At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 477 Timely Rain

A lot of bamboo has been consumed in the past few days, and the originally dense bamboo forest has become much sparser.

Gao Bufan and a group of young generals walked to the river behind the bamboo forest and stood on the simple pier built of bamboo. They saw the Jiaohe River flowing quietly and sparkling in front of them, while the opposite bank was dark with no sparks in sight.

Gao Ming said regretfully: "The river here is too deep, and the silt at the bottom of the river is so thick that we can't build piles with bamboo. If we don't build a floating bridge to cross the river, we can cross the river quickly, and even take the horses away. Now only To be able to use bamboo rafts, war horses must be discarded."

Wu Daqing licked his lips and said reluctantly: "We are hungry these days and we are reluctant to kill horses and eat meat. Could it be that these more than 1000 horses are given to Li Mi and the others?"

Lu Sheng glanced at Master Tongshou with a calm expression, and said with a wry smile: "You only feel sorry for the horses, but you know that although the horses are important, human lives are more precious. Once we start crossing the river, the enemy will definitely not just watch us leave, at least Thirty percent of the brothers must be responsible for staying behind and covering."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone fell silent, feeling inexplicably heavy. The [-]% of the brothers who stayed behind were undoubtedly death squads, because the probability of eventually dying in battle was very high. They had to use their lives to cover the other brothers to cross the river safely, and they might not succeed. After all, crossing the river with bamboo rafts is too slow. Once the enemy breaks through the camp, there will only be more casualties.

Cui Zisheng gritted his teeth and said: "You are dead and the bird is facing the sky. Master Tongshou, let's break through tomorrow. Killing one is enough money, killing two is profitable. It is better than escaping in embarrassment and being stabbed in the back."

Cui Zijian immediately nodded in agreement, and said loudly: "That's right, this subordinate is willing to lead the cavalry to fight against Li Mi, and desperately hold back the [-] cavalry under his command to cover everyone's breakout."

All the young generals were very moved, Cui Zisheng put his hand on Cui Zijian's shoulder and said, "Good brother, big brother will accompany you."

Wu Daqing put his hand on Cui Zijian's other shoulder, and said with a smile: "In terms of killing the enemy immediately, both of you have to stand aside, let me do it, Lord Tongshou, my subordinates are willing to lead the cavalry to charge the battle and fight a bloody path. "

Gao Bufan couldn't help being moved when he heard the words. This kind of friendship of comrades-in-arms who are fighting to die is really touching. He smiled and said: "You don't have to fight for a while, you must break through the siege, but you have to pay attention to strategy. One thing, Ben Tongshou will not give up any brother easily, as long as there is still a chance, I will go all out to take everyone away alive until victory!"

Everyone cheered up when they heard the words, and asked almost in unison: "Master Tongshou has a clever plan?"

Just as Gao Bufan was about to speak, his eyes flashed suddenly, and he listened quietly. Seeing this, the young generals quickly held their breath and stared at the darkening river.

The summer nights are not quiet, the bamboo forest and the insects by the water are chirping happily, and the river water slaps on the bank from time to time to make a crackling sound.

clap clap...

It was the sound of water splashing, that's right, it was the sound of water splashing. Although the sound was very soft, everyone could vaguely hear it at this moment, and couldn't help but glance at each other!
Lu Sheng immediately made a gesture, Gao Ming understood it, and quietly withdrew from the bamboo forest, and sent a team of archers to lie in ambush on the shore.

At this time, the sound of paddling became more and more clear. Under the bleak moonlight, two groups of black shadows could be seen slowly paddling towards the bamboo forest. It was a boat, yes, it was a boat, or two bows!
"Good guy, it seems that Li Mi is a cunning guy who wants to steal camp from the river." Lu Sheng said in a low voice, and at the same time gestured for the archers to shoot arrows.

Gao Bufan hurriedly waved his hand to stop him, and ordered in a low voice: "The friend and enemy are unknown, so don't shoot arrows, there are only two boats, and it won't be too late to clean up after the opponent lands."

Everyone thought it right, if the enemy steals the camp, it is unlikely to send only two bow ships, and the two bow ships seem to come from the opposite bank.

At this time, the two bow boats were getting closer and closer, and the outline became clearer. It could be seen that they were two small fishing boats. At this time, a fire suddenly lit up on the boat, which flashed and then went out, three times in a row.

Gao Bufan's heart moved, he took out the torch and blew it on, drawing three circles in the void, all the young generals couldn't help but look at each other, is this some kind of joint signal?

clap clap...

The sound of paddling water suddenly became louder, and the two small fishing boats obviously accelerated their speed and came here.

Soon, the boat docked, and a fishing lantern was lit, and then a slim figure jumped onto the horse's back first, and plunged into Gao Bufan's arms.

The young generals were startled at first, thinking that the other party was going to attack Mr. Tongshou, but when they took a closer look, they found a slim woman nestling in Mrs. Tongshou's arms, with her arms tightly around Mrs. Tongshou's. Waist, this is not an attack, it is clearly throwing yourself into a hug.

For a moment, all the young generals breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time looked strange.

Gao Bufan patted Dou Xianniang's pink back and smiled, "Xianniang, why are you here?"

Dou Xianniang was wearing night clothes at this time, and also covered her face with a black scarf, but with her figure and hand feel, Gao Bufan knew who was coming as soon as she was in her arms.

"Brother Gao, I'm sorry, I don't know daddy..."

Before Dou Xianniang finished speaking, Gao Bufan interrupted her with a light cough, and said with a smile, "I know everything, you don't need to explain."

Dou Xianniang quickly stopped talking, only then did she wake up that there were still many people around, at this moment, another person jumped onto the boat, wearing a long gown, with a bookish face, it turned out to be Du Ruhui.

Gao Bufan said in surprise, "Mr. Du is here too."

Du Ruhui smiled and said: "Ruhui met Mr. Tongshou, it just happened to be the meeting, thanks to Miss Liu who tipped off the news, by the way, Master Gao has already rushed to Gaoyang County to ask for reinforcements, if all goes well, the reinforcements should arrive within two days, by the way Ruhui guessed that Master Tongshou would be short of food, so he brought some food here, although it is only ten shi, but it should be able to relieve the urgent need."

All the young generals naturally recognized Du Ruhui as Lord Tongshou's aide, and couldn't help but smile when they heard this, and said excitedly: "Mr. Du, you are really our savior."

"Ruhui, you have really helped us a lot this time." Gao Bufan said happily, his plan was decisive, and he really lived up to his reputation, and he acted decisively and thoughtfully. If Xianniang came by herself, she would definitely not expect to bring food along with her.

Seeing that everyone was so happy, Du Ruhui seemed to guess that he guessed right. Mr. Gao is really short of food now, and said with a smile: "I am also very happy to be able to help. Well, then I will find a few more boats tomorrow night." Bring food."

"That's kind, please Mr. Du." Gao Bufan smiled.

Du Ruhui hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, you are welcome, this is Ruhui's duty."

Gao Bufan turned around and ordered: "Little Lu, ask the brothers to move the food on the boat back to the camp."

"Okay!" Lu Sheng agreed, and took the lead to jump on the boat and carry a bag of grain ashore. Gao Ming and others also rushed forward to help when they saw this.

Du Ruhui looked at the archers who quietly retreated, and couldn't help sweating secretly: "Fortunately, Miss Liu came with me, otherwise I'm afraid I'm going to become a porcupine."

Dou Xianniang smiled sweetly. After all, she had fought side by side with Brother Gao. This code was the communication signal they used when they were in Goguryeo, and it came in handy this time.

Gao Bufan said with a smile: "Not really, if the ship attacked the camp, there must be more than two bows, so at first I also guessed that it might be friends rather than enemies, let's go, let's go to the camp and talk in detail, there are too many mosquitoes here. "

Ever since, Gao Bufan took Dou Xianniang and Du Ruhui back to the camp to talk. At this time, there were no outsiders, and Dou Xianniang took off her mask, revealing her picturesque pretty face.

"Brother Gao, I'm sorry, Xianniang also learned from her stepmother that Donghai Gong and Dad are going to join forces with Li Mi to deal with you." Dou Xianniang said apologetically.

Du Ruhui's expression was normal, obviously he already knew the true identity of Dou Xianniang.That being the case, Gao Bufan naturally didn't have to hide it anymore, and comforted him: "Your father is also his master, you don't have to feel sorry for Xian Niang, and your father has been merciful these few days."

When Dou Xianniang heard this, she felt a little better. It was very difficult for her to be caught between her father and her lover.

Gao Bufan comforted Xian Niang, then turned to Du Ruhui and asked, "When did my father go to Gaoyang County?"

Du Ruhui replied: "I rode there yesterday afternoon, and I should be there this morning. If Master Duan sends troops, he will definitely arrive within two days."

Gao Bufan shook his head and said, "Duan Da is cowardly and afraid of fighting, so I'm afraid he won't be able to count on him."

Dou Xianniang asked in surprise, "Then what should we do? How about Xianniang find some more boats tomorrow to help Brother Gao cross the river?"

Gao Bufan shook his head: "If you want to cross the river, you don't need to find another boat, just a bamboo raft will do."

Du Ruhui's heart moved, and he asked, "Master Gao is planning to break out?"

Gao Bufan nodded and said: "Crossing the river is very passive, and the horses can't take it away, so it's better to break through."

Dou Xianniang's pretty face was slightly pale, she pursed her water chestnut-like mouth tightly and did not speak. She naturally hoped that Brother Gao could lead the army across the river, because breaking through the encirclement would mean a fierce bloody battle with Father and Duke Donghai. Whichever side wins, the casualties must be extremely heavy, this is the last result she wants to see.

Du Ruhui quickly asked about the strength of the two sides, then frowned and said: "There is a huge disparity in strength, and the opponent has two thousand cavalry. Our side is at an absolute disadvantage. Are you confident that Tong Shou can break through?"

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Originally there was only [-]% confidence, but after Mr. Du came, now there are [-]% confidence."

Du Ruhui thought for a while after hearing this, nodded and said, "Okay, I will go back and find a way to send more food, so that everyone can have a full meal before breaking through."

Gao Bufan couldn't help sighing inwardly, a smart person is a smart person, and by inference, he nodded and said: "Then I will send ten soldiers to assist Mr. Du."

Du Ruhui nodded and said: "Then it's the best, it's not too late, I will leave now."

Ever since, Gao Bufan dispatched ten soldiers to board the small fishing boat and escorted Du Ruhui to the other side quietly.

(End of this chapter)