really let Qi Meifeng guess correctly, Gao Jie has indeed broken away from Li Zicheng's camp.

In Youshi, Wu Shengzhao and Li Benshen had already been defeated and returned to Meijiaping. Gao Jie couldn't help but be surprised when he learned that the two of them were almost completely wiped out, because he knew the combat effectiveness of these two generals, although they were not as good as himself and Li Chengdong, but it should not be a problem to deal with the same number of officers and soldiers.

After listening to the second general's account of the battle, a thin bead of sweat appeared on Gao Jie's head. Since he pulled the flag to rebel, he followed the "King of Chuang" Gao Yingxiang and the "General" Li Zicheng to go south and north, covering all the northern provinces, and almost all the officers and soldiers in each town have dealt with each other, and he has never seen such cunning and ruthless.

Especially the generals in Shaanxi, he can count them on his fingers, that is, He Renlong in Tongguan can still fight. But even He Renlong, who is known as "He Maniac", can only fight and rush, and it is impossible to kill Wu Shengzhao and Li Benshen so badly.

Thinking of this, Gao Jie remembered that there was no news about his younger brother Gao Jian. Takami's position is higher than that of the second general, and I am afraid that it is already more auspicious. There are only more than 2,000 people under his own command, and today he lost nearly half of them in one day, Gao Jie couldn't help but be shocked and angry, but more of them were afraid!

He is not only afraid of the mysterious opponent in front of him, but also afraid of Li Zicheng behind him! Since his adultery with Xing was revealed, Gao Jie has been in fear. He knew very well that with Li Zicheng's character, it was absolutely impossible to let him go, and the reason why he had not launched it now was just because he was afraid of his own strength. Now that his strength has been greatly reduced, once Li Zicheng knows, will he immediately destroy himself?

The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and finally made a decisive decision: to break out of the camp and go it alone!

In fact, this situation is not uncommon among thieves. Originally, everyone was a peasant, and they all had their own followers when they started the incident. Whoever is the main general is just because that person's strength is stronger. But the strength changes at any time, and the situation of splitting and even merging among the thieves also happens from time to time.

The so-called success and defeat of the king, whoever can survive will be justified. Therefore, as soon as Gao Jie made up his mind, he immediately fled north, planning to expand his strength in his hometown of Mizhi first. When his strength is strong enough, he still wants to fight back, swallow Li Zicheng, and snatch back his beloved Xing's family.

Just like his nickname "Mountain Harrier", the biggest characteristic of Gao Jie's marching combat is that he is fast. By the time Zhu Youzhen and Li Zicheng got the news, Gao Jie's men had already disappeared without a trace.

Of course, Zhu Youzhen's side could not determine the reason for Gao Jie's escape, but only vaguely guessed. However, for the Qin soldiers, the original purpose of this operation was to stop the thieves and buy time for guarding Qin Wangzhuang. Since Gao Jie's troops turned north, the pressure on his side was of course reduced a lot.

Because of this unexpected situation, the tide of the battle will definitely change. Zhu Youzhen's idea is to wait and see how Li Zicheng reacts for the time being. Moreover, he was still waiting for news from Xi'an, if the reinforcements from Tongguan and Yulin could approach quickly, Li Zicheng would not dare to rashly attack Jingyang. Then Qin Bing has no worries, and there are more options to choose from.

But the news from Lin Youkun's Qin Wangwei disappointed Zhu Youzhen. Liu Zongmin made a big fuss in Xi'an City, Li Zicheng attacked Fuping County, Luo Rucai rested on Jinsu Mountain, Zhu Youzhen originally thought that Yang He, the governor of the three sides, would be furious, and transferred heavy troops to encircle and suppress Li Zicheng. Even if the troops are not enough to encircle and suppress, at least they must increase their troops to defend Xi'an and Jingyang, because he is also a prince, and he Yang He can't afford the felony of losing the feudal town.

But Yang He's response simply made Zhu Youzhen's nose crooked. Not only did he not transfer troops, but instead sent envoys to Li Zicheng and Luo Rucai's army to comfort them, and sent a lot of money and food, still with a small plan to surrender!

After the result, Zhu Youzhen didn't bother to listen. So how treacherous are Li Zicheng and Luo Ru, how could they let Yang He be fooled? The money and food must be collected, and it should be robbed and robbed!

Yang He couldn't count on it, and the situation suddenly became tense. It is obviously impossible to resist tens of thousands of thieves with 800 Qin soldiers. Zhu Youzhen thought nervously for a while, and had to ask people to urgently inform Sun Chuanting, first, to prepare to give up Jingyang and transfer to Xi'an City; The second is to immediately send a letter to Hong Chengchou in Guyuan and He Renlong in Tongguan to see if they can directly send troops to rescue without waiting for Yang He's order.

But there is no way to do these two things, especially the second one, which is far away and cannot quench the thirst of the near. But apart from this, Zhu Youzhen has no other way. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, turning around in the Chinese military tent, muttering as he turned: "What to do, what to do!" God doesn't open his eyes to this, if Li Zicheng suddenly dies of a sudden illness, how good it would be! ”

The generals looked at each other, wondering how that was possible. But at this time, Yan Ling suddenly interjected: "Your Highness, you said 'Li Zicheng died suddenly', but it made the villain have an idea. Our special combat team did not participate in the battle today, and the officers and men were unwilling. Can we sneak into Fuping County at night and assassinate the bandit leader Li Zicheng? The so-called people do not walk without heads, birds do not fly without heads, if Li Zicheng is killed, this group of thieves will also fall and scatter. ”

As soon as Yan Ling said this, Zhu Youzhen's eyes immediately lit up, and he shouted: "Good idea!" ”

But then he shook his head again and again: "No, no, no, no!" The current Fuping county town is like a tiger's den in Longtan, it is not easy to climb over the city wall, and there are tens of thousands of thieves in it. Even if you dozens of people can get in, you may not be able to get close to Li Zicheng; Even if you can get close, you may not be able to get it; Even if you succeed, you won't be able to get out of it! Your life is much more expensive than Li Zichengjin, and this king will not let you take such a risk! ”

Yan Ling and Xie Sheng were very moved when they heard this, and hurriedly knelt down on their knees and said, "Your Highness loves the special combat team very much, and we are grateful. However, the other soldiers are fighting bravely to kill the enemy, but our special combat team has not achieved an inch, and I am really uneasy! His Royal Highness Wanwang let us attack, we will definitely live up to our mission! ”

Zhu Youzhen pondered for a moment, picked up the two with a smile and said: "You are earnest for meritorious service, take the initiative to fight, your courage is commendable, this king has allowed it!" But you don't have to sneak into Fuping City, and don't assassinate Li Zicheng, it's too difficult. ”

Both of them were stunned and said, "Then what should we do?" ”

Zhu Youzhen said unhurriedly: "I expect Li Zicheng to know that after Gao Jie escapes, there will be a move tonight." As long as he sends troops out, you will keep an eye on me; If you have the chance, just kill him, and it's best to kill the generals who lead the troops! But there is a principle, that is, to ensure one's own safety, and never fight hard with the enemy! ”

Yan Ling reconciled and said overjoyedly: "Obey the order!" Please rest assured, Your Highness, the special combat team will definitely live up to its mission! ”