The Changzhou Zhechongfu army also led their horses back to camp.
Putting the pot on the stove and lighting the fire to cook is another busy time.
Seeing that both sides had dispersed, Zhang Shiyi ordered the deputy general: "Watch closely. If Zhu Shaozhi makes any unusual move, report it immediately."
His task at this time was to keep a close eye on Zhu Shaozhi and prevent him from entering Suzhou City.
On Zhu Shaozhi's side, a lieutenant beside him said fiercely: "General Zhu, please find a way to kill Zhang Shiyi and get back to where we were last time."
Zhu Shaozhi did not speak, but looked at several men sitting in front of the bonfire, drinking wine and eating barbecue. These men were arranged by Lord Zhu and could help when necessary, but Zhu Shaozhi did not know their backgrounds.
At this moment, a fast horse came out of the city and arrived at the Zhechongfu military camp in Suzhou.
When the visitor saw Zhu Shaozhi, he said solemnly: "The Gu family's tiger guards have been dispatched and are heading towards the Zhang Mansion."
When Zhu Shaozhi heard this, his expression became stern. What was supposed to come would come sooner or later, and he said in a deep voice: "Vice-general, please go down and raise the army!"
The rapid beating of drums sounded in the Zhechongfu military camp in Suzhou. The soldiers who were eating immediately threw away their bowls, picked up their weapons, and returned to their positions step by step.
When the Changzhou Zhechongfu army heard the sound of military drums from the other side, they all looked serious. Could it be that Suzhou Zhechongfu wanted to break the battlefield rules and conduct a sneak attack during the meal.
Zhang Shiyi said solemnly: "Sound the drums and raise the army!"
Suddenly the sounds became noisy, the sounds of footsteps, horses braying, shouting and urging, mixed but orderly.
Not long after, the deputy general reported: "General Zhang, we are ready."
Zhang Shiyi glanced at it and saw that the soldiers had already mounted their horses and lined up waiting for orders.
The fire in the stove has not been extinguished, and the porridge in the big pot is still boiling.
Suzhou Zhechong Mansion was the first to prepare and set off, and the entire army was mobilized towards the Suzhou city gate.
On Zhang Shiyi's side, the deputy general said: "General Zhang, Zhu Shaozhi is not targeting us. He seems to be going into the city."
Zhang Shiyi loudly said: "Give me the order to stop the Suzhou Zhechong government troops and not allow anyone to enter the city alone!"
After speaking, he leaped onto his horse with a few strides and led the soldiers to pursue and intercept him in a diagonal direction.
The Changzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army was mostly cavalry, and they soon blocked the front of the Suzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army.
There was a sound of horses being reined in and the clatter of horse hoofs, and the team quickly lined up in order, behind Zhang Shiyi.
Zhu Shaozhi shouted in a stern voice: "Zhang Shiyi, what do you want?"
Zhang Shiyi shouted in a deep voice: "If you dare to take another step forward, I will kill you without mercy!"
The soldiers behind them shouted in unison: "Kill without mercy!"
The sound is as loud as thunder and the momentum is breathtaking.
It is common for armies of different factions to have conflicts and fights with each other, ranging from fist fights to large-scale armed fights.
However, in such a large-scale confrontation, neither side dared to act rashly. Once the fighting started, it would be out of control, with countless casualties.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Shaozhi directly shouted: "Fire the arrow!"
It's not that Zhu Shaozhi didn't dare to fight, he wanted to take action last time, but that time the battle was not in his favor, but this time he arranged the battle well.
The Suzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army was affiliated with the Shesheng Guards. Half of the soldiers in the army were shooting with bows. A hail of arrows was fired at the Changzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army.
The horses neighed, the soldiers cried out in pain, and the soldiers on the front row of horses were hit by arrows one after another.
Zhang Shiyi did not expect that the other party would dare to take action and be so decisive.
He shouted loudly: "Kill!" He took the lead and rushed in front of the enemy.
The two armies were not far away, and after two rounds of bows and arrows, the two armies were already in contact.
Zhang Shiyi slashed to the left and right with murderous intent. Within a short time, three or four enemy soldiers were killed by his sword.
The Changzhou Zhechongfu army was killed many times by two rounds of bows and arrows, and the momentum of the charge was sharply reduced. However, after all, most of them were cavalry.
However, the Suzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army's garrison cavalry could not exceed a hundred men, and they were outnumbered. They were slowly penetrated by Changzhou Zhechong's cavalry.
Upon seeing this, Zhu Shaozhi issued an order: "Go down with the order, line up your troops to resist the enemy, shoot with bows and retreat a hundred steps."
After saying that, he jumped on his horse with a sword and rushed towards Zhang Shiyi.
Zhang Shiyi saw something strange in the enemy's formation, and while killing the enemy, he ordered his two lieutenants to go around behind the enemy on both sides and pursue the enemy with bows and arrows.
The battlefield was chaotic, and it was impossible for orders to be conveyed to the ears of every soldier. Most orders were based on drums and flags. This kind of adaptability depends on the usual training and management of the army.
The two lieutenants rushed out to both sides, followed closely by the flag bearers. When they saw the flag move, the subordinates of the two lieutenants gave up fighting and quickly followed.
Zhang Shiyi suddenly felt a sharp knife coming towards his face. He raised his hand to block it, only to feel soreness and numbness in his arm.
At first glance, it was Zhu Shaozhi who came.
"You're welcome, I was just looking for you."
Anyone who can become a general of an army is no ordinary person.
The two came from a wealthy family, and had been learning martial arts since they were young, and for a while they were evenly matched.
Zhu Shaozhi suddenly heard a burst of screams behind him, but two groups of enemy cavalry came around and fired bows. Although these archers were superb in archery, once they were approached by the cavalry, they were just like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
He still underestimated the Changzhou Zhechongfu army. He thought that after two rounds of arrows, most of the enemy would be killed or injured. It would be more than enough to face the remaining troops. However, he did not expect that the enemy was well equipped.
Most of the war horses are equipped with horse armor and chests to protect the important positions of the war horses. The armor on the enemy soldiers also makes the soldiers immune to arrows and has the ability to kill the enemy.
Screams came from behind one after another. Zhu Shaozhi was so anxious that he attacked Zhang Shiyi faster and faster. However, the gap in martial arts between the two sides was not big, so it was still difficult to tell the winner under a strong attack.
Zhang Shiyi also saw that Zhu Shaozhi was eager to escape, but he was not eager for quick success and kept a tight defense. Once Zhu Shaozhi had the intention of evacuating, he immediately attacked again.
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Perhaps the outcome of this battle has already been decided between the two of them.
Zhang Shiyi's two lieutenants were leading their men to slaughter the enemy's troops with bows and arrows. Everyone was red-eyed and killed the enemy. This was the battlefield. There was no right or wrong, only life and death.
Just as a figure flew towards one of the lieutenants, before the lieutenant could react, Xiang Shang's head was removed with a flash of cold light.
Almost at the same time, another lieutenant was also decapitated by another person.
When the two lieutenants saw the lieutenant's death, they all shouted loudly and killed the two men who suddenly appeared, regardless of their lives.
The group of dragons was leaderless, and fighting alone could not change the situation. In addition, these two men were highly skilled in martial arts. Under the encirclement and suppression of the cavalry, not only were they unscathed, but one by one with each sword attack, those who approached fell off their horses.
The momentum of victory and defeat was reversed in an instant.
It was Zhang Shiyi's turn to be anxious. He knocked Zhu Shaozhi away with his sword. Just as he was about to mount his horse and go to the rescue, a sharp sword edge volleyed down from the air.
Zhang Shiyi raised his sword to block it. His arm was so strong that the sword broke when faced with the sword's edge. His arms were numb from the shock.
The sword edge still had some power and struck his helmet, causing the helmet to fall into two pieces.
Zhang Shiyi felt his head buzzing before someone grabbed him and pinched his vital parts.
This man is a martial arts master who is invincible to him!
A loud voice spread throughout the night: "Your general Zhang Shiyi has been captured, and he still has no weapons to surrender."
Ding ding ding, the sound of swords clashing slowly weakened and became completely silent.
The soldiers of Changzhou Zhechong Prefecture Army all looked at Zhang Shiyi who was captured with disheveled hair.
