In the Changlin Canyon, Liu Xusheng led the sick and weak team and walked forward slowly. Fortunately, everyone has experienced the hard training in the desert, and they can still endure illness and fatigue and persist in marching. Even when it was a meal, Liu Xusheng didn't dare to let people stop, but gnawed a few mouthfuls of dry food while walking. They didn't carry a water source, and their brothers, who couldn't help but be thirsty, were in the gloomy rocky corners of the roadside, picking up a few drops of dew.

Many guards with severe symptoms also pulled their horses forward while supporting each other. Everyone understands that they must not stop, and all they can do is to get out of the Changlin Canyon as soon as possible. As for whether there will be anyone to answer after going out, no one thinks about this. But in the hearts of each of the brothers, they believed that their commander-in-chief would never abandon them. With this belief, they had already walked for a day, and watched the sun set in the west, and it was about to enter the night. Liu Xusheng estimated the time, and ran around overnight at this speed, and he should be able to get out of the canyon passage at noon tomorrow. But whether Fang Yan and the others in the back can hold on, Liu Xusheng has no bottom in his heart.

Behind Liu Xusheng's team, less than fifteen miles away, Fang Yan and the others were doing their best to find dead wood and hay. In the green season, the trees are rich and the soil is wet and the grass is green, and it is difficult to find some dry firewood. If she relied only on those tiny dead branches, Fang Yan knew that she couldn't stop the army behind at all.

Fang Yan was drenched in sweat on her forehead, looked at the dry firewood piled up on both sides of the road, shook her head and said, "It's not enough, while there is still time, let's work harder." If it really doesn't work, just cut down some coarser pines. ”

"Miss Fang, I don't know how far the army is from us. If the other party is too close to Lord Shangguan's pursuit, I'm afraid they will be able to kill us before the fire rises. One of the guards said worriedly.

Fang Yan glared coldly, "No matter what, you have to wait for Lord Shangguan's car to pass before you can ignite it." If you're scared, evacuate now. ”

"Little understand, I don't mean that, I think we should separate a group of people to ambush in front of the fire. If the fire didn't ignite, it would be up to these people to fight hard to stop the enemy from extinguishing the fire. The small ones are not talented, and they are willing to ask for orders to carry out this task. ”

Fang Yan was stunned for a moment, then realized that she was wrong to blame the other party, and quickly said apologetically, "This big brother, I'm really sorry, I understood it wrong just now." Let's cut down more burning wood now, and if it doesn't work, I'll take the lead in preventing the other party from putting out the fire. ”

The soldier who spoke was stunned for a moment, bowed respectfully with his fists, and didn't say anything more. When faced with a life-and-death decision, they have no choice. If no one stands up, no one will be able to get out of the canyon passage alive. Only by sacrificing a group of people can we keep more brothers out alive.

Everyone was acting silently, but there was no panic or fear on everyone's face. But Fang Yan found that many people's eyes had a resolute look.

At this moment, the guard in charge of the lookout shouted, "Miss Fang, your adult's car is coming." ”

Fang Yan was shocked in her heart, and hurriedly shouted, "Everyone prepare, wait for Lord Shangguan's car to pass, and immediately push the dry firewood to the middle of the road." ”

On both sides of the road, there were three piles of felled dead wood and branches. Fang Yan knew that a pile of fire could not stop the footsteps of the cavalry at all. The three piles were less than ten feet apart, and even if the cavalry jumped over the first fire, they would die in the next two fires.

Zhang Ruming's car rushed over and ran a long way before pulling the parking horse. As soon as Zhang Ruming's car passed, hundreds of guards quickly pushed the piles of dry firewood into the road, blocking the way.

Fang Yan quickly ran to Zhang Ruming, and when she saw Zhang Ruming's appearance, Fang Yan couldn't help but be taken aback.

"How's it going? What about the others? ”

"They~ they are with the gods." Zhang Ruming looked ahead with empty eyes, as if he had lost his soul.

Fang Yan took two steps back in shock, and of the more than 200 sergeants, only Zhang Ruming fled back. Fang Yan didn't continue to ask, the war itself is cruel. Success or defeat, only by surviving can you be qualified to write history. Not only the brothers, but even she herself didn't know if she would survive the pursuit. Because Fang Yan knew that even if they escaped from the canyon passage, they would still face the pursuit of the army. It is even said that in an open place, it is even more difficult to escape the pursuit of the other party.

Fang Yan endured her grief and turned around and shouted, "Light the fire!" ”

As soon as the guards were instructed, they began to light the dried wood of the felled trees. Although it was dry firewood, it was difficult to let the fire break out for a while in the dark and damp canyon.

"Wait~ I'll order it later!" Zhang Ruming shouted hoarsely.

Fang Yan was stunned for a moment, and looked at Zhang Ruming strangely, "Why?" ”

Zhang Ruming looked at everyone with red eyes, pointed into the distance with his hand, and shouted hoarsely, "Our brothers are fighting over there, and Lao Tzu believes that they will not bleed in vain." At the very least, it can give us half an hour more time. It's not easy for everyone to find some dry firewood, and it can't be wasted like that. Don't forget, we're going to have to stay overnight. The more the fire burns, the more life it gets. ”

Fang Yan looked at Zhang Ruming in surprise, she found that Zhang Ruming at this time no longer had that kind of chaotic scorn in her eyes. His body even made Fang Yan feel a kind of tenacious and unyielding stubbornness.

Fang Yan nodded, "Okay, everything is subject to Lord Shangguan." ”

"My lord, Miss Fang, I'm afraid that the firewood will be damp, and it won't be lit when the time comes." A guard reminded.

Zhang Ruming waved his hand, "I cut Lao Tzu's car, and the bedding inside is easy to catch fire." ”

"My lord~this~ then what should you do?"

"Nonsense, brothers can run on two legs, Lao Tzu can do the same. Chopped! Zhang Ruming gave the order with a kind of indignation, as if the car had brought him the shame of fleeing.

Fang Yan waved her hand silently, "Obey Lord Shangguan's orders, in addition, send someone to stand on a high place to observe and guard, and once you find that the enemy soldiers are coming, you will immediately send a signal." ”

After Fang Yan made the arrangement, everyone immediately took action. Without waiting for orders, the others continued to cut down trees. Many of the swords had already been curled, and the guards pried open the boulders. Anything that can block the road is rolling down the road.

Fang Yan didn't expect that the more than 200 people brought by Zhang Ruming would delay the Nanping army for more than an hour. Seeing the sun set in the west, it was more advantageous for them to fortify into the night.

"My lord, the Nanping army is here." The sentry post shouted from a height, and without waiting for Fang Yan's order, the guards quickly set fire to Zhang Ruming's broken car.

The first fire ignited, followed by the second fire. The three fires were less than ten zhang apart, completely blocking the way of Hu Tianqiang's army.

Looking at the three fires that were ignited, Hu Tianzhuang's face became a little hideous. In the battle just now, more than 200 people actually exchanged more than 300 of his sergeants. You must know that the opponent is an infantry soldier without horses, and it is said that facing the impact of cavalry is simply the fate of being slaughtered. Unexpectedly, it was these guards who seemed to be destined for fate who frantically harvested more than 300 of them. Hu Tianzhuang's heart was also a little chilly, if this was a complete cavalry team, he didn't know if his 10,000 army could eat the other party.

"General, the fire is too strong to be extinguished for a while." A thousand general manager stepped forward to report.

"You don't have to extinguish it, wait~ wait until the army is burned out before pursuing. Lao Tzu wants to see where these sick seedlings can hide even if they run out of the canyon passage. ”

Hu Tianzhuang also thought about it, and immediately entered the night, and the army did not have to rush to pursue. Now Duan Lang's army is blocked at Jiashan Pass and can't pass, this group of people is meat in his mouth wherever they go, and there is no need to innocently lose troops.

Night fell, and the three fires were delayed for more than two hours. Duan Lang and Fang Yan were less than ten miles ahead, and they arranged two more fires. However, everyone's blades could no longer continue to cut down trees, so Fang Yan could only order a few tripwires to be set up not far away to delay the time as much as possible. That's it, stop and go, and Hu Tianzhuang in the back is not in a hurry. The distance between the two sides was getting closer and closer, and Fang Yan and the others finally caught up with Liu Xusheng's brigade in the evacuation.

The east showed a white belly, these people had been running around for a day and a night, and many brothers were dragging their heavy steps, and they were too tired to walk. Even some war horses were lying on the side of the road, unable to pull them.

The sky was bright, Liu Xusheng looked at the gray-faced Zhang Ruming and the others, and smiled bitterly.

"Order, the army rests in place. All the brothers who still have combat effectiveness, gather behind the team. ”

Fang Yan and Zhang Ruming looked at each other, and he knew that Liu Xusheng gave this order, which meant that he was not ready to continue to escape. Zhang Ruming sat on the ground with his buttocks, and he even wanted to lie down and sleep.

Liu Xusheng licked his dry lips, "Miss Fang, you took a dozen brothers to protect the adults from evacuating." Whether you agree or not, this is an order. ”

Fang Yan shook her head, and Zhang Ruming muttered, "Don't go, this is all God's will, Lao Tzu has enjoyed so many days in one step since he went out of Wuliang City, and he can be regarded as a glorious ancestor." Xusheng, fight with them, Lao Tzu will press the formation for you. ”

Liu Xusheng smiled bitterly, took a deep breath and puffed up his chest, "I don't have time to argue with adults now, come here, and arrange a rejection array." Brothers, listen, even if we die, let the thieves in Nanping see our strength. ”

The active guards in the team began to act, cutting and cutting, planting and renting stakes. On the road surface, two horse-repellent pickets were quickly arranged. As soon as this side was arranged, Hu Tianzhuang's army came to the opposite side.

Looking at the two rows of temporarily arranged horse rejection formations, Hu Tianzhuang sneered, and said in his heart that you finally won't run away anymore. This kind of stake only needs to be forced back by a rain of arrows, and the infantry can step forward to deal with it, and it can't stop the rush of the army at all.

"Shangguan Xuanwu, I advise you to surrender immediately, Lao Tzu can still let you live." Hu Tianzhuang shouted loudly.

Sou~! A sharp arrow shot over, Hu Tianzhuang flicked his spear, and quickly hit the horse and retreated more than a dozen steps. This sharp arrow replaced Zhang Ruming's answer. At this time, his voice was hoarse, and he didn't have the strength to fight with Hu Tianzhuang anymore.

"I don't know what is alive or dead, in that case, let's die. Order, crossbowmen ready~! ”

Hu Tianzhuang gave an order, and rows of crossbowmen lined up in front of the formation. Hu Tianzhuang raised his spear, but found that the opposite side had no intention of evacuating at all, but faced the crossbowman and raised the shield in his hand.

Hu Tianzhuang waved his spear, and before he could give the order to shoot an arrow, he saw the cliffs on both sides jumping down the road. Each of them armed with long knives fell into the battle array of crossbowmen like the gods of war.

Hu Tianzhuang was startled, and before he could see what was going on, he heard a shout.

"Nanping Xiaoer, dare to insult my Sky Patrol Army, Duan will give you a ride~!"

A figure jumped down from the cliff, and the Xuantie spear in Duan Lang's hand shook suddenly, stabbing at Hu Tianzhuang with a whoosh!