When the 200,000 Zhou troops surrounded Chang'an City, Li Shentong's army retreated westward, and after merging Li Xiaogong's 15,000 people, Li Shentong's army reached 45,000 people, plus the 10,000 people he left in Yongxian, his total army reached 55,000 people, which surpassed Li Shimin's army and became the first main force of the Tang Dynasty. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Despite being the first main force, Li Shentong still did not dare to fight the Zhou army, but quickly withdrew westward, and they began to cross the river and cross the Weishui River in Sizhuyuan.

At this time, Li Xiaogong found Li Shentong, although he seized Li Xiaogong's army, but considering Li Xiaogong's influence in the army, Li Shentong still did not dare to drive Li Xiaogong out of the army, but gave him a sacrificial wine post and left him aside.

"Second uncle, the Bashu Zhou army in Hanzhong is empty, why don't we go south directly to kill Bashu?" Lee Hyo-kung came up with a bold plan.

Li Shentong's wife and children are all in Yongxian, how can he go to Bashu, and besides, the emptiness of Bashu is just Li Xiaogong's imagination.

Li Shentong smiled, "Although the idea of the virtuous nephew is good, but he also underestimates Zhang Xuan too much, will he not guard against us going to Bashu, not to mention anything else, where is Zhang Xuan's 50,000 sailors?" At the beginning, we entered Bashu together, and Laihu'er should still be in Chengdu, and we will die on the Shu Road when we go to Bashu, so let's retreat west! ”

"But the navy should be in the Jianghuai area, there is the navy camp, not Chengdu, second uncle, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, even if it is an adventure, it is worth a try!"

Li Shentong's face sank, and he said coldly: "We went to Bashu, what should King Qin do?" ”

Li Xiaogong was speechless for a moment, this was his weakness, and he was pinched by Li Shentong, and after a while, Li Xiaogong sighed and said, "How does the second uncle plan to meet His Royal Highness King Qin?" ”

Li Shentong returned to his usual hypocritical smile on his face, and said with a gentle smile: "I have thought about it, we can take advantage of the opportunity of Zhang Xuan to encircle Chang'an, storm the Dasan Pass, and then go north from the Dasan Pass to go around Anding County, and it will be easier to join the King of Qin from there." ”

Li Shentong really wanted to attack Dasanguan, but he didn't go to Anding County, he wanted to go to Hehuang, of course, this was just his initial idea, what would happen, he could only take one step at a time.

Although the plan proposed by Li Shentong was very difficult, it was still feasible, and Li Xiaogong also had a glimmer of hope in his heart, as long as they joined forces with the King of Qin, the 100,000 army could still make a difference.

The army then crossed Weishui, Li Shentong ordered the ferry to be burned, and the army continued to march towards Yongxian.

That night, the army arrived in Wugong County, Li Shentong was worried about being trapped in the city, so he ordered to camp on a high ground more than ten miles north of the city to rest, they had no tents, the soldiers could only lay out military blankets and sleep on the grass, at this time, the news that the Great Zhou Emperor Zhang Xuan led an army of 200,000 to attack Chang'an had spread throughout the army, and the soldiers discussed this matter in twos and threes, full of confusion about their future.

"If Chang'an is captured and the imperial court perishes, then what are we?"

"The prince may want to join forces with the King of Qin!"

"I heard that the King of Qin's side is also surrounded by an army of 200,000, I'm afraid that before we can kill it, the King of Qin will already be destroyed."

"This is not realistic, we are going west, first to capture the Dasan Pass, and then through Longshan, before entering Anding County, I heard that the King of Qin is in Anding County, it will take at least ten days to get there, brothers, how much dry food do you have?"

"I have five days left."

"I can hold out for four and a half days."

"Food is not a problem, we can get supplies in Yongxian, the key is that we are all from Guanzhong, if we leave our hometown and leave Guanzhong, I won't do it!"

"I don't do it either!"

"Damn, find a chance to slip away, I don't believe the prince will come back to chase us?"

"San Lang is right, we will flee east, and it will be safe to flee to Jingzhao County."

"Don't worry now, wait for the opportunity to leave!"

"Shhhh There seems to be a case. ”

At this time, there was a sudden commotion in the distance, there seemed to be a shouting of killing, the soldiers were so frightened that they got up one after another, and clung to their weapons. ”

"Lord Qiyu, there was a sneak attack by enemy cavalry, and a dozen brothers were injured by cold arrows!"

Li Shentong was furious, "This is a small attack, and the main patrol general on the periphery will give me a hundred military sticks!" ”

Li Shentong shouted again: "Everyone sleeps, no fuss, no discussion, violators will be beheaded!" ”

The army fell silent again.

Li Shentong didn't know that just thirty miles away from their camp, the 20,000 cavalry led by Liu Lancheng were waiting for them like wolves, and Liu Lancheng's task was to cut off Li Shentong's way back to the west, unless Li Shentong could defeat the 20,000 elite cavalry, otherwise it was impossible for them to return to Yongxian.

The 20,000 cavalry were also resting in a wood, and they were a little tired as they galloped all the way from the Dasan Pass.

"General, don't you sleep for a while?" Adjutant General Li Keshi stepped forward and said with a smile.

"I can't sleep!" Liu Lancheng smiled and said.

Li Keshi sat down beside him and asked, "After the war, will we still restore the internal guard establishment?" ”

"What is this for?"

"I heard that in a few years, the army will go west to conquer the Turks and restore the Anxi Protectorate, do you think we have a chance to travel west?"

Liu Lancheng thought about it and smiled: "We are all cavalry, maybe we have this opportunity, but it will not be a few years later, a few years later, it will be the eastward expedition to Baekje and Silla, and it will be at least ten years before the Anxi Protectorate is rebuilt." ”

"It's not bad to fight Liaodong, general, go and talk to the saint! Let's be stationed in Liaodong. ”

"What do you think? Everyone is eyeing this opportunity, is it our turn? ”

"If you don't try it, after all, we are the most elite, let's save money and time, 20,000 cavalry is enough to sweep Baekje and Silla."

"We'll talk about it then! There seems to be a case. ”

Liu Lancheng got up and walked up quickly, only to see a group of cavalry galloping towards him, with a Tang Army soldier in between.

"General, catch a Tang Army soldier delivering a letter."

"What letter?"

"It's from Yongxian, it seems to be a letter from the King of Qin asking for help, and he wanted to send it to Li Shentong, but he happened to be intercepted by us."

The lieutenant said, presented a tube of eagle letter to Liu Lancheng, Liu Lancheng ordered to build a marching tent, he walked into the tent, illuminated the eagle letter with an oil lamp, Li Keshi and Zhang Li also rushed to hear the news.

"General, is this the situation in Anding County?"

Liu Lancheng nodded, "It was Li Shimin's handwritten letter, saying that he led the army to prepare to break through, but encountered Li Jing's main force in Qingshuiyuan, and the two sides fought for a day, but the Tang army was not strong and was defeated by Li Jing's army, with heavy casualties, Duan Zhixuan and Changsun Shunde were unfortunately killed, and the rear army was also attacked by the cavalry of the Zhou army, the military food and materials were exhausted, and Anding County was also captured by Luo Shixin, he had to lead the army to retreat to Yuanliang County, he said that the situation was critical, and implored Li Shentong to go to reinforcements. ”

Li Keshi smiled: "Do you want us to send this letter to Li Shentong and cut off his thoughts?" ”

Liu Lancheng smiled happily, "It's a good idea to report the worries and not the good news, and by the way, let him know that there are 20,000 cavalry waiting for him in front!" ”

Liu Lancheng immediately released the Tang cavalry and asked him to continue to deliver letters.

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The sky was getting brighter, and Li Xiaogong found Li Shentong again, "Second uncle, I heard that there is a letter from His Royal Highness King Qin?" ”

Li Shentong took out the letter and handed it to him, "The sender of the letter has been captured by the Zhou army, and this letter can't be too trusted, maybe it's fake." ”

Li Shentong didn't care about Li Shimin's situation at all, he was just worried that there were 20,000 cavalry in front of him, and it was actually led by the tiger general Liu Lancheng, which meant that Dasanguan was not only 20,000 cavalry, but also a large number of other troops, at least 30,000 people.

"It's not fake, I know King Qin's handwriting, this is really his handwritten letter."

Li Xiaogong read the letter several times, and finally affirmed that there was no fraud in it, the situation of King Qin was critical, he was suddenly anxious, and he hurriedly said to Li Shendao: "Second uncle, we have to speed up the march, the soldiers are fast, the King of Qin is in danger, and we can't delay for a moment." ”

Li Shentong was suddenly very tired of this nephew, and nagged all day long to save King Qin, but he didn't want to think about it?

He glanced at Li Xiaogong and said coldly: "I'm also in a hurry!" But Liu Lancheng led 20,000 cavalry to block our way, what do you say I should do? ”

Li Xiaogong's face changed, and before he could speak, suddenly a soldier shouted: "There are cavalry killing!" ”

Li Shentong stood up vigorously and looked into the distance, only to see a black line appear more than ten miles away in the distance, boundless in the wilderness, Li Shentong suddenly felt a chill, and hurriedly shouted: "Immediately form a formation, prepare to fight!" ”

The 50,000 troops gathered one after another and formed a large formation, which was also the result of Li Shentong's training for half a year, and the formation was very skilled and fast.

Li Xiaogong swallowed back the words that came to his mouth, and he sighed in his heart, let's get through the difficulties in front of him first!

[The last chapter will be sent out at 5 pm today, and the new book will be sent out tomorrow morning, and it will be a long journey.] 】