Tian Jianxiu finally made an agreement with Li Yan before the official army marched north, and the two sides still acted according to the previous agreement...

After two good days, the thieves' offensive was no longer as fierce as before, but just to cope with errands, unhurriedly firing a few shells, shouting and agitating, and retreating after a few steps.

On the morning of the third day, the officers and soldiers at the head of the city in the east saw that the thieves outside the city began to retreat. The officers and soldiers were very puzzled, even if they repelled the countless sieges of the thieves, but the thieves still had a complete advantage, and there was no need to withdraw the army.

Soon, not only to the east, but also to the thieves in several other directions began to retreat south.

"What's going on?" Chen Yongfu muttered to himself with some puzzlement.

Chen De said: "Did the imperial court send a large army to rescue Kaifeng?" The thieves knew that they were invincible and took the initiative to retreat. ”

Chen Yongfu thought for a while, shook his head and said, "It's hard to say." If these millions of thieves are afraid, how many troops will the imperial court have to mobilize? ”

"Whatever, the thieves retreated anyway." Chen De said lightly.

Chen Yongfu instructed: "Don't slack off, it may be a thief's scheme." Let's let our guard down first, and then we'll raid again. ”

"Got it." Chen De agreed with some resistance. He was tired and wanted to rest, as did his brothers. But since his father had already commanded it, even if he was not happy, he could only take the order.

Soon, the officials and generals in Kaifeng City gathered in the palace of King Zhou to discuss the situation at this time. Everyone became frightened birds, and they all agreed that this might be a trick of the thieves, and they all advocated strict defense and not relaxation.

"Lord Wang," a small colonel came in and reported half-kneeling: "General Li Yan of Guide Mansion has come over with a team." ”

"Li Yan, it's him."

"He's finally sent troops."

"I see."

"Congratulations to the prince, the horses and honor guests who can lead the troops to fight can only be seen at the beginning of the country. Now that it is an eventful season, it is really gratifying that the prince can get the east bed like this. ”

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All the civil officials relaxed, touched their beards one by one, and said with a smile. Last time, Li Yan sent troops to beat the thieves away, but this time Li Yan sent troops to the rescue and scared the thieves away. Regardless of whether the thieves were beaten away or scared away, as long as Li Yan came, Kaifeng City would be considered safe.

King Zhou laughed happily: "You Aiqing praised it falsely. ”

Although he was forced by the critical situation in Kaifeng to let Li Yan be the guest of honor, judging from the current results, his method still works. The so-called heroes are sad to pass the beauty pass, and Li Yan is naturally no exception. Although he doesn't have any image of Wu Niang's daughter, it shouldn't be bad, otherwise how could he have been taken by Li Yan early and taken to Qi County?

Chen Yongfu was not a civil official, he frowned and asked, "How many people are here?" ”

The colonel replied, "There should be 10,000 or 20,000 horses." ”

Gao Mingheng asked, "Mr. Chen, is there any problem?" ”

"It's really a problem." Chen Yongfu said: "The last time he sent 20,000 troops, it was just a circle among the thieves, and the thieves only withdrew a few days later. But this time it was still 20,000 horses, but the thieves retreated directly, which was somewhat unusual. ”

"Then it should be that other reinforcements from the imperial court are also here. In addition, Li Yan came to the rescue, and it was common sense to retreat. Huang Shu, the magistrate, said lightly.

Although he and the gentry of Qixian County wanted to take Li Yan down together two years ago, Li Yan was indeed with divine help, and the credit was one after another. Now the times are changing, Li Yan is the guest of honor of the Zhou Palace, and he has tens of thousands of horses in his hands, although he is a deputy general, he is not inferior to Chen Yongfu, the chief military officer. He is also impressed by Li Yan now, thinking that as long as Li Yan comes, Kaifeng will be worry-free.

Chen Yongfu nodded and said, "I hope." ”

"The thieves have retreated!" "General Li is here!" After a while, they heard the shouts of joy from the people of the city, and the sound of "crackling" cannonballs. There was a shortage of food in the city, and many of the people had been starving for days, and now they were very happy to know that the thieves had retreated.

King Zhou instructed: "Go outside the city and inform Li Yan and ask him to enter the city quickly." Mr. Chen, you go and arrange Li Yan's troops. ”

Chen Yongfu clenched his fists and said: "Lord Wang, my subordinates think that it is better to let Deputy General Li's troops be stationed outside the city." After all, the thief withdrew strangely, if he suddenly knocked down and overturned, and then killed back, General Li's command could make Kaifeng impregnable. ”

King Zhou nodded and said: "You discuss this, this king will first give General Li the wind, and you must also stay and feast together." ”

"Your Ministers obey." All the officials bowed down and agreed. At this time, regardless of the officialdom taboo of not befriending the vassal king, everyone lives and dies together, resists the thieves together, and the friendship has long been formed.

After a while, Li Yan entered the city with more than 300 troops and personal soldiers, but no one dared to stop him this time. As for the stationing of troops, he handed it over to Li Mu to deal with. Anyway, he didn't want the troops to enter the city, if Li Zicheng didn't keep his promises, it would be easier to move outside the city. As for controlling Kaifeng City, it will have to wait for Li Zicheng to leave. Otherwise, if he loses his fundamental place because of such a target, it will be worth the loss.

Li Yan came to the palace and saluted King Zhou and the others. He is still as indifferent as the last time he came, but the officials are much more enthusiastic, and King Zhou is also much more easy-going.

"Virtuous son-in-law," King Zhou said with a smile, "It's been hard all the way. This time to repel the thieves, the virtuous son-in-law has made great contributions, and the king is very satisfied. ”

Li Yan hugged his fists and said: "The prince is too famous." Premier Ding had arrived in Zhuxian Town with the imperial army, and he thought that the thieves should be afraid of being attacked by the official army, so they fled. ”

"I see." King Zhou smiled and nodded. He was completely relieved at this time, there would be no danger in Kaifeng, and the palace would naturally be safe. As long as the thieves don't come again, then he can continue to be his prince of peace. In a year and a half, he was attacked three times, and he couldn't stand it anymore.

Chen Yongfu immediately said: "Since the thieves are going south, then ask Vice General Li to lead the troops to pursue, and the reinforcements to fight from the north and south, and then build an immortal feat." ”

Before Li Yan could answer, King Zhou ordered, "No need." The imperial army came to help, and it was not short of 20,000. And it is not known where the thieves went, so what's the use of chasing them out? Chief Chen, now it's better for you to send someone to find out the whereabouts of the thieves, and let General Li's soldiers and horses rest first. ”

Chen Yongfu was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that Li Yan was no longer simply a deputy general, but also a guest of honor in the palace. If you want to command Li Yan, there is no possibility at all. He had no choice but to clench his fists and say, "The minister will send someone to investigate." ”

King Zhou instructed: "Stay less, you Aiqing, just feast for a while." ”

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