Fifty miles east of Lin Xi, on the edge of the county border, there is a town, called Northern Qi, which is under the jurisdiction of Lin Wei.

The town is not big, not overpopulated, but the environment is quite quiet, leaning against the mountains and by the water. However, due to the effects of the war, in this late spring, the whole town did not have a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere, and the peace of the town was completely destroyed by the sudden attack of the army.

In the town of Northern Qi, there are only less than 100 households left, and at this time every family is closed, and the two main roads of rotten soil that intersect north and south are empty, which is particularly bleak. In fact, if the two passages out of the town had not been blocked, the people of the town would have fled long ago.

To the northeast of the town, in a rare clearing between the hills, a fence was hastily erected on the periphery. In the meantime, the voices of horses neighed and noisy, and the fresh horse manure mixed with the fragrance of the earth wafted into the air. It's like a huge stable, where people and horses are kept in captivity.

In addition to the sergeants who took care of the horses, there were also more than 200 soldiers, with the help of mountain and rock obstacles and makeshift deer barricades, vigilant against the enemies who were not far away, swarming and gathering.

This team is naturally the team led by Luo Yanbi, who wants to defect to Hedong. The choice of route did not deviate much from what Lin Xi County Commander predicted to Liu Chengyou, but when he crossed Huanshui in the north, he was forced to this Beiqi town by the enemy from the east, and he couldn't move.

Coincidentally, the army that came from the east was the rebel army led by Liang Hui, the thief marshal of Cizhou who captured Anyang, the city of Xiangzhou. His purpose, of course, is these war horses.

Luo Yanpu is not very old, that is, a young man in his twenties, and his beard is quite thick, but from his body shape and temperament, it can be seen that this is a warrior with a certain amount of force.

It's a bit surprising that Han Tong actually stayed with them and seemed to have a very good relationship......

"Brother Luo don't worry, I have sent someone to report the situation here back to Lin Wei, the distance here is not far, and reinforcements will arrive soon, those rabble, it is not enough." On the high mountain beam, condescendingly, observing the "righteous army" gathered in the distance, Han Tong was a little active in persuading.

Han Tong's side, in the process of wandering and probing the Khitan military situation yesterday, bumped into him in the west of Tangyin County, sensed that something was wrong, sent someone to try to communicate, and learned its purpose, and was overjoyed. Hurriedly sent someone to Lin Shu to deliver the letter, so Luo Yanpu messenger delivered it to Liu Chengyou in one step.

After that, he asked Yang Ye to lead people to continue to reconnoiter the enemy, and he took a team of cavalry to escort the west with Luo Yanbi. is so diligent and proactive, naturally for the sake of these war horses.

The "rebel army" in the distance, at a cursory glance, there are about 2,000 people, resting. Just looking at the layout of the camp fence and the performance of morale, it can be seen that it is really a rabble.

Luo Yanpu grinned and said contemptuously: "I'm not afraid of the Khitans, how can I be afraid of these bandits and grass thieves, if it weren't for these horses, I would have led people to rush down and kill them......"

"General, as long as you give the order, the brothers will rush out with you and destroy those grass robbers." A junior colonel next to him heard Luo Yanpu's words, and immediately opened his mouth to echo, with a little scorn on his face.

was slapped on the back of the head by Luo Yanpu, and said, "Now, the most important thing is to keep the war horse for me." The lives of those bandits are not a pity, if these horses are damaged, I feel distressed! ”

Luo Yanbi's mind is very sober, and he clearly understands in his heart that these war horses are his qualifications, and they are also powerful evidence for him to wash away the stigma of "slave thief". And he also has self-confidence, with this generous gift, he can definitely be accepted.

Luo Yanbi is obviously a little knowledgeable, after all, he is also from Jiangmen, and his father has also been a general of the Jin Army and a state assassin, which is somewhat similar to Murong Yanzhao, but in history, he is not as brilliant as Murong Yanzhao.

In fact, in the original history, Luo Yanbi also chose to serve in Hedong with his horses, but no one appreciated him and did not receive too much favor. After that, after the Han Dynasty and the Later Zhou Dynasty, it took more than ten years, until he followed Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao to mutiny, and was able to soar to the sky, and was promoted to become a senior general of the forbidden army, and then within two years, he was unified by Zhao Kuangyin and removed from his military position and took over the military power......

However, at the moment, Luo Yanpu is still in high spirits, eager to establish a meritorious career, and also has expectations for Liu Chengyou, thought about it, and asked Han Tong: "I heard that His Royal Highness the prince is only seventeen years old?" ”

"Although His Royal Highness is not very old, he is strict and upright when he is dignified, Brother Luo, don't underestimate him because of this......" Han Tong's expression was a little more serious, and there was a hint of reminder in his words.

"How dare you! It's just that he sighs that His Royal Highness is a young hero, with such a talent, how can Hedong not revive the country. Luo Yanpu explained, saying some compliments that Liu Chengyou couldn't hear.

Han Tong glanced at him and said lightly: "Brother Luo, don't worry, your Royal Highness will be very happy if you lead everyone to present such a gift." At that time, the spring breeze will be proud, but don't forget it. ”

"How dare the newly-descended people ask for extravagance, as long as His Highness accepts it and has a place to live, I will be satisfied." Hearing this, Luo Yanpu said modestly, but it could be seen from his eyebrows that he was full of expectations.

Han Tong and this person, really know each other at first sight and fall in love with each other? The answer, of course, is no. As he talked, the rest of the light kept glancing at the sturdy horses on the open ground behind the mountain beams.

These horses, once they are filled into the army, it is conceivable that the cavalry team of the Longqi Army will be expanded again, and he Han Tong will naturally be promoted, after all, there is a lot of credit and hard work along the way to the south. In his opinion, he could officially become the commander of a battalion of cavalry.

"General, those thieves have sent someone again, as long as we sacrifice our horses, you can let us go......" At this time, a sergeant rushed up the hill and reported.

Luo Yanpu didn't think about it, and waved his hand directly: "In the future, people will fight out, these bandits are really whimsical!" ”

"Ignorant thieves!" Han Tong was also full of disdain: "I am not satisfied with Anyang, but I dare to pay attention to these war horses." ”

At the same time, Han Tong's face was faintly unsightly. The two parties have also communicated, and Hantong has already shown the banner of Hedong and Liu Chengyou, but it doesn't seem to have much effect.

......

Two miles away from the town, a very close distance, in the camp of the "rebels", the same noisy and noisy, but a kind of casual noise.

Looking at the messenger who was beaten with a blue nose and swollen face, the thief Liang Hui was angry, and vented with an ugly face: "The general is already very face-saving, since I don't know the current affairs, don't blame me for being ruthless!" ”

Liang Hui's complexion is quite pale, his heaven is full, and his appearance is really good, and he can't tell that this is a thief at all. Just a mouth, the image of a little person jumped out.

Impatiently, he paced a few steps in front of his men, turned his head and gave an indignant order: "Pass my order, let the brethren finish eating, and then attack." Anyang City was easily taken by me, how could this small town stop me? ”