"Huh? It was okay just now, why did you suddenly shudder? Zheng Luya asked curiously, "You shouldn't be suffering from the cold, right?" ”

Zhao Liang rubbed his two arms vigorously with his hands, and said tremblingly: "I don't know, but I suddenly felt very cold, and I sneezed several times in a row." Someone can't be talking about me, right? ”

"Eighty percent of them have a cold." Yang Zongbao said with concern: "It's winter now, the wind in the middle of the night is extremely hard, Brother Zhao is not used to military life, and he can't bear this hardship, so let's go back and rest early." ”

Zhao Liang shook his head: "It's okay, it's just that I was uncomfortable just now, and I feel much better now." Hey, by the way, I haven't bothered to ask, what are you two doing in the middle of the night without sleeping, running to the city? ”

Hearing him ask, Zheng Luya and Yang Zongbao's faces were slightly red, and they didn't know how to answer. Zhao Liang couldn't see through Xiaoya's thoughts, but there was no problem in reading Yang Zongbao's inner world, so he hurriedly used his spiritual sense to investigate.

No way! This guy actually dragged Xiaoya to run here to fall in love?! Zhao Liang touched the key information, and couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart, and then looked at Zheng Luya's coquettish and shy appearance, and suddenly secretly screamed: It's over, this girl has also moved her heart.

But it's no wonder that Yang Zongbao is dignified and athletic, exuding a heroic charm all over his body, and he is also very handsome. Coupled with his good skills, good courage, and his family is from a dignified family, he is definitely a standard rich and handsome in modern times, so isn't it that people love flowers and flowers?

So it doesn't matter if it's Mu Ling or Xiaoya, it's reasonable to fall in love with this handsome guy. Thinking of this, Zhao Liang's heart suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of vinegar, and he asked sourly, "Am I bothering you?" ”

"No, no, no, why did Brother Zhao say that?" Yang Zongbao hurriedly said: "Miss Mu wants to check the situation at the sentry, so I will accompany her for a walk." ”

Xiao Ya was more calm after all, and asked rhetorically: "Master Hou didn't sleep in the middle of the night, what did he run out for?" ”

Zhao Liang replied: "I originally wanted to discuss things with you, but the guards said that you both went to the city, so I came here." ”

"Oh? I don't know what the Hou Ye has to discuss? Zheng Luya asked.

Every time Zhao Liang heard her call herself "Hou Ye", he always felt very awkward, but in such a background of the times, he couldn't deliberately correct her, so he had to shake his head helplessly and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal." I'm going to transfer a bed crossbow out of the city, and I'd like to ask your opinion. ”

Yang Zongbao said: "Outside the city? Why? ”

"Hmm...... How so? Zhao Liang explained: "I was thinking about choosing a good location outside that was conducive to concealment, arranging a crossbow sniper post, and if I was lucky, I might be able to get some unexpected gains." ”

Zheng Luya and Yang Zongbao are both quite bold people, and when they heard this, they immediately became interested and asked Zhao Liang for details. Zhao Liang didn't dare to tell them that this was a special preparation for ambushing Xiao Tzu Rin, and only said that he had a whim and made an idle move.

Yang Zongbao pondered: "If it's just a scout scout who snipes the enemy army, then it doesn't make much sense to mobilize the army like this. You must know that the cost of a three-bow bed crossbow is not less than 2,000 yuan, which is money that ordinary people can't earn in a lifetime. If the target is accidentally exposed and captured by the Khitans, the losses during this period may not be measured by money. ”

Zheng Luya also nodded: "What the young general said makes sense. Therefore, if Hou Ye's plan wants to get Yang Shuai's consent, the goal must be set higher. ”

"And you have to be more sure." Yang Zongbao added.

Zhao Liang scratched

Head: "That's going to be tough. So far, I don't even have a clue where to bury the bed crossbow, let alone the goal and grasp. ”

Yang Zongbao glanced at the darkness outside the city and said: "Don't say it, whether it is the Great Song Dynasty or the Khitan, when the two armies are fighting, their respective commanders have the habit of going out to camp to watch the enemy and inspect the front line. If you choose a location in advance, you may really be able to meet us. ”

Zheng Luya smiled slightly: "Then what are you waiting for?" Hurry back, open the map, study it carefully, and see from the perspective of the Liao army where their generals will be most concerned. ”

In the tent of the Song military marshal, Yang Yanzhao was draped in a big hat and holding a tea cup, and after listening to Zheng Luya's introduction seriously, he said after a moment of silence: "Six places, there are still too many. Once a certain position is exposed, it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of the enemy, so that other ambush points will not only not have a chance to succeed, but will be searched out. ”

Zhao Liang said: "We also think it's more, but it's hard to make trade-offs when we study and study, and I feel that it's possible anywhere." ”

Yang Yanzhao smiled slightly when he heard this: "If the two armies have just fought, I will choose this place as the key ambush area." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and pointed to a location on the map: "However, at this time, the two sides have been fighting for two days, and the terrain that should be seen is almost the same, and it is estimated that there will no longer be Liao generals to patrol it." ”

Yang Zongbao said worriedly: "The maximum range of the bed crossbow is one thousand steps, and it takes three or four to cover the six areas, if you consider the relationship between the effective range and the accuracy, then it is best to place one in one area, just to transport the six bed crossbows out and hide them, I feel a headache when I think about it." ”

"That's why I have to analyze it again," Zheng Luya sighed: "As Yang Shuai said, it's best to pick one place, but unfortunately the opportunity has been missed." ”

Yang Yanzhao smiled: "The previous opportunity has indeed been missed, but we can still create a new opportunity." ”

The three of them lit up when they heard this, and they all looked at Yang Yanzhao.

"In general, the military situation is investigated and reported by the scouts," Yang Yanzhao explained unhurriedly: "However, if there is an unexpected and complicated situation, the little soldiers will not be able to understand it and explain it clearly." At this time, it is necessary to send experienced generals to verify, and even the commander himself must go to the front line in person. ”

Zhao Liangxi said: "I understand, do you mean to arrange a good show for the Liao army to see, and then attract the enemy's important generals?" ”

"That's right," Yang Yanzhao nodded with a smile: "That's it, how to lead the other party out, where to lead him, I'll figure out how to solve these problems; The three of you are responsible for making adequate preparations, especially to ensure the effectiveness of the bed crossbow from a distance. In order to improve the odds, I recommend choosing only one place and ambushing two at the same time, which one hits which. As long as you can kill the opponent's general, it is still very cost-effective to lose two three-bow bed crossbows. ”

Yang Yanzhao acted vigorously and resolutely, and it only took less than an hour of effort to figure out a way to lure the snake out of the hole. Before dawn, he sent someone to inform Zheng Luya and Zhao Liang, ordering them to immediately take the bed crossbow to the designated ambush area.

Zhao Liang didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly selected two of the most powerful military leaders from the giant crossbow battalion, one was the clever Shandong boy Zhang Gui, and the other was the veteran Zhou Wenzhen, and asked them to lead their brothers to carry the modified bed crossbow, and follow him, Xiaoya, and Yang Zongbao out of the city while it was dark.

With the morning star on their heads, everyone quietly came to a small hill in the northeast of Shanzhou City.

This place, personally designated by Yang Yanzhao, was located on the edge of the frontal battlefield between the Song army and the Liao army's camp, closer to the Khitans. Looking out of the dense forest of the mountain bag, not far ahead, there are several staggered ones

The small high ground is a good position for battlefield observation and probing the enemy's situation.

As soon as he arrived at the planned location, Zheng Luya instructed Yang Zongbao to take twenty elite soldiers of the Quick Aid Division to spread out on all sides to carry out the guard, while he and Zhao Liang were in charge of one side, helping to take care of the two three-bow bed crossbows respectively. And the two crossbow leaders, Zhang Gui and Zhou Wenzhen, were busy with all their men, and it took a full quarter of an hour to hide the two bed crossbows with branches and dead grass.

Seeing that the killing weapon was properly arranged, Zhao Liang greeted him, and everyone also looked for tree pits and boulders, hiding their figures, and waiting for the enemy.

Looking at the slightly white sky, Xiao Ya asked worriedly: "Master Hou, do you say that Yang Shuai can lure the enemy generals out?" ”

Zhao Liang didn't have confidence in Yang Yanzhao, but in history, so he smiled when he heard this: "Don't worry, not only can you catch it, but you will also catch an unexpected big fish." ”

He thought as he spoke: The most important thing now is to look at Shangguan Xueming. If this guy has a way to dissuade Xiao Tzu Rin and let the king of the Southern Courtyard not leave the camp easily, then even if he leads his troops to successfully ambush other Liao generals, it is equivalent to changing the trend of history, and what will happen after that, I'm afraid no one can guess.

Zhao Liang silently recited the blessing of Daozu in his heart, stretched his neck to look at the rolling hills in front of him, and Xiao Ya's voice sounded in his ears again: "Yang Shuai is worthy of being a famous general who has been on the battlefield for a long time, just looking at the choice of this ambush location, it is enough to see the foundation." It is still more than 2,000 steps away from the edge of the main position of the offensive and defensive battle, and it is close to the Khitan camp, so if an ordinary ambush is set up, the enemy will not worry. Because there are fewer ambushers, they can't play any role at all, and if there are more people, they are very easy to be exposed, and they will be discovered and encircled by the other party. Only the long-range attacking bed crossbow can work wonders. ”

Xiao Ya paused, pointed ahead and continued: "Look at the small undulating high ground over there, it is also not close to the main battlefield, and the terrain is high, and there is no forest cover within three hundred steps around, and it can be seen at a glance. Therefore, if you stand there and observe the situation on the main battlefield, you can see it clearly, and you are not afraid of being attacked by the opponent's archers, if I am a general of the Liao State, I will also choose to watch the enemy here. ”

Zhao Liang nodded: "That's right." It's just that they didn't expect that our ambush army had already laid an ambush here. At a distance of seven or eight hundred paces, although ordinary bows and arrows can't shoot, there is no problem with Tieling's long arrows. ”

Xiaoya turned her head to Zhang Gui on the other side and asked, "Hey, are you sure?" At such a distance, is it accurate? ”

"Lord Commander, you also saw our methods yesterday," Zhou Wenzhen hurriedly replied: "Within a thousand steps, there is no problem!" ”

Zhang Gui also smiled confidently: "Master Mu, originally I didn't dare to pack tickets, but after the guidance of Master Hou, the accuracy of the bed crossbow has been greatly improved, and yesterday's battle was the best test." Although the problem of trigger durability has not been completely solved, Wen and I have specially replaced the new parts, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with shooting one or two rounds steadily. Coupled with the assistance of the front sight, not to mention being able to penetrate the Yang in a hundred steps like an archer, it should be very sure to hit a group of targets. ”

Zheng Luya worried: "A group of targets? Will the lethality be compromised? ”

"No, sir." Zhou Wenzhen explained: "We use 'one shot and three swords and arrows', after the long arrow is shot, the three iron feathers at the front end are completely opened, and the damage surface is very large. Two bed crossbows are fired in a salvo, and the chosen target is guaranteed to be either killed or wounded. ”

Xiao Ya bowed slightly when she heard this, and was about to open her mouth to ask again, when a dull cannon suddenly sounded in the distance.

Immediately afterwards, the gate of the north city of Shanzhou slowly opened, and thousands of soldiers of the Yongbian Army, lined up in a neat line, drove out of the city in a majestic and murderous manner.