Chapter 146: First Merit

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The soldiers of the Wu army dismantled the fence, one or two of them were held vertically in their hands, and everyone tried to stick close together as closely as possible to form a row and slowly approached forward.

After a while of the salvo fire, the officers and men noticed the anomaly and hurriedly re-fired.

The rebels hid behind the planks and roots, only their fingers had to be exposed, and they still screamed after being shot, but this was a minor injury, not fatal, and many would rather stick to the front than stay behind - in the face of a salvo, the more open the place, the more dangerous, and huddle with everyone, on the contrary, you can get some security.

The two armies were not far apart, and the officers and men found that they could not force the rebels back, and they were a little confused, and began to shoot indiscriminately, and some soldiers had strong arms and could shoot through the planks with one arrow, and they could not stop the rebels with a slight kill.

Xu Ji and the soldiers marched together, without holding the plank, hiding behind others, with a cat on his waist, holding a knife in his hand, and always opening his mouth to encourage the people on both sides.

In case he guessed wrong, the officers and soldiers left not only archers, but also enough infantry and cavalry, and he led the soldiers of the Wu army to break into the battlefield alone to send them to death.

Send it to death, send it to death, Xu Ji will be heartbroken, laughing at his indecision, if he is sent to death, he will definitely not survive, why care about the evaluation after death?

The closer they were, the more powerful the arrows became, and the casualties of the Wu army began to increase, Xu Ji glanced back, and saw that they were far away from the battalion, judging that they were close to the officers and soldiers, so he shouted: "The officers and soldiers want to escape, chase quickly!" ”

Like all armies, the soldiers of the Righteous Army were most fond of chasing defeat, throwing down planks and sticks when they heard the order, showing their swords and guns and rushing towards the enemy formation, screaming in their mouths.

The officers and men did have some confusion, but before they could break and flee, the colonel drew his sword, tried to restrain the soldiers, and ordered them to put down their bows and crossbows and use knives and clubs instead.

The snow was still difficult to walk, Xu Ji stepped on the air, fell forward, and was dragged up by Tang Weitian beside him.

This time it was daytime, Xu Ji could clearly see the surrounding environment, in fact, it was not much better than the night, as far as the eye could see, there were all people who were entangled together, the Wu army had no formation, and the officers and soldiers were also in chaos.

There were quite a few officers and soldiers, and they did not retreat, the only thing that made Xu Ji a little relieved was that he didn't see the officers and soldiers with spears and lances, indicating that there was really no support behind the archers.

It seems that the main force of officers and soldiers has indeed been led away.

But how to win this battle, Xu Ji still didn't have much certainty, Tang Weitian and other guards fought in front to open the way, he followed behind, and said loudly: "Kill the officer!" Kill the officer! Kill one and top ten! ”

The shouts on the battlefield were one after another, and Xu Ji's voice was drowned out, and he ordered the guards behind him to shout in unison, hoping to inspire the Wu army to break through the officers and soldiers and go straight to the generals and colonels on the front line later.

If the generals and colonies are in chaos, the soldiers will inevitably be in chaos.

Xu Ji's thoughts could not reach everyone's ears, and although many people shouted together, only a small number of Wu troops moved forward, and most of them were still trapped in a struggle - those who were suppressed by the officers and soldiers could not leave, and those who suppressed the officers and soldiers were reluctant to go away.

Even Xu Ji himself has encountered strong temptations.

An officer and soldier were inextricably involved in a fight with a soldier of the Wu army, oblivious to the situation around them, completely exposed behind them, without any defense.

Xu Ji happened to pass by this officer and soldier not far away, and at a glance, an idea suddenly popped up in his heart, he only needed to take one or two steps and swing a knife to cut down this officer and soldier, not only to save his own people, but also to preach after the war, King Wu stabbed the enemy soldiers, it would be a good story, naturally someone added oil and vinegar to the story.

Xu Ji took a step diagonally and returned to the original direction, he couldn't give up a bigger goal for a small profit.

It was necessary to break through the defense of the officers and soldiers, and Xu Ji continued to shout, "Kill one and top ten."

The Wu army advanced extremely slowly, so slow that Xu Ji thought that he would never be able to break through.

I don't know how long it has been, the number of officers and soldiers has suddenly increased dramatically, Xu Ji and others have gone deep into the positions of officers and soldiers, so they are the first to feel this pressure, and the guards were scattered all of a sudden, and even Tang Weitian couldn't follow closely, shouting "Metropolitan Governor" from a few people.

Xu Ji clenched his knife tightly and made up his mind that he would rather die than be captured by officers and soldiers, and he would never go to see the general as the king of the defeated army.

With his eyes sweeping, Xu Ji wanted to find the closest and most threatening enemy, and he didn't care whether he was safe behind him or not, he just wanted to take action immediately.

Officers and soldiers poured by, but no one accepted King Wu's challenge, and he didn't even want to look back, just ran forward.

Xu Ji was too nervous, and it took a while to suddenly understand that the officers and soldiers were really fleeing, and they were running from the direction of the Chinese army, they were more threatening than the rebels' attack, and the officers and soldiers on the flanks were not crushed by the Wu army, but they were destroyed by the collision of their own people, and no matter how many generals and colonels and no matter how many threats they had, they could not suppress them.

All officers and soldiers were defeated.

Xu Ji's mood at this moment was indescribable, and he suddenly shouted, meaninglessly, neither ordering a pursuit, nor intimidating the enemy, but he had to shout out to feel comfortable in his chest.

Xu Ji finally calmed down a little, and the officers and soldiers who ran in front of him didn't even have weapons, like fish swimming upstream, which could be caught with his hand and cut with a knife.

Xu Ji raised the knife, he didn't have time to cut, he was hugged from behind, followed by his arms, he was about to swing the knife and struggle, someone said loudly: "King Wu, it's me, you can't stay here!" ”

Gan Zhao, the king of Shu, led his men to escort Xu Ji out of the chaotic crowd and came to a hill outside the battlefield, where it was relatively safe, and he could see the situation without being impacted.

Xu Ji broke free from the guards and beckoned to Gan, "What's the matter?" ”

Gan Zhao said with a smile: "King Wu made a great contribution, breaking through the enemy formation with a strange plan, the officers and soldiers of the Chinese army saw that the situation was not good, and transferred troops to support this side, King Ning took the opportunity to wave his division and marched straight forward, and the officers and soldiers ...... All at once, it was defeated. ”

The idea of the commander-in-chief of the officers and soldiers was correct, but when it was carried out, he made a serious mistake, and the support collapsed.

"The officers and soldiers have been routed, and it is time to take advantage of the victory to pursue."

Xu Ji wanted to leave, but he was willing to stop him, "Take the lead, just to encourage the morale of the army, the spirit of the army is flourishing, why should King Wu take the risk?" ”

Xu Ji put down the knife and smiled, "The King of Shu is right. ”

Tang Weitian ran from a distance, holding a stick in one hand and waving a knife in the other, shouting that he wanted to come to save the governor.

"In another two or three years, this son will become a fierce general, where did King Wu find it?" Gan Zhao praised.

"It's in the Incarnation." Xu Ji once took Tang Weitian to Yecheng, and he didn't notice anything different about this young man along the way, but after staying by his side, he witnessed Tang Weitian's outstanding appearance.

"Tang is the sky, I and the king of Shu are here to watch the station, and Hugh is rude."

Tang Weitian ran over and recognized the King of Shu's Gan Zhao, so he put down his knife and stick, ignored no one, walked straight to Xu Ji's side, and whispered, "I'm here." ”

There were people beating drums in the distance, long and short, obviously not officers and soldiers, and Gan Zhao said: "King Ning is looking for us." ”

The drum was originally a trumpet for attack, but Ning Baoguan was used to gather the kings and generals.

Gan Zhao set off to the Chinese military camp first, Xu Ji stayed, found several Wu army generals, and temporarily ordered them to take charge of the Wu army, "Call everyone back, poor Kou Mo chase, this is just the first victory, we still have a battle to fight." ”

Ning Baoguan stood on a car, with a big drum next to him, and his henchman Liu Busheng was responsible for beating the drum, knocking it all indiscriminately, breaking the drum skin, and playing with the drumstick in his hand at this time.

Gan Zhao, Ma Wei and the generals lined up under the car, looking respectful.

Xu Ji was the last to arrive, and Ning Baoguan said loudly: "King Wu is the first to break the officers and soldiers, and the credit is the most, you all have to thank him, because he saved your lives." ”

The two kings and more than a dozen generals under the car bowed their hands in unison and thanked them in unison.

Xu Ji hurriedly stepped forward to help him one by one, and when he helped Ma Wei, Ma Wei whispered: "Such a clever plan, why not say it earlier?" ”

Xu Ji couldn't explain it, this was not a clever plan at all, it was just an adventure, fortunately, the adventure was successful, and in hindsight, it seemed that everything was being calculated, if it was said at that time, Ma Wei and Ning Baoguan would not support it nine times out of ten.

He could only smile and whisper, "Temporary." ”

Ning Baoguan stepped off the chariot, came to Xu Ji, and bowed his hands to worship, "King Wu is wise and brave, and the righteous army has one person like a thousand troops." ”

"I was lucky for a while, and I didn't dare to take credit."

"Cowardly people will never have this 'temporary luck', King Wu will rest for a while, before dark, we have to go."

Ning Baoguan gathered everyone not only to show off Xu Ji's military exploits, but also to prepare for the next battle.

"Where are you going?" Xu Ji asked knowingly.

"The Descendant Army must have already participated in the war, the King of Jin and the cavalry of the Righteous Army are waiting for us to go to flank the attack, it is reasonable, we must rush as soon as possible." Ning Baoguan felt that there was no need to explain more, and began to give orders, agreeing to have dinner at dusk, which must be issued before dark, the Liang army was in the front, the Ning and Shu armies were in the middle, and the Wu army had just fought hard, so they could rest for a while if they stayed at the end and set off.

"There will definitely be people chasing after the officers and soldiers, chasing them too much, leave them alone, how many people and how many, and start on time. I can't bring any of my family members, and if I see a woman, whoever she is, I will cut her in two. "Ning hugged the death order.

"Aren't there any people left to protect the camp?" One of the generals asked cautiously.

"If we can defeat the officers and soldiers, this camp is safer than the palace, no one dares to move, if we are defeated, we can't even save our own lives, what do we care about our wives and children?" Ning Baoguan showed a slightly angry face, and no one dared to speak.

Everyone took the order and left, Ning Baoguan left Xu Ji alone, and said: "I have thought about it carefully, there is no chance of winning the surprise attack on the east, even if we can break through the long siege, the eastern capital is high and deep, even if there are only a few hundred people defending the city, we can't attack it." Wasting troops in vain, there is at least a glimmer of chance in the flanking attack. King Wu is a smart man, think more about how to flank the officers and soldiers, the righteous army urgently needs to do your 'luck' again. ”

"Yes, since King Ning has made a decision, I will go with you to join King Jin and the Descending Army." Xu Ji was lonely, so he had to give up Tan's senseless adventure.

"By the way, we have captured the officer and soldier, who is the owner of this car, maybe you will recognize him."

The dozens of captured enemies were to be held in a fence, their hands and feet tied to the railing, like a herd of resigned animals.

Xu Ji recognized the main general at a glance, stepped forward a few steps, personally untied the rope, and arched his hand: "Uncle Cao, we meet again." ”

Cao Shenxi looked more and more senile, but he didn't bow his head, and said coldly: "No matter who wins or loses, the Lou family always wins, alas, the general's foresight is still no one can compare." ”

Xu Ji smiled: "My surname is Xu, not Lou." ”

Cao Shenxi shook his head and didn't speak again.

"I'll change the place for Uncle Cao......"

Cao Shenxi still shook his head.

Xu Ji originally wanted to inquire about the situation in the Eastern Capital from Cao Shenxi, but now it seems that the old general will never reveal a word.

Xu Ji was no longer reluctant, took his leave, and said to the guards who were guarding the prisoners: "Old General Cao is my old man, don't be embarrassed ......"

Among the captured generals, some people dodged, and Xu Ji recognized it at a glance, "Why did you come with you?" ”

Zhou Lu jumped out from behind the crowd and said with a wry smile: "Isn't this a shortage of people, sent me out again, not only me, but even General Guan has been pardoned, he should be with the general now." ”

Xu Ji's heart moved, and he suddenly felt that a surprise attack on the Eastern Capital was really feasible, and it was the only feasible plan.