Bolang Shachi Road was built in the Qin Dynasty and has been in use for thousands of years through several dynasties. It has also been continuously repaired and widened in each dynasty, hoping that this traffic artery will be more convenient and smooth. However, it is limited by the terrain.
, but only small repairs can be made. Therefore, this road is more than flat but not wide enough. At its widest point, eight cars can run parallel to each other, and the width is more than ten feet. However, at its narrowest, it can only accommodate two cars and seven or eight horses.
The horses were crowded.
The west entrance of Chidao is the widest place, but it can only accommodate more than thirty cavalry. This terrain seems to be unfavorable to the cavalry, but it is even more unfavorable to the large number of religious bandits, because they are forced to use only
When a small number of people fight against the cavalry, they cannot take advantage of their large numbers. Once the cavalry confronts the enemy head-on, the result can be imagined.
The cavalrymen slashed with their long swords from high above, and the war horses rushed into the crowd without any scruples. The cavalrymen at the rear fired their crossbows at the crowd like poisonous snakes. Almost in an instant, the bandits had collapsed psychologically and situationally.
. The nerves that had been tense for so long, barely maintained by strength and the last trace of faith in the so-called Holy Duke, were completely broken at this moment. Facing the ruthless killing of the officers, soldiers and cavalry, a great rout began.
Nearly ten thousand religious bandits were crowded on the long and narrow road. Those in front fled backward, while those behind were driven forward. They were huddled together like a group of sheep. Someone fell down and was trampled alive by countless pairs of feet.
Death. But this chaotic situation did not last long. Soon, everyone reached a consensus, that is: escape!
Regardless of the front or rear, tens of thousands of religious bandits on Chidao began to flee along Chidao toward the east exit. They held their heads and howled like ghosts, like a group of antelopes being chased by tigers and wolves. They were focused on escaping without caring about anything else. They lost their hands.
Weapons, simple shields, and heavy black robes that made it difficult to move were thrown away. They threw away everything that affected their running. Even the slow runner in front, they showed no mercy.
Many of the bandits were pushed away by others and fell into the thorn bushes and swamps on the roadside. Their blood dripped from the stabbings and they were sunk in the swamps and died.
Meng Xiang tried to stop this trend of defeat at first, but soon he found that he could not stop it at all. So he could only escape behind the crowd. He rode a horse and galloped among the crowd.
Knocking down many people, all of them were trampled to death by those behind. At this moment, Meng Xiang couldn't care less.
From the rear, Guo Kun led the cavalry in pursuit. Many of the bandits knelt down and surrendered, and were captured by the infantry who followed. They continued to pursue for two or three miles, and saw that the sky was getting dark, and the fields in the Bolangsha were vast. Guo Kun
I didn’t dare to go any deeper. Who knew if there was an ambush from the cult bandits behind me? Although it didn’t look like it, the sky turned dark and it was difficult for the horses to see the path. Such a chase would be extremely dangerous. Besides, the purpose of this battle was
Just driving away the religious bandits and rescuing Lin Jue and others has achieved the goal, let alone risking the pursuit.
So Guo Kun ordered to stop the pursuit, reorganize his troops on the spot, and wait for the bandits to withdraw before launching a search and rescue operation.
Even though the pursuers had stopped, the rushing bandits dared not stop for a moment. They continued to run towards the east entrance. Human potential is unlimited, although these bandits had not had a meal since two days ago.
After being fed, they suffered ruthless killings, and suffered great psychological torture and panic, but at this moment they still burst out with infinite strength. The distance from the west entrance to the east entrance of Chidao was more than six miles, and they did not stop for a moment.
, running wildly all the way, showing super endurance. After only half an hour, they were close to the entrance to the east. As long as they rush out of here, they will reach the land of Pingchou. They can flee in all directions, and the chance of escape will be great.
increased.
Dusk had risen, and the surrounding fields were so dark that they couldn't see clearly. The fastest group of people didn't even notice the hill-like black piles of miscellaneous trees on the road. Dozens of people plunged into the branches and bumped into each other. His nose was bruised, his face was swollen, and his body was covered in blood.
"What's going on? Why is it blocked here?" The congregants stopped suddenly and stood still, staring dumbfounded at the pile of trees in front of them, which was like a hill several feet high and blocked the entire road.
"I don't know, who did it?" Others also looked at him with big eyes.
"Those in front, what are you doing in a daze? Climb over, it's just a pile of branches. Climb quickly, just stand there and wait for death." The bandits who came from behind shouted loudly.
"Yes, climb over there, climb quickly." The bandits in front suddenly realized, and they began to climb up the tree mountain one after another. Although the hill made of miscellaneous trees was mixed with a large number of thorns and messy branches, the people who were stabbed were bleeding. But at this moment, what do these things mean? Life is the most important thing, and flesh and blood injuries are nothing.
A group of bandits began to climb to the top of the trees, densely packed like a swarm of ants. This hill of trees was not difficult to climb, and soon some people climbed to the top. But they had no time to be happy, because they saw the road on the other side. There were a group of people standing high and low. The few people in front were holding several torches in their hands. The light of the torches was blocked by the trees and hills, so I didn't even know there was anyone on the other side.
"Light the fire." Someone shouted in a deep voice.
Several black figures holding torches rushed forward and came under the Chai Mountain. The torches in their hands were lit all the way along the edge, but they heard sparks flying around, and the bright flames burned at an incredible speed. He stood up. Almost within a few breaths, all the trees below were ignited, forming a wall of fire.
The bandit who climbed to the top rolled down and shouted: "There is someone on the other side, there is a fire, please retreat quickly."
Everyone also saw the fire burning on the back of Zashu Hill and stepped back one after another. In just a moment, the fire had already risen to the top of Zashu Hill. Thick smoke mixed with the fire rose up, and there was a pungent smell in the air. It smelled like gunpowder. The super-large pile of firewood piled up in the miscellaneous trees burst into flames during the tea time.
This is the blocking method that Lin Jue finally decided to use. Use a fire to block the opponent's escape path. This is the most suitable way to adapt to local conditions. The fire must be big and burn violently, so it needs to be piled up throughout the Chidao. Like a hill, more than a hundred people have been cutting down trees almost non-stop and piling them up on the road. Lin Jue led a dozen people to collect dry grass and dead firewood, and bundled more than a dozen dry firewood bundles to light the wet trees. Trees and vines.
In order to increase the speed of the firepower, Lin Jue punctured all the gunpowder bags, poured out all the gunpowder and sprinkled it on the firewood. Therefore, when the torch was lit, the gunpowder helped to start the fire more quickly and ignited other fires faster. branches.
If anyone doubts that wet trees cannot burn, they lack common sense. In fact, even if it is a newly felled miscellaneous tree, as long as there are enough combustion-supporting materials below and the firepower is fast enough, the water can be evaporated quickly and become a firewood. Dry firewood. This is the reason why forest fires occur. Although they are living trees, they will burn into a sky-wide fire when burned by the fire. The miscellaneous trees cut down here are only as thick as an arm, and it is easier to burn them in a short time. It dries and then burns rapidly.
Lin Jue did not hesitate to pour gunpowder onto dry firewood to increase the power of the flames, in order to quickly ignite the felled trees. Facts have proved that the fire was more violent than imagined, and the entire fire burned down in a very short time.
It became an exploding volcano.
The fire burned rapidly, and the surrounding air was quickly swept away, creating a strange hot wind. The light red flames soared more than ten feet high, illuminating the sky and the earth so brightly that no one could stand within a few dozen steps.
Exploding flames danced in the darkness of twilight, twisting in the air like fire dragons, making a huge roaring sound. This scene gave people a sense of panic that the end was approaching, making people feel at a loss as to what to do and frightened.
All the cult bandits stared blankly at all this, their bodies were burning hot, but their hearts were as cold as falling into an ice cellar.
Meng Xiang rode on his horse and fled toward the east exit among the congregants. Although he had his mount, the crowd was so crowded that he did not run to the front. On the curve a few miles away from the exit, the congregants who were crowded here gave way to all the people.
"Meng Shoujiao, there's a fire ahead. Someone lit a big fire in front and blocked the road. It's over. No one can get out." Someone shouted in a panic.
"Nonsense, how is it possible? How could someone set a fire?" Meng Xiang was surprised. He stretched his neck and looked forward as he spoke. In the distance, the fire was rising. In just a moment, Meng Xiang saw the sky-lifting flames and generals.
The sky was illuminated with a red scene. The sound of the beeping and popping flames was mixed in the hot air and blew over. Even though they were far away, you could still feel the heat.
Meng Xiang felt a chill in his heart and realized that something was fishy. How come a fire broke out here and blocked the escape route? It was most likely the work of the officers and soldiers. They wanted to seal off the escape route and annihilate all of them here.
"What should I do? What should I do? I don't want to die, I don't want to die yet."
"I don't want to die either. I'm not married yet. If I die, my family will have no descendants."
"Damn it, how could I be so stupid to come here to fight? Although life was harder in the past, it was not fatal. But now, we are all going to die here."
The surrounding congregation members were crying and howling. It is said that when a person is about to die, his words are good. At this time, many people woke up, began to regret, began to scold themselves for being stupid, and began to miss the peaceful life before. However, this
Everything seems a little late.
Meng Xiang frowned and cursed angrily: "Why are you crying? You are a bunch of losers. Isn't it what you have sworn to die for your loyalty to the Holy Duke? Besides, you may not die. Just tell the people in front to rush through the fire."
I will now ask the Holy Duke to come and grant you protection from fire, ensuring that you are safe and sound. Rush over, quickly!"
Everyone looked at Meng Xiang as if he were an idiot. Up to this moment, this guy was still lying. It was really abominable.
