Kuimen, inside the military hall.

The Tang generals sat in separate categories, their faces were a little unsightly, and they looked left and right and whispered to each other.

The main general, Li Xiaogong, sat on the top seat, his eyes were bloodshot, and he obviously had not slept all night. After looking around at the generals in the hall, he said in a somewhat hoarse voice: "Generals, I guess you all already know. The Sui general Yue Fei led 50,000 elite soldiers from Lingnan to the north, through the jungle to raid the southern part of Bashu. Because the main force of our Bashu troops and horses was fortified in the east, Yue Fei's army was invincible. If we can't respond in time, I'm afraid Yue Fei will go straight to Chengdu! ”

The generals in the hall nodded one after another, such a big thing is naturally impossible to hide, and now this news has caused a lot of commotion in the army, if it weren't for Li Xiaogong and Li Shiji's good management of the army, I am afraid that at this time Li Jing has already led the army into Kuimen.

Li Xiaogong took a deep breath and continued: "Chengdu is the most important city in the southwest, and there is no room for failure. What's more, once Chengdu is captured by Yue Fei, then our back road will be cut off, even if Kuimen is dangerous, it will be trapped by the Sui army until the moment when the grain and grass are cut off, so after consulting with General Li Shiji, I decided to lead the main force back to Chengdu and break Yue Fei to solve the danger of Chengdu first! ”

As soon as Li Xiaogong's voice fell, Li Shiji continued: "However, the Sui general Li Jing is not a fuel-efficient lamp, and it is impossible for us to return to Chengdu easily. Therefore, this time our army must leave a military horse to stay in Kuimen to buy time for the westward retreat of the army. ”

Li Shiji said as he swept his gaze over everyone in the hall, and said in a deep voice: "I wonder which general is willing to take on this heavy responsibility?" ”

Tian Zaibiao, the fierce general of the Tang Army, who was brave and good at fighting, immediately stepped forward when he heard this, and said loudly: "His Royal Highness the King of the County, the general, the last general is willing to lead the army to the rear of the palace!" ”

Li Xiaogong smiled slightly, shook his head and said: "General Tian's martial arts are strong, after our army retreats to Chengdu, you will rely on your ability to defeat Yue Fei, I think this matter of the queen should be handed over to others!" ”

Li Xiaogong said and looked at the generals in the hall with a smile, but it is a pity that the other Tang army generals are not as youthful as Tian Zaibiao, and it is very likely that they will end up on the battlefield after staying in Kuimen for the army.

Li Xiaogong couldn't help but show displeasure when he saw this, and shouted loudly: "Could it be that General Tian Zaibiao is the only one in my Bashu army who is a hero who is not afraid of death?" On weekdays, everyone talks about serving the country with loyalty, why are they all dumb now? ”

When everyone saw Li Xiaogong angry, they all lowered their heads one by one, not daring to look at Li Xiaogong.

"That's it! It is indeed dangerous to lead the queen of the palace, and it is normal for you to have concerns. ”

Looking at the generals who buried their heads deep in it, Li Xiaogong sighed and said in a deep voice: "Since you are not willing to take on this important responsibility, then I can only lead the army to the rear of the palace myself." ”

"His Royal Highness the King of the County must not!"

Li Shiji was immediately shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly spoke out to dissuade him: "Your Highness, you are the commander of the three armies, if you have a case, what will happen to these tens of thousands of troops?" What should I do if Bashu wants land? ”

Li Xiaogong turned his head to look at Li Shiji, and said in a deep voice: "General Li Shiji, if I really die on the battlefield, then everything will be entrusted to you." Your talent is a hundred times better than mine, I believe you will be able to keep the Bashu important land for Datang! ”

"Your Highness!"

Li Shiji's body couldn't help but be shocked after hearing this, and two lines of tears slowly flowed down. He turned his head to the generals in the hall and glared angrily, and shouted: "The Lu of the Eater, the Matter of Loyalty!" As my Tang Dynasty soldiers, do you really want the boss to be your queen now? Do you have a good conscience? ”

Xu was stimulated by Li Shiji, and suddenly there was a general with phoenix eyes and silkworm eyebrows, green robes and golden armor, and green scarves and red faces in the hall, and said with his hand: "All the men in my Tang Dynasty are iron-clad men, and it is definitely not my style to be greedy for life and afraid of death. The last general, Yun Tianbiao, was not talented, and was willing to lead a military horse to guard Kuimen to buy time for the army to retreat westward. ”

The corners of Li Xiaogong's mouth hooked slightly, and he and Li Shiji glanced at each other, and a trace of imperceptible cunning flashed in their eyes.

From ancient times to the present, there is only the abandonment of the pawn to protect the car, how can there be a reason to let the coach of the palace? The scene just now between Li Xiaogong and Li Shiji was just a bitter ploy directed and acted by the two of them, in order to make people take the initiative to stand up and willingly serve their palace, beware of the generals of the palace who were greedy for life and afraid of death to surrender to the Sui army, causing them to surrender to Chengdu and break Yue Fei's plan to completely bankrupt.

Seeing Yun Tianbiao take the initiative to stand up at this time, although Li Xiaogong was secretly happy in his heart, he still pretended to be very sad on the surface, walked down the handsome case and came to Yun Tianbiao, patted Yun Tianbiao's shoulder and said, "General Yun, I have you to thank you." Li Jing, the commander of the Sui army, is full of strategy, knows the art of war, and has Jiang Song, Lu Junyi, Zhou Dewei and other fierce generals under his command, you must be careful. ”

Yun Tianbiao arched his hand and said loudly: "Your Highness, although rest assured, the last general will live and die with Kuimen, even if it is death, it will not let the Sui army cross Kuimen by half a step!" ”

Li Xiaogong shook his head and said in a deep voice: "General Yun, I don't need you to live and die with Kuimen. I just need you to stay in Kuimen for three days. After three days, you will abandon the city and go away. ”

Li Shiji, who was on the side, smiled slightly, and said, "General Yun, His Royal Highness the King of the County and I also know that this matter is extremely dangerous. Therefore, if the general really surrenders to the Sui army at the last moment, His Royal Highness the King of the County and I will write to His Majesty to explain the situation, and His Majesty will not let His Majesty take the general's wife and children to blame! ”

Yun Tianbiao was a rough man, and his nose was sour by Li Shiji's words, and he immediately knelt on the ground and said loudly: "The last general is a seven-foot man, how can he be the one who is greedy for life and afraid of death, if it really comes to that time, the last general will definitely repay the country with death." ”

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At night, Li Xiaogong and Li Shiji led more than 50,000 main forces of the Tang Army to quietly withdraw from Kuimen. However, Li Jing is a soldier and his soldiers are well-trained. Although Li Xiaogong and Li Shiji tried their best to hide, they quickly let the Sui army scouts discover the traces and quickly rushed back to the camp to report to Li Jingyu.

After Li Jing got it, he quickly beat the drum and gathered the generals, and said in a deep voice: "Generals, the scout has just come to report, not long ago Li Xiaogong led the army to quietly leave Kuimen, according to the opinion of this commander, it should be that he has learned the news of Yue Pengju's strange soldiers, so he can only abandon the city and go back to the division to rescue Chengdu." ”

The generals in the tent were all overjoyed when they heard this, and they all shouted for the battle.

Li Jing stopped slightly, signaling the generals to be quiet. Immediately, he slowly pulled out an arrow and said loudly: "Li Xiaogong and Li Shiji have used their troops well, and they will inevitably leave a military horse behind Kuimen." Li Yu, Zhang Liang, Lu Da, and Lu Heng listened to the order, and the commander ordered you to select 30,000 infantry to set off first, and make every effort to break the city and open the way for the army. ”

The four of them lined up together and said, "The last general will do his best to take Kuimen!" ”

"Where are Su Dingfang, Jiang Song, and Lu Junyi?"

Li Jing shouted, and then took out an arrow and commanded in a deep voice: "Order the three of you to lead 5,000 cavalry to set off later, as long as the city gate is broken, you will attack immediately, don't pay attention to the remnants of the enemy in the city, just kill the Kuimen and chase the main force of the Tang army all the way!" ”

Su Dingfang, Jiang Song, and Lu Junyi clenched their fists at the same time and said, "The last general will obey orders!" ”

Li Jing bowed slightly, summoned Xia Luqi and Zhou Dewei to step forward, and said in a deep voice: "Li Shiji is scheming, you two each lead 10,000 elite soldiers to follow Su Dingfang, Lu Junyi, and Jiang Song, ready to respond at any time!" ”