Outside Xingshan County, three thousand men as fierce as tigers and Liu Shijie had already assembled.
Looking at the large banner with the word 'Xian' raised high on the top of the dilapidated city, a fierce look suddenly flashed in the old eyes as fierce as a tiger, "Xian Thief, we finally meet again!"
At this time, Mengruhu and Liu Shijie came tiredly from Sichuan.
Kaixian was defeated and the army suffered heavy losses. Yang Sichang was so angry that he vomited blood and was currently recuperating in Sichuan.
But in the past few years, Meng Ruhu has fought many battles with the Xianthiers. However, due to insufficient support from the imperial court, he has been defeated repeatedly. Countless relatives, tribes, and people have died in the war. There has long been an inseparable relationship between him and the Xianthiers.
Let's share our hatred!
Therefore, this time, Fierce Tiger did not listen to Yang Sichang's advice and stay in Sichuan to recuperate. Instead, he fought all the way, hoping to give Xian the thief a head-on blow while his foothold was not stable!
"Commander, it seems that Xian Thief is already prepared at this time, and he has the advantage of the city wall. Should we attack?" On the side, Liu Shijie looked at the crowd of people on the top of the city, and he had no confidence in his heart. He hurriedly faced the fierce men on the side.
Like a tiger's way.
He is a local general in Huguang. He is not very brave himself, but he sincerely admires the courage and bravery of the fierce tiger, so he led his troops to follow the fierce tiger.
Mengruhu looked quietly at Xingshan County not far away, with ravines on his old face.
He is actually only in his early forties, but the depression and powerlessness in the past few years have made this majestic northern Shaanxi man look like an old man in his sixties!
"Attack! Now that we are here, how can we not attack? We are tired, and the thief may not feel comfortable! We must not let him go so easily! Someone is coming! Pass my military order, and the entire army is ready to attack the city!
"As fierce as a tiger, he said coldly.
"Yes!" The soldiers quickly went down to deliver the order, and the three thousand army quickly began to move.
At this time, his son Meng Xianjie walked up to Meng Ruhu and said, "Father, commander-in-chief, there are many generals to offer the thieves, but we are alone at this time. If we swarm up, there is no guarantee that something will happen! My son is not talented, I hope
As my father, I am a pioneer, and as my father, I will explore the reality of the thief!"
Meng Ruhu was stunned for a moment, but he also reacted. Ai Zi said it more safely, so he nodded, "Be careful! Liu Canjun and I will cover you from the side!"
"Young men and copycats, follow me to attack the city!" Meng Xianjie roared, picked up his long sword, took the lead, led 600 elite soldiers, and charged towards the head of Xingshan City with great momentum!
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On the top of the city, Zhang Xianzhong frowned slightly, turned to the generals around him and said: "They are the only ones who are as fierce as tigers and Liu Shijie? Are there no other reinforcements?"
A soldier on the side hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Reporting to the Eight Great Kings, it is true that there are only two troops, Fengruhu and Liu Shijie, and three thousand officers and soldiers. Our spies have not found any subsequent reinforcements from them!"
Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but sneer, "You're so brave because of your ambition! There is a road to heaven but you don't take it, and there is no door to hell but you break in! My dear men, who has the courage to take down these two evil thieves for me?"
Liu Wenxiu had already seen the opportunity, and hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down and said: "Wenxiu is not talented, but I am willing to be a pioneer for my father!"
Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help laughing and nodded vigorously, "Okay! Very good! Wenxiu, these two evil thieves will be handed over to you! You can lead the army to go on an expedition. My father will be here waiting for your good news!"
Liu Wenxiu was overjoyed, "Father, please don't wait. My son is going to get the head of a dog as fierce as a tiger!"
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Not long after, the gates of Xingshan County opened wide, and Liu Wenxiu led more than 2,000 elite soldiers from his own army to attack Meng Xianjie's troops like a tsunami!
In fact, it is no wonder that Liu Wenxiu is so keen on fighting against his troops, because in the past few years, the thieves have almost never lost against his troops, and they have an absolute psychological advantage!
At this time, as fierce as a tiger, Liu Shijie's two troops only had more than 3,000 troops in total, which was just the same as Liu Wenxiu's headquarters!
Moreover, Liu Wenxiu also knew a lot about fierce tigers. Although the official army consisted of three thousand people, they were probably only half as strong as half of them. This was simply a feat that came to their doorstep in vain!
In a moment, the two sides collided violently!
However, although Meng Xianjie's troops were small in number, they were composed of Ning's and Gu's elite soldiers who were as fierce as tigers and had very strong combat power. They rushed into the formation fiercely and faced Liu Wenxiu's thieves several times his own, but they were not at a disadvantage for a moment!
The two sides were already at odds with each other, and their grievances were already deep. In the small open space at the foot of Xingshan City, they started fighting fiercely!
On the side, Meng Ruhu's face was a little gloomy. He had already seen that although the two sides seemed to be evenly matched at this time, Liu Wenxiu had more people after all. Moreover, with comfort overcoming fatigue, Aiko's defeat was only a matter of time!
"Brother Liu, the thieves' army is huge, we can't judge it based on common sense! Otherwise, you and I swarm up and defeat Liu Wenxiu first!" Fierce Tiger hurriedly said to Liu Shijie on the side.
Liu Shijie also understood the meaning of fierce as a tiger, and hurriedly said: "What the fierce commander said is true, let's do it like this!"
With a glance, the two of them had already made a decision!
For a moment, there was a commotion in the army camp. Soon, Meng Ruhu and Liu Shijie each led their infantry and rushed toward Liu Wenxiu's troops!
"Fuck! These dog officers!" Seeing the officers and soldiers swarming forward, Liu Wenxiu couldn't help but cursed, but she had no other choice but to bite the bullet and command her brothers to attack!
The two sides fought fiercely together!
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On the top of the city, Zhang Xianzhong sneered, "A dog is as fierce as a tiger, does he really think he is a tiger? Just do some villain things! Hopefully, haven't you wanted to go to war for a long time? Now, my father will give you this opportunity.
!Go and cut off the head of a dog as fierce as a tiger and see me!"
Sun Kewang had been silent for a long time. He didn't expect that such a good thing would happen to him, and he didn't react for a while.
Fortunately, Li Dingguo was smart and quickly touched his arm gently.
Only then did Sun Kewang react. He knelt down with great joy and said, "Father, please wait for my good news!"
After a while, Sun Kewang also led his troops and rushed out of the city!
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As fierce as a tiger, Liu Shijie's two troops, who were already tired troops, rushed from Sichuan Province overnight. At this time, there was a fierce battle. Only Liu Wenxiu's troops could barely cope with it. However, as Sun Kewang's troops came out, it seemed that they were pushed to the edge.
The first domino set off instantly triggered a chain reaction!
"Commander, you can't do it! The men can't hold on any longer! If this continues, I'm afraid we'll all be stuck here! Why don't we take a step back first before making any plans!" Liu Shijie's troops had been killed and were completely defeated.
Dozens of soldiers rushed towards the fierce tiger.
Fierce Tiger was covered in blood at this time, but his old eyes were full of determination, "Let's go? Where can we go? The thief is in front. Since he is powerless, why not fight with the thief! Even if he is wrapped in horse leather, he still can't go.
I don’t have to suffer this injustice anymore!”
Liu Shijie burst into tears, "Mighty handsome..."
At this time, Meng Xianjie was rushing towards this side with all his strength. He understood his father's temperament and knew that the reason why his father came after the thief so hard was because he had already prepared to die. He hurriedly shouted: "Father, handsome!"
You guys take a step back first! If you keep the green hills, don't worry about not having firewood! How can I, who has been in the Ming Dynasty for three hundred years, be beaten to the ground by a thieves like Xian Xian? Zuo Liangyu, He Renlong are powerless, but, but
And the Duke of Qi! The Duke of Qi is in Luoyang at this time, and he will never let the thieves cause trouble in Huguang! Commander, father, you go quickly, go quickly! I'm here to cut off the queen. If you don't leave, it will be too late!"
At this time, Sun Kewang was already under the protection of more than a dozen soldiers and was heading towards this direction like crazy!
When Meng Xianjie saw that his father had not responded, he became anxious. He slapped the horse's butt under his father's crotch with his long knife, shouted loudly, and rushed towards Sun Kewang!
"Xianjie!!!" He roared as fiercely as a tiger!
"Father, come on! Let's go!" Meng Xianjie looked back at his father with all his strength, and pushed forward without hesitation!
He was as fierce as a tiger and his heart was about to explode, but he could only suppress his tears, gritted his teeth and shouted: "Withdraw! Withdraw! Withdraw quickly!"
For a moment, the officers and soldiers were like a dam bursting, desperately retreating behind them...
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At this time, Liu Ruyi had led his army into Huguang, heading east from Gucheng, passing Fancheng Pass, and approaching Xiangyang City.
The current situation in Huguang is like a young child who has been abandoned by his parents. His father does not care for him and his mother does not love him. He relies on his own strength, but there is nothing he can do. Only by relying on strong external forces can he continue to live!
At this time, the imperial court had lost control of Huguang, so Liu Ruyi would not let go of this opportunity!
However, this expedition was not "justified" after all. Liu Ruyi was also happy to keep a low profile, try his best to avoid letting more people know, and make a fortune in silence. This is Liu Ruyi's consistent style of doing things!
At night, as soon as the army arrived at the foot of Xiangyang City, Huguang General Luo Anbang hurriedly led his troops to the camp of the Caishi Army.
"I have a humble position, Luo Anbang, and I have met the Duke!" Luo Anbang knelt down in front of Liu Ruyi respectfully.
He has not changed much from the old days, but his face is a little haggard. It can be seen that he has not been doing well in Huguang in the past few years!
Liu Ruyi smiled and waved her hand, "General Luo, please get up quickly! Come here now, but what good news do you want to tell me?"
Luo Anbang couldn't help but frown, and said with some embarrassment: "My lord, there is no good news, but there is bad news!"
"Oh?" Liu Ruyi also became nervous, "Tell me about it!"
Luo Anbang hurriedly said cautiously: "My lord, I have just received the news that just yesterday, the two men of Mengruhu and Liu Shijie were defeated by the Xian thieves in Xingshan County. Mengxianjie, the son of Mengruhu, was killed in battle!"
Liu Ruyi's face also turned gloomy, "Isn't Fierce Tiger in Sichuan? Why did he come to Huguang again?"
"This?" Luo Anbang was a little embarrassed and hurriedly explained: "The Duke of the country is as fierce as a tiger and has a deep hatred against the Xian thieves. Many relatives and infantry were killed in the battle with the Xian thieves! I think, this time, he
, he is probably also eager to achieve success, so he will go deep alone!"
Liu Ruyi took a long breath of relief slowly.
As fierce as a tiger, he was one of the few generals in the late Ming Dynasty who was willing to listen to the court and go to war!
Liu Ruyi only met him once and did not have a deep friendship. She only knew roughly that he was an authentic northern Shaanxi man who started his career by suppressing the refugee army in northern Shaanxi in his early years.
He is defeated now...
Liu Ruyi gently rubbed her temples and stopped thinking about these things. She turned around and asked Luo Anbang: "Ignore these for now. Now, where is the main force of Xian Thief? Do you have any news?"
Historically, Meng Xianjie died in battle in Kaixian at the end of the thirteenth year of Chongzhen. Here, for the needs of the plot, the boat was slightly delayed...