Chapter 193: Tan Tai Ao's ambush, Yuan Chenghuan's plan (Subscription required)

It was getting dark and a light snowflake was falling.

The howling cold wind still carried a biting chill, and the hot air exhaled from the mouth quickly turned into white mist, diffusing in the cold air.

All this shows that the coldest days in this land have arrived, and this is the most difficult time of the year.

This applies not only to the common people, but also to the wealthy and powerful families.

In the past, even if there were people freezing to death on the road, they would still have fun every night. At that time, they liked winter the most, as if they could cultivate their sentiments and enjoy the rare tranquility and beauty in this snowy world.

However, this winter is so hard for them. The endless chill in their hearts is like the biting cold wind, which cannot be dispelled.

At this moment, they no longer had the leisure and ease, and were filled with only endless coldness.

Cui family in Hezhong,

At this moment, the huge Cui family had already been surrounded, with occasional whispers, which seemed particularly depressing.

In the cold wind, they looked at the densely packed rebel army outside the city, like a tide, and everyone had a bleak look on their faces. Their cheeks were red, as if it was the invasion of the cold wind, or the invisible fear in their hearts.

Unlike these scholars, all the rebels had stern faces and a murderous aura. They were used to this kind of brutality and there was no trace of cowardice on their faces.

not to mention,
Each of them is now equipped with armor, and this condition is much better than before when they had to look for food in the cold wind in the dead of winter.

The one leading the troops this time is Li Zhongwu. In addition to holding the Cui family accountable, he also wants to take this opportunity to wipe out the remnants of the northern barbarians in the rear.

Li Zhongwu's eyes were as sharp as a knife, scanning the surrounding rebels, thinking to himself that if these guys were allowed to cause trouble in the rear, who knows what kind of chaos would happen. He had no sympathy for the Cui family, but was full of vigilance against those aristocratic families with evil intentions.

"General, the Cui family has been surrounded by us. They can't escape even if they have wings." The deputy general came up with a little excitement on his face, obviously looking forward to the upcoming victory.

"Yeah!" Li Zhongwu nodded calmly, his eyes always on the Cui family, and asked, "No one ran away, right? What about the other families? Have they made any moves recently?"

he knows,
The Cui family is just a trigger, their real target is those noble families with ill intentions.

No matter what, the Cui family is a face of the aristocratic family. If the Cui family is destroyed, it would be tantamount to a slap in the face of their aristocratic family. Will there be people who will join the Cui family in the future?
So no matter what, they would not let the Cui family perish, at least not in name.

"General, according to our spies, those noble families are already on their way to send troops." The deputy general continued, the excitement on his face gradually replaced by a trace of worry, "But by the time they arrive here, I'm afraid it will be too late."

"it is good."

Li Zhongwu was relieved and said, "Let the brothers rest for a while. If those noble families continue to be stubborn, we will attack the city immediately."

The deputy general took the order and left, while Li Zhongwu stood where he was, staring in the direction of the Cui family, secretly thinking about the next steps in his mind.

The cold wind blew, and his armor made a slight sound, as if responding to his inner excitement.

"This winter is destined not to be peaceful." Li Zhongwu whispered to himself, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

He understood that the Cui family was just the beginning. The real battle was about to begin and the might of the rebel army would be like the flying snowflakes, sweeping across the entire earth.

……

At the same time, on the mountains dozens of miles away, the cold wind was howling and snowflakes were flying.

Liu Jiuren and Tan Tai'ao rode their horses and stood on the top of the mountain, overlooking the valley. The sky and the earth were vast, and the vision was extremely broad. The Cui family's residence and the entire rebel camp were in full view, like a vivid picture scroll.

Seeing the scene in front of him, Liu Jiuren's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but feel uneasy. His eyes were fixed on Tan Tai Ao, and he thought to himself: "Is he trying to take this opportunity to attack the rebels? This is tantamount to walking into a trap and committing suicide!"

He was filled with fear and gripped the reins tightly, fearing that Tan Tai'ao would make an impulsive decision.

Ever since what happened last time, he no longer had any confidence in the Northern Barbarian Cavalry.

If possible now, he would rather leave the entire army, find a place to occupy a mountain and become a leisurely mountain king.

If we were to have any ideas about the rebels below us at this time, wouldn't that be tantamount to seeking death?

He was wondering why Tan Tai'ao suddenly changed his mind halfway through the retreat and wanted to intervene in this matter.

However, what he didn't know was that the reason why Tan Tai'ao did this was entirely because of Chagan Wuli.

Tan Tai Ao looked at the rebels below with a ferocious expression, his eyes already filled with extreme hatred. The rebels seemed particularly resolute in the cold wind, their armor gleaming in the snow, as if announcing the upcoming bloody fight.

He gritted his teeth in his heart, hatred surging like a tide, and the hatred for the rebels in his heart became more and more intense like the biting cold wind.

"Liu Jiuren, do you know that the Cui family is in dire straits right now?"

Tan Tai'ao's voice was low and firm, with a hint of oppression, "We can't just stand by and watch! If we can rescue the Cui family at this time, it will undoubtedly defeat the spirit of the rebels, and more importantly, weaken their strength. This is a great opportunity for us."

"General, this?"

Hearing this, Liu Jiuren's expression suddenly changed and he looked at Tan Tai Ao in disbelief. He didn't expect that what he was worried about was actually true.

"General, you must think twice. You know how many rebels are there below. If we attack this time, wouldn't it be tantamount to seeking death?" His whole body was shivering. He suppressed the throbbing in his heart, and there was a shrillness in his voice.

He knew that what Tan Tai Ao said was right.

If the Cui family can be rescued from the rebels, it will undoubtedly defeat the rebels' morale.

But do they have the capital and ability to do so now?
Can they, alone, rescue the Cui family and escape unscathed?
He had a big question in his mind about this.

"Yes, how to save the Cui family from the mighty rebel army is a science."

Upon hearing this, Tan Tai Ao frowned slightly and said hesitantly, "According to the spies, the person who took the order this time is Li Zhongwu, the famous killer in the rebel army. It is said that his methods are extremely cruel."

At this point, he looked at Liu Jiuren deeply, and then asked meaningfully: "I heard that you have fought with Li Zhongwu? How much do you know about him?"

"Li Zhongwu? He's the one coming this time?"

Liu Jiuren's face suddenly turned pale, his pupils widened, and his eyes were full of fear of Li Zhongwu.

at this time,
The battle outside Chuzhou City came to his mind.

It was a nightmare that he would never forget in his life. Whenever he recalled the horrific scene that day, he could not stop trembling.

"General, let's retreat..."

His voice seemed to tremble, and he said in despair: "That Li Zhongwu is not only the bravest among the three armies, but also not someone we can deal with.

If we fail to do this, we will all be defeated, not to mention retreating. "I understand your concerns, but we cannot give up this opportunity." Tan Tai'ao's eyes flashed with determination, and his tone was firm. "We can first observe the movements of the rebels and look for their flaws. As long as we can find the right opportunity, we can take advantage of the opportunity to launch a surprise attack and rescue the Cui family."

"Besides, our main purpose this time is to rescue the Cui family, not to really go to war with the rebels. We just need to create some chaos and make the rebels lose their composure."

Having said that, once the two sides come into close combat, how can you just say you don't want to fight?
Liu Jiuren couldn't help but roll his eyes at Tan Tai Ao in his heart, but now he had already boarded the Northern Barbarians' pirate ship and could only go all the way to the end.

If he dared to retreat with his men, the first person Tan Tai Ao would kill would be him, the prince.

For this,

He was very clear in his mind.

Just because he knew it clearly, he felt even more aggrieved.

"Don't worry, my lord. As long as you stay with me, I will ensure that you return to the North safely."

Seeing Liu Jiuren looking frightened, and thinking that Liu Jiuren's men would have to serve as cannon fodder in a while, Tan Tai Ao slowly said, "Take care of Liu Jiuren first."

Liu Jiuren thought for a moment and finally nodded. Although he still had doubts in his heart, he also understood Tan Tai'ao's determination.

At this moment, all he could do was to do his best and leave the rest to fate.

"Okay, let's just wait and see." He breathed a sigh of relief and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that God would help them.

The corners of Tan Tai'ao's mouth rose slightly, and a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

……

And at the same time.

Yuan Chenghuan, carrying the last hope of Daqian, has also arrived in the northern border.

In fact, the northern border was not far from Hanzhou, and as soon as Yuan Chenghuan entered the northern border, he was immediately discovered by the northern barbarian cavalry.

After some notification, Chagan Uli sent a team of cavalry to escort Yuan Chenghuan. In this way, the journey was smooth and they soon arrived at the Beiman camp.

Yuan Chenghuan glanced at the Northern Barbarian cavalry following him. It would be more appropriate to say that they were imprisoned rather than escorted.

But the situation was not in his favor now, so he suppressed all this in his heart and didn't say much.

soon.

After entering the border town, what comes into view is a group of densely packed tents.

From a distance, these tents look like houses. The curling smoke slowly rises, adding a sense of homeliness to this lonely northern border.

Yuan Chenghuan's heart trembled slightly. The vitality and enthusiasm of this land seemed particularly bright in such a cold winter.

At this time, he also saw the sturdy physique of the Northern Barbarian soldiers. They were big and strong, much stronger than the average Han people.

On the parade ground, in the cold wind and snow, hundreds of people took off their shirts and let the cold wind and frost hit their bodies, remaining unmoved like stone statues.

This is not only a way for the Northern Barbarians to exercise their bodies, but also a way to exercise their willpower.

When he passed by the stable of the Northern Barbarians, he saw that the tall warhorses were much taller than him, and their heavy breathing quickly turned into hot steam in the extremely cold air and lasted for a long time.

Compared with the skinny war horses from the Central Plains, the war horses from the northern barbarian grasslands are undoubtedly more magical and can be called top-quality.

It is precisely because of this that the myth of the invincible Northern Barbarian Cavalry was created.

After checking out the stables, they made another long detour before returning to where they had entered the camp.

It was obvious that this was a deliberate move by the Northern Barbarians, just to give him a warning.

"Your Majesty, Daqian has sent an envoy to request a meeting." The guard reported respectfully outside the big tent, and Yuan Chenghuan's mood became tense.

"Please come in!" Chagan Uli's voice came from the big tent. His voice was like a loud bell, full of energy, and with a hint of inviolable majesty.

Yuan Chenghuan took a deep breath and encouraged himself secretly, because he was about to face the Khan of the Northern Barbarians, a great leader on the grassland.

As he stepped into the big tent, Yuan Chenghuan felt a strong aura and the atmosphere around him was oppressive.

Chagan Uli sat on a tall seat. He had a burly figure, a serious face, and sharp eyes. He seemed to be able to see through Yuan Chenghuan's thoughts at a glance.

Before Yuan Chenghuan could react, Chagan Wuli spoke first, with an extremely strong attitude: "Why? Why did your young emperor send you here this time?"

"If you were to kneel down and pay homage to the Northern Barbarians, this Khan would welcome you very much."

After saying this, he let out a loud cry with a disdainful look. From beginning to end, he never even looked at Yuan Chenghuan straight in the eye. He didn't take him or Daqian seriously at all.

Faced with such threats, Yuan Chenghuan remained neither humble nor overbearing. Although he was nervous, he was clear about his mission. He looked at Chagan Wuli and said firmly:

"Khan is joking. The situation is still unclear, as the Northern Barbarians, the rebel army, and our Daqian court are now dividing the world. Khan's words are too arrogant."

"Secondly, I came here to seek survival for Daqian, but this will also be of great help to the Northern Barbarians."

"Bold?"

Chagan Wuli's eyes suddenly became fierce, and he slammed the wooden table and shouted at Yuan Chenghuan: "Yuan Chenghuan, don't you think that my Northern Barbarians will not be a match for your Daqian without you? Don't you think that my Northern Barbarians are really afraid of the rebel army?"

"Khan is in a serious condition, but I'm not afraid of that."

Yuan Chenghuan smiled slightly and continued, "What I meant is that we have a common enemy. Since the Khan is willing to meet with me, it means that the Khan also wants to form an alliance."

Chagan Uli was slightly startled, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

Yuan Chenghuan saw this and took the opportunity to come up with a vicious plan: "I have a plan that can not only outsmart them but also avoid a head-on attack. If it succeeds, the rebel army will be completely annihilated.

As for what will happen after the righteous army is destroyed, who will be the master of the world will depend on their own abilities. "

After hearing this, Chagan Wuli frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about the feasibility of this proposal. After a moment, he nodded, with a cautious tone: "Tell me about it."

Yuan Chenghuan was delighted, knowing that he had finally seized the opportunity. He slowly told his plan, "My goal is to use..."

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