Yang Qi cast his gaze on Youzhou, shook his head and said: "I don't know! I hope that Youzhou is still there, but the situation there is really not reassuring! Although the 10,000 troops are elite and good at fighting, the snow-capped mountains
The army is not a vegetarian, with 60,000 troops, six times as many as mine. What’s more serious is that the Xixia people destroyed all the city gates and walls when they abandoned Youzhou, so our army doesn’t occupy much geographical advantage at all!”
Yang Yanzhao glanced at Yang Qi, frowned and asked: "You mean, Youzhou has been lost?" Yang Qi nodded, "I'm afraid that's the case!" Yang Yanzhao looked at Youzhou, frowned and said, "If so,
I'm afraid it will be difficult for Yang Dezheng to complete the task I assigned him!" He stretched out his finger, pointed at Youzhou, and then pointed at Changcheng Ridge, "After destroying Youzhou, the Xixia Army will definitely drive directly to Changcheng Ridge to cut us off.
The army's retreat! Even if he cannot complete the task I gave him, he will definitely be able to hold off the enemy for a while! I'm wondering if our army should retreat to Yanzhou and then retreat to Changcheng Ridge!"
Yang Qi said: "I'm afraid it won't be easy. Once our army retreats, the enemy cavalry will definitely take the opportunity to attack. It will be difficult to defend on the way to the retreat. If we don't do it right, we may be defeated by them, which will be even worse!"
Yang Yanzhao was silent for a moment and asked: "What do you think the female emperor of Xixia is thinking about now? Has she already guessed that I sent 20,000 cavalry back to aid Youzhou?" Yang Qi thought: "This female emperor
, although she is only a woman, she is ruthless and decisive, wise and brave. In today’s battle, our army’s cavalry never showed up, so she must have noticed the clues!”
Yang Yanzhao frowned and said: "Then she will definitely take corresponding measures. If I were her," she paused and pointed at Tiemenguan, "I would definitely detach an army to support Tiemenguan just in case!"
If Li Qingxia heard these words, she would definitely admire her greatly, because Yang Yanzhao's judgment of her was absolutely correct.
Yang Qi looked at the map and nodded thoughtfully, then asked: "General, will she change her strategy and use one force to defend Xiping Mansion, while the main force rushes to Tiemenguan, and then launches an attack on our army from the direction of Youzhou?"
onslaught?"
Yang Yanzhao shook his head and said with a smile: "No! After these two days of fighting, she is already very clear about the strong combat effectiveness of our Yanyun Army. She will never dare to leave only a part of the army to guard Xiping Mansion. She will feel that only a part of the army is left to guard Xiping Mansion.
The next part of the army defending Xiping Mansion is very unsafe. If our army breaks through Xiping Mansion, the consequences will be disastrous!" He lowered his head and thought: "In the current situation, it is difficult for our army to retreat, but the Xixia Emperor
There’s no way to escape either!”
Yang Qi said worriedly: "If the worst happens, we will be in danger!" Yang Qi said that if Yang Dezheng cannot withstand Li Cunxiao's attack, the 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers and horses currently here will fall into
In a dangerous situation with no way to retreat, the Xixia army did not need to attack at that time. They only had to block the main roads, and their army starved to death.
Yang Yanzhao looked at the map and said calmly: "It's not that easy for the Xixia people to achieve that step." He glanced at Yang Qi and said, "You may not know yet, but I sent a fast horse messenger to Yan'an Prefecture yesterday to mobilize troops.
." Yang Qi's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly: "Is it the 20,000 warriors of Xiao Baochong and others?" Yang Yanzhao nodded, "The 20,000 warriors and horses have not been moved just in case! Now we must
Use them!" After thinking for a moment, he looked up at the map and said: "Our mission is not to sweep across the territory of Xixia and go straight to Xingqing Mansion, but to contain the main force of Xixia and attack Xingqing Mansion for King Yan.
Create conditions! Therefore, even if the worst case scenario occurs, it doesn't matter. As long as we can contain the enemy's main force until King Yan breaks through Xingqing Mansion, then the danger we face will naturally be lifted!" Yang Qi nodded.
, said: "What Sixth Brother said is absolutely true!"
Yang Yanzhao was silent for another moment and said: "But we have to consider how to eliminate more enemies! I have a plan. If the situation on Dezheng's side is good, we may be able to achieve an unexpected victory!" Then he carefully reviewed the plan.
Yang Qi said it again. Yang Qi nodded thoughtfully, then clasped his fists: "Brother Six, let me go!" Yang Qi smiled and said: "I originally wanted you to go, but I can rest assured only if you go!
"Yang Qi smiled.
Yang Yanzhao frowned slightly and warned: "If the whole army has been defeated, you must rush to Changcheng Ridge immediately and take charge of the defense! Changcheng Ridge cannot be lost under any circumstances. Even if you and all the soldiers are dead, you must still
Guard the Changcheng Ridge for me!" Yang Qi said categorically: "Sixth brother, don't worry, I will never let the enemy troops cross the Changcheng Ridge! The general will set off now!" Yang Yanzhao nodded, "I won't say more.
Come on, take care of yourself!" Yang Yanzhao nodded, clasped his fists and said, "General, please take care of yourself!" He turned around and left. He opened the curtain, got out, and in the blink of an eye, his figure disappeared into the yellow sand in the sky.
middle.
Then Fan Long and Yang Gui came in from outside. Fan Long cursed loudly: "What the hell, the wind in this place is different from that in the Central Plains. It's like there are monsters and monsters!" Yang Gui's armor
It had obviously been scrubbed, but it was still scarlet. There was so much blood from the enemy that it couldn't even be washed away.
The two came to Yang Yanzhao and clasped their fists together: "Father, Commander (General)!"
Yang Yanzhao smiled and said: "There are many deserts around Xixia, so the strong wind blowing from the desert will blow up countless yellow sands, which is what it looks like now. It is rare to see such a scene in the Central Plains, but it is very common here in Xixia!" Two people
The man nodded, and Fan Long said carelessly: "I don't understand this anyway, just follow the general!"
Yang Yanzhao laughed and asked Fan Long: "Have our food and grass been protected?"
Fan Long cupped his fists and said: "In accordance with the general's instructions, all the grain and grass stacks have been covered with tents. Each grain and grass stack has a dozen wooden stakes driven down on all sides. No matter how fierce the wind and sand are, there will be no problem!
"
Yang Yanzhao nodded. Then he looked at Yang Gui. At this time, his eyes revealed a fatherly look, and asked: "Are you injured?" Yang Gui shook his head, "No!" Yang Yanzhao nodded.
, "That's good!" After a pause, he ordered: "Go down and take turns patrolling, and we must not be attacked by the enemy!" The two of them clasped their fists in agreement, turned around and left.
In the next few days, the Xixia army did not fight again, and Yang Gui led 500 volcanic troops to challenge the city every day, but the Xixia side always ignored it. The Xixia side seemed to be determined to defend the wall!
The Xixia soldiers were all so happy. After experiencing the fierce battle with the Yanyun Army a few days ago, all the Xixia soldiers felt that fighting against the Yanyun Army was clearly looking for death. Therefore, for the sake of their lives, they could not do anything with the Yanyun Army.
It is best not to fight with Yan Yun's army.
Compared with the relaxed and comfortable soldiers, Li Qingxia, the emperor of Xixia, was as restless as an ant on a hot pot. For several days, there was still no news about Li Cunxiao, and she didn't know what the situation was like there.
?Li Zongdao saw Li Qingxia pacing back and forth anxiously, so he comforted him: "Your Majesty, don't worry, it must be because of the strong wind and sand that blocked the road, so the message of Cunxiao was not transmitted!" Li Qingxia heard this.
, I think it makes sense, and I can’t help but feel relieved.
Li Zongdao said: "Cun Xiao has both wisdom and courage. I believe that he must have captured Youzhou and defeated the enemy's sneak attack! Your Majesty, rest assured. I believe there will be good news soon."
!" Li Qingxia nodded, returned to her seat, sat down, and said with a wry smile: "This kind of life is really a torture!" Feeling a little tired, she stood up and said to Li Zong: "Generalissimo, take care of me.
, I will go to the back to rest. If there is any news about Li Cunxiao, report it to me immediately." Li Zongdao bowed and agreed. Li Qingxia turned around the screen and left the hall.
As soon as Li Qingxia left, a soldier came running in with a travel-worn messenger. Seeing this, Li Zongdao hurriedly asked: "Is this news from Li Cunxiao?" The two of them saluted Li Zongdao, and the messenger
Said: "The villain came here on the order of Prime Minister Zuo to report the situation in the capital!"
Li Zongdao felt a little disappointed.
The messenger took out a letter with the seal of Prime Minister Zuo from his arms and presented it to Li Zongdao with both hands. Li Zongdao took the letter, opened it, took out the letter paper, unfolded it and read it, frowning slightly. The letter said
The current general situation in Xingqing Mansion is relatively stable, but people are panicking. Some rumors have appeared, which makes the already uneasy people even more turbulent. The most worrying thing is that due to the previous coup, people have gone
The movements of the powerful nobles, they seem to be planning some conspiracy; in addition to these contents, there is also news about the war situation in the north. The Yanyun army led by Chen Xiao is blocked at Keyi Gate, so there is no need to worry about the north for the time being.
Li Zongdao frowned and murmured: "What on earth do those nobles want to do? Your Majesty is particularly merciful because of the feelings of the same clan. Do those guys really not shed tears until they see the coffin?"
At the same time, in an inconspicuous residence in Xingqing Mansion, a man and a woman were discussing secretly. The man was Li Shicheng, the previously prominent uncle of the country, and the woman was very young and beautiful, with a bit of foxiness in her bones.
The aura was none other than Li Shicheng's daughter, Concubine Lan, who was beside the late Emperor of Xixia. When Li Qingxia launched the coup that day, she wanted to get rid of these two scourges that she considered to be ruining the country, but she couldn't find them at that time.
Later, when Li Qingxia came to the throne, the military and political affairs became too complicated and too busy for the father and daughter, so they put the matter aside. Unexpectedly, the father and daughter actually hid in Xingqing Mansion and did not go anywhere.
"I thought Li Qingxia could really defeat Yan Yun's army, but I didn't expect that the situation took a turn for the worse in the blink of an eye. I don't think Li Qingxia can hold on much longer!" Li Ruolan gloated.
"Father, we have to speed up this matter! Now that the demon girl's army is all gathered outside, it's a great time to do something. As long as we can convince the city defense general, the matter will be settled!" Li Ruolan said excitedly.
Li Shicheng said worriedly: "Now our Daxia army is fighting fiercely with Yanyun's army, and the fight is inextricable! If we attack at this time, will it help Yanyun instead? If we attack, Li Qingxia will definitely
If we lead an army on a crusade, I'm afraid that Yanyun's army will march straight in and no one can stop it! We are fighting like snipes and clams, but the fisherman Yanyun is reaping the dividends. Isn't it true that we are trying to draw water from a bamboo basket in vain?"
Li Ruolan said angrily: "Yan Yun's mission statement clearly states that it is to punish that witch Li Qingxia for committing rebellion and usurping the imperial power! Our efforts to support Zheng Shuo are exactly the same as Yan Yun's purpose! We are with Yan Yun.
After the rebellion is suppressed and the goal is achieved, Yan Yun will naturally retreat!"
Li Shicheng smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I'm afraid it's not that easy!" He glanced at Li Ruolan and said, "Daughter, Yanyun's army has mobilized its troops, how can it be willing to retreat easily?"
Li Ruolan said nonchalantly: "That's easy to do. I've already thought about it. After Li Qingxia is eliminated, I will cede all the land east and south of Xiping Mansion to Yan Yun. I believe Yan Yun will be satisfied!" Li Shicheng thought about it!
They nodded. The father and daughter were indeed good at conspiracy, but they did not understand military affairs at all. They did not understand what dangers Xixia would face once all the land to the east and south of Xiping Mansion was lost.
situation! Once Yan Yun takes root in those places, it will be like a battle ax hanging over Xixia's head at any time, and it will be chopped down at any time. It will be even more difficult for Xixia to survive.
Li Shicheng glanced at Li Ruolan and said, "Daughter, as a father, I think it is better for us to suppress this matter a little bit. The situation is not easy to say now. Li Qingxia's army and Yanyun's army are fighting hard to determine the winner. At this time, we attack, really
I can't tell whether it is a blessing or a curse! If Li Qingxia actually defeats Yan Yun's army while we are attacking, we will be in big trouble!" Li Ruolan frowned, glanced at Li Shicheng, and asked: "Father
What means?"
Li Shicheng said: "As my father, I think we should be more cautious. You must know that if this kind of thing is not handled well, it will result in the destruction of the family and the destruction of the whole family! Now Li Qingxia's army is fighting fiercely with Yanyun's army. Let's wait and see how the battle develops before we make a decision.
What my father means is that if the war situation is favorable to Li Qingxia, we should not do this. It is better to find a way to escape to the Central Plains. Anyway, our hometown is in Henan, so it does not count as leaving our hometown; if the war situation is favorable to King Yan, we
I will do that big thing, and at the same time send an envoy to contact Yanyun, and act according to my daughter's wishes. What do you think?"
Li Ruolan thought for a moment and felt that her father's concerns were reasonable. She nodded lightly, "That's fine!" She raised her head and glanced at her father, frowned and asked, "Father, do you think Li Qingxia is likely to win?"
Li Shicheng frowned and was silent for a moment, then sighed, "It's really hard to say! To be honest, although my father hates this Li Qingxia very much, he also admires her very much! Such a powerful person, not to mention unique among women,
It's rare even among men!" Li Ruolan felt jealous and snorted. Li Shicheng glanced at Li Ruolan and said with a smile: "Daughter, don't be dissatisfied. Think about what Li Qingxia has done during this time. Is it because of this?
Is what my father said wrong?" Li Ruolan couldn't help but feel chills running down her spine as she recalled her experiences during this period and what Li Qingxia had done, but she still refused to admit it.
Li Shicheng thought: "King Yan is the greatest hero in the world today, and Yang Yanzhao is also the number one general in hundreds of years! But it is hard to say who will win in the end between the two sides! I'm afraid it's both possible! Let's be careful.
wonderful!"
Li Ruolan suddenly felt that she no longer knew her father. She never expected that her father, who loved money as much as life, could actually say such a thing. After thinking for a moment, she said: "What my father said makes sense. Whatever the situation, we still have to say something like this."
Let’s look again! This matter is of great importance, and we must not act impulsively!” He raised his head and glanced at his father, and said, “But the secret envoys who went to contact Yan Yun can be sent out to lay a foundation first, and then we will be able to act easily!”
Li Shicheng nodded and said: "Don't worry, daughter, people have already been dispatched."
The Keyi Gate under the moonlight is backed by majestic mountains and the roaring Yellow River. It is a dangerous pass and has an extraordinary atmosphere. Yang Peng was sitting on the hillside next to the military camp, looking at the Keyi Gate in the distance with a thoughtful look on his face. At the foot of the hillside
The sound of horse hoofbeats was heard, and Yang Peng withdrew his eyes and looked down the mountain. He saw more than a dozen horses galloping towards him. The leading knight, handsome and armed, with a heroic appearance, was particularly eye-catching. He was his concubine and general, Yang Er.
Ya. Yang Peng couldn't help but smile and stood up.
The group of knights ran a few steps in front of Yang Peng, reined in their horses and got down. Yang Erya quickly ran to Chen Xiao and called out: "Brother..."
Yang Peng smiled and teased: "Do you miss your elder brother?" Yang Erya's pretty face immediately turned red, and she glanced at Yang Peng affectionately. Yang Peng pursed his lips and smiled, reaching out to hold Yang Erya's delicate hand.
They started walking on the grass on the hillside. Neither of them spoke, as if they didn't want any sound to disturb the atmosphere at the moment.
"You know, brother's biggest wish is not to rule the world, but to walk with you in a place without people, just like now, carefree, how happy that would be!" Yang Pengyi
The face yearns for authenticity.
Yang Erya couldn't help but show a look of longing. She really wanted that kind of life, but then she felt that it was impossible. She sighed, looked at Yang Peng's angular profile, and said dreamily: "
My eldest brother is the world-famous King Yan, so I’m afraid it’s impossible to live a secluded life!”
Yang Peng smiled bitterly, stopped and sat down on the grass. Upon seeing this, Yang Erya sat down next to him and looked at his side face. It seemed that Yang Peng was the only one in her eyes.
Yang Peng raised his head and glanced at the bright moon in the sky, and couldn't help but said: "Although my eldest brother is the King of Yan who dominates the world, in front of God, he is no different from an ant! Heaven and earth are unkind and treat all things as rotten dogs. God wants to play with her.
My words, I have no room for resistance! I am very grateful that she let me know you, but I am very afraid that she will suddenly separate us!..." Suddenly, Yang Peng felt a warm and delicate body fall into his arms.
He couldn't help but look down and saw Yang Erya shivering in his arms, with a look of fear on his face, as if he had seen something particularly terrifying.
Yang Peng was greatly surprised, hugged Qiongying and asked: "What's wrong with you?" Yang Erya raised his head, suddenly shed tears, looking very sad and scared. At this time, Yang Erya was no longer like Yan Yun.
The all-powerful female general in the army was clearly a frightened woman who was extremely lovable.
Seeing her like this, Yang Peng was filled with pity. He stretched out his fingers and gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks, and asked softly: "What's wrong? No matter what happens, big brother is here!"
Yang Erya shook his head sadly, suddenly threw himself into Yang Peng's arms, hugged Yang Peng's waist tightly with both hands, and cried sadly: "I don't want to leave my eldest brother! I don't want to leave my eldest brother!!..."
Yang Peng was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. After arguing for a long time, it turned out that she was sad because of her unintentional words just now. Yang Peng felt a little funny, but then he was very moved, and couldn't help but hugged Yang Erya tightly with his arms.
, lowered his head and whispered softly in her ear: "As long as Sister Erya is willing, we will be together not only in this life, but also in the next life and the next, and forever and ever. It will not change until the end of time!" Yang Er!
Ya raised her head and looked at Chen Xiao infatuatedly with her tearful eyes.
Yang Peng looked at Yang Erya who was so close, and his heart skipped a beat. He couldn't help but bent his head and kissed her red lips. Yang Erya subconsciously responded enthusiastically, her beautiful eyes blurred and boundless.
Tenderness. Suddenly a look of panic appeared in her beautiful eyes. She pushed Yang Peng away suddenly, and then she left Yang Peng's arms. She lowered her head under the moonlight, not daring to look at Yang Peng, with a beautiful face.
Like the most beautiful red flower, my heart was beating fast in my chest, as if it was about to burst out of my chest!
Yang Peng's heart was full of love, and he smiled and said: "Aren't you going to live forever with your eldest brother? Why did you run away just like that?" Yang Erya said quickly: "No, someone else is here!" Yang Peng suddenly realized that he saw
He looked at the guards standing around who turned their backs knowingly, and said to Yang Erya with a smile: "They can't see it, let's continue!" Yang Erya quickly shook his head, "No! It's so embarrassing.
Got it!"
Yang Peng smiled, and he really loved this beautiful, innocent woman who loved him deeply. He lay down and looked at the bright moon in the sky, and a huge fear suddenly arose in his heart: 'What if,
If God suddenly had another convulsion one day and asked me to think about it, wouldn't I never see Yang Erya and the others again?!' At this thought, Yang Erya felt as if his whole body had fallen into an ice cellar.
When Yang Erya saw Yang Peng suddenly stopped talking, she thought Yang Peng was angry. She glanced at him, but she saw an expression of extreme fear on his face. She couldn't help but be very surprised. She would never think of her elder brother even in her dreams.
She actually showed such an expression. In her opinion, her eldest brother was a fearless and invincible hero. How could anything scare him?
"Brother, you..." Before she could finish her words, Yang Peng turned to her side, hugged her slender waist, and buried his head in her arms. Yang Erya was stunned for a while, and then his heart rose.
Feeling maternal, I couldn't help but hug Yang Peng's head, subconsciously as if to protect my elder brother.
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.