Hearing Nie Chen's words, Liang Peng's face became ugly.
After a moment, he said,
"It doesn't matter. King Pingxi saved us from fire and water this time. We should remember this kindness. As for becoming the subordinate of King Pingxi, it can be discussed. It is best to strive for autonomy, even if it is a vassal. Can.
Climbing the big tree of King Pingxi, we have to weigh it before others hit us. In the future, we will focus on development. As long as we are strong enough, we will be able to get rid of the status of vassal sooner or later. "
"You're right, the matter is a foregone conclusion, just adapt to circumstances."
Nie Chen nodded and said.
Weng Qiuchan listened to their conversation, curled her lips and said,
"Belly sinister heart of a gentleman."
At this moment, Qi Huan ran over quickly and said,
"My lord, my brothers in the south have reported that the county guard is moving out of camp, and it looks like he is about to retreat!"
When Nie Chen heard this, his expression changed and he said,
"No, it was King Pingxi's army that scared him away."
Liang Peng said immediately,
"My lord, leave two thousand brothers to defend the city, and everyone else will go together to hunt down Liu Hu! The barbarians have been defeated by King Pingxi and have no time to attack the city!
Hope it's not too late! "
Hearing this, Ma Niubi frowned and said,
"No, the troops and horses have been transferred. What if King Pingxi takes the opportunity to seize the city?"
Liang Peng immediately replied,
“If King Pingxi attacks the city, there is not much difference between the 2,000 men and 20,000 men who defend the city.
Besides, if he really takes the opportunity to attack the city, we can at least retain most of our troops and retreat to Qingfeng Village! "
Weng Qiuchan also said,
"Don't worry, King Pingxi will never take the opportunity to attack the city. He will not backstab his allies."
"I guarantee with my head that the prince will never do such a thing."
Da Zhuang also said.
"Okay, since you trust him so much, I also believe that your vision is not wrong.
Da Zhuang and Qiu Chan stayed to defend the city, leaving two thousand people to defend the city. The others gathered and followed me! "
"Has Lin Guang returned with the cavalry?"
"I'm back. I just entered the city."
"Okay, let him go and assemble together!"
The army in the city was scattered on the four walls. It took nearly an hour to gather the army at the south gate.
The army of 13,000 people all gathered together, each holding a weapon, opened the city gate, and fought towards the south.
Nie Chen led Qi Huan, Lin Guang, Ma Niubai, Wang Hao and Liang Peng, and the army, and charged towards the south in a mighty manner.
Because they were all infantry, they were not very fast. They had only gone halfway when a scout came from the south to report on their horse.
"Report! Report to the lord! The county guard army has abandoned all the food, grass and baggage and is fleeing hastily to the south. The speed is too fast!"
Nie Chen's expression changed when he heard this, and he shouted,
"The whole army marches quickly, let me catch up with them!"
"All cavalry, follow me first and rush to kill the enemy's team!"
"As you command!"
"Wang Hao, take the infantry and march quickly to catch up with us!"
"I will obey your orders!"
Nie Chen, with several generals and 500 cavalry, galloped towards the south and rushed towards the south.
After chasing for several miles, they saw the camp of the county guard's army, which was only half packed. Food, grass, weapons, arrows and other items were all still in place, but no one could be seen.
"This bastard Liu Hu reacts very quickly. He is afraid that we will hunt him down!"
"He is not afraid of us, but of King Pingxi. He knows that once King Pingxi's army arrives, they will be wiped out like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves."
"Let's go! Keep chasing!"
Nie Chen shouted loudly and led his team to quickly chase them forward.
After running for more than ten miles, they finally saw the long tail of the county guard's team. Without hesitation, everyone immediately launched a pursuit.
"kill!"
Nie Chen roared angrily, raised his sword and charged towards the county guard's team.
Upon seeing this, the rear troops immediately picked up their weapons and turned to face their cavalry.
Nie Chen was overjoyed when he saw this. If they could hold off the enemy's army with these five hundred cavalry, they could hold off the enemy's army until their own army arrived and annihilate the county guard's army in one fell swoop.
However, Liu Hu could naturally think of this as well.
I saw the flags waved in front, and then, the last thousand people turned around, lined up with spears, pointed at Nie Chen and others, and did not rush to kill them, just waiting for them to bump into them.
Liang Peng frowned and said,
"The county governor has cut off the rear of these one thousand people. By the time we eat these one thousand people, they will probably have disappeared long ago."
"Kill first and then talk!"
Nie Chen waved his steel sword on his horse, and the cavalry behind him also picked up his repeating crossbow and fired towards the thousand people in the rear formation.
The official road is between two mountains. The road is narrow and difficult to travel, making it difficult for the cavalry to form an effective charge.
Fortunately, they were not slow when they came. Under the leadership of Ma Niubai and Lin Guang, they quickly broke through the enemy's formation, then turned around and continued the attack.
The cavalry and the infantry started a big melee. The cavalry had a natural advantage. If they struck with a commanding sword, the enemy would definitely die. However, the formations of both sides were too concentrated. Five hundred people fighting against a thousand people would not be able to finish the battle in a short time.
Fortunately, these soldiers who were cut off were not very determined, and many of them were frightened by the cavalry and ran away.
This greatly reduced the pressure on the cavalry team.
After more than an hour, they finally killed almost all the remaining enemy troops, and the cavalry team also suffered heavy losses. There were thirty or forty people killed in battle, and hundreds of wounded.
At this time, the panting infantry team finally caught up.
"Continue to chase?"
Nie Chen looked at Liang Peng and Lin Guang with red eyes. He really didn't want to give up this opportunity to hunt down Liu Hu. He hated the treacherous Liu Hu. This man killed the big boss. He never dreamed of it. Kill this person.
However, Liang Peng shook his head and said,
"We can't pursue him. If we had King Pingxi's 10,000 cavalry, none of the enemy would be able to escape, but we don't.
Our infantry cannot catch up, and if the cavalry catches up, Liu Hu will realize that it is not King Pingxi's army that is chasing them, but us, who only have 500 people. He can eat us by turning his head.
If you want to kill Liu Hu, you can only rectify your troops and attack the county town. "
Hearing this, Nie Chen sighed regretfully, and reason told him that Liang Peng was right.
Liang Peng continued,
"Lord, please immediately select a dozen loyal brothers, wear the enemy's clothes, pretend to be broken troops and follow the enemy's troops.
Of the 15,000 county guards, only 9,000 were left. The organization was broken up. Many of them were soldiers from Hukou Pass and Guiling Pass, and no one knew anyone.
After they enter the city, lurk first. When we attack the city, let them find a way to sneak into the city gate and open the city gate. "
"Good idea, Lin Guang, find someone."
Nie Chen turned to look at Lin Guang.
Lin Guang was a veteran and knew many soldiers, so he immediately called a dozen smart people to come out.
