Finally, the sky turned dark. The 5,000 soldiers who were preparing to break out of the encirclement had already gathered. They had eaten their fill and were all clad in heavy armor. They held spears in their hands and rode on their warhorses. Their horses were covered in iron armor. Everything was ready. Outside, Zhou Qing was assembling stirrers and saddles, riding on his mount. He waved the broadsword in his hand and ordered the soldiers," The switch was locked.
The eastern pass was opened gently. The soldiers lowered the suspension bridge. They did not hold any lamps or torches. They held the coins in their mouths and the bells on their horses. They secretly left Suoyang. There was a hazy moonlight in the sky, and one couldn't see it clearly if one didn't pay attention. Zhou Qing took the lead, holding a large saber in his hand as he opened up a path. Around the second watch, they arrived at the edge of the enemy camp. They were walking forward when they were spotted by the enemy sentries. The people on the watchtower saw a dark mass rolling over. When they finally saw it clearly, a horn sounded from the watchtower." toot-clang-"”As soon as the alarm gong sounded, they immediately took action and fired arrows from afar. With three clangs, the arrows rained down." Pa, chi-" Many Tang soldiers fell. Seeing that he had been discovered, Zhou Qing had nothing else to say. He raised his saber in the air and said,""Brothers, it's time for us to contribute to the Great Tang Dynasty. Everyone, charge!”"Charge!" The five thousand soldiers shouted as they charged into the camp, brandishing their swords and spears as they engaged in close combat with the alliance army. Zhou Qing, Li Qingxian, Li Qinghong, Jiang Xinben, and Jiang Xinba were like tigers, charging into the front lines. The horse jumped into the ditch and raised the big knife forward."Chi chi ka cha", as if it had reached a melon field, the enemy soldiers were cut until their corpses rolled. It did not take long before Zhou Qing and the others turned red. It was unknown if it was their own blood or if it was from a burst. This charge was very effective. It broke through the enemy's four lines of defense and went deep into the encirclement. However, it was still too early to go over. At this moment, the foreign soldiers reported to the Grand Marshal of the six states, Su Baotong.
Su Baotong was happily in the central army's treasure tent, accompanied by two military strategists. They toasted and drank while talking loudly. The first military counselor was the monk with a flying bowl, and the second was called Iron Plate Dao. This monk had an eight-pronged deer on his back and a pair of flying alms bowls in his hands. He had the courage to fight against ten thousand men and was one of the top heroes in the Three Rivers and Six Nations. The Iron Plate Taoist used a large iron plate. There were thirty-two small iron plates in the leather bag. They were his hidden weapons, and they were 100% accurate. These two people were resourceful and were the left and right arms of Marshal Su Baotong. At this moment, they were drinking and discussing in the middle army tent."Li Shi Min doesn't have anything to eat, he'll have to surrender sooner or later. After he surrenders, the Great Tang will be ours. Once the Tang Dynasty is destroyed, won't we receive a special reward?”At this moment, a messenger ran in."Reporting, reporting to the Commander-in-chief and the two military strategists. The Tang army has come to steal the camp. It seems that they want to break out of the encirclement.”"Let's continue probing." "Yes."
Su Baotong stood up with a 'pop'.""Hehe, that's a good idea. It won't be that easy to get out. Military advisors, guard the stronghold for me while I deploy my troops.”"Amitabha Buddha." "Heavenly Venerate Immeasurable. Marshal, do we still need you? There's no need to use a butcher's knife to kill a chicken. One of us can go out.”"No, I'll go personally.”"Then the two of us will follow." "Sure. Bring the horses." Outside, they brought horses. The monk with the flying bowl and the iron board protected Su Baotong. They got on the horses outside, each holding a weapon. They gathered ten thousand soldiers and rushed to the scene of the accident. Su Baotong found that the Tang army was very brave. It seemed that they had the upper hand. He immediately ordered the firing of the cannons. "Rumble!" The sound of cannon fire rang out as the two dragons emerged from the water. When the troops of the Six Nations and Three Rivers saw that their commander had sent out his troops, they had a decision in their hearts. They retreated to the side and returned to their respective teams. Zhou Qing and the other five people, as well as the Tang army behind them, were all out of sight. Su Baotong pulled the horse forward and came in front of Zhou Qing's horse. He looked at Zhou Qing and said,""General, who are you?"
Zhou Qing brought the horse along. This charge had exhausted him, and he wiped his sweat. He looked at the person opposite him. He was an official with a fox tail on his shoulder and pheasant feathers on the back of his head. He wore a lion helmet with lotus leaves on his head, a golden armor with golden locks, and a plain robe. He rode a large flower horse and held a serrated flying sickle machete in his hand. Looking at his face, he had a purple-red face, two sword-shaped eyebrows, a pair of big leopard eyes, a lion's nose, a square mouth, and a short beard. Behind him, the platoon machetemen and the cutting machetemen stood in two rows. The military might was very majestic. Zhou Qing looked at it for a long time before answering,""If you want to ask me, I'm the vanguard of the main seal capital. Who is the enemy?" "Hehehe, you don't even know me, Su Baotong.”Zhou Qing was stunned. This was Su Baotong? Although he had never seen it before, he had heard of it. When he saw it, his eyes turned red. Zhou Qing put his saber on his back." Hey, Su Baotong, you're causing trouble for no reason. If it weren't for you, how could the Six Nations and Three Rivers invade Tang? Kid, cut the crap and give me your life.”The pegasus brandished its saber and wanted to go over.
Jiang Xinben spoke from the side." Big Brother, I don't need you. There's no need to use a butcher's knife to kill a chicken. If there's anything, I'll do my best. Leave him to me."”As she spoke, Jiang Xin's feet tapped on the stirrups, and the horse moved forward. With a sway, the large knife in her hand went straight for Su Baotong, and she slashed. "Who are you?"”"General Jiang Xinben, summon your saber!" The knife cut and cut again.
Su Baotong glared at him." You people are tired of living. Why isn't Xue Rengui here?" Why didn't Qin Huaiyu and Luo Tong come? You have to bring a few famous ones over. Just like you people, wild chickens have no name, straw sandals have no number, what ability do you have? I, Su Baochong, am not boasting. No one will die under my blade. Run for your lives!”
"Bullshit." Jiang Xin was originally anxious, but she slashed again. Su Baotong saw that he had no choice but to stretch out his hand. He waved the serrated flying scythe in his hand and started fighting with Jiang Xin. After three rounds, kacha, Su Baotong slashed Jiang Xinben off his horse.
Jiang Xinba looked from behind.”Crying, he shook his spear and urged his horse to charge forward. After three rounds, kacha, Su Baotong also slashed him under the horse.
When Li Qingxian and Li Qinghong saw this, their eyes turned red. Two horses and two sabers charged straight at Su Baotong. Three horses were fighting. In just a few moves, Li Xianqing was cut down by Su Baotong's saber. Then, he took out his bow and shot another arrow at Li Qinghong. In just a short while, the four generals were killed one after another.
Zhou Qing saw it clearly from the side.""Aiya, I'm so angry. Wahahaha, my four brothers, Zhou Qing has avenged you.”Zhou Qing brandished his saber to fight Su Baotong, but when he stretched out his hand, it was obvious that he could not do it. Zhou Qing might not have thought that he was an average person, but he was also a great general in the Tang Dynasty. He had great strength, and his saber skills were also very good. Otherwise, why would people give him the nickname Big Saber Zhou Qing? However, when compared to Su Baotong, he was far inferior. In just a few rounds, he was so tired that his armor was slanted and his robe was loose. When the soldiers behind saw that something was going to happen, they shouted,"Go!" The Tang army rushed up. The Flying Bowl Monk and Iron Plate Taoist also ordered,""Go, block them." The troops of the Three Rivers and Six Nations came up, and it was another hand-to-hand fight. The battle lasted until dawn. Zhou Qing was covered in blood, and more than half of the 5,000 Tang soldiers were injured. Seeing that he couldn't get out, he pondered for a moment. It wasn't that he was afraid of death. The marshal had made it clear that if he could break out of the encirclement, he would break out. If he couldn't, he would immediately return to hand in the order and think of another way. At the thought of this, Zhou Qing turned his horse around and replaced the military order with his saber.""Retreat!" It meant that he was planning to return to Suoyang. How could it be so easy? His escape route had been cut off by others. Now, there were only 2,000 people left. They were surrounded by enemy soldiers. Zhou Qing could not escape. He risked his life to kill outside. After killing three times, he injured another 1,000 people. After Zhou Qing saw it, the five of us were all accounted for. He looked at Song Yang and felt sad. He said quietly,"Big Brother Xue, we brothers have come to an end here. I won't be able to see the marshal anymore. My lord, military counselor, I'll take my leave first.”Zhou Qing thought to himself, I'd rather die than be a prisoner. He turned his broadsword and wanted to commit suicide. At this moment, chaos broke out behind the troops of the Three Rivers and Six Nations." This is bad! The Southern Barbarians of the Celestial Empire are here! This is bad!"”
Only then did Zhou Qing catch his breath. He wiped his sweat and looked at her, wondering who she was. When he got closer, he could see clearly that it was Qin Huaiyu, the Prince Consort of the East Bed. Qin Huaiyu was like a ferocious tiger descending the mountain. He urged his steed and brandished his Tiger Head Golden Spear. Anyone who touched it would die. He took the lead and killed his way through an alley, leading the army in. When he went inside, he saw that it was Zhou Qing.
When Zhou Qing saw the Prince Consort on the east bed, his heart felt as if two doors had opened.""Fuma, you came at the right time." "What do you mean?" Qin Huaiyu asked as he approached.”"Aiya, don't mention it. We ran into trouble. The broadsword Su Baotong was very powerful. Li Qingxian, Li Qinghong, Jiang Xinben, and Jiang Xinba died one after another.”"Ah?" Qin Huaiyu knew that he was a step too late." Big Brother Zhou, don't worry. Hand Su Baotong over to me.”Qin Huaiyu urged his horse to come in front of Su Baotong and shook his spear.""Is that Su Baozhong?" "That's me. Who are you?" "Qin Huaiyu." "Qin Huaiyu, I consider your old Qin Clan a hero. I have no enmity with you and am unwilling to harm your life. Go back and find Luo Tong. I want to take revenge for my Su Clan.”"Su Baotong, why did you only say one-sided? How did your grandfather die? That was his own fault! You used an excuse to invade the Tang Empire and kill all living beings. You are a sinner who has been condemned for thousands of years! What face do you have to settle scores with the old Luo family! Luo Tong didn't come, but with me, Qin Huaiyu, here, you can just give it your all!”"Qin Huaiyu, I didn't want to take your life, but since you said so, come, come, fight me for three hundred rounds!”
Before Qin Huaiyu could make a move, he realized that the situation was not good. He discussed it with Zhou Qing."Su Baotong and I will fight. You quickly bring people back to Suoyang. Otherwise, none of us will be able to leave.”Zhou Qing was a person who valued loyalty. At first, he did not agree, but Qin Huaiyu became anxious."This is a military order. You must carry it out.”Zhou Qing nodded.
Qin Huaiyu urged his horse to fight Su Baotong with his spear. The two of them exchanged more than twenty blows before Qin Huaiyu gradually could not hold on any longer, beads of sweat dripping down his forehead. He missed Zhou Qing again. As he fought, he stole a glance. Seeing that Zhou Qing had already cleared a bloody path back to Suoyang, he was relieved and turned his horse back to fight Su Baotong again. Su Baotong's broadsword flew up and down like snowflakes. Qin Huaiyu was in a hurry. He was not careful, and his spear hit the shaft. With a clang, the golden spear was knocked away. Qin Huaiyu was scared out of his wits. He hurriedly reached out to grab the mace. Just as his hand touched the handle of the wrought copper mace, Su Baotong slashed at him again. Qin Huaiyu could not dodge in time, and blood splattered on his scabbard. His corpse fell off the horse. The Western Liang soldiers cheered. Su Baotong won a complete victory and withdrew his troops.
Zhou Qing heard the soldiers shouting that Qin Huaiyu had been killed. He could not help but hug his saddle and cry. When they returned to Suoyang and told the story, everyone shed tears. When the emperor heard that his son-in-law had died, he also cried bitterly. Marshal Xue could not suppress his anger. He was about to fight when the military counselor came over and stopped him."Marshal, victory and defeat are common in the military. Is there anyone who doesn't die in battle? This was not strange. It's midnight now, and it's not convenient for your eyes to see. How can you rush out of the formation? It's not too late for you to bear with it until tomorrow.”Only then did Xue Rengui stop.
The monarch and his subjects set up a mourning hall in Suoyang Pass to help the dead soldiers pass away. Everyone cried. This was the first major loss in more than two years.
The next day, before Xue Rengui could send out his troops, the cannons outside Suoyang Pass rang out. Rumble! Rumble! The Blue Banner Officer ran into the marshal's hall and tapped the ground with the tip of his blade."Report! He reported to Marshal Xue that Marshal Su Baotong of the six countries and three rivers had called Marshal Xue to send troops.”"Let's continue probing." "Tsk!"
Xue Rengui was furious when he heard that. This Su Baotong was too arrogant. After winning a few rounds in a row, he refused to let it go. If he didn't give him some power, it would be terrible. Xue Rengui stood up and handed over the command flag and arrow to the military counselor. After bidding farewell to Li Shimin, the king of Tang, he pulled the saddle and fixed the stirrels outside. He flew onto his horse and ordered ten thousand soldiers to start the army. Li Shimin and the military counselor led the officials to the Lecheng Tower to observe the enemy.
Xue Rengui rode his horse to the front of the two armies. He brought his mount and looked at the opposite side. He saw that the armies of the Three Rivers and Six Nations were very neat. In the middle of the embroidered flag, a general flashed out. Xue Li focused his gaze and saw this general riding on a horse with a helmet and armor. He was nine feet tall, with broad shoulders and a thick back. He had a broad waist and wore a lion helmet on his head, golden armor on his body, and a red battle robe on his back. He carried eight flags on his back, a fox tail on his shoulder, and pheasant feathers on his back. Looking at his face, it was red, like the color of a jujube. He had two sword-like eyebrows, a pair of tiger-like eyes, a lion's nose, a square mouth, and a short beard. He was riding a horse and holding a saw-toothed flying sickle machete in his hand. He was carrying a rectangular box on his back, and it was unknown what was inside. He was armed with a bow on his left and an eagle feather arrow on his right. This person looked less than thirty years old. Needless to say, this was Su Baotong.
Behind Su Baotong, there was a monk and a Taoist priest. The monk's newly shaved head was bright and shiny. His big face was green, with a narrow forehead, pouty cheeks, bulging eyes, big ears and shoulders, and a face full of bumps. He was wearing a gray monk robe with round collar and big sleeves. He was wearing a Vairocana robe made of chess pieces. He was riding an eight-pronged deer. Not to mention anything else, this deer was a head taller than an ordinary warhorse. The horns on its head were faster than knives, shining brightly under the sunlight. He saw the fierce monk holding a pair of flying alms bowls in his hands. He grabbed the lid. There was a three-foot-long red and green silk strip on it. This kind of weapon was very powerful. Looking down further, there was an old Taoist priest. This old Taoist priest wore a moon-white satin nine-beam Daoist scarf on his head, a moon-white satin Eight Trigrams Immortal robe, and a silk sash around his waist. He also carried Dui Zi diagonally on his back, the Seven-star Death Gate Sword on his back, and an iron crutch in his hand. This photo was grayish-white, with a pair of beady eyes, an aquiline nose, a squarish mouth, and a few yellow scorched beards. It looked sinister and made people feel uneasy. This old Daoist was Su Baotong's deputy military advisor, Iron Plate. Xue Rengui looked at it for a long time, then pointed his halberd at it,""Hey, are you Su Baotong?”
Su Baotong led the warhorse and held the broadsword with both hands as he looked forward. He saw 10,000 troops in front of Suoyang Pass, forming the Two Dragon Water Formation. In front of the embroidered flag stood a general. This general was wearing a bright silver helmet, thirteen threads of true tassel floating on the roof. He was wearing a golden chain armor, wearing a plain robe, riding a white dragon horse, and holding a flat golden halberd. Looking at his face, he had a silver face and a short black beard. He recognized Xue Rengui at a glance. Su Baotong watched for a long time, then crossed his arms and reported,""Opposite, are you Uncle Xue Rengui?”Su Baotong knew how to be polite. Although he said that he didn't have much of a relationship with Xue Rengui, he had long heard of him. Why did he call her uncle? The meaning behind his words was to bribe and win over Xue Rengui.
Xue Rengui saw that he was quite polite and quickly returned the courtesy."That's right, it's Xue Li. Marshal Su, why did you send troops to invade our border?”"Hehehe, Uncle Xue, you're a sensible person. I can't hide it from you. Our Su family is a hero of the Tang Dynasty. You probably know that my grandfather, Su Dingfang, has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty. Uncle, I'm not afraid that you won't like it. The credit he has made is even better than yours. I didn't expect that Li Shi Min would listen to Old Luo's words and say that he would avenge Old Luo's family and kill my grandfather. My father couldn't bring us out of Chang 'an, so he ended up in Xiliang. Uncle, don't you think it's sad? A man's breath is like a stick of incense. Now that I've grown up, I'll use the military strength of the six dynasties to avenge my grandfather. If Li Shimin handed over the letter of surrender, presented the form of obedience, admitted his crimes, and gave me the people of the Luo family, I would avenge my grandfather and withdraw my troops immediately without saying anything. If Li Shiming doesn't agree to my condition, this war will never end. I've made up my mind to wash Chang 'an City with blood and kill every single one of them. Speaking of which, Uncle, although we're not together, I know your situation like the back of my hand. I heard that you've also been harmed. You've made such a great contribution. If Li Shimin said he would kill you, he would kill you. You went to the execution ground three times and were tortured in the prison two times. If Xu Maogong hadn't thought of a way to save you, would you be alive today? Uncle, it seems that Li Shiming is a fatuous king. What's the use of protecting him? If uncle listens to me and follows me to the six countries to see the king, I dare say that the king of Hami is much stronger than Li Shimin. You have to be a high official and ride a fine horse. If you can rebel against the Great Tang, we can take over the territory of the Tang Dynasty. Our Lord Wulf has said that the soldiers will be divided into thrones, big and small. How much better do you think it is than protecting Li Shimin! Don't fight anymore, don't work for him. I hope uncle will think twice about what I said.”
"Marshal Su, thank you for your kindness." Xue Rengui sneered. But don't forget, everyone has their own aspirations. I was born in the Central Plains and grew up in the Tang Dynasty. Can I side with outsiders and attack the inside instead? I, Xue Rengui, can't do this kind of thing, so I hope you won't say anything. Su Baotong, you're also from the Central Plains. For the sake of your grandfather, you colluded with the troops of the Three Rivers and Six Nations to invade the Great Tang. Was he worthy of his ancestors? I also heard that your grandfather was killed. Why was he killed? Because your grandfather committed the crime of betraying the country and joining the enemy. At that time, he wrote a letter to the Six Nations, asking them to send troops. He rebelled against the Tang camp inside. Where the salt is salty, where the vinegar is sour, disaster will start from the root. Don't always push it outside. Marshal Su, you are a wise man. You have to listen to my advice and withdraw immediately. If you can return to the Great Tang, I'll guarantee your official position in front of Wansui. Your Old Su Family is worthy of being the founding father of the country. If you don't listen to my good advice and continue fighting this war, hehe, Su Baotong, can you cover the sky with one hand and flatten the Great Tang? If you can't do it, your Su family's ancestral grave will be dug up. You'll be a sinner. I hope you'll think twice.”
Su Baotong glared at Xue Rengui." Xue Rengui, if you say that, good advice can't persuade you. Damn ghost, you've turned a deaf ear to my words. Alright, you protect the Tang Empire, and I'll protect Hami. We're enemies of the two countries. It's hard to explain. Today is a bloody battle. I know that Xue Rengui is not a slacker. Your horse is fast and your halberd is heavy. Come on, I want to experience it today.”As Su Baotong said this, he urged his horse forward. With a shake of his hand, he held a large sawtooth-shaped flying sickle machete. Xue Rengui slashed. Xue Rengui raised his fire to the sky and parried the attack. When the two weapons collided, Su Baotong's saber was knocked up more than five feet high. The shock made his thumb and forefinger sore, and his arms numb. He fell off the horse." Phew, phew--" He thought to himself, Xue Rengui is so strong! No wonder he stole a beam and switched pillars back then and got this halberd. Don't look at how he's in his forties, but his prestige hasn't diminished. I, Su Baotong, have to pay more attention. Thinking of this, Xue Rengui slashed again, and the two of them fought.
The people on both sides were watching the battle. The Flying Bowl Monk and Iron Plate Monk rode side by side and looked at Xue Rengui. He was indeed a hero. The halberd danced like a flying dragon, swaying its tail and nodding its head like a golden rooster. The halberd danced in the wind and rain, making people dizzy. It was only Su Baotong. If it were anyone else, they would have been finished long ago. Looking at Su Baotong again, this large saber was not good either. When it danced, not only did it create wind, but it also looked like a mountain of sabers. He had fought Xue Rengui for seventy rounds without winning or losing. At this moment, Su Baotong's nose and temples were covered in sweat, and Xue Rengui's heart was also drenched. Su Baotong thought as he fought,""What should we do? I've already said it out loud. Today's battle with Xue Rengui is the most crucial one. If I can't beat him, it'll be troublesome. Wouldn't I, Su Baotong, lose all my prestige?”"Wahhh!" The more anxious he was, the more sweaty he became. The more sweaty he became, the slower his moves became. After another dozen rounds, he was gradually no longer Xue Rengui's opponent. Xue Rengui saw that Su Baotong's knife moves were a little scattered, so he stepped up his attacks. Su Baotong really couldn't take it anymore. What should he do? He rolled his eyes and came up with a plan. Xue Rengui, I really can't beat you. I want to win in defeat. At the thought of this, Drip Drip galloped away in defeat. Xue Rengui didn't hesitate and urged his horse to chase.
Military Advisor Xu, who was watching the battle from the city, was shocked. He thought to himself, Marshal, stop while you're ahead. How did you catch up? Have you forgotten that there is a saying in the art of war: "You can't chase after a defeated general. You'll definitely suffer if you chase after him.”He immediately ordered the soldiers,"Sound the golden bell and withdraw."”More than a dozen gongs on the city started to sound." Clang, clang, clang." The sound of the gong traveled far away. Xue Rengui also heard it, but it was too late. Before Xue Rengui could turn his horse back, Su Baotong reached out his hand and took off the rectangular box on his back. He quickly opened the lid of the box. He wanted to stab someone in the back.
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