When the news of Didao spread, Longxi County was shocked. Zhang Heng took the opportunity to send people to persuade him, and all the counties in the north surrendered.
However, there was no movement between the two armies confronting each other along the river. The Han army built strong walls and strengthened defenses, while the Xiliang army cut down trees, built ships, and trained men and horses.
On this day, Japan and South Korea transferred Li Kan from Baihuling to Angu. The morale of the Xiliang army was high, and it was expected that a battle would determine the outcome.
Tan Ma reported all the news to Liu Qi. Liu Qi wondered: "The Xiliang army is not used to water warfare, so what is the use of building ships?"
"If we can't advance by land and water, wouldn't it be unnecessary? There must be something fishy in it." Zhao Yun also frowned slightly.
During this period, the camp also built many small boats and rafts, but no one in the army could control them. They had to pick out a thousand men from Jingzhou and Hanzhong soldiers to sail the boats to transport supplies.
Not to mention Liang Xing's old troops, they were dizzy and vomiting when they boarded the ship. The decisive battle was imminent, and Han Sui would not build a ship for no reason.
"Huh, Han Sui, you really have some strategy." Liu Qi suddenly laughed at the table.
Zhao Yun on the side was startled and asked: "Master, can you see the clues?"
Liu Qi sneered and said: "The ships and rafts of the Xiliang Army are not to send troops, but to burn our pontoon bridge and cut off communication between the north and the south."
"That's it!" Zhao Yun said suddenly: "It's true. If the pontoon bridge burns down, our northern and southern armies will not be able to rescue it, but the Xiliang army can send troops to the north, recapture Didao, and counterattack Horseshoe Bay."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "No wonder Han Sui has been so grand in the past few days and mobilized his troops without any cover-up. It turned out to be a bluff, but it is too late to think about returning now!"
Zhao Yun said hurriedly: "Transfer troops and horses back to the north bank immediately."
Liu Qi waved his hand and said, "No matter how Han Sui twists him, I will only remain unchanged in response to all changes, but I will teach him a complete defeat."
Zhao Yun asked in confusion: "What should I do if the pontoon bridge is burned down?"
Liu Qi smiled and said: "At that time, I had taken Angu, and Han Sui was defeated. There is Angu Floating Bridge and Horseshoe Bay Pass. It's okay not to use this place."
So he sent someone to invite Zhang Fei and asked, "Can my third uncle still ride a horse?"
Zhang Fei hummed slightly: "Although I can't exert strength, I am still similar to an ordinary person. I am not a useless waste with hands and feet."
Liu Qi said: "Although Third Uncle has been tricked, I don't think Han Sui and the others dare to believe it. As the saying goes, the old tiger is still powerful, and the current army is short of generals, so we still need to borrow from Third Uncle Tiger's power."
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Although I can't use a snake spear, I can still kill enemies with a sword, just as you are told."
"Who said snake spears can't be used?" Liu Qi chuckled: "Don't worry, Third Uncle, I will definitely help you regain your power in the next two days."
Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei looked at each other in confusion. Liu Qi had sent people to prepare, and sent a secret letter to Kou Feng and Zhang Ren, telling them to act according to the plan.
In Angu City, everything was ready. After finally waiting for Song Long to get up, Han Sui couldn't wait to pass on the order.
After dark, all the generals dressed up and prepared. Meals had been prepared in the city, and they were just waiting for the third watch to eat and fight.
Cheng Gongying saw that Song Long's originally purple-red face turned black and blue, and his lips turned slightly white. He said worriedly: "I don't know how injured the prince is. If it is not suitable to go to war, we can wait for two more days."
Song Long smiled proudly and said: "Sir, there is no need to worry about me. I have taken the magic elixir given by my master, which was refined with hundreds of years of snow lotus and cordyceps. My physical strength has returned to normal. If I kill Liu Qi, this battle can be over once and for all."
Cheng Gongying probed: "I think the prince's complexion is not very good. If he uses that magical medicine again, will it damage his body? If the root cause of the disease is found, how can General Han explain to the King of Song?"
"It doesn't matter!" Song Long waved his hand and said: "Even if I am really unconscious, just send me back to the head of the river. After eighteen months, I will be a hero again!"
Cheng Gongying was surprised and said: "The prince is really so capable?"
Song Long laughed and said: "My master is the living Buddha today and has the ability to bring the dead back to life. What's the point of minor injuries?"
Cheng Gongying clasped his fists and said, "This battle is entirely dependent on the efforts of the Crown Prince. When the event is completed, General Han will be grateful."
"It doesn't have to be like this. In the future, my father will create the Song Dynasty. Sooner or later, he will have to fight Liu Qi. I will clear the way for my father first."
Song Long raised his sword and walked away proudly, followed closely by Han De with another flattery.
Cheng Gongying looked at the huge figure and sneered: "What a stupid bear. If you are unconscious, how can you come back to Fanhan again?"
At the third watch of the night, under the dim moonlight, Xiliang troops left Angu City in two groups. Han De and Song Long led the troops to attack the front, while Han Sui and Li Kan attacked from the flanks.
This battle combines reality and reality. Although the intention is to save Didao, the attack camp is also deployed with all strength. It would be better if Liu Qi can be killed in one fell swoop.
After the men and horses set off, Cheng Gongying led the troops to guard the pontoon and ordered the boats and rafts to be placed on the shore. The boats were in front and the rafts were behind. The rafts were loaded with straw and firewood.
Five hundred soldiers who could barely sail a boat were selected from the army and ordered to approach the pontoon bridge downstream. They lit firewood, cut the cables when they got under the bridge, threw rocks to stop the raft, and the boat drifted down the river.
At nearly the fourth watch, the Xiliang army approached the Han army camp. Song Long took the lead and rushed straight to the front. Han De followed closely behind and rushed into the camp with a shout.
Song Long picked several barracks and found that there was no one inside. He couldn't help but became angry and roared straight into the Chinese army's tent.
"No, we've fallen into a trap, retreat quickly!" When Han De saw no sign of the Han soldiers, he knew something was wrong and shouted hurriedly.
Dong dong dong——
At this moment, drums were beating loudly on the river bank, and the Han army came from outside the camp. Han De urged his horse forward to chase Song Long back.
The dim tent of the Chinese army suddenly lit up with torches, and the tent door was opened, and a general was seen waiting immediately. He laughed and said: "Song Long, my son, can you tell that the Yan people are Zhang Yide?"
"Zhang Fei?" Song Long was shocked. He saw the man with a tiger's beard and a swallow-tailed snake spear in his hand. He hurriedly reined in his horse and said, "You...why are you okay?"
"Hahaha, your heresy is useless in front of my general!" Zhang Fei raised his snake spear and shouted: "Today is the day you die!"
At this time, the sound of killing in the south was loud, and Han Sui must have been surrounded. Han De was shocked and doubtful, and hurriedly stepped forward to persuade: "There has been an ambush in the camp. Your Majesty, please leave quickly."
Just when he was hesitating, he saw a general coming out after setting up camp. He sneered and said, "Who am I? It turns out that I am the son of the traitor Song Jian. I, Liu Qi, will definitely exterminate your clan when I get here."
"Liu Qi?" Song Long's eyes gleamed slightly, he looked up to the sky and laughed, "God is really helping me!"
Han De urgently advised: "Your Majesty, please don't be wary, leave quickly!"
"What about Zhang Fei? Get out of the way -" Song Long kicked Hande's mount away, took out a handful of powder from his arms, and put it directly into his mouth.
He raised his sword and looked up to the sky, laughing wildly: "Liu Qi, you are dead today, even Buddha can't save you, I said so!"
In an instant, Song Long's eyes were bloodshot and his face was red. He bared his teeth and roared, clapped his horse and rushed towards Liu Qi.
"Reckless man!" Han De was so anxious that he spun around on his horse. There was a cry of killing in the camp. The Xiliang army was chased and lost their helmets and armor. They ran around and hurriedly organized men and horses to resist.
Plop——
As he was commanding the soldiers, he suddenly heard a muffled sound. When he looked up, he saw a large pit in front of the tent. Song Long fell into it with his men and horses, only a roar was heard, but no one was seen.
Han De was shocked and saw that Zhao Yun had come from the flank, so he turned his horse and left without saying a word.
Zhao Yun provoked several soldiers and chased them out of the camp on horseback, ignoring the rebels who followed closely.
Hande was so frightened that he screamed on his horse: "Why are you chasing me?"
