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Chapter 428
On the banks of the Yishui River, the flowing water is surging.

A simple floating bridge is carried on the Yishui River.

Xia's soldiers were busy carrying [-] shi of military rations from the river bank to the camp in chicken carts.

After the military ration officer counted, he reported to Dou Jiande: "It is indeed [-] military rations, all of which have been inspected. It is this year's new rice, and a bucket is not a lot."

Dou Jiande nodded, and said to the generals: "Although one hundred thousand military rations is nothing, it can be regarded as an account to the generals. Just reward the brothers with grain and rice, but it's a pity that we lost Brother Wang and Brother Luo."

Ling Jing said in the foreword: "Your Majesty, I would like to express my condolences. It is only expedient to negotiate peace with the Youzhou army. It will not be too late to send troops to attack Youzhou in the future to avenge the king and General Luo."

Dou Jiande nodded and said: "Ling Aiqing is right. It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years. Now it is the right way to go back to Hejian to raise troops and sharpen horses. Now that the [-] grains have arrived, pass on the order that the army will return to Happy Birthday today."

Hearing what Dou Jiande said, all the generals of the Xia army were beaming with joy.

On the side Zhang Xuansu said: "Your Majesty, I feel that something is wrong."

Dou Jiande stopped and asked, "What's wrong?"
Zhang Xuansu frowned and said: "I just want to..."

Ling Jing, who facilitated this peace negotiation, was very unhappy when he heard the words, and said: "Zhang Huangmen is overthinking, and with Li Chongjiu's strength, he dares to fight back. This is the way to kill himself."
Liu Heikai said: "The general agrees with Zhang Huangmen's meaning, be careful that there is no big mistake, the general begs to lead the army to the palace, so as to avoid future troubles."

Dou Jiande listened to what Zhang Xuansu and Liu Heita said, although he also agreed with Ling Jing's opinion from the bottom of his heart, but he was able to grow from a commoner to today's status, he is definitely not a person who is paralyzed by himself.Zhang Xuansu and Liu Heita are both extremely resourceful, so Dou Jiande has deep trust in their judgment.

Dou Jiande immediately said: "Just according to Brother Liu and Zhang Aiqing, be careful when sailing for thousands of years. If Li Chongjiu dares to chase after him, don't be polite."

After saying that, Dou Jiande turned around and went back to the camp. On that day, Xia's army packed up the camp, carried their luggage, and began to return to the division.

Inside Liu Heikai's camp, the soldiers carried grain and rice onto the carts and reined the horses. Although they were busy, the soldiers moved very briskly, sweeping away the dignified atmosphere of the war in the past ten days .

"You can work hard, but you can't give up halfway." Zhang Xuansu touched his long beard, his eyes were full of worry.

Liu Heikai looked at Zhang Xuansu and said, "Zhang Huangmen, you are right to be worried. When our army pledged to go out, the morale was high. We wanted to fight to wipe out Youzhou. After the setback, the soldiers did not expect the Youzhou Army to be so strong, and their morale was no longer what it was before."

"This time when I heard that Youzhou was negotiating peace, the brothers thought that they would not have to fight the tiger and wolf-like Youzhou army and the prairie cavalry. Look, they all looked relieved. On the way back to the teacher, the brothers thought that they would see each other soon When it comes to the wives and children at home, how can there be any thought of fighting again, this matter is exhausted, and the soldiers refuse to use their lives."

Zhang Xuansu said happily: "General Liu sees it thoroughly. Alas, I really hope that the old man is worrying unfoundedly, but in case something unexpected happens, if Li Chongjiu really leads the army to pursue, is there a way to deal with it?"

Liu Heitai laughed when he heard the words, and said: "Of course the soldiers came to cover the water and soil. Youzhou government soldiers are powerful, and the grassland cavalry is elite, but I, Liu Heitai, the sky has fallen, and I should be covered. I was afraid of who would come when I was young." , just let the horse come over."

Zhang Xuansu cupped his hands and said: "If someone else said this, I would think it was arrogant, but when General Liu said this, Zhang believed it."

Liu Heitai looked at Zhang Xuansu and said: "Don't praise me, Lao Liu, Zhang Huangmen is also among the literati, and there are very few people who make Liu Heitai fancy. You have always been able to catch up with Zhuge Kongming. That's why you said that the Youzhou army came to chase you, and someone was in front of His Majesty to protect you."

Zhang Xuansu said with a smile: "What kind of virtue and ability do you have? How can you compare with Kong Ming? If you really have the ability, you will have seen through Li Chongjiu's formation long ago. General Liu is responsible for staying behind the palace. Please take care of yourself."

Hearing what Zhang Xuansu said, Liu Heizai said nonchalantly, "What am I doing as a general? Firstly, I am here to repay His Majesty's kindness, and secondly, I am here to meet the heroes of the world. Don't worry, I will be fine, but I am worried about other ways. people."

Zhang Xuansu frowned and said: "At present, in the army, except for you and me, no one believes that Li Chongjiu will dare to pursue our army. Even His Majesty is doubtful. Right now, we can only do our best and obey the destiny."

"It seems that's all there is to it." Liu Heitai said solemnly.

The north wind howled, and the dark clouds in the sky condensed like lead.

On the banks of the Yishui River, the flags whirlwind, the sound of horses rustled, and the Xia army in iron armor marched.

Beside him was the sound of chariots and horses. Sitting on the saddle, Dou Jiande narrowed his eyes slightly, and suddenly asked Song Zhengben, "Has Li Chongjiu's Prairie Rider rushed from Yanmen to Yi County?"

Song Zhengben was stunned when he heard the words and reported to Dou Jiande: "Reporting to King Xia, I don't know. Originally, the detailed work in Shanggu County was reported every day, but since the peace negotiation, there has been no news from Shanggu County for two days. .”

Dou Jiande stroked the beard on his chin, and said thoughtfully: "Send down the order, tell the brothers to be careful when camping tonight, and cheer me up."

Ling Jing said in the foreword: "Could it be that King Xia is still worried."

Dou Jiande said: "I don't know why, since I ordered the class teacher, I have been terrified. Zhang Xuansu has always calculated his plan, and I am afraid that this time he is right again."

Ling Jing smiled and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, isn't the Youzhou army barracks still stationed by the Yishui River? Now that the pontoon bridge has been demolished, can the Youzhou army fly across the river overnight with their wings behind their backs and catch up with our army?" ?"

Listening to Ling Jing's words, Dou Jiande felt a little relieved, and said: "It's a good word, maybe I'm worrying too much."

After speaking, Dou Jiande looked up at the sky, and said mockingly: "Maybe it's because the weather is too cold, and my old injury has reappeared. Looking at the weather, I'm afraid there will be heavy snow in the next few days. This winter should be very cold."

On a mountain.

Xu Shiji, who was wearing a white-haired cloak, was looking at Xia Jun rolling down the mountain.
Behind him are Yinghefu, Yan Yelie, Sun Erniang and other generals, and in a hidden valley farther away, there are hidden prairie cavalry, Wansheng army, sudden cavalry regiment, and Tunwei army, a total of [-] soldiers. army.
As the north wind blew, the cloak fluttered, and Xu Shiji stood with his hands behind his back, adding a bit of elegance.

He turned his head and said with a slight smile, "If I'm right, there will be heavy snow tonight."

The generals behind Ying He Fu, Yan Yelie and other generals didn't believe the words, Xu Shiji glanced at the crowd and said with a smile: "I know you don't believe it, but tonight is the time for Xue Ye to defeat the enemy."

(End of this chapter)