Across the Water Margin: Officials of Ximen

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Wanyan Shenguo chased and killed the Liao cavalry for a long time, more than half of the 2000 Liao cavalry were beheaded by them.When he arrived outside Shangjing City, most of the sullenness in Wanyan Shenguo's chest had dissipated, so he did not rashly launch a strong attack on Shangjing City, where there are many defenders, to attack the hedgehog formation of Liao army infantry, so as not to damage himself in vain of troops.

Under the command of Wanyan Shenguo, the chasing Jin army opened up their formation outside the range of the defending archers, and fired randomly at the Liao army spearmen outside the moat with their cavalry bows.

Although there were large shields in front of the spearmen of the Liao army, they were still not well protected. Under the shooting of the Jin army, some people fell to the ground from time to time, and the formation of the spearmen and infantry suddenly became a little chaotic.

The pikemen formed hastily outside the moat was originally to prevent the Jin army from following behind the Liao army cavalry and taking the opportunity to attack the city and seize the gate. .

Fortunately, the cavalry of the Liao Army rushed across the suspension bridge like a dead horse and entered the Andong Gate with their last breath.The pike infantry also hurriedly dragged their wounded compatriots back to the city, leaving only the bodies of more than a hundred dead soldiers outside the moat.

Wanyan Shenguo didn't pursue the retreating Liao army infantry, he knew that Wanyan Nian's army would join him in the upper and lower capitals tonight.Father Wanyan Aguda's army will also arrive at Shangjing within a couple of days.I only need to block the external communication of the capital, and I don't need to attack the city alone at this time.

The cavalry of the four thousand gold army lined up neatly behind Wanyan Shenguo, looking up at the Liao army on the city wall in contempt.Wanyan Shenguo looked up at the city gate and asked loudly: "I don't know if Lu Yanlun, the chief general of your army's Langhe camp, is there? It's a pity that I couldn't meet General Lu at the Langhe camp today. Prince of the Great Jin Kingdom Wanyan Shenguo is here to say hello to him."

Lu Yanlun walked to the city wall and replied to the city: "I am Lu Yanlun who went to the capital to serve as a military officer. Lu went back to the city to rest. Why did Prince Shengguo send you here? I see that the prince is tired and the soldiers are tired. Why don't you hurry up?" Retreat, so as not to be in danger?"

Hearing this, Wanyan Shenguo laughed wildly on the horse and said, "I'm here, and I have only four thousand sons under my command. Do you have any heroes who dare to fight and come to take my head?"

The four thousand gold soldiers behind Wanyan Shenguo shouted in unison: "Do you dare to fight? Do you dare to fight? Do you dare to fight?"

The Jin army did this three times, and the sound shook the city walls, making the soldiers and civilians in Shangjing terrified.The Liao army on the city wall was overwhelmed by the momentum of the Jin army, and there was no sound for a while.

Lu Yanlun snorted and shouted: "Unexpectedly, Prince Shengguo will only use his tongue in vain. Since your army is coming to attack the city, Lu is naturally waiting for you in the city. The night is getting dark, and our soldiers have to go back to their houses. After dinner and rest, tonight only Crown Prince Wronged Shengguo will be camping outside the Jinli River. If the Crown Prince has no other words, Lu will resign."

Wanyan Shengguo smiled and said: "General Lu, today your good plan of 'escape the golden cicada' slipped away from my Wanyan Shengguo's nose, I really admire it. Shengguo remembers General Lu, and in the future I will enter your upper capital, and have a drink with you in your house. Besides, the soldiers of your army who died outside the city are all warriors of your country, and they must not be exposed to the wilderness. General Lu can send people out Take it away, our army will definitely not sneak attack and hurt people. Wanyan Shenguo will go, General Lu take care."

After saying this, Wanyan Shenguo took his army horse and retreated slowly, disappearing into the night.

Although Lu Yanlun used the "golden cicada escape its shell" trick to play Wanyan Shenguo today, he successfully brought [-] Liao troops back to Shangjing.But just now, Wanyan Shenguo's four thousand gold army blocked the upper capital to show off their power, and they lost a bit in terms of momentum.

Lu Yanlun kept silent for a long while with a livid face, before he opened his mouth and said, "Open the city gate and take the brothers home."

The Liao army opened the city gate, and a group of troops came out cautiously to collect the bodies of the fallen soldiers outside the moat.As expected, the Jin army was trustworthy and did not take the opportunity to raid the Liao army.

On the field to the east, piles of bonfires were lit, that is, the Jin army was camping.

The Liao army on duty on the city wall of Shangjing looked at the bonfire in the distance, and they all clenched their weapons with autumn cold. The war finally came to Linhuang Mansion in Shangjing.

In Changtai County, more than 30 miles southwest of Shangjing, a night battle is unfolding.Sun Yanshou led two thousand fine horsemen to attack Changtai County, but he was ambushed by the well-prepared Ximen Qing Army before they arrived at Changtai Pavilion in the county seat.

Ximen Qingliu and Jiao Ting led the troops to guard the Liao army prisoners in Zuzhou City. Qiao Yun led the troops to defend Changtai County. On the only way to Zuzhou City.

Ximen Qing judged that when Shangjing got the news of the fall of Zuzhou City, after Naliao general Lu Yanlun withdrew his troops from Langhe, because he didn't know the situation of the Jin army in Zuzhou City, he would definitely send troops westward to conduct a tentative attack on the Jin army. attack.Therefore, Ximenqing set up a trap for the Liao army in Shangjing early.

The ones Wanyan Shenguo handed over to Ximen Qing were all elites of the Golden Army, and the ambush soldiers of the Qianjin Army suddenly broke out, and immediately smashed the Liao Army to pieces, and they couldn't look at each other from head to tail.

Sun Yanshou was gathering his troops hoarsely and organized a counterattack, when he saw a general of the Jin army lead his men to disperse the Liao army and kill him.

Sun Yanshou took a closer look through the flames and saw that the traitor Mao Zilian who was coming was the traitor he wanted to kill. He was furious and charged forward with his gun, yelling, "Traitor Mao Bashi, take your life!"

Mao Zilian was overjoyed to see that Sun Yanshou did not run away, but came looking for him.Mao Zilian joined Ximen Qing this time, and was about to show off his abilities in front of him. After he shouted loudly, he swung his iron spear, overthrew several Liao troops, and killed Sun Yanshou.

As soon as the two met each other, they immediately shouted loudly, and the two iron spears were mixed together, fighting endlessly.

At this time, the Liao army around Sun Yanshou had been killed by the Jin army, and Ximen Qing also charged forward on horseback.

Ximenqing was about to experience Mao Zilian's martial arts, so he ordered the Jin army to chase and kill the fleeing Liao army, so as not to interfere with the fight between Mao Zilian and the Liao general.

Mao Zilian fought with Sun Yanshou for more than 20 rounds. Seeing Ximen Qing watching the battle, he couldn't help but become more and more courageous in the fight. Sun Yanshou was only able to protect him.

Seeing that the momentum was not right, Sun Yanshou shot Mao Zilian when the two horses crossed each other, but suddenly rode his horse towards Ximen Qing who was watching the battle.

Sun Yanshou could see clearly that this golden army respected the white-faced gentleman in front, and as long as he was held hostage, he could escape safely from the chaotic army.

The pair of snowflake iron goose feather knives in Ximenqing's hands let out a bloodthirsty whimper, and he saw a cloud of snowy light rolling up in front of him, dazzled Sun Yanshou.

In the blink of an eye, Ximen Qing chopped off Sun Yanshou's long spear into three pieces, holding a broken barrel in each hand, and the tip of the spear flew to nowhere.

Sun Yanshou paled in shock, and rushed past Ximen Qing.When he was about to hit his horse and escape, his back hurt and he fell off the horse.

Chapter 644 The Liao Army Was Fearless

Mao Zilian turned his horse's head to catch up with Sun Yanshou, and when he was about to stab him to death, Ximen Qing turned around and shot first, knocking Sun Yanshou off the horse with the back of the knife.

Mao Zilian was about to fire a shot, but Ximen Qing yelled "Catch the living!"Mao Zilian withdrew the spear in his hand, and praised Ximen: "General Ximen is brave, the villain has learned a lot today."

The surrounding Jin troops rushed forward and bound Sun Yanshou, who had fallen half to death, to the horseback.

"General Mao is too humble. I think your marksmanship is exquisite. You are really a rare brave general. General Mao, do you recognize this person?" Ximen Qing pointed to the captured Sun Yanshou.

Mao Zilian hurriedly replied: "General Ximen, this thief went to the capital to engage in military affairs. The leader of the Langhe Liao Army, Lu Yanlun, is a famous brave general named Sun Yanshou. It must be Lu Yanlun who sent this thief to attack our army. "

"With General Mao here, why should our army be afraid of some brave general like Lu Yanlun. I hope the general will show his power again and wipe out the remnants!" Ximen Qing also spoke highly of Mao Zilian.

After seeing Ximen Qing's marksmanship and sword skills, Mao Zilian was convinced of Ximen Qing.Hearing Ximen Qing's words at this moment, how could he not use all his strength?

Mao Zilian urged him to get off his horse, staring wide-eyed, yelling loudly, and charged at the remnants of the Liao army.I saw his long spear flying left and right, killing more than ten Liao soldiers in a short time.

After the Liao army was ambushed by the Jin army, the formation fell apart, fighting on their own, and fell into chaos.At this time, Ximenqing made the Jin army around him shout "Sun Yanshou was captured alive", which made the morale of the Liao army demoralized and lost the courage to fight against the Jin army.

After learning that the main general had been captured, most of the Liao army gave up their resistance and dismounted and surrendered.Only the few hundred people who fell behind after being intercepted by the Jin army fled to the direction of the capital.

Ximen Qing led the troops to chase and kill them for a while, and after shooting and killing more than a hundred people, he stopped the pursuit and let the remaining soldiers flee back to Shangjing.

"General Ximen, why didn't you chase after him? Our army waits for work with leisure, and its horsepower is better than that of the Liao army. If we chase again, we will definitely wipe out Sun Yanshou's Liao army." Mao Zilian asked beside Ximenqing in bewilderment.

"Hahaha, General Mao, I intend to let them go back to the capital to report. I think the Liao army who went to the capital will be demoralized and panic when they learn that their brave general Sun Yanshou's army has been wiped out! Lu Yanlun is unpredictable about our army's strength, so he will be at a loss in the next battle of defending the city." Ximen Qing smiled at Mao Zilian.

"General Ximen is really good at using troops, I admire you." Mao Zilian sighed.

Ximen Qing pointed in the direction of Zuzhou City and said: "I'm going to withdraw my troops and go back to Zuzhou City, let that fellow Sun Yanshou meet with his allies. Fortunately, Zuzhou City has enough food reserves, otherwise I really don't know how to live So many prisoners."

Under the leadership of Ximenqing and Mao Zilian, the Jin army escorted more than 1000 Liao army prisoners and returned to Zuzhou City overnight.

The more than 200 Liao troops who managed to escape from Ximen Qing's army were out of luck.Although Ximen Qing let them go, but when they returned to the capital, they bumped into Wanyan Nianmeijun who had arrived at the capital.

Wan Yanjian defeated the more than 200 Liao troops who fled back from Changtai County without any effort.After interrogating the captives, Wanyan Nian did the same thing as Ximenqing, and released the shocked Liao army back to Shangjing.

When the Liao army in the city learned that their elite cavalry was defeated by the wolf-like Jin army as soon as they entered Changtai County, and that the brave general Sun Yanshou was also captured by the Jin army, they would definitely be frightened and their morale would be low.

Brother Ximenqing has made another great contribution this time!Even if Wanyan sticky didn't drink, he couldn't help but think highly of Ximen Qing.He thought to himself, hearing that Ximen Qing and Wanyan Wulu had a son-daughter relationship, Wanyan Shenguo secretly helped him make achievements.How about I also give him some favors, so that he can talk to his cousin Wulu in the future.

After making up his mind, Wanyan Nian didn't drink and summoned Wanyan Gushen, who was close to Ximenqing, and ordered him to lead [-] troops to support Ximenqing's army in Zuzhou City, blocking the reinforcements mobilized by the Liao Kingdom from the west of Shangjing Road. Cooperate with the main force to besiege Shangjing.

Wanyan Nian didn't drink to Wanyan Gushen to give an opportunity to face-to-face. After going to meet with Ximen Qing's army, Ximen Qing can take the lead and start fighting on the western front.Waiting for the opportunity to attack Qingzhou, Huaizhou, Raozhou and other nearby counties.

The god Wanyan Gu understood, and ordered a team of three thousand tigers and wolves to march towards Zuzhou City without hesitation.

The Jin army endured hardships and stood hard work, and its resilience in combat was far better than that of the Liao army.Therefore, Wanyan Gushen was still able to support Ximen Qing's army with high morale after a long day's journey.