As the night gradually drooped, a layer of gray mist quickly appeared on Bagong Mountain.

The mountains and forests that should have been quiet, were filled with noise. The Tang army camp that stretched down from the top of the mountain to the outside of Shouzhou City, had already opened up a spacious road. The Tang army's large brigade was busy passing through it, and the fire lights lit by the soldiers along the way illuminated the surroundings as daytime.

From a high point, you can see a bright jade belt printed on the mountains, which is the best portrayal of human power changing nature.

The Tang army camp is close to the southeast of Bagong Mountain, all of which are the Qinghuai Army. Duan Chong, who has just reached eighteen this year, is leading more than ten soldiers to walk in the camp. Along the way, he constantly meets Tang army soldiers who are working together to carry wood. These sweaty faces look particularly persevering against the firelight, and rhythmic shouts keep hitting the eardrums.

When passing by a large cart, Duan Chong saw several soldiers who seemed familiar. He was bare-handedly, gritting his teeth and unloading the huge rocks on the cart. The tight rope instantly pulled a terrifying blood mark on his shoulders. So he couldn't help but want to take his subordinates forward to help the boss. But after all, he had his own mission. He withdrew his mind in just one thought and accelerated his pace towards an arrow tower not far away.

Like most of the soldiers around him, Duan Chong was a native of Shouzhou. A month ago, due to the death of his father at home, he left his family with only one side. Duan Chong, who had been fond of martial arts since childhood, joined the Qinghuai Army in order to make a living.

There have been few wars in Shouzhou since he could remember. He thought he could be safe from now on. As a few days later, a sudden riot occurred in the military camp. Later, Duan Chong witnessed dozens of generals of all sizes being executed in public. Before he could even be frightened, he inexplicably followed the brothers in the camp to bow to a general who looked like a Hu. Then he was inexplicably promoted to Dutou.

Faced with this sudden incident, Duan Chong, as a young man who had just emerged from the cottage, ignored some of the rebellion that were secretly circulating in the army, and only had the fantasy of making achievements for the Tang Dynasty.

It was not until that day in the south of Shouzhou that Duan Chong went into battle for the first time with a nervous attitude that the dense Tang army battle flags on the opposite side made him suddenly awake, and he seemed to have become a rebel in a daze.

Then came the thrilling battle. Liu Renzhan almost broke into a battle and died. Li Yuan led his army to support him like a divine weapon from heaven. The situation turned around instantly, and the Qinghuai army where Duan Chong also surrendered, and the rebels retreated back to the city.

Since following the army to Bagong Mountain, Duan Chong, who survived the disaster, was glad that he had been able to restore his identity as the Tang army, was like many Qinghuai soldiers. At the same time, he also had deep awe for this famous Tang general, Marishal Li. The golden armor that fell from the sky changed their destiny and was really hard to erase in his heart.

Not long after, Duan Chong had already led his soldiers to the arrow tower that was about to change defense. Several soldiers on the tower looked tired. When they saw Duan Chong coming, they immediately hurried down the tower as if they were amnesty.

Then Duan Chong raised his head again and saw that there was clearly one person left on the arrow tower. The soldier leaning against the tower wall seemed to be drowsy, so he shouted coldly: "Come down!"

The cold and stern voice made the soldier who was about to fall asleep paused his head suddenly, and quickly opened his eyes and straightened his body, but he did not turn around and get off the tower. After a while, he still stood there, staring blankly in front of the distance.

Duan Chong's face was gloomy and was about to scold him, a breeze suddenly came, waving the shadows around him, and the sound of horse hooves rumbling in his ears gradually approached. Then the soldier on the tower shouted unexpectedly: "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

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At this time, in the Tang camp commander's tent, Li Yuan was listening to the report of his soldiers with a depressed look on his face. Since he issued a military order to rush to build a trench last night, he thought that he would mobilize the entire army to take turns to go up the mountain to cut wood and get stones. With the efforts of hundreds of craftsmen in the camp, at least thirty trenchers can be created today, so that a round of offensive could be launched at dusk.

Unexpectedly, the plan could not keep up with the changes. All the craftsmen and soldiers were mobilized, but the wood and stones were sufficient, but the most important material for making composite throwing arms - animal skins and tendons - began to be unable to supply them.

The trees on Bagong Mountain are flourishing and the mountain streams are deep. Logically speaking, there should be no shortage of wild animals. However, the number of raw materials required to make these giants, which can often cover a throwing arm four or five feet long.

These wild beasts are naturally not stupid because they have the ability to hang out in the mountains and fields. Since last night, they have already started running and fleeing. After all, they have grown here and are very skilled, which has gradually increased the difficulty of hunting.

Li Yuan had no choice but to accept this fact. Just as he was about to get up and go out for inspection, he ran into Liu Renzhan hurriedly into the tent.

"Military Liu! Why are you so panicked?"

Before Liu Renzhan could sit down, he spoke directly and said, "Li Song, the governor of Luzhou, led the Baoxin Army, suddenly appeared in the dense forest on the east side of the camp..."

"The dense forest?" Li Yuan hesitated for a while, and then said in a deep voice: "Hmph, can the rebels want to attack the camp while our army is cutting wood and getting stones? This is the route of our army's raid that day. Did Li Jinquan think I would forget the defense here? I have already ordered the Qinghuai Army to build a high arrow tower and strictly guard the important roads in the dense forest. Unless Li Jinquan comes out in full bloom, it will be difficult to break through with Li Song's troops alone. How is the current situation of the battle in General Liu?"

Liu Renzhan shook his head and said, "The rebels did not attack, all the troops were stopped at 300 steps away! This is a letter sent by Li Song, indicating that he would send it to General Li!"

"Oh?" Li Yuan took the letter with some confusion in his heart. When he opened it, he saw a strong handwriting, a little sloppy, as if he was written in a hurry.

In the letter, Li Song first talked about his experience of being forced to rise up, and then explained that he led his troops here tonight to follow Li Jinquan's military orders and wanted to attack the camp and burn the catapult. Then he changed his subject but began to denounce Li Jinquan's atrocities. Finally, he sincerely expressed his willingness to help the Tang army break the city. The most important thing is that the letter also came with a defense map of Shouzhou City.

Li Yuan put down the letter and couldn't help but fall into deep thought. The letter was reasonable and well-founded. It was understandable that Li Song and Li Jin were not in agreement. In addition, the Shouzhou defense map showed obvious meaning. If there was a division within the rebels, it would definitely be a good thing. But Li Song never expressed his intention to surrender to the court from beginning to end, but directly pointed out that it was "help". This tone seemed like reinforcements from other countries arrived, and the intention here always felt a bit strange.

At this moment, Liu Renzhan saw Li Yuan hesitating and suddenly spoke: "Master Li, the northerners are capricious. No matter how Li Song speaks in the letter, you must not believe it easily! Since they are coming to die, I will immediately lead the army to meet the enemy..."

Li Yuan suddenly recalled that on the south of Shouzhou City that day, he fought with Li Song's Baoxin Army, and his soldiers were considered brave, but the corresponding ones mean that they should have no mercy to kill Liu Renzhan's Wuchang Army.

Then he stopped and said, "Master Liu, wait! You might as well read what Li Song wrote in his letter and make a decision!"

After a while, seeing Liu Renzhan's expression gradually turned pale, Li Yuan asked tentatively: "Marrior Liu, what do you think?"

Liu Renzhan said coldly: "This Li Song spoke of Tang and helped each other, and his heart was punished! It is a fact that this person rebelled against the court. According to my intentions, as the story of the Qinghuai Army, he would either lead his troops to surrender or wipe him out on the spot!"

Li Yuan shook his head and replied: "Since Li Song dared to lead his army, it means he was prepared and would not be afraid of fighting with our army. It would probably be difficult to surrender!"

Seeing the blue veins suddenly appearing on Liu Renzhan's neck, Li Yuan still had similar doubts in his heart, but continued to persuade: "Marrior Liu, the materials for making trenchers are in short supply at present, and it is estimated that it will have to delay the attack for several days before Li Song will be surrendered or helped him, as long as he has a way to help us break the city as soon as possible, he will be punished and made a meritorious service. How can he easily refuse it? Even if Li Song has a serious crime, he will report it to the court after the war, and his Majesty will deal with it. Even if there is a little help at this time, he must not let it go!"

After wandering around for a few steps, Liu Renzhan frowned and sighed: "Oh! How many soldiers have these northerners killed me!...Forget it, Shouzhou City is important, I just obey my orders! But General Li, the soldiers are never tired of cheating, and we still need to act carefully!"
Chapter completed!