The battle in the field outside the city of Jiaozhi was endless, and the soldiers of the military camps of the two sides fought fiercely, because the camps of both sides were set up in the middle of the field, and there was no such thing as garrisoning the city, as long as one of the lines of one side collapsed, the overall situation would change. On one side is the gateway to the interior of Wohua Mountain, and on the other side is Xiaoyong, a subsidiary city of Jiaozhi City, which will be the main battlefield of the Qin Dynasty against Wohua Mountain.

After the midday sun, the skirmishes between the two sides often continued into the night, with thousands of soldiers on each side dying, and the corpses often decomposed quickly in the summer heat, but the trend of human mortality did not change in the slightest, and the real war did not come. The weather in June is cold for the bones, and the cold is only the smell of corpses and human lives.

The armor soldiers of the Qin Dynasty were three times larger than that of Wohua Mountain, and they originally inherited the emperor's order to conform to the way of heaven, and had the opportunity to win the battle in a battle, even if the mountain bandits with 20,000 horses gathered, it would not delay the war in Jiaozhi City for more than half a month. But the strategy from Admiral Pang Lu still underestimated the ability of the bandit commander of Wohua Mountain, and only three commanders were here, which made him a little difficult to ride a tiger.

Pang Lu is a senior general who is nearly 50 years old, has more than 20 years of command experience, has outstanding achievements in many famous battles, even if placed in the capital military headquarters, he can be regarded as a general, except for the eastern, western, and southern three generalissimos, there are only a handful of people who can compare with him in terms of qualifications and ability.

Moreover, he is not an ordinary general, now he is the marshal of 100,000 soldiers and horses and the governor of the bandits.

Pang Lu summoned his five eight-rank generals to the front of the battle, and looked meaningfully at the Shura battlefield where the soldiers and bandits were fighting, his long black eyebrows hung on his forehead, as if he couldn't hide the anxiety, but he didn't say anything.

If he doesn't say anything, it means that other generals can't speak at will, and if he doesn't say anything, it means that this respected governor is thinking about something, how can others disturb him?

After being silent for a while, Pang Lu coughed lightly, pointed to the military camp in Wohua Mountain, and said, "You see, they are making a fire and cooking, even if they have experienced a cruel death purge today, these mountain bandits in Wohua Mountain still have no intention of retreating, they seem to be holding on to the Jiaozhi Mountains with their lives." ”

There were originally six outstanding military generals, among which the youngest disciple of the Bian family, Bian Daocheng, infiltrated the Wohua Mountain region and secretly carried out the tasks delivered by Pang Lu, and the remaining five were all powerful martial arts masters. Zhao Shi and Deng Zhun are the most powerful, and they were originally brothers who had experienced life and death together with Pang Lu, so there is naturally no need to question the degree of trust. The other three are Li Zhengxing, Luo Yaohua, and Lu Xingyang, all of whom are masters directly assigned by the military department, but their position on the DPRK situation is still unclear.

Luo Yaohua smiled and said, "Governor Pang, I thought that the bandits in Wohua Mountain were already poor, and they could have relied on the danger of the Jiaozhi Mountains to deal with our army, but they obeyed the orders of those young and vigorous commanders to camp in the wilderness and choose to fight our army head-on, this is a stupid move, our army is three times the enemy, naturally it won't take long, those bandits in Wohua Mountain will be killed and wounded." ”

Pang Lu's eyes narrowed, and he said, "They are all dead and wounded, so what about us? In exchange for success at the same price or even higher than the price of the enemy, we promised the emperor's order to suppress the bandits, and before we had a large achievement, we first broke more than half of the soldiers and horses, in fact, we still lost." ”

Li Zhengxing said, "Governor Pang, that Liang Jin is more important than the fortification, Lin Han is good at charging into battle, the two cooperate with each other in the battlefield, even Zhao Shi and Deng Zhun have no way for a while, and these two people are scheming, although they are only in their early twenties, they can be regarded as the fighters of ten thousand troops, and if they want to annihilate them, they naturally have to pay some necessary costs." ”

Pang Lu said, "What you say is indeed reasonable, this mountain bandit has a very strong combat ability, and the two people led by it are indeed rare fierce generals, and they can only outwit this kind of person, we have to face the entire Wohua Mountain, if we don't pacify the more than 20,000 mountain bandits here as soon as possible, I don't know what the battle situation will become." ”

Li Zhengxing said, "I don't know what the governor's plan is, we will go to it." ”

Pang Lu nodded with satisfaction and said approvingly, "It is worthy of being the general of the greedy wolf of the imperial seal, and there should be few people in the world who are not afraid of death." ”

Luo Yaohua, Lu Xingyang, Deng Zhun, and Zhao Zhizhi knelt down on one knee in unison, bowed their heads and said, "Please also ask the governor to give an order, and we will not be afraid of death and do our best for the dynasty." ”

"Okay!" Seeing that the generals expressed their determination, Pang Lu no longer hid anything, waved his big hand, and led everyone into the camp tent, but when he saw a chessboard with black and white children, Pang Lu walked to him and said, "People say, 'Two cars are broken and the tribulus terrestris is royal, and the single pawn is the first horse iron mill. The dragon fights the wall for three thousand miles, and the soldiers and forests peep into the formation of a thousand combinations', the art of war is like a chess method, and the generals can understand it?"

Li Zhengxing and the five of them took a closer look, on the chessboard, black invaded white, white swallowed black, black like a crescent moon, white like a fight, chess has a wonderful method, hidden in the thousands, if you only look at the chess game and don't know what Pang Lu means, but in connection with the battle situation, there is some kind of way to understand.

Lu Xingyang looked at the chessboard and thought for a long time, and said, "Could it be that this is the rumored Glaive Array? I've looked through such books in the Shangshu Library, and I'm sure this is the complete prototype of the Glaive Array. ”

"Glaive Array?" the other four generals secretly sighed, all of them showed admiration to Pang Lu, Deng Zhun and Zhao Zhi were even more surprised, and said, "I heard about this formation when I fought with the governor in those days, but I didn't expect that the governor could really put it at the mercy of it. So so

The battle formations of the army are the basis of the formations that can be inherited, and there are certain models to be found, but this kind of battle formations created with the art of Qimen as the core are not fixed forms, and the general application will inevitably shock the Quartet. ”

Deng Zhun and Zhao Shi are also nearly forty, they are originally Pang Lu's loyal and brave generals, these words are not welcome, but real admiration, Pang Lu also sounded quite emotional, and said, "I am lucky to learn such a big array, I will use this array to make a name for the generals!"

Luo Yaohua said, "I don't know how Governor Pang arranges the formation?"

Pang Lu Dao "The glaive array has four formation eyes, respectively distributed in the head of the moon, the end of the moon, the moon concave, the moon convexity, the governor needs four strong generals to check, and another 4,832 elite soldiers are dispatched to set up the formation, 800 are gathered in the middle to form the moon, and 1,008 people each in the east, west, south and north guard the gate, with the long flag as the number, advance and retreat left and right, strictly obey the military order, and limit the five to go out, and sweep away the mountain bandits. ”

"Obey the orders of the Governor. The five generals bowed together and responded in unison.

At this, the Qin Dynasty's large army stationed outside Jiaozhi City returned to defend on a large scale, leaving only a small force to indirectly disturb the Wohua Mountain military camp.

Lin Han and Liang Jin were also aware of this change, but they didn't know where the problem came from, and the sentinels and undercover agents sent were all expelled, so they could only choose to wait and see, while waiting for reinforcements to arrive.

The scene in the city of Cochin was not much more peaceful than outside the city, because of the war, the people were terrified, and even some large families were afraid to go out, for fear that the war would affect the fish pond.

Liu Qidun recalled all the family members, surrounded the Liu Mansion, and strictly ordered not to accept anyone's visits.

The letter came from afar, but it was not anyone's woman's book, black and white, yellow scarf corroboration, it was the news sent by Wohua Mountain.

The letter said that he had not visited for more than a month, and the head of the Liu family had been doing well recently? In the middle of the house, because of the thought of Linglang taking over the family business of the head of the family, he could not bear to take his life, and he didn't want the head of the Liu family to not remember his gratitude and hurt the snake man? The new city lord and his entourage, a total of 47 people, were killed by Xiang Guang and Xiang Lian under the head of the Liu family.

The Liu family is incompetent and virtuous, and dares to ask Wohua to go to your mansion, but the head of the Liu family can live the anger of Wohua? The Liu family has no eight sections, and the generation of Xiang Guang and Xiang Lian is not enough to be the enemy. I hope that within three days, the head of the Liu family can get the defense map of the Panglu military camp and serve our camp in person.

When Liu Qidun finished reading the letter, his face turned pale in an instant, and he fell to the ground, his face changing in fear.

"How could it be? How did Wohuashan know that the new city lord was killed by me?"

"Who is the erector when I am Liu Qidun, who is so blatantly threatening!"

"How can the deployment map of the Qin army's camp be something I can get, wishful thinking. ”

Liu Qidun smashed the tea cup to the ground, Xiang Lian and Xiang Guang heard the sound, and saw Liu Qidun angry, so he stood aside without saying a word, at this time, Liu Kai, who had a broken arm, walked into the hall with a scantily clad woman, still looking like a gentleman, and said with a smile, "Old man, I wanted to go outside to play just now but was stopped by Uncle Xiang Guang, those guards didn't listen to me, give me a pass!"

Liu Qidun couldn't help but feel angry when he saw his son's posture, but he thought that his mother had died early, and no one had supervised his moral education, so it didn't matter if he was a little ignorant, so he sighed secretly and said, "Kai'er, let that woman go back first, I have something to tell you." ”

Liu Kai saw that Liu Qidun's expression was dignified, and naturally he didn't dare to disobey, so he repelled the woman on the side, stood on the side, and said with a little horror, "Is there something big in the city?"

Liu Qidun said, "There is nothing to do in the city, as long as the military camp of the Qin Dynasty outside the city does not collapse, Jiaozhi City is a happy land, but these two are very tight, you still stay at home, which girl do you want to invite people directly to the courtyard, so as not to cause trouble." ”

Liu Kai said: "Since there is nothing to do in the city, why are you so nervous? Our Liu family is the three major overlord families in Jiaozhi City, which one dares to provoke without opening their eyes? I also promised Miss Cailian to gamble and drink in the afternoon." ”

Liu Qidun said angrily, "Bastard, what if the mountain bandits from Wohua Mountain sneak into the city, why are you not sensible!"

Liu Kai was a little afraid of his father's demeanor, but he didn't really beat and scolded him since he was a child, so he didn't have so much to worry about, and the fairy-like Cailian girl said that he had a surprise for him, how could he just stay at home? He said, "Old man, Wohua Mountain is now at war with the army of the Qin Dynasty, how can you take care of us? Don't be really worried about me, just let Uncle Xiangguang follow me, otherwise I will bring a dozen more martial arts followers, so there will be no risk!"

Liu Qidun's left hand was hidden in his sleeve, and he almost crushed the letter sent by Wohua Mountain, but looking at his son who had broken his arm, he still couldn't bear it in his heart, so he waved his hand impatiently, and said, "Go, go, Xiang Guang will bring twenty people to follow, and the young master must not be in danger." ”

Liu Kai laughed and said, "Thank you, old man." As he spoke, he walked out, bowed slightly to himself, and followed.

Xiang Lian said dissatisfiedly, "Master, you connived at the young master like this, what if he can't inherit the Liu family's family business in the future?"

Liu Qidun glared at Xiang Lian and said, "If I want to beat him and scold him, how can I be willing?" I will arrange these things, although he is not successful, he is the only bone she left, don't."

said that the people from Wohua Mountain came, even if the sky fell, there was his son and I on top. ”

Xiang Lian's lips moved slightly, wanting to say something, but he didn't say anything after all.

Liu Qidun said, "Thanks to your brother for helping me all these years, you have followed her to marry, and it has been hard." ”

Xiang Lian said, "Master doesn't need to be like this, although Mrs. passed away early, we will always help the master take care of the Liu family, and we have no complaints about this." ”

Liu Qidun sighed, "After all these years, who can know that my wife and the current generalissimo of the east, Meng Jianyan, are brothers and sisters, and everything is so grinding!"

But it's a pity that everything is grinding, and now is the time to sigh for no reason, Wohuashan's letter is pressing, Liu Qidun and the entire Liu family are already at the forefront of the war, how can he be allowed to delay more.

Liu Qidun said, "Xiang Lian, send someone to contact our people who are mixed in the Panglu military camp, and ask them to be careful and not to expose their share." Also, always pay attention to the movements of the Wohua Mountain military camp, especially those commanders, if they have any big moves, they must tell me as soon as possible. ”

Xiang Lian said, "Yes, sir." ”

After walking to Lian, Liu Qidun walked back and forth in the hall a few times, but because of the anxiety in his heart, it was really difficult to calm down.

"If you want me Liu Qidun to do things for you in Wohua Mountain, it depends on how long you can live, and if you don't have to, how can I bring the entire Liu family into danger? ”

Similar to the hidden turmoil of the Liu family, the Xu family at this moment is not as calm as it seems, there was a big man who came to the mansion before, and his status was more noble than the last time Lord Thorn Shi, Xu Cong keenly sensed the danger of this person, and there was a kind of general style in his gestures, and his share was also revealed.

"General, I don't know what instructions have been conveyed to me, and I want to bother the general to come here in person?" Xu Cong put his attitude very low, he guessed that this person was not only a general of the Qin Dynasty, but also his strength must not be lower than his own, such a big man will definitely have something big to do.

The man ignored Xu Cong's question, raised his eyes and looked at the father and son of the Xu family who were standing in front of him, and pointed at Xu Fanshi and said, "You are Xu Fanshi?"

"Yes, General. Xu Fan Shiying said.

"Nine counties and fifty-three cities in the Qin Dynasty, and even in the Luanlai Lake area of the capital, many people have heard of your name, some people say that there are three points in the world, and Xu Fanshi can monopolize seven points, which is really a great reputation. I don't know what strange appearance you look like, but it's ordinary when you see it now, except for the martial arts of the seventh-stage person and the good-looking skin, which is no different from your Lao Tzu. The man's tone seemed to be deliberately teasing, but the serious god did not change as much as he should.

"The general's words are serious, it's just rumors from some ignorant people, Fan Shi has no merit, but he hasn't done anything hurtful, he can only be regarded as an ordinary person. Xu Fan Shisheng was afraid that this person would investigate his oppression of the people, so he first shaped his self-image, not seeking to make a good impression on this big man, but not letting those stains become the reason for this person to make trouble.

But the man said, "I don't care if you are really a gentleman, I am here for the matter of the blood red agate, I don't know if your father and son know who took the blood red agate, I can give you the opportunity to overturn the prelude." ”

Xu Cong and Xu Fanshi stared, the latter was slightly flustered, but the former's demeanor did not change significantly, Xu Cong secretly thought that things might have been exposed, but it was naturally impossible to tell the truth, so he had to say, "Then my son Fan Shi snatched the blood-red agate, and was stopped by Wang Xiong of the Wang family and another masked team, because of the weak strength, he did not dare to pursue rashly, but he thought that the blood-red agate must have been taken away by the Wang family or the mysterious team." ”

The man slammed his palm on the tea table, and the table suddenly cracked, and with this loud noise, dozens of guards armed with knives and axes poured out from outside the hall, all of them were elite warriors who were completely loyal to Xu Cong, and there were also three guards with seven ranks, looking at the people sitting in front of the hall fiercely, as if as long as Xu Cong gave the order, they would rush up.

The man was not moved by this scene, snorted coldly, looked at Xu Cong and said, "Xu Cong, aren't you telling the truth now?" Tell me, where is the blood red agate?"

Xu Cong was indifferent, and said in a low voice, "What the villain said is true, it was indeed ...... by the Wang family."

"Bang!"

Before Xu Cong finished speaking, the big man drew his knife and smashed another tea table next to him, pointed the blade obliquely at Xu Cong's head, and said angrily, "Xu Cong, I know that you are a master of martial arts in the eighth stage, and the force is not under me, you are an ambitious person, if I kill you today, you will have no chance to plan." So, either tell the truth or get your hands dirty!"

Xu Fanshi's back was dripping with cold sweat, he knew very well what the end would be if he told the truth or made a move, maybe the strength of their entire Xu family was enough to kill this person, but from now on they would become traitors in the eyes of the Seventh Emperor Qiu Yuan, and they would no longer have an official share in the territory of the Qin Dynasty, but if they didn't make a move, if this person acted according to his own wishes and killed Xu Cong directly, then the Xu family would have no future.

It all depends on Xu Cong.

A short knife in Xu Fanshi's sleeve was secretly held in his hand, but because of nervousness, he couldn't hold the handle of the knife.

With so many guards around, even the archers hiding in the shadows, they are all holding their weapons tightly, ready to strike, and the situation is about to erupt.