"According to the cavalry who broke out, Mr. Luo is currently trapped in Sanniukeng."
General Wei placed a small flag on the map, while Wang Juncheng flipped through the book quickly: "Found it! This is a silver mine from the Tianxia Dynasty, located in the southeast of Yintan County. The veins were exhausted by the end of Tianxia
, most of the nearby miners have moved away, and no one should have settled in that area yet."
"Since it is an uninhabited wilderness, why would the army go to such a place?" Zhao Shu asked.
General Wei said: "Master Luo discovered the evil movement, so he led his troops to pursue him. However, he was surrounded. Most of the thieves trapped hundreds of soldiers and horses in Sanniu Pit."
"So it seems that the demons and thieves are colluding with each other." Zhao Shu frowned and said: "But since the cavalry can break through, why is Luo Xixian still trapped? With his cultivation, he can move faster than a galloping horse."
"The cavalryman is exhausted and unconscious. We haven't asked yet." General Wei scratched his beard: "Master Luo probably refuses to give up the soldiers, right? He may be able to break through alone, but ordinary soldiers do not all ride horses and face most of them.
Even if the thieves and bandits besiege you, one cannot equal a hundred."
Zhao Shu thought about it again and agreed with this statement. After all, Luo Xixian was born as a general, and his family education made him not give up his robe easily.
"Does General Wei want to mobilize troops and horses for rescue?" Zhao Shu asked.
"Of course, I have ordered each battalion to prepare their armor." General Wei looked solemn and pointed at several places on the map: "It's just that according to the scout reports, several large groups of bandits are harassing nearby counties and villages. One of them
The troops mobilized more than ten thousand people, and the momentum was huge. I am worried that after the soldiers and horses in Yanze City are mobilized out of the city, they will get wind of it and approach. Whether they intercept our soldiers and horses on the way to rescue, or besiege Yanze City, it will be a big trouble."
At this time, the problem of insufficient numbers of soldiers and horses emerged. If there were a serious army of 30,000, it would not be in the current dilemma of a clever woman struggling to make a living without rice.
"You two." Wang Juncheng suddenly spoke and took a book from the clerk: "In the past few months, I have also been rectifying the household registration in Xingluo County. After the banditry broke out, I temporarily mobilized county and township soldiers. I can order
The brave men from neighboring villages enter Yanze City and hold on with the help of the fortress walls, so they should be able to resist the bandits."
General Wei quickly asked: "How many people can Wang Junchen call?"
"We were in a hurry, and with the strong men in the city, we could barely manage to gather 5,000 people." Wang Juncheng said: "But we can't expect these people to go out of the city to fight with the bandits. It would be good if they can defend Yanze City well."
"Five thousand people..." General Wei paced back and forth, and then made a decisive decision: "Wang Juncheng, let the walls around Yanze City be cleared of wild fields. Not only Xiangyong, but also bring a supply of supplies and food to the city. Let's do it now!"
Wang Juncheng had no need to talk nonsense and immediately left with his scribes to arrange matters.
Zhao Shu looked at the map and asked in a low voice: "When will General Wei prepare to send troops for rescue?"
"I know you are anxious, and so am I." General Wei said, "It's just that the battlefield is changing rapidly. What I'm most worried about at the moment is not Mr. Luo's safety, but whether Yanze City can be preserved. Although Xingluo County fell into the hands of bandits,
It’s only half, but if Yanze City falls, other counties and towns will surrender after hearing the news, making it difficult to hold on.”
Zhao Shu naturally understood the reason. He stared at the map and pondered for a long time, always feeling that something was wrong.
"Zhao Fuli, I remember you said that the Gangfengyi flag in the hands of monk Chiyundu can convey messages." There were only two people here, General Wei and Zhao Mi: "Have you ever thought about Mr. Luo leaving the city?
Maybe Chi Yundu noticed it in advance?"
Zhao Shu's face changed after hearing this: "General, do you think there are spies planted by Chi Yundu in the city?"
"So I sent Wang Juncheng away." General Wei looked at Zhao Shu: "I have full trust in Zhao Fu, so don't tell others about this for the time being."
"Yes." Zhao Shu replied, changing the topic at the same time: "But I have also tested Wang Juncheng, and I don't think he and Chi Yun are colluding."
General Wei said: "He doesn't, but he still has a group of officials from Cao Zuo. Not to mention it's not easy for a mortal to pretend to be a monk, but it's not difficult for a monk to pretend to be a mortal. In other words, Zhao Fu has a way to find out the spies hiding in the city?"
Zhao Miao thought about it and said: "Although there will be changes in Qi when performing magic, with my cultivation and eyesight, I cannot see all the movements in the entire Yanze City, let alone there are monks from other temples in the city... But
There is someone in our Huaiying Hall who can help."
Xin Shunying is good at looking at the aura and predicting the weather. If someone in Yanze City uses the Gangfengyi flag to convey a message, she may be able to see a clue. Moreover, she can observe the aura of the soldiers and judge the general location and movement of the bandits.
After an introduction to General Wei, the other party said: "When I was young, I also studied Qi-gazing with an expert, but unfortunately I gained very little. As long as this girl can help, I will invite her over immediately."
Zhao Shu thought of what Xin Shunying said before, but the current situation was urgent and he couldn't care much, so he had to ask General Wei to send someone to invite Xin Shunying.
A moment later, Xin Shunying came to the military tent. After listening to the statements of Zhao Shu and General Wei, he said helplessly: "Not to mention whether I can accurately discern the activation of Gangfengyi Banner, I can't even identify all the techniques.
Qi Ji aura. There are endless miscellaneous qi between the sky and the earth. The main thing seen in the Qi gazing technique is 'weather'. For example, the army's soldiers and horses have strong qi, and there are clouds and qi accumulating in the sky when they are marching and stationed. I can actually see it."
This is the difference between Wangqi Zhanwei and Zhao Shu's "Yingxuan Zhaojing Technique". Yingxuan Zhaojing Technique is based on insight into the flow of qi. As the cultivation progresses, it can even illuminate Yin and Yang.
, you can see the true forms of ghosts and gods, and you can also see through the hidden forms of magic. It can be said that Zhao Shui's understanding of talismans and seals, analysis of magic, and even fighting against enemies are all based on Yingxuan's illumination technique.
However, the problem with Yingxuan's illumination technique is that unless Zhao Shu's cultivation level improves in the future, the scope of his observation and insight will always be limited by his eyesight and spiritual awareness.
However, Xin Shunying's qi-gazing technique not only relied on what he could see with his eyes, but also included a set of complex and profound fortune-telling calculations. It cannot be learned without talent. He is not as good as Yingxuan in identifying the qi of various colors and discerning the charm of magic.
Specializing in landscape photography.
Zhao Shu was in trouble, so General Wei asked: "Miss Xin, can you grasp the location and movements of each bandit?"
"I don't dare to trust anyone. Hundreds of thieves and bandits are very subtle and difficult to detect. It is usually easier to detect an army of several thousand people." Xin Shunying said, "I need a quiet room. I will reply to the general after I have made my calculations."
General Wei called soldiers to lead Xin Shunying, and there were only two people left in the military tent again.
"If it doesn't work out, I will take the Huaiying Hall monks to Sanniukeng for rescue." Zhao Shu said in a deep voice.
"Then are you sending yourself into the trap?" General Wei shouted: "I know you are worried about Mr. Luo, but you can't rush in at this time!"
Zhao Shu could only say: "General, if you just hide in the city, it will be difficult to eradicate the banditry. Now that the golden armor talisman is fully prepared, it is better to take this opportunity to mobilize a group of elite cavalry soldiers to attack the Sanniu Pit. The number of people does not need to be too many, as long as
It is necessary to break through the bandit siege and rescue the soldiers inside."
"It's easy for you to say that." General Wei didn't want Luo Xixian to be trapped and die in Sanniu Pit. He paced back and forth, thinking exhaustively.
"What the general is worried about is that there may be Chiyundu spies in the city." Zhao Shu suddenly said: "Then we might as well let the army in the city attack in multiple directions, but not far away from Yanze City. This is not only convenient for clearing the country and reconnaissance of the enemy, but also for the purpose of
Let the soldiers and horses who are really responsible for the rescue leave Yanze City, thus confusing the spies in the city."
General Wei stood in front of the map and stared at it for a long time: "This plan is feasible, but the news must be strictly guarded. I will select a battalion of elite soldiers to listen to your orders."
Zhao Shu shook his head and said: "No, I don't know the art of war. The specific marching and combat operations still depend on the soldiers. I serve as a staff officer and assist with techniques."
"That's fine." General Wei pointed at the map and said, "Then you take cover and take the Huaiying Hall monks to Shiliting Pavilion in the north of the city. I will arrange for all the troops to go out of the city to confuse the enemy, and then join you again."
…
"Let the news out to the outside world that I am going into seclusion to refine weapons. I will not see outsiders these days."
After Zhao Shu returned to Tiegong Temple, he packed his things and said to Shi Huoguang.
"Are you really going to take the risk to save Luo Xixian?" Shi Huoguang asked, "Didn't the imperial court send a large army?"
"If I don't go, who will activate the Golden Armor Talisman?" Zhao Shu asked back: "Without me taking the lead, will anyone else in the hall be willing to go?"
Zhao Shui will also take twelve monks with him this time, and go with the army to Sanniukeng to rescue the siege. Counting those Luo Xixian took away before, now only Shi Huoguang and Xin Shunying are left in Tiegong Temple.
"It's too dangerous." Shi Huoguang took out a yellow jade talisman from his arms: "Take this with you."
"Shrink a thousand miles...have you learned how to shrink back and forth?" Zhao Shu asked in surprise.
The so-called method of traveling by shrinking the earth, as the name suggests, allows those who practice it to travel across long distances. However, this method is not easy to practice. It requires walking on the sky, walking on the ground, and understanding the changes in the heaven and earth. It can shrink a hundred steps.
The distance is extremely difficult. If you can shrink it by five or ten miles, it cannot be regarded as ordinary. It is said that the immortal family can "open an inch of land to make a thousand miles of mountains and rivers, and capture a thousand miles of mountains and rivers to make an inch of ground." This shows the wonder of this method.
Shi Huoguang lowered his head and said: "The charm of this talisman is on the back. It can shrink the ground one hundred and fifty steps at a time and can be used up to three times. You use it for self-protection. Remember, you cannot bring anyone else with you when performing the spell."
"You..." Zhao Shu asked: "What if I want to give this thing to Luo Xixian to escape? Will you be angry?"
Shi Huoguang did not dare to look directly at Zhao Shui, but replied dully: "Yes."
Zhao Mo got angry and stuffed the yellow jade talisman back into Shi Huoguang's arms: "I told you not to give your things to others! Besides, this thing can only save me. If we are really surrounded by a large army, it will take a few hundred steps."
There is no way to escape from the battlefield, and if the opponent has a master who can wield a sword and fly into the sky, I can't escape either!"
Shi Huoguang was silent, and Zhao Shu patted his shoulder: "Old Shi, don't worry, I'm not alone. I'll be back in a few days."
"Your father said the same thing back then, but he never came back." Shi Huoguang lowered his head.
Zhao Shu looked stunned for a moment, but in an instant he returned to normal and picked up the bamboo basket: "Then I'm leaving."
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The long knife struck towards the enemy, Luo Xixian's shoulder deflected to avoid the blade, and the long sword in his hand was thrust forward, accurately stabbing into the thieves' throat. Hot blood spurted out, making Luo Xixian's eyes a bright red.
"Go up! Go up!" From the foot of the hillside covered with gravel, the bandit leader roared wildly. Hundreds of bandits carried spears, spears, and round shields, and attacked Luo Xixian and others on the hillside.
.
This is the thirteenth time the thieves have besieged them since they were trapped in Sanniu Pit. The sword in Luo Xixian's hand has been cultivated and refined with him for many years. Even though it is no longer iron, it is still stained with blood at this moment, and he does not even waste any more energy.
Shake up the blood stains.
Seeing the thieves throwing six or seven spears at him, Luo Xixian swung his sword to block most of them, but he couldn't react in time, and one of the spears was nailed directly to his shoulder. Fortunately, he had practiced cultivation for a long time and refined his body with sword energy.
The flesh and bones were inhumanly strong, and the spear did not penetrate too deeply.
Feeling pain in his shoulder, Luo Xixian pulled out the spear and threw it violently with his backhand. The bandit below was directly penetrated through the chest, knocking down more than a dozen people behind him, and the momentum of the attack collapsed.
Exhaling a breath, the pressure in front of Luo Xixian eased slightly. He was about to rush to help elsewhere when he heard a burst of laughter in the distance:
"Hahahaha - good swordsmanship, good physique! Let me, Dongzhang Sanren, learn from you!"
The laughter pierced through the forest and the air, causing the rocks on the hillside to tumble. A big man flew over, and his lifting method was quite impressive.
Dongzhang Sanren's hands were empty, but his upper body was still bare despite the cold weather. Two dragons were tattooed on his majestic torso, wrapping around his arms. At this moment, a little fire light spurted out. Before he landed, he pushed forward with both palms, and two dragons were tattooed on his majestic torso.
The fire dragon flew towards Luo Xixian.
Luo Xixian did not dare to be careless. After fighting in the past few days, he knew that there was more than one monk among the thieves who besieged him. Whenever the thieves' attack was thwarted, these monsters would come up to consume his energy. After a few exchanges, they would retreat, leaving the thieves
Shooting arrows and throwing spears, the cycle goes on and on, constantly wearing away.
Seeing the two fire dragons approaching, Luo Xixian took a few steps back and swept his long sword. The sword energy stirred up the surrounding wind, and the fire dragons were also involved.
"snort!"
Seeing that the fire dragon was just showing off, Luo Xixian stepped forward and slashed. The fire dragon exploded into pieces and turned into a ball of fire hanging in the air.
Seeing this, the San people from Dongzhang didn't panic. He fiddled with the flames with both hands, and his upper body immediately burst into flames, rushing towards Luo Xixian like a man on fire.
"court death!"
Swordsmen are best at fighting, and ordinary monks would not dare to fight with them in close combat, but this Dongzhang Sanren was not afraid. He had an excited and fanatical look on his face, and punched him like fire and rain.
Luo Xixian blocked with his long sword, but was hit by the heat wave that made it difficult to open his eyes. The sword energy that protected his body was ignited by the flames, and there was a faint sign of collapse. He gritted his teeth and slashed with his sword with his backhand, splitting a line in Dongzhang Sanren's chest.
Wound.
However, there was no blood from the wound. Instead, fire spurted out, making the flames around the madman even more intense.
"Hahaha, give me a punch!"
Dongzhang Sanren grinned ferociously, his arms almost turned into flames, and he punched down with a fierce punch. Luo Xixian felt that he was hit by a volcanic eruption, and the surging flames directly plowed a black ravine on the ground, knocking him away.