"How could Master Ban know the news of the imperial capital?" Back in the barracks, Jiang Yiping asked puzzled. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Ban Pinren took the hot tea handed by the servant and said to him with a smile: "Of course, I sent someone to spread the news to the imperial capital. ”

"This ......" Jiang Yiping and Huo Yiben were both speechless in shock.

Ban Pinren took a sip of fragrant tea and continued: "Now there are many generals around the eldest prince who can fight well, but when it comes to this meritorious and prestigious figure, there are only so many two. One is General Deng Mianhao, who is known as the Sword King of the Angry Sea, and the other is Feng Huwen of the Black Axe Knights. If the prince wants to send people on an expedition, he will definitely not choose an unknown general who has not experienced a big battle, and he must have a veteran of the world. So I sent people to the imperial capital to spread the news that these two people intended to take refuge in the Fifth and Seventh Princes, so that the eldest prince could be suspicious of Feng Huwen. And as I expected, the person sent there had just written back to me saying that the eldest prince had imprisoned Feng Huwen and Deng Mianhao's family. ”

After listening to Ban Pinren's explanation, Jiang Yiping and Huo Yiben both respected him from the bottom of their hearts. Ban Pinren is worthy of being Zheng Puming's important think tank and military advisor, and he really has the ability to strategize and win a thousand miles.

Ban Pinren put down the teacup and said, "My purpose is not to do this, but to make General Feng Huwen for my use." ”

"Is this possible? He is a big man who once rescued the first emperor. Jiang Yiping couldn't believe it.

"If Feng Huwen implements what I said, he will inevitably be disturbed by his relatives in the imperial capital, so he has no intention of focusing on the current war. If he really comes to fight Brother Huo tomorrow, he can sell him a flaw, he will definitely take advantage of the situation to pursue, and then Brother Jiang will set a trap along the road and capture him alive in the camp. After that, I'll take care of it. ”

At noon the next day, Feng Huwen really led the Black Axe Knights to the camp again to call for battle.

Huo Yiben brought a lacquered steel gun to fight this time, and yesterday's chestnut horse was also replaced by a green-maned white horse today, just like a young hero.

"I'm here to fight!" As soon as Huo Yiben said this, he drove his horse to the formation of the two armies.

Today's Feng Huwen didn't say a word, and rode on horseback with the Flame Demon Battle Axe, and even Huo Yiben could feel the anger in his heart.

The two axes swung together, and the flames hit Huo Yiben like a churning heat wave. He immediately picked up the steel gun to pick it up, and the whole person was irresistible under the heavy pressure, and he felt that the white horse under his crotch was about to be pressed to the ground by this brute force.

The green tendons on Feng Huwen's arms burst out, and the Fire Demon Battle Axe exploded into dazzling flames after his power was exerted. Huo Yiben really couldn't resist, his body leaned back, the barrel of the gun in his hand pushed forward hard, and the feet that stepped on the stirrups also followed suit, and the whole person slipped from the horseback to the ground.

Seeing this scene, Feng Huwen still did not give up, and jumped off the horse with two axes in hand. Huo Yiben was already waiting on the ground, and as soon as the steel gun was picked, it was like a silver dragon going to sea, directly taking Feng Huwen's heart.

In an instant, a fireball the size of a horse's head exploded from the flame demon battle axe, but it looked like a beast's claw, grabbed the tip of the spear held by Huo Yiben and broke it hard, and the entire body of the spear bent to the side.

Huo Yiben only felt a hot palm holding the steel spear, which forced him to let go of his palm, dodge Feng Huwen's double axe, and then flew up to jump on the horse's back and headed towards his own town.

Feng Huwen's heart was full of anger, and he also rode the black war horse to chase after him. Huo Yiben deliberately controlled the horse's speed, and when he saw Feng Huwen's black horse chasing after him, he drove the horse forward again. The two horses chased me and ran out of two or three miles away, and came to a dirt road with a few lonely trees, Huo Yiben drove the horse and leaped over, and Feng Huwen behind did not have time to think about it and followed closely. But when he saw the horses' hooves touching the ground, they sank deep into the earth, and they were planted into the pit with men and horses.

The soldiers tied Feng Huwen and brought him into the camp tent to meet Ban Pinren. Along the way, he did not blindfold Feng Huwen's eyes, and let him watch the situation in the camp. In the camp, the old and infirm stood guard with spears, women and children carefully sewed and mended their clothes and armor under the straw huts, and the children, although they were young, were all alive and cheerful. Despite the extremely difficult conditions, this corps, which was formed by the people and a few tribes, did not show any hopelessness. On the contrary, there is a positive wind of hope and unity.

When Ban Pinren, who was holding the scroll in his hand, saw Feng Huwen being escorted into the camp tent, he immediately showed a terrified look of being greatly frightened, and the book in his hand also fell to the ground. He stepped forward in three or two steps, drank the soldiers, personally untied the ropes, and bowed to Feng Huwen and apologized: "The subordinates are all mountain and village husbands, they don't know how to be polite, and they have offended the majesty of the general. ”

Ban Pinren's attitude caught Feng Huwen unexpectedly, he thought that he would only die if he was captured, but now the situation in front of him made him unspeakably embarrassed, and even the anger in his heart cooled down.

Ban Pin Ren ordered someone to take the warm liquor, personally poured it for Feng Huwen, and said: "The general's name is known to everyone in the world, and General Huo in my camp is still young, so he is naturally not your opponent. Today, I was really helpless, so I used a trick to invite the general, just to have a long talk with the general. If the general refuses, just get up and go out of the camp, Ban dares to guarantee his life, and no soldiers will stop him. ”

Feng Huwen drank a cup and said, "The general of the defeated army is not brave enough, since I was captured by you, I didn't think that I could live." ”

"Happy, like the general's bold spirit, I am afraid that there will be no second place today. It's just that the general is a hero, but have you ever thought about the safety of your relatives in the imperial capital? Even if it is just a general who sacrifices his life for the sake of integrity, but it will also harm future generations, so that the Feng family has no successor, is it really worth it? ”

Facing Ban Pinren, who was eloquent, Feng Huwen could only remain silent again and again.

Ban Pinren continued: "Although I don't know the specific situation in the palace, the eldest prince's intention to promote the young general to the throne has long been obvious. Even if you and General Deng Mianhao are in high positions and powerful now, their positions seem unshakable. However, when the political situation is established in the future, it will inevitably be affected by the emerging juniors, and it is only a matter of time before the position is replaced. Besides, now it's just a trivial piece of gossip, which makes the eldest prince lose trust in you. What if it takes time? ”

Feng Huwen's gaze gradually lowered, and when he heard something unpleasant, he suddenly picked up the wine glass on the table and poured it into his throat, allowing the burning sensation in his throat to paralyze his nerves.

Ban Pinren saw that his heart had been shaken, and he hit the railway while it was hot: "In the past, the general led the Black Axe Knights to follow the first emperor to fight in the south and the north, and established this great reputation. How ridiculous it is to be treated so unfairly when you are now famous. It is said that good birds choose trees to perch, and virtuous ministers choose their masters. When the general entered the camp before, he had also seen that the second prince was benevolent and loved things, and the people were willing to serve him. This is completely different from the concept of the great prince ruling the country by force, only by returning the freedom of the people can the world be peaceful and the foundation of the empire be solid. ”

Feng Huwen was like sitting on pins and needles, and finally couldn't help but say, "Is there a way for the military advisor to save my family?" If there is a way, Feng is willing to be a pawn for the second prince and let him be dispatched. With that, he knelt down on one knee in front of Ban Pinren.

"General, please get up!" Ban Pinren hurriedly got up and helped Feng Huwen back to sit down, and then continued: "The general's family will not be harmed at all. ”

Feng Huwen looked puzzled.

"In this expedition, there are more than 50,000 members of the Black Axe Knights alone, plus various auxiliary regiments, the total number is close to 100,000. Such a large army is a threat in itself. Even if the eldest prince wanted to kill the general's family, the strategists around him would desperately block it. Because if the general's relatives are still there, the eldest prince will hold your soft underbelly. But if his relatives are killed, the general will not only turn against the eldest prince because of this, but may even defect to the forces of other princes. At the end of the day, the Grand Prince is just afraid that you will turn against your Black Axe Knights. ”

After listening to Ban Pinren's series of analysis, Feng Huwen couldn't help but admire this self-proclaimed little strategist, and he said with a sad look on his face: "I also ask the military advisor to give advice, if you can save your wife and children, Feng will not be ungrateful until death." ”

Ban Pinren smiled and drank the remaining liquor in the cup, stood up and said to Feng Huwen: "The general comes with me." ”

The two of them went out of the camp tent, and Ban Pinren stretched out his hand and pointed to the endless Wanshan Road in the distance, "If you want to save the life of the general's family, you need to pocket this Wanshan Road first." ”

In the palace of Wanshan City, the three princes were anxiously waiting for news from the front line.

A herald hurriedly came in from outside the hall and presented the news from the carrier pigeon to Zheng Qiming.

"How's the battle going?" Zheng Zhuming asked as he stretched his neck on the side.

"It is said that the Black Axe Knights have broken Huo Yiben's army, and now Feng Huwen has begun to march towards Shiyabi, and our people are in a bitter battle." As soon as Zheng Qiming's words came out, Zheng Puming and Zheng Zhuming's faces instantly turned pale with shock.

"This Feng Tiger Stripe has excellent martial arts, and he is a veteran under his father, if the eldest brother has his divine help, it will hurt us." Before Zheng Qiming could express his position, Zheng Zhuming began to cry and cry for his father.

At this moment, two generals came out of His Highness's courtiers. These two are both in their thirties and are twin brothers, the elder brother is called Luo Baoguang, and the younger brother is called Luo Baohua. These two young generals who also followed the first emperor before, because they had no merits, they had been unknown, and later followed Zheng Qiming.

Luo Baoguang said: "My lord, my two brothers are willing to go to guard the pass of Longyun Mountain, and swear not to return to Wanshan City without taking Feng Huwen's head." ”

Zheng Qiming nodded and said, "Since the two generals have such perseverance, then they must bother the two." ”

The two generals had to order the troops to rush to the dragon to spit water, and soon a herald came to report: "Report! The Black Axe Knights have already killed Long Tushui, and the two generals Luo Baoguang and Luo Baohua have been killed in battle. ”

"What......" Zheng Zhuming stared at the herald with round eyes, and the wrist holding the wine glass trembled slightly, and the wine swayed left and right, spilling a little drip on his shoes.

Ban Pinren came with a group of militiamen at this time, and he couldn't even salute when he entered the palace, so he said to the three princes: "Feng Huwen's army has arrived in the city, and the three princes have time to escape while the chaos is now, otherwise the opportunity will be lost, and the consequences will be unimaginable." ”