On the fourth day of the sixth month of the fifteenth year of Tianbao, Geshuhan led his army to the expedition under the order.

The total number of soldiers was more than 180,000, claiming to be 200,000. The huge team was like a torrent of steel, advancing east along both sides of the Yellow River.

The Tang army had an absolute advantage in terms of number of people, so Geshuhan specially sent 30,000 troops to the north bank to prevent the rebels from secretly traveling to Chencang and attacking Tongguan from the north bank.

However, from beginning to end, the teams on the North Bank did not see the rebels, and Geshuhan's concern seemed to be redundant.

On the seventh day of the sixth month, the Tang army arrived at Lingbao. Lingbao was backed by the mountains in the south and the Yellow River in the north. There was a narrow mountain road dozens of miles long in the middle, and only a few people could pass through the narrowest part. Seeing the terrain here, Geshuhan immediately became alert and hurriedly ordered the army to stop advancing and set up camp in the wider area on the west side of Lingbao.

It was evening at this time, and with the afterglow of the sunset, the Tang army could already see the enemy camp opposite. However, because the two sides were too far away, they could not see the specific situation of the other party. However, judging from the scale of the camp, the number of rebels would not exceed 30,000 at most.

Compared with the rumored less than 4,000, the number of people on the other side is obviously much higher. But compared with the Tang army, it is still a big tree.

Seeing that the gap between the two sides was so obvious, the generals who were eager to try were even more confident. They were ready to fight with the rebels immediately.

But Geshuhan's worries remained undiminished. He was worried that the rebels would be cheated. In addition, after setting up camp, the sky had completely darkened. So Geshuhan ordered the army to rest on the spot and not act without authorization.

On the other hand, Geshuhan ordered 6 Yu to lead a team of troops to explore the enemy's situation on the south side of Lingbao. What Geshuhan was most worried about was that the enemy was ambushing the mountains on the south side and launched a surprise attack when the Tang army entered the narrow mountain road. In that case, everything would be over.

Like Geshuhan, Liu Yu was extremely worried that the rebels were using a trick to lure the enemy. Therefore, he led hundreds of soldiers to search the mountains dozens of miles south of Lingbao.

Until the end of the year, there was no sign of a rebel from 6 Yu and his subordinates.

"Are we really worried about it?" 6 Yu began to doubt his original judgment.

After the search failed, he led the crowd back to the tent and reported the results of the investigation to Geshuhan.

After hearing the report from 6 Yu, Geshuhan couldn't help but frown. He believed in 6 Yu's loyalty and ability, so he began to doubt his initial judgment, just like 6 Yu.

"Am An Lushan really neglected this time?" Ge Shuhan was shaking.

Looking at the 6 feathers in front of him, Geshuhan thought for a long time and finally sighed softly: "Forget it! We have done everything we can do. If there is any mistake, it will be destiny - the commander!"

"Here!" As soon as the words were finished, the messenger rushed into the commander's tent.

"I'll order the entire army to fight with the rebels tomorrow at the same time!" Geshuhan said in a deep voice.

"Yes!" The messenger responded, turned around and retreated.

"You go down and rest too." Geshuhan waved at 6 Yu.

6 Yu did not retreat immediately, but bowed to Geshuhan and said, "Marcedes-Master! Which team should you lead tomorrow? You have not yet shown it!"

As 6 Yu said, Geshuhan did not arrange tomorrow's combat missions for him. Even the cavalry he trained was mostly transferred by Geshuhan to Wang Sili's front army.

"So that's it," Geshuhan smiled, "General 6, I forgot to say that because I sent you to explore the Nanshan Mountains before. In the battle tomorrow, General 6 will lead the 30,000 troops on the north bank!"

Six Yu's face suddenly became ugly.

In the battle tomorrow, the task of the 30,000 troops on the north bank was to shaking flags and shouting for the soldiers on the south bank, and cheering for the drums. Geshuhan asked him to command this army, and 6 Yu felt insulted.

"Don't get me wrong with General 6," Geshuhan's gentle voice sounded at this moment, "The reason why I arranged this way is not to despise the general's ability. On the contrary, in the army, I admire you most is General 6!"

"How could that happen..." Liu Yu's voice was a little excited, on the one hand because he suddenly heard Geshuhan's praise, on the other hand, he was puzzled by his arrangements for him.

"Because of tomorrow's battle, I'm really not sure. The rebels were obviously strong, but in front of us there was a vulnerable weak army soldiers. There was no ambush in the mountains in the south. Where was their killer move? It was easy to avoid hidden arrows and it was hard to defend against them!"

Geshuhan sighed and then said, "So I thought that if the army on the south bank was defeated tomorrow, with the ability of the six generals, they could at least protect the 30,000 troops on the north bank. If the general brought these 30,000 troops back in time, even if Lao I was defeated, Tongguan City would not be immediately captured."

The handsome tent became quiet.

After a long time, 6 Yu spoke slowly: "Marcedes-Master, I think this plan is inappropriate. First, those 30,000 people and horses are not familiar with me on weekdays. If there is a change tomorrow, I will not be sure to control them. Second, if the rebels really defeat us, and then pursue us with the victory, can I defend Tongguan with those 30,000 troops? It's just a few more days. Third, you are too proud of me. I don't have the tenacity of Cheng Ying raising the orphans of Zhao. I can't watch my comrades fight, but I still have to hold back. Therefore, the marshal, the task of commanding the North Shore army should be handed over to others. Please let the general go to the battlefield with you!"

After saying that, 6 Yu bowed toward Geshuhan and said nothing more.

"Okay," Geshuhan nodded slowly, "Since that's the case, let us go to the national crisis together."

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Just after Mao hour the next day, 6 Yu got up early and prepared for the decisive battle at Chen Shi.

Six birds did not forget what Cheng Yuanzhen said to him. He knew very well that only when the Tang army continued to defeat the war could he get closer and closer to the throne above ten thousand people.

But he was unwilling to do that.

Because he had seen countless soldiers on both sides of the enemy and us die with his own eyes, he did not want to let more people die.

Moreover, sometimes he dreamed of Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing. Whenever he dreamed of them, Liu Yu couldn't help but think: "If I could be more determined and work harder at that time, wouldn't the defeat of Sishui not be so thorough? Will Gao Shuai and General Feng die?" Although he knew in his heart that no matter how much he did, he would be useless, Liu Yu could still blame himself.

He doesn't want to blame himself like that anymore.

His biggest wish now is that this war can end as soon as possible, so he will do his best to help Geshuhan win.

However, unexpected things came in a flash. When Tang Jun was burying the pot and making rice, a slightly chaotic shout of killing came from the east, which gradually became clear in people's ears.

The rebels stationed in the east actually took the initiative to attack!

(End of this chapter)
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