Huang Zu did not order the archers to shoot arrows.

It has to be admitted that this veteran always remains awake. He saw that since the Fengxiang army has entered the strike range of archers, then on the other hand, the other archers have also entered the range. Fengxiang did not take the initiative to launch a long-range strike, obviously telling him that Fengxiang is maintaining the most basic restraint and is unwilling to take the initiative to start the war, but if the Jiangxia army dares to take action first, Fengxiang army will never be polite!

The Jiangxia Army is well-trained, but the Fengxiang Expeditionary Army opposite has two special troops, namely the Death Soldier and the Feiyi Battalion. Both are known for their long range and strong lethality. If you really want to fight, it is light to say that the Jiangxia Army cannot get it well, and it is likely to be killed and defeated.

Huang Zu was anxious and kept scolding the envoy who went to Xiangyang to report the news and the officials of Jingzhou Prefecture, which was because Jingzhou Prefecture had not given instructions for him for not giving him any instructions. He dared not fight and retreat, but the Prime Minister of Qi on the opposite side was not a fuel-efficient lamp. He completely ignored his kind words and advised him step by step, making him very passive.

Thirty steps!

The sound of the military horn sounded, which was a signal of preparing to fight. Fengxiang's army immediately responded when they heard the horn.

The front row of Shanziying's sword and shield hands, with a slightly sideways, and the left hand is moved to the front of the body to protect the front, and raise the right hand high, placing the tip of the knife flat on the top of the shield, parallel to the ground. At the same time, Shanziying's movement speed slows down and no longer takes big steps. Instead, after the left foot moves, move the right foot forward and closes with the left foot, and then step out of the left foot, and repeats itself. Step by step, drink step by step, step by step, and step by step.

Although the speed was a little slower, the killing aura came to his face!

The flying winged cavalry unraveled their cavalry and were ready to assault at all times!

Feeling a serious threat. Jiang Xiajun then made an instinctive reaction, the sword and shield hands were closely connected with the spearmen, the archer string had been pulled a quarter, and the nervousness spread rapidly. At this time, if any archer accidentally took off the string, it would definitely fall into the boiling oil, causing disastrous consequences.

Huang Zu soon realized this and broke out in cold sweat, so he hurriedly ordered the archer to collect the arrow!

Until now, he had fully understood that if Feng Xiang wanted to go to war with the Jiangxia army, he would not have adopted this method at all. He just needed to put the Feiyi Battalion and the crossbow soldiers in front and use the advantage of range to launch a long-range strike. If the Jiangxia army did not want to become a target, he could only take the initiative to retreat. Although the Fengxiang army's current approach seemed arrogant, it was actually the hope of forcing the Jiangxia army to retreat when they were in trouble. In this way, the Fengxiang army could continue to advance towards Lingling and avoid the two princely forces from going into full war.

Huang Zu kept thinking: Aniu didn’t want to fight, but if he still insisted on blocking the road, would he fight?

The conclusion is: Feng Xiang will have to take action!

A Niu had asked Ju Yi to make a statement in front of the two armies, but in fact he had blocked his retreat.

Huang Zu was anxious.

Whether to fight or retreat depends on his thoughts, no matter which decision he decides, it may make him doomed.

Feng Xiangjun did not give him more time.

Twenty steps!

The soldiers of the two armies could even clearly see each other's appearance and expressions. The urgency and suffocation of the army approaching made some new recruits feel breathless. Crisis and war are coming towards them step by step, not knowing what will happen next moment. They are like standing on the edge of a cliff, facing an unknown fate. This situation is the most painful now. It would be better if they start a war directly, at least they don't have to bear too much psychological pressure.

You cannot fight or give way. The Fengxiang Army is approaching step by step, is there no other way?

A light suddenly flashed in Huang Zu's mind.

"Retreat! The entire army retreated!"

"Keep the formation! Retreat slowly!"

This is the temporary solution that Huang Zu thought of in desperation, not the solution.

The Jiangxia army was as if they were amnesty, so they quickly followed suit.

A strange scene appeared on the battlefield: two troops that were obviously in an enemy state, one of which was in an impact formation, and the other slowly retreated with a defensive formation, only twenty steps apart, and even the sweat beads on the opponent's forehead could be clearly seen. Although the sword was tense, no one took the lead, and as if there was a tacit understanding, the last confrontation was still retained.

In a small woods on the outskirts of Anlu City, Kuai Liang hid in it with several followers, looking at the actions of the two armies from afar. Kuai Liang had actually arrived a long time ago. For some reasons, he had not appeared, but chose to watch coldly.

"The Lord has never believed that the Fengxiang army would fight the Jingzhou army in order to attack Qilin City, and insisted on testing it. We deliberately did not give Jiangxia prefect instructions in time to test Zheng Aniu's determination."

"Huang Zu, who did not receive the order of the prefecture, will be his personal behavior no matter what the response is. If he cannot bear the oppression of Fengxiang and let the road open, the governor can punish him for his dereliction of duty, and his majesty will not be damaged. If the two armies really fight, the adults can also turn the blame on A Niu and Huang Zu later, and Qi may not necessarily go to a full-scale war with Jingzhou Prefecture. The ideal situation is that Zheng A Niu retreated under the obstruction of Huang Zu, and he will have the opportunity to protect Qilin City... In terms of the overall situation, it seems that it is okay to act like this, but Huang Zu's situation is very embarrassing, and he is in a dilemma, as if he was being roasted on fire, and the discomfort can be imagined."

"Well, I'm afraid this move will also be a test of Huang Zu. After all, Jiangxia is an important town in Jingzhou. If the governor is not effective, it is not a blessing for Jingzhou."

The Fengxiang Army no longer needs to test its determination. It is obvious that it will not hesitate to start a war with Jingzhou Prefecture and attack Qilin City. However, Huang Zu did not dare to let Fengxiang Army go, nor did he dare to start the war easily. He had no choice but to choose a retreating confrontation, which is ridiculous.

"Does he plan to confront Fengxiang's army until he leaves Jiangling? What's the difference between giving way? Or he may have a fight with the other party before leaving the country."

At this time, Kuai Liang finally couldn't sit idly by.

"Let's go, it's time for us to represent the state capital."

Several cavalry arrived as if flying, running back and forth on the flanks of the two armies. Several of Kuai Liang's followers shouted loudly: "The governor has an order: The Prime Minister of Qi is ordered to investigate the case of collusion between the Japanese in Qilin City, and all troops along the way are not allowed to stay in trouble!"

Kuai Liang's appearance made Huang Zu capture a life-saving straw like a drowning person.

"Quick, let the road open!"

The Jiangxia army was eager to hear such an order, so they hurriedly retreated to both sides.

The Fengxiang Army naturally heard the call from the Jingzhou envoy. Seeing that the Jiangxia army had made way, the Fengxiang Army made adjustments. The Shanzi Camp and the First Ding Dead Soldier quickly moved closer to the center. After a few minutes, they changed from a combat formation to a marching formation. The Feiying Camp, which was originally on both wings of the infantry, rode their horses forward and met up and continued to fulfill the responsibilities of the vanguard troops.

Jingzhou Prefecture was finally willing to give way, and a certain city lord was not a ungrateful person. He had to do some effort in face, and Ju Yi expressed his gratitude to Jingzhou Prefecture.

After Ju Yi left, Huang Zu had time to ask Kuai Liang why he had arrived now, and his words were quite resentful.

"This matter is very important, and it took a long time for the officials of the prefecture to make a decision, so it was a little late."

After this, complaining was useless. Huang Zu said helplessly: "The Fengxiang army borrowed the emperor's edict as a guarantee, and the army forced the way to borrow the road, which was not good for our Jingzhou Prefecture's reputation. I feel a little unwilling to think about it."

Kuai Liang's face turned gloomy and said coldly: "So what if I lend it to them? I'm willing to give in. How could I have no backup plan? As long as you do something, Fengxiang Army may not be able to reach Lingling."

Huang Zu was stunned: "Where will the plan come out?"

"Jingzhou has many rivers. From Jiangxia to Lingling County, we have to pass through many big rivers, including river water (Yangtze River). If we want to cross it, we must use the power of boats. The prefect only needs to secretly send someone to recruit boats along the way, and the ten thousand Fengxiang troops cannot cross the river. Even if they find a way to find a boat to cross a river, there are more rivers waiting for them. In this way, the river in Jingzhou will be like a cage, trapping the Fengxiang army in it, waiting for the Fengxiang army to run out of food... This is a strategy to retreat as an advance."

Huang Zu was overjoyed: "Miscellaneous! The Fengxiang Army did not bring too much baggage, so it would not last long."

Kuai Liang smiled and said, "The other party must buy grain from our Jingzhou. If you refuse, you will not give it. At most, you will give a small amount of return military rations, which will be enough for them to leave Jingzhou. If Zheng Aniu is unwilling to retreat, he will have to rob the place on the spot. Humph, when it really comes to that point, Aniu will lose his reputation, and our Jingzhou Prefecture will recruit a large army to encircle and suppress it, and the Fengxiang Army will not want to use the emperor's edict to restrain our Jingzhou Prefecture."

"I'll send someone to do it now!" Huang Zu left excitedly.

Jiangxia's detective cavalry came out everywhere and frequently appeared around Fengxiang Army.

A Niu didn't care about this and was in a different place. If a large force of hostile forces wandered around Qi, Feng Xiang would definitely do the same thing and put the other party's whereabouts under surveillance.

The whereabouts of Fengxiang Army were reported to the prefect of Jiangxia.

"Report! We have arrived in the river and the troops are stationed, and then we sent cavalry to look for ferries along the river upstream and downstream."

"Report! The cavalry searched for ten miles and found nothing."

"Report! The search range of the cavalry continues to expand, and only a small boat was found in the reeds."

...

"Report! The Fengxiang army no longer looks for ships. The entire army headed south along the river and headed towards Yunmeng!"

Huang Zu laughed: "Haha, Zheng Aniu relied on his bravery in the army and forcibly launched an expedition to Qilin City. Now he should know that the army's bravery is not capable of solving all problems by fighting. After he returns to Qi State in Qingzhou, he must not dare to be arrogant and start the battle lightly!"

Kuai Liang also had a smile in his eyes, but he remained calm: "They did not give up. (http:///.). Going south along the river, do you want to avoid the river, go through Yunmeng, and go southwest of Xiaogan, and cross the river directly... Since we can requisition all the ships in the river, we can naturally do it in the river as usual. How could the Prime Minister of Qi make such a mistake? Their ideas are really puzzling."

Huang Zu snorted coldly: "Even if they walked to the north bank of the river, there was not much military ration left, and they would definitely not find enough ships."

The reconnaissance cavalry kept reporting, and the Fengxiang Army's marching intentions gradually became clear.

As expected, as Kuai Liang expected, he headed straight to the north bank of the Yangtze River. After the vanguard Feiyi Battalion arrived, he did not look for a boat, but directly found a place to camp by the river, waiting for the large army.

Kuai Liang was confused: "What is this?"

An urgent report uncovered the answer.

"A navy suddenly went up from Yangzhou against the river and was approaching Huangshi! Judging from the banner, it was Fengxiang Navy!"

Kuai Liang was shocked. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support are my greatest motivation. Mobile phone users please read it.)
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