The chaos in Xue City only lasted for two hours before it was controlled by Wei Shan.
Li Yue actually knew Zu Xun, the beggar general in Kaicheng, who was a member of Dong Run's line.
Li Yue thought. Could it be that Dong Run ordered him to open the city?
Since Zhang Liang was killed, Dong Run became the number two figure in Guangzong's begging army.
Zu Xun cupped his hands and said: "There is chaos in the city, and Sikong doesn't know what I did. My family is still in Guangzong. I hope the general will not say anything!"
"It's natural. Your family members are the family members of my Black Cloud Army. They will be redeemed for you in the future." Li Yue wanted to ask if it was Dong Run's plot.
But since they didn't say anything, they must have some scruples.
With Dong Run's current strength, there was no need to defect to Black Cloud Mountain. It was probably just that he couldn't stand what Li Nong was doing.
Some things are better left unspoken.
It is far better for Dong Run to stay in Guangzong than to go directly to Heiyun Mountain...
Zu Xun said: "Thank you, General! But if it is convenient, please go back to Guangzong next time. My parents are very old and I really can't bear to stay away."
Li Yue was even more sure that he was instructed by Dong Run, "Here comes General Ancestor, prepare a carriage and give him a cart full of money and silk."
"I'm not here for money and silk... Many of the refugees are elders from my hometown, but I can only watch them being slaughtered. Besides, if I go back with so much money and silk, I will be suspected!"
"Since ancient times, there have been many generous and tragic people in Yan and Zhao. The ancients are sincere and I will not deceive them. From now on, you will be my brother in life and death in Heiyun Mountain!" Li Yue sighed in his heart.
Although the world is full of wolves, tigers and leopards, there are still loyal and righteous people, from Chang Wei to Zu Xun.
This also shows that what he did was right. Many things seemed accidental, but in fact they were inevitable. Just like the chaos in Jie and Zhao, the cause and effect was laid early.
"Without further ado, I'll take my leave!" Zu Xun handed over.
Li Yue returned the gift, "Be careful on the road!"
As soon as he was sent away, the scouts came, "General, Li Nong, Dong Run, Gao Kai and other generals led more than a thousand cavalry out of the city and headed south. Lieutenant Zhang is leading the novices to pursue him!"
To the south is to Pengcheng.
Once Li Nong escapes to Pengcheng, he will be trapped in a tortoise shell. I'm afraid there will never be such a good opportunity to catch him again.
"Why let him run away?" Li Yue was a little depressed.
There was a sudden rebellion in the city, and most of Zhao's troops were captured. Logically speaking, Li Nong had no time to react.
Suddenly seeing the scout's hesitant expression, Li Yue said gently: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
"Didn't the general give an order to keep alive? Brothers don't dare to try their best."
Li Yue slapped his forehead and actually forgot about this.
Li Nong was repeatedly defeated in battles, but he was not an old, weak or disabled person with no strength to restrain a chicken. When he killed Zhang Liang that day, he made a ruthless and swift attack. Zhang Liang was beheaded before he could react.
Zhang Shengye was tied up and had hundreds of novices, but he was no match for the regular cavalry.
This matter must be done by oneself, others cannot control it properly. Li Yue raised his sword and mounted his horse, and his bodyguard blew the horn. In less than a moment, more than a thousand black cloud knights gathered, all with two horses.
A column of torches ran southward like a long dragon, with scouts leading the way.
Unable to discern the road conditions in the dark night, many cavalrymen fell to the ground, but this was not the time to cherish their horses.
There will be scouts behind the injured cavalry to take care of them.
While running wildly, a line of white fish belly appeared in the eastern sky, and the weak morning light soon swept across the fields.
Fortunately, Xuzhou's territory has a lot of water but few mountains. There were scouts to lead the way, and the Black Cloud Knight quickly caught up.
In the morning light ahead, only a few hundred Zhao soldiers were left.
They had no scouts to guide them, so they suffered a lot of losses. They were also harassed by Zhang Shengye's recruits, which greatly affected their speed.
As soon as he saw the gray-haired and high-crested Li Nong among the cavalry, Li Yue's spirit came to life and he shouted towards the front: "Sikong, don't be alarmed, Li Yue is here to protect you!"
The guards also shouted.
In the early morning, the shouting seemed particularly cheerful.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Jun's cavalry heard the sound and fled faster.
But when bitten by a predator, no matter how fast you run away, it's useless.
From time to time, nooses would suddenly fly out from the side and snatch away the cavalrymen on their horses.
Occasionally, a few crossbow arrows flew out and hit the horses accurately. There were fewer and fewer cavalry around Li Nong.
"Sikong, don't be surprised, Li Yue is coming!" Li Yue chased him closer and closer.
However, Pengcheng is getting closer and closer. Just on the horizon ahead, more than ten rangers rush out of the city, spreading out like crows and approaching cautiously.
"Sikong, don't leave!" Li Yue shouted from behind.
This actually reminds him that it's useless no matter how fast he runs.
There were fewer and fewer cavalry around Li Nong, with only a hundred cavalry left. Some were captured by the novices, and some left voluntarily...
Call——
While running wildly, dozens of Zhao Jun's horses suddenly fell to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
From last night to now, Li Nong has been running wildly for at least three hours. It's hard for people, but the horse can't bear it anymore.
Heiyun Xiaoqi and the novice catchers surrounded him.
Li Yue was worried for a while behind him. After all, Li Nong was old. If he fell to death, who would be responsible for this?
Although he deserves to die, he can't die now, especially not by his own hands.
As we rode forward, the dust had settled.
Li Nong huddled together with more than 20 personal guards, holding a long sword in his hand. The left side of his forehead had been scratched, and his high crown was thrown away. His gray hair was hanging down, looking even more vicissitudes of life and embarrassment.
"I'm late, please forgive me Sikong!" Li Yue trotted forward, showing all manners.
Li Nong put the long sword in his hand close to his neck, but no one around him stopped him. Li Yuexin raised his voice and was about to speak, but his eyes flickered a few times, threw away the long sword, and said with an amiable expression, "So it's Act prudently, lay down your weapons, and do not be alarmed."
The surrounding guards threw away their swords and spears.
Li Yue admired him deeply. He was not only thick-skinned but also smooth.
However, Li Nong stayed in Jie Zhao for ups and downs and served Shi Hu for twenty or thirty years. Without this tact, he really wouldn't be alive today.
"The rebellion in the city has been put down by my subordinates. Please return." Li Yue didn't waste any words.
Li Nong glanced at the cavalry pouring out of Pengcheng, "If you are careful, can you tell who is causing trouble?"
"Several generals have been cut into pieces by their subordinates!" Li Yue continued to tell lies with his eyes open.
Li Nong laughed.
Li Yue also laughed.
However, the surrounding Heiyun Xiaoqiu and the Raw Catchers were on alert, lining up in a line with their spears and crossbows facing south to meet the impact of Pengcheng's cavalry.
"Do you think you can get out of trouble this time?" Li Nong slowly mounted his horse.
"Sikong is saying that the overall situation is at hand?" Li Yue was very busy.
Li Nong smiled and said nothing.
At this time, the Pengcheng cavalry had already rushed to the shooting place, but stopped their horses.
A toothbrush of the "King of the Left Guard General" stood in the morning wind, with more than two thousand riders motionless.
"Wang Luan's men are defeated, but they are just frightened birds. Let's see if my subordinates retreat from the enemy for Sikong." Li Yue waved his hand, and Heiyun Xiaoqi drove his war horse and stepped forward slowly.
The sound of horse hooves in the summer morning is particularly clear, and the spears and armor are murderous.
Wang Luan is naturally a smart man. He abandoned Baishuiwu and retreated to Pengcheng to avoid a head-on confrontation with the Black Cloud Army. Such a person is destined not to make a desperate move.
Even if he puts all his efforts into action, Heiyun Xiaoqi is not afraid at all.
"Go away!" More than a dozen black generals in the front line shouted in unison, picked up their spears, and charged forward without hesitation.
The people on the other side retreated slowly at first, and then dispersed in a rush...
(End of chapter)
