frightfiction Chapter 277 News about Du Chong
Chapter 277 News about Du Chong
As the flags fluttered in the wind, the soldiers were like a swarm of industrious bees, busy in every corner of the battlefield. The remains and weapons on the battlefield were cleared one by one, and the defense line in the mountainous area was reinforced. Lin Kunlun stood alone on the top of the mountain, his eyes piercing through the clouds in the distance, as if he could see through the fog of the future, and his heart was immersed in deep thoughts about the future.
He knew that this victory was only a flash in the pan. Although Zhou Kai's army was defeated, it would not necessarily surrender. More battles were waiting for them in the future. As the leader of this team, he must remain vigilant and prepare for the upcoming challenges. What he longed for was not just a small victory in this corner, but the position of overlord of the vast territory. The treasures and wealth of the royal relatives and corrupt officials would all become his possessions.
When Zhou Kai had almost mobilized all the government troops around Daxiguan, a secret group of people was quietly approaching from the east of Henan County. This was the Du Chong group that Yuan Quan had arranged in Henan County earlier. Due to the encirclement and suppression of various righteous armies by Ye Cheng's army, they had to hide in the mountains and forests. Now, Ye Cheng's elite troops have gone to Beijing to defend the king. Du Chong and others have long been unable to suppress their pride and are eager to make achievements on the battlefield. Upon learning that Ye Cheng's army had evacuated Henan County, they decided to take advantage of the opportunity and quietly approach Daxiguan, hoping to work hand in hand with Lin Kunlun's team.
"General Du! Good news! We ambushed Zhou Kai in the southern mountainous area and used fire attack to inflict heavy losses on him, killing nearly a thousand men!" The good news was exciting. Du Chong nodded slightly, with a hint of approval on his face: "I didn't expect Lin Kunlun to have such talent. It's not easy for them to achieve such good results since the young marshal left."
"General, what should we do next? Ye Cheng has already led most of his troops to the capital to defend the king. Should we take the opportunity to capture a few cities to solve the problem of food and grass?" the general suggested. Du Chong pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement: "This is a good move. Now the troops in the counties are empty, so we can take advantage of the opportunity. In this way, we can also divert Zhou Kai's attention to other places, so that he can't take care of both ends."
At the same time, Lin Kunlun was also planning how to expand the victory. He knew that if he wanted to completely defeat Zhou Kai, the current strength alone was far from enough. So he ordered scouts to gather intelligence everywhere and look for potential allies.
At this time, the scout brought back an exciting news: Du Chong's troops were heading towards Daxiguan. Lin Kunlun was overjoyed when he heard the news, and he knew that this was a rare opportunity. So he immediately ordered the entire army to prepare for war and prepare to welcome Du Chong's arrival.
Not long after, Du Chong led his men to the vicinity of Daxiguan. He quickly contacted Lin Kunlun and decided to join forces to fight against Zhou Kai. With Du Chong's help, Lin Kunlun's team's strength increased greatly and their morale became stronger.
However, Zhou Kai was no ordinary man. He soon learned about the alliance between Du Chong and Lin Kunlun, and he was furious and vowed to take revenge. So he began to mobilize more troops to launch a thunderous attack on Daxiguan.
Facing the upcoming fierce battle, Lin Kunlun and Du Chong knew that the pressure was like a mountain, but they also understood that only unity could defeat the strong enemy. So they began to prepare for the defense in full swing, ready to welcome this decisive battle of life and death.
Perhaps both sides were watching and waiting for the right time, so for a while there was a rare tranquility on the battlefield. Zhou Kai was not only facing the pincer attack of the two rebels, but also because of the last defeat, he was afraid of Lin Kunlun and did not dare to attack rashly.
Daxiguan, an important checkpoint connecting Henan and the two northwestern counties, could not be completely blocked even in such a tense atmosphere. Every day, countless caravans and people came in and out here, making it very lively. This morning, as the gate opened, the caravans lined up in a long queue as usual. In this team, an old man, carrying a bamboo basket, walked slowly forward. The basket was full of fresh herbs, which were obviously picked from the mountains. His back was hunched very low, and the bamboo stick in his hand supported his slow and firm steps.
At the checkpoint, the officers and soldiers routinely checked every passerby. They always asked for some extra benefits from the merchants. This was the rule here, and the merchants knew it well, so they consciously handed over a few copper coins in order to pass smoothly.
The old man's eyes were deep and resolute, as if he could see into people's hearts. In his bamboo basket, in addition to the herbs, there was also a secret letter, which was the code between Du Chong and Lin Kunlun and the clue to their secret connection.
When the old man arrived at the checkpoint, the soldiers roughly turned over his bamboo basket but could not find anything unusual. He handed over a few copper coins without changing his expression and then passed the checkpoint smoothly.
Entering the city, the old man found a stall near the city gate, placed the bamboo basket on the ground, took out a worn bamboo mat from it, and spread it out. Then, he laid out the herbs in the basket one by one and started his day's business. This old man was Lin Kunlun in disguise. He used this ever-changing mask to transform himself into an ordinary old merchant to avoid the attention of the officers and soldiers.
He looked like an old man, ragged, with only some wild herbs in his bamboo basket. Such an outfit made the greedy soldiers look down on him. Lin Kunlun observed every move in Daxiguan with this inconspicuous look. He noticed that there were teams of soldiers patrolling the streets from time to time. They moved in groups of three or five and moved in an orderly manner. The presence of these soldiers undoubtedly added a bit of tension to the city.
Lin Kunlun's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He clearly realized that this seemingly peaceful city was actually surging with undercurrents. Although the officers and soldiers seemed lazy on the surface, they were actually well-trained. Once there was any disturbance, they could quickly assemble. Such a defense was undoubtedly a huge challenge for him and Du Chong.
He pretended to be nonchalant while tending to his herbal medicine stall, while keeping an eye on the surroundings. In his mind, a bold plan was brewing. He knew that in order to break this deadlock, he had to take some unconventional measures.
After noon, the number of pedestrians in the city gradually decreased, and the sun shone obliquely on the streets, leaving patches of mottled light and shadows. Seeing that the time was right, Lin Kunlun packed up his herbal medicine stall, slowly stood up, and walked towards an inn in the city.
This inn is called "Tongfu Inn" and is located in a more prosperous area in the city. Lin Kunlun walked into the inn, chose a seat by the window, ordered a pot of tea, and began to taste it carefully. He looked through the window, observing the pedestrians on the street, as if waiting for something.