The Ming army broke out of the encirclement and withdrew to the predetermined route. The main objective of the operation—to kill the enemy general, Bars—had been achieved, and the Ming army had also paid the price, with nearly 500 lives left in the desert. Overall, it's a success, but whether they can make it back alive depends on their luck! Zhang Fan retreated with the army, Wang Degui escorted him through the place where Wang Xing was ambushed, and the army led by Liu Jinquan soon caught up.

At first, because the operation was quite hasty, it was impossible to match 5,000 horses, and 3,000 people came on foot. When I came, I had to hide my whereabouts, which was fine, but once I retreated, there was a problem. In order for the whole army to remain whole, the cavalry had to slow down so that the foot soldiers could keep up! And almost all of the 8,000 troops of the Tartars behind were cavalry, and if the Tartars fought to catch up, the Ming army would definitely not be able to escape. And Liu Jinquan believed that he had killed Bars, and his generals would definitely send a large army to pursue him in order to give an explanation to go back.

He did a good job, when the Ming army had just broken through the Tartar camp, the supreme general on the spot, the deputy general of Bars, Maubas, did not immediately lead the army to pursue, but entered the big tent to check the safety of the main general. What I saw was that Bars had a different head, his arms were incomplete, and even his head was taken away by the Ming army. Maubas's angry eyes were on fire, not only because if he went back like this, I would never let him go, but more importantly, Bars had the grace to know him. At the beginning, Maubas was the lowest effort, and even the current name was deserved, but it was Bars who found him and rescued him. Now that the person he respects the most is lying in a pool of blood in front of his eyes, how can Maubas not hate! He immediately gathered all the soldiers and horses in the camp and pursued in the direction of the retreat of the Ming army.

Maubas's army pursued Wang Xing's ambush and was blocked. Because of the rush when they came, the unprepared Tartar army was taken by surprise. However, Wang Xing was not a greedy and reckless person, knowing that the advantage in front of him was not long-lasting, after harassing for a while, it was estimated that Zhang Fan and they had withdrawn, and seeing that the counterattack of the Tartars had begun to take shape, he withdrew to the east that was contrary to Zhang Fan and them.

Maubas was about to pursue, but the Mongolian division on the side hurriedly stopped: "General, slow down." ”

"Strategist, now is not the time to chat, wait for me to catch up with this group of villains of the Southern Dynasty and kill them." Maubas said through gritted teeth.

"Can the general see that the Southern Dynasty troops that withdrew just now are all cavalry?" The sergeant reminded.

"Of course, what, what does the military advisor have to say?" Although he was brave, he was not without wisdom, and he heard something else in the mouth of the military advisor.

"The general still remembers the Southern Dynasty army that just attacked my camp, among which there were not only cavalry, but also foot soldiers." The military advisor pointed out the key.

"The military advisor is ......" Maubas thought about it carefully, and it was indeed as the military advisor said, "Is it ......?"

"The general guessed correctly, the people of the Southern Dynasties must have laid an ambush here early to lure me and others to chase this group of people." The military advisor said, "These two men and horses are cavalry, and it will be difficult for us to catch up, and their real army must be dragged down by foot soldiers and move slowly." ”

"What the military advisor said is good, he almost fell for the tricks of the Southern Dynasties." Maubas finally understood, called his generals, and said, "Hebitu, you lead two thousand men to pursue the Southern Dynasty cavalry that fled just now. The rest followed me to avenge my lordship. ”

The Tartar army shouted for a while, and then the soldiers divided into two routes, east and west.

The retreating soldiers and horses here were stepping up their march, and they did not dare to slow down for a moment. Zhang Fan beat the horse next to Liu Jinquan, looked at his serious face, and asked, "My lord, General Wang Xing won't be in any danger, right?" ”

"Lord Bo rest assured, the 1,000 men and horses led by Wang Xing are all cavalry, although the soldiers of the Tartars also have horses, but they may not be able to catch up with them." Liu Jinquan smiled bitterly, "Instead of worrying about Wang Xing, it's better to worry about us." We beheaded the Tartar general this time, and the Tartars will definitely not let us go easily. And we have foot soldiers in the army, and the march is slow, and once we are caught up by the Tartars, the consequences are unimaginable. ”

"Then ......" Zhang Fan was a little worried.

"Don't worry, Lord Bo, maybe the whole army of the Tartars will go after Wang Xing and them, and we will be safe and sound." Liu Jinquan continued, "This place is not far from the nearest checkpoint, let's go quickly, and we can get there in two days." ”

"......" Zhang Fan listened to Liu Jinquan's words, and no longer said anything and concentrated on hurrying, but the bowbow and crossbow that was wound were always hanging on Zhang Fan's horse. But now there is no need for Zhang Fan to worry, the scouts behind have come to them.

"Your Excellency, the Tartars from the rear are chasing after you." The scout reports to Liu Jinquan.

"What? How many people are there? When Liu Jinquan heard this, he also became nervous and hurriedly asked.

"There are only five or six hundred horsemen, and they are coming in a hurry, and it is estimated that the Tartars are the leading troops." The scout replied.

"Zhao Rui!" Liu Jinquan shouted loudly.

"My lord, what do you command?" Zhao Rui came to Liu Jinquan's side and said, Zhou Biao, Liu Yong and others also came around.

"The vanguard of the Tartars is already behind us, give you five hundred men, ready to meet the enemy."

"The last general will obey orders." With that, he beat his horse and left.

"My lord......" Zhou Biao had something to say, but was stopped by Liu Jinquan.

"I know that in this situation, we are afraid that we will not be able to run far." Liu Jinquan said, looking ahead, pointing to a place that is more conducive to defense, and said, "Once we are caught up by the Tartar army, there is no chance of survival." For now, the only way to do this is to set up camp there, resist the Tartar attack, and wait for the army to come to the king's rescue. ”

"My lord, we only have enough food and grass for three days." Zhou Biao reminded.

"I know that, but there's no other way but to do it right now." Liu Jinquan looked helpless, "Quickly send someone to Ningxia Wei to urge you to see if Lord Wang's army can come earlier." ”

At that moment, these more than 3,000 people immediately set out and came to that place, and the camp was large and ready to meet the Tartar army.

"My lord, according to the scout's report, Zhao Rui ...... I'm afraid it's ......" Liu Yong received the scout's report and said to Liu Jinquan.

"I know, but I can't help but send someone to stop it!" Liu Jinquan also said with a look of regret, "Now is not the time to mourn, you have to live a good life, so as to live up to Zhao Rui's hard work!" ”

"No!" The sergeants around him replied loudly.

Zhang Fan watched the soldiers quickly set up simple and sturdy protective measures, looked at what was happening in front of him, and felt that everything was so real, and he had the mentality of seeing ancient warfare for a long time. Thinking that maybe he was going to die, Zhang Fan was not a little afraid, he was already a person who had died once, and he didn't take this too seriously. He just felt sorry for these soldiers, and there was also the guilt in his heart for his mother Zhao. Once upon a time, he vowed to let her live happily ever after, but now it seems that he is about to break his promise!