Chapter 40: Leading the way

Xiaoya's voice suddenly appeared in the headphones, and then suddenly disappeared, Zhao Liang was so panicked that he couldn't care about his aunt, and hurriedly shouted: "Xiaoya Xiaoya, I'm Zhao Liang, what's the situation?" Please answer if you receive it, what is the situation? ”

The dialer was apparently disconnected, and there was silence in the cochlea, without any response. Zhao Liang could conclude that something big must have happened in the dungeon of the Hojing Palace. According to the calculation of time, this moment is the stage of action that Su Li agreed with him. Could it be that they were discovered by the Royal Guards during the rescue process, and a fierce battle broke out between the two sides?

Zhao Liang's heart immediately rose to his throat. Whether it was Wang Xiaosi, Zheng Luya, or the Demon King Ling brothers such as Qi Li, he didn't want to see anyone injured or sacrificed. Now he is not worried about whether or not he will violate the crossing law, but he is nervous from the bottom of his heart. Zhao Liang tried to contact a few more times, but the dialer played steadily and maintained its usual state - it could not be connected.

At this time, Zhao Liang was completely out of control, anxiously fidgeting like an ant on a hot pot, constantly fantasizing about all kinds of terrifying possibilities in his mind. Although the whole day's march had already made him a little tired, Zhao Liang did not feel the slightest sleepiness now, and only kept pacing back and forth in the tent.

tossed like this all night, until the sky was getting brighter, Zhao Liang was leaning on the couch and taking a nap because he couldn't resist the sleepiness. He felt that he had just fallen asleep, and the voice of Bao Fu suddenly sounded softly in his ears: "General, general, it's not early, it's time to get up." ”

Zhao Liang opened his eyes in a daze, first was shaken by the dazzling sunlight outside the tent, and then quickly closed it, humming: "What time is it?" ”

Bao Fu didn't understand what "what time is it", so he said to himself: "You didn't rest last night, right?" This wilderness can't compare to Hojing. ”

Zhao Liang rubbed his eyes painfully, and it took a long time to open them again, and said with a slight anger: "I'm asking what time it is for you?" ”

"Oh, it's going to be time soon." Bao Fu hurriedly said: "In half an hour, the two armies will fight." The generals of each battalion thought that the general would raise the account and count the troops, so they all came outside to wait before dawn. There has been no movement, so I was recommended to come in and call you to get up. ”

Zhao Liang snorted and struggled to stand up. Last night, the two little soldiers carried the copper basin and silk handkerchief at this time, waited for the boss to freshen up, and then carried the armor and dressed Zhao Liang again.

By the time Zhao Liang was dressed in battle armor and tied strongly, the sun outside had risen a lot. Bao Fu instructed the little soldiers on the side to quickly bring wheat cakes and meat soup to serve the general's breakfast. Zhao Liang sat down on the handsome seat, pointed to the low stool next to him and asked Baofu: "Have you eaten, no, then sit down and accompany me." ”

Praise Fu Hehe, while sitting down, said: "I remember that a few days ago, I went to Shen Guo with the general, and I often ate together like this, hehe, it was like yesterday." ”

Zhao Liang nodded absentmindedly, and suddenly asked, "Let's eat and drink here, it's okay for them to wait outside, right?" ”

"It's okay, it's okay," Bao Fu said, breaking a piece of wheat cake and stuffing it into his mouth, and chewing it, "The lord will wait in the camp like a king's father, and it is natural for the sons and daughters to wait." Don't say that after waiting for such a short time, even if you stand for three days and three nights, no one dares to say a word of complaint. ”

Zhao Liang was relieved when he heard this, and immediately remembered something, and hurriedly asked Bao Fu: "Hey, you can take advantage of this time to tell me about the battle." I've been at war with Inu Rong for a long time, and I think there are a lot of different rules. ”

Bao Fu put down the meat soup bowl in his hand and hurriedly said, "That's that." The dogs are all barbarians, and they don't pay attention to the war, which is comparable to our Central Plains? Since the general inquired, Bao Fu naturally knew everything. He wiped his mouth, thought for a moment and continued: "Let's just say that these two armies will fight, which is roughly divided into two types: vehicle warfare and field warfare. Chequet, as the name suggests, is to kill each other with only chariots, while field warfare is more complicated, and all classes need to participate. ”

Zhao Liang nodded: "Well, this is easy to understand." But whether it is a car battle or a field battle, how to decide? ”

"Well, it's up to both sides to negotiate. Usually the side that issues the challenge chooses the tactic, and the side that faces the battle just accepts it or not. For example, yesterday's war letter of Shen Guo clearly stated that a field war would be conducted, and it was confirmed that we did not raise any objections. ”

"So sloppy?" Zhao Liang was surprised: "So what are the rules and regulations of field warfare?" ”

Bao Fu smiled innocently: "General, you are always laughing at your humble position." When it comes to the rules of war, how many people in the world are more proficient than you? To tell the truth, most of my position as a general came from nepotism, and I have never really fought a war since I became a soldier. ”

Zhao Liangxin said: Coincidentally, brother, I am the same as you! Two young chicks who have never been on the battlefield, with thousands of troops and horses, come to fight with people, what is this not death? He couldn't help but sneer, and said to Praise Fu: "Don't be modest." If you know what to say, you will be tested by this general. ”

Bao Fu hurriedly replied: "Yes, yes, I obey my orders." This field battle is that there are more types of troops, the formation is more complicated, and the others are similar to car battles. The two armies entered the battlefield at the agreed time, each lined up in formation, and when it was almost done, the main generals of the two sides went out to fight. If one side loses, then the other side will be demoralized and rush to the past. ”

"Finished?"

"It's over," Bao Fu blinked his little eyes, and hurriedly said, "Oh yes, there is." If one side is defeated and retreats, the side that has the upper hand can choose whether to pursue or stop. Generally speaking, as long as it is not a dispute over land and destroying the country, the victorious general will usually not order a pursuit, which is a courtesy. ”

Zhao Liang pursed his lips: "Pedanty!" If you have to talk about so many rules and etiquette in a war, it's better not to fight. This kind of war of yours is like child's play, and it is the other side's whole team, and the main generals are fighting...... Hey? What did you just say? The main will clash with each other?! ”

Bao Fu was stunned by his question, and said, "Huh? Yes, the Lord will clash. Is there anything wrong with the lowly position? ”

I'll go, won't I?! Zhao Liang was shocked in his heart, and made the last struggle: "The main general you are talking about, hehe, shouldn't it mean me?" ”

"It's you, the general!" Bao Fu patted his thigh and said: "The king came to the stage to worship the commander and give the battle flag, isn't it just for you to be resourceful and strong in martial arts." Based on this alone, our Sect Sixth Master immediately boosted his morale. ”

Zhao Liang's frightened face turned white, and he waved his hand again and again: "That's not good, absolutely not...... Well, I'm still having a period, it's inconvenient, it's inconvenient. ”

Bao Fu scratched his head: "Alas, the lowly also knows that the general is not feeling well. But the confrontation between the Lord and the General is a matter of confidence in the whole army, and there is no way to find someone to replace it. If you say something that should not be said, let alone a menstrual affair, you are missing an arm and a broken leg, and you have to fight in person for the general. ”

Looking at Bao Fu's resolute and non-negotiable expression, Zhao Liang wanted to die. He cursed in his heart and asked, "Is there really no way?" ”

Bao Fu shook his head: "There is really no other way than to go into battle." If you tell the rest of you that you can't fight in person, you'll probably get a mutiny right away, and maybe those reckless men will be able to tie you to the car and send you to the battlefield. It's a big deal to be prepared for the death of the main general and fight to the death, it's better than if you can't fight. ”

Zhao Liangxin said: It's over, it's over, this time it's completely over. I knew that this would happen, it was better to steal a horse last night, and run back to Hojing to save Xiaosi and them in a puff of smoke, it would be better than being beaten to death here. But when he thought about it, he thought that maybe it wasn't that bad. Doesn't it mean that the Lord will clash? On the other side came Shenhou, even if he had been practicing martial arts since he was a child and had high skills, but after all, he was already in his fifties, and his physical strength was definitely not as good as that of the young Zheng Ni. In addition, he is also an honor student who graduated from a police officer university, and his martial arts performance has always been good, so he should not lose his life as soon as he comes up. As long as he can survive a few rounds and save face, he quickly orders the whole army to charge, so that he can survive the difficulties. If you're lucky, you might be able to defeat the old man Shenhou and show his might.

After comforting himself like this, Zhao Liang's confidence recovered a little, so he smiled reluctantly at Baofu: "Hey, I was joking with you just now, who is really afraid that he won't succeed?" ”

After breakfast, Zhao Liang, accompanied by the fat general Bao Fu, walked out of the handsome tent together. Facing the generals who had been waiting for a long time, Zhao Liang waved his hand: "It's not too early, don't talk about it, go to war immediately." ”

When the generals heard the order, they turned around and ran back to their teams, issued orders to gather men and horses, and drove out of the camp in groups according to the sequence, and went straight to the battlefield.

Almost at the same time, there was a faint sound of footsteps coming from the hill in the distance, and listening to the movement of the ups and downs, it should be a large army marching forward. Sure enough, it didn't take long for the coalition phalanx of Shen and Yan to appear in the sight of the soldiers of the Zhou army.

I saw that the mountains and fields were full of all kinds of colorful flags, and the flying dragons and phoenixes on the flags were bright and dazzling. Under the guidance of the banner, about 30,000 or so coalition soldiers and horses lined up one after another, divided into twenty huge phalanxes and marched in unison, pressing towards Zhao Liang and them with terrifying momentum.

Zhao Liang stood on his main general's chariot at this time, looking at the enemy camp on the opposite side, and an indescribable emotion rose in his heart. It wasn't fear, it wasn't panic, it was an irrepressible nervousness, intertwined with a hint of excitement that couldn't stop churning.

Before he could give the order, the lieutenant officer had already waved his flag and instructed the men and horses of the Zong Liushi Division to quickly deploy and fight against Shenhou's army without yielding an inch. The sonorous and powerful marching steps stepped heavily on the yellow earth, and at the same time, they also stepped heavily on Zhao Liang's heart, making him almost tremble with excitement. Although the strength of their side is only half of that of the other side, the royal legion is indeed extraordinary, and it is not inferior in terms of morale and battle.

As cavalry teams, chariot teams, and infantry teams drove past Zhao Liang one after another, the soldiers all saluted him in unison, their eyes full of determination. Obviously, in the hearts of these ordinary soldiers, the general is a symbol of invincibility, as long as Zheng Ni is there, even if the enemy is outnumbered, there is nothing to be afraid of.

For a while, Zhao Liang was completely intoxicated by the blazing atmosphere of the two armies facing each other, and he actually forgot the worry and fear in the tent just now. He now felt that his blood was in his veins, and he just wanted to shout wildly and rush into battle to kill the Quartet.

At this time, the arrays on both sides had been basically laid out, and the enemy and us sounded three drumbeats almost at the same time, and the entire battlefield was instantly quiet.

The voice of praise and fortune reminding sounded behind Zhao Liang: "General, it's time for you to fight!" ”

Zhao Liang nodded slightly, grabbed the railing on the car with both hands, and shouted to the emperor next to him: "Let's go!" ”