Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Rear Bridge

The autumn wind has passed, the clouds are flying, and the world is full of desolation.The two armies confronted each other, freezing their fighting spirit. I don't know how long it took before the Song Army didn't move, and the Iron Harrier Army finally moved. They turned their horses' heads and galloped westward. Song Jun looked at each other in blank dismay, not understanding why the Iron Harrier Army would withdraw. After a long time, someone asked, "They retreated?" "They retreated." Someone answered. Tears welled up in the eyes of the crowd, and they shouted: "They retreated, we repelled the Iron Harrier Army?"

The Xinzhai Army never expected to repel the Iron Harrier Army! The Iron Harrier Army is an elite soldier under Yuan Hao in the Northwest who has been trained for a long time and has been fighting east and west, while the Xinzhai Army is just a fledgling army with no experience in training. The numbers of the two sides are similar, but the combat effectiveness is very different. But the two sides are evenly matched? "We repelled the Iron Harrier Army!" More people cheered, and even got carried away. At this time, someone said: "It was Commander Di who repelled the Iron Harrier Army." The person who spoke was Ge Zhenyuan.

Everyone calmed down and looked at Di Qing, knowing that what Ge Zhenyuan said was right. Without Di Qing, these people would have lost the courage to fight long ago. Without Di Qing, the Xinzhai Army would not be able to form an effective formation. To fight back, without Dizinger killing the leader of the Iron Harrier Army, the Iron Harrier Army would not lose confidence in fighting. It can be said that Di Qing turned the tide on his own! Everyone looked at Di Qing, who was kneeling in front of Tie Feixiong with a gloomy expression. If Tie Feixiong hadn't blocked Di Qing's blow, it might have been Di Qing who was lying on the ground.That step weighed more than a thousand catties, Tie Feixiong was severely injured and was on the verge of death.

Di Qing held Tie Feixiong's hand, and Tie Feixiong looked at Di Qing, coughed up blood, and murmured: "Di... Commander, you... are... fine... I..." Before he finished speaking, the first Crooked, it has passed away, but there is still a smile on the corner of his mouth. Tears welled up in Di Qing's eyes, he hugged Tie Feixiong, and said sadly: "You..." He swayed, exhausted physically and mentally, unable to hold on any longer, and fell down on his back. Everyone exclaimed in surprise: "Commander Di!!!" Di Qing seemed to be in a coma for a moment, and then it seemed to be in a deep sleep for a hundred years.

After an unknown period of time, he felt a coolness on his forehead, and only heard a faint voice calling in his dream, "Di Qing...wake up..." The voice seemed to come from the sounds of nature, vaguely familiar.Suddenly a white shadow fell in Di Qing's mind, feeling pain in his heart, he suddenly opened his eyes. He never mentioned Yu Chang again, but he never forgot it in his dream. Yu Chang is calling him? There is a beautiful face close at hand, and there are eyes full of concern.Di Qing looked at those eyes, feeling pain in his heart, turned over and sat up, and looked away.

The green hills are in sight, and the sky is clear and fragrant.Di Qing discovered that he was in a mountainous area.There was a woman in front of him, vaguely familiar, Di Qing remembered after a while, that woman was fished up from Luoshui. There was cheering all around, and all the new soldiers said one after another: "Commander Di has woken up." Seeing Di Qing wake up, the woman's eyes flashed joy, but more sadness.Another face approached, but it was Shou Wujiang. Shou Wujiang said: "Commander Di, Dejing Village has been destroyed, Master Liu died in battle. The Qiang people are scattered around Dejing Village, ambushed and killed the rescue army, that Yunshan is a spy!"

Di Qing looked around and saw all the soldiers from the new village gathered around him, remembering that after Tie Yaozi retreated, he used too much force, and was heartbroken that Tie Feixiong died for him, and passed out as soon as the strong enemy was gone. Looking at Shou Wujiang, Di Qing frowned and said, "How do you know these things?" Shou Wujiang pointed at the woman and said: "This girl is called Huang Shangyi... She told me that we came to warn the police, and I didn't want you to have encountered the Iron Harrier Army. Miss Huang knew the method of acupuncture and moxibustion, and she fainted when she saw the commander , Said that you were exhausted, so you offered to help and let Commander Di wake up earlier."

Song Jun around nodded, indicating that Shou Wujiang was right. Di Qing signaled to the woman, "Thank you very much." Hearing that the woman's name also had the word "Shang", thinking of Yang Yushang made her heart ache. Huang Changyi shook her head and said, "You're welcome, you saved my life." She looked melancholy, and her eyes were the same as Di Qing's, with a sense of sadness. Di Qing asked: "Miss Huang, how did you know about Dejing Village?" Huang Changyi said: "I was...Master Liu's...cousin, when the party members attacked Dejing Village, I was in the village."

Di Qing frowned and said: "Master Liu died for the country, which makes people sad. But why was Dejingzhai captured so quickly? Could it be that the party members are really powerful?" Huang Changyi's eyes showed grief and indignation, "Although Dangxiang's army is several times larger than ours, it is not enough to break through Dejingzhai so quickly. But the Dangxiang people are treacherous, and they have ambushed spies in Dejingzhai beforehand. They took advantage of Master Liu to go to battle. , took Dejingzhai, let Master Liu be attacked by the enemy, and there was no way back, Master Liu died in battle. I fought to the death to get out of the siege, threw myself into the water, and didn't want to meet you..." After a moment of hesitation, Huang Changyi said again: "Commander Di, I didn't expect you to be able to repel the iron kite..." When she said this, she was full of admiration.

Only those who fought in the frontier know the horror of the iron kite. Di Qing is just a newly appointed commander. He even repelled the iron kite in a tie. Di Qing said bitterly: "I was just lucky." He was not self-effacing. He had no choice but to resist the iron kite. question. Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Di Qing asked, "Where are we now?" Liao Feng replied: "Commander, we took you several tens of miles to the southwest. There are mountains spreading here. Although the mountains are not high, they can always resist the impact of the iron kite. I make the decision without authorization, please don't To blame."

Di Qing interrupted him and said, "You've done a good job. The iron kite is coming fiercely. It's really hard for us to win when we fight on the plain. How's the iron mate?" Liao Feng said: "He has gone." Seeing Di Qing's expression was gloomy, Liao Feng said: "Commander Di, Commander Ding once saved the life of Deputy Tie. To be honest...everyone in Xinzhai read Commander Ding's kindness, I also appreciate you appealing for Commander Ding's grievance. If it were us, we would block it. If you work hard for us, if we still avoid it, are we still human?" Di Qing was silent for a long time before saying: "Liao Feng, write down the names of the brothers who went this time." Liao Feng nodded vigorously, "I know." Ge Zhenyuan said aside: "Commander Di, we follow you for the bottom line. Last time, you saved the commander, and this time, you saved everyone. Now we all remember the dead brother, but now, what should we do?" Now how to do? Di Qing was actually thinking about this question too, since Dejingzhai was destroyed, it would be meaningless for them to go any further.The garden castle is extremely far away, and there are many obstacles to go there.The iron kites of the party members rushed to kill on the plains, and they were invincible. What can these lonely people do? Perhaps their strategy of coming out to rescue has a big problem in itself. Looking at the distant mountains, Di Qing fell into deep thought for a while. As the sun sets, the sky is full of sunset glow, and the afterglow of the setting sun seems to cover the mountain peak with a layer of gold. Everyone was looking at Di Qing, seeing his stalwart body bathed in the sky, and they were all thinking, "What should we do now?" At this moment, the footsteps sounded hurriedly, Sima Buqun rushed over and said anxiously: "Commander, dozens of Qiang people appeared to the west a dozen miles away, it seems that they are going to pass through the mountains, and they are already approaching us." Everyone was startled, Liao Feng immediately said: "It's likely that the iron kite has a wicked heart and came to ambush us again." Sima shook his head and said: "The power of iron kites is only in the plains. If they abandon their horses, their power will be lost. These people are definitely not iron kites!" It's near Houqiao Village. Since these Qiang people came from the west, even if they weren't iron kites, they were probably Dangxiang people who came to the Security Army to take them away!" Ge Zhenyuan immediately said: "Since this is the case, it is better to take the initiative to attack and intercept them." Just now when facing the iron kite, everyone tied their hands and feet, but this time when they heard the Qiang people came again, they all wanted to express their anger, and said: "Ge Dutou is right!" Di Qing pondered for a while, and asked, "Sima, is there an ambush nearby?" When everyone heard this, they knew that Di Qing had agreed to Ge Zhenyuan's proposal, and they were gearing up for it, their spirits lifted. Sima Buqun said: "About five miles to the west, there is a rough and difficult road, with dense forests on both sides, which can be used as an ambush." Di Qing said decisively: "Okay, let's ambush there. Miss Huang, life is boundless, you take the three of you to look after the horses and the wounded here, and the rest, pack lightly and follow me!" Seeing Di Qing's kung fu, full of energy, and leading the army, everyone was shocked.Ge Zhenyuan persuaded: "Commander Di, you can rest, and leave the matter of ambushing the Qiang people to us." Di Qing shook his head and said, "I'm fine. Let's go." He took the lead and strode westward. Seeing this, the Xinzhai army was overjoyed and admired, and followed Di Qing quickly to the place Sima Buqun said. The terrain there is complicated, so it is a good place for an excellent ambush. Di Qing looked at the terrain slightly, and ordered: "Liao Feng, Lu Dahai, you take archers, knives and axes to ambush in the forest on my right hand, listen to my whistle blow, shoot them first, and then go down the mountain Fight. Ge Zhenyuan, you lead the spearman, follow me to ambush on the left high place, and charge with me. Sima, you lead the hook hand to ambush by the roadside, set the rope, and intercept and kill the opponent!" He is used to the role of commanding, and he made a decisive decision without any hesitation. Seeing that Di Qing's orders were clear and sound, everyone said, "Your order." Di Qing took Ge Zhenyuan and others up the slope on the left side of the mountain. They found boulders, shrubs, and trees to hide themselves. Thinking of the fight and whether they would be able to make it back alive, they couldn't help feeling anxious. Di Qing could be seen hiding behind the stone, with a resolute and calm expression on his face, and everyone relaxed again, thinking, "I'm going to fight, what's the use of it? Follow Di's command, and you'll have nothing to worry about!" But there was a sound from the west side of the mountains, everyone's heart trembled, thinking how fast the Qiang people came! I saw dozens of people coming at the turning point at the foot of the mountain. Although they couldn't see their faces clearly, they were all dressed in Qiang costumes. Di Qing stared into the distance, counting silently in his heart, seeing that the opponent had only dozens of people, he thought to himself that it was an ambush, and there were more people than the opponent, this battle, no matter what, he couldn't lose. It can be seen that those people looked like ordinary Qiang people, but Di Qing was a little hesitant, thinking to himself if they should kill them randomly, should they or not? While he was meditating, a flock of frightened birds suddenly flew up in the opposite forest, Di Qing was startled, and cried out inwardly.It turned out that many of the people on Liao Feng's side had no experience in ambushes. When they saw the enemy approaching, they couldn't help being nervous and startled Asuka. Dozens of Qiang people have stopped. Seeing the Qiang people stop walking, Di Qing knew something was wrong.The opponent has not yet entered the pincer circle of the Xinzhai Army. At this time, the Xinzhai Army's ambush on three sides and the Qiang people are at four corners. But if you don't rush, what should you do? Di Qing's thoughts raced, and he couldn't think of a good solution for a while. He wasn't afraid of not being able to defeat his opponent, but he was thinking about this situation. The Xinzhai army was already very anxious, Liao Feng didn't care to blame the reckless soldiers behind him, but just looked at the opposite hill, wondering what Di Qing was thinking! The first Qiang people lifted their felt hats and looked towards the place where the frightened birds flew. At this time, the mountains were twilight, the autumn wind was bleak, and the Xinzhai army lowered their bodies. Even if the Qiang man had sharp eyesight, he probably couldn't find anything, but since he became suspicious, he might not move forward. Liao Feng's palms were already sweating nervously, when he suddenly saw a person jumping onto the boulder on the opposite side, it was Di Qing.Seeing Di Qing standing up, Liao Feng thought that he was about to launch an attack order, and shouted in a low voice: "Get ready..." He shot without waiting for the exit, and the Xinzhai army had already twisted their bowstrings, only to hear Di Qing shout: "Don't shoot! Don't shoot! Let's do it..." Everyone was stunned, some of them thought that Di Qing was about to shoot, they were nervous, and when he let go of his hand, the long arrow shot out! The Qiang people dodged abruptly and got behind rocks and trees, but the few arrows did not hurt anyone. Di Qing breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to herself how many shots would be shot over, and really didn't know how to explain it.He shouted: "Wu Ying, I'm Di Qing!" He had keen eyesight, and the moment the leader Qiang lifted his hat, he recognized that the man was actually Wu Ying, the guard who was also in front of the hall back then. Why did Wu Ying appear here?How could he be in Qiang costume? In a second of thought, Di Qing saw the arrow on the string, and hurriedly stopped.No matter what, he always believed in those guards back then! After Di Qing drank, the mountain was silent for a while, Wu Ying came out from behind the tree and called out, "Di Qing, why is it you?" Di Qing laughed loudly, walked down the hill with great strides, and punched Wu Ying in the chest.Wu Ying didn't show any weakness, and returned a punch.There is warmth in the eyes of both of them. How can we cool down the feelings of adversity in those years by stuffing it with cold wind? Wu Ying had already shouted to the back: "Come out, I have seen Di..." After hesitating, he asked, "Di Qing, what kind of official are you now?" Xinzhai. Di Qing laughed at himself and said, "Isn't he the commander of Xinzhai?" He knew that Wu Ying was currently in Rouyuan Village, facing Dangxiang's Houqiao Village, and shouldered a heavy responsibility. Wu Ying thought, with Di Qing's ability, how can he still be a commander?Oh... He probably still can't let go of Yang Yushang, and it's hard to pull himself together right now.Wu Ying has been in the frontier fortress for a year, and now she is the owner of Rouyuan Village.Because of his great ambition and bravery in battle, he has been promoted many times because of his military achievements, and his official position is already above Di Qing.But to Di Qing, Wu Ying was still as affectionate as ever, and said to the subordinates behind him: "This is the Commander Di Qingdi that I often mentioned to you, come and see me." Wu Ying's subordinates lined up neatly and saluted, "Commander Di." Di Qing hurriedly said: "You're welcome." Turning his head and seeing his subordinates gathered in twos and threes, he introduced with a smile: "This is Wu Ying, the village master of Rouyuan Village, and they are all brothers of his own family. It was so dangerous that I almost started fighting with my own men. "Wu Ying, it's fine if you come to support the Security Army, why are you dressed like a Qiang?" A person behind Wuying said: "Commander Di thinks, why do we have to dress like this?" The man had a big shoulder and a round waist, a heavy face, and there was a bit of resentment in his tone. It turned out that this man was a little dissatisfied when he saw that Di Qing's men were so slack, and that the Xinzhai army did not listen to Di Qing's order and fired a few arrows just now.I thought to myself, what is the use of coming to the Security Army with such reinforcements? Di Qing didn't mind, and said casually: "You must be the first spies, and you don't want to have conflicts with the party members, so you pretended to be Qiang people to inquire about the situation. Could it be that..." Di Qing moved slightly in his heart, and asked: "What will happen later?" Is there any support?" The person who asked the question was full of astonishment, Wuying laughed, and gave a thumbs up: "I knew you could think of it. You were the smartest boy in front of the palace." Thinking of something, Wuying asked, "Why do you think of it?" will be here?" Di Qing wrote lightly: "Our Xinzhai army also came to support the security army. We fought with the party members once and retreated here. I thought you were coming to attack us, so we took the lead. Fortunately, we didn't fight." Di Qing was glad that he didn't hurt his brother, his face was heavy, judging that the man misunderstood Di Qing's intentions, and said coldly: "If we really fight, we won't necessarily suffer." Wu Ying frowned, and shouted: "Feng Lei, don't be rude to the commander!" He was also secretly startled when he saw that the Xinzhai army had come out from three sides, and the ambush looked decent.I thought to myself that I was disguised as a Qiang, how could I have thought that I would fight the Song army here?If they really fought against each other, it would be really unfair!Changing the subject, he said, "Di Qing, did you fight Dangxiang Army? How many of them are there? Do you know what's going on in Dejingzhai now?" Di Qing said: "There can be hundreds of Dangxiang troops fighting us..." Feng Lei asked from the side: "Is there only a hundred people?" There was a hint of contempt in his tone, and he thought to himself that Wu Ying said that Di Qing was as bold as a tiger, and now it seems that it is not worthy of the name.Seeing that there are hundreds of people in the Xinzhai army, why retreat here? The Xinzhai army could hear Feng Lei's disdain, and felt annoyed.Ge Zhenyuan couldn't help but said: "That's the iron kite of hundreds of people in the plain! If you like it, you might as well try it!" Wu Ying and Feng Lei both changed their faces, and said in a voiceless voice: "Iron kite? What you met was an iron kite?" Only the Song army who was under the fortress knew the horror of the iron kite. Wu Ying couldn't believe it, the Xinzhai army was able to retreat completely when they encountered the iron kite? Di Qing was still indifferent, nodded and said: "Yes, the iron kite is indeed very powerful. We fought and hurt each other." Not wanting to mention anything, Di Qing said: "Wuying, Dejing Village has fallen." Wu Ying was surprised again, "Master Liu is also a general who has been stationed on the frontier for a long time, why did he fall so soon?" Di Qing briefly explained everything that happened. Seeing Wu Ying's confusion, Di Qing asked: "You are an outpost, how many soldiers and horses do you have as backup?" Wu Ying came back to his senses and said: "Master Zhang, the governor of Qingzhou, knew that Yuan Hao sent troops to the security army, so he ordered me and Mr. Gao Jilong, who is in charge of Qian, to lead troops to wait for the opportunity to support the security army. You can't lose in Rouyuan village, so while I strengthen the defense, We can only call dozens of people from Rouyuan Village to scout out the way and inquire about the news. Master Gao will arrive later with more than a thousand people." Di Qing frowned and asked, "What do you decide to do now?" Wu Ying thought for a while, a little confused: "Di Qing, it's not that I don't believe you, but do you know Huang Shangyi?" Di Qing shook his head, "I didn't know until I was rescued." Understanding why Wu Ying was in trouble, Di Qing said slowly: "You don't know Huang Shangyi either, so you are afraid that the news may be wrong? If Dejingzhai is not broken, we won't rescue her." , there was a mistake." Wu Ying acquiesced, and said after a while: "How about this, I will take you, Huang Changyi, and the Xinzhai army to meet Mr. Gao, and ask him to make a decision. Is that good?" Di Qing thought to himself, Wu Ying is not good to question me, but he is safe in handling things, just in case something happens, so he let Gao Jilong decide.He is also kind.Thinking of this, Di Qing said cheerfully: "That's fine. Our Xinzhai army is alone and alone, so we can hug your thighs." Wu Ying laughed again, and punched Di Qing.I thought to myself, it's a good thing that Di Qing can joke.Hope he gets over it sooner.Ugh. Everyone discussed and decided, Di Qing asked Ge Zhenyuan to find Huang Shangyi, and Ge Zhenyuan brought a dozen three-pointed double-edged knives from the Xinzhai army.Of course, there are also severed heads and armor. The Song army used these things to count meritorious service. Although Di Qing did not do this, Ge Zhenyuan and Liao Feng must not let go of this opportunity to lead the army. Everyone in the Rouyuan army heard Di Qing say that they fought with Tie Yaozi. Although they didn't refute it, some people didn't believe it.Seeing the cold long sword, the heavy armor, and the stern head now, I am shocked, and I believe what Di Qing said is true. Even Wu Ying was thinking, how on earth could Di Qing retreat under the attack of the iron kite? Di Qing didn't explain, just thinking about what to do next, joined forces with Wu Yingbing, and headed south along the mountains.After walking for less than half an hour, the empty mountain is more secluded, surrounded by green mountains and rivers, and the soldiers and horses of Gao Jilong, who is under the jurisdiction of Qingzhou, have already been seen. The Song army was stationed in the valley and was on guard. When Di Qing saw it, he admired it secretly.I thought to myself that although the Song army has been weak and difficult to recover, after all, there are many generals who can lead the army.He had heard of Gao Jilong's name, and knew that this person was born as a general and had been in charge of the frontier for many years. Wu Ying ordered someone to inform Gao Jilong, and after a short while, a man from the army greeted him, shouting: "Wu Ying, why are you back?" The man's voice was loud like a bell, and his face was so full of beards that people couldn't even see where his mouth was.He walked over in great strides, very bold. Wu Ying briefly explained the matter, and then introduced Di Qing to Gao Jilong. Gao Jilong squinted at Di Qing, sized him up for a while, and said, "I heard that you have a foster brother named Guo Zun?" Di Qing was a little puzzled, but still nodded and said: "Yes." Seeing that Gao Jilong's eyes were full of strangeness, he couldn't figure out Gao Jilong's intention for a while. Gao Jilong said: "I look down on him very much." Di Qing's complexion changed. He didn't care if others looked down on him. He has experienced many frosts and rains, and many things have become indifferent.But when others despised Guo Zun, he would not tolerate it. Hearing Gao Jilong's provocative intentions, Di Qing retorted, "Brother Guo, why should you look down on me?" When Di Qing said a word, everyone's expressions changed. Gao Jilong snorted coldly and said, "Do you know who you are talking to?" Di Qing said: "Even if I talk to the Heavenly King, I still have to say what I have to say!" Wu Ying screamed inwardly, not understanding why these two people collided inexplicably, and was waiting to smooth things over, Gao Jilong shouted: "Good boy, what are you capable of being so crazy in front of me?" He slapped Di Qing on the shoulder, his gaze shining. Di Qing stood upright without shaking, and said in a deep voice: "Some things don't need to be capable to say." Gao Jilong was startled, and stared at Di Qing for a long time, the hand that patted Di Qing's shoulder finally dropped.Others thought that he was going to be furious, but he actually laughed out loud. Everyone couldn't figure it out, and Di Qing was also a little surprised.Gao Jilong stopped laughing, sighed and said, "Di Qing, you have talent. Guo Zun is right." Di Qing was even more surprised, and asked: "Master Gao, what did you say?" Seeing that Gao Jilong's tone softened, he stopped contradicting him. Gao Jilong said: "Guo Zun once said, 'One day, Di Qing will shock the northwest and prevent General Cao.'" Di Qing's heart skipped a beat, he was inexplicably moved.Although he knew that Guo Zun cared about him very much, he didn't know that Guo Zun actually respected him so much. Gao Jilong said again: "The old man was not convinced at first. He thought that it would be enough to lose to Guo Zun in this life. Could it be that he is not as good as your kid? Who would have thought that your kid doesn't have the prestige of General Cao, and his temper is much stronger than him. But Well... I like it!" Only then did Di Qing realize that Gao Jilong had once been defeated by Guo Zun, but he said in shame, "Master Gao, I didn't mean to conflict with you..." "Do you know why I look down on Guo Zun?" Gao Jilong said suddenly. Di Qing shook his head, feeling that there was no malice in Gao Jilong's words. Gao Jilong said: "I look down on Guo Zun, because back then he was so helpless because of a woman. Originally, with his ability, if he came to the frontier, he would definitely accomplish a lot. Good man, you should seek to be famous, what is a woman? Di Qing, I don't know. Hope you do it again!" Di Qing's heart was slightly sour, and he thought, a good man doesn't necessarily have to have no women.Mr. Gao, did you persuade me so much after hearing what Big Brother Guo said about me?After a few words, he already felt that Gao Jilong's mouth was cold and his heart was warm, and he couldn't bear to refuse his kindness, so he just said: "I remember Master Gao's words." Gao Jilong laughed again, "Don't call me Mr. Gao. I'm only a few years older than you. If you think highly of me, just call me Brother Gao. Guo Zun has a brother like you, and I can't lose to him." Di Qing was a little funny, he didn't know what kind of grievances Gao Jilong and Guo Zun had, but they had to fight over such things.While hesitating, Gao Jilong shouted: "My boy, do you dare to contradict me, but dare not recognize me as a big brother?" Di Qing smiled and said, "Brother Gao, Dejingzhai has fallen, what should we do now?" Gao Jilong was overjoyed when he heard Di Qingken call him big brother, he patted Di Qing on the shoulder again and said, "Think about it in the long run." .It can be seen that Di Qing accepted it as if nothing had happened, and was also very surprised in his heart, thinking to himself that this kid looks delicate, but he is not delicate at all.He patted the shoulder at this moment, but it was a sign of affection. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief seeing that the two were in harmony, and they were amazed to see that Gao Jilong and Di Qing called brothers and sisters in an instant.Wu Ying and the others knew that Gao Jilong was usually very dignified, but now he was so intimate with Di Qing, it was a bit incomprehensible. Gao Jilong thought to himself, "When Guo Zun met me a few days ago, he asked me about the nonsense Shambhala. How could I know? He said that Di Qing was good. When I saw him today, Di Qing was really kind. He actually beat the iron kite? Could it be that..." He didn't think about it any further, his gaze had already landed on Huang Changyi. Huang Changyi was also looking at Gao Jilong. Gao Jilong looked surprised, and suddenly patted his forehead and said, "I've seen you before, your surname is Huang. You are the unmarried wife of Village Master Liu of Dejing Village!" As soon as this remark came out, everyone was astonished. The sadness in Huang Changyi's eyes became stronger, she nodded, and said in a low voice: "Master Gao is right, the daughter of the people, Huang Changyi, is going to get married when she comes to Dejing Village this time." It was only then that Di Qing realized why there was always sadness in this woman's eyes. She lost her fiance and son-in-law. Although she survived by luck, her heart was always in pain.He understands that feeling. Gao Jilong murmured: "Since you said that Dejingzhai was destroyed, it must be true." He recognized Huang Changyi, and it seemed that he trusted Huang Changyi very much.Although Wu Ying had doubts, seeing Gao Jilong like this, he no longer doubted it. Gao Jilong looked around at the crowd and said with a frown: "Dejing Village is besieged, and the party members sit and wait for me to enter the urn. In front of Dejing Village, there is a flat river. If we people stand in front and don't occupy the ground, we probably won't be able to resist the impact of their cavalry... ..." While speaking, a soldier rushed forward and said: "Lord Gao, a group of merchants have been captured." Gao Jilong wondered: "At this time, there are still people doing business? Is it a fraud? Take it up and have a look." Not long after, the soldier brought a person.The man's slightly bald head was shining, but it was not as bright as his greasy body. When Di Qing saw it, he lost his voice and said, "Hey, why is it you?" The person who was brought was actually Zhong Shiheng, a sloppy philistine! What was even more surprising to Di Qing was that when he got the task of dispatching troops, he dispatched troops at night without any interval in between. How could Zhong Shiheng come here so quickly? When Zhong Shiheng saw Di Qing, he quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Is it me? It turns out that it is the people commanded by Di..." Seeing Gao Jilong, there was something wrong with his consciousness. , Long time no see, it seems that you have been promoted?" Gao Jilong actually knew Zhong Shiheng, he sighed and said: "Zhong Shiheng, you want money and life? At this time, you still want to do business?" He thought to himself, Zhong Shiheng offended Luo Chongxun, the first eunuch under the empress dowager. , was exiled in the northwest, and turned to business, and did not want to fall to where it is today. When the Security Army was attacked, the discussion of the Security Army must stop early. At this time, people who want money or life will take risks, sell private goods, and make a lot of money. Zhong Shiheng smiled nonchalantly: "The life of the grassroots is like nothing, and I don't care about it. Fate, there will be one day, but this money, you can't live without it for a day!" Hearing Zhong Shiheng's argument, Gao Jilong couldn't laugh or cry, and asked casually, "What are you selling?" Zhong Shiheng laughed and said, "That... green salt... just came from Houqiaozhai, and I will pick it up. When it arrives in the Song Dynasty, I will send a few catties to Mr. Gao to taste." Gao Jilong said in his heart, "Although this matter violates the rules of the imperial court, Zhong Shiheng was a man who was not afraid of the powerful. Let him sell green salt." Concerned about the rescue of the security forces, Gao Jilong waved his hands. : "Let him go." When Zhong Shiheng heard that he was let go, his eyes showed disappointment, he just cupped his hands and was about to turn around and leave.Seeing Zhong Shiheng's expression, Di Qing's heart moved slightly, and he called out, "Mr. Zhong, you came from the direction of Houqiaozhai?" Zhong Shiheng's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly: "Yes, is Commander Di willing to sell green salt with me? Those party members have all gone to the Security Army, and the security around here has been relaxed, and the opportunity to smuggle goods is the best. gone." Di Qingruo said meaningfully: "So Mr. Zhong is very familiar with the terrain around here?" Zhong Shiheng said with a shy smile: "Of course, I know a small road, but I passed by Houqiaozhai and walked through the small road between Baibao City and Jintang City to Yeshi. Follow me, you will be right." .” Gao Jilong said impatiently: "Di Qing, don't talk nonsense with him, it's important." Di Qing's eyes flickered, and he suddenly said, "Brother Gao, what I'm talking about is serious business!" Gao Jilong was slightly startled, frowned, looked at Zhong Shiheng, then at Di Qing, and said after a long time, "What do you want to say?" Di Qingwei said excitedly: "Brother Gao, we don't have many soldiers right now. I'm afraid we won't be able to rescue the Security Army. But if we want to rescue the Security Army, we don't have to go to Dejing Village." Gao Jilong looked thoughtful, and pondered: "If you don't go to Dejing Village, how can you rescue the trapped defenders of the security forces?" Seeing Di Qing's expression, Wu Ying was also concentrating on thinking, and suddenly said: "Surround Wei and save Zhao?" He also had an idea in his heart, but he dared not say it yet. Di Qing said firmly: "That's right, encircle Wei and save Zhao! They attack our security forces, then we will attack their Houqiao village! And we must attack them to force them to withdraw!" As soon as the words came out, everyone was shocked.Only Wu Ying's face was shining with excitement. They want to fight the Security Army, so we will attack Houqiaozhai! Did Qing want to attack Houqiaozhai? Houqiaozhai has stood in the northwest for many years, and the Song army has been unable to move. Di Qing just came here and wanted to attack Houqiaozhai? Is it overbearing, or is it full of courage? Di Qing said: "I know you must think I'm too arrogant, but I have reasons." Seeing that Gao Jilong was just looking at him, looking expectant, Di Qing said calmly: "Because you think so, so most of the party members also think so Houqiaozhai has been standing in the territory of Song Dynasty for too long, and everyone thinks that we dare not attack, and we will attack by surprise. The reason for this attack is one." Gao Jilong frowned, his expression cautious but encouraged, "What about other reasons?" "The Security Army was attacked, and Houqiaozhai must have dispatched a lot of troops. The party members gathered the security army, but Houqiaozhai was empty and neglected to take precautions. We took advantage of the opportunity to attack and greatly increased our chances of winning. The second reason is that Wu Ying was in Rouyuan I have been in the village for a long time, and I am familiar with the terrain of Houqiao Village, so I am more confident in attacking with him, for three reasons." Gao Jilong interrupted suddenly: "You said that Houqiaozhai neglected to take precautions, how can you tell?" Di Qing said: "Thinking that even Zhong Shiheng's caravan can pass the guard of Houqiaozhai, it can be seen that today's party members are really a bit slack. Why are we not as good as Zhong Shiheng?" Gao Jilong glanced at Zhong Shiheng, pondered for a while, and said: "Even if they are short-handed, we are not sure of victory." Di Qing said: "In my opinion, there is only one type of person who will win in this world." Gao Jilong asked, "What kind of person?" Di Qing said calmly: "People who don't fight. If the world is really 100% sure of winning, why should we command?" Wu Ying was a little worried that Di Qing was talking too aggressively, so Gao Jilong stared at Di Qing for a long time before saying, "Di Qing, you are crazy." Di Qing said solemnly: "Brother Gao, I'm not crazy, I'm cautious. I just want to use these soldiers where they are most useful, not to die in vain." Gao Jilong laughed, "Whether you are crazy or cautious, I always like it." Some melancholy said: "I used to be crazy back then, but I became timid when I got old." He slapped his thigh in an instant and said: "But this This time I agree with your suggestion!" Everyone was surprised and delighted, Wu Ying immediately said: "Master Gao, if you attack Houqiaozhai, please be the vanguard." Wuying had wanted to attack Houqiaozhai a long time ago, but this has always been an idea, only Di Qing dared to suggest it, Wu Ying did not expect , Gao Jilong even agreed. Gao Jilong took a long breath and said, "Okay, if you want to fight, fight hard. This battle must be won, otherwise you will change your tactics before the battle, and I'm afraid Zhizhou will not be able to explain it." Controlling military affairs with words, every time a general leads his troops, he must explain clearly where he is going, otherwise he will be punished in the slightest, and in severe cases, he may be labeled as a rebel.The change of mind this time, the matter can be big or small.Seeing the aggressiveness of Di Qing and Wu Ying, Gao Jilong secretly sighed in his heart, I am old and have no courage anymore.Hit as soon as you hit, what are you afraid of, the worst is to resign from the position of Qianju and go back to retire! Thinking of this, Gao Jilong said in a deep voice: "Wuying, you are the most familiar with Houqiaozhai. I will take care of all the consequences of this operation. You plan how to attack." Wu Ying's spirit was refreshed, what he was most worried about was making decisions without authorization, and doing things without merit or demerit.Hearing Gao Jilong take the responsibility on his shoulders, his morale was greatly boosted: "As far as I know, there are two brothers Yeli Zhanshan and Yeli Zhanchuan guarding Houqiaozhai right now. These two brothers are extremely brave, and we must deal with them emphatically." Gao Jilong breathed a sigh of relief, and murmured: "Isn't it Yeli Zhantian? That's good." When everyone heard Yeli Zhantian's name, they all trembled in their hearts. Di Qing said to himself: "Ye Li Zhan Tian? It's a pity he's not here." He saw that everyone looked a little worried, and suddenly there was a fighting spirit in his heart. He really wanted to be wild. Di Qing had heard of Yeli Zhantian. Over the past year, he had learned a lot about Yuan Hao's power, and he was no longer the ignorant Di Qing back then. Among the nine kings of the Dragon Division, the Yeli family occupies three.The Yeli Wang Yeli Yuqi of the Dragon Department and the Tiandu Wang Yeli Wangrong are currently guarding Hengshan, which is a serious problem for the Song army.And Yeli Zhantian is called King Rahu, and he is an extremely mysterious person among the nine kings.I heard that this person was originally a master of the Asura Division, and because of his repeated military exploits in attacking Gaochang and Uyghur, he made great military exploits for Yuan Hao's dominance of the Silk Road, so he could join the Dragon Division, but few people have seen Ye Lizhan sky. Obviously, Gao Jilong had also heard of Yeli Zhantian's reputation, and knew that the three kings of Yeli's family were very powerful, so the rest of the people didn't have to worry too much. 武英这会的功夫，已在地上划了后桥寨的地形图，说道：“后桥寨依山而建，要攻打后桥寨，有条主路，颇为宽敞，不过防范当然很严。幸好我在这之前，已派人去探，知道还有小路，偏僻非常，可攻后桥寨的侧翼……” 种世衡本一直沉默，闻言道：“只有两条路吗？我其实还知道第三条路的。” 众人微震，齐声问，“第三条路在哪里？” 种世衡道：“这个嘛，有一次我在后桥寨的观天亭方便的时候，发现一条小径，可直接到后桥寨的山顶。” 高继隆大为诧异，喝问道：“种世衡，你怎么会去后桥寨？你怎么对他们内部知道这般清楚？你是不是勾结番邦？” 种世衡连喊冤枉，“高大人，这些年大宋和党项人关系本来不差，我以前也往后桥寨送点货，这才知道的。” 高继隆冷哼一声，心想这个种世衡倒颇有心机，朝廷对他如此，他竟还会留意党项人的地形？唉……朝廷有心人多了，但有用武之地的人却不多。 转瞬间，高继隆已撇开念头，定下策略道：“既然有三条路，我们就从三路进攻。老夫带人，主攻后桥寨前。武英，你带两百精悍士卒，从侧翼杀入，力图和我里应外合，攻破后桥寨。狄兄弟，你率一部跟随种世衡去第三条路，我这多有火箭引火，你尽数带去，同时挑选善于爬山的手下，冲到观天亭杀下去。到时候点火烧寨，配合武英行事。我这般分派，你们可有异议？” 武英、狄青都是精神振作，齐声道：“好！” 种世衡道：“我有异议。” 高继隆斜睨种世衡道：“你有话快说，有屁就放。” 种世衡苦着脸道：“你让我带路，那我的青盐怎么办？” 众人没想到这时候，种世衡竟提出这么个问题，好气又好笑，高继隆道：“我按市价买下了，算军中供给。” 种世衡吓了一跳，叫道：“我辛辛苦苦请人从西北运盐过来，要赚十倍价钱的。你按市价，那我不连底裤都亏了？” 高继隆看着种世衡脚上的破鞋，喃喃道：“我很怀疑，你有没有穿底裤？” 众人想笑只能强忍，种世衡伸出五个手指，讪笑道：“高大人，你看我这么辛苦，你五倍市价买下如何？”见高继隆无语，种世衡忍痛蜷回个手指，道：“四倍？我怎么说，还要给你们带路呢。” 高继隆懒得啰嗦，“两倍，再多说，我就一文钱不给你。” 种世衡脸上割肉一般的痛，长叹一口气，喃喃道：“唉……好人不好做了。” 当下众人约定三更攻寨，以鼓声火花为号。武英、狄青先选兵士，狄青还是选取新寨的一帮人手，稍事休息，等到日暮时分，众人分路开拔。 种世衡拖着草鞋，一路上长吁短叹，还是肉痛不已的样子。 狄青沉默半路，等种世衡不再叹息的时候，突然道：“种老丈……上次你画的那弓箭，很有道理……” 种世衡不屑道：“有道理什么用呢？很多事情，不是有道理就说得通的。比如说我吧，辛辛苦苦把青盐运回来容易吗？高继隆一句话，我的辛苦就打水漂了。” 狄青好笑道：“高大哥并非那么不讲道理的。你若不想卖给军中，这件事了，我就和他说说，让他把盐再还给你好了。”心中却想，种世衡绝非这么市侩的人，或许……吝啬不过是他的掩饰？ 种世衡激动万分，一把抓住了狄青的手，热切道：“你说的是真的？” 狄青笑道：“我骗你做什么？对了，上山那条路好不好走？有没有人把守？” 种世衡道：“那青盐什么时候还？” 狄青听种世衡答非所问，忍不住的皱眉，叹口气道：“我总要活着回来，才能考虑向高大哥说情。你不用烧香祷告我不会死，但总要努力不让我死吧？” 种世衡听了，摸摸发亮的头顶，赔笑道：“那是那是。你放心，我不会让你死，我怎么舍得呢？那条路极为隐蔽，你去了，就明白了。” 种世衡说的神秘，可狄青直觉中，感觉种世衡不会害他，索性闷头走下去。种世衡神色中突然闪过一丝诡异，低声问道：“你真的在找香巴拉？” 狄青心口一跳，看着种世衡油光满面的一张脸，心道自己当初怎么会被他骗，又奇怪种世衡怎么会有这么厚的脸皮，还能提及此事？ “我要找的不是香扒辣。” “我知道不是香扒辣。”种世衡像是看着一只待宰的肥羊，“这次真的是香巴拉，前段时间，有个姓曹的人，说他有一张香巴拉的地图。他缺钱用，就想卖给我。你也知道，买螃蟹我还有兴趣，买地图可没什么搞头。你若想要的话，我去给你买下来。” 狄青看着那张泛光的脸，冷冷问，“你要多少钱？” 种世衡来了兴趣，可能太过兴奋了，伸出三个手指头道：“咱们这么熟了，不要你多，二十两金子怎么样？” 狄青看着他的手指头，恨不得剁去他的一根手指头，“你看我像有二十两金子的人吗？”若是几天前，他肯定会想方设法的去搞钱来买图，但时至今日，他只怕被种世衡卖了，还要为种世衡数钱。 种世衡讪讪的收回了手，说道：“你有潜力呀。我看好你能还钱的，你若喜欢的话，我先买下来，你先欠着也行。” 狄青岔开了话题道：“等我活着回来后再说吧。现在已近后桥寨，你的那条路在哪里？” 种世衡伸手向远处一指道：“过了那片林子就是。”他快走几步，已带狄青到了一处山脉前，说道：“狄青，从这附近爬上去，可直通后桥寨的观天亭。” 狄青向上一望，见山如横断，危岩斜生，再加上林木杂生，根本无路可循。皱眉道：“这也叫路，人能攀上去吗？” 狄青暗想自己若爬上去，倒是勉强可以，但手下只怕不行。 种世衡道：“哦……当然不是这里。”微微一笑，带着众人一转，到了断山斜面，狄青眼前一亮，已见到一条小路夹在山壁之间，那小路虽是乱石铺就，但不生杂草，陡峭依旧，但爬上去，难度已小了很多。 狄青心中微喜，葛振远一直跟着狄青的身边，突然质疑道：“种老丈，这条路难道说……别人从不知道？党项人若知道了，在这上面埋伏，那我等可死无葬身之地了。” 狄青一凛，知道葛振远忧心的并非无因。 种世衡悠然道：“我只负责带你们到此，却不敢保证有无危险。信不信，你们自己瞧着办了。” 狄青上前一步，仔细观察那条小径，目光闪动道：“看这里山石少棱，多半被水冲刷已久。难道说这里从前是个瀑布，因最近水源干涸，瀑布断绝，这才现出这条路来？这么说……这条小路倒真的隐蔽，若不熟悉这里，断然想不出这种上山之路！”心中却想，“种世衡这人……竟是这般有心，只怕就算探子都不如他。他这般用心，难道只想是做生意吗？” 众人一望，都觉得狄青所言有理。 种世衡眼中露出赞许之色，打了个哈欠，喃喃道：“狄指挥，剩下就看你的了。你记得呀，还答应帮我要回青盐呢。”说罢一摇一晃的离开，很快没入黑暗之中。 狄青当下命众人取枯藤缠身，一个系着一个，自己打头。见众人准备妥当，沉声道：“这次突袭，虽有小径，但攀山途中若被对方发现，我等就很有危险。我等死不足惜，不能协助高大人破寨，牵累千百兵士，那真是百死莫赎。因此一路上，要绝对噤声，千难万险，也要咬牙挺住，现在不想去的，还可以退出。” 众人不退，反倒上前了一步。 群壑已暝，夜凉山冷。狄青望着慷慨激昂的一帮手下，点头道：“那好，出发。” 狄青当先探路，身后连着廖峰，廖峰又接着葛振远，司马不群居中策应，鲁大海断后。众人一行，已沿瀑布冲刷的河道艰难向山顶攀去。 狄青小心翼翼，尽量不踩落山石，可河道被水冲刷，尽露裸岩，众人虽是竭力小心，但仍不时有山石落下，惊心动魄。 众人登一气，歇一气，狄青只是留意山顶的动静。他感觉敏锐，始终没有发现山顶有异常，暗想种世衡说得不错，大宋久未对党项人开战，不要说这后山，就算是寨前，只怕也是防备稀疏。 党项人根本不认为大宋会有勇气反攻！ 堪堪到了山顶，狄青才舒了口气，蓦然听到一声低呼，斜睨过去，见葛振远一脚踩在风化的石头上，石头倏落，葛振远一手抓空，堪堪向山下跌去。他身后还带着一串人，只要被葛振远拖动，说不定尽数掉了下去！ 狄青微惊，一刀已割断了身上的枯藤，灵猿般的纵出，一把抓住了葛振远的手腕。霍然拔刀，单刀插入在山石之中。 火星四冒，长刀划着岩石，发出令人牙酸的声响。 葛振远却已止住了脚步，额头汗水冒出，满面羞愧道：“狄指挥，我该死……”蓦地见到狄青眼中有种惊骇之色，望着远处，眼中寒光大盛。 葛振远一凛，顺着狄青的目光望过去，只见夜色深深，看不到什么，不知道狄青为何会骇然。 狄青一颗心怦怦大跳，只是在想，“方才我分明见到，悬崖之上，有个影子掠过，竟似人影。这种荒山，怎么会有人在这里经过，而且那人的轻身功夫，很是高明。他多半已经发现了我们的行踪！那人是谁？”