This cavalry chasing and killing the Son of Heaven was not very many, only one or two thousand people.

In ancient times, war horses were more precious, equivalent to transportation, and the traitor Wu Yuan could not have strong cavalry, and it was already very good to have these two thousand.

When the cavalry chased to the inclined forest road, Shang Ruiye had already passed here, but this cavalry did not have any intention of staying, and directly ignored the dangerous terrain around them, and still galloped desperately.

Two thousand war horses trampled on the ground, raising dust, and the sound of hooves was even more deafening.

But soon, on the mountains on both sides, countless soldiers stood up in an instant, the sound of armor rubbing was everywhere, and the flag was erected, and then, Peng Shuang and Liang Yuan waved their hands forward almost at the same time, and the sound of the shock ordered: "Release the arrow!" ”

With the order of the two, the soldier drew his bow and arrows, and fired a volley downward.

The arrows rained down, and they hit low with high and low, which was effortless at all, and it was more equivalent to a direct shot, and in just an instant, there were one after another miserable howls below, mixed with the neighing of war horses.

"Phew—" Many of the cavalry began to pull the reins, but before they could react, a barrage of arrows followed, nailing them under their horses.

"General! There are ambushes! "Someone started yelling.

Do you still need to be reminded by him! The rebel general was not blind, he brandished his sword in his right hand, constantly blocking the arrows, and while he also flicked the reins in his left hand, he shouted loudly: "Withdraw!" Evacuate! ”

But they have already entered the ambush circle, and it is not so easy to retreat at this time.

At Xiao Yuan's suggestion, the ambush soldiers on both sides waited for them to come in completely before they started their actions.

This is a battle without suspense, with mountains on both sides, condescending, and constantly firing arrows at the road below, it is simply not too easy.

What's more, the war horse charged, after the ambush, the front was strangled by the reins, but the team behind did not react at all, and even more impacted on their own war horses, and the people turned over on their backs.

There were also many rebels who were thrown to the ground, either killed by random arrows or trampled to death by their own horses.

These two thousand cavalry can be said to have become a real target, an ambush down, that is, the whole army was annihilated, after the battle, Xiao Yuan's side also began to collect weapons and horses.

Subsequently, together with Zhong Bai, escorted the Son of Heaven to Yuyang.

Yuyang is a county, and its county order heard that the Son of Heaven was coming, so he hurriedly opened the city and greeted him in person.

After seeing Shang Rui, he knelt on the ground and shouted loudly: "Minister, Yuyang County Commander Greets the Holy Driver-"

Here in Yuyang, there is no rebellion, his county order, there are no soldiers and horses in his hands, and he didn't dare to go to the rescue before, but Shang Rui didn't blame him, but waved his hand slightly and said: "Aiqing is flat, go and prepare good wine and meat, I'm hungry." ”

"Huh? Yes, yes, Weichen will arrange it. Yuyang County ordered to respond again and again.

When the Son of Heaven arrived, a small county magistrate did not dare to slack off, and soon prepared a banquet, and then, Shang Rui invited Xiao Yuan and Zhong Bai to the table.

Yuyang County Commander became an errand runner and began to be busy.

On the main seat, Shang Rui naturally sits, and on both sides below, some ministers of the imperial court are seated.

Under the feudal dynasty, saving the emperor is a great achievement, and there is nothing higher than this.

After the wine and food came up, Shang Rui began to say: "This traitor is really hateful, if it weren't for the two Aiqing, I don't know what would happen now." ”

Of course, he said this to Xiao Yuan and Zhong Bai, and after a pause, he said again: "By the way, what are the official positions of the two Aiqing now?" ”

The two glanced at each other, and Zhong Bai took the lead in arching his hand: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister lives in Yangzhou and has no official position, but the ancestor inherits the emperor's grace and has a knighthood." ”

"Oh?" Hearing this, Shang Rui first raised his eyebrows, and then said tentatively: "Yangzhou Zhong family? Ancestor is the outstanding general Zhong Yue? ”

"Exactly." Zhong Bai replied.

"Oops!" Shang Rui shouted excitedly, and said with great joy: "Loyal minister, loyal minister!" ”

At this time, knowing that Zhong Bai was a hereditary magnate, a minister of the imperial court also hurriedly said: "Yes, Your Majesty, the ancestor of the Zhong family is the founder of the country, and now, his descendants are even more thousands of miles away, God bless Your Majesty, there is such a loyal minister." ”

"yes, yes." Shang Rui couldn't help but sigh, and then said happily: "Zhong Aiqing's work this time, the achievement covers the world, after the chaos, I will definitely be rewarded!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhong Bai said first, and then Zhengse said: "This time to quell the chaos, if it weren't for Xiao Yuan's help and sending troops to Yuyang, he would never be able to win. ”

"Oh? Is it? Hearing him say this, Shang Rui also looked at Xiao Yuan, and also asked: "I don't know what Xiao Aiqing's official position is, and who is his ancestor?" ”

"Chen, the current captain of Liucheng, is from a civilian background." Xiao Yuan said directly.

"Civilians?" Shang Rui first frowned, and then said suspiciously: "Liu Cheng? Where? ”

Seeing this, a minister hurriedly explained: "Ah, back to Your Majesty, Liucheng is a county, which is under the jurisdiction of Anyang. ”

"Oh......" Shang Rui nodded suddenly and said, "Of course, Xiao Aiqing is also meritorious, and I will also be greatly rewarded." ”

As he spoke, he also began to greet everyone: "Come, come, drink, drink, and have a drink with me." ”

"Respect Your Majesty—" the people said in unison.

After waiting for a cup to eat, Zhong Bai put down the wine glass and began to say: "Your Majesty, now that the thief leader Wu Yuan has stolen the palace, in the opinion of the minister, he should be exterminated as soon as possible, so as to escort His Majesty back to the capital." ”

"This ......" Shang Rui had just fled, and finally entered Yuyang, and got temporary stability, and now listening to Zhong Bai's meaning, it seemed that he was going to fight back again, how dare he, and suddenly he didn't know how to answer.

At this time, a minister arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, what Zhong Gongzi said, the minister thinks it is inappropriate, now that Your Majesty has arrived in Yuyang, General Xiao and Zhong Gongzi's subordinates should be stationed in Yuyang to prevent the thieves from attacking, as long as you guard this place and wait for the chaos in various places." ”

What he said was exactly what Shang Rui wanted, and the latter immediately nodded: "That's right, that's right, this is the best policy, Zhong Aiqing, why do you have to compete with the thief." ”

He is the Son of Heaven, so Zhong Bai didn't know how to answer, so he could only put down his hand.

But at this time, Xiao Yuan arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the traitors occupy the imperial capital and steal the palace, and if they don't get rid of it for a day, the imperial power will fall, and the imperial tomb of the temple will also be destroyed, and the world will collapse even more." ”

"This ......" Xiao Yuan's words made Shang Rui swallow his saliva, and then stammered: "But, if you return to the imperial capital, the two Aiqing will have absolute confidence?" If Aiqing is defeated, who else can protect me? ”