Chapter 186: Captured alive
The chaos in Xue City only lasted for two hours before it was controlled by Wei Shan.
Li Yue actually knew Zu Xun, a beggar general from Kaicheng, who was a member of Dong Run's line.
Li Yue thought. Could it be that Dong Run gave him the order to open the city?
Since Zhang Liang was killed, Dong Run became the number two figure in Guangzong's begging army.
Zu Xun cupped his hands and said: "There is chaos in the city, and Sikong doesn't know what I did. My family is still in Guangzong. I hope the general will not say anything!"
"It's natural. Your family members are the family members of my Heiyun Army. They will be redeemed for you one day." Li Yue wanted to ask if it was Dong Run's plot.
But since they didn't say anything, they must have some scruples.
With Dong Run's current strength, there is no need to defect to Black Cloud Mountain. It's probably just that he can't stand what Li Nong did.
Some things are better left unspoken.
It is far better for Dong Run to stay in Guangzong than to go directly to Heiyun Mountain...
Zu Xun said: "Thank you, General! But if it is convenient, please send me back to Guangzong next time. My parents are very old and I really can't bear to stay away from you."
Li Yue was even more certain that he was instructed by Dong Run, "Here comes General Ancestor, prepare a carriage and give him a cart full of money and silk."
"I am not here for money and silk...many of the refugees are elders from my hometown, but I can only watch them being slaughtered. Besides, if I bring so much money back, I will be suspected!"
"Since ancient times, there have been many generous and tragic people in Yan and Zhao. The ancients are sincere and I will not deceive them. From now on, you will be my brother in life and death in Heiyun Mountain!" Li Yue sighed in his heart.
Although the world is full of wolves, tigers and leopards, there are still loyal and righteous people, from Chang Wei to Zu Xun.
This also shows that what he did was right. Many things seemed accidental, but in fact they were inevitable. Just like the chaos in Jie and Zhao, the cause and effect was laid early.
"Without further ado, I'll take my leave!" Zu Xun handed over his hand.
Li Yue returned the gift, "Be careful on the road!"
As soon as he was sent away, the scouts came, "General, Li Nong, Dong Run, Gao Kai and other generals led more than a thousand cavalry out of the city and headed south. Lieutenant Zhang is leading the novices to pursue him!"
Heading south is to Pengcheng.
Once Li Nong escapes to Pengcheng, he will be trapped in a turtle shell. I'm afraid there will never be such a good opportunity to catch him again.
"How could you let him run away?" Li Yue was a little depressed.
There was a sudden rebellion in the city, and most of Zhao's troops were captured. Logically speaking, Li Nong had no time to react.
Suddenly seeing the scout's hesitant expression, Li Yue said gently: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
"Didn't the general give an order to keep alive? Brothers don't dare to try their best."
Li Yue slapped his forehead and actually forgot about this.
Li Nong was defeated in many battles, but he was not an old, weak or disabled person with no strength to restrain a chicken. When he killed Zhang Liang that day, he made a ruthless and swift attack, and Zhang Liang was beheaded before he could react.
Zhang Shengye was tied up and had hundreds of novices, but he was no match for the regular cavalry.
This matter must be done by oneself. Others cannot control it properly. Li Yue raised his sword and mounted his horse, and his bodyguard blew the horn. In less than a moment, more than a thousand black cloud knights gathered, each with two horses.
A column of torches ran southward like a long dragon, with scouts leading the way.
Unable to discern the road conditions in the dark night, many cavalrymen fell to the ground, but this was not the time to care for their horses.
There will be scouts behind the injured cavalry to take care of them.
While running wildly, a line of white fish belly appeared in the eastern sky, and the weak morning light soon swept across the fields.
Fortunately, Xuzhou's territory has a lot of water but few mountains. There were scouts to lead the way, and the Black Cloud Knight quickly caught up.
In the morning light ahead, only a few hundred Zhao soldiers were left.
They had no scouts to guide them, so they suffered a lot of losses. They were also harassed by Zhang Shengye's trappers, which greatly affected their speed.
As soon as he saw the gray-haired and high-crested Li Nong among the cavalry, Li Yue's spirit came to life and he shouted towards the front: "Don't be alarmed, Sir, Li Yue is here to protect you!"
The guards also shouted.
In the early morning, the shouting seemed particularly cheerful.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Jun's cavalry heard the sound and fled faster.
But when bitten by a predator, no matter how fast you run, it's useless.
From time to time, nooses would suddenly fly out from the side and capture the cavalrymen on their horses.
Occasionally, a few crossbow arrows flew out and hit the horses accurately. There were fewer and fewer cavalry around Li Nong.
"Sikong, don't be surprised, Li Yue is here!" Li Yue chased him closer and closer.
However, Pengcheng was getting closer and closer. Just on the horizon ahead, more than a dozen riders rushed out of the city, spreading out like crows and approaching cautiously.
"Sikong, don't leave!" Li Yue shouted from behind.
This actually reminds him that no matter how fast he runs, it's useless.
There were fewer and fewer cavalry around Li Nong, with only a hundred cavalry left. Some were captured by the novices, and some left voluntarily...
Call——
While running wildly, dozens of Zhao Jun's horses suddenly fell to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
From last night to now, Li Nong has been running wildly for at least three hours. It's hard for people, but the horse can't bear it anymore.
Heiyun Xiaoqi and the hunter surrounded him.
Li Yue was worried for a while behind him. After all, Li Nong was old. If he fell to death, who would be responsible for this?
Although he deserves to die, he cannot die now, especially not by his own hands.
As we rode forward, the dust had settled.
Li Nong huddled together with more than 20 personal guards, holding a long sword in his hand. The left side of his forehead had been scratched, and his high crown had been thrown away. His gray hair was hanging down, making him look even more vicissitudes of life and embarrassment.
"I'm late, please forgive me, Sikong!" Li Yue trotted forward, showing all manners.
Li Nong put the sword in his hand close to his neck, but no one around him stopped him. Li Yuexin raised his voice and was about to speak, but his eyes flickered a few times, threw away the sword, and said with an amiable expression, "So it's
Act prudently, lay down your weapons, and do not be alarmed."
The surrounding guards threw away their swords and spears.
Li Yue admired him deeply. He was not only thick-skinned but also smooth.
However, Li Nong served Shi Hu for twenty or thirty years during his ups and downs in Jie Zhao. Without this tact, he really wouldn't be alive today.
"The rebellion in the city has been put down by my subordinates. Please return." Li Yue didn't waste any words.
Li Nong glanced at the cavalry pouring out of Pengcheng, "If you are careful, can you tell who is causing trouble?"
"Several generals have been cut into pieces by their subordinates!" Li Yue continued to tell lies with his eyes open.
Li Nong laughed.
Li Yue also laughed.
However, the surrounding Heiyun Xiaocai and the Raw Catchers were on alert, lining up with spears and crossbows facing south to meet the attack of Pengcheng cavalry.
"Do you think you can get out of trouble this time?" Li Nong slowly mounted his horse.
"Sikong is saying that the overall situation is at hand?" Li Yue was so busy.
Li Nong smiled and said nothing.
At this time, the Pengcheng cavalry had already rushed to the shooting place, but stopped their horses.
A sword of the "King of the Left Guard General" stood in the morning wind, and more than two thousand horsemen remained motionless.
"Wang Luan's men are defeated, but they are just frightened birds. Let's see if Sikong retreats from the enemy." Li Yue waved his hand, and Heiyun Xiaoqi drove his war horse and stepped forward slowly.
The sound of horse hooves in the summer morning is particularly clear, and the spears and armor are murderous.
Wang Luan is naturally a smart man. He abandoned Baishuiwu and retreated to Pengcheng to avoid a head-on confrontation with the Black Cloud Army. Such a person is destined not to make a desperate move.
Even if they risk everything, Black Cloud Knight is not afraid at all.
"Go away!" More than a dozen black generals in the front row shouted in unison, picked up their spears, and charged forward without hesitation.
The people on the other side retreated slowly at first, and then dispersed in a rush...
Chapter completed!