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Chapter 370

In Liyang City.

In a quiet courtyard, Xu Shiji and Wang Junkuo are drinking together.

Xu Shiji slowly raised his cup, he was born with thick eyebrows and big eyes, so people who knew him in the Wagang Army called him Big Eyes Xu.Xu Shiji is personable and has the style of a Confucian general. His family was also from a wealthy family back then, and later he joined the Wagang Army, defeated Zhang Xutuo, and made many military exploits.

When Yu Wenhua and Beishang fought against Li Mi, Xu Shiji guarded Cangcheng. Under Yu Wenhua and several attacks, it was difficult to succeed, and he made great contributions to the Wagang Army's defeat of the Xiaoguo Army.

Xu Shiji's contribution to Li Mi's repeated victories can be said to be indisputable.

Although Xu Shiji was a general of the Wagang Army, he also knew that he was not trusted by Li Mi, and Wang Junkuo, who was drinking with him in front of him, entered the Wagang Army, but he was always depressed and frustrated, and he was not valued by Li Mi.

Xu Shiji and Wang Junkuo also had the same fate, and now they were appointed by Li Mi, but they were actually distant, and they were sent as Li Yang's garrison.

When the two of them had free time that day, they had a plate of cooked mutton and a few plates of stuffed chicken and geese, which were very pleasant to drink with rice wine.

The two ate more and more happily, Xu Shiji said: "Brother Wang, I heard that you are the uncle of Li Chongjiu, the governor of Youzhou, so there is such a thing."

Wang Junkuo stroked his beard, turned his eyes and said: "I'm not hiding this from you, Duke Wei also knows, it's true, his father and I are sworn brothers, so he is also my nephew. "

Xu Shiji nodded, picked up the mutton with his chopsticks, stopped and said with a smile, "So that's how it is. There's no one around, so why didn't you go to Youzhou, Brother Wang?"

Wang Junkuo said: "Maogong, don't use words to pick someone. Although a certain person is not successful under Duke Wei's command, he has no intention of voting. Once Duke Wei captures Luoyang, although a certain person can't be crowned king, But no matter how bad it is, you can still have a master Hou, that is also the glory of the ancestors."

Xu Shiji sighed and said: "Brother Wang, you are really open-minded, I'm not as good as that. If someone follows Wei Gong to conquer the world, after becoming famous, he only wants to live in seclusion in the mountains, wandering in the clouds and wild cranes, and he doesn't care about fame and fortune."

Wang Junkuo knew it in his heart, and said in words: "Brother Xu, at a young age, it is time to make a lot of achievements, why bother to say such melancholy words."

Xu Shiji shook his head and said, "It's not melancholy."

Xu Shiji stopped talking, he had some ambitions in his heart, but since he became suspicious of Li Mi, he was quite discouraged.

From ancient times to the present, there have been many monarchs and ministers who can share adversity but cannot share wealth. What's more, Li Mi and himself are now even fighting the world, and this period of adversity is very reluctant.Therefore, if Li Mi can seize the world, Xu Shiji thinks that it would be good if he can save this life.

At this moment, a general hurried in and knelt on the ground with a plop.

"General..."

Xu Shiji's other party seemed to be hesitating, and he knew something big happened at a glance.

Xu Shiji's smile faded immediately, and he said in a deep voice, "Why panic, speak slowly."

The general barely swallowed a mouthful of spit and said: "General, Wei Gong suffered a disastrous defeat at Mangshan Mountain!"

Wang Junkuo's face darkened, and he shouted, "What kind of fiasco?"

The general said with a mournful face, "I also just received the urgent report. I don't know the details. I just heard from people who escaped from the Yellow River that my Wagang army is finished. The 20 army has fled all over the mountains and plains. It is already a defeated army!"

Hearing this, Wang Junkuo punched heavily on the table and said, "Duke Wei, how is this possible."

Xu Shiji took a deep breath and said: "Brother Wang, the matter has not yet been confirmed. Whether our army is defeated or not, we should not mess up our position first. We can send people across the river to find out where we are, and at the same time guard the city to prevent others from stealing the city. If the 20 army is defeated, Henan will not be able to survive, and if the Luokou warehouse is lost, then the Liyang warehouse will be the last hope of our Wagang army."

Seeing Xu Shiji at this moment, Wang Junkuo still sees things clearly, and he thinks that this man is calm when encountering major events, so he is really not as good as him, Li Mi can't believe such a good general, it is really a loss.

Immediately Wang Junkuo stood up, clasped his fists and said: "Everything is at the command of the general."

As soon as the incidents on both sides were settled, a brigade leader stationed at the city gate rushed into the house and said: "General Qi, the dust is rising in the north of the city, and thousands of light cavalry are approaching our city."

"Okay, just as I said, here we come," Xu Shiji put on his helmet and said, "It must be Yu Wenhua and this thief. He heard the news of Wei Gong's defeat, so he took advantage of the situation to attack Liyang City. It's really a good time So fast. How about Brother Wang accompany me to watch the enemy from the city?"

Wang Junkuo stood up and said in awe-inspiring way: "Yu Wenhua and the bereaved dog dare to come here, even if there are millions, they are not afraid."

"Well said." Xu Shiji clapped his hands in praise.

At that moment, the two of them went up to the tower of the northern city together, but they saw the dust billowing below the city, hundreds of horses galloped under the city, throwing the dust everywhere.

Xu Shiji looked at the top of the city, pointed to the bottom of the city, and said to Wang Junkuo: "Galding for thousands of miles, you don't care about horsepower. From this point, it can be seen that the enemy will be arrogant and incompetent."

Wang Junkuo said: "It may also be done on purpose to lure our army to attack."

Xu Shiji sneered and said, "Even if there is a plan, I'm not afraid. Brother Wang, you lead three hundred cavalry to kill from the Wengcheng, retreat with one blow, defeat the enemy's sharpness, and I will do it again."

Wang Junkuo clasped his fists and said, "I would like to listen to the general's orders."

At that moment, Wang Junkuo went down from the city tower, and the soldiers who were going up the city wall beside him gave way to him one after another.

When he arrived at the foot of the city, a confidant immediately led his mount, a big maroon horse.

After Wang Junkuo straddled his horse, he took from his confidant a whole-body Qinglong Saber, with a heavy face, a beautiful beard and chest, looking majestic and majestic.

Wang Junkuo rode his horse into the urn city, followed by three hundred Wagang cavalry, and then the city gate behind him was slowly closed.

Suddenly, with the sound of a gong, the gate of the Wengcheng opened wide, Wang Junkuo clamped his legs, and the horse galloped out like the wind.

The suspension bridge of the city gate had already been put down, Wang Junkuo was holding a big knife, and the horse under his crotch was as fast as the wind and lightning, and suddenly he saw a wide field of vision.

Wang Junkuo took aim at an enemy general in black clothes and black armor, and immediately killed him, he shouted in the sky: "Thief, try your grandpa Wang's sword!"

The four hooves staggered, and the distance from the opponent was less than ten feet, but he seemed to be stunned when he saw the opponent.Wang Junkuo thought in his heart that this was an act of death, and countless people in the battle turned into headless ghosts under his sword.

Wang Junkuo swung the Green Dragon Saber and was about to slash it down, when the other party suddenly shouted: "Oh, isn't this the Second Master?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Wang Junkuo opened his eyes, his secret path was not good, he suddenly withdrew his strength, the horse galloped, and almost slashed the opponent's face with a knife.

But the Wagang cavalry behind them were all shocked when they saw Wang Junkuo, the brave general in the army, unexpectedly miss.

Just at this time, Wang Junkuo pulled the rein abruptly, and shouted with one stroke of the Qinglong Saber: "Stop it all."

The Wagang cavalry who rushed out of the city gate were at a loss when they heard this, but seeing Wang Junkuo stop, everyone also reined in their horses and checked the movement outside the city to see what was going on.

The other party's black-armored general laughed, rolled down from his horse, cupped his fists on the ground and said: "Wang Mahan has seen the second leader."
Wang Junkuo pointed his sword at Wang Mahan's nose, and shouted: "You murderous talent, you are not in Youzhou, what are you doing here, if you didn't collect it quickly just now, you almost became Lao Tzu's ghost."

Wang Mahan hurriedly said: "Second Master, how dare the young one fight with you, he came here with the young master."

"Xiao Jiu?" Wang Junkuo's beard twitched suddenly.

"Second Uncle Wang!"

As soon as the words were finished, Wang Junkuo saw a general wearing bright armor, who rode his horse over from behind, dismounted and paid homage to him.

Wang Junkuo also got off his horse at the moment, a pair of tiger eyes flickered, and said: "Xiao Jiu, this is really you."

"Yes, Second Uncle."

It can be said that Wang Junkuo watched Li Chongjiu grow up. Although he did not accept him as an apprentice, Li Chongjiu's martial arts were also taught by him. Therefore, seeing Li Chongjiu grow up, the excitement in his chest is beyond words.

"Good! Good! Good!" Wang Junkuo repeated three good words and said, "At the beginning, your father and I were worried that you would not be able to become a talent, but now you have not only grown up, but in the past few years, every time the second uncle heard Your news is very gratifying."

When Li Chongjiu heard what Wang Junkuo said, his chest also felt hot.

Just at this moment, Xu Shiji shouted on the tower: "Brother Wang, is this a good friend?"

Wang Junkuo said: "Yes."

Xu Shiji said: "Then please come up and talk."

Wang Junkuo heard this, and immediately asked in a low voice: "Xiao Jiu, you are not in Youzhou, why did you come all the way to Liyang?"

Li Chongjiu said: "It's not about the decisive battle between Wei Gong and Wang Shichong."

Wang Junkuo let out a cry, and said: "Could it be that you already know about Duke Wei's defeat? It's impossible. Youzhou is thousands of miles away. It's impossible for you to know about it before me."

Li Chongjiu was taken aback for a moment, thinking, he didn't expect Li Mi to be defeated so quickly.

At present, Wang Junkuo led Li Chongjiu into the city, while Wang Mahan led his troops to station outside the city.

Wang Junkuo and Li Chongjiu went upstairs from the city gate together, and when they arrived at the bottom of the city tower, they saw a general with thick eyebrows and big eyes standing with his sword in his hand. He asked, "Brother Wang, is this your good friend?"

Wang Junkuo nodded and said, "Yes, General Xu, this is my nephew whom I mentioned to you."

Xu Shiji was shocked when he heard the words, he quickly walked down the steps for three steps, clasped his fists together and said, "Could it be the Governor of Youzhou, Lord Shanggu?"
Li Chongjiu also cupped his fists and said: "It's just a mere thing. Dare I ask if the general is General Xu Maogong who is stationed here in Liyang City for Duke Wei?"

Xu Shiji immediately said: "I don't want to be famous, but I can be in the ear of the envoy."

Li Chongjiu immediately said seriously: "The general is famous all over the world, who would know that it is indeed a great honor to meet you today."

When Xu Shiji heard Li Chongjiu's praise, his face was filled with joy, and he said, "Mr. Shanggu has wrongly praised you. I don't know what you are doing here in Liyang?"

Li Chongjiu sighed and said: "A certain book heard that Wei Gong and Wang Shichong were fighting in Luoyang, and Ben Te led three thousand elite cavalry to help Wei Gong. Unexpectedly, after hearing what my second uncle said, Wei Gong was defeated. It is really unexpected. Unexpected."

After hearing Li Chongjiu's words, Xu Shiji and Wang Junkuo couldn't help but look at each other.

(End of this chapter)