The three of them went back to Fengming Courtyard first, and then Zhuo Yi left with Zhitong.

Zhuo Yi felt that he didn't go back, he missed his parents a little, and he still wanted to go home to see his parents.

Zhe Tong was very good at observing words and feelings, and knew that Zhuo Yi was homesick, so he said with a smile: "Brother Yi, let's go see Uncle Zhuo and Aunt Zhuo." ”

Zhuo Yi was slightly stunned when he heard Zhi Tong's words.

Zhi Tong said: "Are you still angry with Uncle Zhuo?"

Zhuo Yi shook his head.

Zhi Tong said: "Since you are not angry, then go back and see them, Uncle Zhuo and Aunt Zhuo must miss you, they should all expect you to go home." ”

Zhuo Yi thought for a moment, then nodded, and the two rode fast horses towards Kyoto.

The two found a large-scale migration of people on the road, so they inquired about the reason, only to learn that Chen Jin in the south led 400,000 displaced people to rebel.

The imperial court sent General Weihu to lead an army of 200,000 to the south to quell the rebellion, and was engaged in battle with Chen Jin's rebels. The two sides are in a stalemate in the Vu Rift Canyon.

Zhuo Yi dismissed his plan to return to Beijing after hearing this, he was a little worried about his father, so he decided to go to Wuli Canyon to see the situation.

The Wulu Canyon is gourd-shaped, narrow in the north and wide in the south. The widest part of the south is about 10 zhang, and the narrowest part of the north is more than 6 zhang wide, and it is the famous Grand Canyon. The mountains on both sides of the canyon stand against each other, as if they had been split in half and then pulled apart. The high mountains on both sides of the canyon are bare and devoid of vegetation.

Zhuo Quanshuai's 200,000-strong army blocked the narrowest part of the northern end of the canyon to prevent Chen Jin's rebels from moving north. The Wuli Gorge is the only way for the rebels to go north, otherwise they will need to make a detour of hundreds of miles, and the rebels cannot afford to consume it. Zhuo Quan distributed 10,000 soldiers, divided into two groups, 5,000 on the left and right on the high mountains on both sides, and 190,000 troops guarded the mouth of the canyon.

Although there were 400,000 Chen Jin's rebels, most of them were ordinary people and had little combat power. He has four generals under him, namely Yuan Heng, Lu Qian, Cao Dazhu, and Ji Dadao.

Yuan Heng is a butcher who kills pigs, more than eight feet tall, with a horizontal meat, a fierce face, a full beard, and two pig-killing knives in his hands. He once killed the other party because of a dispute with someone, so he fled to the mountains and became a bandit. He kills people without mercy, and he is a real butcher, ranking fourth.

Lu Qian is a martial artist, eight feet tall, and takes care of the house, because he was found stealing the master's things, so he killed the master's family, went up the mountain and became a bandit, ranking second.

Cao Da Hammer is seven feet tall, with a resolute face, a burly figure, and a body of ability. Although he was an ironworker, he married a beautiful lady, because the prince of Zhixian took a fancy to his wife, so he framed him and sent him to the frontier. He escaped on the way, and when he returned home, he found that his wife had committed suicide because she did not want to be humiliated, so he was forced to go up the mountain and become a bandit, bent on revenge. Later, Chen Jin rebelled and broke through the city to get what he wanted, so he stayed by Chen Jin's side and became a general by Chen Jin's side, winning Chen Jin's trust.

Ji Dadao is very mysterious, I only heard that he is a strong man who is more than nine feet tall, he is excellent in martial arts, likes to drink wine with the hearts and livers of the living, loves to drink human blood, and is a cannibal demon.

Chen Jin also has a military advisor under him, this person's surname is Shi Mingji, and he is a showman. He failed in the township test three times, and he was depressed. After Chen Jin's uprising, he took the initiative to take refuge in Chen Jin, because he was resourceful and repeatedly offered advice to Chen Jin, so that he won many victories, and Chen Jin was deeply appreciated, and appointed him as a military advisor.

At this moment, Chen Jinzheng was anxious because of Zhuo Quan's army, he looked at his subordinates and asked, "Now that the imperial court has sent Zhuo Quan to lead an army to intercept in front, what do you think you should do?"

Yuan Heng stood up and said, "It doesn't matter who he is, let's just kill him." ”

Shi Ji said: "No, it is not for nothing that Zhuo Quan is called General Weihu, when he attacked and destroyed the Qi State, he led an army of 50,000 to defeat the 150,000 people of the Qi State, and even five cities. It was also because Emperor Zhao was very suspicious and worried about his high position, so he took his military power and hid it. ”

"It's not the same that we have three cities in a day, and we are not much worse than him. Yuan Heng said.

Shi Ji shook his head, not wanting to talk to this ruthless butcher.

Lu Qian also said: "I think Yuan Heng is right, we can't lose morale before we start fighting, we have to fight to find out." And we have 400,000 men, and he has only 200,000. ”

Yuan Heng was very happy to see Lu Qian's support and said, "That's it." ”

Chen Jin said: "At this moment, he is blocking the way we must go north, and this battle is indispensable." ”

"In that case, then what are we waiting for?" Yuan Heng said.

"It's meant to be beaten, but how should it be beaten? A sweet voice said, it was actually a woman, she was dressed in a black robe, which made it difficult for people to see her true face, but she was only a little more than six feet tall, but as soon as she spoke, the rest of the people were also dumbfounded, and did not dare to confront her.

Chen Jin said: "Strategist, according to you, how should this battle be fought?"

Shi Ji smiled and replied: "Don't worry, coach, it's him Zhuo Quan who should be in a hurry." ”

Chen Jin thought for a moment when he heard this, nodded with a smile on his face and said, "What the military advisor said is very true, but I was wrong. ”

The black-robed woman and Cao Dazhui also nodded as if they had realized something, while Yuan Heng and Lu Qian were still confused. Yuan Heng stood up with a puzzled face and asked, "Dashuai, what are you fighting dumb fans?"

Chen Jin smiled, looked at Shi Ji and said, "It's still a military advisor to explain their doubts." ”

Shi Ji nodded, looked at Yuan Heng and asked, "What is Zhuo Quan here for?"

"Naturally, they're here to deal with us. Yuan Heng said.

"Yes, it's him who wants to deal with us, and it's not us who wants to deal with him, we just need to stay put. Shi Ji said.

Lu Qian had already understood, Yuan Heng nodded as if he also understood, and then asked: "But he blocked us, so what should we do?"

"If he wants to, that's better, we just need to take care of the place we have laid, stabilize it, and develop it into our own territory. Shi Ji smiled slightly, and said with slightly narrow eyes, "But he will definitely not be able to bear it first, even if he can bear it, the emperor of Zhao Jing will not let him do this." ”

Yuan Heng nodded and said with a smile: "That's good, it's good if you said no earlier." ”

Chen Jin said with a smile: "Everyone has worked hard during this time, so we should rest for a few days." ”

A few days later, in the midst of the counterinsurgency army, Zhuo Quan said: "It seems that the rebels do not plan to take the initiative to attack. ”

Liu Bo said, "What is the general going to do?"

Zhuo Quan said: "Wait for a while, spend a while with them, the south has been suffering disasters for many years, and there have been wars, and their grain and grass should not be able to support it for long." ”

Liu Bo was already very worried about the war, but he still agreed with this method of draining the enemy's army. Then he asked, "How long will this be?"

"I don't know, it could be a long time, or it could be very soon. Zhuo Quan said.

Liu Bo said anxiously: "Your Majesty hopes that you will end the war quickly, if the northern Hongguo is also going south, the country will consume a lot, and after a long time, I am afraid that the national strength will not be able to support it." ”

"That's why it's all the more steady. Although the other side is a mixed army, but the combat effectiveness is not small, and now it is the time when morale is high, at this time, even if it wins, it will hurt the enemy by 1,000 and lose 800 by itself. Moreover, the other party has taken three cities in one day, and there must be capable people in the army. Zhuo Quan analyzed.

He Dingfang hurriedly said: "Yes, general, the rebel leader Chen Jin's subordinates have a show called Shi Ji." This person is resourceful and is known as a talented man. I fell for this man's scheme. ”

Zhuo Quan asked, "Oh, this person is a showman?"

"Yes, it is said that he failed to pass the exam three times, so he had a grudge against the imperial court, so he took the initiative to take refuge in the traitor Chen Jin. He Dingfang said.

Zhuo Quan said: "Alas, it's a pity that such a person is talented, but he can't be reused by the imperial court." ”

Liu Bo said: "What's the pity, this person has a grudge against the court just because he failed to pass the exam, and he is born with a backbone, which is really damned." ”

The two sides continued to confront each other, and Zhuo Quan occasionally sent small groups of soldiers to harass them.

After lasting ten days, the rebels' grain and grass were gradually consumed, and the remaining grain and grass was only enough for them to support half a month.

Chen Jin once again convened his subordinates to discuss countermeasures, and Yuan Heng said: "Look, I said that I should have fought a long time ago, and it was not the same to fight until now, but it wore out morale." ”

Shi Ji said: "We can't support them, it's not much better, the imperial court has to fight with Hongguo in the north, and the consumption is greater, now it's up to who can't hold it first." ”

Chen Jin nodded, this can only be the case at this time.

Above the Zhao Jing Golden Palace, Emperor Zhao looked at Prime Minister Wen Jingkun and asked, "How is the war in the south?"

Wen Jingkun replied: "Back to Your Majesty, General Zhuo led the army to block the Wulu Gorge, so that the rebels could not go further north. ”

Emperor Zhao nodded, indicating that he understood.

Song Fang said: "Your Majesty, General Zhuo led an army of 200,000 to the south, just to confront the rebels, but not to attack, I'm afraid this will not be beneficial to the imperial court." ”

Ning Zeyi also said: "Yes, Your Majesty, now that the north is at war with the Hong State, such a two-front battle consumes a lot of grain and grass, and now the treasury is already stretched." Zhuo Yi has a heavy army, and it may not be a good thing to continue for a long time, so he should be ordered to fight quickly and pacify the thieves as soon as possible. ”

Li Dakai stood up and said, "You should fight a war to eat, as fast as you want?"

Song Fang said: "I don't know about this war, but I know that the grain and grass are already insufficient, if it's just a blockage, then who to send is not the same? ”

Li Dakai wanted to say something, but Emperor Zhao said: "Enough, pass on my will, and order Zhuo Quan to pacify the rebellious army within half a month, and return to the dynasty as soon as possible." ”

In the Wu Crack Canyon, in the big tent of the Chinese army in the chaos army, Zhuo Quan frowned slightly when he looked at the holy decree. The imperial court was in such a hurry, it was good to defeat the rebels, and it was still difficult to quell such a big rebellion at one time.

Liu Bo said: "Look, I just said that we can't delay, the court is dissatisfied with us." General Zhuo, let's start the war as soon as possible. ”

Liu Bo, as a prison army, is naturally responsible, and when he saw the urging of the imperial court, he also urged Zhuo Quan to fight as soon as possible.

Zhuo Quan had no choice but to open his position and prepare for a big battle with the rebels.

Chen Jin was overjoyed when he found out, and set up a posture to block the imperial army at the southern end.

Zhuo Quan saw that the morale of the rebels was almost exhausted, so he launched a general attack.

Due to the need to break out of the Wurift Canyon to fight, Zhuo Quan ordered the cavalry to break through the opponent's defense in front, and the infantry followed closely behind to break up the opponent's formation. Crowds of people poured out of the canyon one after another.

When Zhuo Yi and Zhitong arrived, the two sides were fighting and killing together.

Zhuo Yi went to the top of the mountain with light skills and stood on a high place looking for his father's figure.

Zhuo Quan was wearing heavy armor, riding on a maroon war horse, holding a silver spear, and sprinting quickly. The point of his spear was blocked in all its paths, either by being knocked into the air or by being pierced and thrown at him.

Lu Qian saw that Zhuo was fierce, and rushed towards Zhuo Quan with a long-handled broadsword in his hand.

The moment the two staggered, they attacked each other's mounts at the same time. Lu Qian held the big knife in his hand and flicked it upward, stood directly on the neck of the war horse that Zhuo Quan sat down, and split the neck and head of the war horse in half. Zhuo Quan's spear stabbed directly into a bloody hole in the neck of the horse where Chen Jin was sitting, and then twisted his wrist and quickly pulled it out.

The two horses fell to the ground almost simultaneously, and the two quickly jumped up from their horses and turned to attack each other.

Zhuo Quan's spear is like a dragon, the head of the spear trembles slightly, and the lotus flowers dance. Jiang Qian, stabbed Lu Qian

Lu Qian's long knife slashed, and the knife came out through the knife and quickly fell.

Zhuo Quan avoided the sword, launched a lightning spearmanship, and stabbed towards Lu Qian in a flash.

Lu Qian swept with a knife, Zhuo Quan jumped up and stabbed, Lu Qian dodged sideways, Zhuo Quan swept with a shot and smashed at Lu Qian.

Lu Qian didn't have time to dodge, so he could only raise a long knife to block.

Zhuo Quan's spear body bent and slapped directly at Lu Qian's body, sending him flying.

Lu Qian sat on the ground, Zhuo Quan flew up and stabbed with a shot, and when he was about to stab Lu Qian, a pig-killing knife flew over and slashed directly at the gun, deflecting it.

Zhuo Quan was startled, and his body flipped and fell to the side. As soon as he stood still, he saw a guy with a meaty face slashing over with a pig-killing knife. Zhuo Quan waved a shot and stabbed straight away.

Yuan Heng was burly and fat, but he was very flexible, and on the side of his body, he avoided the spear and slashed at Zhuo Quan's arm.

Zhuo Quan raised his gun and retreated, Yuan Heng approached and slashed again, and while Zhuo Quan measured his body to dodge, he kicked Yuan Heng's waist and kicked him out.

Lu Qian jumped up, the long knife fell from the sky towards Zhuo Quan, Zhuo Quan dodged to avoid it, Lu Qian's body rotated, and the long knife swirled around his waist and slashed towards Zhuo Quan.

Zhuo Quan flew up and stabbed Lu Qian's head with a shot, Lu Qian waved his knife to block the silver gun, Zhuo Quan was just about to strike again, Yuan Heng slashed up again.

Zhuo Quan's marksmanship is extremely fast, winding and circling, his steps are light and agile, and his moves are tight, as if he can do whatever he wants, a little starlight, the gun is like a snake, left and right, and there is no room for two people.