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He left behind his son, Duan Yong, and ordered him to lead 2000 men to stay behind.If Zhang Ji launches an attack, even if he is the last man in the battle, he must stick to his position until the victory is decided on the northwest battlefield.

Duan Yong bowed to accept the order.

Duan Yan turned to look at the generals, and said in a deep voice: "Masters, we have all drank blood wine and sworn blood oaths with the Son of Heaven. If the Son of Heaven and Li Jue are in a bloody battle today, I cannot sit and watch. I have decided to fight with the Son of Heaven. Advance and retreat, the whole army rushes to help. Life and death, honor and disgrace, this is a battle. If there is someone who cherishes life, I can understand, I only hope that the kings can be fulfilled, and don't block my way of seeking benevolence."

He slowly pulled out the long knife. "Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."

The generals looked at each other and said in unison: "I would like to fight with the general."

"Very good." Duan Yao nodded in satisfaction. "The personal guards go first, and the battalions start in turn."

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Yang Xiu crossed the stream, came to Zhang Ji, and bowed his hands in salute.

"Young Minister Yang Xiu, I have seen General Hussars."

Zhang Ji looked at Yang Xiu and secretly praised him.Although Yang Xiu is covered in dust, he is neither humble nor overbearing, and he is worthy of being a child of an aristocratic family.

"The servant came to see me, what's the matter?"

"To tell you the truth, General Hussars, I came here by accident. If Ling Congzi Zhang Xiu hadn't entrusted me, I should be watching the battle by the side of the emperor now, and I am going to write poems and poems for the soldiers who have done meritorious service, so as to help them feel good."

Zhang Ji raised his eyebrows. "What did you say to Duan Zhongming (Duan Yan) just now?"

Yang Xiu pondered for a moment. "The general has a question. I shouldn't shirk it. It's just that I have official duties. Can I be allowed to put my business first and then private?"

"Didn't you come here by accident? What business is there?"

"I want to see the visitor, Huangfu Li." Yang Xiu had a faint smile on his face. "He was ordered to go to Hongnong as an envoy, but so far he has not responded to his mission. It's fine if I don't come. Since I have come, I will naturally ask about the situation. In the future, the emperor will ask, so I can reply."

Zhang Ji looked a little embarrassed.

Huangfu Li came to persuade him to work for the emperor. After he decided to join forces with Guo Bang, he put Huangfu Li under house arrest and prevented him from contacting the outside world.Yang Xiu's question is tantamount to accusing him of being disobedient and murdering the envoy of the emperor.

If it was before, he didn't care whose son Yang Xiu was.

But at this moment, with the future uncertain, he really didn't dare to be presumptuous.

Zhang Ji waved his hand and ordered Yang Xiu to be taken aside. When Huangfu Li met, he called Zhang Xiu's personal guard over and asked about the situation.

Zhang Ji was somewhat surprised to learn that Yang Xiu had indeed met Zhang Xiulu and that he did not come here specially.

He originally thought that since the battle was so tense, the emperor would definitely send someone to send an edict to ask them to reinforce.

Now it seems that the emperor may really not be nervous, and it is more than enough to face Li Jue.

This is really not easy.

If it is said that there is no protection from God, who will believe it?

Zhang Ji hesitated again.

At this time, Duan Yan on the opposite side of the stream made movement, the position on the opposite side of the stream did not change, but there was faint smoke and dust in the distance, which was a sign of a large group of people moving.

Is Duan Yan going to grab credit?

What's even worse is that he went to claim credit by himself, but sent people to block my way, and didn't give me a chance to claim credit.

"Duan Zhongming, is he guarding against thieves?" Zhang Ji pointed at the opposite side angrily and asked Yang Xiudao.

Yang Xiu turned a deaf ear.

Zhang Ji was furious, but there was nothing he could do.

Even if Duan Yan's main force left, the troops left behind were still enough to stop him for a long time.When he succeeds in the strong attack, the battle over there is over.

After a while, Huangfu Li hurried over.

He glanced at the situation, pulled Yang Xiu aside, exchanged names, and saluted.

"Sir, how is the situation?"

"Not very good." Yang Xiu said softly.He just asked Duan Yao for advice, and Duan Yan immediately decided to lead his troops to reinforce him. From Duan Yan's point of view, the emperor's situation was at stake and there was no room for delay. "Brother Huangfu, what do you think of Li Jue's use of troops, and how much victory does Wei Wei have?"

Huangfu Li was very puzzled. "Li Jue has been fighting for many years, how can his chances be compared to that of the Wei Wei? Why, now the Wei Wei is leading the army to fight?"

Yang Xiu's heart shrank suddenly. "Wei Wei is the only general capable of fighting in the imperial court. And Wei Wei has defeated the Feixiong army before."

Huangfu Li frowned. "There is such a thing?"

Yang Xiu didn't dare to be negligent, and told all the situation he knew, and finally said that Guo Si took the initiative to attack, Li Jue faced the battle, and Sun Rui led the infantry battalion and the Weiwei battalion to support him.

Before he finished speaking, Huangfu Li smiled wryly and shook his head. "Master, Li Jue's target is probably not Guo Si, but the Wei Wei and the North and South Army. If he defends in formation and relies on the advantages of the terrain, the Wei Wei may be able to fight on the ground, and the Feixiong Army will be unbearable for him. threaten."

He shook his head. "This battle is more ominous than good."

Yang Xiu turned his head and looked across the mountain stream, his heart skipped a beat.

A thin and straight cloud of smoke rose into the sky.

It was the trace left by the cavalry when they galloped.

Obviously, Duan Yan agreed with Huangfu Li, so he took the lead in sending cavalry to the battlefield for reinforcements.

I hope he can still make it in time, and that Shi Sun Rui can hold on.

"The infantry is densely packed, and with a strong crossbow, can't they break the cavalry?" Yang Xiu had a glimmer of hope. "I heard that in the second year of Chuping, at Jieqiao, Yuan Shao used the [-] soldiers of Qu Yi's troops to defeat Gongsun Zan's White Horse Yi Cong."

"That's Qu Yi." Huangfu Li smiled wryly. "Even in Liangzhou, where there are so many famous generals, Qu Yi is a rare general. His trilogy is all battle-hardened warriors. He orders and prohibits, and he is indomitable. How can it be compared with the Northern and Southern armies. And Yuan Shao has Do you have the famous Hebei strong crossbow soldiers? With the few crossbows in Shesheng Battalion, can they stop the Feixiong army?"

Yang Xiu's heart sank to the bottom.

Chapter 131

"I... Fuck!" Liu Xie blurted out with his eyes wide open, his scalp tingling for a while.

Ding Chong and others on the side were as shocked as he was, and they didn't notice what the dignified emperor was saying.

Their eyes were fixed on the battlefield hundreds of steps away.

Under the setting sun, the infantry of the Xiliang Army stepped aside to reveal a group of monstrous cavalry.

These cavalry not only wear armor on the knights on horseback, but also on the horses, especially the chest with the largest area, which is tightly protected by armor leaves.

Liu Xie knew what it was.

This should be the armored cavalry known as the strongest heavy cavalry in later generations.

Although the armored cavalry in front of them are not as exaggerated as wearing full armor, only the neck and chest of the horse are protected, but in the face of infantry without strong crossbows and giant spears, their attack power still has a crushing advantage.

The infantry led by Shi Sun Rui and Wei Jie not only did not have strong crossbows, giant spears, but even few giant shields.

Facing armored cavalry, they are paper lanterns that can be broken with one blow.

In a daze, Liu Xie seemed to see Li Jue's contemptuous gaze and cruel sneer.

For this moment, Li Jue made full preparations, but kept it secret all the time, and saved the most powerful weapon to the end, to Shi Sun Rui, Wei Jie and the North and South Army.

"Beat the drums! Order Wei Wei to retreat to the hillside." Liu Xie was the first to react and said anxiously.

Ding Chong also came back to his senses, pushed away the servant Huben in front of him, and ran towards Ju Jun, shouting as he ran.

"Your Majesty has an order to order Wei Wei to return to the formation—"

Ju Jun woke up like a dream, raised his hand, and was about to give an order, but hesitated again, pursing his mouth uneasily.

Ding Chong rushed in front of him and said loudly: "What are you waiting for, if you don't withdraw, Wei Wei will definitely be defeated."

"But..." Ju Jun looked around anxiously, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. "Weiwei said before he went to battle that if he didn't ask for help, he couldn't..."

"Now it's the Son of Heaven commanding." Ding Chong was furious, roared, and sprayed Ju Jun with saliva. "Wei Wei has handed over the military power to the emperor, do you dare to resist the imperial edict?"

Ju Jun's face was ugly, but he was still unmoved.

"If Weiwei is killed and the whole army is defeated, can you take this responsibility?"

Ju Jun's face was paler, the sweat on his forehead became thicker, and blood came out from his lips bitten.

At this time, the sound of drums came from the infantry formation down the slope, and Shi Sunrui asked for support, and he wanted to retreat to the hillside.

Feeling relieved, Ju Jun immediately ordered the Shesheng Battalion to prepare for a volley, and at the same time asked Deng Quan to lead Huben and Habayashi to help out.

When the war drums sounded, Sheshengying, Huben, and Habayashi all took action. The drums rang and roared again and again. Fear and panic were visible to the naked eye. Some Habayashi even fell off their horses. The horses neighed and rushed out of the position. .

Ding Chong turned livid with anger, and returned to Liu Xie. "Your Majesty, these people are simply... unreasonable."

Although Liu Xie couldn't hear what Ding Chong and Ju Jun said, he could guess it.

Shi Sun Rui said that the command power was handed over to him, but it was actually just a scene, and the real command power was in Ju Jun's hands.

Ju Jun acted according to the tactical arrangement they had previously agreed upon. He, the emperor, was just a display, and no one listened to him at all.

But he can't take care of these things now, how to bring Shi Sun Rui and others back to the formation is the key point.If the two infantry circles are broken by armored cavalry, the fate waiting for these people is annihilation of the entire army.

Facing the Xiliang Army, which was nearly several times larger than their own, few people could break out of the encirclement.

Liu Xie quickly assessed the situation and decided to take the initiative.

If you let Jiaqi run, no one can stop it.

Only by striking first can they disrupt their rhythm and buy time for Shi Sunrui.

Liu Xie got on his horse and greeted loudly: "Everyone, follow me."

Guo Wu and others mounted their horses without thinking.Guo Wu himself held a spear and grabbed the front of Liu Xie.

"Find Li Jue's location, keep an eye on him later, and beat him to death." Liu Xie said loudly.

"Wei!" Guo Wu responded, and at the same time passed on Liu Xie's order.

Liu Xie kicked his horse and came to Jujun's side. "Concentrate on the heavy crossbow and shoot at Li Jue."

"Wei!" Ju Jun subconsciously agreed, and just about to give an order, he suddenly woke up and stretched out his hand to grab the rein. "Where does His Majesty want to go?"

"I'm going to attack Li Jue to buy time for Wei Wei to break through."

"Impossible!" Ju Jun blushed anxiously, holding Liu Xie's leg with both hands, and pulling it down desperately.

Unprepared, Liu Xie was dragged off his horse, fell to the ground, and ate a mouthful of dirt.

"Your Majesty, there is an order from Wei Wei, Your Majesty is not allowed to go out to battle." Ju Jun said indifferently.

"Bah! Bah!" Liu Xie got up, spit a few mouthfuls in succession, and was out of breath. "If Wei Wei's entire army is wiped out, how can I be alone?"

Ju Jun ignored him at all, held his arm tightly with one hand, not letting him leave, raised his hand with the other, and ordered the strong crossbowmen to shoot concentratedly, blocking the armored cavalry, and relieve the pressure on Shi Sun Rui.

Down the hillside, a long horn sounded, and the armored cavalry began to charge.

The number of armor cavalry is not large, only more than 100 cavalry.There are roughly ten riders in a group, and the front and back are divided into more than ten groups, separated by fifty or sixty steps.

The speed is not fast, but the swaying nail leaves are shining coldly in the sun, making people palpitating.

Up and down the hillside, countless people held their breath.

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"Sword and shield hand, resist with all your strength. Spearman, densely array—"

Shi Sun Rui's canthus cracked and he shouted sharply.

He did a lot of calculations, and even considered how to deal with the impact of the Feixiong army, but he didn't expect that Li Jue would have armored cavalry.

Jiaqi is not a new thing, more than ten years ago, when he went to Liangzhou with Gai Xun, he had seen Jiaqi.

But at that time, the number of armored cavalry was very small. Even the Xianbei people, who are famous for their large number of cavalry, had no more than a dozen armored cavalry among a thousand cavalry.

Li Jue not only has armored cavalry, but also has nearly a hundred armored cavalry, which he did not expect.

Seeing the armored cavalry approaching constantly, Shi Sun Rui's mood was extremely complicated, and his whole body was cold.

The two parties have not yet contacted, and he already knows the result.

He was not afraid of killing himself, but the soldiers around him did not have such courage and determination. Facing the pressure brought by the armored cavalry, they were in a mess, unable to complete the dense formation he requested.

If it weren't for the Xiliang soldiers who were all around, they might have been defeated long ago.

The heavy hoofbeats were getting closer and closer, and every sound was like stepping on the heart, which doubled the fear.

"Boom!" A war horse rushed over, and the cavalry on the horse pushed aside the two spears with their spears, and smashed into the shield formation with both men and horses.

The shields scattered, and the pawns behind the shields were knocked to vomit blood. They flew back and knocked down their companions with spears.

The huge impact was like a wave, pushing forward continuously, and the circle sank into it, almost shattering.

Before the soldiers in the formation came back to their senses, several armored cavalry rushed over, continuously impacting the circular formation, amplifying the chaos.