Li Su was forced by his momentum, his body stagnated for a moment, and immediately stood in place, bowed his hands with a smile on his face, and said loudly: "Brother Shoucheng has always been good? ”

"You're not with Dong Fatzi, what are you doing here with Li Zhonglang?" Ma Teng asked angrily, then remembered something, his thick eyebrows tightened, and he opened his mouth and roared: "Is this attack plan set by Dong Fatzi?" ”

Li Su was unhappy. He waved his hand, made a cold face, and said in a cold voice: "Brother Shoucheng, Li Zhonglang is standing next to you, you are shouting like this, is it insulting your reputation after being famous?" Do you still have Li Zhonglang in your eyes? ”

"Hehe...... Ma Teng didn't even look at Li Hong, pointing at Li Su, and the murderous aura was even stronger, "Reputation? What is your reputation when the fat man leads you to kill and plunder innocents,* women, and drink human blood and eat human flesh? ”

Li Su lost face, his face turned pale, obviously a little angry, he tried his best to endure it, and said loudly: "Brother Shoucheng, everyone respects you as a man, and they are all licking blood and begging for life in this place in Western Xinjiang, don't go too far." General Dong wants to treat you, and he is not ready to capture you. Don't think that I'm afraid of you because I let you score three points, if you have the ability, we will compete tomorrow to see who will take more heads. ”

Ma Teng's eyes widened suddenly.

"Dong Fatzi is also from Xiliang, why did he do this? Hasn't he drunk enough of the blood of the people of Xiliang? ”

Li Su glanced at Li Hong and said loudly, "Brother Shoucheng, you seem to have forgotten what kind of place this is?" This is Xiaohuaili, not Longxi. ”

Ma Teng immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing, and looked sideways at Li Hong. Li Hongzheng looked at his cavalry battle flag with great interest, as if he hadn't heard it.

Hearing that the two of them stopped talking, Li Hong turned to Li Su and shouted, "Lord Lieutenant, go back first, and I will have a few words with Master Ma." ”

Li Su glared at Ma Teng, spat at the ground fiercely, turned around and walked away.

"There were a lot of rudeness in the lower officials just now, please ...... your lordship"

"Master Ma is as vicious as hatred, and it is normal for people to look down on such a vicious person, so how can it be rude." Li Hong said with a smile. He thought to himself that I even dare to kill the imperial envoy of the imperial court, and I still care about you arguing a few words.

Ma Teng looked at him as indifferent, and felt a little apologetic in his heart. He bowed and said loudly, "Your Majesty is willing to open the way for your lord's head." ”

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Bian Zhang was woken up from his sleep by Han Sui.

He opened his eyes in confusion and saw Han Sui standing in front of him fully armed, and he suddenly lost his sleepiness. He rolled over and sat up, and asked loudly, "Wenyue, what's wrong?" ”

"We received news that Dong Fatzi attacked the camp tonight."

Bian Zhang hesitated a little and said, "We have 80,000 people, what are we afraid of him?" Is it news from the scouts or ......"

"It's a message from Shoucheng." Han Sui said anxiously: "Zhang Wen has gathered Dong Fatzi, Leopard and Shoucheng's cavalry, a total of about 30,000 horsemen, and is rushing towards us from Qianye Ridge. ”

"Thirty thousand rides?" Bian Zhang was taken aback and immediately said, "Withdraw, let's withdraw immediately." Wen Yue, you lead the main force to retreat in the direction of Weishui at full speed, and meet the June thunder. I took Liangxing, and the 20,000 horses that played with horses stayed behind to stop the attack. ”

"Old Bian, you still take the troops away, and I'll stay to block it, right?" Han Sui said.

"I'm the manager, I've got the final say." Bian Zhang said resolutely. Han Sui glanced at him and didn't argue.

"Wen Yue, quickly inform Boyu and Wen Hou, and quickly return to Duyang."

"The fast horse is out of the camp." Han Sui replied, "Old Bian, I also received news from the Taiwei Mansion just now. ”

Bian Zhang said while dressing: "This news came in time." What is Zhang Wen's plan? ”

"Zhang Wen attacked us with cavalry, and at the same time ordered the infantry to seize the state of Yi, cut off our retreat, and prepare to encircle and annihilate us near the city of Yiguo." Han Sui said, "The main force to encircle and annihilate us this time is estimated to be reinforcements from Jizhou. ”

Bian Zhang sighed lightly and said: "Zhang Wen concentrated his strength, first preparing to encircle and annihilate us in Xiaohuai, then preparing to encircle and annihilate us in Meiyang, and now it has been changed to encircle and annihilate us in Yiguo, which shows how determined he is to destroy us." Now the situation is very bad for us. Our forces are scattered, and it is time for them to break through. Wenyue, after the June thunderstorm, we will temporarily withdraw to Liangzhou, right?

Han Sui smiled bitterly and nodded, "Withdraw." Zhang Wen finally transferred 50,000 reinforcements from Jizhou, plus Zhou Shen's 20,000 troops, he now has 70,000 troops in his hands to command and dispatch, and they are all absolutely loyal to his troops. In this way, he can completely leave the Xiliang troops aside and command the 70,000 army to attack us alone. The scheming Zhang Wen finally grasped the initiative on the battlefield in Xiliang, and he could raise his eyebrows. ”

Bian Zhang was in a heavy mood and was silent. After a while, he said: "We must withdraw our troops quickly, once they intercept them in the country of Yi, it is bound to start a breakthrough battle." We can't afford to lose, so we're just a few people, and we're gone when we're done. Throw all the baggage away and burn it. ”

Han Sui said bitterly: "It's a pity. We were ambitious, ready to enter Sanfu and conquer Chang'an, but who knew that before we arrived in Huaili, we were driven back by Zhang Wen empty-handed. He hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Old Bian, have you noticed that the reason for today's situation ......?"

"Alas......" Bian Zhang shook his head slightly, and said helplessly, "Boyu and Wenhou delayed again and again, and they didn't come to meet for a long time, but Zhang Wen seized this fleeting opportunity. If we don't have friends, the two of us will be dead tomorrow. Bo Yu...... Alas......"

Shou Cheng said that the idea of the night attack was made by Dong Fatzi, and he sent Li Su to Xiaohuai to see Zhang Wen and ask to fight. According to Dong Fatzi's suggestion, Zhang Wen immediately revised the plan and tried to annihilate us, but ignored Boyu and them. Old side, look here......"

"Impossible." Bian Zhang waved his hand and said resolutely, "Who is Boyu, don't we know yet?" ”

"Lao Bian, Boyu belongs to the Qiang people, and if he surrenders, the most he can do is to pay a little tribute to the court and kowtow a few more, how much loss can he have. Think about it again, who created Dong Zhuo's opportunity to attack us? Why is the timing so good? Why didn't he rush to Meiyang to meet us first as planned? Why did Dong Fatzi stay in Meiyang inexplicably and not leave? Now that Xiliang is in a very bad situation, Boyu may regret it. Old side ......"

"Wen Yue ......" Bian Zhang thought for a moment and said solemnly, "It is impossible for Boyu to turn his back on his friend, don't think so, he will definitely not." ”

Han Sui smiled coldly and said softly: "Old Bian, if ......"

Bian Zhang smiled sadly and whispered: "Even if Boyu has this idea, I don't blame him." In addition, after we withdraw this time, we must consider the issue of surrender, otherwise, how will the people of Xiliang live this year, especially this winter? You promised me to think about it. ”

Han Sui smiled, put his arm around Bian Zhang's emaciated shoulders and said, "I know, I promise you, I will do it." ”

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In the middle of the night, when Li Hong's troops reached the vicinity of Dushui, he received news from Ma Teng that the pontoon bridge on the river had been broken because it was overwhelmed.

(Judging from the literature and archaeological data, around the time of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the four basic bridge types of beam bridges, pontoon bridges, rope bridges and arch bridges had all been formed.) Beam bridge and pontoon bridge two forms, at that time due to the backward level of productivity, most of them can only be built in the flat terrain, the river body is not wide, the water flow is gentle section, the bridge can only be written wooden beam type bridge, the technical problem is easier to solve, and in the river channel where the water surface is wider and the water flow is more rapid, the pontoon bridge is mostly used. ）

Li Hong was stunned for a long time. Li Su's face changed in an instant.

"Captain Li, is there a bridge around here?"

Li Su shook his head.

"Only this one bridge?" Li Hong asked in disbelief, "Is there a shallow river?" ”

Li Su sneered, did not answer Li Hong's words, but said hatefully: "Ma Shoucheng, this Ma Shoucheng is crazy." ”

Li Hong glanced at him and asked again: "Lord Captain, is there a bridge near here?" ”

"To Meiyang, there is only this bridge. There is another bridge over the Chengguo Canal, and we have to go back another fifty miles, but General Zhou Shen's troops are passing through that bridge. Now, even if we turn around and rush there, General Zhou will let us cross the river first, and we won't be able to catch up in time. Li Su sighed helplessly, and then said: "One hundred miles more than one hundred miles, this morning, even if we fly, we won't be able to fly to Chiba Ridge." Time was all lost. ”

Li Hong asked anxiously: "Captain Li has an emergency plan." If we fail to reach Chiba Ridge on time, the attack on the rebel camp will be delayed, the enemy may join, and the entire plan of the Captain will be ruined. This is a grave crime of murder, and none of us can afford it. ”

Li Su raised his horsewhip, flipped it fiercely in the air, and shouted: "What can I do now." I hurried back to Meiyang from the direction of Chengguo Canal and explained the situation to the general. ”

Li Hong nodded, "Okay then." I immediately sent someone to report the matter to the Captain. The captain went all the way. ”

Li Su was so anxious that he didn't say anything, he hurriedly said goodbye to Li Hong, and went to more than a dozen attendants.

Li Hong watched Li Su and his entourage quickly disappear into the night, and a smile slowly appeared on his face.

"Zilong, you personally go to inform the Evergrande people and lead the army to quickly advance in the direction of Duyang."

Zhao Yun agreed, and galloped away.

Li Hong glanced at Sima Zuoyan and said with a smile: "Junyi, you can send someone to tell Master Ma, just say that we have diverted the river from the direction of Chengguo Canal, and let him find a way to repair the bridge by himself." When it is repaired, it is necessary to cross the river. After crossing the river, he quickly rushed to Meiyang to meet General Dong. ”

Zuo Yan smiled slightly, and said softly: "Lord Taiwei is really like a god. ”

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