Subsection 1

In the main hall of Marshal Deng Jiu's mansion, a messenger was quietly reciting Di Xin's will, and Deng Jiugong and the generals knelt on the ground to receive the decree with apprehension.

"Xiqi Ji sent Lu Shang, perverse, rebelled against the law, the Taishi failed to conquer, died in Qishan, the Son of Heaven was furious, Deng Jiugong, the merit was great, the frontier was guarded, the rebellion of Eshun retreated, the swift performance, the thief is not the way, the rebellion is rampant, the tired and diligent questioning of the guilty division, he rebelled against the army and made enemies, causing the king to be humiliated, greatly damaging the national prestige, deeply lawless, I am disgusting. The special secretary went forward, the camera entered, the first evil was captured, the prisoners were relieved, and the national code was corrected, and this was admired! ”

Deng Jiugong bowed down to take the will, raised the account to discuss the military aircraft, everyone argued, they all said that this trip was too difficult, Xiqi soldiers were in full swing, not suitable for conquest, Deng Jiugong took the case, and tried to dispel public opinion, and ordered not to sacrifice and choose an auspicious day, and immediately send troops. Just about to sacrifice the flag, suddenly a guard came in and reported:

"General Qiyu, there is a child who looks like a soldier outside the gate of the mansion holding a book and asking to see him."

Deng Jiugong didn't want to ignore it, but when he heard that he was a seeker and was afraid that he was a master, he ordered him to be brought in to meet with him in the side hall of the Shuaifu. He waited for a while, and then he saw that the person who came was indeed a little short, and although he looked like a child, he was very mature, and he bowed down to give a salute, but spoke in a rough voice, like an adult. The soldiers presented the book, Deng Jiugong opened it and watched it, it was actually written by Shen Gongbao, this son was originally called Tuxingsun, and he intended to serve his subordinates and was awarded meritorious service. Deng Jiugong looked at Tuxingsun's appearance and didn't want to take it in, but he didn't want to offend Shen Gongbao, because although this person didn't have an official position, he was deeply favored by Di Xin and Su Guifei, and he had to accept Tuxingsun. After thinking about it, if you want to use him, it is not a rule, and I gave him a food urging officer to do it. Deng Jiugong shouted:

"Tuxingsun! Since Brother Shen recommended you, I dare not take my life. After the lack of food and grass for the army, you will be used as the food supervisor of the five armies. ”

Where did Tuxing Sun know that the official was big and small, and he was thankful, Deng Jiugong took him back to the main hall again, and began to point the general, the chief and deputy first officer. The generals from all walks of life were all together, and finally they pointed to Tuxingsun, and everyone looked at this proud doll general in surprise, and they didn't know where such a three-inch nailed stump-like figure appeared. Deng Chanyu was just about to ask a question when Deng Jiugong waved his hand to hint, and the words that came to his lips were held back. At noon that day, Marshal Deng had already dispatched men and horses, sent 15 troops, and the army was fully equipped and marched westward, waving flags along the way. With a murderous look on one's face. The horses were the first, then the three armies marched in formation, and finally the grain transport team. Like other armies at that time, the so-called 100,000 were actually only 10,000 real elite soldiers, and there were tens of thousands of miscellaneous slaves, and the most elite soldiers of Dashang were the army led by Wen Taishi, even if it was that kind of army, the real elite soldiers were only 20,000. Deng Jiugong's long-distance attack was inferior to the Xiqi army. Coupled with Wen Zhong's defeat, he is inferior, if he fights a siege war, 10,000 horses will be gone. Although Deng Jiugong was resolute, he was not sure in his heart about Lu Shang's strange tactics. Since he learned to become a general, he has never heard of it, and he does not fight according to the common sense of national etiquette and military etiquette, and a strange person like Wen Zhong, with the help of Taoist friends, is also defeated. How could Deng Jiugong not be worried?

I don't know why, Deng Jiugong led the army on the road for more than a month, and then came to the territory of Xiqi, came to Qishan, explored the horse to report to the Chinese army, and knelt down:

"Marshal Kai! There are ten miles ahead to the east gate of the Xiqi border city, please make a decision. ”

Deng Jiugong sighed, thinking that it had finally arrived, and ordered:

"After another five miles, set up camp, each battalion is strictly guarded, choose an auspicious day to sacrifice, issue a war book, and the grain and grass camp is in the center, and then arrange according to the combat power layer by layer, and prepare for a long war!"

The generals were ordered to go out and do as they were ordered.

Since Xiqi broke the army of Wen Taishi, the princes of the world have responded to the attachment, and the form is very good, but Lu Shang is not complacent, assisting King Wu, diligent and loving the people, and still serving Di Xin on the surface. Relying on the hardware support of the Heavenly Palace, although Lu Shang stayed at home, he knew the affairs of the world, he strategized and was ready to deal with everything. When Tanma reported to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Lu Shangzheng and the generals were discussing Deng Jiugong and his people in Sanshanguan.

"I don't know how Deng Jiugong is?"

"Deng Jiugong, the general is also talented. There is a way to march and set up the formation. ”

"Recently, Deng Jiugong has won a new victory over Ehou, and his momentum is flourishing."

Lu Shang smiled when he heard this:

"It will be easy to break, and the left road is difficult to break. What about the people? He delayed the march for no reason, I don't know why? ”

"The prime minister actually knew about this, Deng Jiugong was a fair person, no matter whether the government and the opposition praised Deng Jiugong or not."

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Subsection 2

In the early morning of the next day, Deng Jiugong sent an order to go to war, issued a war letter, led the army to the city, and said to the generals around him:

"Which general is willing to go to Xiqi first and take the lead for the commander?"

Tai Luan, the pioneer officer under Deng Jiugong, came out in response, led the people of the headquarters to come out, set up a formation, and led the crowd to shout in unison:

"Xiqi rebelled and came out to fight! Don't be a turtle with a shrunken head! Xiqi rebelled, came out to fight, don't be a turtle with a shrunken head......"

The soldiers in the city hurriedly lit a beacon fire, and at the same time sent flying horses to report to the prime minister's mansion, and Lu Shang was leading the generals to arrive at this time. After receiving the report, he asked the left and right generals:

"Deng Jiugong sent people to fight, who will take the lead!"

Nangong took the lead, and Shi Li said:

"The last general begs for the order to fight!"

Lu Shang waved his hand and said:

"Accurate!"

Nangong rushed out with a knife, led the troops to open the city gate, shouted and waved the flag, and rushed out of the formation, and saw that there was a general in the opposite military formation showing off his might, with a green face and fangs, like a fierce god. Nangong stretched out his hand and shouted:

"Who's coming? Get your name in! ”

Tai Luan snorted coldly and replied:

"I am the chief soldier of Sanshan Pass, Deng Shuai, and the first officer Tailuan is also. Today, I am ordered to go west to fight against thieves, and you do not keep the courtiers' festivals, recruit rebellions, rebel for no reason, be particularly violent and wanton, and destroy the ministers of the court, and despise the mission of the Heavenly Empire, which is very hateful. Deng Shuai led troops to eliminate the rebellion, and you could get off your horse and be bound, so as to avoid capital crimes, and only Ji Fa, Lu Shang, and Huang Feihu would be killed. The group went to the court to sing so that the lives would not be ruined. If you are obsessed, you will regret it. ”

Nangong said with a smile:

"Tailuan! You don't know that the master, the four generals of the demon family, Zhang Guifang and other unrighteous teachers were burned and beheaded, and the pieces of armor did not return, and the pearl of rice grains was expected. The light is not big, the wings of the flies are flying, go not far, return quickly and early, and avoid being slaughtered. ”

Tailuan was furious, blowing his beard and staring at him on horseback to kill, and the big axe in his hand chopped his head, and Nangong rode forward and greeted him with a knife. This axe seems to have a thousand powers, Nangong waved the knife away, a little difficult, the big axe made by Tailuan is a large stone axe wrapped in bronze, its momentum is unstoppable, Nangong is known for its briskness, a big war. Back and forth, more than thirty rounds. Nangong Dao is faster and faster, and immediately flashes and moves. Swords and axes intersected and sparks splashed everywhere, and he shook his spirit, and the more he killed, the more courageous he became, changing the disadvantage he had when he first met. Tailuan was furious, his eyes widened, and the heavy stone axe was wielded by him like an autumn wind sweeping away leaves. Seeing that his move was used in a loop, he found the opportunity, sold a broken ingot, pressed the bracket in his hand, and shouted:

"Go!"

The stone axe flew out. Straight to the head, Nangong underestimated Tailuan because of the upper hand, he didn't care, Nangong was busy screaming, not good, bending over and bowing his head and flashing quickly, the stone axe hit the left shoulder, and the shoulder armor flew away, Nangong was injured and didn't dare to fight again, leading the troops back to the city, Tailuan killed the Zhou soldiers, until the city, then collected the troops and returned to the camp, returned to the Zhongjun account, bowed to Deng Jiugong on one knee, and reported:

"Today, in the battle of Nangong, I was hit in the left shoulder by the last general, but I can't take the head, please make a decision."

Deng Jiugong helped him up and said with a smile:

"The first merit is on top, although it can't be the head of the South Palace, but it has frustrated the sharpness of the Zhou generals, which is also a great achievement."

After some encouragement, everyone studied and discussed the next step in the military tent.

After Nangong returned to the city, he had no face to see Lu Shang because of the defeat in the First World War, and knelt on one knee without saying a word, Lu Shang helped him up with his own hands and comforted:

"Victory or defeat is a common thing in the military, for the general to see the opportunity to act, advance and retreat well-founded, victory is not arrogant and defeated, do not have to fight for the length of the moment, the general and quickly check the injury, do not mind."

After Nangong retreated, Lu Shang ordered the three armies to be on alert, not to slack off, another big war was coming, and he was still confident about this war.

On the second day after the first battle, Deng Jiugong ordered the three armies to line up together, the cold light of the armor and weapons flashed, the elite soldiers lined up to show their military might, the soldiers of the three armies were enthusiastic, the sound of shouting and killing shook the sky, the three armies marched to the city, Deng Jiugong asked Lu Shang to go down to the city by name to answer. The soldiers reported the situation to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and Lu Shang instructed the soldiers:

"First transfer the brigade out of the city, and I will personally meet Deng Jiugong."

The soldiers were ordered to come out and urgently assemble the soldiers. The two gates were opened, and a large group of men and horses came out together. Deng Jiugong watched intently, only to see the banner fluttering, leading out a large group of people, divided into the front team, there were generals wearing red, holding down the formation, the generals lined up horizontally in front of the formation, Deng Jiugong looked at the formation, nodded and said to the generals:

"Lu Shang uses soldiers, has strict discipline, is like the shape of a mountain and the momentum of water, and he has a talent."

At this moment, the apricot yellow banner floated out, with a ginger character on the book, leading out a large group of people and horses, there were twenty-four generals, all of them were golden helmets and golden armor, red robes and halberds, left and right were divided into twelve horses, and the middle four were not like the top, sitting on Lu Shang, although he was old, but the crane hair was childish, very arrogant, and the military might was serious. Deng Jiugong saw the formation of the Xiqi soldiers, advanced and retreated, disciplined, orderly, and neat. Compared to his own camp, it is more than equal. Nodding unconsciously, he sighed:

"Sure enough, it's true. No wonder the soldiers came first, the soldiers were lost, and the real enemy was also a fierce enemy. ”

So the horse went forward, and Shi Jun saluted:

"Prime Minister Lu Cheng is polite!"

Lu Shang replied with a bow:

"Marshal Deng is humble and courteous."

Deng Jiugong said again:

"Ji Fa accepted rebellion and harmed loyalty, you are a scholar, why don't you know the body of a minister? The big defeat is constant, and the law and discipline are safe? The Son of Heaven is furious, Xingshi asks for guilt, and he still dares to resist the enemy against the sky, and he will have the guilt of defeat, and he will not abide by the rules of the country, and he will suffer from death. Today, my soldiers are here, and you are in a hurry to get off the horse and be bound, so as not to be ruined all over the city, such as resisting my words, when the city is broken and captured, the jade is burned, and it is too late to regret it! ”

Lu Shang smiled:

"General Deng! Your words, really like a fool's dream, today under the return of Zhou, people think about Qi, the first few times the soldiers came, all the army was annihilated, there was no return to the piece of armor, now the general will be only ten, the soldiers are not more than 100,000, it is like a flock of sheep fighting tigers, hitting stones with eggs, and there is no undefeated also. In my humble opinion, it is better to return to the soldiers and horses as soon as possible and convey it to the heavens, Xiqi does not have the heart of disobedience. It is really a beautiful thing to guard the border, if you are obsessed and afraid of following the mistakes of the master, then it will be too late to regret it. ”

Deng Jiugong was furious and said to his generals:

"It seems that this noodle villain, dare to offend the general of the Celestial Empire, if he doesn't kill this villager, how can he eliminate this hatred! Kill me and capture this thief alive! (To be continued......)