The sun had just turned a little to the west, and the army, which had only rested for a quarter of an hour, immediately launched an attack. At the same time as the opponent launched an attack, Han Yingong, the commander of the blocking force, took the initiative to retreat.

This was the predetermined plan, and Han Yingong knew it very well. Not to mention that the four thousand soldiers were reduced on the way, even if the eight thousand full soldiers and horses were in full formation, they could not be the opponent of the main force of the fifth battalion of the army. It was not because the army could not resist, but

Because the high-end combat power is too different. He doesn't know the power of the Thirteen Vajras, but he has already been scratched by people like Xiong Bonan, Zhang Xing, Xu Shiren, Wang Shuyong, and Jia Yue, and he has had sex with some of them.

Fighting.

Therefore, we can only retreat, and we must retreat resolutely, decisively, and in an organized manner.

Because retreating does not mean giving up the fight, but layer upon layer, fighting while retreating, delaying obstacles, and waiting for reinforcements.

Bai Hengqiu and Xue Changxiong will arrive first to suppress the high-level combat power of the army, while the follow-up troops will surround the army, forcing the already exhausted army to collapse and fall into the position of being hunted. This is a serious strategy.

To put it bluntly, it is just a bet on the time difference to see how quickly the reinforcements arrive, and whether the military's sharp knife that has been pierced to the end will be good or not?

However, putting all this aside, when the army launched a surprise attack and Han Yingong led the three core teams to retreat, this boy who followed his brother as a boy had experienced the battle to destroy Chen. In his middle age, he entered the palace because of his meritorious service against the Wu clan.

The senior generals of the Wei Dynasty, who had become completely smooth during the three campaigns against Dongyi, still instinctively realized that there was basically no hope for this battle.

Because the army was so decisive, so decisive that Zhang Xing personally charged into the formation, the mist that the ice energy dispersed at noon was really terrifying; and he himself had divided his troops after all, and was missing half of his troops.

We have just arrived and there are no fortifications to rely on.

One thing is going down, the other is going up, and there is a high probability that it will be gone. But what does it have to do with him?

Regarding the differences between him and Liu Yangji, it seems that he was right now, and the division of troops was also requested by Liu Yangji. Should he be blamed if he can't resist now? Didn't he resolutely implement Bai Hengqiu's military order to block it?

In fact, I have tried my best to protect my life and military power.

But since Liu Yangji has hated Liu Yangji and he has defected to the British Duke early, will he take the opportunity to slander the British Duke? And after the Bai family takes control of Guanlong, will he be able to establish a foothold around the Bai family? That's when the time comes

Rely on your military exploits against the Wu clan, or find old connections with in-laws?

While his mind was spinning, Han Yingong suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but sigh.

It turned out that he suddenly thought of his nephew Li Ding, who originally thought that the guy was better than him. When the troubled times started, he was falling down and this guy was climbing up. He thought that he would be able to rely on him. Unexpectedly, this British man was climbing up.

The father-in-law had just had a fight with the gang, and there was no pain or irritation on either side. It looked like they were a draw, but first he destroyed his nephew's independence.

Since Bai Hengqiu took away the soldiers and horses of Wu'an Army, he must do something about it. After this battle, Li Ding will either serve as Bai's shield in Hebei and be beaten by the gang, or he will surrender to his friend Zhang Xing

, when dealing with Bai Hengqiu’s sharp knife.

At this thought, Han Yingong couldn't help but feel upset.

It was at this time that two lines of true energy suddenly flew out of the mist in front of them. The former one was light golden, and the latter one looked a little red. However, they both looked a little white under the sunlight during the day, and they were both flying as fast as meteors.

Shooting came. Han Yingong, who was still thinking wildly at first, was shocked when he saw this, and quickly abandoned his horse and shot back.

As a result, the first long arrow with Duanjiang Zhenqi fell on Han Yingong's mount, cutting off the horse completely, and blood and water splashed for several feet. The second long arrow wrapped with Lihuo Zhenqi continued to fly.

, actually flew twenty or thirty steps further than the previous long arrow, and then exploded after touching the ground.

Han Yin's bow that had just fallen was caught off guard. Although it was not hit directly by the arrow, it was still completely overturned. His left arm was even more impacted. It was unbearably hot for a moment, but it was the Duanjiang Zhenqi drawn by the previous arrow that passed through it first.

The body-protecting Qi, and then the Lihuo Qi drawn by a long arrow took advantage of the weakness and entered.

Not only that, there were also many casualties among his close associates. One captain, many soldiers, and clerks died on the spot. Many wooden utensils and clothes caught fire.

In the firelight, Han Yingong, who was covered in horse blood, climbed up. Before he could change his horse, he pressed his shoulders and retreated in embarrassment.

How could General Guan Long still not wake up? Although he had already predicted the army, it was still insufficient! The army was more decisive than he thought, and its combat power and tactics were beyond his imagination.

By this time, he had no thoughts and thoughts, and he was just concentrating on surviving.

Long before the army hit Han Yingong's blocking force, a hundred miles away, Li Ding and his wife, who did not hesitate to leave the battlefield when the army protruded from the northwest, had already stopped at Qingzhang River.

In front of a semi-permanent floating bridge upstream, we crossed the Qingzhang River from here and arrived at the south bank calmly.

At the moment before the two arrows were shot, the couple also arrived at the goal of their trip:

First there was a group of dozens of sentinels. They stopped and stood obediently behind Li Ding, acting as ceremonial guards;

Then there was a group of 150 outposts. After receiving the order, they stopped directly and lined up on the official road on the south bank of Qingzhang River, blocking the official road and the direction of the rear army's advance;

Then Fan Lihua arrived with 500 cavalry. Li Ding waved his hand, and Fan Lihua immediately led the army to the deserted field on the south side of the official road, and set up a trap with a group of infantry and Qing Zhangshui.

, covering the advancing direction of the rear army;

Immediately afterwards, Wang Chen was astonished. His three thousand troops were considered serious front troops. Hearing the message, they came on flying horses. Li Ding did not say anything, but pointed to the north bank of Qingzhang River. Although the latter was heartbroken.

He was shocked, but recalling the words spoken by both sides before the battle, he bowed to Mr. Li without hesitation, then led his troops onto the pontoon, arrived on the other side of the Qingzhang River, and followed the official road to the north towards Wu'an County.

At this time, the changes in the army could no longer be concealed. Even if no one reported the news, Duan Wei at the rear finally noticed something was wrong. However, he got a clear reply shortly after sending a soldier brought from Dongdu:

"Duan Gong! It's Mr. Li Fu. He ordered from the front that all Wu'an troops should turn around and return to Wu'an Black Emperor Temple for resettlement! Fan Lihua's Department is supervising, and Wang Chen's Department has already begun to turn around!"

Duan Wei stopped there in silence for a moment, and then ordered on his horse: "Go and find Wang Chen, come here!" He joined the army and rode away, but after a while he turned back: "Wang Duwei has already crossed the river!"

Duan Wei clicked his tongue, rode forward, and took the initiative to look for Li Ding. After a moment, he saw his old subordinate Li Ding and Li Silang. He was really an old subordinate. He had been the Minister of the Ministry of War for a long time, and Li Silang

I also spent a long time at the Ministry of War. It seems that I have been responsible for repairing bridges and paving roads?

When the two sides met, Li Ding took the initiative to dismount. At the same time, Wang Chen was stunned and his troops continued to march from the pontoon. "Duan Gong!" Li Ding bowed his hands under the horse and saluted.

"What's going on?" Duan Wei only stood still on his horse, but glanced at Zhang Shiniang who was also motionless. He knew very well that this peerless beauty, Mrs. Li, was definitely a master who was only inferior to the master.

, he achieved elixir in his prime, but gradually fell into disuse, and was no longer a match for this woman.

"Reporting to Duke Duan, before dawn the army

They successfully broke through from the northwest, and now the whole army has moved towards Xiangguo County under my rule. I want the Wu'an army to turn back quickly and set up camp in Wu'an County for observation." Li Ding said simply. "Otherwise, I'm afraid it will be a disaster.

Both people and land were lost.”

Duan Wei was obviously surprised: "The breakout was successful? Northwest?" "Yes."

Duan Wei was silent for a moment, and then asked: "How is the Dongdu Army doing?"

"Mr. Bai deliberately ignored him, so that a battalion of Xu Shiying penetrated half of the camp and left majestically. Then the northwest army took the opportunity to break out, so Mr. Bai simply asked Zheng Shanye to lead the remaining soldiers and horses of the battalion out of the camp to pursue.

"

Duan Wei couldn't help but feel nervous when he heard this, and smiled bitterly: "He is quite generous."

"Baigong is naturally grand, and the troops and horses are thrown around at will." Li Ding clasped his hands, looked up at the sun above his head, and then said seriously. "Actually, from the principle of kindness not commanding troops, throwing troops and horses around

There is no problem with the chance of victory. In addition, the situation is difficult, and some of the coalition forces are trustworthy but not trustworthy. I don’t blame him for this. But, hasn’t Zhang Xing already led the army to break out? Then naturally I want to

Take back the troops and horses, protect the place, and ask Mr. Duan to do it."

After saying that, he bowed again.

Behind him, Zhang Shiniang didn't say a word, but stood on her horse with her sword in hand. The Wu'an Army next to him also turned to the north like water that was diverted.

Seeing this situation, Duan Wei could only sigh: "Now that things have happened, not to mention that what you said makes sense, even if it doesn't make sense, I can't keep your troops. But, Li Silang, I can leave, you

Can you withstand Duke Bai’s power after I leave?”

"It doesn't matter." Li Ding seemed to have thought about it for a long time. "After today, if Duke Bai can tolerate Luo Shu and Duke Xue staying in Hebei, he can also tolerate me staying in Hebei, provided that Wu'an Army comes back."

"As long as you are prepared." Duan Wei nodded, and then continued to speak on the horse. "In that case, you go to the north, and I will go to the south to collect the deserters."

"This is natural." Li Ding continued. "If my subordinates are right, the reason why Bai Gong let the Dongdu Army go so far was because after today's end, regardless of success or failure, he would immediately turn around and deal with Li Shu.

As long as we hold on to a few key roads, we can naturally pick up the fleeing Dongdu Army along the way."

"What's the name of Dou Qi's son, the one who guards the official road of Wuyang County?" Duan Wei understood instantly. "Dou Li."

"Tsk!" Duan Wei nodded immediately, but still didn't move. Instead, he stood up on his mount under the scorching sun above his head.

But Li Ding didn't say anything. After a while, Wang Chen was shocked that his troops had passed by, and another follow-up troops arrived.

When the "two coaches" were silent and did not make any moves, they did not hesitate to turn left onto the pontoon and head north to Wu'an.

At this time, Duan Weicai seemed to have come to his senses and said to Li Ding in front of him: "Li Silang." "Mr. Duan." Li Ding was still respectful.

"Now that things have happened, I don't know when the next time we will see each other again. Let me say a few more words." "Yes."

"In this world, it is difficult to be independent. Sometimes you have to submit to others, and there is nothing to be ashamed of."

.”

"However, even if you succumb to others, you still have to figure out what you want and what you want to do, and you can't lose it. You can't lose the tone in your heart. Do you understand what I mean?" Duan Wei spoke sincerely.

"I understand." Li Ding answered seriously.

"That's good, that's good." Duan Wei nodded, and then pointed to Fan Lihua. "Let the five hundred leader escort me with the cavalry, and we can discuss other matters after taking over the Taiyuan troops left behind in Wuyang."

"Okay." Li Ding was naturally speechless.

Duan Wei nodded again, then finally reined in his horse and turned, parting ways with Li Silang under the sunshine of the spring afternoon.

Li Ding watched the opponent and hundreds of cavalry go south, and was not in a hurry to get on his horse, but continued to stand in front of the pontoon bridge, supervising the troops to cross the river and turn back.

Just when the Wu'an army was easily recaptured by Li Ding and the troops were about halfway across the pontoon bridge, the army, led by Zhang Xing, had completely broken through several lines of defense deployed by Han Yingong. But at this time, I don't know whether it was luck or unlucky.

Bai Hengqiu and Xue Changxiong have also arrived at the battlefield.

Accompanying the arrival of the Grand Master, there was a huge golden chess piece floating in the air and a golden sword, but other than that, there was nothing else.

It was obvious that the pursuing troops were too numerous and scattered, or each had their own agenda, and could not continue to maintain the previous pursuit status.

"Let's make a move!"
To be continued...