Late at night, the sub has passed. Candles are still shining in the Hongbun Building. A figure was stretched out and thrown out the door.

Ma Sui's white hair and white beard seem to be more, and the roots are bright. At this moment, he was standing in front of a military map with thick eyebrows and pondering, and let out a slight sigh from time to time.

There was a sound of footsteps behind him, and Ma Sui looked back and saw that it was Lu Yi. Then he snorted coldly and continued to look at his map.

Lu Yi walked behind Ma Sui and said with a smile: "It seems that Brother Xun Mei has some opinions about Lu Zhen." ”

"The gentleman is frank, and the villain is often related. Ma Sui said without replying, "You didn't let me go to visit the concubine, but I ran away first." Why?"

"Brother Xun Mei is straightforward and fast-talking, so I will tell the truth below. Lu Zhen said, "His Majesty hired him as the teacher's eldest son of the emperor, but what did he hire you for?"

Ma Sui was stunned: "This ......"

"Since I didn't hire you, didn't you run over like this to make your Majesty's intentions public?" Lu Zhen said, "I said it below." Vainly speculating on the holy will is a taboo for courtiers. went down to visit Concubine Shu, it was for the eldest son of the emperor to teach, and it was justified to go. The concubine will also think that Lu knows etiquette and understands accidents; isn't it inexplicable that your brother Xunmei ran over like this?"

"Well, you have a point. "Ma Sui is a big-hearted person, and he didn't really think about anything with him. For this Lu Zhen, he still admires it from the bottom of his heart.

"Actually, Brother Xun Mei can think about it himself. In the lower part with you, it is the same breath and branches. If you go down, doesn't that mean you're going too?" Lu Yi smiled, "We are all serving His Majesty's family affairs now." The reason for this is very subtle, but it is better to keep a low profile and not attract too many people's attention. Otherwise, His Majesty would be unhappy. ”

"Well, okay. The old man will listen to you. Ma Sui didn't have the heart to discuss these things anymore. Pointing to the map, he said, "You've come just in time." The old man is worried about some things. Give me advice. ”

"What's the matter?" Lu Zhen asked.

"Take a look at this map, this is Caizhou, that is, Wu Shaocheng's lair. Ma Sui said, "Counting up, Wu Yuanheng's conquest army should have passed the Eastern Capital, and he is about to fight Wu Shaocheng." Caizhou this place. The geographical location is special, and the city is strong. If it is attacked head-on, Wang Shi does not have an advantage. The old man once wanted to recruit more than ten troops from Xu, Song, Bian, and Hebei Prefectures to attack Wu Shaocheng from different directions to reduce Wu Yuanheng's frontal pressure and create fighters for him. But...... The old man had some concerns. ”

Lu Zhen frowned and said, "This is very good." What's the concern?"

Ma Sui glared at Lu Zhen: "Are you really confused, or are you fake confused?" His Majesty sent Wu Yuanheng on the expedition, the purpose of which was to let him make meritorious contributions. I sent more than ten soldiers and horses to attack Caizhou in this way, even if Huaixi was finally pacified, the credit would have to be shared by many people. Isn't this the intention of the emperor to be abolished?"

"You're wrong. Brother Xunmei. It's very wrong, hurry up and rein in the precipice!" Lu Zhen suddenly said with a straight face, "The emperor wants Wu Yuanheng to make meritorious contributions, this is not wrong. Along the way, he also wanted to balance the power of his courtiers in the court. However, the prerequisite for doing all this is that the overall interests of Daqi are guaranteed. Even if it is a party dispute, it cannot harm the interests of the state, and this is the bottom line of the emperor's acquiescence, and it is also a thunder pool that we absolutely cannot surpass as courtiers! Party struggle is not just intrigue and deceit, and slander each other. It is even more taboo! Competition and comparison for the sake of national interests is a benign party struggle and a situation that the emperor allows. If we take into account a little selfishness and miss the major affairs of the country...... The consequences are quite severe!"

Ma Sui was taken aback: "It's not as strict as you say, right? The old man also does what the emperor wants!"

"No, you've just disobeyed the Emperor! more often than not. We must proceed from the interests of our country. If you can agree with the emperor, that's the best. If you can't. You must also swear to persevere, this is the duty of a courtier. Lu Zhen continued to say, "The Great Qi has entered the Jingxing year, and every qiē is booming, and His Majesty the Emperor is also a Ming Jun who is as good as a stream. What is good for the country and what is harmful, he is also very clear. In the face of the greater good, any selfish interest can be discarded. Brother Xun Mei, in order to take care of Wu Yuanheng's face, you gave up the favorable layout of the entire battle situation, isn't it because of a small loss? Wu Yuanheng only led 50,000 horses, which was not superior to Wu Shaocheng, who was strong and strong. Even if he strategizes and uses troops like a god, it will take a long time to completely pacify Huaixi. Time means consumption. Daqi has just gained a trace of vitality, so it's better not to consume it like this. ”

"Then what do you mean that the old man should mobilize many troops and horses to cooperate with Wu Yuanheng to fight?" Ma Sui frowned and pondered for a moment, then said, "This ...... Will it make Wu Yuanheng and his generals unhappy? They will suspect that the old man is deliberately robbing them of their credit!"

"Absolutely not. Lu Yi said affirmatively, "Originally, you, Ma Xunmei, the general of the Right God Guard, are the behind-the-scenes commander of the expedition to the east, and he Wu Yuanheng also wants to obey your orders." Moreover, Wu Yuanheng is also a person who is dedicated to public service and does not like to fight. can quickly and decisively pacify Huaixi, it is too late for him to be grateful to you, how can he resent you?"

"It seems that the old man doesn't know anything about Wu Yuanheng!" Ma Sui said with emotion.

Lu Zhen smiled slightly and said, "In the following simple summary of him, Brother Xun Mei will know it in his heart." Wu Yuanheng is different from those of us. We are all courtiers, thinking about how to be loyal to the monarch and the country, realize our ideals and repay our losses. He, Wu Yuanheng, regarded Daqi as his home and the emperor's affairs as his own affairs. He is not what we think. To put it mildly: the emperor and Wu Yuanheng are simply one. ”

"Oh, the old man understand......s," Ma Sui said with a long sigh in his voice, "Then the old man, this time of the Eastern Crusade will be regarded as the emperor's personal expedition." Is that what it means?"

"Shhh

The next day, Ma Sui reported to the emperor the plan for deploying troops that had been drawn up by Tongxiao. As Lu Zhen expected, the emperor really approved his admonition with Long Yan Dayue, and praised him lavishly. Ma Sui was overjoyed, and admired Lu Zhen more and more.

Xiao Yunhe himself was secretly happy in his heart: the courtiers could all think about the country wholeheartedly. It's a great situation. Although I intend to balance the forces of the DPRK and China to make it easier for me to control them, the main premise is that no matter how much they fight, they cannot harm the interests of the country. Whoever dares to cross the thunder pool by half a step will be self-defeating. Now it seems that several major ministers can deeply understand this.

The Huaixi battlefield, in the barracks of the Eastern Army.

Wu Yuanheng was dressed in white and stood with his hands in his hands. Standing in front of the map with his eyebrows lightly locked, he thought to himself. Gao Gu, Li, Fang Ci and Xu Zhan all held their breath in the tent and stood quietly without saying a word.

After a long time, Wu Yuanheng stretched out a finger and pointed at a certain point on the map and said, "Gao Gu." Send someone to test the straight level. Tomorrow, the army retreats there. ”

"Withdrawing again?" Gao Gu, who has never said much, couldn't help but say this question.

Li was young and vigorous, and he also eagerly continued: "Yes, Dashuai! After half a month, he lost seven battles in a row and retreated more than 100 miles. And so on. Morale is gone. Let's let the last general lead the army to fight Wu Shaoyang to the death and decide the victory!"

Wu Yuanheng turned around and glanced at everyone with a calm expression. said: "This expedition to the east, to attack the heart first, the strategy of the army. Wu Shaoyang is Wu Shaocheng's sworn brother, who led an army of 50,000 to block our army, and was fully prepared to menacing. The Huaixi army was already brave and good at fighting, and in addition it occupied an advantageous position, but our army was tired from afar, and it was not suitable to compete with it head-on. Wu Shaocheng flattered Dong and led another 10,000 horses to block the water. As long as we start a frontal battle with Wu Shaoyang, he will outflank me from the waterway and form a flanking attack. I have long heard that Dong Chongzhen is the first general under Wu Shaocheng. Wen Taowu is very good at using soldiers, and this person must not be underestimated. ”

Li Zheng itched his teeth, and said anxiously: "Why should the marshal be afraid of them! Wu Shaoyang sent a Li to call for war a while ago. At the end of the battle, when the general fought with a stick of incense, the marshal Mingjin withdrew his troops. Give the last general a stick of incense more time, and he will definitely cut that Li Yu immediately. Ren still boasted that he was the first fierce general in Huaixi!"

"General Lee, calm down. There will be times when you will have a good time fighting against it. Wu Yuanheng said patiently, "Li will definitely come again today, and when you go to battle, you will still only be allowed to lose, not win." Fang Ci Xu Zhan, the two of you transferred the grain and grass to the first place, and retreated to Zhipingshu. Gao Gu commanded the Chinese army, and when Li and Li went to war, he responded from behind. The two of you, fight and retreat, don't fall in love with the war, and all retreat to Zhiping. ”

"The last general commanded. Gao Gu didn't say a word, and took the talisman. Li sighed hatefully: "I want to lose again!" and did not come forward to receive the talisman.

Wu Yuanheng's face sank: "The military order is like a mountain!"

Li suddenly woke up, strode forward to take the talisman, and promised heavily: "The last general obeys orders!"

"Prepare separately, do things carefully, and make no mistakes. Wu Yuanheng waved his hand, and all the generals retreated. He got up again and stood in front of the map for a long time, and muttered: "Wu Shaocheng, you have prepared such a big trap for me to drill, I just want to lead you out and fight." Wu Shaoyang's soldiers and horses are just a gimmick, he doesn't dare to lose his nest to fight with me; the real killer is Dong Chongzhi at the water's edge. It is also strange that the imperial court should send troops and horses from all walks of life at this time to attack Caizhou while it is weak...... Could it be that the people in the court have other thoughts in their hearts? What is the emperor doing at this time?" The warm sunlight sprinkled on the Taiji Palace in the imperial city makes people feel a little warm. In the Chengqing Palace, bursts of laughter came out, and the soldiers and palace maids and eunuchs who were standing on duty outside the hall couldn't help but show smiling faces. It is rare to see the emperor so happy as today, and that hearty laughter seems to make everyone happy.

Xiao Yunhe hugged his child who was not yet a full moon and coaxed him to play happily. It's just that Li Huai, this kid, didn't give much face to this emperor, not only did he not laugh, but he also cried. Wu Qiyun hurriedly hugged him and fed him, and the little guy stopped crying immediately.

Xiao Yunhe hugged Wu Qiyun and smiled: "This kid only knows his mother." When will you meet my father?"

Wu Qiyun patted the baby in his arms, and said with an intoxicated smile: "He has your blood flowing on his body, father and son are connected, how can he not recognize you?

"It is indeed a happy event, so I specially came to the Chengqing Hall to share it with you. Xiao Yunhe said a little mysteriously.

"What's the matter?" Wu Qiyun was also intrigued.

"Of course it's your brother's business. Xiao Yunhe said, "Today, I received a battle report sent back by the Eastern Army. Wu Yuanheng and Wu Shaocheng's general, Wu Shaoyang, faced each other in front of the battle for half a month. Lost eight formations and retreated more than once. ”

Wu Qiyun was taken aback: "Your Majesty, this is still a happy event, big brother, how can he ......?"

"Don't be nervous, listen to me slowly. Xiao Yunhe was full of confidence, and said slowly, "I have compared the terrain near Caizhou in detail. The terrain there is complicated, and Wu Shaocheng will definitely wait for work and set up a huge encirclement to ambush Wu Yuanheng. Wu Yuanheng was defeated in successive battles, and used the strategy of arrogant soldiers to lure Wu Shaoyang out and make their encirclement useless; this is one thing; as long as Wu Shaoyang dares to come out, Caizhou will inevitably be empty, and when the time comes, the other soldiers and horses assigned by Ma Sui can take advantage of the weakness to attack Caizhou, which is the second; when the time comes, Wu Yuanheng will hit the bottom again to counterattack and attack Wu Shaoyang, who is complacent, and it will not be difficult to succeed, this is the third. Therefore, the more Wu Yuanheng loses, the farther away from the encirclement, and the closer he is to the real victory. You say, can I not be happy?"

"陛xià...... How can it be as if you have seen those situations with your own eyes?" Wu Qiyun asked in surprise.

Xiao Yunhe laughed: "Your eldest brother has followed me for many years, which battle has he not experienced? Don't underestimate him, a powerless scholar, when it comes to leading troops to fight, he has some skills." And a lot of his skills were learned from me. You say, can a teacher not know what the students want to do?"

Wu Qiyun also grinned: "The concubine almost forgot that His Majesty is the first general of Great Qi!"

On the third day of October, it was cloudy, the west wind was strong, and the dust was flying. Twenty miles east of Zhipingshu, in the barracks of the Huaixi Army.

Wu Shaoyang paced back and forth for a while, kept reaching out and touching the nose of the big meat, and shouted with a fierce look in his eyes: "Order, tonight, the third watch will send troops to rob the village, and you must win the battle and capture Wu Yuanheng!"

"Yes!" the pawn shouted and ran out of the tent. But immediately he was thrown into the tent again.

"What person?" Wu Shaoyang exclaimed angrily.

"It's me!" a tall, red-clad general strode in.

"What are you doing? Wu Shaoyang doesn't have a good impression of this Wu Shaocheng's son-in-law. The two have also been fighting openly and secretly, snatching control of the army.

"Lieutenant Marshal, the last general has come to discuss important matters with you. Dong Chongzhi was born with five big and three thick, but there was a sharp spirit between his eyebrows, and he said patiently, "Wu Yuanheng used arrogant tactics to lure our army to attack. Now he has lost eight in a row and has withdrawn from our encirclement. If you rush to attack at this time, you will definitely fall for his tricks. ”

"Oh, you're so resourceful!" Wu Shaoyang said lukewarmly, "Wu Yuanheng is a white-faced scholar who is powerless, and he knows what kind of marching and fighting? Our army took advantage of the victory to pursue, and at this time they annihilated him in one fell swoop. As long as I win this battle, I Huaixi will have enough strength to fight with the court and even establish myself as the king. Dong Chongzhen, didn't you see that Ben Shuai was about to make a great contribution, and you were jealous and wanted to steal the merit, right?"

"Deputy marshal, you ......" Dong Chongzhi was angry and almost speechless. He said patiently: "The soldier is treacherous, since the emperor dares to let Wu Yuanheng take command, then Wu Yuanheng must have his cleverness." Don't forget, the court is no longer the court it once was. The emperor himself started in the army, and now his soldiers are strong and strong. The army that came to conquer this time was all elite soldiers who had experienced a hundred battles. It's not just a plate of loose sand that we've seen before. Wu Yuanheng's subordinates, the fierce general Gao Gu, you must have heard of it. He and Song Liangchen have always been the two fierce generals under the emperor, commanding the most elite flying dragon riders. The combat effectiveness of the Flying Dragon Cavalry is stronger than that of the Tubo Iron Cavalry, haven't you heard of it? Although the pioneer Li is only seventeen or eighteen years old, he is a general who has been fighting for many years, and he has won the true inheritance of his father Li Sheng. Wu Yuanheng had such a strong soldier in his hands, but he lost eight battles in a row. Don't you think there's something wrong?"

"Hmph, I don't need you to teach me a lesson. In the past half a month, I have fought with Wu Yuanheng several times, and I know him well. Wu Shaoyang said disdainfully, "If the march and battle are only stronger than the generals, then there is no need to fight at all." Who's got more soldiers. Whoever is famous will win, how can there be such a reason! Gao Gu and Li are fierce generals, and it is also true that the flying dragon rider is famous in Yunei, but he Wu Yuanheng is a pustule. Relying on being the emperor's brother-in-law, he got such a handsome position, and he came to Huaixi to ask for wildfires just to make a name for himself. Where does he know what to do in war? This marshal has made great contributions today. You don't have to say more!"

"Vice Marshal, it's a matter of importance, you must think twice!" Dong Chongzhen tirelessly admonished, "Wu Yuanheng's goal." It is to keep our army away from Caizhou and fight with it. Now we have assaulted for more than 100 miles, and we have completely lost our geographical advantage. In the field, we have no advantage at all; although the Huaixi Army is brave and good at fighting, it has always been dominated by infantry. It is a great disadvantage to fight against the Wyvern! We must occupy the ditch and defend it at all odds, so that the advantage of his cavalry can be wiped out. Going out of the city to fight in the field is really the next step!"

"Enough! Dong Chongzhen, don't dictate to the old man just because you are the handsome son-in-law. The old man led the soldiers to fight all his life. Know what's light and what's heavy. Wu Shaoyang shouted angrily, "Go back to your Dishui Military Village and guard the waterway." It's not your turn to interject!"

Dong Chongzhi suddenly became angry, and shouted: "It's about the survival of Huaixi." You don't want to use your official position to pressure me! I will quickly return to the commander and ask him to decide. Before the commander gave the order. The deputy marshal doesn't want to use a single soldier in vain! Ben will use the men and horses of his headquarters to block you to the death and prevent you from attacking!"

"Dong Chongzhen, you are the opposite!" Wu Shaoyang was furious and angrily slapped the case, "Come on, take Dong Chongzhi down for me and tie him up!"

Several soldiers immediately rushed into the barracks and were about to make a move. Dong Chongzhi drew his sword in his hand and glared angrily: "Whoever dares to step forward, he will be slashed under the sword!"

"Stop!" shouted from outside the tent. Wu Shaoyang and Dong Chongzhi were stunned together: "Handsome?!"

Wu Shaocheng, the leader of the Huaixi Army, strode in, glanced at Wu Shaoyang and Dong Chongzhen with a sullen face, and scolded in a low voice: "Aren't you ashamed to be in the nest before the war starts?"

Wu Shaoyang and Dong Chongzhen each took a step back and bowed their hands and confessed their guilt.

Wu Shaocheng walked to the handsome seat and sat down in a hurry, forced a glance at the two, and said: "This commander asked you to lead the troops to the battle, and everything in the battle will be discussed, what is there to fight for? Wu Shaoyang, I heard what Dong Chongzhen said just now. It makes sense, why don't you listen?"

"This ......" Wu Shaoyang's heart tightened, and he said with an embarrassed face, "Handsome...... That Wu Yuanheng lost several battles in a row, and he had already lost his strength and lost his army's heart. If you don't annihilate it at this time, when will you wait?"

"Hmph, in vain have you followed me for many years, and all these years have been in vain?" Wu Shaocheng snorted coldly and said, "Wu Yuanheng has followed Li Mo for many years, and he has participated in all the big and small battles, and he is already a master of deep knowledge and resourcefulness. Don't think of people as white-faced scholars, he is ruthless! I was just worried that you would act recklessly, so I came from Caizhou on purpose. Wu Yuanheng lost several battles in a row, obviously deceitful, and couldn't attack. Wu Shaoyang and Dong Chongzhen, you will take the second road of water and drought and immediately return to Caizhou Gongwei. Li led 10,000 soldiers and horses to cover behind, and the army slowly retreated, not to panic. ”

"Dashuai, this ......" Wu Shaoyang hurriedly argued, "The opportunity must not be lost, and it will not come again! That Wu Yuanheng is already a dog in the water, if you don't hate it at this time, it will be too late to regret it!"

"That's enough! You're a short-sighted man, thinking only about your military exploits. You led an army of 50,000 or 60,000 to pursue a hundred miles, and Caizhou was already empty. If a few more soldiers and horses come to attack Caizhou at this time, what should it be?" Wu Shaocheng shouted in a fierce voice, "Wave your army back immediately, there must be no mistake!"

"Big handsome—big brother!" Wu Shaoyang still didn't give up, knelt down and shouted, "You just believe me this time!" You give me 10,000 horses, and I will personally cushion the back to attack Wu Yuanheng. Whether it succeeds or does not know. ”

"You Chu Yanren!" Wu Shaocheng gritted his teeth and said angrily, "It's okay! This time I will make you die." Ben Shuai will let you command Li Di's 10,000 horses, and you go to Wu Yuanheng to try it. But Ben Shuai also said it first, if there is a loss, you don't have to come back to see Ben Shuai!"

Wu Shaoyang gritted his teeth and bowed his hand: "Thank you, eldest brother, for your success! The younger brother must carry Wu Yuanheng's head to ask for credit!"

Dong Chongzhi only sneered on the side.

In the barracks of the Eastern Army. The generals exclaimed in an uproar: "What? Wu Shaoyang's army has retreated?!"

Wu Yuanheng was also stunned: "It seems that the other party seems to have seen through our army's plan?"

Li hurriedly said: "Dashuai, since this is the case, don't miss the opportunity." Wu Shaoyang has left Caizhou Baili, and the location has been lost. At this time, our army wantonly covered up and killed, just giving full play to the advantages of cavalry in field warfare. If you wait for them to withdraw into Caizhou. It's all about to happen!"

Gao Gu also said: "Yes, handsome." If you don't pursue at this time, it's too late to regret it. ”

"Don't be busy......," Wu Yuanheng waved his hand, frowning and contemplative, and said slowly, "Since the other party has seen through our arrogant army's plan to lure the enemy, he will definitely be prepared when he retreats." Our troops rashly pursued. Set the ambush. It seems that the other party is by no means an ordinary person. As I said a long time ago, that Dong Chong has a reputation for resourcefulness. Not to be taken lightly. But the strange thing is that he has always been at odds with Wu Shaoyang, so how did he persuade Wu Shaoyang to be willing to withdraw from the army? Could it be that there was fraud in this?

Gao Gu and Li glanced at each other, and each thought in amazement: Where is there so much fraud?

Wu Yuanheng was not in a hurry, and paced. All the generals looked at him, and their eyes did not blink.

After a long time, Wu Yuanheng froze and said, "Order." Retreat another twenty miles, abandon the Zhiping garrison. ”

"What?!" exclaimed the generals at the same time.

"Execute the military order, don't say much!" Wu Yuanheng waved his hand, "Execute it immediately, and those who violate the order will be killed!", leading a thousand cavalry vanguard. Secretly lurked in front of the Zhiping Shuqi military camp. After observing for a long time, I found that although there were tents in the camp, there was no one. Li was puzzled in his heart, and hurriedly reported the news to Wu Shaoyang, who was commanding the army in the rear. Wu Shaoyang slapped his leg and shouted: "Alas, let that Wu Yuanheng run away! Dong Chongzhen, you coward, you missed the big thing of this commander!

The Huaixi Army drove into the Zhiping Shu military camp and found that it was indeed a false flag. There is no grain and grass left, and there is not a single figure in sight. Wu Shaoyang hurriedly sent a fast horse to spy on the news, and found that Wu Yuanheng had retreated the army for twenty miles, and he was in an extremely hurry.

Wu Shaoyang gritted his teeth and said with hatred: "Wu Yuanheng is in such a hurry, it must be because there is not enough food and grass or something has happened in the eastern capital and he is in a hurry to return to help." What a good opportunity, what a great opportunity! Let Dong Chongzhi delay that little boy! Come, come! Quickly send a letter to the marshal, let him wave his army back, and kill the defeated soldiers of Wu Yuanhengdi together!"

At this time, Wu Yuanheng had already led the army to retreat to twenty miles away, and set up camp on the official road to wait, most of the soldiers and horses had already ambushed on both sides of the road, and prepared a large number of strong bows and crossbows to wait.

Gao Gu said worriedly: "Marshal, our army has no way to retreat. If you retreat again, you will reach the territory of the eastern capital. If you don't win, the court will definitely complain, and the emperor won't be able to explain it!"

"Rest easy. Although I have lost nine times, one victory is enough. Victory or defeat is only today, let's wait and see!" Wu Yuanheng said, "Wu Shaocheng is also a hero, and there is no shortage of capable people under him. It wasn't surprising that they could see through my tricks to lure the enemy. But now, it is impossible to find out the reality of our army. He thought that I would pursue him when I saw his retreat, but I led my army back. I think he can still hold his breath. ”

Gao Gu didn't answer, but he was beating the drum in his heart: he lost nine formations...... If it weren't for the emperor's cronies, I'm afraid you would have been removed as a marshal long ago. Nine defeats and one victory, you really have the guts......

Soon after, Wu Shaoyang reported that Wu Shaoyang had led his army to attack Zhipingshu and had occupied the place.

Wu Yuanheng smiled: "Look, it's fulfilled." Wu Shaoyang is really a treacherous and slippery. Putting on a posture of withdrawing troops but coming to rob my camp is not unremarkable in using troops. However, no matter how calculating he is, he will not be able to escape my palm. Gao Gu, Li, Fang Ci, Xu Zhan, the real battle is about to begin, are you ready?!"

When the generals heard this, they immediately became energetic. shouted: "It's too late!"

Li even shouted loudly: "The last general will definitely capture that Li alive and let him know that there is a sky outside the sky, and there are people outside the world!"

In the Hongwen Hall of the Imperial City, Xiao Yunhe held a copy of the fold and smiled slightly. Li Sheng, who was on duty in the Hongwen Pavilion today, saw the emperor laughing, and couldn't help but ask softly, "What is Your Majesty laughing at?"

"That Wu Yuanheng is also interesting. It is not enough to lose eight battles, and there may be a few more defeats. He told me that if anyone in the court started a rumor because of this, he asked me to come forward first to stop the criticism. Otherwise, the crusade will be a failure. Xiao Yunhe said with a smile, "Good weapon, as the saying goes, there will be no danger to the king's life outside." Since I approved him Wu Yuanheng to serve as the generalissimo of the Eastern Expedition, it was naturally up to him to decide the matter himself. Above the court, who dares to disturb people's hearts with nonsense? Wu Yuanheng is a little too much to do this?"

Li Sheng thought about it for a while, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty." This recital is not written for His Majesty. ”

"Oh?" Xiao Yunhe exclaimed, "Who else can I write it to?"

Li Sheng smiled and said in a low voice: "This is written for the generals of Weichen Di Buxiao and Gao Gu. ”

"Oh, yes. Xiao Yunhe also smiled with relief, "After losing a few battles in a row, those hot-blooded generals will definitely not be able to sit still." Wu Yuanheng gave me a clear discussion in this way, and the purpose was also to show those generals that the battle situation was in his hands, and there was no need to worry about winning the battle sooner or later. If you don't wake me up, I'll almost forget what it means. Wu Yuanheng was the first commander, and he had no prestige in the army. If he does not use my strength, he will not be able to convince the people. ”

"His Majesty has a point. Li Sheng praised him.

"So be it. Xiao Yunhe said, "Send my Shadow Inheritance Sword to Wu Yuanheng for use." If there are those who disobey military orders, they will be like committing a crime against the king, and they will not be spared!"

Late at night, there was a frost. Anyone who marches to war knows that the frost in late autumn is as irritating as the ice in winter. As long as the frost is blown, the ground is cold and the vegetation decays, and the air becomes extremely dry. It's really annoying to have to march on a cold and dry night.

Wu Shaoyang doesn't care about this. In his opinion, he wants to make immortal achievements today. Wu Yuanheng had just been defeated in a hurry, and if he didn't take advantage of the victory to pursue at this time, it would be too late for him to enter Luoyang. If he can defeat the 50,000 chasing army of the imperial court and capture Wu Yuanheng alive, his prestige in the Huaixi army will be as high as ever.

Therefore, after Wu Yuelin occupied the military camp of Zhiping and Qi, she almost did not bury the pot to cook. Let the sergeants eat a little dry food, and then urge the army to chase after Wu Yuanheng. I have been chasing for more than an hour, and the sky has been slightly white, only to find a large number of camps set up in front.

Wu Shaoyang pondered for a moment, and immediately ordered: "Wu Yuanheng is bluffing again with his old trick, wanting to delay the pursuit of our army. Don't worry about the Qi military camp, continue to move forward at full speed - pursuit!"

Wu Yuanheng, who was halfway up the hill, saw a large number of Huaixi troops, speeding into the encirclement with torches, and finally showed a smile. Fang Ci and Xu Zhan, who were ambushed on both sides, were already clenching their swords and guns and glaring angrily. When I first went to the battlefield, I was inevitably a little nervous. Gao Gu, who was hiding in the barracks, led the flying dragon cavalry soldiers to wait for the enemy, all of them as steady as a stone bell. This kind of ambush warfare is too easy compared to the vicious battles that we have participated in in the past. Li led a vanguard light cavalry and lurked in a col five miles away. Hearing the sound of horses' hooves in the distance, a sense of pride in his heart was already rushing, and the silver spear in his hand was already extremely tight.

Li Chong, the general of the Huaixi Army, was at the forefront, and a big black horse carried his tall body, and he was the first to rush into the Qi army camp. slipped around, and sure enough, it was an empty village again. He immediately sent a signal to the back. Call the army to full speed in pursuit. Wu Shaoyang, who was supervising the army in the Chinese army, sneered sneeringly: "As expected, Wu Yuanheng will only have those old moves." The order is that the army will not stop, and must catch up with Wu Yuanheng's army before dawn!"

When the Huaixi army heard the order, it was about to speed up its advance again. Just when their orders were being passed on in the army, one by one. Suddenly, the drums sounded on the hillsides on both sides. The dotted torches were lit one after another, and immediately they burned into a large area, illuminating the hillsides on both sides as if it were day.

Wu Shaoyang exclaimed: "It's not good, it's a plan!"

He wanted to stop the army, but it was too late. More than 10,000 sergeants. The line was long and serpentine, and the military horses at the front had already rushed to the depths of the Qi army camp.

A military cannon exploded, and a pair of iron horses suddenly flashed on both sides of the camp. The black-robed Wyverceon warriors, all of whom looked like the Night Lord, quietly slapped their horses and flashed out. Gao Gu walked in front of the horse unhurriedly. An iron-toothed mace in his hand, shining with a ghostly light.

"If the enemy general hasn't dismounted and been bound, when?" Gao Gu threw out as if chatting. But the Huaixi army that rushed to the front was frightened. All the sergeants exclaimed together - "Flying Dragoon!"

"What about the Flying Dragon Riders, brothers, don't panic!" Hearing a roar, the crowd of Huaixi Army dispersed, and an extremely tall fierce man rushed out first.

Gao Gu frowned, and couldn't help blurting out: "Song Liangchen?"

Under the torches of the night, the figure of the fierce general was as tall as Song Liangchen. If it weren't for the weapon in his hand that was a gun, if he didn't distinguish carefully, even Gao Gu would think that Song Liangchen had arrived here.

"Who will come. Report your name!" the man slammed his pegasus out, and the iron spear in his hand slashed a fierce wind.

Gao Gu couldn't help but smile slightly, and patted his horse forward: "Gao Gu." ”

"You are Gao Gu?" the fierce general suddenly raised his voice, "I have long heard that Gao Gu is one of the two fierce generals around the current emperor, the Flying Dragon Riding General. Heroic and invincible, excellent martial arts. Today, a certain family is going to see if you really live up to your name!"

Gao Gu is still not in a hurry. After a careful look at the man, he said, "You are Li?"

"It's a certain family!" Li shouted, "Don't talk nonsense, come and fight!"

Gao Gu's eyes widened, and he raised his mace to wave forward, and the Wyvern Rider quietly rushed forward. He himself even slapped his horse and rushed towards Li Kill. Li is as tall and rough as Song Liangchen, but he is much more refined and calm. He saw that the flying dragon rider was menacing, and hurriedly shouted, "Get out of the way!"

The vanguard cavalry of the Huaixi Army immediately flashed a path from the middle to cushion the impact of the flying dragon riding on the ground.

Gao Gu secretly said in his heart: This Li is indeed a character. Obviously hit the ambush, but the army led by him was not in a hurry. Commanding from the position is also calm. I just don't know, he is known as the first fierce general in Huaixi, how is his martial arts?

With a bang, Gao Gu's mace smashed out was already supported by Li Hengting's iron spear. Li Leikong screamed, pushed his arms hard, and bounced back the mace with the tenacity of the iron gun. In an instant, the spear swept back like a water snake. The high-solid round stick was just erected, and the sparks burst out.

"Good kung fu. The corners of Gao Gu's mouth raised, and he was also interested.

Li gritted his teeth: "Kill!"

The cavalry on all sides has already fought together. The Flying Dragon Rider has not been in battle for a long time, and it has long been full of murderous energy and passion. In the face of the Huaixi Army, which was also not weak, it was aroused to be extremely competitive. The front army was the first to start, and a big battle had already started in the Qi army camp.

Wu Shaoyang, who was leading the Chinese army, hurriedly withdrew and returned, and was about to escape. In the dark night, the Huaixi army was ambushed, retreated in a hurry, and the men and horses were squeezed, making a mess. Wu Yuanheng looked at it from a high position, and the battlefield shape shì was in his eyes. It is obvious that the front army of the Huaixi Army was the first to fall into a fight, and it was not panicked or confused, and the Chinese army had not yet started a war, but was in chaos. Come to think of it, the former army general is a character, and he can still stabilize the soldiers when he is attacked in the middle of the night, but the general of the Chinese army is a pustule, and he only thinks about escaping at this time.

Wu Yuanheng raised his hand: "Release the arrow." ”

The archers lurking on both sides of the hillside couldn't wait. Hearing the sound of the drum, Fang Ci and Xu Zhan took the lead in drawing their bows and shooting sharp arrows. In an instant, the long arrows and crossbows were like flying springs in the sky, covering the sky.

Wu Shaoyang let out a series of miserable screams. He shouted loudly: "Retreat, retreat!" He slapped his horse fast, but he didn't care that he would hit his own infantry, and fled in a hurry. Many Huaixi soldiers fell to the ground screaming after being hit by arrows, and the trampling of people became more and more chaotic. The Qi army was very happy to release arrows, and the layers of arrow rain were impenetrable to the Huaixi army. Wu Shaoyang was hit by an arrow in the shoulder and was about to scream, but the horse's head and thigh were also hit by an arrow. Suddenly fell off the horse and almost died. Several henchmen rescued him and helped him to continue his escape.

Seeing that the Huaixi army was about to escape from the encirclement, Wu Yuanheng was not in a hurry. He turned his eyes to look at the camp, and the flying dragon rider was surrounding the front of the Huaixi Army at the core, taking turns to kill. But. This handful of Huaixi cavalry was unusually brave, and it was clear that they were at a disadvantage and at an absolute disadvantage in numbers, but they were stubborn and did not have the slightest intention of retreating.