Because he had some sympathy for this Hao Pu in his heart, and he also greatly appreciated his talent, as soon as he returned to Xiajun, Wang Xu immediately ordered the spy crew to escort him back to Changsha and Linxiang first, and strictly instructed him to treat this person well. It's just that the matter of surrender is not in a hurry, after all, it is all nonsense to say now, and it is necessary to persuade slowly, and his family is still in Jingbei, if he does not settle down and deal with these in advance, it will be difficult to make him feel at ease and obedient.

This kind of secret thing, of course, was handed over to the spy and shadow department, but fortunately, Hao Pu is still just a small military marquis, and the life and death of this kind of small official will not attract Liu Biao's attention at all, as long as he ties his family to Jingnan before the post-war investigation, there will be no danger.

It's just that just after explaining Hao Pu's affairs, Wang Xu took the generals to visit the wounded soldiers, appeased the soldiers, and rushed back to the county government to prepare to summarize today's successes and failures and discuss tomorrow's offensive arrangements. A fast horse galloped to the county government at a very fast speed, and without any stops, shouting all the way to the council hall where the generals were.

The man was soaked in dark red blood, and even the beard on his face was a little red. There is no helmet, his hair is scattered, the armor on his body is torn in many places, and I don't know if there are wounds, but the broken arrow stuck in the shoulder armor is shocking. Even the guards on guard were embarrassed to stop him, and let him rush into the council chamber.

didn't wait for everyone to ask, this person already knelt on the ground with a "poof", and said hurriedly: "Report to General Wang, the big thing is not good!" ”

Wang Xu didn't recognize who this person was, but Guan Hai, who was closer, after taking a look, although he was covered by the mud and blood on his face, he still faintly recognized it, and exclaimed: "It's Bao Long!" ”

Asked like this, Bao Long swallowed his saliva with difficulty, but calmed down a little, licked his chapped lips, and replied: "General Guan, it is the last general!" ”

Hear the words. Guan Hai didn't have time to answer. When he turned around, he explained to Wang Xu: "Lord, this person is Bao Long, the captain under General Gao's command, although General Gao went to the left this time. ”

"Oh?" Bao Long, Wang Xu, had heard Gao Shun's recommendation, and knew that he was also one of the five tigers of Jingnan, but Bao Long's appearance at the moment made him unable to think too much at all, and asked in disbelief: "Bao Long." Why are you like this? ”

"Returning to General Yu, the two counties of Hanshou and Ruannan were lost, and General Gao and General Zhang were forced to withdraw to the county capital Linruan, and they were trapped in the lonely city with Wang Taishou!" The more Bao Long spoke, the more anxious he became, and his voice was already faintly trembling. "The last general was ordered to break through last night, under the personal cover of General Gao and Zhang Jingjun. Rush out of the battle to the death, come and report the news! ”

As he spoke, his big bronze bell-like eyes were filled with tears, and a thick grief and indignation flashed on his young face. "General Zhang Jing because of the cover of the last general...... He ......"

"What's wrong with Zhang Jing?" Guan Hai is Zhang Jing's enlightenment master, and he also served in the Yellow Turban Army back then, like father and son, and when he heard his words, he was immediately shocked.

"He ......" Bao Long's feelings at the moment seemed to be extremely excited. Took several deep breaths. Cai Yu choked up and continued: "In order to cover the last general, he was besieged by several enemy generals. was already injured, and after the last general withdrew, on the way back, he was hit by Cai Mao's hidden arrow again and fell off his horse. Although General Gao and Wang Taishou immediately risked their lives to save them, they did not know whether they were alive or dead. ”

Guan Hai was stunned for a moment, as if he had suddenly lost something most important, his body went limp, and he sat down. The hall also fell silent for a while, and all the generals clenched their teeth and their faces were full of anger.

Wang Xu, who listened quietly, didn't say anything, slowly closed his eyes, and his face was full of calm!

But no one knew that an unprecedented anger had risen in his heart. In his heart, Zhang Jing is one of his closest brothers, and he is also the brother he cares about and misses the most. At this moment, what echoed in his mind was only the picture described by Bao Long, and he could feel Zhang Jing's strong face and determination to die at that time.

It's just that he understands that anger doesn't solve the problem, the battlefield is like this, and no one can guarantee that there will be no accidents, no matter who may die.

However, as long as he is alive, there are some things that will never be forgotten.

After a long time, Wang Xu, who was silent, finally spoke, and his voice couldn't hear any emotion, only calm! Absolute calm!

"If Zhang Jing really has any accidents, then ...... Let Cai Mao's whole family be buried together! ”

That faint voice, but with infinite majesty, pointed directly to the hearts of everyone present......

But Wang Xu quickly waved his hand, stopped talking about it, and said, "Bao Long, tell me the details!" How did Cai Mao and Wu Ju capture Ruan Nam and Han Shou? ”

Bao Long was shocked a little by Wang Xu's calm and murderous words just now, but when he heard the inquiry, he suddenly came back to his senses, did not dare to slack off, and said urgently: "General Hui, at nightfall last night, that mysterious army suddenly appeared near Ruan Nan, with more than 25,000 people. Because Ruannan is a transit route connecting the south of Wuling and Changsha, and it is also a gathering place for grain and grass materials, Wang Taishou had no choice but to lead his troops to the rescue, but he was blocked by Cai Mao halfway out of the city. At the same time, Wu Ju, who was supposed to confront General Gao Shun in the camp outside Hanshou City, suddenly approached the empty county capital and Ruan City. ”

After learning the report, General Gao Shun was in a hurry, and asked General Zhang Jing to lead a small number of soldiers and horses to stay behind, and personally led the army to attack the huge camp of Wu outside the city, and found that it was really empty. At the moment, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly supported Lin Ruan. Who knows, but once again pounced, the soldiers outside the city of Linruan were pretending to be in the night, but in fact there were only more than 2,000 people, and when they saw the army coming, they immediately retreated. General Gao Shun knew that something was wrong and hurried back to Hanshou, but it was too late. Wu Ju's soldiers and horses have actually been hiding in the dense forest west of Hanshou City, and not long after General Gao left the city, he had already taken advantage of the cover of night to lurk outside the city and launched a ......"

"Huh? That's not right! Hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but shake his head strangely, frowned and interrupted: "Hanshou used to be the seat of Jingzhou's assassins, the city was high and the walls were thick, and the fortifications were sufficient, even if Zhang Jing led a small group of soldiers and horses to garrison, it would not be able to take it down in a moment and a half. ”

"General Hui, it should be like this, but there are thieves in the city!" Bao Long immediately took over with resentment.

"Thief?" Everyone in the hall looked at each other for a moment, obviously never thinking about this question.

Bao Long did not hesitate, and immediately continued: "Yes! After General Gao Shun took away a large number of men and horses, the defenders of the city were already insufficient, and the precautions were even more sparse. As a result, a group of heroes dressed as ordinary people suddenly attacked the West City Gate. Before General Zhang had time to mobilize all parties to plug the gap. The enemy army lurking outside has taken advantage of the situation to rush into the city! After only half an hour of fierce fighting, Hanshou fell, and General Zhang could only take the remnants of his troops south, and met General Gao, who was in a hurry to return, on the way. ”

In desperation, the two generals could only give up Hanshou completely, General Zhang led half of the soldiers and horses to defend the county capital Linruan, while General Gao led his troops south to reinforce Wang Taishou. I hope to keep repelling Cai Mao and rush to the aid of Ruan Nan! ”

"Oh? In this case, how did Nguyen Nan fall? But is it because of the thief? Wang Xu frowned and asked.

"It's not!" Bao Long shook his head and said with a little bitterness: "The Ruan Nan County Order has been reversed!" ”

"Reverse? Why? Wang Xu exclaimed.

"Ruan Nan County Ling Fan Yu is a filial son, he chose the old father and mother and brothers and sisters in the family!" Bauronn sighed.

Wang Xu was confused and wanted to continue asking. Guo Jia, who had been sitting quietly next to him, suddenly sighed and took over the words: "Lord, we still underestimate the enemy. The other party's plan is interlocking, which is really wonderful. I guess that Fan Yu should be from Hanshou, and his parents and relatives are in his hometown of Hanshou. ”

"What Guo Junshi said is good." Bao Long immediately nodded and said, "This Fan Yu is from Hanshou, and because Hanshou is not far from Ruan Nan. Therefore, his parents and relatives did not want to leave their homeland. After the fall of Hanshou City. Wu Ju quickly searched for their family and rushed to Ruan Nan to threaten them. At that time, General Gao Shun and Wang Tai Shouzheng led their troops to fight fiercely with Cai Mao. When he repelled Cai Mao and arrived at the city of Ruan Nan, he found that Ruan Nan had changed hands. Because Fan Yu was ashamed, after his family was safe, he killed himself on the spot in the city......"

Hearing this, Wang Xu still didn't understand, from beginning to end, it was a wonderful match of conspiracy and conspiracy.

The soldiers approached Ruannan, forcing Wang Mastiff to send reinforcements from the county capital Linruan, and then sent a small number of soldiers and horses to feign a sneak attack on Linruan, forcing Gao Shun to send troops, and in a hurry, after finding that the opponent's camp was empty, he believed it and hurriedly went south to reinforce. This paragraph is a conspiracy, and anyone in that situation has to do this, and step into the trap before their eyes.

At this time, taking advantage of the emptiness of the Hanshou garrison, those heroes pretending to be ordinary people suddenly attacked the city gate and welcomed the army into the city, which was the beginning of the conspiracy. Subsequently, including threatening Ruan Nan County Ling Fan Yu with his family, etc., are all in the scope of conspiracy.

It can be said that this is a brilliant design, and it should have been developed long before the start of the war.

At this moment, Liu Biaojun's qiē can be explained. It's just that Wang Xu's face is very unsightly because of this, Yuzhang's side has not achieved any results, but Wuling's side has changed drastically, and the shape is very unfavorable.

Guo Jia also frowned, looked at Bao Long, who was still kneeling on the ground, and couldn't help but say: "Bao Long, you have an injury, go and rest first!" The guards outside the door will take you there, and there will be a doctor to treat you. ”

"No!" Although Bao Long was in a hurry, he also knew that there was nothing wrong with him. Because he couldn't move because he was hit by an arrow in his left shoulder, he patted his chest with his right hand, which was considered a salute, and he got up and retreated.

At this moment, Guo Jiacai finally turned his head and said with a little worry: "Lord, as soon as Hanshou is lost, Linruan, the capital of Wuling County, will lose the barrier to respond, and it will be difficult to speak alone. The loss of Ruan Nan means that Linruan has completely become an isolated city, and the grain and grass in the rear can no longer be transported, and it is under siege. Moreover, the other party also opened the road with my Changsha, threatened Yiyang and Luo County in my rear, and even directly threatened the county capital Linxiang, which is not good! ”

Hearing Guo Jia's words, Wang Xu's brows furrowed even tighter, looked at the silent generals in the hall, sighed long, and then spoke: "There is no way, I can only grab time, no matter what, starting tomorrow, I will launch a general attack on the enemy camp, and take it at any cost, and strive to rush to the left battlefield as soon as possible." ”

"Also, Han Meng, you go out now, send someone to order Xu Huang and Zhou Zhi on the right side, and get me some results. If it goes on like this, their side will be completely useless, and I don't want to hear any more bad news. ”

"No!" Hearing this, Han Meng immediately got up and saluted, and walked out of the conference hall quickly.

Seeing this, Guo Jia reminded again: "Lord, Wuling must also be guarded, Ruan Nan has been lost, and the road to Changsha has been opened." My subordinates are very worried that the other party will raid Yiyang and threaten Luo County and Linxiang, the county capital in our rear. ”

"Hmm!" Wang Xu couldn't help but nodded, and after thinking about it for a while, he said aloud: "Since that's the case." Then report to Linxiang quickly! Let Xu Shu lead the last 5,000 soldiers to Yiyang quickly. Chen Deng accompanyed! In my opinion, the enemy army on the other side of Wuling, who ran back and forth for dozens of miles last night and fought fiercely all night, should not have been able to recover now, as long as the time is fast enough, they can completely enter Yiyang before the other party arrives. ”

As soon as these words came out. Everyone was surprised, and Guo Jia was even more surprised: "The main mother is going? ”

Zhao Yun couldn't help but say, "Lord! I'm afraid this move is inappropriate, so let's send the last man back! I am willing to establish a military order and ensure that Yiyang is not lost! “

"It's okay!" Hearing this, Wang Xu waved his hand and said with a smile: "Xu Shu and I know each other. I understand her talent very well, and with Chen Deng's assistance, there should be no problem! All the generals now have a heavy responsibility on their bodies, and tomorrow's attack will depend on your efforts, and they cannot be transferred lightly. ”

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other, but they didn't say anything more, but gave up their promises.

Looked at. Wang Xu let out a long sigh. said with emotion: "This time I fell into a passive situation and was not well prepared. The battle was really tough. But I hope you can not be discouraged by this, and tomorrow you will attack and show your strength and make contributions to Jingnan! ”

Everyone looked at each other, and they also replied loudly: "We will live up to the expectations of the lord!" ”

The loud and firm voice echoed in the conference hall, which made Wang Xu's worried heart also have a trace of comfort......

In the early morning of the second day, Wang Xu led the army to set off again. Moreover, due to the severity of the shape, he could no longer make any reservations, leaving only Guan Hai, who was not very stable, to lead 3,000 foot soldiers to defend Xiajun, and the rest of the men, including Xu Sheng and Wang Fei of the left and right battalions, also participated in the attack.

The expressions of the generals were also unprecedentedly solemn, compared to the soldiers whose morale was high and they were full of confidence in victory, they were well aware of the current situation, and there was no doubt that they had a lot of pressure in their hearts. It's just that as a general, this qiē can only be suppressed in his heart, and he has to do his best to encourage the soldiers and eliminate the doubts of the soldiers.

It's a pity that the battle situation was not optimistic at the beginning, and Liu Pan, Kuai Yue and others also got the good news on the left side, and used this to encourage the soldiers. In the face of the Jingnan army, they did not shrink inside, but the whole army went to battle and set up a battle against each other. The most peculiar thing is that the two parties coincidentally listed the same glaive array.

In fact, the opponent's strength has more than 20,000 people, which is more than Wang Xu's current strength, although it is slightly inferior in combat power, but it is not much different. The reason why the minority was able to suppress the majority was all due to the strategy of the two generals Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao, which dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the other party and greatly reduced its combat strength. Now, with the Jingnan soldiers who won a big victory on the left flank and threatened to attack from behind, their fighting spirit has obviously rebounded. On the other hand, the soldiers on Jingnan's side were obviously a little uneasy, but fortunately, the results achieved before and the appeasement of the generals allowed them to maintain their morale.

Because he already knew the strength of the generals in Jingnan, Liu Pan was obviously unwilling to have a generals' duel, yelled at each other, and after gaining momentum, he quickly ordered the left flank to start a breakthrough.

This glaive formation is not a strange formation, but an evolved formation of the ten conventional military formations, in an arc-shaped configuration, shaped like a crescent, the bottom of the crescent concave is the thickest, it is the base of the entire formation, and the soldiers are also extremely densely arranged. The two sides of the crescent moon are relatively loose, mostly served by soldiers with strong mobility, and the tip of the crescent moon is the most breakthrough class, which is both the main attacker and the responder. The thick moon wheel is used to resist the enemy, and it advances slowly, and is the core reference of the two wings.

However, Liu Pan on the opposite side also laid out this formation, and Wang Xu was a little happy. Because the two ends of the crescent moon array are cavalry, and for the combat power of the Blue Dragon Knight, he is a hundred assured, and he never believes that Liu Biao's cavalry, which is not even well-equipped, can match it. Moreover, the Glaive Formation is an offensive battle formation, and the difference in numbers is not so important, what matters is the command of the generals, as well as the morale and combat strength of the soldiers. He has a very high level of self-confidence in these.

With the roar of the dense war drums, the two armies slowly moved towards their opponents, approaching each other. The heavy pace of the soldiers lifted up the dust, obscuring the sky and the sun, making the surroundings cloudy, which greatly hindered the vision of the generals.

Guo Jia stood quietly on the chariot in the rear, watching the changes in the opponent's formation from afar, and at the same time directing the beating of war drums and the dancing of flags. And Wang Xu, as the main general, of course, rode a horse and stood in the recess of the center of the entire Glaive Array, sitting in the Chinese army. The rest of the generals are in their own duties, commanding in various places, and forming their own small formations.

Boom, just when the two sides were only seventy paces apart, almost at the same time, the crossbowmen on both sides jumped to the front of the formation in unison, and under the cover of the sword and shield soldiers, they began to carry out collective projectiles to suppress each other. The roars of the generals of the various departments resounded throughout the battlefield in an instant, and a dense rain of arrows fell in waves.

It's just that the distance of seventy steps is still too far, the lethality is very small, and coupled with the shield formation, it is almost impossible to cause casualties. However, as the two armies approached slowly in the alternating ground shooting, the lethality began to be gradually reflected, and from time to time there were soldiers who could not dodge and suddenly attacked. However, relatively speaking, this kind of counter-fire under high security is of little significance after all, it is just a kind of suppression and psychological deterrence, and at the same time it stimulates the combat enthusiasm of the soldiers.

Soon, Liu Pan couldn't help it, and the cavalry on the left flank, under the leadership of Wei Yan, quickly adjusted the array and launched a large-scale charge, and the entire Glaive Array was also slightly tilted.

Wang Xu, who paid close attention to the situation on the battlefield, did not slack off in the slightest, and immediately waved his spear and ordered Zhang Liao on the right flank to charge. It's just that on this large battlefield, the dense war drums and the footsteps of the sergeants completely drowned out his roar, and the order was only passed to the drummers and flag bearers behind him.

As a general, Zhang Liao of course knows the principles of the battlefield, and when he looked back and saw that the sound of war drums had changed, and the banner that commanded him had already danced wildly, he instantly understood. Without saying a word, he immediately led the green dragon knights on the right flank to form a formation and rushed out frantically...... (To be continued.) )