Volume 1: Painting Spring Chapter 79: Head-to-head confrontation
The wind blew the white snow into the air, whitening the sky and the armor on the shoulders of the soldiers.
On a new day, the Danda army clamored in front of the North City Gate again. They were used to thinking that this was just a clamor that could not get a response. The shouter repeated words without passion and let his horse wander back and forth carelessly, with only Haidong above his head.
Qing Zai was soaring and circling. Soon he was so cold that he had to lower his voice. The forward troops behind him were not alert enough and were lazy, but as a nation on horseback, the soldiers still looked fierce and brave.
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A dazzling light shone on the snow-covered ground. The horse retreated in surprise and neighed. The young soldier who shouted tightened his reins and took a closer look. He saw that a silver spear had already disappeared into the snow in front of him. He hurriedly raised his head and thought.
To determine what happened, I saw that the city gate in front of me had opened at some point, and people and horses were rushing towards me. Before I could see the person clearly, the silver gun inserted into the snow had been pulled out and swung at me.
Before he could even let out a scream, his head and body had separated.
Zeng Qidao held the handle of the gun, pointed forward, and shouted: "Brothers from the Tianlang Camp, today's target is the Danda Army's Pioneer Camp. No one will be left alive."
Behind him, the anger swallowed up thousands of miles like a tiger, and the men and horses roared, stepping on the snowflakes, and struck like lightning.
On the upper floor of the tall and solid city wall, Xiao Yizheng was dressed in regular clothes and a white fur cloak. He looked down with a solemn gaze. Standing next to him were Zeng Ji, Xie Changxin, and other generals of the Northwest Army.
"You brat, it's better to give it a try." Zeng Ji said cheerfully, with undisguised pride in his tone.
"Yuanyi will be happy for a few days if he hears the commander praise him so much." Xie Changxin's tone was also very relaxed.
Everyone burst into laughter.
Zeng Ji saw that Xiao Yizheng was silent and his face still looked haggard and weak, so he reminded: "Your Highness does not need to come to supervise the battle in person, it is better to take care of yourself. News from Shang Du has come. His Majesty is very worried about your injury and is also ill."
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Xiao Yizheng frowned slightly and nodded slightly. Before he left the capital, the emperor had been in bed to recuperate. He didn't know what would happen now, and he was worried. "It's just that I have to come here today, otherwise how can I better shock him?"
Stop him from being restrained and stop him from thinking about returning to peace."
Zeng Ji rubbed his chin and said angrily: "If it weren't for the severe cold and bad weather, and if we felt sorry for the soldiers, we would simply start a battle today, kill him with one blow, and make him unable to fight back, and then go back to Ulan Tu.
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"That's it." All the senior generals of the Northwest Army held the hilts of their swords close to their bodies, as if they were all eager to try.
Xiao Yizheng turned his head and looked around, and said with a smile: "I know how you are feeling. Although the number of troops in the city is not as large as that brought by Su Le, we can mobilize the northwest army from the surrounding cities of Beisu, such as the two brothers of the Zeng family.
The troops were indeed engaged in a great battle, and he was suddenly forced to abandon his armor. But the lives of the soldiers are also their lives. Wouldn't it be better to surrender without fighting? "
Although the generals could understand his kindness, they still felt that he was a bit merciful. One of them muttered: "Your Highness killed everyone by himself in Guiping, how could he be so gentle now?"
Zeng Ji looked back at him, clicked his tongue, and reminded in a low voice: "Be careful what you say."
Xiao Yizheng didn't care much and said with a smile: "Wouldn't it be better if I could just return to Ulantu obediently?"
"But what if he is still evil?" Someone asked again.
"He mobilized all the tribes to come here just to consolidate his position on the throne. If he had just retreated obediently, what prestige and dignity would he have? The person on the throne might not be him. Dan replied yes
There has been chaos for several years." Xiao Yizheng raised his hand and placed it on the city wall stone in front of him, leaning forward and observing the battle situation.
While he was talking, a group of troops led by Zeng Qidao below had already marched in, disrupting the position of the Danda Pioneer Battalion. The two sides fought fiercely, and some injuries were caused to each other, but gradually the Tianlang Battalion took control of the entire situation and gained more and more advantages.
It became more and more obvious. Danda was retreating steadily, and the few remaining troops, including men and horses, turned around and retreated, heading towards the base camp in the rear.
Zeng Qidao's face was bloody, but his mind was very clear. He looked up and saw that the main follow-up force of the Danda Army seemed to be coming to respond in a mighty manner, so he ordered to retreat back to the city. The soldiers of the Tianlang Camp quickly took the wounded and killed soldiers and mounted their horses.
, turned around and retreated. When all the people entered the city gate, the city gate was closed.
Xiao Yizheng, who was on the city wall, smiled calmly, looking energetic, and said calmly: "He's here."
Suddenly, he sat on his horse and walked through the battlefield with heavy casualties, with great momentum.
He is tall and tall, with a broad waist and a beard, and a pair of sharp eagle eyes, which makes Chikina beside him look much smaller. Chikina is also wearing a fiery red fox fur, which makes her look particularly dazzling in the team.
The Danda Army stopped not far from the city gate, and suddenly Le and Chikina both looked towards the city wall. Their eyes glanced around and at the same time fixed on Xiao Yizheng in the middle.
His attire was particularly eye-catching among the generals wearing military uniforms and armor.
Chikina frowned intently and took two steps forward on her horse, wanting to take a closer look.
"Princess, please stop exploring. Thanks to your arrow, I have rested for many days." Xiao Yizheng said loudly, but his tone was gentle and polite.
Chikina was surprised: "Is it really you? You were hit by seven kills and nothing happened?" She stared and was shocked. The previous two times were urgent, but she didn't see clearly. This life is so handsome.
There was a faint smile on his face, which looked even warmer and more beautiful under the sun.
"Your seven kills are of no use to my accomplished soldiers. Don't use these dirty methods in the future." Zeng Ji said with a smile.
Chikina came back to her senses, raised her head higher, raised her whip and said: "You are not killing people and setting fires in Guiping, and your methods are not upright."
With a hiss, an arrow fell in front of her horse. She tensed up and the horse took two steps back.
"Kikina, come back." Hu Le whispered.
She glanced at the top of the city wall again and retreated to Hule.
"Sixth Prince of Dacheng, we Danda people have always been straight forward. Stop talking nonsense and send out troops. Let's fight." Suddenly Le's majestic voice seemed to have the power to resound throughout the world.
Xiao Yizheng gathered his big cloak and said gently: "The Great Khan has come all the way. According to the etiquette of our Central Plains, he is a guest, and there will be fine wine and food. It's just that the Great Khan's team is too large, so we have to return the favor. No matter what
Whether it is the soldiers you left in Guiping Kingdom or the vanguard camp just now, they are all gifts to the Great Khan. However, I have prepared fine wine and delicacies. If the Great Khan returns to Ulan Tu with his troops, I will
I would like to go to enjoy the grassland scenery and get drunk with the sweat."
"Hahaha..." Suddenly Le raised his head and laughed; "Interesting! The Sixth Prince is really interesting. I have only seen two people who can survive seven kills. The Killer Pill who can move so quickly and neatly is:
The soldiers of Guiping, the Sixth Prince is a person. Why go to Ulan Tu to get drunk? Wouldn't it be better to stay here in Beisu City?"
"Then it won't be easy." Xiao Yizheng's tone was calm and smooth: "Beisu, you can't get in in this life! The Great Khan has to think about whether he can return to Ulan Tu. Even if we are today
This is a meeting gift. I wanted to be friendly, but I really don’t want to go to war with each other, so why don’t I think about it carefully. Let’s collect the corpses of the soldiers of your vanguard battalion first. I still have the foresight to do so.” After he finished speaking,
Turn around and leave.
Zeng Ji, Xie Changxin, and other generals also shouted at him and turned around and walked out of Danda people's sight.
Suddenly he was blowing his beard, and his face quickly became angry. Apart from the soldiers guarding the tower, there was only one commanding officer left on the tower. This showed that he didn't take himself seriously at all. He pulled out his scimitar and shouted:
"Warriors, attack for me."
The soldiers behind him were galloping down, and suddenly a hail of arrows came from the sky, causing the soldiers and horses in the front row to fall to the ground.
Suddenly Le and Chikina retreated hastily.
The soldiers in the back row went up again, but were blocked by a hail of arrows. In this way, even if they went on and on, some people brought baggage to the city wall, but they still could not get up to the city tower. This was partly because the city wall was slick with ice and it was difficult to secure any combat tools.
, partly because the soldiers on the Dacheng City Tower fought back with all their strength. In short, after a long time of struggle, the Danda people only suffered heavy losses themselves, but they did not even reach the Beisu City Gate.
"Khan, this is not the way to go. Let's retreat first and then think of a way." Suddenly, the people under his command suggested one after another.
Chikina also advised: "Father, the Sixth Prince of Dacheng is very cunning. I don't know what the conspiracy is. Let's go back first and talk about it."
Unable to resist these three persuasion, and looking at the miserable situation in front of him, he suddenly had no choice but to say bitterly: "Get out."
Xiao Yizheng came down from the tower and panted lightly, feeling a little tired and his face turned pale.
Zeng Qidao came over in a hurry. Zeng Ji asked him a few questions. After he answered, he walked to Xiao Yizheng and asked with concern: "How is your highness?"
Xiao Yizheng smiled and waved his hand, "Thank you for your hard work."
Zeng Qidao struggled with whether to tell him that Qingxi went to Beisu just to confirm his safety. Last night, when he left Chunyue Inn, he told Qingxi that there would be action this morning. After hearing this, Qingxi told him not to tell him about it for the time being.
Tell Xiao Yizheng. He thinks Qingxi may be hesitant too. She wants to see him, but is afraid of distracting him.
"Your Highness" he just said.
Xie Changxin came over hurriedly and said loudly: "Suddenly they retreated."
Xiao Yizheng's expression remained as usual, which he expected.
"Our people have just sent back the news that Zhou Chaozong in Guiping has not shown up for several days."
Xiao Yizheng looked worried: "Go back quickly and discuss how we can intercept him if suddenly Le really sends troops to Guiping." He seemed to have remembered something again, and said to Zeng Qidao: "What did you have to say just now?
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Zeng Qida paused, then shook his head slightly: "Your Highness is busy with business first. I also want to remind Your Highness to take care of yourself."
Xiao Yizheng smiled, patted his shoulder, stepped onto the carriage, and returned to the handsome manor.
On the other side, two uninvited guests came to the superior guest room of Chunyue Inn.
