistake after falling behind.

After arranging a series of measures, Dong Zunhui's troops marched very smoothly and soon arrived at Xijian. Here the troops took a break, cut bamboos into rafts, and then drifted down the Xijian. Although some unlucky guys climbed over the bamboo rafts and choked on the cold water along the way, the main force of the troops did not suffer any losses and saved a lot of time. By the time it was dawn, the troops had successfully entered Qingliu Pass.

Dong Zunhui immediately ordered the soldiers to rest and prepare for the war, and at the same time sent fire-headed soldiers to cook in the hidden place, so that everyone could eat a bite of hot meal. After resting for half an hour, the soldiers recovered a little strength, and at this time, the troops were counted and 8,500 people had arrived here smoothly.

It was dawn at this time, and Huangfu Hui also hung up the city. Seeing that everyone did not attack against their orders, he was very pleased. However, Huangfu Hui immediately discovered that the number of fires in the enemy camp outside the pass was a little wrong, not the share of 20,000 soldiers. There were only more than 10,000 people in the camp.

Huangfu Hui smiled coldly. You thought this little trick could lead me out. I really underestimate me! Isn’t it just a way to increase troops and reduce stoves? I’m tired of seeing it when I’m young!

At this moment, Shi Shouxin outside the pass, Han Chongyun and others lined up to move forward, and more than 10,000 people came to the city with a arrogant attitude. Huangfu Hui was furious: The little bait dared to be so rampant. He suddenly said, "Call the people and horses, let's go and kill!"

The generals could not hold back their anger and quickly agreed. Soon Huangfu Hui led the generals out of the city to fight. But at this moment, Shi Shouxin ordered people to blew the special super big bull horn! So Dong Zunhui led the army out, and Huangfu Hui was attacked by the Zhou army. He was caught off guard and had to turn around and flee. Yidaoguan Pass Qingliu Pass was so easily captured by Dong Zunhui!

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