That's right! It was this pair of bracelets. Xiao Mian recognized the pair of crystal-clear and smooth bracelets in front of him. They were exactly the pair of bracelets he sold to Yang Yuanqing in Chang'an. It was the fourth year of Renshou. Xiao Mian still remembered it very clearly.
At that time, he had not yet joined the South China Association and was still in despair.
This pair of bracelets made him feel nostalgic for the past, thinking of his repeated interactions with Yang Yuanqing. People are emotional animals, and even heroes will have moments of weakness.
Just when Xiao Mian was feeling uneasy and undecided, this pair of bracelets was like a clear spring, and the memories of the past attached to it gurgled into Xiao Mian's anxious heart, making his heart calm again.
Wei Yunqi realized the change in Xiao Mian's heart, and he lost no time in saying, "Mr. Liang may not know! Dou Jiande has surrendered. His Highness the King of Chu gave him five thousand taels of silver and let him return to his fields."
This news shocked Xiao Mian, and he only had one thought in his mind: Yang Yuanqing could spare Dou Jiande, why couldn't he spare himself?
With so many thoughts in his mind, Xiao Xian sighed and said, "Let me think quietly for a moment."
After saying that, he stood up and walked out of the tent, which seemed a bit rude, but Cen Wenwen understood his mood, apologized apologetically, and immediately followed him out of the tent. Only Wei Yunqi and Bing Yuanzhen were left in the tent.
Wei Yunqi stared at the bracelet on the table. Yang Yuanqing told him that if Xiao Mian saw the bracelet, he would definitely have an idea. Now it seems that it is true.
Wei Yunqi was full of curiosity. What secrets were hidden in this pair of bracelets?
"Wei Sima, will Xiao Mian withdraw his troops back to Yuzhang County and leave both parties alone?" Bing Yuanzhen asked in a low voice with some concern.
Wei Yunqi had nothing to worry about. As long as Cen Wenwen was here, even if Xiao Mian got out of the dark chess, Cen Wenwen could correct it for him. Wei Yunqi smiled faintly, "I think he should understand that there are many things he can't control.
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Outside the tent, Xiao Mian was walking slowly with his hands behind his hands. He needed to make a final decision, while Cen Wenwen followed him silently.
"How do you think Yang Yuanqing will arrange for me in the future, will he be the same as Dou Jiande?" Xiao Mian seemed to be talking to himself, or he seemed to be asking Cen Wenwen.
Cen Wenwen pondered for a while and said: "I think we should give Duke Liang a false position, such as Duke Liang, and at the same time keep him away from his hometown. For example, if he lives in Luoyang or Chang'an, Duke Liang should live in obscurity."
"What about Baoyue? Will Yang Yuanqing fulfill his promise?"
"It should be possible. After all, with his status, he will not break his promise. Besides, he also needs a daughter of the Xiaoliang nobles as his concubine. This will help appease the southern nobles. I think this is Yang Yuanqing's original intention."
Xiao Xian sighed. Although the hero shouldn't be afraid of death, at this moment he was short of breath. There were two things he couldn't let go of. One was his life. He didn't want to die, he wanted to live.
The second is his precious daughter, can Yuexian get a good home? But he also knows that no one dares to marry his Xiao Mian's daughter. Perhaps letting her become a concubine and get Yang Yuanqing's protection is also her home.
Until then, Xiao Mian finally had no hesitation. He gradually became firmer and his thoughts became clear. Even if he believed in Li Mi, Li Mi would not tolerate him in the future. Instead of trusting people like Li Mi who could not do great things, it is better to follow the general trend.
And for.
At this point, Xiao Mian has no choice but to put his fate on Yang Yuanqing.
Thinking of this, he raised his head and sighed, "The Sui Dynasty lost its deer, and the heroes of the world are chasing it. Since I, Xiao Mian, am unable to aspire to the throne, why not make way for the one who aspires to the throne!"
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The time has gradually reached the fifth watch, which is the darkest hour before dawn. It is still dark in the Sui army camp, but no soldiers are asleep in the camp. 20,000 cavalry and 10,000 infantry are already lined up, with swords flashing.
, the spears are like a forest, and the cold armor exudes murderous aura.
One thousand and five hundred Mo Dao heavy-armored soldiers stood at the front. They held light shields and Mo Dao, standing majestic like gods. The murderous intent projected from the eye holes of their masks was frightening.
Behind the Mo Dao Army is the Eight Thousand Sword and Shield Army. This is also to attack the camp. The strong shield is enough to withstand the heavy rain of arrows. If the Sword and Shield Army enters the camp, it will completely destroy the enemy's defensive line of crossbowmen.
, opening the way for the cavalry attack.
Behind the Sword and Shield Army are 20,000 cavalry. They are the protagonists tonight and the backbone of the force that defeated the Wei army tonight. These are the most elite 20,000 cavalrymen of the Sui Army. As early as the Fengzhou period, they followed
Yang Yuanqing fought against the Turkic invasion.
The 20,000 cavalry horses are as strong as dragons. The cavalry are burly and strong, holding sharp spears and swords. In the spear scabbards behind the horses, there are ten short steel spears for collective shooting, which are invincible.
Yang Yuanqing was among the cavalry. He held a regimental dragon shield in his left hand and a Panying sword in his right hand. He wore an eagle-ridged golden helmet and iron armor. He was riding his Fengchai Red Shadow Horse. Today he will personally command the cavalry and charge into the cavalry.
Destroy Li Mi's camp.
He stared at the dozens of miles long hill in the distance, which was called Chilonggang. He felt that this was God's will, and there was no hero in the world who dared to call him Chilong except Yang Yuanqing.
"Your Highness, the time has come." Wang Junkuo reminded him in a low voice.
Yang Yuanqing nodded slowly, "Send my order and the army sets off!"
There were no war drums or bugles, and the army set off silently. The Mo Dao heavy armor soldiers mounted their war horses with the help of the sword and shield soldiers. They were still five miles away from the Wei army camp. Without the support of the war horses, they left.
It's not that far of a journey, but there's still a hint of chill in the night wind.
Chilonggang in the distance looks like a huge crouching dragon, stretching across the vast wilderness. A few miles away, a river several feet wide winds its way south. After flowing out for more than ten miles, it flows into the even more sparkling Yangtze River.
War has become a daily routine for this army. No one is excited about the upcoming war. Everything is so ordinary and cold.
For these warriors, death is just a part of life, but glory is eternal. They have never failed. Yesterday, today, and in the future, they will defend their glory with blood and unyielding.
The arrival of the 30,000 Sui troops had already been discovered by the Wei army's scouts and patrols. The emergency military information was quickly transmitted to the Wei army camp. Li Mi mobilized 30,000 crossbow troops to prepare for it. Not only did the police report come from the front, but also from behind. Du Fu
Wei Jun and Xiao Xianjun also gradually approached the Wei Jun camp.
Li Mi was almost desperate, but Xiao Mian was not convinced in the end. He still chose to cooperate with the Sui army, which dashed Li Mi's last glimmer of hope.
In the darkness, the three armies had a tacit understanding. Du Fuwei's army was three miles away in the northwest and would attack the Wei army's west camp. Xiao Xian's army was three miles away in the southeast and would attack the Wei army's east camp.
The 30,000 Sui troops will directly attack the Wei army's central camp. The depression of the impending war will make the 180,000 Wei troops breathless.
But the biggest threat to the Wei army is not the enemies coming from three directions, but themselves. Their morale is low, their fighting spirit is weak, they hate war, fear death, and miss their relatives. The most terrifying thing about war is the disengagement of military morale, which is like poison in everyone.
It flows in the blood of Wei soldiers.
The Wei army was on the verge of collapse, and all it took was one last blow to crush their morale.
The time finally arrived at the fifth watch. Yang Yuanqing looked up at the full moon like a wolf. The cold moonlight seemed to have a bit of scarlet added to it. He slowly drew out his sword and raised it high.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The soul-stirring huge war drums finally sounded, and each drum beat seemed to shake the heaven and the earth. One thousand and five hundred Mo Dao heavy armor soldiers slowly started, and they marched step by step towards the Wei army camp 400 steps away.
Go.
Every step was as solemn as a mountain, and the sharp sword shone coldly under the moonlight. They were like the dark gods of death from hell. Darkness flowed on them, and the powerful murderous aura they exuded even dimmed the moonlight.
The Sui cavalry seemed to feel this unbearable murderous intention. The horses raised their front hooves, neighed loudly, and stepped back a few steps. The cavalry tightened the reins.
The Wei army's 30,000 crossbowmen were stretched for two miles. They were arranged into three teams. Their lips were tense, their throats were dry, and their arms were trembling slightly. Even Li Mi felt the abnormal low morale.
He suddenly pulled out his sword and shouted loudly: "We are six times more powerful than the enemy, so what should we fear? If you kill a Sui soldier, you will be rewarded with twelve taels of gold. If you take Yang Yuanqing's head, you will be rewarded with one hundred thousand taels of gold, five hundred taels of pearls, and a seal."
King Jiangdu!"
Although the heavy reward was difficult to pay, the attractive reward boosted morale to a certain extent. The soldiers began to draw their bows and arrows. The crossbow soldiers raised their crossbows on the ground, and darkly pointed the crossbow arrows at the dark killer who was approaching step by step.
god.
'One hundred and fifty steps... one hundred and twenty steps!'
Li Mi yelled, "she!"
Thirty thousand crossbow troops fired at the same time, and a storm of arrows hit the heavily armored Mo Dao army a hundred steps away. Fifteen hundred Mo Dao troops simultaneously raised their light shields, which were dried and soaked with rattan.
The light shield weaved with oil is light and strong.
Arrows rushed from the sky like locusts, covering up the moonlight, and shot into the heavily armored soldiers with a 'Pah! Pah! Pah!' sound. The smooth vine shields were suddenly filled with arrows like hedgehogs.
But the powerful arrow array encountered its enemy, and not a single Sui soldier fell. They continued to move forward, step by step, approaching the Wei army's barracks, and they were only fifty steps away...
The dense rain of arrows fired for three rounds, with nearly a hundred thousand arrows pouring out, but except for a dozen Modao soldiers who fell to the ground because they were shot in the eye, no one was shot down.
The Wei army's crossbowmen began to become a little confused and retreated one after another. There was fear in everyone's eyes. In the rain of arrows that could kill everything, these more than a thousand heavy armored infantry remained standing tall, as if they were immortal.
This psychological shock was enough to offset the heavy reward offered by Li Mi.
Li Mi also took a breath of air. He finally knew what kind of army this was. The legendary heavy armored infantry, the Sui army's biggest killer, was this army that withstood the impact of tens of thousands of Turkic cavalry. Li Mi began
Frightened.
At this moment, the drums of the Sui army suddenly accelerated, and the drums sounded loudly. This was the order to launch a charge. 1,500 Mo Dao infantry shouted in unison, like hundreds of streams converging, quickly converging into one
The giant dragon charged towards the Wei army camp thirty steps away.