After Cao Gui and two sergeants entered Shouzhang disguised as refugees, they quickly contacted Li Hu through signals.

"Brother Hu, have you become the leader of the rebels?" In an inconspicuous tavern, Cao Gui couldn't help but joked when he saw Li Hu, who was dressed in armor and looked majestic.

"That's necessary. Wherever Brother Tiger goes, isn't there always a fierce tiger?" Li Hu happily punched Cao Gui. Li Hu touched his chest in pain and his face turned green.

"Brother Hu, are you beating this little brother to death?" Cao Gui said with a wry smile, aggrieved.

"What? Have you been lazy recently?" Li Huhu stared, and Cao Gui immediately changed his smile and said with a smile: "How dare you, ah, isn't this your natural supernatural power, Brother Hu?"

The two have known each other for many years and often joke and joke with each other.

Speaking of Cao Ming, Cao Gui, Zhou Yong, including Liu Tong of Changshan Island, General Banner Shizhu, Qin Shan and others.

Those are all soldiers from the Cao family. Although these soldiers may not necessarily have much ability, they are definitely loyal.

After some joking, Li Hu asked seriously: "Sir, where are we now?"

Cao Gui immediately told Li Hu truthfully about Zhu Yunfei's situation.

After learning that Zhu Yunfei had arrived at Wenshang on the north bank of the canal and could cross the river at any time, Li Hu immediately told Cao Gui.

"There are currently 6,000 rebel troops in the city, but the only ones with real combat effectiveness are Qu Commander Li Huajing's Central Military Camp, which has only 1,500 troops."

"Since you want to seize the city, we will do it before the fifth watch the day after tomorrow. At that time, I will lead the brothers in the city and raise a fire at the east gate as a signal. I will take the opportunity to open the city gate and welcome your troops to enter the city."

"I remember, Brother Hu, take care." Cao Gui promised solemnly and left the city that evening.

The next afternoon, Cao Gui returned to Wenshang City and reported to Zhu Yunfei the situation in Shouzhang City.

"Zhao Yue, go and ask Fan Zhixian how the ships are being prepared?"

Zhu Yunfei was also shocked when he learned about the situation in Shouzhang City.

On the evening of the next day, Zhu Yunfei and Zhao Yue personally led their 1,300 sergeants to cross the canal by boat in the dark, all the way to the foot of Shouzhang City.

At a distance of three miles, under the darkness, only the lanterns hanging on the top of the city could be vaguely seen.

"Rest on the spot for half an hour." Through the hourglass and the stars in the sky, Zhu Yunfei estimated that it was around three in the morning.

There is still an hour before the attack time on the fifth watch, which is just enough time for the soldiers to rest and recover their physical strength.

"Cao Gui, take someone up and confirm whether Li Hu has arrived at the city gate."

When Zhu Yunfei asked Zhao Yue to arrange for the team to rest, he gave Cao Gui another instruction.

Later, Zhu Yunfei personally led a group of soldiers to guard the perimeter.

In Shouzhang City, during the fourth watch, Li Hu communicated with the soldiers who had sneaked into the city during the day to gather at the east gate during the fourth watch at night.

Among the thousand rebel troops stationed at the east gate of the city, except for a group of people on patrol at night, the rest were already asleep.

"Who is it?" Li Hu came suddenly with fifty soldiers, and there was naturally a lot of movement.

The patrol officer, holding a torch, saw Li Hu leading the team from a distance, and immediately raised his voice and asked.

"On the order of Commander Li Qu, I came to inspect the city defense." Li Hu held the token in his hand, and the soldiers on the left and right held torches, shining on Li Hu's figure.

"I didn't know it was Lieutenant Li, but I hope you can forgive me." The sentry officer obviously knew Li Hu. When he saw Li Hu coming, he immediately smiled and apologized.

"Let's go, follow me to the top of the city to check." Li Hu waved his hand, led his soldiers, and carried the rebels and horses on patrol, and climbed to the top of the city gate.

"Don't move. Anyone who dares to resist will be shot to death." As soon as he entered the city gate, Li Hu suddenly drew his knife and put it on the sentry's neck.

The soldiers on the left and right showed their swords at their waists, one for each, and directly controlled the fifty soldiers on patrol.

"Captain Li, what does this mean?" The sentry officer, who had the knife on his neck and felt the threat of death, asked in horror.

"All of them are tied up. Stay here. If anyone dares to move, don't blame me for killing you." Li Hu slapped the opponent on the back of the head, knocked the sentry officer unconscious, and shouted in a loud voice.

"Send the signal, open the city gate, and welcome your troops to enter the city."

As the signal fire at the top of the city was lit, the city gate was pulled up, and the suspension bridge suddenly fell down.

This huge movement also woke up the sleeping rebel soldiers in the outpost.

Outside the east gate city, Zhu Yunfei held Mo Dao and shouted on horseback: "Soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, the opportunity has come to make contributions, come and kill with me!"

One hundred elite cavalry on the left and right, as well as the infantry led by Zhao Yue, raised their weapons high and shouted: "Kill! Kill!"

Thirteen hundred people on foot and on horseback, holding torches high and shouting, rushed towards the city gate where the flames were everywhere and the gate was open.

"The Ming army is coming. Brothers, run away!"

Li Hu, who was on the top of the city, took advantage of the situation and slashed the rebel flags on the top of the city with his sword, raising his voice and shouting in surprise.

The rebel soldiers who woke up from the outpost saw the army coming from outside the city and heard the shouts of "Flee quickly" from everywhere, so they fled in all directions.

Zhu Yunfei led a hundred armored cavalry and charged into the east gate without encountering any obstruction.

Li Hu, who was on the city gate, saw Zhu Yunfei leading his troops to attack, and immediately led the soldiers on his left and right to greet him.

"Sir, the rebel army's military camps are all in the east camp of the city. Please come with me." Li Hu held a sword in his hand and reported.

"Get on your horse and lead the way." Zhu Yunfei shouted, and Li Hu led the team, quickly getting on the back of the war horse brought by Li Yunfei's team.

"Sir, follow me." Li Hu pulled the reins of the horse, raised the sword in his hand, and galloped up.

One hundred and fifty knights, led by Li Hu, together with Zhu Yunfei, drove directly to the rebel camp in the city.

Zhao Yue led his infantry, followed closely behind, and charged into the city.

In the rebel camp in the city, Qu Commander Li Huajing woke up from his sleep. When he heard the report from his subordinates, he learned that the Ming army had entered the city. He was startled and immediately raised his gun and shouted.

"All battalions must gather quickly and follow me to the north gate to break out."

Although Li Huajing immediately ordered the troops to assemble, because the soldiers had just gotten up from their sleep, they could not assemble at all for a while.

By the time the team was assembled, Zhu Yunfei and Li Hu led the cavalry team and had already arrived outside the camp gate.

At this time, the sky began to light up. Li Huajing raised his gun and rode his horse. He stood inside the camp gate and saw the Ming army soldiers and horses outside the camp gate. Although there were not many in number, the imposing manner of the soldiers' armor was still strong.

It shocked him.

"Li Hu, you, you traitor." When he saw Li Hu's familiar figure in front of the Ming army, Li Huajing's expression changed, he pointed his gun at Li Hu and cursed.

"Li Huajing, open your dog eyes and take a look. I am Li Hu, the commander of the Dengzhou Guards of the Ming Dynasty, and I am carrying out your Majesty's decree to punish you and other traitors."

Li Huzong immediately stepped forward and shouted: "If you want to meet each other, please dismount immediately and surrender. I will spare your life."

"Bah, I will never surrender until I die." Li Huajing cursed loudly in anger.
Chapter completed!