"Report to General Zhang! The thief cavalry has now withdrawn from our Yanshi City! ”

Hearing this news, Zhang Ji breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately, it was not Yanshi who had a problem. Instead, he asked the man, "In which direction did the thief retreat, and how far away is we from Yanshi City?" The scout told him that the thieves had retreated to the south, and that there was still an hour to ride from Yanshi City.

"South?"

Zhang Ji was slightly stunned, although he was born in Xiliang, he has been active in this area since he followed Dong Zhuo into Beijing, and of course he knows this area very well. In the south, it is all mountainous area, and then go inside is Songgao Mountain (Songshan), over the mountain, the Yuyuan Pass is there, and the Yuyuan Pass is the Yangcheng where Zhou Ang's department is stationed. Could it be that Chen Nuo is preparing to escape from this road? Zhang Ji was shocked, but it soon became clear that Chen Nuo would never do this!

Thinking that since Chen Nuo's department is mostly cavalry, it is a joke to let the cavalry take the mountain road! Who doesn't know that this area is crisscrossed by mountains, and there is no road to go, so can't the army fly over? If someone picks him up from behind, it is tantamount to looking for his own death. With Zhang Ji's understanding of Chen Nuo, of course Chen Nuo would not be so stupid. He could figure out that he was doing this only to paralyze him, so that he could not figure it out, and that he could take advantage of the opportunity to slip away the way he came.

Besides, if the people and horses sent by Chen Nuo to Yanshi were calculated according to the distance, if it weren't for the pure cavalry rushing desperately, it would be difficult for him to reach Yanshi before him. In that case, it would be contrary to the information he had received earlier. Before setting off, he had already known from Zhang County's command that Chen Nuo's troops were no more than a few hundred cavalry, and the rest were mostly infantry. And Chen Nuo's sudden emergence of so many extra cavalry is enough to prove that he and the county commander's previous guesses are not wrong. He, Chen Nuo, did borrow Zhang Yang's cavalry! Since Chen Nuo's team was borrowed, it was not appropriate to bring this group to Yangcheng. Moreover, since all the cavalry that came out this time were Zhang Yang's troops, it was likely that Chen Nuo's infantry was still behind. Now that the cavalry has 'attacked', they can neither march to Yangcheng, but can only turn westward and return to join Chen Nuo's troops by the same route.

After some speculation, Zhang Ji finally determined this point in his heart, and seemed to have a sudden understanding. It's just that he doesn't understand, since Chen Nuo preemptively sent cavalry to attack Yanshi, how can he surround but not fight? Is it just to attract other centaurs? Although there are many strange things about this matter, Zhang Ji can't completely figure it out for a while. However, there is one point, since he guessed the intention of Chen Nuo's team, he can't help but hesitate in his heart, should he take advantage of this group of people and horses to volley them halfway when they go deep into the mountains?

"No way!"

Zhang Ji quickly dispelled this absurd idea, not to mention that his team was still far from Yanshi, even if this time passed, he might not be able to get benefits. How? Facing the tiger and wolf rider with a tired army, even if it is prepared, it may not be able to get any advantage. What's more, Chen Nuo has this arrangement, and he must have a backhand to prepare, if the volley fails, but is caught by Chen Nuo's front and rear two people, it will not look good! This move is really unwise, don't mention it! Besides, he has been coming endlessly all the way, he is already hungry in his belly, his head is groggy, where does he have the strength to fight again? Since they suddenly abandoned the Yanshi again, how could this rare opportunity to recuperate be easily missed?

"Pass me the order! The army continues to rush to Yanshi, let's go to Yanshi to rest! In addition, tell the Yanshi county order to let him prepare drinks and wash the dust for the general and the three thousand soldiers behind him! ”

Zhang Ji gave this order, and the scouts from Yanshi immediately responded and turned all the way away.

And behind him, three thousand cavalry, roared and shook the dust.

"Let's go!"

Zhang Ji waved his hand, and the three armies continued on the road under his leadership. Originally, the hidden danger of the Yanshi had been removed, and they didn't have to rush to the road, but since these people believed that there was food waiting for them in front of them to give them a full meal, and there were wide tents to help them survive this long night, so that their tired bodies could be relaxed, they were already like wanderers returning home, and their hearts were already urgent. At this time, these thousands of cavalry didn't need to be urged by their leading general Zhang Ji anymore, and they were already rushing forward one by one!

Sweat, man!

Yanshi! Yanshi!

The sound of horses' hooves resounded across the land, rolling like clouds and thunder, and they rushed towards the Yanshi City. The people in this Yanshi City have been disturbed for a while during the day, and finally heard the news of the withdrawal of the thieves, and they breathed a long sigh one by one, thinking that they could sleep well tonight, but ...... Boom, boom, the earth trembled, and the sound was terrible, waking them up from their slumber again. As for the men and women who were still working hard in the night, they were so frightened that they suddenly got out of the quilt, and after listening carefully to the group, they felt that there was still a sheet on the top of the sheets, so they ignored it and continued to cultivate. In this troubled era, since Dong Zhuo led the Xiliang Cholera Beijing Division, it has not been stable for a day, and it is no surprise that the soldiers have passed through the mansion, burning, killing, and plundering. In the face of irreversible facts, what can they do as ordinary people? It's just a good time.

Buzz Buzz......

The gate of Yanshi is slowly opening, like the light of the sky, from within. Many torches were shot to illuminate the road inside and outside the gate. On the tower of Yanshi City, there was also a high burning torch, and the county commander came to it, patiently waiting for the men and horses that were coming from the east like rolling thunder. The previous thief army retreated, and the county commander had never rested, and soon after that, he knew that a part of General Zhang Ji's men was coming, and he knew that they were going to fight in Yanshi City tonight.

Of course, this 'catch the wind and wash the dust' wine was prepared as early as when Zhang Jiyan's troops were sent to inform him of the news of the retreat, and they were almost ready at this time. Hearing that the thunder in the eastern sky was getting closer and closer, the county commander naturally did not want to continue to stay in the county temple, and personally took the official to the head of the Yanshi City.

Because of the expansion of Xiliang's power to Chenliu and Yingchuan, this Yanshi city has become the throat of the Xiliang army's 'return to the west', although there are not many defenders, but its city has been fully repaired and expanded after the war, so it is still tall. Originally, since Dong Zhuo held the Son of Heaven hostage and moved westward, Luoyang was destroyed, the old capital declined, and the flames of war had already been drawn to the periphery of Chenliu and Yingchuan, so compared with other places, this 'heavy city' was relatively less important, and it was also 'peaceful' for a while. It's just that in this troubled world, there is still no place where we can really talk about 'being alone', and this war finally led to this place in one day.

The county commander frowned, full of helplessness. If he was given a choice, he would rather not hear the horse's hooves in the east and the war drums in the west, so that he could return to his former tranquility. It's just that once this tranquility is broken, the important city of Yanshi will definitely become a key point of contention between the two sides. And in this case, Yanshi City will be bathed in the flames of war again, and the slightest trace of vitality that has finally recovered during this period of time will also be destroyed by this war!

"Hey!"

The county commander grabbed a handful of cold sweat in his palm, and didn't dare to continue thinking about it. At this moment, the torches floating from the eastern sky shone like stars, and with the tremor of the horseshoe striking the earth, it became brighter and closer.

"Your Excellency!"

The Peng subordinate behind him looked at the dull gaze of the county commander, afraid that he would not hear it, so he deliberately reminded him in his ear: "My lord, General Zhang's men and horses are about to arrive in the city, do you want to ...... it" General Zhang Jinai Xiliang, a small official like the county order, in the face of Zhang Ji's arrival, of course, it is best to welcome him into the city under the city. The county magistrate understood what he said, and let out a slight 'um' sound, but before he could turn around, the Peng subordinate suddenly pointed into the distance and shouted, "My lord, look! ”

The dragon-like procession in the east suddenly split into two groups, one to the south, while the other, which seemed to be no more than a dozen horsemen, continued to rush towards this side.

"This ...... What's going on? ”

…………

Looking at Yanshi all the way, although Zhang Ji was dizzy, he did not completely lose his mind. His 'sanity' was, of course, in the group of people that Chen Nuo suddenly dispatched. This strange team of people and horses, coming like the wind and leaving like the wind, is it too 'chic'? Once Zhang Ji thought of this, he felt strongly uneasy in his heart. If, he, Chen Nuo, sent this team of men and horses just to 'attack' him, then its effect does not seem to be too obvious, and it seems to be very inconsistent with Chen Nuo's 'style'! I can't say it, I can't say it!

Of course, he and Chen Nuo have only encountered each other once, and it seems too reluctant to talk about how well he knows Chen Nuo, let alone judge Chen Nuo's style by this. It's just that after all, he has suffered losses at the hands of Chen Nuo, and after that, Chen Nuo led the troops to break the yellow scarf, and a series of achievements of retired Sun Zan came to his ears, so that he had to 'look high' at Chen Nuo.

It's just that at a moment of inspiration, he suddenly felt that his previous judgment of Chen Nuo's cavalry seemed to be too simplistic, perhaps because he was confused by some kind of external appearance, and did not think about this matter to the essence. It is impossible for Chen Nuo's cavalry, which suddenly withdrew, to really retreat to the mountains, and it is even more impossible to take the mountain road to meet Zhou Ang in Yangcheng, this is very certain, there is no doubt about it. But for the question of the way of this team, it seems to be too simple. If he doesn't go to the south, will he have to turn back and join Chen Nuo's men? What if not?

What if not?!

Zhang Ji's head buzzed loudly, and he suddenly understood! Yes, if this group of people does not go the same way, it is completely possible to go west! They can follow the mountain road to the south all the way to the west, but what about the consequences? To the west, it is the road he came, there is Gong County, Gong County is not high, and there are not many garrisons, if thousands of men and horses suddenly attack, they will not be able to defend him. If this group of men and horses occupies Gong County, and Chen Nuo marches from Yanshi, then wouldn't his poor men and horses be caught in dumplings by him before and after?

Zhang Ji thought about this, sweating profusely!

"Go back, go back!"

Zhang Ji's nervous shout made all the cavalry who followed closely behind stunned.

"General! What did you just say? ”

Yanshi was already in sight, and Zhang Ji suddenly said that he wanted to go back, this, who the can stand it! Is this general crazy, how can he torture people all day! The resentment in my heart is soaring! Zhang Ji suddenly rushed into the diagonal spur while the horse's speed was completely maintained, and he gave his order. Of course, he also quickly heard the uproar, so in order to avoid the soldiers feeling cold, he had to force an explanation: "Everyone listen to General Ben, General Ben is saying that although the thieves under the Yanshi City have retreated, they are afraid that they will bypass us along the southern mountain road and cut off our back road." So I have to stop the thieves before they do, do you understand? Let's go! ”

As a general, if you accommodate the soldiers because of their slightest resentment, it will be more than worth the loss. Fortunately, although these people are tired, hungry and cold, and have a stomach full of resentment, most of them are from Xiliang, and this kind of hardship is not unbearable, and they have always admired Zhang Ji very much, so at this time, in the face of Zhang Ji's change of words, it was not good to say anything, so they had to follow the general and continue on the road. Of course, before Zhang Ji set off, he was reminded by the guards that the county order over there was still waiting for him, so he had to send more than a dozen horsemen to let them go to Yanshi to inform the county order here, so that the county order did not have to wait any longer.

"Drive, drive!"

Thousands of men and horses suddenly turned from east to south, swimming like a long dragon. According to Zhang Ji's judgment, as long as he rushes in time, even if this group of thousands of thieves goes to the west, they will definitely be able to get on the halfway. Intercept them. At this time, the time had already passed, and the group did not stop for a moment, and then hurried away, starvation, cold and exhaustion were intertwined, not to mention how miserable it was.

There are those who have poor physical strength, and they have already planted their horses in the crazy run and do not know it, and they think they are on horseback. This is not bad, but those who are unlucky, planted on the side of the road, are either knocked out of the face by the boulder and faint on the spot, or they are mistakenly trampled on by the hooves of horses coming from behind, and they are killed instantly. This situation has also slowly faded over time, and the number of those who have been left behind has also surged. However, Zhang Ji didn't have the heart to pay attention to these at this time, and the tense nerves in his head no longer allowed him to think more.

The road in Gongxian must not be cut off by Chen Nuo, he must block this tributary before the people and horses arrive! Nothing else, casualties or casualties! Gritting his teeth, Zhang Ji's men and horses had reached the southernmost mountain road of Yanshi, but there was no trace of the thieves. Zhang Ji gasped and frowned. Of course, he didn't want Chen Nuo's men to come here as he expected, and if not, could they really simply go back to the east?

The sound of heavy panting continued to come into his ears, and the sound of the whip falling to the ground was even louder, and Zhang Ji knew that his subordinates were angry. Glancing at the flickering eyes of these people, Zhang Ji, a guy who usually kills people without blinking, felt a little trembling for some reason. He suddenly realized that if he couldn't give his subordinates a good explanation, he was afraid that the resentment would be steaming, and it would be difficult to bring the soldiers in the future.

Zhang Ji turned his horse's head around, and was about to say a few words against his head, when suddenly a soldier over there rushed forward and arched his hand to him and said, "General, there is indeed a large force of cavalry passing by on this road!" ”

"What!"

Not knowing whether to rejoice or sorrow, his suspicions were finally confirmed. It's just that it may be that he reacted a little slower, or that the other party was too cunning and too fast, and it had passed before his army pounced!

"The three armies have obeyed the order, the thieves have fled from here, if you don't want me to wait for the back road to be cut off, now chase back with General Ben!"

Zhang Ji's voice seemed to be less vigorous and pulsating in the noisy cavalry pile. Although the other horses moved, some of their own soldiers followed, but many soldiers did not seem to hear it, and still hesitated and did not move. Even to show that they did not hear, they struck the ground with a horsewhip and looked away.

Under the general's order, there were very few people who responded, which was something that Zhang Ji had never encountered!

"General Ben will say it again, all our three armies will fold their horses to the east with General Ben, and those who violate the order will be beheaded!"

He said the word 'chop', and pulled out the saber on his waist with his backhand, and the saber 'blue wolf' sounded dazzling and dazzling under the illumination of the torch. No one dares to pretend that they have not heard, and no man dares to disobey orders. In the snort, Zhang Ji's saber was unsheathed, the reins in his hand were tightened, and the horse's belly was kicked with his feet, and the horse neighed. Zhang Ji looked at the dark east, suddenly roared, pulled the horse, and ran forward. The three armies behind him, after Zhang Ji 'left the string', followed in unison. Suddenly, the rumbling sound of horses' hooves sounded again, and it passed like rolling thunder.

However, this time their target is in the east, Gong County!

……

Getting the news that Zhang Ji was not coming to the city, the county magistrate exhaled lightly, and the whole person relaxed. I've been nervous all day, and I'm consuming with the thieves and soldiers in the city, and I'm preparing drinks to reward Zhang Ji's three armies, can the county order be hard? But fortunately, the thieves suddenly retreated, and Zhang Ji did not lead the men and horses into the city, although he was busy all night in vain, but fortunately, the current trouble was gone, and it disappeared all of a sudden, what could be better than this result?

Although he didn't know the origin of this group of men and horses during the day, he was also worried that this group of people would go and return, of course, he also hoped that Zhang Ji could garrison the Yanshi in time to deal with the next military disaster. But in his bones, he still didn't want to see Zhang Ji, and he didn't want him to station the army in Yanshi. How? I think that if this Zhang Ji is welcomed into the city, the city will definitely contribute money and efforts, not to mention the people's grievances, and the supply of grain and grass alone will cost an unknown amount, but I am afraid that it will not be enough for the army to eat for a month. They patted their butts and left, but the bitter thing was that he and the people under his rule didn't want to see this situation.

"Your Excellency?"

Those Zhang Ji's subordinates who delivered the news had also entered the city and been arranged, but the county commander was still standing at the head of the city and sighing, and the subordinates behind him were naturally puzzled. They called out twice, and the adults finally woke up, waved their hands, closed the city, went downstairs, and went home!