RPAGF Chapter 219 Encirclement
Chapter 219 Encirclement
Chapter 219 Encirclement
Along the official road from Hezhou to Hanshan, banners fluttered as a troop marched swiftly. The banners bore the two large characters: "Chuang Jiang" (meaning "Brave General").
Although Li Zicheng was nominally subordinate to Gao Yingxiang, he already had his own faction. This time, Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng, and Zhang Xianzhong launched a joint attack on Hezhou City.
Lin Qing and his son were both subordinates of Li Zicheng. They offered a plan, saying that although Hanshan was a small city, it was extremely wealthy, and suggested that Li Zicheng not attack Hezhou, but directly lead his army to attack Hanshan. Li Zicheng discussed this with Gao Yingxiang, who also felt that it was possible to divide the troops, since Hezhou and Hanshan did not have many troops.
Therefore, Li Zicheng led his troops on a rapid march to Hanshan.
Lin Qing, mounted on his horse, looked at the portrait in his hand and wished he could strangle the person in the painting.
This is a portrait of Wang Wenzhou. Of course, compared to Wang Wenzhou's previous pig-like appearance, the person in the painting is more heroic and handsome. When Lin Qing got the portrait, he recognized that the so-called Lei Feng was Wang Wenzhou.
The portrait was sent by the lady, whose order was that whoever found this person must not harm him, but immediately escort him safely to the lady's place.
Lin Qing was very frustrated. Hanshan was right in front of him, and he could cut off Wang Wenzhou's head at any moment, so why was his wife protecting him? Wherever the rebel army went, whether it was a county magistrate or a prefect, once a city was breached, all the officials under their jurisdiction were executed. His wife's behavior was really strange.
Lin Mu spurred his horse forward and said softly, "Qing'er, don't worry. Madam is looking for Lei Feng, and we are here to kill Wang Wenzhou, the prefect of Hanshan. Perhaps it's just that Wang the Fool looks like Lei Feng."
Lin Qing nodded. Although Wang Shazi was merely the prefect of Hanshan and not a particularly important figure, Wang Wenzhou's name was still quite famous in the Ming Dynasty. Not only was his family background impressive, but he had also transformed a small county town of just over 10,000 people into a metropolis of one million in just one year, earning him the admiration of many. It was said that even Emperor Chongzhen had praised him repeatedly. His father had also just inherited the title of Earl of Xinjian because of Wang Wenzhou's talent.
"General Lin! Your subordinates have just captured two women with strange attire!" someone reported.
Lin Qing frowned and said coldly, "Bring him up."
"Yes!"
A short while later, two policewomen, bound hand and foot, were brought over.
"Haha!" Lin Qing roared to the sky. These were the female police teams under Wang Shazi's command.
Lin Qing looked at the policewoman and asked, "Why are you here? Is Wang Wenzhou here too? Did Wang Wenzhou lead his troops to reinforce Hezhou City?"
"Pah! Traitor!" The policewoman glared at Lin Qing fiercely, without answering.
Lin Qing smiled slightly and said, "Brothers, you're in luck! These are policewomen from Hanshan. Sleeping with them is incredibly enjoyable. Take them away, brothers, and have a good time sleeping with them until they confess!"
"Thank you, General!" The crowd laughed and pulled the two policewomen into the grove.
Soon, a long line of men eager to sleep with the policewoman formed. Shouts and curses echoed from the grove.
Lin Mu said softly, "Given Wang Shazi's lecherous nature, if the female police team is there, he will definitely be there too."
Lin Qing nodded. What female police team? It's just a bunch of prostitutes that Wang Shazi uses exclusively. He had heard about it before when he was in Hanshan. He said that Wang Shazi often had female police officers accompany him to drink and have fun with women when he entertained guests.
"Men! Immediately send out scouts to investigate within a 20-mile radius. Be careful to remain hidden and not expose yourselves!" Lin Qing ordered.
"Yes!"
Lin Qing thought for a moment and continued to order: "Order the troops to halt their advance, rest on the spot, and refrain from making any noise."
"Yes!"
Lin Qing glanced at Lin Mu and said, "Father, let's go and report to General Liu. Maybe we can ambush Wang Shazi here."
Li Mu nodded. Qing'er had truly grown up; she was both brave and resourceful. "Father, if you know this from beyond the grave, please watch closely. Qing'er and I will make that idiot Wang pay for his crimes in blood!"
Liu Zongmin was Li Zicheng's top general. In this surprise attack on Hanshan, he led a vanguard of more than 2 men, all of whom were elite troops under Li Zicheng.
Having fought many battles over the years, Liu Zongmin was very experienced. After listening to the report from Lin Qing and his son, he asked, "Have the scouts found out? How many men did Wang Wenzhou lead?"
Lin Qing shook his head and said, "General, the spies I sent out have not yet returned."
Liu Zongmin thought for a moment and then said, "Bring me the map!"
Liu Zongmin pointed to the map and said, “There is a small mountain here. Although it is only 500 meters high, it can still hide several thousand brothers. You and your son should take your troops and hide here. If Wang Wenzhou leads his army to reinforce Hezhou, we can attack from both sides after Wang Wenzhou’s army passes through, so that he will not be able to return.”
"Yes!" Lin Qing and his son answered excitedly, clasping their hands in a fist salute.
Lin Qing was agitated. "Wang the Fool! It's been a year! In this year, I've gone from a gentle and refined scholar to a ruthless rebel. I owe everything to you. Today, I will tear you to pieces, and soon, I will lead my men into Hanshan and make your wives and concubines weep!"
"Report..." At this moment, the scout sent out by Lin Qing returned and reported: "Reporting to the general, I have just found out that Wang Wenzhou is leading more than 5000 men and is about 15 miles ahead. He will arrive here in half an hour."
Liu Zongmin said with a smile, "This prefect of Hanshan is quite interesting. When we attacked Hezhou City, he led troops to support us. As expected of someone from the Xinjian Earl's Mansion, his courage is commendable."
"Haha!" Lin Qing laughed. "General, Wang Wenzhou's nickname is Wang the Fool, which is known to everyone in Hanshan. He only has 5000 men, yet he dared to rescue Hezhou City. He must have thought he was leading the Guan Ning Iron Cavalry."
"Haha!" Liu Zongmin laughed loudly, "What is there to fear from the Guan Ning Iron Cavalry? Cao Wenzhao still lost his head!"
Liu Zongmin ordered, "Order the army to hide immediately and wait for Wang Wenzhou's troops to enter the encirclement before annihilating them!"
"Yes!" The crowd clasped their hands in acceptance of the order.
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"Just like that, I was conquered by you, and all my escape routes were cut off..." Sheng Lan sang softly, her face flushed.
Wang Wenzhou kept muttering, "Lazy Blue, you sang off-key again! You have to concentrate when you sing!"
Sheng Lan bit her lip lightly, glanced back at Wang Wenzhou, and was both amused and exasperated. The adult was really too unserious.
"Kill!"
"Kill the corrupt official Wang Wenzhou!"
"The rebel army is here! If you want to live, lay down your weapons now!"
"Pfft..." Wang Wenzhou spat out a mouthful of milk, knocked on the sedan chair, and asked loudly, "What happened?"
Zhu Yi said in a panic, "Sir! Something terrible has happened! We're surrounded!"