Chapter 1 Winning the Championship (6 A)

In any case, Dou Jiande can't be allowed to escape! While urging his brothers to hurry up, Chai Shao, the general of Zuo Yiwei, said to himself silently in his heart.

The conscience of heaven and earth proves that Chai Shao has no intention of supporting the army and respecting himself. But at present, this position that is not embarrassing or embarrassing is also tormenting. is also a general, Luo Yi holds the war horse of Youzhou in his hand, Li Zhongjian holds the taxes of the six counties of Boling in his hand, and even Li Xiaogong, another nephew of Tang Gong, is now holding half of the land in the south of the mountain, and he wants the wind and the rain. Only he Chai Shao is no worse than the above three people in terms of family background, fame, and military exploits, but he doesn't even have a piece of land where he can support himself, and everything has to be transferred by his father-in-law Li Yuan. Although it is said that from the beginning of the army to the present, his father-in-law has never treated him badly. But after all, some of them are very unpleasant. Everyone believes that General Chai can have today's status because his husband is expensive, not because of his true ability. Although he has fought several bloody battles after the Li family raised troops, all the credits are obvious, but those who like to chew the root of their tongues turn a blind eye.

Thinking of some people's faces, anger burned in Chai Shao's heart. I think back then, Chai was also a dignified hereditary county prince, a long-eyebrow hero in the eyes of the children of Chang'an, and a thousand cows beside the prince of the prison country, why was his husband and wife expensive? If it weren't for his father-in-law Li Yuan secretly rebelling, it is estimated that it would not take too long for the position of ruling Jinwu to fall on him. Unfortunately, things are impermanent. Just when he was living a good life, his father-in-law turned around, and as a son-in-law, he had no choice but to flee Chang'an. His own fame and wealth have all become a thing of the past. When the new wealth arrives, it becomes a complete taste.

The wife who was left behind by himself on the way to escape became the commander of the 200,000 women's army, and since then she has been a stranger to herself. Father-in-law Li Yuan and his brother-in-law Jiancheng, Shimin did not fail to match the two parties, but in the end it did not have any effect. There were a few times when Chai Shao was ready to rush into the women's army to revive his husband, but when he saw the eyes full of contempt on the soldiers under his wife's command, he instantly lost the courage of his whole body.

It's Wan'er who she abandoned, and I'm sorry for her hero's name. So there is no right to blame Wan'er for anything. But although he was sorry for Wan'er, he was worthy of the entire Li family! Since the beginning of the army, the military exploits are clear proof. In order to prove that he was useful to the Li family and to save his wife's heart, Chai Shao almost got rid of all the bad habits on his body. Fight like those heroes of the green forest under Wan'er, who are not afraid of life and death. But before he got the opportunity to speak clearly with his wife face to face, the Women's Army no longer existed.

Facing the clothed mound in the Li family's mausoleum outside Chang'an City, Chai Shao really understood what he had lost. When Li Wan'er was alive before, no matter whether the husband and wife were strangers or not, no matter how gossip from people outside, he Chai Shao was one of the core members of the Li family. Even if there is no credit, even if you eat and wait for death every day, you will rise with the development of the Li family. And now, all he can rely on is himself. Although Li Yuan is still very generous to him, although the three brothers Jiancheng, Shimin, and Yuanji have regarded him as good relatives, Chai Shao knows that from now on, he must learn to choose, learn to stand in line, and learn to be kind to others. Once you grasp the wrong direction, you may not even be as good as the slave of the Li family's gatekeeper!

Therefore, he began to use all means to accumulate strength. Express yourself by all means. As long as there is a fight, there will be no need to fight for it. It's not enough to just work hard, in the era of the heroes, some are masters who exchange their lives for fame and wealth. In order to stand out among the dozens and hundreds of generals, it is necessary not only to have the courage to fight, but also to fight skillfully, distinctively, and appallingly.

Chai Shaoquan worked hard to achieve the above. Tuyuhun took advantage of the damage to the main force of the Li family to come over to fight the autumn wind, and he ordered his subordinates to open the city gate, and lay on the felt at the door to watch the orchids dancing in front of the army of ten thousand horses. Frightened, Commander Tuyuhun was at a loss, turned his head and retreated dozens of miles. The bandit Zhang Hong surrendered and rebelled, he only took twenty horsemen to break into Zhang Hong's army, beheaded him by surprise, and collected his people. There was also last year, Maitreya taught Huang Zipi to make a rebellion, and tens of thousands of people gathered in half a month. He went to quell the rebellion with a pot of arrows alone, and shot three big Buddhas who were said to have "King Kong is not bad" with three arrows in a row, and the rebellion was put to rest in an instant.

This building, one by one with his Chai Shao's characteristics, others can't imitate it, and it can't be covered up. made his value stabilize again in front of Li Yuan. But Chai Shao didn't dare to slack off a little, he picked up the arrogance of the hereditary county prince, and argued with Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, the eldest grandson Wuji and other small officials. He ignored the other party's cold eyes, and called Liu Zhaoji, Li Xiaogong, Murong Luo and others brothers. He even gave up the idea of investigating why Li Wan'er died in battle, and regarded the destruction of the Women's Army as the sin of the Turks from his heart to the outside. Just to run a good network for yourself in case you need it in the future.

But all this still did not make him feel safe. What you hold in your hands is the most real, and the wood of this book can withstand the wind and waves better than duckweed in the water. Therefore, this time Hebei was in distress, Chai Shao took the initiative to ask Li Yuan for help, and rushed over with his soldiers thousands of miles away. Not for anything else, just because Li Yuan once promised that whoever could capture and kill Dou Jiande would be awarded the position of the head of Qinghe. According to the old system of the Great Sui, the chief manager could open the government and build the government on his own. After attaining the position of chief administrator, he no longer has to be controlled by others everywhere. In addition, once he was able to rule the southern counties of Hebei in place of the Li family, he could re-establish a relationship with Li Zhongjian and support each other in the government and the opposition.

Therefore, Dou Jiande must die. His head is not only related to the imperial foundation of the Li family, but also related to Chai Shao's own fame and wealth. For this reason, Chai Shao did not hesitate to urge his corporal to march at a speed of seventy miles a day after passing through the Jingcheng Pass. It only took three days to kill Xianyu from the foot of Taihang Mountain to Xianyu, the administrative office of Boling County. Then it took a day and a night to break through the city wall and slaughter the defenders left by Dou Jiande. Immediately afterwards, he slaughtered Qingyuan along the official road non-stop, vowing not to let Dou Jiande's head fall into the hands of others!

"General, the brothers can't walk, look at ......!" Guide General Shi Danai Ce stepped forward immediately and whispered in Chai Shao's ear for instructions.

"Who said that?! Which belt head? Chai Shao frowned, and instantly woke up from his contemplation. Someone ...... coming."

Rao has been accustomed to killing since he was a child, and Shi Danai, the special service of the Xi people, still has a chill down his spine towards Chai Shao (Note 1). Realizing that the tone of the top boss was not good, he quickly changed his flattering smile and explained in a low voice: "No one takes the lead." But the brethren really couldn't walk. From five days ago to now, everyone hasn't taken a serious break......"

Chai Shao glanced at him, gritted his teeth and ordered: "Come on, pass the order, let the brothers support each other and hurry." Those who leave the team without permission will be killed. Whoever steals and plays tricks and delays the march shall be beheaded. Those who cry out and are tired, and make loud noises, slash! Those who talk nonsense and disturb the morale of the army will also be killed! ”

"No!" The herald took the command flag from Chai Shao's hand and galloped away. In an instant, the shouts of the military discipline officer rang out in the ranks, "Hold each other and hurry." Those who leave the team without permission will be killed. Whoever steals and plays tricks, delays the march, beheads. Those who cry out and are tired, and make loud noises, slash! ……”

"General!" Shi Da Naiden was so angry that his face turned blue. Although he was ordered to be Chai Shao's deputy, his previous record was no worse than that of the other party. If it weren't for the fact that he was born outside the Saiwai and the other party was the son-in-law of King Tang, who might sit in the position of General Zuo Yiwei? But in this world, it is easy for villains to get ambitions, and even their wives have to be discarded, but they have climbed on the heads of many real heroes. There are also a lot of people around him, and the county magistrate is short, and he pats this person's ass, as if as long as he is from a better background, no matter what dirty things he does, he should do it.

"Ci is not in charge of the soldiers!" Chai Shao guessed that Shi Danai would be unhappy, smiled, and reminded in a deep voice, "If we can get to Gaoyang in time and block Dou Jiande to the west of the Hutuo River, Lao Tzu will definitely compensate for the sins they have suffered in the past few days." But if the group of people who explored the path today took the lead, not only would they inevitably suffer heavy casualties, but you and I would probably have to carry the knife in person! ”

When it comes to the gang of rogues of unknown origin that he met in the morning, Shi Danai felt a pang in his heart. Since following the Tang King to raise troops, he has also experienced many big battles, but he has never seen someone who is not afraid of death. is only a dozen horsemen, and they dare to fight and retreat in front of an army of 20,000. If Chai Shao hadn't categorically ordered his personal guard battalion to take action, it is estimated that he would not have been able to take them for a while. But despite this, one of them escaped. According to the estimation of the normal running speed of the war horse, the fish that slipped through the net had fled a hundred miles away at this moment, and the news of the "Sui army" where he was already located had already been sent to the enemy.

Since the rogues who failed to escape were all killed in battle, it is still unclear who these rogues are. Where is the other party stationed at this time, how much strength he has, whether he is with Dou Jiande all the way, and there is no way to know these detailed military information. The only thing that made it clear to Shi Danai was that the official road under his feet would no longer be a smooth road. The enemy can come out in front at any moment, and they can block their path at any time.

Thinking of this, the fire in his heart gradually extinguished, and he arched his hand at Chai Shao, and said in a low voice: "General Xie for guidance." The subordinates are stupid, I didn't think of so much for a while! ”

"It's good that you know how to love nurses!" Chai Shao smiled, changed his tone and said, "But these brothers under my command are slightly different from those brothers under your command. After a few years of fighting, they have all gotten used to my style. Therefore, you and your brother should be accommodating to me. When this battle is over, I will personally make amends to everyone! ”

A slap and a sweet date, Shi Danai didn't have a temper at all, so he had to arch his hand again, and responded with a smile: "The general is polite!" Since he was transferred to the general, he should accept the general's moderation. ”

"What moderation is not moderation. You and I are both ministers under the command of King Tang, what are you doing when you talk so much? Chai Shao stretched on the horse's back and said very casually: "I am also stained with the light of my ancestors and appreciated by the King of Tang, so I let you temporarily succumb to my account." In the future, brother, you will rise day by day, maybe one day I will be your deputy general, listen to your orders! ”

"Well, don't dare, Shi, the last general won't dare!" Shi Danai seemed to have been stripped of his clothes all over his body, his face was flushed, and he gave a long salute on horseback, "The general is really serious." Being able to run under the general's tent is a blessing that I have cultivated for several lifetimes! ”

"Really?" Chai Shao stretched out the leather whip in his hand, and with just a slight support, he held Ke Shi Danai's arm, looked into the other party's eyes and asked.

Shi Danai was originally a Hu person, how could there be so many twists and turns in his belly. His face became more and more ruddy, and he responded with beads of sweat on his head: "Really, very true." If Shi Mou, no, if his subordinates dare to be disrespectful to the general in the future, please ask the general to take my military justice. The subordinates definitely don't dare to resist, and they definitely don't complain! ”

"Not really. Your old history is the arm of King Tang, I don't dare to do anything to you casually! Chai Shao smiled and retracted his arm, and flashed Shi Danai again. But since the two of us are fortunate to be robes, we must live and die together. If Chai does something inappropriate, Brother Shi will be taken care of. Of course, if you have any trouble with Brother Shi, I will definitely give it to you as a brother! ”

"That's, that's!" Shi Danai responded repeatedly, and he didn't dare to have the slightest contempt for Chai Shao in his heart. Sensei said that the other party's exquisite heart made him awe and awe, and with the clever martial arts revealed by the other party just now, it also made him Shi Danai dare not bow his head and worship. The Xi people regard the wolf as the god, and the strong are respected among the wolves. Chai Shao, who is strong in martial arts and scheming enough, is undoubtedly the strongest among more than 20,000 people. Therefore, he Shi Danai deserves to be sent by the other party.

After talking and laughing, Shi Danai was subdued, and Chai Shao was in a very comfortable mood. He pointed with his hand to the rushing river not far away, and added with a smile: "The potential of people is almost unlimited. Didn't you shout tired just now? You see, it's about to cross the water, and no one is left behind! Just cross the river in front of you......"

Halfway through his words, he suddenly fell silent. His eyes were fixed on the other side of the river, without blinking. However, at the moment there was nothing on the other side of the river, only the reeds on the riverbank could be seen swaying in the wind. Or sparse, or dense, high and low, and the blue sky and white clouds in the distance.

"Chai Xiuhe, lead the cavalry close to the river bank and seize the ferries and bridges along the coast!" Without waiting for Shi Danai to see the clue, Chai Shao opened his throat and let out a shout.

The more than 2,000 cavalrymen who were ahead of the team immediately shook the reins and rushed out at a gallop. The smoke and dust obscured the sky and the sun, choking the marching soldiers and barely breathing. In the smoke and dust, the mournful sound of the horn was like a dragon's roar, "Woo, woo, woo......" "Woo, woo, woo, woo......", and then the chorus of the heralds around Chai Shao, "All speed up, rush along the riverbank." The stragglers assembled under the banner of General Stanley and slowly pursued the main force. Speed up, seize the ferry and the wooden bridge, and the enemy forces are on the other side of the river! ”

The whole army roared like a giant centipede. Thousands of soldiers fell out of the ranks, bewildered. After the smoke and dust around them slowly dissipated, they found that a flag had been erected next to the official road. Guide General Shi Danai, covered in loess, stood under the flag of the general, looking at the other side of the river motionless.

What's on the other side of the river? Only then did the soldiers who had fallen behind remember the full content of Chai Shao's order, and craned their necks to look at the other side. Through the swaying reeds, they also saw a cloud of smoke rise into the air, almost at the same speed as their own cavalry, rushing from west to east, along the riverbank.

"It's a rogue!" Someone exclaimed in a low voice, rubbing his eyes with his hands as he shouted.

It's a rogue, indeed. Everyone saw it. A group of rogues who didn't know where they came from and who they belonged to were walking side by side with Li Jiajun on the other side of the river. Obviously, at the same time that General Chai discovered them, they also discovered Li Jiajun. Therefore, both men and horses have squeezed out the last potential, lest they fall half a step behind the other side. Boom, boom, the sound of horses' hooves is getting closer and closer to the riverbank, and it can be heard clearly across the river. Boom, boom, under the squeezing of the cavalry on both sides, the originally calm river suddenly burst into waves, hitting each other in mid-air, flying flowers and jade.

"They're going to stop General Chai!" Someone continued to exclaim in a low voice. In the limited years of military service, they have never seen any rogue have such courage to dare to face the officers and soldiers. Although at the moment, their official army is only following the orders of the Li family, not the imperial court. can be trained, equipped and the ability of generals, none of them can be compared to the rogues!

"They're so fast!" Someone quietly admired despite the many eyes and ears around him. Such a bold, fast-acting rogue, they are all the first time to see it. My heart was full of surprise and admiration.

Listening to the chaotic discussions around him, Shi Danai suddenly had a nameless karmic fire in his heart, "What are you yelling about, hurry up and form a team." General Chai has already gone to grab the bridge, let Lao Tzu take care of you waste. Today is to climb, you also climb to the bridge for Lao Tzu! Otherwise, don't blame Lao Tzu for being polite! ”

Perhaps it was because of the rogue on the other side that aroused the blood in his heart, although the soldiers who fell behind were scolded, no one dared to shout grievances to Shi Danai. Under the command of several junior officers, they were obediently formed into two teams. Then he followed behind Shi Danai and trotted to catch up with the main force.

Helplessly, everyone's physical strength was limited after all, and in the panting running, they saw the smoke and dust left by the main force going farther and farther. They watched the smoke and dust rising from the other side gradually melt. They saw that in the sky ahead, countless wild birds were startled by the soldiers and horses on both sides of the strait, and the hula cut off the entire sky.

After a long, long time, they heard a whimpering trumpet, and then saw the clouds overhead, dyed red and red by the remnant sun behind them.

Note 1: Shi Danai was born outside the Saiwai and is said to be of the Xi ethnic group. There is also a saying that they are Turkic. Before taking refuge in Li Yuan, he had a special service knighthood granted by the Ashina family.

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