Chapter 17 Crossing the River
"My army - my army -" Sima Yi felt dizzy. Eighty percent of the soldiers who died in the battle were his supporters for Lu Pheasant.
"Your Majesty, the matter has come to an end. You don't have to be sad. It's better to think of a way out quickly." Ren Ao kept looking back, for fear that the Qin army would pursue him.
"The current plan is to cross the Luoshui River eastward and station troops in Xingyang to resist the Qin army. There is no other way." Sima Yi was actually a loser. He relied on his good luck to win several battles in Henan, and he was good at photographing Xiang Yu.
Flattery, he was named King of Yin just now. What's his idea? It's just running away.
"Madam—" Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi, Lu Pheasant's two elder brothers, broke into the commander's tent with equally panicked expressions. Although Lu Pheasant was their biological sister, they were still addressed as madam in the military camp.
"To the southwest, yellow dust is everywhere and horse hooves are like a tide. The enemy must be attacking in large numbers. What should we do?" Lu Shizhi was also a fierce general. When he spoke, he gritted his teeth and clearly wanted to fight with all his strength.
The eldest brother, Lu Ze, was not in such a mood. He turned pale with fright and stammered, "Madam, there are few soldiers in the barracks. It's better to leave quickly." Lu Zhi suddenly shouted, "Fan Kuai, Lou Fan, Ji
Xin, are all Lu Wan and the others dead?" Ren Ao stamped his feet and said, "It's too late to wait for them. If they don't die, they will definitely come to meet with Madam. Madam can go first." Sima Yi got ahead of Lu Pheasant.
Order: "Quick, please generals, organize your troops and retreat to Luoshui!"
Lu Pheasant thought to herself, she was afraid that the Qin army would catch up before she could cross the river. Someone must be behind her. She looked at Ren Ao affectionately and said, "I don't have anyone I can trust now. My eldest brother and my second brother are not as good as you in martial arts.
Could you please come to the back and buy some time for everyone?"
Ren Ao thought to himself, you are such a cruel woman, why don't you let Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi come to the rear. You are usually very obedient to me, but you didn't expect that when a disaster is coming, you want me to be the scapegoat. Well, don't blame me for being unjust if you are unkind.
Ren Ao rolled his eyes and thought: "No problem, madam, give me three thousand men and horses. The general will guard the pass in front. I will definitely delay the Qin army until dark, and madam will be able to cross the river safely."
There was a fleeting sinister smile in Lu Pheasant's eyes as deep as the sea, and then his pitiful expression returned: "Thank you very much, please - take care -" She didn't show much concern in front of Sima Yi.
How embarrassed to say such disgusting words! Ren Ao was not a light-hearted man, so he said something more to his face, swearing to be loyal to the death, which made Lu Zhi happy. He quickly went out of the tent to greet Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi to pack up his troops and run away.
Zhang Liang, Xiao He, Cao Shen, Chen Ping, Song Gong and Zhou Ke also received the bad news of the total defeat at the front and came to see Lu Pheasant. Zhang Liang didn't have any good ideas. After listening to Lu Pheasant's arrangement, he felt that it was okay.
, immediately went back to his tent to pack his luggage. He originally advocated sticking to Xingyang.
Zhou Ke proposed to join Ren Ao in the rear to block the attack, but Ren Ao flatly refused: "No. This matter is extremely dangerous. The general is a fierce general. He must stay to protect his wife. As long as she and the young master can escape, we will make a comeback."
If you want to sacrifice, just sacrifice me." Everyone listened to his impassioned and upright words, and deeply admired him. After Lu Ze finished organizing the army, he ran over and said: "Madam, let's go."
The sound of the Qin army's horse hoofs gradually began, and the dust in the distance swept over like a heavy fog driven by the wind, with an overwhelming momentum. Lu Pheasant took the lead in getting on the horse, and before leaving, he glanced at Ren Ao affectionately, and Ren Ao was so angry that he almost shouted:
Are you still fucking lying to me and treating me like an idiot?
Unable to delay any longer, Lu Pheasant gave an order and the army rushed out of the camp gate and fled eastward.
Ren Ao looked at the fleeing figures and sneered in his heart: "Don't even think about it if you want me to be cannon fodder. Don't blame me, Mr. Lu."
Ren Ao, who was already very angry, looked back at the soldiers who were left with him. His anger almost broke through the door and reached the sky. He jumped on his feet and cursed: "Everyone named Lu is a bastard! Is this a soldier or a fucking beggar?"
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The three thousand soldiers left to him were all old, weak, sick and disabled. The youngest was eleven or twelve years old and the oldest was sixty or seventy years old. Most of them did not even have weapons and were dressed in rags like beggars.
"Okay, you play with me and see who is cruel enough!" Ren Ao finally made up his mind.
Ren Ao mounted his horse and led the 'Beggars' Clan Disciples' slowly towards the pass formed by two cliffs twenty miles ahead. There was no other way, we couldn't walk fast, so we could only go at this speed.
How could this kind of team defeat the Qin army? Ren Ao was not such an idiot. He had his own plans. The three thousand soldiers were just a bargaining chip for him to exchange for wealth. Taking advantage of a short period of time before the enemy arrived, Ren Ao organized soldiers to use their weapons at the pass.
Sha Mu Bao constructed an offensive and gathered a thousand archers, hiding behind the fortifications and waiting to shoot at the Qin army. He also assigned 500 people to climb up the hillside, gathered some large and small rocks, and smashed them condescendingly. In this way.
Once this happened, it would be difficult for the Qin army to break through this line of defense, and it would take at least an hour or two. In that case, Lu Pheasant might be able to cross the river and escape.
In less than half an hour, Wang Ben led the Qin army to the pass in a bloody storm. After the fortifications, Lu Pheasant's army fired fiercely at Ren Ao's order. On the hillsides on both sides, huge rocks were like raindrops.
An explosion broke out, and the Qin army suffered more than a hundred casualties. Wang Ben hurriedly ordered to retreat.
Ren Ao laughed loudly: "Listen, General Qin, Mrs. Lu has already crossed Luoshui to Xingyang. You have no chance." Wang Ben thought that it was impossible. Lu Pheasant did not escape so quickly. He must still be on the way. He stopped him
The war horse was reined in, and he carefully observed the nearby terrain and the lineup of Ren Ao's soldiers. He had a pretty good idea, and said in a loud voice: "General, you only have a few thousand men and horses. How can you resist Qin's millions of people? It's better to hurry up."
Surrender, I can recommend you in front of the King of Qin and guarantee you a lifetime of glory and wealth."
"Forget it, I am loyal to my wife. I would rather die in battle than bend the knee. If you want to pass from here, unless all three thousand of my elite soldiers are dead, you can't even think about it." Ren Ao wanted to sell it for a good price.
Wang Ben thought to himself that it was not difficult to break through this pass, but it would definitely take time. If Lu Pheasant escaped, wouldn't he regret it?
After pondering for a moment, Wang Ben suddenly laughed and said, "If the general is willing to surrender, I, Wang Ben, can represent you as a knight and knight, and also reward you with a thousand gold coins. General, please consider it. I will give you a stick of incense."
Wang Ben? Ren Ao had heard of this name and knew his importance in the Qin State. He was very happy. However, this was not the time to surrender.
"Don't do this. I, Ren Ao, will never abandon my brothers to enjoy wealth alone. If I do that, I won't be able to explain to my brothers."
This was simply a trick. Wang Ben understood it as soon as he heard it and said generously: "As long as you are willing to surrender, each of your soldiers will be rewarded with five gold coins. Is this worthy of our brothers?"
Ren Ao thought to himself, this old man Wang Ben is really sensible. I gave him a little hint and he understood. The old guy is really generous in taking action. Ren Ao found that the eyes of the soldiers around him were all bright, and they were all shining with the light of gold!
These poor people have seen five kilograms of gold! Usually a few copper coins are fine, but for them, this is a sudden fortune!
"The time for a stick of incense has come. I'm asking you whether you will surrender for the last time or not?" Wang Ben shouted out the ultimatum. The archers who were ambushing under the fortifications stood up one by one and looked at Ren Ao blankly.
, bows and arrows were discarded on the ground with a clatter.
"You - you people - surrender, General Wang, I surrender - aren't you people cheating on me?" Ren Ao put all the responsibility for the surrender on the soldiers.
"Quickly, get out of the way!" Wang Ben sent a group of infantry and Ren Ao's "elite soldiers" to remove the fortifications and move forward on horseback. Ren Ao stopped the horse's head and said loudly: "Old General, Ren is the best
I am familiar with Lu Pheasant's army, please give me a team, and the general will personally capture her and offer her to his subordinates!"
Cruel enough!
"Qin Ao, Zhang Yi, order your troops from each generation to be the vanguard and General Ao to pursue Lu Pheasant. If we capture this man alive, the three of us will be made marquises immediately!" Wang Ben took charge of the matter for Wang Zhu.
There must be a brave man under a heavy reward! Not to mention an old lover, even his biological father and mother Ren Ao have been forgotten. For the position of prince, it is worth paying a price. Moreover, Lu Pheasant is not a thing anymore.
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"Drive! Drive!" Qin Ao, Zhang Yi's muscles all tensed up, and they rushed out one after another. Ren Ao was not to be outdone, climbed on the horse's back, pulled the reins, and rushed out like lightning. Twenty thousand spirits
Riding, swarming towards Luoshui.
Lu Pheasant's army fled with all its strength and arrived at the bank of Luoshui.
It was the rainy season at this time, and the Luoshui River was almost flush with the shore, with white waves rolling and the waves heading south. The soldiers searched hard on the west bank and could only find more than 20 small boats, each of which could barely hold more than ten people. It was necessary to cross the river.
It would only take three or four hours to pass the 10,000-strong army. All the generals suddenly became worried and all turned their heads and looked at Lu Pheasant.
The most commendable thing about Lu Pheasant's life was her decisiveness and ruthlessness. She glanced coldly at the eager soldiers and thought, everyone wants to live, just like vicious dogs fighting for a dead body, which may lead to fratricide. Photo
He said that if Ren Ao stayed behind, he could hold off the Qin army for at least an hour. Two trips back and forth should be enough. It was better to let the civilian officials cross the river first to win over people's hearts. I stayed to stabilize the morale of the army.
"Zifang, Chen Ping, you take the civil servants and the two young masters to cross the river first. I am holding the formation on the south bank. All soldiers must obey orders. Anyone who tries to cross the river will be killed without mercy. Zhou Ke, you are in charge.
Enforce the law on the shore!”
Zhang Liang and Chen Ping said in fear: "How can this be done? Madam should go first, and I will stay behind!" Lu Zhi shook his head and said, "The soldiers are emotionally unstable. If I are the first to cross the river, I'm afraid there will be a fire on the south bank."
There's a big chaos. It's better for you to go first, and I'll come later." Zhang Liang said anxiously, "But the Qin soldiers will arrive in a blink of an eye, and my wife is too dangerous."
Lu Pheasant said confidently, "Don't worry, General Ren Ao will definitely stop the Qin army. He will never reach here within an hour." She was very confident in her beauty, and felt that Ren Ao would fight for her.
Zhang Liang still refused to leave. He kept chirping and tried to persuade him, and suddenly lit the fuse of Lu Pheasant. Lu Pheasant yelled and shouted: "Zhang Liang, I order you to cross the river quickly. If you delay the military plane, I will kill you with all my strength."
No forgiveness!"
At this time, Zhang Liang had nothing to say. He sighed and jumped into the boat with Chen Ping, Xiao He and others. The two soldiers rocked the oars and shot towards the other side.
The twenty boats carried a total of less than 2,000 people at one time. At this speed, it would take almost three round trips to cross the river. The Luoshui water surface was wide, deep, fast, and turbulent. The soldiers did not know how to row, and the small boats reached the center of the river.
They started fighting, which took a lot of time. After Zhang Liang and others crossed the other side, the boat immediately rowed back. Just as they arrived at the center of the river, they heard the sound of drums on the way, which shook the heaven and earth, the horses were high-spirited and neighing, and the soldiers
Howling and forging ahead, dust is flying in all directions, birds and birds are flying. On this day, the sound of killing breaks out. The majestic horn pierces the sky, and rows of Qin cavalry appear on the horizon in front of you, fighting with swords, bending bows and arrows, killing
Came over.
"No, the Qin army has arrived!" Zhang Liang was so frightened that he almost lost his footing and fell into the water: "What can we do? The lady is still on the other side!" All the civil servants looked at each other. At this time, even if they wanted to go back the way they came to escort him, there was no boat available.
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The soldiers who had not had time to cross the river knew clearly that once the Qin army arrived, they would be dead or alive. Some soldiers wore armor and ran towards Luoshui, hoping to cross the river. Others scattered on the bank and fled in twos and threes like birds and beasts.
Lu Pheasant was riding on a horse in a wide white robe. She was so frightened that she was completely at a loss. The horse was circling back and forth on the shore. Even if there was nothing to do, no one paid attention to her. The soldiers only focused on their own escape. Who would care about her?
This lady!
"Madam, don't panic, the general is about to come!" Zhou Ke, holding a big ax, came from the river on horseback: "Madam, the matter is urgent. There is no ferry right now, and crossing the river is impossible. Come on the general's horse as soon as possible.
I will eventually lead you to break out of the encirclement!"
"Capture Lu Pheasant alive, capture Lu Pheasant alive!" Qin soldiers shouted from a distance, and the voices of thousands of men gathered together to form a sound wave that was enough to move the water. Lu Pheasant didn't have time to think too much, and jumped on Zhou Ke's horse!
The dark Qin army surrounded Lu Zhi like ants from all directions. The fleeing Lu Pheasants were massacred one after another. The screams were only a few dozen feet away from her, so frightened that she began to tremble all over.
"Don't worry, Madam, I will fight to the death to protect you!"
The Qin army has surrounded them, and everyone is stained with blood. They look like ghosts crawling out of hell. Numerous ghosts are approaching each other step by step.
The three generals blocked Lu Pheasant's path from three directions. One of them shouted loudly: "Lu Pheasant, you are cornered, so surrender quickly. Maybe the king will spare your life."
Ha ha!"
Lu Pheasant heard that the voice was very familiar. He turned his head to look cautiously. His whole body was numb and his tongue was tied: "Ren Ao!"
Chapter completed!