C169 (1/2)

Zhang He and Gao Lan occupied the left side of the crater, so not only did Zhang Bao's plan to use the terrain to attack the Yang Lin Cavalry miss, the two hundred thousand xanthopanax s were also trapped on the left side of the crater. Yang Lin's cavalry had passed through the left side of the ring-shaped mountain. If Zhang Bao wanted to escape now, there was only death waiting for him.

”Let's trap Zhang Bao in the ring-shaped mountain, there's no need to attack them, let them guard in the mountain with their lives.”

Yang Lin brought a few generals and advisors to the left of the crater to check on the position of the xanthopanax. If they attacked forcefully, there would be heavy casualties. Although they had attacked the left side of the ring-shaped mountain, Yang Lin's soldiers still paid a price of more than three thousand people, causing Yang Lin's heart to ache uncontrollably.

”Lord General's words are reasonable. After trapping Zhang Bao in the ring-shaped mountain, the imperial government will not be in a rush. We will just wait here.”

The Zhang Banxian nodded and agreed with Yang Lin's decision. As long as they could defend the exits on both sides, none of the xanthopanax s would be able to escape. If Zhang Bao were to forcefully break through the encirclement, he could only be relentlessly hunted down.

”But the xanthopanax has a lot of food. It shouldn't be a problem to persevere for half a year, can the emperor wait? If we still can't defeat Zhang Bao next spring, there will definitely be people attacking the Lord General in the imperial government. I feel that it would be better to think of a way to get rid of Zhang Bao before the new year. ”

Kuai Yue brought up different ideas, although he did not say it clearly, everyone's thoughts were clear as day. No matter how great your contributions are, as long as you lose a battle or the progress of the battle is not satisfactory, he will withdraw and change. Lu Zhi and Huangfu Song will not have a good end.

”The crater is not the Guangzong City, I estimate that the xanthopanax will not last more than a month on the mountain. Once spring starts next year, when the Yellow River thaws, it would be extremely difficult for the xanthopanax to cross the Yellow River again. Even if Zhang Bao wanted to stay here and defend, the generals under him would also encourage him to break out of the encirclement. Thus, I am sure that the xanthopanax will definitely break through. ”

The Zhang Banxian said confidently. In this barren mountain and wilderness, the xanthopanax would definitely not wait for death here. The reason they left Qing He County was only to escape to the Central Plains. There was no point in being trapped in the ring-shaped mountain.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed. The xanthopanax occupied the right side of the crater mountain while Yang Lin's group occupied the left side of the crater mountain. Both sides actually did not issue out a conflict, which showed that Yang Lin was not anxious at all, but rather, wanted to trap Zhang Bao to death.

Gao Sheng had been injured while guarding the left side of the crater, and after half a month of treatment, his right arm was almost healed. However, he was feeling extremely depressed. Seeing that xanthopanax had walked into a corner, he was also extremely anxious. He was drinking alone the entire day, but he did not expect that Yan Zheng had come to visit him.

”Why didn't you ask us brothers to accompany you for a drink when you drank alone?”

Once Yan Zheng walked into Gao Sheng's tent, he immediately sat down. Without even needing Gao Sheng to invite him over, he poured himself a cup of wine and poured it into his mouth. Then, he placed the cup on the table heavily and glared at Gao Sheng.

”Originally, I wanted to invite you brothers over, but I was afraid that you would be in a bad mood, so I had no choice but to drink by myself.”

Gao Sheng laughed bitterly, then took up his wine jug and personally poured Yan Zheng a cup of wine, and immediately explained to Yan Zheng. No matter what, they were comrades-in-arms who lived and died together. Amongst the four generals under Zhang Bao's command, the two of them had the best relationship.

”I'm not in a good mood, so I can only borrow some alcohol to calm my worries down.”

Yan Zheng lifted his wine cup once again, and poured it all into his mouth, leaving Gao Sheng with no choice but to pour it all over him again. It could be seen that Yan Zheng's mood was indeed extremely bad. After drinking a few cups of wine consecutively, Yan Zheng finally put down the cup of wine. He raised his head and stared at Gao Sheng, his gaze causing his heart to go numb. Somehow, Yan Zheng suddenly said to Gao Sheng.

”Gao Sheng and his brother, I have been pretty good to you, right?”

”Very good, we are brothers.”

Gao Sheng was shocked, and hurriedly replied. Seeing Yan Zheng's serious expression, Gao Sheng knew that Yan Zheng was definitely not only here to drink. He must have something important to discuss with him, so he immediately put down the wine pot and said solemnly.

”Brother Yan Zheng, what do we brothers have to say to you? We are like blood brothers. Why are you talking about this? Is there anything I can do that would let you down? ”

”No, no, how could you have let me down? I'm just saying. Sigh, we have been trapped in this desolate mountain for over half a month, what do you think, Gao Sheng and his brother?

”Well, what can I think? Anyway, he's the leader of the land general, so he can do whatever he wants. Even if I have any ideas, he wouldn't listen to me. ”

”Gao Sheng and his brother is right, we are all generals, we have no right to speak.”

After saying that, Yan Zheng stopped and lowered his head to look at his own wine cup. Gao Sheng did not know what to say, so he raised his wine cup and invited Yan Zheng to drink. Unexpectedly, Yan Zheng shook his head and said coldly.

”Gao Sheng and his brother, don't you think that the Lord General has already brought us to a dead end?”