In the fourth year of Yonghui (653 AD), October 27, the fourth quarter of the hour (9 o'clock in the morning).

Wu Kang, the commander-in-chief of the official army, sent an order to the officers and men of the whole army: Sanheshu is our grave, and we will defend the position at all costs. Even if you fight to a single soldier, you can't take half a step back, Wu Kang is with you!

At five o'clock, the drums of the charge were sounded, and the decisive battle began. Longqiu County Regiment, the main force of the vanguard, commanding Zhang Chonglin; The first battalion of the Jinhua County Regiment, the vanguard of the left wing, and the commander Chen Zhili; The third battalion of the Lanxi County Regiment, the vanguard of the right wing, and the commander Qian Linjing. A total of 4,000 officers and troops fought a decisive battle with the rebels of the 8,000 Fire Leopard Battalion in the west of Lanyin Mountain.

The shouts of slaughter were earth-shattering, the wails were endless, and the blood soaked the earth. The main formation of the official army and the central army temporarily set up a command platform, which is six meters long, three meters wide and three meters high. On the southern edge of the command platform, three flagpoles were erected, and three large flags were waved in the wind.

The middle pole is six meters high, hanging apricot yellow flag, and the word "Tang" is big in the book; The east pole is five meters high, and the dark crimson "Wu" character military flag; The west pole is five meters high, and the light crimson "Wu" character military flag.

In front of the flag, Wu Kang is sitting in danger, and Cui Xiaoqing is a guest secretary. The giant sand table in front of him, with dense small flags on it, the red Wuzhou army, the blue rebel army, and the black Yangzhou army. There are high-backed chairs on both sides of the sand table, and there are ten younger brothers: Wuzhou Liucao joined the army, three joined the military, and Yu Hongzhi, the chief envoy of the regimental training.

The atmosphere was tense and depressing, and everyone was silent, staring at the sand table in contemplation. Starting from the killing station, Wu Kang's eyes locked on the Yangzhou flag, and his brows furrowed deeper and deeper. Listen to the sound of hurried footsteps, raise your eyes to the northeast of the command platform, and grow a beautiful body.

Xiucai clenched his fists and reported loudly: "Don't drive, half an hour ago, the Yangzhou army entered Qiantang County. ”

Secretary Cui immediately took action, pulled out the Yangzhou military flag from Wukang County, Huzhou (Wukang Town, Huzhou City, Deqing County, Zhejiang Province), and planted it in Qiantang County, Hangzhou (Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province). The sand table shows that it is about 130 kilometers away from the Sanhe garrison position.

The names of these two places are very interesting, Qiantang was originally called Qiantang, and it was renamed Qiantang when it was a crime of the Tang Dynasty. Wukang County committed my name, and when Mei Niang developed in the future, I waited for my official position as prime minister, and begged her to change the name of the county.

At this time, Di Renjie said: "Referring to the Yangzhou army, I thought it would take five days to reach Sanheshu and join the battle at the earliest. It was suggested by the following officials that the book should be repaired to Fang Thorn History, and on the grounds that the battle situation was tight, he urged the Yangzhou army to speed up, at least the cavalry came first. ”

Wu Kang pondered for a moment, sighed and said, "Forget it, if you want to hurry, you can't reach it." Marching sixty miles a day is the limit of human endurance, and as for the cavalry first, Lao Fang will not agree. It's already very powerful, let's not kick our noses in the face! ”

Everyone regrets it, and they all know that our big guy is not driving, and he can't command the history of Yangzhou. Even if Cui Gong repairs the book, it will not help: Yangzhou is Shangzhou, the history of the assassin is from the third grade, Wuzhou is the middle state, and the history of the assassin is on the fourth grade, and the official rank is one level worse.

Signaling Xiucai to explore again, Wu Kang came to the North Stand and looked out at the rebel camp. Dense barracks, tall Chinese military tents, flags covering the sky and the sun, densely packed with rebels. In the center of the large formation of the two armies, the two sides were fighting, and from time to time there were auxiliary troops shuttling, carrying the wounded to the rear for treatment.

Pacing to the sand table, staring at Qiantang County in a daze, he was soon reborn with regret. Although the Datang Navy is strong, the main force is in the north, and if there is a naval division in Hangzhou, there will be no. Along the Fuchun River straight into Muzhou, through the Xin'an River into the Lanxi water, directly to the Sanheshu, both time-saving and labor-saving.

His thoughts were interrupted by the report, and Zhang Chonglin was covered in blood and stained, his face was extremely distressed, and he knelt straight and straight. Wu Kangdeng's heart sank, could it be that the Longqiu Regiment... shouted loudly: "Commander Zhang, if you don't command on the front line, what is your intention to run to the military station?" ”

Zhang Chonglin's tears fell, and he clenched his fists and choked: "The soldiers suffered heavy casualties, and there were only eight hundred left of the four thousand robes; There are two thousand dragon hills, and only two hundred remain. The last general begs Wu Gong, let's withdraw, leave some for the Longqiu militia, and the last general will thank you for your great kindness! ”

The atmosphere was instantly depressed, everyone was surprised, and the battle was fierce? In less than an hour, more than 3,000 brothers are gone?

Wu Kang felt that the world was spinning, preventing everyone from supporting him, suppressing the severe pain in his heart, coming to Zhang Chonglin, squatting down and shaking his head slowly: "Brother Zhang... The dragon's mouth is gone, you fill it in; You're gone, fill in the Yiwu regiment; You're all gone, I'll fill it in... Go ahead! ”

Zhang Chonglin's face was like ashes, and from the eyes of Wu Beijia, he saw that the military order was like a mountain, and he saw that there was no doubt. After about half a minute, he stood up on his knees and turned to leave. Stepping off the command platform, the meteor strode north, and his back disappeared into the military formation.

Wu Kang held his hand to his heart, swallowed his saliva with difficulty, and slowly closed his eyes. The rebels are desperate and desperately pounce on me, presumably Widow Chen also knows that reinforcements are coming, and she also knows that her life is short!

At this moment, in the military tent of the rebel army, all the leaders are arguing, and they are all shouting loudly. The copycat version of the civil official group, headed by Zhang Shuyin; Xibei Cargo Military General Group, with the general Tong Tianbao as the respect. The two sides pointed to Mai Mang, accused each other, and threw each other off.

Empress Wenjia Chen Shuozhen, dressed in a bright red uniform, tapped her knees with her fingers. When his subordinates had enough of arguing, he covered his mouth and coughed softly, and the scene was instantly quiet. The little widow was very satisfied, looked at her brother-in-law Zhang Shuyin, and said lightly: "Muzhou can't go back, there is no supply there, and retreating is a cocoon." ”

Looking around at his subordinates, he continued: "The spies reported that Yangzhou assassinated Shi Fang Renyu, led 25,000 Tang soldiers, set off from Qiantang County, and rushed to Yangpi Lake. When the Yangzhou army arrived, the holy army suffered from the enemy, and the consequences were unimaginable. The only way we can survive is..."

looked at Tong Tianbao and said lightly: "Before the Yangzhou army arrives, defeat the Wuzhou army and capture Wuzhou City." Wuzhou officials, the head of the public to deter the enemy. Advance: Borrow Wuzhou to strengthen the city and block the Yangzhou army; Retreat: Go south to Guanzhou to establish a state, and even march into Lingnan Road. Zhongqing's family, this is the only way out for us. ”

Tong Tianbao was silent, and Zhang Shuyin shook his head: "Wu Yu is well commanded, Wuzhou is stubborn in resistance, and the fire leopard battalion is seven thousand. In addition, the spies reported that there were 5,000 other militia groups in Wuzhou, which urgently went to Sanheshu. Such a military force is at least 13,000. We only have twenty-two left, I'm afraid..."

"Zhang Servant shoots, Hugh wants to grow the ambition of others and destroy his own prestige", Tong Tianbao said loudly: "At the latest, General Li went to Sanheshu, and our army had 35,000 troops. Could it be that Zhang Fushu thinks that the 35,000 holy army can't defeat the 10,000 three official army? Could it be that Zhang Servant Shooting, lack confidence in the combat ability of the Holy Army? ”

Zhang Shuyin-for-tat: "What makes this official lack confidence is not the Fire Phoenix Holy Army, but General Tong." In the first battle, he lost his armor and abandoned his armor, fought several fierce battles, and lost his troops. It was at the suggestion of this official that General Tong Tianbao was dismissed from his post. General Cheng temporarily replaced, regrouped, and fought to the death with Wu Yu..."

Chen Shuozhen "slammed" the table, all the quarrels ended, and said lightly: "Changing generals in battle, soldiers are taboo, and there is no need to say much about servant shooting." Wu Yu can call the wind and rain, the mana is not under me, and General Tong is not a crime of war. On my order, Huo Biao took over from the fire leopard and continued to attack Sanheshu. ”

The leaders stood up and agreed, and Chen Shuozhen instructed Cheng Siqian: "General Shengjia, let the Holy Sect armor soldiers go into battle, open the situation as soon as possible, and take Sanheshu." A certain assures you that when Wu Yu is defeated and Wuzhou City is captured, he will be with the general to bathe in the holy water of his teacher. ”

As soon as this remark came out, everyone was envious, Taishang Laojun holy water, bathing three times can ascend to immortality. The surname Cheng has bathed twice, and we have only bathed once.

Cheng Siqian smiled, immediately patted his chest, and swore an oath: "Sage, please rest assured, five hundred armored soldiers, the martial arts who are set to fight will fall into the water." ”

After Chen Shuozhen finished his order, he sent everyone away, and a wry smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. Taishang Laojun holy water, ordinary hot spring water, the temptation of ascending to immortals, is it really so big? Can the Shangfu fold the captain, give up the official position of the fourth grade, and raise the flag with me to rebel?

Lick your chapped lips, swallow your saliva gently, and slowly close your eyes. The official army is defending Sanheshu, presumably the old opponent Wu Yu, waiting for reinforcements to arrive, and the north and south will attack! Hehe, it's not known who will kill the deer, let's have a good fight, see if you defend for a long time, or if I attack for a long time?

Regarding durability, Wu Kang secretly thinks that no matter which aspect, he will not lose anyone. stared at the Yangzhou army in the sand table, listened to the report with an expressionless face, until the bad news came: Longqiu Regiment, Jinhua 1st Battalion, Lanxi 3rd Battalion, the whole army was annihilated; Commanding envoys Zhang Chonglin, Chen Zhili, and Qian Linjing, martyred the country.

The atmosphere was silent and depressing, and Wu Kang was expressionless, staring at the Longqiu military flag in a daze. Cui Mishu started his steps lightly, pulled out the four army flags on the sand table, put them in Ailang's hands, and comforted him silently. Ailang's sadness and pain were not on his face, but through his trembling fists, he reached my heart.

Xiucai came again to report: 5,000 reserves, arrived at the rear camp of the military formation, and could be put into battle at any time.

Everyone was relieved for less than three seconds, and was extinguished by Xiucai: the rebel Li Jinghui's department, 13,000 people, entered Pheasant County and arrived at Sanheshu before the time.

Sihu joined the army Sun Mao, and finally couldn't hold it back, got up and hugged his fists and said: "The rebels are 35,000, our army is 13,000, and it will no longer be hard." Please ask Wugong to collect his troops, withdraw from Sanheshu, retreat to Wuzhou City, and hold on to the city for help. ”

Di Renjie immediately retorted: "Throughout history, anyone who conquers a city and loses a lot of money will be massacred in order to vent his anger. The rebels are in Sanhe, losing nearly 10,000 soldiers, and if our army withdraws, the rebels will slaughter Lanxi. You must not retreat, otherwise you will be a Lanxi sinner, please think twice! ”

Sigong Wang Lin Rui retorted: "The more the rebels fight, the less our army fights, and this battle can't be fought." If the military power is too much in Sanheshu, how can you defend Wuzhou City? The city of Wuzhou is broken, we all have to die! What Guo Di said when he joined the army was subjective and conjectural, and it was not enough to rely on. Please ask Duke Wu to give an order to retreat to Wuzhou City. ”

"The difference between what Wang Senjun said", Di Renjie-for-tat: "Xiang Yu slaughtered Qi Guo, Liu Bang slaughtered Yingyang, and Cao Cao slaughtered Xuzhou, all to vent personal anger." Could it be that Wang Senjun thinks that Chen Shuo is really more open-minded than them? His subordinates implore Duke Wu to plan for the people of Lanxi, they must not withdraw their troops, and if they withdraw, they will be deserters! ”

"Di joins the army, don't be alarmist", Sicang Sun Yingyuan retorted: "Even if what Di joins the army is true, it is only Lanxi who suffers; If the army is defeated by Sanheshu, the entire Wuzhou will be catastrophic. Which is more important, didn't Di join the army in his heart? There is a huge disparity between the enemy and our forces, retreat to Wuzhou City, there is a chance of victory, please think twice. ”

Di Renjie argued on the basis of reason: "The rebel rabble, the morale of our army is high, 10,000 against 30,000, what can we do?" Except for the first battle, which time was not a disparity in troops? As long as the three armies are killed, they can survive the arrival of reinforcements. Subordinates implore, Wu Gong think twice! ”

"Di Renjie, you..."

"That's enough", Wu Kang roared, and everyone died down. Stretched out his hand to probe his arms, unfolded the official document, and got up to scan: "Cui Gong is sick, and he specially sent a military order, ordering us to hold Sanheshu and live and die with the position." You are all cultural people, and you should all know what it means to 'live and die with the position'"

The official document was slapped on the sand table, the sand table trembled, Wu Kang's facial features were hideous, and his angry eyes swept everyone. Whoever the eye touches, they all bow their heads. Everyone present saw the big guy angry for the first time, it was very scary, and he burst out with murderous aura all over his body.

Xiucai hurriedly came up, saw the big guy's face, and hurriedly lowered his head to report: "The Yiwu regiment and the second battalion of Jinhua fought with the rebel Huobiao battalion and suffered heavy losses. The rebels had 500 armor soldiers, and the front line could not resist it, so Lin Linliwen commanded the envoys and urgently asked for help. ”

"Inform Lin Liwen and insist for a quarter of an hour, otherwise you will see me", turned to look at Yu Hongzhi, and said lightly: "Uncle Yu, it is Zhang Chonglin's commander who carries out the armor-breaking mission, and Ling Lang Yu Qi." Commander Zhang sacrificed his life for the country and asked his uncle to fulfill it. ”

Yu Hongzhi was miserable and sighed: "Duke Wu once said that if the crockpot is not broken from the well, the general will inevitably die in battle. When Shichiro joined the army, he had put life and death aside, and the last general knew what to do, and Shichiro also knew... Hachiro, call your seventh brother to come up. ”

Yu Ba gritted his teeth and left, Wu Kang sighed lightly, and rushed to Yu Hongzhi with a fist. Lao Yu was still miserable, with a wry smile on his face.

About three minutes later, Yu Qi came to the stage to salute, and Wu Kang walked over and said, "Qilang, the armor-breaking plan is handed over to you, and you can only succeed and not fail." Tell the foolish brother, can you do it? ”

Yu Qi was silent, straightened up and replied: "Although success is uncertain, Chengren has made up his mind." ”

Wu Kang was very relieved and hugged his shoulders: "Let's go, foolish brother will send you on the expedition." ”

Walking off the command platform and in front of the death camp, there were 100 robes who had been invited to the banquet yesterday. Wearing a silk robe, a black jar tied to the front of the abdomen, full of medical alcohol, wafting a rich aroma of wine.

Wu Kang clenched his fists, earnest and serious: "Please, brothers, this official will personally beat the drum and cheer for you." ”

Captain Zhao Li took the lead, raising his arms and shouting victory, neat and sincere. Wu Kang walked in front of Zhao Li and patted him on the shoulder, revealing a warm smile. Explained to Yu Qi two sentences, strode to the drum rack, went up the bamboo ladder to the elevated, and received the drumsticks.

A drum sounds, a hundred drums sound, ten thousand armies shout, and the wind and clouds move. Zhao Li turned his head, the two-zhang high drum frame, Wu Gong beat the drum hard, and the red scarlet robe was very conspicuous. I have been a government soldier, and I have seen many commanders, but none of them are generous and generous, and they are not all martial arts and love soldiers.

Yesterday, the eldest son came over, and the money had arrived, and he asked what was going on. I didn't tell the truth, I said that it was a reward for meritorious service, and as long as the money arrived, there was nothing to worry about. You live a good life, and every Qingming season, burn more paper money for me.

The general's call interrupted his thoughts, and Zhao Li gave an order and charged behind the spearmen. The screams made him deaf, and his feet were full of corpses, and there was blood everywhere, it was too miserable. I don't know how long it took, his eyes were flashed by the light, and Zhao Li immediately understood that he was close to the Mingguang armor.

Before wearing the Mingguang armor, the iron armor of the Eight Classics, the arrow could not be pierced by the knife and could not be broken, and the unarmored infantry was dealt with, and one was ten. It is completely understandable why Wu Gong spared no expense to destroy the armored rebels. I wondered why the soldiers rebelled, they could plant a hundred acres of land, and they would definitely not be hungry.

Hearing the "ignition" order, Zhao Li did not hesitate and took out the fire fold. Pull out the bamboo tube paper core, face the spark, and take a hard breath. It was a success, looking at the flickering flames, and showing a satisfied smile.

This thing is used by the rich and noble, we usually use flint, fire sickle, snapping fire, how can it be so convenient? Yesterday I practiced specially, and I couldn't blow it no matter how much I blew it, and I ruined several of them, and the angry little general beat me. It's still good to be a martial artist, not only does he scold, but he also gently encourages me.

The spearmen in front gradually dispersed, revealing the rebel ironclads. The next thing to do is to light the alcohol in the jar, untie the bandage on the back, and smash the altar of alcohol at the soldiers, burning them alive. Hearing the urging of the rear overseers, Zhao Li did not hesitate, and tore off the seal of the altar while speeding up his pace.

It's as clear as water, and the aroma of wine is rich, but it's a pity. The fire fold was thrown in, and the jar caught fire instantly, and the flames rose rapidly. Zhao Li immediately reached out and lifted the cloak on his waist, intending to untie the bandage... Is it a dead knot? What about the slipknot?

As expected, Wu Gong deceived people, and I already knew everything. But it didn't matter, Zhao Li screamed again, ignoring the burning hair, exerting all his strength to hug the Mingguang Armor rebels. In an instant, two living bodies were born, screaming at each other.

Suddenly there was a muffled thunder, Zhao Li lost consciousness, the wine jar in his chest exploded, and the sea of fire instantly spread, devouring several armor soldiers. The sound of explosions and flames like giant monsters devoured all human lives.

Wu Kang stood on the drum stand, put the drumstick on his chest, quietly watched the sea of fire, and recalled the principle of the explosion: the alcohol ignited, the temperature increased, and a large amount of volatilization. The alcohol vapor, mixed with oxygen in the air, is ignited again, and so on. A large amount of heat was released in an instant, and the gas in the jar expanded sharply, and the pressure increased to produce an explosion.

Brothers of the death squad, don't blame the official for being ruthless. Only in this way can you exert the maximum power and burn all the armored rebels. Again, the elite of the rebels is lost, and the rest are a rabble, and I am sure to hold on and wait for help.

There were 500 officers and soldiers in charge, including the armoured soldiers who were in great trouble, all of whom were swallowed up by the sea of fire. The battle stopped instantly, and both sides froze in place, staring at the sea of fire in a daze. There are timid people who kneel first, and then kneel down a large area, and even bow and worship.

A gong sounded from the rebel camp, and Mingjin withdrew. The sea of fire continued to rage, continuing to spread to the rebels, igniting those who fled. From time to time, a burning man rushed out, screaming, running a few steps and falling to the ground.

Before Yu Hongzhi appeared in the military formation, the soldiers carried out many wooden boxes, filled with dirt and fine sand. A fire man rushed out, rushed up, and poured sand and soil to extinguish the fire. The fire was extinguished, and Yu Hongzhi rushed over to see if it was Yu Qi.

Wu Kang shook his head, the sea of fire exploded, no one could survive, poor Xiao Qi! However, in less than five minutes, he laughed wildly at the sky, and his laughter was extremely crazy and presumptuous.

Could it be that Yu Qi is still alive? I was slapped in the face? Thinking of this, he quickly got down the bamboo ladder and ran towards Yu Hongzhi. For the first time in two lifetimes combined, I longed to be slapped in the face...