The two of them sat down on a hilltop outside Mang Mountain.
The clouds in the sky close the moon and the halo is visible at the end of the horizon, which is the city of Yanshi in the north of Luoshui.
For two hours, the two of them groped blindly in the mountains, searching straight from Jin Yong, but still couldn't find any trace of the enemy. They were exhausted, exhausted, and exhausted.
Kou Zhong cursed fiercely: It was all because of the rain this morning. Not only the traces on the ground were washed away, but the smell was also washed away.
Xu Ziling shook his head and said: It was just a rain of powder, how could it leave traces?
Kou Zhong smiled bitterly and said: Of course there are traces, but they are just leading to Laojun Temple. Hey!
Xu Ziling said: What do you think of?
Kou Zhong pondered: Xuanyong, the main force of Li Mi's army, would have to wait one extra night at the earliest before sneaking from the tunnel to Beimang Mountain? Why was there nothing unusual about the still water and river outside Jinyong City just now?
They both woke up with a shock at the same time.
Kou Zhong sighed: Mrs. Shen is really powerful. This must be a trick to replace the new soldiers with elite soldiers, and the elite soldiers use the cover of the new soldiers to sneak to a favorable destination for assault. This strategy is really powerful, and we were easily fooled.
Xu Ziling said distressedly: "It's less than two hours before dawn. Where should we look for an ambush?"
Kou Zhongdao: Li Mi's elite troops were sent out by Jin Yong the day before yesterday. They are still on the march at night and day. Such a mighty 40,000 cavalry can only hide in the mountainous area of Mang Mountain to avoid being seen. That is why they are still marching. We have to go around in a circle and come this way. They have already arrived at their destination or are about to arrive. Let's go quickly!
Xu Ziling said: "Don't be anxious. If we guess wrong again this time, we will lose the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to defeat Li Mi."
According to the situation, whether it is Shan Xiongxin's new troops or Li Mi's surprise troops, the only feasible strategy is to deploy their formation behind Mang Mountain to avoid worries. Therefore, we can assume that Shan Xiongxin's new army will deploy their formation behind Mang Mountain to the north of Yanshi. They set up camp to lure the Yanshi troops to attack, while Li Mi hid the main force behind a hilltop in nearby Mang Mountain so that he could easily attack with his light cavalry. If this was the case, the place where Li Mi had hidden his army was ready to come out!
Kou Zhong put his ear to the ground for a while before he sat up and said with a wry smile: Mrs. Shen must have ordered her subordinates to bandage the horse's hoof with cloth without even hearing her.
Xu Ziling bounced and said: Then walk with your feet and see with your eyes!
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The two of them retreated into the grass and the strange bird circled twice and then flew away.
The two of them looked through the grass towards the woods at the opposite hillside. They saw that the camps were in continuous order and separated from the grassland between Yanshi outside Mang Mountain by just a hill. If the cavalry rode over the hill, it would only take an hour to reach them. Yanshi's city wall is indeed extremely convenient but also very hidden.
It is fifty miles away from Cuiyun Valley and is located northeast of Yanshi. There are still vast long grasslands and sparse forests outside.
If Shan Xiongxin camped on Mang Mountain due north of Yanshi, this place would become a horn, which would be in line with the purpose of the art of war.
Kou Zhong leaned close to Xu Ziling's ear and whispered: Now let's split up. You should rush back to Yanshi immediately. Yang Gongqing will send out troops immediately, taking advantage of Li Mi's unsteady formation and being exhausted. I will go to Zhai Jiao to take charge. When Li Mi was forced to rush to fight, we set fire to the camp from behind and attacked him from both sides. After capturing Mrs. Shen, we will give you a cheap wife for one night!
Xu Ziling said angrily: Remember the fireworks signal and don't delay the military plane. Don't be spotted by Shen Luoyan's strange bird first! Here it comes again!
The strange bird came back again, and this time it flew straight towards their hiding place, as if it had discovered something.
Xu Zi 6 has gathered all his energy and is fully prepared.
Unexpectedly, the strange bird circled up and flew away with a cry.
Kou Zhong said: Fortunately, this flat-haired beast can't talk, otherwise he would be in trouble, why don't you run away quickly!
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boom!
Yang Gongqing slapped his palm on the table, stood up suddenly and laughed loudly, saying: Li Miguo is a master of Yongqi, but this time he will encounter a tiger, Yongqi and Yongqi will bring disaster. I want to teach him how to come and go.
The generals stood up with a roar, and everyone was in high spirits and morale.
Wang Xuanshu was even more excited, his eyes sparkling and his handsome face shining.
Although Xu Ziling was indifferent by nature, his blood boiled because of the atmosphere in the camp.
Thinking of Li Mi's insidious and cruel killings, and remembering the death of the innocent servant boy Ren En and his brother in the Zhai Mansion, he wanted to cut off his head.
Yang Gongqing said excitedly: The whole army is ready and ready.
Then he shouted to the more than 20 generals standing on both sides: Let's leave the city from the east gate, go east along the river and bypass the dense forest, and then go north to attack the hiding place of Li Miqi's soldiers.
The generals took the order and went ahead.
Yang Gongqing said to Xu Ziling: I know Brother Xu has never been fond of wielding swords and sticks, but it is always more convenient to hold sharp weapons on the battlefield than in the arena. What weapons does Brother Xu like to use?
Xu Ziling shrugged and said: Then ask General Yang to get me a spear!
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Kou Zhong, Zhai Jiao, and Tu Shufang crouched behind a huge rock and watched the movements of Li Mi's camp through the long grass on the edge of the dense forest.
In the languid darkness before dawn, Kou Zhong could still feel the flames of hatred spurting out of Zhai Jiao's eyes, and secretly decided to stay with her for a moment when he attacked the camp. Otherwise, if this person with a violent temper, ugly appearance and arrogant heart would
How can he explain to Sister Su what the eldest sister’s shortcomings are?
Zhai Jiao's voice sounded like it was coming out from between her teeth, and she said fiercely: "Li Mi, you also have to choose a camp today and focus on self-consolidation. The camp is spread over a wide range of hills and slopes, and there are dense forests on both sides of the stream. There are no dangers to occupy and no key passes to defend."
No matter whether it is sneak attacks or fires, it can teach you to walk around with endless food.
Kou Zhong had a strange feeling in his heart.
Although Zhai Jiao's personality has not changed after the tragedy of her family being separated and her family members being separated, her outlook and attitude towards trouble have changed. She is no longer the spoiled daughter-in-law she used to be.
Tu Shufang said: Li Mi did not make a mistake, because the purpose of his operation was to defeat the enemy with surprise troops. He went back to the dangerous mountains and faced the people. He chose a place that was easy to defend and attack. If the Yanshi army arrived, they could rush up the hillside and set up formations on the top of the mountain. But he missed it.
We are the troops attacking from behind!
Xuanyong sneaked back at this time and said: The enemy has just eaten dry food, the troops and horses are trying to get some rest, and even the soldiers on guard are dozing off. This is the best time to attack the camp. If the engineering soldiers dig trenches around the camp and build a defensive camp after dawn,
There is a world of difference in how difficult it is.
Zhai Jiao said impatiently: "Zhong, how did you disturb me? Why are you still not seeing Yanshi's cavalry?"
Kou Zhongqian smiled and said: Don't worry! Aren't you also worried about Ling's work?
At this moment, the sound of flapping wings came from the sky.
Shen Luoyan's strange psychic bird flew from the south and circled and danced rapidly in the camp, making it look like it was in a state of panic. A commotion in the enemy camp spread like ripples throughout the camp.
Kou Zhong breathed a sigh of relief and said: Here we come! Get ready to attack.
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When the Yan Division's approximately 20,000 elite light cavalry marched out, they first marched three miles east along the north bank of Luoshui River and then headed north to attack the main army camp in Wagang, which was only about 20 stars away from the Yan Division. Shan Xiongxin's new army had just begun to march north of the Yan Division
Camps and villages were set up on several mountaintops with Mang Mountain in the back, and they were busy.
The difference between victory and defeat is really just a matter of one move.
If Li Mi was given one more day, the soldiers would be able to get sufficient rest and stabilize their positions, which would be a different situation.
The Yanshi troops were divided into three groups. Wang Xuanshu and another general each led a vanguard army composed of 5,000 people to advance towards the enemy formation from the left and right. The Chinese army of Yang Gongqing, Xu Ziling and Linglongjiao were divided into front, middle and rear armies.
Rush to where Li Mi hides his army.
The first light of dawn makes the birds fly away in fright.
The mist in the plains and mountains is deep and the sky and the earth are vast.
The two vanguard troops on the left and right first arrived at the edge of the forest area. Outside the forest was a long grassland that was two miles wide and more than ten miles wide.
Wang Xuanshu followed the plan and hid in wait for the arrival of the Chinese army.
The enemy's flags and cavalry appeared in disorder on the hilltop, showing that they were overwhelmed and frightened by their sudden attack.
At this time, the vanguard of the Chinese army rushed out of the woods and divided into three groups. They were arrayed on the plain in a uniform formation, just like an organic life form. When they saw the opponent, they were arrayed in panic. Everyone on the hilltop was full of fighting spirit and eager to try.
Just before the archers and shield bearers of the Wagang Army were ready for battle, Yang Gongqing had already arrived and laughed loudly when he saw this:
Wagang'er, if Mr. Yang doesn't teach you this trip, you will be completely defeated. Mr. Yang's name will be written backwards. Xu Ziling saw it and praised it.
Our own army is recharged and its morale is as high as a rainbow. If we delay for time, it will only weaken the momentum. Therefore, taking advantage of the enemy's unstable position to launch a forceful attack is in line with the purpose of the art of war.
With thousands of hooves roaring and shouts of killing filling the entire battlefield, the Chinese vanguard, consisting of three groups of 2,000 men each, sprinted towards the enemy on the hill in an organized manner.
The knights in the first few rows are holding long shields and holding guns in the other to deflect the enemy's arrows. The warriors in the back are bending their bows and preparing to shoot into the enemy's formation to cover their comrades in front of them in breaking into the enemy's formation.
Yang Gongqing and Xu Ziling's 4,000 troops followed closely behind the forward Ruiqi, who slowly advanced to support the strong attack. The rumble of sixteen large drums added to the power of the king's army who took the initiative to advance.
Xu Ziling secretly noticed that Yang Gongqing kept giving orders. The flag bearers following him kept flying various flags in different ways, and ambushed the wings on both sides. They responded with the flags and then realized that there were thousands of troops and horses, and things were ever-changing. It was by no means left or left.
It's as simple as marching to the right, beating the drum and retreating with the sound of gold.
There was a sudden killing sound ahead, and the arrows twitched. The long-awaited decisive battle finally came to a hand-to-hand handover moment.
The sound of horse hoofbeats from both sides rang out at the same time. The two armies on the flanks left the forest and rushed out from the east and west slopes towards the enemy position. The battle finally began in full swing.
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Kou Zhong, Zhai Jiao, Xuanyong, Tu Shufang and the great leader Zhai Rang left behind about 225 soldiers. They were reining in their horses in a dense forest behind the Wagang military camp. They held their breath and watched the enemy running eastward in the camp in panic.
Galloping west, riding on horseback, or running up the hill on foot, people were shouting and neighing like the end of the world.
Everyone held bows in one hand and arrows tied with flammable strips of cloth dipped in kerosene in the other, waiting for the best opportunity to sneak attack behind the enemy's rear.
Xuanyong whispered: The more than thirty camps on this side of the stream are all grain camps. Let us burn the grain camps first and then take care of the others.
Zhai Jiao said in a deep voice: Li Mi is mine and I will cut off his stinky head with my own hands.
Kou Zhong secretly exclaimed that it was a pity that if Wang Bo had accompanied him, his head would have been his.
If Wang Bo had not been a prime minister, he would probably not have given up on himself and just found someone to marry. However, Qiandongwandong chose a few Xiangzi who had good intentions.
At this time, the sound of weapons clashing and shouts of death filled the sky from the other side of the mountain. Zhai Jiao waved the Daguandao that perfectly matched her body shape and shouted: The time has come for brothers to avenge the big dragon head!
After drinking, the horse rushed out first.
Kou Zhong and more than 200 people shouted, burning rockets and ran away.
The rockets drew more than 200 beautiful and bright red lights in the air, which were like Lantern Festival fireworks, and flew across the sky more than ten feet toward the Wagang Army's rear camp.
The tents were on fire one after another, and the misfired rockets fell into the forest leaves and crackled into flames.
This kind of fire oil is extremely flammable and becomes more intense when exposed to moisture - it is not affected by the strong spring atmosphere.
By the time Zhai Jiao and others entered the enemy's camp, they had already fired three or four rounds of nearly a thousand rockets. Flames were rising from most of the camps on both sides of the stream, and thick smoke was rising into the sky.
The enemy had expected that there would be a surprise attack from the rear, and the attack on the front was overwhelmed. In such a hurry, they could not even figure out what was behind. There were only more than 200 tired soldiers who stayed in the camp. They were immediately thrown into chaos and defeated.
Zhai Jiao's Da Guan Dao met the new soldiers and attacked the generals. Kou Zhong, Xuanyong, and Tu Shufang supported the left and right sides, and the rear three parties were even more powerful and rushed into the enemy camp, smashing the oncoming Wagang army into pieces. His subordinates
They even took advantage of the enemies to flee in all directions, killing people and setting fire to them, turning the battlefield into a slaughterhouse. The situation was extremely chaotic and tragic.
Kou Zhong's Jing Zhongyue is even more invincible. Each sword strike is enough to knock the enemy to the ground without even touching his body. Xuan Yong's bird peck attack also exerts an astonishing power that can move freely among thousands of troops and kill the opponent.
Scatter away.
In just over ten breaths of time, this team, filled with deep hatred, had already entered the heart of the enemy camp and was only a few thousand steps away from passing through the enemy camp and reaching the mountain slope.
The overall situation has been decided. All that remains is whether he can defeat Li Mi, a strong military man with no record of defeat.