The Nong people feed their war with war, and the South Vietnamese pursue them relentlessly.
Liang Chuan thought that his second encounter with Li Changjie was another accident, but when he found out that this character kept chasing him, he knew that something was wrong!
Li Changjie either bumped into them by chance or came after them!
Liang Chuan led the Nong people and refused to fight if they could. They ran like crazy as fast as they could. They even crossed the Ming River and ran south. When they looked back, they saw that the South Vietnamese troops were like maggots attached to their bones. They vowed not to bite off a piece of flesh until they bit off a piece of flesh. Don't give up.
On the land of South Vietnam, wherever the two armies went, the smoke was burned wherever they went. On the left side of the Mingjiang River, it could be said that there were no more intact villages. There were scorched earth and dead bodies everywhere. The refugees kept fleeing to the northwest. , deep into the mountains.
After passing Mingjiang River, in front of you is the Red River, which was called Nanding River in ancient times.
There is no point in going further to the northwest. Baosheng, the largest town there, only has a few shabby houses left. It was the first town to be wiped out in Liangchuan. More than 3,000 people needed supplies, so they could only eat dirt.
The most important task at the moment is not only to get rid of Li Changjie's pursuit, but also to ensure that three thousand people will not go hungry!
Liang Chuan, Wu Yong and the two brothers from the Nong family took it together and set their sights on the right side of the Nanding River. There are thousands of miles of fertile fields there, which is the lifeblood of South Vietnam. It can be said to be the heart of South Vietnam, but it is also a tiger's den and a dragon's pool.
The south determines the river, the south determines the river, the future is like the name of the river, life and death are uncertain!
Across the river, the several hundred feet wide water surface can make it difficult for three thousand people to fly. There are not many places to cross the river. If we can't find a way out in time, we will end up like Shi Dakai on the edge of the Dadu River, who will be surrounded and suppressed. And die!
Liang Chuan thought about it again and again, and finally made a decision. He first crossed the Mingjiang River at Jindu Bridge, then crossed the Nanding River at a shallow and gentle place in the upper reaches of the Nanding River. After spending a long time, he finally crossed the natural chasm! This risky move was like a sharp knife stabbing into the hearts of the South Vietnamese, causing Li Changjie to almost have his heart stop.
He never expected that the span of Liang Chuan's group would be so great!
Generally speaking, rogue bandits also have their own strongholds, and they will occupy the mountains and fight stubbornly! But they will definitely not be like the group of people in front of them, running around like headless flies, coming from north to south. The distance of this march is already hundreds of miles away. Where is their goal? Or do they just keep running whenever someone is chasing them?
Such a bandit would be terrible. They would completely smash the entire South Vietnam to pieces. The south of the Nanding River is the lifeblood of the entire South Vietnam imperial court. All finance, taxes and food come from here. If these are destroyed, then the South Vietnamese imperial court will be destroyed. Your energy is over!
To pursue or not to pursue?
If you don't chase him, you will let Liang Chuan do evil. When the time comes, the court will let this small bandit develop into a big bandit and become a bigger threat. If he chases him, then he will be disobeying the decree!
Even if he destroys this gang of bandits, he will still be dead in the future! No matter how magnanimous an emperor is, he will not let a general violate his will. He can resist the order today and rebel tomorrow. Their threat is the same as that of rogue bandits!
He even thought of the worst ending. Someone from the court might refer to him and say that he drove these bandits here, but he couldn't explain it!
Liang Chuan's crooked move actually made Li Changjie sit on pins and needles and had to think about his future.
A qualified politician is very stable and mature. No one will make fun of their own future and life, because what they have to do is very important, so they will protect themselves first for the future!
Li Changjie is the same person!
Thieves must be suppressed, but they cannot be killed without regard for the consequences! He could already predict that if he allowed this group of bandits to cross the Nanding River, no matter how many achievements he made, he would definitely end up no better than these bandits!
The party struggles and crowding in the court are more dangerous than on the battlefield. There are no swords and swords, but they can kill people everywhere!
Because of his status as an eunuch, he was already on thin ice in the court and could not stand with anyone. If his strength in marching and fighting were not far superior to others, he would have been eaten to pieces in the muddy water of South Vietnam. Nothing left.
He eats more than anyone else
He has suffered more, and has seen more warmth and warmth than anyone else. This also makes his character more stoic than others, and he is less likely to place his hopes on others. The only one he believes in is himself.
Now he not only wants to place his hope on himself, but also on the bandits Liang Chuan. He only hopes that Liang Chuan and others will change their minds and go to Vietnam again, or cross the Nanding River more slowly to give him some breathing space. Chance!
Nanding River.
Although the river is vast at this time, the current is not very large. The melting season of ice and snow in the mountains in the northwest has not yet officially arrived. The lower reaches are in the dry season. Shallow puddles can be seen in many places on the bare river bed. There are many places where you can see the bottom of the river at a glance.
When the Nam Dinh River reached the lower reaches and countless tributaries around it merged, it was time for him to show his strength. After passing Thang Long City, the water volume of the river increased sharply and the depth of the water suddenly deepened. To cross the river there, unless there is a boat. bridge, otherwise it would be impossible.
Wu Yong looked at the Nanding River where the water level was not high. There was no joy on his face, but a heavy sadness on his face.
Lao Mazi and others were extremely happy. Several large rivers blocked their way. There were natural dangers in front of them and there were pursuers behind them. They had been chasing them for several days. Just when everyone thought that this time was a disaster, they discovered that Find a place where you can cross the river!
Liang Chuan was also surprised. He had never planned to cross the Nanding River and go to the south. It was too dangerous and far away from the border of the Song Dynasty. If there were real difficulties, it would be difficult for anyone to support them, and it would be difficult for them to escape from South Vietnam.
It's a pity that Li Changjie and most of the people behind him are chasing too closely and fiercely. If they are slower, they will have to fight hard. There is no way to make up for the disadvantage in numbers! The only option is to escape, as far away as possible, to escape the pursuit of the South Vietnamese Army!
But there was only one road in front of them, either heading northwest into the mountains again, or crossing the river and heading south.
Nongda and the others have already made inquiries, and there is also a troop appearing in the northwest, under the banner of Chen. Their number is about the same as that of Li Changjie's troops. The two armies are likely to form an encirclement! After receiving this news, everyone was even more heartbroken.
Facing Li Changjie's tens of thousands of troops, they were almost overwhelmed, and now another one came, which made the situation even worse!
Two roads, only one left, no choice!
Cross the river!
Most of the Nong people took advantage of the darkness and waded southward through the knee-deep river. Wu Yong's face was as cold as a knife. He and Liang Chuan were at the end of the team, watching the two rows of people crossing each other arm in arm. The people who avoided being washed away by the river voiced their worries.
"Once we cross the river, I'm afraid we'll never come back!"
"What do you mean?" Everyone looked at Wu Yong, not understanding the purpose of the cold water poured on him.
Liang Chuan also looked at him, waiting for his explanation in confusion.
Only Nong Er said: "Take it... next... it's coming... it's the rainy season!"
He said it very hard, but that doesn't mean he is a fool!
Among the three brothers, this little fat boy is the most inconspicuous, but everyone can tell from the way Liang Chuan treats him. This boy is by no means a light-hearted man. His fat body hides infinite wisdom. He is not good at expressing, but he is not good at expressing himself. What he said hit the nail on the head!
Liang Chuan's mind was suddenly hit, and Nong Er's words suddenly awakened his geographical knowledge.
It is usually difficult for him to apply the knowledge in the classroom, but these southerners who have lived for countless generations relying on experience know best that the most depressing rainy season in the south is coming!
Wu Yong said slowly: "In the past, the overlords of Chu were in ruins, so why are we the same today!"
Wu Yong was born as a scholar, and now he has the pride of a king!
Everyone couldn't help but be infected by him, letting the torrent wet their trouser legs, and everyone straightened their backs in an instant.
"In a few days, the river will rise higher than us, but there are powerful enemies in the northwest and east. Our mission is to destroy it. We can't go back to the north, so we have to cross south!" Wu Yong He said these words in the strongest tone. Even a weak Han family member like him has this kind of heroism. How can other people be afraid at all!
"I have inquired about it. Now all the troops of South Vietnam are placed in the north of the Yangtze River. The north and south can be said to be empty. Although there is no return, there is no obstacle in the front. We can flex our muscles and do something good, which is more beneficial to us. , North Vietnam has become a scorched earth, if we stay here any longer, we may not even have a place to grab supplies in the future!"
At this time, Nongren also spoke, and everyone in the army expressed their opinions. Under Liang Chuan, no one would have the burden of status and words. Liang Chuan was the most able to accept favorable opinions and would put them into practice. Implement to achieve the best results. Why does he have such a large group of people around him? It’s because it’s easier for them to come up with ideas, and he can often adopt the best advice!
"We are here to take revenge. There are many people in front of us. It doesn't matter if we can't go back. As long as we run fast, they can still catch up with us! They must have guessed that the rainy season is coming. Once we cross the river, we will not be able to go back. Go ahead and kill them all to make this trip worthwhile!"
Liang Chuan made his most arrogant words. Upon hearing this, everyone relaxed their nervousness and laughed. During their trip to South Vietnam, they had almost repaid the blood debt owed by the South Vietnamese people. , it doesn’t matter if they lose a few more lives, what they covet is the infinite wealth ahead!
The moonlight above gradually disappeared into the dark clouds, and the earth lost its luster unconsciously. The sudden change in the weather gave everyone a bad premonition.
The large army has crossed the river, and only Liang Chuan and other key cadres are left behind.
"Enemy attack enemy attack!"
