King and General untie their battle robes

The people came to Bian Youli's horse, and by the light of the fire, they could see their clothes clearly.

Although some of them were already stained with blood and stained with mud, it was still possible to clearly see the identities of these people, and they were indeed the ones brought out by Run Liu.

"What's going on," Bian Youli asked in surprise, pulling the rein, "Why are you here?"

The leader of this group hurried forward to explain.

It turned out that after Bian Youli led people to attract the Luo army, Run Liu did not delay, and immediately took the opportunity to lead people back.But he brought too many people and couldn't finish walking at once, so he thought of a plan, let each little leader lead a team and run in different directions.Although he himself brought a large force, the pressure was much lighter and it was easier to withdraw.

This team is one of them, a total of 4000 people.They saw that the Luo army was chasing Bian Youli away, so they quietly followed behind, and when they saw that the Luo army was no longer pursuing, they made a detour.

After listening to what the visitor said, Bian Youli didn't immediately notice what was wrong.

The more so, the more disturbed he felt.

And the people behind him were pleasantly surprised to see their comrades in arms.Some of them may have been overly excited, and even dared to get off the horse and look for someone they knew well.Seeing that the general didn't say anything, the rest of the people got off their horses one after another.

The atmosphere changed from being vigilant at the beginning to being happy and harmonious. The voices of greetings became louder and louder, and there were bursts of laughter from time to time.

But Bian Youli kept thinking, he didn't even get off his horse, so naturally he didn't have time to pay attention to them.

He felt that there must be something besides a mistake, which he hadn't noticed.

What is... where?

Suddenly, Bian Youli grabbed the person in front of him and asked eagerly, "When did you come?"

The man was stunned by the question, and said in a daze, "General, what time is it?"

"You guys," Bian Youli said in a hurry, but he had to slow down as much as possible, "What time did you come here?"

The man thought for a while, and said: "Go back to the general, and the ugly hour will be less than three quarters."

Bian Youli: "After the second quarter of the ugly hour?"

The person who answered nodded affirmatively, "Afterwards."

But Liu Qing clearly set off two quarters ago... So what was the voice heard two quarters ago?

This doubt entangled in Bian Youli's mind like a mess, he could only try to keep calm and think quickly.

Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat.

I'm afraid it was a trick.

He immediately looked back at the people who were still chatting, and said loudly: "Get on my horse and prepare to retreat!"

Although everyone was startled by the sudden order, they heard that Bian Youli's voice was very serious and did not dare to be negligent, they all obediently found their mounts and jumped on, waiting for Bian Youli's order.

However, before Bian Youli could say anything, he saw a fire not far away.

Sure enough, the Luo army, who came prepared, would never be stingy with this kind of fire.

Bian Youli closed his eyes and sighed silently.

Ever since Bian You left the battlefield, Ruan Xi was restless in the camp.Especially when Mingcha, Runliu and others were slowly withdrawing, and after Bian Youli had no news, he became even more worried.

Run Liu was also very impatient, so Ming Cha, who was the only one who was still calm, could only comfort this end, and immediately went to soothe the other end, and could not count on others at all.

But he was actually very anxious in his heart, but he had to pretend that nothing was wrong on his face, so as to give others a little peace of mind.

Just at this time, another person came from the army.

"Your Majesty," Mingcha asked for instructions as he entered the door, "an adult came outside the door and asked to see you."

Ruan Xi asked strangely, "Who?"

Mingcha replied: "Master Li Shuli, just arrived from Qiongning."

Ruan Xi frowned and thought for a while, Li Shu, this name seems to have a little impression on him.

Under Mingcha's reminder, Ruan Xi finally remembered this person.

He was an official who accompanied Jiang Yan on his envoy to Luo Kingdom. He was quite clever, but his family background was mediocre, so he was often suppressed.Ruan Xi sometimes wanted to promote him, but the aristocratic family always blocked him, so Li Shu is still just an ordinary position, and it is difficult for people to remember him.

"What is he doing here?"

"I don't know either," Ming Cha said, "Does Your Majesty want to see him?"

Ruan Xi thought for a while, then nodded and said, "Tell him to come in."

Anyway, right now Bian Youli hasn't seen any signs of coming back, so it's okay to deal with other things first.

Not long after Mingcha went out, he brought in a person, it was Li Shu.

When Li Shu was sent as an envoy to Luo, Bian Youli was deeply moved because of his demeanor in front of the Luo people.Come today, but it is very different from that time.

I saw his dusty clothes, which were originally a khaki color, which made him look even more shabby.Not to mention that the sleeves and the hem of the clothes were full of holes that were cut by something unknown. The whole person seemed to have just run out of a famine area, and it was impossible to tell that he was from the capital.

When Ruan Xi saw his appearance, he was startled and wanted to ask questions.But Li Shu didn't wait for him to open his mouth, he threw himself forward and knelt down on the ground, shouting sadly, "Your Majesty, the capital is in chaos!"

Ruan Xi paused when he was going to ask him, and then said, "What did you say?"

Li Shu knelt on the ground, looked up at Ruan Xi, and said in a mournful voice, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Army has surrounded the Taifu Mansion, Jiang Manor and the Royal Palace, as well as the mansions of many lords. Lord Jiang sent a letter to the minister, asking him to come and invite the king immediately." Go back up."

"Teacher and Jiang Yan?"

Ruan Xi stood up at once, walked quickly to Li Shu and helped him up: "But really? How was your condition when you came?"

Qiong Ning was in a mess. He really didn't expect this situation, but when he thought about it, it wasn't surprising.

With Lin Xiangguo's temperament, without Ruan Xi, the forbidden army naturally obeyed General Feng and Jiang Yan.In addition, Jiang Yan hadn't had much contact with the forbidden army, and he didn't usually order them. The deterrence was insufficient. Now that the matter was urgent, it was not surprising that half of the forbidden army could not be called.

Such an excellent opportunity, no one would let it go, right?

If Ruan Xi hadn't been in Qiongning, the Forbidden Army would have basically been under Lin Zhongshi's control.For the sake of Qiongning officials and the stability of Wangcheng, Ruan Xi had to go back.

After Li Shu briefly explained the situation in the city, Ruan Xi quickly agreed to return to the city.It's just that Bian Youli has not returned so far, so he is very worried.

Mingcha has become used to persuading him these days, practice makes perfect, and the persuasion went extremely smoothly, saying that Bian Youli will not be the kind of person who allows others to bully him, there must be a way out, it will take time.

Although Ruan Xi didn't have much comfort in his heart, he also felt that Mingcha was always by Bian Youli's side, so there should be some reason for his confidence.

After persuading Ruan Xi, Ming Cha turned his eyes back and looked at Li Shu politely: "Master Li, Master Jiang asked you to bring a message, do you have a token?"

Li Shu slapped his thigh anxiously: "How can I pass a token! Master Jiang can't come out at all now, that is, my official junior, no one is paying attention, so I ran out while random, and suffered a lot of crimes along the way."

There is nothing wrong with this statement. It is a bit too cautious to ask for a token because the matter is urgent, and seeing Li Shu's anxious and embarrassed look, he probably has no intention of looking for a token.

"I'm reckless, sir, don't blame me," Mingcha quickly apologized, and then looked at Ruan Xi, "Your Majesty, only you can mobilize the imperial army, but isn't it too dangerous to go back at this time?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shu said, "General Ming, why don't you transfer some troops from the army to protect the king?"

Ruan Xi was about to refuse, because Bian Youli hadn't come back yet, so what if someone was needed?

But Mingcha spoke faster than him: "Lord Li doesn't know something, the Luo bandits are coming in menacingly, and there are no extra troops in the battalion to deploy."

Ruan Xi couldn't help being taken aback.

Both Runliu and Mingcha have returned, and not many of the soldiers they brought back, only a small part are still guarding outside, and the strength of the battalion can be said to be quite sufficient.

But he thought of Bian Youli's full trust when he talked about Mingcha, and he acquiesced to Mingcha's lie.

Since Bian has Li Xin, he also believes it.

Li Shu was stunned: "Is there nothing left?"

Mingcha's expression was full of regret: "Master Li, I really can't be transferred. You can see that there are only a few guards left outside the barracks, and they are all wounded soldiers recuperating. Because they can't go to the front line, they stay as guards."

Li Shu stood at a loss, looking at Ruan Xi: "Your Majesty...how, what should I do?"

How could Ruan Xi know what Mingcha was up to, so he immediately turned his attention to Mingcha: "What does General Ming think?"

Mingcha still had deep regret on his face, and at this moment he added a bit of hesitation and anxiety: "Why don't Master Li and the king go on their way first. The general will return in a few days, and there will be surplus troops in the camp by then, and I will take them with you." Is it possible to go after it?"

Ruan Xi glanced at him and nodded, "I think it's okay."

Mingcha looked at him, then looked at Li Shu: "What do you think, Mr. Li?"

"General Ming is sure, will the general come back soon?" Li Shu looked worried.

If you can't come back, without guards, your safety along the way will be at stake.

As soon as Mingcha's voice turned cold, his originally kind face seemed to be frozen with a layer of frost: "Master Li, what do you mean by cursing our general?"

People on the battlefield may be very open about life and death, and are not afraid of dying for the country, but they are especially taboo about the death of their comrades.Li Shu knew that he had violated a taboo, and quickly confessed: "I made a slip of the tongue, I slipped the words, General Ming, don't be upset, just follow what General Ming said."

Ming Cha's voice was still indifferent: "Then please wait another half an hour, Master Li. There are complicated affairs in the army. I will go to prepare the chariots and horses. I am afraid I will have to wait a little longer."

Half an hour?

Ruan Xi looked at Mingcha subconsciously, this time was a bit long.

Not to mention preparing chariots and horses, even a team of elite soldiers should be enough.

Li Shu only thought that he had annoyed Mingcha, so he deliberately left himself alone, and didn't dare to have any opinions when he heard the words, so he just said: "General Ming, please go ahead."

Of course Mingcha didn't mean to leave them alone, as soon as he left the door, he immediately went to the camp, selected a group of elite soldiers he was most familiar with, called the generals of this group, and gave some instructions.

After giving the order, Mingcha went to Runliu's tent again, and after a while, he came out and went straight to Ruanxi's tent.

Seeing Ming Cha enter the door, Li Shu hurriedly stepped forward, "Thank you, General Ming."

"Don't dare," Mingcha replied indifferently, and then walked up to Ruan Xi to salute, "It's not too late, the horses and chariots are ready, Your Majesty, please come with your ministers."