(3) Division of troops
The two of them floated in the air and slowly fell in front of Shen Jiufeng and the others. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Shen Jiufeng's face was happy, and he hurriedly bowed down and said, "The junior has seen the Zuo Pavilion Master. The rest of the people respectfully hugged their fists and saluted, and even the cynical Liu Xuanyi smiled and showed respect.
Most of the people present knew this person, and some of them who didn't know each other showed a sudden realization after being tapped by others, and even a few people from Bailiyi also greeted him from afar. The people of Qinglong Prefecture were in a commotion, looked at each other, and stopped.
Zhao Bingjue leaned over and looked around, thinking: "I don't know what kind of master this senior is, as soon as he came forward, he shocked the audience, and heard Shen Daxia call him the master of the Zuo Pavilion, could it be that it is the Chaoyang Pavilion master Zuo Yuanbo mentioned before? How can Brother Bai be with him?" But seeing that Bai Ziyun was fine, he was also relieved.
This person is Zuo Yuanbo, the master of Chaoyang Pavilion, Zhao Bingjue is very young, and he doesn't care much about the affairs of the world, so he doesn't know. Others are not, as long as the quicksand rebellion of the year is mentioned, Zuo Yuanbo's name is like thunder.
More than 20 years ago, the quicksand rebellion involved the three prefectures of Zhuque Prefecture, Baihu Prefecture and Xuanwu Prefecture, and the world was almost in chaos. Only then did the three states take advantage of this opportunity to annihilate the rebels in one fell swoop. quelled the rebellion of the quicksand, Zuo Yuanbo made great contributions, and even Emperor Chiwang respected him as a righteous teacher, so the people of Sanzhou respected him very much.
Zuo Yuanbo waved his hand at Shen Jiufeng and the others, and said with a smile: "It's not too late for the old man to come, right?"
Yan Shisan shook it to the end and said gratefully: "The Zuo Pavilion Lord can personally come forward and thank you in advance for the next generation of City Lords and Red Lotus City." ”
Zuo Yuanbo stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The old man lives in seclusion in Chaoyang Pavilion, for more than 20 years, he has been protected by the Lord of Fire City, he is at ease, and he has a good time, and now that Chilian City is in trouble, how can he stand by and watch?"
Hearing what he said, Ying Di, Changmen Daoren and Tiansu and others had gloomy faces, Xi Zu's eyes flickered, and he said lightly: "The Lord of the Left Pavilion is here, and I am sorry for the disappointment." It's just that I don't know why the Zuo Pavilion Master came this time, is it possible that he also wants to be in the same league with these traitors?" He was the first to speak, and put down the hat of the thief to Shen Jiufeng and the others, obviously threatening and intimidating, Zuo Yuanbo had a very high reputation, so he did not dare to act rashly.
Zuo Yuanbo shook his head and smiled: "Elder Xi, we are both guests from afar, how can there be anything to welcome." The old decay is here, firstly, it is to go to Jiufeng's appointment, and secondly, it is for Elder Xi. "The implication is that you and I don't belong to Red Lotus City, how can you dominate the city?
Xi Zu naturally understood what he meant, but smiled instead: "Oh, the Zuo Pavilion Master said that he came for the old man, and the old man will listen to him." ”
Zuo Yuanbo said with a smile: "Then there is Elder Lao Xi, the old man came all the way and listened to a lot of gossip, whether it is true or not, whether it is true or not, I don't know if Elder Xi is willing?"
Xi Zu smiled faintly: "If you persuade us to withdraw from the army, then there is no need to say it." Emperor Chiwang was originally from Qinglong Prefecture, but now he was tragically poisoned by Huo Chiyan and a traitor, so it is reasonable, public and private, and the righteous army in Qinglong Prefecture will never give up. ”
Zuo Yuanbo laughed and said: "Naturally, it is not to persuade you to withdraw from the army, not only that, but it is beneficial to you." ”
Xi Zu frowned slightly, and said secretly: "Old fellow, I want to see what kind of medicine you sell in the gourd." But he smiled and said, "In this case, the old man should listen carefully." ”
Zuo Yuanbo said leisurely: "Chongwu Jun prides himself on benevolence and righteousness, waving his troops to fight the red, just to arrest the thief and return the world to justice, what the old man said is right?"
Xi Zu heard that there was no loophole in his words, and nodded: "Not bad." ”
Zuo Yuanbo said: "In this case, with the chivalrous courage of Chongwu Jun, he naturally doesn't want rivers of blood to flow and lives ruined, nor do he want the innocent people, officers and soldiers of Chilian City and Qinglong Prefecture to die in the disaster of war, and only increase the casualties?"
Xi Zu said: "This is nature. ”
Zuo Yuanbo said with a smile: "You are sure that Huo Chiyan is rebellious and plotting to rebel, but we are the opposite, which is also the reason for this dispute." It just so happened that the old man had a suggestion that could not only avoid casualties, but also easily settle the matter, that is, you and I will each have three people, one-on-one alone, and two wins in three games. If you win, Red Lotus City will give up, and we will also be at the disposal of these so-called traitors, but if we are lucky enough to win, we will also let you deal with it, but we also have to ask Elder Xi to retreat from Red Lotus City without hurting a single soldier, so good?"
As soon as he said this, not only Qinglong Prefecture, but even Shen Jiufeng and the people of Red Lotus City couldn't help but be stunned, and Liu Xuanyi and the others looked puzzled, as if they were extremely puzzled.
Xi Zu laughed and said: "Going around, the Zuo Pavilion Master still wants to persuade me to wait for the retreat." The rebels in Qinglong Prefecture have already exhausted the inside and outside of the city, and the traitors and traitors can't escape, why do I have to make this senseless bet with you?"
Zuo Yuanbo shook his head and smiled: "Elder Xi only knows one but doesn't know the other, even if you capture Chilian City today, what about tomorrow? Ninety-one cities in Vermilion Bird Prefecture, there are still ninety cities in addition to Chilian City, do you think that other city lords will listen to your so-called 'evidence' like Elder Rumang? At that time, the other cities will raise troops to attack, and the big battle is about to break out, do you think you can resist the siege of everyone? Even if you really resist for a while, can you resist for a lifetime?" After a pause, he continued: " But if it is according to what the old man said, the old man will naturally have a way to make the other ninety cities stop the army and make peace, so wouldn't everyone be happy?"
Rumang's heart sank, this was exactly what he was worried about, he originally wanted to use the hand of Qinglong Prefecture, first in addition to Huo Chiyan, and then designed to frame Hangu, clear the obstacles in one fell swoop, and ascend to the position of Moon Deer Monarch. But tonight, many unexpected strange things came one after another, and even Zuo Yuanbo personally came forward to prove it, could he really ascend to the throne with his own fame? Will the other city lords of the ninety cities be convinced? The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
Shen Jiufeng's heart moved, as if he had guessed Zuo Yuanbo's intentions, and raised his voice: "Now that the other prince is still in our hands, we don't want to embarrass him, but if we have no choice, we can't take care of any benevolence, righteousness and morality, if you win, Fang Gongzi will return it together, what does Elder Xi think?"
Xi Zu also frowned and pondered, now that the overall situation is in his hands, Chilian City has already been pinched in the palm of his hand, and the biggest hidden danger is these traitors, and Gongzi is still a hostage in their hands. According to what Zuo Yuanbo just said, whether it is victory or defeat, these thieves will be dealt with by me, and if they win, they will also solve other major troubles, which can really be described as killing two birds with one stone. Even if I lose, by that time, I will deal with these traitors first, and Chilian City will not let me come and go?" Thinking about this, he laughed and said: "What the Pavilion Master Zuo said is very true, and the old man doesn't want to make extraneous branches, so it's decided." ”
Everyone present was surprised, and they all exchanged their heads and ears, but the people of Red Lotus City were overjoyed and raised their arms and shouted.
Zuo Yuanbo said with a smile: "Since Elder Xi agrees, please withdraw the Qinglong Prefecture soldiers in the city out of the city first." ”
Everyone in Qinglong Prefecture was stunned, and only one person shouted: "If we withdraw and you go back on your word, what should we do?"
Xi Zu waved his hand and said with a smile: "The Lord of the Left Pavilion is famous, and he is full of words, how could he do such a thing?" After saying that, he made a gesture, and the person at the lookout sounded the horn of collecting troops.
Hearing the sound of the horn, the footsteps in the city roared, and thousands of people walked out one after another, and everyone in Chilian City was surprised.
Zuo Yuanbo said with a smile: "Elder Xi understands righteousness and admires it. As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Zhao Bingjue and Han Gu and said, "Elder Han and junior brother will come back first, and let's discuss who to invite to appear." ”
Although Zhao Bingjue couldn't guess his mind, seeing that he was in his chest, and Shen Jiufeng and the others had no objection, they looked at each other and smiled, and slowly floated to everyone's side.
Bai Ziyun and his acquaintances were very excited and happy to see each other, the two of them were young and experienced many life and death tribulations together, hugging and laughing.
Su Qingqing looked at Zhao Bingjue's side face that was close at hand, her face turned red for no reason, she glanced down, and found that Xue'er also had wide eyes, looking at Zhao Bingjue curiously.
Hangu and Zuo Yuanbo are also old friends, and they are busy saluting and greeting. A few people gathered in a circle, and the other people in Red Lotus City were also interested, and they withdrew a few feet away. Rumang stood in the crowd, looking at a few people, with a sinister look in his eyes.
Zhao Bingjue looked at Zuo Yuanbo and said in a deep voice: "Zuo senior, the younger generation bears the heavy trust of Emperor Chiwang and the fire senior, but today it is used by others, and the fire predecessor is disloyal and unjust, and the younger generation is to blame for the death." In today's first battle, the younger generation asked for his life with guilt, even if he was defeated, the younger generation would fight to the death. ”
Everyone listened to his heroic and sincere words, and they were infected by it, Yan Shisan held his hand and said excitedly: "Brother Zhao...... Brother Yan is sorry for you, and he is still suspicious of you......"
Zhao Bingjue hurriedly said: "Brother Yan, I don't blame you, I should say I'm sorry, I have lived up to my predecessors and everyone's expectations." ”
Zuo Yuanbo said with a smile: "Little brother doesn't have to blame himself, the matter has come to this point, he should let go of his knot and face the difficulties in front of him." ”
Hangu nodded and said: "Yes, Brother Zhao is open-minded, and the old man is fortunate to make friends today, which is really a blessing in his life." ”
Zhao Bingjue saw that everyone looked at me and said a word, all of them were comforted, no one had the intention of blaming, and he was grateful in his heart, and said busily: "Thank you for your trust, the juniors will definitely live up to their mission in the first battle tonight." ”
Zuo Yuanbo shook his head, suddenly closed his mouth, and said, "Little brother, don't be rash, there are more important things for you to do." ”
Zhao Bingjue was stunned for a moment, and found that everyone was looking at him, thinking that although it was a sound transmission, presumably the Zuo Pavilion Master intended to let everyone hear it, but he didn't know how to transmit the sound, so he had to frown and ask.
Zuo Yuanbo continued: "In fact, the so-called three battles are just a delaying tactic, and the old man made this decision, in fact, he wanted everyone to take the opportunity to escape." ”
"What!" Except for Shen Jiufeng, the rest of the people were all taken aback.
Zuo Yuanbo said: "Now that the enemy troops in the city have withdrawn, it doesn't matter if there are still ambushes, in short, the danger has been reduced by half, so everyone will take this opportunity to escape from the encirclement." ”
Liu Xuanyi asked: "If everyone leaves, won't they be exposed immediately, and Xi Zu's old thief will give up?"
Zuo Yuanbo shook his head and said, "Elder Han and I will stay, and the other person will ......" said and glanced at everyone.
Yan Shisan took a step forward and pointed at himself.
Shen Jiufeng smiled lightly, stopped him, and said in a deep voice: "It's better for me to come!" Among the few of us, it is the Zuo Pavilion Master, Elder Han, and I who have the most experience, and with Xi Zu's scheming, this battle will definitely send the three people with the highest cultivation to fight, and that is the time for everyone to escape. ”
Before he finished speaking, Xue'er hugged his arm, shook her head incessantly, tears flashed, and cried: "Don't, Xue'er don't be separated from Daddy, Daddy...... Don't leave me ......"
When everyone saw her pitiful appearance, they were all sad.
Yan Shisan gritted his teeth and said: "Shen Daxia, although my Yan Shisan is not strong, I am by no means greedy for life and afraid of death, so let me stay!"
Shen Jiufeng shook his head and said, "Brother Yan listen to me, now that Red Lotus City has fallen, the Fire City Lord has suffered in vain, and the brothers and friends of the other Ninety Cities are still in the dark, since you are a person from Red Lotus City, you should try to inform and gather them in this way so that you can recapture Red Lotus City." Besides, although today's situation is dangerous, it is not impossible to survive, and the third master of the Zuo Pavilion and I will naturally try to rush out and join everyone. ”
Zuo Yuanbo said: "Jiufeng is right, then it's decided." As he spoke, he turned his head to look at the crowd, and said: "Everyone is divided into three ways to break out of the encirclement, and the Sikong brothers and the Ding brothers are the most familiar to you, so you will rush to the east in a group." The east of the city is Huating Mountain, which is the place where the troops of Qinglong Prefecture are stationed, but at this time, the army is pressing, the mountain is already empty, and there are many secret passages on the mountain, if you can escape into the mountain, they can't catch you, and it is difficult to escape if you want to escape. ”
Sikong Man and Ding Ziming nodded happily.
Zuo Yuanbo looked at Liu Xuanyi and said: "Brother Liu is well-informed, and his light skills are a must, Xue'er will be taken care of by you, and the two of you will take advantage of the night to run west." ”
Liu Xuanyi put away the folding fan and looked down at Xue'er. saw Xue'er's face full of tears, still holding Shen Jiufeng.
Shen Jiufeng patted her head and leaned over to say something in her ear, but Xue'er still couldn't help shaking her head. After a while, Xue'er touched her tears, but pounced on Zhao Bingjue and choked up: "I don't want to go all the way with that big ugly ghost." ”
Everyone was stunned, and Liu Xuanyi sighed and smiled bitterly.
Shen Jiufeng said: "Then Brother Liu will go all the way with Miss Su." ”
Liu Xuanyi looked at Su Qingqing, who had been staring at Zhao Bingjue, touched his nose, shook his head and said, "That's it, Miss Su's thoughts are only afraid of being the same as Xue'er, I won't humiliate myself, I'll go with Brother Yan." After a pause, he said: "Granny mud, I want my Liu to be personable, and countless beauties are flocking to it, but today I have been hit one after another, this Brother Zhao is really my nemesis." ”
As soon as his words came out, everyone couldn't help laughing, and the atmosphere was a little lighter, only Su Qingqing's face was full of shyness, not refusal, nor promise, waiting for the opportunity to look up at Zhao Bingjue, and found that he was also looking at himself, and his cheeks were red.
Zuo Yuanbo said: "Then, the little brother and the two girls will go south with Ziyun." On the way here, I have left a mark with Ziyun, and then you will go south and return to Chaoyang Pavilion. A month later, everyone met there......"
Before he finished speaking, he heard Xi Zu shouting, "Can the Zuo Pavilion Master discuss?"
Zuo Yuan Bohaha said with a smile: "Naturally, today, Elder Han, Jiufeng, and the Old Decay Association will meet all the friends of Qinglong Prefecture." Spread the voice to the people: "Listen, everyone, when I say, 'Go', everyone will act immediately, and you must not make any stops." ”
Although everyone was reluctant in their hearts, they all knew that there was no other way, so they sighed helplessly.
Zhao Bingjue glanced at Shen Jiufeng, picked up Xue'er, and said in a low voice: "Everyone take care, we are waiting for you in Chaoyang Pavilion, see you or leave!"
Zuo Yuanbo nodded, jumped up with the green wood staff in his hand, and said with a smile: "The old man has been fishing, sleeping, and leisurely for more than 20 years, I don't know if the kung fu in this hand is rusty." ”
Shen Jiufeng and Hangu jumped up side by side, standing on either side of Zuo Yuanbo.
The figure swayed, and the three of them floated in the air, it was Xi Zu, Tuntong and Aoki Envoy, Xi Zu smiled: "The left pavilion master said that he laughed, although the old man had never seen the quicksand rebellion back then, but the name of the left pavilion lord has already been like thunder, and today I want to ask your subordinates to be merciful." ”
Zuo Yuanbo laughed and said: "Elder Xi has won the award, and his name is vain, if he looks like a mirror, he can't see it or touch it." The green wood staff in his hand was shining brightly, spewing out several rays of fine light, only to see him raise his hand and throw it, and said loudly: "Go!"