Xiaoqi

Li Li's words moved Li Xian to a utter mess, tears flickered in his eyes, and his face was full of gratitude.

Indeed, Li Li has taken care of Li Siam in every possible way over the years, caring for him like a brother like a father.Ever since Li Li led the army alone, he has never been allowed to go to the frontline battlefield in person, and he has been left behind to garrison the city.Even if he goes out with the army, he must go out with Li Li. There are at least hundreds of soldiers around him to protect him, so there is no danger at all.Therefore, Li Li himself had been in desperate situations several times and almost died, but he, Li Xian, had never had such an experience, and was always under the protection of his elder brother Li Li, safe and sound.

Two years ago, Li Xian was ordered to serve as General Anbei and also to lead Beidi County, but the garrison stationed in Beidi County was Dian Wei and his subordinate Huben Camp.What this meant, Li Xian didn't understand at first. It wasn't until Fa Zheng told the whole story that he knew that his brother had good intentions and cared for him.Who is Dian Wei? He is a mighty general who once served as the commander of his brother's personal guards. He was sent to guard the border of Beidi County. It is true to guard the land and borders, but the real intention is to protect the safety of Li Xian.

From the moment he knew what was going on, Li Xian truly realized how much his elder brother has cared for him over the years, thinking of himself in almost everything, never being ambiguous about big and small things, trying to do his best.Because of this, Li Xian did not dare to slack off for a moment after he took office as the sheriff.Coupled with the help of Fa Zheng beside him, after two years, Beidi County has quickly recovered its vitality, its population has increased dramatically, and its political achievements have been outstanding.

However, there are advantages and disadvantages in everything. It is precisely because of Li Xian's frequent use of troops against barbarian tribes that the lives of the Southern Xiongnu and Northern Qiang are difficult, and their lives are getting worse every year. To county.These barbarians were forced by Li Xian to have no way out, so they could only fight back, which was tantamount to a desperate counterattack.Naturally, these things could not be hidden from Li Li's eyes, but he admired his younger brother's actions, so this time when most of Beidi County fell, Li Xian was not punished in any way, and the ones who were punished were all the generals of the Huben Camp.

This kind of thing seems very unreasonable, and Li Li can hardly get rid of the suspicion of favoritism, but it is undisputed nowadays.If Li Li punished Li Xian severely, it would be unreasonable for people to think that Li Li was impersonal and would not be recognized by his relatives.In addition, everyone in the Xiliang army knows that the lord Li Li loves his younger brother very much. This has long been a well-known fact, and even the princes of the world have heard of it.

The fact is also the same, Li Li's love for Li Xian is no longer what can be summed up, it can even be said to be spoiled.

Li Xian was ignorant of Li Li's love and care before, all he knew was that it was right to obey his elder brother's orders.But it's different now, he regards Li Li as his father and brother, on the surface he is more and more indifferent in front of Li Li, but in fact he deeply buries this brotherhood that is as important as Mount Tai in his heart.

At this moment, the teardrops in Li Xian's eyes rolled for a while and finally did not fall, and gradually disappeared in his eyes.After forcing his mind to calm down, he grinned and said: "Brother Mingjian, put aside the matter of the foolish brother first, please read this good news first."

"Hehehe! It's up to you." Li Li nodded with a smile, took the letter and put it on the table, and said with a smile: "I'll see the battle report later, and you can briefly talk about how you won the battle in the Blue Wolf Valley. How is the battle going?"

"Well, I've asked the sentry cavalry carefully about this matter." Li Xian nodded happily, and said excitedly: "Brother knows people well, and it's really wise to use Zhou Yu as the leader of the expedition!"

"Oh? Your sister-in-law was still persuading me to change generals before the battle. It's better to go to the front of the battle to direct the battle in person!" Li Li said with a smile.

"This,,, when I didn't say it, hehehe!" Li Xian was stunned when he heard the words, and then he waved his hands with a silly smile, turned his head to look at the back tent door, and said in a low voice: "To tell the truth, brother, the two sister-in-laws are I was mistaken. Zhou Yu is really not a mortal, he wiped out 10,000+ barbarian cavalry in the first battle, tsk tsk tsk, it’s too powerful, he is really a god!"

While speaking, Li Xian clicked his tongue in admiration, and his admiration for Zhou Yu was beyond words.

"Is it true that you wiped out 10,000+ barbarian troops in World War I?" Just as Li Siam was amazed, Li Li was startled and asked anxiously.

Seeing his elder brother's expression, Li Xian immediately stopped being a fool, nodded in response, and said sternly: "The thing is like this. A few days ago, the enemy Kui Yufulo invited me to go to the army to fight head-on. The most fertile grassland of the Tu various tribes, the central area is sunken to form a huge valley, which can accommodate more than [-] troops to fight."

"Well, I know these things. The battle report was sent back yesterday, and among them was the battle letter of the barbarian Yu Fuluo." Li Li nodded and said.

Chapter 590

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The night is cold and the starry sky is bright.

In the tent of the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army, Li Xian reported to Li Li the news he had heard from the sentry cavalry.

At the end of the day, Li Xian praised with admiration: "The battle of Qinglang Valley is the first big victory of our army in recent years, and it is also the most fruitful victory for our army after the battle of Dongshankou and the battle of southern suburbs of Chang'an. Great victory! Its record is comparable to the previous two big victories, and it is the first battle in which our army has won more with fewer casualties in these years. This shows that Zhou Yu is really amazing, he is truly a genius!

Previously, my elder brother said that he has the talent to master the world, and the strategy of swallowing mountains and rivers. I didn't think so at the time, I didn't believe it at all, and even suspected that he was a flattering person, so I won my elder brother's trust.Now the facts are all there, it is true that I was too superficial before, did not know people, and I am far behind my brother! "

Li Li shook his head slightly, and said with a smile: "There is no doubt about Gong Jin's talent, but his performance this time is somewhat beyond my expectation, which is really amazing. But Brother Siam, don't belittle yourself, everyone has their own abilities." There are big and small, and each has its own specialties, so they cannot be compared."

Speaking of this, Li Li said with a smile: "The Fire Bull Formation was not created by Gong Jin. This method of defeating the enemy appeared in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, but the brilliant record created in the battle of Qinglang Valley is unique. It is amazing. The difference is that the Qinglang Valley is the decisive battle site chosen by the barbarian army. It is located in the territory of the Southern Huns, which means it is right at their doorstep, but they never dreamed that the Qinglang Valley would become their burial place. It's different from digging your own grave.

On both sides of the valley are steep grasslands tens of feet high, and the north and south ends are narrow valley entrances that enter and exit the valley.There is no need to defend the valley entrance in the south, because the barbarian war cavalry cannot break through the fire ox array, so naturally they cannot attack the valley entrance in the south.Five thousand fire oxen rushed to the enemy cavalry from the valley entrance in the south. Cao Xing's crossbow battalion guarded the exit behind the barbarian army, and [-] cavalry led by Zhou Yu, Zhang Liao, and Dian Wei guarded the highlands on both sides of the valley. "

"Hahaha!" As he spoke, Li Li couldn't help laughing, and continued: "10,000+ barbarian war cavalry are trapped in the valley, there are fire bulls in front of them, and they are shot by bows and crossbows in the back. There are tens of thousands of war cavalry culled. It is really a way to go to heaven and no way to go to earth, what a plan to kill! Zhou Gongjin really lived up to his high expectations, what a genius!"

"What brother said is very true." Li Xian nodded happily, and continued: "It is said that there were no barbarian troops stationed on the high ground on both sides of the valley at that time, and more than 3000 soldiers and horses were stationed on the high ground to the north of the valley. At least, Cao Xing's crossbow battalion shot them all after a few rounds of arrows. Since then, our army has occupied the valley and highlands first. It is not easy for the barbarian army to escape from the two sides. It can be said that it is close to death. As for the bull formation, once the fire bull goes crazy, it will not run away at all. It just knows to rush forward until it dies. Another 10,000+ horses are overly frightened by the impact of the fire bull. Then they become startled horses. The destructive power is not inferior to that of a fire ox, even far above that of a fire ox.

From this combination of the two, the 10,000+ barbarian army is even miserable.The scene was even more horrible.According to reports from sentinels, less than 4000 of the [-] fire oxen rushed out of the northern valley after the war, and [-] to [-] horses from the barbarian army rushed out. Most of the remaining [-] fire oxen and tens of thousands of horses died in the In the valley.This is only the number of casualties of cattle and horses. This alone is enough to cover the Qinglang Valley with corpses and blood flow into rivers. "

Li Li interjected with emotion: "It's a pity that there are tens of thousands of horses, and the number of horses in our army's Xiuma slaughterhouse is not so many. Otherwise, our army's strength will definitely go further and become stronger!"

"Hehehe!" Li Xian laughed when he heard the sound, and said, "Brother, don't be sorry. According to statistics after the war, our army captured no less than [-] horses from the barbarians in the Battle of Qinglang Valley, and thousands more were injured. A total of more than [-] war horses were seized, and the results are fruitful!

In addition, among the 11 barbarian troops, more than [-] were trampled to death by fire bulls and frightened horses, more than [-] were intercepted and killed by our army, and more than [-] were captured alive. The Wanman army escaped, and was chased and killed by the left-wing cavalry led by General Zhang Liao for nearly a hundred miles.It is still unknown how the follow-up battle will be. The current battle report only records the approximate number, and it will take two or three days for the specific number to be compiled. "

Li Li nodded and said: "Well, Zhou Yu and others have done a good job, don't worry about the rest, the barbarian army has been severely damaged after this battle, the main force has been completely lost, and there is no longer a big wave, so there is nothing to fear. "

Then he suddenly asked: "How about the casualties of our army? Originally, Zhou Yu's tent did not have many troops, only more than [-] people. After a big battle, it is inevitable that there will be casualties. If the casualties are too large, it will be more than [-]." The prisoners of war and [-] horses are enough to stretch Zhou Yu's troops and horses, and I'm afraid they won't be able to fight any more."

Li Xian nodded lightly and said: "As my brother said, although our army has won a complete victory this time, it is inevitable that we will be injured. By the time of nightfall, General Zhou Yu lost more than [-] soldiers and horses. After all, the trapped beast is still fighting , the barbarian army fought back on the verge of death, our army killed more than [-] people, and more than [-] soldiers were injured. Therefore, only the Huben Camp and the Jinyi Guard under General Zhou Yu's account are still intact, and the foundation is still there. The remaining county soldiers are almost casualties At the end of the day, thousands of soldiers escorted by our army also stayed in front of the army to listen to them, and now they are all dead and injured.

So this time sentry cavalry came to the camp this time, in addition to reporting victory, they also brought a letter written by General Zhou Yu, asking for reinforcements to take over the prisoners and horses.Only in this way can he free up his hands to march to wipe out the southern Xiongnu tribe and implement the follow-up plan formulated by his brother before the war.The military situation is urgent, please make a quick decision, brother! "

Li Li nodded slightly, and after thinking for a while, asked, "How many soldiers are there in Beidi County?"

Li Xian replied without thinking: "The county has 3000 soldiers, and there are [-] soldiers stationed at the three passes of Saibei City, Heilang Gorge, and Shuofengkou. In addition, Yudi privately raised [-] soldiers to guard the county guards. All together, there are a total of [-] people, most of them are infantry, and there are no organized war cavalry."

Li Li pondered after hearing the words: "That is to say, there are still [-] soldiers and horses in Beidi County, and Zhou Yu currently has only [-] war cavalry left, but there are a large number of prisoners of war and war horses in his hands. Right now, I still have Li Zhiqin by my side." The [-] war cavalry led by him were originally intended to support Zhou Yu, but they have not received any letter from him asking for help. Therefore, they are still in the camp."

Immediately, Li Li said solemnly: "Immediately recruit [-] soldiers from the county government to go to the front camp, and order Tietuo to recruit [-] soldiers from the county government to come to Beidi County to take over the defense of the city. After the reinforcements arrive, Beidi County once again Transfer [-] infantry troops to the front camp to listen to. Remember, the [-] defenders at Shuofengkou are not allowed to move, and the rest of the troops can be transferred!"

"No, the general will obey!" Li Xian stood up and bowed in response.

Li Li raised his hand to signal Li Siam to get up and sit down, then his expression eased, and he said with a smile: "The business is over, now you can talk about your private affairs. Why did Brother Siam come here late at night?"

"This,,, hehehe!" Li Xian's expression changed upon hearing this.There was a rare flush on the slightly dark cheeks, and he looked very shy, as if he was a little embarrassed, and used a silly smile to cover up his inner shame.

"Hehehe!" Seeing his younger brother's expression, Li Li couldn't help laughing. "It's rare to see you like this. It seems that this matter is really a private matter. Otherwise, you wouldn't be embarrassed to say it. Are you looking for a woman? Do you want me to protect you as a matchmaker?"

"No, no, no!" Li Xian was shocked when he heard the words, and hurriedly waved his hands to deny it, and then said bravely: "Brother, did you really forget that in a few days it will be the day of great joy for Brother Yu?"

"Great joy? Where does the joy come from?" Li Li asked with a surprised expression.But when he finished speaking, there was a hint of enlightenment in his eyes.The corners of the mouth were slightly upturned, revealing a sly smile.

Obviously, Li Li already knew why Li Xian came, but he asked why he knew it.Deliberately teasing my brother.Because Li Xian looks very simple and honest at the moment, very cute, and it is rare to see him with such a shy look.

"Brother really forgot everything, shouldn't it!" Seeing Li Li's bewildered expression, Li Xian became anxious immediately.He said anxiously: "This spring, when my brother traveled to Jizhou, I made a marriage for my brother, Zhao Yu, the younger sister of Zhao Yun in Changshan! Brother, do you remember?"

"Oh! It turned out to be little sister Zhao Yu!" Li Li patted his head lightly with a sudden realization, and said with a smile: "Brother Siam, forgive me, my brother is full of fighting these days, and he has left such a big matter behind. I'm sorry brother! But I heard your sister-in-law mentioned that you don't seem to be very willing to marry Zhao Yu's younger sister, and you are not very enthusiastic about this marriage. In this case, in my opinion, the twisted melon is not sweet, it is still considered Right. It just so happens that our army is in full swing, and we don’t have time to arrange a marriage for you. I really can’t get away! How about this? This marriage has been postponed in advance, and I will find you a more beautiful lady from a famous family to marry you another day ,what do you think?"

"Farewell, brother, this marriage is settled, how can you just quit?" Li Xian was really anxious now, subconsciously pulled Li Li's arm, and said eagerly: "My dear brother, little brother We are going to get married soon, and if we are retiring at this time, how will sister Zhao Yu see people in the future! Also, I heard that Zhao Yu's elder brother, Zhao Yun, is a fierce general, and he loves him very much. He has the position of Zhonglang General. If he retires now, wouldn’t Zhao Yun also be rejected, and a great general would be missed for nothing! Please think again, brother.”

"Uh, that's right, Zhao Yun is indeed very good. That gentian gun made him superb, and he is indeed brave!" Li Li nodded belatedly.

But he suddenly changed the subject: "Brother Siam, now our army is at war, if I am busy arranging marriages for you, how would the whole army feel? Do you think that I only care about my younger brother, but not the soldiers?" Life or death? So, don’t mention this marriage. Anyway, you don’t like Zhao Yu, and you have never seen her. It is said that she is very ugly, with big arms and round waist, five big and three thick, and she can crush the couch when she sits on her buttocks. It’s not a pity to miss the other kind of vulgar woman. Don’t you think so?”

"Who said this, I will never let him go!" Li Xian was furious and said loudly: "Although I have never met Sister Zhao Yu, I have asked someone, and everyone said that she is as beautiful as a flower." She is young and beautiful, tall and fit, and she is a rare beauty in the world. Moreover, she is gentle and martial, and her martial arts skills are only slightly inferior to his second brother Zhao Yun. I, Li Xian, must marry such a strange woman. wife!"

"Who told you this? Didn't it lie to you?" Li Li asked.

Li Xian was slightly startled when he heard the words, and hesitated: "Impossible, Duan Yan, Xu Chu, Chen Dao, He Man and others all said so, how could there be any falsehood?"

"Hehehe!" Before Li Xian could finish his sentence, the door of the rear tent on the east side of the big tent suddenly opened, and Dian Wuxia and Ma Yunluo came out with smiles.

"Brother Siam, don't listen to your brother's nonsense, he is just teasing you!" The second daughter walked to the opposite side and sat down gracefully while talking, Dian Wuxia said with a smile: "You may not know that long before the army set off, your brother So I sent people to Jizhou to welcome the relatives. Now the siblings should have entered Xiliang territory. At that time, the barbarian army invaded the border, and the Siam brothers naturally could not go to Jizhou to meet the relatives in person. Regarding this, your brother specially stated in the letter that if the siblings are reasonable people, We must be able to understand. As for Zhang Luo's marriage, our sisters have already prepared everything when your brother traveled to Yangzhou. The mansion and furniture are all made by famous craftsmen, and it is on the right side of Hushi General's mansion, so it will be very convenient to come and go in the future."

"Ah!" Hearing Dian Wuxia's words in his ear, Li Xian was completely dumbfounded, his black face became more and more blushing, and he looked extremely shy.

Chapter 591

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