In mid-September, near Baishui County in Yaozhou, Shaanxi Province, after nearly a month of fleeing, Li Zicheng and others were disgraced and embarrassed, and finally stayed away from Lintao Mansion and temporarily got rid of the encirclement and interception of the official army.

", making such a big move, TMD, it's really unreasonable to just expand the force to 1,200 people, what's wrong with me Li Zicheng?"

Hearing Li Zicheng's whining words, except for Liu Fangliang's excited face, everyone else pouted, and Li Guo said soothingly: "Uncle, this is nothing strange. Yang He's old guy's encirclement and suppression were too strong, and he actually sent three general soldiers to chase and intercept us. We had just captured a city, and before we could catch our breath, they caught up. In this case, how can we replenish the source of troops? ”

At this time, Li Changmao, who was following closely behind, was a little sluggish, and seemed to be choked by the rapid march all the way, and he also said weakly: "Every time we capture a town, although we also open a warehouse to provide food, we are in a very bad situation. Unless they are extremely bold people, few people are willing to join the Li family army at this time. ”

Listening to everyone's words, Tian Jianxiu glanced at the person who was walking at the front on horseback, and there was a taste of happiness in his tone: "Anyway, fortunately, with Mr. Xu leading the way, we can escape from some trails and mountains and forests." Otherwise, Li Jiajun would have been besieged by Zhou Dawang, Yang Zhaoji and others and died on the road. ”

Hearing this, everyone showed gratitude, looked at the man at the same time, and nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that he felt the burning gaze of everyone, and Xu Xiake, who was observing the surrounding terrain, looked back and smiled slightly: "Hehe... Brothers, you have won the prize, don't be so polite. Anyway, we all work under the boss, and these are all things that should be done, but they are just showing the way, and they are nothing. ”

Li Zicheng's heart was even more moved, he was glad for it, he just wanted to say something, but he saw Xu Xiake looking over, and suddenly said: "Boss, walk through the mound in front, even if you get out of Baishui County, you will soon enter the territory of Yan'an Mansion, and you will soon be able to reach Chengcheng and meet Wang Zuogui and others." ”

All the words that came to his mouth were swallowed back, Li Zicheng was so excited that he couldn't help himself, he was in a good mood, and he almost shouted: "Haha... Lao Tzu's burden is finally someone who can help share some of it, and Li Jiajun doesn't have to fight alone. ”

At this moment, everyone understood Li Zicheng's deep-seated intentions, the boss was not only to lead the troubles to the east, but also to avoid the exposure of the affairs of Mabit Mountain and Xinglong Mountain. is even pulling hatred everywhere, making enemies everywhere for the unmasked Wang Zuogui!

Along the way, Li Jiajun was in trouble all the way, causing the state capitals along the road to jump, and the official yamen was even more affected, annoying the governor Yang He to the extreme. It is not difficult to imagine that this governor definitely hates the boss to the core, even more than the governor Liu Guangsheng and the king of Su, Zhu Zhihong, and hates Li Jiajun even more, and wants to get rid of him quickly!

The granaries were plagued by numerous disasters, the treasury silver was lost, and the officials of some towns were almost completely killed......

This is all a blood debt, once the court gets the news, it will be investigated and investigated, and Yang He's dismissal and investigation will be light. Unless, Yang He has a meritorious service in suppressing bandits, and during this time, there is obvious credit for suppressing the rebels.

However, Wu Ruyi said at this time: "Boss, you said, if what we did spread to Yan'an Mansion and Wang Zuogui's ears, would he still take us in?" In particular, we are followed by a group of followers, who want to exterminate us at all times. ”

Li Zicheng's smug expression froze, a little unnatural: "That, shouldn't it?" We've come all the way, and the news will spread faster than we can hurry? ”

After a pause in his tone, he turned his head to look at the material pulled by the cart behind him, and continued with a certain certainty: "What's more, we didn't come empty-handed, but with a generous meeting gift. Anyway, Wang Zuogui should not refuse to be thousands of miles away and refuse us to join, right~? ”

Everyone knew very well that if they wanted to get rid of the chasing soldiers behind, they could only merge with Wang Zuogui's troops, so that they could have the strength to fight a battle.

At the same time, everyone also understands in their hearts that once they hear this news, it is really difficult to say whether Wang Zuogui will accept himself and others? The three-way army, three general soldiers, nearly 10,000 people, among which the chief soldier Yang Zhaoji was the most dedicated and the most tightly pursued.

However, everyone is gambling, and the gambling news cannot reach Yan'an Mansion so quickly, and it is impossible for it to reach Wang Zuogui's ears so quickly. After all, he and the others made a big circle, came out of a deep mountain and old forest, and then turned around and went straight to Wang Zuogui.

As long as there are no more major actions, and the traces are not revealed, the pursuers will not come, at most they will only search in the nearby state capital.

Thinking of this, everyone's hearts became more and more glad, fortunately, there was a Xu Xiake in the team. It not only avoided the encirclement and interception of the officers and soldiers, but also greatly reduced the casualties of the troops. It was not until this time that everyone really understood why the boss insisted on bringing Xu Xiake, a scholar who seemed to be weak in literature and literature, and was nearly forty years old.

Therefore, every time there is a big war, almost without Li Zicheng's orders, everyone will consciously protect Xu Xiake and stay away from the battlefield.

Gradually, everyone finally walked out of Baishui and entered Chengcheng, the southeastern border of Yan'an Province, from Yaozhou.

As soon as he entered the territory of Chengcheng, Li Zicheng couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and then ordered: "Ma Xin, immediately send a few brothers to search for the traces of Wang Zuogui and others in this area of Chengcheng." ”

"Yes, boss, I'll arrange it!"

Ma Xin agreed, and turned away, but Li Zicheng turned his head again to look at the cart of materials, grain, silver, and cloth. This is the capital for him to join Wang Zuogui, with these daily necessities urgently needed by the rebel army, plus this vote under his hands, it is impossible for Wang Zuogui not to take them in?

As long as they converge together and spread the news, Wang Zuogui will want to drive away Li Jiajun again, it will be too late! In the eyes of the officials and soldiers, many anti-thieves are simply a nest of snakes and rats, if possible, of course, they will be exterminated and suppressed together, no matter who you are? Did you provoke me?

Thinking of this, Li Zicheng became more and more proud, admiring his wise decision, but he saw that others were worried.

Although everyone didn't know what Li Zicheng was thinking, as soon as they saw the evil smile on the boss's face, they knew what the boss was planning, thinking about how to pit Wang Zuogui? Let the latter stand up for the Li Jiajun and block the disaster for the Li Jiajun.

The army had stopped, stationed on the hillside, with an extremely open view, and if anyone approached, it would be quickly detected.

Everyone was waiting, waiting for news from Ma Xin. Li Changmao sat on the grass and looked at Li Zicheng from time to time. Along the way, after a few months of getting along, he has gained a considerable degree of understanding of this boss.

Don't look at this boss as cynical, rude in his words, and even more unscrupulous in his actions. However, there is also a careful mind in the big grinning character. Especially when attacking the city and fighting, when the army is on the march, there are always some whims, which catch the officers and soldiers off guard and are tired of coping.

When stationed overnight, what is the open and dark post, what is the three shifts, etc.; When attacking the city, there are all kinds of tricks, first let people sneak into the city, kill the commander of the county order and the city defense battalion, and then take the city in one fell swoop. Also, what dig holes in the ground and enter the well-defended city from underground.

In short, in order to achieve the goal, it is unscrupulous, even if it is harmful, and it is worthy of one's own heart.

And when he was pursued by heavy soldiers of the official army, the boss did not panic at all, but had a whim, sprinkled salt water on the flowers and plants along the road, supplemented by laxative powder ground with croton. Once the cavalry of the official army catches up, those war horses smell fresh flowers and plants, and they will eat these specially treated flowers and plants uncontrollably.

Li Changmao can say with certainty that if anyone leads these 1,200 people and commands the Li family's army, even with Xu Xiake's full help, it will be impossible to escape the encirclement and interception of the officials and troops.

Yes, Xu Xiake's role is very important, every time Li Jiajun is in a desperate situation, he can point out a clear way, so as to turn danger into disaster.

However, Li Zicheng's command was even more important and played a pivotal role. These days, although I know that this boss doesn't read much, I haven't read the famous books on the art of war. However, those whims can often save the defeat!

With the tacit cooperation of the two, Li Jiajun was able to come here with the least losses and escape from the ambush circle of the official army again.

Thinking of this, Li Changmao couldn't help but look at Xu Xiake, a look of admiration flashed in his eyes, and he muttered: "Maybe he, like me, also feels that way." ”