There is a big river on the border between Gaoyi and Yuanshi County, where Zhang Nai's troops camped. When it got dark, the officers and soldiers who had been following him unhurriedly all afternoon suddenly took action and retreated for more than ten miles with one blow. Liu Guochang Although the damage to the troops was not serious, it had a great impact on the morale of the army. Now the whole army is in panic. During this long night, the ghost knows when the officers and soldiers will suddenly attack again.
In order to stabilize the morale of the army, Zhang Nai ordered Liu Guochang to drive the refugees to block the guns outside and send out a large number of spies to keep an eye on the whereabouts of the officers and soldiers. However, he was informed that the officers and soldiers were spying more and closer. At one point, within five miles of the two sides, the two sides had been engaged in large and small firefights for more than ten years. Second-rate.
Zhang Nai sneered and concluded that the officers and soldiers were too tired to pursue in a hurry, so he used offensive tactics to demoralize his troops. In this case, he took advantage of the fact that he was unable to pursue and delayed the officers and soldiers to buy time for the main force to break out. So he called Gu Kecheng and Wang Genzi. Wu Ruyi, Liu Guochang and others discussed building a defense line here to hold back the officers and soldiers.
While the leaders of the thieves were discussing, they rushed to report. Twenty miles to the northwest, a large group of officers and soldiers were found for more than ten miles. They were estimated to be tens of thousands. The thieves were shocked. Liu Guochang even called Li Yan.
Gaoyi County borders Zhaozhou in the northeast. The two cities are only eighty miles apart, and only fifty or sixty miles away from the bandit camp. Previously, Li Yan chased Li Zicheng to the outside of Qizhou City and opened a fence. All the thieves knew that at that time Li Yan said: "I will send you thirty miles away." However, according to the spies later, he had not left the Zhaozhou city and only sent detective horses to follow him.
Previously, it was reported that Li Yan's vanguard only had a few thousand troops, and the main force was unknown for dozens of miles behind. Now it was reported that there were tens of thousands of troops. Zhang Nai sneered: "Shit, there are sentiments and righteousness. This guy didn't stop because he didn't have enough troops. The reason why we don’t chase is because our troops are exhausted and our horses are exhausted. The so-called tribute of thirty miles is just a favor and a pretense.”
There are nearly ten thousand cavalry more than ten miles away due north, and tens of thousands of Li Yan's horses are chasing him in the northeast. Even if they run away after two flanking attacks, they will be extremely embarrassed. After a brief discussion, Zhang Nai, Gu Kecheng and others felt that they should not be defeated by them. In a siege, it is better to take the initiative to divide the troops and attack. The officers and soldiers from the due north are keeping a close eye on him and there is a large group of people behind him, so they cannot touch him. However, Li Yan came from the northeast and traveled a long distance to take advantage of his strength and stab him.
After the agreement was reached, Wang Genzi and Wu Ruyi led thousands of cavalry and rushed eastward, intending to go around Li Yan to worship the Guanyin flower. When he left, it was already dark, and Zhang Nai was not sleepy and joined Gu Kecheng. The patrolling camp rode to the northernmost point and looked at the vague lights shining in the distance. I felt very unhappy: The rebel army has always been good at roaming and fighting. They are the ancestors of field battles. In the past ten years, they have relied on this tactic to escape death countless times to build their current foundation. , but since the little eunuch showed his face, the battle is bound to be lost. Who can hold it back, but there is nothing that can be done. I can't beat you. I also want to see if Li Yan, the traitor who cheated on others, can escape and escape. .
There was a tense situation ahead, but Chang Yu was very comfortable in the camp outside Luan City. Although he had been slapped hard by Li Zicheng before, which made him look angry and angry, he calmed down quickly and slowly adjusted to restore his previous state. .
The army had been fighting for days and was in a state of exhaustion. Chang Yu did not hesitate to pursue the pursuit. He set up camp outside Luan City just after dark and ordered a fire to be made to make food, eat and drink enough to rest, while he led his generals into the city to climb high. see.
The night breeze was blowing, neither cold nor hot, and it was particularly comfortable. Chang Yu looked at the starry sky and his mind had long drifted to another time and space. Historically, after Li Zicheng was defeated in Shanhaiguan, he hurriedly led his troops to escape from the capital, and went south all the way with Qing troops behind him. They pursued in a hurry and severely defeated the rebel army in Baoding and Dingzhou, and then chased to Zhending Prefecture. The two armies fought for several times, with each winning or losing. Li Zicheng suspected of killing Li Yan and then retreated from the west of Guguan into Shanxi. The sun is fading...
But now the trajectory of history has changed slightly. The bandits did not attack the capital, but they were fleeing south. There were also pursuers behind them. They were not Qing troops but officers and soldiers. They were also defeated in Baoding and fought several battles in Zhending Mansion. However, Li Yan was not killed, and the intruder did not escape by taking the west road, but was forcefully forced by Chang Yu to dig into his pocket. The journey home was long and arduous...
With thoughts swirling, he heard that Cheng Ming stabbed the rebels at lightning speed and immediately retreated. Li Muchian said: "With the roar of the wind and the roar of the cranes, the grass and trees are all at war, so don't even think about having a good night's sleep."
Chang Yu smiled lightly: "It's the harvest season, slowly savor the joy of harvest."
"Supervisor, aren't you afraid that while we have been busy watering and fertilizing for a long time, the peaches will be stolen by the monkey?" Li Muchian said hehely, and everyone knew that he had something to say.
Chang Yu sneered: "I have never seen such a good thing in the world, not to mention he is not a monkey, he is just a dog, and dogs only deserve to eat shit!"
Everyone laughed.
Besides, it was already dark when Liu Zeqing woke up in Zhaozhou City. He asked his soldiers and learned that General Yuan Zhongxing had led the main force to rest outside the city for half a day. Liu Zeqing hurriedly inspected the camp and mobilized his soldiers to chase the thieves. At this time, The bandit army fled at the right time to beat up the drowned dog. It happened to take advantage of other friendly soldiers to go and take credit when they were exhausted. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Capturing the bandit would be a great achievement. It is also said that the bandit army had plundered countless money and food, and they would get it all. As expected, his subordinates were all shouting and chasing the thief as if they had been beaten to death.
You have to strike while the iron is hot, so Liu Zeqing immediately sent troops to chase the thieves without even saying hello to Li Yan.
At this time, Li Yan was looking away from the city, gradually disappearing into the night. Tian Xiong looked worried: "General Li, you, the Governor, and General Huang have traveled thousands of miles to kill the enemy for several days. Don't lose the last advantage." Got caught by this guy."
Li Yan chuckled: "Do you think the drowned dog is really that easy to beat? How can there be such a good thing in the world?" Tian Xiong frowned and stared: "There are interceptions in front and pursuers in the back. He took advantage of the intruders to be in a state of embarrassment to encircle and suppress them. Of course, he would get twice the result with half the effort. , this is not a great thing."
Li Yan glanced at him: "You should have heard a saying: A dog in a hurry will jump over the wall."
Tian Xiong said oh, a dog is most ferocious when it is anxious, and can best display its full potential.
Liu Zeqing is a seasoned speculator. Now all the allies know that he has an opportunity to make a profit, and it may be an unimaginable feat, such as capturing and killing the intruders, or cutting off the thief army's food and wages...
Of course, this veteran also knew that rewards and risks coexisted. He did not dare to be careless when chasing the enemy late at night. He went out to explore and learned that there were friendly cavalrymen biting the tail of the rebels dozens of miles to the west. He felt a little relieved and ordered to move quickly, thinking A side attack or a semi-outflank attack from the northeast will do a big job.
After traveling for dozens of miles in the middle of the night, the troops and horses were a little tired. Liu Zeqing ordered to rest on the spot and scout the horses to report that there had been a big battle between the friendly troops and the bandits in the west, and the bandits retreated after more than ten miles.
Liu Zeqing was a little envious and a little disdainful. He thought that the friendly forces were not strong enough and were exhausted from fighting for days. If his troops had been there, they might have defeated the thieves in one fell swoop.
However, at this time, the detective horse reported that they encountered a rebel spy more than ten miles ahead. The two sides fought with casualties on each other, which meant that their team had been exposed to the knowledge of the rebel army.
So what if he was exposed? Although Liu Zeqing was more cautious, at this time, he thought that there was no cavalry in the west that could distract the rebel army's attention and strength. In addition, the little eunuch's army followed behind him in no hurry, so there was nothing to be afraid of. I I just want you to watch me beat you up!
The soldiers under Liu Zeqing's command were full of hope for promotion and fortune. After taking a break and burning incense, they broke out to chase the enemy again. They wanted to catch up with them in one go and chop them all with swords.
Chicken blood has magical effects. In the past, the march of twenty miles took at least nearly two hours, but now it only takes more than an hour. There is an urgent call from the front. The rebel camp is only more than ten miles away, and the rebel army has taken precautions.
