Chapter 55: Turning the Tide (1)

"Prime Minister!" This shout made Yuwentai's side quiet for a while. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info

Zhao Gui reluctantly gave way back. No one in the darkness could see the irrepressible look of displeasure on his face.

Sure enough, it was the crown prince Yuanqin. Yuan Qin's mount rushed towards Yuwentai. There was a hint of surprise in Yuan Qin's voice.

Yuwentai turned around and took two steps to meet him, and stood still as Yuan Qin's mount arrived in front of him. Yuan Qin saw a shadow in the darkness slowly walking towards him, and stopped waiting for him, very much like Yuwentai. He reined in his horse and sat down on his horse to look at it carefully, looking condescending to others.

The dark shadow in front of him remained motionless.

Zhao Gui rode over. "Why can't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince even recognize the Prime Minister?" He dismounted.

"Is the prime minister okay?!" Yuan Qin asked, but he couldn't hear what his emotions were, and only then did he come.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said with a smile, doesn't His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hope that the prime minister is safe, but thinks that the prime minister is in serious trouble?" Dark Zhao Gui had already walked to Yuwentai's side.

The Western Wei army went out to Henan, burned the river bridge, lost Luoyang, and lured the Eastern Wei army into the Forbidden Valley, and in desperation wanted to recapture Tongguan, Zhao Gui was not very smooth on the way. Every time he fought before, Prime Minister Yu Wentai made decisions like a god, and no matter how dangerous it was, he always made him confident. Even if it is like the defeat of the river bridge, it is also a loss, and he almost took the life of Gao Cheng, the general of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and he has never been so wronged.

Zhao Gui felt that the most important thing was that the prince acted unsteadily, so that he lost Tongguan in a row, and there was also the helpless move of the Western Wei army today. The Western Wei army has no way back, and taking a step back is the abyss, and there is no turning back at all.

As soon as Zhao Gui said this, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. It was so quiet that even the sound of the battle in the battle seemed to be far away.

"Zhao Yuangui! What do you mean by that? Yuan Qin was immediately amused by Zhao Gui's words. He was the prince of a country, and he risked his bow and arrow to come to the rescue, but he was so ridiculed by a courtier.

Yuan Qin was originally a person who couldn't suppress his anger, and he had already put aside the crisis in front of him, and couldn't help but angrily reprimand Zhao Gui in person, and he couldn't even care about his identity as the prince.

He originally had a faint surprise in his heart when he saw that Yuwentai was unharmed, but at this time, the anger completely washed away that trace of surprise. Moreover, he had noticed that Yu Wentai neither spoke nor moved, and his attitude towards the prince's rescue was so cold that it was beyond the bottom line that he could accept.

But after all, Yuwentai is just a courtier, and Yuan Qin's dissatisfaction with Yuwentai can't be suppressed.

"It doesn't matter if the minister's safety is safe, the prince is fine." Yuwentai finally spoke.

Yuwentai is not a good minister, his tone is also unusually cold, and to Yuan Qin's ears, Yuwentai's words seem to be sarcastic. Is he blaming him for causing Li Bi to lose Tongguan? The more suspicious Yuan Qin became, the more he felt that this was the case, and people's minds were like this.

"This palace fell into Murong Shaozong's plan, and General Sikong Li Jinghe lost Tongguan in order to save the palace, it was the mistake of the palace, and the prime minister was resentful of the palace in his heart, right?" Yuan Qin still didn't suppress this after all, he must ask Yuwentai for clarification.

Even if everyone thinks this is the case in their hearts, they can't say it, let alone the prince himself.

Yuwentai felt that Yuan Qin didn't seem to think it was his fault when he asked this, but he had a sense of sobbing. Is he trying to anger people?

Yuwentai was displeased. It's just that he is deep in the city, so he won't argue with Yuan Qin at this time, and it's pointless to argue about the length of his mouth. was about to order Zhao Gui to take Yuan Qin away, when suddenly there was chaos in front of him, and a loud shouting voice came from the defeated Western Wei army, "Prime Minister, Gao Cheng is here!" ”

That ride was so fast.

Yu Wentai could hear that it was Yu Jin's voice.

"Prime Minister, get on the horse!" Yu Jin has come to the front.

Zhao Gui reacted quickly, and urged the soldiers to bring Yuwentai's mount in a row, and strode forward to pull Yuwentai on the horse first.

Yuan Qin was stunned.

Yuwentai pushed Zhao Gui away, and said eagerly, "Take the prince away quickly." He didn't even look at Yuan Qin, and then got on his horse and left.

Yu Wentai knew that no matter when, he and Gao Cheng would have a day of life and death, which could not be avoided. Is this day today?

Dugu Xin was stumped by Murong Shaozong.

Li Hu was tripped by Gao Yue.

The Western Wei army had no more reinforcements.

Gao Cheng led a light horse to attack, and his target was Yuwentai. The scout found where Yuwentai was. And Tongguan is just around the corner. He captured Yuwentai tonight, rushed through the undefended Tongguan, and arrived in Chang'an tomorrow, and the immortal deed was in front of him.

Yu Wentai knew in his heart that the Western Wei Army was overwhelmed at this time, and he had a plan in his heart, and he couldn't allow him to think too much, so he could only take a risk.

Yu Wentai raised his sword and pointed to Tongguan, ordering Yu Jin and Zhao Gui to gather their subordinates. If Murong Shaozong had already sent out most of his troops, and there were not many defenders in Tongguan, could he take this opportunity to recapture Tongguan? He really didn't have a second way. At this time, if you clash head-on with Gao Cheng again, I am afraid that the result will be a complete loss.

Chen Yuankang learned of Yu Wentai's intentions and reported to Gao Cheng. Gao Cheng laughed and said, "Yuwen Black Otter is desperate at this time, and Er Nai has thrown himself into the net, even if I want to open the net, I have nowhere to start." ”

Yuwentai pointed at Tongguan with a sword, and the Western Wei army had no way out to take risks, whether it was in a hurry to break the cauldron and sink the boat, anyway, it was already in the east when it was getting white, and went to Tongguan in accordance with the instructions of the prime minister.

The sky was getting brighter, and the night passed, but Gao Cheng didn't feel sleepy at all. He didn't understand what Yuwentai meant, but it was clear that Yuwentai had no way out of life when he was caught between the two sides.

The northwest wind was light, and it was very cold. The withered winter landscape is a dilapidated image. The fierce battle between the two Wei armies had been too long, and the place where the horses had galloped was covered with corpses under their feet, and blood stained the frozen ground in winter.

In Hou Jing's eyes, there was only the Tongguan Arrow Tower that was already faintly visible in the distance. In his eyes, this is a mysterious door, and the entrance is a promising fertile field. His mind fluctuated.

Gao Cheng is actually not much better than Yuwentai. In this big battle that has no end in sight, he is also crooked, and his armor is slanted, and he has no image at all. Because he killed too many Western Wei troops, the blades of the sword were dull. He also brought something else unexpected, and he hasn't left it since he set off from Yecheng.

This is a bow for projectiles. Originally, it was because I saw the princess Yu Jiulu playing with it, and it was very interesting to shoot birds, and I was also curious, so I also ordered someone to prepare a pair. The demon sent the gods to take it with him when he set out on the expedition. I don't know what the use is, but I haven't left my body, and I take it lightly.

When it's dark, there's nothing to see, and it's not easy to get scared. At this time, the sky was already bright, and Tongguan was in sight, but what was even worse was that the Western Wei soldiers found that the Eastern Wei army, which was chasing after them, was about to catch up.

I don't know what the situation is inside Tongguan yet. Murong Shaozong is scheming, could he really ignore such an important place, and there would really be such an omission? The hussar general Zhao Gui suddenly found that if Tongguan could not be taken eagerly, or if he should join forces with Gao Chengli, then they would only have a dead end.

Zhao Gui took off his wooden cow glue bow and held it in his hand, and shouted loudly to Yuwentai on the side, "The lord goes quickly, Yuangui is here to intercept the thief." ”

He once used this bow to almost kill Gao Cheng with an arrow, so why not do it again today. At such a critical juncture, Zhao Gui had no fear at all, and was extremely calm and calm.

When Yuwentai saw Zhao Gui stop, he also stopped his horse.

The general of the chariot cavalry, Yu Jin, was originally behind, but at this time he caught up and reined in his horse. "Lord, there is a noble person who intercepts Gao Cheng here, I will quickly go and call the pass."

Yu Jin and Zhao Gui have known each other for many years and have a tacit understanding. He has already made up his mind to die, as long as he can recapture Tongguan. If Zhao Gui can intercept Gao Cheng here, he will be willing to take Tongguan. Tongguan is in hand, easy to defend and difficult to attack, at least Chang'an is safe, the society is temporarily worry-free, and there is always a time to take revenge.

"Respectful and slow!" Yu Jin was about to lead the horse forward, but Yu Wentai stopped him.

Yu Jin and Zhao Gui regained their absolute trust in Yuwentai at this critical moment. Yu Wentai's expression was very calm, but there was a chill in his eyes. "Gao Zihui is nothing more than trying to take my life, and I am here to stop him." Yuwentai's mount jumped out in the direction that Gao Cheng was chasing to the east, and the hooves of the Dawan horse were still calm and powerful.

Yu Wentai brought the horse back and looked at Tongguan, with a trace of obvious attachment in his eyes. But he quickly retracted his gaze and glanced at Yu Jin and Zhao Gui, "The two generals don't have to take care of me, you can quickly go to Tongguan, don't necessarily recapture the pass." ”

Yu Jin and Zhao Gui couldn't remember the last time they saw the prime minister smile like this, it seemed to be a long, long time away, so long that it was blurry.

"I can't abandon my lord?" Unexpectedly, Yu Jin and Zhao Gui spoke in unison.

After the death of Daxingtai He Bayue, it was Zhao Gui who made a decisive decision and helped Yuwentai to take charge of Guanzhong from the lower part of the Daxing pedestal, so that later the Western Wei Dynasty established a state and fought against the Gao clan of Yecheng. Yu Jin was Yuwentai's subordinate when Yuwentai was still the assassin of Xiazhou.

"The lord is sick, what does the Yuan Clan have to do with me?" Zhao Gui said angrily. Only Zhao Gui dared to say such words. Zhao Gui only has Yuwentai in his eyes.

Yu Jin also takes Yuwentai as the main prince in his heart, but he is more calm and calm than Zhao Gui.

Seeing the smoke and dust billowing in, Yu Wentai shouted angrily, "The Great General of the Pillar State is the foundation of the Great Wei State, how can he be so indiscriminate and willful? He waved his sword and pointed at Tongguan, "I will leave my last order today: if I die here, Si Jing will succeed me as prime minister, and Yuan Gui can be deputy." Su Zuocheng has excellent talent and can be relied on. The emperor has a disease and has no intention of being in politics, but he can help the prince to succeed to the throne, the kings of the clan are moderate, and the Guan Longhao clan should be more entrapment. Don't think about my death, and don't be eager to seek revenge against the thief. When the time is ripe, we will be able to one day level Dongkou and reorganize the society. ”

This is clearly a last word with the heart of death that will die with Gao Cheng. Eagerness turned out to be all-encompassing. Zhao Gui and Yu Jin are all like knives.

Without waiting for an answer, Yu Wentai whipped his horse's stock and walked away in the direction he came.

"Lord, Yuan Gui is here!" Zhao Gui didn't listen to Yuwentai's orders at all, and chased after him with his mount.

What does it matter to him if he is not a vice-minister?

Yu Jin made up his mind with great difficulty, and finally ruthlessly ordered the soldiers of the Western Wei army to go in the direction of Tongguan. So far, he has no other way but to try to the death.

In the midst of the smoke and dust, the Eastern Wei army came fiercely.

Gao Cheng saw that he had chased to the foot of Tongguan at this time, and his heart settled down. He didn't believe that Yuwentai still had a way to heaven and a gate to the earth. Vaguely seeing someone in front of him, Gao Cheng also slowed down, and looked carefully with a kind of contempt that inevitably arises when a fierce beast captures its prey because it is very sure.

The number of the Western Wei army in front of him was very small, only a hundred. And the leader is actually Yuwentai, and there is Zhao Gui on the side.

Zhao Gui glared angrily.

Yu Wentai's face was calm, not like he was panicking in the face of the person who wanted to rob and kill, but like he had friends from afar who were happy.

"General, I am willing to capture the thief!" Liu Taozhi preemptively asked for help.

Gao Cheng didn't speak, and waved his hand to stop Liu Taozhi.

"General, Yuwen Black Otter is a cunning person, don't be gullible." Chen Yuankang reminded.

Chen Yuankang felt that this was indeed a good time to exterminate the Western Thief, but the more he was at such a time, the more cautious he must be, and he could not make a mistake.

"The general is coming so late." Yuwentai said with a smile.

In order to lure Gao Cheng into the Forbidden Valley, he was hit by Gao Cheng's sword under the ribs. Although it is not fatal, it does damage mental and physical strength. Eagerly and hastily stopped the bleeding package, and he hadn't had a good rest for so long, and even the diet was not finished, and the war was still unstopping, Yuwentai had already been physically exhausted. But at this time, others seemed to look pleasant, still in good spirits.

Gao Cheng looked at Yu Wentai's pale face, and his clothes and armor were stained with blood, and said with a smile, "The prime minister is injured, Zihui is not at ease, so I came to see him off." He frowned and smiled, as if he was really worried about Yu Wentai's injury. Laughing and saying, "Why does Brother Black Otter have to be like this? The younger brother has no obsession with taking his brother's life. As long as my brother is willing to return to Yecheng with me, Zihui is still willing to respect you as my brother. ”

Gao Cheng's eyes were as clear as a blue spring, and his expression was extremely calm. I believe that he is also true.

Yu Wentai stared at him for a long time, and suddenly sighed, "Do you think you can really go back to the past?" ”

Gao Cheng suddenly raised his arm and aimed his bow at Yuwentai.

Yu Wentai looked at him coldly without moving.

This is a Zhemu horn bow. Yuwentai didn't see an arrow on the string. But Gao Cheng's eyes were full of murder, and his eyes were like ice, this was not his "Brother Cheng" at all, not the "Gao Zihui" he knew.

Yuwentai closed his eyes.

If he really wants to end him there, let him go. Something that can't be let go, at this time, I suddenly feel that it's nothing.

Zhao Gui, who was beside Yuwentai, had already pulled the big bow in his hand with his fingers clasped the bowstring, and a heavy arrow with a straight arrow shaft was pointed with cold light. When the tension of the bow reached the maximum extent he could, Zhao Gui suddenly let go of his fingers, and the heavy arrow flew towards Gao Cheng. (To be continued.) )