For the next few days, Tao Kan fought with Zu Ti during the day, and went out of the city at night to test Zu Ti's details.

He didn't believe that Zu Ti could have so many more main forces of the Jingzhou army in a short period of time, this is 30,000 people, you just add up the defenders of Yuzhang and Lujiang counties, how much can you have.

If it weren't for the fact that Zu Ti was worried about the strange use of troops and the uncertainty of the real and the false, I am afraid that Tao Kan would have ordered the whole army to assault a long time ago.

However, even so, Tao Kan still found some doorways.

Every time he sent troops out of the city at night to test the enemy, Zu Ti always relied on the Chinese army of less than 3,000 to fight the enemy.

To be honest, this time and twice, there are too many times, and Tao Kan feels wrong.

Could it be that in the hands of Zu Ti, only these people have combat effectiveness?

In order to prove his conjecture, he sent two troops at once, one to test the Zu Ti Zhong Army, and the other to test the military camp in the east of the city.

The results came out, and the combat effectiveness of the Zu Ti Chinese Army was exceptional, and it could afford to be the main force of the Jingzhou Army.

But the thousands of enemy troops in the eastern camp of the city were in disarray like a rabble, and as soon as their own men attacked, they fled in terror.

Seeing this situation, Tao Kan understood.

Yes, that's it, it must be that guy Zu Ti who is fooling himself from the people who have been recruited from everywhere.

Thinking of this, Tao Kan no longer hesitated and gave the order for a general attack to all his subordinates.

For a time, the gates of Xichang City were wide open, and the 30,000 people under the command of Zu Ti did not fight, and with a bang, the birds and beasts scattered.

Tao Kan doesn't look for others, only for Zu Ti.

Since the beginning of the fight with Zu Ti, he has suffered more than one loss in the hands of Zu Ti.

With a fire in his heart, how could he easily let go of Zu Ti?

No, under Tao Kan's personal pursuit, he commanded an army of 15,000 to attack Zu Li's Zhongjun Dazhai.

Originally, Zu Ti had a headache because of the escape of those people, but now that Tao Kan personally killed him, it was Zu Ti, and he had to personally put on the battle to resist.

Relying on the powerful combat power of the Eight Array Diagrams, Zu Ti persevered from the afternoon and evening until the moon hung on the willow tops.

In the barracks, the casualties of the main force are even more incalculable.

As a last resort, Zu Ti could only give a retreat order to his son Zu Chuan Zuzhi.

He personally led hundreds of people to break the rear, and a fierce battle shocked Tao Kan who was chasing, and then led his troops to withdraw from the battlefield in a panic.

Do you think, Zu Ti wants to leave, can Tao Kan agree. Under Tao Kan's order, the soldiers under his command will be divided into several divisions and continue to pursue Zu Ti.

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At midnight, in the mountains and forests, there was a sudden sound of feet stepping on fallen leaves.

Immediately after, Zu Ti rushed out of the woods in a daze, followed by more than 2,000 wounded soldiers.

This is the main force of Jingzhou that he brought over from Lian Jun.

This Jingzhou army, following Zu Ti deep behind enemy lines, successively captured Xinxing Xichang, and successfully besieged Tao Kan's tens of thousands of troops in the city.

It's just that after Zu Ti's bluff was seen through by Tao Kan, the only way left for him was defeat.

Zu Jian and Zu Zhi both sighed, nothing else, it was so easy to get to where they are today, but after the First World War, the smoke of gunpowder dissipated, not to mention, and the previous efforts were in vain.

Listening to the sighs of his sons, Zu Ti pursed his lips and said, "Husband, when you encounter a little setback, you complain. How can such a character be successful? ”

Although the brothers know this truth, the problem is that it is easy to trick Tao Kan into Xichang City, and now, Tao Kan is anti-guest, not to mention, but also broke his own plan to lay out quietly, how do you think about it and feel uncomfortable.

"Father, don't you feel sorry at all? We've been holding out outside of Xichang for so long. Obviously, as long as Lian Jun and his troops arrive in time, we can completely press Tao Kan to death in Xichang City. At that time, Luling County will also be in our pocket. Now that the work has come to naught, all the previous efforts have been in vain. ”

Listening to his son's words, Zu Ti's expression changed: "It is up to people to plan things, and it is up to heaven to make things happen." In the world, there is no smooth sailing. ”

Brother Zu Lian and Zuzhi muttered: "To put it bluntly, it's still that Lian Jun's support is not effective." Hmph, I really don't understand, how could the generals and the army let such people guard Yuzhang and harm our good deeds. ”

"Shut up, what my father said to you before, you must not slander your colleagues."

"It's not a father, it's not slander, it's the truth."

"Okay, stop it."

Seeing that Zu Ti was about to get angry, the two brothers had no choice but to shut up and say no more.

Looking at Zu Ti again, after looking up at the terrain, he led the troops along the path.

Three days later.

Zu Ti and the others retreated to an unnamed valley, trying to shake off Tao Kan with the help of the rugged terrain.

But Tao Kan has been guarding Luling for so long, and he is very familiar with the local terrain, and the mountain and forest roads can't have any impact on him.

Almost effortlessly, he followed the footsteps of Zu Ti, pursued several times in a row, lost all the Zu Ti armor, threw the banners and robes and armor on the side of the road and burned them, stopping Tao Kan's pursuers.

If it weren't for that, I am afraid that the soldiers and horses of Zu Ti would be completely destroyed.

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"General, Zu Ti has led his troops to retreat into the Valley of Absolute Souls."

During the pursuit, the first colonel returned to report the battle situation to Tao Kan.

Tao Kan nodded when he heard this, he knew that the terrain of this place was very steep, surrounded by lofty mountains and mountains, and there were two exits in front and back.

Moreover, these two exits are not wide avenues, and the widest place can only accommodate five people.

If anyone connects the front and back roads, even if there are thousands of troops and horses in the valley, they will be trapped in the valley.

It's a pity that this place is geographically remote and not on the main road, otherwise, with such a natural danger as a barrier, the defense of Luling County will be on a higher level.

"General, that ancestor has fled to the Valley of Desperate Souls, this guy is obviously in a panic. Give it the order. As long as the brothers charge, they can pick up Zu Ti's head. ”

The soldiers said excitedly, but Tao Kan was obviously not carried away by the situation.

Zu Ti's skills, he knew that such a terrain as the Valley of the Absolute Soul was lifeless, how could he, as a general and army commander of the army, be so easily involved in danger?

In this, there is no mention of fraud.

Thinking like this, Tao Kan waved his hand and called a general, asking him to lead three thousand soldiers and horses to pursue first: "Xue Jing, you lead the vanguard soldiers and horses first." I will take the army and hold back, if anything happens. Don't worry about it, I'll take care of it for you. Got it? ”

Xue actually saw his name, which was called a happy one.

At first, he, like other generals, felt that Tao Kan was too cautious.

But now, Xue actually feels that Tao Kan's caution is very necessary, if Tao Kan is not cautious, how can this credit for giving away for nothing fall on his head?

With joy in his heart, Xue actually agreed loudly, immediately received the order, and led his troops to pursue.