In the face of the opponent's absolute superiority in strength, the three hundred knights were completely unable to exert their so-called ability to fight one against ten. Instead, they were shot with arrows from all directions. This cavalry team, which Qu Manbao had placed high hopes on, turned into a lamb torn by wolves.
Qu Manbao's hands and feet were cold.
He suddenly realized an extremely serious problem.
My decision to go to Tongguan this time can be said to be a temporary decision. Under Daosheng's persuasion last night, I left the city early this morning.
When leaving the city, not many people knew that they were heading to Tongguan, and these warriors only learned of their destination halfway.
In this case, why did this army find its position so accurately and complete the siege of itself silently
Of course, Qu Manbao has now understood that the opponent's archers are very good at archery, and they are coordinated when releasing arrows. The formation that surrounds them from all sides is impossible for ordinary bandits to do. This is obviously a well-trained team. Plain army.
This army is well prepared. Even I don't know that I will be stationed here tonight. Why is the news about this army so accurate
"Daosheng...!" In an instant, Qu Manbao understood what was wrong.
Yesterday, his staff Daosheng encouraged him to take control of the northwest, and even made suggestions, asking him to personally lead people to defend Tongguan. It was under Daosheng's persuasion that he led his troops out of the city, but in the end he was surrounded by the enemy, and he had to It is suspected that this is a premeditated trap, and Daosheng must be involved.
Qu Manbao was very angry, but he was also confused. Even if Daosheng was involved, where did this army come from? The main force of the Northwest Army has entered the pass, leaving 3,000 troops and 5,000 troops to guard Xianyang. Apart from Qu Yuangu and himself, no one else can mobilize that army. Looking at the northwest, it is absolutely impossible to do this. A well-trained army with a large number of people exists.
Most of the three hundred warriors were lost. Du Yan was guarding Qu Manbao with his sword and was hit by several arrows. He obviously did not expect to encounter such an ambush. Facing an enemy with an absolute advantage, he knew that at this time Even if they fight hard, they are just hitting the stone with eggs, and there is no hope of breaking out of the siege.
"Everyone stop!" Qu Manbao suddenly reined in his horse and raised his arm. Hundreds of people behind him immediately stopped. At this time, the opponent also stopped firing arrows. In the cold night, everything calmed down.
In the night, Qu Manbao watched several rows of soldiers appear from the front. The first row was all shield soldiers, one holding a shield and the other holding a broadsword. The shields were connected in a line, forming a copper wall and an iron wall. Behind them were two groups of spearmen. Soldiers, with spear points tilted upright in the air, cold and killing, behind the shield soldiers and spearmen are the archers.
Qu Manbao was deeply worried, knowing that even if he really broke through bravely, facing the enemy's formation, there was no possibility of rushing out. The opponent's shield soldiers were in the first place, the spearmen were in the middle, and the archers were in the rear. This was to prevent him from charging in.
"Yes... they are from Chu!" Du Yandao opened his eyes wide and suddenly lost his voice: "Young Master, they are... the Chu army!"
Qu Manbao also reacted at this time.
The uniforms of the Han soldiers were naturally different from those of the Chu army. He was just shocked by the opponent's terrifying formation. At this time, Du Yandao reminded him, and he immediately realized that the armor and uniforms of the opponent were those of the Chu army.
The Chu army appeared in the northwest
Qu Manbao felt confused. He once had the illusion that he was just in a dream. He would rather believe that there was a powerful army in the northwest that he had never known existed, and he did not believe that the Chu people would set foot in the northwest.
In his consciousness, he had never worried about the threat from the Chu army.
After the Chu and Han Dynasties established the country, they fought countless times on the Qinhuai front line, but the northwest side had never fought against the Chu people. Although both Bashu and the northwest were worried that the other side would one day kill them, they But they often don't pay attention to it.
The Northwest Army was not the main force of the Han army, and there was no main force of the Chu army in Bashu. Therefore, both sides did not believe that the other side could kill them. Moreover, as the Qinling Mountains were a natural chasm shared by both sides, both sides felt that the enemy could not overcome it.
Qu Manbao's mind went blank. Du Yandao and the warriors were dumbfounded when they saw clearly where the enemy was coming from.
The Chu troops from all sides were pressing forward step by step, just like the iron gates on all sides were slowly closing.
"I am the eldest son of General Dahan Zhenxi...!" At the moment of life and death, Qu Manbao finally shouted loudly: "Let your coach speak out."
The densely packed Chu army suppressed Qu Manbao and hundreds of others in an extremely small space from all sides. The warriors looked around and really didn’t know how many people there were on the other side. The shields were like a wall and the spears were like a forest. Everyone knew that the opponent was so powerful. With such strength, it is impossible for his side to resist. The Chu army is like a big hammer. As long as it hits it, it can smash this side like an egg.
There was a sound of horse neighing, the Chu army formation made way, and a horseman slowly walked out from the human formation.
When Qu Manbao saw the other party shouting "Refined Armor", his horse also sounded pure white, which was very conspicuous in the military formation. However, the man immediately was young, and he was shocked. But when he saw the man reaching the front of the formation, he reined in his horse and stood up. , smiled and said: "I have heard of the name Qu Dagongzi for a long time, and when I saw him today, he is indeed well-deserved."
Qu Manbao was startled, but couldn't help but ask: "Do you know my name?"
"I heard that Mr. Qu is a good drinker and enjoys all his daughters. He just doesn't know how to lead troops in war." The young general sighed: "I originally thought that Qu Yuangu was a general guarding the northwest and led his army into Guan, since I can leave the northwest to you to guard, you won't really be like the rumors, but now it seems that you are even worse than the rumors." He raised his finger and pointed at Qu Manbao, smiling: "I This is also the first time I have seen a general in such a miserable state in front of the battle."
Qu Manbao couldn't help lowering his head, but saw that in his panic, the robe had already been opened, exposing his hairy chest. When the night wind blew, the robe floated up, and his two hairy thighs were also exposed. He suddenly thought Something unexpected happened to me while I was taking a shower. I didn't have time to put on my clothes, so I pulled a robe and wrapped it around my body. At this time, the robe was open, and my whole person looked extremely funny.
A burst of laughter suddenly came from the Chu army formation.
Qu Manbao was extremely embarrassed and said sternly: "Who are you and why... why are you here?"
"Chu State Qining!" The man opposite said: "I heard that the scenery in the northwest is extremely beautiful, so I led my brothers to come to have some fun. I happened to meet Mr. Qu camping here, so I came to say hello and wanted to talk to him. I know the eldest young master!"
"Qining?" Qu Manbao said in shock: "Could it be... Are you from the Jinyi Qi family?"
The young general opposite was Qi Ning. He nodded with a smile and said, "It turns out that the eldest son has also heard of the Jin Yi Qi family. He is very honored."
"You...!" Qu Manbao's pupils shrank: "How did you cross the Qinling Mountains? How could you...!" The more he thought about it, the more incredible it became, but the Chu army was right in front of him, so it was impossible not to believe it.
Qi Ning smiled and said: "If I said that the Han army guarding the Qinling pass surrendered to us, you would probably not believe it, but I have no interest in explaining this to you now." After sweeping away the remaining hundreds of warriors, He sighed: "Master Qu, I think these warriors should be brave people. It must have taken a lot of effort on your part to train them. But now as long as I wave my hand, everyone, including you, will die." Earth, do you believe it or not?"
Now that things have happened, Qu Manbao still doesn't believe it. His eyes are filled with fire, but he doesn't dare to answer.
"Why don't you dismount and surrender?" A Chu army on the opposite side shouted: "If you don't dismount and surrender, shoot him immediately!"
Qu Manbao was startled when he saw Qi Ning's sharp eyes staring at him. He hesitated for a moment, dropped the sword in his hand on the ground, turned over and dismounted, wrapped his clothes first, and then walked forward in full view of everyone. , still three or five steps away from Qining, stopped.
There was deathly silence all around, everyone was staring at Qu Manbao.
Qu Manbao gritted his teeth. Last night he was drinking and having fun at the General's Mansion in Xianyang Zhenxi. He could control the life and death of others with a raise of his hands. However, in just one day, his own life and death depended on the raise of others' hands.
He knew that he could be a hero and refuse to surrender to Qining, but in this case, he would definitely die here. He silently thought in his heart that he would not be afraid of leaving the green hills without firewood, and finally fell to his knees with his head lowered. The leader said: "Please General Qi spare my life!"
Qi Ning was riding on the horse, looking down at Qu Manbao who was kneeling on the ground, and said with a smile: "Master Qu is so sincere, how can I refuse? You get up first and speak."
Qu Manbao was extremely embarrassed, but his life was at stake, so he stood up. Feeling the chill of the night, he crossed his arms and looked up at Qining.
"My eldest son, since you have surrendered in good faith and I have accepted your begging to surrender, shouldn't you also do something for me?" Qi Ning said with a smile: "I will give you the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. If you can make meritorious deeds, I will ask you to do something for me." The emperor expresses his merit for you. The emperor always values meritorious officials and will definitely reward you heavily when the time comes. What do you think?"
A man is a knife maggot, and I am a fish and meat. Qu Manbao said helplessly: "What does General Qi want me to do?"
"I know that the eldest son is going to Tongguan, and he is going to change the guards at Tongguan." Qining held the horse's reins with one hand and put his other hand on his waist. He smiled and said: "When doing things, you can't give up halfway. You must always do it. It needs to be done well, I want to see the eldest master complete this matter with my own eyes, maybe I can be of some help."
After all, Qu Manbao was not completely stupid. He instantly understood what Qi Ning meant, his face changed slightly, and then he realized something and said in shock: "Xianyang... Has Xianyang... Has it fallen into your hands?"
When the Chu army entered the northwest, its first target was of course Xianyang, the heart of the northwest. If a troop of troops appeared here to surround them, then the situation in Xianyang must also be in danger.