Xiantao Town is backed by mountains and close to the Bailong River. It is surrounded by a wall more than one foot high and has only two entrances from the north and the south. It can be said that it is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The horse thieves failed and had to attack by force, but they were limited by the narrow terrain.

Unable to devote all their troops at once, the forwards of about 200 cavalry rushed to the south gate. Some rode their horses to hit the gate, some threw rope hooks to climb the wall, and some used bows and arrows to suppress the guards on the wall.

It is as ferocious as a wolf or a tiger, roaring and barking wildly.

The guards braved the rain of arrows and threw down wooden and rolling stones, or leaned out to cut off rope hooks. From time to time, some people rolled and fell to the wall and were trampled to pieces.

Surrounding the control of the gate, one side is fierce and fierce, risking their lives to kill, while the other side is as solid as a rock and will not give in. Arrows are flying back and forth, shouts of killing are shaking the sky, and the battlefield is like a meat grinder ruthlessly devouring lives.

Deng Chengbiao and other close generals protected Zhou Zongliang from the fighting area and hurried back to his residence. Zhou Zongliang was really worried that the defense line would not be protected, so he hurriedly summoned all the guards and sent them all for reinforcements.

Because the shouts of fighting and killing were too sudden and fierce, Fu Song's family had already dressed up and came to the courtyard, ready for emergencies at any time. After the guards left, Fu Song took the initiative to ask: "Master Zhou, where is the risk outside?"

The enemies that came out? Can you beat them back?"

Zhou Zongliang glanced at Fu Ling'er, who was full of concern, and said calmly: "Uncle, don't panic, it's just a sneak attack by horse thieves. How can these rabble be worthy of competing with my Zhou Iron Army? What's more, we occupy the right time and place, and have excellent soldiers and armor to defeat them.

No problem!"

"Horse thief?"

Fu Song and others were all shocked. How could they be horse thieves and not the Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty?

Zhou Zongliang was also very depressed. The originally perfect plan was disrupted by the unexpected intervention of horse thieves. If Xiantao fell, it would be a lot of fun! I really don’t understand why this group of stupid horse thieves risked their lives to attack the city? Is there something hidden in the town?

A secret treasure? You must know that this bloody battle will not end easily, and either side will have to pay a huge price if it wants to win.

Fu Ling'er waved his fist and said, "Brother Zong Liang, you will definitely win!"

Zhou Zongliang said confidently: "Our army is defending the city, and the horse thieves are destined to be killed! When my main force turns around and fights back from Lingshan, attacking from both sides, the horse thieves will have no choice but to be defeated and flee."

Fu Ling'er clapped her hands and said with a smile: "If you capture a good horse from the Western Regions, can you give one to me?"

Zhou Zongliang smiled and said: "As long as you like it, you can choose from all the good horses."

Fu Song, Yang Shuying, and Fu Jingtao were not that easy to fool. They looked at each other, and a shadow of uneasiness weighed on their hearts like a lead cloud. They did not believe that the appearance of the horse thief was just a coincidence. Could it be that they were bewitched or coerced by Pang Song?

If a group of evil sect masters join the battle, they can easily climb up the wall, destroy the entire defense line, and bring bloodshed and killings - the situation is not as optimistic as Zhou Zongliang said!

Fu Jingtao suggested in a low voice: "Since the main force of the horse thieves is attacking the south gate, how about we go out from the north gate and sneak into the depths of the mountain to hide?"

Yang Shuying frowned and said: "Don't think of Pang as a fool! Can't he think of what you are thinking of? He is most likely waiting outside the north gate, waiting for us to fall into our trap!"

Fu Song was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed slightly and he quietly held the hidden short blade.

Just listening to the rustling of the wind, two rows of agile men in black suddenly appeared on the high ridge of the roof. They showed off their swords, guns, swords and axes without hesitation. They came with bad intentions. The leader was white-faced and beardless, with eyes as cold as lightning, and there was something feminine about him.

Very cold, dressed in a white brocade robe, he was the first to flutter down into the lower courtyard.

"Gong Liu?!" Fu Jingtao seemed to have a flash of lightning in his mind, and he suddenly became enlightened.

The origin of Gong Liu is not simple. He is Zhao Guangyi's confidant. He is ruthless and will do whatever it takes to achieve his goal, no matter how many people die. He is also one of the planners who pushed Xuanyuanmen to defect to the Song Dynasty and is inseparable from Jiang Haoyun's death.

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In the past, Zhou Huan fled the capital with the real and fake prince. After going through all kinds of hardships, he fought to the border. In the end, he fell short and died fighting in the wilderness. He was intercepted by Gong Liu. Gong Liu did not hesitate to spend a lot of money to bribe the horse thieves and borrow the hands of the horse thieves.

Life and death will consume Zhou Huan to death.

Gong Liu's appearance at this moment is enough to show that the Zhao royal family has never given up chasing the descendants of the Chai family and will not get rid of this serious problem. In fact, Zhou Zongliang gathered the old members of the Chai family with the intention of raising the flag to stand on his own.

From beginning to end, he never escaped the surveillance of the Zhao and Song Dynasties!

Gong Liu was like an experienced hunter, patiently hiding in the dark and observing, waiting for all the prey to fall into the trap before closing the net decisively, trying to catch him once and for all. If nothing else, the elite troops rushing to Lingshan had already been ambushed.

He was killed until nothing was left of him.

Zhou Zongliang's teachings were too shallow, and his dream of becoming emperor would eventually be shattered.

Not to mention challenging Zhao Kuangyin, he couldn't even pass Zhao Guangyi. When he woke up from the dream, his life was in danger.

Zhou Zongliang was also inexplicably horrified. Cang Lang drew his sword out of its sheath and shouted sternly: "How could it be you?! What do you want to do?"

Gong Liu put his hands behind his back and said: "What do I want? Do you need to say anything? If you are smart enough, just abandon your sword and surrender, and follow me back to the capital to plead guilty. As long as you hand over the treasure map, the prince will allow you to live in peace and quiet."

Live thirty years!”

Zhou Zongliang seemed to have heard a big joke and sneered: "Gong Liu, I am not a three-year-old child anymore. Can I believe Zhao Guangyi's lies?"

Gong Liu's eyes suddenly turned cold: "How brave, how dare you despise the prince! Do you believe I will cut off your hand?"

"Protect the young master!" "Kill this eunuch!" The confidant generals shouted angrily, raising their swords and standing in front of Zhou Zongliang, but for some reason no one took the initiative to attack.

Gong Liu glanced at the generals with disdain and said coldly: "It is said that those who understand the current affairs are heroes. Do you plan to go all the way to the dark side? Now that things have come to this, do you still think that the imperial court has no precautions? Those who conspire to rebel are barbarians.

Destroy the nine tribes!”

Plop! Deng Chengbiao knelt down, silently took off his helmet and put it aside.

Zhou Zongliang cried out as if he was struck by lightning: "Old General Deng, you, how could you do this?"

Deng Chengbiao smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, the situation is over, don't waste your energy struggling!"

The other generals looked at each other, their faith shaken, and the tip of their swords slowly lowered. Cang, clang, the steel knives fell from their hands and fell to the ground. Everyone bowed their heads sadly and knelt down, but no one was willing to fight to the death.

Zhou Zongliang's eyes turned black, and he was filled with depression in his chest. He wanted to chop these cartilage into pieces!

Gong Liu turned to look at Fu Ling'er and praised her: "What a naturally beautiful, pure and refined beauty! It would be a great feat to dedicate you to the prince."

Fu Ling'er's pretty face turned pale and she hid behind her mother like a frightened elk.

Zhou Zongliang turned livid with anger and said angrily: "Ling'er is my unmarried wife! I would rather die than let Zhao Guangyi touch a finger on her!"
Chapter completed!