Chapter 83: The Conundrum of Retreat

Gao Yingxiang's troops suffered a big defeat on the banks of the Heishui River, which had a significant impact on the entire battle situation.

Nearly 6,000 soldiers and horses, more than 5,000 people were lost, which directly caused a hole in the northeast of Taiyuan Prefecture. The soldiers and horses of Xuanfu and Datong Mansion seized the opportunity and directly attacked Taiyuan Mansion from the gap.

By this time, the thieves had completely lost confidence in capturing Taiyuan Mansion.

Wang Jiayin's main force is different from Gao Yingxiang, it seems that there are more than 60,000 people, but there are old and young, men and women, and less than 20,000 can really fight.

These men, women and children are all family members of the front-line heroes. Wang Jiayin intended to give up these burdens and speed up the march, but he didn't dare.

How can you give up these people, so that the people under your command must not rebel immediately?

Most people dragged their families to fight against the court and became chaotic parties, all so that their families could have a bite to eat.

Wang Jiayin, Wang Ziyong and others fell into a dilemma, advancing, there was a border army threatened on one side, and Taiyuan Mansion was impregnable, so there must be no play. Retreating, the brigade dragged its family and horses, and the marching speed was too slow, and it would definitely not be able to escape the pursuit speed of the officers and men.

Just when Wang Jiayin and the others didn't know what to do, Gao Yingxiang, who had just experienced a fiasco, returned to the temporary camp in Mengshan.

Seeing Gao Yingxiang, who was in disarray, the blue knife of the Heavenly Pillar crossed Erlang's legs, and smiled sarcastically, "King Gao Chuang, where did you come back from?" Joined the beggars? ”

Gao Yingxiang held his breath uncomfortably and glared fiercely.

The blue knife was not afraid, sat up and glared back-for-tat, "At the beginning, it wasn't just someone who repeatedly promised that he would make the border army suffer enough." Now it's good, a few thousand brothers, less than 300 people survived, but let the officers and soldiers flee in all directions. It's because of you that all our plans have been in vain. ”

At this time, Zhang Dashou, who was sitting on the other side, couldn't help it, slapped the table, and said angrily: "Blue Knife, you are less yin and yang, and Brother Gao is also a bad officer and soldier." What if it were you? In the original Daizhou City, you ran faster than a rabbit. ”

"Zhang Dashou, who are you talking about? At that time, if Li Tianwang had stopped him, Lao Tzu would have shared the victory with you a long time ago. ”

"What? Are you afraid of you? Lao Tzu gives you a hand! ”

"Too much deception!" The blue knife was furious, and just as the two were about to fight, a violent shout shook people's eardrums.

Wu Yangui's face was gloomy, and his eyes were like substance, "It's enough, the border army is about to fight, you don't want to think about how to withdraw safely, and even fight with your own people." ”

"Blue knife, you sit down for Lao Tzu, and then dare to make trouble, believe it or not, Lao Tzu asked you to go back and carry the cauldron!"

Although he was scolding the blue knife, the corner of his eye kept sweeping Wang Jiayin next to him.

The secret rivalry between Wang and Wu is a well-known thing, and it is also tacitly approved. But for the time being, it's better to prioritize first.

Wu Yangui thought in his heart that his attitude had been taken out, and the rest was up to Wang Jiayin. Sure enough, after a while, Wang Jiayin stood up, snorted, and said with a wry smile: "Okay, all brothers sit down." ”

"Wang knows that you have suffered losses at the hands of officers and soldiers one after another, and you are angry in your heart, but you shouldn't aim the finger at your own people, right?"

Wu Yangui is cautious, and Wang Jiayin is also not easy to think with. A simple remark, a pun, is complaining that Wu Yangui's people are stirring up trouble first.

Wu Yangui took the loss, so he could only pretend not to hear it, clapped his hands, and motioned for everyone to continue the discussion.

In fact, there is only one thing that everyone really cares about, and that is how to withdraw. As for storming Taiyuan Mansion and fighting the border army head-on, no one had the intention of doing so.

The battle of Taiheling, coupled with the battle of Heishui River, can be said to have lost everyone's confidence. really fought with the border army, only to find out how big the gap between the border army and the pure guards was.

The Xuanfu Border Army is known as the head of the nine sides, and it really wasn't blown out. Especially that iron ink, it has become a stinger in everyone's hearts.

There are less than 1,000 people, relying on the Iron King's eight formations and firearms, and they dare to resist enemies several times their size in the field. If you really beat it, you know how difficult this person is.

Everyone gathered together and discussed for a long time, but they didn't come up with a good idea. Because no matter how you think about it, there is an unavoidable problem, that is, there are too many family members of the military.

These family members, both old and young, are bound to slow down the march, and before this problem is resolved, it is tantamount to wishful thinking to retreat to Shaanxi unharmed.

What's more, the officers and soldiers are not fools, and they are always watching the big victory of the Heishui River. As long as the army withdraws, the officers and men will certainly pounce on them and chase them down, and they will surely suffer heavy losses when the time comes.

After nightfall, the people who did not discuss what to achieve had no choice but to disperse.

The moonlight was like water, full of stars, and there was a cool breeze on the grassy slopes. Gao Yingxiang sat cross-legged on the ground, his brows furrowed, staring at the night in the distance.

Gao Yingxiang felt a trace of regret in his heart, the army really shouldn't have waved into Shanxi, if he broke through the Hangu Pass and went south or took the Meridian Valley into Hanzhong, it might be much better than going directly into Shanxi.

Although Shanxi is close and there are many wealthy households, it is too close to the border pass. There is a change in Shanxi, and the capital of Suncheonfu and Gyeonggi is threatened, and the border army will pounce on it like mad dogs. It's a pity that it's too late to regret it now, and I can only find a way to break the game in the game.

Niu Jinxing held this folding fan, the breeze blew the short beard, and the moonlight on his back, there was a trace of fairy wind bones.

"King Chuang, are you worried about retreating? In fact, it is very simple to solve this problem, just ignore this problem, and everything will be solved naturally! ”

The corners of Niu Jinxing's mouth flashed with a faint smile, but there was a chill in his words.

Gao Yingxiang's heart trembled, and he suddenly looked back at Niu Jinxing in the backlight, he clenched his right hand, and his eyes were like a knife.

"Mr. Niu, what do you mean?"

"Hehe, why does King Chuang knowingly ask? What you think in your heart is also what Niu said. In fact, King Chuang, you know it very well in your heart, and the leader of the king also understands in your heart that as long as you drag your family and bring so many men, women, and children, then don't think about retreating to Shaanxi safely. ”

Niu Jinxing did not avoid Gao Yingxiang's cold gaze, and still said to himself.

"You all know it in your hearts, but no one wants to say it, and no one wants to be this wicked man. However, there are some things that someone has to do. ”

Gao Yingxiang slowly stood up and walked over step by step, he stared at Niu Jinxing, exuding a strong pressure all over his body, "You're not afraid that Lao Tzu will kill you?" ”

Niu Jinxing shrugged his shoulders lightly and smiled confidently, "King Chuang will not kill Niu, because King Chuang has the world in mind, and Niu still needs to give advice." ”

Gao Yingxiang stared at Niu Jinxing for a long time, and his eyes gradually eased a little. Raising his hand, he gently patted Niu Jinxing's shoulder, turned around and walked into the distance, until the figure gradually disappeared into the night, and then said lightly.

"Mr. Niu, you haven't said this, and Gao hasn't heard it."

Looking at the direction of Gao Yingxiang's departure, Niu Jinxing closed the fan and arched his hand from afar.

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