Of course, Lu Gong's actions at this time were against the rules. After all, Xia Fei was receiving the Holy Will and was escorting Princess Qinghe. His behavior of leading warriors to block the road was almost treason.

Thinking of this, Xia Fei said in a solemn tone: "General Lu, I'm afraid you don't know the inside story of this matter. When the Marquis of Zhongshan in Beiliang was in Jian'an, Fang Yunhu led hundreds of his followers to assassinate him, and he died unfortunately. This matter is related to

Liang Zhou's overall situation has nothing to do with it, it's just a personal grudge. Not to mention the huge disparity in the number of people between the two sides at the time, since Fang Yunhu took the initiative to provoke the incident, how can we be entangled afterwards?"

Lu Gong looked at him coldly with an indifferent expression.

Xia Fei's expression gradually became serious. Although according to the atmosphere in the Zhou army, Lu Gong was older than him and had joined the army earlier than him. He was his out-and-out senior and must maintain a certain degree of respect. However, he was Emperor Qingyuan after all.

General Jinwu, who was promoted by himself, would not be so rude to him even if he were the official Xie Xiao.

No matter how much you give in, the outcome is like this. The clay figurine is still very angry, let alone a confidant of the emperor like him?

He took out the bright yellow scroll from his arms and said loudly: "Upon the holy edict, you get out of the way immediately, otherwise you will be punished for treason!"

Lu Gong raised his eyes and looked at the imperial edict in Xia Fei's hand, and said calmly: "General Xia, I have made it very clear just now that your subordinates can escort Her Royal Highness, and there will be no obstruction at Shimen Pass.

However, I will kill that Liang man today. If you think that what I am doing is rebellion and rebellion, then I have nothing to say."

Xia Fei said angrily: "Why is the general so unreasonable?!"

Lu Gong sneered and said: "Someone once mocked me behind my back, saying that I was destined to be a widower and lonely in this life. What do you mean? Being old and without a wife is called a widower; being old and without a husband is called a widow; being old and having no children is called a single; being young and without a father is called a widower.

Solitary. Actually this

It makes sense. My parents died when I was young, and I have no wife or children when I grow old. I only have a very filial apprentice. It's a pity that even my apprentice has been killed. What's the point of my life?

"

Xia Fei's expression changed drastically.

Lu Gong raised his right hand, and a soldier beside him immediately turned his horse's head and ran towards the door.

I saw a large number of archers suddenly appearing on the city wall of Shimenguan, shooting their bows and arrows downwards.

At the same time, the formation of two thousand infantry outside the pass began to change. Xia Fei could tell at a glance that this was an assault formation.

"Wait!"

Xia Fei was angry and angry. He never expected that Lu Gong would act like a madman and ignore it. If a fight really happened outside Shimen Pass, he didn't know how to explain it to Emperor Qingyuan.

Lu Gong said coldly: "General Xia, this matter has nothing to do with you. Please escort Her Royal Highness the Princess to leave immediately."

"General Xia, there is no need to be embarrassed."

A calm voice sounded from behind.

Xia Fei turned around and saw Pei Yue urging his horse forward, followed by a thousand cavalry.

A thousand men may not seem like many, but only those who have actually faced a cavalry charge on the battlefield can understand how amazing and powerful this formation is. Especially this cavalry was carefully selected by Pei Yue from the Tibetan front guards.

Soldiers, even though the situation at this moment is already quite tense, there is no fear or nervousness on the faces of these cavalrymen, only calmness and calmness that do not care about life and death.

On the vast flat land in front of the pass, two thousand infantry and one thousand cavalry faced each other far away. Xia Fei and more than a hundred soldiers were sandwiched in the middle.

The sun was scorching like fire, and beads of sweat kept dripping from Xia Fei's forehead.

Of course, he was not intimidated by this formation, but he could not imagine the consequences of a fight between the two sides. It didn't matter who won and who lost. The key was that Pei Yue represented the Northern Liang court. If Lu Gong insisted on doing it, he would be the same as the Zhou Dynasty.

Officially declared war on Beiliang.

He obviously could not afford this consequence, and the previous efforts of Emperor Qingyuan and many courtiers were in vain.

The situation was about to escalate. Xia Fei forced himself to calm down and said bluntly to Lu Gong: "General Lu, I know that you are alone and have nothing to worry about. It doesn't matter even if you die on the spot to avenge Fang Yunhu, but have you ever thought about the soldiers under your command?

Are they really willing to follow you in rebellion? This is a serious crime against the nine tribes!"

After hearing these words, the soldiers around Lu Gong were stunned.

Some people couldn't help showing hesitation, but when Lu Gong looked back one by one, everyone immediately straightened up, and there was no longer any hesitation on their faces.

In the distance, Pei Yue, who saw this scene, slowly raised his right fist.

Deng Zai roared: "Hold on!"

The soldiers of the Beiwei camp immediately hung up their swords and picked up their bows. They held the long arrows in their quivers with their right hands, and the mounts under their crotches kept snoring.

Lu Gong naturally noticed the other party's reaction. He raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth and suddenly urged his horse to move forward slowly.

At the same time, three thousand Jinwu Guards sergeants appeared on the flanks, forming a three-legged structure.

Two thousand infantry followed Lu Gong's footsteps, and the distance between them and the Beiwei camp was getting closer and closer.

When the distance between the two sides was about 150 steps, Lu Gong reined in the reins and the infantry behind him stopped uniformly.

At this time, Xia Fei could only retreat from the front of the Jinwu Guard formation. In his opinion, Lu Gong had gone crazy. If he continued to block the front, he might be shot into a hornet's nest by the sudden burst of arrows.

Lu Gong looked at the calm Pei Yue and said, "I'll give you three choices."

"First, I heard that you are very good at cavalry rushing into battle. If you can lead a thousand cavalry to disperse my infantry today, then you can directly lead the troops through the customs. I guarantee that no one will stop you."

"Second, you and I have a fair duel. If you die, I will not embarrass your country's envoys. They can follow Her Royal Highness through the Shimen Pass. If I die, no one will seek revenge from you. The past

Let the grudges be wiped out."

Pei Yue smiled softly.

Seeing this, Lu Gong's eyes became sharper and he said in a deep voice: "If you don't dare to accept these two options, there is still another way. I know that Yunhu's child died in your hands, but I don't believe that you can do it at all.

Without preparation, dozens of subordinates can kill him. So, as long as you can tell me who is tipping you off so that you can set up an ambush in advance, I will not embarrass you today.

.”

He paused and said very firmly: "Besides this, you have no other choice. Although you bring a thousand cavalry, I can tell you clearly that you will never escape."

Pei Yue finally said: "It seems that you are determined to win today."

Lu Gong said meaningfully: "This is not Beiliang."

"Really?" Pei Yue said calmly, reaching out and stroking the hair of the mount under his crotch.

Deng Zai understood this in his heart, and the soldiers at Wei camp took out their long arrows without fear.

However, at this moment, there was suddenly a rapid sound of horse hooves near the Shimenguan gate.

Everyone turned around and saw more than twenty riders galloping towards them.

When Lu Gong saw the leader, his expression changed slightly.

These knights made a semicircle and inserted themselves from the side between the Shimenguan garrison and the Beiwei Camp. The leader raised a long sword high, came to Lu Gong and said loudly: "General, your Majesty's command!"

In full view of everyone, Lu Gong unexpectedly dismounted and knelt down on one knee.

The leader said quickly: "General, you are not allowed to stop Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Beiliang envoy. Please let them go immediately!"

Lu Gong looked at Xie Xiao's sword in the man's hand. After being silent for a long time, there was a hint of bitterness in his voice.

"Follow the order."

Pei Yue looked at this scene coldly, puzzled.

At the same time, there is also some serious worry.


Chapter completed!