Luoyang Fucheng has been under high martial law for a long time. After receiving the letter from King Chuang Li Zicheng, the rebel sergeants stationed here immediately entered the city and sealed the city gates. No one was allowed to enter or exit the city gates at will.

The rebels have deep feelings about this. They often use this method to sneak into the city pretending to be ordinary people, and cause chaos in the city while the rebels are attacking the city, making it difficult for the officers and soldiers stationed in the city to defend themselves. So on the one hand, they

The city gates were closed and irrelevant people were not allowed to enter the city. On the one hand, night patrols were strengthened. Anyone found suspicious would be imprisoned, and those who dared to resist would be killed.

When Ma Jinzhong arrived in Luoyang Fucheng, the Chinese army led by Li Zicheng was still resting in Xingyang.

Ma Jinzhong, who was exhausted, originally planned to enter Luoyang Fucheng to have a look. In his opinion, the imperial army led by the governors of the five provinces of the Ming Dynasty would definitely attack Luoyang Fucheng first. Once Sun Chuanting occupied Luoyang Fucheng, it would be difficult for Li Zicheng and Li Zicheng

For the rebels, it was a huge shock.

And Sun Chuanting, who entered Henan, seemed to have no other choice.

However, if Ma Jinzhong surrendered to Sun Chuanting, the imperial army would have other options, and it would also be able to disrupt the deployment of Li Zicheng and the Chinese army to the maximum extent.

The surrounding area of ​​Luoyang Fucheng is under strict security, and there are very few pedestrians on the official road.

This made Ma Jinzhong suddenly wake up. He was not favored by Li Zicheng, Niu Jinxing and others. If he entered Luoyang Fucheng rashly, once the rebel officers guarding Luoyang Fucheng reported the news to Li Zicheng, then Ma Jinzhong should not think about leaving.

They will definitely be detained directly.

Ma Jinzhong stopped, got off his horse, looked in the direction of Luoyang Fucheng, and fell into deep thought.

On the official road in the distance, a little dust was raised, and the sound of horse hooves could be heard.

Ma Jinzhong's eyes widened. This voice was too familiar to him. He should be a scout from the rebel army.

Most of the rebel scouts who delivered the news were single, some on horseback and some on foot. If they were on horseback, it meant that the news was important and must be reported immediately.

After thinking for a while, Ma Jinzhong rode across the middle of the official road.

The rapid sound of horse hooves suddenly stopped, and the sergeant on horseback looked at Ma Jinzhong in front of him and shouted loudly.

"Whoever dares to block the road will risk his life. Why don't you get out of here quickly..."

Ma Jinzhong removed the bronze medal from his waist and spoke to the sergeant on horseback.

"I am Ma Jinzhong under the command of King Chuang. I went to investigate on King Chuang's order. I just learned in Luoyang Fucheng that scouts have already gone to investigate. Please give me the information you have detected and go to investigate again immediately.

..."

The scouts in the rebel army are all sergeants from the old camp, and they are elite sergeants selected from the old camp, so they are very familiar with the officers in the rebel army. Ma Jinzhong was once the leader of the rebel army. Of course, this scout

Know.

The scout was stunned for a moment, then clasped his fists and spoke to Ma Jinzhong.

"General Ma, please bring me the bronze medal and let me see..."

Ma Jinzhong threw the bronze medal over without hesitation.

The scout took the bronze medal, looked at it carefully, and dismounted after confirming it. His expression was obviously relaxed.

"It turns out it's really General Ma. You came from Xingyang. I don't know if you have a warrant. If you can produce the warrant, I will give you the information that my brothers have detected..."

Before the scout finished speaking, Ma Jinzhong on horseback had already raised the steel knife in his hand and waved it...

After cleaning up the scout's body, Ma Jinzhong picked up the package.

Open the package and there is a letter inside.

Ma Jinzhong opened the letter without hesitation, looked at it carefully, and slowly, an expression of ecstasy appeared on his face.

"It turns out that the imperial army led by Mr. Sun Chuanting is camping in Xin'an County. It just so happens that I am going to Xin'an County..."

Collecting the letter carefully and putting it in his chest, Ma Jinzhong did not hesitate and rode towards Xin'an County. Now, with one person and two horses, he could reach Xin'an County as quickly as possible.

...

Sun Chuanting had to make a choice. The scouts detected that 500,000 bandits led by Li Zicheng were preparing to set off from Xingyang to Luoyang City. However, the guards of Luoyang City had become extremely tight and the city gates had long been closed.

Sun Chuanting had to make a decision whether to launch an attack on Luoyang Fucheng and occupy Luoyang Fucheng, or to bypass Luoyang Fucheng and fight with the 500,000 rogue bandits led by Li Zicheng.

Both options have pros and cons.

The capture of Luoyang Fucheng will definitely be a major blow to Li Zicheng and the rogue bandits. However, if the army enters Luoyang Fucheng, it is likely to be heavily surrounded by 500,000 rogue bandits led by Li Zicheng. Sun Chuanting does not carry a lot of food and grass. It can be expected that

There is definitely not much food and grass in the city of Luoyang Prefecture. If the city is heavily surrounded by rogue bandits and the food in the city is exhausted, the army will have to fight out of the city and fight the rogue bandits face to face.

It is not very possible for more than 100,000 people to completely defeat 500,000 bandits.

Bypassing Luoyang Fucheng, you can choose to fight in the wild with half a million bandits. If you can gain an advantage, you can attack on a large scale. If you fall into a bitter battle, you can find an opportunity to evacuate.

The army led by Sun Chuanting mainly focused on artillery attack. With nearly 20,000 artillery vehicles, it could undoubtedly exert its maximum lethality in field operations.

Finally, Sun Chuanting stood up, he had made up his mind.

"Report to your lord, there is someone outside the city who claims to be a rogue officer under Li Zicheng, named Ma Jinzhong. He must meet your lord, saying that he has important news to report. If he cannot see your lord, he will not say anything..."

The deputy general of the Qin Army hurriedly entered the wing, his face turned slightly pale, and he gasped and spoke.

Sun Chuanting was stunned. Of course he knew Ma Jinzhong's name. He used to be the leader of the bandits, and later defected to Li Zicheng. It was said that this man was quite tough.

"What are you talking about? Ma Jinzhong's nickname is Shiwan, and he has come to join us..."

"Yes, the sergeant has reviewed it in detail, and it turns out that Ma Jinzhong is the only one, and there is no one else..."

Sun Chuanting thought for a moment, slowly sat down, and waved to the Qin Army deputy general.

"It's strange. We are about to fight with the bandits. At this time, Ma Jinzhong has come to defect to us. Is there any trap? Ma Jinzhong used to be in charge of the bandits. Why did he come to join us at the critical moment..."

The deputy general of the Qin Army nodded and spoke to Sun Chuanting.

"Your Excellency, I will first take the man who calls himself Ma Jinzhong into custody. After interrogation, I will report to your Excellency..."

Sun Chuanting waved again.

"Don't worry. This man calls himself Ma Jinzhong. Even if I meet him, it won't be a big deal. Besides, even if he wants to pass on false information, it doesn't matter. Let's see what he says. You go and take him away.

Go to the lobby..."

After the deputy general of the Qin Army left, Sun Chuanting couldn't help but look at the map on the desk.

Walking into the lobby, Sun Chuanting also saw Ma Jinzhong with disheveled hair.

Before Ma Jinzhong could speak, Sun Chuanting spoke directly.

"My officer, Sun Chuanting, the governor of the five provinces of Ming Dynasty, you said that you are Ma Jinzhong and you want to see me to report important information..."

Ma Jinzhong immediately clasped his fists at Sun Chuanting.

"I am Ma Jinzhong, Master Sun. I have important information to report..."

Sun Chuanting smiled and watched Ma Jinzhong speak again.

"I trust you for the time being. You are Ma Jinzhong. You were once in charge of the bandits, and later you defected to Li Zicheng. I already know that 500,000 bandits led by Li Zicheng are preparing to enter Shaanxi and attack the city of Xi'an. Li Zicheng has nearly one million

As a sergeant, you have every advantage. You must be in a good position with Li Zicheng. Why did you turn to me at such a critical moment?"

Ma Jinzhong was not surprised. He looked at Sun Chuanting and spoke calmly.

"Master Sun, Gao Yingdeng and I used to be brothers in life and death. Li Zicheng killed Gao Yingdeng in front of me, and also repeatedly monitored me and doubted me. I have long wanted to avenge Brother Gao, but

There is no chance. Mr. Sun is right. Li Zicheng is leading 500,000 sergeants, preparing to enter Shaanxi and attack Xi'an Fucheng. Not only that, there are also 100,000 people. Leading the troops are Zhang Dongtao, deputy general manager of the rebel army, and General Li Yan...

"

Sun Chuanting nodded slightly and looked at Ma Jinzhong and spoke again.

"I know what you are talking about. Gao Yingdeng once caused trouble in Shanxi and once prepared to attack Pingyang City. After he surrendered to Li Zicheng, he was killed by Li Zicheng because of his good relationship with Luo Rucai. It turns out that you and Gao Yingdeng were

We have a very good relationship. He hated Li Zicheng for killing Gao Yingdeng, so he came to submit to the imperial court..."

Ma Jinzhong nodded and clasped his fists at Sun Chuanting.

"Master Sun, I have important information to report..."

Sun Chuanting looked around and waved again.

"Don't worry, just follow me to the wing and say..."

The deputy general of the Qin army and the commander-in-chief Yansui came to the wing together, and Ma Jinzhong was between them.

Sun Chuanting finally entered the wing and closed the door with his own hands.

"Ma Jinzhong, I already know the news about Li Zicheng and the 500,000 bandits. You don't need to say more..."

Ma Jinzhong's face showed no expression and he cupped his fists at Sun Chuanting.

"Master Sun, the news I reported should be particularly important. As long as Master Sun takes action immediately, it will definitely disrupt Li Zicheng's deployment and make it impossible for him to lead an army to attack Shaanxi..."

Sun Chuanting's expression suddenly became solemn.

"Very good, Ma Jinzhong, if you can tell important news, I will report it to the court and ask you for credit..."

Ma Jinzhong shook his head.

"Master Sun, as long as I can avenge Brother Gao, I will be satisfied. I don't care about the rest..."

Sun Chuanting nodded, with a look of approval on his face.

"Master Sun, all the family members of the rebel army are concentrated in Mi County, and the scholars who defected to the rebel army are all concentrated in Weishi County. As long as Master Sun captures these two cities, it will definitely shake the foundation of Li Zicheng..."
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