The battle in the valley lasted until nightfall, when both sides withdrew their troops and returned to their respective positions.

After more than ten days of low-intensity attacks, the Turks finally showed their real strength on this day, and broke through seven sub-cities on the periphery of the river valley, in addition to the three sub-cities that the Tang army voluntarily abandoned, four other castles also fell into the hands of the Turks, and after the battle, its army officially entered the river valley area, and the Tang army defending the city across the city, the closest place to each other, but more than 100 zhang.

Of course, the Tang army also won a lot in this battle, directly leaving the lives of more than 300 Turkic wolf riders on the battlefield.

This is definitely a rather gratifying achievement, you must know that in the era of Jieli Khan in the heyday of the Turks, his tooth tent wolf rode no more than 20,000 people, which was enough to deter the desert tribes. Nowadays, these Turkic remnants are not the same as in the Jieli era, and the number of wolf riders is naturally less.

Moreover, these Turkic elites followed the Khan most of the time and were the core of the Turkic army. During the period when Gu Dulu was raging, he regarded this guard cavalry that he had worked so hard to cultivate as his life, and if it was not a crucial battle, he would not easily put it into battle.

Even in the battles in which famous generals such as Cheng Wuting and Heizhi Changzhi defeated the Turks several times, the number of Turkic wolf horsemen captured and killed was not large, which shows that the Turks protected this Khan guard closely.

Now on the battlefield of the Qingshui River Valley, the Yuanzhou garrison is still a newly defeated division strictly speaking, and it can kill more than 300 elite wolf riders in a counterattack, which is definitely a result worth boasting about.

But now, in Zhuzi City, which is still controlled by the Tang Army, there is a general atmosphere of depression.

Although this battle killed a considerable number of Turkic forces, the Tang army directly lost seven sub-cities, and the defense system of the entire Qingshui River Valley was no longer the same as before.

Nearly half of the sub-cities were lost, and the echoing co-defense of the remaining cities was also destroyed, especially Qingshui City, which was the center of the river valley, was directly exposed in front of the Turkic thieves, which greatly reduced the defense capability of the entire river valley.

Compared to this loss, the gains of the previous war are really nothing. Most of the Turkic wolf cavalry have successfully withdrawn from the battlefield and still have the strength to fight again. Moreover, several sub-cities were quickly breached, which means that in addition to the teams that appeared on the frontal battlefield, the Turkic army from the south still has other combat forces of considerable size.

Under the advantages of one and the other, it is really not optimistic whether Zhuzicheng can withstand the next attack of the Turks.

"Annoying, annoying! Lao Tzu had obviously hooked a wolf rider, but he didn't expect the saddle belt to break and almost kill himself, and watched the wolf rider escape...... Those stupid people in the camp, damn it! If there is still life after this war, Lao Tzu will definitely beat up the supervisor who is derelict in his duties! ”

In Qingshui City, the wounded who have returned from the battlefield are being treated, and the loss of Zicheng is depressing, coupled with the pain of the wounds, the wounded are all angry.

"Haha, Lao Tzu is not bad luck this time, he cut two thief heads, and after the meritorious service, I am afraid that he can also be honored to the pillar country? Alas, it is a pity that he may not be born, otherwise the words left on the monument can also glorify the township. Shangzhu country、Hey...... Those stupid people in Lingzhou are really damned! There are at least 10,000 thieves who come to attack, how can they quietly bypass the Lingzhou garrison? Those thieves Qiu Ba, just put more than 10,000 Turkic thieves into Neizhou, they killed Lao Tzu! ”

"Does the imperial court know about the Turkic invasion? We've pinned down the thieves here for more than half a month, so why haven't we heard from any reinforcements? The fortune of the country is ominous, how many years have passed? In the past, the Turkic thieves who could only lick their boots on the soles of my Datang feet can now come and go freely in the country......"

"After such a long time, the imperial court must have been informed. The reinforcements in the customs will arrive soon, and the Turkic thieves will not dare to stay in the country for a long time. ”

Among the many complaints, a slightly hoarse voice sounded, and everyone followed the voice, only to see an old man in a gray robe, who seemed to be a medical worker in the city.

Although the appearance of this medical worker is inconspicuous, the words spoken are attractive, especially now that the joint defense system of Zicheng has been destroyed, and the reinforcements in the territory have become the only hope for the defenders.

A wounded man couldn't help but say: "There are a lot of governors, so tell me how many soldiers can the imperial court send to help?" When will it arrive? ”

Before the old man could speak, another scolding voice sounded on the other side: "Old thief, it's so time-consuming for you to take the post and create medicine?" Do you want to boil Lao Tzu to death! ”

Hearing this scolding, the old man did not dare to delay any longer, and hurriedly rummaged through the medicine box, found a post of medicine and hurriedly returned to the wounded to attract the wounded to apply a dress.

"Shhh...... You old thief, be lighter! Lao Tzu didn't die outside the city, he can't die in the hands of Lao Wu! Your hands are thick and thick, and the medical workers in the city will never die? Catch the old peasants and use ......"

The wounded man clutched his bloody calf and cursed in pain.

After hearing this, the old man nodded again and again and apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry!" This is not done often, it is really hand-made. I am also tired of seeing these coarse hands, but I am annoyed that I can't even give up the belt meat. ”

"Why should Zhao Eighteen embarrass the old farmer, it is already good luck to be healed, if the corpse is thrown outside the city, even if you are invited to Jingzhong Pingkangfang, how much can you feel?"

"Ha, don't say that she is not dead, even if she survives the corpse, there is really a trick to be there, and Lao Tzu will make her call her mother and call ......"

This kind of topic can arouse the interest of the camp soldiers the most, and everyone can't help but burst into laughter when they hear it, and they also talk about meat one by one, and the atmosphere has improved.

When the old man heard this, the corners of his mouth also showed a slight smile, and the camp guard who was treated was a little unhappy when he saw this: "You old farmer think it's ridiculous again? Can you still be stiff? ”

"Not necessarily, or you can't bully the old, you are still crying out for pain in my hands in this offspring, how much can you endure it? People are old and interesting, and they don't fight for courage. ”

The old man was a little displeased when he was ridiculed like this, and chuckled lightly.

When the wounded around heard this, they couldn't help but laugh even more happily, and they all regarded that Zhao Shibai as the object of ridicule.

At this time, suddenly a member of the Assassin's Mansion hurriedly walked here, and when he got behind the old man, he arched his hand and said: "Xianggong Lou was originally here, and the prince of the palace invited Xianggong to enter the court to discuss things. ”

After hearing this, the old man patted the wounded Zhao Shibai on the shoulder and whispered: "Recuperate with peace of mind, return to Chang'an City, the old man asks you to go to Pingkangfang to apologize." ”

After speaking, the old man hurriedly left the barracks here with the assassin of the palace.

"Then, who is the old farmer called by the official official?"

The wounded Zhao Shibai looked at the back of the old man leaving, his expression was a little sluggish, and he asked in a dry tone after a while.

At this time, the other wounded also put away their jokes, and someone said in a rather uncertain tone: "Lou Xianggong? What can we do in Yuanzhou? No, no, I seem to remember that there is a Lou Xianggong, but that old thing, he, he is really Lou Shide and Lou Xianggong? ”

"It's impossible, it's impossible!"

After hearing this, the wounded Zhao 18 waved his hand again and again, and at the same time said with a bitter face: "A few brothers, don't play with the little brother anymore!" An old farmer who is temporarily a medical worker, how can it be Lou Xianggong! ”

"Who has fun scaring you! In our Yuanzhou, there is only one Lou Xianggong, otherwise how can we let the prince personally summon him! I often hear people say that Lou Xianggong is not arrogant, he cultivates land with his heart, and even personally carries the manure field, can give national politics, can do farming, and can even enter the camp to treat the wounded! Zhao Eighteen, you are really lucky to be able to be treated by Lou Xianggong himself! ”

Someone next to him said with a look of envy.

When Zhao Eighteen heard this, he said with a bitter face: "How did I know that he was Lou Xianggong?" Since he is an official, he is not good at sitting in the government, what a bad taste it is to be scary when he enters the camp! Lao Tzu, what luck do I have, a disgusting tongue, good things become bad, and I still make fun of Lou Xianggong...... Alas! ”

"If it's really Lou Xianggong, how can it be so narrow! Before Lou Xianggong left, he also left a message to invite you to Pingkangfang to play, I am afraid that I want to test your boy's quality, if it is not as blunt as he said, that is the time to ask for sin! ”

As he spoke, the topic was distorted, and everyone was half envious and half gloating. Only Zhao Eighteen was holding the injured leg, with a look of gain and loss.

After Lou Shide returned to the yatang in the camp, he bowed his hand to Feng Jingyu, the assassin sitting in the hall, and said, "I don't know if the prince of the mansion is called, what do you ask?" ”

"Brother Zongren, please take a seat!"

Feng Jingyu hurriedly got up to greet him, although Lou Shide is now just a lowly member of the state capital to join the army, but after all, he has deep prestige, and he does not dare to slack off.

After sitting down with each other, Feng Jingyu sighed again: "I thought that today's battle plan could make up for the previous crime of losing the city, but I didn't want to be so treacherous, and I planned to take away several cities from behind." Now that the valley is on the defensive, I have the will to die. While there is still a short time now, I will send Brother Zongren out of the city and run south tonight.

Alas, it was me who had tired you, brother, His Royal Highness King Yong had summoned him before, so I should have let him go, but I hope that Brother Zongren can stay for a while and clean up the rest of the valley, but I don't want to tire you and be stuck here. After traveling south to meet His Royal Highness King Yong, he asked his brother to tell His Royal Highness that Feng's death is not a pity, but all the soldiers in Yuanzhou are loyal bones, and this time they are tired of things, not a crime of war! After the soldiers die in the country, His Royal Highness King Panyong can be a little merciful......"

When Lou Shide heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then shook his head and said, "Why does the prince of the mansion say this? Although Mo Si has frequent tricks, our army still has a plan. The three cities are full of wine, this thief is greedy for pleasure, even if the battlefield is not captured, take advantage of his greed and drink joy, and attack the army! ”

There are only more than 3,000 soldiers in Yuanzhou, so when formulating a defensive strategy, what they set is not a plan, and what Lou Shide said is a later plan.

Feng Jingyu sighed after hearing this: "I thought this was a good strategy, but what I saw on this day, I was cautious and thoughtful, and I may not be able to fall for this superficial plan!" ”

"There is no need to plan deeply, and what you plan depends on people's desires. If the living are prudent, why should they be educated? What's more, on this day, Mo Si lightly made the wolf ride into battle, throwing corpses and bones to lure it, which shows that the thieves have different hearts. Mo Si has not been established for a long time, and he can't be strict and Huaide to control the public, so he does not hesitate to die the humerus left behind. This night thief will be happy, and the attack will be successful! ”

When Lou Shide said this, his face was no longer the simple appearance of an old farmer in the field, but full of majesty and determination: "The thief army is accustomed to detachment, and he is not used to holding strong." Once the door is closed at night and the city is noisy, you will rush to the wilderness, and the cities can be restored, or you can reap the benefits of killing the people at night! ”

Seeing that the assassin's expression was still a little hesitant, Lou Shide continued: "Mo Si is not a cunning thief, he is used to stealing planes and stealing situations, and he is definitely not a tenacious master. Or the evil of gaining profit, without the momentum of profit, once frightened (he), there will be a swaying thought, and there will be no heart to fight to the death.

His Royal Highness King Yong is heroic and strong, and there are only a few hundred people, who dare to go against the trend to eliminate thieves and save the fortunes of the country, how can they allow silent sobbing to run rampant in the kingdom! Even if there is chaos in Chang'an, there is no obstacle to King Yong's use of troops, and reinforcements will arrive soon! Humble duties and government kings and river valley soldiers, or peace and security heroes, or lost land and sins, all the kings of the palace are in a thought! ”

When Feng Jingyu heard this, he finally clenched his fist and waved it heavily: "If you retreat, it will be difficult to defend, and if you advance or make great achievements, it is nothing more than death, and there is no need to be afraid!" War! ”

The reason why he was depressed was not only because of the crime of losing the city before, but also because he knew that Chang'an was in turmoil, and even if he got the news, he might not be able to send reinforcements in time to deal with Yuanzhou. But Lou Shide's words gave him confidence, and he only hoped that King Yong would still be as ambitious as he had been, and not let down his enthusiasm for serving the country with the soldiers of the river valley.