"Take a step to talk?"

After hearing the concubine's sharp judgment, Peicheng did not show any dissatisfaction on his face and spoke his request calmly.

Pei Yue nodded in agreement, and the two of them walked slowly to the far bank of the river, looking at the rolling waves of the river, and stood side by side.

Ye Qi turned around and took a few steps, his eyes always staying on Pei Yue, not paying attention to the curious looks of those next to him.

On the shore of the windy and high waves, Pei Cheng said in a deep voice: "There are nearly 40,000 Xiwu cavalry stationed outside the south gate of Hucheng, including 5,000 Anyang dragon cavalry. Previously, there were also 10,000 Xie Lin's cavalry here. One

Two gates, one in the south and one in the north, trapped an army of 100,000 in the Tiger City, unable to move.

That day, the Marquis of Xiangcheng personally led the troops to confront the Xiwu cavalry. After almost mobilizing, we allowed eight thousand cavalry to find the opportunity to go south to support the Marquis of Cheng'an. The Xiwu people could not attack Hucheng, but they did not want to attack the city. They only wanted to attack the city.

Trapped these 100,000 troops in the city."

Pei Yue actually knew this situation very well.

The people of Xiwu were able to do this because they had enough and strong cavalry. Although there were cavalry with the strongest average combat power in Daliang in Hucheng, there were only 20,000 people in total, and the rest were all infantry. Even if we don't mention it,

More than 5,000 cavalry were lost in the battle of Lulongzhai, and there was also a certain gap in the cavalry strength between the two sides.

Unless Xiao Jin, the Marquis of Xiangcheng, can abandon Hucheng directly, the army will march south in the tightest formation, then join the Beijing army and Guping army, and then find Zhang Qingbai's main force to seek battle.

But I'm afraid even the young boy would know that such a decision is stupid.

Seeing that his concubine was silent, Pei Cheng did not take it seriously and continued: "Zhang Qingbai has recalled the army that attacked Qingshui County, Jinchuan Prefecture from the south. Now he has 50,000 cavalry and 100,000 infantry under his command.

Build a large camp to the east of the village and use Lulong Village, Wufeng Village, Daokou Village, Tribulus Village and Xishui Village to form a front that threatens Lingzhou."

Pei Yue was shocked and frowned: "Xishui Village was captured?"

Pei Cheng was a little surprised. Of course he didn't want to see such an ending, but he didn't understand why Pei Yue's reaction was so big.

Seeing him nod, Pei Yue's eyes showed sadness, and he asked nervously: "Is guard Gu Chongshan still alive?"

At the beginning, he led the old soldiers of Nanying to complete the first battle at Daokou Village, and later he was able to defeat the Wu army at Jiming Village. Among them, 500 outstanding cavalrymen came from Xishui Village. The loyal and honest guard Gu Chongshan took the risk and handed over to him.

In his hand.

Pei Yue has always kept this kindness in his heart and has never forgotten it.

Pei Cheng thought of the previous experience of his concubine, and vaguely understood it, but he did not feel heavy emotions. He stretched out his hand to pat Pei Yue's shoulder, but his palm stopped halfway awkwardly, and then said slowly: "I don't know.

Xishui Village fell before Lulong's defeat. There is no news yet on the whereabouts of the soldiers who defended the city, but Marquis Cheng'an should know."

Pei Yueqiang resisted the impulse in his heart, tried his best to calm down and said: "Where is Zhang Qingbai's army now?"

Pei Cheng looked at him with approval and said in detail: "After the battle of Lulong Village, Zhang Qingbai divided his troops into two groups. One continued to pursue the Jing camp. Now the army's frontline was directed at the Guping camp, and the other was to surround Jiming camp.

, but there is no news of the fall of Jiming Village yet."

Pei Yue's nervous mood temporarily relaxed. At least Qin Xian and Xue Meng are still alive. This is the best news right now.

More than two years have passed, and the eldest young master of Dingguo Mansion has become stronger and stronger, and his demeanor has become much calmer. It can be seen that the training on the battlefield will make people mature quickly. He looked at the turbulent river at his feet, and suddenly showed a touch of envy in his eyes: "You can

Do you know why Marshal Xiao specially ordered me to come to you?"

Pei Yue responded: "Why?"

Pei Cheng said in a complicated tone: "Don't you still understand that the Zangfeng Guards under your command are the strongest mobile force in Daliang on the entire battlefield in the Western Territory?"

Pei Yue was a little surprised to hear this sentence from his mouth, but he soon understood that it was a fact.

The two cavalry guards of the Guping Army and the Peking Army's Peking Army had been crippled by Zhang Qingbai in two defeats. The cavalry of the Longbow Army had now been integrated into the Tibetan Front Guard. Looking at the entire western battlefield, in addition to the more than 10,000 soldiers hidden in Tucheng,

Apart from the cavalry, the Tibetan Front Guards are currently the only cavalry in Daliang that can change the situation of the battle.

As expected, Pei Cheng continued: "There are still 15,000 cavalry in Tiger City, but unless it is a matter of life and death, Marshal Xiao will not allow them to leave the city. This is the purpose of my coming to you today, no matter what you decide

We must be a thousand times more cautious about our next move, otherwise Lingzhou may not be able to be saved."

Pei Yue could understand what he said next. If Lingzhou cannot be defended, Hucheng will become a dead city, and the entire western border of Daliang will fall into the ravages of the Western Wu cavalry. By then, there may be a danger of national subjugation.

Don't forget that the biggest thought of the Southern Zhou Dynasty Duke was the Northern Expedition. If the war on the western front of Daliang collapsed completely, Gu Liang would inevitably lead the Southern Army to march westward. How could Fang Xiexiao miss such an opportunity?

When the time comes and there are enemies on both sides and wars everywhere, how long can Daliang hold on?

Suddenly feeling such heavy pressure, Pei Yue stood by the river and thought for a long time.

In the distance, the Zangfeng Guards had already crossed most of the river and were forming formation on the south bank.

Pei Cheng waited quietly, looking at the Tibetan front guard cavalry with bright armor and solemn expressions. It was unclear what he was thinking, but at least the expression on his face was calm, just like what he said to Xiao Jin back then. Even though Pei Yue was hot-eyed

With his current achievements, he firmly believes that he will not be inferior.

As time passed by the river, Pei Yue let out a sigh of relief, his eyes became firmer, and he turned around and asked: "You just said that Zhang Qingbai is now divided into two places, one is Guping Camp and the other is Jiming Village?"

Pei Cheng nodded and said: "There are 70,000 Wu troops at the Guping Camp and 30,000 Wu troops at the Jiming Village."

Pei Yue said solemnly: "Although the northern front has achieved a great victory, Marshal Tang does not have many troops left in his hands. He can only barely maintain the northern defense line. After all, he must beware of Xie Lin's comeback. In this way, the Marquis of Cheng'an must have already defeated Marquis Wuwei.

The Guping Army will be transferred back to the Guping Camp?"

He sneered, as if he was sure this would be the answer.

This is also true. Pei Cheng nodded and said: "After all, Guping Camp is the west gate of Lingzhou, and no mistakes are allowed here. As for Jiming Village..."

He didn't say any more, but Pei Yue could already hear the unfinished words.

This time he did not hesitate and said sincerely: "Thank you for sending these messages. I know what to do."

Pei Cheng did not continue to ask what the plan was. He saw a look of determination and sternness on Pei Yue's face. This concubine had always been very independent and would not change his mind just because of his appearance.

Everything that needed to be said had been said. Finally, he looked into Pei Yue's eyes and said, "Take care of it. I hope we have a chance to see you again."

From beginning to end, the two of them had a tacit understanding and did not bring up any topics related to Kyoto. Pei Yue said in a gentle tone: "Take care."
Chapter completed!