Seven of the eight scouts have returned, and one has not returned yet. Among the seven scouts who have returned, only three are intact, and the other four have lost at least one person, and the total number of injured is five.

Looking at these injured scouts, there was no need for Gao Bufan to say anything. Qin Qiong and others had already believed that they had really fallen into the encirclement of the Goguryeo army, and they all looked solemn.

"Mr. Gao, how should we deal with it now?" Guo Zisheng asked in a deep voice. Others also paid attention to Gao Bufan.

"Leave here immediately before the enemy's encirclement is formed. The sooner the better." Gao Bufan said categorically. Since multiple scouts were intercepted and killed by the enemy, the enemy has obviously realized that they have been seen through, and must be shrinking at a faster pace at this time.

We are surrounded, so there is not much time left for everyone.

Qin Qiong obviously realized that there was not much time, so he nodded first and said: "I have no objection at home, but in which direction should I break out?"

"It's the same in any direction, but I suggest breaking through to the southeast." Gao Bufan suggested.

"What's the reason?" Luo Shixin asked.

"We came from there before, we are familiar with the roads, and we have also made some arrangements, which may come in handy." Gao Bufan answered calmly.

Qin Qiong immediately nodded and said: "In that case, let's break out to the southeast."

Dewey, who was the oldest and obviously a seasoned man, complimented: "Young Master Gao has prepared for a rainy day. I admire you. Okay. I also agree to break out to the southeast and follow Master Gao Jiwei."

Dewey's words sounded nice, but in fact he was telling Gao Bufan that he could break out to the southeast, but if my people don't take the lead, they can only follow behind you.

Guo Zisheng also immediately said: "What Brother Du said is absolutely true. I am willing to follow Mr. Gao Jiwei."

Although Pei Xingyan didn't expect Dewey and Guo Zisheng to take the lead, he was still a little unhappy because these two guys were so shameless. But now that we were all in the same boat, it was not easy to argue and fight, so he just kept silent.

Gao Bufan seemed not to care at all and nodded: "In that case, it won't be too late at that time. Let's set off immediately. General Qin, please send some people to help transport the food."

Compared with the two "shrunk boys" Dewey and Guo Zisheng, Gao Bufan naturally trusted Qin Qiong's character more. It was safer to hand over such an important material as food to Qin Qiong.

Qin Qiong didn't speak much, she nodded readily and said "ok".

At this time, the sound of horse hooves outside the woods sounded again, and it was the last of the scouts who came back, and it was Han Laoshi. Han Laoshi was seen carrying Liu Qijin, who was covered in blood, and only one of his mounts came back.

"Ah, what's wrong with Qijin?" Dou Xianniang exclaimed and hurriedly stepped forward to help. A group of villagers also gathered around, trying their best to help stop the bleeding and bandage the wound.

Liu Qijin was hit by an arrow in his right shoulder and left leg respectively. Blood stained half of his body. Although he was very weak, he was still conscious. It appeared that his life was not in danger.

Although Han Laoshi was covered in blood, he moved freely and did not seem to be injured. The blood on his body may have been stained by others. He hurried to Gao Bufan and reported: "Enemies encountered fifty miles to the west, cavalry, more than a thousand people."

The expressions of everyone present changed drastically. They were in terrible condition. Meeting a thousand cavalry on the plain would be a nightmare.

Gao Bufan's expression was solemn, and the cavalry was fast. He believed that they would reach here in a short time, so he immediately ordered to leave. At the same time, he ordered Liu Wuzhou to pour all the remaining oil into the surrounding trees and ignite it.

After everyone left the forest, multiple fires broke out in the forest and spread rapidly. In a moment, it became a prairie fire, burning half the sky red.

Qin Qiong and others did not understand Gao Bufan's intention to set the fire at first, but when they saw a large number of torches lit on the other side of the river, and a large number of ships quickly approaching from the river, they understood

The significance of Gao Bufan's move was to block the enemy and cover up his retreat.

"Damn it, the Bangzi Army really set up an ambush on the other side. Fortunately we didn't cross the river, otherwise we would have been dead." Luo Shixin said fearfully.

Dewey and Guo Zisheng even broke out in a cold sweat. They were secretly glad that they had not crossed the river. Otherwise, they would have either fallen prey to the arrow or fallen into the Liao River and become bastards.

"Let's go!" Gao Bufan had no time to observe the enemy situation on the other side at this moment. He gave the order and everyone marched towards the southeast at full speed. At the moment of life and death, every second counts.

At this moment, the general Gao Jianwu on the other side of the Liao River was already livid. He saw that the cooked duck was about to fly away. Could he not be anxious? Unfortunately, there was a Liao River in front of him. Even if he had two thousand elite soldiers beside him, he could only stare.

Although the amount of oil that Gao Bufan dumped in the woods was not much, there was no shortage of dead branches and leaves in the woods. Once ignited, it was out of control and spread in all directions at a speed visible to the naked eye. The fire shot straight into the sky, even on the river surface.

The Goguryeo warships on board felt the terrible heat and did not dare to land near the woods. However, Gao Bufan and others were able to evacuate calmly, and the sky-high fire temporarily concealed their whereabouts.

As we all know, when a fire burns, it will siphon the oxygen around it. However, this forest is located on a river bend, and the roaring river wind blows directly. It is the fire that borrows the wind, and the wind helps the fire. The flames roll straight into the sky, and the momentum is so powerful.

One can imagine it.

The wild beasts in the woods fled their homes in droves in terror. Under the blazing fire, a colorful tiger flew among the wild beasts with a little tiger cub in its mouth. Obviously, the fire was more terrifying than the tiger.

Under the power of fire, the power of a tiger is insignificant, and it can only run for its life with its tail mixed in.

In addition, about half an hour after Gao Bufan and others left the woods and retreated south, a group of cavalry arrived at dawn, like a large black cloud rolling in, and the rumble of horse hooves shook the heaven and earth.

The man who led this cavalry was Captain Liu Zaishang. He rushed to the scene with murderous intent. Seeing the forest that had turned into a sea of ​​fire, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then became furious. His intuition told him that he was late again!

It is said that when Liu Zaishang discovered the Sui army's scouts, he immediately realized that the plan might be exposed, so he led a thousand cavalry to rush over. However, he was still a step late. He couldn't help but drew his sword and roared: "Cunning Sui people, I won't kill you until

The body was broken into thousands of pieces, and I swear that I will not be a human being."

At this time, the sound of hooves thundered from the east, and another cavalry force of a thousand men arrived. The leader was also a cavalry captain named Jin Gongcheng, who was the other person in charge of this great siege.

"Old Liu, have you killed all those Sui people?" Jin Gongcheng looked at the raging fire in front of him and asked Liu Zaishang in surprise.

Liu Zaishang gritted his teeth and said with a livid face: "Run away."

Jin Gongcheng couldn't help but his face changed drastically, and he lost his voice and said: "Run away? Where did he run to? Then why don't you chase him quickly."

Liu Zaishang slapped his forehead and said, "Yes, chase him quickly, I'm really pissed off."

Jin Gongcheng snorted dissatisfied, and immediately ordered people to carefully check the surroundings. He quickly determined the direction of the Sui army's escape based on the traces left on the ground, and immediately pursued it southeastward.

"General Liu, the Sui army has fled to the southeast. Our infantry is blocking it there, so they can't escape." Centurion Liu Chengwu comforted Liu Zaishang.

Liu Zaishang nodded and said regretfully: "Old Liu, I should have listened to you before. That Sui guy is really too cunning."

Liu Chengwu thought to himself, what's the use of regretting now, but that kid is indeed more cunning than a fox and more alert than a wild wolf. The dragnet laid by the general himself actually allowed him to escape. No, he hasn't escaped yet.

Still within the encirclement, as long as he is overtaken by two thousand cavalry, this kid will be dead.
Chapter completed!