When Gao Chengyuan woke up, the sound of fighting had not stopped. He opened his eyes and saw sloping tree branches and steep cliffs. He didn't know how much time had passed or where he was. He only remembered that he was cut off from his horse and his chest was immediately hit by an enemy.

While riding, the whole person fainted.

At this moment, his whole body was in severe pain, as if all the bones in his body were being crushed, but his heart was filled with great regret.

The short halberd he threw before he fell from the horse could clearly hit Wen Ruilin's face with his own eyes, but he didn't want to be knocked down by General Liang. He missed by an inch and could not kill this thief. Twenty thousand navy generals were buried in Hongzepu.

The soldier takes revenge.

There are still many things that were just guessed when Li Qi killed Gao Long before, but when he saw Wen Ruilin wearing a robe and sitting astride a horse watching the battle after the third group of black armor cavalry, he immediately wanted to understand

come over:

That idiot, Duke Chang, did not see through Wen Ruilin's true face. All the Chu navy was destroyed in his hands. Twenty-four thousand men died unjustly!

"Where am I?" Gao Chengyuan endured the severe pain of his broken sternum and asked the general who was supporting him with difficulty, "Li Xiu, Li Qi, and Chen Mingsheng did not enter the mountain alive. Did the enemy pursue them into the mountain?"

"The general wanted to rush through the enemy's cavalry formation to kill Wen Ruilin. Unfortunately, he fell off his horse and was trampled by the enemy's cavalry. Fortunately, the enemy's formation was disrupted by the general, and we were able to rescue the general and escape to Nha Mountain with all our lives."

Jiang was also covered in injuries and his face was covered with terrible blood scabs. He sat down on the stone ground and talked to Gao Chengyuan. He was afraid that Gao Chengyuan would close his eyes and pass by.

Enemy cavalry entangles..."

"and after?"

Although the enemy's cavalry formation was disrupted, when it was reorganized, it was still faster than the remnants of the navy who could run on two feet. Gao Chengyuan did not expect that all three thousand remnants of the navy could escape into the mountains. He was more concerned about how many people could escape.

Entering the mountain, who is supporting the battle at the mountain pass at this time; I am more concerned about how many of the infantry led by Chen Mingsheng have escaped, and I am more concerned about whether Li Xiu and Li Qi have broken out of the encirclement; as for Li Chong and Xu Jing

They and Gao Chengyuan are too lazy to think about it...

"The generals of Marquis Qianyang led a group of troops and horses hiding on the left and right. They rushed out from the sloping valley at the critical moment, shot and killed dozens of enemy cavalry, and scattered the enemy troops. Only then did we get rid of the enemy's entanglement. In the end, we were almost

More than 2,000 brothers have withdrawn into Nha Mountain. We are now in a valley whose name is unknown to the south of Nha Mountain. We only know that we can get out of the mountain by walking ten miles to the southeast. However, enemy cavalry has appeared there, so we can only

Continue over the mountains and ridges, heading southwest..." the general said.

The Wujian Mountains are located in the northern section of the mountainous area between Mopan Valley and Longyou Lake. Although there are no towering mountains, and the main peaks are more than a hundred feet long, they run from southwest to northeast, stretching for more than a hundred miles, and the depth and width are

It's also thirty or forty miles away.

This provides ample room for the remaining soldiers who fled to the Wijian Mountains.

Even if the enemy is willing to pay the same price to annihilate them, it will not take three to five days.

As long as the enemy army cannot occupy the entire territory of Huaixi in a short period of time, they will cross the Mopan Valley and walk southwest along the Wujian Mountains to the southernmost tip of the Wujian Mountains. There is only more than thirty miles of clearing space from Qingcang Mountain on the north bank of the Yangtze River.

, and it’s easy to get through.

"Where are General Chen Mingsheng and the others?" Gao Chengyuan asked extremely weakly.

"General Chen Mingsheng led his rear army to go to Longyou Lake, but was unfortunately scattered by the defeated troops. There was also an ambush on the southeast bank of Longyou Lake, blocking the way of Li Chong, Xu Jing and others, and setting fire to the east of Longyou Lake.

In the end, I don’t know how many people fled to the northeast. However, the two generals Li Xiu and Li Qi were really powerful. They forced their way through the enemy siege from the southwest. At this time, they led 1,400 to 5,000 people.

People retreated into Xiongyan Mountain to the west, and we just sent someone over to contact..."

Li Xiu and Li Qi, who led more than 3,000 cavalry, almost withstood the main offensive launched by the main force of Shouzhou cavalry from the west flank, and were able to lead half of the cavalry to withdraw into the Wijian Mountains. Gao Chengyuan was also secretly shocked, thinking that although he and Shouzhou

It is related to the lack of fighting spirit of the cavalry, but this is enough to prove that the prestige of Zhedong County Prince's Palace is not given in vain.

At this time, the sound of fighting in the north gradually weakened. From the sounds, it was obvious that the enemy had temporarily stopped attacking and retreated from the valley due to our own stubborn resistance.

After a cup of tea, Kong Xirong and Guo Xiao led a dozen people through the mountains and forests to come over. Seeing that Gao Chengyuan had woken up, they raised their hands and said, "Although we discovered last night that Emperor Liang's imperial account was riding in ambush in Yashan.

But my lord said that only by resolutely withdrawing southward would the Right Shenwu Army be able to return with more or less survivors, and that’s why they didn’t create any disturbance in the mountains. I don’t ask for your forgiveness, General Gao..."

"It's easy to say." Gao Chengyuan was also shocked when he saw Kong Xirong. He struggled to sit up, but his chest felt like it was being torn apart. The pain in his chest made him groan twice, so he didn't faint from the pain.

Kong Xirong didn't know whether Gao Chengyuan could handle it, but it was obvious that Gao Chengyuan was in such a condition that he was no longer suitable to participate in military decision-making. He could only arrange for him to recuperate from his injuries. He would also discuss the next matter with Gao Chengyuan's generals.

Taking advantage of the attention of many parties focused on Zhongli, soldiers and civilians between Chaozhou and Nanqiao, Yongyang, and Liyang cities fled southward in a hurry, and Chaotu was in chaos. Kong Xirong, Guo Xiao, Lin Jiang and others led more than 500 people.

The elite combat forces that can be gathered now sneak into the northern section of the Wijian Mountains in batches.

Kong Xirong led his troops here, not to support the You Shenwu Army to break out. After all, Han Qian was not sure whether the You Shenwu Army could decisively break out before Liang Jun's infantry crossed the Huaihe River when he was in Tangyi. Besides, he could mobilize at this time

The manpower is too limited, what qualifications do they have to respond to the Youshenwu Army, which is more than 200 miles away, surrounded by 20,000 Shouzhou cavalry, and targeted by the main force of the Liang Army in Xuzhou?

Han Qian sent Kong Xirong here mainly because he wanted Kong Xirong to lead a small group of elites to operate in the Wijian Mountains. It was necessary to attract the attention of more enemy troops so that more refugees east of the Wijian Mountains could flee south and gather in Tang.

Yap.

Or perhaps neither the Liang Army nor the Shouzhou Army expected that a small group of Xuzhou elites would sneak into the northern section of the Wujian Mountains at this time, which made Kong Xirong aware of the heavy armored cavalry ambushing under the Yashan Mountains before last night.

Since he knew the enemy's arrangements, when the Youshenwu Army broke through in the early morning, Kong Xirong led his troops through the mountains and forests and headed straight for Nya Mountain. At the critical moment, he broke up the enemy's cavalry and brought the remaining troops of Gao Chengyuan's troops into Nya Mountain.

This has a lot to do with Gao Chengyuan's decision.

If Gao Chengyuan saw Li Chong and Xu Jing panicked and made the wrong decision when escaping to the southeast gap, Kong Xirong led his troops to meet Li Xiu, and Li Qi and the others broke out, it would have been impossible for more than 400 people to fight their way out of the mountains and reach the vast plains.

In an open area, risking your life with so many enemy troops...

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After running away from Gao Chengyuan's halberd, it took Wen Ruilin a long time to recover.

At this time, the sun was setting in the west. Wen Ruilin rode his horse and went to Zhongli City with Pang Xiong, the guard general. From a distance, he saw the former Zhongli guard Zhao Mingting standing in front of the south city gate with a group of generals.

Zhao Mingting has led his troops to take over Zhongli City, and is conducting a more thorough search of the entire city to ensure that no soldiers from Nan Chu are hiding in the city.

Wen Ruilin knew that Zhao Mingting was originally the head of the Nanchu Privy Council's official affairs department. He was deeply trusted by Empress Xu, Niu Gengru and others, and he was the best at doing this.

However, during the Jinling Incident, during the confrontation with King Xin Yang Yuanyan, Zhao Mingting began to lead the troops, acting like a general. Later, after Zhenyuan Hou was assassinated, he came forward to command the remnants of the Lou Chuan Army.

The remnants of the Louchuan Army were forced to retreat to Hongzepu, using Zhongli City as their base. Zhao Mingting also took charge of the defense of Zhongli City.

During the Battle of Hongzepu, Zhao Mingting was mainly responsible for dealing with Gao Chengyuan's Zuo Wu Ya Army Navy.

Even though Nanchu Navy was doomed to a bleak ending if it entered the water, Zhao Mingting defeated more with less and suffered fewer casualties than the Xuzhou Navy in the north, which was responsible for besieging You Wuya Army Navy. It was also beautiful.

After the Hongzepu water battle, considering the possibility that Hongzepu would freeze at any time, Zhao Mingting led the remnants of the Lou Ship Army to evacuate to Shouzhou. At this time, the warships were frozen in the water army camp in Shouzhou, and the generals were also resting.

However, Zhao Mingting and his troops are most familiar with the sand embankments and islands in Hongzepo. To deal with the Right Shenwu Army, someone needs to set up ambushes on the sand embankments, islands in Hongzepo and the area east of Yongyou Lake so that the Right Shenwu Army can walk on the ice.

However, it was inconvenient for the cavalry to group into the lake ice to pursue them, so Xu Mingzhen ordered Zhao Mingting and his generals to lead a group of infantry to join the battle.

Zhao Mingting also fought very well in this battle.

Wen Ruilin heard that Chen Mingsheng, Wei Huang and many other generals of the Right Shenwu Army were killed by Zhao Mingting's subordinates.

And Daliang lacks generals who are good at water warfare. Even if Zhao Mingting is a surrendered general of Southern Chu, Wen Ruilin guesses that he should be qualified to enter His Majesty's field of vision, right?

"General Zhao..." Wen Ruilin dismounted his horse and saluted Zhao Mingting.

Zhao Mingting was at least a senior general in command of the capital at this time. When he saw Wen Ruilin standing straight and bowing, he knew that he still had merit for his extraordinary achievements. He smiled inwardly and greeted Wen Ruilin politely. Pang Xiong returned the courtesy and said: "Marquis Xu and

Mr. Niu and Mr. Wen will arrive in a short while. The Ming Dynasty will stay here for a while and invite General Pang Du and Mr. Wen to go into the city and rest..."

No matter how arrogant Wen Ruilin was in claiming credit, he would not be indifferent to Xu Mingzhen, who was destined to be deliberately won over by His Majesty. He said to Pang Xiong, "It's okay. I'll wait with General Zhao for Marquis Xu and all of you to come over."

After burning incense, Xu Mingzhen, the governor of Shouzhou, Niu Gengru, Wen Muqiao and others who were once "famous officials" of Southern Chu, also surrounded by more than a thousand guards, followed Wen Ruilin, Pang Xiong and others in front of the city gate.

Zhao Mingting and others met.

Xu Mingzhen's face was gloomy, somewhat upset by the poor appearance of the Shouzhou Cavalry, but Lei Jiuyuan on the side comforted him considerately:

"Xu Hou serves our emperor and is the mainstay of Daliang. However, no information has been leaked to the outside world before. When the Shouzhou generals suddenly heard about this, it was inevitable that they would be shocked. This battle can annihilate the Youshenwu Army.

The main force has already won a complete victory. Jiuyuan has no regrets, and Xu Hou does not need to be harsh. His Majesty also said that excessive demands for full merit will cause heavy casualties to one's own generals. This is not the behavior of a famous general..."

"Li Pu doesn't have much ability, but he gave birth to a son who is unstoppable. It's really enviable." Wen Ruilin, Pang Xiong, and Zhao Mingting came over, greeted Xu Mingzhen, and Lei Jiuyuan said with a smile.

He didn't care much about the more than 3,000 remaining soldiers escaping into Wujianshan.

The most exciting prelude to the entire war had just begun, and at this time they had almost completely annihilated the Chu Navy, and almost completely annihilated one of Chu's three most elite forbidden armies. The results of the battle could already be said to be brilliant.

Not to mention how fast the more than 3,000 remnant soldiers can run after escaping into the Wujian Mountains. At any time, they can gather 20,000 cavalry to go around the east flank of the Wujian Mountains and penetrate Yongyang, Chuzhou, Liyang and other cities. They can still be afraid of the banks of the Yinma River.

Did these more than 3,000 remaining soldiers escape and ascend to heaven?

"Li Yu is known as the most famous general in Southern Chu, and his reputation is well-deserved. He passed away more than a few years ago, and the background of the prince's palace in eastern Zhejiang cannot be underestimated." Lei Jiuyuan said.

His statement was different from Wen Ruilin's emphasis, but it was not to argue with Wen Ruilin about right or wrong, but rather to wake up Wen Ruilin.

Wen Ruilin may only be subconsciously emphasizing Li Qi's bravery and military exploits, but he also unconsciously wants to highlight his personal miraculous achievements, and even rushes to speak to Zhao Mingting in front of him, which is more or less rude.

Lei Jiuyuan then reminded Wen Ruilin not to forget that Li Qi was able to support him from beginning to end. More importantly, there were a large number of children from the prince's palace in eastern Zhejiang, leading the soldiers to fight bravely and skillfully; otherwise, Li Qi would have

He had been killed long ago and turned into scum.

Wen Ruilin saluted with a gentle look on his face and said: "That's what Duke Jiuyuan said!"

Seeing Wen Ruilin's complacency, Lei Jiuyuan thought that it might not be a bad thing for young people to be arrogant. Besides, Xu Mingzhen and others were present and did not say anything harsh.

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After a day of fierce fighting, most of the generals who had fought in rounds had to retreat, either to camp or to rest in Zhongli City. As for the remaining soldiers who had fled into the Wijian Mountains, they were temporarily assigned only three thousand cavalry to watch them from the left and right wings.

There are more important things to deal with.
To be continued...