Xi Li, Wang Yu, Gao Chong and a thousand sergeants entered Yique Pass safely, and then quickly controlled everywhere and Gong Duan's henchmen, opened and closed the door to let Zhao Huan's army enter the pass, and won the pass without moving a knife or a shot.

Later, Zhao Huan ordered that among the soldiers who originally guarded Yique Pass, all those who harmed the people were selected and displayed to the public.

"General Xi! When did the sergeant from Xijing to Nanfeng Province depart? ”

In Yique Pass, Xi Li took Zhao Huan and others along the road to watch the terrain of Yique Valley, and Zhao Huan asked while watching.

Xi Li replied: "The first wave of messengers passed through Yique Pass at noon three days ago, and the second wave was actually yesterday. Calculating the time, if Wang Qing does not delay, the reinforcements should already be on their way, and they will arrive at Yique Pass tomorrow morning at the latest. ”

Zhao Huan asked again: "Does General Xi know who Wang Qing will send?" ”

Xi Li said: "Wang Qing's subordinates have four generals who command the army, namely Du Bai, Mi Qiu, Xie Yu, and Li Xiong, each with 350,000 horses. Xie Yu and Li Xiong were originally officials and soldiers of the imperial court, and after surrendering to Wang Qing, they were named generals of the unified army, but in fact, the two of them have more than one question in terms of martial arts and strategy. But Du Bao and Mi Qi (Yinsheng) are superb in martial arts and cannot be beaten. These two heroes were originally persecuted by the government and had to fight the mountains as kings; After Wang Qing raised his army, he begged the two in every possible way to agree to join him. ”

"How are Du Bao and Mi Qi two people?"

"Du Yan is loyal and righteous, both civil and military, strict military discipline, and his subordinates Wei He, Yu Tai, Zhuo Mao, and Kou Yan each have unique skills, and Du Bai is the same brother. Under Wang Qing, if it is difficult to distinguish between Du Yi and Mi Qiu, Yuan Lang, and Shangguan Yi in terms of martial arts, they are the four most courageous generals! ”

"However, if you are brave, you are brave, but you have courage but no strategy, and if you talk about commanding troops to fight, it is far from Du Bao."

"So if Xie Yu or Li Xiong comes to the rescue, there is no need to be afraid; The most feared thing is that Mi Qi and Du Bao come to the rescue, especially Du Bai! ”

Zhao Huan nodded and said with a smile: "What are you afraid of, I guess it must be Du Yan who came to save Xijing!" ”

Xi Li was puzzled: "Why is Your Highness so sure?" ”

Zhao Huan said: "Xijing is the farthest away from Nanfeng Mansion, and it is close to Tokyo, so we must send elite soldiers to rescue it." In addition, Wang Qing is an arrogant and lascivious person, and it is difficult for a serious person like Du Yi to get close to him, so when he heard the news of Xijing's request for help, not only Du Bai would take the initiative to ask for help, but Wang Qing would also happily agree! ”

Xi Li praised: "The so-called things gather people in groups, and what His Highness said is true!" I am afraid that when the two sides face each other, it is inevitable that there will be heavy casualties. ”

Zhao Huan sighed softly: "Battlefield battle, how can there be immortals!" ”

After looking at it for a while, Zhao Huan felt that there was no problem with the terrain, so he left Liu Qi, Xi Li, Wang Jin, Wang Yu, and Luan Tingyu to lead 10,000 troops to ambush at Yique Pass. He took the rest of the generals and went north along the Yique Pass.

Du Yan was too brave, and Zhao Huan must not let Du Hao return to the south, so he had to leave elite soldiers to intercept him.

As for his side, there are Shi Wengong, Gao Chong, Xie Zhen, Xie Bao, Su Hongshang, Chen Liqing and others, and they are still not afraid.

The two brothers, Xie Zhen and Xie Bao, took 500 horses to explore the way, and at the same time intercepted the messengers sent by Xijing to Nanfeng Mansion, so as to prevent the news of Yique Pass's change of ownership from being leaked.

Zhao Huan led the army forward slowly, and after walking less than a mile, he saw Xie Bao waiting for him with a hundred and ten people in front.

"But you found a flaw?"

"Exactly!" Xie Bao pointed to the west and said, "The whole valley is a dead end, and it is difficult to climb over it; Only here there is a notch, and it is not difficult for a person with strong martial arts to turn over with the help of vines! ”

Zhao Huan looked to the west, and sure enough, he saw a gap, about twenty or thirty zhang high, half higher than the city wall of Tokyo City, and it was impossible for ordinary people to get by.

But he remembered the scene of Li Zhu and Xiao Jiasui jumping over the city wall in the palace a few days ago, although this opening was higher than the city wall, but a master like them really had the heart to escape, and it was not impossible.

And in this big mountain, the two brothers Xie Zhen and Xie Bao are obviously more experienced than themselves, and they say that if they can escape, they can escape.

What to do?

Zhao Huan glanced at Xie Bao, his heart moved, and asked, "If you let the two brothers trap here, how sure are you that you can catch someone?" ”

Xie Bao glanced at the mountain again, and pondered: "The strength of the person who can cross over is not trivial, but if the trap is not prepared, my two brothers can even catch the big worm alive, and the living person is not a problem...... At least seven or eight percent sure! ”

"Good!" Zhao Huan said happily, "You can choose anyone!" I have only one request: whoever it is, try to capture him alive, but at least don't let him escape alive! ”

Xie Bao bowed down and responded: "I will definitely live up to His Highness's expectations!" ”

At the northern end of the valley, Zhao Huan saw that the distance was about the same, so he scattered the army and ambushed on both sides, prepared a lot of falling rocks and big trees on the mountain, and piled up a lot of dry firewood in the valley, and sprinkled gunpowder underneath.

Everything is ready, only the enemy is in the trap.

……

On the official road, the four generals of Wei He, Yutai, Zhuo Mao, and Kou Xuan, as well as 20,000 elites under his subordinates, are approaching Yique Pass step by step.

After receiving the sergeant's report, Xi Li took Liu Qi to the pass.

However, at a distance of 100 zhang from Yique Pass, Du Yan stopped.

"The third! You take someone to take a look! ”

"Yes!"

Yu Tai knew that his eldest brother's suspicious illness had happened again, although he was a little disapproving, but he still honestly led people straight to the pass, and shouted to the pass:

"It's General Xi Li, the chief general of Yique Pass?"

"Exactly!"

Xi Li replied above.

"I am General Yutai under the command of General Du, and I came to Xijing to rescue on the order of the king, and I hope that General Xi will release me!"

"Xijing has been looking forward to reinforcements for many days, and General Du has finally arrived!"

Xi Li secretly admired Zhao Huan's decision, and shouted down according to his discussion with Zhao Huan, "But Xi remembers that the king has entrusted him with a heavy responsibility, and he needs to be careful in everything, please give the general the king's edict or military order to the next look!" ”

Yu Tai took out the military order from his bosom, raised it above his head and shouted, "The military order is here!" ”

Xi Li stretched out his head and looked at it carefully for a moment, then said, "General, wait a minute!" Then he ordered someone to switch it on.

Du Bai had already seen it behind him, and when he saw that there was no flaw, he ordered the army to march slowly towards Yique Pass.

Xi Li was at the juncture, and when Du Yan arrived near the gate, he shouted loudly to Du Bai: "General Du! Alcohol is not allowed in the army, but the last general has prepared some tea, if the general does not give up, please warm up and leave! ”

Du Yan nodded: "It's okay!" Thank you General Xi for your kindness, I would have bothered me a lot! ”

Xi Li and Liu Qi glanced at each other, and both of them became excited.