At this time, Zu Kuan also stood up and asked Yan Jizu for an order: "The military situation is urgent, Zu is willing to go with General Cao." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Yan Jizu watched Cao Bianjiao and Zu Kuan compete for their lives, but they had mixed feelings in their hearts.

In the absence of unified scheduling, can these two people really have a good rescue effect if they immediately lead their troops to the expedition?

Yan Jizu had no bottom in his heart.

It's just that he also knows that at this critical time, the fighting spirit of this army can be boosted, and even if there is an unpredictable risk in going to the rescue, he can only agree to them.

"The two generals are dedicated to serving the country, and their loyalty and righteousness are commendable, so if the constitution is approved, then please ask the two generals to gather their troops and horses and go together." Yan Jizu smiled bitterly.

"Order!"

Cao Bianjiao and Zu Kuan left quickly, and then joined forces together, hurried out of the city, and headed to the east.

Cao Bianjiao and Zu Kuan discussed, and they all decided that the Qing army should go to the most important official road connecting Shandong and Beizhili, that is, to take the plain and pass Yucheng, so as to go straight to Jinan.

Therefore, the two decided that in order to avoid encountering and fighting with the Qing army on the road, the two soldiers and horses, after leaving the city from Dezhou, went around to the north, went to Lingxian, Linyi, Jiyang, and finally went to Jinan.

The two discussed and made a decision, and traveled all the way in a hurry, hoping to arrive in Jinan as soon as possible.

It's just that four days later, the whole army had just passed through Linyi County, and before they could cross the Shang River, an accident happened.

It turned out that Yue Zhi was cautious by nature, and in order to avoid mistakes in attacking Jinan, he assigned Abatai and Du Du to the north and south, each leading 10,000 soldiers and horses, forming two wings on the left and right, and the Chinese army formed a mutual defense and marched eastward together.

Moreover, in these four days, the Qing army also rushed all the way, in order to rush to Jinan as soon as possible, to conquer the provincial capital, such as the plain, Yucheng and other small counties, did not send troops and horses to attack, but bypassed, and attacked the provincial capital Jinan with all its might.

Therefore, when Cao Zu's two troops and horses passed Linyi, Anping Belle Dudu, led 10,000 soldiers and horses, and just came to the opposite side of the Shang River.

"Oh no! The front Tartar is coming! ”

When they saw the Qing soldiers and horses on the other side of the Shang River, which was like a silver belt, and on the farther horizon, suddenly appeared out of sight, Cao Bianjiao and Zu Kuan were stunned.

What's going on?!

Didn't the Qing army take the official road and go straight to Jinan, how could they still divide their troops to Linyi County in the north?!

And when he saw this Ming army, which had as many as nearly 5,000 soldiers and horses, and was also in a hurry to the east, Anping Beledudu was also very surprised.

However, he quickly figured out that this Ming army must have rushed to aid from Texas and wanted to rescue Jinan, but unexpectedly, by mistake, he bumped into himself.

A smug sneer crossed Du Du's face.

"The whole army listened to the order, hurriedly crossed the Shang River, and attacked the Ming army, they are not strong enough, our army should be able to break it in one fell swoop!"

"Huh!"

On the vast Luzhong Plain, 10,000 Qing troops, like fierce beasts out of the box, swooped towards the Ming army that was caught off guard.

"General Cao, the Qing army is so powerful, how can our army be the enemy?!"

Zu Kuan, who was walking side by side with Cao Bianjiao, had a panicked look on his face, and at this time, he was in a state of confusion, and looked at Cao Bianjiao on the side with a helpless look.

Zu Kuan is a fierce general, but he is a person who lacks assertiveness and hesitation, so at this critical juncture, he subconsciously regards Cao Bianjiao as a psychological pillar.

Cao Bianjiao was also extremely shocked in his heart, but fortunately, after a long time in battle, he quickly judged the current situation, and said loudly to Zu Kuan: "General Zu, it must be the Qing army that divided its troops to the north, so he encountered our army here. It's just that now the enemy is outnumbered, and the Qing army is good at field warfare, if our army wants to confront it strongly, I am afraid that it will be difficult to escape defeat. “

"Oh, so what to do? Or, seize the time to destroy the bridge over the Shang River and prevent the Qing army from crossing the river? Zu Kuan's face was anxious.

Cao Bianjiao sighed and shook his head slowly: "It's too late, I'm afraid that before our army can demolish the bridge, the Qing cavalry of the brigade must have arrived suddenly." In my opinion, the only feasible plan for our army now is to take advantage of the precious opportunity of the Qing army's delay in crossing the river for a period of time, and immediately retreat to Linyi County. If you can retreat into the county town of Linyi before the Qing army catches up with our army, it will be a victory. “

"Yes, yes, now that the Qing army is blocking the road, it is no longer possible for our army to go to Jinan to rescue, so we should retreat quickly and retreat into the city of Linyi, together with the militia of Song Xiyao, who ordered Song Xiyao in Linyi County, to hold on to the city, so that there may be a trace of vitality." Listening to Cao Bianjiao's words, Zu Kuan nodded hurriedly in response.

"Well, since General Zu has no objections, then our army will change from the front to the rear and retreat urgently, and we will not delay again!"

Seeing Zu Kuan's agreement, Cao Bianjiao ordered loudly, and the whole army retreated in a hurry and retreated to Linyi County.

The Ming army here was retreating in a hurry, and the Qing army that was in a hurry to pursue it was squeezed into a pot of porridge on the narrow bridge.

"Ming Gouzi is going to escape! Sons, quit your hard work, cross the bridge quickly, and be sure to destroy this damn dog in one fell swoop! ”

Seeing that the front of the Ming army turned to the rear and turned around and retreated, Du Du was deeply afraid of running away from this fat sheep, and hurriedly shouted, urging the whole army to attack forward.

The whole Qing army let out a roar like a wolf's howl, and the speed of the attack became more and more accelerated, and all the soldiers squeezed and pushed, quarreled and cursed, and rushed across the bridge with all their might.

Finally, after the whole army crossed the bridge, Du Du slightly formed a whole team and urgently ordered the whole army to continue the pursuit.

On the Luzhong Plain, there was a sudden life-and-death speed of the enemy chasing and fleeing.

Half an hour later, the Ming army, which had fled breathlessly, finally saw the vague outline of Linyi County.

Seeing that the city was in sight, the morale of the Ming army who fled all the way was suddenly greatly boosted, and they shouted loudly, like a swarm of bees, rushing towards the east gate of Linyi County.

What they didn't expect was that when the whole army rushed to the east gate of Linyi, the east gate was closed and the drawbridge was lifted high.

Zu Kuan was furious, he shouted at the city: "Song County Order, open the city gate quickly, the Qing army is chasing us, please let our army enter the city quickly!" ”

He shouted three times in a row, and only then did the hesitant face of the county commander Song Xiyao appear at the head of the city.

"Song County order, quickly open the city gate and let our army enter the city, otherwise when the Qing army comes, it will be difficult for our army to arrive, and this Linyi county town is also difficult to defend!" Cao Bianjiao also shouted at the city.

Song Xiyao still hesitated, and he asked in a trembling voice: "Two generals, didn't you go to rescue Jinan, why did you suddenly turn back now?" ”

"Ahem, now that the Qing army is intercepting our army on the other side of the Shang River, it is impossible for our army to go to Jinan to help, and the enemy is outnumbered, how can we fight? Where did you come from so much nonsense, it matters to open the city gate quickly! ”

Seeing such an emergency, this Song Xiyao was still so abrasive, and Zu Kuan was so anxious.

Unexpectedly, Rao Zukuan was so anxious that his eyebrows burned, but Song Xiyao still coughed lightly and said loudly: "Two generals, it's not that the county intends to embarrass you, but now is a very moment, the county has not received an order from above, for fear of change, I really don't dare to let you wait to enter the city." ”

"you! Into your ancestors! Could it be that you are a bastard, when I wait for the surrender of the Qing army, I will come to deceive you and open the gate of your city?! If you fucking rub it like this again, Lao Tzu will raise troops to take this Linyi county town and cut off your dog's head! Zu Kuan raised his whip and scolded, using foul words again and again, and his face was red with anger.

Cao Bianjiao next to him was also angry, and he said loudly: "Song County Order, the Qing army is coming soon, if you don't open the city gate again, if our army loses, this Linyi county will also be occupied by the Qing army." Even if the Qing army does not come to attack the city, the court will investigate it in the future, and Song County will make it difficult for you to escape the guilt. If the Song County Order really can't trust me, I will put this seal with you and put it at you, then you shouldn't doubt it anymore, right? ”

Song Xiyao was still embarrassed, and when he was silent, on the far horizon, as if the boundless Qing army troops began to emerge in large numbers.

Seeing the Qing army emerge steeply from the horizon, Song Xiyao's face changed dramatically.

At this time, a master-like person next to him turned his head and whispered to him: "Song County Order, the Qing army has been pressured, and the officers and soldiers outside the city are insufficient, so it is indeed difficult to be the opponent of the Qing army." If it is really because I can't wait to open the city gate, and they are all destroyed, not to mention that it is very likely that the Qing army will take the opportunity to continue to attack Linyi County, and the court will investigate it in the future, you will have to go around without food. Please ask the county magistrate to open the city gates and let them into the city as soon as possible. “

Song Xiyao sighed lightly, and finally nodded: "Okay, then let them into the city." “

As soon as he gave the order, the drawbridge was lowered with a creak, and the gates were wide open.

Subsequently, a large number of Ming infantry poured into the city like a tide.

The reason why the infantry was allowed to enter the city first was Cao Bianjiao's order.

Because he knew that when this large army entered the city, the Qing army would never lose this last opportunity to attack, and it was very likely to send cavalry to rush forward to pursue.

Therefore, he could only combine the more than 500 cavalry of the two armies in one place as a force to defend against the rampant Qing cavalry and buy time for the infantry to retreat.

Sure enough, when the infantry of the Ming army had just entered less than half of the men and horses, there were about 1,000 cavalrymen rushing towards the east gate of Linyi County.

"The infantry hurried to enter the city, all the cavalry obeyed the order, and quickly followed the soldiers to rush into battle to kill the enemy, and be sure to repel this invading Qing cavalry!" Looking at the rampant Qing cavalry, Cao Bianjiao's eyes were like knives, and he ordered loudly.

"it! Such a clear captive, what a fucking life-chasing ghost! Mr. Cao, I'll go with you to kill the enemy! Zu Kuan gritted his teeth and shouted, casually shouting at his own family team, Hou Shangde. What are you doing in a daze, quickly organize your family, and follow Lao Tzu into battle to kill the enemy! Into his mother, a death hanging, immortal for thousands of years, now we can only fight with these Tartars! ”

"Order!"

On the flat and undulating Luzhong Plain, the grass is full of grass and longitudinal and horizontal, full of vitality and vitality. In this beautiful midsummer season, the cavalry of the Ming and Qing dynasties, like two black giant beasts with many legs, hedged straight and high-speed.

"Kill the Tartars!"

"Kill the dog!"

There was a bang, and the shouts hedged against the cavalry of the two armies, and they were strangled together in an instant.

The clanging of swords, the popping of swords and spears piercing into the human body, the porphyry of broken bones, the wails of soldiers wounded, the screams of dying, and the mournful screams of horses falling to the ground, suddenly resounded in a ball, like the joy of death.

On both sides of the Ming and Qing dynasties, cavalry kept falling to the ground, killed or wounded, and everyone was fighting to the death, trying their best to kill the enemy on the opposite side.

This plain, which was once full of life, was quickly stained red by the blood gushing out, and turned into a shocking human slaughterhouse.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to escape from the cavalry's desperate life, the infantry who entered the city stepped up their retreat into the city.

It's just that with the passage of time, the Ming cavalry, which was originally only half of the Qing cavalry, was inferior to the Qing cavalry of the other side in terms of fighting spirit and physical strength and fighting skills, so they soon fell behind, and more and more Ming cavalry fell to the ground and died.

At this time, Du Du, the main general who led a large number of reserve troops from the east, saw that his cavalry had gained the upper hand, and was pressing the cavalry of the Ming army to retreat, and he suddenly felt very happy.

"Hurry, hurry, sons, speed up and move forward, and wipe out all these Ming troops who have not yet entered the city!" Du Du raised his whip and pointed forward, shouting loudly.

A group of Qing infantry let out a wolf-like roar, and everyone's faces were full of greed and ferocity, and they accelerated their pace of progress.

There is a saying that there are more than 10,000 people, boundless, and these Qing troops who are struggling to move forward are like an incomparably huge surging frenzy, sweeping towards the Ming cavalry who are struggling to fight.

Cao Bianjiao, who had already killed his face covered in blood, saw that it was becoming more and more difficult to support, but the Qing army was getting more and more dominant, and he couldn't help but feel anxious.

Because at this time, he saw that about a quarter of the infantry entering the city was still blocked outside the city gate, and his own cavalry, it was now obvious that it had basically reached the point of collapse.

What made Cao Bianjiao even more worried was that the Qing army behind him was already hurrying up. And as long as they arrive, these infantry who can't enter the city outside the city, as well as all the Ming cavalry, are afraid that they will all die here.

"General Cao, the Qing army is very difficult to beat, our army has exhausted its strength, and we can't fight anymore!"

Zu Kuan, who was also bloody, shouted at Cao Bianjiao with a panicked face.

Listening to Zu Kuan's helpless shout, Cao Bianjiao's heart was like a knife, but he was at a loss.

A thought sprung up in his mind.

Could it be that outside the city of Linyi, is the place where you are loyal?

Let's go, if this is really Cao's burial place, let Cao kill a few more Tartars here as a backing!

Cao Bianjiao gritted his teeth, and did not answer, he shouted again, and the snowflake spear in his hand stabbed towards a Qing infantry cavalryman quickly and accurately.

At the east gate of Linyi, Song Xiyao, the commander of Linyi County, and the master next to him saw the tragic situation of the Ming army at this time, and both of them turned pale.

"Song County Order, it seems that the official army can't resist it. The situation of our army is critical! Master's voice trembled, and both legs couldn't help but tremble.

Song Xiyao also looked unbearable, he muttered: "Take pity on my Ming officers and soldiers, who have fought so far for the country, but they will not be able to escape the hands of the Qing captives, pity, pain!" “

When the cavalry of the Ming army was already scattered in formation, almost collapsing in the next moment, and all the people were fighting desperately with the instinct of survival, the Ming and Qing sides of the battle suddenly heard the direction from the north. There was a rumbling horse's hooves that were as dense as popping beans, but getting louder and louder.

Cao Bianjiao subconsciously looked to the north, but was surprised to see that a group of more than 1,000 cavalry troops, dressed in the armor of the Manchurian Yellow Banner cavalry, but waving an extremely huge Tang character military flag, rushed towards their own direction at high speed like a fierce whirlwind protruding from the flat ground.