"But even if they can convince you, these people's combat effectiveness is not very good. Are you sure, when they arrive on the battlefield, they won't hold you back?" Pei Yunxiao still has this layer of worries.

This group of soldiers who have not been systematically trained all the time, it is because Tang Heng has the talent to march and can't stand the pig teammates, isn't it?

Tang Hang seemed very confident: "Waste can also be used as waste. If used well, it can turn waste into treasure."

"What's more, these people still have some foundation, and they can't be regarded as rubbish."

He pointed to the map on the table: "It is clear from the front that the King Rong army will arrive here tomorrow. I have arranged for Zhou Bi to stop here. Be sure to cut off the front and rear army so that they cannot rescue each other."

"After that, it will be the second line of defense. I will let General Du go." General Du in Tang Heng's mouth was the Xizhou Battalion General Du Shao, whom he and Pei Yunxiao had borrowed back then.

Du Shao's army was also the strongest among these soldiers, and it was also the fiercest fight after King Rong conspired.

"General Du's task is to consume as much as possible the strength of the front army, so that when they approach the ferry, they lose the advantage of combat power." Tang Hang pointed to the ferry again.

"And I will take these skirmishers and wait for them here. In any case, I can't let them cross the river."

Pei Yunxiao heard meticulously: "It is indeed a good strategy to use three lines of defense to form a cloth bag and bring in King Rong’s former army uniform. When the former army is defeated and fled, Zhou Bi and Du Shao can give them another blow. In this way, King Rong's army will consume a lot."

"It's just that this is destined to be a fierce battle."

"There is no undead in a war." Tang Heng's eyes were a little empty: "Sometimes, wars can be won by wisdom, with less and more, and at the least cost, in exchange for the greatest victory."

"But sometimes, you can only head-to-head. Use corpses to pile up a victory!"

"Brother Xiao." After entering the barracks, Tang Hang's name returned to the past: "On the battlefield, the sword has no eyes. You have to pay attention to your safety."

"I understand, brother, don't worry." Pei Yunxiao came out this time, bringing Jinnian and Jinying.

She only needs to stay in the rear, and she can put forward some strategies for Tang Hang in time as best as she can, and her duties are the same as those of a military division.

"But brother always remembers, I'm waiting for you to come back."

Tang Heng came back again, seven days later.

The fifty thousand army that went there will be half left when they come back.

His armor was covered with dried blood, as if he was covered in blood again. The armor is stuck to the body, and it is impossible to take it off.

Pei Yunxiao naturally took on the task of taking care of him, and took advantage of the opportunity of taking care of him to live in Tang Hang's tent. Just like Tang Heng had taken care of her, he gave him medicine and helped him eat.

In the dim tent, the two sleep on two separate couches, not far apart.

"Xiaoxiao." Tang Heng was not sleepy, and said softly: "You know, who did I see in front of the battle?"

"Who?"

Tang Hang was silent for a moment, and uttered two names: "Zhao Xiwen, He Can."

"What!" Pei Yunxiao sat up, "You said he two are in the Royal Army?"

Tang Hang nodded: "I don't know how King Rong crossed the sea, but they are now King Rong's right-hand man, and they have high positions in the army."

There is a queen mother in the Zhao family, and a noble concubine and a prince in the He family. How could these two people get involved with the King Rong? Pei Yunxiao couldn't figure it out.

Although the battle between Tang Hang and King Rong was fierce, it prevented King Rong from being invincible since the rebellion and broke the hope of King Rong's rebels going north.

In this battle, at a **** price, the originally scattered army was truly united together, and the combat power suddenly increased, which also made Tang Heng a truly convinced leader in the minds of all soldiers.

This was the first and biggest battle that Tang Hang led his troops to counter the rebellion.

After this battle, the two armies turned into a battle of offense and defense. One side will seize a city today, and the other side will retake it tomorrow.

The war caused almost devastating blows to Jiangnan, which had always been prosperous. Farmers didn't think about farming, and merchants didn't think about trade. Everyone was panicked. They didn't know which sky had changed on top of their heads when they woke up the next day.

The prefects and magistrates of many prefectures and counties have changed their seats, and every time the city changes hands, they have to change one group. In the end, these officials have become grassroots, whoever is near the city, surrendered to the city, and knelt down to be loyal.

Although this is also caused by human nature, it is obviously extremely detrimental to countering the rebellion. Sometimes, as soon as the army left the captured city, it was circumvented by the Rongwang rebels. Originally able to become his own rear, in a blink of an eye it became a front and back flanking.

In the end, Tang Heng was ruthless, and once again regained a county seat from the rebels, he pulled the clumsy magistrate directly to the gate of the county office and cut it in public.

Of course, in such a chaotic situation, only deterrence will not work, but it may be counterproductive.

Tang Hang asked the soldiers to sound gongs in the streets and alleys to announce that the county officials were the imperial order officials, who would eat the money of the emperor, and were naturally loyal to the emperor. But ordinary people are different. As long as they do not lead the way for the rebels, but only to save their lives, they are not guilty!

After that, he ordered the army to pay military salaries to buy supplies from the people's homes in the city at double the market price. Not much, just symbolic, but it can give the people some benefits and protection, so that they will not panic too much.

At the same time, every time Tang Hang regained a city, he set aside a portion of his troops and stayed in garrison, and the lieutenant general directly assisted in cultural affairs. And strict military discipline, not to disturb the people. Once a harasser appears, no matter what the crime is, he will be executed according to the military law, and the chickens and monkeys will be killed.

Even so, the number of the army is declining, but the city in the rear is guaranteed, and the army is not exhausted.

These policies were realized one by one, and the battle situation quickly turned around.

After Tang Heng regained the largest capital of Hengzhou in the south of the Yangtze River, the Rongwang rebels quickly showed signs of decline. Tang Heng took advantage of the situation and turned the tug of war into a counterattack, and drove King Rong back to his fief-Rongjun.

The winter in Jiangnan came late, the weather was cold and humid, but there was no snow.

The army of Jiang Rongjun has been under siege for more than half a month, and it has been more than three months from the unstoppable initial situation to today's embarrassment on all sides. Everyone knew that King Rong, but the beast was still fighting.

In the middle of the night, the barracks fell into silence, only the patrolling sergeants made rustling noises under their feet.

"Report!" A loud shout cut through the night sky.

Tang Hang opened the curtain and stepped out, followed by Pei Yunxiao.

"Report! Report to the general that Lu Wei, the prefect of Rongjun, went out of the city alone, saying that the head of King Yirong Xiang surrendered to the court!"

Tang Hang was taken aback, and said, "Purge the army, bring a group of people, and follow me to the city!"

A group of people hurriedly rushed outside the city of Rongjun on horseback, and saw Lu Wei standing alone in the moonlight, dressed in thin clothes, holding a wooden box in his hands.

Seeing Tang Hang's banner coming, Lu Wei stepped forward and raised the wooden box: "The criminal Lu Wei pays respects to General Tang."

"Premier Lu, what does this mean?" Tang Hang asked in a loud voice.

"As the prefect of Rong County, the guilty minister was not aware of the rebellious party and his conscience, and he was ashamed of the saint's grace! Today the rebellious party Murong Yun pleaded guilty and committed suicide. Life." Lu Wei said.

Pei Yunxiao felt a little awkward when she heard it.

Rongjun is the base camp of King Rong's rebellion. For so many years, Rongjun has been from the prefect to the people, only knowing the king of Rong, but not the emperor. What's more, Rongjun raises so many private soldiers, and even uses monks and Taoists as a cover. It can be said that everyone is a soldier.

Now that Lu Wei is holding this human head, he wants Tang Hang to let the people make a living?

Then how to distinguish who is the common people? Who are the rebels of King Rong?

Thinking, Pei Yunxiao kicked the horse in the stomach, approached Tang Heng, and whispered: "General, the secret letter to the capital, is there no news yet?"

Tang Hang shook his head, he was also waiting for this reply.

Long before the siege of Rongjun, Tang Heng hurriedly sent a military report on the process of counter-insurgency to the court, asking the emperor for a decision. But after so long, there is still no news back.

Now that King Rong is dead, the culprits of the rebellion are gone. Except for those powerful officers under King Rong's command, they will definitely be imprisoned. No one dares to decide how to deal with them without his majesty's will.

After thinking about it, Tang Heng raised his hand behind him: "Come here, check the head!"

A soldier flew over and carried the wooden box back, opening it in front of Tang Hang.

Tang Hang looked carefully, his facial features and face shape, even if his head was covered by hair and blood, he was still sure that this was the head of Rong Wang Murongyun!

"Since the rebels have already come down, they are going to lead troops to take over all affairs in Rongjun, Lu Taishou has no objection?"

"The guilty minister dare not." Lu Wei said.

"Okay, then I will trouble Master Lu to lead the way."

Overnight, Tang Hang stationed in Rongjun, took back the prefect seal letter from Lu Wei, and personally took charge of the daily affairs of Rongjun.

The army under his command guarded the gates and main streets of Rongjun to prevent another chaos.

At noon on the second day, Zhao Xiwen and He Can were crushed to the main office of the mansion.

Pei Yunxiao is in the screen and Tang Heng is outside the screen. Both of them are curious and puzzled. How could Zhao Xiwen and He Can be involved in the rebellion of King Rong.

Zhao Xiwen and He Can knelt on the ground with shackles on their hands and feet. Hearing Tang Heng's question, they sneered: "Is General Tang asking us?"

"Isn't this a gift from Pei Yunxiao?"

"If it weren't for him, why would I be demoted from the capital and abandoned by the family?" Zhao Xiwen said: "The King Rong is also a relative of the emperor, the bloodline of the Dali orthodox, the first emperor's son. Why not let us fight for prosperity and wealth? "

He Can also said: "When you first entered Beijing for scientific research, you were famous, but I didn't take it seriously. I only said that you made your name early because of the power of the Pei family. Now it seems that I underestimated you!"

"If it weren't for you, just rely on the impotent soldiers of the imperial court. King Rong has already pointed at the capital, and the great cause will be accomplished!"

Tang Heng understood a little.

It turned out that the Zhao family and the He family gave up these two people, and they decided to join forces with King Rong to rebel because of their position of power. It's also a reason.

"The winner and the loser, I would like to bet. Murong Yun has committed suicide. You two are his confidants. You should be escorted to Beijing for trial. What else do you want to say?"

Zhao Xiwen raised his head and met Tang Heng's eyes: "Tang Heng, don't say it too early."

"Until the end, winning or losing is not yet known."