The people who arrived at this time may also be Song Chengxuan's people.
Li Xu told the people around him: "Go and have a look."
The deputy general took several people to check the situation and soon brought back one person.
"The general is preparing manpower around him. He has been thinking of joining the young master, but he was blocked here by the Ma family's soldiers and horses. I heard that the young master was coming to attack the city, so I rushed over with my men immediately."
The man was dusty, his armor was in tatters, and he was in a very embarrassed state. When he saw Li Xu, he had a look of joy on his face.
"what's your name?"
"After the last general, Wu Yang, who was at Wu Zhe's rear guard, Commander Na Ma, came here, he cleaned up the soldiers and horses in the guard station. We were unwilling to serve him, so we had to escape overnight and hide around to wait for the young master."
Li Xu said calmly: "How many people do you have?"
Wu Yang said: "I'm waiting for hundreds of people."
Wu Yang seemed to be able to guess Li Xu's suspicion, and did not wait for Li Xu to say anything else: "We have never made any contribution to the master, so we feel uneasy. We are willing to contribute to the master's attack on the pass."
Li Xu said calmly: "What can you do?"
Wu Yang's eyes brightened: "We have been prepared for a long time. There is a village not far ahead. As long as we lead troops to attack that village, the Ma family's men will go to rescue it.
To put it bluntly, the manpower at the guard station here was recruited from the village by Captain Ma. They heard that their home was surrounded by soldiers and horses, so how could they think about defending the city."
When Wu Yang said this, he felt like he was being scrutinized by a sharp gaze.
"Young Master," Wu Yang hurriedly bowed, "This method will definitely work. I have made arrangements before I came here. You only need to wait a moment to know whether my method will work.
I will definitely help you kill the traitor Song Chengxuan."
After Wu Yang finished speaking, he looked at the battle situation.
Although it was getting dark, the sound of fighting still did not stop. The Ma family's team seemed to be tireless, and the officers and soldiers guarding the city refused to retreat.
The situation is at a stalemate, and it seems that it cannot be reversed for a while.
Finally, there was a sudden commotion in the Ma family's team not far away, and some of the soldiers and horses began to turn their horses and gallop back.
"Ninth brother," Mr. Li walked forward quickly, "for some unknown reason, the Ma family has begun to withdraw its troops."
Wu Yang's face was overjoyed: "Sir, our plan has succeeded."
Mr. Li looked at Wu Yang suspiciously: "What's the plan?"
Wu Yang said: "We launched a sneak attack on that village, and the Ma family's troops were indeed routed."
Second Master Li couldn't help but was stunned. First he attacked the guard station, and then the village. Ninth Brother really used all kinds of methods. The eldest brother was right. Ninth Brother now only wants to win this battle, no matter who it is.
Anyone who stands in his way will be eliminated by him.
Li Xu decisively ordered: "Break the city and go north immediately."
Wu Yang was so happy that all his lieutenants immediately gathered their troops, and Mr. Li immediately left with his men.
Li Xu's soldiers and horses surged forward like a tide.
"Second Master," Second Master Li was called, "The body of the steward of the Su family has been packed away."
Second Master Li looked at the body of the steward of the Su family, and in the light of the torch, he saw that there seemed to be blood on the back of the steward's neck. He couldn't help but reach out and touch it, and sure enough he felt the dried blood.
The steward of the Su family was injured before his death.
"Second Master, this man did not commit suicide."
Just now, Vice General Zheng sent the steward away, and then reported the steward's death. If the steward had either committed suicide, he would have been killed by Vice General Zheng.
Mr. Li's heart felt cold.
Why did Vice General Zheng kill people? Was he afraid that Manager Su would reveal their information to Governor Ma or Song Chengxuan?
Li Erye raised his head and saw that the soldiers around him were silent. Apparently the person collecting the body had discovered such details. The ninth brother was too busy to get away and did not bother to check the body of the steward of the Su family. Maybe it was still hidden.
Guli, should he tell his ninth brother about this?
What if this was the instigation of Ninth Brother? Will Ninth Brother get rid of him because he discovered the secret?
Even the manager of the teacher's family will be killed. Sooner or later, the ninth brother will lose his reputation. When no one supports the ninth brother, he, the second brother, will also become the target of public criticism.
Mr. Li watched as the soldiers carried the body away.
"Second Master," the guard beside him stepped forward, "There is no news about the uncle yet... We..."
"Call our people over," Mr. Li said solemnly, "I have something to say to them."
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Li Xu drove his horse into the guardhouse.
Except for the bodies of the dead, everything in the guardhouse was moved away. The soldiers guarding the city realized that the situation was not good and fled here one after another.
Originally, the morale of Li Xu's army was high, but after discovering that this was an empty city, everyone couldn't help but look disappointed.
"After a short rest, we will continue heading north immediately."
After this battle, Li Xu discovered the power of Song Chengxuan and Ma Dudu. Both of them had experienced hundreds of battles, and there was no dust in their eyes. If he showed the slightest clue, Song Chengxuan would immediately see through it.
He spent a lot of effort to capture this guard post and completed the next step well so as not to waste all his efforts.
The guard general set up his tent, and Li Xu went in to rest.
After cleaning his face, Li Xu lowered his head and saw his shadow on the water. The young man had a cold expression and sharp eyes, which looked very inhumane.
After doubting his own life experience, he fled from the capital to Northern Xinjiang, and then took over King Jian's troops. He did not want to be a small person who could be easily taken advantage of. King Jian had long planned evil intentions. If he did not try his best to fight, his end could be imagined.
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Taking advantage of the situation in northern Xinjiang to survive is the best option.
Step by step until now, he has always wanted to be himself.
Not Li Xu, Li Jiulang, or the concubine of King Jian who didn't even deserve a name.
Li Xu sat on the chair, looking at the map in front of him and slowly closing his eyes to rest. There were too many people and things that he needed to sort out today. Because everything was arranged in a hurry, there were many details that he had no time to consider.
I don't know how long it took, but there was a sound outside, as if someone was reciting scriptures.
Li Xu stood up and walked outside the military tent to open the curtain.
"Sir, there is a traveling monk who comes to offer salvation to the dead soldiers."
After the monk finished reading the scripture, he raised his head and looked at Li Xu.
"Donor," the monk took a few steps forward and stood in front of Li Xu, "there is no end to the sea of suffering and there is no turning back. The benefactor has suffered too many injustices. When can he be freed?"
Li Xu said calmly: "Is the great monk here to persuade me?"
The monk shook his head: "Buddha can't save the donor. The donor can take care of himself. The donor once asked me if there is only one way in the world. I said no. There are many roads in the world, but the donor cannot see him. Today I still say this."
The monk raised his head as he spoke. Li Xu felt that the monk's face was very familiar. When he saw it clearly again, the monk's face seemed to be coated with light, which was extremely dazzling and quickly disappeared before his eyes.
Li Xu was startled and woke up suddenly, only to find that it was just a dream.
There are many ways in the world, but the donor cannot be seen.
The monk's words echoed clearly in my mind.
"Sir," the guard walked into the camp, "the troops and horses have been organized."
Li Xu stood up and put on his armor: "After heading north, bypass Bei'an and go to Baiquan, where we will intercept Song Chengxuan's troops."
This is the most important battle between him and Song Chengxuan.