The confrontation between the Bohai Navy and the Qingzhou Army has entered the seventh day, at five o'clock in the middle of the night, before dawn, the drums in the Bohai Navy camp were loud, and then the camp gate opened, and the 20,000 Bohai Navy queues neatly streamed out from the camp, swords and spears flashed in the starlight, and they carried hundreds of siege ladders to the Sui army camp.

Mu Suixin rode in the team, his expression was very solemn, his eyes were full of helplessness and worry, after the grain sent by the manor was intercepted by the Sui army, they had no choice, either to fight to the death with the Sui army, or to break through to Zhuo County in the north.

The final decision was made by Gao Lie, who ordered Mu Suixin to lead an army of 20,000 to contain the Sui army camp, and he himself led nearly 60,000 troops to break through to the north.

Mu Suixin knew that it was impossible to contain the Sui army, but he had no choice, the grain and grass in the barracks were exhausted, and all the food was taken away by Gao Lie as dry food for the soldiers, but he could only hold out for five days, and the food in Mu Sui's novices could only last for one day, and tonight was the day when they ran out of food.

At the same moment when the 20,000 Bohai Navy went out of the camp to attack the Sui army in Qingzhou, the west camp gate of the Bohai Navy camp was quietly opened, and tens of thousands of troops quickly left the camp under the leadership of Gao Lie and rushed to the north.

The march speed of tens of thousands of Bohai navy was very fast, and Gao Lie knew very well that they could not escape the eyes and ears of the Sui army scouts, and their only advantage in setting off at night was that the Sui army was still asleep, and there was no time to get up and pursue, so that they had a chance to get rid of the Sui army's pursuit.

But Gao Lie also knew that the Sui army had very sharp cavalry, and he only hoped that the cavalry would not be in Raoyang County, so that he could retreat north into Zhuo County.

However, even if he withdrew to Zhuo County, Gao Lie was not at all sure, he sent someone to send a letter to Luo Yi twice, inviting him to attack Lushui Cang, but Luo Yi remained silent, and he didn't know what his attitude was. But Gao Lie also vaguely guessed that Luo Yi may not object to attacking Lushuicang, he will not send troops, but he will definitely enjoy the benefits of fishermen.

"Speed up!"

Gao Lie kept shouting, shouting to order the soldiers to speed up and run, and he couldn't help but look back to the east. The faint sound of war drums in the distance made him feel a little calm, and he hoped that Mu Suixin could drag the main force of the Sui army for him.

But Gao Lie's expectation did not happen, and as soon as the main force of tens of thousands of Bohai Navy left the camp, they were immediately discovered by the Sui army scouts on the periphery, and they hurried back to the camp to report to the commander.

On the wall of the Sui army's camp, Zhang Xuan and a group of generals watched the Bohai Navy hundreds of paces away, and he was on their left, with 10,000 crossbowmen and 10,000 spearmen waiting for them.

"Does the marshal see the enemy's intentions?" Fang Xuanling asked with a smile on the side.

Zhang Xuan sneered, "Gao Lie just wants the golden cicada to come out of its shell." Did he think he could run away? ”

Fang Xuanling nodded, "Except for fleeing to Zhuo County, I can't think of any way out for him?" ”

"Where does the military advisor think he will go to Zhuo County?" Luo Shixin next to him couldn't help but ask.

"General Luo might as well think about what they lack most now, and know where they are going?" Fang Xuanling smiled.

Luo Shixin pondered for a while, and suddenly realized, "Could it be that they are going to attack Lushui Warehouse?" ”

"It's just their wishful thinking!" Jag Hyun smiled faintly.

"Marshal, let me lead the army to pursue!" Wei Chi Gong asked for an order.

Zhang Xuan shook his head with a smile, "I have to give Gao Lie a face." I personally led the army in pursuit, if I was not mistaken. The food support of this attacking army will not be until tomorrow, General Wei Chi will guard the camp, give me a strict defense without a fight, and attack tomorrow morning! ”

Wei Chigong hurriedly bowed down and agreed, "Obey the order!" ”

Zhang Xuan instructed Wei Chigong a few more words and walked down the city quickly.

Half an hour later. The sky was already dark, and Zhang Xuan led 30,000 Sui troops to leave the camp and chase after the Bohai Navy in the north.

At this time, Mu Suixin, who was preparing to attack the walled wall in the west, received the news that the main force of the Sui army had left the camp, and he couldn't help but sigh. "The sky is going to die, and the Bohai Sea will not be violated!"

"General, do you want to attack the enemy camp?" A senior general asked.

Mu Suixin shook his head, their purpose was to drag down the main force of the Sui army, but the main force of the Sui army had already left the city, so what was the need for them to attack the camp of the Sui army.

Mu Suixin stared to the northeast for a moment, then turned around and ordered: "Brothers of the three armies come with me!"

He urged his horse to the north, and 20,000 troops fled with him, and the siege ladder was discarded, completely abandoning the original siege plan.

The lieutenant Chi Gong was in a hurry, and even said to Fang Xuanling: "Military advisor, let me send troops to intercept them!" ”

Fang Xuanling shook his head, "The weight of the camp, there can't be any mistakes, since the marshal ordered the general to guard Dazhai, the general should be loyal to his duties and not leave his duties without permission!" ”

"But ......"

Wei Chigong's heart was full of worry, "If Gao Lie kills a horse pistol, won't the marshal be attacked by the enemy?" ”

Fang Xuanling smiled slightly, "Don't worry, general, we still have 10,000 cavalry, as long as they are there, we will never fail." ”

………

Gao Lie's army of 60,000 retreated north along Tuoshui, but their speed was far from comparable to that of the Sui army, and although they set out half an hour earlier than the Sui army, they were gradually overtaken by the Sui army at noon.

"Lord, the Sui army is less than ten miles away from us!" A senior general anxiously reported to Gao Lie.

Gao Lie turned his head and looked south, at the end of the official road in the distance, he could already vaguely see the black shadow of the Sui army's battle flag, he was now in the middle of the team, so the rear army soldiers might only be two or three miles away from the Sui army.

"Lord!"

Several generals rushed to the front and hurriedly said: "The rear army has begun to have soldiers fleeing from the ranks, and they can't go any further, they must fight with the enemy!" ”

'A must!' ’

This word, which has no choice, made Gao Lie's heart tighten, is the situation really that serious?

"How many soldiers in the rear army have fled?" Gao Lie asked sternly.

Several generals glanced at each other, and one of them whispered, "About six thousand soldiers have fled." ”

Gao Lie suddenly gasped, the entire rear army was only 20,000 people, and thirty percent of the soldiers fled, which was close to the verge of collapse.

This is a senior general explained in a low voice: "The rear army is mainly the old and weak soldiers of the original Dou Jiande, without any training, their escape is excusable, and the problem is not very serious." ”

Gao Lie ignored him, he knew that the cascading effect of desertion would be triggered, and he really couldn't march anymore, and if he let the Sui army catch up for a few miles, then the entire rear army would have to run clean, and it seemed that he really had to fight.

"Pass my orders, assemble the army, and prepare for battle!"

Gao Lie discarded the last vestiges of illusion, and the army quickly assembled in the field, at which time the Sui army, which was chasing them, also slowed down and began to line up.

Zhang Xuan watched the Bohai Navy ten miles away from afar, and the Bohai Navy had changed, and began to arrange troops in the fields by the river, putting on a decisive battle posture.

Zhang Xuan also immediately ordered: "Assemble a march!" ”

The 30,000 Sui army began to change the way of marching, from chasing and marching to marching in formation, and the biggest advantage of marching in formation was that it could become a military formation at any time to meet the enemy, but it was very particular about the neatness of the formation, the marching speed was not fast, and it was necessary to have strict training to do it.

The Sui army slowed down its march and began to move slowly, walking step by step towards the Bohai naval array in front.

At this time, Shen Guang, the leader of the scout army, ran to Zhang Xuan's side and said in a low voice: "The 20,000 Bohai navy that attacked and met gave up the attack and is chasing after us!" ”

"How far are we from here?" Jang Hyun asked.

"About thirty miles!"

"Where is General Pei's cavalry now?" Zhang Xuan asked again.

"The cavalry is directly west of us, ready at any time!"

Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment, he could completely deal with the main force of the Bohai Navy in front of him, but the Bohai Navy chasing behind him made him a little big, this Bohai chasing army was decisive and resolute, a little unexpected to him, it seems that the general who led the troops is not simple, it is very likely that he is the best at leading troops to fight in the Bohai Society, Mu Jiaoxin, he can't be taken lightly.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xuan immediately ordered: "Quickly go and pass my order, and order General Pei to lead the cavalry to intercept the Bohai Navy behind, and the whole army must be defeated!" (To be continued.) )