On Bagong Mountain, Li Yuan was paced back and forth in the camp anxiously. Logically speaking, as the head coach, he should calm down, but Li Yuan's inner uneasiness was getting stronger at this time.

Since the sunrise, Li Yuan sent several light cavalry down the mountain to inquire, but until the sun was hanging high, no one returned to the camp.

At this time, Li Yuan still didn't know anything about the rebels or Liu Renzhan's troops, and his plan for the war was greatly affected. In fact, not only Li Yuan was anxious, but also Zhou Tinggou and other Ezhou generals who were concerned about Liu Renzhan's safety had already asked Li Yuan for battle several times, and they could not hold back.

I don’t know how long it took, but a few rushing footsteps finally came outside the camp. Zhou Tinggou was heard anxiously shouting: “Marrior Li, the scout has returned to the camp!”

Lin Sichang, who was responsible for protecting Li Yuan outside the tent, hurriedly stopped him and said, "The Grand Marshal is resting inside..."

"Sichang, please come in quickly! Pass our military order and summon all the generals to discuss matters!"

Li Yuan was already anxious to wait, so he jumped up from the bed, quickly put on his armor, tidied up his hair bun, and sat upright waiting for the arrival of the generals.

In the commander's tent, all the generals of the army had gathered together. Li Yuan was frowning and staring at a soldier in front of him, everyone was listening carefully to his report.

According to the scout named Shen Hong, the scouts sent by Li Yuan in the morning were almost all killed by the rebels when they passed by the east gate of Shouzhou City. Only when he abandoned his horse in time and rushed into the dense forest, he survived. Shen Hong did not let down his mission and walked straight along the forest path southward. It was not until the afternoon that he finally saw Liu Renzhan's camp stationed in the south of Shouzhou City. At that time, the rebels were surrounding the surroundings, and Shen Hong could not get close to sending the message at all, so he could only return from the original route.

Hearing this, Li Yuan felt nervous and then asked: "You can see clearly how many soldiers and horses the rebels have at this time?"

"There are too many back to the Grand Marshal! The villain can only roughly estimate from the rebels' battle flag, at least 60,000 to 70,000..."

Zhou Tinggou scolded without thinking: "Damn, isn't this nonsense? Where did Li Jinquan come up with so many people? Are you afraid and blindfolded?"

Shen Hong was not afraid and gritted his teeth and responded: "General, the war is urgent, how dare the villain deceive? The villain is willing to use Xiang's head to guarantee it, so it can be seen clearly! At this time, General Liu's troops were enemies on all sides, with the largest number of rebels in the north and east, all of which came out of Shouzhou City. On the west and south, two troops rushed to reinforce, with the number of people around 10,000."

Seeing Shen Hong's seemingly calm, Li Yuan's heart was like an ice cellar falling into an ice cellar. He lowered his face and asked, "Why are there two soldiers? Have you ever seen clearly what flag they are using?"

"Master, the soldier and horse villain on the west side did not recognize it, but the soldier and horse villain on the south side saw it clearly. It was the battle flag of the Baoxin Army."

Zhou Tinggou immediately stood up and shouted angrily: "If it is really a Baoxin Army, it is the governor of Luzhou Li Song!"

This name is strange, and Li Yuan couldn't help but wonder: "Who is Li Song?"

Zhou Tinggou gritted his teeth with anger and said, "Li Jinquan, the surrendered general who defected from the Central Plains in the fifth year of Baoda!"

Li Yuan stopped talking and kept his mind thinking, after all, Shen Hong brought it from Langzhou, and what he said should be true. According to Zhou Tinggou, Li Song and Li Jinquan were both surrendered generals, and the troops in Luzhou had already rebelled. In addition, the main force of the rebels in Shouzhou City, Liu Renzhan's troops faced at least three times their enemies at this time, and the rebels surrounded him and were in desperate situation.

According to Li Yuan's original plan, he wanted to contact Liu Renzhan, and to support and rescue each other with the Tang army camp in Bagong Mountain, or to join forces as soon as possible, and slowly use the arrangements on Bagong Mountain to plan.

However, because Chen Hong was unable to get to the south of the city camp and lost contact with Liu Renzhan's army, his plan was obviously disrupted, and Chen Hong took a lot of time to walk back and forth. At this time, Liu Renzhan's army must have been in a bloody battle and was in danger.

Li Yuan couldn't help but fall into confusion. When this crisis is happening, how should we advance to reverse the situation?

At this time, Zhou Tinggou suddenly bowed down and spoke with a heartfelt expression: "Master Li, my Master is in a desperate situation at this time. Please send troops to rescue me quickly!"

As soon as the Ezhou generals were ready to yell, they asked for support from Liu Renzhan as soon as possible.

Just when Li Yuan was confused, he stared at the map on the table, and a bold idea suddenly arose in his heart. Then he waved his hand to stop the noise of the generals and asked Zhou Tingju in a deep voice: "General Zhou, are you familiar with this Shouzhou City?"

Zhou Tinggou responded decisively: "The Liu family was born in Shouzhou for three generations, and the wife of the last general was also from Shouzhou, so he was naturally familiar with it!"

Li Yuan immediately stood up and said, "Okay, now most of the rebels gathered in the south of the city. I predict that the defenders in Shouzhou City will be weak. If I ask you to lead your army to attack Shouzhou City from the east gate, would you be willing to go?"

Zhou Tinggou was stunned for a moment, then bowed and replied: "Marrior Li, I am willing to go!"

A general from Ezhou hurriedly interrupted: "Mr. Li, our army has few soldiers and has not brought siege equipment on this trip. Even though there are not many defenders in Shouzhou City, the city walls are tall and strong. How can we get off?"

"No." Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "I said it very clearly. I don't want to attack the city, I just harass you. General Zhou, I will give you two thousand infantry troops, just pretending to attack the city from a hundred steps away! If the rebels attack, you will be allowed to act on the camera. Remember, if you lose, you must not fight in love, and try your best to lead them to Bagong Mountain!"

Seeing Li Yuan's calm face, Zhou Tinggou nodded immediately and said, "I will obey the order!"

"Sichang, I ordered you to lead the remaining two thousand infantry troops to defend the Bagongshan camp and be ready to take General Zhou at any time! Our army had set up camps on the mountain last night, with many flags erected, intending to bluff. If the enemy attacks, they will not dare to advance rashly without knowing the facts and reality. At that time, the soldiers must be kept hidden, and only need to fire the crossbows at the same time. Remember, you must try your best to keep the Bagongshan camp! Otherwise, our army will cut off the retreat!"

Lin Sichang patted his chest and replied loudly: "Please rest assured, the general! I will swear to defend the camp to the death!"

Li Yuan nodded with satisfaction, looked around for a week, and said in a deep voice: "In the end, I will personally lead all the cavalry to help the camp in the south of the city! At all costs, I will rescue General Liu!"

When the generals heard that Li Yuan was going to lead the army to attack, they all looked shocked. They knew that they would go there with these 4,000 cavalrymen, probably just feeding tigers! Especially the generals of Ezhou, when they heard that Li Yuan was able to sacrifice himself to save Liu Renzhan, they suddenly felt respect inexplicably.

Lin Sichang was always concerned about the safety of his general. At this time, he eagerly advised: "Master, no! It is better to let the last general lead the army..."

"I have decided, so there is no need to persuade me again!" Li Yuan shook his head decisively and refused, then looked straight at Chen Hong on the side, and said calmly: "This time I am rushing to the coach, I want to march from that dense forest path, so you will lead the way..."

After a while, the generals focused on the two lines circled on the map, and seemed to gradually understand Li Yuan's intention. Then they followed the order in unison, then quickly ran out of the camp to summon the soldiers. For a moment, people from all over the camp called horses and cried in a hurry.

The sun gradually sets in the west, and with the sound of crows, the Tang army in the Bagong Mountain camp has been assembled.

Li Yuan had already replaced the dazzling golden armor of Qilin, and steadily took the spear handed by Lin Sichang in his hand. He was sitting majestic on the war horse, with his eyes brightly examining the Tang army soldiers who were ready to go in front of him.

Today's battle is almost gambling, and it is the first time that he is fighting with a spear. Li Yuan felt unprecedented tension in his heart.

The fierce battle was imminent, and the soldiers were also nervous. They knew that their lives and death were uncertain, but being able to fight side by side with the famous Tang general Li Dashen in front of them seemed to make them feel more courage and confidence.

Seeing Zhou Tinggou bowing to him, Li Yuan took a deep breath, then swept the spear in his hand and instantly cut through the tranquility of the sunset: "My Tang soldiers, today's battle, I swear to share life and death with you! The Tang Dynasty will win!!"

Then Lin Sichang raised his arms and shouted, "The Tang Dynasty will win!"

The roar of thunder made the blood of the Tang army's soldiers boil in an instant. They raised their weapons and roared in unison: "I will win! I will win!"
Chapter completed!