The two armies were facing each other, and the fish maw was hidden in the sky until the sky was bright.
Torches and pine oil were everywhere, and the heavy fog around Wufeng Mountain had not cleared away. Even now, the sky still looks gloomy.
Several soldiers from the company came to see Cen Shixiang and said that this place is at the foot of the mountain. If the Xu Meng Mansion divided its troops to occupy Wufeng Mountain, which echoed the Luanshi Mountain, it would be difficult for the army to resist. The two places were condescending and they might be able to kill all the soldiers and horses of the royal court without a bloody blow. It's best to withdraw early. But no matter who spoke, Cen Shixiang just nodded in agreement, and had no clue of withdrawing the troops. He just sat among the heavy army guards and watched with cold eyes the arrows whizzing down the rocky mountain. Then, from time to time, small groups of rangers would rush down from the mountains, and soldiers and horses would naturally intercept them. Each of them would leave dozens or hundreds of corpses behind, miss a single hit, and then slowly retreat.
In the stalemate, the Wang Ting Army at the foot of the mountain and the soldiers and horses on the rocky mountain were all buried in the thick fog. If it weren't for his extremely good eyesight, he couldn't even distinguish the flags. Neither Cen Shixiang nor Wei Wuze, who was in front of the formation, were willing to act rashly. The mountains and rain are about to come.
Although they have never met, Wei Wuze knows that Cen Shixiang's move is intended to seek change. If this change is really allowed to happen, the royal court may not have the slightest chance of winning. Cen Shixiang also knows that the commander-in-chief who succeeded Huang Fuchao , has a very big ambition in mind, wishing that one battle would wipe out the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses that Wang Ting relies on to protect Guzhou, and completely eliminate the last hurdle for Xumeng Mansion to aspire to the Great Yuan Dynasty. If Cen Shixiang died in the rebellion, and most of the troops and horses were lost here, how could the already declining Zhengzhang Royal Court be able to stop the surging tide of cavalry from overwhelming Guzhou? The word "war" is not just about seeking. Victory lies in cutting off the enemy's arms and legs, killing all the available troops and horses, until it is no longer possible to survive, and allowing the enemy to have countless strategies in his belly and no available troops at hand, then defeat is inevitable.
It is precisely for this reason that after Wei Wuze took over, he did not hesitate to let go of his hands and feet in the battle on the Liang Road, allowing his soldiers and horses to kill civilians and soldiers who were transporting grain, in order to kill one person to serve as an example to others, and to make Liuzhou Guzhou use the soldiers The number of horses was slightly reduced again.
The front of the battlefield is not only a geomantic treasure place for heroes to gain merit, but also a sword to break through the underworld, and move to the Senluo Palace of the human world. There is no good or evil in it, and every word is weeping and bleeding involuntarily, how can it be said to be majestic and heroic.
Liu Dan is like a fish in water. According to his own words, the several famous ancestors of Bingguan Road are all enemies in the battlefield. The life and death are the best way to sharpen one's character and cultivation. Now he has not set foot in a war for many years. , if you have such an opportunity, you don't need to worry about the direction of the war. Just rely on your skills and come and go happily. You may be able to touch the threshold of the extreme realm on the battlefield. Of course, He Zhizhou will make some jokes, but he still gets on his horse and leads the way. The soldiers rushed into the thick fog and fought several times before resting. Naturally, they suffered two more injuries.
The thick fog showed no sign of receding, but the Xumeng Mansion military formation had long been known to the Wang Ting Army. There were masters in the spiritual realm, so the crossbows did not dare to stop for a moment. Even though they could not see the enemy clearly, they still set up crossbows on the mountain ridge. Not only that, several of them almost pierced Liu Dan's waist and abdomen. Fortunately, he narrowly avoided it and did not suffer serious injuries.
"It's not easy to just block the road with this crossbow machine, and it's not easy to get out of the way two or three times. If someone with less skill comes, he may not be able to escape unscathed. This is not a posture that hurts the enemy. It is obvious that his own cavalry will also suffer from this." The calamity of the crossbow machine resulted in the loss of many lives. No wonder it is said that the Xumeng Mansion was ruthless and ruthless. Soldiers and horses from all tribes died at the hands of the crossbow machine without any pain."
"Lezhou, you and I have seen this kind of scene. It was the work of the tribe. On the surface, they tried to appease the people, but in reality they just wanted to show some kindness to the prominent families here. It would be easier to control this place. But in fact, the people were poisoned by it. It's so heavy. Where did the money, food and baggage needed to maintain the troops and horses come from? Of course, the people in the area that was originally under the jurisdiction took some advantage. Like the newly occupied territory here in Lezhou, there are redundant taxes and excessive collections. What's more? This is Xu Meng's Mansion." He Zhizhou counted the arrow feathers in the pot, and when he heard Liu Dan speak, he did not make fun of him, but sighed with a serious look on his face.
"The reason why Xu Meng's Mansion became powerful was because there was Yan Qiye, the most advanced person in the Great Yuan Cultivation Path. How to transform this power into power? There are many capable people in Xu Meng's Mansion. It's hard to say. They are very respectful, but they are more skillful than the elders of the Wangting clan. After gradually eating away at the people on the mountain, they gather together the elders of the famous families who have become popular with the people on the mountain. Their kindness and power are combined, which attracts people from the tribe to come. . At this point, the tribal leaders have still maintained their dignity, and how many people are really obeying the tribal leaders now? The tribes only follow the Meng Mansion's lead, and the tribal leaders have been hollowed out and reduced to similar status. The reason for the empty airs of human puppets is the clever methods of the Xumeng Mansion."
"How can the mansion of the people on the mountain regard the lives of your ordinary soldiers as valuables? How can a chess master who is well versed in the art of chess think about protecting a few chess pieces that are bound to die, unless the chess game still requires this A few chess pieces, otherwise no one would care about it. Compassion does not lead to military affairs, and it is not only a grand explanation, but also sinister and sinister."
Yun Zhong raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at He Zhizhou lightly.
This man usually behaves like a martial artist and makes jokes, laughs and curses with others, but since they got acquainted, no matter what he says or does, he has often made people astonished, which shows that he has considerable ability. Yun Zhong also asked He Zhizhou about the origin of the man surnamed Wen who broke the Jielu sword outside Tianxi City in the previous battle. However, He Zhizhou tried to evade it again and again. In the end, he bluntly said that he had been ordered by this man and he must not tell others about it. Once the details were revealed, he could barely escape questioning.
A thick and heavy crossbow arrow suddenly shot out from the clouds and mist, and penetrated firmly into the rocks. It was only a few dozen steps away from Cen Shixiang. Soldiers hurriedly stepped forward with heavy shields to block it. From time to time, there were shouts, laughter and curses on the rocky mountain, which was full of provocation.
He Zhizhou stood up, picked up a heavy bow and drew it full. They were very far apart and shot an arrow over a horse. Then he silently walked back to where he was. He ignored the admiring looks of the soldiers around him and instead kept a close eye on Yun Zhong.
"The sword was handed out to Tianxi City. Why hasn't it returned yet?"
"It's true that it's for Tianxi City, but at the moment, except for the guards, all the people Tianxi City can dispatch are in the foothills. Even if Liuzhou tries its best, it will be difficult to squeeze out many more troops to help, unless someone uses the rear Only by taking action can the soldiers and horses here be saved from danger." Yun Zhong picked up a piece of withered grass and leaned against a boulder. He looked at the top of the rocky mountain through the thick fog and smoke. The large formation deployed previously only blocked the soldiers and horses for an hour. Although there are many vines, most of them are withered vines and weeds in the mountains, which cannot be used. Even if there is a way to kill the enemy with a large formation, it is a pity that it cannot be used at the moment. We have to admit that the physical strength of the soldiers and horses of the Great Yuan Dynasty, suffering from the cold weather all day long, fighting for survival with tigers and wolves, resulted in the entire Great Yuan being without weak brigade. The formation used dead vines, weeds and dead branches to block the road, and they were quickly defeated by Xun Meng. Soldiers from all over the government were fighting with swords, swords, and spears, and they were coming in several directions. Now they are besieged here, with Wufeng Mountain at their back. Only a winding road leading to the north of Wufeng Mountain is still in the hands of Wang Tingjun, and they still have the capital to retreat. , if there had not been this winding road at the foot of the mountain, tens of thousands of heavy troops on the mountain would rush down the mountain together, and they might not be able to stop them. Even if they retreated, they would still be defeated miserably.
Cen Shixiang's most important reliance has not been revealed until now. Similarly, Wei Wuze is not an incompetent person. He has a huge army and various methods, but he also never puts his reliance in front of others and hides the last magical power he has at hand.
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Therefore, whether it is a test or a secret confrontation, this important event that can determine the future direction of the Great Yuan War will probably take place today.
However, even though Yun Zhong had a clear idea at this time, and with the help of Chilong, he thought he was thinking carefully, and he still could not figure out why the Xu Meng Mansion, which had frequently taken action at first, had no one come at such a critical moment. Wei Wuze The details of his identity have been roughly known through the royal court's investigation, and he is not considered Yan Qiye's right-hand man. At such a critical opportunity, the Xu Meng Mansion is sitting firmly on the lotus platform, which is quite a strange behavior. And now that it's a matter of success or failure, from Yun Zhong's current point of view, there seems to be only one or two reasons why the Xumeng Mansion has not sent anyone.
"Then I guess the last move won't be the Tianxi City guard who is at the forefront of the storm. Besides, given Tianxi City's current semi-dead situation, it would be interesting to be able to mobilize most of Liuzhou's soldiers and horses to assist."
He Zhizhou also leaned against the rocks and looked at the figures walking on the mountain in the thick fog. He counted the time and found that it was almost noon. The soldiers and horses around him had already taken out dry food one after another. In He Zhizhou's view, this kind of behavior was quite weird. Naturally, the army needed to bring food and grass to the confrontation, but there was no movement in Tianxi City. Especially the troops led by Cen Shixiang were clearly traveling lightly and did not take into account the food and grass. It was clear that they did not plan to stand for a long time.
"?????????????????? How long will it take for the sword to turn around and return?" Yun Zhong suddenly spoke to He Zhizhou with a gentle smile.
He Zhizhou raised his eyebrows, "Two or three hours?"
"Today I want you to bet correctly. From now on, I will owe you ten jars of wine on credit. If I guess correctly, I will ask Brother He to tell you a story. Small things can make you happy, but big things can hurt your health. The only way to be sure is to win the lottery. ." He Zhizhou couldn't help but refuse. Yun Zhong, who was accustomed to wearing white clothes, raised his finger and said with a smile, "I guess I need a breath."
The roar of the sword was so loud that it cracked the stone and penetrated the gold. It even dispersed a lot of clouds and mist. It turned sharply and landed firmly in the swordsman's hand.
I am willing to admit defeat, but it is a bit ugly to win this bet. It is rare for He Zhizhou to see such a rogue behavior in the person in front of him, but he still asked, "What old story can you tell me that can be compared with ten jars of good wine?"
"It doesn't need to be too much. Just tell us how Wen Yu came to Dayuan and the hard work he endured during these days."
Less than ten miles away from Tianxi City, thousands of horses were galloping.
But the look of the handsome and upright man at the head was slightly sad. The long sword that was turned by electricity just now was recognized by him, and he was very familiar with it.
