Li Siye arranged for Zhang Xiaojing to enter the Anxi Army led by Feng Changqing and served as a captain of a crossbow team. Feng Changqing didn't pay much attention to this relational lieutenant who came in through the back door of the captain, thinking that he was a disciple of Gaoling County, Li Siye's hometown.

The Anxi Army has strong combat capabilities, and its style is also relatively bad, and it likes to bully people. But Zhang Xiaojing is a person who came out of the Anxi Army, and he is a veteran among veterans, so can he still let these recruits bully him?

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the soldiers sat in the camp in the wilderness and talked with great interest about the prosperous scene of Chang'an in the past.

"At that time, tens of millions of lanterns were able to extend from the Imperial City Gate to the Jinguang Gate to the west and the Chunming Gate to the east. The pedestrians on the street rub shoulders and heels, all kinds of business travelers come and go, and the ladies are beautiful one by one. But I am afraid that we will not see such a prosperous scene in the next few years. ”

"How many years?" Zhang Xiaojing said sarcastically on the side: "Such a scene, I'm afraid I won't see it again in the Tang Dynasty." ”

Several petty officers in the vicinity glared at him angrily, but Zhang Xiaojing seemed to be unaware, as if he thought that it was a matter of course to break up their sweet dreams.

Li Siye was standing on a nearby hill, followed by his two henchmen, Michagan and Cen Shen, admiring the red sun that was about to rise in the east.

He suddenly said out of place: "A few days ago, the emperor's envoy came from Shuzhong, hoping that I could quickly stand in line to support Li Luan, but I didn't give him a chance to speak, and only gave an ambiguous answer."

Micha asked in surprise, "Why didn't the lord agree to the emperor's request?" This is a great opportunity for the lord to keep his military power. ”

Li Siye did not answer his words, but pointed to the red halo on the horizon and said: "The sunset is as beautiful as the rising sun, but no one wants to enjoy the scene when the sunset ends, the era that belongs to the past has long ended and will never come again." Besides, if the king is not secret, he will lose his minister, and if the minister is not secret, he will **. The Emperor doesn't look like a well-thought-out man in any way, and I can't really tie myself to his ship, otherwise we won't be able to escape when the ship capsizes. ”

He said leisurely with hope: "After experiencing this twist and turn, I finally understand that as long as you have absolute power and a clear mind, you don't need to be witty like a demon to be invincible."

In the distance, a few fast horses quickly rushed towards the Tang army camp, Li Siye suddenly looked solemn, and beckoned to the two: "Let's go, go down and see what's going on." ”

They came to the camp at the foot of the mountain, Zang Xiye, Feng Changqing and others were already standing in front of his tent, and said to him: "We sent a probe to report that the rebel Cui Qianyou stationed in Xin'an suddenly attacked Michi, please show the doctor." ”

Li Yu, the king of Chu, also came to Li Siye and asked him about his decision: "The rebels are menacing, and I ask the captain to make a decision as soon as possible."

Zang Xiye hurriedly stepped forward and volunteered: "The last general is willing to lead the Flying Tiger Cavalry to help Michi, and give the enemy a surprise attack from behind."

Li Siye pinched his beard and thought carefully, and said in a deep voice: "The defense of Mianchi County is far more stable than that of Xindian, and Guo Ziyi's Shuo Fang army is completely equipped around, there are Duan Xiushi's Han Navy cavalry and Gelulu cavalry, as well as the cavalry of Bahanna Kingdom, the comprehensive strength is not weaker than ours, and Cui Qianyou's strategy will not be so simple." For the time being, you will hold your troops and send a group of scouts to explore the pond. ”

Li Yu anxiously persuaded him: "Captain, the fighter plane must not be lost, we should immediately send troops to Michi, if Guo Ziyi is not Cui Qianyou's opponent, we will regret it too late."

Li Siye waved his hand calmly: "Guo Ziyi is calm and brave and good at fighting, if there is really a strong enemy attack by Cui Qianyou, he will inevitably stick to the wall and clear the wilderness, and choose to stick to delay the enemy army to wait for our army to come to help, so the more you are on the verge of battle, the more vigilant you must be, and it is not too late to make a decision after the enemy's movements are completely investigated."

Most of the generals were silent, skeptical of Li Siye's judgment in their hearts, but did not dare to directly oppose it. Li Siye smiled: "You don't believe it? After waiting for another half an hour, there will be changes, so please don't be impatient, even if I make a mistake, half an hour will not have any impact on the battle situation. ”

A mellow voice in the crowd said, "I believe what the Captain said. ”

The generals followed the voice and looked over, and it was the eunuch Yu Chaoen who interjected, although everyone didn't have a good impression of the eunuchs, but now the emperor in the court is quite important to these rootless guys, and they can't be easily provoked, so they have to pretend not to hear.

Li Siye didn't say anything about this person's help, turned around and returned to the tent to sit alone and wait for the news, Yu Chaoen hurriedly chased after his ass and followed, and said with a courteous smile: "Presumably the Taiwei also knows about my visit to Zang Zhongcheng, it was just that we were ordered by His Majesty and the Duke of Yu to deal with the errand, Chao En really didn't think so in his heart." Taiwei is my benefactor, how can I do something unfavorable to Taiwei, and please relax Taiwei, your kindness to me yesterday will be rewarded in the future. ”

He didn't know whether this eunuch Yu Chaoen was true or fake, even when he saved him back then, he didn't know anything about such a young man, and it was even more impossible to understand it now. As for his statements, it would be good to listen to them, and there was no need to take them seriously. Is there less of a rise in this world?

"You don't have to worry about the fish prison army, you and I are both serving the court and His Majesty, you and I can do our jobs. As for whether to repay the favor or not, I just did it conveniently back then, and you don't have to take it to heart as a burden. ”

Yu Chaoen glanced at Li Siye from the corner of his eye, and saw that there was no other change on his face, so a vague smile appeared on his face: "Since this is the case, the slave and maid will retreat."

After he lifted the curtain and left, the generals in the army were also waiting outside Li Siye's tent, paying attention to the lookout at the commanding heights of the camp from time to time, and after a while they called out to ask if the horses sent out had returned.

In less than half an hour, a horse in the distance galloped on the smoke and dust, came to the outside of the camp and turned over and dismounted, and Li Yu, the king of Chu, led the generals to personally come forward and ask: "Where are you from?" Find out what?"

The scout was out of breath, and he couldn't say a word before he paused and gasped: "I'm from Shuofangjun...... Dr. Guo came here, and the rebels sent ...... early this morning."

Li Yu, the king of Chu, hurriedly asked, "Is it that the main force of the rebel army is attacking the Shuofang army and the Beiting army?"

"No...... No, the rebels sent some small groups of infantry to constantly challenge in front of our army's formation, Dr. Guo knew that this was the rebels' suspicious strategy, and he was afraid that the rebels would attack the west, so he specially ordered me to ride a fast horse to report it, please don't be fooled by the king of Chu and the captain, let alone send troops and horses to help our army. ”

Li Yu nodded ignorantly, still understanding the sudden news, and suddenly another horse came in front of him, turning over and dismounting in front of the camp gate, squatting and kneeling: "Report!" The rebel army of 70,000 poured out, avoiding the main road and attacking our army, less than ten miles from the camp gate!"

Li Yu was stunned, patted his head and said, "It's really dangerous, hurry, go and inform the captain."

Li Siye could hear the shouts outside, and had already walked out of the tent, and ordered the generals standing in front of the camp gate: "Feng Changqing!" Led the Anxi Army as the left and right flanks of the front army, and lined up in front of the camp gate. Yan Xiaosi led the artillery battalion behind the front army's large array, ready to reload at any time. Zang Xiye led the Flying Tiger to ride on the left and right flanks of the front army, and the rest of the armies were all in the middle army's formation, so there must be no delay!"

"Whoa!" The generals immediately went down to gather soldiers and horses to go out from the four directions of the camp gate, and according to Li Siye's order, the depth of the phalanx was listed in front and behind the camp gate. The artillery battalion hides killing opportunities behind the front army, and the left and right formations of the front army protrude in front of the large array, like two gates as a barrier for the activities of the artillery battalion. The Flying Tiger Cavalry, which was located on the left and right of the artillery battalion, was ready to attack the enemy's infantry formations.