Chapter 431: Snow Breaks the Enemy
On the banks of the Yishui River, the water flows surging.
A simple floating bridge is mounted on the Yishui River.
The Xia army soldiers used a chicken bus to transport 100,000 shi of military rations from the river bank to the camp.
After counting the military rations, the military ration officer reported to Dou Jiande: "It is indeed 100,000 military rations, all of which have been tested. It is the new rice this year, and a bucket of it is also a lot."
Dou Jiande nodded and said to the generals: "Although 100,000 military rations are nothing, it is considered to have an explanation to the soldiers. Just reward the brothers with grain and rice. It's a pity that I have lost Brother Wang and Brother Luo."
Ling Jing came forward and said, "Your Majesty also asks to express grief. Now that peace is being discussed with the Youzhou army, it is only a temporary measure. It is not too late to raise troops to attack Youzhou in the next day to avenge the king and generals Luo."
Dou Jiande nodded and said, "Ling Aiqing said it is right. It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years. Now, returning to Hejian to raise soldiers and train horses is the right way. Since 100,000 grain has arrived, the order will be passed on. Today, the army will return to their happy birthday."
When all the generals of the Xia army were filled with joy when they heard Dou Jiande say this.
Zhang Xuansu came up to the front and said, "Your Majesty, I feel that something is wrong with my heart."
Dou Jiande stopped and asked, "What's wrong?"
Zhang Xuansu frowned and said, "I just want to..."
Ling Jing, who led to this peace talks, was very unhappy when he heard this and said, "Zhang Huangmen is too worried. Even if Li Chongjiu has the strength of his troops, he dares to fight back. This is the way to die."
Liu Heita said, "The last general agrees with Zhang Huangmen's meaning, be careful not to make any mistakes. The last general begs to lead the army to avoid any worries."
After hearing what Zhang Xuansu and Liu Heita said, although Dou Jiande agreed with Ling Jing's opinion in his heart, he was able to be a commoner and today's status. He is definitely not a person who is paralyzed. Zhang Xuansu and Liu Heita are both extremely wise, so Dou Jiande has deep trust in the judgment of the two.
Dou Jiande said immediately: "According to Brother Liu and Zhang Aiqing's words, be careful to sail the ten thousand years of ship. If Li Chongjiu dares to pursue him, don't be polite."
After saying that, Dou Jiande turned around and returned to the camp. On that day, the Xia army packed up the camp, carried the baggage, and began to return to the army.
In Liu Heita's camp, the soldiers carried the grain and rice onto the baggage truck and put the reins on the horse. Although they were busy, the soldiers were very brisk in their movements, which wiped out the solemn atmosphere in the battle over the past ten days.
"But do it in one go, but you can't give up halfway." Zhang Xuansu touched her long beard, her eyes filled with worry.
Liu Heita looked at Zhang Xuansu and said, "Zhang Huangmen, what you are worried about makes sense. When our army vowed to go to war, its morale was high and it wanted to destroy Youzhou. It was the time to make a big splash. After repeated setbacks, the soldiers did not expect that the Youzhou army would be so strong and its morale would no longer be the same as before."
"This time when I heard the Youzhou peace talks, the brothers thought of not having to fight against the Youzhou army like tigers and wolves and the grassland cavalry. Look, they all had a sigh of relief. On the way back, the brothers thought that they could see their wives and children at home immediately, and they would not have the intention to fight again. This was due to the three drums, and the soldiers refused to use their lives."
Zhang Xuansu said happily: "General Liu sees it thoroughly. Alas, I really hope I am worried about it, but if it is unexpected. If Li Chongjiu really leads his army to pursue him, can there be a way to deal with it?"
Liu Heita laughed and said, "Of course, the generals came to block the water and soil. Youzhou Prefecture is powerful and the elite cavalry of the grasslands are elite, but I, Liu Heita, fell down the sky and was covered with quilts. I was afraid of who has been here since I was a child, so I can only release the horses."
Zhang Xuansu bowed and said, "If someone else said this, I would think it was arrogant, but General Liu said this, Zhang believed it without doubt."
Liu Heita looked at Zhang Xuansu and said, "Don't praise me, Old Liu. Zhang Huangmen is also among the literati. There are few people who I, Liu Heita, like you. You have always made every decision and can catch up with Zhuge Kongming. Therefore, you said that the Youzhou army came to pursue him, and I was in front of your superiors to protect you."
Zhang Xuansu smiled and said, "What kind of virtue can you compare with Kong Ming? If you really have the ability, you would have seen through Li Chongjiu's formation long ago. General Liu's responsibility for staying in the back of the palace, please take care of him."
After hearing what Zhang Xuansu said, Liu Heita said indifferently, "What I do for the general? First, I will repay Your Majesty's kindness, and second, I will be in peace with all the heroes in the world. Don't worry, I will never have any trouble, but I am worried about the people from other roads."
Zhang Xuansu frowned and said, "At present, in the army, except for you and me, they don't believe that Li Chongjiu will dare to pursue our army. Even His Majesty is skeptical. At present, he can only do his best and leave his will."
"It seems that's the only one." Liu Heita said with a serious expression.
The north wind whistles, and the dark clouds in the sky condense like lead.
On the banks of the Yishui River, the flags roared and the sound of horses rustled. The Xia army wearing iron armor was walking clanging.
Beside him was the sound of chariots and horses. Dou Jiande sat on the saddle, narrowing his eyes slightly, and suddenly asked Song Zhengben: "Have Li Chongjiu's grassland cavalry rushed from Yanmen to Yi County?"
Song Zhengben was stunned when he heard this and reported to Dou Jiande: "Reporting to King Xia, I don't know that my detailed work in Shanggu County was reported every day, but since the peace talks, there has been no news from Shanggu County for two days."
Dou Jiande touched the beard on his jaw and said in contemplation: "Send the order to let the brothers camp tonight and be careful and cheer me up."
Ling Jing went up to the foreword and said, "Was King Xia still worried?"
Dou Jiande said, "For some reason, since I ordered the team to go to the school, I have been frightened. Zhang Xuansu has always made every decision. I am afraid that this time he will make the right prediction again."
Ling Jing smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't you worry, the Youzhou Army's military camp is still stationed on the banks of the Yishui River? The floating bridge has been demolished. Can the Youzhou Army put its wings on its back and fly across the river overnight to catch up with our army?"
Dou Jiande listened to Ling Jing's words and said a little relieved, "The words are good, maybe I'm over-thinking."
After saying that, Dou Jiande looked up at the sky and said mockingly, "Maybe it's too cold this day, and my old injury has occurred again. Look at the weather, there will be heavy snow in the past few days, so it will be particularly cold this winter."
On a mountain.
Xu Shiji, wearing a white-haired cloak, was watching the Xia army rolling down the mountain.
Behind him, Ying Hefu, Yan Yelei, Sun Erniang and other generals were there, and in a hidden valley farther away, there were grassland cavalry, Wansheng Army, Cavalry Group, and Guard Army, a total of 25,000 troops.
The north wind blew, and the cloak floated up, and Xu Shiji stood with his hands behind his back, adding a bit of elegance.
He turned his head and said with a smile: "If what I expected is good, there will be heavy snow tonight."
Chapter completed!