......More than 100 arrows swooped down on the face like locusts, and the wounded in the valley behind were all worried, worried that the two hundred or so people who were defending the valley would not be able to resist. After all, there aren't many shields here, and it's really not a wise choice for everyone to carry sharp arrows with flesh and blood.

Sure enough, many forbidden soldiers had already retreated before the arrows were approaching, and quietly pulled their legs and retreated back, but at this time, Sun Tu, who was in the array, had already shouted: "Those who escape from the battle will not be spared!" The tone was extremely firm, and there was even a strong killing intent brought out, which made the movements of these forbidden soldiers suddenly sudden. And only in this delay, the random arrows have arrived, and they can only stubbornly take the shield and wave their troops to protect themselves. But a trace of chaos just now still caused many gaps in their between, and suddenly screamed and screamed, and many people had fallen from arrows.

Compared with these discouraged forbidden troops, the defense line formed by the Qingzhou army was impregnable and completely unaffected by this rain of arrows. With Sun Tu shouting: "Shield!" More than a dozen people in front of them had raised their shields in unison in the face of the rain of arrows, trying to cover themselves and their comrades behind them under the shields. At the same time, the soldiers behind them were not idle, all of them tried their best to wield their weapons to hit the arrows that were on them, even if someone was hit by the arrow, none of them retreated, they still gritted their teeth and struggled to support.

This rain of arrows only lasted for a moment, although more than 20 people were shot down, but it was over, and it did not show any signs of collapse in front of Taniguchi, but under Sun Tu's shout, they also took a step forward, and the sword and spearmen behind the shield hands were ready to attack.

Seeing this scene, Tong Guanzi's eyes lit up, as a veteran who had led the army to fight with the Xixia people many times, his eyesight was naturally not low, and he could see at once that this Qingzhou army was completely united and extremely strong. Originally, although he also knew that Sun Tu had a hand in training troops, and the Qingzhou Army under his command was known as the most elite group of the Great Song Dynasty official army, but today he really appreciated how powerful this Qingzhou Army was: "If the two armies in the northwest of the Great Song Dynasty can have such combat power, then why worry about the injustice of the world." This Sun Tu is indeed a rare general, and he should be reused! ”

Like him, he was shocked by the strength of the Qingzhou army, as well as Yelu Xiongge. However, at this time, this person's eyes looked a little gloomy: "This person may really become my Da Liao's henchman in the future." And he is still so young, and he still has the opportunity to grow...... "If he wasn't in danger now, he would have wanted to get rid of Sun Tu for the Liao State."

The last one who was shocked was Yelu Sibuda, who was the one who had the most personal feelings about the strength of the Qingzhou Army. But at this time, he couldn't think about it anymore, after this batch of chaotic arrows was blocked by the Song army, the cavalry who were rushing with all their strength had no time to send a second arrow, and in the shout, the first hundred or so cavalry had already killed the Song army, and by the momentum, they had leaned forward and raised the scimitar in their hands, about to harvest the lives of the enemy in front of them.

But the Qingzhou army assembled in formation on the opposite side had already been prepared, and when they saw them rushing over, everyone was still resolute, and none of them took half a step back, with an order: "Shoot!" "Dozens of spears have been pierced out with all the strength of the soldiers, straight to the horses below the cavalry.

The sudden attack of the spear did surprise the Liao soldiers, but at this time they had no time to react, and could only watch in amazement as the spear pierced into the mount, and then the horse fell in a burst of neighing, throwing the knight above him out of the way.

At this time, the knife hand, who was already half-crouching in front of him, also moved quickly, and in a low shout, the steel knife quickly rose and fell, slashing with all his strength at the enemy who had just fallen to the ground and injured his muscles and bones, and quickly slashed these people on the spot.

This round of offensive and defensive tactics immediately made the momentum of the Liao soldiers who rushed over to lose momentum, and the speed of the cavalry impact was slowed down. This was due not only to the fact that the enemy was strong, but also to the fact that the fallen horses and comrades were blocking their path. Anyway, after the first batch of dozens of people who rushed to the front of the valley suddenly fell off their horses and were killed, the momentum of the Liao soldiers rushed to kill was stagnant.

"Shoot them!" Yelusida's eyes were about to burst into flames, he really didn't expect that he had already paid such a big price just after the battle. However, he is also a veteran of perennial combat after all, and at this time, he did not get discouraged when he was frustrated in the first battle, but immediately came up with a countermeasure to break the enemy.

But before those Liao soldiers could obey the order, Sun Tu at the mouth of the valley had already shouted the same order: "Release the arrow!" ”

It is not only their Song army guarding the entrance of the valley here, but also more than 100 Liao soldiers, and these people are all archers, at this time the enemy has already entered the firing range, and they are all stopped there, isn't it just their live target?

In fact, without Sun Tu's order, Yelu Xiongge's own soldiers, who had already occupied the high place, had already drawn their bows and released arrows, and hundreds of arrows were continuously shot towards the enemy below, covering a large area of men and horses in front of the valley mouth.

So the screams sounded again from the mouth of the valley, and another group of men and horses fell, and the Liao soldiers in the rear could no longer care about the order to release arrows to kill the enemy, and quickly turned the horse's head and retreated. Even Yelu Sibuda, the main general, could only temporarily retreat after quickly blocking the three arrows that were fired, because the Song army, which had only been used for defense before, actually cooperated with this rain of arrows to suddenly attack, and the sword and gun cooperated, and many people were killed to the ground.

It wasn't until they chased outside for twenty or thirty steps that the Song army regained its grip at the mouth of the valley and once again put on the impregnable position it had before. At this time, not to mention those fearless Qingzhou troops, even the remaining twenty or so forbidden soldiers have also boosted their morale, and they dare to fight the enemy head-on at any time.

The confrontation between the two armies is combat power and courage, and the two can be converted and increased with each other, obviously this battle has won the morale of the side guarding the valley, and even the soldiers of the forbidden army who were originally cowardly have changed significantly. This is the benefit that a wise general can bring to the army.

After leaving behind nearly a hundred corpses, Yelusbuda led his army back, and although his face was full of anger, he did not dare to force it again. Although he had always been reckless, he also knew that attacking such an easy and difficult place would only consume his troops in vain, and this was the last thing he wanted.

After all, this mutiny and killing Yelu Xiongge was only the beginning, and when he was eliminated, he would have to use the power at his disposal to seize the throne of the Great King of the Southern Courtyard. Once his subordinates lose too much, the subsequent plan will not be easy to continue, but it may be cheaper for others.

Moreover, he still has reinforcements that have not yet arrived, and now his own strength is only a little stronger than that of Yelu Xiongge, so it is not advisable to attack strongly. But when reinforcements arrive, the situation will be completely reversed, and then thousands of men and horses will attack with all their might, and the enemy will be defeated in one battle!

After understanding this, Jeruthbuda led his army to stay in front of the valley, and from time to time sent a few horsemen and horses to attack and observe, so as to prevent the enemy from fleeing backwards or desperately killing them out by night. But for now, it seems that they have no intention of doing all this, too, with many casualties and exhaustion.

This time his judgment was correct, after seeing the enemy retreat and defend, the men and horses in the valley also rested temporarily, Sun Tu on the one hand sent the people who were not lightly injured in this battle to the rear for simple treatment, and on the other hand, he continued to encourage the morale of the army: "Everyone rest assured, this place is only two or three hundred miles away from Nanjing, presumably it will not take two or three days, and reinforcements will arrive." So we just have to stick to it for two days. ”

This is still quite necessary, the soldiers have not had time to think about the sudden attack before, but once the battle is suspended, some problems will also surface - such as the number of enemies, their own situation...... And, most crucially, the shortage of logistics.

Before, they were suddenly attacked and fled, so they hardly brought any logistical items, and thanks to this time everyone came out to hunt, so they had several extra pots of arrows with them, and now they don't have to worry about the shortage of arrows. But eating and drinking is a really big problem, and I'm afraid that these hundreds of people can't put together much food. Once the enemy really wants to trap them, it will be a dead end.

Of course, the road behind them is still there, but they can continue to run backwards. But in this way, they lost the most favorable terrain in the West Peak Valley, and they didn't know if the enemy still had reinforcements, so retreating through the valley would only be more dangerous, so in the end their choice was only to stay here.

Tong Guan and Yelu Xiongge actually had the same thoughts, and after listening to Sun Tu's words of encouragement at this time, the two nodded approvingly at him again. Yelu Xiongge reluctantly smiled and said, "Tong Shumi, it seems that the Great Song Dynasty has another capable general this time." ”

"Hehe, he's still young. However, as long as he can return safely from this turmoil, he should have a place in my Great Song Army. Tong Guan's smile was also a little bitter. In fact, he could also see that the situation this time was extremely dangerous, and since those Liao people dared to launch a mutiny at this time, they must have all the preparations!

So immediately, Tong Guan asked the most important question: "King Xiongge, if it is really Yelu Sibu outside, how many soldiers and horses do you think he can transfer?" ”

"If it's just his family, it won't be more than a thousand people at most. If there is more, Nanjing will be aware of it, and there will be problems with his plan. However, if there are other people involved, it is difficult to say. At this point, there was nothing to hide, and Jeruchonge happily gave his answer.

By this time, the night had passed and the sky was gradually brightening. The two sides facing each other inside and outside the valley can already see the appearance of the enemy clearly......