Li Zicheng's camp finally pulled out the camp, turned southwest from Tongchuan, and marched towards Jingyang. There is still a Sanyuan County between Tongchuan and Jingyang, but Li Zicheng has little interest in this place. He planned to bypass Sanyuan County and go straight to Jingyang, first, to drive back the lost time, and second, to catch the local officials and soldiers by surprise.

The thieves held back in the heavy rain for three or four days, and at this time the rain had passed, and they could finally gallop on horseback, and they were in a good mood. And what makes them feel happy is that the small group of officers and troops who have been following them for the past few days have also disappeared without a trace at this time, and it seems that they know that the army is pulling out, and they dare not block the car with their arms.

Of course, the territory of Tongchuan is mountainous, and the roads after the rain are relatively muddy, and the speed of the camp is not very fast. The non-commissioned officers of the five sergeants were better, but there were still many women and children and quartermasters in the old camp, and it was impossible for them to go too fast.

Li Zicheng was like a trapped dragon entering the sea at this time, and he didn't want to stay in Tongchuan for a minute. In the past few days, he has not seen a large number of enemy troops, which also made him gradually relieved.

In order to attack Jingyang as soon as possible, he divided the camp into two. Among them, Gao Yigong's Chinese army, Li Guo and Tian Jianxiu's rear army, and Yuan Zongdi's and Liu Fangliang's right army were responsible for protecting the old camp and slowly advancing with the old camp. The combat effectiveness of these three armies themselves is not weak, and even if there is a sneak attack by the enemy, it is enough to deal with it.

The vanguard of Liu Zongmin and Hao Shaoqi, Li Ziben's own army, and Liu Tichun's left army of partial generals accelerated their march and must cross the Sagayama Mountains within one day and reach the territory of Sanyuan. Further south from Mihara, there is a horse Pingchuan, which is extremely beneficial for the deployment of cavalry. If he can arrive smoothly, not to mention that there are no officers and soldiers, even if there are officers and soldiers coming, Li Zicheng will not be afraid.

By noon, the army began to enter the Sagayama region. The Sagashan Mountains are a watershed between the Northern Shaanxi Plateau and the Guanzhong Plain, and the mountain is relatively steep.

Looking at the team walking through the lofty mountains, Li Zicheng suddenly felt proud, squinted his only remaining eye, and shook his head on the horse and said: "The north of the south is too eastern, and thousands of people are among them." The mountains and peaks are strong and the hills are strong, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful and the people are strong. ”

Liu Zongmin, Hao Shaoqi and others on the side saw it, and said sarcastically: "Brother Chuangjiang, when did you learn to be like a showman and can recite poetry?" ”

Li Zicheng smiled slightly: "What do you know! Fighting on horseback can only win the world, and to govern the world, you have to rely on knowledge. In other words, one day, we will have to reuse those talents. When the time comes, they will tell us everything, and we will not understand it, won't it make people laugh? Therefore, as generals, you usually have to read more books! ”

Hao Shaoqi smiled disapprerovingly: "Brother Li, my brother is a straight gut, so he can say whatever he wants." I think these officials will also chant poems against them, and if they really want to govern political affairs, they still don't understand bullshit! ”

"Of course, all such officials must be killed." Li Zicheng said, "But there are also people who are really talented and learned." Like this Mt. Saga, do you know what allusions there are to it? ”

Everyone shook their heads, and Li Zicheng said proudly: "The main peak of Saga Mountain is called Jing Mountain. Legend has it that Guiguzi once hid in this mountain to teach the art of war, and Lao Tzu also gave lectures here. What's even more powerful is that in ancient times, the Yellow Emperor cast the sun of Jingshan Mountain, and Dingcheng drove the dragon to ascend to heaven. During the Tang Dynasty, Dingzhou was set up here, and there was a stone tablet of 'Yellow Emperor Casting Ding', which still exists. These are all things that I heard from an old showman in Mizhi County when I was a post officer. Jiuding, you know, right? ”

Liu Zongmin suddenly realized: "Is it the tripod in the 'Dingding Central Plains'?" ”

"Not bad!" Li Zicheng said with great interest, "Since we have marched here, we might as well go and worship this stone tablet." Maybe God bless, one day we can really settle the Central Plains! ”

Everyone made him feel like charcoal, and he went straight to Jing Mountain, the main peak of Saga. But they only cared about being proud, and they didn't know that on the mountain peak not far away, a few fierce eyes were silently staring at the army that was creeping forward like ants!

These people are Zhu Youzhen and Qi Meifeng and other Qin generals, as well as Zuo Guangxian, a general in Yan'an who has just arrived. Zhu Youzhen sneezed several times, and said to Zuo Guangxian embarrassedly: "General Zuo just arrived in Jingyang yesterday, and this king asked you to come here again, it's really hard for you." ”

Zuo Guangxian hurriedly bowed and saluted: "The last general will serve His Royal Highness, and he will never give up!" When I came this time, Governor Hong also repeatedly told me that I must obey His Highness's dispatch in the end..."

"No, no, no, this king is only a vassal king, but he is not qualified to transfer officials and troops." Zhu Youzhen said meaningfully, "These generals are also 'Qin soldiers' recruited by Sun Chuanting of Jingyang Zhixian County. When we look back, General Zuo should not be wrong. ”

Zuo Guangxian heard it in his heart, and hurriedly crossed his hands and said: "The last general has written it down!" ”

"Excellent! Are your men in ambush? Zhu Youzhen smiled slightly.

"Back to His Highness, the 1,000 men and horses brought by the last general have set up an ambush in the valley in front of Jingshan in accordance with His Highness's orders. As long as the thief enters the valley, discipline him and there is no return! ”

"Be careful, you don't have many people after all." Zhu Youzhen said in a thick nasal voice, "Your mission is to stop the thieves, as long as they can't cross the Sagayama too quickly." After the He Renlong Department also arrived, let's retreat to Jingyang together. At that time, the number of troops defending the city was about three or four thousand, which was enough to deal with the thieves. ”

"Yes!" Zuo Guang took the order first and hurried away.

Li Dingguo, Li Laiheng and other generals also wanted to participate in the war, but Zhu Youzhen said sternly: "No one is allowed to go!" Don't you look at how tired the soldiers have been in the past few days! Immediately return to Jingyang with this king! ”

After contacting Zuo Guangxian and He Renlong yesterday, a bold battle plan had already been generated in Zhu Youzhen's mind. He knew very well that Li Zicheng was strong and strong, and there was also a Luo Rucai whose movements were unknown, and he could get a little advantage at most when fighting in the field, and it was impossible to really defeat the opponent in any case.

And looking at Li Zicheng's meaning, he is determined to continue to move westward. Since it is difficult to stop, it is better to simply retreat directly to Jingyang, relying on the two unfinished city walls to carry out a stubborn defense.

Previously, because the number of Qin soldiers was too small, it was impossible to hold the two cities of Jingyang and Qinwangzhuang at the same time, so Zhu Youzhen took the initiative to attack and carry out a delaying operation. Now that two support soldiers are coming, Zhu Youzhen has some confidence.

Compared to the cavalry, what he really had high hopes for was the firearms unit! This will be the first time that the Qin soldiers have carried out a city defense operation since they formed the army, which is not only a severe test, but also a good opportunity to train themselves and improve their combat strength in actual combat!

Just as he was thinking about it, he suddenly heard an earth-shattering shouting of killing in the valley not far away. Zhu Youzhen was startled at first, then returned to normal, and said lightly: "It's started." ”