Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 498 The first battle at Yingchou Gorge

After that, Zhao Mu began to formulate an action plan by himself.

The main force in this battle was the cavalry. Led by Wang Jin and General Yang personally, their mission goal was simple, which was to open a gap in the Xixia army's defense line, go around behind them, and destroy the ferry that the Xixia army used to cross the Yellow River westward. making it impossible for them to retreat back to the West Bank.

On the other side, King Zhongxiao marched from Yan'an Road to challenge the cavalry reinforcements from the Liao Kingdom, and cooperated with the main force to outflank the fleeing Xixia Army and prevent them from escaping into Mobei and joining the Liao Army.

As for Zhao Mu, he will personally lead the main force of 50,000 infantry to defeat the Xixia army head-on. And his first battle was the Yingchou Gorge, his old father's "place of failure".

Zhao Mu led the army towards the direction of Yingchou Gorge.

And Li Qinglu's master and servant, the Four Swords of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum, and all the military academies were by his side.

Zhao Mu looked at the Yingchou Gorge in front of him and sighed: "Yingchou Gorge is really worthy of its name. Although this canyon is very wide, the surrounding mountains are very steep. It is like a natural cage."

Li Qinglu said: "Yes, Yingchou Gorge is a battleground between the Song and Xia countries. If we get Yingchou Gorge, then transporting grain and grass and baggage through here will save a long distance. But although it is the closest place, It’s a food road, but it’s also a battleground for military strategists, and it’s the most suitable place to set up an ambush. This has always been the focus of contention between the two sides. Is it really okay for us to break in like this?”

Zhao Mu said: "We do want to go this way, but when did I say I would lead the army through it?"

Ju Jian said: "Master, what about us?"

Zhao Mu then walked towards the canyon with the four people of Plum, Orchid, Bamboo and Ju, and two thousand iron pagodas.

Li Qinglu looked at Zhao Mu and said, "What do you mean?"

Zhao Mu said: "The four of you will lead Tiefutu and hold down the battle for me."

"Here!" Following Zhao Mu's shout, the two thousand Iron Buddha cavalry behind him responded.

Li Qinglu was poked back by Zhao Mu and had no choice but to keep her mouth shut.

At this time, Li Qinglu said: "Wait! Isn't this a little more dangerous? If you are really ambushed inside, then"

Zhao Mu then drew out the sword beside him and shouted: "Iron Buddha, listen to the order!"

Zhao Mu looked around and said, "What are you afraid of? It's just a canyon. Okay, all the troops are waiting here. Iron Buddha will follow this king into the valley to build up momentum."

At this time, the deputy general on the side also said: "Yes. The prince is a man of ten thousand gold and the commander-in-chief of the three armies. You must not make any mistakes. According to the young general, you must not take risks. The young general is willing to lead the army to fight for the prince."

Zhao Mu immediately ordered: "Iron Buddha will follow my king into the valley, and the rest of the army will wait!"

Just when Li Qinglu was about to speak, Zhao Mu said: "You two wait outside! I am the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, don't question me! Execute the order!"

Although the generals did not agree with Zhao Mu's decision, as he said himself, he was the commander-in-chief of the three armies, and his words were orders. If you don't obey, military law will be pursued.

Looking at everyone's suspicious expressions, one of the lieutenants said: "Don't worry, everyone, His Highness King Qi never fights an uncertain battle."

Li Qinglu asked: "Oh? Does he look confident?"

The lieutenant general saluted Li Qinglu and said: "Report to Madam. The young general had participated in the Battle of Xiongzhou with the prince before. The prince bravely won the three armies. The Liao people who could kill each person with one sword abandoned their helmets and fled. This is the story of the young general. People have seen it with their own eyes. None of us have caught up with the prince, and the Liao army's forward has been defeated. Madam, please believe in the prince's strength." Li Qinglu could only look at Zhao Mu with a worried mood. The army entered dangerous territory.

When they reached the mouth of the valley, Zhao Mu reined in his horse and stopped, and the soldiers also stopped immediately.

The commander of Tiefutu asked: "Your Majesty, do you want me to lead a team to explore the situation first?"

Zhao Mu looked at the eagle hovering in the sky, and then said: "No need, there must be an ambush inside."

Mei Jian also raised her eyes to the sky at this time, and she said: "Well! Among the sisters of the Luantian tribe in Lingjiu Palace, there are some descendants of the Tule people. What they are best at is raising eagles and raising eagles. The falcons are used for their own purposes. They are good at using falcons to pursue and investigate. Now that the goshawk is circling like this, there must be an ambush in the valley. "

Upon hearing this, Ju Jian stepped forward and said, "Master! Are we still going in?"

Zhao Mu replied: "Of course I will go in. But not everyone will go in together. I will go in alone!"

Hearing this, Commander Tiefutu said: "What are you saying, Your Majesty? Your Majesty is the commander-in-chief of the three armies and the most important thing. How can we, the subordinates, let Your Majesty be in danger alone?"

Zhao Muwang said to the commander of Tiefutu: "My king's words are for execution, not for questioning. Okay, you guys wait outside the valley. I, the king, will go and see by myself. Without my permission, no one can enter without my permission." Those who engage in military law!”

After Zhao Mu finished speaking, he urged his horse to go into the valley alone.

Seeing Zhao Mu leaving independently, everyone was a little at a loss.

At this time, Commander Tiefutu said to Mei Jian beside him: "Sir, if this prince makes any mistakes, the general will not be able to bear the consequences. This"

Lan Jian understood what he meant, and then said: "Don't worry, if there is any mistake, we will help you testify. Everyone has advised you. It is the commander-in-chief's insistence. If something goes wrong, it will not affect everyone."

After hearing Lan Jian's promise, everyone stopped talking and waited for Zhao Mu at the entrance of the valley.

Zhao Mu rode his horse slowly into the valley alone.

He raised his head and looked at the steep mountain wall to see if anyone was ambushing it.

He uses the soul-searching magic power of sound transmission to constantly sense his surroundings.

Zhao Mu let out a breath after sensing it. "Oh, luckily I came in on my own. It seems that these Xixia people are well prepared. Once ambushed in such a dangerous terrain, even the heavy armor of Tiefu Tu will not be able to withstand the rocks and rolling logs thrown down from the mountain. . Listening to the sounds around, it seems that there are tens of thousands of people ambushing in this canyon. However, the terrain here is dangerous. It is no wonder that my father almost died here if he didn't have Xiaoyao Yufeng's unique skills. He only had to block the intersections on both sides. , Even if I am afraid, I will not be able to escape."

Now Zhao Mu has a feeling that Sima Yi was lured into Hulu Valley by Zhuge Liang. Zhao Mu is also glad that he is now in a parallel time and space in the martial arts world. If in the real world, he could only shout "My life is at stake", or he could immediately retreat and shout in panic "Is my head here?"

Seeing Zhao Mu slowly walking in, the Xixia army ambushing in the valley frowned slightly at this moment.

The outermost scouts have reported that King Qi has led a group of armored cavalry to Yingchou Gorge. But now there is only one person walking in.

However, the Xixia soldiers who were ambushing on the periphery, waiting to throw down boulders to cut off their retreat, did not act rashly. Instead, he ignored Zhao Mu's entry and waited for the order from the top.

(End of this chapter)