People attack Tang San at the beginning of Douluo

That night, the Jin soldiers quickly withdrew under the cover of darkness. It only took an hour for the Jin soldiers to withdraw completely.

At the same time, the Song Army scouts on the periphery also received important information.

The information quickly spread to Monk Yuanjunzhai.

Wang Yan quickly came to the Chinese army's tent, and a soldier loudly reported, "The royal capital is here!"

"Please come in!" The voice of the general Wu Jie came from the big tent.

"Qing Jin, I heard that the Jin soldiers retreated?" Wang Yan walked into the tent and asked.

Wu Jie stood in front of the map, smiled slightly and said, "I should be the one to ask you this!"

Wang Yan was a little confused, "What do you mean?"

"The scouts received information that an Eight-Character Army made a surprise attack on Jingzhao City and beheaded Wanyan Lou's family. The Jin soldiers lost all their supplies and food, so of course they had to withdraw!"

"Wanyan Loushi is dead?" Wang Yan's eyes widened with surprise.

He immediately frowned and said, "What are you talking about? It's impossible that the Eight-Character Army did it! My troops are all in Sanguan, where can there be any Eight-Character Army?"

"That's what the intelligence said, but I don't know the details."

Wu Jie paused and then added: "It seems to be a general named Chen, leading hundreds of soldiers. Who do you think it could be?"

"Surname Chen?"

Wang Yan slapped his forehead suddenly and blurted out, "Chen Qing, it must be him!"

He could no longer suppress his excitement, "It must be him, the scout leader of our Eight-Character Army. Together with Li Jiang, he led a thousand soldiers to fight against Wanyan Zongbi's main cavalry force. I knew he must still be alive!"

"A thousand soldiers fought against the main force of Wanyan Zongbi's cavalry and still survived? Impossible!" Wu Jie didn't quite believe it.

"It's impossible for others, but he is legendary."

Wang Yan then told Wu Jie in detail about Chen Qing's escape from the battlefield and the pursuit of the Ranger Cavalry. Finally, he said: "The only confusing thing is, what happened to the five hundred soldiers? There shouldn't be so many left in the one thousand army." , he may have obtained another army from somewhere, but he was able to behead Wanyan Loushi, which is simply unbelievable!"

Wanyan Loushi was actually beheaded, which really surprised Wu Jie. If this news reached the court, it would definitely cause a sensation in both the government and the public.

Wu Jie couldn't help but sigh: "A small scout can actually do such an earth-shattering thing, Zicai, I really envy you! The Eight-Character Army actually has such a legendary general."

Wang Yan quickly said modestly: "The specific situation is not clear yet, maybe it has nothing to do with him, we will talk about it when the situation is clear!"

Having said that, Wu Jie also thought about it, stroking his beard and smiling without saying a word. He must recruit such a good general under his command. Anyway, this Chen Qing was originally a general of the Huanqing Army and had nothing to do with the Eight Character Army. .

Wang Yan also became vigilant. He knew Wu Jie very well. This guy suddenly thought deeply. In all likelihood, he was planning to take Chen Qing away. No, he must not be allowed to succeed!

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At night, a gray and cold air enveloped the Ziwu Valley. More than 10,000 refugees who fled south were crowded in the short ten-mile valley. The wind in this section of the valley was relatively light, but it was still very cold. The women wrapped their children in tattered quilts and held them tightly. Holding the cloth in his arms, the old man also held the cloth, but was reluctant to take it apart. He coughed one after another.

The young and strong men spontaneously formed a night patrol team, holding the weapons obtained in Jingzhaocang City, and looked at the dark canyon paths with vigilance. There were dangers hidden in the endless darkness, not only man-eating beasts, but also ferocious beasts. Bandits.

Chen Qing led a group of soldiers on horseback to patrol along the valley road. During the day, a robbery occurred. A woman was injured and 120 taels of silver were also taken away. The thieves got a taste of the sweetness and will definitely come again at night.

Chen Qing was studying a bow on his horse. This was the bow used by Wanyan Lou's family. He captured it. This bow was a two-stone riding bow. Ordinary generals could not draw it, but he used it just right, which also shows his strength and strength. Wanyan Lou's room is almost the same.

Compared with bows and arrows, crossbows are still very inconvenient, especially when running at high speeds and there is no way to use crossbows. Mounted archery is the foundation of a general. If he wants to survive in the Song Dynasty, he must pass the level of mounted archery.

"General!"

Dutou Yang Hua urged his horse to catch up from behind, clasping his fists and saying: "A Song army is coming from the far south, and the leader wants to see the general!"

"I understand. You continue to patrol, hold your shield, and be careful of thieves shooting cold arrows!"

"Humble post obeys orders!"

Chen Qing put the bow into his bag, turned his horse's head and ran towards the south.

The refugee team at the front is less than ten miles away from Ziwu Pass. This Song army should have come from Ziwu Pass. There are bright lights in the distance, more than 100 soldiers holding torches, and at the front is a general on a horse wearing a mountain coat. He is wearing tattooed armor and a phoenix-winged hat on his head. He is about 30 years old and has a very tall and powerful figure.

Chen Qing tightened his grip on the iron gun and was very vigilant. Weapons and armor in Guanzhong were readily available. Many of the refugees wore army leather armor to protect themselves from the cold. It was easy for thieves to pretend to be Song soldiers.

"Where are you from the Song Army?" Chen Qing asked loudly, fifty steps away.

"I am Zhu Baijin, General Ya under the Xuanfu envoy. The refugees say that General Chen is the chief guard general. Which army do you belong to? What is your official position?"

The Xuanfu envoy is Zhang Jun, the commander-in-chief of the Song Army. He serves as the Xuanfu envoy in Sichuan and Shaanxi. He is currently in Hanzhong. This Zhu Baijin should be Zhang Jun's personal soldier.

Chen Qing said calmly: "I am Chen Qing, the leader of the scouts under the Eight-Character Army King's General Account."

When Zhu Baijin heard that the other party was just a scout, he couldn't help but asked, "Does the general have a superior?"

"My boss is Commander Li Jiang. We are responsible for breaking up the rear. General Li has been killed in action. I led the remaining troops south. I was worried about bandits in Ziwu Valley, so I took the initiative to protect these refugees."

"I see!"

Zhu Baijin pondered for a moment, then asked cautiously: "Has the general been to Jingzhao City?"

He was really surprised to see that the refugees had food and cloth in their hands, and they got them from the warehouse in Jingzhao City.

"I went for a walk and killed thousands of enemy soldiers. I also beheaded Wanyan Loushi."

"what?"

Zhu Baijin was shocked, "What are you talking about, beheading Wanyan Loushi?"

"He's just a sick man, he can't win without force!"

Chen Qing spoke in an understatement, but Zhu Baijin was like thunder in his ears. He hurriedly said: "The Xuanfu Envoy is at Ziwu Pass. Can you please general come with me?"

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Chen Qing and several of his men followed Zhu Baijin to Ziwu Pass. Chen Qing curiously asked with a smile: "Why is the pacifier at Ziwu Pass?"

Zhu Baijin smiled bitterly and said: "The pacifier happened to be inspecting the customs defense in Yangxian County. He heard that 10,000+ refugees had arrived in Ziwu Valley. He was worried that it was Wanyan Lou's plan, so he hurried to Ziwu Pass."

Ziwu Pass is not far away, and after a quarter of an hour of running, we arrive. We see a tall and solid pass guarding the exit of Ziwu Valley. The pass is filled with soldiers holding bows, arrows and spears. The fire is bright, illuminating the inside and outside of the pass. daytime.

"General, wait a moment, I'll go in and report!"

Zhu Baijin asked Chen Qing to wait while he went to Guancheng to report.

At this time, Chen Qing also realized a big problem. If he didn't go south with the refugees and didn't explain the matter clearly, these 10,000+ refugees would not be able to enter Ziwu Pass. Where did they come from and where would they go back? If Wanyan If Lou Shi sent [-] troops to mingle among the refugees, Hanzhong would be doomed. How could the Song army not be prepared?

Not long after, Zhu Baijin came out, cupped his fists and said, "General, please follow me!"

Chen Qing followed him into the pass, and not long after, he came to a large tent.

"Report to the Xuanfu envoy, they have brought it."

"Invite him in!" The voice inside was soft and clear. He should be a middle-aged man.

Zhu Baijin pointed to the sword on Chen Qing's waist and said with an apologetic smile: "Generals are not allowed to bring swords into the commander's tent!"

Chen Qing took off the sword from his waist and handed it to him, then walked into the tent through the curtain and saw the coach Zhang Jun at a glance. Sure enough, he was not a general, but a civil servant.

Chen Qing stepped forward, knelt down on one knee, and reported in a deep voice, "The last general of the Eight-Character Army, Chen Qing, meets the commander-in-chief!"

Zhang Jun is about forty years old, with a medium build, a white face and a long beard, bright eyes, and a rather thin appearance. It is obvious that he is a smart and capable man.

He was a Jinshi and was originally the Minister of Rites of the imperial court. He participated in the rebellion of Liu and Miao and was promoted to Privy Councilor. He became one of the leaders of the main war faction in the imperial court after Li Gang and Zongze.

After Wanyan Zongbi defeated Huang Tiandang, Zhang Jun realized that the next strategic target of the Jin Kingdom must be Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the defense of Sichuan and Shaanxi must be strengthened to prevent Jin soldiers from entering Sichuan.

His idea was supported by the emperor Zhao Gou, who appointed him as the Xuanfu Disposal Envoy of Sichuan and Shaanxi and was fully responsible for the military and political affairs of Sichuan and Shaanxi.

This is the characteristic of the Song Dynasty. No matter how the army fights, the commander must be a civil servant sent by the imperial court. However, the Sichuan and Shaanxi armies are quite lucky. Zhang Jun is the main combatant and is relatively shrewd and understanding.

But Zhang Jun was a civil servant after all, and he did not understand the actual situation in Sichuan and Shaanxi. He was enthusiastic about book business, liked to fight in large groups, and was eager to fight decisively, which ultimately led to the disastrous defeat of the Battle of Fuping. This battle also ruined the most elite Western Army of the Song Dynasty.

After Fuping's disastrous defeat, he immediately wrote a letter of apology to the emperor. There was no news yet, but he still had to write a detailed battle report. How to write the battle report really troubled him.

Just now, Zhang Jun heard the news that Wanyan Loushi, the leader of the Jin army in the Battle of Fuping, had been killed. He couldn't believe it, and it gave him a glimmer of hope.

Zhang Jun glanced at Chen Qing, a young general who looked very majestic. Zhang Jun nodded. At this time, his eyes fell on the long sword in Zhu Baijin's hand. He said, 'Ah! ' exclaimed.