In the vast desert, a team slowly moves forward in the wind and sand. Since the invasion of the Nanping army, there have been few caravans crossing the desert in Lidu City. But this team is different, they are not caravanserais.

More than 30 sturdy guards protected a car and drove it slowly. Although the speed is not fast, it has been traveling for more than ten days, and it looks like it is about to get out of the desert.

Inside the car, a man and a woman looked at each other, and the two had been arguing all the way. They are none other than Fang Yan, the female is Fang Yan, and the male is the dignified Heaven Survey Supervisor Shangguan Xuanwu.

Zhang Ruming handed over a piece of duck breast, Fang Yan snorted coldly, and turned her head to look out the window angrily.

Zhang Ruming said with a smile, "Aren't you just going to see my brother, why bother to act like an enemy." ”

"Nonsense, Wuliang City is at war, and if you go, it's just a trouble. I don't care, someone will send you back as soon as you get out of the desert. ”

"Look at what you said, these guards are all my people, I see who dares. Besides, you can go, why can't Lao Tzu go. ”

"He~ he's my husband, of course I'm going."

"If you want to say that, then we have to break it, let me ask you, Duan Lang is my brother!"

"What's the matter, you can't fight or kill, you can only cause trouble if you go."

"Don't worry about this, since Duan Lang is my brother, and the Sky Survey Army is Lord Ben's army, why can't I go. Besides, my brother in the war, I am with Duan Lang, who am I afraid of. Zhang Ruming said, proudly stuffing the duck breast into his mouth.

Fang Yan can also be very helpless, she can't suppress Zhang Ruming at all. Fang Yan was worried about Duan Lang's safety and insisted on coming to Wuliang City. But Zhang Ruming didn't know which door to burn, so he had to follow whatever he said, and even Li Jianshan's persuasion didn't work. When he was in Yushan Pass before, Zhang Ruming was timid and afraid of things at first. Unexpectedly, after experiencing several life and death, I became bolder. Zhang Ru was bored in Lidu City tomorrow, and when he learned that Duan Lang was thriving here, he would follow Fang Yan to take a look. Anyway, no one in the capital city could control him, Zhang Ruming insisted on coming, and no one was helpless.

In Wuliang City, Mo Kun was walking casually in the barracks, and two helpers were helping the lightly and seriously injured to change the herbs applied externally. Mo Kun looked at the sturdy horses and sophisticated equipment, and couldn't help but feel a little envious in his heart. As the military division of Nanping, he is very aware of the shortcomings of the Nanping army. If these sturdy Northern Ming war horses can be equipped into the Nanping army, Mo Kun believes that it will be enough to raise the fighting level by a level.

"Mr. Mo, I'm coming to the camp to visit my condition again, don't leave at noon, let's eat in our camp." A hundred-person leader saw Mo Kun and greeted him warmly.

"There is labor and labor, then I'm not welcome." Mo Kun arched his hand and said.

As a Langzhong, he is a very popular person in times of war. No matter which camp Mo Kun went to, everyone respected him very much. After a few days of observation, Mo Kun had a general understanding of the storage of equipment and combat readiness materials of each battalion. But what he cares more about is the source of the water used in the stove camp.

In the commander's camp, Duan Lang, Liu Xusheng, Zhang Qifeng and others looked at the piled up sand table and were studying the main direction of the next step.

"Duan Shuai, the 100,000 army of the Marquis of Xining should not be underestimated, this is not the capital city, the city defense is low, and there is a shortage of materials to defend the city, and there is not even a moat. If we really fight, our cavalry will be a little condescending to be placed above the city. Commander Huang Zhi said.

Duan Lang's gaze moved away from the sand table, "They are really coming, we don't have to defend the city, just open the city to fight." The Xining army was a mixed team, and their cavalry and infantry were not worth mentioning at all. As long as the opposing firearms battalion crossbowmen are prevented, nothing else is to be feared. However, what I am worried about now is the Nanping army. After eating nearly 20,000 of their soldiers and horses, it was impossible for the Nanping army to be so calm. The more Nanping does not move, it means that a crazy counterattack is brewing. ”

"My lord, I have sent additional men to guard the route of the Nanping army. If a large army really comes to Wuliang City, they will definitely get the news. ”

Duan Lang nodded, not only did Liu Xusheng send more manpower, but he also asked Da Fei to pay close attention to the direction of Huining City and Blue Lake City. Although Da Fei's existence is no longer an absolute secret, it is only known to the high-level and his eighteen personal guards. The officers and soldiers below are still unclear about Da Fei's sharp weapon.

Duan Lang was analyzing the situation in Wuliang City, and at this time, Zhao Zhuofeng's army was crossing the Shuangfeng Mountain. Originally, there was only one remote town at the foot of Shuangfeng Mountain, but now it has become a strategic location. During the war, He Xiliang sent 20,000 troops to garrison Shuangfeng Mountain. The terrain is very difficult and very suitable for holding off enemy troops.

Shuangfeng Mountain is the dividing line between the forces of Great Xia and Xining, and crossing Shuangfeng Mountain is equivalent to stepping out of the territory of Xining Hou. At that time, Meng Hong, the head of foreign affairs of the Xiangguo Mansion, chased and killed Fang Yan and Duan Lang, but he only dared to chase and kill Shuangfeng Mountain. It's just that the hunt made the famous Meng Hong carelessly wipe out the whole army for a while.

Zhao Zhuofeng, the prince of the world, led the army like a rainbow, and stepped through Shuangfeng Mountain and entered the plains. The Xining army did not go very fast, and all kinds of war preparation materials, climbing tools and catapults, etc., slowed down their speed.

Zhao Zhuofeng went all the way north, passing by a county government that had been sacked by the Nanping army, which had become dilapidated. When many people saw the army passing by, they hid in the corners in horror one by one, looking at the Xining army as if they were frightened.

Zhao Zhuofeng did not give the order to enter the city, and this kind of small town and county could not contain their 100,000 troops. The vanguard swept past the town, and the Chinese army also walked over. The rest of the chariots, horses, and supplies were postponed and slowly moved forward. At this moment, those 'people' who seemed to be panicked showed fierce eyes one by one. Within the low walls, a bow with sharp arrows appeared.

Whoosh! ~ A rain of arrows rained down on the supply team and the infantry battalion. In Xining's ranks, there was a sudden scream mixed with panicked shouts.

"It's not good~There is an enemy attack~!"

"Don't panic, open your shield, and set up your formation."

"Hurry ~ notify the soldiers and horses in front and turn back to support."

The Xining army was in a panic mixed with these various orders. At this moment, the horn sounded in the small city, and the crossbowmen immediately put away their bows and crossbows, and returned to their horses, which were hiding behind the low walls of the houses.

"Second brother, you go and burn the climbing equipment and catapults, and hand over the infantry camp to me. There is no need to fight, the army in the middle of the road turned back and immediately evacuated in a roundabout way. ”

"You have to order, big brother, you should be careful."

After the two brothers Zhou Long and Zhou Hu finished speaking, the two cavalry rushed to their respective targets. After the battles of Bushan County and Wuliang City, the knights of Lidu City howled one by one, rushing towards their prey like a pack of wolves hunting.

Zhou Long led his forward battalion with a war knife in his hand and quickly rushed towards the opponent's infantry battalion. And Zhou Hu, who is a cavalry of a heavy armored battalion, is faster after changing to light equipment, and the convoy guards who are responsible for escorting heavy materials have simply become their live targets.

In the large array of the Chinese army in Xining, Zhao Zhuofeng and others heard the sound of shouting and killing from behind, and then saw the tall catapult being pushed to the fire, and Zhao Zhuofeng hurriedly ordered to stop advancing.

In the march of 100,000 soldiers and horses, the distance between them is not close, even if the Chinese army battle formation is five or six miles away from the supply team behind.

"To report to the world, the convoy behind was attacked. The other side was a cavalry contingent, about four or five thousand people. ”

"Quick~ all the troops retreated~ kill them." Zhao Zhuofeng shouted angrily.

When Fu Shuai Ni Xiangzeng heard this, he hurriedly stopped, "The prince can't, the Chinese army battle formation can't be chaotic, otherwise the enemy will kill us, and we will suffer even greater losses." Someone came, and the order of the marshal was passed. The commander of the firearms battalion of the first battalion was responsible for leading the personnel of the headquarters to support. The escort battalion was set up to prevent the enemy from rushing over. The left cavalry guard and the right cavalry guard listened to the order, and quickly led the cavalry battalion to outflank the left and right, blocking the enemy's escape route. ”

Ni Xiangzeng is worthy of being a veteran, and quickly made a counterattack tactic. As soon as the army's morale was stabilized, Xining's sophisticated tactical literacy was immediately reflected. The two cavalry of Zhou Long and Zhou Hu were killing happily, and they saw the front few soldiers and horses rushing over quickly. The two were also not in love with the war, and immediately gave the order to evacuate.

Most of the war horses of the Sky Survey Army are good horses of the Northern Ming Dynasty, this is the war horse carefully selected by Mingyue for Duan Lang, as soon as they withdraw, the left and right cavalry guards of Xining will not be able to catch up at all. However, Zhou Long and Zhou Hu deliberately suppressed the speed, and when the other party chased out more than ten miles, the two brothers glanced at each other.

"Big brother, do you want to tear off a piece of their flesh again."

Zhou Long glanced back, and saw that the opponent's cavalry was only seven or eight thousand, so it would be good to counterattack quickly.

"Second brother, don't be greedy, just bite the meat quickly. The young master said that all the brothers must be brought back. ”

"Don't worry, big brother, cavalry to cavalry, let the brothers show it well. From the desert training to the present, so many people have died and eliminated, and it is time to let it go. ”

"Okay, take a detour left and right, and kill a horse pistol."

When the two brothers finished their discussions, they each whistled hurriedly. The knights in the gallop quickly passed instructions to each other. The team split left and right in the gallop, and the Xining cavalry chasing behind was about to split up in pursuit, but saw the 'enemy army' in front circling in a circle, and suddenly shouted and killed.

The two sides suddenly got mixed up, and a tragic hand-to-hand battle unfolded between the two sides. In the midst of the struggle, the soldiers and horses of Lidu City quickly reflected the advantages of training in the desert, and Duan Lang required strength, speed, and a ruthless word for his subordinates. Those who did not have wolf nature were eliminated, and the bloody battles they experienced in the battles of Bushan County and Wuliang City made them mature. On the other hand, although there are many soldiers and horses in Xining City, they have not experienced the tempering of war for a long time, and they have become panicked in the strangulation, and they can't even maintain the basic formation. Zhou Long and Zhou Hu took the men and horses of the headquarters, and the two piercing pierced the Xining cavalry and fled in all directions.

"Second brother, there is no need to pursue, return to the front of the army, let's go to Loess Tun to repair." Zhou Long said and issued an order to evacuate.

Just as Zhou Long and the others had just evacuated from the battlefield, a general of the Xining army rushed to support with 5,000 heavy armored cavalry. Looking at the Xining cavalry fleeing in all directions and screaming all over the ground, the supporting general was both angry and shocked. The Xining army did not dare to continue the pursuit, so they gathered the remnants of the cavalry and hurriedly followed the army.

Zhao Zhuofeng ordered a temporary halt to the pace of advance, and after statistics, in this short battle, they actually lost more than 1,000 infantry and logistics supply personnel, and more than 2,000 were lightly and seriously wounded. What made Zhao Zhuofeng even more angry was the damage to the catapult and climbing equipment.

Fu Shuai Ni Xiangzeng had a gloomy old face, sighed and said, "Shizi, this is all to blame for the old man's carelessness, I didn't expect Wuliang City to dare to send someone to sneak attack." It seems that the righteous son of Hou Ye is really not small. ”

"Hmph, what is this, it's just going to be a bit of stealing. If you have the ability, you can open a battle and fight openly. Damn Duan Lang, anger this son, I want Wuliangcheng to come and bury you. Order, speed up, and hurry overnight. "Zhao Zhuofeng can't wait to fly to Wuliang City now, so as to wash away the hatred in his heart.

"The prince must not be reckless, the army is not conducive to night travel, and in case of a sneak attack, it is even more unfavorable to the defense of our army. Wuliang City is a dead thing, and that section of Lang can't run away, even if he gives up Wuliang City, there is no place to live. As long as the prince is steady and steady, that Duan Lang will be in the bag sooner or later. Ni Xiangzeng persuaded.

Zhao Zhuofeng gritted his teeth, he knew that what Ni Xiangzeng said was right, if they rushed overnight in case of an attack, it would be very unfavorable for them. Moreover, the other party is cavalry, and it comes and goes fast, and the Xining army can't catch up with others at all. In desperation, Zhao Zhuofeng could only stabilize his mind and slowly advance.

Loess Tun, this is a small town under the Shidu County Government. Don't look at the small town, but it is the main road that runs through the north and south. When the Xining army went to Wuliang City, it had to pass through Loess Tun.

Less than five miles away from Loess Tun, Zhou Long and Zhou Hu's team stopped. After a skirmish, although there were no battle damage, there were quite a few brothers who were injured in different ways. Zhou Long ordered to rest on the spot, so that the war horses could also rest.

Zhou Hu looked at the sky, "Big brother, this kid Zhao Zhuofeng should be camped nearby." Tonight, let's make a night attack. ”

Zhou Long observed the surrounding terrain, "Second brother, the young master is just letting us contain them, not annihilating their living forces." If we continue to fight hard, our people will not be able to bear it. If you want me to see, you and I are divided into two ways. You take the people on your way and find a place to rest on the half-day journey. I'll come first tonight, and you'll continue tomorrow during the day. Let's take turns to take turns to rest, and never let the Xining army have a moment of rest. ”

"It's okay like this, day and night of constant harassment, even if you get to Wuliang City, this army is sleepy and lacking."

Zhou Wu said, dismounted and drew a few times on the ground, and the two brothers estimated each other's travel speed and began to divide labor.

At sunset, the Xining army set up camp fifteen miles away from Loess Tun. After walking for a day, the Nanning army was sleepy and tired, Zhao Zhuofeng took off his armor and lay tired in the Chinese army's tent. He didn't have to worry about the deployment of the army, everything was handed over to Fu Shuai Ni Xiangzeng. With the experience of the day, Ni Xiang Zeng'an refused to look around. Outside the camp, traps were also dug. For cavalry, speed is their advantage. But these stumbling blocks and traps are the natural nemesis of the cavalry. After arranging the defense, Ni Xiangzeng still left a cavalry force and waited for battle in the camp at any time.

The Xining army buried the pot to cook, because they had to get up early tomorrow to hurry, and as soon as it was dark after dinner, the soldiers entered the military tent one after another.

Outside the loess tun, Zhou Long ordered people to enter the town to collect things. It doesn't matter if it's a broken pot or a broken pot, as long as everything that can be knocked on is collected.

On the top of the moon, hundreds of birds returned to the forest, and most of the people in the Xining camp fell asleep except for the normal patrol personnel.

Dangdangdang~! A chaotic beating sound woke up Zhao Zhuofeng in his dream. Before he could sit up, he listened to the shouting outside.

"It's not good~There is an enemy attack~!" Immediately afterwards, the warning gong sounded in the camp, and the soldiers who had just fallen asleep immediately got up and rushed out of the camp.

Fu Shuai Ni Xiangzeng stood on the high platform with a spear in his hand, but found that outside the camp were only wandering cavalry, and those people did not attack the camp, but ran around the camp with broken pots and pots.

"Don't panic, crossbowmen prepare. As soon as the enemy is in range, shoot immediately! Ni Xiangzeng did not give the order to go out of the camp to kill, but asked the crossbowmen to stand inside the temporary tie-up and resist the horse, keeping vigilance.

Zhou Long's cavalry battalion spun around and quickly disappeared into the night. But this night, a similar situation occurred four or five times. Even when it was almost dawn, Zhou Long ordered people to shoot rockets at the tent in the camp. Although the losses were not large, it was not a light toss for the Xining army.

Zhao Zhuofeng almost didn't sleep this night, and his eyes were red. Ni Xiangzeng was also very helpless, and he didn't dare to order a pursuit in the middle of the night for the cavalry team with good speed. If you fall into an enemy ambush, it will be more than worth the loss.

After a long night, the army continued on its way. Fortunately, there are still more than three days away from Wuliang City, and you can get there with patience. However, what Zhao Zhuofeng didn't expect was that after being harassed all night last night, a cavalry team actually appeared in broad daylight. The team, like flies, harassed the long army from time to time. Although it is just harassment, if you are not careful, this group of people will tear off a piece of meat like hungry wolves. In a fit of rage, Ni Xiangtian sent three additional cavalry battalions to begin to surround and intercept him. Anyway, the war horses quickly threw them away. As soon as your side collected the troops, Zhou Hu's group pounced like flies again.

I finally survived the day, and when night fell, the gong-breaking team from last night came out of nowhere. Not only did these people beat, but they also shouted and screamed like ghosts.

Zhao Zhuofeng was about to go crazy, and slammed the wine jug on the ground, "I'm angry too, Duan Lang Xiao'er, if you have the ability, you will openly fight with Lao Tzu." As long as this son of the world catches you, see that Lao Tzu doesn't peel your skin alive. ”

Ni Xiangzeng is also in a hurry, and there are no good countermeasures, and the army dispatched by He Xiliang is mainly equipped with the barracks for attacking and defending the city as the main force. Moreover, Xining's cavalry itself was a weak point, and in the face of the speed advantage of the survey army, Ni Xiangzeng could only use crossbowmen to resist the enemy around the camp. However, Zhou Long's cavalry battalion did not attack the camp at all, but only made a noise on the periphery, so that the crossbowmen could only stare dryly. After a few times, when they were tired, Zhou Long shot a rocket coldly. Even Duan Lang never expected that Zhou Long's harassment tactics would have such a great effect.

In Wuliang City, Duan Lang reported according to the scouts and learned that the Xining army had less than a day's journey. The scout told in detail the tactics of the two commanders, Zhou Long and Zhou Hu, and Duan Lang was overjoyed when he learned of this result.

"Someone, send orders to the commanders of the battalions to come and discuss the matter."

In the coach's camp, Duan Lang looked at Liu Xusheng and the others, and told Zhou Long and Zhou Hu about the situation.

"Xusheng, taking advantage of the lack of soldiers in Xining, let's give him a head-on blow. Wuliang City will leave you with 3,000 soldiers and horses, and I will take all the rest with you. Zhao Zhuofeng, this kid, wanted to attack the city, but Lao Tzu asked him not to even see the city gate, so he obediently rolled back to Xining. Duan Lang said excitedly.

"Duan Shuai, let's go, you can wait at home." Liu Xusheng said.

"No need, this battle is a tough battle, and if the momentum is not right, I will immediately withdraw to Wuliang City. This side of Wuliang City is also very important, you have 3,000 soldiers and horses, you must be on guard behind you. As soon as there is any situation, let Dafei notify me immediately. ”

Liu Xusheng thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, I'll wait in the city to answer." But Duan Shuai must not fight hard, if he really can't do it, he will retreat and refuse to defend Wuliang City. ”

Duan Lang nodded, these soldiers and horses are his heart, of course he will not fight hard. After the discussion, Duan Lang immediately gathered his troops and horses, and led more than 20,000 people to leave Wuliang City.

On the edge of the city gate, Mo Kun watched the army leave strangely, he didn't expect Duan Lang to take the initiative to go out of the city to meet the enemy. This kind of unreasonable march and battle made Mo Kun puzzled. Putting aside the advantages of the city, he actually took the initiative to meet the enemy, he didn't understand whether this section of Lang was a genius or didn't understand the art of war at all.

Mo Kun beckoned to the two of them, and whispered, "Immediately hurry up and go to Guxin County, take advantage of the emptiness of Wuliang City, and let the army come quickly." The medicinal powder I prepared was immediately put into the wellheads around the camp. ”

After Mo Kun finished arranging, he looked around, turned around and walked into the city gate camp. Mo Kun's entry did not arouse the vigilance of the guards, and everyone greeted each other warmly and greeted this Lang Zhong. After observing the soldiers and horses left behind, Mo Kun couldn't help but show a sneer. The praying mantis catches the cicada and the yellow finch is behind, since Duan Lang is not trapped, then leave all these people in Wuliang City. Occupying Wuliang City, Duan Lang will become rootless water, and sooner or later he will be dragged down by the supply of grain and grass.

Out of the city gate camp, Mo Kun came to the city gate. The guards guarding the city knew him and greeted him warmly. Mo Kun nodded, carefully observing the city's defenses. As a military officer, he didn't dare to be careless, once the prepared medicinal powder did not work, 3,000 soldiers and horses plus 3,000 city defense miscellaneous troops were also a force that could not be underestimated. Mo Kun must know himself and his opponent, and even at a critical moment, the hundred guards around him will join the battle.

At this moment, I suddenly heard the guards under the city shouting, "What person, stop the vehicle~ otherwise there will be no mercy." ”

The guards of the city quickly drew their bows and arrows and aimed them at the city. Mo Kun was stunned for a moment, and stretched out his head to look, but it was a car, followed by twenty or thirty guards.

A person stood up on the car, "Grandma's, I don't even know Lao Tzu anymore." What about Duan Lang, Liu Xusheng them. Hurry up, let Duan Lang, this kid, go out of the city to greet him, and Master Shangguan Heavenly Master has arrived! ”

The officers and soldiers in the city were stunned, and they all showed joy, "It's Lord Shangguan~!" ”

The officers and soldiers under the city went out of the city one after another to greet him, and Mo Kun's face also showed unexpected surprises.

"Heaven Survey Supervisor Shangguan Xuanwu? This is the number one celebrity around Emperor Yu Ning of Great Xia, and the real boss of the army of the capital city. Oh, yes, God help me. Duan Lang, with this person here, the old man doesn't believe that you won't take the bait. ”

When Mo Kun, the military master of Nanping State, saw Zhang Ruming, he immediately had a plan. He wanted to use Shangguan Xuanwu as bait to lead Duan Lang into the ambush of the Nanping army.