Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 526 Friends and Foes
Liang Xiao walked sideways, holding the reins, dragging the mount, carefully circumventing a boulder, remounting the horse and continuing to move forward.

Helping Lu Xiang train the cavalry was very effective. Lu Xiang sent nearly a hundred good horses to Liang Xiao.Although these horses are not as tall and strong as the Dawan horses, and their running speed is also much lower, they are still taller than the average Nanyue horses. Liang Xiao is full of praise for their excellent load-bearing ability and ability to walk on mountain roads. With a weight of three hundred catties, the pace is still flexible when walking on mountain roads.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road has become a legend, and this kind of horse is absolutely indispensable.

With more than 100 horses, Liang Xiao's movement is much more convenient.He left a dozen horses for Lang Guan who was beside Yan An as mounts, and the rest were brought to the front line.There are less than 30 people in the Liang family, including Lang Guan, and they use three horses per capita.According to Liang Xiao's usual style of a local tyrant, one is for carrying luggage, one is for riding in normal times, and the other is for charging.

Although it was the end of October, the weather in the south was still relatively hot, and with the narrow mountain roads, tension was unavoidable. Liang Xiao's head was steaming hot, and his clothes had long been soaked in sweat.

He stopped, took a breath, looked at the towering mountains on both sides of the mountain road ahead, and smiled wryly to himself.In order to avoid Jing Zhao's scouting range, and also to bypass the Pukui Pass on Pantuo Ridge, they made a detour to Caopu Ridge.According to his previous habit, he chose to stay at least [-] miles away from Pukui Pass, but now he found that there was actually a big problem with his habitual thinking.

Too far.With this kind of terrain, it is absolutely impossible for Jing Zhao's scouts to send thirty miles.Wangshan ran dead horses, and the mountain road of [-] miles was more difficult than the flat road of [-] miles. In order to ensure the timely delivery of news, the scouts who mainly walked would only choose a straight-line distance of ten miles or even closer.

In fact, according to the situation of this mountain road, as long as Jing Zhao guards the north and south of Pukui Pass, there will be no surprises.

In other words, Liang Xiao walked the wrong path, asking for trouble.If Zhao Guang found out, Zhao Guang didn't know how he would laugh.Liang Xiao was fighting on the mountain road for the first time, and Zhao Yingqi was not much better. Both of them were newcomers, and they committed the problem of dogmatism.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Han Yue climbed up the mountain in front of him, waved his arms vigorously, and called out.He could have stayed in Panyu to protect Yan An, but he was eager to make contributions and insisted on following Liang Xiao to the front.Liang Xiao suspected that he might have other missions, so he didn't stop him.Along the way, Han said that he performed very well, with high morale and initiative, which also relieved Liang Xiao's burden.

"what's up?"

"Crossing this ridge is a smooth journey."

Liang Xiao frowned, as if relieved. "Great, let everyone work harder and rest after crossing this ridge."

The soldiers passed on the orders one by one, their morale was boosted, and they quickened their pace.

When Liang Xiao passed the highest point, he handed the reins to Xi Ya, climbed up to the boulder beside him, stood with Han Shuo, took out his clairvoyance, and looked around.It is not without benefits to go the wrong way. They can walk calmly without worrying about being discovered by the scouts of the Minyue Army.

As Han said, crossing this mountain is a smooth journey. Although it is not a flat road, at least there is no need to be as nervous and cramped as it is now.At its narrowest point, the mountain road was only two or three feet wide. People could only walk sideways, and everything on the horse's back would get in the way.The five-foot road recorded in Chinese historical books now seems to be a smooth road.

Liang Xiao checked the terrain, put down his clairvoyance, turned his head, and met Han Shuo's eager gaze.Liang Xiao froze for a moment: "What's wrong?"

"Junhou, can I...can you take a look?" Han said with a slightly red face, and pointed to the clairvoyance in Liang Xiao's hand with embarrassment.

Liang Xiao smiled, and handed the Clairvoyance to Han Said.Han said that he took it and brought it close to his eyes, as if he had got a fun toy.Liang Xiao secretly smiled.Clairvoyance is still a rarity at present, and the Han army is only assigned to the rank of lieutenant who can independently command troops, and Han said that with his current status, he cannot get in touch.

People are always more interested in what they don't have, and Han said that it should be the same for clairvoyance.He looked and looked, and it took a long time before he reluctantly returned it to Liang Xiao. "This clairvoyant is indeed a treasure."

"You'll have it soon."

"Really?" Han said, blinking and grinning. "Thank you, Junhou, for your support." Perhaps because of their mixed blood, the brothers of the Han family are not bad-looking. No wonder some people say that their brothers are the sons of the emperor.For now, though, Han said he probably hasn't gotten there yet.

Thinking of Han Yan who was beaten to death by him, Liang Xiao suddenly smiled. "To be honest, your brother and I don't have a good relationship. I never thought I would have the opportunity to fight side by side with you."

Han said hesitating for a moment, then nodded. "I know. Actually...he has no conflict with Junhou, but he is a little jealous. However, how many people are not jealous of Junhou?"

"No matter what the reason is, if it weren't for me, your brother wouldn't have died so early. Whether we will become enemies is still uncertain. It doesn't matter if you have revenge, and if you have hatred, it doesn't matter, but I still hope You can make meritorious service in this battle." Liang Xiao smacked his lips. "I think you are a good seedling, maybe you can revive your Han family."

Han looked at Liang Xiao in puzzlement. "The Han family has my elder brother and doesn't need me."

Liang Xiao was startled, then slapped his forehead.He remembered that Han Shuo and Han Yan also had an elder brother named Han Ze, who was the authentic heir of Marquis Gong Gao, and only Han Ze could represent the Han family.If Han said that he was named a Marquis because of his meritorious service, he would establish his own family and form another branch, and he would also become the sect of this branch.His descendants are not qualified to worship ancestors, they can only be counted from him.

"Then I wish you the best of luck."

Han Yue suddenly realized and scratched her head in embarrassment. "If there is such a day, I will never forget the great kindness of the Lord."

Liang Xiao smiled.Whether it is grace or hatred, who can tell?
While speaking, Zhao Yingqi walked over with the support of a guard.After climbing the mountain road for a long time, his legs were already floating, and he was so exhausted that he had only half his life left.He climbed up the boulder, sat down on his ass, took the water bottle from the guard, drank a few gulps, loosened his belt, pulled his skirt to expose his chest, and let out a long breath.

"I'm exhausted."

"Marching and fighting is not easy, is it?"

"Not only is it not easy, it's even harder than climbing to the sky." Zhao Yingqi smiled wryly and shook his head again and again. "I want to go back to Panyu right now. This is really not a life for people. I have committed some crimes. I have a good life, but I have to rush here to suffer."

"How can you be the best without enduring hardships?" Liang Xiao teased, "Of course, you are different from us. You were born with a golden key in your mouth, and you will be a wealthy person in the world. There is really no need to suffer this."

Han said that he also laughed.On this point, he and Liang Xiao felt the same way.Although he was born into a wealthy family, as a bastard, he has no right to inherit.After becoming an adult, you must be independent and live on your own ability.Unlike Zhao Yingqi, who was born as a prince, he doesn't worry about wealth.

"Don't make fun of me." Zhao Yingqi wiped off the sweat from his face, and said half-jokingly: "Liang Junhou, if you can't let me go back in a good manner, I will hate you forever."

"His Royal Highness, you will be grateful to Liang Junhou for the rest of your life." Han said to pick up the conversation. "Passing this ridge, we got behind Pukui Pass. Five hundred riders waited for work and waited for Jing Zhao to die. Victory is in the bag. However, if you can't ride the horse and fall off the horse yourself, then It’s hard to say. It’s very dangerous for the cavalry to gallop, do you want to think about it again?”

Zhao Yingqi grinned happily.They are about the same age, which makes sense.He also knew that although Han Yue was only a Langguan, he was from a very high family background and was also a well-known young master in the capital.He glanced at Han and said. "Don't scare me. Although my riding skills are not as good as yours, it's okay to charge along. There are some people who want to make meritorious deeds and charge ahead, so as not to be stabbed in the back by the horse's hoof."

"Damn it!" Han laughed and scolded: "You wait, when you get to Chang'an, I won't find someone to stab your buttocks, and my surname will not be Han."

"And, I'm afraid of you?" Zhao Yingqi waved his hands dismissively.

Liang Xiao looked at the two of them, feeling a little thumping in his heart.These two guys talked so enthusiastically, wouldn't they have already rolled the sheets?

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After crossing Caopu Ridge and heading north for more than 30 miles, Liang Xiao and others entered a river valley, and their speed suddenly increased.

After walking east along this river valley for two days, Liang Xiao and others appeared in the north of Pukui Pass, and Zhangpu appeared in front of them.Zhangpu has not yet established a county, let alone a city, but it is actually a gathering place.Backed by mountains and facing the sea, it originates from Wuyi Mountain, and the river flows all the way through the valleys into the sea, forming a flat land in the valley, where many Fujian and Yue people cultivated and lived together, forming some villages.

It was a natural choice for Jing Zhao to set up camp here and store food and supplies.

Approaching the Fujian and Yue army camp, Liang Xiao dared not neglect, and invited Zhao Yingqi and Han Shuo. "We are less than twenty miles away from the Fujian-Vietnam army camp. Our whereabouts may be exposed at any time, and battles may occur at any time. You must be vigilant."

Zhao Yingqi and Han Shuo glanced at each other and straightened up in unison. "Your Majesty, don't worry."

"His Royal Highness, please pick a dozen guards who are good at riding and shooting as scouts."

"Okay, no problem." Zhao Yingqi was so excited that he readily agreed.

"Han Jun, you take Lang Guan to assist the guards of His Royal Highness. Once you find the Minyue scouts, arrest them immediately and buy as much time as possible."

"Here." Han said, clasping his hands together, and gave a military salute.He knew very well that this was Liang Xiao's opportunity to make meritorious service.Zhao Yingqi's subordinates have limited riding and shooting abilities, they are actually just guides and interpreters, and it is these officials who actually carry out the combat missions.

After some preparations, Han said that he and others set off.

Liang Xiao ordered the knights to find a hiding place to rest. When Han said he was sure that the nearby scouts had been cleared, he and Zhao Yingqi sneaked forward and climbed to a nearby mountain covered with pomegranate trees, watching the Minyue Army from a distance. to prepare for the upcoming battle.

Leaning on the top of the mountain and hiding in the pomegranate tree, Liang Xiao inspected the terrain near the Fujian and Yue army camp, put down his clairvoyance, and picked a pomegranate with a cracked mouth, peeled off the peel, and pulled out a crystal-like fruit. Throwing the fruit into his mouth, he chewed slowly.

After a while, Zhao Yingqi also put down his clairvoyance, looked back at Liang Xiao, and couldn't help grinning, but the smile was unnatural. "Jun Hou has a good appetite, are you still in the mood to eat at this time?"

Liang Xiao smiled. "There are more than 2000 people in the area, so it is naturally easy."

"More than 2000 people, that's four times our number." Zhao Yingqi breathed a sigh of relief, picked a pomegranate and ate it.

"But we are cavalry, and we are elite cavalry who have undergone intensive training." Liang Xiao broke off a branch and drew a sketch on the ground. "His Royal Highness, you have also seen the terrain. According to your thinking, where do you think the attack should be launched?"

Zhao Yingqi looked at Liang Xiao in surprise.He invited Liang Xiao to accompany him, and he did have the idea of ​​stealing a teacher to learn art, but it was beyond his expectation that Liang Xiao taught him so actively.

"Don't look at me like that." Liang Xiao was very clear about Zhao Yingqi's doubts. "The master leads the door, and the practice is up to the individual. I don't want to ruin my reputation, so I try to teach you as much as possible. Whether you can understand it or not depends on your own talent." He paused, and then said: " My master has taught so many disciples, and so far, I am the only one who has truly become a vocal archer."

Zhao Yingqi smiled, and he took a careful look at the sketch: "I think it's best to charge in through the main gate. The road here is wider and flat, suitable for cavalry to charge..."

Liang Xiao listened quietly.Obviously, the Fujian-Vietnamese Army did not expect the cavalry to appear, nor was it prepared to deal with the cavalry. It may even have not expected the enemy to appear at all, and the defense of the battalion was relatively lax.It may be for the convenience of transporting food. The main entrance of their camp is very spacious, and there is no such thing as horse repelling. The cavalry can rush in smoothly, and then charge all the way along the passage in the camp.

Against such an opponent, as long as the IQ is normal, basically nothing will go wrong.Although the plan Zhao Yingqi mentioned was not the best one, it was quite satisfactory and highly feasible.Once it is successfully implemented, it will not only strengthen his confidence, but also make him believe that Liang Xiao is teaching from the bottom of his heart and has no secrets.

"What kind of offense is better at that time?"

Seeing that Liang Xiao agreed to his plan, Zhao Yingqi's confidence increased a bit.He thought about it carefully for a while. "Dawn. Although night raids are the best, we are not familiar with the terrain, and night raids may cause accidental casualties. There is enough light at dawn, and the Fujian thieves are unprepared, so they can hit them with one blow."

"Your Highness is naturally suitable for the battlefield." Liang Xiao praised half-truthfully. "I have to get you to Chang'an as a proton. I don't want to fight against you in the future."

Zhao Yingqi couldn't help laughing out loud.He was very happy to get Liang Xiao's praise, even if there was some politeness in it.

"feasible?"

"If this is not feasible, I can't think of any other feasible plan." Liang Xiao climbed out of the pomegranate grove. "Okay, let's go back and rest. Tomorrow morning, we will launch an attack and raid Jing Zhao's lair first."

"Okay." Zhao Yingqi was so excited that he got up, brushed the dust off his body, and followed Liang Xiao down the mountain.
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(End of this chapter)