Chapter 83 The Problem of Retreat

Gao Yingxiang's troops suffered a great defeat on the banks of the Heishui River, which had a significant impact on the entire battle situation.

Nearly 6,000 soldiers and more than 5,000 were lost, directly causing a gap to appear in the northeast of Taiyuan Prefecture. The soldiers and horses of Xuanfu and Datong Prefecture seized the opportunity and rushed directly from the gap to Taiyuan Prefecture.

By this time, the bandits had completely lost confidence in the capture of Taiyuan Prefecture.

Wang Jiayin's main force is different from Gao Yingxiang. He looks like he has more than 60,000 people, but there are old and young people, men and women, and less than 20,000 people can fight.

These men, women, young and old are all families of the frontline men. Wang Jiayin intends to give up these burdens and speed up the marching, but he dares not.

How can we abandon these people so that our troops will not rebel immediately?

Most people lead their families to fight against the court and become rebellious parties in order to give their families a bite of food.

Wang Jiayin, Wang Ziyong and others were in a dilemma. When they advanced, there was a threat from the border troops on one side, and Taiyuan Prefecture was as solid as a rock, so there was no chance. When they retreated, the large group of people dragged their families and the marching speed was too slow, so they would definitely not escape the pursuit speed of the officers and soldiers.

Just when Wang Jiayin and others didn't know what to do, Gao Yingxiang, who had just experienced a crushing defeat, returned to the temporary camp of Mengshan.

Seeing Gao Yingxiang in a messy body, Chongtianzhu Landao crossed his legs and smiled sarcastically, "King Gao Chuang, where did you come back from? Have you joined the Beggars' Sect?"

Gao Yingxiang felt uncomfortable in one breath and glared fiercely.

Lan Dao was not afraid, and sat up and glared back in front of him, "It was not just someone who promised repeatedly that the border army would suffer a lot. Now, thousands of brothers, less than three hundred people survived, but they were killed by the officers and soldiers. Just because of you, all our plans were in vain."

At this time, Zhang Dashou, who was sitting on the other side, couldn't help it. He slapped the table and said angrily: "Blue Dao, you are so sarcastic. Brother Gao is also cheated by the officers and soldiers. If it were you, what could you do? At the time, under the city of Daizhou, you ran faster than a rabbit."

"Zhang Dashou, who are you talking about? If King Li had stopped him at that time, I would have decided to win or lose with you."

"What? Do you think I'm afraid of you? I'll give you one hand!"

"It's too much!" Lan Dao was furious. Just as the two were about to fight, a loud shout made people's eardrums hurt.

Wu Yangui's face was gloomy and his eyes were as solid as the substance, "It's enough, the border troops are about to fight. You don't want to think about how to withdraw safely, but they even fought with their own people."

"Blue Dao, sit down for me and dare to make trouble again. Believe it or not, I will ask you to take the blame behind!"

Although he was scolding Lan Dao, he kept sweeping Wang Jiayin next to him from the corner of his eyes.

It is well known that Wang and Wu have been secretly competing, and they have been acquiesced. But in this situation, it is better to distinguish priorities first.

Wu Yangui thought to himself that his attitude had been shown, and the rest was up to Wang Jiayin. Sure enough, after a while, Wang Jiayin stood up, yelled, and smiled bitterly: "Okay, brothers, please sit down."

"Wang knew that you were suffering losses in the hands of the officers and soldiers one after another, and he was angry, but he shouldn't point his finger at his own people, right?"

Wu Yangui was thinking about it, and Wang Jiayin didn't want to do it very well. A simple word, a pun, was to blame Wu Yangui for causing trouble first.

Wu Yangui was in a position of fault and could only pretend not to hear it, clapped his hands, and signaled everyone to continue discussing matters.

In fact, there is only one thing that everyone really cares about, that is, how to withdraw. As for attacking Taiyuan Prefecture and fighting head-on with the border troops, no one has the intention to do so.

The battle of Taiheling and the battle of Heishuihe could be said to have lost everyone's confidence. Only when they really fought with the border army, did they realize how big the gap between the border army and the pure guard soldiers was.

The Xuanfu border army is known as the leader of the nine borders, and it is really not blown out. Especially the iron mo, it has become a poisonous sting in everyone's hearts.

Less than a thousand people, relying on the Iron Tortoise and Firearms, dare to resist enemies that are several times more than their own in the wild. If you really fight, you will know how difficult this person is.

Everyone gathered together and discussed for a long time, but didn't come up with a good idea. Because no matter what they thought, there was a problem that could not be avoided, that is, there were too many family members of the army.

These families, both old and young, will inevitably slow down the marching speed. Before this problem is solved, it is equivalent to wishful thinking to withdraw to Shaanxi safely and soundly.

What's more, officers and soldiers are not fools. Hei Shuihe won a big victory, so they always keep an eye on it. As long as the army retreats, officers and soldiers will definitely pounce on them and chase them, and they will suffer heavy losses at that time.

After nightfall, everyone who had not discussed what result had to disperse.

The moonlight was like water, covered with stars, and a cool breeze was on the high slope covered with grass. Gao Yingxiang sat cross-legged on the ground, frowned, staring at the night in the distance.

Gao Yingxiang felt a little regretful. The army shouldn't have been invaded into Shanxi at the beginning. If it broke through Hangu Pass or went south or went to Ziwu Valley to Hanzhong, it might be much better than going directly to Shanxi.

Although Shanxi is close to and has many wealthy families, it is too close to the border. Shanxi has changed, and the important areas of Shuntian Prefecture are threatened, and the border troops will pounce on them like mad dogs. Unfortunately, it is too late to regret now, and when they are in the game, they can only find a way to break the situation.

Niu Jinxing held this folding fan, and the breeze blew his short beards and the moonlight on his back was like a trace of fairy-like appearance.

"King of Chuang, are you worried about the problem of retreat? In fact, it is very simple to solve this problem. Just ignore this problem and everything will naturally be solved!"

Niu Jinxing had a faint smile on his lips, but his words made people feel chilled.

Gao Yingxiang's mind trembled and he suddenly turned around and looked at Niu Jinxing in the backlight. He held his right hand tightly, his eyes like a knife.

"Mr. Niu, what do you mean?"

"Haha, why should King Chuang ask clearly? What you think is also what Niu said. In fact, King Chuang is very clear in your heart, and leader Wang also understands that as long as he is with his family and brings so many men, women, young and old, he will not be able to safely withdraw to Shaanxi."

Niu Jinxing did not avoid Gao Yingxiang's cold gaze, and still spoke to himself.

"You all know in your heart, but no one wants to say it, no one wants to be this evil person. But there are always some things that can be done."

Gao Yingxiang slowly stood up and walked over step by step. He stared at Niu Jinxing, and his whole body exuded a strong pressure, "Are you afraid that I will kill you?"

Niu Jinxing shrugged slightly and smiled confidently, "The King of Chuang will not kill Niu, because the King of Chuang is in the world, and Niu still needs to provide advice."

Gao Yingxiang stared at Niu Jinxing for a long time, and his eyes gradually eased a little. He raised his hand, patted Niu Jinxing gently on the shoulder, turned around and walked away, until his figure gradually disappeared in the night, and then said lightly.

"Mr. Niu, you have never said this, nor have you heard of it."

Looking at the direction where Gao Yingxiang was leaving, Niu Jinxing closed the fan and bowed his hand from afar.
Chapter completed!