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Chapter 1132 Homecoming

Hattu Mountain.

To the west of Helan Mountain is a desert, only some small mountains can block the wind and make the vegetation settle down, which has become a resting place for business travelers in the past.Hatu Mountain is a small oasis more than two hundred miles away from Helan Mountain.

It may not be visible in winter, but in summer, the snow melts and forms rivers, which become resting places for birds and animals.

"Report! Li Zengbo has been found!"

"South or north?"

"To the north, there is a small tribe called Duribu nearby. Some herdsmen exchanged a lot of dried meat, cheese, and tents with Tang Jun."

"Really?" Shi Bang turned his head to look, only to see that Tan Ma took back some marching pots, daggers, horseshoes... and even a suona and two gongs and drums.

He picked up two gongs and struck it, and there was a "Dang" sound.

"Which idiot, he fled and brought this trick with him."

With a grunt like this, Shi Bang dropped the gongs and drums and ordered to continue the pursuit, but Tan Ma hurriedly replied: "Young General, King Tachaer Zong's soldiers and horses came from the north of Helan Mountain, and they caught Li Zengbo in the north." .”

"Is it necessary?" Shi Gang was surprised, "He is a Zongwang, he came to chase some rout soldiers? Damn...his mother Li Zengbo really knows how to run, it makes Zongwang work hard."

In fact, as soon as the words came out, Shi Bang also knew that Tachar was not only here for Li Zengbo, but also to guard against the rendezvous between Li Zengbo and Li Xia.

But after all, he was unhappy in his heart. After all, he told his generals not long ago that His Majesty trusted the Han army more.

Now I want to change it. Your Majesty is using the Han army more, but trusting relatives more.

"Damn..."

If Shi Bang's classmates and friends saw him leading the army and horses and swearing swear words, they would all be very surprised.

Because whether Shi Sanlang was in Kaifeng or Yanjing, he always showed a relaxed and quiet appearance.

In the past, like the historian Jiulang Shizhang, he was fond of Taoism on weekdays, and he called himself Juzhai Taoist.In my spare time, I like to paint and paint characters, landscapes, and flowers, all of which are very elegant.

At that time, the historian's military power was in the hands of Shi Tianze's nephews, but his sons either studied or practiced.

Later, Shi Tianze's two nephews, Shi Shu and Shi Quan, died in battle one after another, and his eldest son Shi Ge died in battle. Therefore, Shi Ji, the only remaining son of his elder brother Shi Tianni, had to be transferred to the Eagle Guard, and at the same time began to let the remaining eight The first son was exposed to military affairs.

As Li Xia gradually became stronger, historians gained more trust from Kublai Khan.

Because Shi Tianze and Li Xia have the most personal enmity.

But what no one knew was that before Shi Bang set off this time, Shi Tianze had secretly confessed a few words.

"Do you know how to fight?"

"My child knows, I will kill Li Xia, avenge my elder brother and cousins, and make great contributions to support the family business of the historian."

When Shi Tianze heard the words, he immediately slapped Shi Bang.

"Snapped!"

"Father?"

"Your father didn't even kill Li Xia, so it's up to you? Remember, don't die on the battlefield, and don't let the grudge between the historian and Li Xia expand to the point where it can't be controlled."

"Father?"

"When your grandfather was alive, he protected the village and the people. Since his father took office in Henan, he has governed one side, loved the people, and restored the livelihood of the Central Plains. Li Xia appreciates this very much."

"Appreciation? How could father use such a word? No, when did Li Xia show appreciation to his father?"

"You don't need to worry about these things. Historians have been loyal to Dayuan for three generations, and there is no intention of repeating them. As a father, I only hope that you can survive on the battlefield. If one day... as a father, you can die for Dayuan! The merit is enough to keep your children safe, don’t let it down. Do you understand?"

"My child... I understand."

That day Shi Gang answered like this.

Looking back now, I feel that it is no wonder that Da Yuan has always been defeated. If the generals fought with this kind of thinking, how could they be undefeated?

After killing so many close relatives, my father didn't think about revenge, but was afraid?

ridiculous.

Riding all the way, Shi Bang thought of another thing——Zhang Hongfan could guess Li Xia's crossing of Yinshan Mountain to Mobei, but there is no reason why his father couldn't. Great camp?

After another two days of marching, the traces left by Li Zengbo's remnant soldiers could already be seen.

Shi Gang was overjoyed and ordered to speed up the pursuit.

Not long after, there was a letter horse coming from the front, and it was reported: "Zong Wang has surrounded the remnant of Li Zengbo's army, but he found out that there are soldiers and horses moving in the northwest direction, so he ordered Shi Bang to support Tugacha's army!"

Although Shi Gang was reluctant, he still accepted the military order.

After that, I got several guides and a map.

He opened the map and looked, but the meaning was to let him go around in a big circle to see if he might meet Li Xia at the back.

"Heh, it's so fair and aboveboard to grab credit, I don't know whether to call you greedy or praise you for your frankness."

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"Marshal, we seem to be surrounded by Yuan troops."

In the afternoon, Pang Pei rushed to Li Zengbo's side and said: "The general sent people to run in several directions, and they all found the movements of the Yuan army."

Pang Pei was injured in October, and now two months have passed and he is still not fully recovered.Because when Li Zengbo decided to break out of the siege, his battalion of slightly injured soldiers would be in the city, so they temporarily protected Li Zengbo to break out of the siege.

Li Zengbo marked it on the map and said: "Since we are surrounded, let's build defenses on this mountain...we will defend until the supply and arrows are exhausted."

"It's not a loss." Pang Pei said: "This lowly life of the last general, after killing the Xingqing mansion, he still sneaked around the dog Tacha'er for two months, and relieved the pressure on the Gansu defenders, right?"

"The old man lived to be 70 years old, not to mention a loss."

"Next year... it will be good to celebrate the [-]th birthday of the commander-in-chief next year..."

The [-] Tang troops came here and there were only more than [-] people left, and they immediately began to dig ditches and build fortifications.

They shoveled away the snow, dug out the horse pit, sharpened the branches, and then covered the snow to set up a trap. It was night, and they ate the dried meat in a hurry, and began to shovel the snow to build the wall.

During the process, people kept collapsing due to being too cold or too tired.

Then I heard someone singing.

The singing was jerky, and no one paid attention to it at first, but gradually, it became louder and louder.

"Oath to order Shule to come out of the flying spring is not like Yingchuan's empty wine. The formation of Helan Mountain is like a cloud, and the feathers are flying in the morning and evening..."

"Little Uighur, what are you singing about?"

"Sing Tang poetry, Tang poetry is so beautiful." Ai Shan turned his head and said, "This is what my grandfather said, he said Tang poetry is so beautiful."

"Your grandfather still knew Tang poetry?"

"He doesn't know, he heard from my great-grandfather."

While talking, they didn't stop their work, and finally Ai Shan said with emotion: "Our shovel is really useful, it can be used as a shield and a knife, and it's easy to carry."

"Why do you feel good about everything?"

"Of course, we didn't have it before."

"Keep singing."

"Okay. The festival envoys three rivers to recruit young people, and the five edicts lead to generals." Ai Shan sang again, "Try to brush the iron clothes like snow, and talk about holding a sword to move the stars..."

All the soldiers couldn't help laughing at him.

"This little Uighur is so happy when he is about to die."

At night, when it was the coldest time, they set up tents to rest. After more than an hour, the sound of horns woke them up from their exhaustion.

"The Yuan Army is here!"

"Damn, it's that dog Tachar again."

"Hey, the defeated general."

"Haha, digging the Yellow River to drown my good grandson, you know that when I urinate, you'll run away with your head in your arms?!"

Pang Pei strode up to the high place, staring at the Yuan army line that was rushing in the distance, his eyes widened, and he waved his hands and said: "Brothers, I will sing a folk song for you. Tachaer, good grandson!" Son, dig the Yellow River and drown yourself!"

"Haha, General, what are you doing? You have to listen to Wang Xun to sing folk songs."

"Tachal, good grandson, come on! Hit your grandpa."

The big flag in the distance was getting closer and closer, and finally stepped on the trap with a loud bang.

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Tachar sat in the tent with a cold face.

They came in and out like horses and flowing water, reporting various news from all directions to Sages.

"Exiute, there's smoke in the mountains over there, and Li Zengbo is reminding Li Xia."

Sajisi said: "Think of the good. The king surrounded him, didn't he just want to see if Li Xia would come to support him?"

"That's Li Xia. If it were someone who ran to Mobei, we would still guess that he is alive." Tachaer said, "Do you know why the Great Khan sent me here?"

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"If you attack Lanzhou by force, you will definitely encounter the Tang army's artillery, and the casualties will be too heavy. As long as Li Xia shows up and gives us a chance to surround and kill him, His Majesty will take action."

"Your Majesty, he has indeed taken the lead. Eighty miles to the northwest, rebels appeared. Our scouts thought they were soldiers from Tuhu, but they shot and killed them when they stepped forward."

"E Xiu Te, who is it? Is it really that crazy woman of Ulu Huna?"

"Yes, there are at least [-] people."

"Where is Tuohu?! It is impossible for their 15 troops to be completely defeated. Where did they retreat?"

"It must be going north, doesn't the king know him?"

Tachar took two steps and proposed a rather sober strategy.

"Don't rush to attack Li Zengbo, keep those remnant soldiers, drag Li Xia here, and wait for the Great Khan to send reinforcements. Believe me, the Great Khan would definitely prefer a decisive battle with Li Xia here than to storm Lanzhou... Hurry up! Explore the horse and go back!"

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Li Xia still walked slowly.

When he learned that the Yuan army was chasing the defeated Tang army ahead, he asked Ulu Hunai to lead his troops to gallop to Mount Hatu to rescue him, but he didn't go there himself.

Because the wound on his body has not yet healed, although he can walk slowly, if the horse gallops, the wound will be ruptured.

He was in a hurry, but not in a hurry.

This time it was a confrontation with Kublai Khan, and it was necessary to go through small battles, win or lose or draw, to test each other and plan the battlefield.Finally, a decisive battle is possible.

For him in the early stage, he had a slight advantage.

Won the support of Ulu Hunai, scattered more than 2 troops returning from the Western Regions, making it difficult for the Yuan army to reunite in a short period of time, and recruited [-] troops.

Now, what Li Xia wants to do is to digest the results of the battle, return to the territory to rest, and take back the soldiers and horses that were recruited for his own use.

In this way, the balance of forces in the Western Regions will be completely changed.

At this time, when the Yuan army appeared in front, Kublai Khan must have noticed it.

So be quick, he needs Ulu Khurnai to win quickly with a thunderbolt.

For this reason, he, a seriously wounded man, simply stayed at the end, leading [-] elite guards to guard the [-] newly surrendered Mongolian troops.

This is bold, but Li Xia tried to recover this army in the shortest possible time.

At the same time, just tens of miles southwest of Li Xia's camp, two teams of cavalry with only a few men each encountered each other.

……

"Who is that? No banner."

In the snowstorm, Akemu narrowed his eyes and asked Da Lengtai: "I heard they shouted in Chinese just now, he is Han, Tang Jun, right?"

"Fool, there are also many Han Chinese among Kublai Khan's rebels."

"Hello!" A call suddenly sounded in the distance, and someone on the opposite side shouted in jerky Mongolian: "Are you Mongolians too?"

"Really? You don't seem to be..."

Akemu was about to answer, but Da Lengtai stopped him suddenly, and said in a low voice: "Don't worry, let me analyze it."

"analyze?"

"Your Majesty only has a few soldiers and horses to watch the [-] rebels. What if the enemy soldiers make a detour and sneak attack?"

"I see, it's like our cattle and sheep are behind..."

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Farther away, Shi Bang squinted his eyes and wiped his binoculars. After a long time, he seemed to see cavalry sneaking away from the opposite side.

He finally realized something, and ordered: "Quick! Stop them for me..."
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(PS: Thank you everyone for your support to make me the Twelve Heavenly Kings this year. I will write a single chapter of New Year blessings in a few days, and I will formally thank you at that time...)
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