When 200,000 Zhou troops surrounded Chang'an City, Li Shentong's army retreated westward. After merging Li Xiaogong's 15,000 people, Li Shentong's army reached 45,000 people. Together with the 10,000 people he left in Yong County, his total army reached 55,000 people, which surpassed Li Shimin's army and became the first main force in the Tang Dynasty.

Although he was the main force, Li Shentong still did not dare to fight with the Zhou army, but quickly evacuated westward. They began to cross the river in Sizhuyuan and cross the Wei River.

At this time, Li Xiaogong found Li Shentong. Although he seized Li Xiaogong's army, considering Li Xiaogong's influence in the army, Li Shentong still did not dare to drive Li Xiaogong out of the army, but instead appointed him as a sacrificial position and left him aside.

"Second uncle, the Bashu and Zhou troops in Hanzhong are empty. Why don't we go south directly to Bashu?" Li Xiaogong proposed a bold plan.

Li Shentong's wife and children are both in Yong County, how could they go to Bashu? Besides, the emptiness of Bashu is just Li Xiaogong's imagination.

Li Shentong smiled, "Although my nephew has a good idea, he underestimated Zhang Xuan too much. Would he not beware of us going to Bashu? If nothing else, where is Zhang Xuan's 50,000 naval army? He entered Bashu together. Lai Hu'er should still be in Chengdu. When we go to Bashu, we will die on the Shu Road. Let's retreat west!"

"But the navy should be in the Jianghuai area. It's the navy camp, not Chengdu, second uncle. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Even if you take risks, it's worth a try!"

Li Shentong's face darkened and he said coldly: "We have gone to Bashu, what should the King of Qin do?"

Li Xiaogong was speechless. This was his weakness. Li Shentong was pinched. After a while, Li Xiaogong sighed and said, "How did the second uncle plan to meet with His Highness the King of Qin?"

Li Shentong's usual hypocritical smile returned to his usual hypocritical smile, and he smiled gently: "I have considered that we can take advantage of Zhang Xuan's opportunity to surround Chang'an and attack Dasan Pass, and then go north from Dasan Pass to Anding County, and it is easier to meet with the King of Qin from there."

Li Shentong really wanted to attack Dasan Pass, but he was not going to Anding County, he wanted to go to Hehuang. Of course, this was just his initial idea. What would happen? He could only take one step at a time.

Although the plan proposed by Li Shentong was very difficult, it was still feasible. Li Xiaogong also had a glimmer of hope in his heart. As long as they joined forces with the King of Qin, a 100,000 army could still make a difference.

The army immediately crossed the Wei River. Li Shentong ordered the ferry to burn, and the army continued to march towards Yong County.

That night, the army arrived in Wugong County. Li Shentong was worried about being trapped in the city, so he ordered a camp to rest on a high ground more than ten miles north of the city. They had no tents, and the soldiers could only lay on military blankets and slept on the grass. At this time, the news that the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty Zhang Xuan led an army of 200,000 to attack Chang'an had spread throughout the army. The soldiers discussed this matter in groups of three or three, and were full of confusion about their future.

"If Chang'an is captured and the imperial court perishes, then what are we?"

"Maybe the prince wants to join forces with the King of Qin!"

"I heard that the King of Qin was surrounded by an army of 200,000. I am afraid that the King of Qin would be destroyed before we could kill him."

"This is not realistic. We are heading west, first we have to conquer Dasan Pass, then pass through Longshan before entering Anding County. I heard that the King of Qin is in Anding County, and it will take at least ten days to get there. Brothers, how much dry food do you have? "

"I have five days left."

"I can hold on for four and a half days."

"Food is not a problem. You can get supplies when you go to Yong County. The key is that we are all from Guanzhong. I will not do it if we leave our hometown and leave Guanzhong!"

"I don't do it either!"

"Damn it, it's great to find a chance. I don't believe that the prince will turn back and chase us?"

"Sanlang is right. We will run east and escape to Jingzhao County.

"Don't hurry now, wait for the opportunity to leave!"

"Shh! It seems like something is happening."

At this moment, a commotion suddenly came from afar, and there seemed to be a shout of killing. The soldiers were so scared that they stood up and grabbed the weapons tightly. At this time, Li Shentong rode on a horse and shouted angrily: "What happened?"

"Your Majesty, there were enemy cavalry attacks, and the cold arrows injured more than a dozen brothers!"

Li Shentong was furious, "This is a small harassment, and the main general of the outer patrol gave me a hundred military sticks!"

Li Shentong ordered again: "Everyone is sleeping, no fuss or talk, no one is allowed to commit suicide!"

The army gradually calmed down again.

Li Shentong didn't know that just thirty miles away from their camp, the 20,000 cavalry led by Liu Lancheng was waiting for them like a pack of wolves. Liu Lancheng's mission was to cut off Li Shentong's journey to the west. Unless Li Shentong could defeat 20,000 elite cavalry, they would not be able to return to Yong County.

Twenty thousand cavalrymen were also resting in the woods. They rushed all the way from Dasan Pass, and they were really a little tired.

"General, don't you sleep for a while?" Deputy General Li Keshi walked up and smiled.

"I can't sleep!" Liu Lancheng said with a smile.

Mr. Li sat down beside him and asked, "Will we restore the internal security system after the war end?"

"Ask what this does?"

"I heard that in a few years the army will fight against the Turks and restore the Anxi Protectorate. Do you think we have a chance to travel the west?"

Liu Lancheng thought about it and said with a smile: "We are all cavalry. Maybe we have this opportunity, but it will not be a few years later. In a few years, we will be the eastern expedition to Baekje and Silla, and it will take at least ten years to rebuild the Anxi Protectorate."

"It's good to fight Liaodong. General, let's talk to the emperor! Let's station in Liaodong."

"What do you think? Everyone is staring at this opportunity. Is it our turn?"

"What if you don't try it? After all, we are the most elite. Let's save money and time. 20,000 cavalrymen are enough to sweep Baekje and Silla."

"Let's talk about it then! It seems that something is going on."

Liu Lancheng stood up and walked up to meet him quickly, and saw a team of cavalry rushing towards him, with a Tang army soldier in the middle.

"General, catch a Tang army soldier who delivered the letter."

"What letter was sent?"

"I came from Yong County. It seemed like the King of Qin asked for help, and wanted to send it to Li Shentong, but we happened to be intercepted."

The captain said, presenting a letter of eagle to Liu Lancheng. Liu Lancheng ordered a marching tent to be built. He walked into the tent and illuminated the letter of eagle with an oil lamp. Li Keshi and Zhang Li also rushed over after hearing the news.

"General, is it the situation in Anding County?"

Liu Lancheng nodded, "It was Li Shimin's handwritten letter, saying that he led the army to break through, but he encountered Li Jing's main force in Qingshuiwon. The two sides fought one day, but the Tang army was weak and defeated by Li Jing's army, with heavy casualties. Duan Zhixuan and Changsun Shunde were unfortunately killed. The rear army was also attacked by Zhou cavalry, and the military food and material were lost. Anding County was also captured by Luo Shixin. He had to lead his army to retreat to Yuanliang County. He said the situation was critical and begged Li Shentong to go for reinforcements."

Mr. Li smiled and said, "Do we want to send this letter to Li Shentong and cut off his thoughts?"

Liu Lancheng smiled happily and said, "It is a good idea to report bad news or not good news. By the way, let him know that there are 20,000 cavalrymen waiting for him!"

Liu Lancheng immediately released the Tang cavalry and asked him to continue to deliver the letter

As the sky gradually became brighter, Li Xiaogong found Li Shentong again, "Second Uncle, I heard that there is a letter from His Highness the King of Qin?"

Li Shentong took out the letter and handed it to him, "The sender was captured by the Zhou army. You can't believe this letter too much, maybe it was a fake."

Li Shentong didn't care about Li Shimin's situation at all. He was just worried that there were 20,000 cavalry ahead, but it was led by the tiger general Liu Lancheng. This means that Dasan Pass is not only 20,000 cavalry, but also a large number of other troops, with at least 30,000 people. How could they be able to capture Dasan Pass? Li Shentong felt extremely disappointed for a moment.

"It's not fake. I know the handwriting of the King of Qin. This is really his handwritten letter."

Li Xiaogong read the letter several times and finally confirmed that there was no fraud. The situation in Qin King was in critical condition. He was immediately anxious and anxious to Li Shentong: "Second uncle, we must speed up the marching speed. The soldiers are the most important. The King of Qin is in danger and cannot delay it for a moment."

Li Shentong suddenly became very tired of this nephew. He chatted all day long about saving the King of Qin, but he didn't think about it. Is it impossible?

He glanced at Li Xiaogong and said coldly: "I'm very anxious too! But Liu Lancheng led 20,000 cavalrymen in front to block our way. What do you think I will do?"

Li Xiaogong's face changed. Before he could speak, a soldier suddenly shouted: "There are cavalry coming!"

Li Shentong stood up and looked into the distance. He saw a black line appearing more than ten miles away in the distance, boundless in the wilderness. Li Shentong suddenly felt cold and hurriedly ordered: "Create formation immediately and prepare for the battle!"

Fifty thousand troops gathered to form a large formation, which was also the result of Li Shentong's training for half a year. He formed the formation very skillfully and quickly.

Li Xiaogong swallowed the words to his mouth again. He sighed in his heart, let’s get through the difficulties before he could say them!

[The last chapter will be released at 5 pm today, and the new book will be released tomorrow morning. It will be a long journey...] (To be continued...)
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