Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 603 602. Locking Five Dragons (Two in One)

"Ding ding ding ding!"

"Retreat! Retreat! Retreat!"

When the sound of the bell and cauldron sounded, countless soldiers threw away their helmets and armor, and fled in defeat.

And the soldiers on the other side did not pursue them. After seeing them fleeing, horns sounded in the middle army, which calmed down the soldiers who had been fighting for a whole field. .

"Huh...huh...huh..."

Among the dead.

Numerous old soldiers held the knives that had been cut in their hands, and looked at the fleeing soldiers vigilantly...

Still can't let go.

If this energy is vented, it will be difficult to bring it up again.

So before the enemy has clearly escaped, this tone must not be relaxed.

moment.

"Ding ding ding ding..."

Hearing the sound of the bell, finally, the first soldier who lost his strength sat down on someone's corpse and couldn't get up again.

……

The door cloth of the Chinese military tent was lifted, and Qin Qiong, who was covered in blood, walked into the tent step by step, and looked at Zhang Xutuo, who was sitting at the top, kneeling on one knee:

"General! Seventeen thousand enemies were killed in this battle. Eight hundred of our side were killed, five out of three hundred were seriously injured, and more than two hundred were slightly injured! All the wounded have been sent back to the camp for treatment, and the count of those seriously injured and retired is still being counted!"

He was slightly out of breath as he spoke, obviously exhausted.

But speaking of it, the iron-blooded aura that permeated the tent has not been reduced by half. Even, if Li Zhenneng is here, he will find that the second brother in front of him is even more terrifying than a few months ago.

Hearing this, Zhang Xutuo nodded calmly, as if the person who died or was seriously injured and was about to retire from the ranks of the army was not his comrade, and said in a flat voice:

"Military achievements are reported, and people are compensated."

"Yes!"

Qin Qiong was just about to leave when he was ordered, when suddenly he heard Zhang Xutuo say:
"Tell everyone... you have worked hard."

In this sentence, iron and blood are not there.

Instead, there was a taste of regret.

"..."

Qin Qiong was silent for a moment, then nodded:

"Yes."

This is the front line of the battle with the Wagang Army. The two armies have been fighting fiercely in this eastern Henan area for several months, and each has won or lost.

The tactics adopted by Zhang Xutuo were to defend and counterattack, step by step, and erode the territory of the Wagang Army step by step.

After all, the water transportation of the canal has completely stopped now.

All north-south trade routes have to be transported by land. Although time is slow and Luoyang may not be able to eat seasonal fruits in the south of the Yangtze River this year, it is a good thing for soldiers.

Because the food in the Wagang territory can't support them for a long time.

Therefore, this step-by-step tactical approach is the most suitable.

In a few months, there were nearly a hundred battles, big and small, and sometimes two or three games a day.

The result of the battle is that the Sui army has already obtained part of Wagang's control area, and the defense line can penetrate into the first important town of Wagang---Fengqiu.

But it was precisely because Fengqiu was an important town for the Wagang Army that the resistance they encountered was particularly strong.

But Zhang Xutuo was in no hurry.

With his back to Xingyang, a steady stream of food, supplies, and soldiers were sent over.

Although the quality of the soldiers varies, Wagang's side is also not fighting with the real main force, but guarding against the [-] elite he placed in Wei's.

The two sides are here in Fengqiu, you come and go, looking for each other's weaknesses.

And when a battle is over, Qin Qiong has dealt with all the military injuries... This is the top priority after the war.If they can't handle it well, whoever's military merit is lacking, the living are fine... If the dead are, then Qin Qiong really doesn't know how to face them after his death.

After processing, the sky also entered dusk.

Only then did he have time to wipe his face and remove the armor on his body.

But he didn't rest, but lifted the curtain of the tent again, looked at the sky, and when he came out again, he had already changed into a new suit.

He didn't carry a spear, but only a simple knife, and nodded to the soldiers at the door:
"Go and inform the general, I'll be back in about three o'clock."

"Yes!"

After the soldier finished speaking, Qin Qiong had already arrived at the stable.

A few months ago, the Chi Yan sent by Hongying was named Hulei Leopard by him. After several battles, he also had many scars on his body.

The blood-red coat color matched with the scar made it even more vicious.

Even after a fierce battle, it can be seen that after the master reappeared, he immediately snorted and became irritable, as if he couldn't wait to drink blood again.

Qin Qiong patted its neck to appease it, stepped up with one step, and galloped straight to the outside of the barracks.

And Zhang Xutuo in the Chinese army's tent just nodded when he heard the news, and didn't stop him.

After leaving the army tent, Hu Leibao ran wildly all the way, and finally arrived at a temple that had been deserted for a long time when it was dark.

It can be seen that it should be an earth temple, the scale is very small, except for the collapsed courtyard wall, there is only one earth god that has also collapsed and the paint has faded.

When he came to this temple, Qin Qiong led his horse directly into the gate.

Then he took a bucket of water from the well in the earth temple and put it in front of Huleibao.

And when Hu Leibao finished drinking, he fetched another bucket of water, took out a brush and rag from his rucksack, removed the saddle and bridle of the mount, and began to brush and relax it.

Amidst the comfortable snorting noises in the dilapidated earth temple, the night gradually deepened.

After brushing his hair, he kicked the bonfires in the earth temple, picked out some unburnt charcoal, and walked out of the temple.

Soon, several branches were brought back.

He starts a fire.

In the dark land, the Earth Temple lit up with a warm fire.

Qin Qiong sat in front of the fire, looking very tired, but did not rest.

Seems to be waiting for someone.

Until the moon was in the middle of the sky, finally, there was a delicate sound outside the door:
"Hee hee~ It's great that you're still alive."

A man with an ordinary appearance stepped on the moonlight and walked in, with a wine jar tied with hemp rope hanging on his shoulder, and an oiled paper bag in his hand.

Qin Qiong raised her head and smiled, then cupped her hands:
"The girl is a little late tonight."

"Hee hee~ It's not too late, I'm not that fast, and I'm saying... the news received by the academy today is also a bit late."

Smiling, still with the magic tone, after arriving in front of Qin Qiong, he sat down on the floor and handed over the oiled paper bag and the wine jar.

"Thank you."

Qin Qiong thanked her, and after opening the oil-paper package, she found two roasted chickens that were cold but still delicious.

"The girl ate?"

"you eat."

Smiling and shaking his head.

Qin Qiong was no longer modest, he believed in sleeping and fighting with the soldiers in the army, and the food was naturally nothing special.

The meeting between the two of them every ten days is the best time to satisfy their cravings.

The two met in Xingyang.

Smiling and took the initiative to find him.

At that time, she had just completed an assassination mission.

The assassin was a Wagang general who defected from Wagang and planned to join the imperial court.

Logically speaking, doing this with a smile is tantamount to standing on the opposite side of Zhang Xutuo.

But Qin Qiong understood the other party's identity.

Killer kills, where to look at what camp?
Whoever gives money is the customer.

And looking for him with a smile has nothing else to do. Since I promised to go to Wagang's site that night to find him in trouble, I will definitely help.

So when we meet, we will definitely not pretend not to know each other.

And the smiling face-changing technique is so powerful that if she hadn't found Qin Qiong on her own initiative, Qin Qiong might not have recognized her.

Therefore, Qin Qiong logically said that he wanted to know some information.

He hadn't expected that much.

Although everyone has had a drink together and is still a friend of the Taoist priest, there must be no problem with their character.

But after all, the positions are different. He really didn't think how much this girl could help him.

But... What he gave him with a smile was far beyond his imagination.

Not only did she tell Qin Qiong everything she knew about Wagang recently, but she also told him to come to this earth temple to find her every ten days, and she would tell Qin Qiong what she knew.

Not to mention Qin Qiong, even Zhang Xutuo was stupid now.

He is a soldier, but he is also aware of things in the world.

Xue Yinke's disciple, the elusive Xue Youji, why did he suddenly become life-and-death friends with one of his lieutenants?

Zhang Xutuo really couldn't understand.

But it is true, smiling is really doing business.

In the past few months, some secrets that others did not know really helped Zhang Xutuo a lot.

And Qin Qiong uncorked the bottle after quickly eating a chicken leg to satisfy his hunger, and took a big gulp into the wine jar.

There was an extremely pleasant sigh.

Jian Xiaoxi kept staring at him, and said with a smile:

"The girl really doesn't want to eat?"

"No, you look pretty when you eat it, but not as good-looking as the Taoist priest. The Taoist priest eats it in a gentle way, but you eat too much~I always feel like you don't even chew your bones~"

She was obviously dressed up as a man, but at this moment she had her chin closed, and those smart eyes looked at Qin Qiong's eating, full of smiles.

And hearing this, Qin Qiong was also happy.

"Hehe~"

Biting the grilled chicken, he responded:
"The Taoist priest is knowledgeable, and his food must be refined. How can a rough person like me compare...By the way, have you received any news from the Taoist priest these days?"

"Got it, he's still in Hedong. But he's gone again... I don't know why I went there. I really want to find him to play..."

A look of confusion appeared on the man's face.

Upon hearing this, Qin Qiong said directly:
"Isn't that coming soon? Right now, Wagang's peace is just around the corner, and it should be ready by the end of the year at the latest."

"No."

Unexpectedly, upon hearing his words, he smiled and shook his head directly:
"If you think so, you are very wrong."

"Ok?"

Qin Qiong was taken aback.

Hearing that he lowered his voice with a smile and said:

"Wagang, according to my master, it should be changing masters!"

"!!!"

In an instant, Qin Qiong couldn't eat anymore.

He widened his eyes, looked at and smiled:
"what!?"

"This is the very important thing I want to tell you this time~"

Hanzi said:

"In the past few months, the Wagang Army has lost more than you have won in battles with you. Many people in it don't like that guy named Zhai Rang anymore. Many people said that they should stick to the idea of ​​that guy named Li Mi, what? ...Attack Xingyang first, occupy the granary and then slowly plan it, instead of following Zhai Rang's order to destroy you head-on, which will break Sui Ting's vitality.

There are more and more voices like this, and then... Now Wagang is also quite chaotic, a group of people speak for Zhai Rang, and a group of people think that Li Mi is very capable.What are you talking about, the reason why your General Zhang didn't let Wei's people fight them is because he was afraid of Li Mi's soldiers, if Li Mi came to fight this battle, he would have won you long ago..."

Qin Qiong subconsciously showed a sneer of disdain.

But immediately frowned:

"So, they are going to fight among themselves?"

"No."

Smiling and shaking his head:
"My master said that it wasn't internal strife. He said that those who spoke for Zhai Rang were old people. Those who followed Zhai Rang to conquer the world in the early years always disliked Li Mi. He is not that...Yang...Yang... "

"Yang Xuangan?"

"Yes, yes, yes, Yang Xuangan's deserter. So many people have always looked down on Li Mi. But Li Mi is very powerful, this is what my master said. The master said that Li Mi has a camp, which is so mysterious that even he can't find out the truth. It was protected by a very magical Daoist formation. There should be a lot of people inside, because every once in a while, food is transported inside and manure is pulled outside. There are many manure carts, and many people can pull so much. Inside There must be some secret~ Zhai Rang has nothing..."

"..."

Now, Qin Qiong frowned completely.

After thinking for a while, he asked tentatively:

"Then... Senior Xue Yinke means... Li Mi may replace Zhai Rang...?"

"It's very possible. If I am stronger than Master, I will be number nine in the world, so I will naturally defeat Master~"

"..."

Qin Qiong was speechless.

Obviously, this kind of "father's kindness and son's filial piety" subverts his three views a bit.

But that's the case, this secret is enough for him to take it seriously.

After thinking about it, he asked:
"Then...girl, do you think Zhai Rang is scary? Or Li Mi?"

"Of course it's Li Mi!"

He smiled and gave the answer without hesitation:
"I have met both of them. Zhai Rang is very respectful to my master, but Li Mi is one of the few people in the world who dare to look at my master carefully. Li Mi is very powerful, Qin Shubao, don't underestimate him. Otherwise... you will die Yes, and the Taoist will be very sad to hear that you are dead."

"Uh……"

Qin Qiong opened his mouth and finally smiled.

The smile is very bold, and amidst the boldness, there is also a sense of contemptuous self-confidence:

"Don't worry, girl, I won't die... I'm also strong."

"Well, that's right."

He looked Qin Qiong up and down, smiled and nodded:

"Your strength has improved too fast. But in short...you should still be careful about Li Mi, he is really scary. Zhai Rang is like a wolf, without the wolves, he is nothing. But Li Mi is different, he It's a tiger that can eat people!"

"……Um!"

After raising Li Mi's threat level again, Qin Qiong licked the oil on his fingers.

Carefully wrapped the remaining chicken and put it in his arms.

Then, he took another gulp of wine, shook the jar, got up and walked to the well, fetched another half bucket of water from the well, poured all the wine into the wooden barrel, and brought it to Huleibao.

Upon smelling the wine, the horse plunged its head straight into the barrel and began to guzzle.

And Qin Qiong sat back in front of the fire:

"Anything else?"

"No, that's all. The atmosphere in Wagang has been very bad recently. They are arguing every day, and there is no business for us. I don't see them every day, so that's all I know... Oh yes, almost I forgot to tell you, you must be careful of the two of you!"

The grinning face suddenly became serious.

Upon hearing this, Qin Qiong subconsciously sat up straight:
"Girl, please speak."

"One is Wang Bodang. I have dealt with him before. His archery skills... are scary."

A trace of boiling killing intent gradually appeared in the grinning tone:
"His arrows can be shot as far as Pegasus City to Pegasus Grassland. They are very accurate. As long as he can see, he can shoot. He belongs to Li Mi's retainer, and he is still with Li Mi... But what if If Li Mi says it’s up to Gangzhai, you have to be careful of him. His archery skills... are difficult! Very dangerous!... No, very dangerous! You may be able to guard against it for a while, but he can be guarded all the time. Fire, be careful!"

"...Uncle Wang?"

Qin Qiong silently wrote down the name.

And smiled and nodded:

"Yes, Wang Bodang, he is very recognizable. His eyes are very white, and the black part is as big as the nose of a needle... very recognizable. But if you meet him, you can't kill him."

"……what?"

Qin Qiong was taken aback for a moment, but saw a trace of killing intent in his smiling eyes:
"He's my prey!"

"...Well, thank you for letting me know, girl. Who is the second one?"

"The second one is called Shan Xiongxin, nicknamed Flying General. Master said that he is now the only one whom Zhai Rang and Li Mi can win over at the same time."

"...Is it very strong?"

"Strong!"

Smiling and nodding seriously:

"You can't beat him now. The master said that he is at the peak of the warrior, and...he is a pity."

"Why is it a pity?"

"Because the master said that he is a fool who can't see the situation clearly. He said that the people in Wagang have already started to fight for power and profit, and he is still stupid and only wants to overthrow the imperial court and give the people a blue sky..."

"..."

Qin Qiong really frowned now.

Although the position is different, I have never seen it.

But from the moment the other party uttered these words, he couldn't help feeling a little admiration for this person.

even the enemy.

After thinking about it, I nodded:
"Understood, is there anything else?"

"There's nothing else. Others seem so-so to me, and there aren't many who can draw with you...Anyway, you have to be careful of Li Mi, you know? He's really scary."

"……Um!"

Qin Qiong nodded heavily:

"Be careful of Li Mi, Wang Bodang, and Shan Xiongxin, right?"

"Yes! Don't die, the Taoist priest will be sad... I've seen him sad... It's scary!"

Those bright eyes were full of serious emotions.

Extremely serious.

But Qin Qiong was taken aback:
"The Taoist priest is sad? Why?"

"I won't tell you. That's his sad... the last thing he wants to talk about, so don't ask~ I'm his friend, so I'll keep it a secret for him."

Smiling and resolutely rejected Qin Qiong.

But at the same time don't forget to add:
"If you have any sad things, you can also tell me. I will keep it a secret for you~"

"...haha~"

The moment Qin Qiong heard this, he laughed.

"Just saying this to the girl, Qin is worth it."

He shook his head and glanced at the mount that had finished drinking.

"Well, for today, let's be like this."

Standing up, he clasped his hands and clasped his fists with a smile, and said in a very serious tone:

"Thank you for your words today, Miss, I will definitely repay you in the future!"

"No need~"

The smiling eyes turned into crescent moons again:

"We're friends~ Then I'm leaving?"

"...Okay, I'll send it off soon."

"No, let's go~"

The man with an ordinary face waved his hand, and after a few steps, his body disappeared into the night again.

And Qin Qiong didn't linger, wrapped up the roast chicken and put it in his arms, then took the pot of wine, led Hu Leibao out of the Earth Temple, and looked up at the starry sky.

The starry sky is extremely bright.

Half a jug of wine, a chicken.

It is enough to comfort him for his many days of hard work.

I just feel that the evening breeze is blowing against my face, and it is extremely comfortable at this moment.

Turning on his horse, he recognized the distance from the barracks, and rode away:

"drive!"

(As soon as I wrote Shan Xiongxin, I couldn’t stop reverberating the aria of "Five Dragons Locked" in my mind: See Luo Cheng bit my silver teeth~ Scolding the shameless little slave... Oh yes, this chapter two Unity~)

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