Deng Zhi seemed to have been prepared. He ran downstairs and moved a small wooden table within seconds. He took out a small piece of white paper, polished the ink on the spot, handed the wolf hair to Liu Qi, and spread the white paper on the wooden table.
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Liu Qi took the brush, dipped it in some ink, thought for a moment, and then wrote a few lines of elegant small regular script on the white paper: "I am surrounded by Gongsun Zan's thousands of horses in Ye County. I am in great danger. Please help me quickly. Liu Qi
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Deng Zhi picked up Liu Qi's distress warrant with both hands and spread it in the wind. When the ink dried, he stuffed the white paper tightly into a special small and lightweight bamboo tube, and followed Liu Qi down the tower to a tent next to the city gate.
This tent was where Liu Qi held discussions with Zhao Yun, Deng Zhi and other military generals. Huang Wudie was holding pigeon food in the tent and taking care of three homing pigeons.
Liu Qi walked into the tent and saw Huang Wudie dressed in military uniform, carrying the Jade Girl Bow on his shoulder, and also carrying a small cloth bag, which should be the bag for the pear flower waterfall rain needle.
Huang Wudie didn't notice Liu Qi entering the tent. He was facing three carrier pigeons and said to himself: "Pigeons, pigeons, Young Master is going to fight again. That barbarian named Gongsun Zan has brought many soldiers. Do you think Young Master can
Do you want to win? The young master has never lost before. I am going to make a big show of myself today, but I can’t control those cheap minions. I won’t agree to hurt the young master.”
Pigeons can't understand human speech, but when they saw Huang Wudie chattering in front of the pigeon cage, they started to chirp along with them.
What Huang Wudie said inadvertently was overheard by Liu Qi, and his heart suddenly felt warm. How much this woman who belonged to Liu Qi loved him so much that she actually wanted to kill Gongsun Zan's soldiers for him.
"Die'er, why are you carrying a bow and arrow on your back? I didn't let you go to war." Liu Qi smiled with a gentle voice.
"Ah, you scared me, why didn't you say hello when you came in?" Huang Wudie turned around, blushed, and said mischievously: "As long as I am by your side, the young master will be fine, every time."
That’s it, isn’t it?”
Liu Qi chuckled and said: "That's right... Die'er is the reincarnation of Nuwa. She is protected by the gods and cannot be hurt by mortals."
"What kind of reincarnation of Nuwa would say nice words to deceive girls?" Huang Wudie rolled her eyes at Liu Qi. Although she knew that Liu Qi was telling lies, Huang Wudie felt sweet in her heart when she heard Liu Qi's compliment.
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Liu Qi handed the bamboo tube containing the distress warrant to Huang Wudie's hand, "Die'er, tie the red silk and tie it tightly, and let the carrier pigeon fly to the new wilderness."
Huang Wudie took the bamboo tube and was stunned for a moment before she understood what was going on. She hummed and nodded heavily. She took out a piece of red silk from her sleeve and opened the pigeon cage. One of the big white pigeons saw Huang Wudie.
The red silk in Die's hand flew to the pigeon cage obediently and lifted one leg out.
When Liu Qi saw the pigeon raising its legs, he greatly lamented that the pigeon had a magical understanding of human nature and knew what to do without using any language.
But Huang Wudie used red silk to tie the bamboo tube containing the distress letter tightly to the pigeon's raised leg. The pigeon with the distress letter tied on it flapped its wings and flew gently into the palm of Huang Wudie's hand.
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Huang Wudie walked out of the tent with the carrier pigeon in his arms, stood upright, and muttered "Fly, beautiful pigeon." Then he threw the pigeon into the air. The carrier pigeon squeaked and spread its wings and hovered above everyone's heads for three times.
Circle, soaked in the sunshine, flew towards Xinye with Liu Qi's handwritten letter asking for help.
Looking at the carrier pigeon spreading its wings and flying higher and farther, Liu Qi said to Deng Zhi: "If nothing happens, the flying pigeon will pass the message and we will march from Xinye. Brother Wan will arrive with reinforcements in three to seven days."
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Deng Zhi stroked his beard and said: "Young master means that as long as we guard the city for seven days at most, Ye County can be out of danger."
Liu Qi said: "Yes."
Deng Zhi pondered for a while: "Gongsun Zan came with murderous intent. He lost more than a dozen white horses and dozens of cavalry in one fell swoop. Gongsun Zan's nest was on fire. If he did not attack now, he must have gone to collect siege supplies nearby. If
When Gongsun Zan attacked the city, the reinforcements from the new field did not arrive, so the city could not be defended."
Deng Zhi's reminder was very timely. Liu Qi felt that Deng Zhi's words were not unreasonable. When facing a war, the situation is unpredictable. We must have the best hope, but we must prepare for the worst. This is what Mao Taizu often said during the Anti-Japanese War: "In terms of strategy,
"Despise the enemy and pay attention to the enemy tactically" is the military strategic policy.
Liu Qi frowned and asked: "Brother Bo Miao is right. If reinforcements do not arrive within seven days, Ye County will be in danger. What will happen then?"
Deng Zhi stroked his beard again, walked a few steps, his eyes brightened, and said calmly: "The best defense is to attack!"
Liu Qi was startled and asked: "Brother Bo Miao, do you mean to open the city gate to fight?"
"No." Deng Zhi waved his hand, approached Liu Qi and said, "Sir, night attack!"
Liu Qi suddenly realized and laughed and said: "Brother Bo Miao wants to give Gongsun Zan a show of strength."
Deng Zhi looked at Zhao Yun who was patrolling the city at the top of the city, and saw Huang Wudie entering the tent. He whispered in Liu Qi's ear: "Sir, General Zilong's three thousand volunteers have seen blood, and more
You have to show off your power to boost your morale."
Liu Qi always felt that Deng Zhi's idea was a bit sinister. It was obviously to use Zhao Yun's 3,000-strong family foundation to train troops. However, Liu Qi still agreed with Deng Zhi's proposal to attack Gongsun Zan's barracks outside the city with attack as a night guard, and said: "Okay,
Before Gongsun Zan's siege supplies arrived, he attacked the barracks at night."
Just as they were told, Liu Qi and Deng Zhi quickly walked up to the tower, invited Zhao Yun, and immediately discussed carefully how to attack Gongsun Zan at night.
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The carrier pigeon with Liu Qi's rescue warrant tied up flew high all day and night and landed at Jiang Wan's house in Xinye County.
Liu Qi left for a few days, and Jiang Wan devoted himself to taking care of the county government's official affairs. Chen Wen and Chen Wu led the troops to train, and Wen Dai, Zhang Ermazi, Li Da and others were in charge of civil affairs and farming affairs. The people in the 500-mile radius of Xinye lived and worked in peace and contentment.
Xinye County is already well-equipped with troops and food and is prosperous.
After Jiang Wan heard several minor civil disputes in the county court, he felt uneasy and always felt that something was going to happen. What was particularly strange was that Jiang Wan's left eye suddenly twitched and then turned to the right.
His eyes were twitching non-stop, and his eyelids were twitching. Whether it was a disaster or a blessing, Jiang Wan couldn't predict his luck.
Sure enough, when Jiang Wan came to the house from the court, he saw the homing pigeon he had taken care of, which was taken away by Liu Qi, with its legs tied with red silk and a bamboo tube, parked on the window sill of the study.
Jiang Wan hurried to the study and spread out his palms. When the carrier pigeon saw its owner coming, it spread its tired wings and flew to Jiang Wan's palm.
Jiang Wan caressed the pigeon's head, gently untied the red silk knot, took out the bamboo tube, and released the homing pigeons to join the flock in the pigeon cage. Then he hurriedly unscrewed the bamboo tube, unfolded Liu Qi's order, and was shocked. No wonder he was restless.
My eyelids are twitching, my third brother is in danger and is in urgent need of rescue.
Liu Qi mentioned in his letter that he was surrounded by tens of thousands of Gongsun Zan's horses and was in dire straits. Is this okay? Jiang Wan saw that his confidence was in a hurry, so he immediately ordered people to call Chen Wen, Chen Wu, Wen Dai and others to discuss rescue matters.
The young master was in trouble, and everyone was anxious. After discussion, in order to hurry up, it was decided that Chen Wu would lead a hundred unicorn troops and armored horses to rush to Ye County, while Jiang Wan, Chen Wen, and Zhang Ermazi would lead a thousand monkey soldiers and eight thousand soldiers.
Then they quickly marched to Ye County for rescue, leaving 2,000 men and horses led by Wen Dai, Li Da and Ding Si to guard Xinye.
It was said that it was a discussion, which meant that Jiang Wan took the initiative to dispatch troops and generals. Without a moment's delay, Chen Wu led a hundred unicorn armored troops and galloped towards Ye County with light armor and fast horses.
When the eight thousand soldiers and one thousand monkey soldiers were assembled, Chen Wenxian became anxious and said to Jiang Wan in front of the formation: "Brother, Gongsun Zan is a prince in the north. He has power over the four states and tens of thousands of soldiers. I'm afraid a hundred Qilin troops will rush in."
Gongsun Zan's ten-thousand-horse camp is only a temporary relief, and there will definitely be disaster. I see that the monkey soldiers are flexible and extremely fast, so the monkey general and I will lead a thousand monkey soldiers to take the lead."
"Okay, second brother, be careful." Jiang Wan agreed. The simple reason is that the sooner the reinforcements arrive in Ye County, the pressure on Young Master Liu Qi to defend the city will be reduced.
With Jiang Wan's consent, Chen Wen, the giant apes and the monkey generals led a thousand monkey soldiers and rushed to Ye County. Jiang Wan led eight thousand officers and soldiers, prepared enough bows and arrows, dry food, and fresh water, and marched towards Ye County in a mighty manner.
Go ahead.
Knowing that Liu Qi was in danger, Chen Wu was furious. The horse's butt was beaten to pieces by Chen Wu. The war horse rushed towards Ye County like an arrow from the string. The one hundred special forces behind him, known as the Qilin Army, were specially trained.
, and Chen Wu were speeding along the road. Suddenly smoke and dust billowed on the road, and the people gave way one after another.
Chen Wu covered himself with stars and wore the moon, and his horse was not exhausted all the way. At midnight, he actually entered the border of Jizhou. From a distance, he saw thick smoke and dots of fire in the direction of Ye County. He could faintly hear people shouting and horses neighing. It was obvious that a night battle was going on in Ye County.
Chen Wu was worried that the city of Ye County had been destroyed. If Gongsun Zan attacked the city of Ye County, wouldn't the young master Liu Qi's life be at risk?
"Brothers, it takes a thousand days to raise an army, but it only lasts for a moment. My lord treats us with great loyalty, and now is the time to repay the favor. Kill me..." Chen Wu opened his eyes in anger, and his eyes were so anxious that they were about to bleed.
Shouting: "Qilin Qilin, I am the best, kill me..."
"Kill...kill..." One hundred Qilin troops shook off their fatigue, cheered up, and shouted to kill with a deafening roar.
Chen Wu took the lead and rushed towards the light of the fire, but there was nothing he could do. It was not that Ye County had been conquered, but that the place where the battle was taking place was outside the city of Ye County. More than 10,000 soldiers were fighting in a melee, and it was impossible to distinguish between the enemy and ourselves.
Chen Shang, Chen Zhong and Chen Xia from the Qilin Army rushed to Chen Wu and tightened their reins. Chen Shang asked for instructions: "General Wu, there is a melee. Do you want to kill?"
Chen Wu said categorically: "Kill."
Chen Zhong asked again: "General Wu, if there are many people fighting in a melee, I am afraid that the young master's rebel soldiers will be accidentally injured."
"This..." Chen Wu hesitated for a moment. Young Master Liu Qi has always loved soldiers as much as his son. If he can't tell the difference between the enemy and the enemy, he will rush and kill indiscriminately. I am afraid that even if he saves the Young Master this time, Chen Wu will lose his military position as a vanguard in the future.
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Seeing Chen Wu's expression of embarrassment, Chen Xia pointed to the crowd fighting in the firelight and shouted: "General Wu, please look."
Chen Wu opened his eyes wide and saw that there was nothing special except for the melee. He asked urgently: "What are you looking at? Come on, don't say goodbye to my mother-in-law and mother."
Chen Xia said: "General Wu, between the two sides in the melee, one side has a red armband tied on its arm, and the other side has nothing tied on it. I don't know which side is the Young Master's soldier."
After being reminded by Chen Xi, Chen Wu immediately realized that this was Gongsun Zan who was sent by Liu Qi to sneak attack the besieged city at night. There is no doubt that in order to prevent the enemy from being unable to distinguish between ourselves and the enemy in the dark, the master would definitely have people wear red armbands.
the difference.
Chen Wu did not hesitate at all and immediately ordered: "Those who wear red scarves on their arms are the soldiers of the prince, and those who do not wear red scarves are Gongsun Zan's soldiers. Kill those who do not wear red scarves one by one."
Chen Shang hesitated for a moment and said anxiously: "General Wu, what if I killed the wrong person?"
"You're stupid. I've only heard of the Yellow Turban Army, not the Red Turban Army. Why is Gongsun Zan wearing a red scarf when he besieges the city? It must be the Young Master's Red Turban Army. Kill me. If you kill the wrong one, it's mine." Chen Wu said,
He galloped his horse forward and shot a soldier who was not wearing a red armband to death.
Now that Chen Wu had spoken, a hundred Qilin troops had no scruples. Some raised machetes, some used spears, and some used halberds. The Qilin troops had various weapons and followed Chen Wu all the way into the melee.
The soldiers beside the Qilin Army who did not wear red armbands could not escape death.
Chen Wu and a hundred Qilin troops fiercely charged into the crowd. Unable to withstand the ferocity of the Qilin troops, the fighting soldiers, whether wearing red armbands or not, hurriedly separated a path to both sides.
Chen Wu, who rushed into the melee, had sharp eyes and saw at a glance Liu Qi with a red scarf on his arm, wielding a Goujian sword and fighting with several warriors. Next to Liu Qi were the four generals Chen Chun, Chen Xia, Chen Qiu and Chen Dong.
Wearing red armbands, he closely guarded Liu Qi in the battle. Chen Wukuan made up his mind and realized that the man wearing red armbands was indeed the soldier of the young master Liu Qi, and he was indeed killed correctly.
Chen Wu shouted excitedly to Liu Qi: "Sir, Chen Wu's help is here."