At the end of June of the 14th year of Chongzhen, not only Li Zicheng led the original troops who broke into the camp, but returned to Nanyang from the Lingbao area in northern Henan. Even Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai, who were originally active in northern Huguang, also moved to Nanyang due to Zuo Liangyu's pressure.
Moved north to near Nanyang Basin.
It's just that Zhang Xianzhong and Luo Rucai had different opinions. Luo Rucai once teamed up with the Chuang army. Although the two sides broke up in Yiling. However, after the breakup in Yiling, Li Zicheng left all the cannons to Luo Rucai, which made the relationship between Cao Ying and Chuang Ying not only
It didn't break up, but added another meaning of friendship.
That's why Luo Rucai insisted on the alliance going north, to Nanyang Prefecture to rejoin the Chuang army and fight together. But Zhang Xianzhong has a temper that even the king of heaven and I don't look down on. The eight kings knew that at this moment, the rising sun was rising in the east, and he was lucky.
, I heard that there are more than 10,000 to 20,000 elite combat soldiers.
Although Xiying has also conquered Xiangyang and captured a lot, it has been defeated by Zuo Liangyu several times recently, and has lost many troops and horses. Cao Ying followed Xiying in fighting, and naturally he also encountered a wall in front of Zuo Liangyu. Everyone
They all lost soldiers and generals, and they were fully prepared, but they only had nearly ten thousand soldiers each.
This kind of strength is inferior to Chuangjun.
Luo Rucai was very grateful to Zhang Xianzhong. Their cooperation had many memorable times, but there were also times that made him very unhappy. When the two of them worked together, they were able to overcome difficulties and achieve beautiful victories.
However, such concerted efforts never last long.
Moreover, even during the days when we worked together to fight, Luo Rucai often felt aggrieved and worried about breaking up with Xiying if he had the chance.
When Xiangyang was conquered, Zhang Xianzhong almost monopolized most of the treasures and seizures in Xiangyang and Prince Xiang's palace. Luo Rucai had originally taken a fancy to a group of beautiful singers raised by Prince Xiang, and he had already asked his nephew Yang Chengzu to bring a message to the eight kings, but
Zhang Xianzhong still refused to give him even a singer.
To be fair, although Luo Rucai is a rough and strong man, he can be considered sophisticated. He will never fall out with Zhang Xianzhong just because of the competition for a few singers, but what this incident reflects is that Xiying does not care about Luo Rucai's face at all.
This made him feel very uncomfortable.
However, even though Luo Rucai was full of complaints and planned to break up with Zhang Xianzhong, he also controlled the situation very well and never fell out or said a bad word. One of the principles he always adhered to was "Friends get along well and part ways easily."
, leave behind the feeling of meeting.”
It happened that Zhang Xianzhong was worried that the Chuang Army would lose its dominance if he joined forces with him, and was unwilling to continue heading north to Nanyang. Luo Rucai had a good discussion with Xiying, and lost a lot of smiles and food and military supplies, and finally broke up with Zhang Xianzhong peacefully.
He went to Xichuan and Neixiang areas alone, preparing to defect to the Chuang army.
After Li Laiheng and Liu Fangliang completed their rest in Yuzhou and Ye County, they learned from the refugees that Li Zicheng had passed through Xiong'er Mountain and returned to Nanyang from northern Henan. They also decided to leave the place and lead their troops to Dengzhou to join the main force.
However, when Li Laiheng led his troops from Yuzhou to Xiaohu Village near Nanzhao County, he accidentally met his adoptive father Li Guo, who also went here to look for Li Liu Erbiao.
Although there is no close relationship between father and son, Li Guo did take care of Li Laiheng on weekdays. He cared about and helped in every aspect. After being apart for many days, the two reunited in front of Xiaohu Village, and they were naturally filled with emotion.
Moreover, Li Guo was Liu Fangliang's best friend during the camp break. This pair of irreconcilable friends had also not seen each other for a long time. They all hugged each other and expressed their feelings to each other. The soldiers also put aside these things.
The vigilance and fatigue of marching and fighting for many days, I took off my armor and cheered wholeheartedly in one place.
"Brother Li, it's been too long since we last met!"
Liu Fangliang moved faster than Li Laiheng. He was indeed a strong man who was good at running. Like a strong wind blowing, he hugged Li Guo in a blink of an eye and cheered: "Brother Li, the great things you did in Lingbao, we
I’ve heard about it all! You and the leader used various tactics to manipulate the governor of Baoding, Yang Wenyue, in the midst of applause, and went around in circles for several times. It’s really awesome!”
"Ahem... Chang Gong, please be gentle." Li Guo was hugged by Liu Fangliang so hard that he could hardly stand. He smiled and held Liu Fangliang's arm, called his old friend by names, and said softly, "Me too
I heard about your attack on Beiwudu... Laiheng is still young, so he may be immature and arrogant at times, all thanks to your care and attention."
Liu Fangliang had a hearty laugh and a clear and extraordinary face, which made people very fond of him. After he let go of Li Guo, he put his arm around Li Laiheng's shoulders and said, "Little tiger... No, people in Henan now call Laiheng Li
Where is the young master? People no longer regard him as a child. Laiheng, like you, Brother Li, is also a famous tiger."
He patted Li Laiheng on the back again and praised: "Brother Li, you think highly of me. During this period of time, I am not taking care of Laiheng, but it is Laiheng who is taking care of me. The war in Ye County is difficult and difficult.
The rest of the mission was almost entirely shouldered by Leghorn, I was just responsible for the task of inserting surprise troops."
Liu Fangliang's praise was very pleasing to Li Laiheng's ears. Of course he felt in his heart that the Battle of Yexian was able to annihilate all Liu Guoneng's troops. At least two-thirds of the credit should be attributed to himself, right?
But facing his adoptive father who was always serious, Li Laiheng was too embarrassed to show off his military exploits. With Liu Fangliang helping to praise him, he just got off the donkey and pretended to be reserved for a while before replying: "Master Liu praises too much, which makes me very unhappy."
I'm sorry! I did contribute a bit to the war in Ye County, but what kind of person is Chuang Taotian? If Master Liu hadn't attacked Beiwudu, I wouldn't have been able to wipe out his entire army."
Li Guo's left eyebrow slightly raised, but soon returned to his usual serious and silent expression. He opened his hands, held Li Laiheng's shoulders, and said in a deep voice: "You are still young, marching and fighting is a dangerous thing.
The complicated and hard work of military affairs is not something ordinary people can bear. If there is a war in the future, Laiheng, it is always right for you to listen to Master Liu's advice."
Li Laiheng tilted his head and said with a smile: "During this period, I have been in charge of the frontline army alone. I really feel that the trivial and busy military affairs consume people's energy. But fortunately, I have someone to help me. He has been with the marshal for many years.
He is experienced and seasoned. Most of the general trivial military affairs are handled directly by Yi Gong. He is very considerate and has never made any mistakes. He is really an excellent lieutenant general."
"Oh I got it."
Li Guo's eyes widened slightly. He glanced at Li Laiheng several times, his mouth opened slightly and he hesitated to speak.
It wasn't until Liu Fangliang and Li Laiheng stared at Li for a while that he continued: "Yi Gong...Yi Gong is the brother-in-law of the head of the family, and he is considered your elder. He has been a general of the Chuang Army for nearly ten years.
No matter whether it is a field battle or military affairs, Yi Gong is never worse than any general in the army. Don't look at Yi Gong's youth and not take his opinions seriously. I mean... I mean...
"
Li Guo spoke more cautiously. He carefully organized his words and added: "You are a junior, Yi Gong is an elder. In many cases, Lai Heng, you still have to listen to his opinions more."
When Liu Fangliang heard this, he had different thoughts in his eyes. Li Laiheng did not hear the other meaning in Li Guo's words. He patted his chest and replied: "Father, don't worry! Yi Gong is like a fish in water under my hands. He behaves so well."
Very good, he also made a lot of contributions in the battle of Ye County. Among my former bidders, Yi Gong Na is considered a first-rate general!"
"Uh... Okay, that's really good." Li Guo opened his mouth halfway, but in the end he didn't say anything too explicit or too direct.
He knew that Li Laiheng had been very thoughtful and cautious in all aspects of his time in the camp. However, during this period, Li Laiheng was rapidly promoted by his boss, led an army independently, and achieved great successes and achievements one after another. It has indeed become a bit difficult.
He became frivolous and no longer paid as much attention to the relationship between management and generals as he did a while ago.
Although the generals who broke into the camp were all good and upright men with no other intentions, Li Guo still felt a little worried when he saw Li Laiheng becoming more and more open-minded.
He patted Li Laiheng on the shoulder and finally said: "Let's rest in Xiaohu Village for one night, and then go west together to meet with the leader near Desheng Village. Only then can we agree on the strategic steps for the next battle."
Li Laiheng's eyes lit up and he asked: "I heard that Cao Cao and Luo Rucai had broken up with Zhang Xianzhong and now went to Xichuan and Neixiang in western Henan. Are we going to team up with Cao Ying again?"
Li Guo smiled slightly and introduced to Liu Fangliang and Li Laiheng the specific progress of the second joint venture in Chuang Cao: "Luo Rucai's envoy has arrived in our camp a few days ago and has decided on the time and place for the alliance. It should be between the two of us in July at the latest.
The families are joining forces to fight again, but this time it’s our turn to be the alliance leaders.”
Li Laiheng and Liu Fangliang were both overjoyed, but Liu Fangliang smiled evilly at Li Laiheng and whispered to him: "You can see that swordsman again!"