It was pitch dark in the wilderness late at night, with only the faint sound of wind and the silent falling snow.
The only fire in the world is the faint spark of the military camp in the distance.
Occasionally, you can hear the sound of horse hooves passing by, patrols scattered here and there.
The small bridge made a creaking sound, and a group of people were carefully crossing the bridge at night.
Nearly ten super strong men in the martial arts world worked together to lift a big guy weighing a thousand kilograms across the bridge. Although there were wheels and no one needed to use all their strength, the force of a thousand kilograms was dispersed on everyone's feet. It looked like an old wooden bridge.
It's hard to say whether it can withstand the full force.
Everyone was very careful and moved along with their breath.
It took a full quarter of an hour to cross the wooden bridge, which was less than twenty meters long.
The first Shenwu cannon was delivered to its destination, and the bridge was not broken, which only made Bai Song breathe a deep sigh of relief.
With the first success, there should be no big problems later.
Bai Song immediately called everyone back and used the same method to transport the second Shenwu cannon.
Another quarter of an hour later, the second Shenwu cannon was safely delivered to the other side.
Long Shanshan said in a low voice: "It doesn't seem that difficult."
"Don't relax. The last one is more careful." Bai Song didn't relax. His eyelids kept twitching, feeling that something was going to happen tonight.
There were no problems with the first two, but it would be troublesome if the bridge broke during the last delivery.
Bai Song felt uneasy, but he didn't say much and once again called on everyone to cooperate in carrying it.
Another quarter of an hour passed, and when the third Shenwu cannon was transported across the bridge, Bai Song's hanging heart finally relaxed.
But at this moment, a group of cavalry roared over and surrounded Bai Song and his party.
The light is very dim at night, but at such a close distance, you can distinguish the other person's clothes.
"It's from the Holy Lotus Sect!" Someone shouted, and everyone became nervous instantly.
"Fortunately, there are not many of them. Don't talk nonsense with them and resolve the battle quickly!" Longshanshan shouted, having already drawn his sword.
Everyone got into a fighting stance. Seeing that the battle was about to break out, another familiar voice came from the front: "Don't do anything, we are among our own!"
Hearing this voice, Bai Song quickly shouted: "Don't move!"
Bai Song heard it and recognized that it was his brother-in-law's voice.
A man from the back of the cavalry dismounted, walked up to Bai Song, grabbed Bai Song's shoulders, and sighed: "I finally found you!"
"Big..." Bai Song was a little surprised to see Li Miao and opened his mouth.
This was different from the original plan. The two originally discussed that Bai Song and his martial arts men arrived around Chengdu. When the imperial army and the Holy Lotus Sect started a decisive battle, they would sneak attack inside the Holy Lotus Sect from the side.
This is a method that can maximize the skills of the major leaders, and at the same time, it also allows these people to avoid the greatest danger.
There was no plan for Li Miao to come to Bai Song, and everyone's actions were signaled by the outbreak of fighting.
Li Miao, dressed in the attire of the Holy Lotus Sect, looked around at the people around Bai Song and winked at Bai Song.
Bai Song immediately told the people around him: "Don't worry, everyone, this is an internal response arranged by me."
After saying that, Bai Song pulled Li Miao aside.
Li Miao's identity cannot be exposed. Once exposed, these people in the world will definitely think that Bai Song has colluded with the court to take advantage of them. Even if they will not defect by then, they will probably not help Bai Song anymore.
Bai Song took Li Miao to the river. When Li Miao saw no one around, he lowered his voice and said, "The situation has changed. The general is determined to withdraw. Don't go any further. Take your people and leave quickly."
yes."
"What?!" Bai Song was shocked, "Li Jing wants to retreat? How... how is this possible?"
"The matter has come to this. Otherwise, how could I have taken such a risk and sneaked into the ranks of the Holy Lotus Sect to inform you?"
"He...if he retreats, will the people in the court let him go? What on earth is he thinking?"
"The general is very cautious in using troops. He is not sure of winning this battle. In order to preserve the vitality of the Tang Dynasty, the general is determined to resign and withdraw his troops."
"Li Jing... he would rather resign than withdraw from the army?"
Li Miao nodded heavily.
Bai Song was stunned. He never expected that Li Jing would retreat!
This was something unexpected. Thinking about all the contacts he had with Li Jing, Bai Song didn't expect this old guy to be such a person.
No matter what, this incident made Bai Song look at Li Jing with admiration.
However, Bai Song could not accept this result.
You've already come here, and just on the last step, you suddenly told him to go back directly?
Seeing Bai Song frowning and not speaking, Li Miao's expression gradually became serious: "Hey, what are you thinking about? Fortunately, I found you in advance and nothing more dangerous happened. You leave now and we will make plans again in the spring.
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"Wait until spring? I don't have that much time! My family and friends are imprisoned by the court, and even my family in Jixian County are under surveillance! How can I have time to wait?"
"Don't you have half a year?"
"So what if it's half a year? All I want now is to make them safe as soon as possible! One day sooner!"
Li Miao was silent for a moment and softened his tone: "I can understand that you are in such an urgent mood. However, the matter has been decided. Even if you are unwilling, what can you do? This battle is not something you can control."
Bai Song did not answer immediately and paced back and forth by the river. He was very unwilling. In order to end all this, he even built a cannon.
Now you say everything is in vain?
Bai Song suddenly turned around and asked in a deep voice: "When will we withdraw our troops?"
"After daybreak!"
"You rush back tonight and hold off Li Jing no matter what! Let him attack Chengdu with all his strength. I guarantee that I will win this battle! I guarantee it!"
"This..." Li Miao was speechless and thought for a while before saying, "Let's not say whether it's too late now, but even if you promise... who can persuade the general? No one can change the decision made by the general.
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"I have three Shenwu cannons! The power of these cannons is as powerful as a hundred thousand troops! As long as the sound of cannons is heard on the west side of Chengdu, the imperial army will attack with all its strength."
"Shenwu Cannon?"
Bai Song looked at the confused Li Miao, pulled him back to the team, lifted the black cloth, and let him take a good look at the Shenwu Cannon.
Li Miao looked at the huge iron lump and was still confused: "This...is this the Shenwu Cannon?"
"Yes, this is the secret weapon I used to help defeat the Holy Lotus Sect! These three guys defeated the five thousand elites from Bajun in Fuling City in just five minutes."
"What? With just three iron blocks, five thousand troops were defeated in five minutes? How is that possible?"
"Don't believe it?" Bai Song mocked, "Then ask the people around me, they have seen it with their own eyes."
The people around him laughed very easily when they heard it.
Only those who have witnessed it with their own eyes know how powerful these divine cannons are.
Long Shanshan said with a smile: "You have never seen how powerful they are. Let alone five thousand people, even if there is an army of 12,000 or 12,000 in front of them, a few shots from the Shenwu cannon will still defeat them. With this thing, we can capture them."
Chengdu was a no-brainer.”
"That is, if you haven't seen them, don't make random guesses. Their power will definitely make you doubt your life!"
Li Miao looked at the people around him talking, all bragging about the power of the Shenwu Cannon, and felt a little confused. Could it be that this big black iron block really has what capabilities?
Bai Song pulled Li Miao aside again: "This matter is of great importance. I will never joke with you. If you believe me, go back and hold Li Jing back. When dawn comes, I will definitely let you see the Shenwu Cannon."
power."
Li Miao frowned. The matter was too important and he could not make a decision at will.
"If you still don't believe it, I only need you to hold back the imperial army, and as long as they don't evacuate before Chen time, I will have a way for Li Jing to take the initiative to attack."
"What can I do?"
"It's none of your business, I have my own way."
Li Miao hesitated several times and finally nodded: "Okay, since you are so determined, I will try my best."
The matter was urgent, and Li Miao did not dare to delay any longer. She stopped talking to Bai Song and turned around to leave.
When Li Miao left with his team, Bai Song returned to his team.
The rest of the people gathered around: "Leader, who are they? What were you talking about just now?"
Bai Song smiled confidently: "Everyone, be prepared. When dawn comes, the decisive battle between us and the Holy Lotus Sect will begin!"
Upon hearing that the decisive battle was imminent, everyone became cautious.
But seeing Bai Song's confident look, everyone felt very at ease.
After all, after experiencing it once in the valley, everyone trusted Bai Song.
There were also three Shenwu cannons in front of them, and everyone felt a little more confident.
Only Bai Song himself knows in his heart how crazy the actions he will take tomorrow will be and what the consequences will be...
Bai Song didn't know what would happen, but he had no choice.
In the past, he could be steady enough to minimize all risks, but now that he has other constraints, he can no longer stay calm about many things.
Bai Song glanced at the people around him, thinking that maybe some or even all of these people would die for his crazy actions.
But in order to save his family and friends as soon as possible, he only became selfish and despicable once.
"Advance the Shenwu cannon a hundred meters and station it, prepare the shells, and be ready to fire at any time!"
Under the night, Bai Song gave the order in a deep voice, and a dozen people pushed the Shenwu cannon forward slowly again.