Xu Shiji originally planned to replicate the last ambush and eat Gao Bufan's cavalry. To this end, he carefully arranged the ambush to hide it from the eyes of the scouts. Unexpectedly, the only sentry hiding in the tree was killed by Gao Bufan.

His sharp eyes spotted him, and he took the lead and killed him with one arrow.

An ambush is all about surprise. Since Gao Bufan was not fooled and did not enter the ambush circle, the ambush was naturally considered a failure.

Xu Shiji might do it when he had to, but if he had to kill 800 enemies and lose 1,000 to himself, Xu Shiji would not do it even if he killed himself, so he simply ordered the withdrawal of his troops.

, after all, once Gao Bufan sets fire to the mountain, even if they are not burned to death, they will end up in a very embarrassing situation.

What Gao Bufan said was true. Xu Shiji's farts were indeed more effective than Zhai Hong's. As soon as he gave an order, the bandits began to retreat to the top of the mountain. They probably planned to climb over the top of the mountain and withdraw from the other side of the mountain.

"The thieves have withdrawn, how about we take the opportunity to hunt them down?" Brigade Commander Zhang Duo said eagerly.

Yuchi Jingde shook his head and said: "It is not advisable. After all, the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. Moreover, although the enemy has retreated, there is order in the chaos, but in fact, there are hidden killing moves. If we abandon our horses and pursue them on the mountain, we will definitely not gain any advantage. Maybe we can still

He played right into Xu Shiji's plan, he is good at planning and should not be underestimated."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Duo observed carefully and found that although the rebels seemed to be in a mess when they were retreating, they actually had a hidden plan. Different arms crossed to cover the retreat. Moreover, Wagang's military flag remained in place and did not move. He couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

He sweated and said: "This Xu Shiji really has two brushes."

On the mountainside, Xu Shiji saw that his brothers had withdrawn in large numbers, but the Sui army was still standing still. He couldn't help but be a little disappointed. The other party was not fooled, and the ambush was a complete failure. He had no choice but to wave his hand and said: "Everyone withdraw!"

"After that, he turned around and walked up the mountain.

When Gao Bufan saw the flag in Wagang finally moving, he laughed loudly and said, "Commander Xu has a good trip, so I won't send you far!"

Xu Shiji ignored him and continued to walk silently. Gao Bufan raised his voice and said: "Thank you, Military Advisor Xu, for your noble hand. Someone has accepted this favor. When did Military Advisor Xu figure out that he wanted to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side, he can come to Yingyang Mansion in Zhuo County at any time to find him."

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Xu Shiji almost fell down, his teeth itched with hatred, but he had no choice but to pretend to turn a deaf ear. Zhai Hong's face was gloomy, staring at Xu Shiji's back, pressing the handle of the knife with his hand, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Zhai Hong is greedy for money, stupid and petty. The last time Xu Shiji ordered an archer to target him with an arrow, he already held a grudge. Not only was he not grateful to Xu Shiji for being a hostage in exchange for him, but he also said a lot in front of Zhai Rang.

Bad words about Xu Shiji and Shan Xiongxin.

This time, Zhai Hong was teased like a clown by Gao Bufan in front of all the brothers again, and he was completely humiliated. However, the brothers did not listen to him, and Xu Shiji just said a word, and everyone immediately obeyed and withdrew their troops, which shows Xu Shiji's prestige.

Being far above Zhai Hong, Zhai Hong was naturally frightened, angry, hateful and jealous, and even harbored murderous intentions!

At the foot of the mountain, Yuchi Jingde was a little curious and asked: "Is it true that General Gao Lang and Xu Shiji are old acquaintances?"

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "I only met him once. Last time I caught that idiot Zhai Hong blocking the road and extorting money. Later Shan Xiongxin also fell into my hands. In order to save these two people, Xu Shiji was willing to put his body as a hostage. It can be seen that

This man is indeed a loyal person, and he is quite capable. He is a rare talent, but it is a pity that he cannot be used by me."

Yuchi Jingde suddenly said: "So, General Gao Lang really wants to recruit this person."

Gao Bufan nodded and said: "I do have this intention, but this person has a close friendship with Shan Xiongxin, and he and Zhai Rang are also brothers who have been worshiped for a long time. I'm afraid he will not leave Wagang easily."

Zhang Duo chuckled and said, "Xu Shiji and that Zhai Hong don't seem to be getting along. After Gao Lang provoked us today, I'm afraid it won't be easy after we go back."

"Not only is it difficult, I guess that idiot Zhai Hong wants to kill Xu Shiji." Yuchi Jingde thought to himself.

Gao Bufan shrugged. He just wanted Xu Shiji to have a hard time in Wagang. If it was better, how could he make him leave Wagang?

"Cross the col!" Seeing that the ambush troops in Wagang had withdrawn, Gao Bufan gave the order, and more than two hundred cavalry passed through the Niujiaoao at lightning speed.

Let's talk about Xu Shiji, who led the Wagang Army across Funiu Mountain and met another group of people led by Jia Runfu.

Jia Runfu was a key leader in Wagang and the first person to join Zhai Rang's team. Hearing that Xu Shiji was ambushing officers and soldiers here, he brought people to reinforce him.

"Commander Xu, is this... the fight over?" Jia Runfu couldn't help but curiously asked when he saw Xu Shiji leading his team back.

Zhai Hong was the first to say angrily: "What the hell, our military advisor Xu met an old friend. He retreated after getting together and there was no fight at all."

Jia Runfu was stunned for a moment and asked quickly: "Which old friend?"

"That's the dog official named Gao from last time." Zhai Hong sneered.

Jia Runfu's face changed slightly, and he said a little dissatisfied: "It's him, such a stubborn court eagle dog. Why didn't Military Advisor Xu take the opportunity to eliminate harm to the people, but let him go instead?"

By the way, Gao Bufan is now famous, not only in the court, but also among the rebels everywhere. First of all, Gao Bufan foiled Yang Xuangan's rebel plot of Li Ying Waihe during the Luoyang Defense Battle, and rescued Yang Xuangan on the dragon boat in Guantao County.

Yang Guang, so in the eyes of anti-Sui people everywhere, Gao Bufan was a very vicious and evil "eagle dog" of the court who helped the emperor to do evil, and they could not wait to get rid of him.

Xu Shiji explained: "The ambush was discovered and the opponent did not fall into the trap. This battle cannot be fought."

Zhai Hong sneered: "Is it because we can't fight? Or is it that Military Advisor Xu doesn't want to fight? Hehe, the dog officer named Gao said it in public that you, Xu Shiji, are the only talent he likes. Except for you, Xu Shiji, everyone else on the tile hillock

He is a fool in vain."

Jia Runfu was furious when he heard this: "Does the dog official really say that?"

Zhai Hong patted his chest and said: "If I, Zhai Hong, have any lies, I will twist off my head and serve you as a chamber pot, Lao Jia. If you don't believe me, you can ask the other brothers. Everyone has heard it. The dog official named Gao even asked Xu Shiji to join him."

Before leaving, I even thanked Xu Shiji for being so generous and letting him pass Niujiaoao. Old Jia, I think Xu Shiji, a rebellious boy, must have taken refuge with that dog official, and we must not allow him to continue to stay in the village and harm everyone."

Jia Runfu suddenly remembered the two piles of fish bones next to the fire when he found Xu Shiji. At that time, Xu Shiji said that he had escaped from the dog official named Gao Na, but there were clearly two piles of leftover fish bones next to the fire, that is,

It was food for two people, so Jia Runfu had suspicions at that time. When Zhai Hong said this, his suspicions deepened, and he looked at Xu Shiji hesitantly.

Xu Shiji said calmly: "This is just the other party's plan to alienate each other. If I, Xu Shiji, really took refuge with Gao and had ill intentions towards the copycat, would the other party deliberately make it known to everyone? Do you think that everyone knows it?

Are you as stupid as Zhai Hong?"

As the saying goes, clay Buddhas also have three points of anger. Xu Shiji was obviously angry when Zhai Hong spat at him, so he no longer showed mercy and directly accused Zhai Hong of being stupid.

Zhai Hong immediately jumped up as if his tail had been stepped on. He seized on the words and shouted loudly: "Yes, as the dog official said, our copycats are all stupid people. You, Xu Shiji, are a smart man. Hurry up and join that dog official."

Why stay in the mountains and be humiliated?"

"That's nonsense. It would be the greatest insult to continue arguing with someone like you." Xu Shiji sneered disdainfully and turned around.

Seeing this, Zhai Hong became even more energetic. He took a few steps forward and said loudly: "What? Are you feeling guilty after what I said?"

Xu Shiji ignored him and continued to move forward quickly. A murderous intent flashed in Zhai Hong's eyes, and he suddenly drew out his waist knife and slashed at the back of the former's neck.

"Master Hong, no!" Jia Runfu exclaimed.

Xu Shiji suddenly heard the wind behind his head and was startled. He hurriedly dodged to avoid it, but he was still a little slow. His shoulder was cut by the blade, and a small piece of skin and flesh was cut off on the spot. Blood immediately poured out like a fountain.

Zhai Hong missed the target and was so angry that he immediately raised the knife and struck again. Xu Shiji obviously did not expect that Zhai Hong would be so ferocious and attacked directly from behind. He was also furious at the moment and flew up with a kick, which hit the former first.

knee.

With a muffled sound, Zhai Hong lost his center of gravity and fell to the ground. Xu Shiji took advantage of the situation and pulled out his long sword, put it against Zhai Hong's back, and shouted: "How dare you sneak attack, Zhu Zi? I really don't dare to kill you."

Huh!"

"Commander Xu, show mercy!" Jia Runfu hurried up, holding a bright waist knife in his hand, but it didn't look like he was trying to break up the fight.

Xu Shiji shouted sharply: "Stop!"

Jia Runfu stopped, his eyes flickered, and he said in a deep voice: "Commander Xu, we are all our brothers, we must not be impulsive."

At this moment, Xu Shiji's arm was stained red with blood. The blood flowed down the wrist to the sword, and then dripped from the tip of the sword onto Zhai Hong's back.

Zhai Hong even sneered arrogantly: "Xu Shiji, if you have the guts, just kill me with one sword, otherwise I will kill you sooner or later!"

"Then I'll help you!" Xu Shiji's eyes were sharp, and his sword stabbed into Zhai Hong's shoulder, directly passing through the gap between the Pipa's bones.

"Ouch!" Zhai Hong let out a scream that was worse than killing a pig, and he fainted from the pain.

Jia Runfu's expression suddenly changed, and he swung his sword at Xu Shiji. Xu Shiji drew his sword to meet him, and forced Jia Runfu back with a few strokes of his sword. The soldiers of the Wagang Army around him couldn't help but look at each other, not knowing what to do.

Jia Runfu glared at Xu Shiji and said: "Commander Xu, could it be that you have really defected to the imperial court? Let Master Hong go immediately and follow me back to the village to explain clearly to the boss, and pretend that this matter never happened."

When Xu Shiji saw Jia Runfu's eyes twinkling, he knew that the other party did not trust him. He couldn't help but look up to the sky and sighed: "Well, I don't want to keep you here, I have my own place to stay. Since you don't trust Xu, let's just say goodbye."

I, Xu Shiji, will have nothing to do with Wagang from now on!"
Chapter completed!