Han Pu looked at the newly erected tombs by the river, and the roar caused by the surging river crashing on the reef hundreds of paces away continued to reach his ears, but it made him more and more upset. He stood still for a long time, and after about two moments, he turned around and wanted to go back to gather his defeated soldiers, and then return north on his own. As soon as he turned around, he saw a familiar figure standing a few steps away. He was wearing iron armor, but now his helmet had been taken off and he was casually lifted on his left hand, but he looked at him with a bit of solemnity on his face.

Han Pu smiled bitterly and said, "It turned out to be Sima Li, I don't know if I came here, what advice do you have?" ”

At this time, Li Yanzhi had no way to suppress the arrogant posture when he was defeated. Although the ironclad soldiers behind him were still in a circle, the center of the encirclement was the terrified rout. Seeing the fate of those robes, they all gathered together with palpitations at this time, looking at the newly erected tombs in the distance from time to time. And those iron-armored foot soldiers looked at them with eyes full of vigilance and vigilance.

"Although the overseer has been newly defeated, there are still many defeated soldiers, and the strength is still there. The last general wondered if the overseer intended to lead his troops to continue fighting. This time, Liu Yintun soldiers Di Dao, the incident happened in a hurry. Preparation can be inadequate. If we fight hard, we may not be able to make the Governor and Protector make meritorious contributions. If you defeat first and then win, and defeat Liu Yin's department, you can be exempted from the responsibility of supervising the defeat of the previous army. ”

Han Pu let out another long wry smile. After a while, he slowly opened his mouth and said: "Sima sees that the soldiers under my command are no longer willing to fight. The previous defeat of Woganling had destroyed the courage of these soldiers. If I gather a rout and forcibly order them to continue the attack, I am afraid that the camp will mutiny. Now, my personal success or failure, honor and disgrace have long been irrelevant, and all I wish is to bring the rest of my soldiers back to the state government. On the day of return, I should be the envoy of Jing Mian, in order to get a moment of peace of mind, and I hope that Li Sima will be fulfilled......"

From a fratricidal fight, Han Pu had already learned that after the defeat of Woganling, he abandoned the army and fled north, which made him discredited in this army. It is now impossible to pick up the remnants and fight again. As a result of his forcible behavior, his own net worth and life were categorically unsafe. Although what Li Yanzhi said was an attempt to rekindle his confidence in the war, the actual effect was to make him see more clearly that he was absolutely unable to participate in the war that might be carried out in the future......

Li Yanzhi sneered twice when he heard this, and said, "A quarter of an hour ago, I received a secret report from a spy. Liu Yin's five or six thousand light horsemen, who were hoarded in Di Dao, had already set off for the west. The soldiers pointed directly at Caohan. However, it was guarded by Xin Yan Xinfu Jun, backed by Jin Xing. The river is connected by several chain bridges. Presumably, if Hu Qi doesn't know how to go to forcibly take it, it will be difficult to overcome it for a while. ”

"And according to my observation, it is very likely that the captives will smuggle through the Yin Pass and then march north from the valley to attack the territory of our county. If the thief succeeds and Guangwu falls, how can Gu Zang defend it for a long time? ”

When Han Pu heard this, he looked at the camp on the side in surprise, but saw that the watchtower in the camp had been demolished by the soldiers in the camp at this time. With a loud tremor, the watchtower on the east side of the camp fell straight down. Han Pu listened attentively, but only heard the shouts and scolding of the soldiers in the camp.

Li Sima ...... This is? Han Pu couldn't help but be puzzled in his heart, and hurriedly asked.

"It is very likely that the captives will smuggle through the Yinkou and then take the road to Guangwu. Naturally, I can't stay here for long. Li Yanzhi raised his right hand lightly, and the dazzling red tassels on the iron helmet were shaking unscrupulously. Li Yanzhi pointed to the north with his left hand: "The captives and horses cross the big river, even if the valley is difficult to travel, it will only take three or four days to reach Guangwu County." Whether it is predatory in the wilderness, or attacking the city, we have no way out, only a way to fight to the death! ”

"Han Governor can still return north to Guzang, but if the captives and thieves fall into Lingju and Guangwu counties, we will all die in front of us, and Gu Zang will lose the barrier, I don't know where the Governor can retreat?"

Li Yanzhi said as he spoke, his tone almost roaring. The ironclad infantry and rout soldiers not far from the side looked sideways at this place. Although Han Pu felt that his face was gloomy, he led 30,000 people and defeated Woganling. And the small county Sima in front of him, with only one county of soldiers of no more than 1,000 people, had already defeated the enemy's vanguard, made it turn against him in embarrassment, and even smuggled in a detour. Even if he had the intention of taking advantage of the strength of Jincheng and the many counties behind him, he knew in his heart that in this battle, the gap between him and Sima of this county was like a cloud and mud.

Han Pu looked at the county Sima in front of him, what kind of person is this. Back four years ago, he was just a small cavalry general. I wouldn't even look at him with my eyes in the eye. He is an official in this official position, and there are simply not too many in the army. However, to this day, after returning from defeat, he still has to survive under the hard work of this person.

Han Pu was speechless by Li Yanzhi's words. In his vision, the line from Jincheng to Guzang has always been the top priority of Liangzhou's rule. Although it holds the most fertile area of Liangzhou and the land of horse production, it is also important to be the economic core of Liangzhou. However, as the core region of maintaining rule and the seat of state governance, the importance of the line from Jincheng to Guzang is by no means comparable to the line from Caohan to Xiping.

But today, the military strength of this line has weakened less than one-tenth of the past with the fiasco of the state elite in Woganling. If Liu Yin made a detour and sneak attacked, no matter what he decided, the governor would hardly be able to cobble together a strong enough army to defeat him.

Li Yanzhi's roar sounded the alarm in Han Pu's heart. However, this newly defeated general has no solution to this situation.

"What will Li Sima plan do?" At a loss, Han Pu had no choice but to ask this question. In Li Yanzhi's view, asking such a thing is an unspeakable shame for the general. It is not terrible for a general to lose a battle on the battlefield, but what is terrible is that in the face of the impending terrible situation, he does not have a safe and reliable solution.

"The south side of Guangwu, where Ling resides, is really the throat of the place. If we are still wandering here, once Liu Yin leads the army to live quickly, the way back will be cut off, and the backup will not continue. The situation in the state is bound to take a sharp turn for the worse. At that time, we will be nothing more than some dispensable pawns. Li Yanzhi's voice was cold, but it was a cruel reality that people had to face.

"And I led the soldiers, and now there are less than a thousand. Even with the addition of the homeless auxiliaries, it is less than two thousand. If you fight against Liu Yin's army of more than 10,000 people, even if you defend the city, it will be difficult to defend it for a long time. ”

Li Yanzhi looked up at Han Pu: "The only way to do this now is to stick to Lingju and thwart the enemy's edge." When the state government mobilizes the elites of various counties and counties, when the enemy is tired, he will defeat him in one fell swoop. Lingju is hundreds of miles away from Didao, and there is a large river to block it. Liu Yin's defeat made it difficult to turn back. If most of it is not here, I can use this opportunity to turn defense into attack and enter Longxi......"

"I wish the overseer would remain at my disposal. If there are 3,000 soldiers under his command, he will defend the city by order, and he will not let the thieves cross a step! ”

Han Pu stared blankly at the young man in front of him. Now, he finally understood why this person was just a small horseman a few years ago, but today he was so different from himself.

It is this kind of perseverance and ability to figure out how to deal with any bad situation that makes him move up step by step. In this harsh environment, it has repeatedly stood out from many ordinary generals. Perhaps the idea he decided in his heart may not be the best, the safest, or the most able to solve the current dilemma. However, compared to the situation where his head was empty after a defeat, if it wasn't for the support of those loyal soldiers of the tribe, he would not be able to come back, but it was undoubtedly much better.

"I used to be very proud of myself, but since Woganling, I know that I was indecisive, and I cowered and killed tens of millions of subordinates. Today, I heard about Dingdong High here, and I realized where I was......"

Listening to Han Pu's emotion, Li Yanzhi pouted disapplausively. Xindao knew this for a long time, so why bother in the first place. Xin Yan had already said that I was outnumbered, and when I was gathering a large number of soldiers to plow the court and sweep the holes, I tried my best to disagree with the people, and I couldn't get out of the base. It is not surprising that such a fiasco has been.

"However, my soldiers have escaped so far, and they have no heart to fight. If Dingdong still feels that they can still be used by you, you might as well summon them. After Han Pu said these words quietly, he got up and walked towards the former subordinates who were surrounded by the Lingju County soldiers.

"Han Duhu, I don't know where you want to go? If you return at this time, you will not escape the sin of the defeated army. Why don't you stay in Lingju for the time being, and then return calmly when he defeats Liu Yin in the future? ”

Han Pu paused, hesitated for a moment, and finally turned around and said, "Someone must bear the responsibility for the defeat of the army." This fiasco was all caused by me alone. I don't bear it, who will? ”

When it was over, Han Pu looked at Li Yanzhi a little lonely and said: "Dingdong is strategizing, and he has already made a clear battle formation, and today I am ashamed of myself." I hope that Dingdong, as always, will kill the enemy and defend the country. And don't forget the ...... of the ancestors"

Han Pu said as he spoke, his voice already choked. After standing still for a while, he finally turned around, bowed deeply to Li Yanzhi and said, "On other days, I will either be in the Guzang cage, or my head will be hanging at the Guzang City Gate." If you can witness Dingdong's fast victory, you will have no regrets...... Dingdong, don't say goodbye. If he has a time in the future, he should bow his head and wait! ”

After saying that, Han Pu turned around and went to gather the soldiers of his subordinate clan, and never looked back at Li Yanzhi again.

Han Pu took more than 100 people with him. The rest of the soldiers, as well as the defeated soldiers, were ordered to wait in place, waiting for their unknown fate.

Although these soldiers no longer trust Han Pu. But when Han Pu turned to leave, many of them were still panicked. Compared with the surrounding Lingju County soldiers who were wearing iron armor and staring at them, his original commander was more kind and reliable.

Even if he had abandoned the army and returned north, the fear felt in the hearts of these defeated soldiers at this time was far greater than when they heard that the commander had disappeared in Woganling, and everyone rushed to the north, trampling on each other, and crying and howling.

Although these Lingju soldiers around them can also be called friendly troops. Even before, a considerable number of these routs had eaten the hot porridge they provided—although by this time, the hot porridge that barely filled their stomachs had already turned into a cold sweat. However, after seeing the terrifying combat effectiveness and defense of these county soldiers, although these defeated soldiers knew that being taken over by these county soldiers would not be better than being slaughtered by captives in the barren mountains and wild mountains where they fled north from Woganling, but these ironclad infantry soldiers still left only that deep fear.

A general wearing tattered sleeve armor cautiously walked in front of Li Yanzhi, and then bowed down with his fists and said, "Han Du protects Sun Cheng, a hundred generals under his command, and has seen Li Sima. There is an order to supervise it. From today onwards, we will be dispatched by Li Sima ......"

Looking at Li Yanzhi's expressionless face, Sun Cheng was apprehensive, but he still had doubts, but he hesitated whether to say it or not.

"If you have any doubts, you might as well share them together." Li Yanzhi looked at Sun Cheng, and at a glance he understood the anxiety and uneasiness in the heart of this hundred generals.

"Now that we have been dispatched by Li Sima, I don't know if Sima can let the brothers have a full meal......" Sun Cheng observed Li Yanzhi's face, and saw that his face was still as calm as water, so he gradually relaxed his heart.

"Now that your tribe is under my rule, it is my duty to feed your men. Just before that......"

Li Yanzhi stretched out the last note, looked at Sun Cheng's face that had become painful and uneasy again, and said coldly: "First work with my soldiers, pull out the camp and load the car, and prepare to set off!" ”

Sun Cheng was a little dissatisfied in his heart, but looking at the curling smoke wafting from the south side of the camp, he had to swallow a mouthful of saliva, and then bowed with his fists and took the order.

"Cui Yang!" When Sun Cheng walked away, Li Yanzhi beckoned, and after calling Fang Cai, he had already returned, but at this time, he was still resting, recovering Cui Yang, who was full of fatigue. Cui Yang saw Li Yanzhi beckoning, and immediately got up and rushed over.

"I don't know if there are any thieves and spies among these soldiers......" Li Yanzhi looked around, and said in a low voice: "You and bring a few soldiers to inquire and interrogate." If anyone has any unusual movements or suspicious behavior, they will be quietly led to a secluded place in the camp, and then captured in one fell swoop! If there is one, it is better to catch it by mistake than to let the enemy spy slip through the net! ”

Seeing that Cui Yang also clenched his fists and led the order, Li Yanzhi looked at the soldiers from all walks of life who were pulling out the camp in a mess, and a certain feeling of anxiety in his heart became more and more intense. However, after only half a pillar of incense, he crossed the pontoon bridge on the north side and came to Li Yanzhi. Li Yanzhi recognized this person as one of Tao Heng's cavalrymen, and had previously copied the battle report, with his own prediction and guess of the enemy's movements, and ordered him to lead several people to carry them to the prefecture and various counties to ask for help.

Seeing this person coming in a hurry at this time, the anxiety in Li Yanzhi's heart became even stronger. He didn't know what kind of news the knight had brought. It is unlikely that even the knight himself would know. But that strong feeling told him that this time the news may not be good news.

Li Yanzhi ran left and right over the two soldiers, stepped forward to take off the wooden cylinder that the rider was carrying behind his back, Li Yanzhi took the wooden cylinder, tore off the fire paint on it, and impatiently reached out to take out the letter inside and read it. The fire paint seal fell straight to the ground, and the weak sunlight in the afternoon reflected the seven seal characters on the fire paint, "Guangwu County Mansion Taishou Seal".

After reading the letter in a hurry, Li Yanzhi was already angry and crumpled the letter into a ball, and sighed to himself: "At this time, it is really dangerous! ”