In Beiyanguan, the armies of Tang and Mongolia have been facing each other for half a year. In the past six months, there have been countless battles between the two sides, each with its own winners and losers. But since a month ago, the Mongol army launched an all-out siege war, with almost all troops on both sides. However, the outnumbered Tang army eventually routed the besieging Mongol army.

Although the losses on both sides were not small, for the Tang army, the morale reached an extremely high level. There were even quite a few people who took the initiative to petition to lead the army and beat the Mongols back to their hometowns.

It's just that Xue Rengui, as the supreme commander, has always stood still and still chooses to stick to the city.

And in the barracks, Yang Ruiyun, who is a pioneer general, has just returned from a battle. In the past half a year, Yang Ruiyun has been like a god of war, killing all sides without a single defeat. The people who disagreed with him before have now all been completely conquered by Yang Ruiyun's achievements.

"Young Master, are you okay?" Yang Hu said with concern. Yang Ruiyun participated in the battle many more times than the silver lancers, and the whole person was basically in a state of mental tension for a long time. If it had been someone else, it would have collapsed a long time ago.

Yang Ruiyun wiped the beads of sweat mixed with blood on his forehead, "It's okay, Brother Tiger, I feel that my condition has been getting better and better recently." ”

"With such a high-intensity battle, you still have to take a break. ”

"Well, by the way, what's going on over there?" Yang Ruiyun looked at the commotion in the distance and couldn't help but wonder.

"I heard that it was some princess from the Tang Kingdom who came to offer condolences, and those soldiers were so excited that they couldn't look like they, I guess that princess was over there. ”

Simply removing the armor on his body, Yang Ruiyun said: "It's okay, I've been really nervous lately, it's not bad to let them relax." By the way, Brother Hu, I have to go to see General Xue later, so you don't have to wait for me for dinner tonight. ”

Just as Yang Ruiyun was about to leave, a gentle and delicate and somewhat familiar voice came.

"You are General Yang. ”

When Yang Ruiyun turned around, a girl in a goose yellow dress suddenly appeared in front of him.

"That's right, are you?" When Yang Ruiyun replied, he was also looking at the girl in front of him, the alluring posture revealed a noble temperament, and there were several glittering golden ornaments on the black and silky hair.

Princess Jingning smiled slightly: "My name is Jingning, I am very lucky to come to the front line this time to visit these soldiers who fought bloodily for the Tang Kingdom, I also brought a lot of materials donated by the people in the rear this time, and everyone expects you to return triumphantly." ”

"Yes, thank you. Yang Ruiyun replied coldly, and his indifferent attitude instantly embarrassed the surrounding atmosphere. Although the two had met before, Yang Ruiyun didn't have much impression of the arrogant princess, and it was even more impossible to remember her now.

And although Jing Ning has a deep memory of that handsome and indifferent handsome guy, Yang Ruiyun has just come down from the battlefield, and the dirt and dust have not been wiped clean, coupled with half a year of high-intensity fighting, Yang Ruiyun's fair skin has finally darkened a little. For a while, Princess Jingning couldn't recognize this person as the group of people who made her lose her dignity in Chang'an.

In the face of Yang Ruiyun's coldness, Jing Ning also showed her own cultivation, and the warm smile was still on her lips, "In fact, I heard that General Yang's prestige is no less than Guan Yu, who killed Huaxiong with warm wine, so this palace admires General Yang from the bottom of my heart, and I have always hoped to see General Yang's true face with my own eyes." ”

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness the Princess. However, I have military affairs to discuss with General Xue now, so I can't accompany Her Royal Highness the princess to chat here, please forgive me. After speaking, Yang Ruiyun left directly.

"Please don't mind, Your Royal Highness the Princess, General Yang is such a person, when he comes back, I will talk to him about it." Yang Hu on the side hurriedly defended Yang Ruiyun.

And although Jingning is not happy, there must be elegance. "It's okay, military affairs are more important, and General Yang's mission can't be delayed because of this palace. ”

After a brief goodbye, Jing Ning took the maid away from the barracks and went to the accommodation specially arranged for her.

On the way, that smile finally disappeared from his face.

"Let's find out what the identity of that Yang Ruiyun is. How dare you be so rude to this palace. ”

"Yes, Your Highness Princess. ”

Xue Mansion.

At this time, Xue Rengui was staring at the map in front of him and thinking deeply. It wasn't until Yang Ruiyun's arrival that he was pulled out of his contemplation.

"General Xue, in today's battle, the Mongolian army is still defeated. ”

"yes, it's not bad. Although he won the battle, Xue Rengui's expression was still very solemn. Slowly raising his head, Xue Rengui looked at Yang Ruiyun and said, "Ruiyun, what do you think the Mongols are waiting for?"

Yang Ruiyun said bluntly: "It's hard to say, but I have a guess." ”

Xue Rengui nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"I think the purpose of the Mongols' attack on Tang was to attack the Central Plains, not to break through the Kaiyan Pass. Therefore, they did not invest all their military forces in the siege. ”

"Do you mean, can they find other ways to attack the Central Plains?" General Xue, who has been guarding Kaiyan Pass for decades, has always determined that Kaiyan Pass is the only way for the Mongols to enter the Central Plains. Just like Zhenbei Pass was the only passage for the Northern Wars to attack Tobu.

Both checkpoints were built with the help of the natural momentum of the majestic mountains, and if there were other passages, the Mongols would have attacked them a long time ago, and how could they be kept out of the pass for hundreds of years. But Yang Ruiyun's idea was not unreasonable, and Xue Rengui was also a little confused for a while.

Seeing that Xue Rengui was still thinking, Yang Ruiyun put forward another idea, "General, why don't you let me lead the army tonight and attack the Mongol garrison directly." Then everything will be clear. ”

"Mongolia still has at least more than 100,000 troops now, plus about 10,000 steppe cavalry, what if you surprise attack?"

"Uncle Xue, I think this is the only way to break the current situation. ”

Xue Rengui was silent for a while, and finally made up his mind and said, "When people are old, they are not as brave as you young people." This battle is extremely dangerous, in addition to the 3,000 silver lancers under your command, bring 30,000 cavalry, and attack with you. In addition, I will have 5,000 Shenwu troops to support you in the rear, so remember to tread carefully. ”

"I will. ”

Holding Yang Ruiyun's shoulder, Xue Rengui continued: "Your father will bless you in the Heavenly Spirit, and you must come back alive." ”

When Yang Ruiyun was about to leave, Xue Rengui suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly stopped him, "Ruiyun, wait a minute." ”

"Uncle Xue, what else do you have to explain. ”

I saw Xue Rengui untie his collar and take off a pendant shaped like a beast's teeth from his neck. Then put it in Yang Ruiyun's hands. "This is an amulet given to me by my master, you can take it. ”

"Thank you, Uncle Xue. Saying that, Yang Ruiyun put on this seemingly ordinary pendant. At this time, he didn't realize what was contained in this tooth.

Then the two discussed the specific arrangements for the personnel, and a sudden surprise attack was about to descend on the Mongols. With their superior mobility, the Mongol army has always been the implementer of surprise attack tactics, and only if they attack others, then someone dares to attack them.

There are too many variables in this battle, but Yang Ruiyun's heart is full of confidence, in addition to his own strength, Ren Xingtian's tips are the main reason. Yesterday, due to great confusion about the battle situation, Yang Ruiyun opened the bag that Ren Xingtian handed him before leaving, and there was only a note in it, on which the word surprise attack was briefly written.

Combined with his own speculation, Yang Ruiyun proposed this seemingly risky but safe idea to Xue Rengui.

The night was hazy and the weather was still a little cool, but Yang Ruiyun had already led more than 30,000 cavalry to get ready.

Open the goose pass, the princess's residence.

At this time, Jing Ning was dressed in snow-white tulle and sat quietly at the table.

It wasn't until a guard walked in that the silence was shattered. "Tell Her Royal Highness the princess, we have found out the identity of that Yang Ruiyun. ”

As he spoke, the guard raised his head involuntarily, and then saw the scene of blood in his veins, and his face turned red in an instant.

Jing Ning didn't care about the guard's expression, but asked lightly, "Who is he?"

"Hey, Her Royal Highness Princess Yu, that Yang Ruiyun is from Beitong Pass, and he is the righteous brother of Li Qiutong, the current general of Zhenbei. The guard said in a hurry, his eyes still drifting upwards from time to time.

"Li Qiutong, Yang Ruiyun?" the events of half a year ago gradually appeared in Jing Ning's mind.

"It's them, and that's funny. Jing Ning gently dragged her chin with her hand. After thinking for a moment, he looked at the guard who was still kneeling on the ground.

"Do you think I'm good-looking?"

The guard replied nervously, "It looks good, Her Royal Highness the princess is a fairy." ”

"Yes. Then the next second, her tone suddenly became cold. "For the sake of finding information, I'll spare you your life and go down and gouge out your eyes. ”

After speaking, the guard's face changed greatly, and he realized that his voyeurism just now was discovered by Her Royal Highness the Princess. Thinking about the messages circulating in the palace about Princess Jingning, I felt a chill in my heart.

"The sins of subordinates deserve death. As he spoke, he poked his right hand into his eyes with two fingers.

"Get the hell out of here. ”

At the gate of the city, Yang Ruiyun was having a final conversation with Xue Dingshan, the commander of the Shenwu Army.

"Brother Yun, you have a great responsibility in this battle. Xue Dingshan, as Xue Rengui's only son, naturally knows Yang Ruiyun's identity.

Yang Ruiyun smiled lightly: "Fortunately, as long as Brother Dingshan's support can keep up, my confidence will be greater." ”

"Don't worry, my father has given me a death order, and I have to bring you back if I spare my life. ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, and both returned to their own army. As the main force, the cavalry troops, under the leadership of Yang Ruiyun, set off first. And the Shenwu Army, which was a support, followed closely.

At this time, the Mongolian military camp was also not normal.

As the commander-in-chief, Huluner left the barracks with about half of the steppe cavalry as early as a month ago, saying that he had found a way to break the situation. And the great responsibility of command fell to the Mongol prince as the overseer.

The remaining 100,000 people were also repatriated to 50,000 for some reasons in the country. So the current number of Mongolian front-line troops is only about half of what remains.

In order for the Tang army not to find out that the number of Mongolian troops was less than half, Lie Cheng did his best to hide Xue Rengui's eyes. But at present, the Mongols can no longer capture Kaiyan Pass, and all Lie Cheng can do is to delay as much time as possible, leaving hope for the unreliable commander.

And now he couldn't guess that Tang Jun had rushed towards them in a desperate way.