On this day, in the southeastern region of Shaanxi, at the junction of Ankang County and Pingli County, a large number of rebel troops gathered, about 100,000 people, Zhang Xianzhong's troops, Gao Yingxiang's troops, Li Zicheng's troops, Zhang Miaoshou and other rebel armies were all here, marching together and slowly marching northward.

The scene is like migratory birds and other animals, and it is spectacular!

In Li Jiajun's team, Li Zicheng rode on horseback, and Tian Jianxiu followed, slightly behind, and the two were only half a distance away from the horse's body.

Heaven and earth are like a huge furnace, baking the earth, baking the spirit and flesh of the rebels. Even if he is well-trained and elite like Li Jiajun, he is listless, burying his head and facing the huge sun, walking forward.

The chirping of cicadas is like a magnified version of a fly chirping, which makes the feeling of heat and dryness even stronger, making people more and more upset and difficult to calm down.

Tian Jianxiu raised his eyes and looked around, then spurred his war horse, walked two steps quickly, and walked side by side with Li Zicheng, showing a defensive face, his movements were extremely cautious and cautious, and he said in a low voice: "Boss, why should we march with these people?" If our Li Jiajun were to rush alone, the speed would be several times faster than now. If we continue like this, we will not be able to get out of it at all and return to the base area. ”

Seeing that Li Zicheng didn't pay attention to himself and was still walking on the horse, Tian Jianxiu did not give up, and said further: "Moreover, boss, Mr. Song Yingxing has sent several secret letters in a row, urging us to return to the base area as soon as possible. Today's situation in Shaanxi is extremely strange, Hong Chengchou seems to have really discovered the essence of each base area, and it is not like what is claimed to be a copycat bandit. ”

"The base area urgently needs your presiding over to deal with Hong Chengchou's successive temptations. If this continues, when will we reach our destination? ”

As if he was impatient, Li Zicheng frowned slightly, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said lightly: "Jianxiu, can you stop for a while?" I didn't say that I wouldn't go back, and the reason why I did this was to rush and march with the other rebels, and I had my own plans. Don't worry, you won't delay the major events in the base area. ”

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In the rear of the rebel army, dozens of miles away, the officers and troops were in hot pursuit, following from afar, and under the eye, it was roughly estimated that it was about 20,000 people, of which most of them were mainly infantry, and the speed of the march was naturally not as fast as that of the rebel army.

In the area at the front of the team, even in the scorching summer, Chen Qiyu is still wearing armor. Even though he was sweating profusely and soaking his clothes, he was still dressed in great order, and he rode on horseback and continued to walk, squinting his eyes and looking into the distance, as if he wanted to discover something.

At this moment, Deng Xi and He Renlong accompanied each other on left and right, riding horses, following Chen Qiyu, and there were other generals around them, slightly behind.

It was clear that the situation of the officers and troops was no better than that of the rebel army, which was scorched by the poisonous sun, and their spirits became sluggish, and they marched lazily.

Feeling the scorching and scorching sun, He Renlong only felt that his face was extremely hot, and he was burned hot, just like a fire, wiped the sweat on his forehead like rain, panted, looked directly at Chen Qiyu, and said softly: "Lord Chen, it's not that the last general is afraid of war and death, but the last general still thinks that it's better for us to slow down the pursuit." ”

"Oh... Why do you say that? Chen Qiyu asked without looking back.

"My lord, as far as the last general knows, the rebel army in front has gathered many forces, among which the strength of the eight kings Zhang Xianzhong is about 20,000, and there are more than 10,000 people in the scorpion block, as well as Zhang Miaoshou, there are eight or nine thousand people, plus other rebel armies, the total number is at least 100,000."

"Hmm... General He, what you said is good, I understand what you mean, encircling and suppressing 100,000 people with 20,000 people, in terms of weapons and other equipment, we do not have an advantage, and it is indeed not suitable for a hard attack. Chen Qiyu nodded lightly, showing a thoughtful look, turned to look at Deng Xi on the other side, and asked unwillingly: "General Deng, you are a Sichuan general from Sichuan, this place is not far from Sichuan, do you have any good ways to win more with less, so as to encircle and suppress the chaotic army in front?" ”

Deng Xi did not answer immediately, but showed a deep groan, and after thinking for a while, he pointed ahead, and then replied in a deep voice: "My lord, at the junction of Pingli County and Ankang County, there is a canyon, called Chezhou Gorge, which is about forty miles long, and resembles a dog's backbone, so it is also known as the dog's spine pass, and it is a place where the rebel army must pass. The mountains are high and steep, the cliffs are on all sides, and the roads are rugged and difficult to walk, there is only one road. ”

"Well... What a car box gorge... What a dog's spine... It's a wonderful place to ambush. As long as you plan properly and set up an ambush, you will definitely be able to annihilate the chaotic army! He Renlong reacted immediately, played a clever trick, exclaimed again and again like a treasure, and looked at Chen Qiyu flatteringly.

The meaning of grabbing merit is obvious, and there is no embarrassment.

"General He, don't speak yet, let General Deng finish speaking, and then discuss how to ambush the matter."

"Yes, yes, my lord."

He Renlong was bored with a self-deprecation, and then quieted down, and rode honestly without babbling.

"Mr. Deng, you go on."

Deng Xi agreed, smiled slightly, looked as usual, as if nothing had happened just now, and continued: "My lord, if we send cavalry, take the first step, occupy the exit of the carriage gap in advance, and block it. At the same time, two more teams of men and horses were sent to make a detour, climb to the cliffs on both sides, recruit the people living on them, and throw stones and logs into the canyon together, which will surely cause heavy casualties and heavy losses to the rebels. ”

"There is also a major feature of the Carriage Canyon, which is easy to enter and difficult to exit, the road is narrow, and the width is not more than a zhangxu, which is the most suitable for ambush. As long as we guard the front and rear entrances and exits, we can be invincible and inflict heavy losses on the rebellious army. Once the rebels entered the Chebox Gap, their flanks could not be deployed, and the cavalry was even more hindered by the terrain, which limited their speed, and thus could not make a large-scale collective charge, so they could not give full play to their numerical superiority. ”

"Yes, the Carriage Gap is indeed a place to set up an ambush, and you can win more with less." Chen Qiyu smiled, nodded slightly, and after affirming Deng Xi's suggestion, he further said: "As long as we send a thousand-strong cavalry to occupy the exit of the Chezhou Gorge and block it, we can avoid the disadvantage of insufficient troops if we encircle and suppress it from behind." ”

As soon as Deng Xi finished speaking, Zhang Tianli on the side rode his horse and walked two steps quickly, came to Chen Qiyu's side, and at the same time offered advice: "My lord, there is no need to be so troublesome, we just need to guard the entrance and exit of the carriage Canyon, supplemented by fire from the mountain, throwing stones and wood, and the rebellious army will naturally collapse without a fight, and can only pray for surrender." ”

"Well, that's right, in this way, we can avoid a large number of casualties in our army, which is really the best policy." Chen Qiyu nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with this strategy.

He Renlong was not willing to be reluctant, and then added: "Moreover, my lord, along the way, not only have we marched hard, but the chaotic army has long been tired of people and horses, and the grain and grass should be consumed. Once encircled in the canyon, these rebel armies simply can't hold out for long. As long as they are trapped inside, starved for ten days and half a month, or longer, they can be easily cleaned up. ”

Immediately, Chen Qiyu no longer had any hesitation and issued a series of orders.

"Zhang Tianli, give you a thousand cavalry, make a detour, immediately detour back to the front of the rebel army, and occupy the exit of the Chezhou Gorge in advance."

"Yes, sir!"

"He Renlong, Deng Xi, give the two of you two two thousand men and horses respectively, speed up the march, be sure to occupy the cliffs on both sides before the chaotic army enters the Chezhou Gorge, and prepare to roll wood and stones, and ambush. Once the rebels enter the ambush point, the camera acts, either by fire or by using wood and stone. ”

"Yes, my lord, the last will be ordered!"

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