After receiving the weapons, all the charioteers got into the car, and then got on the right side of the car. Lord Xinling skillfully wielded the huge Yi spear and boarded the chariot driven by Mr. Xiahou. Mr. Xiahou did not look at him directly and only whispered: "A body of thousands of gold can't build a dangerous hall, how can it be better to be the son of a country!"
Lord Xinling also whispered back: "But I have some idea! Please protect him."
Mr. Xiahou snorted, shook the reins, and started the carriage.
This car encountered some trouble when passing through the south gate: the spear standing on the car was higher than the city gate, and Lord Xinling had to carry it diagonally on his shoulders to pass through the city gate. The small pause naturally attracted the attention of the soldiers on duty. Zhang Yue felt a little uneasy. He exchanged glances with Mr. Zhongyue. Mr. Zhongyue immediately left quietly and sent a reliable retainer to deliver the news to Dr. Jin Bi that Lord Xinling had quietly left the battle.
Dr. Xu Jia had already gotten up when there was a drumbeat, and his entourage had harnessed his carriage and was waiting in the east of the city. When the diners started to move, they stayed at the back of the team; after the diners passed the city gate, Dr. Xu Jia's motorcade also followed out of the city, following this team of diners, heading south. Xu Jia naturally saw Lord Xinling dressed as the right driver of the car, but he shrewdly did not reveal anything. When the team entered the right camp under the guidance of Mr. Liang Wei and Sikong, Xu Jia only said goodbye to Zhang Noi. The soldiers sent by the right battalion to escort the soldiers had already been prepared and followed behind the convoy, but they could only go forward five miles. The remaining time could only be "watched", otherwise they would "invade" the outskirts of the Korean capital. ——But Mr. Liang Wei and Sikong didn't seem to notice that Lord Xinling was in one of the carriages. They even turned a blind eye to the outstanding Yi spear.
The right battalion has prepared three piles of stoves and food for this unit with special status and identity, one group of chariots and two groups of infantry. Chopped roughage straw is also provided for the horses. Mr. Xiahou was worried and took a few bites before going to tend to the animals. With the others sitting together, Lord Xinling naturally could no longer hide. Zhang He whispered: "Your Majesty went out into the battle incognito, we must not leak it!" Lord Xinling said: "Just watch the formation. I don't dare to disturb your mind, I hope you have nothing to worry about!" Everyone pretended to be fine! , sipping millet porridge. The food in the army was naturally not delicious. Not only were there no vegetables, but there was no salt. The millet was not refined and the shells were not thoroughly peeled, so it was a bit irritating to the throat. The water was also unclear and had a turbid smell. However, no one, including Lord Xinling, expressed any dissatisfaction. Everyone poured out the porridge in the jar and sweated slightly on their foreheads.
After eating, the drum sounds. Everyone stood up and formed an array. After the troops were lined up and ordered, Sikong led three groups of soldiers to advance forward, followed by Zhang Yue and his entourage, followed by Liang Wei Gongzi and two groups of soldiers. Lord Xinling noticed that the three soldiers in the front team were basically equipped with crossbows, while more than half of the two soldiers in the back team lacked crossbows and only had halberds that were as tall as one person.
It was at least twenty miles from the rear army to the front army. By the time Sikong's front army arrived at the predetermined area, it was already dark. On the right wing of the former army, a camp was hastily set up at night. Said to be a camp, it was actually just a few piles of branches forming a half circle, which could barely block some horizontal and stray arrows. After Sikong arrived, he immediately put the team on alert as planned, regardless of fatigue. Zhang Zhe and others arrived later. The team crossed the guard formation and advanced about fifty steps. Ten cars were arranged in groups of two, and they were lined up, with infantry following the cars. While Zhang Yue was waiting for the formation, the rear team led by Mr. Liang Wei also arrived. They also passed through the front formation, then protruded fifty steps forward, and lined up in front of Zhang Yue's chariot formation, leaving about ten steps in the middle. gap. After Mr. Liang Wei's formation is ready, Zuoying will also arrive. The left camp did not separate, and the five soldiers advanced one after another, and formed two horizontal lines fifty steps in front of Mr. Liang Wei. The last line turned back to cover the flanks of the entire army. There were fewer people in the Zuoying with crossbows, only half; but Si Sheng divided each team into two rows. The front rows were all equipped with crossbows, while the back rows used halberds for close combat, which seemed very orderly.
After forming a formation, each formation sent envoys to the middle camp where the chariot formation was located. Mr. Liang Wei led the flag and drum carriage to stop at the rear of the motorcade. At this time, the sun was shining brightly, bringing out bursts of warmth in the cold wind; withered grass and poplars dotted the scene. My body, which was already sweating after walking, became cold after I stopped. My underwear stuck to my body, which was very unpleasant. Zhang Ye ordered to rest where he was. The drummer beat the drums, and all the soldiers sat down together, with their weapons in front of their knees. Among the chariot soldiers, the right side of the chariot fixed the long weapons on the chariot and got off the chariot to inspect and maintain the chariot; the charioteer got off to take care of the horses. Leave only the left side of the car in the car and take turns climbing up to look ahead.
Mr. Xinling got out of the car and sat idlely beside the car. The car was well maintained and there was almost no need for him to do anything.
The front line of this force is roughly the same as the first line of defense of the former army battalions. The soldiers of the Chinese army responsible for covering the flanks are arrayed a hundred steps behind this force. The very existence of this force posed a threat to the Qin army attacking the first line of defense. According to the plan, they should launch an attack from the flank when the Qin army attacked the main position.
But until the sun climbed to the top of the head, Qin Jun did not wait. Just when Lord Xinling and his entourage were sitting drowsily, a bell rang and the signal came from the Chinese army to return to camp.
The rear army sent two battalions, but the front army only set up one camp for them, which was a hastily made camp of branches. Sikong and Si Sheng discussed it and simply left the half circle for the convoy. The soldiers of the two battalions did not When entering the camp, place four halberds on the outskirts of the camp to mark the area, and it is called the camp. After setting up camp, scouts were sent out from both camps.
Military envoys from the front army and the Chinese army came to the camp one after another and reported that according to the scouts' investigation, the Qin army had no intention of leaving the camp today.
Lord Xinling was very angry. He finally reached the front line and wanted to see with his own eyes what the battle was like. But it happened that today, the Qin army did not send troops.
After returning to the camp, Lord Xinling's retainers still rested separately in three groups. A group of chariot soldiers, ten charioteers have to look after the horses, the right charioteers (except Lord Xinling himself) maintain the chariot and the ride, and the left charioteers gather around Lord Xinling to discuss today's military affairs.
Zhang Ye said: "On the first day, the Qin people made a shallow attack and stopped; the next day, they did not fight in formation; today they do not take formation and do not fight. What can I do?"
Mr. Cao said: "I must have heard that you were going into battle, and I was afraid." Although this was a joke, it attracted everyone's applause and said yes.
Lord Xinling said: "The Qin people's advance and retreat are unpredictable. What should I do?"
Mr. Guo said: "You must also sneak into the enemy camp secretly to explore its weakness and strength before you can deploy troops."
Zhang Ye said: "I would like to go back to Qifeng to explore the truth."
Mr. Guo said: "Sir, what's your clever idea?"
Zhang He said: "I thought that our army was trapped by Qin's partial troops and was in a dilemma. Yongzhi entered Qifeng and was invaded by many parties. I was going to leave the city the day before yesterday, but was blocked by the Qin people. Now Qin wants to fight but will not fight, and wants to retreat but will not retreat. It is wasted time. Our army. If it is not controlled by surprise, it will be controlled by others."
Mr. Guo said: "I am confused. This place is far away from Qifeng. Where can we prepare military supplies? I would like to secretly explore the food routes and attack them as soon as possible. The Qin people must retreat."
Lord Xinling said: "I want to go to the army to meet the doctor, is that okay?"
Zhang He said: "That's okay. This place is handled by the ministers and the second division, so don't worry about it. I think the Qin people will not come today. You can take the opportunity to make plans with the officials."
Lord Xinling said: "Are you not violating his order?"
Zhang Ye said: "It's no violation. What is it? When the general comes here, it's not an order; when he leaves here, he goes there, it's not a violation. I hope you don't worry about it."
Lord Xinling said: "I would like to marry Mr. Guo."
Zhang He said: "You are on the right side of Mr. Guo's carriage, and you must go with Mr. Guo! However, it is difficult to ride alone, so I would like to ask someone to ride as a wing. I think that Mr. Wu, Gao Er, is brave and careful, and is well versed in archery. He can do it for me." guard."
Lord Xinling still refused and said: "Don't ignore it. I am willing to listen."
Wu, Mr. Gao Er immediately stood up and said, "I would like to accompany you." Seeing that the two agreed, Mr. Xinling could not say anything else. Three chariots pulled over, and the infantry and retainers of each chariot naturally followed behind, rumbling towards the location of the main general's flag.
Since the beginning of the war, Doctor Jin Bi has moved to the front army to take charge. This is also convenient for Lord Xinling. Not long after the three people left the camp in a car, they entered the main camp of the former army. After checking the festival talisman, report in. Jin Bi hurriedly came out to greet him, and the former general also hurriedly followed behind. Welcoming Lord Xinling and other nine chariot soldiers into the tent, thirty infantry soldiers were placed outside the tent, and the chariot soldiers were taken over and taken care of by the battalion soldiers.
After entering the tent, the former general's retainers, together with Xiao Jian, were already standing outside the tent to greet him. The former military general did not dare to let his retainers follow him, so he only asked them to wait outside the tent. So except for Lord Xinling and his eight retainers, only Jin Bi and the former military general were left in the tent.
Seeing that there was no one else around, Jin Bi complained: "Why did you come out to see the dangerous place in person? The encounter was a mistake, and I will die a hundred times without redemption!"
Lord Xinling said: "I want to sneak in and observe the Qin army, so I have no choice but to come out. Now the Qin people can't come out, what can I do?"
Jin Bi said: "It is noon, so it is not necessarily that he will not come out. What I am worried about is that Qin will treat me laxly and suddenly come out of the formation to attack me when I am lazy to return. Those who order the soldiers to return to the camp should nourish their ears and dare not be lax." .”
Lord Xinling asked: "How can I repay you for scolding the prince?"
Jin Bi said: "The two armies scouted the princes, but they were far apart from each other. They were far apart from each other, so they couldn't tell the truth. But we know that the camp was dusty and the army was sitting still without leaving."
While he was talking, a guest suddenly opened the tent and came in, saying: "Looking out from the tower, we can see that the enemy's camp is rising. Qin seems to be about to pull out the camp."
Jin Bi stood up suddenly and said, "Your Majesty, please wait for a while. I will return as soon as I leave!" After saying this, he quickly left the tent. When Lord Xinling saw something happened, he followed him out curiously; when the former general saw Lord Xinling coming out, he also followed him out. I saw Dr. Jin Bi arriving under the watchtower in a few steps. He quickly climbed up to the watchtower and watched carefully. The two of them were down there, so naturally they couldn't see anything. Lord Xinling wanted to go over, but the former general grabbed him and said, "Just wait, sir. The building is too small for many people."
Not long after, Jin Bi came down from above and saw Lord Xinling and others had come out. He simply said: "The Qin people are out. They want to take advantage of their vigor to attack the Sui Dynasty's return. How can I do what they want!" Then he ordered the drums to be beaten and formed in formation. .
