He did not hide, and the steel knife slashed across the right side of his body, leaving a deep scar. However, he wrapped his left hand around Liu Zongmin's neck, and barely raised his weak right arm. The steel knife wrapped in his hand hit Liu Zongmin's neck.
There was a cut on the arm.
Before it was over, Nie Yang suddenly laughed and bit Liu Zongmin's neck.
Crazy, really crazy...
Liu Zongmin had never seen such a fighting style before. The steel knife in his hand fell to the ground, and he kept hitting back with his huge fist, but Nie Yang would not let go.
At this time, Liu Zongmin was finally afraid. He grabbed the other person's arm, squeezed it hard, shrank his body, and rolled forward with the strength. He touched the wound on his neck, and there was a lot of blood. Liu Zongmin slowly stepped back.
Go, "Mad Dog...."
"Hehe...I said, I will kill you today..."
Nie Yang smiled, his smile full of violence. He wanted to rush forward and continue biting, but found that he could only move his body slowly.
Too tired! Liu Zongmin was also scared, so he continued to retreat. After a while, a group of people rushed in from the alley. Liu Zongmin yelled, "Come here and chop this guy up for me..."
Liu Zongmin secretly swore in his heart that he would not let Nie Yang leave alive, but sometimes God did not fulfill his wishes. Just at this critical moment, a group of people wearing common people's clothes rushed over from the other side and snatched Nie Yang away.
Unable to forget the look in Nie Yang's eyes, Liu Zongmin believed that this man would definitely become a disaster in the future. Unfortunately, the war in Taojiaying was in chaos, and it would not be easy to find Nie Yang again.
After three hours of fierce fighting, Taojiaying was finally captured by the peasant army. However, Liu Zongmin and Zong Lin could not feel the slightest joy. In this small Taojiaying village, the peasant army had suffered too many losses.
What we know is that because they did not capture Taojiaying Village in time, it also added some unknowns to the subsequent war.
In Wanqiu Town, Jin Shifeng was leaning against a thick wall. He no longer had the demeanor of a general. His clothes and armor were a little torn, and he was also dirty. The thieves' attacks were becoming more and more fierce, and it seemed that the thieves knew it too.
Time is running out and we want to capture Wanqiu Town as soon as possible.
Qiao Beiming took care of the wounds on his body and looked a little tired. After the battle, he was really tired, and the fatigue in his heart was even more unbearable. Now that the Beijing camp army has suffered heavy losses, it can be done
They can only barely defend Wanqiu Town, and the territory outside has been taken away by the bandits. Qiao Beiming feels that it has reached its limit now. As long as the bandits increase their offensive intensity a little, the line of defense they hold on to in their hearts may be broken.
. Sitting next to Jin Shifeng, he took a water bag and poured it into his mouth. The water in the bag had already cooled down, but Qiao Beiming still drank happily, as if it was a strong old wine, which warmed his heart. "Old Jin, why don't we
I really have to confess it here."
Jin Shifeng stretched out his hand to hold Qiao Beiming's shoulder, his eyes became more serious, "Old Qiao, don't be discouraged, as long as we hold on, there is still hope for everything. At least now, the pressure from the north is very small, and it seems that Nie Yang has not given up.
We are disappointed... As long as the rebels cannot put pressure on us from three directions at the same time, we can still defend Wanqiu Town for a day or two..."
"Really?" Qiao Beiming shook his head bitterly. Maybe it can be done, but in the end I'm afraid the casualties will be very heavy. To be honest, Qiao Beiming is different from Jin Shifeng. He is a native of the south, while Jin Shifeng came from Xuanhua Prefecture.
Jin Shifeng, who was transferred there, had experienced a lot of fierce battles, but Qiao Beiming couldn't do it. In the past two days, seeing familiar and unfamiliar faces keep falling in front of him, he felt like he was going crazy.
As he spoke, the rumbling drums sounded again, and the peasant army in the distance rushed over in a compact formation. A strong man in the crowd roared loudly, with a look of violence on his face. There was a gust of wind, Wang Yan, did this guy personally lead the troops to fight?
?It seems that the bandits have really lost their patience.
"Report...report...Two generals, there are a large number of troops approaching Wanqiu Town from the southeast. Judging from the attire, they should be the men of the bandit Li Zicheng..." The scout's voice was like
Like a sharp blade, it pierced Qiao Beiming's chest. Qiao Beiming felt his legs were weak and almost fell to the ground.
Li Zicheng? It seems that he finally retreated from Yuhang, but Li Zicheng's attack on Wanqiu Town was not in the plan. Now he can barely cope with it. If Li Zicheng's troops and horses are added, is there still a way to survive? Qiao Beiming's face turned pale, with the last thought in his heart
Any trace of courage was ruthlessly shattered. The scout's voice was not quiet. What he just said fell on everyone's ears, and the consequences can be imagined.
Many people were just like Qiao Beiming, with bloodless faces and despair in their eyes. Li Zicheng's soldiers and horses were said to be the most capable under Gao Yingxiang's command. Xu Beichuan, Li Yangchun, and Wang Yan were not even comparable to Li Zicheng. They were already
It's very difficult. We have to deal with such a powerful band of thieves again. Is there any hope?
Jin Shifeng glared at the scout with hatred, but it was too late to blame him now. According to this posture, I am afraid that before Li Zicheng comes to fight, the soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp will collapse on their own.
"What expressions are you looking at? Cheer up for me. Since Li Zicheng can come, the Iron Governor's Xuanfu army must be not far behind. We only need to hold on until the Governor arrives with his troops. This battle may not be possible."
There is no chance of winning!”
Jin Shifeng pulled Qiao Beiming up and roared loudly. Qiao Beiming was still a little confused and shook his head gently, "You are right, but the problem is how we can hold on until the superintendent arrives with his troops... You
Look at the situation in front of you... The brothers are already very tired, and the casualties are not small. However, the thieves are becoming more and more courageous with frustrations. Now add Li Zicheng, how difficult it is...
"
"Old Qiao, wake up." Jin Shifeng patted Qiao Beiming's cheek hard and shouted loudly: "We still have a chance. The pressure in the north is not great now. We can completely abandon Wanqiu Town and kill from the north.
When the battle reaches this point, the bandits will not let us go easily and will definitely pursue us. We only need to retreat slowly. I believe that the governor will find a way to join us after receiving the news.
...Withdraw from the north, this is our opportunity..."
Jin Shifeng didn't give Qiao Beiming any time to think. He pushed Qiao Beiming, drew out his saber, and shouted loudly: "Kaishi Camp... Zuotun Camp... Stay and resist us for a while, and the rest will follow.
General Qiao withdraws from the north..."
"Old Jin...you..." Qiao Beiming choked up as he looked at Jin Shifeng's blurry back. If he was still hesitant at this time, was he still a man? Taking a long breath, he roared loudly.
Said: "Why are you still standing there? Go quickly and inform the generals and commanders to break out from the north in half an hour..."
To the south of Wanqiu Town, thousands of soldiers and horses were strangled together on the long official road. Although the resistance of the officers and soldiers was still fierce, Wang Yan still felt something different. It seemed that the number of people was much smaller. Looking at the smoke in the town,
His eyes narrowed, no, they are going to run away. After reacting, Wang Yan ordered all the troops to attack with all their strength, and even urged: "Brothers, work harder, the officers and soldiers want to escape, kill...kill the officers and soldiers
, there is a reward for conquering the king..."
"Hoo ho... kill them." The leaders of the peasant army were excited. They were not willing to let go of this good opportunity to make meritorious deeds. After two days of fierce fighting in Wanqiu Town, how could these officers and soldiers be allowed to escape easily?
Finally, the peasant army broke into Wanqiu Town from the west. Everything was as Wang Yan thought. The remaining main force of the Beijing camp had withdrawn from the north. Liu Zongmin, Liu Zongmin, if he can capture Taojiaying in time and blockade the northern part of Wanqiu Town,
, why is this so? As for why the officers and soldiers didn't flee directly to the east, it's easy to explain. Going due east, wouldn't they run into Li Zicheng's arms?
Jin Shifeng didn't know how he escaped from Wanqiu Town. After a fierce battle, he was dizzy and even the direction was a little blurry. At this time, Wang Yan and others finally understood what the officers and soldiers of Wanqiu Town would do.
At this time, they broke through because Li Zicheng's army came to kill them.
Wang Yanshi was quite critical of Li Zicheng. He had worked hard and led his men to fight for two or three days, and finally Li Zicheng came to take advantage of him. Who could steal Li Zicheng's people? What's more, Li Zicheng also had a well-trained team.
Although the area around Wanqiu Town is not conducive to cavalry maneuvers, no matter how bad the cavalry is, they can still run faster with four legs than with two.
You are such a bastard for working so hard to make wedding clothes for others. How could Wang Yan be willing to accept it, so he said angrily: "Chase, catch up, we must not let Li Zicheng's people get in front of us."
Sometimes things go against expectations. Wang Yan has worked very hard, but in the end he can't compare with Li Zicheng's new force. Li Zicheng has come from the east. He only needs to turn north to cut off the retreat of the Beijing camp. But Wang Yan can only
He could chase behind the Beijing camp. But unlike Wang Yan, Li Zicheng had no intention of attacking.
"Brothers, please restrain your subordinates. This time our army will fight quickly. No matter what the outcome of the battle is, we must break away from the battle and evacuate to Yuqian before noon tomorrow." Li Zicheng said seriously, with the momentum that was revealed unintentionally.
It makes people dare not refute.
Following Li Zicheng's instructions, Lu Weiliang, Li Yan and others led troops and horses into Tyranny Town in the north. Tyranny Town is thirty miles northeast of Wanqiu Town. If the Beijing camp soldiers and horses want to evacuate safely, they must
Passing near Tyranny Town. Since Li Zicheng had already sent troops to Tyranny Town before the Beijing camp had evacuated Wanqiu Town, it was natural that he stopped Qiao Beiming's troops at Tyranny Town.
Jin Shifeng's life or death was uncertain, and all the courage was now on Qiao Beiming. At this time, Qiao Beiming had no other ideas. The road in Huashan was now a road, either he could break through, or he would be trapped to death by these bandits in Tyranny Town.
The Lantern Festival in the fourth year of Chongzhen was supposed to be a good day for fireworks, watching the moon and reciting poems, but the area in western Zhejiang was filled with constant smoke and war. The soldiers from the Beijing camp who had just escaped from Wanqiu Town did not rest for long before they fell into trouble.
Lu Weiliang, Li Yan and others went to Tyranny Town. Although there were not many bandit soldiers in Tyranny Town, it was like running into a roadblock for the exhausted Beijing soldiers.
At dawn, Zheng Guosong took the lead in launching an attack. Li Yan, Xu Beichuan and others also sent troops out of Tyranny Town to outflank them. For the more than 15,000 remnants of the Beijing camp, the only thing they could do was to try their best.
If you resist, everyone will accept their destiny.
There seemed to be no suspense about the battle in Tyranny Town, and everything was just a matter of time. However, Wang Yan was not happy. He hurriedly followed, but was overtaken by Li Zicheng's men.
In Xishui Town, Zhejiang, when the fighting in Tyranny Town was in full swing, Tie Mo also led 30,000 elite soldiers under his command to Xishui Town.
, Xu Zhixin was even more anxious.
"Superintendent, why are you hesitating? Please send troops to Tyranny Town quickly!" How could Xu Zhixin not be impatient? These soldiers from the Beijing camp are all members of the Duke of Wei's family. If they are defeated, it will be very difficult to recruit them again.
Now that the six ministries are seizing power, various places are stuck. How easy is it to recruit and train troops again? It can be said that the loss of these family assets will be less, and it will be difficult to replenish it. The Xu family relies on these soldiers and horses to support them. Without these
Aren't the soldiers and horses like the British Duke Zhang family in Beizhili, reduced to idle nobles?
Tie Mo didn't say anything. Xu Zhixin couldn't help but become a little anxious, and her voice raised a bit, "Superintendent, don't forget, these 30,000 brothers from the Beijing camp are working hard in Wanqiu Town because of your plan.
Now, do you want to die without saving me?"
Wang Zuogao quickly advised: "Miss, don't be anxious, my supervisor doesn't mean this!"
Tie Mo nodded and looked at Xu Zhixin solemnly, "Miss, think about it, even if we rush to Tyranny Town with all our lives, how many people can we save? You have to know, although it is not far from here, but
It’s at least an hour’s journey from here to Tyranny Town…”
"Then..." Xu Zhixin bit her pink lips. She also knew that what Tie Mo said was the truth. In an hour, under the current war situation, when they arrived, the day lilies might have been cold. However, psychologically,
I really can't accept the demeanor and tone of Tie Mo's words.
"Hmph, we can't be led away by the thieves. I think Li Zicheng is also looking forward to us going to Tyranny Town to eat ashes. In this case, we are not in a hurry to go to Tyranny Town. Let's beat Li Zicheng first!"
After that, Tie Mo raised his voice and said: "Zhou Dingshan, Orger, listen to the order and gather your cavalry that can move. I don't care what method you use. After half an hour, I will spank Li Zicheng's butt until it is swollen..."
..”
"Here!"
Tie Mo's idea is very simple. He is not in a hurry to go to Tyranny Town. Don't you, Li Zicheng, want to steal the sheep and attack the troops of the capital? Then I, Tie Mo, will take advantage of your lack of main force and attack your Li Zicheng headquarters. You, Li Zicheng, want Tie Mo.
If you are determined to destroy the Jing camp near Ba Tu Town, then I will severely damage your headquarters, Li Zi, and let's see who is more ruthless.
For this reason, Tie Mo did not hesitate to take risks and mobilize cavalry on a large scale in this area. In the area of Xishui Town, the soil is soft, there are many rivers, and the terrain is unfamiliar. It is very risky to rashly mobilize cavalry on a large scale.
He knew when he was injured. But in order to put pressure on Li Zicheng as soon as possible, he didn't care about it.