The army led by Xue Rengui went all the way to the Golden Mountain. Because of the terrain of the Golden Mountain, it was not easy to attack head-on. According to Xue Rengui and Xiao Yuanqi's final plan, it was a two-pronged strategy.
Xue Rengui led the army to the Golden Mountain openly, while Xiao Yuanqi took a detour to the back of the Golden Mountain. The army didn't hide their whereabouts, so they were soon discovered by the scouts of the Golden Mountain bandits, who sent the news back to the Golden Mountain ahead of time.
On the mountainside of the Golden Mountain.
In the hall of the stronghold.
Shen Biao, the head of the stronghold, was a very capable man. He was tall and strong, nearly forty years old, with a pair of curly beard under his chin, which was very scary. He sat casually on the carpet, with a large round table in front of him, surrounded by people in a circle.
Around the hall, there were charcoal braziers burning.
It dispelled the chill.
One by one, they gathered together, shouting and yelling at each other.
This group of people was gambling.
This was Shen Biao's hobby.
He liked to gamble.
The people who accompanied Shen Biao to gamble were all his subordinates. These people also liked to gamble, especially with Shen Biao. Because Shen Biao almost lost nine times out of ten when he gambled, and almost never won money, the bandits in the Golden Mountain stronghold were happy to gamble with Shen Biao.
However, Shen Biao enjoyed it even though he almost lost, so he still wanted to gamble.
This group of people was very happy together.
The atmosphere was quite harmonious.
"Report!"
Just when they were gambling, outside the hall of the stronghold, bandits shouted.
However, the sentries quickly entered the room.
After the scouts stood still, they looked at Shen Biao and reported, "Head, we found an army coming out of the Jiuquan County, and now they are coming straight to the Golden Mountain. The one leading the troops is Ping Xi Wang Du Qi's general. "
Whoosh!!
Hearing this, there was an uproar.
People started to talk about it.
However, although everyone was discussing, they did not show the slightest bit of fear. Instead, expressions of anticipation and joy appeared on their faces. Even more so, they had high fighting spirit.
The Golden Mountain bandits had always dared to fight and kill.
They dared to fight against the government.
Therefore, when Du Qi's army arrived, the bandit leaders on the golden mountain were all very excited.
"Big Leader, the Imperial Court's Ping Xi Wang has dispatched troops. For us, this is an excellent opportunity. Once we capture the imperial court's soldiers this time, the imperial court's Ping Xi Wang can only use money to ransom them, and we can earn another sum of money. "
Someone from the group of leaders was the first to speak.
His name was Anbo.
He was one of Shen Biao's valiant generals. He was born with divine strength and wielded a large golden blade. He was extremely valiant.
As soon as An Bo spoke, the others agreed.
They were all extremely excited.
Previously, when Jiang Zhengdao was in charge of Jiuquan County, he had sent troops to attack Golden Mountain with the intention of taking down Shen Biao and the others on Golden Mountain. Who would have thought that Jiang Zhengdao would suffer such a huge setback? After exchanging blows with Shen Biao, Jiang Zhengdao was defeated, and over 400 soldiers were captured.
In the end, Jiang Zhengdao paid a huge price, using money, food, and wine in exchange for four hundred elite warriors.
It was precisely because of this that everyone had the same idea.
Shen Biao laughed when he heard that.
Actually, he also had the same idea. He wanted to capture the government's soldiers and exchange them for some resources. Although there was food on Golden Mountain, it was barely enough to get through the winter.
The problem was that this way of getting through the winter was a bit tight, and it was difficult for them to eat meat and drink wine. Once they captured the imperial court's soldiers, after exchanging them for food, money, and wine, they would be able to enjoy a good life.
Shen Biao ordered: "Pass down the order. Brothers on the mountain, put on your armor and follow me down the mountain to meet the enemy."
"Yes!"
The group of leaders received the order and scattered like a swarm of bees.
They all went to pass down the order to mobilize the troops.
"Dong! Dong! "
The sound of the war drums had already sounded halfway up Golden Mountain.
The mighty sound of the war drums caused the Gold Mountain Bandits who were scattered around the mountainside to quickly gather at the plaza at the entrance of the stronghold. Everyone quickly got into formation.
Shen Biao was a person who knew a little about the art of war.
Therefore, his soldiers also knew how to get into formation.
They had the military might.
Not long after, Shen Biao also came out in full armor. In his hand was a Xuanhua Axe. He carried the Xuanhua Axe and stood in front of everyone, ordering: "Let's go!"
With that order, everyone followed Shen Biao down the mountain.
Eight hundred odd soldiers got into formation.
They gave off a fierce aura.
As Shen Biao waited, time slowly passed. When it was close to the afternoon, Xue Rengui and the 1,400 elites led by him had already arrived at the Golden Mountain.
Xue Rengui raised his head and saw the Golden Mountain bandit army at the foot of the mountain.
A smile appeared on his face.
Interesting!
Truly interesting!
He had not even declared war, but the bandits on Golden Mountain had all come down the mountain to get into formation. This way, Xue Rengui had fewer things to do. Furthermore, the number of troops under Xue Rengui far exceeded the enemy. If the two sides really fought, Xue Rengui had the confidence to defeat this bunch of Golden Mountain bandits. However, it would not be easy to capture them alive.
Xue Rengui led his troops forward, stopping thirty steps away from Shen Biao.
At this moment, the two armies faced each other.
They all gave off killing intent.
The expression on Xue Rengui's face was incomparably solemn. His gaze looked forward and landed on Shen Biao, who was at the front of the Golden Mountain bandits. From Shen Biao's attire, he could determine Shen Biao's identity.
Xue Rengui held his spear in his hand. He straddled his horse and shouted: "I am Xue Rengui, under orders to suppress the Golden Mountain bandit Shen Biao. Where is Shen Biao? "
Shen Biao was also straddling his horse and holding his hatchet. He saw that Xue Rengui was not very old, probably not even twenty years old. Such a youthful appearance caused Shen Biao's heart to begin to despise him.
The imperial court's Pacifying West King Du Qi was not even twenty years old.
The current leader of the troops, Xue Rengui, was not even twenty years old.
They were all young people.
Shen Biao raised his head, holding his Xuanhua Axe horizontally in front of him. He said firmly: "I am the Shen Biao you want to suppress. But if you want to suppress this leader, I am afraid it will be somewhat difficult."
"At your young age, your teeth are not good. You cannot chew on a hard bone, it is easy to knock your teeth."
"Xue Rengui, obediently dismount your horse and surrender. This leader can consider sparing your life. If you insist on fighting. Once you are taken down, then. At that time, this leader will let you taste a fate worse than death. "
Xue Rengui laughed loudly, saying: "You really think you are infallible."
Shen Biao appeared very confident, saying: "Confidence comes from strength. If you do not have the slightest bit of strength, how can you be confident? Xue Rengui, you will undoubtedly lose this battle. There is no need to doubt this. "
Xue Rengui said: "If you don't try, how will you know?"
Shen Biao said: "This leader's army is here. If you, Xue Rengui, want to attack, then come at me."
Xue Rengui laughed inwardly, but did not give the order to attack. His goal was to fight and stall for time. Xue Rengui raised his leg and kicked the horse's belly. In an instant, the warhorse galloped forward, charging a distance of seventeen or eighteen steps, closing the distance with Shen Biao.
Xue Rengui raised his head and said with his spear: "Whether or not I have the ability, we can only see through a duel. Shen Biao, if you have the ability, then come at me. If I lose to you in a duel, then this battle is considered my loss. I will immediately turn around and withdraw. "
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