The Taihang Mountains run across the north and south, connecting the grasslands and the Central Plains, and there are eight roads for passage. Because these roads are very steep, they are called "Xingdao", and the eight Xingdao are called "Taihang Eight Xings."

Among the eight passes, there are seven east-west and one north-south. Among them, Puyin Xing, Feihu Xing and Jing Xing are located in the north-Taihang and are not part of Shangdang County.

Fukou Xing, Yangchan Xing, Baixing and Zhuguan Xing are located in the southern Taihang, which is in Shangdang County.

Zhao Kuo set out from Handan and entered Shangdang County through Fukou Pass. When he headed south to Changping, Zhao Kuo walked the only north-south road among the eight Taihang Passes - Taihang Passes.

Although Taihang Xing Road is very steep, it is enough for cavalry to pass through like Wukou Xing. One hundred Chiyou cavalry lined up in a long row in the Xing Road, with one hundred entourages leading the way and guards in front and behind them.

As soon as he entered the Taihang Xing, Zhao Kuo issued an order: "The entire army is alert, send scouts, search and advance."

When Xu Li heard this, he was eager to try and whisper: "Master, is it because Yu Xin wants to rebel?"

Xu Li had only two hobbies in his life, one was to fall asleep with Huang Chengcheng's money pillow, and the other was to fight.

Xu Li's question made Zhao Kuo laugh: "Where is Yu Xin who has the courage?"

Zhao Kuo's answer made Xu Li a little disappointed: "It would be great if Yu Xin really rebelled. The old minister really wanted to cut off his head with his own hands."

Zhao Kuo shrugged and said, "In the future, Uncle Xu, your wish is not unfulfilled."

Xu Li said: "Since you are not guarding against Yu Xin, why should you put the entire army on guard and send scouts?"

Zhao Kuo was silent for a moment and said lightly: "Intuition."

Xu Li was stunned for a moment, then nodded silently.

Intuition is something that is indescribable. Many famous generals in history have this characteristic and often play unexpected roles at critical moments. Xu Li admires his lord's military talent from the bottom of his heart, so he naturally will not have any doubts.

Before we knew it, it was already dusk.

Zhao Kuo and his party passed by a rather steep place, with dense forests on the left and deep ravine on the right. It took a while for a stone to be thrown down before they could hear the echo, which made everyone pay great attention when they were walking.

Xu Li said: "Master, here is about thirty miles away from Xuanshi City, otherwise I will take a rest first and continue moving forward tomorrow?"

Zhao Kuo was about to speak when suddenly a few screams came from the dense forest.

Zhao Kuo's pupils shrank, and he looked at each other like Xu Li, and said in unison: "Enemy attack! Pay attention to the enemy attack!"

On the narrow road, the screams of the two people came out from afar.

The next moment, hundreds of arrows shot from the dense forest ahead.

The dozens of entourages who opened the way in the front were the first to be the target of arrows.

Since Zhao Kuo had issued an order in advance, these entourages all held swords and shields in one hand, and the one-sided iron shield in their hands played a role at this moment.

"Dangdangdangdangdangdang!"

The continuous sound of arrows hitting the shield, mixed with a few screams, was that the entourage who reacted too slowly was shot.

Almost as the arrow shot out, a crossbow arrow broke through the sky through the mountains and forests with the sound of roaring wind, and shot towards Zhao Kuo on the horse.

Zhao Kuo subconsciously lay on the horse's back, and a strong wind blew over Zhao Kuo's scalp, and he almost avoided the attack.

The crossbow arrow roared past and hit a Chiyou cavalry behind Zhao Kuo. He shot the cavalry directly off the horse and fell into the deep ravine next to Xingdao. The screams echoed in the deep ravine.

Zhao Kuo's scalp was straight up and he jumped off his horse: "Enter the forest!"

This is the best way to avoid crossbowmen at the moment. If you continue to go on the narrow road, you will only be shot into a sieve.

The Chiyou Army's daily training was fully demonstrated at this moment. In just over a dozen breaths, Zhao Kuo immediately followed a team of more than a hundred people and rushed into the dense forest.

"Advance, fight with the enemy!"

Zhao Kuo issued a second order without any hesitation.

One hundred Chiyou's knights and entourages drew their swords and immediately launched a charge forward.

Everyone was filled with rage in their hearts. No matter who the attack was, he would have to pay the price! Just as he rushed about a hundred steps, an enemy army with a number of about a hundred people rushed out.

The two sides immediately began a close contact.

The sunset at dusk was blocked by mountains and dense forests, and only a few traces of afterglow shone in, making the battlefield look quite dark, and everyone seemed to be in a vague way.

Without any extra movement, every sword greeted the enemy's most deadly place. The sound of gold and iron clashing sounds kept ringing, and people fell from time to time.

"Kill them, kill them!"

Xu Li's bold voice rang in the dense forest, spreading throughout every corner of the forest, with a clear sense of cruelty: "Since you are here, let's stay here!"

Zhao Kuo did not join the battlefield, but stood on the edge of the battlefield under the escort of the twenty most elite Chiyou army, calmly watching the battle.

What surprised Zhao Kuo was that the opponent was even more powerful when facing Chiyou's army! You know, all the members of the Chiyou army were equipped with Su Tie weapons, and the sharpness of the weapons was far better than that of the other party. In other words, the opponent's single combat power was even higher than that of the Chiyou army! Zhao Kuo took a deep breath, seemed to understand something, and a smile appeared on his face: "It's interesting...it's really enough to make a living."

More and more Chiyou's army and entourages arrived and joined the battlefield, and the situation began to quickly tilt towards Zhao Kuo's side.

Suddenly, three sharp whistles rang out in the woods.

The remaining enemy troops were completely unwilling to fight and retreated instantly.

Xu Li cut off the head of a fleeing enemy with one sword, letting blood spray on his body, and his face felt a ferocious smile: "I want to run away, chase me!"

The battle broke out quickly and ended quickly, but in just a quarter of an hour everything had returned to peace.

If it weren't for the dozens of corpses falling from the forest and the faint bloody smell that filled everyone's noses, some people might even think that the battle just now was just an illusion.

Surrounded by everyone, Zhao Kuo returned to his mount.

Suddenly, Zhao Kuo felt something and looked up at the south.

On a mountain several miles away, a figure was staring at Zhao Kuo's direction.

As if he had noticed Zhao Kuo's actions, the man raised his hand and made a throat-cutting gesture towards Zhao Kuo.

The last trace of the setting sun disappeared, and the figures on the mountain disappeared into the darkness.

Zhao Kuo quietly watched the figure disappear, and the curve of the corners of his mouth gradually rose.
Chapter completed!