At the lower pass, the camp of Nanping and Xiyue rose up at the same time. The cavalry was in front, and the infantry was pressed behind, protecting the grain and grass convoy and slowly advancing towards Jigangcheng.

As soon as the soldiers and horses at the lower pass moved, the scouts of the various forces hiding in the surrounding area immediately released flying feathers to pass on the news. Two of the scouts, with a flying feather, followed Zhao Pingdu and ran in the direction of Turtle Mountain.

In the city of Kyoto, the soldiers and horses of the Nanping and Xiyue troops moved, which suddenly made Wu Guangguang, Chuti and others suddenly nervous. No matter where Mo Kun and Lu Mu went, it was a sign that the brief tranquility was coming to an end. Next, I'm afraid that Great Xia will enter the days of war again. No matter where Lu Mu Mokun burns the flames of war, one day it will burn to Kyoto, this is a fact that cannot be changed.

In the Xiangguo Mansion, Wu Guangguang was full of sorrow. Kyoto in Great Xia has existed in name only, and the courtiers have resigned from illness, and even the early dynasty cannot be gathered. On the side of Chu Ti and Liu Shuguang of the Ministry of War, there will be a phenomenon of guards fleeing every day. Wu Guangguang knew that if this continued, there was no need to wait for the war to spread, and Kyoto would perish on its own. But Wu Guangguang really couldn't think of any way to revive the glory of Great Xia.

Wu Guangguang came to the palace and wanted to discuss with Delong how to appease the northern subjects, but was told by Liu Zhi that Delong was in pain and would not summon any of his ministers for the time being.

Wu Guangguang sighed secretly, now only Kyoto goes north to Yushan Pass, and he can still obey the decree of the court. If even they can't be appeased, I'm afraid Kyoto Delong will really become a loner.

Wu Guangguang got into the car, and the entourage asked softly, "Lord Xiangguo, are we going back to the house, or where are we going?" ”

Wu Guangguang was just about to say that he would go home, but the words suddenly came to his lips. Wu Guangguang thought for a moment and said, "Go to the mansion of the old Hanlin King." By the way, the guard of honor has been removed, and Lao Hanlin likes to be quiet. ”

"No!" The entourage and personal guards agreed, and hurriedly arranged for the honor guard to return to the house first, with only a dozen personal soldiers accompanying the guards.

After a while, Wu Guangguang came to the mansion of the old Hanlin Wang Shidu. Don't look at Wang Shidu as a veteran of the Three Dynasties, but his mansion covers an area of not much. Wang Shidu has always been high, and the decoration of the house is also quite elegant.

The elderly Wang Shidu, looking at Wu Guangguang's arrival, did not show hospitality on his face. These two great ministers, who were originally famous in Kyoto, have rarely interacted with each other because of political discord.

Wu Guangguang bowed his hand politely, "Boss, you are still idle here, it is rare to find such a quiet place." ”

Wang Shidu looked at Wu Guangguang unhappily, "Lord Xiangguo, the national disaster is at the head, you don't govern the world in the court, what is the so-called thing about coming to me in this cold place?" ”

Seeing that Wang Shidu didn't even give up his seat, Wu Guangguang smiled and was not angry. He knew that Wang Shidu had always been like this, and everything was written on his face.

Wu Guangguang took the initiative to pull over a chair and sit down, "Boss, the visitor is a guest, you can't even greet a cup of tea." ”

"Humph! Old decay is not as rich as you, only white water. If there is nothing to do with Lord Xiangguo, please forgive the old man for not accompanying him. Wang Shidu put on a posture of rejecting people.

Wu Guangguang smiled, "Boss, you didn't turn me away, I'm very grateful." When I came to the door today, I really had something to ask the boss for advice. ”

"I can't talk about pointing, please have something to say." Wang Shidu looked at Wu Guangguang with an old face.

Wu Guangguang nodded slightly, "Boss, you also know that now that everyone is in danger at the head of the national crisis, Kyoto has fallen into a dangerous situation. Guangguang knows that the boss is rich and rich, so he sincerely asks the boss for advice, what is the best way to change all this? ”

Wang Shidu looked at Wu Guangguang mockingly, and said unceremoniously, "Lord Xiangguo, if you want me to say, just let Delong announce his abdication." The old man is old, and he is not afraid of being beheaded and his house raided. What you are doing now is simply cutting yourself off. ”

Wu Guangguang was stunned for a moment and sighed, "Could it be that the boss is just watching the survival of Great Xia." ”

"Humph! The old decay regretted that he had supported Delong in the first place. Knowing that today, it is better to let Dezhang ascend the throne. He Delong ascended the throne on the same day, and that period of Lang made great achievements. As an emperor, before the internal and external troubles have been cleaned up, he will cut off his arm, I am afraid that he will not dare to do this. Wang Shidu said angrily.

"My lord, this is the end of the matter, and it is useless to mention those things again. Let's look at the present. Wu Guangguang looked at Wang Shidu embarrassedly, and said in his heart that there was no one else here, otherwise these words would spread out, and Delong would have to be punished.

"Now? Hmph, the land reparation has lost the hearts of the people, why don't you Wu Guangguang stand up to stop it. Wang Shidu asked.

"That is also a last resort, for the survival of Kyoto, Your Majesty can only do this. What's more, didn't it work out later. Wu Guangguang knew that Wang Shidu had always been obsessed with this matter, and he even had to hit the palace doorpost to stop it.

"It doesn't matter whether the peace talks are successful or not, what matters is that Kyoto has completely lost the hearts of the people. At this point, you are really not as far as Na Deguang can see. Don't look at calling him a puppet emperor in your mouth, but what Deguang has done recently is to save a trace of the people's hearts for the Great Xia royal family. ”

Wu Guangguang was just about to refute, but Wang Shidu raised his hand to stop him, "Guangguang, you and I have been officials in the same dynasty for so long, you should know the old man's temper." To tell the truth, the old man's life is not long in coming, and he is not afraid of offending anyone. If you really want to continue the last breath of Great Xia, I advise you to discuss with Delong and give way as soon as possible. ”

Wu Guangguang was stunned for a moment, and his eyes gradually dimmed. According to Zhang Zhao's eyeliner, there are many people among the courtiers who are also discussing this matter. Wu Guangguang didn't expect that even Wang Shidu agreed with Deguang's succession. Could it be that Delong is really exhausted?

"Boss, even if Your Majesty gives in, I'm afraid the situation in this world will not be able to dominate. I don't know if you have any suggestions, boss? Wu Guangguang asked respectfully.

Wang Shidu let out a long sigh, "As long as you have the ability to refuse to give up your life and forget to die, you may still have such a glimmer of life." The people of Daxia are simple and kind, and only by arousing their support with practical actions can there be a turnaround. Otherwise, Great Xia will perish. ”

"Even if the soldiers and horses of Kyoto are fearless in fighting against foreign invaders, I'm afraid that Lang will not leave me time to breathe."

Wang Shidu snorted coldly, "I knew why I had to do it today, a few days ago, Duan Lang's army fought hard outside the city, and there was not a single soldier in the city. Light, that rare opportunity to make up for your mistakes, you can actually give up, let the old man say what you want. Now that Duan Lang has condensed the general trend of the world, it is difficult to shake him again. It is better to persuade Delong to obtain Duan Lang's understanding, and perhaps give Kyoto a chance to survive. ”

Wu Guangguang's heart was a little confused, and Wang Shidu's words pierced his heart, but he was powerless to refute. Wu Guangguang didn't expect that Duan Lang would gather the public opinion of the world in such a short period of time. Originally, Duan Lang was drifting around in a source of water, but now he can recruit more than 200,000 soldiers and horses with a single order. It can be seen from this point that Duan Jiajun was indeed reborn from the ashes and began to condense the spirit of the king of the world.

Wu Guangguang got up to say goodbye, he knew that he would not get any advice if he continued to talk. But as a prime minister, he can't watch Kyoto fall. Taking advantage of the fact that the capital of Nanping and Xiyue turned its attention to Duan Lang, Wu Guangguang wanted to persuade Delong to make changes and completely change the image of Kyoto, even if there was a glimmer of hope, he would turn the tide. The war was not over yet, and Wu Guangguang didn't believe in the deep-rooted Great Xia Dynasty, so it fell into a slump.

Don't look at the position of Kyoto outside the war, the courtiers and people in the city have been scattered. The morale of the officers and soldiers defending the city was low, and the majestic palace was like the light of the setting sun, as if the curtain was about to come to an end.

In contrast, the Elephant City is in full swing. In the face of the siege of the foreign invaders, the soldiers and civilians in the city worked together, which made Deguang's prestige rise in Yixiang City. Outside the city, Peng Shanhua gritted his teeth with hatred, but had to weaken the intensity of the siege. Peng Shanhua didn't expect a small city to be so difficult to attack. Looking at the increasing war damage, Peng Shanhua also felt fear in his heart.

Before setting out for the Great Xia, the lord of the country specially asked Peng Shanhua to keep it intact as much as possible and handed over the army to the military advisor Mokun. But now, of the 200,000 army, there are only 120,000 soldiers and horses left. Although there were also a lot of losses in the city, Peng Shanhua knew that if he continued, he might not be able to make a difference. But just leave like this, I'm afraid Mo Kun won't let him go. Peng Shanhua racked his brains, thinking about how to blame others for this loss.

On the northwest side of Yixiang City, Zhou Long's soldiers and horses have been hidden in the mountains and forests without dispatching. He wanted to see how long that idiot could fight, if Peng Shanhua attacked for another three days, Zhou Long could unite the soldiers and horses in the city to eat the Nanping reinforcements in one fell swoop.

Just when Zhou Long was still watching, there was a long roar in the air, and Zhou Long couldn't help but be stunned, "Big Fly? ”

Zhou Long hurriedly whistled into the air, although Zhou Long couldn't speak birds, Duan Lang often summoned Da Fei, and they all knew this simple syllable.

Da Fei has circled around the Elephant City several times, and from time to time there is a loud eagle chirping. But there was no response inside and outside the city, and Da Fei had to expand the scope before hearing Zhou Long's response.

A sturdy figure fell from the sky, and Zhou Long and others excitedly surrounded him. Don't look at Da Fei as just a bird and beast, but in the hearts of this group of veterans, its status is more noble than that of a general.

"Da Fei, why are you here, did Uncle Zhou let you come, or did Duan Shuai?" Zhou Long asked excitedly.

Da Fei responded with two soft chirps, pricked his wings and flapped twice. Zhou Long saw that Da Fei's leg bone was tied with a bamboo tube, and quickly took it off. When I opened it, it was a message from Uncle Zhou. Judging from the time of payment, it only took Da Fei sixteen hours to send the news here from Fengluan Mountain.

"Great, Zhao Pingdu actually only brought 10,000 horses, let's kill this kid first. Nanping coach Yang Fakui went to hell, this time Lao Tzu sent Fu Shuai to him again, and the two brothers had a companion. Summons, assemble the troops. ”

Zhou Long immediately ordered those lazy veterans to get busy all of a sudden. In a short time, the team was assembled.

Zhou Long looked at everyone and said loudly, "Brothers, Zhao Pingdu is leading 10,000 soldiers and horses from Guibei Mountain, let's rush and intercept them in the Luoxi Plain." Eat these 10,000 soldiers and horses, and let's kill back to Yixiang City. When the time comes, unite the army in the city and take the Nanping reinforcements in one fell swoop. ”

"General Long, with only 10,000 soldiers and horses, I'm afraid it's not enough." Thousand Cavalry Guard Huo Deyang smiled.

"Then it depends on who is faster, if you don't accept it, we will compare, our team has always been at the forefront." Hu Zhanchao shouted.

"You just blow it, which time is not my old Huo killed the most enemies."

Zhou Long pressed his hand, "Don't look at the small number of people on the other side, but don't be careless." This time, the four of you will not set up a crushing team and will kill the enemy as quickly as possible. ”

Zhan Yimo and Qian Chong glanced at each other, and the two nodded excitedly. In the past, when they were rushing to kill, the two of them were either flanking or pressing the formation. This time, since they attacked at the same time, they also aroused the competitive spirit of the four thousand cavalry guards.

The 30,000 cavalry quickly detoured through the city of Yixiang and rushed to the Luoxi Plain. Da Fei did not follow, but ran directly to Jingshan City. Mo Kun and Lu Mu both wanted to march towards Kongcheng, and Zhou Bo had to inform Duan Lang of this news as soon as possible. According to Zhou Bo's analysis, the other party is likely to march towards Molan City and other places. Zhou Bo had already reminded Han Feng and asked them to prepare as soon as possible. As for whether Duan Lang can rescue in time, it depends on the progress of the battle in Jingshan City.

On the Luoxi Plain, Zhao Pingdu hurried desperately. As the commander of the army, he understood very well the importance of this support army to Mo Kun. Without this support army, not only will it not reflect its superiority in terms of troops, but it will also make Lu Mu of West Vietnam contempt. After all, it is a joint effort between countries, and the strength is not equal, whether it is dividing wealth or facing the Duan family's army, it will be on the inferior side. Zhao Pingdu didn't want Peng Shanhua, a stupid guy, to spoil the big thing, so he arrived one step earlier, and let the reinforcements suffer less losses.

Although there are no hills and forests in the Luoxi Plain, there are some places where barren grass and bamboo reeds grow more than one person. After a day of traveling, Zhou Long and the others chose a place that led straight to Yixiang City and lurked. All the horses were hidden in the barren grass and bamboo reeds, and scouts were sent to warn them ten miles away.

Zhao Pingdu's soldiers and horses quickly galloped towards Yixiang City, and as soon as the army passed, a scout appeared in the grass in the distance. When the scorching sun was in the sky, the scout took out the wolf smoke from the horse's sac, hugged a few handfuls of wild grass, and chose an open space and pulled out a fire sickle.

Ten miles away in the barren grass, the guards sat and lay down one by one, but the war horses were saddle horses ready to go out at any time.

"General Dragon, Wolf Smoke!" One of the scouts shouted.

"Be careful, everyone, get ready to fight!"

Zhou Long gave an order, and the guard, who was still lazy, quickly stood up. There was a fierce light in everyone's eyes, and they were like two people just now.

While Zhao Pingdu's team was marching, a standard commander also shouted, "General, there is wolf smoke behind you." ”

These battle-hardened soldiers are very familiar with wolf smoke. If you look at it, you can tell the difference between wolf smoke and ordinary mountain fire smoke.

Zhao Pingdu's heart tightened, the appearance of wolf smoke in this kind of place must be a signal for someone. It seems that their men and horses are being targeted.

"Everyone be careful, if there is an interception of soldiers and horses, there is no need to fight, go around."

Zhao Pingdu said in his heart that in addition to Kyoto and Yixiang City, what other people will appear here? Duan Lang is still in Jingshan, so he can't kill him suddenly. Could it be that it is Deguang of Yixiang City who has set up scouts here.

Just as Zhao Pingdu was speculating, the barren grass not far in front of the side suddenly sounded the sound of shouting and killing. Zhou Long led the guards to turn over and hit Zhao Pingdu.

"Zhou Long?" Zhao Pingdu was taken aback, and said in his heart how could this guy appear here.

"Quick, go around to the east." Zhao Pingdu hurriedly shouted.

Zhao Pingdu looked at it and knew that his 10,000 people were not opponents. What's more, this is Duan Lang's people, not those weak guards in Yixiang City.

Zhou Long raised his battle gun, "Hu Zhanchao Huo Deyang, you two are outflanked left and right." Zhan Yimo, Qian Chong, follow me to the frontal assault. ”

The 30,000 horses quickly divided into two teams, one on the left and one on the right. Zhao Pingdu saw that it was not good, and shouted loudly

"The teams spread out and ran separately."

After Zhao Pingdu finished speaking, he hit the horse to the east and killed Huo Deyang's subordinates. He knew that he had to break through the siege if he couldn't love the war, otherwise, this 10,000-strong army would not be able to leave at all. Anyway, this is a plain area, 10,000 horses scattered and fled, Zhao Pingdu didn't believe that Zhou Long had the ability to scatter and kill.

Not to mention, Zhao Pingdu's move really gave Zhou Long a headache. Not to mention people, even if 10,000 chickens fly out, it is impossible to catch them all.

"Damn, the herald, Zhan Yimo has money to charge the department, scatter and kill. Hu Zhan looked towards Huo Deyang and pursued Zhao Pingdu with all his might. After Zhou Long finished speaking, he pulled the reins of the horse and turned his head to chase after Zhao Pingdu.

On the Luoxi Plain, they suddenly chased around like chasing ducks. The soldiers and horses of Nanping did not resist at all, and when they saw someone chasing them, they fled desperately. Zhao Pingdu was also escorted by about 2,000 people, desperately fleeing eastward. Seeing that they were about to catch up, one of the 1,000 centaurs immediately turned around and attacked them, blocking the pursuit of Zhou Long and the others.

chased and killed all the way, and Zhao Pingdu also continued to divide his troops and horses to block it. After chasing and killing for two hours, Zhou Long had to stop. He has already scattered far away from his own people, and if he continues to chase after him, he will see that he will reach the boundary of Yixiang City. What's more, they have been running for a day and night, and the war horses under their crotches are a little out of force.

Zhou Long felt a little pity, but he didn't expect Zhao Pingdu to escape with the golden cicada's shell. Don't you know, Zhao Pingdu hates even more and even has the heart to die. There are 10,000 soldiers and horses, and now there are less than 200 people left. If Zhou Long continued to pursue, Zhao Pingdu didn't know if he could escape.

Although Zhao Pingdu was not killed, the battle of Luoxi Plain was a complete victory. Zhou Long's department was not injured, and the soldiers and horses of Nanping killed nearly 8,000 people after cleaning up. Zhou Long ordered to rest in place, but Zhao Pingdu fled desperately like a lost dog, and did not dare to stay for a moment.

Early the next morning, outside Yixiang City, Peng Shanhua was still in formation. This time he did not give the order to attack the city, but sent his men and horses to call for battle under the city. Of course, the veteran Sun Gang ignored this kind of calling, Peng Shanhua had a gloomy face, and was thinking about who to splash the dirty water on, when he saw a hundred and ten riders running in the distance.

"Someone, stop~, shoot if you don't get off the horse." A group of soldiers and horses quickly surrounded them.

"Stop~ Master Fu Shuai Zhao Pingdu is here, and he is blind." One of the soldiers shouted.

"Ah~ It's Zhao Shuai, it's really Zhao Shuai. Put down the bow and arrows, and quickly ~ inform the baron. A thousand presidents in the team hurriedly gave an order and hurried to meet him.

Zhao Pingdu pulled the war horse, but the war horse was planted on the ground with a hole. The Qian general jumped and hurriedly rushed forward to help Zhao Pingdu.

Zhao Pingdu didn't care about the pain on his body, looked at the array under the city, and shouted angrily, "Bastard, don't attack the city, hurry up and collect the troops for Lao Tzu." Whoever dared to disobey the order, Lao Tzu's military law dealt with him. ”

In the midst of the battle, Peng Shanhua couldn't help but be shocked when he learned that Zhao Pingdu had arrived. But hearing Zhao Pingdu's shout, Peng Shanhua frowned and relented. He was looking for a substitute for the dead ghost, and Zhao Pingdu took the initiative to come to the door. With his identity and status, this basin is buckled on Zhao Pingdu's head, which is very suitable.