The official road is wide and straight.

The mountains in the distance stretched out straight and infinitely along the official road, which made people sigh. Teams of elite soldiers of the Later Han strode and meteors were passionate. The smoke and dust rose from the ranks like fireworks scattered, spreading and spreading, gradually covering up the official road for more than ten miles, but they could not hide their sharp eyes.

"The Hu people are elite, more than 3,000, and there are 600 cavalrymen in it. Report quickly!"

"yes!"

Several cavalry rushed to the foothills not far away, and countless eyes were watching at the same time. Without waiting for instructions, countless Han troops who had already stood up to clean up their armor and weapons and prepare to go to war.

General Li Feng of the great man, Zu Ti, listened carefully to the scout's reward, his face was serious, his eyebrows were tilted slightly, and finally rubbed his hands and said with satisfaction: "I see through our army's strategy. There are also geniuses among the Hu people, but it is too late. Let a scout continue to observe, and you need to pay attention to the subsequent enemy troops."

"As for order!" Several scouts Wenling turned around and ran on their horses, leaving the foothills like wind.

"General!" The generals of the army gathered here and held their fists to show their battle. The Han army had already arranged it here, and what they were waiting for was an opportunity.

Zu Ti held his hands behind his back and looked at everyone and said, "The Liyang defenders will not exceed 10,000. The eastern road has always been quiet, and our army will be in the south road before we can attack after we get news from the south road."

"But the Hu people marched very quickly. If they crossed the mountains ahead, it would be difficult to snipe." A general said with some concern. His own soldiers rushed to the territory and wanted to ambush the enemy troops that might appear. Now that the fat meat is delivered to his mouth, how can there be no reason not to eat it?

The spring breeze blew, the forest leaves trembled, Zu Ti twisted a fallen leaf with his hand, and said in a calm manner: "The Hu people have no supplies to follow, and the people and horses on this road are just surveillance. I want the troops to shrink into the mountains, stop the drums, and catch a big fish. What do you think?"

When the generals heard this, they clasped their fists and said in unison: "Please follow the general's head!!"

...

"Mom's spring scenery, what can you find in this kind of march? Why would you ask your brothers to go up the mountain to seek enemies!" Duan Weihou, a general of the Xianbei tribe, could not help but shout again after half a day of little trouble.

Duan Lixuan, who was standing beard, was interested in appreciating the spring scenery of the mountains, and chanting music from time to time. If he didn't look at his appearance and dress, he would be a student who loved Chinese culture and cultivated himself. He had experience serving the Wei people, so he naturally had a different taste from a guy like Duan Weihou who grew up outside the border.

"The mountains are vast, how can you get anything? You don't want the meat you deliver to your door. I can only say that there are no Han people ambushing me." Duan Lixuan looked around, affirmed his judgment again, and said to Duan Weihou with some amusement.

Duan Weihou's face turned dark and felt very depressed. After thinking about it, he didn't say anything else. He and Duan Lixuan were two trusted generals under the command of the clan leader Duan Shefuchen. This is well known. However, Duan Lixuan has an absolute advantage in both body shape, physique, and knowledge.

This situation has happened so many times today. Whenever I want to argue, I feel like my son argues with my father, and my younger brother and my brother are defamed.

This feels bad and I don't like it very much, especially today, I've been feeling very depressed.

"If you travel about thirty miles, it will be dark. At that time, I will take more than a thousand people to stay in the garrison. You can work hard to return to the city to report. Then Cao Yi is very strict and uses his troops very strictly. I think it will be here tonight. If you bring the news with Wei Hou, you will definitely double the value of the clan leader in front of His Majesty."

The horse whip was wrapped around his hands, and a small tail was swinging the air easily. Duan Lixuan ordered Duan Weihou, who was short of him with a smile. His expression really treated this arrogant Xianbei general as his younger brother and sister.

Duan Weihou thought about it and had no objection to this. This road to advance east was the best way to the plain. It was not only because of the distance, but also because of the spacious official roads to facilitate the follow-up of the supplies of goods and vehicles. Although it was fighting in its own territory, the supply of money and grain should be more advantageous than that of the Han people. However, the lack of money and grain was also a shameful way to go south. Part of the remaining food and supplies were taken to the rear by the various departments, and part of them was distributed in the city. There was no plan yet.

With cities to help, there may not be enough food and grass supply. Moreover, many of the Duan army in Liyang's kuofu are enriched by Duan's army. It is understandable that Duan's army will leave and return to Qingzhou.

"Hey! You're trying to relax. This trip is a hundred miles away!" Duan Weihou said with regret. In Duan Lixuan's opinion, it was just a compromise. The two of them were both brave, but in terms of political and military wisdom, Duan Weihou was obviously left far behind.

The army was moving slowly, and the elite troops who shouldered the responsibility of reconnaissance might have been a bit useless. Duan Lixuan's thoughts fell on the southern battle of Duan Piqian brothers. The team of troops had no support, had few troops, and was not considered elite. The Han army did not have any arrangements on the eastern road, and it looked like the southern road was a single restraint of Li Yang.

Even so, will the Han people show their fear of restraining their troops in the face of two thousand infantry and cavalry? Of course not. If they must fight with all their might, they will use this to show their own strength, so that they can cover up the fact that the army is not in Liyang.

"That guy Pier is a piece of material, don't die." Duan Weihou looked at Duan Lixuan, who was dazed and confused, and said in a daze.

"Well? Is his situation very dangerous?" Duan Lixuan was shocked suddenly, carefully examined Duan Weihou's simple expression, and repeatedly confirmed that it was just a coincidence, and asked slowly.

Duan Weihou could not hear the other party's implicit voice at all, and said stupidly: "The good guys in the clan died, and several branches of the clan were swallowed up. This is to make Yuwen and Murong laugh at it."

After thinking for a while, nodded slightly. Even if Duan Li Xuanzhi was just a little over, he could not refute the iron-like fact. The tribesmen who followed Duan Wumuchen south were almost the most elite, and they were all very outstanding figures in the Duan army. Although such an elite group was not large in number, they were all buried on the south bank of the Yellow River, which brought the most direct impact, that the Duan tribes, who were mixed in the army in various places, were reduced in status and were buried by other tribes and bullied.

Duan Pichen and his group are energetic and have group together, and they are also talented. In time, they will inevitably become the elite combat power of the clan. The conflict with Duan She and Fuchen is just that. Which tribe has never had such a difference... It is certainly necessary to save a lot of trouble if it is eliminated, but the influence and strength of the clan... I am afraid it will take a long-term plan.

"When you see the patriarch, you might as well talk. Are your nephews okay?" Duan Lixuan knew that he was in Bingzhou, and was under the command of Duan Weihou's nephew. A few days ago, he heard that he was suppressed by the Murong army and lived a very unsatisfactory life. Other local forces were also standing on the side of Murong army and life was very sad.

"Hmph! What else can you do? Just as the clan leader is asked to come forward, the Han people are coming!" Duan Weihou said angrily. This period is really unsatisfactory...

The sun sets and the moon rises, and the stars are hanging high. Thousands of tribes set up camps in a vast land, busy. Duan Lixuan bid farewell to Duan Weihou and urged the soldiers to set up the camps as soon as possible and rest early. The plain is the territory of the Duan family, and at least a large part of the interests of the Duan tribe are scattered around the plain as the center.

If the army of the pseudo-Han prince really went to the plains of the east road, then after Li Yang's Duan Shefuchen would definitely advance day and night to help after he communicated with His Majesty. He would first explore the route, be prepared for unexpected defenses, and be the pioneer of the army. This is also called predicting the enemy's opportunity first, which is also called taking preemptive action, which is undoubtedly very helpful for the army's advancement.

We have a good rest tonight, and tomorrow morning, Li Yang's army must have set off.

"When I meet the clan leader, it is indeed necessary to temporarily let go of the internal struggles of the clan. Murong's tribe is focused on expanding its power, and Yuwen's tribe is eyeing it. Our Duan tribe must not be distracted..." The honest and upright Duan Weihou's words touched Duan Lixuan's mood. Supporting Duan Shefuchen to become the clan leader is just the first step. Next, we will consolidate our position and expand our power...

Thinking of this, Duan Lixuan didn't feel like laughing. After so many years, he was not valued by that old guy Duan Wumuchen, but he finally got through.

"Who is it!? Ah..."

"who!?"

"There is an enemy attack!"

"Swoosh swish swish!"

The sudden sound pulled Duan Lixuan back from his thoughts and rushed out of the camp. He could only see the panicked generals shouting and killing from all sides. The scenery farther away was blocked by the thick night, but it was just pitch black, but it could see infinite murderous intent and blood!

"General! An enemy has been touched, I don't know how many!" The confidant general Duan Tietou rushed over and dismounted and reported the situation.

"Hmph! The person who came is not good. Tietou quickly organizes military forces to defend the tent, and don't mess up!" Duan Lixuan saw that the enemy did not fire the torch, but instead put out the flames and lanterns in the tent one by one. He knew that the opponent did not want to startle the enemy, and he knew that it was a big deal.

"Yes!" Duan Tietou flew onto a horse and went to greet the soldiers around him.

Duan Lixuan took the reins of the horse from his confidant and was about to get on the horse when he saw a fierce shot out of the night, Duan Tietou's forehead in the center of the belly... Poor Duan Tietou felt a bunch of blood splattering in front of his eyes, and fell off his horse and died. Even if he was called Tietou, it was just a name, not really a Tietou...

Before he could shout or remind him, the arrows shot towards Duan Lixuan one after another. Duan Lixuan's posture suddenly turned into a jump to dismount, and he avoided the arrow's sneak attack with the barrier of the war horse. However, the war horse whined several times, and fell to the ground after several arrows, and the soldiers and generals gathered were even more shot.

"Who! Who is it?" Seeing his big sword pressing under his corpse, Duan Lixuan pulled out the long sword of the corpse beside him, staring at him and kept roaring!

These thousand infantrymen are elites in the clan. They cannot be compared with the group of people who died in battle with Duan Wumuchen. However, they are already the most powerful troops of Duan's troops. How many enemies are there? Can they penetrate the near the central army's tent in such a short time? Isn't it that the periphery has been completely torn apart by the enemy?

The sound of horse hooves was approaching, and the sharp wind sounded. Duan Lixuan's heart moved, and he jumped sideways without looking, avoiding the attack of the enemy cavalry. When he looked up to see the enemy cavalry, he didn't expect that this dodging had already exposed his body. His chest, abdomen, and limbs hurt one after another, and he was shot to death by arrows on the spot!

In the faint light of fire, General Li Feng Zu Ti looked coldly and said, "Relax your vigilance is to destroy yourself, and the Hu people are nothing more than that!"

Every move of this Later Han army was constantly reported to Zu Ti by Han spies. When they received the news from the South Road, they saw that the Hu people actually left the troops stationed. According to the rations that the other party could carry, it was probably that the Hu army would rush to the plains in the past few days.

With weak troops and insufficient guard, how could Zuti miss such an opportunity?

...

Seeing reinforcements coming, the Han army, who had been forcing a long time, retreated.

Duan Shefuchen at the top of Liyang City scolded Duan Pichen and others angrily, and sent these people to test the reality of the Han army in the daytime, which was shocking. Duan Pichen left the infantry far behind, and with the help of five hundred cavalry, he made a circle in the Han ambush circle, lost more than 200 cavalry, barely escaped, and ran back to Liyang.

Not only did the two thousand men fight with each other, but it was simply the so-called defeat at one touch, so how could it mean to be tempted? That's not all, the Han army seemed to be annoyed by Hu Qi's play, and thousands of men fought under Liyang City for more than half a day before retreating.

The Hu people in the city were clamoring to fight, but Duan Shefuchen didn't want to be like this. Most of his most elite troops were taken away. Duan Lixuan and Duan Weihou, two confidant generals, were not here. It doesn't matter whether they can win with the almost equal strength of the Han army in the city. What's important is that the army behind is approaching, so why should I consume my strength?

The troubles that shouldn't have should have are all the consequences of Duan Pi's messing around.

Duan Weihou brought thousands of troops into the city, bringing news that Duan Shefuchen hoped. There was no movement on the east road and it was smooth all the way.

"Okay! Very good! You can ask Your Majesty for such a request!" Duan Shefuchen smiled and looked at Duan Piyi and others.

Duan Weihou patted Duan Piqiu with a big hand and said, "Good boy, you dare to go to the ambush circle of Han people, you can do it twice!"

Duan Piyun was criticized for most of the day, and finally found a chance to be liberated. He smiled bitterly: "The Han people are too strong, and the cavalry will be tempted for life. If the infantry is entangled, there will be no chance..."

"Well... retreat and rest!" Duan She and Fuchen were in a good mood and didn't want to pursue anything about this matter. The weak force was just a means of trying to cheat Duan Piyuan and others. Although the opponent used cavalry to use tricks to resolve the danger, this was also a life-threatening move. Moreover, what Duan Piyuan said was very reasonable. Half of the cavalry would be lost. The infantry was entangled by the Han army and surrounded and killed. It was hard to say how many of them could come back.

Not long after, the city of Liyang, which had just returned to tranquility, ushered in another noise.

This time it was not the South Gate, but the North Gate.

Five thousand Later Han infantry stood solemn outside the northern gate, and a Han general stationed in front of the horse and stared at Liyang City.

"General Cao Yi came in the name of His Majesty, and the Liyang defenders have not left the city to greet him!" Several cavalrymen shouted at the bottom of the city.

When the Xianbei soldiers on the city saw the 5,000 neat and solemn stalemates, everyone was covered in mud, even Cao Li himself was no exception. It was obviously a long journey. However, the military appearance was still so neat and the military discipline was still meticulous. Such a military governance was really rare in the Later Han army.

In fact, there is no need to ask more questions. Just look at the soldier and you will know that the person coming must be Cao Yi.

Duan She and Fuchen don’t need to see it. Cao Yi’s strong soldiers have long been aware of them, not to mention that the military situation has been passed on long ago. His Majesty’s vanguard is Cao Yi.

But I didn't expect that after so long the Beiying was disbanded, Cao Yi still had such a unit in his hands, or Cao Yi could still train such a unit. In fact, it is understandable that even if you have no direct troops in your country, how could Your Majesty leave these people idle on weekdays?

The city gate slowly opened, and Duan Shefuchen and his generals were just waiting on the street. How could the new clan leader of Duan's army go out of the city to greet you Cao Yi in the middle of the night!?

The civil and military officials, led by Duan Shefuchen, stood quietly on the street, waiting for Cao Yi to enter the city. There seemed to be a moment of silence outside the city. After confirming that the people in the city did not want to leave the city to greet him, five thousand elite soldiers began to settle in Liyang City.

The tall and big horse suddenly stopped in front of Duan She Fuchen's eyes, making Duan She Fuchen's pride suddenly very complicated. It is not easy to look up at someone, especially when you don't need to look up because you don't need to look up.

"Oh? So it's the leader of the Duan family." Cao Yiren glanced at the Duan generals in an understatement, clamped his legs lightly, and then took his elite soldiers to separate the crowd and entered the city.

Everyone's eyes fell on Duan She Fuchen's face, which was anger, questioning, and urging. At this moment, Duan She Fuchen suddenly felt that his pride was trampled to pieces by the other party, and what was shattered with it was dignity. Cao Yi, who was in a high position, could not get off his horse, so what could Duan She Fuchen, a person in a low position?

Choose your own height and set it right. Obviously, Duan Shefuchen is still not at the level...

"If Duan Wumu Chen is there, Cao will respect him three points, Duan She and Fuchen are weak, he is nothing!" Cao Yi spat hard at the advice of the generals under his command.

This is the reason outside the Great Wall: Whoever has a big fist is the rule. The Later Han Dynasty was born from the alliance outside the Great Wall, which is at least unchangeable now. Even in the Han world, this is actually an iron law.

"I'm raising a dog, treat me like this with Your Majesty's favor!" Duan Shefuchen looked at the Later Han soldiers passing by, and Daxiu shook his arms and left angrily.

"A little impatience will cause trouble..." Duan Weihou spread his hands and explained helplessly, and hurriedly chased after him.

Seeing this, the civil and military officials of Duan tribe looked at me, and I looked at you, with resentment and helplessness on their faces. The patriarch himself dared not speak, so he was still his turn to speak? This was not during the alliance period of the foreign border, but under the rule of the country and the court. Everyone had their own military subordinates, but because of the election of leaders within the clan, they gathered together. If there was any mistake, the bosses and systems they were responsible for punishing themselves were their respective subordinates, and the clan could not get involved at all.

"The weak will be subject to the constraints of this court, and only a strong man like Cao Yi is not afraid of the rules and regulations." Duan Piyi, who came from far away, brought Duan Mohuai, Duan Mobo, Duan Zhongjun and other cousins ​​to see this.
Chapter completed!