Even if they fought with twelve points of spirit to deal with it, Li Xu and his generals still couldn't find a proper way to break the enemy in a short time. The difference in strength between the two sides is obvious, and the attack of the Tiger Ben Iron Cavalry is as sharp as the collapse of the Yellow River, which is simply not able to stop the current Boling army. And Luo Yi, the general manager of Youzhou, is old and sophisticated, and more than a dozen camps are set up in a decent manner. Even if Lu Qin, Shi Defang and others wanted to use some strange tricks to break the enemy, they couldn't find an opportunity to take advantage of it.

The newly reclaimed fertile land on both sides of the Sanggan River was given to the Youzhou army in vain, and the displaced people who fled from the river flocked in, causing the grain stocks in various parts of Boling to drop sharply. The increase in the number of unemployed people has made public security in various places worrying, and the prolonged war has led to some sparks of instability slowly brewing in the background. At this moment, the only thing that can be comforted is the morale of the Boling army. When the brothers learned of the safe return of their commander, their confidence in driving out the enemy was greater. They don't believe that their coach will lose to Luo Yi from afar, 'The general has never lost to anyone since his debut, and the old thief is no match either!' Everyone came to wishful thinking conclusions based on Li Xu's past records. As for the fiasco on the south bank of the Yellow River, they instinctively blamed it on the traitorous ministers and not on Li Xu's mistake in using troops.

Only a very few personal guards such as Zhou Daniu understand that their own coach is not as powerful as the legend says. Perhaps because the distance was too close, all the aura that shrouded Li Xu could no longer become a barrier. In the eyes of Zhou Daniu and other guards, their own coach will also be tired, troubled, and will also lose his position because of sadness or anxiety. Li Xu's decisions may not all be right, if he is not so stubborn at some critical moments, the strength of the Boling Army may be much stronger than it is now. But it is precisely because of these shortcomings in Li Xu that Zhou Daniu and others feel that Li Xu is more cordial. If the top boss is an omnipotent immortal, the only thing everyone can do is to wait, waiting to fly with him. How can there be so many troubles in the world now, let alone so much fun in the world at the moment.

After the negotiation between the enemy and us broke down, Luo Yi stormed the city several times, but was forced down by Lu Qin and his people. Taking advantage of the slightly depressed morale of the Youzhou army, Li Xu tried to organize a local counterattack. The result was similar to what everyone expected, as soon as they arrived on the flat ground, the strengths of the Youzhou Army were brought into full play. Under the fierce attack of the tiger and iron cavalry, the brothers who killed out of the city only escaped back less than a third, if it were not for the fact that there was a small urn city in the north gate of Yi County, the entire section of the city wall would almost not be owned by the Boling army.

"You and I are both heroes, if we can fight, we will fight, and if we can't fight, we will not be able to fulfill others. Why did he have to give up so many brothers for his own obsession. Let's Yan Zhao Nan'er don't learn from those shrews in Jiangnan, obviously they have lost cleanly, but they have to lie on the ground and roll a few times. If you fight for your own filth, you have to splash others with mud! Luo Yi saw that Li Xu couldn't hold on, so he shot the letter of persuasion to the city again.

Li Xu did not compete with him for the benefit of his words, and patrolled along the city during the day to cheer for the brothers. When he returned to the Yamen of Shanggu County in the evening, he was so worried that his eyebrows were locked.

"If we really can't hold it, let's give up the easy water. Before you came back, I sent people to build a lot of fortresses based on Longshan and Xushui. Let's take a step back, repair together, and follow Luo Yi step by step, sooner or later we will be able to exhaust his sharpness! Seeing Li Xu's troubles, Qi'er quietly walked behind him and rubbed his back and shoulders for him.

This battle is unlike any other before. Nurtured by her family since childhood, she understands that her husband is in a very difficult time at the moment. In the past, even if it was the time when it went to Henan, even if the Boling army was defeated, there was still a chance to make a comeback. And this time, a defeat is about to be doomed.

She understands her husband's character, and if it really comes to the day when the mountains and rivers are exhausted, her husband will definitely not drag the people of the six counties to die for him. He will try to give an intact Boling to the enemy in order to fulfill his promise of protection. But he himself will not succumb to Luo Yi, even if the other party is the hero he admired the most.

As a wife, she does not want to interfere with her husband's choices. will only choose to share the burden for him and stand side by side with him to face the wind and rain. Last time, the news of Li Xu's defeat in Henan had already made Ying'er feel the taste of the sky falling apart. This time, she had to be selfish, leaning on his side and watching him be safe until they no longer had the strength to hold each other's hands.

"I'm afraid that it will go up and down. The brothers have been able to hold on until now only by breath of air. Once this breath is vented, it is difficult to bring it up. It's hard for you these days, and you have to handle internal affairs for me, and you have to help Ziming and them plan military affairs. Li Xu reached out and patted the back of his wife's hand and responded in a low voice.

Her hands weren't as soft as they were when she first met him. has been in charge of internal affairs and military affairs for Li Xu for a long time, which has made her ten fingers thin and powerful. Such fingers are actually more suitable for bending the bow and arrows, rather than loosening the muscles and bones of others. But Li Xu likes the feeling on his shoulders very much, the rhythm is clear, and the ups and downs are neat. Even if you can't take care of it for a while, you don't have to worry about the safety of the owner of your hand. She will take good care of herself, independent and strong.

"I'm the general's wife, and I have to know a little bit about martial arts. Otherwise, won't the brethren say that I am worthy of you? She smiled, her fingers stiffening slightly.

"If you follow Tang Gong, I'm afraid you don't have to be so tired, and you don't have to be scared all day long! Brother Hongji hasn't left......" Li Xu grabbed his wife's fingers and sighed lightly.

"What words? From the time I left home to look for you, I had already decided that no matter how beautiful or difficult this life is, I will never leave you..."

The two of them have a good heart, and it doesn't take much language to understand each other's meaning. Holding hands together, I felt the warmth trickle down my arms and chest.

On the second day, there was another fierce battle, and the Youzhou army killed the city wall four times. With the experience accumulated in guarding Liyang that year, Li Xu commanded the brothers to fight back. The enemy and us fought desperately between one battlement after another, and when the battle reached its worst, even Liu Hongji and others, who came from Hedong to send an envoy, had to rush to the city wall to help. finally persevered until dark, and the Youzhou army finally withdrew. However, the soldiers and people who participated in the defense of the city also lost more than a third, and the night wind blew everywhere, blowing a mournful sound.

Li Xu didn't dare to disarm, and took his own soldiers around to comfort the wounded. Wherever they went, the brothers took the initiative to stand up and pay their respects. Facing those eager faces, he felt even more sad in his heart. I wanted to say a few words to boost morale, but I couldn't think of appropriate words for a while. Are you loyal to His Majesty the Great Sui? I'm afraid that no one will take Yang Guang thousands of miles away anymore. For the sake of future glory and wealth? With the current strength of the Boling Army, it is very difficult to protect himself, let alone seek the world like Luo Yi. And to fulfill the duties of a military general, that is the concept he adheres to, and the generals around him have not yet been able to fully accept it, not to mention the ordinary soldiers below!

The only thing that can be said at this moment is the sentence "Take a step back is home!" ”。 If he was facing a Turkic wolf rider, Li Xu would not hesitate to shout this sentence. But under the city wall are also Sui people, and they can't be regarded as outsiders. Although they all came to rob their homes, they were all eyeing the prosperity of the six counties.

"The rolling wood is almost running out, and Sima Shi suggested demolishing the houses in the city and sawing the purlins to use as rolling log!" Lu Qin ran to Li Xu's side and reported in a low voice. He didn't dare to look at the manager's gaze for fear of provoking the other party's anger. The entire Boling army knows that his own commander hates soldiers and disturbs the people the most. Whoever oppresses the people will be severely punished and will not be tolerated.

"Demolition, no matter who the demolition goes to, I have made it clear to them. After the Youzhou army is repulsed, let's build a house for him again! Li Xu gritted his teeth and ordered in a low voice.

"The last general obeys!" Lu Qin clenched his fists and stood solemnly, turned away.

"Come back!" Looking at Lu Qin's back, Xu Zi added loudly, "Let's start with the yamen, there is a lot of wood there, and bricks can also be used as stones!" ”

If the fight continues like this, even if the Boling army wins in the end, I am afraid that the Shanggu area will not be able to recover without five years. Listening to the continuous sound of eggplant drums outside the city, Li Xu thought with a wry smile. 'If the city is broken, the Youzhou army with heavy losses may not be much better than the Turkic wolf cavalry army! 'The same burning, the same looting, for this kind of robber who breaks into the door, can he still be regarded as a fellow clan?

Turning his head with a wry smile, he saw Liu Hongji, who had been following him. The other party came to express his support on the order of Tang Duke Li Yuan, although he only brought more than 50 personal soldiers.

After playing Li Yuan's signboard, but failing to let Luo Yi retreat, Liu Hongji took the initiative to stay and help Boling Army make suggestions. Before Li Xu returned, Lu Qin and others were able to keep the area around Yi County tight, and Liu Hong contributed a lot to it. After Li Xu returned, Liu Hongji has always behaved as conscientious as a qualified soldier.

"Ying'er will not leave Boling, Brother Hongji will return to Hedong early tomorrow morning to surrender his life to Tang Gong. Whether you can keep it or not, our husband and wife will inherit the favor of you and Tang Gong. By the way, I would like to give Tang Gong a word, what he wants to do Boling will not hold back. But the six counties don't want to get involved in the world's dispute! Arching his hand at Liu Hongji, Li Xu persuaded in a low voice.

"Do you want to kill a donkey when you unload the mill? I've been guarding your nest for more than half a month! At this time, Liu Hongji was still in the mood to joke. Grinned and protested loudly.

"Brother Hongji wants to take whatever he wants, just take it. I can't afford to pay much! Li Xu shook his head and responded with a smile. After years of not seeing each other, he and the other party have changed a lot. The tacit understanding of that day is gone, but the friendship is still hidden deep in the heart, and it can be clearly seen when the eyes meet occasionally.

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