In just two days, a large number of people left Huai'an Fucheng with their belongings, including most of the scholar-bureaucrat families, many merchants, and even many water ship owners at the water transport terminal who also drove water ships.

Heading in the direction of Hangzhou, we left Huai'an Fucheng.

It is impossible for ordinary people to know that the rogue bandits are about to attack the city of Huai'an, but the scholar-bureaucrats must know it, and some merchants must know it.

With so many people leaving Huai'an Fucheng and going to other places, this situation will definitely have a great impact on stabilizing the situation in Fucheng, but no one will pursue this matter, and everyone understands the meaning.

What's even more outrageous is that some officials from the Water Transport Governor's Mansion and Huai'an Mansion also secretly left the city.

The doctor of the grain department who was responsible for all matters of the Water Transport Governor's Mansion turned a blind eye and did not interfere or investigate.

It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. It is normal for those who know the news to choose to leave. However, officials also leave one after another, which is unreasonable. After all, officials need to fulfill their duties and stick to the city.

The bustling water transport terminal has become slightly quieter, and the bustling Huai'an Fucheng has also become slightly quieter.

On the third day, some people began to join the army leaving the city.

The situation seemed to be uncontrollable. The Langzhong of the Liang Hall finally came forward. After discussing with the Deputy Chief of Water Transport and the Magistrate of Huai'an Prefecture, Mr. Liu, he issued an order. The North Gate, East Gate and West Gate were all closed, and the sergeants stationed at the South Gate were closed.

, people who leave the city are strictly controlled. No one is allowed to leave unless they have a warrant from the Governor's Office of Water Transport.

The powerful people had already left Huai'an City, and almost all the remaining people were ordinary people. Of course, the Water Transport Governor's Office didn't care, so the order was quickly implemented.

The order from the Governor's Palace of Water Transport caused an uproar in the city. Rumors flew all over the sky. News that the rogue bandits were about to attack the city of Huai'an finally spread.

...

The 50,000 rebel soldiers led by Sun Kewang are only twenty miles away from Huai'an Fucheng.

The scouts had been reporting on the situation in Huai'an Fucheng. When they learned that a large number of people and ships had left Huai'an Fucheng, Sun Kewang was filled with hatred, but he had no choice but to do so. Those who left Huai'an Fucheng must have left with a large amount of wealth.

The marching speed of the army was fast enough. The journey that originally took five to six days took only four days. It started marching before dawn every day. It was not until the sky completely darkened that the army set up camp and rested. The march process

During the trip, there was no rest time, and I ate while walking. The purpose was to save time.

"Report, Huai'an Fucheng has closed the north gate, east gate and west gate, leaving only the south gate, and the sergeants are heavily guarding it..."

Sun Kewang had a smile on his face and nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay, continue to investigate, and report any news at any time."

After the scouts left, Sun Kewang looked at the deputy general manager of the personal barracks beside him and spoke with a smile.

"I'm still worried. If everyone in Huai'an Prefecture leaves and leaves an empty city, what effect will our occupation have? Fortunately, there are people to help us..."

The deputy general manager of the personal barracks nodded.

"General, the army is about to arrive at Huai'an Fucheng. Should we send scouts to arrive at Huai'an Fucheng first with military symbols?"

Sun Kewang thought for a moment.

"Yes, we should take action. Scouts must have been dispatched in the city to detect our whereabouts. Although they believe that we are the Denglai New Army, we also need to be cautious and not make any mistakes. We appeared from Hong County,

It has been five days, and some news may have reached Huai'an Fucheng."

The deputy general manager of the personal barracks clasped his fists at Sun Kewang.

Sun Kewang took out the military talisman from his arms and carefully handed it to the deputy general manager of the personal barracks.

"Go quickly, I'm waiting for your good news. After the army enters Huai'an Fucheng, take a good rest and act together at night. You go to Huai'an Fucheng and inform the garrisoned imperial army that we have been traveling for a long time and are extremely tired. After entering the city, we need to

Have a good rest and we’ll discuss anything tomorrow morning.”

...

The deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation has received a report from the scouts, and the whereabouts of the army were discovered outside the city of Huai'an Prefecture.

The deputy commander-in-chief of water transport believed that this army was the Denglai New Army, but to be cautious, he ordered his sergeants to close the south gate.

Less than half an hour passed, and the sound of horse hooves could be heard outside the Chinese army tent.

The deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation once again saw the scouts who came last time. The difference was that the scouts brought Master Ding Qirui's military talisman. When he held the military talisman, the deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation finally showed a smile on his face.

Several scouts of the Denglai New Army did things neatly and neatly. They told the Deputy General of Water Transport that the sergeants of the Denglai New Army felt tired after traveling long distances, and that the Denglai New Army had already detected the rogue bandits stationed in Pizhou and Suqian.

They have already set off towards Huai'an Fucheng. It is expected that they will besiege Huai'an Fucheng in two to three days, so the sergeants of the Denglai New Army need to have a good rest tonight and discuss anything the next day.

The deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation repeatedly said yes, saying that the campsite for Denglai’s new army sergeants has been arranged. It is in the military camp. Thousands of barracks have been specially vacated in the past few days. However, the military camp is not very big and needs to be overcome.

.

Several scouts followed the deputy commander of water transportation to the south gate and walked up the city wall.

The leading scout looked at the sergeants on the city wall and the Hongyi cannon not far away, with a smile on his face.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief, these sergeants are refreshed, focused, and appear to be well-trained. With them guarding the city of Huai'an, the rogue bandits have no chance..."

It was not easy to receive praise from the Denglai New Army. A smile appeared on the face of the deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation.

"No, I don't dare to compare with the Denglai New Army. This time the Denglai New Army came to help garrison Huai'an Fucheng, we have to ask you for advice."

The leading scout saluted with clasped fists in front of the deputy commander of water transportation.

"Don't worry, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, I will definitely report it to General Sun."

...

In the sky in the distance, bursts of yellow sand appeared, which was the scene of large soldiers and horses marching.

Finally, the sergeants on the city wall could see the approaching army with their naked eyes.

Many sergeants stared with wide eyes at the "Denglai New Army" getting closer and closer.

It has to be said that the Denglai New Army was too famous. At that time, the Denglai New Army was responsible for exterminating the bandits and killing Gao Yingxiang and other bandit leaders. After that, the Denglai New Army was responsible for garrisoning in Liaodong. The big Houjin Tatars did not dare to

Coveting Northern Zhili and the Central Plains, it is natural for such a powerful army to become the object of admiration by everyone.

The army under the city wall did not bring much shock. Their pace was not particularly neat, and their spirit was average. More importantly, this army did not make people feel murderous.

Of course, the image of the Denglai New Army may have been generalized because they were too tired from traveling long distances.

Sun Kewang, who was riding a horse, was at the front of the large group of people. When he entered the city, he did not dismount. If you pay attention, you can see that Sun Kewang's face is red.

All the soldiers were very quiet when they entered the city.

The south gate has been under martial law for a long time. There are no common people, only the sergeants who entered the city silently.

Someone led the way and directed Sun Kewang and his party to go directly to the military camp. Because they had greeted them in advance, no one came to greet them.

Sun Kewang saw the deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation from a distance and quickly dismounted.

"This is General Sun of the Denglai New Army, I am the Deputy Chief of Water Transport..."

"Hello, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, we have come to Huai'an Fucheng under the orders of the Governor to assist the Deputy Commander-in-Chief in resisting the bandits. Please take good care of him."

The deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation waved to Sun Kewang repeatedly.

"Wherever, this is what we should do. General Sun led the Denglai New Army and came all the way to help us defend the city. I am very grateful..."

While talking, the Deputy Chief of Water Transport accompanied Sun Kewang and others as they walked towards the military camp.

Sun Kewang secretly gave the deputy general manager of the barracks who was posing as a scout a look.

About a hundred people followed behind, including the soldiers led by the deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation, who were also surrounded by them and headed towards the military camp together. Everyone had smiles on their faces and greeted each other.

Finally arrived at the military camp.

Entering the barracks, the deputy commander of water transport looked at Sun Kewang and spoke.

"General Sun, this is the temporary central military tent of the Denglai New Army. The conditions are a bit crude. Please forgive me, General Sun."

Sun Kewang pretended to look at the entire barracks and walked up to the deputy commander-in-chief of water transportation.

"I would like to thank the Deputy Commander-in-Chief. The conditions here are very good. We didn't even expect it..."

A steel knife appeared in Sun Kewang's hand, and it was inserted directly into the chest of the deputy commander-in-chief of water transport. The two sergeants standing next to the deputy commander-in-chief of water transport, one of them desperately covered the mouth of the deputy commander-in-chief of water transport, and the other grabbed the deputy commander of water transport.

The two arms of the deputy commander.

The deputy commander of water transport opened his eyes wide and looked at Sun Kewang with a ferocious smile on his face.

"Let me make it clear to you, I am Sun Kewang, and I came to attack Huai'an Fucheng on the orders of my adoptive father Zhang Xianzhong."

"Ding Qirui, the Governor of Water Transport, was captured alive by our rebels a long time ago. Within a few days, he was escorted to Huai'an Fucheng."

"Ordinarily, you, the deputy commander of water transportation, have helped our rebels a lot. I should spare your life, but I don't worry. If I kill you, the sergeants in the military camp will be leaderless. Don't you think so?

..”

The deputy commander-in-chief of water transport twisted his body violently. Unfortunately, the two sergeants controlling him were so strong that he could not move at all...

After more than a minute, the deputy commander of water transport stopped struggling and lowered his head.

Sun Kewang pulled out the steel knife, and a wisp of blood spurted out instantly.

After wiping the blood stains on the steel knife on his sleeve, Sun Kewang spoke to the deputy general manager of the personal barracks.

"Go and tell the sergeants outside that the deputy commander is drinking with me and will not go back for the time being. Give them some wine and kill them all while they are drinking."

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Chapter completed!