The tributary of the Qianjiang River, the estuary of the Dahong River, which is called by the locals, has a very deep riverbed, dense dark stones, and is difficult for cars and horses.

On the banks of rivers, there are not as many water and grass as ordinary streams, but they are full of sand and gravel, and when you step on them, people and horses are in pain.

A few days ago, An Bangyan received Zhu Youxiao's order to march from the bank of the Dahong River to Chongqing.

It's not that he wants An Bangyan to enter Chongqing, it's just that Zhu Youxiao knows that if An Bangyan goes, Yu Chongming will definitely send a team of troops and horses to intercept him.

These two people, who used to be allies, have now become mortal enemies, and for Zhu Youxiao, it is naturally better to let them kill each other.

"The imperial court is so relieved to hand over Chongqing to us?"

Riding on a camel, An Xiaoliang seemed to have long been accustomed to this kind of bump.

An Bangyan didn't figure it out, so he only heard him snort coldly and said, "It's not good to let us enter Chongqing?" ”

"When we entered Chongqing, we could plunder a wave and return with a full load."

"When I return to Guizhou, I have more than 100,000 troops under my hands, what can the court do with you and me, and see if we can be crowned the king of Shuixi when the time comes."

"Haha, you are the king of Shuixi, then I will be the king of Wusa!" An Xiaoliang didn't take this seriously, but just laughed.

As soon as the words fell, a sudden shout of killing arose.

Countless rebels who had been in ambush for a long time rushed out from all directions, and in an instant, they fought with the Tusi army of Shuixi and Wusa, shouting and killing in all directions.

An Bangyan was not particularly surprised, he took a look at it and found that the chief of the head was somewhat familiar to him.

After looking at it for a while, he suddenly realized and shouted:

"Isn't this the fast son-in-law of King Daliang, and now he has the courage to go against me An Bangyan, and he has a long ability?"

Fan Long sneered, clenched his fists and said, "I've seen the Four Great Elders!" ”

An Bangyan clearly saw a trace of ridicule in his eyes, a little annoyed, but he still kept his senses, and sneered:

"Aren't you Han, why did you start a rebellion with Luxury Chongming?"

"Fan Long, the emperor of your Han people is in Sichuan, no accident, he should be chasing Hao Chongming right now. Aren't you going to think about your situation after the court put down the rebellion? ”

"I think I should return this to you as it is!" Fan Long's eyes moved, and he said in an instant:

"You really think that the court can keep you, your lips are cold!"

"You Shuixi, and my luxury family are grasshoppers on a rope, the court will not let any toast monopoly, you go to Nanchuan with me now, it's still too late!"

An Bangyan was stunned at first, and he was indeed a little moved.

But soon, he laughed a few times and said, "Wow, you kid is really good, I'm trying to persuade you, but you persuaded me!" ”

While the two were talking, the rebels and the Tusi army were also inseparable.

An Xiaoliang rode back on a camel and hurriedly said: "Fan Long has been prepared for a long time, many of us are still behind, and there are auxiliary soldiers on both sides, so let's retreat to Wangjiang Pass first!" ”

"Retreat, you told me to retreat?" An Bangyan sneered, what the emperor said, it was just that, who made the family the Ninety-Five Supreme.

But what kind of thing is he in front of him!

In the past, he was just a Han man who didn't deserve to lift his shoes, and he would be repelled by him, which was a joke!

"Rush with me!"

"If you can capture Fan Long, I will make him an elder!" An Bangyan drew his scimitar, clamped his legs, and rushed forward on his horse.

Immediately, nearly 70,000 Tusi soldiers launched a fierce battle along the narrow bank of the Dahong River.

......

Nanchuan, the mountain road is winding, rugged and steep, small slopes can be seen everywhere, and there are small streams gurgling through, and the water and grass are abundant.

On 19 August, the rebels came to Nanchuan in a mighty manner, and Yu Chongming sent additional men to each stronghold, and the sentry cavalry came out in all directions, looking anxious for a decisive battle.

It was on this day that Chen Ce came to find Zhu Youxiao and reported today's discovery.

"Your Majesty, ten miles away, the rebel sentry was discovered."

Zhu Youxiao is still dressed when he left Beijing, but his white and immature face has added a hint of blackness.

"Rebel Sentinels..."

Zhu Youxiao unfolded the map he carried with him and spread it out on the ground, and Chen Ce and other generals immediately gathered around him and listened to his instructions.

Chen Ce looked at it for a while, pointed to a place, and said, "It was Liu Yuanbin who found it, and there is still a fight." ”

"What about the losses?" Zhu Youxiao raised his eyes slightly.

Chen Ce sneered.

"Our army lost one person, and all seven enemy cavalry were killed, leaving no survivors, but now, Yu Chongming should have also received a wire report and is discussing."

"Okay, give Liu Yuanbin a credit, and the first battle will be the power of the imperial court!" Zhu Youxiao nodded, and then looked at the map with a cold gaze.

After a long time, he pointed to a place and said:

"How many thieves are guarding Lengshui Pass?"

Qi Jin knew about this, so he said: "Back to Your Majesty, more than 8,000 people, do you want to pull it out?" ”

"To pull them out, to lure them out, our army has no advantage in numbers, it is useless to attack, we can only outwit." Zhu Youxiao groaned:

"Call the people of Tongzhou Sanwei to come to see me."

After a short time, the three staff officers were led here from the army by the Han general, all of them were surrounded by armor, their eyes were shining, and they said in unison:

"The last general will see the emperor!"

"No courtesy."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, did not raise his head, and said: "You remember, feint to attack Lengshui Pass, and then pretend to be infighting, deceive and retreat, and lead the thieves out of the pass to pursue." ”

"What if they don't get out?" One asked.

Zhu Youxiao didn't speak, but Chen Ce had an idea and said, "If they don't go out of the pass, then build a wall outside the pass, dig a deep ravine, and trap them." ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded in acquiescence and said, "You tell everyone the terrain of Nanchuan, so that they can be prepared in their hearts." ”

Qi Jin nodded, briefly explained the topography of Nanchuan, and emphasized:

"Extravagant Chongming claims to have an army of more than 100,000 people, but it is estimated that there are only more than 50,000 people, and there are more than 10,000 people in our army's Yongwei Battalion, all of whom are elite, equipped with 4,000 self-generated bird guns, dozens of artillery, and more than 20,000 Tongzhou three guards and horses."

"Although the number is slightly inferior to the rebels, most of the rebels have no armament, our army has sufficient food and salary, His Majesty personally recruited, and the morale of the soldiers is different from the past, and the main force of the rebels will be eliminated in one battle."

"If you can lure the rebels of Lengshui Pass to attack and win this level first, this battle will be half won!"

Speaking of which, the Lengshui Pass, where more than 8,000 people are stationed, is the key to this battle, and what Yu Chongming has to do is to rely on the geographical advantage to cooperate with the rebels in the pass.

What the Ming army had to do was to attack Lengshui Pass before the main force of the rebels arrived, and then rely on the topography of the city to turn around and fight a decisive battle with the rebels.

As he spoke, Qi Jin took a few steps back and said earnestly:

"Generals, this personal expedition, everyone is following His Majesty to fight, and this battle has a great impact on the situation in the southwest."

"Your Majesty immediately took a high post, commanded the overall situation, and hoped that you would take the lead, advance without retreating, and establish miraculous achievements!"

When everyone heard this, they got up one after another.

"We will live up to Your Majesty's high expectations and settle the southwest in a war!"

The generals of the three guards of Tongzhou all knew that they had important responsibilities, and they left one after another, and went to the various departments to mobilize troops and horses.

......

Outside Lengshui Pass, on the horizon, smoke and dust were rising, and horses' hooves were rolling, but it was the Ming cavalry rumbling in.

The first general is called Sun Hongji, who is the general of Tongzhou Wei and the nephew of Sun Chengzong, and he is dressed in waist-length armor, with a cold light in his eyes.

"Cannon!"

The Ming army set up artillery in the rear formation, and the muzzle of the cannon was aimed at the pass, and after a simple adjustment, the earth-shaking cannon sound immediately sounded.

"Boom—"

This time, the Ming army used solid lead bullets, which were used to close the door, and there were also lost shells to be smashed on the city wall, bringing out large pieces of masonry and wounding several rebels.

Seeing this, the corners of Sun Hongji's mouth curled.