Seeing this, Zhao Chengxiao waved the command flag in his hand, and then more than a hundred and ten crossbowmen shot a burst of arrows at the opponent's feet.

This group of Lingnan troops was suddenly attacked, but they were not slow to react, and immediately stopped; Although the number of enemy troops in front of them was small, the formation was strict and the banner was clear, and it was obvious that they were fully prepared for defense, and they must not be underestimated, so they did not dare to rashly launch an attack, and waited for the arrival of the large group of men and horses behind them.

Not long after, the main force of the Lingnan Army finally arrived, and the leader was the veteran Sun Hao.

When the veteran Sun Hao heard that Zheng Yu had fallen into the enemy's formation, he was immediately nervous - he knew that the eldest son of the king of Lingnan was now in the capital Luoyang, and his life and death were uncertain; The second son, Zheng Yu, is already the only heir of the Lingnan Wang's line, if he has any accidents, he has only one way to apologize for his crimes, and the so-called friendship with Lingnan King Zheng Gui for decades is also insignificant.

Therefore, when Sun Hao heard the news, he hurriedly picked up the more than 10,000 people under his command, turned around and returned the same way, wanting to come over and grab Zheng Yu.

He originally thought that after the imperial court officials and soldiers caught Zheng Yu, a big fish, they would inevitably rush back to Shanyin County immediately and hold out, so he first sent capable soldiers, wanting to disrupt the enemy's defense first, and then he led the main force to completely defeat the enemy's main force - with such a double attack, first let the opponent think that he did not have many men, and he could still fight; Then use the army to crush and completely defeat the enemy army in an instant, so as to shorten the time of engagement with the enemy army as much as possible, so as not to have any three strengths and two weaknesses in the chaotic army.

Who knew that when Sun Hao arrived at the front of the battle, he saw that the vanguard troops who were the first to be sent out were sluggish, and they did not achieve the effect he expected at all.

Sun Hao was just about to get angry, ran to the front to take a look, but saw that the opponent was in a tight formation, the morale was high, and there was an inviolable meaning, so he also put away his plan to take the opponent lightly, personally stepped forward, and said loudly: "The last general, Lingnan Sun Hao, please answer before the battle!" ”

Qiu Yizhi listened, glanced at Wei Chi Ji beside him, then loosened the reins, let the horse under his crotch slowly step forward, arched his hand as a salute, and said: "In Qiu Yizhi, Xiashanyin County, I have long admired the name of General Sun!" ”

Sun Hao had heard of Qiu Yizhi's name, but he didn't expect him to be such an unstunning-looking little man, so he settled down, and then said: "We did lose this battle...... Lord Qiu is resourceful, can wait for work with ease, win more with less, and the famous generals from ancient times are afraid that it is nothing more than that, it is really terrifying! ”

Qiu Yizhi smiled slightly and said, "General Sun has won the award." Zai Xia originally planned to kill and injure some of the main forces of your army, but unexpectedly, the general actually withdrew most of the soldiers and horses, which is really admirable. That's good, since you and I have not lost our military strength, why don't you make an appointment and fight again another day? ”

Sun Hao is a pure soldier, and after listening to Qiu Yizhi's tepid question, he didn't know how to answer - if he agreed, he would have to retreat now, and naturally he would not be able to rescue Zheng Yu; If you don't refuse, I'm afraid that Zheng Yu's life will be difficult to protect in the fight with Qiu Yizhi.

After thinking about it for a long time, Sun Hao had to put on an old face and said, "This ...... This one...... The last general came this time because he had an important matter, and he wanted to ask Lord Qiu for help. I just don't know if adults are allowed or not? ”

Qiu Yizhi had already guessed what Sun Hao wanted to say cheekily, but he deliberately pretended to be stupid and asked, "I don't know where General Sun started with this?" In terms of identity, I am just a seventh-rank official, and General Sun is the confidant of Prince Youyan; In terms of strength, there are less than 20,000 tired soldiers in the lower group, and General Sun has more than 100,000 elites; In terms of qualifications, I am a yellow-mouthed son, and General Sun is a famous general who has been famous for a long time. Therefore, I think about it, and there is nothing that can help General Sun......"

Sun Hao listened to Qiu Yizhi's words politely, but every word was a backword, implying ridicule, and he was immediately angry in his heart, but after all, he was an old and stable person, and now he had a great handle in the hands of his opponent, so he didn't dare to attack, so he had to say again: "This matter, on Lord Qiu's side, is just a gesture." ”

"Would you like to ask?"

"Please, my lord, return to the last general a fat man captured by your army." Sun Hao finally made things clear.

"Fatty?" Qiu Yizhi pretended to be puzzled, turned his head and asked Lin Shuhan beside him, "Have you caught any fat people in our army?" ”

Lin Shuhan is also a perceptive person, he has already guessed Qiu Yizhi's intentions, and replied with fake eyebrows: "Yes!" There's really a fat guy who just caught. ”

Qiu Yizhi smiled and nodded, twisted his head back again, looked at Sun Hao and asked, "General Sun, I did catch a fat man here." But when two armies are fighting, is there any reason to release prisoners privately? This one...... This one...... I'm afraid it's not easy to do, right? ”

Sun Hao had a look of embarrassment on his face: "This person is a nephew of my family, his father entrusted him to me with his own hands, if I can't bring him back, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain on face......" This is a lie made up by Sun Hao in a hurry, and he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed after speaking, and hurriedly lowered his head and didn't look at Qiu Yizhi.

Qiu Yizhi knew Zheng Yu's true identity, and when he heard Sun Hao, a white-headed veteran, actually lie in public, he also felt quite interesting, so he said casually: "Since this is the case, it's okay to let it go." But in front of everyone's eyes, this favor is not very easy to do. Ignorance...... I wonder if the old general also has prisoners of our army in his hands? It is not a violation of military orders for us to exchange with each other. ”

The Lingnan Army was originally a siege battle, but after the disadvantage, it retreated in a hurry, where did the opponent's prisoners come from?

However, Qiu Yizhi's side seemed to have relented, making Sun Hao think that Zheng Yu's identity had not yet been exposed, so he hurriedly answered: "Lord Qiu is like a god with soldiers, and the last general is actually a prisoner and has not been caught. But it doesn't matter, even if you make a price, the end will be ransomed with silver. The adults can use this silver to reward the three armies, and I'm afraid that no one will say any gossip, right? ”

Having said this, Qiu Yizhi couldn't hold his breath anymore, and couldn't help laughing loudly: "Hahaha, General Sun, this is a problem for me!" I don't know how many taels of silver the second prince of the dignified Youyan King can sell! Please also ask General Sun to make a price first, so that I can give me a basis to bargain! ”

Sun Hao knew that Qiu Yizhi was just teasing himself just now, and he just wanted to be angry, but he thought that the other side was still holding Zheng Yu, his own life, after all, so he had to beg: "My lord, the prince handed over the second prince to the last general, and today it will fall into the hands of the adult...... It's the old man who is incompetent. But the old face of the last general, he will always go to see the prince in the future, and please let the second prince come out! ”

Speaking of this, Sun Hao was almost in a pleading tone.

Qiu Yizhi saw the pitiful appearance of the old general, and felt a little unbearable in his heart, but when the military affairs were ahead, he couldn't help himself, so he had to sigh and say: "General Sun, I'm really sorry for the jokes of the juniors just now." However, Zheng Yu is his current identity, not something that you and I can deal with privately. Only after the emperor and the court discuss it can it be dealt with in accordance with the law and law. However, please rest assured that the old general is also a person who reads and knows etiquette, and he will not embarrass the second prince. Please come back! ”

Sun Hao listened to Qiu Yizhi's sincere words, twisted his brows and said: "If the adults refuse to release them, the last general will not dare to fight with the adults, only to stay here and starve to death!" This is almost a lie.

Qiu Yizhi smiled bitterly, turned around and beckoned: "Someone, escort Zheng Yu over!" ”

Zhao Chengxiao, who was beside him, was stunned for a moment, and thought that Qiu Yizhi was about to release Zheng Yu, so he hurriedly reminded: "My lord, Zheng Yu is not an ordinary person, this is not the time to be a woman's kindness!" ”

Qiu Yizhi waved his hand and said in a low voice: "I know, I have my own ideas." ”

After a while, a few personal guards escorted Zheng Yu, who was tied together, to Qiu Yizhi.

Seeing Zheng Yu's embarrassed appearance, Qiu Yizhi was amused in his heart, and asked with pretended concern: "Second prince, I don't know how my subordinates greet him, is it rude?" ”

Zheng Yu glanced at the triumphant Qiu Yi and said, "Everything is fine, but it's tied too tightly, can you loosen it?" ”

Qiu Yizhi said with a smile: "The second prince has a good look, there are tens of thousands of troops in front of him, and he is about to be the enemy and rescue the second prince." Under such circumstances, how dare you loosen your bonds? ”

Zheng Yu saw that the veteran Sun Hao had really led countless people to confront Qiu Yizhi, and he couldn't help but have some confidence in his heart, so he said: "It's better for us to make each step." Lord Qiu let me go back, and I withdrew from the army. Isn't it beautiful that everyone is safe? ”

"What a good one! Isn't it beautiful to be a good one! Qiu Yizhi said with a smile, "If the second prince returns to the army, but orders the army to cover up, will I still have a place to be buried?" ”

Zheng Yu's life was in danger, he didn't expect this section, but now he was reminded by Qiu Yizhi, a cunning light was released in his eyes, and then it dimmed again, and he straightened his chest and said: "Don't worry, Lord Qiu, I promise that I won't embarrass my lord, and I will be rewarded with a lot of money!" ”

Qiu Yizhi smiled again: "The character of the second prince is trustworthy below. But that's too much trouble, I have another way......"

As he spoke, he suddenly pulled out the treasure knife on his waist, crossed Zheng Yu's throat, and said to Sun Hao opposite: "I've been tired for a day, and my subordinates don't have any weight. Please also ask the old general to lead the army back now, otherwise if there is a mistake, the second prince is afraid that his head will fall to the ground! ”

Sun Hao was immediately shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Be careful, be careful, don't hurt the life of the second prince." ”

Zheng Yu under the knife also shouted: "Why bother? Why bother? We have something to discuss! ”

Qiu Yizhi was full of fear in his tone when he heard these two people, and his heart became more and more proud, and he casually picked up a jade plate hanging from Zheng Yu's waist, and gently slashed it off with the Western Regions treasure knife in his hand. I saw a black light flashing, and this piece of jade plate, which was the size of a child's palm, warm and priceless, was actually cut into two pieces by Qi Brush.

So Qiu Yizhi pointed at Sun Hao with the tip of the knife, and put the blade against Zheng Yu's neck again, and said: "General Sun, my knife is very powerful, don't be careless, and kill the second prince of your family!" Don't go back quickly! ”

Seeing the power of Qiu Yi's treasure knife, even Zheng Yu was frightened, and hurriedly ordered Sun Hao and the others: "Hurry, hurry, you guys go quickly, let me discuss with Lord Qiu again." ”

Even if Zheng Yu spoke, there was no better way for a while, Sun Hao had no choice but to bow his hand to Qiu Yizhi stupidly, and nodded to Zheng Yu, and then beckoned his subordinates to retreat like a tide.

He watched Sun Hao lead the army to withdraw, and saw a message from the outpost, saying that the Lingnan army had indeed gone far to the northeast and did not leave an ambush, so he breathed a sigh of relief and ordered someone to escort Zheng Yu down and take care of it, and then led the army to the direction of Shanyin.