"Zhang...Zhang Liao." Hu Zhen exclaimed. How did he get to this place? In shock, Hu Zhen actually forgot to run away. Wen Yuan had already arrived within a short distance of Hu Zhen. With only one move, he stabbed Hu Zhen under the horse. .
Shocked. Everyone was stunned by Wen Yuan's majestic murderous aura. The entire battlefield was completely still at this moment. Everyone's eyes were focused on this murderer who single-handedly took Hu Zhen's life.
The halberd killed Hu Zhen. Wen Yuan also aroused the pride in his chest. He saw his halberd looking around. The domineering aura of scorning the world filled his body. At the tip of the halberd in his hand, whether it was the Xiliang cavalry or the Baibo bandits, they all retreated. There was chaos. In the army, Yang Feng blushed and was timid. He turned his horse's head and walked away dejectedly.
Wen Yuan shouted loudly: "Zhang Liao is here. Who can fight to the death with me?"
Wen Yuan shouted three times in a row, but no one dared to respond. Wen Yuan backhanded his halberd, and the head of Hu Zhen hung on the branch of the green dragon halberd. He turned back. When the rebels around him saw Wen Yuan walking by, they all gave way to him. Make a way.
Emperor Xian of Gaofu saw it from a distance and exclaimed excitedly: "Take the general's head among the thousands of troops. Zhang Cheqi is really the most powerful tiger general in the world. With his protection, our country, the country of Han Dynasty, can be protected."
Wen Yuan turned around and returned to the front of Emperor Xian. Emperor Xian stepped forward to follow him and praised Wen Yuan's bravery.
The Xiliang soldiers lost their leader and became discouraged. Although they still had an advantage in numbers and situation, they no longer wanted to fight. They snatched Hu Zhen's body and ran away in embarrassment.
The Baibo thieves were brutally beaten by the Xiliang cavalry before. Nearly half of the soldiers were lost. Those who were alive were also frightened. They dared to fight against Wenyuan. When they saw the general leaving, they also retreated.
"Wen Yuan admires Mr.'s plan." At night, on the way north, Wen Yuan thanked Jia Xu. With the restraint of the Baibo Army, it was very easy to kill Hu Zhen this time. In the end, it was all thanks to Jia Xu. Strategy.
Jia Xuqian smiled and said: "This is because my lord is superb in martial arts. It is not Xu's fault."
Wen Yuan narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "Sir, you are so polite. You have offered me several suggestions, and they are sure to come true. I am really convinced. This time I have repelled the Xiliang pursuers, and I will definitely be able to return to Shangdang County safely."
A hint of worry flashed in Jia Xu's eyes. He murmured: "I hope so..."
While he was talking, suddenly there was the faint sound of rapid horse hooves behind him.
Wen Yuan's relaxed body tensed up in an instant. He looked back like lightning. He saw a long dragon made of torches approaching rapidly. Wen Yuan was already less than two miles away.
The sky was dark. It was impossible to tell whether he was a friend or an enemy. Wen Yuan did not dare to neglect. He gave the order: "Quick. Hide in the woods beside the road."
The guards shouted in response. The group quickly got into the dense woods beside the road. It was dark at this time, and there was no chance of being discovered.
In the bushes, Emperor Xian shouted in horror: "Zhang Qing's family, this is..."
Wen Yuan also looked at Jia Xu without knowing why and said, "Sir, do you know whose army is coming?"
Jia Xu twisted his beard and frowned: "My lord, it's just as Xu expected. These are probably still Li Jue and Guo Si's pursuers."
Dong Cheng was quite disbelieving: "Haven't the pursuers been repulsed by the cavalry general? Why are they leaving so quickly and coming back?"
"Lord, do you remember..." Jia Xu was about to speak when he suddenly heard Wen Yuan shout in a low voice: "Here we come."
As soon as Wen Yuan finished speaking, he saw a group of cavalry troops galloping past from far to near on the road that was only a few dozen steps in front of Wen Yuan.
The sound of horse hooves rumbled. The torches illuminated the costumes of the cavalry. Each of them had their hair disheveled. They were the Xiliang cavalry of Li Jue and Guo Bang. And looking at the number of torches nearby, there were at least a thousand people in this cavalry.
Seeing so many soldiers and horses chasing towards the north, Wen Yuan couldn't help but frowned.
It took quite a while before the cavalry passed in front of us in great force.
There were pursuers in the north. It seemed impossible to go further north. Wen Yuan said to Jia Xu, "Sir, do you have a clever plan to escape?"
Jia Xu looked deeply at Wen Yuan and said: "It's still dark now. As soon as it gets light, the soldiers and horses that passed in front will definitely find out that they have lost someone and turn back to search for our traces. This is the plan for now." All we have to do is separate most of the bodyguards and disperse them to attract Li Jue's pursuers. My lord and your majesty disguise themselves to deceive others. They only take mountain roads and trails all the way south. As long as we find an opportunity to cross the river and return to Hongnong, we will almost be safe."
Wen Yuan gave an expressionless hum and said: "Sir's plan is clever, but let me exchange my brother's life for mine. I can't do this kind of thing no matter what. In my opinion, the pursuit of soldiers will be pursued." It's just a fluke. It's better to take advantage of the night. Let's head east carefully. Be careful not to make any noise. Be careful that you may encounter rebels around you."
"In this case, everything is according to the Lord..." Jia Xu saw that the plan was not adopted. Although he still didn't finish his words, he shut his mouth and backed away, asking for trouble.
After hearing Wen Yuan's words, Xuanying's personal guard knelt down in front of Wen Yuan with a plop. He said with emotion: "My lord, I am willing to serve as bait to help your lord escape."
"It's a joke. I, Zhang Wenyuan, am standing between heaven and earth. How could I trade my brother's life for my stolen life? Don't say anything else. Anyone who disobeys military orders will be killed without mercy." Wen Yuan sneered and flicked his clothes. Xiuxiu turned around. Several personal guards were still waiting for further persuasion. Wen Yuan's sword had already been unsheathed with a clanging sound.
Wen Yuan has always had great authority in the army. Although the guards could only be moved and obeyed.
Jia Xu looked at Wen Yuan deeply, sighed and remained silent.
Walking out of the bushes, Wen Yuan and the others continued to head east. Although they did not adopt Jia Xu's plan, Wen Yuan could still hear the worry in Jia Xu's words. So this time they walked cautiously and did not dare to make too much noise. . He was afraid of accidentally bumping into Li Jue and Guo Si's cavalry. If the opponent still had a thousand men, then even if Wen Yuan had the ability to reach heaven, he would not be able to escape with the little emperor intact.
Unfortunately, misfortunes never come singly. The more Wen Yuan tried to avoid the pursuers, the more the pursuers appeared in front of Wen Yuan.
In just one night, Wenyuan encountered several groups of pursuing soldiers. They were all galloping from south to north or from west to east. Several times, Wenyuan would have been only a dozen steps away from the Xiliang soldiers. If Wen Yuan hadn't been like this There are only a few dozen people in the detachment. The ground east of the river is densely covered with mountains and forests. The terrain is undulating. I am afraid that the pursuers will have discovered their whereabouts long ago.
However, continuing like this is not an option after all. It is better to have blurry vision in the dark night. Once dawn, if there are cavalry chasing after them, Wen Yuan and dozens of people will definitely have nothing to hide.
Moreover, the little emperor Liu Xie had a fever after a day and two nights of escaping. He was so dizzy that he could not ride a horse. He could only sit on a two-horse cart. He still needed a group of people to take care of him. .As a result, the speed is even slower.
But Wen Yuan still gritted his teeth and insisted on keeping silent. Jia Xu watched from the side. Confusion flashed in his eyes. His mouth opened and closed. The words that came to his throat several times were finally swallowed. It took a lot of effort. Only then could I hold back.