subvert the late Tang Dynasty

Did Gao Pian really die in the Yangtze River like this?

Of course not, as Zhu Wen thought, if Gao Pian died so easily, he would have died many times already.He has already developed a very cautious character during his military life. After decades of baptism on the battlefield, he can already clearly feel the danger. Even if there is a little clue, it is difficult to escape. Through his eyes, this is also the reason why he was able to become the No.1 General of the Tang Dynasty.

Thirty miles upstream from Zhu Wen's ambush battlefield, more than thirty warships were slowly moving forward.

At this time, Gao Pian was sitting in the cabin, leisurely playing with the jade wine glass in his hand, looking at the aged bamboo leaves in the glass.The emerald green wine glass reflects the green wine, just looking at it makes people salivate, not to mention the strong aroma of wine floating in the cabin?

Gao Pian's beard and hair are all white, his face is clear and pale, and he has a somewhat dusty smell. In terms of appearance alone, he is comparable to Lu Dongbin.At first glance, it doesn't look like a famous general of a generation at all, but a bit like a well-educated Confucian.

Sitting opposite Gao Pian were its two confidantes, Zhang Lin and Liang Yan.Liang Yan's complexion is sallow, with a short beard on his upper lip, his arms are slightly longer than ordinary people's, and the muscles on his arms are lumpy and intertwined, making people know that his hands can burst out with amazing strength at any time.

Zhang Lin said: "I really don't understand. Since the general knows that Huang Chao's men are in an ambush ahead, why do you let the three best-equipped buildings go first? Besides, there are old, weak, sick and disabled guys on board. What's the use? Why don't we transfer the elite troops together, I don't believe that Huang Chao has the courage to attack."

Gao Pian slowly put the wine glass to his lips, took a sip, and closed his eyes slightly, as if he was savoring the aroma of the aged wine carefully.After a long time, Gao Pian opened his eyes, and said slowly: "The enemy is in the dark and I am in the light. This battle has not been fought yet, and we have already lost half of it."

Zhang Lin said: "Then let the three best-equipped building boats explore the way in front, wouldn't they be sent to death!"

Gao Pian nodded and said, "You are right, let them die."

Zhang Lin and Liang Yan were puzzled. The three building boats were built with great manpower and material resources when they were in Jiannan the year before last. It took them three months to build them. Can you go out and die?They don't feel sorry for the thousand or eight hundred old, weak and remnant soldiers, but the three expensive ships.

Gao Pian sneered and said, "Is Huang Chao just waiting for someone? You can lure him out without spending a lot of money? Do you think I should use those three boats to lure him out, or use my old bones to lure him out personally?" good?"

Zhang Lin and Liang Yan hurriedly bowed and said: "The old general is the number one general in the Tang Dynasty, with a distinguished status, how can he easily take risks?"

Gao Pian took another sip of Zhuyeqing, and said, "Pay close attention to the movement in front of me. If there is any abnormal movement, our main force will move forward quickly, and we must catch all the people who came to attack Huang Chao!" He paused and urged: "If there are Huang Chao or Huang Chao's generals, it's best to keep them alive."

Zhang Lin and Zhang Lin bowed and agreed, and were about to withdraw, when they suddenly heard two dull explosions coming from a distance, which happened to be in the direction of the building boat used by their side to lure the enemy.The two rushed out of the cabin and organized the fleet to advance rapidly.

Gao Pian's eyelids twitched violently, his white hair swayed without wind, and an invisible aura instantly spread to the surroundings. His whole body seemed to become a hundred times more energetic, and people could tell that he was full of endless energy strength.Where is there a trace of old age?

Gao Pian drank the Zhuyeqing in the cup in one gulp, and murmured: "I hope you, Huang Chao, will come out in person this time. I really want to see how powerful your No. 72 Lingyun swordsmanship is to dominate the rivers and lakes!"

Thirty warships sailed with full sails, riding the wind and breaking waves all the way to the east.

The continuous explosion sounded eight times in a row, and Gao Pian couldn't help being moved. He could hear it so clearly from a distance of thirty miles. He also wondered where the peasant army, which has always been known for its poverty, got such Great weapon?What is it that can emit such a huge power?

In the Tang Dynasty, although gunpowder had been manufactured, it had not been used on the battlefield, so even a veteran like Gao Pian could not imagine what Zhu Wen's "Thunderbolt" was made of.

Just when Zhu Wen gave the order to retreat, the soldiers standing guard in front suddenly raised a dangerous signal to remind Zhu Wen and others to evacuate urgently.

Seeing the semaphore of the sentries ahead, Zhu Wen was secretly startled, why did the officers and soldiers come so quickly?Obviously there are no heavy troops stationed nearby?Zhu Wen was full of doubts in his heart, but he had no time to think about it, and issued another emergency retreat order.

He knew that there should be no slightest hesitation at this time, otherwise, the entire army might be in danger of being wiped out.

Because Gao Pian's body was not found, Yang Xingmi was still a little bit unwilling, but since he said that Zhu Wen was fully in command of the ambush, Zhu Wen sent two retreat signals in a row, and the second was an urgent retreat signal, so Yang Xingmi had no choice but to do so. Unwillingly shouted: "Retreat!"

But it's too late.

Just when their more than twenty speedboats were ready to retreat, Gao Pian's more than thirty warships had already turned the corner, and they were only half a mile away.

Zhu Wen suddenly saw more than [-] large warships of the enemy, and was shocked.Knowing that it is almost impossible to get out of the body.

The warship is a traditional military warship that has existed since the Han Dynasty, and it was during the Three Kingdoms period that a large number of warships were used on the battlefield.

The boat has a narrow and long body, the hull is wrapped with thick rawhide, the bow has a ram made of fine iron, and there are arrow holes and spear holes around the hull, whether it is long-distance attack or melee combat, or the impact force of the hull , are unmatched by other ships.In particular, its speed and impact force are beyond the reach of other ships. Strictly speaking, Meng Chong's name should be called Mengchong, mainly because of its sturdiness, super impact force, and its unparalleled speed.

Now the enemy army has more than [-] warships, Zhu Wenwen and Yang Xingmi only have [-] speedboats without any defensive facilities, the difference is inconceivable.Although the speedboat is called a speedboat, its speed is not at the same level as that of a boat.

A speedboat is nothing more than two oars, one on each side.And there are more than [-] oars on both sides of the boat, and there are three sails, one big, two small, and three sails.It was a breeze to catch up with Yang Xingmi and the others from half a mile away.

How could Zhu Wen not be surprised?Even if he is considered a think tank in the army, there is nothing he can do at this time.

Xu Huaiyu said anxiously: "General, the enemy army is powerful, let's retreat first!"

Zhu Wen hesitated and said, "What about the second senior brother? Are we just watching them die in the Yangtze River?"

His mind was full of thoughts, history has not changed after all, the ambush against Gao Pian was still unsuccessful, and it is possible to catch up with a general with both civil and military skills like Yang Xingmi.Alas, I really shouldn't have agreed with Yang Xingmi's proposal at the beginning. Since I know the history is like this, why let Yang Xingmi take this risk?Zhu Wen secretly blamed himself in his heart.