On the third day after Chen Qing's army arrived in Longxi County, 20,000 Xixia troops also arrived in Longxi County. They began to build a board-walled military camp and build sentry towers three miles north of the county seat, with extremely tight defense.
Chen Qing stood on the top of the city and looked at the enemy building a camp from a distance. It was actually a plank camp. Was he preparing to fight a protracted war with himself?
Zhang Xiao seemed to understand Chen Qing's thoughts and said with a smile: "He may be hoping that the puppet Qi army will attack Qinzhou from the east, or attack Deshun Prefecture, and we will have to retreat in a hurry."
Chen Qing thought for a moment and said: "I think they should also know the situation in the Central Plains. They should know that Li Cheng led the main force of Jingzhao's army to the Central Plains."
Zhang Xiao shook his head and said: "Capital, they may not know this information. Don't think too highly of them. Not many armies pay attention to intelligence as much as we do, especially the information that has nothing to do with us. The general army cannot do this. Xixia is so far away. They
They can't do the same, unless a businessman brings them information, they will never take the initiative to send people to inquire."
Next to him, Yang Zaixing also said: "I agree with Zhang Canjun's judgment. It is very likely that the Xixia Army did not know that Fengxiang Prefecture's Jin soldiers only had 5,000 garrison troops, let alone that Li Cheng had led the main force to the Central Plains to participate in the war. The enemy general had just arrived in Lanzhou not long ago.
There is no time to explore such detailed information."
Chen Qing nodded, "Even so, a long-term confrontation with the other party is not in our interests."
At this time, the two scouts took a detour to the West City, entered the city from the West City, and were taken to the city wall casually. The two scouts knelt down on one knee and saluted: "To inform the capital, we have found out clearly that the opponent did not bring a siege ladder."
, there are no heavy siege weapons, and General Liu Qiong has successfully led his army northward."
"Let's explore again!"
The two scouts bowed and walked away quickly.
Zhang Xiao smiled and said: "It seems that the other party is going to fight a protracted war with us.
"Du Tong, the other party is here!"
A soldier shouted, and saw a Xixia cavalry running from a distance, gradually approaching the city wall, and shouted: "My general has a letter for Chen Dutong!"
He shot a letter with an arrow onto the city wall.
A soldier picked up the letter and ran to present it to Chen Qing. Chen Qing opened the letter and read it again. He smiled lightly at Yang Zaixing and said, "Your business is here!"
Yang Zaixing was shocked and said excitedly: "Is the other party going to challenge each other?"
Chen Qing nodded and smiled: "This Cao Baozong is very interesting. He said that he has a sword belonging to Emperor Shenzong of the Song Dynasty. He wants to make a bet with me. We will win two out of three in a one-on-one battle and bet on my Fang Tian painted halberd."
Zhang Xiao thought for a while and suddenly said: "I know, it must be the Seven Star Sword!"
"Zhang Canjun, tell me, what is the Seven Star Sword?"
"In the Battle of Yongle City that year, Emperor Shenzong gave his seven-star sword to Xu Xi, a bachelor of Longtuge, and called it the sword to kill generals. If the general disobeys the order, he will be killed with the sword. Xu Xi will lead an army of 200,000
During the crusade against Xixia, the entire army was destroyed in Yongle City, Xu Xi also died in the battle, and this sword fell into the hands of the Xixia people."
Chen Qing suddenly became interested and asked: "Is there anything unusual about this sword?"
"Needless to say, this sword is sharp, cutting iron like clay. The most amazing thing is that there are seven concave points on the sword. When the sword is drawn, a cold light will connect the seven concave points into one, which coincides with the Big Dipper in the sky, so it is called
Seven Star Sword, I didn’t expect this sword to be in Cao Baozong’s hands.”
"He is the general of Xixia, so it is normal for him to get this sword!"
Chen Qingdang immediately ordered: "Bring me pen and ink!"
The soldier brought a pen and ink, and Chen Qing wrote four words at the end of the letter, 'As you wish!'.
Give it to the soldier, "Shoot the letter back!"
The soldier shot out an arrow. The Xixia messenger picked up the letter and ran away.
Yang Zaixing said worriedly: "Does Du Tong really want to make this bet with him?"
Chen Qing glanced at him and said with a smile: "Why, General Yang is not confident?"
"Of course I'm confident in my position, but the opponent has to win two out of three battles. Gaoding has had diarrhea for the past two days and is very weak. Either Liu Cui or General Niu Gao will go into battle, so I don't feel very sure!"
Chen Qing chuckled, "Don't worry! What about myself? If I lose, it doesn't matter if I give this Fangtian Painted Halberd to the other party."
Yang Zaixing muttered in a low voice: "You are the coach, how can you act so easily?"
Zhang Xiao also advised: "Since this plan was proposed by the other party, he must have capable people under his command, so we must not underestimate the enemy."
Chen Qing nodded, "That's a good reminder to join the army. General Yang, feel free to go fight, I will hold the battle for you with my bow and arrows!"
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Of course, Cao Baojin was not hot-headed. Before he went south, he decided to fight a protracted confrontation with the Song army. The most important thing in a protracted confrontation was morale. He needed to boost morale and at the same time undermine the enemy's morale.
He has three rare fierce generals under his command, who are all the best in the military competitions of the Xixia armies. They are the leaders of the Iron Kites Army around Emperor Li Qianshun.
A man named A Bao wielded a 60-pound door-door knife with ferocious swordsmanship and immense power. He once chopped off a healthy ox with one blow.
The other person is called Li Chenghuang, a descendant of the brothers Li Yuanhao, the founding emperor of Xixia. He can barely be considered a member of the royal family. He was taught martial arts by strangers since he was a child. He has a forty-pound iron spear that appears like ghosts. He has the courage of thousands of men and even the Liao Kingdom.
The first fierce general Yelu Dashi was defeated by him.
The last person is called Zhuo Baihao, a Uighur man. He uses a sixty-pound single-handled copper hammer. He is as tall as a black bear. He looks clumsy, but is actually extremely flexible. In fact, he is very sinister and hides a meteor chain hammer.
, hit every target, he was Li Qianshun's personal bodyguard, and was invited out by Cao Baojin.
It was precisely because of these three people that Cao Baojin took the initiative to challenge Chen Qing in a duel. If he could take this opportunity to kill Chen Qing, it would be a great thing. Even if there was no chance, if he could defeat the Song army, he would be able to defeat the enemy.
There are also huge benefits to military morale.
When he saw Chen Qing's approval, he was overjoyed and said: "Order the army to rest early, and the drums will sound at the fifth watch tomorrow!"
The Xixia army had rested early, and Cao Baojin's tent was still brightly lit.
Counselor Li Taiyue said: "Tomorrow's first battle is very important. I estimate that it will be either Yang Zaixing or Gao Ding. The two of them use guns and are highly skilled in martial arts. I suggest that Li Chenghuang take the lead. If the first team wins, then the second team will win."
Let Zhuo Baihao go up. If we lose the first round, then Zhuo Baihao will go up into the second round. I estimate that Zhuo Baihao can move back to the first round. If there is a third round, then let Zhuo Baihao go up.
It is recommended that he use hidden weapons. I am afraid that Chen Qing will fight in person in the third formation, so the third formation is the most critical."
"What the military advisor is saying is that A Bao will not be allowed to go into battle?"
"Although Abao is powerful, he is not as deceptive as Zhuo Baihao, who is as unpredictable as Zhuo Baihao."
"Let Zhuo Baihao play in the first battle!"
"No! Li Chenghuang must be in the first line."
Li Taiyue flatly denied it and whispered a few words to Cao Baojin.
Cao Baojin was shocked, "Did Li Chenghuang say it himself?"
Li Taiyue nodded.
Cao Baojin happily stroked his beard and said: "In this case, we will use the military advisor's plan tomorrow!"
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‘Boom! Boom! Boom!’ The drums of the Xixia military camp were beating loudly. Ten thousand Xixia troops marched out in formation and set up a formation about 300 steps away from the city gate. The soldiers of the Xixia army kept blowing low horns, filled with murderous intent.
At this time, the drums of the Song Army were also beating loudly at the top of the city. Teams of soldiers rushed up to the top of the city and lined up on the top of the city. The war flags were flying on the top of the city, the spears were shining with cold light, the soldiers had bright helmets, and their morale was high.
The city gate drawbridge has been lowered, and the city gate slowly opens. Inside the city gate, the three generals Yang Zaixing, Liu Cui, and Niu Gao are all in shiny armor, each holding a weapon and eager to try. Gaoding is not in good health today and is in poor condition. Although
He repeatedly requested to go into battle, but Chen Qing vetoed it.
Chen Qing solemnly said to the three of them: "I will decide which of the three of you will fight. No one can leave the city before I give the order!"
"Follow the order!"
The three of them bowed together.
Chen Qing turned around and went to the top of the city. A soldier came forward and said, "Commander, the enemy general has come to an end."
Chen Qing walked to the battlement and looked down. He saw a Xixia general about 1.9 meters tall, holding an iron spear in his hand. He looked majestic. Someone behind him held up a big sign that read General Li Chenghuang.
Chen Qing nodded. It seemed that the person who came was evil, so he immediately ordered: "General Yang Zaixing goes to fight!"
Chen Qing took his treasured bow, drew an arrow, and waited for a critical moment to take action.
Yang Zaixing rushed out from the city gate, holding a golden dragon spear in his hand, and attacked the enemy general.
