At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 421 Infighting
Xu Shiji originally planned to replicate the previous ambush and eat Gao Bufan's cavalry, so he arranged carefully so that the ambush successfully escaped the eyes of the scouts. Unexpectedly, the only sentry hiding in the tree was captured by Gao Bufan. A pair of sharp eyes spotted it, and immediately killed it with one arrow.

The ambush was done by surprise, since Gao Bufan was not fooled and did not enter the ambush circle, then the ambush was naturally considered a failure.

Xu Shiji would probably do it if he had to kill one thousand enemies and harm himself by eight hundred, but Xu Shiji would not do it if he killed eight hundred enemies and harm himself one thousand, so he simply ordered the withdrawal of troops After all, once Gao Bufan set fire to the mountain, even if they would not be burned to death, they would end up in a very embarrassing end.

What Gao Bufan said was right, Xu Shiji was more effective than Zhai Hong when he gave a fart, and when he gave an order, the bandits began to retreat to the top of the mountain, presumably planning to climb over the top of the mountain and retreat from the other side of the mountain.

"The thieves have withdrawn, why don't we take the opportunity to chase them down?" the brigade commander Zhang Duo eagerly asked.

Yuchi Jingde shook his head and said: "Not advisable, after all the enemy is outnumbered, and even though the enemy has retreated, they are orderly in the chaos, but they are actually hiding their killer moves. If we abandon our horses and chase them down on the mountain, we will definitely not be able to take advantage of it, maybe we will return to the enemy's place." Right in the arms of Xu Shiji, this man is good at planning, and should not be underestimated."

After Zhang Duo heard the words and observed carefully, he found that although the bandits retreated in a mess, they actually concealed their tactics. Different arms crossed to cover and retreat. Moreover, Wagang's military flag was still standing in place without moving. Breaking into sweat, he said, "This Xu Shiji really has two brushes."

On the mountainside, Xu Shiji saw that the brothers under his command had withdrawn in sevens and eighties, and the Sui army still stood still, he couldn't help being a little disappointed, the other party was really not fooled, and the ambush failed completely, so he waved his hands helplessly: "Let's all retreat! "After speaking, he turned and walked up the mountain.

Gao Bufan saw Wagang's banner finally moving, he laughed loudly and said: "Mr. Xu has a good journey, so I won't send you off!"

Xu Shiji didn't pay attention, and continued to walk in a dull manner. Gao Bufan raised his voice again: "Thank you, Junshi Xu, for your noble hand. Someone Gao has accepted this favor. When Junjun Xu figured it out, he wanted to abandon the dark and turn to the bright. I."

Xu Shiji almost fell down, his teeth itched with hatred, but he had no choice but to pretend to turn a deaf ear.Zhai Hong's face was gloomy, he stared at Xu Shiji's back, and pressed the handle of the knife with murderous intent.

Zhai Hong is greedy for money, stupid and narrow-minded. The last time Xu Shiji ordered the archers to shoot arrows at him, he already held a grudge. Not only did he not appreciate Xu Shiji's kindness in taking him back as a hostage, but he also said a lot in front of Zhai Rang Bad words about Xu Shiji and Shan Xiongxin.

This time, Zhai Hong was once again teased by Gao Bufan as a clown in front of the brothers, and his face was completely humiliated, but all the brothers didn't listen to him, and Xu Shiji just said a word, and everyone immediately obeyed and withdrew the troops, which shows Xu Shiji's prestige Far above him, Di Hong, Di Hong was naturally shocked and angry, hated and jealous, and even murderous!
At the foot of the mountain, Yuchi Jingde was a little curious and asked: "Could it be that General Gao Lang and Xu Shiji are old acquaintances?"

Gao Bufan said with a smile: "I've only seen it once. Last time I caught that idiot Zhai Hong blocking the way and ripping off a stick. Later, Shan Xiongxin also fell into my hands. In order to save these two people, Xu Shiji was willing to use himself as a hostage. It can be seen that This person is indeed a loyal person, and quite capable, he is a rare talent, but it is a pity that he cannot be used by me."

Yuchi Jingde suddenly said: "In this way, Gao Lang really wants to recruit this person."

Gao Bufan nodded and said: "This general indeed has such intentions, but this person has a deep friendship with Shan Xiongxin, and he and Zhai Rang are also brothers who have worshiped the handle, so I am afraid that he will not leave Wagang easily."

Zhang Duo laughed and said, "Xu Shiji doesn't seem to be dealing with that Zhai Hong. After Gao Lang teased me about today, I'm afraid it won't be easy when I go back."

"It's not just difficult, that idiot Zhai Hong probably wants to kill Xu Shiji." Yuchi Jingde thought to himself.

Gao Bufan shrugged, he just wanted Xu Shiji to have a hard time in Wagang, if it was easier, how could he get him to leave Wagang?

"Cross the col!" Seeing that Wagang's ambushes had withdrawn, Gao Bufan gave an order, and more than 200 cavalry passed through Niujiao col like a lightning bolt.

Let's talk about Xu Shiji, who led the Wagang Army over Funiu Mountain, and met another group of troops led by Jia Runfu.

Jia Runfu was a key leader in Wagang, and he was also the first member of Zhai Rang's team. He heard that Xu Shiji was ambushing the officers and soldiers here, so he brought people to reinforce him.

"Mr. Xu, is this... over?" Jia Runfu couldn't help asking curiously when he saw Xu Shiji leading the brigade back.

Zhai Hong said angrily first: "Screw me, our military master Xu met an old friend, and left after the old gathering, and didn't beat him at all."

Jia Runfu was stunned for a moment, and quickly asked, "Which old friend?"

"It's that dog official surnamed Gao last time." Zhai Hong sneered.

Jia Runfu's complexion changed slightly, and he was a little dissatisfied: "It turned out to be him, such a stubborn court eagle dog, why didn't Master Xu take the opportunity to eliminate harm for the people, but let him go instead."

It is said that Gao Bufan is now famous, not only famous in the court, but also famous among the bandit troops everywhere. First of all, Gao Bufan defeated the conspiracy of Yang Xuangan's rebels in the Luoyang defense battle, and rescued Yang Xuangan on the dragon boat in Guantao County. Yang Guang, so in the eyes of anti-Sui people everywhere, Gao Bufan is an extremely vicious "hawk dog" of the imperial court who helps the tyrants and abuses, and he can't wait to get rid of him quickly.

Xu Shiji explained: "The ambush has been seen through, and the opponent has not caught the trick. This battle cannot be fought."

Di Hong sneered and said, "Is it impossible to fight? Or is it because Master Xu doesn't want to fight? Hehe, the dog officer surnamed Gao Na said in public that you, Xu Shiji, are the only talent he likes. Apart from you, Xu Shiji, everyone else in Wagang A vain idiot."

Jia Runfu was furious when he heard the words: "The dog official really said that?"

Di Hong patted his chest and said: "If I, Zhai Hong, made half a false statement, I twisted my head off and used it as a chamber pot for you, Lao Jia. If you don't believe me, you can ask other brothers. Everyone has heard that the dog official surnamed Gao Na even asked Xu Shiji to join him. Before leaving I even thanked Xu Shiji for letting him pass through Niujiaoao. Lao Jia, I think Xu Shiji, a rebellious boy, must have taken refuge in that dog official, and he must not be allowed to stay in the village and harm everyone."

Jia Runfu suddenly remembered the two piles of fish bones next to the fire when he found Xu Shiji before. The two of them ate, so Jia Runfu had doubts at the time, and now he heard Zhai Hong's words, his suspicions deepened, and he looked at Xu Shiji hesitantly.

Xu Shiji said indifferently: "This is just a plan to alienate the other party. If I, Xu Shiji, really took refuge with Gao and harbored ill intentions towards the cottage, the other party would intentionally yell to everyone? Zhai Hong, are you so stupid?"

As the so-called clay Buddha is also angry, Xu Shiji was obviously angry when Zhai Hong spat him blood, so he stopped showing mercy and accused Zhai Hong of being stupid.

Di Hong jumped up as if his tail had been stepped on, and yelled loudly, "That's right, just as the dog official said, we are all stupid people in the village, and you, Xu Shiji, are smart, so go and join that dog official. Why stay on the mountain and be humiliated."

"It's nonsense, continuing to argue with someone like you is the greatest humiliation." Xu Shiji sneered disdainfully, turned and walked away.

Seeing this, Zhai Hong became even more imposing, he caught up to the front and said loudly: "How, you are guilty of what I said?"

Xu Shiji ignored it, and continued to move forward quickly. A murderous intent flashed in Zhai Hong's eyes, and he suddenly drew out his waist knife and slashed at the back of the former's neck.

"Master Hong can't do it!" Jia Runfu exclaimed in surprise.

Xu Shiji suddenly heard the wind behind his head, he couldn't help being taken aback, he quickly dodged to dodge, but he was still a little slower, the shoulder was cut off by the blade, and a small piece of flesh was cut off on the spot, blood gushed out like a fountain.

When Zhai Hong missed a single blow, he became very angry, and immediately raised his sword to strike again.Xu Shiji obviously didn't expect Zhai Hong to be so aggressive, he directly attacked from behind, and immediately he was also very angry, he flew up his kick, and kicked Zhai Hong's knee first.

With a muffled bang, Zhai Hong lost his center of gravity and fell into the mud on the spot.Taking advantage of the situation, Xu Shiji drew out his long sword, pressed it against Zhai Hong's back, and shouted sharply: "Zhu Zi'an dared to sneak attack, I really don't dare to kill you!"

"Master Xu, show mercy!" Jia Runfu rushed up, holding a gleaming waist knife in his hand, as if he was trying to persuade a fight.

Xu Shiji shouted sharply: "Stop!"

Jia Runfu stopped in his tracks, his eyes flickered, and he said in a deep voice, "Mr. Xu is all my brothers, so don't be impulsive."

At this moment, Xu Shiji's arm was already stained red with blood, and the blood flowed down the wrist to the sword, and then dripped from the sword tip onto Zhai Hong's back.

Zhai Hong even sneered arrogantly and said: "Xu Shiji, if you have the guts, kill me with a sword, otherwise I will kill you sooner or later!"

"Then I will fulfill you!" Xu Shiji's eyes sharpened, and he pierced Zhai Hong's shoulder with his sword, directly passing through the gap between the bones of the pipa.

"Ouch!" Zhai Hong uttered a scream worse than killing a pig, and immediately passed out from the pain.

Jia Runfu's complexion changed suddenly, he swung his knife and slashed at Xu Shiji, Xu Shiji drew his sword to meet him, and with a few strokes of his sword, he forced Jia Runfu back, the surrounding Wagang Army soldiers couldn't help but looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

Jia Runfu glared at Xu Shiji and said, "Mr. Xu, could it be that you really took refuge in the imperial court? Let Hongye go and I go back to the village to make it clear to the head of the village, and pretend that this has never happened."

When Xu Shiji saw Jia Runfu's eyes flickering, he knew that Jia Runfu didn't trust him, so he couldn't help but sighed: "Forget it, I don't want to stay here, but I have a place to stay here. Since you don't trust Xu, then let's say goodbye. I, Xu Shiji, will have nothing to do with Wagang from now on!"

After Xu Shiji finished speaking, he kicked Zhai Hong in front of Jia Runfu, then turned around and strode away.

(End of this chapter)