Less than a hundred miles away from Wancheng, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats came. Wu Ge, He Lianqing, and Cao Xiong reined in their horses and looked back.
The man tightened the reins in his hands, jumped off the horse, looked nervous, and panted heavily: "Reporting to the three generals, the king led the army and was attacked by the Chu army in the lower reaches of the Wu River. The military commander Zhe sent a small
Come and inform the three generals to ride back for reinforcements."
"madman!"
"The Chu army is simply a bunch of lunatics!"
"They didn't all retreat to Wancheng. Instead, they lurked in the grassland and waited for an opportunity to attack the king's headquarters. Don't forget that this land is our territory of Dayue. How can we allow the Chu army to act recklessly here."
"This is the general's order for the three armies to retreat and pursue the Chu army. They will never come back and become dead souls on the grassland."
The right-wing general Wu Ge looked furious, and his powerful roar sounded, and the messenger instantly sent his generals to the three armies at the same time.
At this time, the outline of the Wancheng city could be vaguely seen. Wu Ge, He Lianqing, and Cao Xiong showed unwillingness on their faces. They returned their horses and led the three armies to retreat quickly. Compared with the attack on Wancheng, the safety of Dayue King Dan Li was in greater danger.
more important.
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Two hours later, Wu Ge, He Lianqing, and Cao Xiong led their troops to the place where the Dai Viet soldiers and the Chu army fought fiercely. They looked at the piles of corpses and the grass stained red with blood.
, only a few war horses were whining and roaring, and the traces of the army had long since disappeared without a trace.
"All the soldiers dismounted and looked to see if there were any survivors. If there were any survivors, they must ask for the whereabouts of the king."
"Judging from the battle situation here, our army has suffered heavy losses. I really didn't expect the Chu army to have such terrifying combat power. I am worried that my king will be in danger!"
"General Helian and General Cao will send out scouts immediately to find traces of the king's army. If things are too late, something will happen, and the Chu army must not be allowed to harm the king's life."
a long time.
The soldiers searched through all the corpses on the battlefield, but could not find a single soldier alive.
After hearing the reports from the soldiers, Wu Ge's figure suddenly rose up, and he glanced sideways at He Lianqing and Cao Xiong beside him: "The two generals each led their troops personally, and our troops divided into three groups and marched along the Wu River.
Look for the king’s traces. If we can’t find the king’s traces, we will meet at the royal court.”
He Lianqing and Cao Xiong took the order, and they quickly jumped forward and jumped on their horses. With whips in their hands flying, they led their troops and galloped away.
"All officers and soldiers listen to the order. The king has been ambushed. Now he may be in danger of life. Now is the time for you to serve the country and be loyal to the king. Everyone disperses to look for traces of the king."
"Anyone who discovers traces of the king's army will be rewarded with a hundred households and appointed as lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, etc."
All the soldiers listened to the order, jumped on their horses, whipped and galloped away.
At this time, the 50,000 troops of the King of Dayue were divided into four groups and were chasing the Chu army. They were led by King Shan Li of Dayue, General Tuoba Feixiong of the left guard, Wei Zheren, the commander of the Bloodthirsty Battalion of the Evil Wolf, and Wang Danleng of the right wing.
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Huo Qubing, Yue Fei, Dugu Fa, and Zhao Ponu dispersed after defeating the Dai Viet soldiers. They still followed the original plan: when the enemy is stationed, we harass, when the enemy is tired, we attack, when the enemy advances, we retreat, and when the enemy retreats, we pursue.
On the vast and boundless grassland, tens of thousands of cavalry were galloping, with splashes of grass floating in the air. The chase was in full swing, and the air where they passed was filled with a strong cold murderous aura.
The killing and chasing battle on the grassland continues. Chu Feifan, who is far away in the Yanlong Kingdom's imperial capital, is also walking on thin ice at this time. With the threat of Shangguan Bangning and the assassinations of Gao Que and Qin Yan, he knows that what will happen next in the Yanlong Kingdom The days must be full of crises.
"Boom!"
There was a brisk knock on the door, and Zhao Yun's rich voice came. Chu Feifan's figure rose from the wooden collapse, strode forward and opened the door.
"Why, what happened to Zilong?"
"Sir, there is news from my hometown that both the Southern Han and Xuanchi have fallen into the hands of the Chu army. The king of the Southern Han Dynasty has disappeared. King Xuanchi has fled to the White Wolf Empire under the protection of Prince Wei Zhe. The Daqian Kingdom has been conquered by Ran. General Min conquered four cities in a row, and I believe it will soon become the land of Chu."
"What's going on in Dai Viet? Is there no news from my hometown?"
"Back to the young master, there is no news from General Huo and General Yue!"
"No news?"
Chu Feifan thought to himself, he knew that the lack of news might be good news.
"Zilong, send a message to your hometown that you must pay close attention to the direction of Dayue Kingdom. Let Guan Sheng, Lin Chong, and Hua Mulan guard the imperial city of Xuanchi Kingdom. Order Bai Qi and Song Wuque to lead the Shenji Guards and light cavalry to Dayue Kingdom. Give General Huo and his friends a helping hand."
"In addition, Qin Qiong is ordered to lead his Wolf Warrior Army to the Daqian Kingdom, and together with Ran Min, Yuchi Gong, and Qu Yi, he will attack the Daqian Kingdom."
"As for the monarchs of the Southern Han Dynasty, Prince Xuanchi and his son don't care. They think they will be safe if they flee to the White Wolf Empire. Sooner or later, the White Wolf Empire will also surrender under my feet."
"Yes, my subordinates will do it now!"
Zhao Yun turned around and was about to leave when Shan Xiongxin walked in quickly, clasping his fists and saying: "Sir, someone just sent a letter. I asked my subordinates to give it to the master to open personally."
"Letter? Bring it to me and have a look!"
Chu Feifan took the letter handed over by Shan Xiongxin, tore it open and read it attentively. After a while, he put the letter into his spiritual ring: "Xiongxin, take Yaoqin and you two go out with me."
a long time.
Outside Yanlong Imperial City, Chu Feifan led Shan Xiongxin and Yaoqin to the foot of Huating Mountain, ten miles away from the imperial city.
There was a rumble of horse hoofbeats, and Chu Feifan and the other two men reined in their horses and stood up, staring at the Huating Mountain in front of them, which looked like it was reaching the sky, holding the sun in its hands.
"The peaks stand tall, the mountains are rolling, green and steep, and the clouds cover the place and the fog surrounds you. Sir, you will be very good at finding a place when the time comes!"
Chu Feifan muttered to himself, jumped off his horse, stood up and strode towards the pavilion in front of him.
Outside the pavilion.
When the two attendants saw Chu Feifan arriving, they bowed and saluted him and invited him to enter the pavilion. They looked at the teapot with smoke rising in front of them and smelled the fragrance of tea filling the air. Chu Feifan's calm voice sounded.
"Sir, it's so elegant!"
Hear the sound.
Liu Ji, who was concentrating on fishing, put down the fishing rod in his hand, suddenly rose up, cupped his fists and saluted: "Liu Ji has seen the young master!"
"Mr. Liu, there is no need to be so polite. This is not the Kingdom of Chu. He is just an ordinary person."
"Young Master has a distinguished status, how can Liu Ji be so indifferent? Young Master is seated, this tea is specially brewed by Liu Ji for Young Master!"
"Oh, sir, you didn't invite me here just to enjoy tea, enjoy the scenery, and fish!"
"Why not?"
"Governing a big country is like cooking small dishes, tasting tea, enjoying the scenery, and fishing. Although they are small things, they are enough to reveal a person's character."
Hearing Liu Ji's voice, Chu Feifan gently raised the tea cup in front of him and raised his hand to signal: "Sir, please!"
Chu Feifan knew that Liu Ji was a clever strategist, well versed in classics and history, acquainted with astronomy, and skilled in the art of war. This time he invited him to a small gathering at Huating Mountain, and it was definitely not just for leisurely things like tasting tea, admiring the scenery, and fishing.