On the top of the city, Dong Xian looked at the continuous military camps outside the city with a sinister look on his face. It has been nearly a month since the Jin army attacked Shou'an. Although the city was not broken, Dong Xian in the city felt great difficulties. It is not easy to transport grain and grass from Yongning.
Zhang Qi said: "Wang Zhenfu and Li Jinglue have reoccupied Guozhou and cut off the Jin army's retreat. Counting the days, the Jin army under the city should have got the news. Why are they still attacking the city? Could it be that Wu Shu thought that they would attack for a few more days? Can we break the city?"
Dong Xian said: "Tens of thousands of Jin troops came from Guozhou. How can we be willing to withdraw like this? We will have to attack for two more days before we withdraw."
"What's the use of attacking for two more days?" Zhang Qi shook his head after hearing this.
After sieging the city for many days, the Jin army's offensive was not fierce. The sun hadn't set yet, so he withdrew his troops and returned to camp.
Returning to the county government, Dong Xian ordered his men to kill a sheep, bring out several jars of wine, and drink with his generals. After holding on for nearly a month and holding Shou'an City, the Jin army finally had to retreat. Let's celebrate today.
Pour the wine, tear into a large piece of meat and take a bite. Dong Xian said: "This time Wushu's tens of thousands of troops came to attack, but we couldn't hold on. This is a great contribution! Tonight you all have a drink and just wait for the Jin army to retreat!"
Wang Yidao: "I heard that Li Jinglue has occupied Shaanzhou and blocked Wushu's way back to Guanzhong. Will the Jin army -"
"What will happen?" Dong Xian glared at Wang Yi. "Our army reoccupies Guozhou, which opens the door to march into Guanzhong. Wushu is the Jin army who stayed behind to guard the gate. How can he not return his troops? If he stays in Luoyang, Wang Zhenfu may occupy Jingzhao Mansion! "
Zhang Qi nodded repeatedly: "That's what the observation said. Our army has reoccupied Guozhou, and the Jin army must go back to save it."
Dong Xian said: "Wu Shu has been surrounding me for nearly a month, and I've had enough of this birdish attitude! Instruct the men to keep an eye on the Jin camp. As soon as they retreat, we will follow them! If you don't bite the Jin army, let's say this! Birdy!"
Wang Yi promised and hurried out to make arrangements.
Dong Xian said to Zhang Qi: "You must be prepared at any time. As soon as the Jin army breaks camp, you will lead your troops to pursue it!"
At the Jin Army camp, Wu Shu looked at the setting sun on the horizon. After a while, he said: "It's cloudless. It's been a good weather these days."
Han Chang said: "It snowed a few days ago and it was difficult to walk. The snow has melted these days and the roads are dry. We can go faster on the road."
Wu Shu said: "I heard that Li Yanxian sent troops to reoccupy Shaanzhou and blocked the way into Guanzhong. I'm afraid it won't be easy to go back this time."
Han Chang crossed his hands and said: "The city of Shaanzhou is in dilapidated condition, and there are no people around it. It is difficult for the Song army to defend the city. The last general is willing to lead thousands of people to attack Shaanzhou first to clear the way for the king!"
Wu Shu turned around, looked at Han Chang, smiled and shook his head. Said: "You have more important things. I don't want you to be the vanguard this time, let you be the defender! Li Yanxian is my defeated general, what ability can he have to defend Shaanzhou?"
Han Chang was startled: "I wonder what the king wants me to do? When I go to Shaanzhou, there is no strong enemy except Dong Xian in the city."
"Do you think Dong Xian would be willing to watch us leave?" Wu Shu shook his head repeatedly. "As soon as we set off, Mr. Dong will definitely lead his troops to attack! This area is in the valley. You choose a suitable place to destroy Dong Xian's pursuing troops!"
Han Chang heard this and immediately understood what Wu Shu meant. Yes, as soon as he retreats, Mr. Dong will definitely come to pursue him. If you lay an ambush yourself, where else would your pursuers want to escape? We haven't been able to capture Shou'an in the past month. Maybe we can achieve great success by withdrawing our troops!
Dong Xian and other generals drank until midnight and fell asleep. Early the next morning, before the sun had risen, the soldiers rushed in. Xian Dong woke up and said: "Observe, the Jin army retreated last night!"
Dong first looked at the soldiers, and after a while he shook his head violently: "What did you say?"
"Observation, the Jin army has retreated!"
Dong listened first and jumped out of bed. He kept saying: "Get my armor! Get my weapons! Get my horses! - Go and order Zhang Qi to lead the troops out of the city immediately! Tell him that no matter what method is used, the Jin army is not allowed to leave like this!"
The soldier agreed and quickly left the room.
Dong Xian hurriedly put on his clothes, walked out of the room, and asked his soldiers to help him put it on. Things in the world are very strange. The more anxious you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes. He always wore the wrong armor, which made Dong Xian jump around in a hurry.
Dressed neatly, Dong went out of the room first and met Zhang Qi who broke in.
Zhang Qi crossed his hands and sang a promise. Said: "The general has gathered a thousand soldiers and horses and is about to leave the city. Come and observe and say goodbye!"
Dong Xian said: "Okay, okay! You go first, and I will arrive with the army later. When you see the Jin army, don't rush to fight them, just hold them back and prevent them from running away! Wait for my army to attack and kill the enemy!" "
Zhang Qi crossed his hands and sang a promise. He turned around and left Dong Xian, leading his troops and horses out of the city gate in a hurry.
Dong Xian didn't have time to make detailed arrangements, so he handed over the affairs of the city to Wang Yi and hurriedly raised three thousand soldiers and horses. After everything is done, it's almost noon. Not caring about eating, Dong Xian led his army out of Shou'an City.
After leaving Shou'an, there is a narrow road surrounded by mountains and rivers. After about ten miles, it widens and leads directly to Luoyang City.
Zhang Qi led his army out of the city and pursued him along the Luo River. At noon, after passing Cuiping Mountain, the road became wider. Seeing that there was no sign of Jin Jun on the road ahead, Zhang Qi couldn't help but worry. The Jin army ran far away and had Luoyang, which was seventy miles away, as a support. It was useless to catch up on their own. He could only grab Jin Jun's tail and take a bite.
Seeing that the sun was at its peak, Zhang Qi ordered his men to hurry up. Be sure to catch the Jin Army before the sun goes down.
At this moment, a shrill horn suddenly sounded, resounding throughout the valley.
Zhang Qi's expression changed drastically when he heard the horn sound. No need to think too much, he must have been ambushed by the Jin army.
On the nearby hillside, a Jin Army cavalry force of two to three hundred people rushed down and attacked the waist of Zhang Qi's army.
Zhang Qi suddenly took off his spear and shouted: "Don't panic! Form an array! Don't be scattered by the Jin army!"
Before he finished speaking, the Jin army had already rushed into the marching ranks. Amidst the shouts of killing, Zhang Qi's thousand troops were in chaos.
Zhang Qi let out a long sigh. Holding the spear tightly in his hand, he said to the soldiers beside him: "Follow me and kill! Don't let any of these golden men go!"
Everyone promised. Everyone raised their weapons and followed Zhang Qi closely.
Before Zhang Qi could step forward, another horn was heard. A large formation of the Jin army emerged from the foot of the mountain next to it, with about three thousand people. Under Shuai Zi's banner was Han Chang, holding a spear in his hand and looking coldly at Zhang Qi in front of him. As soon as he arrived in Shou'an, this guy shot himself out of one eye. Today is the day to take revenge.
The sun was lazy, there was no wind on both sides of the Luo River, and the air was solemn.
