"This won't work! Xia will be cunning and set up obstacles at the mouth of the valley, afraid that he wants to trap us and others. If you don't find a way out, you and I will be ruined here! Standing on top of a mountain rock and looking down, Han Sui's face was extremely ugly, and he said anxiously.

Outside the valley mouth, the three thousand Xia soldiers under the command of Xu Huang sealed off the way out, and a simple camp was erected. Xu Huang was strict in governing the army, even if the victory was in hand, his soldiers did not dare to relax in the slightest, and what Xia Jun showed brought great pressure to Ma and Han in the valley.

When night fell, the remnants of the soldiers in the valley were scattered and paralyzed, and Xu Huang drove them to less than 2,000 people, all of them showing despair and despair. If it weren't for Ma Teng and Han Sui's skill, they would have been followed by true loyal people at this time, and they would have completely collapsed. Even then, it is not far from collapse.

Ma Teng's face was also gloomy, and his mood was low: "This Xu Huang, who is it, looking at his management of the army, he is really a general's talent, and he actually voted for Xia Yu." We didn't pay attention to it before, and we never thought that it was this person who forced you and me into this desperate situation today. ”

"My lord, General Shoucheng! Now we are tired, and we have no supplies, and even if we rely on dangerous valleys, it will not be able to last long. When the Xia army arrives, there will be no place to die! ”

Closing his eyes, taking a deep breath, regardless of the sweat on his forehead, Han Sui suddenly turned around and asked, "Is there any news from the Pathfinder?" ”

"There are several trails in the valley, and I don't know where they lead, but I have sent soldiers to investigate. Xia Jun didn't know about this situation, this is our chance to get out! Cheng Gongying immediately said.

Glancing at Han Sui, Ma Teng ordered: "Order the soldiers to shrink backwards and let go of the valley." When the pathfinders return, retreat along the trail immediately, and must get out of the valley tonight! ”

"At the beginning, Ji Minggong destroyed the Dongqiang rebels in a battle in this valley!" Outside the valley, Xu Huang stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the Tiger Valley from afar, and felt a little emotion in his heart. In the distance, the east and west mountains stretch side by side, and the valley road leads to the valley, and the valley that has been silent for a long time has become a battlefield again.

"General, the enemy has withdrawn Taniguchi's defense!" The school came to report.

When Xu Huang heard this, he looked around, and sure enough, the enemy troops who had originally placed some wooden barriers to guard the mouth of the valley had withdrawn, leaving an empty narrow road leading to the darkness. At the same time, among the forests of the east and west mountains, there were human figures flickering, and a very light sound of rustling came.

Seeing that Xu Huang thought for a long time, but didn't see his response, the junior colonel under his command couldn't help but say: "General, what does the thief army mean by this move, do you want your subordinates to bring people into the valley to investigate?" ”

"No!" Xu Huang shook his head directly and said: "The sky is dark, the situation in the valley is unknown, and I am afraid that the enemy has tricks!" Send someone to keep an eye on Taniguchi for the time being! ”

Despite this command, Xu Huang still had doubts in his eyes, and after thinking for a while, Fang said, "Is there any other way out in this valley?" ”

"I don't know?"

After receiving such an answer, Xu Huang was not angry, after all, he was not familiar with this place. Without thinking, he ordered: "This is the general's negligence, and immediately sent someone to find the locals as a guide, search along the valley, and inspect it." If there is anything unusual, report it as soon as possible! ”

"No!"

In the valley, Han Sui saw that Xia Jun did not move, so he breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Ma Teng: "Shoucheng, your suspicious plan is a bit dangerous!" If the enemy enters the valley and attacks, how can you and I stop it? ”

"Every time you don't get in, and what about this deep valley? That Xu Huang is not a reckless man, and under the unclear situation, he will naturally not attack easily! Ma Teng replied calmly: "Let the soldiers of the mountains and forests on both sides withdraw, if you do too much, it will be easy to arouse their suspicion!" ”

As soon as Han Sui waved his hand, he immediately had an order to leave. Ma Teng and Han Sui, who calmed down, both showed extraordinary, and they cooperated tacitly and harmoniously.

"Next, as long as the route is determined, you and I will immediately escape out of the valley!" Ma Teng steadied himself and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that the trail would lead straight out of the valley.

In the second half of the night, the scouts who surveyed the outskirts of the Tiger Valley came back, bringing Xu Huang a piece of good news. There are roads in the valley to connect him, and Xu Huang has expected it at this time, but there is more than one exit, which makes Xu Huang worried.

"That's not right!" Thinking of something, Xu Huang sharply ordered to his henchman lieutenant: "You immediately lead people to attack the valley!" Order all the soldiers of the army to prepare immediately! ”

The captain led 300 people into the valley, and after a short fight, the captain led people out to report.

"How's it going?"

"General, the enemy has fled, there are only dozens of dead soldiers in the valley, and if you make a slight movement, you think it is a suspicious soldier!"

"You are leading the army into the valley, pursuing along the traces of the enemy's escape, not seeking to fight to the death, just contain it!" Xu Huang quickly sorted out his thoughts and immediately gave an order.

After that, the troops and horses went to the various passages, and the enemy took the valley road, and the speed must not be fast. At this point, although the reaction is in the hands of the back, it is not without the opportunity to remedy.

And Xu Huang himself led thousands of people to the west, thinking that he was a backup, and he now gambled that Ma and Han fled to the west. As soon as you spot an escaping enemy, pounce on them. The Xia army outside the Tiger Valley quickly set off.

Soon to the west, in the dark night, he met Liu Heng. Liu Heng led the assault cavalry, and he was the most ruthless Xia army general, and the Xia cavalry of Weishui Zhiyang was sent by him before.

chased all the way and rested on the north bank for more than an hour before crossing the water. Seeing Liu Heng, Xu Huang couldn't help but be overjoyed, and immediately explained the current situation.

Xu Huang didn't have many horses under his command, and dozens of horsemen were also used as scouts, and with Liu Heng's five hundred iron horses, it was much easier for him to deal with the fugitive Ma Teng and Han Sui.

The mood has eased, under the previous situation, if Ma and Han Lingjun are still allowed to get out, then he will lose face and lose a lot of hair.

After getting the news from Xu Huang, Liu Heng did not hesitate at all, and led the army around the Tiger Valley and searched for it.

Ma Teng and Han Sui were soon discovered, and the enemy's speed was still a little unexpected, and they had already escaped, fighting their last breath to disperse more than 300 search for Xia Pawn.

But then Liu Heng led the iron cavalry to catch up, and it was no longer difficult to stabilize, and he was suddenly scattered. In the midst of the chaos, Ma Teng and Han Sui had no choice but to lead their guards and run westward frantically. Originally, I wanted to get out of the "whole body", but I gave up in this situation.

"My lord! Mr. Cheng Gong is lost in the chaos! Riding the war horse and galloping, the guard beside him suddenly reminded.

"What?" Han Sui couldn't help but lose his voice, looking left and right, Cheng Gongying, who had been following closely by his side, was really gone.

Looking back, under the dark night, there were many torches, and there was chaos, and it was more and more Xia troops joining the team to pursue and kill them. Gritting his teeth, Han Sui said fiercely: "No matter, go!" ”

At this time, when taking advantage of the night, you can run as far as you can. Otherwise, if you are entangled by Xia Jun, you will really have to confess. As for Cheng Gongying, ask for more blessings.

At the beginning of the morning, the pursuit of the remnants of the Liangzhou army was completely over, and the night battle, the confrontation was not particularly fierce, and most of the exhausted enemy soldiers surrendered, almost a surrender battle.

Regrettably, Ma Teng and Han Sui escaped in the end. Here in Liangzhou, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and in the early morning, the weather is slightly cold.

More than 1,000 captives were slowly gathered together to guard, and after a hard night's work, Liu Heng was very tired, and Liu Heng was in a good mood. The defeat of Ma and Han again meant that the Liangzhou of Dongkou Sanfu was completely destroyed, and the Xia army was able to deter the small people inside and outside.

"Lord!" The guards led people to escort Cheng Gongying up: "Caught a big fish!" ”

For Liu Heng, apart from Ma Teng and Han Sui, who else can be called a big fish! Gao sat on the prison and looked at the horse, looked down at Cheng Gongying, saw that he was a scribe, and asked, "Who are you?" ”

His hands were tied, and he held his head high and looked directly at the young man on the horse: "Jincheng, Cheng Gongying!" ”

As soon as he heard this name, a trace of surprise flashed in Liu Heng's eyes, as Han Sui's confidant and strategist, the mastermind of the Liangzhou Coalition Army before, after the arrow was destroyed, his reputation also spread.

Although the rope was added, he still had an extraordinary bearing, Liu Heng jumped off the horse, stared at Cheng Gongying for a while, and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Mr. Cheng Gong!" ”

"Don't untie up with Mr. yet!" Liu Heng arched his hand and said: "Previously, it was calculated by Mr. to defeat our army in battle, and I, Liu Heng, almost died in the battle." For Mr.'s talent, Heng admires it tightly! ”

Xia Shu, who was on the side, immediately untied it, twisted his somewhat numb wrist, met Liu Heng's gaze, and chuckled. did not answer, Liu Heng was so "courteous" to himself, and he naturally understood what he was thinking. This Prince Huxia, I don't know where he learned the means of inviting people's hearts, his performance is too tender, which is ridiculous.

……

Subu Chiyi led the army west into Liangzhou, according to Hanyang, stationed in Ji County, under Liu Yuan's order, truce for rectification. Yongliang, who had been fighting fiercely for nearly a year, finally got a chance to breathe, and the people of the two places, who had been devastated by the war, finally got a seat of peace.

Fufeng County was completely destroyed, and soon began to rebuild, and the refugees who were exiled in the east returned to the west to rebuild their homes under the guidance of Liu Yuan.

After the autumn, Sanfu gradually settled down, and Liu Yuan moved his mind and toured west.

Starting from Chang'an, Wang drove westward along Weishui. All the way I saw, it was all dilapidated, ten rooms and nine empty, the traces of war were particularly obvious, and Liu Yuan was not in a very good mood.

In martial arts and Meiyang for two days, he went to the countryside to comfort the people in the county and win a wave of people's hearts. However, there are only more than 2,000 people in each county, which makes the haze in Liu Yuan's heart aggravated.

All the way to Yixian, with the news of the king's arrival, Liu Jue made preparations early, and from early in the morning, he led the officials and people of the county to meet him outside the east gate.

For two hours, many people's legs were numb, and the surrounding area was in turmoil. But seeing Liu Jue standing there calmly, his stern gaze glanced at him from time to time, so that he didn't dare to look sideways. Even if there are complaints, they don't dare to show it, and at the same time, they are also a little curious about what the Summer King of Megatron looks like.

"It's coming!" The soldiers overlooking the tower suddenly raised their voices, and everyone in the city was shocked when they heard this.

A team of guards and iron horsemen came west quickly, stopped in front of Liu Jue, Hao Zhao restrained his war horse and glanced at the Yixian soldiers in front of the city: "King Xia is here, ready to meet!" ”

After waiting for a while, Liu Yuan's king finally approached slowly, surrounded by armor battles, and the elite guard sergeants firmly guarded Liu Yuan.

"Meet Father!" Before driving, Liu Jue and Fu Shou knelt down together and bowed.

"Get up!" Liu Yuan's fluttering voice came through the curtain of the car.

There was a movement around him, and the sparse sound of worship came, which attracted Liu Yuan's attention. Lift the curtain, poke your head out, and look ahead. There are 2,000 people in the city, but I am afraid that the soldiers and people in the city have been summoned by Liu Jue to greet them, compared to what they have seen all the way, this place is the most lively.

Frightened and curious, his eyes looked in the direction of Liu Yuan's car, and with a chuckle, Liu Yuan looked at Liu Yuan, who was buried in his head: "You have a lot of people here!" ”

"Rong Erchen led the way for his father and entered the city for a while!" Liu Yuan smiled at the corner of his mouth and said respectfully to Liu Yuan.

"Go ahead!"

After a walk in Yixian, in the face of the tide of cool riding, the city was not much damaged. As soon as the thief army retreated, the weather in the city was clear, observing the people's morale and inspecting the people's livelihood, Liu Jue's county order seemed to be quite experienced.

Entering the yatang, it is simple and abnormal, and it seems that it has never been painted.

"The whole county is hard, so I have to entertain my father with this ugly food!" Liu Jue personally served a cup of tea and pointed to the two small dishes on the table.

"From the fine clothes and jade food, to this coarse tea and light rice, can you get used to it?" Liu Yuan took a sip of bitter tea, re-examined this son, and asked curiously.

"Governing this county in person, going down to the township, the sons and daughters know the sufferings of the people. The joys and sorrows of the same people, the sons and daughters enjoy it! Liu Yu buried his head, brewed his emotions for a while, and said to Liu Yuan with emotion.

"Your performance here in Yixian is unheard of. The thieves rode to appease the hearts of the army and the people, and to protect the integrity of the people of the city. At this time, your Yixian County is considered to be the most protected in Lishu, which is very good! Liu Yuan's eyes blinked lightly and praised him.

Seeing that Liu Yuan was in a good mood, Liu Yuan closed his brows of joy, shook his head and sighed: "Quan Nai's father taught him!" However, after all, it is not as good as the third brother of Zheng County! ”

At the mention of Liu Cheng, Liu Yuan couldn't help but show a look of satisfaction on his face, and glanced at Liu Yuan: "It's different, Yi and Zheng are incomparable." You don't have to be presumptuous! ”

Hearing Liu Yuan say this, Liu Yuan's heart was relieved, what he wanted was Liu Yuan's reaction. Liu Cheng ruled Zheng, the four borders were peaceful, compared with his protection of the county in the chaotic war, which is easier and which is more difficult!

"Send someone to keep an eye on it, see if Liu Jue's life is really as simple as he shows!" Leaving Yixian, Liu Yuan closed his eyes and raised his mind, and said to Zhang Rang beside him.

After a stirring spirit, he quietly glanced at Liu Yuan, Zhang Rang thought in his heart, Liu Yuan was suspicious. He didn't dare to show it on his face, and quickly replied: "No! ”

has been in the cold, to Hanyang, Liu Yuan's western tour is almost over. Stepping on the land of Liangzhou, Liu Yuan really felt different, this was the westernmost place he had ever set foot in his life.

Not long after the Xia military went to Hanyang, the county was not particularly stable, and Ji County had not yet freed up his hands to rectify the county. It is said that Liangzhou is barren, but it is also mostly due to the continuous chaos of Qiang, and it is not easy to support the people. This Hanyang can be regarded as a wealthy county, of course, only compared to Xiliang.

"I don't know if one day, these lonely legs can walk all over the whole Han!" Stepping up to Longguan, Liu Yuan whispered to a uniformed scribe beside him.

"When the king sweeps away the heroes and dominates the world, there will be a chance!" Xia Guan, who was beside him, stroked his beard and replied to Liu Yuan.

"Hugh Fu, you have a lot of confidence in Lonely!" Liu Yuan smiled when he heard this.

This person is Wei Duan, the head of the Jingzhao Wei family, who was appointed by Liu Yuan as the assassin of Liangzhou, and this time he came west with him and took office in Ji County.