Outside Wuliang City, Duan Lang and others returned on horseback, and he and Zhang Ruming, Tai Mingyue and others had just gone to Changlin Canyon to pay tribute to the brothers of the martyrs. The people of Wuliang City were not panicked because of the arrival of Duan Lang's army, and for the people of Wuliang City, they had deep feelings for Duan Lang's army. It can be said that in the entire Great Xia, in addition to the people of Lidu City and Landu City, the people of Wuliang City are the most supportive of Duan Lang's Daxia civilians.

Within the mansion, Lord Yin fled in a hurry long before Guan Zhen led the army, and the old governor Chen Tian still stayed in Wuliang City. After Duan Lang arrived, Chen Tian was temporarily in charge of Wuliang City, and his soldiers and horses could be evacuated at any time, and Duan Lang had no time to manage the many people in the city.

A few people returned to the camp in the city, and Ah Zhu immediately sent the latest information, "Duan Shuai, I just received news from Kyoto. The newly recruited army of the court has been formed, and it is actually Prince Hong himself in charge. However, the strange thing is that they did not send troops south, and remained in the camp in Kyoto. ”

"Prince Hong?" Duan Lang was stunned.

Zhang Ruming's eyes widened, "That old guy can still lift a gun?" ”

"Don't underestimate the old prince, from the matter of Hu Binggao, you can see that Prince Hong is also an old fox. I originally thought that Delong would choose the tallest one among the short ones, and let Helianga be in charge. Yutai Mingyue said.

"Mingyue, the news said that He Lianjia was also in the army, and this time Delong also broke through the bottom line, and even Zhu Wenjun was amnesty and conscripted. It seems that Kyoto really can't choose a suitable general. Azhu said.

Duan Lang took the secret report and looked at it carefully. As the army crossed the desert, they were slow to receive the news. Zhou Guangji was stationed in Fengluan Mountain, and he had to adapt those domesticated birds to the flight path first. The information from all over the country can be transmitted to Fengluan Mountain, so that it can be sent from Xiaobai Xiaoqing to Azhu. After all, at present, the only people who can find Duan Lang's soldiers and horses at any time are Da Fei and these two harrier eagles. And Da Fei must stay in the army and reconnoiter the movements of the Nanping army at any time. The task of delivering the message can only be given to the two harrier eagles who have been specially trained by Duan Lang and Da Fei.

After reading the latest information, Duan Lang said, "It seems that Prince Hong has no intention of rescuing Yan Facheng. Even if the new army of the court departs from Kyoto now, it will be too late in time. ”

"Mingyue, do you think Prince Hong just refused to defend Kyoto, and didn't plan to send troops to recruit the Nanping army at all." Li Jianshan asked.

Yutai Mingyue shook her head, "If you refuse to defend Kyoto, then Daxia will kill yourself." When the time comes, the capitals of the world will be separated from the court, and the newly recruited new army will not have the heart to fight, and once there is a large-scale desertion, the law enforcement team in the army will not be able to stop it. Therefore, the situation forced Prince Hong to go south to conquer the foreign invaders, so that the subjects of the world would feel that the court was still extremely powerful. It's just that Yan Facheng is powerless to help, so he can only be an outcast. ”

"Then will Yan Facheng lead the troops to escape?" Zhang Ruming asked.

Yutai Mingyue thought for a moment and shook her head again, "I have been in contact with Yan Facheng for a while, and from my observation of this person, he is a very strong person. If Yan Facheng now has 200,000 troops in his hands, I dare to guarantee that he will support his own troops like us. But with only 50,000 horses, he Yan Facheng~ can only choose to be a hero. As a famous general in Great Xia, Yan Facheng will definitely choose to prove himself with blood. It's a pity, if I hadn't persuaded him to surrender at the beginning, maybe he would have really been able to occupy several capitals in the south and support his own troops. ”

Zhang Ruming sighed and sighed, "When Emperor Yuning was in power, this old Yan could be regarded as helping us to some extent, and it was a pity to be abandoned like this." To tell the truth, Emperor Yuning has been in charge of the country for nearly twenty years, and if it weren't for the fear of Xininghou's self-reliance in the later period, he would still be a good emperor. At the very least, the people can live in peace. ”

Li Jianshan also sighed, "Looking back now, none of the four major camp commanders in Daxia went smoothly. The western battalion is full of heroic generals, and He Xiliang, the commander of the southern theater, became a ghost under the knife because he chose the wrong master. Yan Facheng, the most used coach of the Kyoto camp by Emperor Yuning, is also about to follow in their footsteps. On the contrary, it was Wei Ran, the commander of the northern battalion, who escaped the catastrophe because of a blessing in disguise. Could it be that this is what a military general should do? ”

Yutai Mingyue said, "It should be said that this is the general's mission. In the danger of the country, the soldiers shed their blood on the battlefield to deter the Quartet. When the country is stable, the ministers of the world can exert benevolence and prosperity in the world. Without the dedication of many soldiers, the country would not be able to be stabilized. On the other hand, without the governance of Wenchen, it would not be able to support the soldiers and horses that would stabilize the world. The civil and military complement each other, and each one is indispensable, and everyone has their own mission. ”

Zhang Ruming pouted and glanced at it, "I said brother and sister, did your father fall on a horse when he was a child?" I don't need to let such a good girl go, but I was forced out of Beiming. If I were your father, I would simply give you the throne and let you be an empress. ”

When Tantai Mingyue heard this, she glanced at Zhang Ruming in embarrassment. The last thing she wants to mention now is Beiming, the dead fat man really can't open any pot. Duan Lang also glared at Zhang Ruming quietly, and quickly turned the topic to the war. The Nanping army is about to arrive in Wuliang City, although Mo Kun showed that his intention is just going through the motions, as for whether it is a real fight or a fake fight, it also depends on Duan Lang's intentions.

After four days of the vanguard army, Mo Kun ordered the village to be raised. For the sake of safety, Mo Kun left 50,000 soldiers and horses to garrison at the Shuangfeng Mountain Pass. This time Nanping entered Daxia, and the main and deputy coaches are still Yang Fakui and Zhao Pingdu. But Mo Kun's status is higher than Yang Fakui, he is the main envoy of Nanping as the military division, and all military orders are actually Mo Kun's final say.

Mo Kun's chariot and Yang Fakui's handsome chariot walked slowly side by side, Yang Fakui asked, "Master Strategist, you said that if Duan Lang of Wuliang City really wants to fight with us, wouldn't it be that my Nanping army is really going to fight on two fronts?" ”

Yang Fakui looked at Mo Kun, although these strategies had been agreed upon in advance. But Yang Fakui is still not worried about the side of Wuliang City. He always felt that the military advisor Mo Kun was too careless, but Yang Fakui would still carry out Mo Kun's decision.

Mo Kun smiled calmly, "Yang Shuai doesn't have to worry, I sent Gu Wuji to lead 40,000 cavalry, just to go around outside Wuliang City." They will go out of the city to fight, and our soldiers and horses will retreat. Even if Duan Lang chased to Shuangfeng Mountain, 90,000 troops were enough to resist Duan Lang's more than 100,000 horses with their defenses. ”

"What does the military advisor mean ~ let Gu Wuji contain Duan Lang?"

"Yes, Duan Lang, this mad dog, if you don't lead him with a piece of meat, he will run around. Shuangfeng Mountain left 50,000 heavy soldiers in case this kid goes crazy and cuts off our back road. ”

"It is said that if we start a war with the Great Xia Dynasty, he Duan Lang should be happy. Ben Shuai felt that he Duan Lang should sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and wait until the last moment of the war to intervene to compete for the last delicious meal. ”

Mo Kun smiled and shook his head, "Yang Shuai, don't judge mad dogs by ordinary people's concepts. What's more, there is also a strange woman by his side. The old man was very interested in the bright moon. Lu Mu has a very high opinion of her, and she can defeat Han Pingzi's hundreds of thousands of troops with dangerous moves, this person should not be taken lightly. ”

Yang Fakui nodded, "Well, the rapid rise of the capital city in just a few years is indeed surprising. Our Nanping and Western Vietnam took advantage of the opportunity of the Great Xia Civil War to send troops, and originally intervened after both sides were exhausted. This historical capital city can pull our two countries into the war in advance, and these are by no means ordinary people. The military advisor, this commander thinks that it is better to concentrate superior forces first, eradicate the capital city in one fell swoop, and then attack the Kyoto of Great Xia. ”

"No, no, no, Nanping and Xiyue joined forces to enter Great Xia, and now they are friends, and it is difficult to say whether they will become enemies when they divide the soup in the future. Even if our 400,000 army besieges Duan Lang, this mad dog hiding in Tibet will make us tired of coping. Even if it can be eradicated, the loss of Nanping will not be small. When the time comes, let Lu Mu take the lead, and my Nanping's interests will definitely be damaged. What's more, the Great Xia Imperial Court has already formed a new army, and once they get a respite, we will lose more than we gain. It is better to take advantage of Lu Mu to contain the main force of Great Xia and destroy Great Xia Kyoto in one fell swoop. As soon as the royal family was wiped out, the world was in chaos, and those capitals that fought separately could only become a meal on the plate. ”

"I understand, what the military advisor means is that in the end, let Xiyue Lu Mu also contribute and divide this mad dog together."

Mo Kun smiled, "Xiyue's hatred for the army of Lidu City will definitely not let Duan Lang go." When the time comes, let them fight, and let's reap the benefits of the fishermen. ”

The two chatted as they marched, although war is cruel, in Mo Kun's eyes, it is also an art of war. This feeling of strategizing and hunting the world made him feel very comfortable.

In Yiming City, the wind of war hung over the sky, and the people fled their homes one after another. Originally, Yiming City, a mainland city that was not a border fortress, was not built very high. Yan Facheng can't help it, only Yiming City can be regarded as a strategic blocking place on this way. Otherwise, they can only flee all the way north to Huining City, which was destroyed by fire a few years ago. But no matter where he retreated, Yan Facheng understood that he had to fight to the death with the Nanping army. Otherwise, he can only bear the infamy and shame for the rest of his life.

Yan Facheng stood at the head of the city, and Zhang Jin, the head of the city, ran over, "Your Excellency, the doors of the houses in the city have been dismantled and transported to the bottom of the city. ”

"Zhang Jin, order people to soak these door panels in water, arrange them on the city wall, and then apply a layer of grass mud." Yan Facheng ordered.

Mr. Qian, named Zhang Jin, hesitated for a moment and said, "General, this city wall is low and dilapidated, even if it is reinforced with door panels, I am afraid it will not help." ”

Yan Facheng's eyes were sharp, revealing a hint of murderous aura, "What, are you afraid?" At the moment of the great enemy, anyone who dares to disobey military orders will be subject to military law. ”

Zhang Jin was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly clenched his fists and said, "General, you misunderstood." Although the small one is insignificant, as a soldier of Great Xia, what is there to fear if he dies in battle. The small one just thinks that there are also some layouts outside the city. Even if you have to fight, even if you kill one more enemy, you will die enough. ”

Yan Facheng was stunned and looked at Zhang Jin in surprise. In the past few days, he has been distraught and even disheartened, just looking for a happy fight. But in terms of defensive layout, I didn't think so much. After all, in the face of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses in Nanping, Yan Facheng knew that he was powerless to stop it. But Zhang Jin's words made Yan Facheng feel a little heroic in his heart.

"Yes, if you kill one more enemy, the soldiers in Kyoto will have one less opponent. Brother, I blamed you for just now, I'm sorry. ”

"Don't dare, don't dare, the general is serious." Zhang Jin hurriedly bowed down and said.

Zhang Jin immediately led 20,000 horses to set up a trap outside the city. As long as you can think of it, do it, if the old man does not die in this battle, he will definitely ask for credit for you. ”

"Thank you, General, for the order!" After Zhang Jin finished speaking, he turned around and ran towards the city.

Yan Facheng looked at the young guards guarding the city, these people followed him to attack Shuangfeng Mountain and fought bloody battles in Xining City, but he didn't expect that there would be an isolated war here. Yan Fa has been a horse all his life, and life and death have long been downplayed, but he hopes that these young people can survive. They are still very young and should not have wasted their precious lives. But the reality is so cruel, without the bones piled up by the soldiers, there would be no peaceful home of the empire. This is the accusation of the general, and it is also the mission of the soldiers of the country.

Yiming City was tense to strengthen its defenses, and in the early morning five days later, Yan Facheng received a report from the scouts. The Nanping forward soldiers and horses were less than 50 miles away from the city, and judging from the number of battle flags, there were 150,000 troops.

The muscles on Yan Facheng's face trembled slightly, and he immediately ordered, "Come on, close the city gate, and prepare for battle." ”

Fifty miles away, the cavalry and infantry battalion can be reached in less than half a day. The great battle, which has been waiting for many days, is finally coming. The guards looked nervous, even after experiencing the war, they were still a little trembling in the face of the choice between life and death.

As soon as noon passed, the cold battle flag of the Nanping army appeared in people's sight. The flag was unfurled, and the striker embroidered the flag with the word 'Hu'. Yan Facheng was neatly draped, standing above the city with a war spear in his hand.

The Nanping army stopped at a stone's throw outside the city, and Hu Tianzhuang, the general of the forward, looked at the guards waiting in the city and couldn't help but think of the past. A few years ago, he led 5,000 soldiers and horses to kill all the way in the Changlin Gorge of Wuliang City, but in the end, Duan Lang took eighteen personal guards to help, and Hu Tianzhuang lost his armor and returned in vain.

Now returning to Great Xia, Hu Tianzhuang vowed to wash away the shame of the year. It can be said that among the generals of Nanping, only he has really learned the power of the soldiers and horses in the capital city. That kind of tenacity that is not afraid of life and death makes him feel very terrible. But Lidu City is Lidu City, and what he is facing in front of him is only the rout of the Great Xia Dynasty. These soldiers and horses evacuated in a hurry without firing an arrow at Zhenling Pass, which made Hu Tianzhuang a little sneered.

"Go, come forward and shout." Hu Tianzhuang commanded.

One of the soldiers ran to the city and shouted to the city, "Listen to the soldiers of Yiming City, my generals are coming to the city, if you go out of the city and surrender, you will not die." If you dare to resist, you will definitely wash Yiming City in blood. ”

Sou~! A sharp arrow pierced his chest, and the Nanping soldier fell to the ground with a scream. This arrow represents the firm belief of Yan Facheng's soldiers.

Hu Tianzhuang looked at it, and raised the spear in his hand, "Listen to the order of the infantry battalion, line up the shield array, and build the city ladder~ Kill all these mischievous seeds for me!" ”

"Kill~!"

In the camps on both sides, rows of infantry guards rushed out shouting. One by one, they held shields in their hands, protecting the guards who carried the ladder to the city, and rushed forward.

Yan Facheng's eyes sharpened, "Archery!" ”

Outside the city gate, many guards fell into traps, and the screams continued. But the Nanping army was not an ordinary person, and immediately ordered people to break these shallow traps, and still flocked to it. Hu Tianzhuang ordered the longbowmen to advance fifteen steps and launched a confrontation with the city. Due to the sheer superiority in numbers, it was not long before someone climbed the low walls. A fierce hand-to-hand fight began on the city.

The battle lasted for more than two hours, don't look at Hu Tianzhuang, with the advantage of many soldiers and horses, in the face of the Great Xia Guard, who had given up life and death, the battle was extremely fierce. Moreover, the main cavalry could not enter the city to participate in the battle, and Hu Tianzhuang was also a little anxious. Seeing the sun setting in the west, Hu Tianzhuang had no choice but to order the troops to be withdrawn.

In this battle, the Nanping army lost more than 20,000 people, and Yan Facheng's soldiers and horses also lost nearly 10,000 people. Due to the low walls of the city and their lack of defensive materials, the battle loss rate between the two sides was not very different. Seeing this kind of battle damage, Yan Facheng's heart was completely cold.

The next morning, when the sky was bright, Hu Tianzhuang launched a round attack on Yiming City. The battle lasted until the afternoon, and on the city wall, Yan Facheng was panting, his arms were numb, and he was a little unsteady on his feet. He had already thrown away his spear and fought with his sword. Yan Facheng had fewer and fewer soldiers around him, and he knew that he would soon be unable to hold on. There were more and more enemy soldiers in the city, and Yan Facheng's soldiers and horses could not rest, and they were already exhausted.

"Brothers, cheer up, you have to pull a cushion on your back when you die, and fight with them." Mr. Qian's Zhang Jin was stained red with blood, and he was still hoarse to cheer for his brothers.

Yan Facheng leaned against the wall and gasped a few times, and the soldiers around him struggled to protect his general. Looking at the cold cavalry camp under the city, Yan Facheng knew that the general trend had gone.

Just as Yan Facheng was about to make the final battle, he suddenly heard the sound of horns on the road leading to Guxin County. Not only Yan Facheng, but even Hu Tianzhuang under the city looked in surprise in the direction where the horn sounded.

The dust was flying, and a troop appeared in everyone's sight. In the cavalry ranks, three battle flags fluttered in the wind, two penang camp flags were embroidered with the huge word "calendar", and one flag was embroidered with a fierce tiger, and the tiger's head was embroidered with the word "Zhou" in bright red.

Hu Tianzhuang's heart trembled, and he hurriedly shouted, "It's not good, it's the soldiers and horses of Lidu City, arrayed!" ”

The army soon came to the city, and the general Zhou Hu rushed to the front, with a bright silver spear in his hand.

"General Yan doesn't need to panic, I am Zhou Hu, the general of the left cavalry of the capital, and I am here to rescue on the orders of my military advisor. Brothers~ Kill! ”

Zhou Hu pressed the tip of his gun and rushed over at Hu Tianzhuang.