Zhang Tuying stepped forward, knelt down and kowtowed to Ma Yin, and said: "General Ma's reputation has long been known to Tuying. When I meet him today, if his reputation is well-deserved. If General Ma does not think that the martial arts of the common people are low, Zhang Tuying is willing to follow the example of Quan Ma." Thank you for your hard work." Ma Yin stood up, helped Zhang Tuying up, and said: "Brother Zhang is young and promising, and will become a pillar in the future. Ma Yin very much hopes to have more talents like Brother Zhang to work together on great things. "Zhang Tuying was overjoyed and thanked Ma Yin.

Yuan Quan said: "Without further delay, we might as well set off immediately and go to Jianshan Village to meet the leader of Wang Village." Ma Yin said: "Mr. Yuan is right. Mr. Xiahou, wait until we quell the rebellion before we come to invite you." Xia Houzhi shook his head and said: "I am getting old and don't want to leave home anymore, so just let Tuying follow the general. Tuying, go and clean up quickly. From now on, you will follow General Ma well. You will definitely achieve something in the future." Zhang Tuying agreed and left.

Soon after, Zhang Tuying took Ma Yin, Wen Xiang and Yuan Quan to Jianshan. Jianshan is a mountain with high mountains, dense forests, dangerous terrain, and complicated roads. If Zhang Tuying hadn't led the way, Ma Yin and others would definitely have gotten lost on the way. Ma Yin asked: "Tuying, is the leader of this Jianshan village, Wang Tong, a hero who occupies the mountain as the king in the green forest?" Zhang Tuying shook his head and said, "No, they are the mountain people who have lived here for generations. However, since Huang Chao's army passed by, there have been frequent bandits and numerous rebels. The mountain people spontaneously organized a group of young adults to form a team to protect the mountain village. Because my cousin Wang Tong is highly skilled in martial arts and is a chivalrous man, he He was elected as the leader. He once defeated several bands of bandits and rebels who wanted to occupy Jianshan, and no one dared to harass them since then."

Ma Yin said: "It seems that cousin Ling is also a great hero. I hope he can agree to lend us a passage." As he spoke, he came to the gate of Jianshan Village. This village was built on the mountainside, with cliffs on both sides. , there was only one narrow road in the middle. As soon as everyone arrived at the entrance of the village, someone from above asked loudly: "Who is here? What's the matter?"

Zhang Tuying quickly replied: "I am Zhang Tuying. I have something to ask my cousin Wang Tong." As soon as Zhang Tuying finished speaking, the village door opened with a bang, and a young man walked out and said to Zhang Tuying: " Brother Tuying, please don't be surprised if I didn't recognize you just now. I haven't seen you come to our village for a long time. Who are these?" Zhang Tuying saw that they were acquaintances and said, "It turns out they are eldest brother Wang Han and younger brother. You're polite. These are my friends and they want to see my cousin. Is my cousin in the village?"

Wang Han replied: "The leader of the village is at home, let me take you to see him!" Zhang Tuying quickly thanked him. Ma Yin and others followed Wang Han to the hall of the village. Wang Han asked Zhang Tuying and others to wait at the door, while he first He went in to report. After a while, a man walked out of it. He was more than eight feet tall, with a strong back and a strong back. He was full of energy. When he saw Zhang Tuying, he said: "Tuying, why do you have time to go up the mountain today? How is your uncle's health recently?" Tuying replied: "Thanks to my cousin, my uncle is in good health and has a lot to worry about. I came here today because I have something to ask my cousin for help." It turned out that the person who came was none other than Wang Tong, the leader of the village.

Wang Tong smiled and said: "We are a family. It's weird to say that we don't ask for anything. Are these your friends? Please go in and talk in detail." Wang Tong invited everyone to sit down in the hall. Zhang Tuying He introduced Ma Yin and others to Wang Tong one by one, and explained their purpose of coming. After Wang Tong listened, he looked at Ma Yin, bowed his hands and saluted, and asked: "Is your Excellency General Ma Yin? I have admired your name for a long time."

Ma Yin hurriedly returned the gift and said, "I don't dare. Ma Yin came here in a hurry and didn't prepare any generous gifts. Please forgive me, the leader of the village. The leader of the village, Wang, led the crowd to protect the neighbors. He was heroic and brave, and Ma Yin admired him very much." Wang Tong Said: "General Ma has given you the praise. I have long heard that General Ma, who has newly occupied Tanzhou, is generous, approachable, and friendly to the people. When I see him today, he really deserves his reputation." Ma Yin said: "The leader of the village has given you the praise, these are Ma Yin should do it. I wonder if the village owner is willing to lend us a road?"

Wang Tong smiled and said: "There is no problem in borrowing the road, but there is a condition. Ma Yin quickly said: "How much money does Wang Zhai Master want, just say it." Wang Tong shook his head and said: "The general misunderstood. We are a copycat. Although he is poor, he will not do such things. I heard that General Ma is very skilled in martial arts, and I want to compete with the general. If the general can defeat Wang Tong, Wang Tong is willing to borrow the passage. Not only will he not accept money, Wang Tong will also Lead all the soldiers in the village to join the general's command."

When Ma Yin heard this, he was overjoyed. He thought to himself that he had never thought of such a good thing, so he said, "Since the leader of the village wants to compete with each other, Ma Yin would rather obey his orders respectfully. Please!" The two of them left the village hall and came to the flat ground outside. , stood opposite each other. Wang Tong pulled out his sword, raised his hand to Ma Yin, and said: "General, please!" Ma Yin also pulled out his sword and said: "Fortress leader, please!"

Wang Tong waved his sword, jumped up, and slashed Ma Yin with his sword in the air. Ma Yin dodged to avoid it, and slashed Wang Tong's waist with his backhand sword. The two of them went back and forth, fighting for more than ten rounds, and the outcome was unclear. Ma Yin saw Wang Tong's exquisite swordsmanship and deep internal strength, and was extremely impressed. He never thought that there could be such a master in such a mountainous wilderness. After fighting for more than ten rounds, Ma Yin sold a flaw, and Wang Tong took the opportunity to attack. .I didn’t expect Ma Yin to be a tactic to lure the enemy. When Wang Tong’s sword master became old, Ma Yin suddenly flipped his wrist, and the sword suddenly fell straight from the air. He only heard a clang, and Wang Tong’s sword had been knocked to the ground by Ma Yin. .

Ma Yin did not step forward to continue the attack, but took a few steps back and stood with his sword in hand. Wang Tong lost his sword and was shocked. He was stunned for a moment, then knelt down to pay homage to Ma Yin and said: "General, Wang Tong is very skilled in martial arts. I am willing to accept defeat. If the general does not give up, Wang Tong is willing to follow the general to drive him." Ma Yin was overjoyed and returned his sword to its sheath. He stepped forward to help Wang Tong up and said, "The leader of Wang's village is very skilled in martial arts. If Ma Yin can get help from the leader of the village, , it is God’s blessing. The leader of the village, please come up quickly, we will be brothers from now on, and we will share the blessings!"

Wang Tong got up, returned to the village hall, held a banquet in honor of Ma Yin. Wang Tong informed Ma Yin of the surrounding terrain one by one, and Ma Yin said: "Since you two brothers are helping each other, defeating Jiang Xun this time is not a problem. I will rush back to the main camp to formulate a battle plan. Brother Wang Tong, you stay in the stronghold and prepare yourself, waiting for the troops I send. When the time comes, you set out overnight, bypass the Victory stronghold, and go straight behind it to ambush in secret. I will let Li Qiong tell you how to proceed. Brother Tuying will follow me back to the camp first so that he can lead the way. Brothers, what do you think?" Wang Tong and Zhang Tuying stood up and said, "I obey the general's order. .”

Ma Yin also stood up and said: "Without further delay, I will rush back to the camp to make arrangements immediately!" Yuan Quan and Wen Xiang also stood up, and Wang Tong sent Ma Yin and others to the village gate. Ma Yin warned Wang Tong again After a few words, he immediately jumped on his horse and the group of people galloped towards the camp. More than an hour later, Ma Yin returned to the camp by Lianshui. As soon as Ma Yin entered the camp, he immediately summoned the generals to discuss matters.

After a while, all the generals arrived. Ma Yin asked: "Has Jiang Xun come to challenge?" Li Qiong said: "Report to the general, they came to challenge us early in the morning. Seeing that we could not hold out, they insulted us in every possible way in an attempt to provoke us. "But since the general has given the order first, although we are angry in our hearts, we still dare not leave the camp to meet the enemy. The soldiers and horses of Shaozhou have just returned." Ma Yin nodded and said: "This is best. I have already thought about tomorrow. This is a strategy to defeat the enemy, everyone, listen to your orders!" All the generals declared in unison.

Ma Yin said: "Li Qiong, you take 10,000 troops, and Zhang Tuying leads the way, passing through Ditian, to join Wang Tong in Jianshan Village. Set out overnight and insert an ambush between Desheng Village and Wu'an Village. Wait until dawn and divide the troops into two. Along the way, disguise yourself as Shaozhou soldiers, led by Wang Tong, falsely open Wu'an Village, and then occupy this village. Lead the other group yourself, with Zhang Tuying leading the way, and attack Desheng Village from behind." Li Qiong and Zhang Tuying responded. : "Yes!" The two turned and left.

Ma Yin then said: "Li Tang, Ma Cun listen to the order!" Li Tang and Ma Cun stepped forward and responded: "The last general is here!" Ma Yin said: "This general, I will give you a chance to make meritorious deeds. You will lead ten thousand people." The men and horses are lying in ambush in the reeds on the bank of Lianshui on the right side of the road at the fourth watch. As soon as Shaozhou's troops and horses arrive, they will suddenly attack and make sure there is no mistake!" Li Tang and Ma Cun responded in unison: "Yes!" The two of them turned around and went out to prepare.

Ma Yin shouted again: "Wang Huan listens to the order!" Wang Huan stepped forward to greet him and said: "The last general is here!" Ma Yin said: "I will also give you 10,000 horses. I will ambush you on the left side of the road before the fourth watch. As soon as the Shaozhou soldiers arrive, your troops will fight out from the left." Wang Huan obeyed the order and left. Ma Yin then said to Tuoba Heng and Yuan Quan: "I will take 5,000 men to lure the enemy early tomorrow morning, and leave 5,000 men and horses to guard you. Camp." The two men bowed their hands and saluted, saying, "Yes!" Ma Yin asked, "Two gentlemen, is there anything missing in Ma Yin's arrangement?"

Tuoba Heng said: "The general's arrangements are thorough and there is no oversight." Wenxiang said: "Why not? Husband, you forgot to arrange a task for me!" Ma Yin said with a smile and said: "Of course you are. Guard the camp with the two gentlemen!" Wen Xiang pouted and said, "No, I want to go with you to lure the enemy!" Ma Yin was shocked and said, "This is a very dangerous thing. I can't let you go. adventure!"

Wen Xiang said unhappily: "It is precisely because of the danger that I have to be by your side. Don't worry, I won't hold you back. Besides, if I show up, it will make Jiang Xun think that you don't take him seriously." . Only after you are defeated will he be able to pursue him with confidence. If you don't agree, I will be really angry!" Yuan Quan said: "Wen Xiang is right. If she is present, Jiang Xun's suspicion can indeed be reduced."

Seeing Wen Xiang's stern face, Ma Yin quickly said: "Good wife, don't be angry, I promise you. However, you are not allowed to leave my side tomorrow." When Wen Xiang heard this, his smile widened and he said, "Of course I won't leave. By your side, I am your bodyguard!" Ma Yin said: "That's it. You two gentlemen, please go and prepare!" Tuoba Heng and Yuan Quan obeyed the order and retreated. Ma Yin said to Wen Xiang: "You will be here tomorrow. You must be careful when you go to the battlefield for the first time." Wen Xiang said, "Don't worry, husband, I won't cause any trouble to you."

Early the next morning, Ma Yin and Wenxiang came to the victory camp with 5,000 troops and asked Jiang Xun to come out and answer. Jiang Xun received the report and quickly led his troops out of the camp with Deng Jichong. The two armies faced each other, and Ma Yin and Wenxiang rode their horses to arrive.

In front of the formation, he asked loudly: "General Jiang, why did you raise troops to cause chaos?" When Jiang Xun saw it, he also rode out alone and said: "Ma Yin, you deceived me, why do you have the nerve to ask me?" Ma Yin asked strangely:

"When have I ever cheated on you?"

Jiang Xun said angrily: "You originally promised me that you would let me return home in fine clothes. But after you occupied Tanzhou, you still only asked me to be a small commander of Shaozhou, and made Liu Chengfeng, a loser, the governor. Why don't you let me be? Again?

Yes, you praise that Liu Jianfeng to the highest level, but what kind of virtue does he have? He is just a

You are a drunkard and a womanizer! Ma Yin, considering that we are relatives, you might as well submit to me and I will guarantee your prosperity and wealth!"

Ma Yin said: "General Jiang, it's understandable that you want to be the governor. When we capture more state capitals, are we afraid that we won't have the governor's position for you? Why rush for a while? With the few people you have now,

After all, it is difficult to resist our army. Although Marshal Liu has some shortcomings, he is kind-hearted and has not harmed the people. Since we entered Tanzhou, the people of Tanzhou have been peaceful, and you know this. Why do you need to raise troops to rebel and trap us?

The people are in the flames of war? I advise you to pull back from the brink, put down your weapons, and go with me to Tanzhou to meet Marshal Liu to plead guilty. I will intercede for you in front of Marshal Liu and forgive your behavior this time, how about it?"

Wen Xiang also said from the side: "Uncle Jiang, you have always taken good care of Wen Xiang. My niece has always been grateful. I hope you can think twice. Put down your weapons and cease the war. Otherwise, it will only make the people of Shaozhou unrest." Jiang Xun looked at it.

Looking at Ma Yin and Wen Xiang, I was secretly happy, thinking that if I could capture the couple alive, I would be able to force Liu Jianfeng to withdraw from Tanzhou. After all, he was still Liu Jianfeng's brother-in-law. Even if Liu Jianfeng did not agree, it would greatly demoralize the Tanzhou soldiers.

Jiang Xun thought about it and said, "You and your wife, please stop trying to persuade me. Since you are here, I have no choice but to leave you behind and talk to Liu Jianfeng again." Ma Yin said, "I came here today just to treat you once."

Opportunity. I have no intention of fighting you, otherwise I wouldn’t bring only this few troops. Since you don’t listen to good advice, how about we decide the outcome tomorrow?”

Jiang Xun laughed a few times and said: "Ma Yin, do you still want to leave today? You and your wife have come to my door. How can I miss this opportunity? You'd better dismount and surrender!" Ma Yin said angrily: "You have to have

Guts, let’s fight one on one, if you can defeat the spear in my hand, I will surrender immediately. If you are going to lose, you surrender immediately, how about that?”

Jiang Xun smiled and said: "I know that you, Ma Yin, are very skilled in martial arts. If you fight alone, I have no chance of winning. But I am outnumbered now, so just accept your fate!" After Jiang Xun finished speaking, he raised the sword in his hand and shouted loudly to the back.

"All the troops obeyed the order and the whole army attacked!" Suddenly tens of thousands of Shaozhou soldiers came like a tide. Ma Yin quickly said to Wenxiang: "Let's retreat quickly!" The two men hurriedly turned their horses and ran away.

Jiang Xun led his troops in hot pursuit. After all, Ma Yin only had 5,000 men, so he was naturally outnumbered and had to flee.

Jiang Xun chased for a while, and Deng Jichong said: "General, let's not chase anymore. I'm worried that this is Ma Yin's trick to lure the enemy." Jiang Xun said: "No, he just wanted to take advantage of his relatives today.

He persuaded me, so he made no preparations, otherwise he would not have come with Wenxiang. This is a rare opportunity. If we can capture the couple alive, the army he brought this time will definitely be leaderless and will be defeated without a fight."

Jiang Xun did not listen to Deng Jichong's dissuasion and still pursued him fiercely. Deng Jichong had no choice but to follow behind because he was worried about losing something. The two chased for more than ten miles and reached the edge of Lianshui. Jiang Xun saw Ma Yin and Wenxiang

With the remaining soldiers not far ahead, they were about to urge their horses to pursue them. Suddenly there was a sound from the riverside, and countless arrows flew in. A large number of Shaozhou soldiers fell down in a moment. Then there was a shout, and two men and horses came out from the riverside.

Jiang Xun was shocked and hurriedly sent out some troops to fight.

At this moment, there was a sound from the left side of the road, and arrows flew like locusts, followed by thousands of men and horses. Wang Huan took the lead and came to kill with his sword. At this time, Ma Yin and Wenxiang also stopped their troops and turned over.

The Shaozhou soldiers were immediately in chaos. Jiang Xun quickly ordered to retreat, but it was too late. Under attack from three sides by Ma Yin, Wang Huan, Li Tang and Ma Cun, the Shaozhou soldiers were unable to resist.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Deng Jichong rushed to Jiang Xun and said: "General, retreat first, and the last general will cut off the rear." Jiang Xun saw that the defeat was determined and could not be undone, so he had to say: "General, you have to work, don't be reluctant to fight." After saying that, he led his soldiers.

He drew his horse and fled. At this time, Wang Huan happened to kill him and was about to chase Jiang Xun. Deng Jichong urged his horse forward and raised his gun to stop him. Wang Huan slashed with his sword, and Deng Jichong met him with his gun. Before the two of them fought, Deng Jichong

Wang Huan cut him off his horse with a sword. Seeing that Jiang Xun had fled and Deng Jichong was dead, Shaozhou soldiers lost their fighting spirit, abandoned their helmets and armor, and fled in all directions.

Ma Yin gathered the three generals and ordered an all-out pursuit. Jiang Xun took the remaining soldiers and fled back to the gate of Victory Village, but found that the gate of the village was closed. Jiang Xun quickly shouted: "This general is returning to the village, open the gate of the village quickly." Before he finished speaking,

, the gate of the village opened wide, and a group of people rushed out from inside, led by the general Li Qiong. Jiang Xun was frightened and did not dare to fight. He hurriedly turned to the side road and ran away desperately. Li Qiong chased for several miles and killed Jiang Xun with only

More than a thousand people escaped.

Jiang Xun bypassed Desheng Village from the small road and went straight to Wu'an Village. Unexpectedly, he encountered soldiers who had escaped from Wu'an Village on the road. They reported to Jiang Xunbi: "Report to the general that Wang Tong of Jianshan Village deceived Wu'an Village into opening the gate of the village.

He joined the Tanzhou soldiers to capture Wu'an Village. Most of the soldiers and horses in the village were killed and captured." Jiang Xun was so angry that he almost fell off his horse. At this moment, Jiang Xun had no choice but to worry about the loss of his hometown Shaozhou, so he had to rush
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