Chapter Forty-Eight: Tigers and Wolves

Just when Ding Zhuhuang led the army withdrawn from Xu Huai and broke through in the direction of Dejia City, Ding Zhuqing also personally led the tiger and leopard army to meet him. It's just that in the face of the combined forces of the Tang Sect and the Red Cloud Society, Ding Zhuqing also felt tremendous pressure.

Originally, I wanted to take the opportunity of the funeral of the old nine-tailed fox warrior to kill all the leaders of the four gangs, and then wait for the opportunity to monopolize power. Unexpectedly, the news leaked, and in the end, it fell short. The four gangs have a lot of power in Yaodong, but because there are many contradictions between the four families, none of them obey anyone, so they can only unite under the Dejia Guard.

Ding Zhuqing's attempt to murder the four nine-tailed fox warriors undoubtedly stabbed the hornet's nest, and now, under the guidance of anger and fear, the four gangs have united to avenge the day's revenge.

The Haw Par Army led by Ding Zhuqing was originally the most elite unit in Yaodong, and none of them was the opponent of the Haw Par Army, but the Dejia Guard was surrounded by four gangs and was surrounded by enemies on all sides, and Ding Zhuqing was also a little in a hurry.

Ding Zhuqing had already begun to regret his original decision, if he couldn't break the situation of being surrounded by the other four families, I am afraid that his tiger and leopard army would not be able to support it for too long. Ding Zhuhuang's reinforcements and the troops of the Guanbei Wind Regiment were his last hope. Therefore, after hearing the news of Ding Zhuhuang's landing in Yaodong, Ding Zhuqing immediately went to meet him in person. It's just that after Tangmen and the Red Games received the news of Ding Zhuhuang's landing, they were already prepared.

After Wang Zhenyuan received the news that Ding Zhuqing sent troops to respond, he immediately found Zheng Duxing, intending to discuss countermeasures with him.

"Ding Zhuhuang's people have already returned, if we let him join Ding Zhuqing, it will be difficult for us to do it. We have to stop them, Zheng Duxing, do you have any good countermeasures? Wang Zhenyuan said.

"The soldiers are coming, the water is coming to cover the earth, Wang Warrior doesn't have to worry. Ding Zhuhuang's troops have just withdrawn from the land of Xu Huai, and they must be very tired now, they don't have much food in stock, as long as they can besiege them for a few days, no matter how many people they are, they will only be our prisoners. As long as we can defeat Ding Zhuhuang's troops, the day of Ding Zhuqing's demise is not far off. Zheng Duxing said.

"Of course I know, but I'm asking you, how do you stop them from meeting? The Haw Par Army is the elite of Yaodong, and with the Haw Par Army to respond, can we really stop it? If we can't stop them and let the two brothers get together, we will be in great trouble in the future. Wang Zhenyuan said worriedly.

"Warrior Wang, what are you anxious about? It is Ding Zhuqing who should be in a hurry. He provoked this incident, and he had to suffer the final bitter fruit. Although the Haw Par Army is strong, it is surrounded by enemies on all sides, and I don't think the Haw Par Army can take care of it. The dangerous terrain is under our control, as long as we take defensive measures, no matter how strong the Haw Par Army is, can it still fly over? Contact the Qing Gang and the Luofeng Society again, and let them take advantage of the emptiness of Dejia City's defense to attack, I want to see what else Ding Zhuqing can do! Zheng Duxing said.

"Are the Green Gang and the Luofeng Society really reliable? They have a lot of contradictions with your Tang Sect. In case they take advantage of the desperate efforts between us and Ding Zhuqing to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, we will suffer heavy losses. Wang Zhenyuan said worriedly.

"Wu Qingfan has always had a small belly, and Sun Hengkong is also a lord who must repay him, they were so calculated by Ding Zhuqing, I don't believe they can really swallow this breath. But in case they really want to do such a stupid thing because their brains are in water, we also have to be on guard. Tell them that as long as Ding Zhuqing is defeated, we will share the land of Dejia Weishu with them equally, and when the time comes, everyone will live their own lives, and no one will press them, and they will be at ease. Zheng Duxing said.

"But what piece of land are you going to give to them? If they don't see the benefits, I'm afraid they won't do their best. Wang Zhenyuan asked.

"We promised not to get involved in Kanbei again, and the whole of Kanbei will be given to the two of them. But they also have to promise that they will not interfere in Xu Huai's affairs from now on, and that it will be ours from now on. Zheng Duxing said.

"Okay, I'll send someone to inform them. As long as Ding Zhuqing can be defeated, everyone will live their own lives in the future, and they will be at ease. Wang Zhenyuan nodded in agreement.

More than ten days later, Ding Zhuqing was forced to retreat to Dejia City, and after hearing the news that the Qing Gang and the Luofeng Society had retreated, Ding Zhuqing couldn't help but slam his fist on the table.

Ever since the other four families became enemies, it has always been like this. Whenever he wanted to go north to meet the troops of the Windrush Regiment, the Tang Gate and the Red Games would attack; Whenever he wanted to go south to fight the Tang Sect and the Red Cloud Society, the Green Gang and the Luofeng Society would come over. The mighty Haw Par Army, because it was attacked on all sides, could not exert any strength at all; The city is high and the pond is deep, and Dejia City, which is full of grain and grass, has finally become a big burden for Ding Zhuqing.

"What's going on with the second brother, has he broken through the enemy's block?" After Ding Zhuqing became angry, he was only helpless, and turned his head to ask a few cronies.

"The Tang Gate and the Red Cloud Society can't hold on to the dangerous pass, and Deacon Ding has not been able to break through the siege, and now he is heading north, wanting to make a detour back to Dejia City." One person replied.

"How can it be so easy, there are Tang Men and Red Cloud Society in the south, and there is the Green Gang in the north? Can the second brother really come back in time? Is there any news from Kantoku? Ding Zhuqing asked, holding his forehead.

"Nothing has happened? The people of the Windrush have not been able to break through the blockade of the Falling Blade Society. ”

"What a bunch of rubbish, who have been fighting for so long and have not made any progress at all. If I can't get out, I really want to find Feng Zhuyuan and scold him well. Ding Zhuqing said angrily.

"The people of the Windrush are loyal, but they don't have the determination to move forward. If the people of the Luofeng Society attack Kanbei, the people of the Wind Rush may still do their best; Now, if we don't answer them, they'll really keep waiting. ”

"What do you think about giving up Dejia City? Escort all the troops, all the grain and grass, and then join the second brother. As long as we can get out of the situation where we are now surrounded by the four of them, we will definitely find a chance to win. Ding Zhuqing gritted his teeth and said.

"Lord Ding, don't do it. The families of the soldiers are all near Dejia City, and if they give up Dejia City, the hearts of the people will be scattered. Could it be that Lord Ding plans to bring all the families of the soldiers with him? But with so many people, can you still fight? The hearts of the people have been lost, but it is difficult to unite them anymore. ”

"So can we just wait? There are tens of thousands of elites, but I can't use any strength, I really can't stand it. Ding Zhuqing was angry again, but in the end he could only endure it.

In desperation, Ding Zhuqing first regretted provoking this dispute, and then regretted that he could not take advantage of the funeral of the old nine-tailed fox warrior to kill the four people, and in the end, he could only send people to urge the wind group to come to support as soon as possible.

Ding Zhuhuang, who was on the east bank of Siqing Sea, was also not easy at all, he could not break through the pass of the enemy's defense, so he could only go all the way north. However, the stock of food was about to run out, and the hard work along the way also greatly reduced the morale of the soldiers. Ding Zhuhuang understood that if this continued, his army would not be able to support it for long.

The cool breeze in autumn looks a little cool, but Ding Zhuhuang's heart is still as if it is scorched by summer. Unable to return to Dejia City, this army could not hold out for long without adequate supplies; But if you want to fight to the death to return to Dejia City and overcome difficulties, you don't know how many people you will lose.

Ding Zhuhuang has led the soldiers to fight for many years, and he has always loved the lives of the nurses and soldiers, but at this time, he must also be ruthless.

"As you can see, the enemy is holding us back here just to see our army in disarray, and then defeat us without a little effort. We must not allow them to succeed. For today's plan, only by desperately breaking through in the direction of Dejia City can there be a glimmer of life. As long as you can reach Dejia City, all dangers will disappear. The coming days will be a tough battle, and many people will die, but as long as we succeed, we can get out of the embarrassing situation we are in. Are you ready? Ding Zhuhuang said.

The generals also knew that the current situation was not good, and after listening to Ding Zhuhuang's words, they all expressed their willingness to die.

"Since you've all agreed, I'll put the cruel words in front of you. In this attack, there is no advance or retreat, and if you can't break out alive, you can only die here. Dead at the hands of the enemy, it is the hero of my Dejia Guard, and I, Ding Zhuhuang, will take good care of his family. Death at the hands of his own people, but a coward who escaped, after death is only a disgrace to your family. You need to understand this. The order went down, let all the soldiers bring enough dry food for three days, and then break through with the banner of our Chinese army. Ding Zhuhuang ordered.

Under the command of Ding Zhuhuang, these soldiers who had withdrawn from the land of Xu Huai gathered together, intending to make a final breakthrough. Everyone knows the severity of the situation now, but since there is no way out, fighting to the death is also their best choice.

The men and horses of the Green Gang have already appeared in the front, but they have kept a distance from Ding Zhuhuang's main force, just wanting to take advantage of the chaos of Ding Zhuhuang's troops, and then collect the fruits of the final victory.

The people of the Tang Sect have also been closely following Ding Zhuhuang's people, and they have also kept a certain distance from Ding Zhuhuang's main force, and Zheng Duxing is also unwilling to miss the final harvest.

As the horn sounded, Ding Zhuhuang's main force rushed towards the Green Gang in front, trying to break through the obstruction of the Green Gang and return to Daode Jiacheng.

The men and horses of the Qing Gang did not want to fight hard with Ding Zhuhuang, and retreated while fighting, and retreated to the fortress, intending to hold on to it by virtue of the dangerous terrain.

Ding Zhuhuang issued the order to attack, but he had no intention of stopping, facing one dangerous fortress after another, blood and bones paved the way for him.

But the people of the Tang Sect have always been closely behind, and the fierce battle in front of them seems to have nothing to do with them. But Ding Zhuhuang knew that once he was in trouble, these enemies in the rear who had been following him would be his nightmare.

After several days of attacking, Ding Zhuhuang advanced more than a hundred miles, but he was still far away from Dejia City. After days of hard fighting, all the dry food has been eaten, and the haunting pursuers in the rear have also made everyone not have a moment of peace.

The pursuers of the Tang Gate seemed to have smelled the breath of victory, and set up a posture not far behind Ding Zhuhuang's army, approaching Ding Zhuhuang's main force step by step.

Ding Zhuhuang looked at the soldiers who were already very tired, and he was also desperate in his heart. If his men fail, the Tiger and Par Army in Dejia City will be completely alone, and they will not escape the fate of defeat in the end.

"Am I going to be defeated at the hands of these men today? I didn't expect that in the end, this is the result. Listening to the sound of the horn coming from the front, watching the gate of the camp in front of him open, and the defenders of the Green Gang began to walk out, Ding Zhuhuang said desperately.

Just unwilling, Ding Zhuhuang ordered the soldiers to continue the attack, intending to make a final struggle.

A doomed battle was about to begin, but a steady stream of troops appeared in the northern sky, and everyone stopped and looked into the distance.

"White-clothed green leaves, it's the people of the blast group, we have been saved." Ding Zhuhuang recognized the person who came, and his heart immediately cheered up, and shouted loudly to the soldiers.

When the soldiers saw the arrival of reinforcements, their low morale rose again for a while, and they were ready to fight.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the men of the Green Gang immediately retreated back into the fortress. The pursuers of the Tang Gate also stopped moving forward and watched the development of the battle.

"It's too late for the wind to drift away, and please don't be surprised by the deacon. I will lead people to kill these enemy troops and protect the safety of Deacon Ding. Feng Zhuyuan shouted to Ding Zhuhuang, and then immediately led people to kill the Tang Sect army that had stopped moving.

"Captain Feng was able to come in time, but he relieved my siege. Your kindness, I Ding Zhuhuang must always remember in my heart. Ding Zhuhuang shouted back.

Just as the reinforcements of the Wind Regiment were engaged in the battle with the pursuers of the Tang Gate, Han Taozi, escorted by several Wind Warriors, came to Ding Zhuhuang's side.

"This girl is very familiar, we seem to have met somewhere. By the way, aren't you Han He's daughter, Han Taozi? Ding Zhuhuang stared at Han Taozi for a few moments, and then suddenly realized.

"It's really my honor that Deacon Ding still remembers me. I don't know Deacon Ding, is the situation okay now? Han Taozi replied.

"I'm fine, why are you with Captain Aeoli? Didn't you run away from home? Ding Zhuhuang asked.

"I returned from a study tour and wanted to spread some knowledge through the status of the two Dings. I'm just worried that if I don't rely on it, the two Ding adults won't help me. So I came up with some ideas to the Wind Commander as a gift for meeting with the two Dings. Han Taozi said with a smile. (To be continued.) )