"The general trend is like this, you can't blame me!"

Cheng Gongying retorted.

Now we have to shirk responsibility no matter what. Cheng Gongying has realized that he is a little on paper.

The strength of the Han army surprised everyone.

"Looks like we're quitting too."

Song Yang also sighed faintly.

In this battle, for their powerful forces in Liangzhou, they lost their wives and lost their troops.

After Song Yang's words were finished, everyone was silent for a while.

Liu Fan's soldiers are getting closer and closer. Today, the Xiliang soldiers no longer have the momentum to duel with Liu Fan.

"Although Xizhou is big, there is still a place for us?"

Ma Teng stood up at this time and asked.

Ma Teng's words pierced into everyone's hearts like a sharp awl.

Once Liu Fan's army enters Liangzhou, no matter how big Xiliang is, there is no place for them.

Because with Liu Fan's strength, Xiliang will not have a strange sound.

And for those who have provoked Liu Fan, they will be cleared one by one.

Gather the power of Liangzhou and lose to Liu Fan.

Once dispersed, there will be no chance to compete with Liu Fan.

"Ma Shuai is brave and strategic. Now that we are all dependent on you, please find a way out. ”

Song Yang bowed to Ma Teng.

"If what I expected is right, Liu Fan will definitely mobilize cavalry from the north to go south. How much, I don't know! The reinforcements of the Han army in the area of Guanzhong may come to support at any time. At that time, our army will not have the advantage of troops! ”

Ma Teng pondered for a moment and said to everyone: "The current soldiers have no fighting spirit, and it is impossible to garrison here, so we will advance and retreat together at this time." Find another place to resist Liu Fan. ”

"Where can I stop Liu Fan's offensive?"

Everyone asked in unison.

"The area around Jincheng."

Ma Teng replied without thinking: "Jincheng can be stationed in Huangshui, and there are mountains to block it. If it is defeated, it can withdraw from the territory of the Han Dynasty and be stationed in the West Sea. I don't believe that Liu Fan will always focus on Liangzhou. ”

After Ma Teng's words were finished, the forces were thoughtful.

Among them, Li Dao looked at Cheng Gongying.

Cheng Gongying followed his gaze and nodded to Li Dao.

"What Brother Ma said is good! We are now grasshoppers on a rope, and no one can escape. At this critical juncture, we can work together to save the day. Liu Fan's interior is not monolithic, although he occupies Heluo, he is surrounded by strong enemies, and they are not subject to his domineering, and he may be overthrown at any time. ”

Han Sui opened his mouth and said, supporting Ma Teng's suggestion.

"We have no opinion! According to Ma Shuai's words. ”

Lei Wan and the others spoke.

The withdrawal of troops was exactly what he wanted, because Ma Teng was going to retreat to Jincheng, and they could return to their tribe at any time, of course he had no opinion.

It's just that Song Yang and other Haoqiang are in a dilemma.

They are strong in Liangzhou, and they are guarded by the walls of Wubao.

They are in Liangzhou, either a county wang or a squire. Each family has thousands of hectares of fertile land, and it can be said that Liangzhou is their root.

Ma Teng, Han Sui, Li Dao, and Guo Yan are warlords, and wherever they go, they eat.

It's too hard to get them to give up their family business.

"I look at Liu Fan, not only Liu Xiu's heroism. And there is also the wind of Wang Mang. If you don't want to retreat to Jincheng, we won't force you. I just don't know how you feel when your servants oppress you in turn. ”

Han Sui's eyes narrowed, staring at Song Yang and the others and said.

After Wang Mang usurped the world of the Han dynasty and became emperor, he carried out drastic reforms. Among them were the prohibition of land annexation, the forcing of powerful landlords to return their land to the people, and the prohibition of slave trading. It can be said that it is "strong and strong".

And what Liu Fan did in Yanmen is so similar to Wang Mang.

Han Sui used this as an example to coerce Song Yang and others.

The most important thing is the soldiers and horses under the command of Song Yang and others, which are very crucial to them.

"We follow the princes, and hope that there is still a chance of victory. so that Liangzhou does not fall into the hands of traitors. ”

In desperation, Song Yang and others could only cater to Han Sui, Ma Teng and others.

"Without further ado, order the whole army, the rear army will become the front army, and prepare to withdraw from Longshan."

Han Sui nodded with satisfaction, and then ordered.

"What if our army retreats, what if the Han army sneaks up?"

Someone asked.

Retreating at this time will inevitably mean that the soldiers are desperate to leave, and the army's spirit must be unstable.

"Pang De, Yan Xing, Ma Chao, and the three of you led 10,000 elite soldiers to the palace, and they will be punished."

After Han Sui heard this, he directly ordered Pang De, Yan Xing, and Ma Chao.

At this time, it is not appropriate for anyone to be the queen of the palace, only Ma Chao and the three of them.

The three of them are brave and can temporarily resist Liu Fan for a while.

"Lord, get ready!"

When the Xiliang army was about to leave, Cheng Gongying whispered to Li Wei.

"What do you want to say to me, sir?"

Li Wei questioned.

Although Cheng Gongying's siege of Longshan failed, Cheng Gongying still won Li Dao's trust.

As Li Dao's soldiers and horses became fewer and fewer, there were fewer and fewer people who could use them. He knew that the failure of the siege of Longshan was not just to blame for Gongying.

"Liu Fan will definitely pursue. If he sends cavalry in pursuit, he doesn't know how many people will be abandoned. Or there may already be an ambush ahead. ”

Cheng Gongying said to Li Dao.

"Then Ma Teng threatened to retreat, why didn't you stop it."

Li Dao asked Cheng Gongying urgently.

"If you are trapped in Longshan, you will be defeated."

Cheng Gongying said.

"There's a plan to get me and the rest of my life."

Li Wei begged for a plan.

"I don't dare to make any more conclusions, it depends on how much strength Liu Fan has arranged to encircle and annihilate our army. Be flexible at that time. ”

Cheng Gongying replied cautiously.

"I entrust my life to Mr. Yu, I have worked hard."

Li Dao arched his hand and said.

……

Among the large camps of the Han army.

"Prime Minister, my reinforcement army of 20,000 cavalry, 10,000 cavalry, has been in accordance with the Prime Minister's orders, around Anding County. Prepare to intercept all sections of the road and force the enemy forces to Wating. ”

A junior colonel said to Liu Fan.

"Hmmm! More than a dozen surrounding counties must be strictly scouted. It is not only necessary to keep an eye on the movements of the main force of the Xiliang rebels, but also to pay attention to the movements of the surrounding areas. ”

Liu nodded and instructed Wang Yue.

"No!"

Wang Yue took the order.

"Where are Shuofang's 30,000 Xianbei cavalry and Shangjun's 10,000 elite cavalry now? When will I be able to reach Valium? ”

Liu Fan asked Wang Yue again.

"A day ago, 30,000 Xianbei cavalry and 10,000 elite cavalry met on the bank of the Beiluoshui River, preparing to cross the Beiluoshui. It is expected that within two days, stability will be reached. ”

Wang Yue replied to Liu Fan.

This is the ability of the cavalry to maneuver, at this time the 20,000 infantry from Hanzhong to help have not yet reached Longguan, the cavalry is already in place. so that the entire battle situation can be under Liu Fan's control.

"Report to the ......, tell the prime minister, the rebels are pulling out the camp and rising, and it seems that they are going to retreat!"

At this moment, a small colonel rushed into the camp tent and said to Liu Fan.

"Just what I want!"

Liu Fan suddenly stood up from the main seat and ordered his subordinates: "Pull out the camp and chase the rebels." Without my military order, you must not fight the traitors! Hold off the rebels and wait for reinforcements from our army. ”

(End of chapter)