On October 12, Shen Luoyan inspected the troops and horses of various troops who arrived one after another in Nanling City.

Huainan Army, Nanyue Army, Zhennan Army, Jiankang Garage Army, Palace Imperial Guards, Navy Division, Iron Blood Guards, 100,000 cavalry, 70,000 naval troops, and 180,000 infantry troops, totaling 350,000 troops, known as one million. The army is prosperous and the morale is very strong.

On that day, the Chen army in Jiujiang and Yuzhang County were frightened after hearing the massive advance westward, and fled without fighting. The soldiers and horse officials of the five counties had crossed the Yangtze River and retreated into the north of the Yangtze River last night under the help of the Chen Army Navy. Dozens of cities in the five counties had already become empty cities at this time.

"This is God helping me!" Chen Luoyan said happily with a bright look: "The Chen army is weak and takes the initiative to avoid the war, which saves us a lot of trouble. However, since they have already sensible and retreated to Jiangbei, we can ignore them for the time being. This time, we are determined to recover the lost territory of Jianghan, and the rest are ignored for the time being. After the order is sent, the entire army will continue. General Chen Dang, Jiang Yanchao, Xu Lingyan, Wang Hua, and Liu Ziyi will each lead 5,000 troops to take over the five counties of Jiujiang and clear out the local Chen Yukou. Li Baiyao will be the temporary general manager of the five counties, the civil affairs of the five counties, and the responsible persons are responsible for collecting food and grass. The remaining troops will continue to cross Jiujiang and attack Jiangxia immediately."

Du Fuwei said: "Jiang Xia is now the two young masters. What if they refuse to welcome us?"

"If you don't want to open the city to welcome you, then go in." Chen Luoyantou said without looking back.

The soldiers are very fast, and the corresponding military orders are conveyed immediately. Immediately, the horn is low, the army sets out, advances quickly, and goes day and night.

The geese were in a strict manner in governing the army. There was no other sound except for the horses roaring and iron hooves to slam the clanging of the army. Wherever they passed, the people along the way would not be awakened by the transit army in their sleep. It was not until the next morning that the residents suddenly opened their sleepy eyes. They looked at the huge army that suddenly appeared like magic in surprise, and felt that they were dreaming.

When passing Wuchang City, I saw the smoke and dust raised by a huge army. All the residents in the city thought that it was the Northern Chen army that arrived, which caused hysterical panic.

It was not until the army approached the city that the residents could see clearly the "shen" flag embroidered on the red flag fluttering under the sun.

The residents of the city then recognized it. It was not the hostile Chen army that came, but the savior to save them! In an instant, the peak ecstasy could not be expressed in anything, and the wave of cheers shook the entire city.

The garrison of Wuchang City was ruled by Chen Xi, the fourth elder of the Shen family. He was guarded by Chen Dao. He heard that a large army was coming, and rushed to the top of the city to watch. When he saw countless flags, swords and guns, he was shocked for a moment. He originally thought that Lu Shishen, who had arrived in Xiangyang, had arrived. After seeing the big star with the words "Shen" and the red fire phoenix flag, he immediately realized that the Shen geese had arrived. He was happy and surprised for a moment, and the reinforcements had arrived. What was shocked was that the Shen brothers were fighting, and the Shen geese had suddenly arrived. But no one knew what her attitude was.

A messenger rushed to the city gate and asked the city to open the city gate. Chen Dao hesitated and refused to open the door. He waited for a moment. However, the army under the city shouted and killed and had already reached the city to attack the city. The defenders on the city were surprised when they saw their family attacking the city. In less than half an hour, Jiangxia's outpost city Wuchang was taken down by Chen Luoyan. Before Chen Dao had time to send a letter to Jiang Xia's master, the city was completely controlled by Chen Luoyan, and no one could run out of the city.

Wuchang is less than a hundred miles straight from Jiangxia City, but the actual distance is about one hundred and ten miles. It is only possible to reach the marching force in one day, and the cavalry can even reach the 3 hours. If you sail, it only takes half a day to go against the current.

After the Shen Luoyan captured Wuchang City, the four cities were immediately blocked, and the entire army made fires under the city to cook and rest for a while.

Shan Xiongxin suggested: "Our army suddenly arrives, and the city of Jiangxia will not know. Now that our army is occupying Wuchang, we are raiding Jiangxia in one fell swoop. If there is any slowness, it is probably what Jiangxia knows. At that time, I am afraid that the two young men will not leave the city. If the Chen army is led down and attacked, our army will have no city to defend, and we are forced to fight with the Chen army in field, we will be afraid of being unfavorable. The last general is willing to lead three thousand light cavalry to attack Jiangxia!"

After half a day of rest, just dusk, Shan Xiongxin gathered three thousand light cavalry from Zhennan Army under his command and went to the night.

When the three thousand light cavalry arrived outside Jiangxia City, it was exactly the fourth day, and it was the most unprepared sleeping time of the day. At the right time, the autumn wind was howling, and when the three thousand light cavalry reached the city of Jiangxia, no one in the city learned about it.

In Jiangxia City, Chen Xi climbed down from a beautiful woman with satisfaction. This woman was not as beautiful as the country, but she was still pretty. It was a bit defeated that although this woman had a good face, she was not at all charming. When she was on the bed, he turned his head and lay there like a corpse. Not only did he not move, but he refused to hum, but he just bit his lips and closed his eyes.

It is always like holding such a woman, as if she is holding a corpse. However, when he thinks of the other party's identity, he is still very satisfied. Although this woman is not a romantic clan, she is the Xiao clan of Jiangling. This Xiao clan is not an ordinary clan, and this Xiao clan is the Xiao clan of the Western Liang royal clan. The woman's father is also a descendant of the Western Liang royal clan. Her seniority is actually a cousin of Yang Guang's queen Xiao Meiniang, and even her name is similar. Empress Xiao is called Meiniang, and she is called Liniang.

Chen Xi has always heard that Yang Guang's empress Xiao is fascinating and charming. Not only Yang Guang is fascinated by him. Even heroes like Chen Pojun, the Emperor of Northern Chen, are obsessed with Xiao. Chen Kefu, who is now half the emperor of the Central Plains, is still charming in the palace and often entertains with him. Chen Xi has never had a chance to meet Xiao Meiniang, but now he can hold Xiao Liniang in his arms and press her under him.

"Beast, even brothers' women will forcefully rob and insult you! Chen Wei will kill you." Xiao Liniang suddenly opened her eyes, gritted her teeth and glared at Chen Xidao.

"Don't worry, the third brother has been killed by me, otherwise, how could I possibly grab you?" Chen Xi smiled coldly, and that smile made Xiao Liniang feel cold all over.

When Chen Xi talked about killing his brother, it seemed as if he was killing a chicken. Chen Wei was his third brother. At that time, Chen Faxing was seriously injured and could not survive. The brothers all began to make up their own plans. The five brothers were the eldest, and the eldest was the prince, but the other four brothers were not convinced by the elder brother. The third and fourth brothers were also secretly recruiting soldiers, but unexpectedly, the fifth brothers first entered Jiangling City and killed the eldest son. I was so angry that I was so angry that I snatched the position of King of Wu that he actually became emperor.

As a result, Chen Xi had not waited a few days ago. The second brother led the Chen army into Jiangling City. However, the second brother was stupid and led the wolf into the house, and eventually became a prisoner of Bei Chen. Seeing Lu Shishen being aggressive, the remaining third brother and fourth brother had to retreat to Jiangxia City, and the two joined together.

However, although both of the two brothers retreated into Jiangxia, they were not kind and wanted to plot against each other. In the end, the fourth brother took the initiative and tricked Chen Wei into the mansion to deal with him with a glass of poisonous wine. To the outside world, Chen Xi said that the third brother was sick and did not see the guests, but secretly grabbed the third brother's soldiers. Most of the soldiers in the city thought that Chen Wei was alive, but in fact he had already buried him underground.

The woman smiled bitterly. She looked at Chen Xi coldly and said with a cold look: "My cousin Xiao Yu and Xiao Xian are all ministers of the Chen Dynasty, and they will avenge me. The Chen army has captured Jiang Ling. You can't live for a few days."

Chen Xi stretched out his pale hand and stroked Xiao Liniang's delicate face. He chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Jiangxia City is high and the walls are strong. The Northern Chen army cannot attack, so you can follow me with your heart. Now the eldest, third, fifth, and fifth are dead, and the second is captured. I am the only one left of the Shen family. I am the King of Wu. Follow me, maybe one day I can name you as the Princess of Wu."

After struggling for the middle of the night, Chen Xi was also a little tired. He picked up a rope and tied Xiao Liniang's hands and feet and threw it onto the couch. He poured a bowl of wine and drank it, and then lay beside Xiao Liniang. Chen Xi really liked this woman. Although he was worried that he would be killed by this woman after falling asleep, he would rather tie her up and sleep on the couch than arrange her to another room.

Just after sleeping for a while, Chen Xi was confused, but suddenly heard countless people shouting. He was frightened and rose up, rubbed his heavy eyelids, and there was a burst of rapid footsteps outside.

"Report to Your Highness, the city is in flames. Now several neighbors have been burning in the north city. The fire is too big. Brothers, please let the general move to the south city for the time being." A guard said loudly.

Chen Xi put on his clothes and opened the door. He saw that there was a smell of charcoal ash everywhere in the air. The sky in the north was already burning brightly by the fire. In the autumn wind, the sound of fire peeling from Bibi came clearly, and from time to time there were rumbling sounds of houses collapsed. The cry for help from countless people, the sound of wind and fire mixed, and Jiangxia City was noisy.

Chen Xi looked at all this with a headache and shouted, "Why don't you call your brothers to put out the fire together. If the entire Jiangxia City is burned, where will we live?"

"Yes" the guard turned around and hurriedly sent orders away.

Outside Jiangxia City, Shan Xiongxin and three thousand men were hiding outside the southern city gate, carefully observing the movements in Jiangxia City.

"Marson, the city is full of fire. Many soldiers in the city have already gone down to put out the fire. The time is almost over. Should we start siege?"

"It seems that the brothers who sneaked into the city have succeeded, but wait a little longer to see if they can open the city gate as planned. If they cannot open the city gate and attack forcibly, the brothers will suffer great damage. Shan Xiongxin also looked at the city gate with a serious expression. Jiangxia City belonged to Nanchen for several years, and Chen Luoyan had already installed many confidants in the city. Most of those people were used to collect information when she was wandering around the place.

This time Shan Xiongxin came, and Chen Luoyan handed over these inner thoughts to him, asking him to find a way to send someone to sneak into the city to meet them, and then create chaos in the city, help Shan Xiongxin enter the city.

Scream----

The thick city gate was slowly pushed open, revealing a larger and larger gap.

With the sound of the city gate opening, a loud shout rang out: "Who is it!"

"An enemy has sneaked into the city!"

"Close the city gate..."

Various shouts sounded and began to be accompanied by the sound of fighting. Several figures quickly jumped onto the iron chain of the suspension bridge, and several sharp axes quickly landed on the iron chain, with sparks mixed in the dinging sound.

"Bang!"

The high-rise suspension bridge hit the other end of the moat due to the broken iron chain. The thick city gate in the city gate hole was finally opened, and its mouth opened like a man-eating beast.

Shan Xiongxin, who had been lying on the ground, immediately jumped up, plucked his sword out, and shouted with a finger: "Brothers, rush!"

One knight after another jumped up from the ground, and one war horse after another was led by the owner from the ground, he turned over and jumped onto the war horse, rode his horse and raised his gun, and roared forward.

The rumbling sound of iron hooves broke the silence outside the city. Three thousand knights galloped forward like a whirlwind.

Many defenders outside the city gate were still fighting fiercely with the insiders who opened the city gate. They tried to close the city gate again, but unfortunately it was too late. The knights, like a gust of wind, carried the autumn wind and the sabre, and split the defenders blocking the front into two.

The sound of iron hooves stepping on the suspension bridge is like the dense rainstorm hitting the leaves of the sycamore tree, and even more like the passionate war drums hitting the hearts of the knights.

"Enemy attack, enemy attack!"

The meteors slid across the ink-like night sky. They spread out everywhere in the city, as gorgeous as a celestial girl scattering flowers. Most of the "petals" hit the ground, jumped and went out in an instant. Some of the orange-red "petals" unfortunately splashed on wooden boards or piles of firewood, causing a ball of fire.

"Stop, there are not many enemies, don't escape, work together to kill them!" Shen Xi was anxious and shouted at the top of his voice. The number of enemies in Mianyang and Baling would not be too large. Otherwise, his subordinates in Mianyang and Baling would not be unable to detect signs of the gathering of county soldiers. Moreover, whether the Chen army was heading south from Xiangyang along the Han River or Jiangling along Changhan, they had to pass through Mianyang and Baling first. But now the two counties were still under his control. There was no information on the front line that the enemy was invading in the two counties. How could most of the Chen army attack the city of Jiangxia? From Jiangling or Xiangyang to Jiangxia hundreds of miles away, even if Mianyang and Baling could not stop the Northern Chen army, at least there would be alarms. After thinking about it, Shen Xi felt that this army must be a small light cavalry.

From beginning to end, what he didn't expect was that the troops that raided him in the middle of the night were actually the soldiers of his sister Shen Luoyan. And even if someone told him all this, he wouldn't believe it, because just a few days ago, the counties of Jiujiang were still in the hands of the Beichen Army. He didn't believe that his sister, who had not captured Jiujiang several times, could have captured Jiujiang so quickly this time. Moreover, Shen Luoyan was his sister, so there was no reason to attack his Jiangxia City.

"Don't escape, pass my orders, prepare to counterattack, the escapees will be killed!" Shen Xi kicked the soldier who escaped from him and then grabbed the neck of another escapee. He shouted so hard that no one listened to him. Including the soldier who was holding the neck of his neck, he struggled hard, leaving a piece of rag to the King of Wu, and then joined the escape ranks without looking back.

In the dark night, not only Shen Xi believed that the Northern Chen army was attacking the city, but also all the soldiers and the people also believed that. After Lu Shishen and Zhang Zhongjian in Xiangyang captured Jiangling in one fell swoop, swept across the four counties, and annihilated Dong Chun, who had previously defeated the King of Wu, the old, weak and remnants who had been huddled in Jiangxia City, were already scared. Now that the army had broken through the city, no one had the desire to fight again.

No one is willing to gather to resist Ren Chenxi's shouting, how to use both soft and hard skills, and how to use coercion and temptation.

In fact, there are many soldiers in Jiangxia City. Although the old and weak are mixed, the two surviving young masters of the Shen family had already mobilized dozens of cities in Jiangxia to save their lives. The strong Jiangxia City had high walls and was the capital of the Western Liang Dynasty decades ago. When Yang Qing occupied Jianghan, Jiang Ling was also Yang Qing's old nest. Later, Chen Faxing captured Jiangxia and regarded it as the base camp in the western part of Nanchen. It was established as the capital of Nanchen. Over the years, it has been working hard.

When the city of Jiangxia was most prosperous, there were more than 500,000 people. Even now, there were more than 200,000 people. The two brothers Chen Xi retreated to Jiangxia and transferred troops from Jianghan into the city, with a total of more than 100,000 people.

However, more than 100,000 people were old and weak, or in the new battle, almost all the elite soldiers of the Jianghan Han died in the battle against Yang Ming, and were defeated by the four brothers of the Shen family when Yang Ming counterattacked. However, if Chen Xi knew that only Shan Xiongxin's three thousand cavalry were attacked, and if Shan Xiongxin's three thousand cavalry were truly willing to fight, even if Shan Xiongxin's three thousand cavalry were really worth ten, they would be piled up in Jiangling City. However, at this time, the soldiers and civilians in the city thought that the Northern Chen army had captured Jiangxia, and no one dared to have the desire to fight.

In Jiangxia City, three thousand Danxiongxin Light Cavalry were divided into several groups, and began to advance quickly along the streets, traversing across the streets and roads, and immediately ramming any soldiers who dared to gather together. And according to the information we knew in advance, they quickly occupied the barracks, warehouses, government offices, and the residences of generals and officials in the city.

"Woo woo ————”

"Woo woo ————”

The sound of short horns kept ringing in the city. The sound of these short horns came one after another. It was a military order specially used by the Zhennan Army to contact and command advance and retreat. The cavalry were divided into small teams and scattered in the city, sweeping everything unstoppable.

Some cavalry specialize in seizing four cities, some capture military camps, some seize warehouses, some encircle and clear the mansions, some drive away the soldiers of the people, and some Xiaoqing streets.

There were only three thousand people, but in the dark night, their figures were everywhere in the entire huge Jiangxia City.

Most people with surnames were ordered to go home and stay away from leaving, soldiers were driven to the open school ground to abandon their weapons, and some were ordered to put out fires. Some cavalry were responsible for cleaning up public security and preventing riots and robbery. Everything was carried out in an orderly and orderly manner.

When the dawn finally appeared, Chen Xi was also found from a commoner's home and brought to Shan Xiongxin. Looking at the teams of fierce and strict cavalry, the familiar armor on them, and the phoenix military flag fluttering in the morning breeze, Chen Xi finally understood that the army that had broken through Jiangxia City overnight was actually his own people. Just looking at Shan Xiongxin's dark face and the embroidered "The Princess Shen of the Chu State, the Regent of the Great Wu", he finally understood everything. It turned out that he had always forgotten that sister.

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