Phoenix that can't smile

Chapter 778 Illusion
"Everyone, although Cheng Rong, Mingchao Antong and others have defeated our army many times at Shuilongguan, but with the blessing of the gods, the friends of Dazhou in Luoyang have helped us cut off Cheng Rong's retreat, and spread rumors about Cheng Rong everywhere. Rumors, Cheng Rong and his gang are now notorious and have nowhere to escape, we heroes on the grasslands, we want to carry forward our Xirong iron cavalry's good fighting style, now all advance the front line and surround the Zhou army!" Marshal Bo Li of Xirong noticed very wildly When the retreat of the Zhou army led by Cheng Rong was cut off, he seized the opportunity, immediately assembled the central army, and issued an attack order to the army in front of Angel and Brother Meng.

"Come on!" Xi Rong's iron cavalry screamed wildly, rushing madly towards the Zhou army's camp, Cheng Rong stood on the wall of Shuilongguan with a smile on his face, commanding the Zhou army's soldiers to fire crossbows.

"Prince Cheng, it seems that the Xirong soldiers don't want to attack the city of Shuilongguan this time, but they are trying to occupy the position in front of Shuilongguan and encircle us!" An Tong looked at Xirong's formation very melancholy, and immediately said to Cheng Rong .

"An Tong, I guess Boli must have guessed that our army's food and grass in the rear had been cut off, and rescue troops were very unlikely, so he deliberately led his troops closer in an attempt to force us out of the city to fight in the field. If we see through the enemy's tricks, the enemy will build fortifications , Use the method of siege to surround us to death!" Cheng Rong sighed.

"Marshal, how should we stick to Shuilong Pass?" An Tong worried.

"An Tong, don't worry, reinforcements from our army will arrive in a few days. Now let's stay behind closed doors and listen to the cynicism, ridicule and insults from the soldiers of the Western Army." Cheng Rong waved his feather fan and smiled comfortably.

Besides, Zhou Jun's cavalry to rescue Shuilongguan was commanded by Ma Wumen's ancestral knife. This ancestral knife was secretly arranged by Ma Wumen to monitor the spy of Zhou Jun's deputy commander Xu Chao. The Huben army set off from Luoyang, and it was delayed for more than ten days. At this time, it was past New Year's Eve. When Xu Chao saw Zudao eating and drinking day and night, and having fun with the generals, he was filled with anger, kicked into the camp, pointed at Zudao, and asked loudly: "Zu Dao Shuai, the military situation at Shuilongguan is becoming more and more urgent, when will our reinforcements arrive at Shuilongguan for rescue?"

"Xu Chao, you are bold. This commander is familiar with Taigong's book. He knows that cavalry reinforcements in isolated cities must guard against enemy ambushes. I lead the army slowly, which is a cautious method of warfare. Don't you know?" Zudao said contemptuously. He stared at Xu Chao and said.

"Marshal Zu, how can we be so confused when we lead troops to fight? Now that the Xirong army is besieging Shuilong Pass, King Cheng and the generals are fighting the enemy. We can only wipe out the Xirong iron cavalry in one fell swoop when our reinforcements go up to reinforce them, but you are so perfunctory, Isn't it secretly cooperating with the enemy?" Xu Chao said indignantly.

"Bold Xu Chao, this commander is a marshal who was conferred by the emperor himself, how dare you speak disrespectfully and insult this commander? Come on, push this madman to beat him forty times!" Zudao was furious and pointed at Xu Chao. curse roundly.

Xu Chao was beaten with sticks by Zudao's own soldiers, and was bruised all over his body. At this time, Xu Chao's subordinate Ding Wu stepped forward and leaned into Xu Chao's ear and said, "My lord, the traitor Zudao must have nothing to do with Ma. The sect and others are secretly betraying the country and colluding with traitors, if we want to support King Cheng, we must lead our own troops to Shuilong Pass in secret!"

"That's right, Ding Wu, we can't rely on Zu Dao, that dog thief, pass it on to me as a general, make dinner in the middle of the night, and hurry to the Shuilongguan battlefield." Xu Chao smiled at Ding Wu and quickly ordered.

Xu Chao's 100 troops did not wait for the command of the Zudao, and hurriedly marched in the middle of a dark night. They walked more than [-] miles in one night. The majestic Xirong ambushes blocked Xu Chao's way forward and attacked fiercely. The two sides fought fiercely for a long time, and Xu Chao was defeated.

"Marshal Qi, General Xu Chao was framed by the ancestral knife, and he led a lone army to help. Unexpectedly, he was ambushed by Boli halfway, and now his life and death are unknown!" Shuilong Pass, the third quarter moon flickered on Cheng Rong's cheeks, He was watching the beacon fire in the distance with An Tong, when suddenly scouts came to report that Xu Chao was intercepted and killed by Xi Rong's ambush and suffered heavy losses. Cheng Rong couldn't help but sighed: "An Tong, our Dazhou was not defeated by Xi Rong's iron cavalry, but it was placed in Luoyang." In the hands of a few villains, it is really sad!"

In the middle of the night, in Jianjia Palace, Baosi and Juetu were in the bedroom thinking about the battle at Shuilongguan.

"Ju Tu, it's the last quarter moon, if you want to rescue the crisis at Shuilongguan, only you and I rush to Shuilongguan at starry night!" Bao Si said with a heroic spirit in his eyes.

"Si'er, when we leave the palace this time, we must bid farewell here. Let's plan carefully how to leave this palace full of rumors and sinister people!" Jue Tu grasped Bao Si's bright wrist, and touched Bao Si's wrist between his fingers. Si's plain hands looked at Bao Si resolutely.

"There are indeed many ways to get out of the palace, but this time we sneak out of Luoyang, the most important thing is to get the commander-in-chief of the ancestral knife traitor, so your identity as the commander of the imperial army is the most suitable, and I dress up as a man, the enemy can't Be aware!" Bao Si stared at Qu Tu, looking angry.

"Don't get out of the way, the emperor's imperial decree!" The bay red horse and the lush horse flew out of the palace, Bao Si frowned and stared at the intercepting guards.

"Everyone, let me tell you a happy event. Yesterday, the commander-in-chief arranged for spies to go back to Luoyang and spread rumors everywhere, saying that Xu Chao didn't listen to the general's order and colluded with Xirong secretly. Now he has surrendered to Xirong. The emperor has seen the memorial of the commander-in-chief. , Long Yan must be furious, the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expedition army must be none other than me!" Besides, the main force of the Zhou army to rescue Shuilongguan is stationed in Bozhou at this time, and it is heard that Xu Chao has been ambushed in Shuilongguan and has disappeared. Ancestor Dao was very proud immediately, and ordered the general to have a big banquet in the army tent, very rampant, at this moment, a guard outside the tent reported that the father-in-law from the capital had come with the imperial edict.

"Congratulations, Marshal!" All the generals couldn't help standing up to congratulate.

At this time, the curtain of the big tent was gradually lifted, and Ju Tu and Bao Si, dressed as eunuchs, came to Zu Dao with their faces covered.

"You two father-in-laws have worked so hard, come here and pour wine!" Zu Dao saw Kuu Tu and Bao Si, and suddenly laughed maniacally.

"Zu Dao, the emperor's decree." Ju Tu and Bao Si deliberately exchanged winks and announced loudly.

Ancestral Dao couldn't help feeling a surge of emotion, he stepped forward and knelt down to receive the order, at this moment, as if the wind was running like a lightning bolt, Juduo pulled out the saber vigorously and stabbed it under the ribs of Ancestral Dao.

Immediately, ghosts and wolves howled in the big tent, and the generals quickly drew their swords to face each other.

"Generals, this commander-in-chief is Qutu, and the one next to me is the current Empress Dowager Ping, who secretly colluded with the Xirong traitors. The emperor has received the memorial and ordered this commander-in-chief Xingye to kill the rebels, put an end to rumors, and rectify Hu Ben, everyone. If you are loyal to the emperor and patriotic, please take back your weapons and work together with this commander to march into Shuilong Pass and rescue King Cheng!" Qu Tu simply took off his clothes to reveal his true face.

"It turned out to be King Zheng, and we only obey King Zheng's order!" All the generals were elated, and they all knelt down and saluted Jutu.

"Okay, brothers are all patriotic righteous men, now the empress dowager personally came to the front line for the safety of the people of my Great Zhou, and encouraged the soldiers to kill the thieves bravely, I hope everyone will not let the empress dowager down!" Jue Tu couldn't help beaming with joy road.

Bao Si put on her scarf, her willow eyebrows were heroic, she smiled leisurely at the generals, and encouraged everyone: "Everyone, the Xirong iron cavalry has been defeated by Cheng Rong, Ming Chao Antong and other adults several times, as long as our men and women in Dazhou can fight against the enemy starry night Hurry up, the Xirong bandits will throw away their helmets and armor, run away in embarrassment, and return us the wealth that they robbed us!"

"Long live the Empress Dowager!" Hearing Bao Si's encouragement, the soldiers immediately became excited and shouted long live.

At this time, the morning sun gradually appeared in the east, and Bao Si led the horse's bridle, and Jue Tu rode the horse galloping on the plain leading to Shuilong Pass through the snowflakes.

Luoyang, Shuilong Shurendian, Shuijian suddenly heard that Jutu secretly escaped with Baosi, and was immediately filled with anger.

"Concubine Min Gui, is what you said true?" Shui Jian glared at Concubine Min Gui who came to report, and asked sharply.

"Your Majesty, they actually eloped!"

(End of this chapter)