Tonight was the most thrilling night for Yue Qiantong. He thought he had stabilized Shi Fozun and Lan Cui, and was about to return to the government office to discuss it with Guan Chenzi. Unexpectedly, before he arrived at the government office, he was arrested again. People caught up.
"Report, Yue Shuai, the barbarian soldiers from the west of the city broke into the north city. Regardless of the brothers' obstruction, they opened the city gate and rushed out of the city!"
"What's going on! Why do you want to break through the gate and leave the city?" Yue Qiantong was frightened.
The lieutenant general who reported the news replied: "I really don't know, but they shouted something 'Mame'er' and forced them to leave the city. The defenders refused and fought with them, but there were so many of them that they still opened the city gate. The general When we arrived, many Nanman soldiers had already rushed out!"
Yue Qiantong yanked the horse's rein, turned the horse's head and rushed towards the city gate.
"Although these barbarian soldiers are rough, they have been staying in Xicheng peacefully for these days. How could they suddenly become violent and want to leave the city now? The female Taoist priest went to Xicheng. I'm afraid this matter has something to do with her... "Yue Qiantong guessed in his heart that now he is afraid that the female Taoist priest will be captured. If she is betrayed, the consequences will be disastrous...
"Fortunately, Xiong'er has left the city, so I don't have to worry anymore." Yue Qiantong's mind turned over and over again, and he had already imagined the worst outcome.
When they came to the city gate, they saw Xigui soldiers lying on the ground, screaming and wailing. There were also some barbarians, but they were all rough soldiers. Not to mention the cave master, not even a small leader was seen. All of them were already there. Rushed out of the city.
"Bring someone here and ask." Such rough and ordinary barbarian soldiers can't ask anything, because they themselves don't understand anything. In the Southern Barbarians, the cave master is like an emperor in the cave. The cave master's words are imperial edicts, and these big soldiers only need to follow the orders.
Yue Qiantong knew that he wanted to try his luck.
The deputy general came forward with a few Xigui soldiers and picked out a Nanman soldier who was slightly injured and helped him over. Fortunately, this is a barbarian soldier who can speak a little Chinese dialect.
Yue Qiantong looked at the confused look on the Nanman soldier's face, thought for a long time, and then asked: "What does Ma Meier... mean?"
"Female... female... female." The Nanman soldier didn't know why he asked him this, but thinking that the cave master was still polite to this person, he stammered and tried his best to say.
Yue Qiantong suddenly realized that among these southern barbarian soldiers, there were also female soldiers, but female soldiers usually stayed in caves to protect the young and old and guard against foreign enemies, and did not come to Bincheng. Now these southern barbarian soldiers ran from the west of the city to the north of the city, and even rushed out of the city, just for a woman. For those with this ability, the answer is already very obvious.
"Take them down and treat their injuries..." Yue Qiantong waved his hand: "Take the injured brothers and this barbarian soldier back for treatment first. This matter must be a misunderstanding. General Wang, follow me out of the city to find out."
Yue Qiantong is not a party member and has no faction in the Xigui Army. General Wang is his deputy general and has been with him for the longest time. He can barely be regarded as half a confidant.
The two of them arrived outside the city with only dozens of personal guards. Outside the city, at the military camp of Shi and Lan in the distance, the noise could be faintly heard.
"Yue Shuai, something happened with General Shi!" General Wang said quickly.
Yue Qiantong nodded: "Go over and have a look, be careful not to get too close. I'm telling you to go back and no one except me who calls the city gate will be allowed to open the city! Violators will be killed without mercy!" This guest The city is the only bargaining chip and life-saving talisman in Yue Qiantong's hands, and there is no room for loss.
Everyone quietly walked forward for several miles, and the noise in front of them could be heard more and more clearly. And apart from the noise, the sky over there was bright and flickering.
"It's on fire!" Everyone's hearts tightened. They had already made guesses in their minds. Now it seems that it is almost the same.
Barbarian soldiers are attacking the camp of Shi Fo Zun and Lan Cui!
"Yue Shuai, let's go quickly to support General Shi!" General Wang on the side couldn't sit still and urged.
Yue Qiantong lamented in his heart that Guan Chenzi's methods could lead more than ten thousand barbarians to attack the Xigui Army's Dazhai with his own strength. How could this be done!
Shocked, Yue Qiantong also made up his mind. A melee between the two parties would be beneficial to him. After weighing it, he decided... no matter!
"Under the night, the enemy's situation is unknown. What if we make a slight move and the city is lost? Follow me back to the city!" Yue Qiantong did not dare to step forward anymore. A gentleman will not stand under a dangerous wall. Take a dip in these murky waters. Shi Fuzun and Lan Cui are both capable men under Zou Tao, and they have even learned a lot about their temperament. I am afraid this battle will not be a good one.
The deputy general, General Wang, was troubled in his heart and said hesitantly: "Yue Shuang, if you ignore the fight between the two parties, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Second Young Master to explain..."
"If they are just having some friction, why bother us to break it up? If it is really a war, we will join the battle rashly, and we will only bring all the soldiers and horses of Bin City into it. Let's go back to the city first and wait until dawn to decide." Yue Qian Tong made up his mind, dog bites dog, has a hairy mouth, he just wants to watch the fun.
General Wang suddenly pulled out his sword from his waist. The surrounding guards looked stern and slowly gathered around him, looking at him warily.
"I am willing to break it down. If it succeeds, the commander will be able to command well. If it fails, I will have no regrets. If you are brave, come with me!" General Wang yanked the reins fiercely, and in the dark night, like a string breaking away, The arrow rushed towards the Xigui Army's camp.
The surrounding guards looked at each other, what is going on?
After a while, two more people ran out of the guards. They had no time to say hello to Yue Qian, so they chased General Wang on horseback. As soon as the two left, three more people followed them. Soon, only one person was left beside Yue Qiantong.
"The more handsome you are, it's dark and the road is narrow, so take care!" After saying that, the last person turned his horse and chased everyone. These personal guards are usually under the jurisdiction of General Wang, and they are not familiar with Yue Qiantong. Vice General Wang has been with Yue Qiantong for a long time, and under his influence, he has also become tainted with a lot of fairness and integrity.
In the brutal and violent Xigui, such people are particularly valuable...
Yue Qiantong sighed softly. If he had not made up his mind to present the city to the imperial court, he would not have the heart to see these soldiers die tragically in the hands of his own people.
After a brief moment of confusion, Yue Qiantong made up his mind and turned his horse to return to the city. Suddenly, a strong wind blew behind him. Yue Qiantong hurriedly drew his sword, turned over and dismounted, and was about to meet the enemy.
"Yue Handsome, I didn't expect it was really you!" The visitor was none other than Guan Chenzi, who had been running around all night.
Yue Qian Tong saw it was Guan Chenzi and asked eagerly: "What's going on?"
Guan Chenzi took a breath and said: "I went to the west of the city to inquire about the situation of the barbarians, but I was discovered unexpectedly. In a hurry, I climbed up the city wall and fled north. These barbarians pursued me all the way, and one of them escaped. , came outside the city..."
"These barbarian soldiers were persistent and pursued them closely. I fled all the way north and suddenly saw a large camp in front of me. I was in a dilemma and had no other choice, so I hid in a big tree on the roadside. I didn't expect these barbarians. The soldiers didn't notice me, but were attracted by the camp and chased me straight towards the camp."
"The camp...may have thought that the barbarians were an enemy attack, so they fired a wave of arrows and shot down many of the barbarians. The two sides started fighting like this." Guan Chenzi knew the whole story and explained.
Yue Qiantong was puzzled: "Why are they chasing you so hard? They mobilized many troops and even injured many soldiers and horses in my city."
Guan Chenzi smiled awkwardly: "Maybe...it's because I injured some of their barbarian soldiers first..."
After Yue Qiantong heard this, he made up his mind to go back and find out how many barbarian soldiers the female Taoist priest had injured. But afterwards, when he learned the true number of the barbarian soldiers Guan Chenzi had wounded, he was silent for a long time.
"Tonight is a rare opportunity. While the two sides are still fighting, I would like to ask the Taoist priest to return the letter quickly. Please ask Zhongyi Gong to bring some soldiers and horses to harass you. Tomorrow, I will have an excuse to delay the army's entry into the city!" Yue Qantong An idea struck, and he took advantage of the situation and thought of a way to continue delaying.
Guan Chenzi had been running around all day. Although he was a little tired, he thought that this plan would work. He nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go right away."
"Taoist Priest, the journey is long and it is not suitable to travel. This horse is given to Taoist Priest as a substitute for leg strength!" Yue Qiantong grabbed his horse and handed the reins to Guan Chenzi.
Guan Chenzi smiled slightly: "It's okay for those who practice Taoism." After saying that, he jumped up, performed Qinggong, and disappeared into the night.
Yue Qiantong had no time to dissuade him, so he had to get on his horse and ride back to the city.
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Nanhuai Army Camp.
A Nanhuai soldier rushed into the main account and reported: "Report to the Lord! The north of Bincheng is on fire. I don't know why!"
Li Dingxing was surprised and doubtful. He opened the curtain and came outside the tent, looking to the northwest. Sure enough, in the northwest direction of Bincheng, the light of the fire was swaying, and even the sky was illuminated.
"Did the Central Army attack Bincheng?" Qin Changqian asked from the side.
Li Dingxing shook his head: "Chen Guang and Chu Zhou have always obeyed orders, but they will not easily make their own decisions when given orders. Bai Shaoxia doesn't seem to be a person who likes to stir up trouble..."
Yi Xiaoling came out of the tent and said hurriedly: "Sister Shenxian happened to go to Bincheng, I'm afraid there is no danger!"
"Stop thinking nonsense. Taoist Master Guan Chenzi has great martial arts and deep internal strength. What dangers will there be?" Li Dingxing advised.
Yi Xiaoling shook his head: "No, I have to go and have a look. Otherwise, I won't worry."
"That won't work. We are sitting in a military camp, how can we move lightly!"
"I only said I would go, not you. Just sit in the military camp!"
"you…"
Qin Changqian saw the two of them acting as if they were about to quarrel, and quickly persuaded him: "Master, I would like to accompany my wife on a trip to find the right way, and for my wife's peace of mind."
Li Dingxing looked at the fire in the distance and was a little lost. After a while, he said to Yi Xiaoling: "Okay, you bring seven thousand soldiers and horses, and Brother Qin will follow you. If you don't come back at dawn, I will go find you."
Yi Xiaoling held Li Dingxing's hand: "Okay, then wait for me!"
The 7,000-strong Nanhuai Army marched out from the military camp, with Yi Xiaoling and Qin Changqian riding at the front.
"Brother Qin, if the situation is urgent, please leave me alone and come back quickly. Knock this idiot out and take him back to Beijing..."
Qin Changqian smiled and said nothing...
