The dignified General Chang had such a docile side. The deputy general opened his eyes and thought about it for a moment, but he suddenly realized - if he also has a daughter who is so capable of fighting, he must be the same.
He is willing to serve his daughter tea and water every day. Even if her daughter tells him to go east, he will never go west. He will definitely be more obedient than a general.
Very good, I'm ready to be obedient, all I need is a capable daughter.
This relaxing thought only lasted for a moment. Listening to the frequent shouts of "The general has arrived" from the opposite side, the deputy general looked over intently and held the weapon in his hand tightly.
The armies of both sides slowly retreated back and split into two, with a clear line in the middle.
Soon, the soldiers on the opposite side retreated to the left and right, making a way out of the way.
The sound of horse hooves on the opposite side gradually approached, and a group of people galloped forward to clear the way. Soon, a figure riding a black horse appeared in everyone's sight.
"General!"
"He really is a great general!"
There were deputy generals and captains in Xu's army shouting loudly: "The general is here!"
The atmosphere around them suddenly changed, and the military morale that had originally collapsed was forced to reunite with the arrival of Xu Zhengye.
Xu Zhengye drove his horses to the front of the army.
Chang Sui Ning looked over.
I saw that the person who came was wearing armor, with a vermilion cloak tied on top of the armor. It was very bright, as eye-catching as his self-proclaimed position of "General Kuangfu".
He is over forty years old, with a neat short beard, a slightly long face with a straight outline, a pair of slightly raised phoenix eyes set in the eye sockets, and still vaguely retains the air of a noble family. He holds a sword and rides a horse, but does not give any
The feeling of being rough and barbaric.
All in all, he seemed to be very reasonable and well-versed in righteousness, and his face did not look like a rebel at all.
Chang Sui Ning felt that, except for those who were willing to be "deceived", the rest of the people who were willing to believe in his theory of helping Li's family could not be blamed entirely for being easy to deceive.
While she, Chang Kuo and others were looking at Xu Zhengye, Xu Zhengye was looking at them.
The first thing Xu Zhengye saw was Ge Zong's head being raised high.
His eyes changed slightly.
He came here at this time because he heard a piece of news and was worried that the situation in Hezhou would change, so he came to take charge in person... But he never thought that he would see what he saw in front of him.
He never thought that this battle would be so embarrassing and ugly.
One hundred thousand people defeated less than twenty thousand people. No one could have easily imagined that the situation of the war would turn around like this.
If he arrives a little later, all of his troops may be surrendered!
Xu Zhengye looked at the soldiers behind Chang Kuo who looked at him with hatred, and asked the lieutenant beside him in a cold voice: "Where is Ji Xi?"
The deputy general's head lowered: "Back to the general, General Ji... is also dead!"
Xu Zhengye asked firmly: "Who killed him?"
Compared with Ge Zong, Ji Xi, who is clear-headed, deserves more attention from him. Not only did Ge Zong die in this battle, but Ji Xi was also involved!
"Yes..." The deputy general was about to answer when he heard a young man's voice coming from the opposite side.
"It's me." Yun Hui, who was supported by Peng Canjun, had just woken up from a coma. He stepped forward, looked at Xu Zhengye, and said with hatred hidden in his pale lips: "Yun Hui, the son of the governor of Hezhou.
"
Hezhou Wuwu's difficulties and the death of his father and brother were all attributed to this man, all due to his ulterior ambition.
Xu Zhengye looked at him for a moment, seemed to remember him, and then asked: "Who killed Ge Zong?"
He at least wanted to know who killed his two generals.
"This." Chang Suining turned to look at Ge Zong's head and said in a casual tone, "I killed him."
Xu Zhengye's eyes moved slightly. Was he actually a young man again?
He looked at Chang Sui Ning with scrutiny in his eyes: "Who are you?"
Chang Sui Ning held the reins and smiled slightly: "General Hussar's Mansion, Chang Sui Ning."
"Chang Sui Ning..." Xu Zhengye looked at her, and then looked at Chang Kuo inquiringly.
Chang Kuo was in a state of confusion and his palms were a little sweaty.
Lieutenant General Jin next to him saw anxiously, why didn't such a powerful daughter, the general, not claim her, so he simply said loudly on behalf of the general: "This is the daughter of our general Chang! The girl of the Chang family!"
Chang Kuo didn't dare to move.
Until Chang Suining turned to look at him: "Dad?"
Chang Kuo was shocked: "...Yes, my daughter killed him!"
Only then did Vice General Jin feel satisfied - the general was so proud and excited that his voice was trembling!
"It turned out to be a girl... Sure enough, the tiger father does not have a dog girl." Xu Zhengye laughed inexplicably, but he still had doubts about the girl's theory of killing Ge Zongzhi.
After all, this is really incredible.
But this is not the time to delve into how a little girl killed Ge Zong.
He looked at Chang Kuo: "In today's battle, we lost two generals in our army...General Chang really used his troops like a god, which really surprised and admired Xu."
"At this point in the battle, both armies are exhausted, but the victory or defeat of this battle has not yet been determined and is not over yet." He raised his hand slightly and said to Chang Kuo: "For the sake of the soldiers of both armies, I wonder if General Chang is willing to bet with Xu.
?”
Chang Kuo was noncommittal: "First of all, let's hear whether this is a human opinion."
If you want to become a great businessman, you must not be too thin-skinned. Xu Zhengye did not mind the scolding tone in his words and continued: "I still remember that when General Chang followed His Royal Highness the late Crown Prince to conquer the country and make meritorious deeds, Xu was still doing dandy things in the capital all day long.
I don’t know sorrow... I’m really ashamed.”
"So when it comes to leading troops in war, Xu is just a junior in front of General Chang. Today, I, a junior, want to be bold and fight alone with General Chang -"
"If General Chang wins, I will withdraw my troops. If Xu is lucky enough to win this game, please give way and allow Xu to enter Hezhou."
Chang Kuo looked at him: "Our army has already won a great victory, why should I agree to this bet?"
"Xu just said that the outcome of this battle has not yet been determined." Xu Zhengye looked back slightly and looked behind him: "Xu is not talented and has come with another 50,000 troops."
Vice General Jin's expression changed, and Yun Hui, who was being supported by Peng Canjun, also straightened the corners of his pale mouth.
"If Xu wants to take Hezhou by force, it is not impossible." Xu Zhengye said: "It's just that there were too many casualties today, and Xu doesn't want to cause more bloodshed, so he made this proposal——"
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He also said: "I think General Chang also has the same intention as Xu... Although Xu thinks he is not as good as General Chang, this suggestion may be arrogant, but as a junior, Xu is willing to make a bet with this to express his gratitude.
Respect."
“I wonder what General Chang’s intention is?”
In other words, if you don't agree, you can only order a strong attack.
"General Chang...can't agree to him!" Yun looked back and said to Chang Kuo: "This man sounds kind every word, but in fact he is just a villain and a fake gentleman. The general must not fall into the trap!"
The other party always spoke modestly about future generations, deliberately showing weakness, and claiming to be "no better than General Chang". But if he was not completely sure, why would he give up the sure-win path of siege and take a risky gamble?
What he said about "showing respect" was clearly because he wanted to seize Hezhou City at the minimum cost!
Although General Chang had not participated in the battle before, he was still commanding the overall situation on the city tower. He probably couldn't even drink water all day long, and he was injured and sick... And this Xu Zhengye was in his prime, and he had a lot of energy.
Coming with strength, it is clear that we are sure to win.
To put it another way, the opponent has a strong force behind him at this time. Even if he really loses to General Chang Da, there is no guarantee that he will not find other excuses and go back on his word...
These are objectively speaking, but out of selfishness, Yun Hui really does not want Chang Kuo to take such risks for Hezhou City again, even risking his own life for a bet.
General Chang Da does not owe anything to Hezhou City. On the contrary, they and Hezhou City have already received too much kindness from General Chang Da and the girls of the Chang family!
Yun Hui wanted to persuade him again, but Chang Kuo raised his hand and interrupted him.
Just when Yun Hui believed that General Chang Da should make this bet for the soldiers of Hezhou——
"Ning... Ning Ning, what do you think?" Chang Kuo turned his head and asked in a low voice, more like asking for instructions than asking.
Yun Hui: "?"
"I think this proposal is good." Chang Suining looked at Xu Zhengye: "But there is still something that needs to be added."
Xu Zhengye looked at her: "How can I supplement it? The Chang family girl might as well come and listen."
"It's okay to fight alone." Chang Suining raised his hand and pointed at Vice General Jin, then himself, and then Chang Kuo. Then he turned back and pointed behind Chang Kuo. He nodded at more than ten people before stopping: "You alone, alone.
Choose thirteen of us."
Xu Zhengye: "..."
Vice Admiral Jin and others who were called out were also strangely silent.
The concept conveyed by this "one-on-one" approach seems to be too advanced and not easily accepted by people. Mainly... it is not easily accepted by opponents.
Xu Zhengye really didn't want to talk to this girl who was talking nonsense, but Chang Kuo just let her talk nonsense without stopping her at all. Instead, he obeyed her words, just like an old wolf dog wagging its tail in agreement.
I don't have any opinions of my own at all.
Xu Zhengye could only sneer: "Don't you think what the girl said is ridiculous?"
"Is it ridiculous?" Chang Sui Ning seemed to reflect for a moment and said: "Compared to General Xu who was in his prime, after eating and drinking, he came to me to lead a duel with my father who had not had any water all day and was almost exhausted.
, seems to be okay.”
"Under this situation, I propose that General Xu alone should challenge the thirteen of us who are all exhausted. Is it reasonable?"
Xu Zhengye's complexion began to fluctuate, and a sarcastic sneer appeared in his eyes.
In some words, the truth is one thing, but if it is revealed, it would be too unclear.
After all, it is clear who has the initiative right now.
He narrowed his eyes slightly: "It seems that the Chang family girl has made up her mind to use her words and rhetoric at the expense of the lives of the soldiers behind her, and is determined to act out of her own whim."
"Not necessarily." Chang Sui Ning looked at him with a slight smile: "General Xu made such a cheeky suggestion and wanted to have a quick battle with my father. In addition to not wanting to waste any more troops, I'm afraid it would be difficult for him to continue to attack Hezhou.
It’s not as strategizing as it seems on the surface, right?”
Yun Hui, Vice General Jin and others did not understand.
Xu Zhengye's eyes changed silently.
Was she deliberately telling lies, or did she know something? Did she prepare something in advance?
Seeing his hesitant look, Chang Sui Ning knew that he had guessed correctly, so he was determined.
The city gates were closed during the war, and Hezhou was in a difficult situation, and news could not be conveyed in time... But Xu Zhengye was different. He controlled the main roads in the surrounding city, so the news would definitely be well-informed.
Chang Suining and Chang Kuo exchanged a look.
Xu Zhengye weighed it for a moment and looked at the nearby Hezhou City Gate, his mind surging.
He has spent too much time and lost too many troops for Hezhou... Now this city is in his hands. If he evacuates today, let the tiger return to the mountain, let them recuperate and reorganize their defense, and then try to attack again in the future
, it will only become more difficult.
Hezhou must be taken!
As for that unusual movement, it may not be for Hezhou...
The deputy general on the side could no longer restrain his desire for revenge. He glanced in the direction of the Hezhou army fiercely, then clasped his fists and asked for instructions: "General, please give me instructions!"
Vice General Jin and others stared at Xu Zhengye closely like bowstrings.
The torch flickered due to the snowflakes. Xu Zhengye concentrated for a moment and said firmly: "All the soldiers will follow me to attack the city. The only place where you will stay today is Hezhou City!"
He cannot stand still and miss opportunities just because of a slight disturbance!
As Xu Zhengye's flag was waved, the army began to form and was about to rush forward.
Xu Zhengye's name represents prestige and morale. He came with 50,000 soldiers and personally led the troops. At this time, Hezhou City was already in his pocket.
Most of the Hezhou soldiers behind Chang Kuo were exhausted or injured. No matter how high their fighting spirit was, they could not support their weakened bodies.
"Wait!" At the critical moment, Chang Kuo suddenly raised his hand.
Xu Zhengye looked at him.
Chang Kuo waved his sword and said, "Come on, I'll challenge you first!"
Xu Zhengye sneered: "It's too late!"
With that said, he raised his hand again, and the army began to surge.
"Who said it's too late?" As Chang Suining spoke, he took out an object, lit the fuse on the torch held by the soldier beside him, and then threw it into the sky.
That thing rose into the night sky, made a loud sound, and exploded into a golden firework.
Everyone's eyes followed subconsciously.
The fireworks were fleeting, leaving only the faint smell of gunpowder and residue, falling with the snowflakes from the sky.
But soon, the same sound was heard again.
One sound, two sounds, three sounds...
But it is no longer from the hands of that girl.
Everyone looked up and saw the same golden fireworks blooming one after another above the night in the southwest.
One flower, two flowers, three flowers...
--That is?
——Who is responding?!
Everyone's expression changed with surprise.
That direction...
Xu Zhengye also looked tense. He immediately raised his hand to signal the army to stop and looked at the girl again.
Chang Sui Ning also looked at him: "It seems it's not too late, just right."
Since Xu Zhengye moved after hearing the news, he determined that the movement was not far away, so it was destined not to be too late.
Yun Hui raised his hand to pull her armor with some difficulty, and asked seriously in a low voice: "Ms. Chang, that is..."
Chang Suining lowered his eyes and looked at him: "Reinforcements."
Reinforcements?!
Yun Hui's eyes widened in disbelief. Where did the reinforcements come from? The imperial army was now controlled by Li Yi. How could it be possible to support Hezhou?
Of course they won't be reinforcements from the imperial court.
All of this starts with the letter that Chang Sui Ning was sent before coming to Hezhou.
"There are reinforcements!"
"Our reinforcements have arrived!"
The Hezhou army began to spread the news loudly, and the soldiers raised their arms and cheered.
Yun Hui felt very unsure in his heart.
According to what he knew about Chang Sui Ning during this period...the other party's talk of reinforcements was probably made up to bluff people!
As for the fireworks in response to her, it may not be that she had arranged the manpower to hide somewhere in advance, deliberately putting on a show for Xu's army...
If before, they might have been able to scare off the troops on the other side when their morale was unstable, but now with Xu Zhengye sitting here, how could they easily retreat?
Yun Hui's heart was high and he tried to get some clues from Chang Suining's face, but her expression remained calm and calm.
He immediately thought that when they first met that day, she was so arrogant when she pretended to have 100,000 reinforcements... even he was deceived.
Yun Hui was frightened because of this. Compared with ordinary reinforcements, he even thought it was more practical to ask the gods to send down heavenly soldiers and generals to help... He just didn't know. At this time, he started to knock wooden fish in his heart. Is it still too late to ask the Buddha to show his spirit?
Until he actually heard the sound of horse hooves galloping towards him.
